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TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 9:00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, by Jim Metz, County Board Chair, in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI 54451. The Prayer of Divine Guidance was led by Reverend Paul Woods of Medford, WI. Supervisor Swiantek led the Board in The Pledge of Allegiance. CERTIFICATE OF THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS We, the undersigned, certify that we are then members of the Board of Canvassers for Taylor County. We certify that the tabular statement of Votes Cast and Summary Statement of the Board of Canvassers, canvassed and prepared by us, are correct and true as compiled from the original returns made to the Taylor County Clerk. We further determine and certify that the following person received the greatest number of votes for the respective office for which each was a candidate on April 7, 2026. DISTRICT 1: Lisa Carbaugh DISTRICT 2: Tim Hansen DISTRICT 3: Sue Swiantek DISTRICT 4: Michael K. Bub DISTRICT 5: Jim Metz DISTRICT 6: Scott M. Mildbrand DISTRICT 7: Lorie Floyd DISTRICT 8: Chuck Zenner DISTRICT 9: Diane J. Albrecht DISTRICT 10: Catherine Lemke DISTRICT 11: James W. Gebauer DISTRICT 12: Rollie Thums DISTRICT 13: Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow DISTRICT 14: Karen Cummings DISTRICT 15: Lynn Rosemeyer DISTRICT 16: Darrell J. Thompson DISTRICT 17: Rod Adams BOARD OF CANVASSERS: Betty Danen, Jim Davis , Becki Fallos, Deputy Clerk and Andria Farrand, County Clerk County Board members were sworn in by Court Commissioner Bonnie Wachsmuth and acknowledged their oaths of office. Roll call was taken by County Clerk Andria Farrand, with all seventeen (17) members present. A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Thums, seconded by Gebauer, to approve the agenda with twenty - one (21) items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Floyd, seconded by Zenner, to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2026, County Board Session. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the nominations and election of the County Board Chair, First and Second Vice Chair, with Casey Belgram and Christina Schuld as ballot clerks. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR NOMINATIONS: Jim Metz, Scott Mildbrand and Bud Suckow received nominations for Chair. 1st BALLOT: Metz- 12, Mildbrand- 3, Suckow – 2. Supervisor Metz was declared the Chair of the County Board. 1ST VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS: Scott Mildbrand, Charles Zenner, Bud Suckow, Tim Hansen 1ST BALLOT: Mildbrand - 7, Zenner -6, Suckow- 2, Hansen- 2 2nd BALLOT: Mildbrand - 8, Zenner -8, Suckow-0, Hansen- 1 3rd BALLOT: Mildbrand - 7, Zenner -8, Suckow-0, Hansen- 2 4th BALLOT: Mildbrand - 7, Zenner -9 Suckow-0, Hansen- 1 Supervisor Zenner was declared the 1st Vice Chair of the County Board. 2ND VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS: Jim Gebauer, Tim Hansen, Scott Mildbrand 1ST BALLOT: Gebauer- 1, Hansen – 6, Mildbrand -10 Supervisor Mildbrand was declared the 2nd Vice Chair of the County Board. Docket No. 2026-3-14: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JACQUELINE PETERSON FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 1. Chairman Metz presented the resolution to Ms. Peterson and she expressed her thanks to the board. Docket 2026-3-15: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE MEDFORD CURLING CLUB KITCHEN PROJECT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 2. Docket 2026-3-16: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE ROOSEVELT ROD AND GUN CLUB, DEN’S ACRE CAMPGROUND UPDATES. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Rosemeyer, seconded by Cummings, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 3. Docket 2026-3-17: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE RIB LAKE SKI AND SNOWSHOE CLUB SIGNAGE PROJECT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with sixteen (16) voting aye and one (1) abstaining [Thums], the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 4. Docket No. 2026-3-18 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 28, RECYCLING AUTHORITY, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE AND J IM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Cummings, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 739. Docket No. 2026-3-19 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BRAD HUTCHINSON TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE DISTRICT #1 IN THE TOWN OF HAMMEL. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Cummings, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 5. Docket No. 2026-3-20 A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Rosemeyer, to adopt the resolution as presented. Rosemeyer then made a motion, seconded by Zenner, to amend Section 3.5(G) increasing the jail shift differential from $0.75/hour to $2.00/hour for the night shift. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Mildbrand then made a motion, seconded by Bub, to amend section 1.3(M) to add; “if there is a fiscal impact to Taylor County, department heads need approval from their oversight committee.” A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Motion by Mildbrand, seconded by Bub, to vote on the resolution as amended. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 6. Docket No. 2026-3-21 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 13.06 OF CHAPTER 13, HUMAN SERVICES, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Rosemeyer, seconded by Bub, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 740. Docket No. 2026-3-22 RESOLUTION PROTECTING WISCONSIN TAXPAYERS, FARMLAND AND COMMUNITIES FROM LARGE-SCALE WIND AND SOLAR PROJECTS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Michael Bub, Supervisor, District 4 It was moved by Bub, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After some discussion, Supervisor Bub reminded all that the intent of the resolution was to ensure there was no taxpayer funding, subsidies or tax credits for wind or solar projects. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 7. Docket No. 2026-3-23 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED RAIL PROJECT IN TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Jim Metz, Scott Mildbrand, Charles Zenner It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 8. Chairman Metz called for a brief recess at 9:50 a.m. The Board reconvened at 10:05 a.m. The Rules of the Board, Chapter 2 of the Taylor County Code, were then acted on. Supervisor Bub suggested we go right down the list of changes provided by the clerk. Chapter 2 changes 2.06 Organization - Move the Highway, Agriculture and Extension Education, and Land Conservation Committees to Section 2.08 making them nominated rather than elected. Motion by Hansen, seconded by Swiantek, to make the Highway, Agriculture and Extension and Land Conservation Committees nominated instead of elected. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. 2.07 Appointment of Committees by Board Chairman- Finance Committee: (1) change from five (5) to seven (7) supervisors. (j) change $100,000.00 to $25,000.00 on lines 2 and 5. (k) make vehicle plural in lines 2 and 4. (l) delete paragraph about a purchasing agent. Motion by Bub, seconded by Hansen, to approve the changes under the Finance Committee. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. 2.08 Nomination of standing committees by the Committee on Committees and Rules: (1) Buildings, Grounds and Parks Committee: add one (1) member from supervisor is assigned from the Fair Board. (a) Remove County Clerk as ex-officio member. Motion by Lemke, seconded by Carbaugh, to approve, with one change. Change it from ‘add one member from the Fair Board’, to ‘one supervisor is assigned from the Fair Board.’ A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (1) Forestry and Recreation Committee: Change to five (5) members, one of which may be a lay member. Motion by Thums, seconded by Thompson, to approve adding, ‘one of which may be a lay member’. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (3) LEES Committee: (f) remove in service training program in cooperation with the DA’s office. (i) Change Section 4.14 to Chapter 4 and add “shall oversee the Emergency Management Director.” Motion by Lemke, seconded by Rosemeyer, to approve the changes to the LEES Committee. (4) Executive Committee: add: (d) Provide policy oversight and supervision of the Administrative Coordinator/Human Resource Manager and provide policy oversight of the offices of the County Clerk, Treasurer and Register of Deeds. (e) Identify County policy\ development needs. Motion by Mildbrand, seconded by Swiantek, to approve the changes to the Executive Committee. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (5) Airport Committee: change to “two (2) can be lay members”. Motion by Zenner, seconded by Albrecht, to approve the change to the Airport Committee. Motion by Zenner, seconded by Carbaugh, to add that a representative of the Medford Area Industrial Development Board be part of the Airport Committee. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (7) Personnel Committee: remove the requirement to be a committee chair. Motion by Rosemeyer, seconded by Bub, to make the change to the Personnel Committee. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (8) ADRC Committee: change from nine (9) members to eight (8). Motion by Lemke, seconded by Rosemeyer to make the change to the ADRC committee. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (9) Board of Health: change from eight (8) members to seven (7), reducing the lay members by one (1). Motion by Mildbrand, seconded by Rosemeyer, to keep the Board of Health at 8 members and make no changes to the lay members. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Motion by Bub, seconded by Rosemeyer, to eliminate the Transportation Coordination Committee and have the approval done through the ADRC committee. Tabled until Hager determines if that committee can be eliminated. (16) Broadband Committee: change to four (4) supervisors and the Broadband Project Manager as ex-officio. Motion by Bub, seconded by Zenner, to change to keep one (1) lay person on the committee. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (18) LEPC: change from appointed by the WI State Emergency Response Commission to the County Board Chair. Motion by Floyd, seconded by Rosemeyer, to approve the change to the LEPC. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (20) Highway: Add Committee here. (21) Land Information Committee: remove County Clerk and IT Director. Motion by Carbaugh, seconded by Swiantek, to approve the change to the Land Information Committee. (22) Agriculture and Extension Education Committee: add here. (23) Land Conservation Committee: add here. (26) IT Committee: remove IT Director as ex -officio. Add ex -officio to the two (2) lay members. Motion by Floyd, seconded by Bub, to keep the lay members as regular members. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (27) TC Tourism Committee: remove lay members and two (2) ex -officios and change to five (5) supervisors. Supervisor Swiantek read a statement in favor of keeping the lay members on the Tourism Committee to maintain engagement and transparency with the community. Motion by Cummings, seconded by Rosemeyer, to keep the current structure of the committee, which is four (4) supervisors, three (3) lay members and one (1) ex -officio member. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (29) CCOP/CT Joint Advisory Committee: move to Chapter 13-Human Services Motion by Bub, seconded by Swiantek, to move the CCOP/CT Joint Advisory Committee to Chapter 13. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (31) ADRC of the Northwoods: delete Motion by Floyd, seconded by Swiantek, to delete the ADRC of the Northwoods. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (32) Fair Board Representative: added to Buildings, Grounds and Parks. Motion by Floyd, seconded by Albrecht, to approve adding the Fair Board representative to Buildings and Grounds. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. (32) NCR-CCS Coordination Committee: move to Chapter 13-Human Services Motion by Carbaugh, seconded by Swiantek, to move NCR -CCS Coordination Committee to Chapter 13. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. 2.09 General Powers of Committees: (2) add $25,000.00 to line 2. Motion by Bub, seconded by Zenner, to approve the change to 2.09(2). A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. 2.20 Compensation of County Board members. (4) change Chair salary from $7500.00 to $8000.00. Motion by Lemke, seconded by Adams, to approve the change in Chair salary from $7500.00 to $8000.00. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Motion by Bub, seconded by Carbaugh, to take from the table, the motion to eliminate the Transportation Coordination Committee. Motion by Bub, seconded by Floyd to eliminate pending clarification from ADRC Director. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Motion by Bub, seconded by Swiantek, to approve the changes to Chapter 2 as amended. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Chairman Metz appointed the following members to the Committee on Committees and Rules: Jim Metz, Chair; Scott Mildbrand, Rollie Thums, Diane Albrecht, Lisa Carbaugh and Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow. Chairman Metz then appointed the following members to the Finance Committee: Charles Zenner, Chair, Scott Mildbrand, Catherine Lemke, Mike Bub, Lisa Carbaugh, Karen Cummings and Darrell Thompson. Chairman Metz called for the County Board to recess at 10:52 a.m. to allow the Committee on Committees and Rules to meet to make recommendations to the standing committees. The Board reconvened at 11:32 p.m. Jon Trautman of CLA presented information to the board and several department heads regarding carryovers and how they should be managed moving forward. He also addressed a few questions during the discussion. The committee appointments are as follows: FINANCE COMMITTEE: Charles Zenner, Chair; Scott Mildbrand, Catherine Lemke, Michael Bub, Lisa Carbaugh, Karen Cummings, Darrell Thompson PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Lynn Rosemeyer, Chair; Scott Mildbrand, Rollie Thums, Tim Hansen, James Gebauer LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES: Lynette Rosemeyer, Chair; Charles Zenner, Lorie Floyd, Catherine Lemke, Darrell Thompson BOARD OF HEALTH: Bud Suckow, Chair; Diane Albrecht, Lynette Rosemeyer, Karen Cummings, Ronnette Lehman, Bill Klingbeil, Brittany Chariton, Jennifer Polacek HUMAN SERVICES BOARD: Rollie Thums, Chair; Michael Bub, Lisa Carbaugh, Susan Swiantek, Lynette Rosemeyer, Scott Mildbrand, Stacy Leonard, Lori Willner, Paula Dubiak FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE: Scott Mildbrand, Chair; James Gebauer, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Rollie Thums, Gary Beadles ZONING COMMITTEE: Karen Cummings, Chair; Diane Albrecht, James Gebauer, Rollie Thums, Darrell Thompson SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE: Karen Cummings, Chair; Diane Albrecht, James Gebauer, Rollie Thums, Darrell Thompson, Dan Hoffman, Mary Thums, Barbara Kallenbach, Joe Harris, Kyle Noonan, ex officio, Michelle Grimm, ex officio LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Rodney Adams, Chair; Darrell Thompson, Lorie Floyd, Tim Hansen, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Jaymi S. Kohn, ex officio, Sarah Holtz, ex officio, Heather Dums, ex officio, Justin Meyer, ex officio, Kyle Noonan, ex officio, Daniel Gellert, ex officio, Dan Olson, ex officio BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE: Diane Albrecht, Chair; James Gebauer, Catherine Lemke, Lisa Carbaugh, Lorie Floyd BROADBAND COMMITTEE: Michael Bub, Chair; Charles Zenner, Susan Swiantek, Rollie Thums, Kenneth Ceaglske, Grant Bub, ex officio, Michelle Grimm, ex officio ADRC: Rodney Adams, Chair, Catherine Lemke, Brenda Fierke, Sandra Rizzi, Ruth Scheithauer, Mary Davis, Paula Dubiak, Jennifer Viergutz, ex officio TOURISM COMMITTEE: Susan Swiantek, Chair; Lisa Carbaugh, Diane Albrecht, Lorie Floyd, Krist Punzel, Don Liske, Candice Grunseth, Michelle Grimm, ex officio PRICE-TAYLOR RAIL TRAIL CORRIDOR COMMISSION: Dan Roiger, Chair; Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Marvin Kuenne, Bob Meyer, Steve Thums, alternate, Alex Solawetz, ex officio INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: Michael Bub, Chair; Lorie Floyd, Tim Hansen, Carmen Thiede, Pete LaBrec AIRPORT COMMITTEE: Charles Zenner, Chair; Diane Albrecht, Susan Swiantek, Bill Hall, Mark Hoffman HOUSING AUTHORITY: Charles Webster, Chair; Tammy Mann, Lisa Carbaugh, Susan Swiantek, Joe Tomandl TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION: Benjamin Stanley, Corey Dassow, Chris Kauer, Robert Kirkley, Lorie Floyd, Kristi Tlusty, Laura Lundy, Chad Liske Cory Schalinske, WI State Patrol, Jon Luck, WI State Patrol, Anna Iverson, WI DOT; Todd Rasmussen, WI DOT VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE: Catherine Lemke, Chair, Susan Swiantek, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Nick Lemke, Larry Peterson VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION: Barry Anderson, Arnold Sova, Jeff Hein CEP REPRESENTATIVE: Rollie Thums, Catherine Lemke, Alternate CO REP. TO NWRP COMMISSION: Rollie Thums, Catherine Lemke, Alternate INDIANHEAD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY: Karen Cummings, Lorie Floyd, Alternate TAYLOR COUNTY EDUCATION LIAISON: Susan Swiantek LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE: Lorie Floyd, Chair; Daniel Gellert, Kyle Noonan, VACANT, Michelle Cahoon, Tim C. Allen, Benjamin Stanfley, Mark Kind, Kenneth Ceaglske, Lisa Olson -McDonald, Rachel Newberry, Gail Jacobsen, Scott Perrin, Robert Kirkley, Mike Filas, Joe Harris, Russ Bullis, Rob Summerfield, Brian Wilson, Tom Tallier, Dawn Quednow, Mary Williams, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow LIBRARY BOARD: Catherine Lemke, Chair, Joe Greget, Dan Miller, Karen Rusch, Mary Lou Czerniak, Candice Grunseth, Marsha Duellman TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION: Michael Bub, Chair; Rodney Adams, Lisa Carbaugh CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY OPTIONS/CST JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Shana Briggs, Chair, Amber Fallos, Vice Chair, Peggy Kelnhofer, Lorii Willner, Michelle Kalmon, Jon Dallman, Michelle Cahoon, Jasmin Skervin, Kala Thompson, Lisa Carbaugh, Sue Swiantek, alternate, Cassidy Balciar, Taylor Reinhardt, ex-officio, Jacob Borman, ex-officio MINING COMMITTEE: Rollie Thums, Chair; Lorie Floyd, Darrell Thompson, Lynn Rosemeyer, Tim Hansen, Rodney Adams, Kyle Noonan, ex officio, Ben Stanfley, ex officio, Michelle Grimm, ex officio, Brent Tessmer, ex officio BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS: Stanley Schmidt, Joe Zenner, Darrell Thompson, Jon Reif, alternate, Mark Barna, alternate NORTH CENTRAL REGION -COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (NCR -CCS) COORDINATION COMMITTEE: Scott Mildbrand, Vice -Chair; Michael Bub,; Adam Schnabel, Family Member, Erin Meyer, Taylor Reinhardt, ex officio, Katie Voss, ex officio, Catherine Taber, Consumer, Chana Rymarkiewicz, Rachel Loucks, Alicia Carlson, Hailey Sands, VACANT, Cally Bucknell OPIOID SETTLEMENT AD-HOC COMMITTEE: Jim Metz, Chair, Charles Zenner, Judge Ann Knox-Bauer, Kristi Tlusty, Courtney Graff, Tracy Hartwig, Kala Thompson, Suzanne Stanfley, Michelle Cahoon, Corey Dassow, Taylor County Sheriff Farrand advised the board of an additional change to Chapter 2, that had been omitted from the list. Section 2.08(6), Veterans Service Committee changed from five (5) supervisors to three (3) supervisors and two (2) lay members. Motion by Lemke, seconded by Floyd to approve the change to the Veteran’s Committee. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Thums, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:21 p.m. Andria Farrand, County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 9:02 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:02 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, by Jim Metz, County Board Chair, in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI 54451. The Prayer of Divine Guidance was led by Pastor Nancy Amacher, of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Medford. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Cummings. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand, County Clerk, with seventeen (17) members present. A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Lemke, to approve the agenda with ten (10) items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Carbaugh, seconded by Zenner, to approve the minutes of November 13, 2025, and January 16, 2026, County Board sessions. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Docket No. 2026-2-7: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO AMY PETERSON FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 104 Ms. Peterson was unable to attend the meeting for the presentation of her plaque. The plaque and resolution will be delivered to her. Docket 2026-2-8: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JODY BUDZINSKI FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Cummings, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 106. Chairman Metz presented a retirement plaque to Ms. Budzinski. She expressed her gratitude to the Board for the opportunity to serve Taylor County. Docket 2026-2-9: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO TRACY HEIER FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Cummings, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 105. Docket 2026-2-10: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 22, COUNTY TREASURY, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Swiantek, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Motion by Thompson, seconded by Adams, to remove Dairyland Bank from 22.01(2), as it has been replaced by Superior Choice Credit Union. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item as amended was then voted on. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 737. Docket No. 2026-2-11: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TOTAL ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS OF SHERIFF AND CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT PURSUANT TO SECTION 59.22(1), WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous voice vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 107. Docket No. 2026-2-12: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 9.08(2) OF CHAPTER 9, SHERIFF, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Rosemeyer, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A unanimous voice vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 738. Docket No. 2026-2-13: RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT STATE INVESTMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous voice vote cast the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 108. Administrative Coordinator/Human Resource Manager Nicole Hager, provided the board with the following updates: • Payroll and benefits administration will transition on April 1 due to Jacky Peterson’s retirement. • Personnel is finalizing updates to the Employee Handbook. The revisions have been reviewed with department heads and labor attorneys. • Bids are being received for the 3 -bay box hangar project at the airport. • Monthly department head meetings are ongoing. Recent discussion topics included reducing the number of fax machines and implementing countywide interpreter services. • Proposed Chapter 2 updates, scheduled for consideration at the April 21, 2026, County Board meeting, were included in board packets. The Committee on Committees and Rules met on February 13 to review the proposed changes and recommended advancing them to the full Board. Following discussion, comments, and questions regarding various committees, Hager was asked to review certain committees to determine whether they are statutorily required or if membership numbers could be reduced. No action was taken. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lemke, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 a.m. Andria Farrand, County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 9:00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:01 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, by Jim Metz, County Board Chair, in the Third Floor County Board Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI 54451. The Prayer of Divine Guidance was led by Reverend Patrick McConnell of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Medford. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Carbaugh. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand, County Clerk, with seventeen (17) members present. A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Thums, to approve the agenda with eleven (11) items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Swiantek, seconded by Carbaugh, to approve the minutes of October 29, 2025, County Board session. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Docket No. 2026-1-1: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE TAYLOR COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AS THE PUB LIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT IN TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Sheriff Corey Dassow was present to answer questions. He stated this resolution was required in order to apply for the grant funds to upgrade their 911 system. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 99 Docket 2026-1-2: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAYLOR COUNTY FORESTRY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR OUTDOOR PUBLIC RECREATION AIDS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Forestry Administrator, Alex Solawetz was present to answer questions, and he stated, many times they need a resolution of support to apply for various federal grants, so this is more of a broad approval. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17 ] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 100. Docket 2026-1-3: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 9, SHERIFF, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. There was discussion regarding Section 9.08, the process for hiring the Chief Deputy. Motion by Thompson, seconded by Swiantek, to add ‘th e Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Committee needs to approve the candidate’, as well as the Sheriff and Human Resources Manager/Administrative Coordinator. A voice vote cast on the amendment, one [1] voting aye (Thompson), sixteen [16] voting no, the motion failed. The item as originally presented was then voted on. A voice vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 736. Docket 2026-1-4: RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT AID. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: AIRPORT COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Albrecht, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] voting no, (Thums), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 101. Docket No. 2026-1-5: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO MODIFY COUNTY TAX LEVY LIMITS BY IMPLEMENTING A CPI -BASED MODEL WITH A 4% MAX IMUM CAP, PROVIDING COUNTIES GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO MEET MANDATED AND ESSENTIAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous voice vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 102. Docket No. 2026-1-6: RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY ISSUANCE OF TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS FOR S. C. SWIDERSKI, LLC PROJECT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Carbaugh, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous voice vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 103. Jaymi Kohn, Register of Deeds, provided annual reports for 2024 and 2025 for her office, highlighting the primary functions, funding, expenses and ongoing projects. She noted that they are training a new part time record clerk. Kyle Noonan, Zoning and Solid Waste/Recycling Administrator, provided t he 2025 annual report for his departments, including the programs they are part of, as well as 2025 revenues and the 2026 projects. Supervisor Hansen left at 9:55 a.m. Steve Donohue, Director at GreenLight Metals, provided an update of the activities that have taken place in Taylor County as well as upcoming projects at the Bend Deposit. Supervisor Zenner left at 10:31 a.m. Supervisor Bub left at 10:40 a.m. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lemnke, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:56 a.m. Andria Farrand, County Clerk