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IRON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes for March 31, 2026 Approved 1. Meeting called to order: Wolff called the meeting to order at 6:00pm in the Board Room. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Pledge was recited. 3. Roll Call: Roll: Lauer, Erickson, Hanson, Swartz, Haeger, Thomas, Francis, Mullard, Wolff, Hiller, Lutgen. Absent Boes and Youngs. 4. Acknowledge that the meeting was properly noticed and posted: The clerk certified the meeting was properly posted. 5. Approve Agenda Motion to approve the agenda made by Francis, seconded by Mullard. All yes, carried. 6. Approve minutes of February 24, 2026: Motion to approve the minutes as presented made by Erickson, seconded by Thomas. All yes, carried. 7. Public comment pursuant to Resolution #2341: None. 8. Communications: The clerk noted that in the packets there was a letter from the State regarding the Zoning Department being in compliance with the POWTS program. 9. Committee and Chairman’s Report: Aging Unit: Francis noted meal site updates, flooring issues at the Hurley site, outreach efforts increasing with new staff, insurance concerns statewide with volunteer drivers. Highway: Thomas noted that Highway is busy preparing for summer projects. Land and Water: Haeger noted that they hired a new Conservation Specialist. Fair: Swartz noted they are preparing to remove the boats/campers from storage once snow is gone and continued improvements are being planned. Memorial: Swartz noted that building upgrades are ongoing and they have a Bingo fundraiser planned for May 2nd. Zoning: Hanson noted that permit activity has been fluctuating. Airport: Hanson noted that the airport is discussing changing the times of the flights, but nothing is determined. Forestry: Erickson noted that stumpage was at $436,645, Harbor Drive project tied to federal funding, marina dredging concerns and spring timber sales will be coming up. Law Enforcement: Krall noted there is one employee in training and one who is retiring. IRON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes for March 31, 2026 Approved Human Services: Lauer noted that Child Support caseload is growing, fee increases for paternity, AI and Civil Rights compliance polices. DHS budget updates on foster placements, DOT restrictions on trust funds for vehicles; reallocations made. Adult/child caseloads shared. Health: Lodging license fees increased, Silver Steet Motel remains closed, sewage spill at Whitecap Mountain being handled, Birth-to-3 program scored 97.4% compliance, emergency alert enrollment postcards created. Extension: Lutgen noted that the summer youth camp and outpost camp registration is now open. 10. County Manager’s Report: Sween gave updates on RT Vision, IT strategic plan, timecard/payroll system, A/P flow improvements, purchase cards, Financial Audit, Wage structure and employee handbook. 11. Discuss/Accept Iron County Public Health 2025 Annual Report: Motion to accept the Iron County Public Health annual report made by Lauer, seconded by Mullard. All yes, carried. 12. Discuss/Accept Iron County Forestry 2025 Annual Report: Motion to accept the Iron County Forestry annual report made by Thomas, seconded by Erickson. All yes, carried. 13. Resolution 2026-4062 Creation of Iron County Ordinance Title 13, Chapter 1 Sec. 1 Recycling: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4062 with corrections made by Hanson, seconded by Mullard. All yes, carried. 14. Resolution 2026-4063 Sustainable Transportation Funding: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4063 made by Francis, seconded by Mullard. All yes, carried. 15. Resolution 2026-4066 Canceled Checks 2024: Motion made to approve Resolution 2026-4066 made by Thomas, seconded by Lutgen. All yes, carried. 16. Resolution 2026-4067 Approve US Bank as the Provider for Purchase Cards: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4067 made by Hiller, seconded by Lutgen. All yes, carried. 17. Resolution 2026-4068 Establishing Salaries for Sheriff, Clerk of Courts and Coroner for next 4-year Term: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4068 made by Mullard, seconded by Thomas. All yes, carried. IRON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes for March 31, 2026 Approved 18. Resolution 2026-4069 Authorizing the Submittal of Applications for Grants to Administer the Iron County Land and Water Resource Management Plan for the year 2026: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4069 made by Lutgen, seconded by Haeger. All yes, carried. 19. Resolution 2026-4070 Authorizing Submission of a Wisconsin DNR Grant Application: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4070 made by Thomas, seconded by Swartz. All yes, carried. 20. Resolution 2026-4071 Payment against Saxon Harbor Loan Using Carbon Credit Funds: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4071 made by Mullard, seconded by Lutgen. All yes, carried. 21. Resolution 2026-4072 Amend Highway Budget Funds 700 & 208 : Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4072 made by Thomas, seconded by Swartz. All yes, carried. 22. Resolution 2026-4073 Approving Additional Funds for Trail 17 Railroad Grade Acquisition in the Town of Mercer: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4073 made by Hiller, seconded by Erickson. All yes, carried. 23. Resolution 2026-4075 Authorization of Memorandum of Understanding with a Contractor to Provide Temp Services in the Register of Deeds Office: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4075 made by Lutgen, seconded by Lauer. All yes, carried. 24. Resolution 2026-4076 Addition of Xcel Energy- Gile Flowage Purchase to County Forest: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4076 made by Thomas, seconded by Mullard. All yes, carried. 25. Resolution 2026-4077 Approving Road Use Permit to Michael Richard: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4077 made by Hanson, seconded by Thomas. All yes, carried. 26. Resolution 2026-4078 Streamlining Highway Wage Structure: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4078 made by Mullard, seconded by Thomas. All yes, carried. 27. Resolution 2026-4079 Iron County AI Policy: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4079 made by Lutgen, seconded by Hiller. All yes, carried. 28. Resolution 2026-4080 Iron County Civil Rights Compliance Policy: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-4080 made by Francis, seconded by Thomas. All yes, carried. 29. Closed Session per WI State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the IRON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes for March 31, 2026 Approved governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. (Probate/Juvenile Clerk, Employee Sick payout due to internal transfer.) Motion to go into closed session at 6:41pm made by Thomas, seconded by Francis. Roll call taken. All yes, carried. 30. Return to Open Session to Report any Possible Action on Closed Session Items.: Motion to return to open session at 7:16pm made by Thomas, seconded by Swartz. Roll call taken. All yes, carried. Motion to pay Candice Krall remaining vacation and personal time due, made by Lauer, seconded by Thomas. All yes, carried. Motion to hold Candice Krall’s sick leave for 3 years made by Hiller, seconded by Francis. Roll call vote 10 yes, 1 no (Mullard) 1 present (Krall) Carried. Motion to pay Judicial Assistant overtime for time over 40 hours a week due to additional responsibilities in taking on the Juvenile Clerk role made by Lutgen, seconded by Haeger. Roll call; 11yes, 1 abstain (Erickson) carried. Motion to pay Clerk of Courts $7,500 annually or $625/month for work done specifically for Register of Probate role made by Lutgen, seconded by Thomas. Roll call 10 yes, 1 no (Mullard). Carried. 31. Next Meeting Date: April 21, 2026 Time 3:00pm 32. Adjournment: Wolff adjourned the meeting at 7:20pm. Approved: April 21, 2026 Respectfully Submitted: Christan Brandt, Iron County Clerk