County Board Agenda 04-06-2026

Notice of Special Public Meeting COUNTY BOARD AGENDA Committee: County Board of Supervisors Date: Monday, April 6, 2026 Time: 9:00 A.M. Location: 3rd Floor County Board Room, 407 S. 2nd Street, Alma, WI 54610 Remote Access: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23666821738907?p=192CasGAKck2RXnyE6 This meeting is open to the public, but portions of the meeting may be closed if this notice indicates that the committee may convene in closed session. The following matters may be reviewed, discussed and acted upon at this meeting, but deviations from the order shown may occur: BUFFALO COUNTY BOARD MEETING 1. Review/Discussion/Action Call to Order 2. Review/Discussion/Action Roll Call of Members 3. Review/Discussion/Action Pledge of Allegiance 4. Review/Discussion/Action Public Comments Regarding Posted Agenda Items 5. Review/Discussion/Action Previous Meeting Minutes 6. Review/Discussion/Action Ordinance #26-04-01 An Ordinance to Amend the Official ‘Buffalo County Zoning District Map’ – Town of Lincoln 7. Review/Discussion/Action Ordinance #26-04-02 An Ordinance to Amend the Official ‘Buffalo County Zoning District Map’ – Town of Mondovi 8. Review/Discussion/Action Ordinance #26-04-03 An Ordinance to Amend the Official ‘Buffalo County Zoning District Map’ – Town of Nelson 9. Review/Discussion Chairperson’s Report 10. Review/Discussion Committee Chair Reports 11. Review/Discussion County Administrator Report 12. Review/Discussion Public Comments Unrelated to Agenda Items 13. Review/Discussion/Action Next Meeting Date and Time: April 21, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. 14. Review/Discussion/Action Adjournment Date: April 2, 2026 Dennis Bork, Chair _______________________________ By: Lisa Schmitt, County Clerk Board Members: If unable to attend, please contact the Chair. If the Chair is unavailable, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 608-685-6209. If the Chair and the County Clerk are not available, please call the Administrative Coordinator at 608-685-6234. Persons with Disabilities: Buffalo County shall attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to the public for access to its public meetings, provided reasonable notice of special need is given. If you require special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 608- 685-6209. Public Access to the Courthouse: The South Entrance will be the only access to the building after 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and Friday after 12:00 p.m. Persons who are members of another governmental body, but who are not members of this committee, may attend this meeting. Their attendance could result in a quorum of another governmental body being present. Such a quorum is unintended, and they are not meeting to exercise the authority, duties, or responsibilities of any other governmental body. BUFFALO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH SESSION Monday, March 23, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. The Board met. Mr. Bork in the Chair. Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. Roll call was taken and all the members were present, except Mr. Max Weiss who joined the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Others present at the meeting: Mr. Lee Engfer, Ms. Lisa Schmitt, Ms. Julie Vollmer, Mr. Rick Helwig, and Mr. Tom Webb with Congressman Derek Van Orden’s Office. Others who joined online were Ms. Leslie Sendelbach, Ms. Tina Anibas, Mr. Gil Adams, Ms. Abigail Soderberg, and Brommerich News. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Public Comments Regarding Posted Agenda Items: Mr. Webb gave an update on work Congressman Van Orden is doing with the Veteran’s Affairs, Agriculture, and Armed Services Committees. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Previous Meeting Minutes: Ms. McMillan Urell made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Mr. Stanton. Carried. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Ordinance #26-03-01 An Ordinance Relating to Public Nuisance Properties: This ordinance allows the Sheriff’s Office to address nuisance properties where there are three or more calls in one month, or six or more calls in a twelve-month period. This has been passed by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees. Mr. Taylor made a motion to approve the Public Nuisance Property Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Sendelbach. Carried. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Ordinance #26-03-02 An Ordinance to Amend the Official ‘Buffalo County Zoning District Map’ – Town of Milton: A petition came forward to the Land Management Committee to rezone a portion of the Town of Milton as residential for a housing development. There was no opposition from the public or Land Management Committee to this. Mr. Bruegger made a motion to approve the zoning amendment for the Town of Milton as presented in this ordinance, seconded by Mr. Weiss. Carried. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Ordinance #26-03-03 An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance #18-07-01 ‘Buffalo County Zoning Ordinance’: This amendment was also approved by the Land Management Committee. There are various changes made to clean up language in the ordinance. Mr. Stanton made a motion to approve this ordinance amending Ordinance #18- 07-01, seconded by Mr. Weiss. Mr. Hadley mentioned that the information packet originally provided for this meeting did not have the exhibits for this Land Management ordinance amendment and the following three ordinance amendments identified and labeled as such for prior review and he would be abstaining from voting on these amendments. Discussion was held. Motion carried, with Mr. Hadley abstaining for lack of timely information to review regarding changes. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Ordinance #26-03-04 An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance #07-08-01 ‘Buffalo County Manure Storage Ordinance’: This ordinance amendment is to revise the date to submit a manure storage facility plan and yearly reporting thereafter to no later than April 15th to comply with state statute. Mr. Weiss made a motion to approve this ordinance amending Ordinance #07-08-01, seconded by Mr. Lindstrom. Carried, with Mr. Hadley abstaining for lack of timely information to review regarding changes. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Ordinance #26-03-05 An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance #19-01-01 ‘Buffalo County Uniform Addressing Ordinance’: Mr. Engfer read the changes to the ordinance. He explained that the basis for this was to handle how fire numbers are issued for private driveways and for emergency services to respond accordingly. Mr. Weiss made a motion to approve this ordinance amending Ordinance #19-01-01, seconded by Mr. Sendelbach. Ms. McMillan Urell questioned if the Land Management Committee reviewed all the information regarding changes to this and other ordinance amendments and it was stated that they did and each amendment was discussed at length by the committee at their meeting. Carried, with Mr. Hadley abstaining for lack of timely information to review regarding changes. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Ordinance #26-03-06 An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance #24-03-03 ‘Buffalo County Solar Ordinance’: Mr. Engfer read the change to the ordinance, which was an addition to the Decommissioning/Demolition paragraph. This only pertains to new solar systems after this ordinance is passed. Mr. Stanton made a motion to approve this ordinance amending Ordinance #24-03-03, seconded by Mr. Bruegger. Carried, with Mr. Hadley abstaining for lack of timely information to review regarding changes. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Ordinance #26-03-07 An Ordinance to Adopt New Rules of Government: Mr. Engfer stated that the Rules of Government were provided for the board to review. An Ethics Commission needs to be developed by statute, and an ethics page will be added to the rules after that is done. A meeting will be scheduled for the Committee of the Board after the re-organizational meeting to develop an Ethics Commission. Ms. McMillan Urell made a motion to approve the changes and adopt the new Rules of Government, seconded by Mr. Taylor. Carried. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution #26-03-01 A Resolution Recognizing and Honoring the Retirement of Rick Helwig: Mr. Helwig worked for the Highway Department for 27 years. Mr. Bruegger made a motion to approve the retirement resolution for Mr. Helwig, seconded by Ms. McMillan Urell. Carried. Mr. Engfer presented Mr. Helwig with a plaque to recognize and thank Mr. Helwig for his service. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution #26-03-02 A Resolution Requesting WCA Lobby for Greater Local Control for Wisconsin Counties: Mr. Engfer stated this is a resolution that the Wisconsin Counties Association is requesting us to support. It would allow counties to have greater control in regulating wind and solar projects to be in the best interest of each local county and their communities. Mr. Ruff made a motion to approve the resolution as presented, seconded by Ms. McDonough. Carried. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution #26-03-03 A Resolution to Establish the Total Annual Compensation for Certain Elected Officials of Buffalo County for the 2027 through the 2030 Terms of Office: Chair Bork explained that this resolution was passed by the Human Resource and Finance Committees last week. Mr. Engfer informed the board that there was some additional figuring done and historic compensation practices were looked at after those meetings regarding the proposed salary amount for Clerk of Court. As a result, in 2027 the revised proposed wage for Clerk of Court is $79,600, 2028 is $82,120, 2029 is $89,321 and 2030 is $92,448. The total compensation between the Clerk of Court, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, and Treasurer has historically been consistent and this will accomplish that. Ms. McMillan Urell made a motion to amend the previously approved resolution establishing compensation by the Human Resources and Finance Committees, seconded by Mr. Stanton. Ms. Vollmer, Clerk of Court, spoke to advise the board that she was first informed of this change late this afternoon and she would like her position to remain at what was passed through the two committees. Further discussion was held by the board. The amounts for Clerk of Court will be changed to the revised amounts read by Mr. Engfer earlier, and the Sheriff and Coroner will remain at what was passed by the Human Resource and Finance Committees. Carried. Ms. McMillan Urell made a motion to approve the resolution as amended, seconded by Mr. Bruegger. Roll call vote: Mr. Taylor – yes, Mr. Nathan Nelson – yes, Mr. Bruegger – yes, Mr. Bork – yes, Mr. Weiss – yes, Mr. Ruff – yes, Ms. McDonough – yes, Mr. Steve Nelson – yes, Mr. Gary Stanton – yes, Ms. McMillan Urell – yes, Mr. Hadley – yes, Mr. Michaels – yes, Mr. Lindstrom – yes, and Mr. Sendelbach – yes. Carried. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Confirmation of Highway Department Commissioner: Interviews were held for Highway Commissioner, with three board members taking part. The recommendation is to appoint Mr. Gilbert Adams as the Highway Commissioner. Mr. Adams currently works for the City of Fountain City. There were four other applicants interviewed. Mr. Taylor made a motion to approve the hiring of Mr. Adams as Highway Commissioner, seconded by Mr. Ruff. Carried. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Recognizing and Honoring the Years of Service of Mary Anne McMillan Urell: Ms. McMillan Urell has been a member of the County Board for 13 years. Mr. Bruegger made a motion to recognize and honor her for her service, seconded by Ms. McDonough. Carried. Mr. Engfer presented Ms. McMillan Urell with a plaque recognizing and thanking her for her service and contributions as a member of the County Board. Review/Discussion/Action Regarding Recognizing and Honoring the Years of Service of John Hadley: Mr. Hadley has been on County Board since June of 2022. Mr. Stanton made a motion to recognize and honor him for his service, seconded by Mr. Weiss. Carried. Mr. Engfer presented Mr. Hadley with a certificate recognizing and thanking him for his service and contributions to the county. Chairperson’s Report: None. Committee Chair Reports: Mr. Taylor reported that the Law Enforcement Committee met to approve vouchers and expenses and passed the Public Nuisance Ordinance. The Sheriff’s Office plans on working with individuals on matters before any fines are issued with this ordinance. Ms. McMillan Urell mentioned that the Health and Human Services meeting will be moved from April 2nd to April 8th. Mr. Hadley said that the Economic Development Committee met last week and on March 26th on PBS a program called WestCoast of Wisconsin will feature a business in Nelson. He also asked the board to check out the Explore Buffalo County website. Mr. Ruff mentioned that Western Dairyland is close to reaching the donations needed to finish the Day Resource Center. There is an open house coming up. A high percentage of people using the facility are veterans. Mr. Weiss reported that the Land Management Committee will be holding their next meeting regarding ordinance amendments for three townships on April 2 nd. County Administrator Report: Mr. Engfer reported on the significant snowfall recently received and the good job done by our Highway Department. Emergency Management applied for relief from the state disaster relief fund. Mr. Wall advised all municipalities that they are also eligible to apply. We have been contacted by a company called Empowered regarding a series they are making. This would cover economic development and tourism through six different pieces of media which would be aired on several different television stations. There is a cost for the county of approximately $29,000. Mr. Steve Schiffli is retiring from the Health and Human Services board, and advertising will start for that. The Veteran’s Memorial wall has issues with tiles falling off. Mr. Engfer met with the contractor last Saturday regarding the tile problem and he will work with the county to get this repaired. Economic Development Committee has a contracted third-party individual assisting us who has been working very well with the committee. Public Comments Unrelated to Agenda Items: Mr. Webb thanked the two members who will be leaving the board in April. Next Meeting Date and Time: There will be a special meeting held on April 6, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. and the organizational meeting will be April 21, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lisa Schmitt County Clerk