Board of Supervisors Meeting — Agenda Packet

1 Sawyer County County Board of Supervisors Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 5:00 PM Sawyer County Board Room AGENDA 1. ZOOM LINK a. To view or participate in the virtual meeting from a computer, iPad, or Android device please go to https://zoom.us/j/95015680309 You can also use the dial in at 1-312-626-6799with the Webinar ID: 950 1568 0309. Use *9 to Raise/lower hand and *6 to Unmute/mute. If you are on a computer, click the "Raise Hand" button and wait to be recognized. If you are on a telephone, dial *9 and wait to be recognized. If additional assistance is needed please contact the County Clerk's Office at 715- 634-4866 prior to the meeting. This meeting will be recorded and will be available on our website at: https://sawyercountygov.org. 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW 6. MEETING AGENDA 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time, members of the public will be given the opportunity to address the Board. Please adhere to the following when addressing the Board: • Comments will be limited to 3 minutes or less per individual. • Comments should be directed to the Board as a whole and not directed to individual Board members. • The Board cannot respond to your comments during this time. • Please sign in and fill out a public comment sheet if you wish to speak and hand it to the County Clerk (please respect the signs and do not approach Board members at the table). 8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING a. Draft County Board Minutes 9.17.26 9. ZONING COMMITTEE a. Zoning Committee Report Page 1 of 45 2 b. Zone District Map Amendment for RZN #26-015. Brian & Dawn Harris requests to rezone approximately 1.22 acres from Forestry-One (F-1) to Residential/Recreational-One (RR-1) to then combine 2 separate parcels into 1. Zoning Committee and Town of Round Lake recommend approval. (Discussion/Action) (Resolution attached) 10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE a. Public Works Committee Report b. Resolution #2026-35 to Amend Sawyer County Ordinance re: Addition of ATV/UTV Routes (Discussion and Possible Action) c. Resolution #2026-36 to Amend Sawyer County Ordinance re: Consolidation of ATV/UTV Routes (Discussion and Possible Action) 11. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE a. Public Safety Committee Report 12. LAND, WATER, AND FOREST RESOURCES COMMITTEE a. LWFRC Committee Report b. Resolution 2026-____Remove Restrictions on Bass Lake Parcels (Discussion and Possible Action) 13. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UW EXTENSION COMMITTEE a. Economic Development & UW Ex Committee Report 14. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD a. HHS Board Report 15. FINANCE COMMITTEE a. Finance Committee Report 16. SAWYER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE a. Administration Committee Report b. Resolution 2026-____Amending Board of Supervisors Policy & Procedure Manual- Rule 10 c. County Administrator's Report d. CJCC Committee Report Page 2 of 45 3 17. BOARD APPOINTED COMMITTEE UPDATES 18. CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS FROM CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS 19. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 20. FINALIZATION OF BUSINESS 21. NEXT MEETING DATE /TIME: OCTOBER 22, 2026 AT 5:00 PM 22. ADJOURNMENT DISCLAIMER: Copy sent via email to: County Board and News Media. Note: Any person wishing to attend whom, because of a disability, requires accommodation should call the Sawyer County Clerk’s Office (715.634.4866) at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. Mission Statement: The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors will strive to provide excellent services and responsible leadership to protect and enhance Sawyer County citizens, businesses, and resources, while preserving our unique heritage. Page 3 of 45 Minutes of the September 17, 2026 Meeting of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Sawyer County Courthouse/Virtual Voting Committee Members Present (X) Roll Call Dis tric t Wards Steve Kariainen 01 T Lenroot W-1, T Hayward W-7, C Hayward W-5 Kay Wilson 02 T Lenroot W-2, T Round Lake W-1 Steve Longtine 03 T Hayward W-1 & 2 Stacey Hessel 04 T Hayward W-3 & 4 Randy Neumann 05 T Hayward W-5 & 6 Marc D. Helwig 06 C Hayward W-1 & 2 Jim Miller- Excused 07 C Hayward