Amended Agenda w/ attachments

AMENDED AGENDA DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM | GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARDROOM 201 1316 NORTH 14TH STREET | SUPERIOR, WI 54880 www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 226 201 535 324 41 | Passcode: kx3KM6gE Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 390 511 782# Virtual attendance available to public; board members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Board to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. August 20, 2026 5. CLAIMS a. Notice of Claim Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §893.80 filed by Eric and Carolyn Phillips on June 18, 2025 (Exhibit A-9-26) b. Notice of Circumstances Giving Rise to Claim and Claim Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §893.80 filed by Markie L. Eades on August 26, 2026 (Exhibit B-9-26) 6. PRESENTATION a. Northwood Technical College – John Will 7. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Public comment will be allowed on action items listed on the agenda; all comments shall be limited to three minutes in length, unless otherwise directed by the board. 8. ORDINANCES a. Amendment to Douglas County Speed Zone Ordinance for County Trunk Highways 5.02 presented by the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee 9. RESOLUTIONS a. #40-26: Resolution by the Forest, Parks & Recreation Committee recommending land purchase for County Forest (Exhibit C-9-26) b. #41-26: Resolution by the Forest, Parks & Recreation Committee recommending exchange of County Forest Land. (Exhibit D-9-26) c. #42-26: Resolution by the Land and Development Committee recommending land sales (Exhibit E-9-26) d. #43-26: Resolution by the Administration Committee recommending Personnel Policies Amendment: Recruitment and Selection AGENDA CONTINUES (PAGE 1 OF 4) e. #44-26 : Resolution by the Administration Committee recommending budgetary transfers (Exhibit F-9-26) Roll call vote to be taken f. #45-26 : Resolution by Supervisor Liebaert recommending agreement between the No rthwest Regional Planning Commission and Douglas County for Services within the Northwest Regional Housing Program (Exhibit G-9-26) 10. COUNT Y ADMINISTRATOR REPORT a. St affing and Employee Update b. Budget c. Out reach – Positively Superior / Douglas County Drive 11. COUNT Y BOARD CHAIR REPORT a. Dist rict Two Replacement b. Count y Clerk’s Office Renovation c. W is consin Counties Association (WCA) Conference d. Appr oval for Travel Form e. Car bon Credits 12. COM MITTEE REPORTS a. Adm inistration – Alan Jaques b. Ex tension, Education & Recycling and Libraries Committee – Sue Hendrickson c. Fores t, Parks & Recreation – Mark Liebaert d. Land & D evelopment – Scott Luostari e. Publ ic Safety – Bill Fennessey f. Tr ansportation & Infrastructure – Nick Baker g. Zoning – Joe Moen 13. APP OINTMENTS a. By C ounty Administrator 1. Agi ng & Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee: Joanie Matson 14. YOU TH REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS a. Nor thwestern High School and Superior High School academic, activity and sport updates 15. APP ROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS AGENDA CONTINUES (PAGE 2 OF 4) a. Vendor payment list available on Douglas County website and County Board Supervisor tablet meeting folder 16. CORRE SPONDENCE a. Wi sconsin Department of Transportation Project Update Project ID: 1180-00-31(60) US 2/53 Douglas County Superior – Wentworth 53rd Avenue East to County C (Receive and place on file) b. Wi sconsin Department of Natural Resources Trout Correspondence Proposes New Trout Stream Classification in Douglas County (Receive and place on file) c. Kenos ha County Board of Supervisors, Wisconsin Resolution Urging the State of Wisconsin to Provide Sustainable Flexible Funding for Local Public Health Departments (Refer to Health & Human Services Board) d. Kenos ha County Board of Supervisors, Wisconsin Resolution Urging Wisconsin Legislature to Amend Wis. Stat . §961.55 to Expand the Definition of “Forfeiture Expenses” to Include Drug Treatment, Diversion, Prevention, and Law Enforcement Costs (Refer to Public Safety Committee) e. Kenos ha County Board of Supervisors, Wisconsin Resolution Relating to Consumer Lending Reform and Predatory Lending Protections (Refer to Administration Committee) f. 26-CV-00669 Tgl, Bakhit Sileman Adam v. Izzard, Matt et. al. Filed in the United State District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Filed 7/23/26, Served 8/19/26 g. 26- CV-743 T chassanti, Abadala v. Matt Izzard et al. Filed in the United State District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Filed 8/11/26 h. 26- CV-00765 Azab, Salah Salem Ahmed v. Edwards, Tyler et al. Filed in the United State District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Filed 8/17/26 i. 26-CV-00762 Ahmed, Ziad Ghoneimy Ali Abdalla v. Edwards, Tyler et al. Filed in the United State District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Filed 8/19/26 j. 26-CV-00757 G honeim, Ahmed Salem Abdelfattah v. Edwards, Tyler et al. Filed in the United State District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Filed 8/19/26 17. FUT URE AGENDA ITEMS 18. ADJO URNMENT a. Nex t meeting October 15, 2026 AGENDA CONTINUES (PAGE 3 OF 4) 09-14-26 Submitted by, Kaci Jo Lundgren, Douglas County Clerk NOTE: Agenda and attachments available on www.douglascountywi.gov or in County Clerk's Office. Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. The County of Douglas complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are in need of accommodation to participate in the public meeting process, please contact the Douglas County Clerk's Office at (715) 395- 1341 by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting. Douglas County will attempt to accommodate any request. TDD (715) 395 -7521. Posted: Douglas County Courthouse, Government Center, Superior Public Library, Superior Telegram AGENDA COMPLETE (PAGE 4 OF 4) RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT A-9-26 Notice of Claim Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §893.80 filed by Eric and Carolyn Phillips DOUGL AS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT B-9-26 Notice of Circumstances Giving Rise to Claim and Claim Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §893.80 filed by Markie L. Eades DOUGL AS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 DOUGLAS COUNTY SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE FOR COUNTY TRUNK HIGHWAYS #5.02 AMENDED PRESENTED BY THE TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee as follows: THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: A traffic and engineering investigation having been made on the following described highways, the maximum permissible speed at which vehicles may be operated on said highways, which speed is herewith established as reasonable and safe pursuant to Section 349.11, Wisconsin Statutes, shall be as set forth herein: A. County Trunk Highway “A”: Town of Summit, Douglas County: Forty-five miles per hour from its intersection with Milchesky Road to a point 0.25 miles north of its intersection with Tri -Lakes Raod. a point .31 mile north of Booker Road to a point .48 mile north of Tri-Lakes Road. Dated this 17th day of September 2026. Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: None ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 VACANT 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 8-25-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RESOLUTION #40-26 LAND PURCHASE FOR COUNTY FOREST PRESENTED BY THE FOREST, PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE WHEREAS, The Douglas County Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee, recommends purchasing approximately 40.0 acres from a private landowner to meet objectives of the Douglas County Forest Comprehensive Land-Use Plan 2021-2035, and WHEREAS, the property is described as follows: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE¼ of SE¼) in Section Twenty (20), Township Forty-Six (46) North, Range Twelve (12) West, Town of Bennett, Douglas County, Wisconsin, containing approximately 40.0 acres more or less (PIN #BE -004- 00594-00), and WHEREAS, said property is further described in Exhibit C-9- 26, and WHEREAS, acquisition of this property will perpetually provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public, enhance blocking of and access to lands open to public use, protect over 1700 feet of frontage along the headwaters of the Middle River, provide opportunities to supply the local economy with forest products, and conserve ecological and biological attributes, and WHEREAS, the County Board has the authority to acquire said property for the purpose of establishing County Forest Land pursuant to SS59.52(6) and 28.10, Stats. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby approves the purchase of approximately 40.0 acres of land from a private landowner at a purchase price not to exceed Twenty -Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($22,000.00). Said price includes value of the land ($20,000) and estimated real estate transaction closing expenses ($2,000). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purchased property herein described be applied for regular use entry under the Wisconsin County Forest Law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee is directed to forward said application for entry to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for approval. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources for Douglas County, be hereby authorized to act on behalf of Douglas County as sole signatory on all real estate documents and other related instruments necessary to successfully complete the acquisition, including but not limited to deeds, transfers, assignments, agreements, contracts, obligations, closing statements, and/or County Forest Law entry applications. Dated this 17 th day of September 2026. Exhibit C-9-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Decrease Land Acquisition Reserve by $22,000 ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 VACANT 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 8-25-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT C-9-26 Resolution #40-26 Land Purchase for County Forest Presented by the Forest, Parks, and Recreation Committee DOU GLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 Maki Rd Cnty Road L Pison Rd Bennett Rd 0 0.5 10.25 Miles LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT (approx. 40 acres) NESE Section 20, T46N - R12W, Town of Bennett, Douglas County, Wisconsin Public Road Forest Access Road Potential Acquisition Parcel (40 acres) Douglas County Forest Land BE0040059400 Middle River L RESOLUTION #41-26 EXCHANGE OF COUNTY FOREST LAND (CONTINUES 1 OF 2) PRESENTED BY THE FOREST, PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Douglas County owns the approximate 27.22 acre parcel described as: Part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼), together with part of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼), Section 12, Township 43 North, Range 13 West, Town of Wascott, Douglas County, Wisconsin; containing approximately 27.22 acres, more or less; subject to and together with all valid easements, restrictions, reservations, and rights of the public, if any (Part of PIN #WA-032-01692-00). WHEREAS, said Douglas County owned parcel is entered as regular lands under the Wisconsin County Forest Law (s. 28.11 Wis. Stats.), and WHEREAS, La rch Partners LLC, a Wisconsin Limited Liability Company, owns the approximate 3.73 acre parcel described as: Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼), together with part of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼), Section 11, Township 43 North, Range 13 West, Town of Wascott, Douglas County, Wisconsin; containing approximately 3.73 acres, more or less; subject to and together with all valid easements, restrictions, reservations, and rights of the public, if any (Part of PINs #WA-032-01675-00 and #WA-032-01676-00). WHEREAS, Red Maple Partners LLC, a Wisconsin Limited Liability Company, owns the approximate 23.49 acre parcel described as: Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼), together with part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼), Section 14, Township 43 North, Range 13 West, Town of Wascott, Douglas County, Wisconsin; containing approximately 23.49 acres, more or less; subject to and together with all valid easements, restrictions, reservations, and rights of the public, if any (Part of PINs #WA-032-01706-00 and #WA-032-01705-00). WHEREAS, said parcels are further described in Exhibit D-9-26, and WHEREAS, the Douglas County Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee recommends exchanging ownership of the approximate 27.22 acre parcel owned by Douglas County herein described for the approximate 3.73 and 23.49 acre parcels (collectively 27.22 acres) owned by Larch Partners LLC and Red Maple Partners LLC herein described, and WHEREAS, exchange of the said properties herein referenced will provide resolution to a long standing encroachment issue involving inaccurate historical fence lines and the County unknowingly actively managing lands open to the public on privately held land; and consolidating public/private ownership boundaries, and WHEREAS, Douglas County owns the approximate 23.00 acre parcel described as: Part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼), Section 1, Township 44 North, Range 12 West, Town of Solon Springs, Douglas County, Wisconsin; containing approximately 23.00 acres, more or less, (PIN #SO-026-00018-00). ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 VACANT 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 8-25-2026 RESOLUTION #41-26 EXCHANGE OF COUNTY FOREST LAND (COMPLETE 2 OF 2) WHEREAS, said parcel is further described in Exhibit D-9-26, and WHEREAS, entering said Douglas County owned parcel as County Forest lands under the Wisconsin County Forest Law (s. 28.11 Wis. Stats.) would serve to replace and further benefit the 27.22 acres recommended for withdraw and exchange herein, and substantially offset any loss o f public benefit and further enhance the same, and WHEREAS, the County Board has the authority to exchange said property pursuant to SS59.52(6) and s. 28.11 Wis. Stats. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accept the recommendation of the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee and hereby approves exchanging ownership of the approximate 27.22 acre parcel owned by Douglas County herein described for the approximate 3.73 and 23.49 acre parcels (collectively 27.22 acres) owned by Larch Partners LLC and Red Maple Partners LLC herein described, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a request for the withdrawal of the approximate 27.22 acres of County owned property herein described from the Wisconsin County Forest Law be submitted to the Wisconsin DNR. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that this land exchange is contingent upon the County owned property herein described being approved for withdrawal from the Wisconsin County Forest Law by the Wisconsin DNR. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the approximate 27.22 acres of property owned by Larch Partners LLC and Red Maple Partners LLC herein described be applied for regular lands entry under the Wisconsin County Forest Law once the County assumes ownership. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the approximate 23.00 acres of Douglas County owned property in the Town of Solon Springs herein described be applied for regular use entry under the Wisconsin County Forest Law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee is directed to forward said applications for withdrawal and entry to the Wisconsin DNR for approval. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources for Douglas County, be hereby authorized to act on behalf of Douglas County as sole signatory on all real estate documents and other related instruments necessary to successfully complete the acquisition, including but not limited to deeds, transfers, assignments, agreements, contracts, obligations, closing statements, and/or applications for County Forest Law withdrawal and/or entry. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this land exchange shall not set a future precedent for resolving encroachment or trespass issues involving on the County Forest and was determined to be in the best interest and consideration of all involved parties for this particular circumstance only. Dated this 17th day of September 2026. Exhibit D-9-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: No Budgetary Impact ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 VACANT 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 8-25-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT D-9-26 Resolution #41-26 Exchange of County Forest Land P resented by the Forest, Parks, and Recreation Committee DOU GLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 Buckley Break Forest Road South Mail Road S1/2-NE1/4, Section 11, T43N, R13W NS W E N O R T H Scale: 1" = 300 Ft. 150' 0' 300' Carps Creek Road W1/2-NW1/4, Section 14, T43N, R13W N S W EN O R T H Scale: 1" = 300 Ft. 150' 0' 300' Business 53 US Hwy 53 Hwy Hungry Bear Trail Jelich Rd Holly Lucius Rd 0 0.25 0.50.125 Miles ² Public Road Rail Line County Forest Entry Parcel (23 ac) Douglas County Forest Land SO0260001800 ") Upper St. Croix River £¤53 COUNTY FOREST ENTRY (approx. 23 acres) Part of the NWSE Section 1, T44N - R12W, T own of Solon Springs, Douglas County, Wisconsin £ ¤ 53 RESOLUTION #42-26 LAND SALES PRESENTED BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the following parcels of land were advertised on August 15, 2026, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows: $4,550 Bid 3-26: East 4th St, Blocks 49, 50, 51 and 52 excluding Railway, Town of Superior. (10-810-00768-00) Zoned: R2 2 Family Residential. Received by Tyler Kauther. $3,750 Bid 4-26: East 3rd St W 75 Ft, Block 51, Townsite of Superior, City of Superior. (10-810-00911-00). Zoned: R2 2 Family Residential. Received by Tyler Kauther. $1,725 Bid 5-26: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, on Section 24, Township 47 North, Range 14 West described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4; thence North 190 feet; thence West parallel with the South line 300 feet; thence South parallel with the East line 190 feet; thence East 300 feet to the point of beginning, in Douglas County, Wisconsin. ( TS-030-00594-00). Zoned: A1 Agricultural. Received by Mitch Miles. $1,725 Bid 7-26: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 25-48-14, N-200' of E-200' excluding parcel to Highway (.04A) ( TS-030-01594-00). Zoned: A1 Agricultural Received by Robert Motiff. $1,025 Bid 8-26: Lots 1-4 inclusive, Block 10, Townsite of Oliver 2nd Division, 12- 48-15. ( OL-165-02490-00). Zoned: Residential. Received by Kari Steltz. $8,075 Bid 13-26: Lots 11 -23 inclusive, Block 8, 1st Rearrangement to Carnegie Central Division, Section 12-48-15 and River St Vacated. ( OL-165-00592-00). Zoned: Residential . Received by Vincent Zilka. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deed on the above-named property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas County shall retain possession of the executed Quit Claim Deed and shall not deliver nor record, until payment has been received in full and all funds have been collected and cleared. Upon receipt of full payment, Douglas County shall record the Quit Claim Deed. Dated this 17 th day of September 2026. Exhibit E-9-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Potential revenue to be determined pending reimbursement of expenses and distribution of net proceeds ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 VACANT 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 8-25-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT E-9-26 Resolution #42-26 Land Sales Presented by the Land and Development Committee DOU GLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 RESOLUTION #42-26 BI D #3-26 - $4,550 Tyler Kauther APPROX. 2.2 ACRES BI D #4-26- $3,750 Tyler Kauther APPROX. 0.55 ACRES BID #5-26- $1,725 Mitch Miles APPROX. 1.12 ACRES BID #7-26- $1,725 Robert Motiff APPROX. 0.96 ACRES BID #8-26- $1,025 Kari Steltz APPROX. 0.07 ACRES BID #13-26- $8,075 Vincent Zilka APPROX. 0.75 ACRES $4,550 BID 3-26: East 4th St, Blocks 49, 50, 51 and 52 excluding Railway, Town of Superior. (10-810- 00768-00) Zoned: R2 2 Family Residential. Received by Tyler Kauther. $3,750 BID 4-26: East 3rd St W 75 Ft, Block 51, Townsite of Superior, City of Superior. (10-810-00911- 00) Zoned: R2 2 Family Residential. Received by Tyler Kauther. $1,725 BID 5-26: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, on Section 24, Township 47 North, Range 14 West described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4; thence North 190 feet; thence West parallel with the South line 300 feet; thence South parallel with the East line 190 feet; thence East 300 feet to the point of beginning, in Douglas County, Wisconsin. (TS-030- 00594-00) Zoned: A1 Agricultural. Received by Mitch Miles. $1,725 BID 7-26: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 25-48-14, N-200' of E-200' excluding parcel to Highway. (TS-030-01594-00) Zoned: A1 Agricultural. Received by Robert Motiff. $1,025 BID 8-26: Lots 1-4 inclusive, Block 10, Townsite of Oliver 2nd Division, 12-48-15. (OL-165- 02490-00) Zoned: Residential. Received by Kari Steltz. $8,075 BID 13-26: Lots 11-23 inclusive, Block 8, 1st Rearrangement to Carnegie Central Division, Section 12-48-15 and River St Vacated. (OL-165-00592-00). Zoned: Residential. Received by Vincent Zilka. Advertised August 15, 2026 RESOLUTION #43-26 PERSONNEL POLICIES: SECTION II – RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION (VACANT POSITIONS – APPROVAL TO HIRE & SELECTION PROCESS) AMENDED PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the amendment to the Personnel Policies: Section II – Recruitment and Selection (Vacant Positions –Approval to Hire and Selection Process), as set forth below: 1. Vacant Positions – Approval to Hire All job openings are to be reported to the Human Resources Department. The County Administrator shall coordinate the timing of recruitment and hiring activities to ensure alignment with budget administration and county processesmust approve the replacement hiring for all positions . - Department managers shall provide information regarding the need to fill vacancies and input for any potential forThat process will include justification for the position and discussion of any potential for structural reorganization and/or reassignment of duties and responsibilities to the County Administrator. The County Administrator may authorize early hire in extraordinary situations as long as there is no budget impact. C. Selection Process 2. Per Wisconsin Statues, the Administrator shall appoint department managers of the county except for those elected by the people. Any appointment made by the Administrator shall require the confirmation of the County Board unless the board, by ordinance, elects to waive confirmation or unless the appointment is made under a civil service system competitive examination procedure. 3. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to limit or condition the statutory or constitutional authority of elected officials to determine operational needs or to fill authorized and funded positions necessary for them to carry out their duties. Dated this 17th day of September 2026. Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: None ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 VACANT 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 8-25-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RESOLUTION #44-26 BUDGETARY TRANSFERS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the budgetary transfers as set forth in Exhibit F-9-26. Dated this 17th day of September, 2026. Exhibit F-9-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit F-9-26 Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 VACANT 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 8-25-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT F-9-26 Resolution #44-26 Budgetary Transfers Presented by the Administration Co mmittee DOU GLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 Department Explanation Amount Account Document # Fiscal Note General Fund - County Clerk: Release Capital Projects for Election Software Upgrade 58,000 14200.588900 Increase Capital Outlay - Other (58,000) 15420.34411 Decrease 2026 Capital Outlay General Fund - Zoning: Release Capital Projects for Zoning Office Security Upgrade 200,000 14200.581300 Increase Capital Outlay - Improvement Other (200,000) 15420.34411 Decrease 2026 Capital Outlay General Fund - Treasurer: Release Capital Projects for Treasurer Office Security Upgrade 150,000 15200.581300 Increase Capital Outlay - Improvement Other (150,000) 15420.34411 Decrease 2026 Capital Outlay Forestry Fund Reduce Land Acquistion Reserve for purchase of property 22,000 61101.182100 Increase Land Assets (22,000) 61101.33167 Decrease Land Purchases Reserve DOUGLAS COUNTY WISCONSIN BUDGETARY TRANSFERS SEPTEMBER 2026 COUNTY BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION #45-26 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTHWEST REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AND DOUGLAS COUNTY FOR SERVICES WITHIN THE NORTHWEST REGIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PRESENT ED BY SUPERVISOR LIEBAERT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of Supervisor Liebaert and approves the agreement between the Northwest Regional Planning Commission and Douglas County as set forth in Exhibit G-9-26. Dated t his 17th day of September, 2026. Exhibit G-9-26 Committee Action: None Fiscal Note: NWRPC administrative cost is covered by the CDBG grand award ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 VACANT 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 8-25-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT G-9-26 Resolution #45-26 Agreement between Northwest Regional Planning Commission and Douglas County for Services within the Northwest Regional Housing Program Presented by Supervisor Liebaert DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 phone: 715.635.2197 | fax: 715.635.7262 | 1400 South River Street, Spooner, WI 54801 | www.nwrpc.com | info@nwrpc.com AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTHWEST REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AND DOUGLAS COUNTY WHEREAS, The Northwest Regional Planning Commission is a legally constituted regional planning agency created pursuant to the statutes of the State of Wisconsin and its own adopted by- laws; and WHEREAS, Further pursuant to the statutes of the State of Wisconsin and the Commission's by-laws, the Commission has been granted the power to enter into contracts with any local unit of government within the region for the purpose of providing technical assistance on planning and development matters; and WHEREAS, During the performance of this agreement, no person shall on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, low income or Limited English Proficiency (LEP), as provided by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100.259), and the U.S. Department of Transportation implementing regulations be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in the execution of this agreement. The Commission’s services will also be performed in accordance with the Northwest Regional Planning Commission Title VI Plan adopted on October 25, 2023; and WHEREAS, Douglas County is a local unit of government within the region and the lead county for the Northwest Regional Housing Program; and WHEREAS, Douglas County has requested technical assistance from the Commission as outlined in the Scope of Services; and WHEREAS, The Commission has included attachments to the agreement per Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources as CDBG funds may, in part, be used to pay for services as part of this contract (Lobbying Certification from Contractor, Potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Attachment 3-C: 24 CFR 570.489(h) Conflict of Interest Clause; and Attachment 6-B: Section 3 Contract Language Requirements). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Northwest Regional Planning Commission and Douglas County agree as follows: Serving communities within and counties of ASHLAND, BAYFIELD, BURNETT, DOUGLAS, IRON, PRICE, RUSK, SAWYER, TAYLOR, & WASHBURN And the Tribal Nations of BAD RIVER, LAC COURTE ORIELLES, LAC DU FLAMBEAU, RED CLIFF, & ST. CROIX phone: 715.635.2197 | fax: 715.635.7262 | 1400 South River Street, Spooner, WI 54801 | www.nwrpc.com | info@nwrpc.com This Agreement entered into on the day of , 2026, by the Northwest Regional Planning Commission, party of the first part, hereinafter referred to as the "Commission", and Douglas County, Wisconsin, party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as the "County." In consideration of mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto, legally intending to be bound hereby, do covenant and agree for themselves and their respective successors and assigns, as follows: SCOPE OF SERVICES: The Commission will provide technical assistance services in the administration of the Northwest Regional Housing Program utilizing the Division of Energy, Housing & Community Resource’s, Housing Implementation Handbook, Housing Procedures Manual and other rules and regulations. Activities associated with the administration include: I. General Conditions 1. The Administrator will assure that it is in compliance with the following Equal Opportunity requirements as they are applicable to the administration of the CDBG program:  Civil Rights Act of 1964 Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation on, be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.  Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded I whole or in part with funds made available under this title.  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ct of 1973, as amended  Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974 as amended  Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended  Executive Order 11063  Executive Order 11246 as amended  Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 as amended phone: 715.635.2197 | fax: 715.635.7262 | 1400 South River Street, Spooner, WI 54801 | www.nwrpc.com | info@nwrpc.com 2. This Agreement, and the Services described herein, will commence upon the date of the fully executed Administrative Services Agreement, or the date of the fully executed contract between Douglas County and the Department of Administration, whichever is later. 3. This agreement is not assignable without the express written consent of both parties and the Wisconsin Department of Administration. 4. The Administrator will keep confidential, and not directly or indirectly disclose personal information regarding applicants for or recipients of the CDBG funds covered by this Agreement, except to the extent required by any court or program administrative agency, the Regional Housing Committee, or other Regional County officials, and then only to the extent necessary or appropriate. It is understood that all such information is the property of Douglas County (as the Lead County), and not the Administrator. II. Payments 1. Douglas County has been awarded $3,000,000 in CDBG funds (HSG 26-01) for purposes of administration throughout the Northwest Regional Housing Program area covering the period from July 1, 2026 to January 31, 2029. 2. Douglas County will pay the Administrator no more than $435,897 for the services described in Section III of this Agreement. Payment will be made upon receipt of an invoice from the administrator, specifying that the work cited in the Contract Scope of Work and Timetable has been performed. The invoice will be submitted based on the following amounts: Activity Payment Administrative payment on each closed mortgage, including lead/asbestos $435,897 TOTAL due to the Administrator $435,897 3. It is expressly understood and agreed that the total payment from Douglas County to the Administrator under the terms of this Agreement will not exceed $435,897 unless the Contract is extended, additional services are required, or the award is greater than or less than anticipated. If the grant award is different than anticipated the payment for services will be based on the actual award using 17 percent administration based on actual award expenditures. A Contract extension or the addition of work, and the payment thereof, shall be agreed upon in writing by both parties of this Agreement. 4. The Administrator will charge the property owner receiving funds under this program for certain services required to be performed. The cost for these services will be included in the CDBG loan to the owner: The services include: Initial Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Assessment $ 600 each Interim and Final HQS Assessment $ 450 each Recording Fee $ 30 Title Report Fee $ 100-175 phone: 715.635.2197 | fax: 715.635.7262 | 1400 South River Street, Spooner, WI 54801 | www.nwrpc.com | info@nwrpc.com 5. Lead-based paint and Asbestos fees will be charged to the program rehabilitation budget. Lead-based Paint Risk Assessment (if necessary) $ 675 each Lead-based Paint Limited Assessment (if necessary) $ 525 each Lead-based Paint Clearance and Fees (if necessary) $ 375 plus $10.00 – $20.00 per sample Asbestos Testing and Fee samples (if necessary) $ 375 plus $9.00 - $20.00 per sample Radon Assessment (if necessary) $1,100 plus test kit $10-30 per kit 6. The cost of inspections completed for projects that are not ultimately undertaken will be paid with contract administrative funds. III. Administrative Duties 1. The Administrator will schedule office hours in the Regional counties based on demand for applications, will schedule speaking engagements and meetings with counties and local units of government to discuss the initial housing program award. It is understood and expected that the administrators will be in the Regional counties for additional hours as the need arises to resolve project disputes or other issues. The administrator will attend county, city, village, and town meetings to further explain the housing program to residents of the Region and will make applications available for residents at those times. 