County Board Minutes 04-21-2026

BUFFALO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL SESSION Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. The Board met. Mr. Bork in the Chair. Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. Roll Call and Certification of Buffalo County Board of Supervisors: Roll call was taken and all the members were present. Mr. Michaels left the meeting at approximately 10:40 a.m. Ms. Schmitt, County Clerk, certified the results of the April 7, 2026, election at the Board of Canvass meeting on April 9, 2026, and stated that all individuals named in the roll call were duly elected. Others present in person at the meeting: Mr. Lee Engfer and Ms. Lisa Schmitt. Joining online were Ms. Leslie Sendelbach, Ms. Julie Vollmer, Ms. Ana Rolbiecki, Ms. Carri Renchin, Mr. Christopher Murray, and Brommerich News. 
 Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. County Clerk Verification of Open Meetings Law Compliance: Ms. Schmitt verified that proper notice of the meeting was given in compliance with Wisconsin Open Meetings Law at least 24 hours prior to this meeting. Swearing in of Buffalo County Board of Supervisors: Ms. Schmitt administered the Oath of Office to all board members present and had them sign the Oath of Office to be notarized and filed in the County Clerk’s Office. Approve Agenda: Mr. Bork confirmed that the agenda is approved, as there was no opposition to the same. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Mr. Taylor made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Ms. McDonough. Carried. Public Comment: None. Election of Chairperson: Ms. Schmitt assumed the role of chairperson and declared the floor open for nominations for County Board Chairperson to serve for a two-year term. Mr. Michaels nominated Mr. Bork. Mr. Stanton nominated Mr. Taylor. Ms. Schmitt called for any other nominations and as there were no other nominations, declared nominations closed. Mr. Bork and Mr. Taylor each spoke. The results of voting were as follows: Mr. Dennis Bork – 7 votes, Mr. Mike Taylor – 6 votes. Mr. Bork was elected to the position of County Board Chairperson. Election of Vice-Chairperson: Ms. Schmitt declared the floor open for nominations for County Board Vice-Chairperson to serve for a two-year term. Mr. Stanton nominated Mr. Weiss. Ms. Schmitt called for any other nominations and as there were no other nominations, asked for a motion to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot. Mr. Lindstrom made a motion to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot in favor of Mr. Weiss for County Board Vice Chairperson, seconded by Mr. Taylor. Carried. Mr. Bork resumed the position of chair for the remainder of the meeting. Resolution #26-04-01 A Resolution to Declaire Primary Authorized Financial Institution: Mr. Engfer said that most recently the county has been doing banking with Bank of Alma. There has been a need to look at other options, and Alliance Bank has been selected to be the primary bank to be used by the county. This resolution was supported by the Finance Committee, with Mr. Bruegger abstaining from the decision at the Finance meeting. Mr. Engfer answered questions from the board. Mr. Taylor made a motion to declare Alliance Bank as the primary financial institution for Buffalo County, seconded by Mr. Ruff. Carried, with Mr. Bruegger abstaining due to a conflict of interest. Resolution #26-04-02 A Resolution to Establish Petty Cash for the Register of Deeds: This resolution will allow the Register of Deed’s office to operate more efficiently and to easily provide change for cash payments. The amount to be kept in the fund is $200. Mr. Taylor made a motion to establish the petty cash fund for the Register of Deed’s office, seconded by Ms. McDonough. Carried.   Annual Training: Mr. Engfer provided training to the County Board Supervisors. Committee Chair Reports: No reports given. Each supervisor introduced themselves to the new District 8 supervisor, Dan Schultz, who represents the City of Alma. County Board Chair Report: Mr. Bork asked about the new agenda format. Ms. Schmitt and Mr. Engfer explained that the ‘review/discussion/action’ information is now placed before the numbered agenda items. County Administrator Report: Mr. Engfer reported as follows – •There was a Wisconsin Town’s Association meeting last night. Mr. Steve Wall, Emergency Management Director, spoke at the meeting and Mr. Gil Adams, the new Highway Commissioner, was also present. Mr. Engfer informed the municipalities present at that meeting that they need to reach out to Mr. Briar Golden, in the Land Management Department, if they want their opinion heard regarding the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. •Positive feedback has been received from several townships regarding our new corporation counsel. •An update was given on the recent tornado activity in the county and the emergency response to the situation. There were no personal injuries, despite extensive damage to property. •An updated county website should be going live in the next few months. •The audit is currently ongoing. •The south end of the county will have road construction taking place on Highway 35 shortly, along with sidewalk ramp work in the City of Fountain City. Correspondence: None Future Agenda Items: Mr. Engfer reported there will be a Records Retention Ordinance coming forward soon. Next Meeting Date and Time: The next meeting will be Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., instead of 7:00 p.m. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 10:52 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lisa Schmitt
 County Clerk