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* * MINUTES * *
* * OUTAGAMIE COUNTY BOARD * *
Office of the County Clerk, November 4, 2024.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by Chairperson Gabrielson at 5:30 p.m.
in the County Board Room, located at 320 South Walnut Street, Appleton, Wisconsin.
ROLL CALL: 30 present, 6 absent. Members present: Johnson, Patience, Gabrielson, Kostelny,
Hammen, Lawrence, Lamers, Ferguson, McCabe, Wegand, MacDonald, Schroeder, Croatt, Spears,
Heiser, Mitchell, Cuff, Hagen, Klemp, Thiede, Janke, Weinberg, Culbertson, Monfils, Nejedlo, Clegg,
Thyssen, VanderHeiden, Koury, and Lautenschlager. Members absent: Supervisors Thompson, Smith,
Krueger, Hermes, Winterfeldt, and Rettler.
The Board Chairperson requested the Board's confirmation to excuse Supervisors Thompson, Smith,
Krueger, Hermes, and Rettler. Chairperson Gabrielson announced Supervisor Lamers would need to
leave the meeting early. No objections; so ordered.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Gabrielson.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS – None.
ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY– In order to expedite the meeting, Chairperson Gabrielson
requested unanimous consent to group the resolutions for roll calls for the Table of Organization Changes,
New Position Changes, and Regrading (Resolution Nos. 61-92—2024-25), unless a Supervisor wanted a
resolution separated out from the combined roll call. VOICE VOTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairperson Gabrielson reported the request to have all ordinances, and resolutions locked in at the
meeting.
Chairperson Gabrielson asked for unanimous consent to handle all reconsiderations and lock ins at the
end of the meeting as noted. No objections; so ordered.
2025 COUNTY EXECUTIVE BUDGET - The Finance Committee moves for adoption of the 2025
County Executive Budget as amended by the Finance Committee (see Final Finance Committee 2025
Executive Budget Amendments Worksheet).
Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Cuff, for adoption of the 2025 County Executive
Budget as amended by the Finance Committee.
Chairperson Gabrielson requested unanimous consent to allow Finance Director Uitenbroek and Deputy
Finance Director Hamilton to answer technical questions. VOICE VOTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Budgets were taken up in the order, by committee, as listed in the order of the agenda.
Health and Human Services Committee
No amendments were offered.
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Highway, Recycling and Solid Waste Committee
No amendments were offered.
Property, Airport, Recreation & Economic Development Committee
No amendments were offered.
Legislative/Audit and Human Resources Committee
No amendments were offered.
New Position Requests – 2025 Budget – tables included in packet and referenced in all position change
resolutions:
Airport:
Resolution No. 61—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee.
Amend the Wage Scale for the Appleton International Airport, cost center 5000110, by changing the
Director of Finance & Administration from Exempt 165 to Exempt 175 effective January 1, 2025, and the
fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as
detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 62—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Wage
Scale for the Appleton International Airport, cost center 5000110, by changing the Marketing & Brand
Manager from Exempt 145 to Exempt 160 effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been
included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the
attachments.
Supervisor Spears moved, seconded by Supervisor Culbertson, for adoption of Resolution Nos. 61 and
62—2024-25.
ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 6 absent. RESOLUTION NOS. 61 and 62—2024-25 ARE ADOPTED.
CJTS:
Resolution No. 63—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Criminal Justice Treatment Services (CJTS), cost center 1009100, by eliminating one
(1) part-time Criminal Justice Support Specialist position and creating one (1) part-time Case Manager
position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as
attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 64—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Criminal Justice Treatment Services (CJTS), cost center 2101000, by creating one
(1) part-time Office Assistant position (sunset position) effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change
has been included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the
attachments.
Supervisor Patience moved, seconded by Supervisor MacDonald, for adoption of Resolution Nos. 63 and
64—2024-25.
ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 6 absent. RESOLUTION NOS. 63 and 64—2024-25 ARE ADOPTED.