W-3 & 4 Marshal Savitski 08 T Bass Lake W-1 & 2 Jim Evans 09 T Bass Lake W-3 & 4 Chuck Van Etten 10 T Sand Lake, T Edgewater W-1 Jeff Hoehne 11 T Edgewater W-2, T Bass Lake W-5, T Meteor, T Couderay, V Couderay John Righeimer 12 T Spider Lake, T Round Lake W-2, T Winter W-1 Ron Kinsley 13 T Hunter, T Radisson W-1, T-Ojibwa W-1, V Radisson Ron Buckholtz 14 T Radisson W-2, T Ojibwa W-2, T Weirgor, V Exeland, T Meadowbrook Ida Kinsley 15 T Winter W-2, T Draper, V Winter Also present: Sheriff Mrotek, Bryan Deyo, Rhandi Ehn, John Pinnow, Derek Leslie, Atty. Andy Phillips, Atty. Ben Conrad Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance–Chairman Kinsley called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Roll call was taken; quorum was met. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met. Meeting Agenda – Motion to move up item 16b to follow item 10 by: Mr. Buckholtz Second by: Mr. Helwig Motion carried without negative vote. Public Comments – Linda Zillmer District 15 Supervisor— Resignation of John Minto— A letter of resignation was received in person by Sheriff Mrotek and Mr. Buckholtz. Motion to accept the resignation of elected District 15 Supervisor John Minto by: Mr. Buckholtz Second by: Mr. Evans Motion carried without negative vote. Motion to confirm appointment of Ida Kinsley to fulfill the remaining term of District 15 Supervisor by: Mr. Buckholtz Second by: Mr. Evans Motion carried without negative vote. Page 4 of 45 Motion to confirm appointment of Ida Kinsley to the HHS and Economic Development & UW Extension Committees by: Mr. Longtine Second by: Mr. Kariainen Motion carried without negative. Appointed District 15 Supervisor Ida Kinsley was sworn in by County Clerk E. Klein. Ben Popp- Birkie Presentation—Mr. Popp presented an informative slide show with highlights on the Birkie organization, participation, and economic impact on Sawyer County; in 2025 the 501C3 organization has a staff of 26, over 2000 volunteers, 18,000 participants and a $63.4M impact on the area economy. Birkie was awarded Destination of the Year by Governor Evers. There is an open seat on the Birkie board of directors for a Sawyer County Supervisor. Economic Development- Sustainable Fuel Project—Mr. Markgren stated he was approached about an opportunity for the county to partner with the developer of the sustainable fuel project and consulted Atty. Andy Phillips of Attolles law, who spoke to the Finance Committee and County Board about further investigation into the details of a request for the county to borrow $25M to keep in a county-controlled account for 12 months to demonstrate county buy-in for the $1.25M Swiss bank financing sought by Synthec for phase 1 of the project in Hayward. The developer would pay the interest due on the loan up front and is negotiating a financial incentive for the county’s partnership in the financing. Mr. Masood Akhtar, Ph.D., spoke to the board about the development of the project and financing request through BCPL. Atty. Phillips and Mr. Markgren will proceed with fact-finding discussions with the bank and developers on September 21. Minutes from the previous meeting dated: August 20, 2026 Motion to approve by: Mr. Savitsky Second by: Mr. Helwig Motion carried without negative vote. Zoning Committee – Mr. Buckholtz gave the Zoning Committee Chair report: the committee has heard 556 LUPs to date. Zone District Map Amendment for RZN #26-014 for Matt Gruel to rezone 114.5 acres from RR-1 to A-1 for personal use farming and livestock. Motion to approve RZN #26-014 by: Ms. Hessel Second by: Mr. Longtine Motion carried without negative vote. Public Works Committee— Mr. Evans reported on the Public Works Committee meeting; Maintenance, Airport and Highway updates were shared with the board. Public Safety Committee — Mr. Buckholtz reviewed the Clerk of Courts, Sheriff’s Department, Jail, Emergency Management, Dispatch, Child Support, Code Enforcement and Emergency Services and radio tower reports for the board. Land, Water and Forest Resources Committee— Mr. Kariainen reviewed the Register of Deeds, Land Records, Surveyor, Forestry, Zoning Conservation and Trails reports. The annual USDA APHIS Wildlife Damage and Deer Donation Program were approved. Ms. Wilson, Ms. Jonjak, and Mr. Kariainen participated in a tour of six conservation sites around the county, led by Mr. Kozlowski, Mr. Seidl, and Ms. Kanters. Finance