2. The contact administration person for the Regional Housing Program is: Kim Gifford, NWRPC, 1400 S. River Street, Spooner WI 54801. Phone number 715-635-2197. 3. All Administrative Services Agreements must include a list of duties that are included in the services that will be performed by the Administrator (NWRPC) and a list of Grantee’s (Douglas County Lead) responsibilities. NWRPC  Environmental review document preparation (Tier I and II)  Program outreach  Project records completion and management  Application intake  Drafting of mortgages and securing signatures  Completion of required financial forms  Labor standards compliance  Citizen Participation  Provision of office space  Publication of public hearing, meeting, and other required notices  Public participation required activities  Prepare payments to contractors and forward to County for payment processing  Representation at Housing Committee meetings  Payment for required legal work relating to conflict of interest  Rehabilitation Specification Write-up  Preparation of quarterly activity reports  Coordination of a Regional Housing Committee phone: 715.635.2197 | fax: 715.635.7262 | 1400 South River Street, Spooner, WI 54801 | www.nwrpc.com | info@nwrpc.com Douglas County  Establishing checking accounts  Completion of required financial forms  Costs related to the required single audit  Posting of Housing Committee meetings  Processing and mailing contractor/vendor payment requests provided by Administrator  Maintaining account journal of fund balances/expenditures IN WITNESS THEREOF, we the undersigned agree to the terms of this Agreement. Rollie Thums, Chairman Mark Liebaert, Chair Northwest Regional Planning Commission Douglas County Witness Dave Sletten, Administrator Douglas County, Date Date RETURN TO AGENDA DNR PROPOSES NEW TROUT STREAM CLASSIFICATIONS IN DOUGLAS COUNTY SUPERIOR - Pursuant to NR 1.02(7)(c), Wis. Adm. Code, the Department of Natural Resources gives public notice of the classification of several Lake Superior tributary stream segments in Bayfield County as Class I or Class II trout streams. The classifications are based on surveys that found naturally reproducing populations of resident and Lake Superior trout and salmon. Classified Trout Waters in Wisconsin are defined as follows: A Class I Trout Stream is a stream or portion thereof with a self-sustaining population of trout. Such streams contain trout spawning habitat and naturally produced fry, fingerling, and yearling in sufficient numbers to utilize the trout habitat; or contains trout with 2 or more age groups, above the age of one year, and natural reproduction and survival of wild fish in sufficient numbers to utilize the available trout habitat and to sustain the fishery without stocking. A Class II Trout Stream is a stream or portion thereof that contains a population of trout made up of one or more age groups, above the age one year, in sufficient numbers to indicate substantial survival from one year to the next and may or may not have natural reproduction of trout occurring; however, stocking is necessary to fully utilize the available trout habitat or sustain the fishery. A Class III Trout Stream is a stream or portion thereof that requires the annual stocking of trout to provide a significant harvest; and does not provide habitat suitable for the survival of trout throughout the year, or for natural reproduction of trout. The three streams proposed as Class I is: • Miller Creek (T47 R14W), Town of Dedham o 3.02-mile segment beginning directly under County Road B upstream to headwaters. • Rock Creek (T47 R14W), Town of Black River o 2.39-mile segment beginning directly under East Mansky Road upstream to headwaters directly off State Highway 35. • Trask Creek (T48 R10W), Town of Maple o 2.21-mile segment beginning directly under Tikkanen Road upstream to County Road FF. The one stream proposed to declassify is: • Mud Creek (T47 R14W), Town of Dewey o 3.43-mile segment beginning at confluence to Nemadji River upstream to headwaters at MN border. The DNR will waive any hearing requirement on this classification unless a written request for a hearing is received within 30 days of publication. Hearing requests should be sent to Sam Peterson, Intermediate Fisheries Biologist, Wisconsin DNR, 1701 North 4th Street, Superior, WI 54880. RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA