LEEM Agenda 03-04-2026

Notice of Public Meeting AMENDED AGENDA Committee: Law Enforcement/Emergency Management Committee Date: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Time: 09:00 a.m. Location: 3rd Floor County Board Room, 407 S. 2nd Street, Alma, WI 54610 Remote Access: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23049165247354?p=E9VrbNCfakm472lVFj 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: 1. Review/Discussion/Action Call to Order 2. Review/Discussion/Action Roll Call of Members 3. Review/Discussion/Action Public Comments Regarding Posted Agenda Items 4. Review/Discussion/Action Previous Meeting Minutes 5. Review/Discussion/Action Emergency Management current expenditures 6. Review/Discussion/Action Emergency Management report 7. Review/Discussion/Action Law Enforcement Voucher 8. Review/Discussion/Action Law Enforcement Expenditures 9. Review/Discussion/Action Law Enforcement Revenue 10. Review/Discussion/Action Public Nuisance Ordinance 11. Review/Discussion/Action Jail update/changes 12. Review/Discussion/Action Acceptance of Donations 13. Review/Discussion Sheriff(verbal), Chief Deputy(verbal), and Jail Administrator Monthly report 14. Review/Discussion/Action Committee Chair Report 15. Review/Discussion/Action Public Comments Unrelated to Agenda Items 16. Review/Discussion/Action Next Meeting Date and Time: 17. Review/Discussion/Action Adjournment Date: February 27th, 2026 Michael Taylor, Chair _______________________________ By: Kasondra Serum, Administrative Specialist 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 4:30 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. Notice of Public Meeting AGENDA Committee: Law Enforcement/Emergency Management Committee Date: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Time: 09:00 a.m. Location: 3rd Floor County Board Room, 407 S. 2nd Street, Alma, WI 54610 Remote Access: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23049165247354?p=E9VrbNCfakm472lVFj 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: 1. Review/Discussion/Action Call to Order 2. Review/Discussion/Action Roll Call of Members 3. Review/Discussion/Action Public Comments Regarding Posted Agenda Items 4. Review/Discussion/Action Previous Meeting Minutes 5. Review/Discussion/Action Emergency Management current expenditures 6. Review/Discussion/Action Emergency Management report 7. Review/Discussion/Action Law Enforcement Voucher 8. Review/Discussion/Action Law Enforcement Expenditures 9. Review/Discussion/Action Law Enforcement Revenue 10. Review/Discussion/Action Jail update/changes 11. Review/Discussion/Action Acceptance of Donations 12. Review/Discussion Sheriff(verbal), Chief Deputy(verbal), and Jail Administrator Monthly report 13. Review/Discussion/Action Committee Chair Report 14. Review/Discussion/Action Public Comments Unrelated to Agenda Items 15. Review/Discussion/Action Next Meeting Date and Time: 16. Review/Discussion/Action Adjournment Date: February 26th, 2026 Michael Taylor, Chair _______________________________ By: Kasondra Serum, Administrative Specialist 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 4:30 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. 1 -Buffalo County Public Meeting Minutes Committee/Board: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Date of Meeting: January 13th, 2026 1/2: Call to Order/Roll Call: In person: Mike Taylor, Nathan Nelson, Robert Sendelbach, Carol McDonough, EXCUSED: John Hadley Others present in person or virtually for All or Parts of the Meeting: Sheriff Mike Osmond, Chief Deputy Jake Laehn, Kassie Serum, Emily Scholl, Coordinator Lee Engfer, Emergency Management Steve Wall. 3: Public Comments: None 4.: Review/Discussion/Action: Minutes of Previous Meeting: There were no questions on the previous minutes. Nathan Nelson made a motion to approve minutes, seconded by Carol McDonough. 5: Review/Discussion/Action: Emergency Management Expenditures: Steve Wall stated about $31,000 will be going back in the General Fund. Wall said we should be closer next year, and the only unexpected expense will be the software which was discussed that the last meeting. Carol McDonough made a motion to accept the expenditures, Robert Sendelbach seconded. Carried. 6: Review/Discussion/Action: Emergency Management Report: Steve Wall stated that he is still waiting on the details for submittal for the EMPG Grant, it will be delayed. Wall said that the Town of Nelson WDF Grant all of the damage was submitted, they completed the application and are waiting on the States Findings and approval. Wall will be starting his testing at the end of the month for his Certification. 7: Review/Discussion/Action: Law Enforcement Vouchers: Kassie asked if there were any questions on the vouchers. Mike Taylor asked what Loyal 9 MFG was, Jake Laehn advised it was for a rifle. Taylor asked what the purchase from Uline was and Osmond advised it was for 2 desks. Osmond let everyone know that the charge for Egg Roll was for a restaurant not for just an egg roll. Robert Sendelbach asked about the West Tower Osmond stated he will discuss it in his report. 2 Robert Sendelbach made a motion to approve expenditure, seconded by Carol McDonough. Accepted. 8: Review/Discussion/Action ~ Law Enforcement Expenditures: Osmond stated that there is about 11.55% left in the Jail and we will still be under as a whole. Osmond said there are a few more expenses that have to go through finance yet. Robert Sendelbach made a motion to approve Expenditures, Carol McDonough seconded. Carried. 9. Review/Discussion/Action: Law Enforcement Revenue: Kassie advised this is just for information on what we have brought in. Kassie advised that there will be more for City of Fountain City, City of Alma and possibly City of Mondovi. Nathan Nelson made a motion to approve revenue, Robert Sendelbach seconded. Carried 10. Discussion: Marijuana Fines: Tabled for next meeting due to John Hadley not being present. 11. Review/Discussion/Action ~ Jail Update/Changes Emily Scholl handed out a quarterly report. Scholl doesn’t feel we are far enough in the process to have an idea of what it will be. Scholl stated that meal cost has gone down. Scholl said there is more duties that come with housing inmates in Trempealeau County such as transports, more communication. We don’t currently have Medical or Mental Health and are waiting on credit for that, it sounds like they are in the final stages of figuring that out. 12. Review/Discussion/Action ~ Nuisance property ordinance Osmond stated that this came up with talking to other Sheriff’s. We have had a property we have been to approximatly100 times in 2025. Osmond would like to add this. L It hold the landlords accountable for his they have living in the residents. Mike Taylor asked if there would be a fee. Osmond stated yes. Osmond would like Corp Counsel to create an ordinance. Osmond stated there are other locations as well. Osmond asked lee what we would have to do. Lee advised as long as we get a verbal backing for law enforcement. Nathan asked what if you have a good landlord. Osmond stated we could start with a letter and copy of the ordinance. 13. Review/Discussion/Action ~ Acceptance of Donations Kassie advised we received a donation for the K-9 fund from The Alma vet in the amount of $500 and another donation from Foggys pub LLC in the amount of $1,000. Osmond said we received two fire suppression units. 3 14. Review/Discussion ~ Sheriff (Verbal Report), Chief Deputy (Verbal Report) and Jail Administrator Monthly report: Osmond started off that the paging on West Tower is up and running. Everything has been going well. Osmond doesn’t believe the Fire Departments are able to communicate on West Tower. Robert Sendelbach said that paging is good they just are not able to communicate while on scene. Osmond wanted to highlight tow deputies, Emily Rybarczyk made contact with a male with a handgun at Buena Vista. Ryan Howell did an excellent job with a guy with a knife going through a mental crisis. The Sheriff’s Office will be covering 4 shifts in January and 5 in February for Mondovi. Scheduling has been going well with Dave. Osmond stated Mondovi hired someone, but they don’t start school until June. Fountain City Contract is signed, and it is a 6-month contract, and no one is down there until April. Jake helped out at the Mondovi Parade we used our National Night Out speakers. They interviewed two females for Jail/Dispatch and are currently in negotiation with one. They hired a male for the Jail/Dispatch, and he backed out due to not enough money. Osmond stated we already did the background on this individual. Osmond stated they are changing how they do the process. Emily Scholl stated that the male that was leaving is now staying until the end of March and the current male in training will be switching to nights. Mike Taylor stated he had a few questions from John Hadley. John would like to know if the new K-9 will cost the County or if there were grants. Osmond stated he won’t cost the County. Emily Scholl presented her report that was included in the packet. Scholl stated that she did not have Tammy’s report attached due to the recording program/software starting to fail and it needs to be replaced. Scholl stated we are on year 9 and it usually last 5 years. Mike Taylor asked if we are liable. Osmond stated no if we don’t have it , Lee stated we are working to correct it. Osmond stated there will be a letter that will be sent. Scholl stated we are about ½ way done we are live but still using the old system. Scholl is hoping to be complete in May. Scholl stated they need to replace the Tasers which still needs to come out of the budget. Trempealeau contract is not completed yet they want to the $50 a day unless there are special needs accommodations. Jake Laehn presented his report that was included in the packet. 15. Review/Discussion ~Committee Chair Report: None 16. Public Comment Not Related to Agenda Items: None 17. Review/Discussion/Action ~ Next Meeting Date and Time: A meeting on March 4 th at 9:00AM. was scheduled. 18. Adjournment: Adjourn at 9:49AM. _______________________________________ Kassie Serum, Secretary 2/25/2026 1:23:26 PM Page 1 of 3 Budget Report BUFFALO COUNTY, WI Account Summary For Fiscal: 2026 Period Ending: 02/28/2026 Fiscal Activity Variance Favorable (Unfavorable) Percent Remaining Current Total Budget Period Activity Original Total Budget Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND Revenue EMERG GOVT: STATE AID 32,726.00 0.00 -32,726.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.43513.000.0000 32,726.00 EMERG GOVT: CHERG 2,000.00 4,474.60 2,474.60 223.73 %0.00100.19.43515.000.0000 2,000.00 Revenue Total: 4,474.600.0034,726.00 34,726.00 -30,251.40 87.11% Expense EMERG GOVT: SALARIES 50,129.79 5,205.82 44,923.97 89.62 %1,928.08100.19.52610.111.0000 50,129.79 EMERG GOVT: PER DIEM 350.00 0.00 350.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.141.0000 350.00 EMERG GOVT: SOCIAL SECURITY 3,941.23 405.78 3,535.45 89.70 %151.92100.19.52610.151.0000 3,941.23 EMERG GOVT: RETIREMENT-EMPL… 3,609.35 374.81 3,234.54 89.62 %138.82100.19.52610.152.0000 3,609.35 EMERG GOVT: LIFE INSURANCE 9.58 2.33 7.25 75.68 %0.39100.19.52610.155.0000 9.58 EMERG GOVT: WORKER'S COMPEN… 1,296.00 0.00 1,296.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.156.0000 1,296.00 EMERG GOVT: HEALTH INSURANCE … 1,680.00 210.00 1,470.00 87.50 %70.00100.19.52610.157.0000 1,680.00 EMERG GOVT: TELEPHONE 5,168.00 381.43 4,786.57 92.62 %275.18100.19.52610.225.0000 5,168.00 EMERG GOVT: VEHICLE REPAIR & … 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.241.0000 2,000.00 EMERG GOVT: OFFICE EQUIP REPAI… 200.00 0.00 200.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.244.0000 200.00 EMERG GOVT: OFFICE SUPPLIES 200.00 0.00 200.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.310.0000 200.00 EMERG GOVT: POSTAGE 10.00 0.00 10.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.311.0000 10.00 EMERG GOVT: OFFICE EQUIPMENT 500.00 0.00 500.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.314.0000 500.00 EMERG GOVT: COMPUTER EXPENS… 500.00 0.00 500.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.316.0000 500.00 EMERG GOVT: ADVERTISING & PRI… 200.00 0.00 200.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.321.0000 200.00 EMERG GOVT: MEMBERSHIP DUES … 25.00 0.00 25.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.324.0000 25.00 EMERG GOVT: REGISTRATION FEES… 485.00 0.00 485.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.326.0000 485.00 EMERG GOVT: CHERG 2,400.00 0.00 2,400.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.328.0000 2,400.00 EMERG GOVT: EDUCATIONAL PRO… 150.00 0.00 150.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.329.0000 150.00 EMERG GOVT: MILEAGE 50.00 0.00 50.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.331.0000 50.00 EMERG GOVT: BOARD MILEAGE 1,450.00 122.00 1,328.00 91.59 %122.00100.19.52610.332.0000 1,450.00 EMERG GOVT: MEALS 300.00 0.00 300.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.337.0000 300.00 EMERG GOVT: LODGING 588.00 0.00 588.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.338.0000 588.00 EMERG GOVT: EMERGENCY EXERCI… 200.00 0.00 200.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.343.0000 200.00 EMERG GOVT: VEHICLE GAS 1,600.00 124.41 1,475.59 92.22 %124.41100.19.52610.351.0000 1,600.00 EMERG GOVT: INSURANCE 400.00 0.00 400.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.511.0000 400.00 EMERG GOVT: MISC 0.00 3,125.00 -3,125.00 0.00 %125.00100.19.52610.991.0000 0.00 EMERG GOVT: CONTINGENCIES 550.00 0.00 550.00 100.00 %0.00100.19.52610.998.0000 550.00 Expense Total: 9,951.582,935.8077,991.95 77,991.95 68,040.37 87.24% Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND Surplus (Deficit): -5,476.98-2,935.80-43,265.95 -43,265.95 37,788.97 87.34% Report Surplus (Deficit): -2,935.80 -5,476.98-43,265.95 -43,265.95 37,788.97 87.34% Budget Report For Fiscal: 2026 Period Ending: 02/28/2026 2/25/2026 1:23:26 PM Page 2 of 3 Group Summary Fiscal Activity Variance Favorable (Unfavorable) Period ActivityAccount Typ… Current Total Budget Original Total Budget Percent Remaining Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND Revenue 4,474.600.0034,726.00 34,726.00 -30,251.40 87.11% Expense 9,951.582,935.8077,991.95 77,991.95 68,040.37 87.24% -5,476.98-2,935.80-43,265.95 -43,265.95 37,788.97Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND Surplus (Deficit): 87.34% Report Surplus (Deficit): -2,935.80 -5,476.98-43,265.95 -43,265.95 37,788.97 87.34% Budget Report For Fiscal: 2026 Period Ending: 02/28/2026 2/25/2026 1:23:26 PM Page 3 of 3 Fund Summary Fiscal Activity Variance Favorable (Unfavorable)Fund Period Activity Current Total Budget Original Total Budget 100 - GENERAL FUND -5,476.98-2,935.80-43,265.95 -43,265.95 37,788.97 Report Surplus (Deficit): -2,935.80 -5,476.98-43,265.95 -43,265.95 37,788.97 ORDINANCE # _______ ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES The Board of Supervisors of Buffalo County hereby ordains as follows: A. Definitions The following definitions apply through the entirety of this ordinance. No person shall reside at, maintain, lease, own, rent or otherwise occupy any residence, business, dwelling or other building where any of the following nuisances are allowed to occur: 1. Such “nuisance property” has generated three or more calls for law enforcement service for nuisance activities on separate days in one month, or six or more calls in a twelve-month period. “Nuisance activities” are defined as any of the following activities, behaviors or conduct whenever engaged in by property owners, operators, tenants, occupants or persons associated with a property, whether or not a citation or arrest was made for the violation: a. An act of harassment, as defined in § 947.013, Wis. Stats, as may be amended or renumbered. b. Battery, substantial battery or aggravated battery, as defined in § 940.60, Wis. Stats, as may be amended or renumbered. c. Indecent conduct, as defined in § 944.20(1), Wis. Stats, as may be amended or renumbered. d. Prostitution or keeping a place of prostitution, as defined in § 944.30 and § 944.34, Wis. Stats, as may be amended or renumbered. e. Possession, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance or related offenses, as defined in Ch. 961, Wis. Stats, as may be amended or renumbered. f. Gambling or other offenses, as defined in § 945.02, Wis. Stats, as may be amended or renumbered. g. Illegal discharge of a firearm, as defined in § 941.20, Wis. Stats, as may be amended or renumbered. h. Any other offense that substantially annoys, injures or endangers the comfort health, repose and safety of the public. i. Any other offense that greatly offends the public morals or decency. j. Any other offense against public peace and orderly conduct as defined in this Code of Ordinances. 