Report - Mr. Righeimer provided an update on county finances and department budgets, the sustainable fuel project request, and a request by Darrin White on behalf of Namekagon Transit for a $5,000 budget increase. Page 5 of 45 2027 Preliminary Budget Presentation—Ms. Ehn reviewed the 2027 Preliminary budget. Notable highlights were a historic increase in net new construction of 1.607%, forecasted sales tax 7% higher than 2025, and projected draws from the fund and general balances for HHS and Highway. The 2027 Budget Hearing is set for Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 pm. HHS Report—Ms. Wilson gave the September HHS Board report. Economic Development and UW Extension Committee— Mr. Righeimer gave the September Economic Development and UW Extension Committee report. Administration Report— Mr. Kinsley reported that the Administration Committee met and heard reports from the County Clerk, Veterans, IT, and HR departments. Mr. Kinsley thanked Sheriff Mrotek and Mr. Buckholtz for their assistance with Mr. Minto’s letter. County Administrator candidates will be interviewed on September 28. County Administrator’s Report— Mr. Markgren shared that Mr. Priester of the EDC is working on grants for local businesses, the 2027 Budget is coming together, five departments have moved within the courthouse and Oasis buildings, the Draper radio tower is almost completed, the Meadowbrook tower is started, and the project is on track for completion by the end of the year. Mr. Markgren will attend the WCA Conference in Wisconsin Dells next week to network with other county leaders. CJCC— Mr. Markgren reported that Steve Naglosky spoke to CJCC about the closure of a youth counseling site in Hayward and stated those services will still be available in Superior and Siren. Ms. Hoyos presented a Truancy & Diversion report showing 89% improvement in school attendance among participants; this program shows promise for keeping youth out of the criminal justice system. The Veterans Tribute concrete is going in September 21 and the walls will be built by County Maintenance staff with completion scheduled before Veterans Day. When asked about input on the final design, Mr. Markgren stated that the project was delegated to the Administration committee by the County Board in a previous meeting. Board Appointed Committee Updates— Mr. Kariainen reported on CEP and ICAA. Mr. Savitski reported on the Sawyer County Fair; 6,000 attended and the fair brought in $39,000. Correspondence, Reports from Conferences and Meetings- None Future Agenda Items- There will be a Special Board Meeting Thursday, October 22 at 5:00 pm with a presentation by Atty. Andy Phillips on Ethics and Board Rules and possibly the Synthec request. Meeting Adjourned at 6:21 pm Next regular meeting: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm Location: Board Room Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, County Clerk Page 6 of 45 Page 7 of 45 Page 8 of 45 Page 9 of 45 Page 10 of 45 Page 11 of 45 Page 12 of 45 Page 13 of 45 Page 14 of 45 Page 15 of 45 Page 16 of 45 Page 17 of 45 Page 18 of 45 Page 19 of 45 Minutes of the October 7, 2026 Meeting of the Sawyer County Public Works Committee of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Board Room; Sawyer County Voting Committee Members Present: Others Present: Ron Kinsley Mike Markgren Marc Helwig Liz Klein Don Mrotek Rick Schmidt- Virtual Randy Neumann Derek Leslie Chuck Van Etten John Pinnow Jim Evans Jayne Schroeder Call to Order – Chair Kinsley called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met. Roll Call was taken; quorum was met. Meeting Agenda – Set Public Comments- Jim Strandlund, Linda Zillmer Minutes from the previous meeting dated: September 9, 2026 Motion to approve by: Mr. Evans Second by: Mr. Neumann Motion carried without negative vote. Maintenance- A written report was provided on September maintenance projects. Sawyer County Airport Report- Mr. Leslie provided the September Airport report; the Airport has been active. No action by the state BOA regarding the Master Plan or Airport Layout Plan. The demand for hangars remains high. Aviation fuel prices are high. The Snow Removal Equipment may be partially delivered, the funding was awarded but delivery of the equipment has been held up due to the Buy American Act. Mr. Leslie will attend the WAMA conference at the end of October. Highway Department- A written report was provided on September Highway work: construction on CTH D and CTH FF is complete, mowing and culvert installations have been ongoing. As of Oct 1, Sawyer County has been taken off Actual Cost. Mr. Pinnow brought in $7.8M in funding for five bridge replacements including $3.5M for the roundabout at the intersection of CTH B and K. Alliance Comments- Don Mrotek, representing the Sawyer County Snowmobile & ATV Alliance, requested the removal of time and seasonal restrictions on the LCO routes that recently opened and asked for assistance and participation with meetings with the Tribe. Issues of concern were discussed: tourism, business impact if no snow, signage, map accuracy, and law enforcement of the Tribal routes. Mr. Pinnow will order the signs. Letter from TGB— Mr. Kinsley read a letter from the Tribal Government stating they are opposed to changes to the routes. Mr. Kinsly, Mr. Helwig and Mr. Evans spoke regarding the Ad Hoc Committee’s work to get the routes opened and the need to respect the wishes of the Tribe, with a possibility of future dialog next spring. Resolution #2026-35 Amendment to Sawyer County Ordinance- ATV/UTV Routes-- Motion to Approve Resolution #2026-35 for consideration by County Board by: Mr. Van Etten Second by: Mr. Evans Motion carried without negative vote. Resolution #2026-36 Amendment to Sawyer County Ordinance- Consolidation of ATV/UTV Routes-- Page 20 of 45 Motion to Approve Resolution #2026-36 for consideration by County Board by: Mr. Van Etten Second by: Mr. Helwig Motion carried without negative vote. Highway Facilities Update- Mr. Pinnow signed the consulting contract with Kueny and set up a meeting on October 12 at 10:00am starting in Radisson and moving to the Hayward Highway shop, to look at possible options for improvements or a new building. The Public Works Committee is invited to attend. Ad Hoc Committee—No update Board Appointed Committee Updates-- None Correspondence, reports from conferences and meetings – None Future Agenda Items – Highway facility plans, Ad hoc committee update on tower, update on WAMA Conference Meeting adjourned at: 5:53 pm Next Meeting: November 4, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm Location: Board Room Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, Sawyer County Clerk Page 21 of 45 1 2 SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 3 4 AMENDMENT TO SAWYER COUNTY ORDINANCE – TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES 5 CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE III – ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY TERRAIN 6 VEHICLES 7 8 RESOLUTION #2026-35 ADDITION OF ATV/UTV ROUTES 9 10 WHEREAS, Wis. Stat, § 23.33(11) and Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 64 permit Sawyer 11 County (the “County”) to adopt and enforce ordinances addressing use of all-terrain vehicles and 12 utility terrain vehicles on County highways; 13 14 WHEREAS, the County previously adopted Chapter 28, Article III – All-Terrain Vehicles 15 and Utility Terrain Vehicles (the “ATV/UTV Ordinance”) as part of the County Code of 16 Ordinances; 17 18 WHEREAS, state law and the ATV/UTV Ordinance set forth requirements for the 19 designation of ATV/UTV routes on County highways; 20 21 WHEREAS, there is an interest in continuing to improve the connectivity of the 22 ATV/UTV routes and trails in the County; 23 24 WHEREAS, on May 13, 2026 the County Public Works Committee recommended 25 amending and; 26 27 WHEREAS, on May 21, 2026 the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors did approve and 28 adopt the following amendment to the ATV/UTV Ordinance Section 28-3-3 Designated Routes, 29 to designate the additional described ATV/UTV routes on Tribal land with the following 30 restrictions: 11pm-6am time of operation and use between May 1-October 31: 31 32 CTH CC New Post to CTH N/NN at 6 Mile 33 CTH NN from CTH B to CTH N 34 CTH H from CTH CC to Tribal Boundary 35 CTH CC from CTH N to Tribal Boundary 36 37 WHEREAS, on October 15, 2026, the County Board was presented with information 38 regarding a requirement to codify by RESOLUTION amendments to the Sawyer County 39 Ordinance; 40 41 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the County Board of Supervisors of the 42 county of Sawyer does ordain as follows: 43 44 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and accurate, and are therefore 45 incorporated into the Resolution and shall be used not just for reference. 46 Page 22 of 45 2 47 2. Amendment of the ATV/UTV Ordinance. The ATV/UTV Ordinance is hereby 48 amended as set forth above. 49 50 3. Health, Welfare and Safety. The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors finds that the 51 County’s approval and adoption of the amendments to the ATV/UTV Ordinance set 52 forth in Exhibit A are beneficial to, and in the best interest of, the health, welfare, safety 53 and other interests of Sawyer County’s residents, taxpayers, and visitors. 54 55 4. Additional Actions. The Sawyer County Administrator and the Sawyer County 56 Highway Commissioner are hereby authorized to take all necessary steps to ensure that 57 Sawyer County Board of Supervisor’s action and decision set forth herein is completed. 58 59 5. Conflict with Other Laws. Nothing in this Resolution shall be deemed to conflict with 60 any other applicable state law, including but not limited to Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 or Wis. 61 Admin. Code Ch. NR 64, as each may be amended. In the event of any conflict between 62 the TRH Ordinance and state law, the state law shall control. 63 64 65 66 This Resolution is hereby recommended for ___________ (approval or denial) by the Sawyer 67 County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on October 15, 2026, and is made by the Sawyer 68 County Public Works Committee at its meeting on October 7, 2026. 69 70 _______________________________ ____________________________ 71 Ron Kinsley, Chair Jim Evans, Member 72 73 74 _______________________________ ____________________________ 75 Mark Helwig, Member Randy Neumann, Member 76 77 78 _______________________________ 79 Chuck Van Etten, Member 80 81 82 This Resolution amending the ATV/UTV Ordinance, as set forth in Exhibit A, is hereby adopted 83 by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 15th day of October, 2026. 84 85 ___________________________________ ____________________________ 86 Ron Kinsley, Liz Klein, 87 Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sawyer County Clerk 88 Page 23 of 45 1 2 SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 3 4 AMENDMENT TO SAWYER COUNTY ORDINANCE – TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES 5 CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE III – ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY TERRAIN 6 VEHICLES 7 8 RESOLUTION #2026-36 CONSOLIDATION OF ATV/UTV ROUTES 9 10 WHEREAS, Wis. Stat, § 23.33(11) and Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 64 permit Sawyer 11 County (the “County”) to adopt and enforce ordinances addressing use of all-terrain vehicles and 12 utility terrain vehicles on County highways; 13 14 WHEREAS, the County previously adopted Chapter 28, Article III – All-Terrain Vehicles 15 and Utility Terrain Vehicles (the “ATV/UTV Ordinance”) as part of the County Code of 16 Ordinances; 17 18 WHEREAS, state law and the ATV/UTV Ordinance set forth requirements for the 19 designation of ATV/UTV routes on County highways; 20 21 WHEREAS, there is an interest in continuing to improve the connectivity of the 22 ATV/UTV routes and trails in the County; 23 24 WHEREAS, on October 7, 2026, the County Public Works Committee discussed 25 amending the ATV/UTV Ordinance to describe the County highways designated as ATV/UTV 26 routes in a more organized fashion, and voted to forward this Resolution and the amendment to 27 the ATV/UTV Ordinance set forth herein to the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors (“County 28 Board”) for consideration with a recommendation that the County Board ______________ 29 (approve or deny) the amendments to the ATV/UTV Ordinance set forth in herein; and 30 31 WHEREAS, on October 15, 2026, the County Board was presented with information 32 regarding the proposed amendments to the ATV/UTV Ordinance. 33 34 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the County Board of Supervisors of the 35 county of Sawyer does ordain as follows: 36 37 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and accurate, and are therefore 38 incorporated into the Resolution and shall be used not just for reference. 39 40 2. Amendment of the ATV/UTV Ordinance. The ATV/UTV Ordinance is hereby 41 amended as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. 