County Board — Agenda Packet

www.greencountywi.org PLEASE NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities through sign language, interpreters or other auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request the service, contact the Green County Clerk’s Office at (608) 328-9430. GREEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Jerry Guth, Chair Kristi Leonard, First Vice-Chair | Melissa Even, Second Vice-Chair Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM Green County Highway Shop 2813 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Minutes i. Approval of the August 13, 2026 County Board Meeting Minutes 5. Presentations i. Presentation and Discussion on Highway Facility Project: Facility Assessment 6. Adjourn Arianna L. Voegeli, Green County Clerk 1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 13, 2026 County Boardroom, Green County Courthouse, 1016 16th Ave, Monroe, WI Chair Jerry Guth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Clerk read the roll call with 26 present with 2 virtual being Roth and Tschudy, and 5 excused absences being Burchard, Jones, Leach, Rikkers and Vestin. The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion by Gundlach, seconded by Kranig to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2026, meeting. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. A Highway operations presentation was given by Highway Commissioner Chris Narveson, Highway Operations Specialist Barry Einbeck and Maintenance Director Dick Marti. RESOLUTION 8-1-26 RESOLUTION FOR INCLUSION UNDER THE ETF INCOME CONTINUATION INSURANCE PLAN WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund offers a voluntary Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) program that replaces a portion of an employee’s income if the employee is unable to work because of sickness or injury (both short and long term); and WHEREAS, Employers are required to pay a minimum contribution, which is equal to the gross premium for the 180-day elimination period. Employers may choose to contribute more to employees’ premiums to an amount equal to the gross premium for a shorter elimination period. As elimination periods become shorter, the premium cost increases; and WHEREAS, an employee can choose a shorter elimination period than that offered by their employer, and pay the difference in cost between their choice and the elimination period the employer for which the employer has elected to pay the gross premium. WHEREAS, the county elects a 30-day elimination period that Green County will pay the gross ICI premium for BE IT RESOLVED, by the of the County Board of Supervisors of Green County, in legal session assembled, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 40.61 of the Wisconsin Statutes, hereby determines to offer the Income Continuation Insurance Plan to eligible personnel through the program of the State of Wisconsin Group Insurance Board, and agrees to abide by the terms of the plan as set forth in the contract between the Group Insurance Board and the Administrator; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the county elects a 30-day elimination period that Green County will pay the gross ICI premium for; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED The resolution shall be effective on the later of the 1 st of the month on or after 90 days following its receipt at the Department of Employee Trust Funds, or January 1, 2027; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper officers are herewith authorized and directed to take all actions and make salary deductions for premiums and submit payments required by the State of Wisconsin Group Insurance Board to provide such Income Continuation Insurance. SIGNED: PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE Jerry Guth, Chair Michael Furgal, Vice-chair Kristi Leonard Joe Snow Todd Larson Russ Torkelson Dave Tschudy Motion by Leonard, seconded by Torkelson to approve Resolution 8-1-26. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION 8-2-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION IN THE TOWN OF ADAMS WHEREAS, Green County, Wisconsin, through its Highway Department, plans to construct a replacement bridge in the Town of Adams to maintain public safety, infrastructure standards, and reliable travel; and WHEREAS, to accomplish the construction of said bridge, it is necessary for Green County to acquire title to two (2) parcels of land situated in the Town of Adams, Green County, Wisconsin; and 2 WHEREAS, the Green County Highway Committee has reviewed the legal descriptions, fair market valuations, and purchase agreements for the subject properties, identified under Transportation Project Plat 5646-00-07-4.01, recorded as Document No. 642176 in Green County, Wisconsin, detailed as: • Parcel 1 (Project No. 5646-00-07 / Date: 7/6/2026): Parcel 1 of Transportation Project Plat 5646-00-07-4.01 recorded as Document No. 642176, and recorded in Green County, Wisconsin. Area: 13,785 SF Property Interests and Rights: Fee Title Owner: Craig M Carter and Carolyn R Carter Purchase Price: $2,620.00 (plus $3.03 disposition tax; Total: $2,623.03) • Parcel 2 (Project No. 5646-00-07 / Date: 7/28/2026): Parcel 2 of Transportation Project Plat 5646-00-07-4.01 recorded as Document No. 642176, and recorded in Green County, Wisconsin. Area: 841 SF Property Interests and Rights: Fee Title Owner: Kristi S Langhus Living Trust Purchase Price: $200.04 (plus $0.04 disposition tax; Total: $200.08); and WHEREAS, funding for the acquisition of these parcels is available within the budgeted project funds allocated for the Town of Adams Bridge Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Green County, Wisconsin, in legal session assembled, that the purchase of the above-described parcels of property for a total acquisition cost of $2,823.11 ($2,820.04 purchase price plus $3.07 disposition tax) is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board Chair and the County Clerk (or Highway Commissioner) are authorized and directed to execute all necessary deeds, agreements, and closing documents on behalf of Green County to complete the real estate transaction. SIGNED: PROPERTY, PARKS AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Dennis Schwartz, Chair Joe Snow, Vice-Chair Pat Silver Larry Kranig Casey Jones Motion by Schwartz, seconded by Kranig to approve Resolution 8-2-26. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION 8-3-26 Resolution Approving PVNH Contract (Over $150,000) WHEREAS, County Code Section 1-11-2, entitled COUNTY PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS, provides for review, approval and execution of all County contracts and purchases necessary to carry out approved budget operations; and WHEREAS, Section 1-11-2(A)(3) STATES: Cost or price in excess of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00), recommendation by the appropriate department head and the supervisory committee to the full County Board with approval by the full Board before the purchase is made. Execution of the contract documents shall be by the Green County Board Chair and the appropriate Committee Chairperson, after the document has been reviewed by the Green County Corporation Counsel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Green County Board of Supervisors, in legal session assembled, that the Board approve the recommendation of the Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee for the following contract in the year 2026: CLIPBOARD/TWO MAGNETS AGENCY STAFFING $1,200,000 3 SIGNED: PLEASANT VIEW NURSING HOME OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Todd Larson, Chair Peg Sheaffer, Vice-Chair Jim Brown Larry Kranig Jane Skelton REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Todd Larson, Chair Jerry Guth Brian Bucholtz PVNH Oversight Committee County Board Chair Corporation Counsel Motion by Larson, seconded by Knox to approve Resolution 8-3-26. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. ORDINANCE 26-0801 Amendment of Title 1 Chapter 6 County Officers WHEREAS, the Personnel and Labor Relations Committee has supervision over general required changes, updates and modifications to the Green County Code Title 1, Chapter 6, which lays out County officers; and WHEREAS, after review of the Green County Code, the Personnel and Labor Relations Committee has indicated that the Green County Code is in need of updating to reflect duties of the County Administrator; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Green County Board of Supervisors, in legal session assembled, that the following sections of Title 1 Chapter 6 of the Green County Code be amended as follows: 1-6-6: CORPORATION COUNSEL 1-6-6-1: OFFICE ESTABLISHED Pursuant to the provisions of §59.42(1), Wis. Stats., authorizing counties to employ an attorney being called a “Corporation Counsel”; and for the purpose of providing experienced legal advice for Green County at the pleasure of the County Board. The Corporation Counsel shall not perform legal work or legal services for any private clients for which he or she receives remuneration. Upon a vacancy in the position of Green County Corporation Counsel, the Personnel and Labor Relations Committee shall announce the opening of the position and shall accept and review available applicants and shall recommend a qualified applicant to the County Board for ratification. Upon the ratification by a majority vote of all the members of the County Board of Supervisors, the Corporation Counsel shall be appointed to serve a two (2) year term. The appointment of such Corporation Counsel may be terminated at any time by a majority vote by all members of the County Board of Supervisors. The Personnel and Labor