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Financial Services:
Resolution No. 65—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Financial Services Department, cost center 1004100, by eliminating one (1) full-time
Deputy Director Department & Board Relations position and creating one (1) full-time Senior Accountant
position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as
attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Lautenschlager, for adoption of Resolution No. 65—
2024-25.
ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 6 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 65—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Health & Human Services:
Resolution No. 66—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Health and Human Services Department, cost center 2063595, by creating two (2)
full-time Case Manager – CLTS Program positions (sunset positions) effective January 1, 2025, and the
fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as
detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 67—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Health and Human Services Department, cost center 2063595, by creating one (1)
full-time Case Manager – Lead position (sunset position) effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change
has been included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the
attachments.
Resolution No. 68—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Health and Human Services Department, cost center 2063595, by creating one (1)
full-time Human Services Supervisor - CLTS position (sunset position) effective January 1, 2025, and the
fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as
detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 69—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Health and Human Services Department, cost center 2063595, by creating one (1)
full-time Fiscal Specialist – CLTS position (sunset position) effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal
change has been included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed
in the attachments.
Resolution No. 70—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Health and Human Services Department, cost center 2061010, by creating One (1)
Full-time Community Health Educator – Substance Use Prevention position effective January 1, 2025,
and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and
revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 71—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Health and Human Services Department, cost center 2061020, by eliminating one (1)
full-time Nutritionist position and creating One (1) Full-time Registered Dietitian position (sunset
position) effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as
attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
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Resolution No. 72—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Health and Human Services Department, cost center 2065010, by eliminating one (1)
full-time Accountant position and creating One (1) full-time Finance Supervisor (DHHS Fiscal) position
effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as attendant
budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 73—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Health and Human Services Department, cost center 2066090, by creating One (1)
full-time Systems Analyst II position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in
the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 74—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Health and Human Services Department, cost center 2066090, by eliminating one (1)
full-time Psychiatric Nurse position and creating one (1) full-time Psychiatric Nurse – Lead position
effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as attendant
budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 75—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Health and Human Services Department, cost center 2066090, by creating two (2)
full-time Case Manager (CCS Kids – Young Adult) positions (sunset positions) effective January 1, 2025,
and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and
revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Supervisor McCabe moved, seconded by Supervisor Kostelny, for adoption of Resolution Nos. 66, 67, 68,
69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 and 75—2024-25.
ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 6 absent. RESOLUTION NOS. 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 and 75—2024-
25 ARE ADOPTED.
Highway:
Resolution No. 76—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Highway Department, cost center 6008000, by creating one (1) Deputy Highway
Commissioner position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as
well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 77—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Highway Department, cost center 6005000, by creating two (2) full-time Equipment
Operator positions effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as
well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 78—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Highway Department, cost center 6005000, by creating one (1) full-time Highway
Operations Foreman position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the
budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 79—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Highway Department, cost center 6008003, by creating one (1) full-time Mechanic
position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as
attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
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Resolution No. 80—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Highway Department, cost center 6005000, by creating one (1) part-time Youth
Apprentice – Equipment Operator position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been
included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the
attachments.
Resolution No. 81—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Highway Department, cost center 6005000, by creating one (1) part-time Youth
Apprentice – Engineering position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in
the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Supervisor Hagen moved, seconded by Supervisor Nejedlo, for adoption of Resolution Nos. 76, 77, 78,
79, 80 and 81—2024-25.
ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 6 absent. RESOLUTION NOS. 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 and 81—2024-25 ARE
ADOPTED.
Human Resources:
Resolution No. 82—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Wage
Scale for the Human Resources Department, cost center 1006000, by changing the full-time HRIS
Analyst from Exempt 145 to Exempt 150 effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been
included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the
attachments.
Supervisor Spears moved, seconded by Supervisor Kostelny, for adoption of Resolution No. 82—2024-
25.
ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 6 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 82—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Information Technology:
Resolution No. 83—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Information Technology Department, cost center 6040100, by creating one (1) full-
time Network Engineer (IT) position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in
the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 84—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Information Technology Department, cost center 6040100, by creating one (1) full-
time Senior Systems Analyst position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included
in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 85—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Information Technology Department, cost center 6040100, by creating one (1) full-
time Systems Engineer position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the
budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Johnson, for adoption of Resolution Nos. 83, 84 and
85—2024-25.
ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 6 absent. RESOLUTION NOS. 83, 84 and 85—2024-25 ARE ADOPTED.
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Maintenance:
Resolution No. 86—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Maintenance Department, cost center 1005300, by creating one (1) full-time
Facilities Maintenance Manager position effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been
included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the
attachments.
Supervisor Lautenschlager moved, seconded by Supervisor Culbertson, for adoption of Resolution No.
86—2024-25.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 1 no (Janke), 6 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 86—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Parks:
Resolution No. 87—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Parks Department, cost center 1006200, by creating one (1) full-time Parks
Maintenance Technician position and one (1) part-time Parks Maintenance Technician position effective
January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as attendant budget
expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Supervisor Culbertson moved, seconded by Supervisor Monfils, for adoption of Resolution No. 87—
2024-25.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 1 no (Janke), 6 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 87—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Register in Probate:
Resolution No. 88—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Register in Probate Department, cost center 1006300, by eliminating one (1) part-
time Office Assistant position and creating one (1) full-time Office Assistant position effective January 1,
2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and
revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Supervisor Spears moved, seconded by Supervisor Patience, for adoption of Resolution No. 88—2024-25.
ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 6 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 88—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Sheriff:
Resolution No. 89—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Sheriff’s Office, cost center 2170100, by creating two (2) full-time Patrol Officer
positions (sunset positions) effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the
budget as well as attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Resolution No. 90—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Sheriff’s Office, cost center 1008007, by creating two (2) part-time Patrol Officer
positions effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as
attendant budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Supervisor Patience moved, seconded by Supervisor Kostelny, for adoption of Resolution Nos. 89 and
90—2024-25.
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ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 6 absent. RESOLUTION NOS. 89 and 90—2024-25 ARE ADOPTED.
Veterans Office:
Resolution No. 91—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit & Human Resources Committee. Amend the Table of
Organization for the Veterans Service Office, cost center 1008700, by eliminating one (1) part-time
Veterans Benefits Specialist position and creating one (1) full-time Senior Benefits Specialist position
effective January 1, 2025, and the fiscal change has been included in the budget as well as attendant
budget expenditures and revenues, as detailed in the attachments.
Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor McCabe, for adoption of Resolution No. 91—2024-25.
ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 6 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 91—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 92—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit and Human Resources Committee. Authorize an
employee base wage increase of one percent (1%) effective December 29, 2024, for the year 2025,
exclusive of step increases, for the exempt and non-exempt pay group which includes all employees
except Elected Officials / County Board, the DSA Union group and commission members; a one percent
(1%) increase for seasonal staff, and a one percent (1%) increase for the Miscellaneous Pay Group
employees. The Miscellaneous pay group employees consist of Deputy Coroners, Bailiffs, Grants,
various HHS food transporters, handypersons and site managers, with said increase built into the 2025
annual operating budget, as noted on the attached fiscal note. Authorize an additional longevity step for
employees that have been in the same position without a reclassification per the following criteria: 5-7
years and placed at less than step 3; 7-10 years and placed at less than step 5; 10-15 years and placed at
less than step 7; 15+ years and placed less than step 10. Retain the employee step program for 2025 and
all other benefits remain the same based on usage, as detailed in the attachments.
Supervisor Spears moved, seconded by Supervisor Lamers, for adoption of Resolution No. 92—2024-25.
ROLL CALL: 30 yes, 6 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 92—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Agriculture, Extension Education, Zoning and Land Conservation Committee
No amendments were offered.
Public Safety Committee
No amendments were offered.
Finance Committee
No amendments were offered.
Independent Supervisor Amendments to the 2025 County Executive Budget.
Chairperson Gabrielson recognized since the County is at its levy limit, any proposed changes will need
to be offset by existing item(s) in the proposed budget.
Supervisor Ferguson moved, seconded by Supervisor Thiede, to add a fringe benefit for county mechanics
of $1,500 in 2025 for the reimbursement of mechanic tools with the following changes to the 2025
budget: Airport Cost Center, increase Fringe Benefits - $4,500, decrease Supplies - $4,500; Sheriff Cost
Center, increase Fringe Benefits - $1,500, decrease Supplies - $1,500; Highway Shop Operations Cost
Center, increase Labor & CIL - $15,000 , increase Allocated Applied Credit for Shop Overhead -
$15,000.
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Supervisor Lamers left the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL: 7 yes (Ferguson, Schroeder, Croatt, Heiser, Mitchell, Thiede, Weinberg), 20 no, 2 abstain
(Johnson and Clegg), 7 absent. INDEPENDENT SUPERVISOR AMENDMENT TO THE 2025
COUNTY EXECUTIVE BUDGET #1 IS DEFEATED.
Chairperson Gabrielson asked for any additional individual amendments. No additional amendments were
offered.
ROLL CALL to adopt the 2025 County Executive Budget as amended.
ROLL CALL: 27 yes, 2 no (Ferguson, Thiede), 7 absent. 2025 COUNTY EXECUTIVE BUDGET IS
ADOPTED AS AMENDED.
RECONSIDERATION/LOCK IN OF 2025 ADOPTED BUDGET
Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Patience to reconsider the 2025 Adopted Budget for
the purpose of lock in.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 7 absent. 2025 COUNTY EXECUTIVE BUDGET AS AMENDED IS
RECONSIDERED.
ROLL CALL: 28 yes, 1 no (Thiede), 7 absent. 2025 COUNTY EXECUTIVE BUDGET AS AMENDED
IS ADOPTED AND LOCKED IN.
Finance Committee – continued
Resolution No. 93—2024-25 – Finance Committee. Enabling Tax Levy Resolution for 2024, collected in
2025.
Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Lautenschlager, for adoption.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 7 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 93—2024-25 is ADOPTED.
Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Mitchell, to reconsider Resolution No. 93—2024-25
for the purpose of lock in.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 7 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 93—2024-25 IS RECONSIDERED.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 7 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 93—2024-25 IS ADOPTED & LOCKED IN.
The following items are pertinent to regular business and the 2024 budget.
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 22, 2024 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AND COUNTY BOARD
MEETING
Supervisor Thiede moved, seconded by Supervisor VanderHeiden, for approval of the minutes.
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ROLL CALL: 27 yes, 2 abstain (Schroeder and Thyssen), 7 absent. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 22,
2024, BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AND COUNTY BOARD MEETING ARE APPROVED.
COMMUNICATIONS –
Chairperson Gabrielson summarized the following communications:
Chairperson Gabrielson provided many thanks to all who helped with the 2025 County Executive
Budget. He specifically thanked Finance Director Uitenbroek, her staff, and County Executive
Nelson, who met the needs of the County operations while being fiscally responsible. He extended
his appreciation to Department Heads who provided thoughtful and thorough budget presentations,
including attending numerous committee and County Board meetings. He expressed his
understanding in the learning to navigate to a digital budget book. He thanked the Finance Committee
Chairman Croatt and Finance Committee members, who dedicated their time and efforts to review and
evaluate the budget. He continued with thanking the County Board Supervisors who revised their
department and jurisdiction budgets.
Chairman Gabrielson also thanked members of the public who spoke at the Annual Budget Public
Hearing, attended County Board meetings, and the Finance Committee meetings.
Tomorrow is the November 2024 General Election Day, and encouraged all members of the public
who are eligible to go out and vote. Chairman Gabrielson thanked Clerk Gerrits and her staff in
preparing for Election Day.