2. Notwithstanding Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as may be amended or renumbered, allowing a property or place to be used for the purpose of facilitating the consumption of alcohol beverages by underage persons. 3. “Person” means any individual, firm, corporation, limited liability company, society, institution, public body or any other entity. 4. “Sheriff” means the Buffalo County Sheriff and his/her designees. B. General Provisions 1. Title. This ordinance shall be referred to as the "Buffalo County Public Nuisance Ordinance." 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication. 3. Administration. This ordinance shall be administered by the Buffalo County Sheriff. 4. Interpretation. The provisions of this ordinance shall be interpreted to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of Buffalo County and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any power granted by the Wisconsin Statutes. C. Enforcement 1. Notice. Whenever the Sheriff determines that there is a nuisance property as described in Subsection A of this Ordinance, the Sheriff may notify the property owner in writing. The notice shall contain the street address or legal description sufficient to identify the property, a description of the nuisance activities that have occurred at the property, a statement indicating that the potential forfeiture costs if remedial action not taken, and a notice as to the appeal rights of the owner. The notice shall be delivered via certified mail or personal service. 2. Abatement plan. Any property owner receiving notice pursuant to this Subsection C shall meet with the Sheriff within 10 days of receipt of such notice. The parties shall review the problems occurring at the property. Within 20 days of this meeting, the property owner shall submit to the Sheriff a written abatement plan to end the nuisance activity on the property. The plan shall also specify the name, address, and telephone number of a person living within 60 miles of the property who can be contacted in the event of further police, fire, or inspection contact. 3. Additional nuisance activity. Whenever the Sheriff determines that additional nuisance activity has occurred at a premises for which notice has been issued pursuant to Subsection B, that this nuisance activity has occurred not less than 30 days after notice has been issued, and that reasonable efforts have not been made to abate the nuisance activity, the Sheriff may issue a forfeiture citation. 4. The District Attorney’s office shall be authorized to prosecute any violations of this ordinance. 5. Each violation of a provision of this Ordinance shall be subject to a forfeiture not to exceed $500 plus statutory costs. Each day during which the violation(s) continues shall be considered a separate offense. 6. Cash deposits, costs and assessments shall be paid to the Buffalo County Clerk of Circuit Court. The Clerk shall issue receipts for said payments. 7. The term “statutory costs” in this Ordinance includes but is not limited to the penalty assessment, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug enforcement assessments. D. Authority This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Chapters 59 and 823 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as may be amended from time to time. E. Severability and Repeal 1. Severability - Each section, paragraph, sentence, clause, word and provision of this Ordinance is severable, and if any provisions shall be held unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decisions shall not affect the remainder of this ordinance nor any part thereof other than that affected by such a decision. 2. Repeal - All other ordinances or parts of ordinances of Buffalo County inconsistent or conflicting with this ordinance to the extent of the inconsistency only, are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by Section 59.09, Wisconsin Statutes. Respectfully submitted this ____ day of ______________, 2026. Buffalo County Board of Supervisors