Relations Committee may in its discretion present the current holder of the office of Corporation Counsel to the full Board for ratification at the beginning of each two (2) year term without accepting and reviewing new applications. The Green County Corporation Counsel shall report to and be under the supervision of the Personnel and Labor Relations Committee. The County Administrator shall appoint the Corporation Counsel subject to confirmation by the County Board by a majority vote. The County Administrator shall evaluate the Corporation Counsel with input from the Personnel and Labor Relations Committee. The Corporation Counsel may be removed by the County Administrator with the concurrence of the County Board. (R6-2-84, eff. 9-1-84) (Ord. 9800101) (Ord. 21-0901, 9/14/2021) 1-6-8: HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER The office of the Green County Highway Commissioner shall be filled upon the nomination and election of a person to that position by the County Board. Each County Highway Commissioner so elected shall serve a 2-year term of office, subject to the satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period during his or her initial term of office. The County Administrator shall appoint the Highway Commissioner subject to confirmation by the County Board by a majority vote. The County Administrator shall evaluate the Highway Commissioner with input from the Highway Committee. The Highway Commissioner may be removed by the County Administrator with the concurrence of the County Board. (Ord. 11-1101, 11/8/2011) 4 SIGNED: PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE Jerry Guth, Chair Michael Furgal, Vice-Chair Todd Larson Kristi Leonard Joe Snow Russ Torkelson David Tschudy Motion by Furgal, seconded by Leonard to approve Ordinance 26-0801. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. APPOINTMENTS: Angela MacLennan as the Corporation Counsel for Green County. Motion by Furgal, seconded by Larson to approve the aforementioned appointment. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS: County Clerk Arianna Voegeli gave an update on the issues that happened on election night. Nik Owen informed the board that there will be a public informational meeting on data centers, and County Board Chair Guth congratulated Brian Bucholtz on his retirement and thanked him for his years of service with the county. DISTRIBUTIONS: Green County Library Fast Facts 2025 and Highway Department Annual Report and a Wisconsin County Officials Directory. Motion by Donovan, seconded by Kubly to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. STATE OF WISCONSIN ) )ss COUNTY OF GREEN ) I, Arianna L. Voegeli, County Clerk, in and for said County, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the proceedings of the County Board of Supervisors of Green County, Wisconsin, on their meeting of August 13, 2026, A.D. Arianna L. Voegeli Green County Clerk GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FACILITY ASSESSMENT September 8, 2026 MONROE LOCATION BEFORE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT December 2024 MONROE LOCATION AFTER GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT August 2026 CURRENT HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PROGRAM 6 LOCATIONS Monroe, New Glarus, Brodhead, GG, J/C & Attica 15 BUILDINGS Total Heated, Tempered*, Cold Storage (All Locations) 5.5 ACRES Main Hwy Dept. Site 78,400 SF Before Jail & Sheriff’s Office Project 62,800 SF 20% Reduction After Jail & Sheriff’s Office Project GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT *Tempered means wood framed, metal structure, heated to 55 degrees Administration, Crew & Heated Garage Built in 1964 12,600 SF Metal Building (Non-Sprinklered) • Code-Compliant Issues • Lack of Necessary Functions • Sanitary, Privacy, & Health Risks • Deteriorating & Inefficient Building • Low Water Supply – Can’t Efficiently Wash Trucks HIGHWAY ADMIN, CREW, & HEATED GARAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Minimal insulation in walls HIGHWAY ADMIN, CREW, & HEATED GARAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Inefficient brine-making operation. Rusted cabinets. The air exchange unit is disabled. HIGHWAY ADMIN, CREW, & HEATED GARAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Overhead Door is in bad shape. HIGHWAY ADMIN, CREW, & HEATED GARAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Non-compliant heaters are not properly vented. HIGHWAY ADMIN, CREW, & HEATED GARAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The facility lacks a proper wash bay. HIGHWAY ADMIN, CREW, & HEATED GARAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Crew Lunch Area is not code-compliant. It poses sanitation, health, and ventilation concerns for the crew. HIGHWAY ADMIN, CREW, & HEATED GARAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The