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TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2021 9:01 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:01 a.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021, 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 Josh Kohl , River of Hope Church, Medford, WI . The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Earl Hinkel . Chairman Metz requested a mome nt of silence for Jon Grunseth, Supervisor Soper’s son-in-law, and anyone else who recently had a loss in their family . Roll call was taken with fourteen [14] members present, one [1] present via Zoom [Hansen] and two [2] absent [Zenner, Soper] . A quoru m being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to approve the agenda with fourteen [14] agenda items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Hinkel, seco nded by Adams, to approve the mi nutes of the October 27, 2021, session. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Andria Farrand read correspondence from the Jean M. Thomsen Memorial Library staff and Board of Trustees, thanking the board for the approv al of the Powerline grant money for their Creation Station at the library. Courtney Graff, Corporatio n Counsel, provided the board with an update on the proposed opioid settlement with the pharmaceutical companies. There will be regulations as to how the money can be spent and the fina l amount Taylor County will receive has not been determined yet. Docket No. 2021-5-46: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAYLOR COUNTY TO ENTER INTO THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH MCKESSON CORPORATION, CARDINAL HEALTH, INC., AMERISOURCE BERGEN CORPORATION, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., ORTHO - MCNEIL-JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., AND JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA, INC., AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE MOU ALLOCATING SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS, AND AUTHORIZE ENTRY INTO THE MOU WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Thums , to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 68. Docket No. 2021-5-47: A RESOLUTION TO APPR OVE THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT DEPUTY SHERIFF’S, WPPA, BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR 2022-2023. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Supervisor Adams abstained from the vote since a family member is employed by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. A voice vote cast, fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent [Zenner, Soper] and one [1] abstained [Adams], the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 69. Docket No. 2021-5-48: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SERGEANTS , WPPA, BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR 2022-2023. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewi s, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Supervisor Adams abstained from the vote since a family member is employed by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. A voice vote cast, fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] absent [Zenner, Soper] and one [1] abstained [Adams], the motion carried . The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 70. Jessica Mudgett, Taylor County Supportive Housing , was present to provide an update on the Taylor House homeless shelter. She stated that Deerview Meadows, an assisted living facility in Medford, has closed and the owner approached her to see if she would be interested in purchasing it for the shelter on a land contract. One stipulation of the sale would be that all proceeds from the sale of the cur rent site of the Taylor House on Fourth Street would go towards the purchase. Without the forgiveness of the $127,549.46, she would not be able to move forward with the purchase. She did also state that there is a cash offer on the property at 509 Lemke Avenue, Medford. Mudgett also stated that Taylor County Supportive Housing is in the process of requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Medford. Docket No. 2021-5-49: A RESOLUTION ADDRESSING THE REPAYMENT OF THE CDBG-CLOSE GRANT MONEY RECEIVED FOR THE HOMELESS SHELTER. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After much discussion, it was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Roiger , to amend the resolution and ask Corporation Counsel to d raft an agreement between Taylor County and Taylor County Supportive Housing to ensure Taylor County will be repaid if Taylor County Supportive Housing disbands or the shelter closes. Taylor County will be repaid from the sale of the property at 509 Lemke Ave, Medford, WI 54451. The amendment was then voted on . A roll call vote cast, fourteen [14] voting aye, one [1] voting no, [Carbaugh], two [2] absent [Zenner, Soper], the motion carried. Carbaugh then changed her vote to aye. The resolution, as amended, was then voted on . A roll call vote cast, twelve [12] voting aye, three [3] voting no [Hansen, Thums, Hinkel], two [2] absent [Zenner, Soper], the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 71. Supervisor Bub provided an update on the Broadband project, stating that the network is not complete due to weather related delays. WanRack feels they have 45 -60 days of work to complete the network next spring. Bub introduced Mitchel Olson of Bug Tussel , to explain a possible new partnership with Taylor County to install towers in the county, as well as, additional fiber to complete the network throughout the county. This partnership will not only accelerate broadband access but will also improve cell phone service. There was no action taken. Supervisor Bub answered questions about his proposed special committee to review County Board structure and stated he thought the board should have a brainstorming session to see if there i s anything we can do better . Supervisor Lewis stated that there already was a committee in place to do this, the Committee on Committees and Rules. After much discussion, it was decided that there would be a Committee on Committees and Rules meeting in conjunction with the next Cou nty Board session to be held late January or early February of 2022 so all supervisors could attend. Courtney Graff left the meeting at 10:46 a.m. Patty Krug, Taylor County Public Health Director, provided an update on Covid, including an update on testing and vaccination clinics . She also shared a short video filmed at Aspirus with comments from health care workers and the impact Covid is having on them. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Carbaugh, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:01 a.m. Andria Farrand, Taylor County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021 8:33 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 8:33 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 20 21, 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, United Me thodist Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Catherine Lemke. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand, County Clerk, with fifteen [15] members present, one [1] member present via Zoom [Gebauer], one [1] absent [Knoll]. A quorum being present, th e board was declared in session. It was moved by Hinkel, seconded by Mildbrand, to approve the agenda with fifteen [15] agenda items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lemke, to approve t he minutes of the September 21, 2021, session as published. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Supervisor Knoll arrived at 8:44 a.m. The Taylor County Clerk received requests from the City of Medford, Town of Westboro, Village of Gilman, Village of Rib Lake and the Village of Stetsonville , for exemption from the County Library Tax. It was moved by Hansen, se conded by Lewis, to approve the requests for library tax exemptions for 2022. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Docket No. 2021-4-35: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS THROUGH CDBG-CV FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE TAYLOR HOUSE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Sheldon Johnson, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning , was present via Zoom and gave the Board an update on the status of the original CDBG-CLOSE grant. Jessica Mudgett and several others from the Taylor County Supportive Housing organization were present, answered questions and provided additional information. After a lengthy discussion, a rol l vote cast, two [2] voting aye [Carbaugh, Brooks], fifteen [15] voting no, the motion failed. The next items on the agenda , items 10 -12, are no longer needed since the previous resolution did not pass. Chairman Metz recessed the board for the Executive Committee meeting at 9:19 a.m. Chairman Metz reconvened the board at 9:43 a.m. Docket No. 2021-4-36: A RESOLUTION ADDRESSING THE CONTI NUANCE OF DISTRIBUTING CDBG -CLOSE GRANT MONEY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. After much discussion, a roll vote cast, eight [8] voting aye [Bub, Mildbrand, Zenner, Albrecht, Thums, Lewis, Hinkel, Soper ], nine [9] voting no [Carbaugh, Hansen, Roiger, Knoll, Lemke, Gebauer, Brooks, Adams, Metz]. Chairman Metz asked for reconsideration. Motion by Lewis, seconded by Zenner, to reconsider the vote. Sixteen [16] voting yes, one [1] voting no [Hansen], the motion carried. A roll vote cast, ten [10] voting aye [Bub, Mildbrand , Zenner, Gebauer, Albrecht, Thums, Lewis, Hinkel, Soper , Metz ], seven [7] voting no [Carbaugh, Hansen, Roiger, Knoll, Lemke, Brooks, Adams], the motion failed. Docket No. 2021-4-37: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAN FOR REDISTRICTING THE TAYLOR COU NTY SUPERVISORY DISTRICTS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolu tion as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 59. Chairman Metz stated that the next item to be presented would be Docket 2021-4-40. Docket No. 2021-4-40: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POW ERLINE IMPACT FEES TO PURCHASE A CREATION STATION MAKERSPACE FOR THE JEAN M. THOMSEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Hansen, to adopt the resolution as submitted . Carla Huston, Director of t he Jean M. Thomsen Memorial L ibrary, was present to describe the project and answer questions from the board . A roll call vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, zero [0] voting no, the motion carried. The item was declared adopt ed and became RESOLUTION NO. 60. Docket No. 2021-4-38: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES TO PURCHASE A TRAILER TO MOVE THE WEED HARVESTER TO WINTER STORAGE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE Jill Behrens and Doug Pol acek, Rib Lake Fish and Game Associatio n, provided a presentation to the board of the weed harvester in action. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 61. Docket No. 2021-4-39: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES TO REPAIR THE SIDEWALKS AT THE TAYLOR HOUSE SHELTER. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolution as submitted. It was then m oved by Thums, seconded by Hansen, to table the resolution. A voice vote cast, fifteen [15] voting aye, two [2] voting no [Bub, Mildbrand], the motion carried. This agenda item is tabled. Docket No. 2021-4-41: A RESOLUTION FOR COUNTY BRIDGE AID FOR 2021 EXPENSES. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Adams, secon ded by Hinkel, to adopt the resolution as submitted . It was then moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Thums, to amend the resolution with the f ollowing changes that were read by Mildbrand: Add: • Hammel Mondeaux Drive $ 2,500.00 • Maplehurst Putnam Drive $22,285.00 Total was $43,509.00, increased to $68,294.00. The amendment was voted on , a unanimous vote cast, 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. 62. Docket No. 2021-4-42: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Hinkel, seconded by Soper, to adopt the resolution as sub mitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 63. Docket No. 2021-4-43: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CORPORATION COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES FOR 2022. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion car ried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 64 Docket No. 2021-4-44: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TAYLOR COUNTY FOREST ANNUAL WORK PLAN FOR 2022. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Brooks, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 65. Docket No. 2021-4-45: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE TAYLOR COUNTY FARMLAND PRESERVATION PLAN. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Brooks, to adopt t he resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 66. Chairman Metz recessed the County Board at 10:36 a.m. and convened as a Budget Hearing at 10:47 a.m. BUDGET HEARING Charles Zenner, Finance Committee C hair, was the Chair for the Budget Hearing, reviewing the summary of the 202 2 Taylor County proposed annual budget. Supervisor Zenner thanked the Finance Committee and Larry Brandl, Finance Director, for their work on the budget. Andria Farrand, County Clerk, reviewed the debt service report and proposed 2022 budget summary expenditures and revenues by fund. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lemke, to adjourn the budget hearing. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Chairman Metz reconvened the County Board at 10:57 a.m. Docket No. 2021-4-46: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2022 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR T AYLOR COUNTY AND TO APPROVE THE TAX LEVY TO BE APPORTIONED TO LOCAL DISTRICTS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, 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. 67. TAYLOR COUNTY DEBT SERVICE REPORT General Government – As of December 31, 2021 Issue Interest Issue Balance Levy Levy Final Amount % Date 12/31/17 Principal Interest Payment General Obligation Notes Refunding Notes $4,385,000 1.96% 01/29/15 $250,000 $250,000 $2,500 09/01/22 Broadband Notes $9,000,000 2.00% 11/16/20 $8,650,000 $500,000 $173,000 10/01/30 Other Projects Notes $5,000,000 2.00% 05/05/21 $5,000,000 $250,000 $100,000 10/01/30 TOTALS: $13,900,000 $1,000,000 $275,500 TOTAL LEVY FOR DEBT SERVICE 2021 - $1,241,000 2022 - $1,275,500 TOTAL ALLOWABLE DEBT 5% of full equalized value Calculated at $1,585,641,400 x 5% = $79,282,070 Actual Debt as of 12/31/21 - $13,900,000 Percent of allowed – 17.5% 2022 TAYLOR COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET SUMMARY FUND FUND ACTUAL BUDGETED ADOPTED 2022 ADOPTED FUND FUND DESCRIPTION 2020 2021 2022 TAX LEVY BALANCE BALANCE 01/01/20 12/31/20 EXPENDITURES 101 General Government Operations $14,365,837 $12,858,206 $12,961,608 $6,955,655 $3,835,011 $3,400,943 112 Independent Auditing 37,675 34,000 35,000 35,000 10,087 7,412 113 Fire Suppression 0 0 0 0 778 778 201 Housing Authority Programs 145,271 0 0 0 80,531 35,952 202 Nutrition Programs 549,097 554,349 562,287 64,391 157,641 191,348 203 Commission on Aging 187,868 214,550 216,919 179,615 178,216 214,338 204 Ambulance Replacement 34,525 0 0 0 (174,174) (102,168) 301-309 Debt Service 1,159,220 1,241,000 1,101,000 1,101,000 0 269,492 403 E-911 Next Gen Upgrade Project 0 0 0 0 68,250 68,250 404 POWTS Loan Program 36,128 0 0 0 0 166,216 405 Road Maintenance Projects 0 0 0 0 0 0 407 Broadband Project 0 0 0 0 0 9,001,190 601 Human Services 5,318,480 5,127,345 5,394,975 1,568,000 (756,104) (211,167) 602 Home Nursing 452,191 271,932 356,453 0 80,678 111,433 701 Highway Operations 6,402,683 7,912,232 7,143,271 2,473,337 6,881,343 6,764,678 TOTALS: $28,688,975 $28,213,614 $27,771,523 $12,376,998 $10,362,257 $19,918,695 REVENUES 101 General Government Operations $14,059,652 $5,802,089 $6,005,953 MILL RATE PER $1,000 OF EQUALIZED VALUE 201 Housing Authority Programs 100,691 0 0 2020 MILL RATE: $8.14 202 Nutrition Programs 581,739 489,776 497,896 2021 MILL RATE: $8.18 203 Commission on Aging 223,388 36,910 37,314 2022 MILL RATE: $8.11 301-309 Debt Service 1,428,711 0 0 403 E-911 Next Gen Upgrade Project 0 0 0 404 POWTS Loan Program 202,344 0 0 405 Road Maintenance Projects 0 0 0 407 Broadband Project 9,001,190 0 0 601 Human Services 5,863,417 3,559,345 3,826,975 EQUALIZED VALUE FOR COUNTY TAX PURPOSES 602 Home Nursing 428,876 271,932 356,453 2020: $1,502,495,000 701 Highway Operations 6,286,018 5,766,132 4,669,934 2021: $1,526,326,100 TOTALS: $38,176,026 $15,926,184 $15,394,525 TOTAL ADOPTED EXPENDITURES: $27,771,523 COUNTY TAX LEVY TOTAL ADOPTED REVENUES: $15,394,525 2020 LEVY: $11,854,825 2022 ADOPTED LEVY: $12,376,998 2021 LEVY: $12,287,430 2022 LEVY: $12,386,998 A copy of the entire 2022 Taylor County Budget as adopted, is available for public inspection at the County Clerk’s office, Courthouse, Medford, Wisconsin during normal business hours. Andria M. Farrand, County Clerk Chairman Metz presented Supervisor Albrecht with a plant in appreciation of her 25 years of service on the County Board. 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 adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Andria Farrand, County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 9:02 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:02 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 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 Tim Becker , First Baptist Church, Medford, WI. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Rodney Adams. Chairman Metz requested a moment of silence for Donna Goldstein, Supervisor Zenner’s sister, and Mike Danen, longtime Stetsonville Fire Chief, who both had recently passed away. Roll call was taken with seventeen [17] members present. A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. Andria Farrand, County Clerk, was unable to attend the meeting and she appointed Linda Daniels to clerk the meeting. It was moved by Soper, seconded by Hinkel, to approve the agenda with thirteen [13] agenda items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Thums, seconded by Gebauer, to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2021, Session as published. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Docket No. 2021-3-30: A RESOLUTION EX PRESSING APPRECIATION TO MICHELLE ARMBRUST FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BOARD OF HEALTH It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 54. Jim Metz presented the resolution and plaque to Michele Armbrust. Angela Nimsgern, Regional Director Northern Regional Office, State of Wisconsin, Division of Public Health , presented Ms. Armbrust a Plaque of Appreciation from the State of Wisconsin, Division of Public Health, in recognition of her years of service . Ms. Armbrust expressed her appreciation to the county and her coworkers for her tenure with Taylor County. Docket No. 2021-3-31: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSI NG APPRECIATION TO DAVID WILLE FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE It was moved by Mildbrand, 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. 55. Jim Metz presented the resolution and plaque to David Wille. Mr. Wille expressed his appreciation to the county for his tenure with Taylor County. Docket No. 2021-3-32: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING A PPRECIATION TO ROXANNE KAHAN FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Soper, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 56. Ms. Kahan was not able to be present at the Board meeting, but sent an email expressing thanks for her years with Taylor County. Docket No. 2021-3-33: A RESOLUTION ADVOCATING FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF THE CITIZENS OF TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ROLLIE THUMS, DISTRICT 12 SUPERVISOR It was moved by Thums, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Ms. Daniels read a letter from Judge Ann Knox -Bauer regarding her suppor t for the resolution advocating the Constitutional Rights of the citizens of Taylor County. Several citizens asked to speak and voiced their feelings regarding the proposed resolution. After a lengthy discussion, a roll vote cast, nine [9] voting no [Carbaugh, Hansen, Roiger, Knoll, Zenner, Lemke, Lewis, Brooks, Hinkel], eight [8] voting yes [Bub, Mildbrand, Albrecht, Ge bauer, Thums, Soper, Adams, Metz], the motion failed. Docket No. 2021-3-34: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TENTATIVE PLAN FOR REDISTRICTING THE TAYLOR COUNTY SUPERVISORY DISTRICTS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, s econded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The ite m was declared adopted and becam e RESOLUTION NO. 57. Patty Krug, Public Health Director, was present to answer questions regarding the Health Department 2020 Annual Report . She informed the Board of the staffing shortage in her department and gave an updated report on Covid activity in Taylor County. They have secured free covid testing two days a week for residents and the department goal is to con tinue to get first timer’s vaccinated, with the vaccination rate being approximately 32% countywide. No other action was taken on this agenda item. Liza Daleiden, Human Services Director, presented the Human Services 2020 Annual Report and answered questions from the board. No other action was taken on this agenda item. Larry Brandl, Finance Director, gave an update on the American Rescue Plan Act [ARPA] requests. Taylor County had already received $2,000,000.00 in funds from ARPA. A motion was made by Mildbrand, to release $ 1,000,000.00 of the funds for Broadband for Taylor County. There was no second to Mildbrand’s motion. A motion was then made by Knoll, seconded by Thums, to allocate $1,500,000.00 of the funds to the Broadband Account to draw as ne eded. It was then moved by Knoll, seconded by Thums, to amend the motion to include that all requests come through the Finance Committee. A unanimous vote cast on the amendment, the motion carried. The motion, as amended, was then voted on. A roll call vote cast, seventeen [17] voting aye, the motion carried. Supervisor Bub updated the committee on Broadband activities. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lewis, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m. Linda Daniels, Acting Clerk/Secretary TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021 9:10 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9: 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, by Jim Metz, County Board Chair, in the Third Floor County Room, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI 54451. The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Pastor Bryan Regier, Woodland Community Church, Westboro, WI. Supervisor Gebauer led the Board in The Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand, County Clerk, seventeen (17) members were present. A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lemke, to approve the agenda with nineteen (19) items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Thums, to approve th e minutes from the February 2, 2021, meeting. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Docket 2021-2-9: APPOINTMENT AND A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF LISA CARBAUGH AS DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT TERM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Hansen, seconded by Roiger, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 36. Supervisor Carbaugh was sworn in by Judge Ann Knox-Bauer, Taylor County Circuit Court Judge, and acknowledged her oath of office. Chairman Metz recognized Daniel Makovsky, District 1 Supervisor, with a plaque for his years of service to the residents of Taylor County. Supervisor Makovsky was unable to attend the board session, so Supervisor Thums delivered the plaque to his home. Docket No. 2021-2-10: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF KENNETH MANNEL. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Thums, seconded by Roiger, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 37. Chairman Jim Metz presented the memorial resolution to the family of Kenneth Mannel and they extended an invitation to the County Board Supervisors to the Celebration of Life for Kenny in Wood Lake Park, May 15th. Docket No. 2021-2-11: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF CHARLES MAYER. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and becam e RESOLUTION NO. 38. Chairman Jim Metz presented the memorial resolution to the family of Charles Mayer. Docket No. 2021-2-12: A RESOLUTIO N EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ANGELA BECKER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, 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. 39. Chairman Jim Metz presented the retirement plaque and resolution to Ms. Becker. Docket No. 2021-2-13: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JENNIFER HESS FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item w as declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 40. Ms. Hess was not able to attend the board session, so her resolutio n and plaque will be mailed to her. Docket No. 2021-2-14: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CATHLEEN MAUER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXTENSION COMMITTEE It was moved by Soper, seconded by Brooks, to adopt the resolution, as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 41. Ms. Mauer was not able to attend the board session, so her resolution and plaque will be mailed to her. Art Lersch, Area Extension Director, addressed the board, expressing his thanks to Ms. Mauer for her years of service and stated, “she was the glue that held the office together”. Docket No. 2021-2-15: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO RICKY SPERL FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Gebauer, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast , the motion carried. T he item was declared adopt ed and became RESOLUTION NO. 42. Chairman Jim Metz presented the retirement plaque and resolution to Mr. Sperl who expressed his thanks to the board and his coworkers. Docket No. 2021-2-16: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MARIE ALBERS FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Roiger, seconded by Soper, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was de clared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 43. Chairman Jim Metz presented the retirement plaque and resolution to Ms. Albers who expressed her thanks to the board for their support over the years. Docket No. 2021-2-17: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSIN G APPRECIATION TO KATHLEEN TINGO FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HUMAN SERVICES BOARD It was moved by Thums, seconded by Hinkel, to adopt the resolution as submitted . A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was d eclared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 44. Chairman Jim Metz presented the retirement plaque and resolution to Ms. Tingo who expressed her thanks to the board. Docket No. 2021-2-18: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JEFF HEIN FOR HIS YEARS OF SER VICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Soper, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted . A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopte d and became RESOLUTION NO. 45. Chairman Jim Metz presented the retirement plaque and resolution to Mr. Hein who thanked the board. Docket No. 2021-2-19: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING POWERLINE IMPACT FEES TO AID IN FUNDING THE ADDITION OF LIGHTS TO THE SOFTBALL FIELD AT CINDY’S BAR AND GRILL. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Adams , to adopt the reso lution as submitted. Virgil Berndt, representing Cindy’s Bar and Grill, was present and answered questions from the board. Sarah Holtz, County Treasurer, addressed the board in support of the powerline money funding the lighting project, stating Virgil a nd Cindy’s Bar and Grill has supported not only their ball program in the Town of Holway, but many organizations in t he county, for many years. After much discussion, Supervisor Thums requested a ballot vote. A ballot vote cast, twelve (12) voting aye, five (5) voting no ( Knoll, Roiger, Gebauer, Brooks, Hinkel), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 46. The County Board recessed from 10:37 a.m. until 11 :06 a.m. to allow the Committee on Committees and Rules to meet and to make appointm ents to the standing committees to replace Supervisor Makovsky. The Board reconvened at 11:06 a.m. Chairman Metz made the following appointments: Committee on Committees and Rules Committee: Lisa Carbaugh Human Services Board: Lisa Carbaugh Buildings, Grounds and Parks Committee: Rodney Adams Housing Authority Committee: Lisa Carbaugh CEP Representative: Rollie Thums Northwest Regional Planning Commission Alternate: Lester Lewis Indianhead Community Action Agency: Earl Hinkel Transportation Coordination Committee: Michael Bub, Chairman CST Coordinating Committee: Lisa Carbaugh It was moved by Hanse n, seconded by Lewis, to approve the Committee on Committees and Rules appointments and to ratify the following standing committees. A unan imous vote cast, the motion carried. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Charles Zenner , Chair; Scott Mildbrand; Lester Lewis; Tim Hansen; Rollie Thums LAW ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES: Lester Lewis , Chair; Myron Brooks; Scott Mildbrand; Catherine Lemke; Raymond Soper BOARD OF HEALTH: Tim Hansen , Chair; Diane Albrecht ; Earl Hinkel ; Rollie Thums ; Regina Syryczuk; Sally Nazer; Carol Tuma; Dr. Cathy Reuter HUMAN SERVICES BOARD: Rollie Thums, Chair; Michael Bub; Lisa Carbaugh; Catherine Lemke; Earl Hinkel; Scott Mildbrand; Chris Wilczek; Lori Willner; Paula Dubiak FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE: Charles Zenner, Chair; Michael Bub; Myron Brooks; Gene Knoll; Gary Beadles ZONING COMMITTEE: Lester Lewis, Chair; Myron Brooks; James Gebauer SOLID WASTE & RECYC LING COMMITTEE: Lester Lewis, Chair; Myron Brooks; James Gebauer; Dan Hoffman; Larry Ziembo; Barbara Kallenbach; Joh n Fales; Kyle Noonan, ex officio; Michelle Grimm, ex officio LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Lester Lewis, Chair; Raymond Soper; Dave Roiger; Jaymi S. Kohn, ex officio; Andria Farrand, ex officio; Sarah Holtz, ex officio; Heather Dums, ex officio; Bob Meyer , ex officio; Kyle Noonan, ex officio; Melissa Lind, ex officio; John Easterly, ex officio; Colleen Handrick, ex officio; Dan Olson, ex officio BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & PARKS COMMITTEE: Diane Albrecht, Chair; James Gebauer; Rodney Adams; Andria Farrand, ex officio BROADBAND COMMITTEE: Michael Bub, Chair; Charles Zenner; Gene Knoll; Rollie Thums; James Stokes; Michael Schaefer; Kenneth Ceagl ske; Melissa Lind, ex officio; Michelle Grimm, ex officio COMMISSION ON AGING: Diane Albrecht, Chair; Rodney Adams; Donna Hrdina; Gail Helmert; Allen Campos ; John Hein ; Cynthia Wojcik; Paula Dubiak; Marney Richling, Nathanael Brown, ex officio INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: Michael Bub , Chair; Tim Hansen ; Gene Knoll; Carmen Thiede; Pete LaBrec; Melissa Lind, ex officio AIRPORT COMMITTEE: Dave Roiger, Chair; Diane Albrecht; Charles Zenner; Russell Gowey; Mark Hoffman HOUSING AUTHORITY: Charles Webster, Chair; Tammy Mann; Lisa Carbaugh ; Gene Knoll; Joe Tomandl TOURISM COMMITTEE: Gene Knoll , Chair; Diane Alb recht; Earl Hinkel; Krist Punzel; David Lemke; Don Liske; Ken Klahn; Michelle Grimm, ex officio; Andria Farrand, ex officio PRICE-TAYLOR RAIL TRAIL CORRIDOR COMMISSION: Marvin Kuenne, Chair; Gene Knoll; Dan Roiger; Bob Meyer; Steve Thums, alternate; Jake Walcisak, ex officio TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION: Benjamin Stanley; Larry Woebbeking ; Jesse Holtz; Jeffrey J. Frenette, District 6 State Patrol; Jeff Nuernberger; Kristi Tlusty; Craig Larson; Alan Diede; Dave Roiger; Nathanael Brown ; Richard Tumaniec, WI DOT; Michael Wellner; Rob Horenberger; Pat Sullivan; Joe Harris; Chad Liske; Sgt. Patrick Kraetke, Wisc onsin State Patrol; Trace Frost, WI DOT; Rick Olig, WI DOT VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE: Raymond Soper, Chair; Dave Roiger; Rodney Adams VETERANS SE RVICE COMMISSION: Barry Anderson; Donald Schindler ; Rev. Warren Behling CEP REPRESENTATIVE: Rollie Thums CO REP. TO NWRP COMMISSION: Rollie Thums; Lester Lewis, Alternate INDIANHEAD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY: Earl Hinkel; Myron Brooks, Alternate AGING DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) REPRESENTATIVE : Catherine Lemke; Rodney Adams, Alternate TAYLOR COUNTY EDUCATION LIAISON: Charles Zenner LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMM ITTEE: Lester Lewis, Chair; Colleen Handrick; Kyle Noonan ; Mike Danen; Patt y Krug; Jeff Sorenson ; Benjamin Stanfley ; Mark Kind; Kenneth Ceaglske; Lisa Olson-McDonald; Chad Demulling; Harry Sweda; Scott Perrin; Jeff Nuernberger; Mike Filas; Joe Harris ; Russ Bullis; James Edming ; Brian Wilson ; Tom Tallier ; Fred Ebert; Mary Williams, Rollie Thums LIBRARY BOARD: Tim Hansen, Chair; Joe Greget; Margo Swedlund; Karen Rusch; Lori Hanson; Eileen Grunseth; Melissa Zak ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Jim Metz, Chair; Charles Zenner ; Mike Wellner; Jane DeStaercke; Randy Madlon ; William S chreiner; Greg Brunner ; Lester Lewis; Patti Smith; Vern Pernsteiner; Steve Deml; Andria Farrand, ex officio; Sarah Holtz, ex officio; Miche lle Grimm, ex officio; Sue Emmerich, ex officio FAIR BOARD REPRESENTATIVE: Catherine Lemke TRANSPORTATION COORDI NATION: Michael Bub Chair; Diane Albrecht, Lisa Carbaugh LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Lester Lewis; Myron Brooks; Jason Julian ; Dan Olson; Cathy Mauer; Peter Anderson; Patti Smith; Donna Klinner ; Debbie Woods; Allan Mueller; Greg Knight CHILDRENS – COMMUNITY OPTIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Donna Kalmon, Chair; Roxanne Da chel; VACANT; Lori Willner ; Erin Meyer; Trisha Winchell ; Joseph Greg et; Cheryl Ketelhut MINING COMMITTEE: Myron Brooks , Chair; Rollie Thums ; Dave Roiger ; Raymond Soper; Gene Knoll; Kyle Noonan, ex officio; Ben Stanfley, ex officio; Michelle Grimm, ex officio BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS: Stanley Schmidt; Steve Deml; Scott Mildbrand; Patti Smith, alternate; Mark Nosko, alternate EMERGENCY MEDICAL: Mike Filas; Craig Amundson ; Benjamin Stanfley; Harry Sweda ; VACANT NORTH CENTRAL REGION -COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (NCR -CCS) COORDINATION COMMITTEE: Scott Mildbrand; Michael Bub, alternate; Catherine Taber; Erin Meyer; Cheryl Ketelhut, ex officio; Lori Hoffman, non -voting member; Chana Rymarkiewicz; Nancy Campbell-Kelz; Alicia Carlson; Hailey Sands; Billy St Claire; Cally Bucknell; Brianna Thomas CST COORDINATING COMMIT TEE: Jean Nuernberger, Chair; Jason Lang; Cheryl Ketelhut; Lori Willner; Monelle Johnson; Kylie Weiler; Amber Fallos ; Jon Dallmann; Sarah Sutherland; Patty Krug; Lisa Carbaugh; Jen Meyer; Katie Switlick; Laura Holmes; Julie Clarkson; Jacob Borman; Tammy Schreiber POWTS REVOLVING LOAN COMMITTEE: Jim Metz, Chair; Lester Lewis; James Gebauer, Scott Mildbrand; Rollie Thums; Gene Knoll TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AD -HOC COMMITTEE: Charles Zenner, Chair; Gene Knoll, Tim Hansen, Christine Weix Docket No. 2021-2-20: RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $5,000,000. GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES, SERIES 2021A. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Soper, seconded by Adams, 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. 47. Docket No. 2021-2-21: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAYLOR COUNTY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BOARD TO PURCHASE A PROPERTY WITH CDBG -CLOSE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TR ANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AD-HOC COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Knoll, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A roll call vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) voting no (Bub), the m otion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 48. Docket No. 2021-2-22: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEN D VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5, HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BOARD OF HEALTH AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Bub, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. It was then moved by Zenner, seconded by Bub, to amend Section 5, by inserting, ‘this ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication’. A unanimous vote cast on the amendment, the motion carried. The ordinance, as amended, was then voted o n. A unanimous vote cast , the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 683. Docket No. 2021-2-23: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING DECLARATION OF THE SEC OND SATURDAY IN MAY AS WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TOURISM COMMITTEE AND LAND CONSE RVATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Lemke, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The it em was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 49. Docket No. 2021-2-24: A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 18-24, 2021, AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK IN TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: COMMISSION ON AGING It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 50. Docket No. 2021-2-25: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 9.18(1), SHERIFF’S FEES, SHERIFF, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Lewis, to amend the ordinance by inserting ‘and publication’ after ‘passage’ in Section 2. A unanimous vote cast , the motion carried. The ordinance, as amend ed, was then voted on. A unanimous vote cast, the motion car ried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 684. Docket No. 2021-2-26: A RESOLUTION TO ELECT A VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER FOR TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE It was moved by Soper, seconded by Roiger, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 51. Jeff Hein introduced Shellie Shaw. Ms. Shaw addressed the board and gave a little background on herself. Docket No. 2021-2-27: A RESOLUTION TO DISBAND THE EMERGENCY COMMITTEE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: MICHAEL BUB , DISTRICT 4, AND SCOTT MILDBRAND , DISTRICT 6, AND ROLLIE THUMS, DISTRICT 12, AND DAVID ROIGER, DISTRICT 2 It was moved by Bub, seconded by Thums, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A voice vote cast, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) voting no (Hansen), th e motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 52. Docket No. 2021-2-28: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.03(2), QUORUM, COUNTY BOARD, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: MICHAEL BUB, DISTRICT 4, AND SCOTT MILDBRAND, DISTRICT 6, AND ROLLIE THUMS, DISTRICT 12, AND DAVID ROIGER, DISTRICT 2, AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Roiger, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. It was then moved by Zenner, seconded by Roiger, to amend the ordinance by striking ‘speaker telephone’ and inserting, ‘an electronic device with a speake r’, and inserting ‘and publication’ after ‘April 20, 2021’ in Section 2. A unanimous vote cast, the m otion carried. It was then moved by Lewis, seconded by Soper, to amend by striking ‘and the chairman of that board or committee approves’ in the fifth line of paragraph 2, after the word ‘reason’. A roll call vote cast, nine (9) voting aye, eight (8) no, (Hansen, Roiger, Bub, Mildbrand, Thums, Brooks, Adams, Metz), the motion carried. It was then moved by Bub, seconded by Knoll, to amend by inserting, ‘T he chairman of the board or committee should be notified 24 hours in advance of the meeting’ in the fifth line of paragraph 2, after the word ‘reason’. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was then moved by Mildbrand, seconded by Bub, to amend the ‘should be’ to ‘shall’ in the sentence previously inserted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carr ied. The ordinance , as amended, was then voted on. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 685. Docket No. 2021-2-29: A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2021 AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED : COMMISSION ON AGING It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion ca rried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 53. Jeff Hein, Veterans Service Officer, presented the 2020 Annual Report t o the board and thanked them for their support. There was a brief discussion about the American Rescue Plan Act, the most recent stimulus package. It is still unclear what the funds can be used for and h ow much we will be getting, but broadband has been named as one of the eligible expenses. There was a discussion regarding the employee mask mandate and it was decided t hat the Executive Committee would meet in the next few weeks to review. It was moved by Albrecht, seconded by Lewis, to adjourn subject to the call of the Chair. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m. Andria Farrand, County Clerk TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 9:02 A.M. The Taylor County Board of Supervisors was cal led to order at 9:02 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2 , 202 1, by Jim Metz , County Board Chair , in the Third Floor County Ro om, Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South Second Street, Medford, WI 54451. The Prayer of Divine Guidance was given by Pastor Josh Kohl , River of Hope Church, Medford, WI. Supervisor Albrecht led the Board in The Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken by Andria Farrand , County Clerk, sixteen (16) members were present, one (1) member present via GoToMeeting (Makovsky). A quorum being present, the board was declared in session. It was moved by Soper, seconded by Zenner, to approve the ag enda with eleven (11) items. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. It was moved by Gebauer, seconded by Thums, to approve the minutes from the September 30, 2020 , and October 28, 2020 , meetings. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. Docket No. 2021-1-1: A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF GERALD SCHNEIDER. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JIM METZ, CHAIR 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. 31. Chairman Jim Metz presented the memorial resolution to Jacky Peterson, daughter of Gerald Schneider. Docket No. 2021-1-2 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO SARA NUERNBERGER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAYLOR COUNTY. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Roiger, to adopt the resolution as submit ted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion car ried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 32. Farrand read two pieces of correspondence from the School District of Gilman. The first was to thank the County Board for lifting the deed rest riction on the Cleveland and Taft school properties. The next was a thank you for allocating some of the County’s Ro utes to Recovery grant money to them, helping th em purchase video equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the schools. Docket No. 2021-1-3 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCREASED COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT FUNDING. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Mildbrand, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 33. Docket No. 2021-1-4: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INCREASED F UNDING FOR AGING A ND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY ADRC & AGING AD-HOC COMMITTEE It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Albrecht, to adopt the resolution as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopt ed and became RESOLUTION NO. 34. Docket No. 2021-1-5: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAYLOR COUNTY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BOARD TO PURCHASE A PROPERTY WITH CDBG -CLOSE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF A HOMELESS SHELTER. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TAYLOR COUNTY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BOARD It was moved by Lemke, seconded by Adams, to adopt the resolution as submitted. Supervisor Hansen gave a recap of the Medford City Planning Commission meeting held on Monday, February 1, 2021, stating there was no action t aken and the City is in the process of a downtown revitalization and this would not be proper for the downtown area. Mike Wellner, City of Medford Mayor, was also present to comment on the subject, st ating they have received many calls from people not in f avor of the site. After much discussion, a roll call vote was cast, with one (1) voting aye (Makovsky), sixteen (16) voting no, the motion failed. Docket No. 2021-1-6: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TAYLOR COUNTY FOREST COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 2021-2035. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE It was moved by Zenner, seconded by Knoll, to adopt the resolution, as submitted. A unanimous vote cast, the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became RESOLUTION NO. 35. Docket No. 2021-1-7: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 16.03(3), COUNTY ABSTRACTOR, REGISTER OF DEEDS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Roiger, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the ordinance as submitted. A unanimous vote cast , the motion carried. T he item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 681. Docket No. 2021-1-8: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3.035, DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE. (ZONING AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENTS) RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: FORESTRY AND RECREATION COMMITTEE AND ZONING COMMITTEE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND JIM METZ, CHAIR It was moved by Thums, seconded by Lewis, to adopt the resolution as submitted. It was then moved by Bub, seconded by Mildbrand , to amend the ordinance by striking 3.0 in the Zoning Department authorizations and striking 2.0 in the Forestry Department authorizations and inserting 2.75 in the Zoning Department authorizations and inserting 2.25 in the Forestry Department authorizations. After some discussion, a roll call vote was cast on the amendment, four (4) voting aye, (Makovsky, Roiger, Bub, Mildbrand), thirteen (13) voting no, the amendment failed. A roll call vote was cast on the ordinance , as submitted, sixteen (16) voting aye, one (1) voting no (Bub), the motion carried. The item was declared adopted and became ORDINANCE NO. 682. Supervisor Bub presented an update on the Broadband pro ject to the board. Al though the contract has not yet been signed with WanRack, Bub stated that if the cont ract is signed in the next few weeks, we will go live by the fourth quarter of 2021 with the first phase. Bub also stated that added benefits of the Broadband project will be improved cell phone service throughout the county, as well as improved emergency telecommunications due to the fiber to the towers. Patty Krug, Public Health Director, addressed the board regarding COVID-19 and stated the county is at a positivity rate of 13.5% . Krug also addressed COVID vaccinations and stated that they are at the direction of the State. They held a vaccination clinic on January 29, 2021, and they are currently wait ing for more doses of the vaccine from the Federal Government, as the state has more registered for the current phase than there are doses available. 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 adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Andria Farrand, County Clerk