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TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024 9:01 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 20 24, 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 given by Supervisor Charles Zenner . The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Zenner. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand, County Clerk, with fifteen [15] members present, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson). A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Lemke, to approve the agenda with eleven [11] items. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. It was moved by Swiantek, seconded by Thums, to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2024, session. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The County Clerk received requests from City of Medford, Town of Westboro, Village of Gilman, Village of Rib Lake and Village of Stetsonville, for exemption from the County Library Tax. It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to approve the requests for library tax exemptions for 202 5. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. Docket 2024-7-60: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JODY JOCHIMSEN FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Floyd, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 33. Docket No. 2024-7-61: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE ROOSEVELT ROD AND GUN CLUB. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, seconded by Rosemeyer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 34. Docket No. 2024-7-62: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE KLOSSNER -DIETZLER VFW POST 5729. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 35. Docket No. 2024-7-63: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE TAYLOR COUNTY CYCLING ASSOCIATION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 36. Heidi Eckert and Lauren Zach from Indianhead Community Action Agency on Ladysmith were in attendance to present to the board the many resources they have available to families in Taylor County. Docket No. 2024-6-59: A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A SECURE ENTRANCE FOR THE COURTHOUSE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Floyd, seconded by Cummings, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Judge Ann Knox-Bauer was present to address the board. She provided recommendations from the security audit done by the Department of Justice/United States Marshals Service in 2012. At that time, they recommended a single secure entrance with a screening area, complete with x - ray machine, magnetometer and hand wand, with a minimum of two [2] armed security guards. She also provided statistics of threats for the state as well as district nine [9] that includes Taylor County. Threats and incidents are on the rise in both cases. The board was also presented with the survey results from employees that work in the courthouse as well as employees that only visit the courthouse. Ted Hayes from our insurance company, M3 Insurance, also addressed the board with additional concerns and statistics. A roll call vote cast, with thirteen [13] voting aye, two [2] voting no (Hansen, Lemke), and two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 38 Chairman Metz called for a recess of the County Board at 10:28 a.m. and reconvened as a board at 10:38 a.m. Docket No. 2024-7-64: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TAYLOR COUNTY FOREST ANNUAL WORK PLAN FOR 2025. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 37. Docket No. 2024-7-65: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CORPORATION COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES FOR 2025. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Hansen, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 39. Docket No. 2024-7-66: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.035, DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (HUMAN SERVICES) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Rosemeyer, seconded by Cummings, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 716. Docket No. 2024-7-67: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDS FOR TAYLOR COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES FROM THE TAYLOR COUNTY OPIOID SETTLEMENT ACCOUNT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: OPIOID AD-HOC COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 40. Docket No. 2024-7-68: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.035, DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER-ADRC) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Adams, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 717. Docket No. 2024-7-69: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.035, DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (REGISTER OF DEEDS) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 718. Docket No. 2024-7-70: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.03 (2), CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Rosemeyer, seconded by Adams, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, with twelve [12] voting aye, three [3] voting no (Bub, Mildbrand, Thums) and two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 719. Docket No. 2024-7-71: A RESOLUTION FOR COUNTY BRIDGE AID FOR 2024 EXPENSES. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 41. Docket No. 2024-7-72: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with f ourteen [1 4] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Mildbrand), two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 42. Docket No. 2024-7-73: RESOLUTION TO BALANCE THE PROPOSED 2025 TAYLOR COUNTY BUDGET. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE: Charles Zenner, Scott Mildbra nd, Catherine Lemke, Michael Bub, Lisa Carbaugh It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After some discussion, it was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to amend the resolution by striking Lisa Carbaugh’s name from it. A voice vote cast, with fourteen [14] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Bub) and two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion to amend the resolution carried. The item as amended was then voted on, with fifteen [15] voting aye, and two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The resolution was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 43. Docket No. 2024-7-74: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE BORROWING AND ISSUANCE OF PROMISSORY NOTE FOR 2025 BUDGET. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Cummings, to adopt the resolution as submitted. It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to amend the resolution by striking Lisa Carbaugh’s name from it. A voice vote cast, with fourteen [14] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Bub) and two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion to amend the resolution carried. The resolution as amended was then voted on, with fifteen [15] voting aye, and two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 44. Chairman Metz called for a recess of the County Board at 10: 56 a.m. and convened as a Budget Hearing. BUDGET HEARING Charles Zenner, Finance Committee Chair, was the Chair for the Budget Hearing, reviewing the summary of the 2025 Taylor County proposed annual budget. Andria Farrand, County Clerk, reviewed the debt service report and proposed 2025 budget summary expenditures and revenues by fund. Chairman Metz reconvened the County Board at 11:09 a.m. Docket No. 2024-7-75: A RESOLUTION TO RE-ELECT SHEILA SUTTON AS TAYLOR COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER BEGINNING JANUARY 7, 2025. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 45. Docket No. 2024-7-76: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Suckow, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 46. Docket No. 2024-7-77: A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. (3.1A hours work/work schedule and floating holiday for Veteran’s Office) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Rosemeyer, seconded by Cummings, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 47. Docket No. 2024-7-78: A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. (3.1A hours work/work schedule and floating holiday for Veteran’s Office) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 48. Docket No. 2024-7-79: A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. (3.5H Premium Pay) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED : PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Charles Zenner, James Gebauer, Rollie Thums, Scott Mildbrand, Lynette Rosemeyer It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Rosemeyer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 49. Docket No. 2024-7-80: A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. (8.3 Use of County -Owned Vehicles) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED : PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. It was then moved by Floyd , seconded by Bub, to strike ‘are required to avoid driving’ from the third sentence of paragraph one and replace it with, ‘shall not drive’. A voice vote cast on the amendment, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The resolution as amended was then voted on, a voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 50. Docket No. 2024-7-81: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2025 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR TAYLOR COUNTY AND TO APPROVE THE TAX LEVY TO BE APPORTIONED TO LOCAL DISTRICTS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE, BUDGET, & INSURANCE COMMITTEE: It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Swiantek, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 51. Docket No. 2024-7-82: A RESOLUTION FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE It was moved by Floyd, seconded by Suckow, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Supervisor Floyd explained the two handouts to the board, one is t he basic summary of the five year strategic plan and the other is the goals and action plan, which is an internal working document. It was moved by Bub, seconded by Mildbrand, to add the word ‘Executive’ under the fourth section of the goals and action plan, as another option to research. Motion carried. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 52. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Suckow, to adjourn, subject to the call of the Chair. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Carbaugh, Thompson), the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:36 a.m. Andria Farrand, Taylor County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 9:00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, 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 given by Pastor Mike Barnhart of First Baptist Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Floyd. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand, County Clerk, with eleven [11] members present, six [6] absent (Carbaugh, Hansen, Swiantek, Zenner, Lemke, Rosemeyer). A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Floyd, to approve the agenda with ten [10] items. A voice vote cast, with eleven [11] voting aye, six [6] absent (Carbaugh, Hansen, Swiantek, Zenner, Lemke, Rosemeyer), the motion carried. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Cummings, to approve the minutes of the August 20, 2024, session. A voice vote cast, with eleven [11] voting aye, six [6] absent (Carbaugh, Hansen, Swiantek, Zenner, Lemke, Rosemeyer), the motion carried. The Clerk read a card from the family of Myron Brooks, thanking the board for acknowledging Supervisor Brook’s service to Taylor County. Docket 2024-6-57: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF JUDITH TROYK. REPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Thums, seconded by Cummings, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with eleven [11] voting aye, six [6] absent (Carbaugh, Hansen, Swiantek, Zenner, Lemke, Rosemeyer), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 32. Docket No. 2024-6-58: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with eleven [11] voting aye, six [6] absent (Carbaugh, Hansen, Swiantek, Zenner, Lemke, Rosemeyer), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO.715. Chairman Metz stated that the next item on the agenda, Docket 2024-6-59, a resolution to establish a secure entrance, would be moved to the October board meeting. He asked that all supervisors get input from their committees to help the board make their decision. Jenn Viergutz, Director of the Commission on Aging, spoke regarding the building addition needed for the ADRC of Taylor County that will be merging with the Commission on Aging in January 2025. Joe Svejda, Director of Buildings and Grounds, was also present to join the discussion. The plan is to add on to the front of the building, adding four offices, three of which will be for the new ADRC employees. After some discussion, there was a motion by Bub, seconded by Thums, to have Svejda go out for bids and bring them back to the County Board in October. Motion carried. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Suckow, to adjourn, subject to the call of the Chair. A voice vote cast, with eleven [11] voting aye, six [6] absent (Carbaugh, Hansen, Swiantek, Zenner, Lemke, Rosemeyer), the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m. Andria Farrand, Taylor County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024 9:00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 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 given by Pastor John Hazen of United Methodist Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Swiantek. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand, County Clerk, with fifteen [15] members present, two [2] absent (Thums and Rosemeyer). A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Lemke, to approve the agenda with eleven [11] items. A voice vote cast, fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Thums and Rosemeyer), the motion carried. It was moved by Carbaugh, seconded by Swiantek, to approve the minutes of the July 23, 2024, session. A voice vote cast, fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent (Thums and Rosemeyer), the motion carried. Docket 2024-5-54: FINAL RESOLUTION REGARDING UNCONDITIONAL COUNTY GUARANTY OF ITS PRO RATA SHARE, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND TAXABLE REVENUE BOND FINANCING FOR BUG TUSSEL 2, LLC PROJECT. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BROADBAND COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Bub, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Mitch Olson, Chief Development Officer and General Counsel for Bug Tussel was present, and Attorney Andy Phillips was present via Zoom, to answer any questions. There were several questions from the Board that Olson and Phillips addressed. Supervisor Mildbrand had previously submitted several questions to Phillips and they were answered by Olson. Supervisor Mildbrand read the questions and answers to all. After much discussion, a roll call vote was cast, with fourteen [14] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Thompson) and two [2] absent (Thums and Rosemeyer), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 29. Docket No. 2024-5-55: A RESOLUTION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2024 AS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD AND BOARD OF HEALTH It was moved by Adams, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, and two [2] absent (Thums and Rosemeyer), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 30. Docket No. 2024-5-56: A RESOLUTION DECLARING AUGUST 31, 2024, AS INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD AND BOARD OF HEALTH It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, and two [2] absent (Thums and Rosemeyer), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 31. Supervisor Swiantek introduced Sam Zipprich, Director of the Taylor County Housing Authority to the Board and she talked about her background and provided an update on her office. Suzanne Stanfley, Human Services Director, was present to answer questions from the Board on the 2023 Human Services Annual Report. She also took a moment to thank the amazing Human Services staff for all their hard work, as well as her oversight committee for their support. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lemke, to adjourn, subject to the call of the Chair. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting aye, and two [2] absent (Thums and Rosemeyer), the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 a.m. Andria Farrand, Taylor County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024 9:01 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:01 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 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 given by Pastor Nancy Amacher of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Medford, WI. 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 thirteen [13] items. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. It was moved by Cummings, seconded by Lemke, to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2024, session. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. County Clerk, Andria Farrand, read correspondence from the Jump River Community Center and Sandbox Child Care, both thanking the board for their generous donation from the Powerline Fund. Luke Williams, Forestry and Recreation Administrator, presented the family of Myron Brooks with a plaque commemorating Myron’s many years of service to the Forestry and Recreation Committee. Myron’s daughter Jill was present to accept on behalf of the Brooks family. Docket 2024-4-35: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF MYRON BROOKS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS It was moved by Thums, seconded by Rosemeyer 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. 12. Chairman Metz presented the resolution as well as a plaque, to Myron’s daughter Jill who accepted on behalf of the Brooks family. Docket No. 2024-4-36: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO SANDRA SCHREINER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Carbaugh, seconded by Swiantek, 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. 13. Docket No. 2024-4-37: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO RANDALL LEWAN FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, seconded by Gebauer, 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. 14. Docket No. 2024-4-38: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO KAREN KROPP -MUELLER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BOARD OF HEALTH It was moved by Carbaugh, seconded by Swiantek, 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. 15. Docket No. 2024-4-39: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE FUNDING TO ESTABLISH A CRISIS FACILITY TO SERVE NORTHERN WISCONSIN. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Floyd, 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. 16. Docket No. 2024-4-40: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF WISCONSIN PROVIDE STATE GENERAL PURPOSE REVENUE FUNDING TO COVER THE FULL NON -FEDERAL SHARE OF MA, CSP AND CRISIS SERVICES. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Swiantek, 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. 17. Docket No. 2024-4-41 A RESOLUTION DECLARING AUGUST 6, 2024, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BOARD OF HEALTH It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Cummings, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Rhianna Schmidt of the Health Department was present and spoke briefly to explain what National Night Out is. A voice vote cast, with seventeen (17) voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 18. Docket No. 2024-4-42: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAYLOR COUNTY TO ENTER INTO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE KROGER COMPANY AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF ADDENDUM TWO TO THE MOU ALLOCATING SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: OPIOID AD-HOC COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lemke, 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. 19. Docket No. 2024-4-43: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REVISED 2024 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE AND HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, seconded by Gebauer, 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. 20 The Directors of the five (5) Taylor County Libraries did a presentation to the board, highlighting some of the activities taking place at their specific location. The directors included Tammie Blomberg from the Rib Lake Public Library, Maxx Handel from the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library, Melissa Highfill from the Westboro Public Library, Carla Huston from the Jean M. Thomsen Memorial Library and Rita Ludvigsen from the Western Taylor County Public Library. In addition to providing information, they were also very appreciative of the support they receive from the County. Suzanne Stanfley provided an update on latest application from the Health Department, approved by the Opioid Ad -Hoc Committee. The request is for $15,000.00 for Man Therapy. Man Therapy is an interactive mental health campaign targeting working age men that employs humor to cut through stigma and tackle issues like depression, divorce and anxiety. Representative Karen Hurd introduced herself and provided an update on recent legislation as well as an explanation of the recent Maintenance of Effort that was required of all municipalities as well as the county. Docket No. 2024-4-44: A RESOLUTION APPROVING ALTERATION OF SUPERVISORY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN DISTRICTS 7 AND 3 AS A RESULT OF A CITY OF MEDFORD ANNEXATION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 21. Docket No. 2024-4-45: A RESOLUTION APPROVING ALTERATION OF SUPERVISORY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN DISTRICTS 5 AND 1 AS A RESULT OF A CITY OF MEDFORD ANNEXATION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Floyd, seconded by Swiantek, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with sixteen [16] voting aye, one abstained (Mildbrand), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 22. Docket No. 2024-4-46: A RESOLUTION APPROVING ALTERATION OF SUPERVISORY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN DISTRICTS 5 AND 2 AS A RESULT OF A CITY OF MEDFORD ANNEXATION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Floyd, 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. 23. Docket No. 2024-4-47: A RESOLUTION APPROVING ALTERATION OF SUPERVISORY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN DISTRICTS 8 AND 3 AS A RESULT OF A CITY OF MEDFORD ANNEXATION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Bub, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 24. Docket No. 2024-4-48: A RESOLUTION APPROVING ALTERATION OF SUPERVISORY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN DISTRICTS 5 AND 2 AS A RESULT OF A CITY OF MEDFORD ANNEXATION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Carbaugh, seconded by Albrecht, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 25. Docket No. 2024-4-49: INITIAL RESOLUTION APPROVING REVENUE BOND FINANCING FOR BUG TUSSEL WIRELESS, LLC. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BROADBAND COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Mitch Olson of Bug Tussel, called in to answer several questions. Supervisor Bub explained that this is allowing Bug Tussel to use $5,000,000 of our borrowing capacity. After much discussion, a voice vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Thompson), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 26. Docket No. 2024-4-50: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.07 AND 2.08(7) AND 2.08(28a), COUNTY BOARD, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTE EE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 713. Docket No. 2024-4-51: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 3.01(1) AND 3.04(1)(b), COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTE EE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 714. Docket No. 2024-4-52: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THE HANGAR ON LOTS 19 AND 21 AT THE TAYLOR COUNTY AIRPORT FROM WEATHER SHIELD MANUFACTURING, INC. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: AIRPORT COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Albrecht, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] voting no (Mildbrand, Adams), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 27. Docket No. 2024-4-53: A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. (COUNTY VEHICLES) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Charles Zenner, James Gebauer, Rollie Thums, Scott Mildbrand, Lynette Rosemeyer It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 28. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Cummings, to adjourn, subject to the call of the Chair. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:56 a.m. Andria Farrand, Taylor County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 9:00 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 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 Supervisor Thums. Supervisor Cummings 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 2, 2024. 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 and Andria Farrand, County Clerk County Board members were sworn in by Judge Ann Knox -Bauer 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 Gebauer, seconded by Thums, to approve the agenda with twenty (20) items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Swiantek, seconded by Carbaugh, to approve the minutes of the March 19, 2024, County Board Session. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Jim Metz then presented plaques to the retiring Supervisors, Ray Soper and Myron Brooks. Mr. Soper was present, and Chairman Metz extended his appreciation to him for his fourteen (14) years of service to Taylor County. Mr. Soper thanked Chairman Metz and the members of the board. Mr. Brooks was unable to attend the meeting so his plaque, in appreciation of his thirteen (13) years of service, will be delivered to him. Maggie Cronin of Tom Tiffany’s office, was present and introduced herself to the Supervisors and stated they can reach out to her for various things, including grants. Docket No. 2024-3-23: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF DARLA JOCHIMSEN. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Zenner, 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 Mrs. Gail Mildbrand, daughter of Mrs. Jochimsen, who expressed her thanks to the board. Docket 2024-3-24: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO FRED EBERT FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: AIRPORT COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Swiantek, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 2. Chairman Metz presented a retirement plaque to Mr. Ebert who expressed his thanks to the board. Docket 2024-3-25: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO LARRY BRANDL FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, 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. 3. Chairman Metz presented a retirement plaque to Mr. Brandl who expressed his thanks to the board. Docket 2024-3-26: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR SYNTHETIC ICE AT THE ROYAL CREDIT UNION PAVILLION. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, 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. 4. Docket No. 2024-3-27 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR A TODDLER PLAYGROUND RENOVATION AT SANDBOX CHILD CARE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL 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. 5. Docket No. 2024-3-28 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR NEW CEILING TILES AT THE JUMP RIVER COMMUNITY CENTER. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Rosemeyer, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 6. Docket No. 2024-3-29 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR THE HOLWAY SLUGGERS BALL CLUB. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Adams to adopt the resolution as presented. Rosemeyer then made a motion, seconded by Cummings, to amend the resolution to $20,000.00. A voice vote cast, with ten (10) voting aye and seven voting no [Hansen, Bub, Adams, Albrecht, Lemke, Suckow, Metz], the motion carried. The resolution as amended was then voted on. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 7. Docket No. 2024-3-30 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR A BOAT LANDING PIER ON SPIRIT LAKE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Thums, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 8. Docket No. 2024-3-31 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES FOR GRANDSTAND LIGHTS AT THE TAYLOR COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Floyd then made a motion, seconded by Albrecht, to amend the resolution to $100,000.00, as requested on the application. A voice vote cast on the amendment, with twelve (12) voting aye and five (5) voting no, [Thompson, Rosemeyer, Cummings, Thums, Mildbrand], the motion carried. A roll call vote cast, on the resolution as amended, with twelve (12) voting aye and five (5) voting no, [Thompson, Rosemeyer, Cummings, Thums, Mildbrand], the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 9. Docket No. 2024-3-32 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.03 (2), CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (HEALTH DEPARTMENT) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BOARD OF HEALTH AND FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 712. Docket No. 2024-3-33 RESOLUTION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE TAYLOR COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: SUSAN SWIANTEK AND LISA CARBAUGH TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Motion by Swiantek, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Swiantek provided information on what the Housing Authority does for the residents of the county and details of the loans provided through the various programs available. A roll call vote cast, fourteen (14) voting aye and three (3) voting no [Albrecht, Thums, Adams], the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 10. Docket No. 2024-3-34 A RESOLUTION DECLARING JUNE 15, 2024, AS WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD Motion by Mildbrand, seconded by Rosemeyer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION 11. Melissa Moore of the Health Department and Jen Meyer of Human Services then addressed the board regarding elder abuse issues in Taylor County. The board suggested that they share this information at the Town Board meetings throughout the county. Chairman Metz called for a brief recess at 10:50 a.m. The Board reconvened at 11:00 a.m. The Rules of the Board, Chapter 2 of the Taylor County Code, were then acted on. It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Albrecht, to amend Section 2.01 Sessions, by striking ‘10:00 a.m.’ in the first sentence and inserting ‘9:00 a.m.’ A unanimous voice vote cast, the motion carried. It was then moved by Thompson, seconded by Thums, on page 5, Section 2, Committee on Committees and Rules, section (b), to strike ‘shall’ in the first sentence and insert ‘may’. A unanimous voice vote cast, the motion carried. It was also noted that Section 2.07, Appointment of Committees by Board Chairman, Section (1), Finance and Personnel Committee will need to be updated due to the recent separation of the two (2) committees. Farrand will take care of the updates. Casey Belgram and Michelle Grimm were appointed as ballot clerks. The next item on the agenda was the nominations and election of the County Board Chair, First and Second Vice Chair. COUNTY BOARD CHAIR NOMINATIONS: Jim Metz With Jim Metz being the only nomination for Chair, it was moved by Bub, seconded by Albrecht, to close nominations and elect Jim Metz as Chair of the County Board. A unanimous voice vote cast, the motion carried. Supervisor Metz was declared the County Board Chair. 1ST VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS: Scott Mildbrand, Charles Zenner, Lynn Rosemeyer Supervisor Rosemeyer asked to have her name withdrawn from the ballot. 1ST BALLOT: Mildbrand - 11, Zenner -6 Supervisor Mildbrand was declared the 1st Vice Chair of the County Board. 2ND VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS: Charles Zenner, Michael Bub, Tim Hansen 1ST BALLOT: Zenner - 9, Bub – 6, Hansen- 2 Supervisor Zenner was declared the 2nd Vice Chair of the County Board. The next item on the agenda was the nominations and election of the Elective Committees, Highway, Extension and Land Conservation committees. 1ST MEMBER & CHAIR OF HIGHWAY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS: James Gebauer, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Darrell Thompson 1ST BALLOT: Gebauer – 14, Suckow – 2, Thompson- 1 Supervisor Gebauer was declared the 1st Member & Chair of the Highway Committee. 2ND MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS: Lynn Rosemeyer, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Darrell Thompson, Charles Zenner, Rollie Thums, Rodney Adams. Supervisor Rosemeyer requested to have her name withdrawn from the ballot. 2ND MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMMITTEE ELECTION: 1st BALLOT: Adams - 5, Thompson – 4, Zenner – 3, Thums – 1, Suckow – 4 Supervisors Zenner and Thums requested to have their names withdrawn from the ballot. 2nd BALLOT: Adams - 6, Thompson- 5, Suckow- 6 Supervisor Suckow requested to have his name withdrawn from the ballot. 3rd BALLOT: Adams - 10, Thompson- 7 Supervisor Adams was declared the 2nd Member of the Highway Committee. 3RD MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS: Tim Hansen, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Darrell Thompson, Charles Zenner, Lorie Floyd, Lynn Rosemeyer, Mike Bub. Supervisors Rosemeyer, Bub and Suckow requested to have their names withdrawn from the ballot. 3RD MEMBER OF HIGHWAY COMMITTEE ELECTION: 1ST BALLOT: Zenner – 5, Floyd – 2, Hanson- 5, Thompson- 5 Supervisor Floyd requested to have her name withdrawn from the ballot. 2nd BALLOT: Zenner – 7, Hansen -5, Thompson – 5 Supervisor Hansen requested to have his name withdrawn from the ballot. 3rd BALLOT: Zenner – 7, Thompson – 10 Supervisor Thompson was declared the 3rd Member of the Highway Committee. 4TH MEMBER OF THE HIGHWAY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS: Charles Zenner, Scott Mildbrand, Tim Hansen, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow Supervisors Mildbrand and Suckow requested to have their names withdrawn from the ballot. 4TH MEMBER OF THE HIGHWAY COMMITTEE ELECTION: 1ST BALLOT: Zenner – 9, Hansen - 8 Supervisor Zenner was declared the 4th Member of the Highway Committee. 5TH MEMBER OF THE HIGHWAY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS: Tim Hansen, Catherine Lemke, Scott Mildbrand Supervisor Lemke requested to have her name withdrawn from the ballot. 5TH MEMBER OF THE HIGHWAY COMMITTEE ELECTIONS: 1ST BALLOT: Hansen – 11, Mildbrand – 6 Supervisor Hansen was declared the 5th Member of the Highway Committee. 1ST MEMBER & CHAIR OF EXT. & LAND CON. COMM. NOMINATIONS: Tim Hansen, Lorie Floyd, Catherine Lemke, Scott Mildbrand Supervisor Mildbrand requested to have his name withdrawn from the ballot. 1ST MEMBER & CHAIR OF EXT. & LAND CON. COMM. ELECTION: 1ST BALLOT: Hansen- 9, Floyd – 0, Lemke – 8 Supervisor Hansen was declared the 1 st Member & Chair of the Extension and Land Conservation Committee. 2ND MEMBER OF EXT. & LAND CON. COMM. NOMINATIONS: Catherine Lemke, Karen Cummings, Lorie Floyd, Scott Mildbrand, Rollie Thums Supervisors Cummings, Mildbrand and Thums requested to have their names withdrawn from the ballot. 2ND MEMBER OF EXT. & LAND CON. COMM. ELECTION: 1ST BALLOT: Lemke – 13, Floyd – 4 Supervisor Lemke was declared the 2 nd Member of the Extension and Land Conservation Committee. 3RD MEMBER OF EXT. & LAND CON. COMM. NOMINATIONS: Lorie Floyd, Scott Mildbrand, Karen Cummings, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow Supervisor Mildbrand requested to have his name withdrawn from the ballot. 3RD MEMBER OF EXT. & LAND CON. COMM. ELECTION: 1ST BALLOT: Floyd – 7, Cummings – 5, Suckow - 5 2ND BALLOT: Floyd – 5, Cummings – 6, Suckow – 6 Supervisor Suckow requested to have his name withdrawn from the ballot. 3RD BALLOT: Floyd – 6, Cummings - 11 Supervisor Cummings was declared the 3 rd Member of the Extension and Land Conservation Committee. 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 and Lisa Carbaugh. Chairman Metz called for the County Board to recess at 11:48 a.m. to allow the Committee on Committees and Rules to meet to make recommendations to the standing committees. The Board reconvened at 12:34 p.m. It was moved by Thums, seconded by Albrecht, to approve the Committee on Committees and Rules recommendations to the standing committees. A unanimous voice vote cast, the motion carried. The committee appointments are as follows: FINANCE COMMITTEE: Charles Zenner, Chair; Scott Mildbrand, Catherine Lemke, Michael Bub, Lisa Carbaugh PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Charles Zenner, Chair; Scott Mildbrand, Rollie Thums, Lynn Rosemeyer, James Gebauer LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES: Lynette Rosemeyer, Chair; Charles Zenner, Lorie Floyd, Catherine Lemke, Darrell Thompson BOARD OF HEALTH: Scott Mildbrand, Chair; Diane Albrecht, Lynette Rosemeyer, Karen Cummings, Ronnette Lehman, Sally Nazer, Brittany Chariton, Jennifer Polacek HUMAN SERVICES BOARD: Rollie Thums, Chair; Michael Bub, Lisa Carbaugh, Susan Swiantek, Lynette Rosemeyer, Scott Mildbrand, VACANT, Lori Willner, Paula Dubiak FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE: Scott Mildbrand, Chair; James Gebauer, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Rollie Thums, Gary Beadles ZONING COMMITTEE: James Gebauer, Chair; Diane Albrecht, Karen Cummings, Rollie Thums, Darrell Thompson SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE: James Gebauer, Chair; Diane Albrecht, Karen Cummings, 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, Catherine Lemke, Tim Hansen, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Jaymi S. Kohn, ex officio, Andria Farrand, ex officio, Sarah Holtz, ex officio, Heather Dums, ex officio, Justin Meyer, ex officio, Kyle Noonan, ex officio, Melissa Lind, ex officio, VACANT, Daniel Gellert, ex officio, Dan Olson, ex officio BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE: Diane Albrecht, Chair; James Gebauer, Rodney Adams, Lisa Carbaugh, Lorie Floyd, Andria Farrand, ex officio BROADBAND COMMITTEE: Michael Bub, Chair; Charles Zenner, Susan Swiantek, Rollie Thums, James Stokes, Gene Knoll, Kenneth Ceaglske, Grant Bub, ex officio, Michelle Grimm, ex officio COMMISSION ON AGING: Rodney Adams, Chair; Lynette Rosemeyer, Donna Hrdina, Brenda Fierke, Sandra Rizzi, Ruth Scheithauer, Cynthia Wojcik, Paula Arndt, Joyce Peterson, Jennifer Viergutz, ex officio TOURISM COMMITTEE: Susan Swiantek, Chair; Lisa Carbaugh, Diane Albrecht, Krist Punzel, David Lemke, Don Liske, Candice Grunseth, Michelle Grimm, ex officio Andria Farrand, ex officio PRICE-TAYLOR RAIL TRAIL CORRIDOR COMMISSION: Dan Roiger, Chair; Darrell Thompson, Marvin Kuenne, Bob Meyer, Steve Thums, alternate, Lucas Williams, ex officio INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: Michael Bub, Chair; Lorie Floyd, Tim Hansen, Carmen Thiede, Pete LaBrec, Melissa Lind, ex officio 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, Larry Woebbeking, Jesse Holtz, Jeffrey J. Frenette, District 6 State Patrol; Robert Kirkley, Kristi Tlusty, Craig Larson, Alan Diede, Lorie Floyd, Jennifer Viergutz, Richard Tumaniec, WI DOT; Michael Wellner, Chad Liske, Pat Sullivan, Joe Harris, Sgt. Patrick Kraetke, Wisconsin State Patrol; Trace Frost, WI DOT; Rick Olig, WI DOT VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE: Catherine Lemke, Chair; Rodney Adams, Lorie Floyd, Susan Swiantek, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Bryan Carey, Larry Peterson VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION: Barry Anderson, Arnold Sova, Jeff Hein CEP REPRESENTATIVE: Rollie Thums, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Alternate CO REP. TO NWRP COMMISSION: Rollie Thums, Catherine Lemke, Alternate INDIANHEAD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY: Karen Cummings, Lorie Floyd, Alternate AGING DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) REPRESENTATIVE: Catherine Lemke, Rodney Adams, 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, James Edming, 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 FAIR BOARD REPRESENTATIVE: Catherine Lemke TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION: Michael Bub, Chair; Rodney Adams, Lisa Carbaugh CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY OPTIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Donna Kalmon, Chair; Roxanne Dachel, VACANT, Lori Willner, Erin Meyer, Sara Emmerich, Michelle Cahoon, Joseph Greget, Taylor Reinhardt MINING COMMITTEE: Rollie Thums, Chair; Lorie Floyd, James Gebauer, 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, Jim Livingston, Darrell Thompson, Jon Reif, alternate, Mark Barna, alternate NORTH CENTRAL REGION -COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (NCR -CCS) COORDINATION COMMITTEE: Scott Mildbrand, Chair; Michael Bub, alternate; Family Member-Confidential, Erin Meyer, Taylor Reinhardt, ex officio, Katie Voss, ex officio, Consumer - Confidential, Chana Rymarkiewicz, Rachel Loucks, Alicia Carlson, Hailey Sands, VACANT, Cally Bucknell, Brianna Thomas CST COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Jean Nuernberger, Chair; Lori Willner, Lisa Carbaugh, VACANT, Taylor Reinhardt, Kylie Weiler, Amber Fallos, Jon Dallmann, VACANT, Jen Meyer, Julie Clarkson, Jacob Borman, VACANT POWTS REVOLVING LOAN COMMITTEE: Jim Metz, Chair; James Gebauer, Lorie Floyd, Rollie Thums, Susan Swiantek, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow 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 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE: Lorie Floyd, Chair, Scott Mildbrand, Harvey ‘Bud’ Suckow, Susan Swiantek, Catherine Lemke, Nicole Hager, Andria Farrand, Suzanne Stanfley, ex officio, Ben Stanfley, ex officio, Michelle Cahoon, ex officio, Kyle Noonan, ex officio, Michelle Grimm, ex officio ADRC AD -HOC COMMITTEE: Catherine Lemke, Chair, Diane Albrecht, Paula Dubiak, Jennifer Viergutz, Suzanne Stanfley, Nicole Hager, Tracy Hartwig The board next voted on the Taylor County Vision Statement; the two (2) choices provided by the Strategic Planning Committee were: Option 1- Our vision is to be responsive to the needs and concerns of our community while delivering excellent services and access to resources that create opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives. Option 2- To deliver excellent services with compassion and respect for people and the environment. Swiantek suggested that the word ‘excellent’ be replaced by ‘quality’ in both options. Motion by Thums, seconded by Gebauer, to strike ‘and the environment’ in option two (2) and insert ‘the’ before people, and insert ‘of Taylor County’ after ‘people’. Motion carried. A roll call vote cast, ten (10) voting for Option One (1) and seven (7) voting for Option Two (2), Option One (1) was chosen as the County’s Mission Statement. It reads, ‘Our vision is to be responsive to the needs and concerns of our community while delivering quality services and access to resources that create opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives’. Supervisor Zenner then provided a brief update of the Taylor County Airport operations. He suggested we try to promote and sustain the airport as much as we can. Supervisor Thums suggested approaching the Tourism Committee. It was also suggested we make improvements to the terminal. No action taken. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Suckow, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:48 p.m. Andria Farrand, County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 9:01 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 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 given by Pastor Bryan Regier of Woodland Community Church, Westboro, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Soper. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand, County Clerk, with sixteen [16] members present and one absent, Supervisor Bub, there was a quorum present, and the board was declared in session. It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to approve the agenda with fourteen [14] items. A voice vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] absent (Bub), the motion carried. It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Thums, to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2024, session. A voice vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] absent (Bub), the motion carried. County Clerk, Andria Farrand, read correspondence from the Friends of Rib Lake. They thanked the board for their generous donation, from the Powerline Fund, towards the building of the Rib Lake bandshell. Supervisor Bub arrived at 9:11 a.m. Docket 2024-1-1: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF DANIEL MAKOVSKY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Mildbrand, 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. 74. Mrs. Makovsky was unable to attend the meeting to receive the resolution, so it will be delivered to her. Docket No. 2024-2-17: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.03 (2), CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (CIRCUIT COURT) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Floyd, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 709. Docket No. 2024-2-18: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.035, DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (FINANCE) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 710. Docket No. 2024-2-19: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 13.07, ADVISORY COMMITTEES, HUMAN SERVICES, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Thums, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A voice vote cast, with seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 711. Docket No. 2024-2-20: A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE AMBULANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL AND TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Rosemeyer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fourteen [14] voting aye, three [3] voting no, (Hansen, Bub, Mildbrand) the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 85. Docket No. 2024-2-21: A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE ADRC OF THE NORTHWOODS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: COMMISSION ON AGING AND ADRC AND AGING AD- HOC COMMITTEE AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as amended. A voice vote cast, with seventeen (17) voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 86. Docket No. 2024-2-22: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ENROLLING THE TAYLOR COUNTY FOREST INTO AN IMPROVED FOREST MANAGEMENT (IFM) CARBON DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITH THE CLIMATE TRUST. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Carbaugh, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, with fifteen [15] voting no, two [2] voting aye, (Brooks, Rosemeyer) the motion failed. Selection of Taylor County Mission Statement. Supervisors were given two [2] choices to select from: Option 1 – Taylor County Government strives to provide exceptional public services while continually working to promote a healthy, safe, and prosperous community for all to work, live and play. Option 2 – Taylor County Government strives to provide exceptional public services, in a fiscally responsible way, while continually working to promote a healthy, safe and prosperous community for all to work, live and play. A roll call vote cast, nine [9] voting for Option 2 and eight [8] voting for Option 1, Option 2 was chosen as the County’s Mission Statement. Daniel Gellert, Emergency Management Director, addressed the board and reviewed the Emergency Management Annual Report for 2023. Sheldon Johnson, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission, NWRPC, gave a presentation outlining the services they can offer and the programs they can administer as an alternative to the Housing Authority, at no cost to the county, There was discussion about the resignation of Jessica Mudgett, the Director of the Housing Authority, and the option of transferring the administration of the programs to NWRPC. No action taken. There was a discussion about the possibility of hiring an Administrator, with no action taken. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Suckow, to adjourn, subject to the call of the Chair. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:27 a.m. Andria Farrand, Taylor County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 9:03 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:03 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 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 given by Pastor Daniel Iwinski of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Swiantek. 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 twelve [12] items. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. It was moved by Adams, seconded by Carbaugh, to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2023 session. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. County Clerk, Andria Farrand, read correspondence from Black River Golf Course. They thanked the board for their generous donation, from the Powerline Fund, for updates to the golf course irrigation system. Michael Kurz, Lead Warning Coordination Meteorologist, for the National Weather Service, was on hand to present the Storm Ready Award to Taylor County. Daniel Gellert, Emergency Management Director, Supervisor Lynn Rosemeyer, Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Committee Chair and Jim Metz, County Board Chair, received the award on behalf of the county. The program encourages communities to take a proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations by providing emergency managers with clear-cut guidelines on how to improve their hazardous weather operations. Taylor County is only the 14th county in the state to achieve this award. Docket 2024-1-1: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF DANIEL MAKOVSKY. This docket has been moved to the April 16, 2024, County Board session. Docket No. 2024-1-2: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO BARBARA DEML FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Thums, seconded by Carbaugh, 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. 75. Docket No. 2024-1-3 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO KEVIN MAYER FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Soper, seconded by Floyd, 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. 76. Docket No. 2024-1-4: A RESOLUTION TO APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ZONING COMMITTE It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Bub, 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. 77. Docket No. 2024-1-5: AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND RECREATE CHAPTER 29, FLOODPLAIN ZONING, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ZONING COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Thums, seconded by Brooks, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 705. Docket No. 2024-1-6: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TOTAL ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS PURSUANT TO SECTION 59.22(1), WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. It was then moved by Zenner, seconded by Albrecht, to amend the resolution to only reference the wage at the Control Point of Grade L in 2024. The proposed salaries in 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 would be set at the Control Point of Grade L in each respective year. It was moved by Rosemeyer, seconded by Soper, to adopt the resolution as amended. A voice vote cast, with seventeen (17) voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 78. Docket No. 2024-1-7 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 7.13, MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Bub), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 706. Docket No. 2024-1-8: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LiDAR) PROJECT FOR TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Mildbrand), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 79. Docket No. 2024-1-9: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ENROLLING THE TAYLOR COUNTY FOREST INTO AN IMPROVED FOREST MANAGEMENT (IFM) CARBON DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITH THE CLIMATE TRUST. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Brooks, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Jeremy Kosolowski, Director of Forest Carbon Partnerships, with the Climate Trust, presented their proposal to the County Board. After much discussion, it was moved by Zenner, seconded by Rosemeyer, to table. The resolution was tabled. Supervisor Thums asked that we move Docket 2024-1-15 next on the agenda. Docket No. 2024-1-15: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.035, DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (HUMAN SERVICES) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Suckow, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 707. Docket No. 2024-1-10: A RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. (PTO) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Rosemeyer, 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. 80. Docket No. 2024-1-11: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN THE COURTHOUSE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Floyd, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] voting no (Bub, Mildbrand), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 81. Docket No. 2024-1-12: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SERGEANTS, WPPA, BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR 2024-2026. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Zenner, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one abstained (Adams), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 82. Docket No. 2024-1-13: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT DEPUTY SHERIFF’S, WPPA, BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR 2024-2026. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Bub), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 83. Docket No. 2024-1-14: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.02, COUNTY EMPLOYMENT, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Adams, seconded by Floyd, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 708. Docket No. 2024-1-16: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TAYLOR COUNTY OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN FOR 2024 – 2028. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Brooks, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 84. Dan Bahr, Government Affairs Associate, Wisconsin Counties Association, discussed the request for 1% of LATCF funds for NaCo and WCA. It was moved by Suckow, seconded by Thums, to approve the request. A voice vote cast, sixteen [16] voting aye, one [1] voting no (Mildbrand), the motion carried. Michelle Cahoon, Public Health Officer, addressed the board and reviewed the Taylor County Health Department Annual Report for 2023. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Suckow, to adjourn, subject to the call of the Chair. A voice vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:49 a.m. Andria Farrand, Taylor County Clerk