makeshift locker room is not code-compliant. Does not allow for privacy and lacks basic functions. HIGHWAY ADMIN, CREW, & HEATED GARAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The facility is deteriorating due to brine operations. HIGHWAY ADMIN, CREW, & HEATED GARAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Restrooms are not code-compliant for the number of staff and crew. ADA accessibility issues. HIGHWAY ADMIN, CREW, & HEATED GARAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Mechanical equipment is aging, has no fresh air intake, and needs to be replaced soon. HIGHWAY ADMIN, CREW, & HEATED GARAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT No IT closet in offices. Mechanic Shop Built in 1937 13,600 SF Masonry Construction (Non-Sprinklered) • Code-Compliant Issues • Lack of Equipment and Tool Storage • Need Window Replacements • Ventilation System is Past Useful Life MECHANIC SHOP GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Boarded-up windows have mold behind the wood. Unsafe ice dam at the entrance. MECHANIC SHOP GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT No Mechanic’s Tool Storage. Mechanics store tools on the back of trucks and move around shop. MECHANIC SHOP GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The Parts room is crowded and filling offices. Also stored upstairs and in the basement due to lack of space. MECHANIC SHOP GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Small overhead doors in the shop. Trucks need to squeeze in with limited space to move around. MECHANIC SHOP GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Boarded up windows have mold growing on them. MECHANIC SHOP GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT HVAC is at the end of its lifespan capacity and falling apart, often dripping on crews. MECHANIC SHOP GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The floor is uneven, has bad joints, and needs repair. Grease, Tire, & Sign Shop Built in 1950 6,800 SF Metal Building (Non-Sprinklered) • Code-Compliant Issues • Tight Quarters & Crowded Working Space • No Exhaust Ventilation GREASE, TIRE, & SIGN SHOP GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT No wall insulation. Air exchangers are disabled. GREASE, TIRE, & SIGN SHOP GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Limited for space. We park 5 plow trucks in there in the winter. We also add plastic to insulate windows. GREASE, TIRE, & SIGN SHOP GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT No exhaust ventilation except a makeshift box that workers open. Needs proper ventilation for crew safety. GREASE, TIRE, & SIGN SHOP GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Oil areas are all stored properly in plastic per requirements. The working area is extremely limited. Salt Sheds & Chip Storage Built in 1964, 1987, 2019 14,600 SF Timber Framed / Wood Siding Aluminum Structure / Canvas • Height Limitations • Missing Basic Building Components • Makeshift building is Not Suited for Long-Term Storage • Lack of Material Storage SALT SHEDS & CHIP STORAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Salt/Chip Shed ceiling is too low. The entry has been dug out so vehicles can enter the shed. SALT SHEDS & CHIP STORAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Makeshift vinyl structure was erected for chip storage. Now moved behind circular salt shed. SALT SHEDS & CHIP STORAGE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The salt shed should have a door for proper storage. Tempered & Cold Storage Sheds Built in 1964, 1987, 2019 15,200 SF (5,000 Tempered) Wood Frame / Metal Siding (Non-Sprinklered) • Not Enough Storage Space • Trucks are Parked in Cold Storage (Should be Tempered or Heated) • Equipment is Tightly Packed • Difficult to Maneuver Equipment TEMPERED & COLD STORAGE SHEDS GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT In some cases, equipment is tightly packed which makes maneuvering equipment hard. Overall Site Built in 1937 - 2019 5.5 Acres 8 Buildings • Lack of Necessary Storage • Site Constraints SITE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Culverts and guardrails are no longer on site. Everything in the photo has been removed or relocated. SITE GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Fueling stations are inconveniently laid out. Often congestion and long lines to use them. Buildings Taken Down Built in 1947 & 2009 15,600 SF Metal Frame Wood Frame / Metal Siding • End of Useful Life • Taken Down for New Jail & Sheriff’s Office SUMMARY OF ISSUES (ENTIRE CAMPUS) Safety of staff Buildings at the end of their useful life Lack of space for daily operations Inefficiencies Not energy efficient ADA Standards Potential for liability GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT QUESTION & ANSWER GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT