Exec & Finance April 13, 2026 Minutes

Executive and Finance Meeting Minutes April 13, 2026 Virtual and in-person at County Board Room-Services Center-480 Underwood Ave., Montello, WI 53949 Members present: Ken Borzick-Chairperson, Lance Achterberg, Judi Nigbor, Mary Walters, Mike Raddatz, and Dennis Fenner, Kathleen McGwin (12:48 p.m. virtual) Others present: Administrator Ron Barger, Corp Counsel Sean Griffin, Treasurer Jody Myers, Stacy Kohn, Sheriff Joe Konrath, HS Director Mandy Stanley, HR Manager Melanie Zuehls, EMS Director Rob Lulling, Health Director Jayme Sopha (virtual), Highway Commissioner Brian Trebiatowski (virtual), District Attorney Cliff Burdon, Tourism & Social Media Coordinator Brett Klawitter (virtual), Chuck Bornhoeft, Scott Kempley 1. Chairperson Ken Borzick called the meeting to order at 12:3 0 p.m. 2. Moved by Mike Raddatz and seconded by Judi Nigbor to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 3. Moved by Dennis Fenner and seconded by Mike Raddatz to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2026, meeting. 4. Citizen Concerns and Comments- None 5. Report of Committee Members/Officials- None 6. Upcoming Events/Issues-None 7. Vouchers were reviewed. No questions. 8. Corporation Counsel representative Sean Griffin presented t he March 2026 report. Highlighted that they are renegotiating lease terms for cell tower with Array. Zoning violations and deadlines discussed. 9. County Treasurer Jody Myers reported sales tax for February was $117,865.58. 10. Tourism and Social Media Coordinator Brett Klawitter reported he attended the Governor’s Tourism conference in March. He noted a Facebook video had over 150,000 views. Will be marketing upcoming events. Ice Age Trail application went out for Montello with the Visitor’s Bureau covering the cost of the application fee. Montello segment was accepted to be part of Ice Age Trail. 11. County Clerk Kiley Lloyd gave an update regarding the April 7, 2026 election, noting the voter turnout was at 36.7%. She noted that all school referendums within Marquette County failed. There are 5 new County Board Supervisors as a result of the election. It was also reported that the Marquette County Tribune misreported the referendum results, not the County Clerk’s Office. 12. MIS Director Dan Buchholz reported that the Remote Work Policy, Agreement Signature Form and AI Use Policy are on SharePoint for review, however Dept. Heads have requested they discuss the policy before adoption. The policies will be brought forward after Dan goes over them with Department Heads. 13. Administrator Barger led a conversation regarding an updated policy on Emergency Closures. An updated policy will be brought forward for the committee with clearer guidelines on who assists in making the decision and how the information is communicated to Dept. Heads and staff. 14. Auditors will be here April 27th - May 1st. Opioid funds currently at $113,000. 15. Moved by Mary Walters and seconded by Mike Raddatz to move into closed session on agenda item #14 under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e). Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with all members present in-person and virtual voting yes. 16. Moved by Dennis Fenner and seconded by Judi Nigbor to convene into open session under section 19.85(2) per agenda item # 15. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with all members present in-person and virtual voting yes. 17. The agenda having been completed Chairperson Ken Borzick declared the meeting adjourned at 2:23 p.m. Kiley Lloyd, County Clerk