There is likelihood the November 12, 2024 County Board meeting may be cancelled due to lack of
pressing business, but committees will still meet as scheduled.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 will be the final County Board meeting for 2024 – Chairman Gabrielson
stressed the importance of finalizing all committee business by that date, including final ARPA dollar
allocations. With this being the final meeting of the year, Legislative Services is hoping to coordinate
foods and desserts prior to the meeting – please watch e-mails for more information.
Donations are currently being accepted for the County Board holiday tradition of raising funds for the
Adopt-A-Family Program for Outagamie County. The goal this year is to raise $500. If interested in
contributing, please provide the cash or check (made payable to Sara Hickey) in Legislative Services.
All contributions must be received by Monday, November 25, 2024.
Chairman Gabrielson reminded the County Board that November 11, 2024 is Veterans Day, and took
the time to acknowledge Supervisors who served in the country’s armed forces: Supervisor
Culbertson, Rettler, Janke, Mitchell, and Kostelny. On November 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. the Veterans
Village in Grand Chute is having a dedication ceremony – see Supervisor Janke for more information.
The outstanding requirement of five (5) Supervisors who still need to complete the October 2024
cyber security training (Work Bytes – Working Remotely), fifteen (15) Supervisors who still need to
complete the November 2024 training (Core Concepts: Vishing), which is due on November 14,
2024. Chairperson Gabrielson emphasized the importance of completing the trainings, and if any
Supervisor is having any issues with accessing or completing the trainings, to reach out to Legislative
Services Office for assistance.
County Board Supervisors should have received an e-mail from Human Resources Specialist Kariann
Hess regarding the open enrollment opportunity for the County’s health insurance plan. If interested
in participating in the plan, please complete the form – enrollment ends November 14, 2024.
Chairperson Gabrielson recognized the following County Board Supervisor birthdays: Supervisor
Ferguson (11/6), Supervisor Nejedlo (11/8), and Supervisor Croatt (11/10).
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO ONLY MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA AND
FOR A TOTAL OF FIFTEEN MINUTES WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED TO 30 MINUTES AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR – None.
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APPOINTMENTS – None.
REPORT BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE – County Executive Thomas Nelson provided an
Administrative Update.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance No. Z-6—2024-25 – Agriculture, Extension, Zoning, and Land Conservation Committee.
Approve to adopt the petition of Meridian Surveying LLC, applicant on behalf of Paul and Annette
Hauser, owners, to rezone parcel 170201501 from the Local Commercial District to the General
Agriculture District in the Town of Oneida, as depicted on the attached review and map.
Supervisor VanderHeiden moved, seconded by Supervisor Spears, for adoption.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 7 absent. ORDINANCE NO. Z-6—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 94—2024-25 – Legislative/Audit and Human Resources Committee. Approve an
Agreement between Outagamie County and General Teamsters Union Local 662, collective bargaining
representative for the employees of the County Highway Department for calendar year 2025, with no
fiscal impact to the 2025 budget as the wages have already been included in the budget, as detailed in the
attachments.
Supervisor Spears moved, seconded by Supervisor Kostelny, for adoption.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 7 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 94—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 95—2024-25 – Agriculture, Extension Education, Zoning, and Land Conservation
Committee. Approve of making application for a Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant – 2-24 Assessment
Grant through Wisconsin Emergency Management for the purpose of studying hydrology in a watershed
area south of CTH O and east and west of CTH EE in the Town of Freedom and part of the Town of
Center; authorize the County Land Conservation Director to act on behalf of the County by submitting an
application for any financial aid, sign documents, and take any necessary action to undertake, direct and
complete approved projects, and the County will meet the financial obligation of accepted grants.
Supervisor VanderHeiden moved, seconded by Supervisor Cuff, for adoption.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 7 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 95—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 96—2024-25 – Public Safety Committee. Authorize and approve of the Emergency
Management Department to accept and expend the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant,
to be used for training, and increase the EM Grants line items for Intergovernmental Revenue and the
Purchased Services by $2,250 each, as detailed on the attached fiscal note.
Supervisor Patience moved, seconded by Supervisor Kostelny, for adoption.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 7 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 96—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
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Resolution No. 97—2024-25 – Property, Airport, Recreation and Economic Development Committee.
Authorize and approve the Purchased Services line items by increasing Mosquito Hill by $45,000 and
decrease the Reserve for Contingencies by $45,000, to be used to demolish an existing house located at
Mosquito Hill and grade the property, as noted on the attached fiscal note.
Supervisor Culbertson moved, seconded by Supervisor Monfils, for adoption.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 7 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 97—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 98—2024-25 – Finance Committee. Approve the sale of In-Rem Tax Foreclosure
property in the Village of Hortonville, Parcel ID Number 240016000, “as is” for $150.63, with no budget
adjustment necessary, as detailed in the attached Agreement Between Outagamie County and the Village
of Hortonville.
Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Cuff, for adoption.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 7 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 98—2024-25 IS ADOPTED.
Supervisor Patience moved, seconded by Supervisor Nejedlo, to reconsider Ordinance No. Z-6—2024-25
and Resolution Nos. 94, 95, 96, 97 and 98—2024-25 for the purpose of lock in.
ROLL CALL: 27 yes, 2 no (Ferguson, Thiede), 7 absent. ORDINANCE NO. Z-6—2024-25 AND
RESOLUTION NOS. 94, 95, 96, 97 and 98—2024-25 ARE RECONSIDERED.
ROLL CALL: 29 yes, 7 absent. ORDINANCE NO. Z-6—2024-25 AND RESOLUTION NOS. 94, 95,
96, 97 and 98—2024-25 ARE ADOPTED & LOCKED IN.
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Thyssen moved, seconded by Supervisor Wegand to adjourn until December 10, 2024 at 7:00
p.m. VOICE VOTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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Kelly Gerrits, County Clerk
ROLL CALL SUMMARY NOVEMBER 4, 2024 COUNTY BOARD MEETING
NO. OF ROLL NO. VOTES CUMULATIVE NO. VOTES
CALLS TAKEN CAST THIS CALLS TAKEN CAST THIS
DIST./NAME THIS MEETING MEETING THIS TERM TERM
1. Thompson 29 0 169 131
2. Johnson 29 28 169 135
3. Smith 29 0 169 119
4. Patience 29 29 169 169
5. Gabrielson 29 29 169 169
6. Kostelny 29 29 169 169
7. Hammen 29 29 169 158
8. Lawrence 29 29 169 169
9. Krueger 29 0 169 112
10. Lamers 29 13 169 153
11. Ferguson 29 29 169 142
12. McCabe 29 29 169 169
13. Wegand 29 29 169 103
14. Hermes 29 0 169 75
15. MacDonald 29 29 169 116
16. Schroeder 29 28 169 69
17. Croatt 29 29 169 114
18. Spears 29 29 169 169
19. Heiser 29 29 169 167
20. Mitchell 29 29 169 166
21. Cuff 29 29 169 152
22. Hagen 29 29 169 160
23. Klemp 29 29 169 164
24. Thiede 29 29 169 105
25. Janke 29 29 169 168
26. Weinberg 29 29 169 168
27. Culbertson 29 29 169 169
28. Monfils 29 29 169 157
29. Winterfeldt 29 0 169 102
30. Nejedlo 29 29 169 160
31. Clegg 29 28 169 163
32. Thyssen 29 28 169 109
33. VanderHeiden 29 29 169 147
34. Rettler 29 0 169 140
35. Koury 29 29 169 142
36. Lautenschlager 29 29 169 169
Member(s) absent: Hermes, Krueger, Lamers (left early), Rettler, Smith, Thompson, and Winterfeldt
Source: Outagamie County website. First collected Oct 15, 2026.