42 43 3. Health, Welfare and Safety. The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors finds that the 44 County’s approval and adoption of the amendments to the ATV/UTV Ordinance set 45 forth in Exhibit A are beneficial to, and in the best interest of, the health, welfare, safety 46 and other interests of Sawyer County’s residents, taxpayers, and visitors. Page 24 of 45 2 47 48 4. Additional Actions. The Sawyer County Administrator and the Sawyer County 49 Highway Commissioner are hereby authorized to take all necessary steps to ensure that 50 Sawyer County Board of Supervisor’s action and decision set forth herein is completed. 51 52 5. Conflict with Other Laws. Nothing in this Resolution shall be deemed to conflict with 53 any other applicable state law, including but not limited to Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 or Wis. 54 Admin. Code Ch. NR 64, as each may be amended. In the event of any conflict between 55 the TRH Ordinance and state law, the state law shall control. 56 57 58 59 This Resolution is hereby recommended for ___________ (approval or denial) by the Sawyer 60 County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on October 15, 2026, and is made by the Sawyer 61 County Public Works Committee at its meeting on October 7, 2026. 62 63 _______________________________ ____________________________ 64 Ron Kinsley, Chair Jim Evans, Member 65 66 67 _______________________________ ____________________________ 68 Mark Helwig, Member Randy Neumann, Member 69 70 71 _______________________________ 72 Chuck Van Etten, Member 73 74 75 This Resolution amending the ATV/UTV Ordinance, as set forth in Exhibit A, is hereby adopted 76 by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 15th day of October, 2026. 77 78 ___________________________________ ____________________________ 79 Ron Kinsley, Liz Klein, 80 Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sawyer County Clerk 81 82 83 Exhibit A (Attached): Sawyer County Ordinance – Traffic and Vehicles, Chapter 28, Article III 84 – All-Terrain Vehicles and Utility Terrain Vehicles Page 25 of 45 RESOLUTION #2026-36 EXHIBIT A 1. Section 28-3-3 of the County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 28-3-3 Designation of ATV/UTV Routes. (a) All Sawyer County highways are designed as ATV/UTV routes except the following, which are listed below and shall also be depicted on a map maintained by the County Highway Commissioner and available for public inspection at the County Highway Department: CTH K from Gitigaan Road to CTH E North CTH E South from CTH K to Tribal Boundary (Potato Road) CTH N from CTH E to CTH NN THE ABOVE ROUTES ARE CLOSED TO ATV/UTV TRAVEL (b) The routes listed below on Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Land are open with the following restrictions: 11pm-6am time of operation and use between May 1-October 31 CTH CC New Post to CTH N/NN at 6 Mile CTH CC from CTH N to Tribal Boundary CTH NN from CTH B to CTH N CTH H from CTH CC to Blueberry Ave CTH H from Blueberry Fire Lane to Tribal Boundary THE ABOVE ROUTES HAVE SEASONAL AND TIME RESTRICTIONS AS STATED. ALL ROUTES ON TRIBAL LAND HAVE A TIME RESTRICTION AS STATED. (Note: The segment of CTH H between Blueberry Ave and Blueberry Fire Lane remains open without seasonal restrictions.) (c) The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors may rescind or modify the designation of a Sawyer County highway as an ATV/UTV route by amendment to this ordinance. (d) The Sawyer County Highway Commissioner may, without prior approval of the Public Works Committee or the County Board of Supervisors, modify or suspend any ATV/UTV route designation for up to 60 days whenever conditions require closure or upon recommendation of the County Sheriff. 2. Section 28-3-4(a) of the County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: Page 26 of 45 (a) Any request for a new or revised ATV/UTV route designation shall first be submitted to the County Highway Commissioner for review prior to the second Wednesday in May or the second Wednesday in August, or the second Wednesday in October for any request to be considered for the calendar year. All requests must be submitted by the Sawyer County Snowmobile and ATV Alliance to be considered. A proof of request for recommendation (approval/denial/no preference/no action) from the local jurisdiction shall accompany the request. The County Highway Commissioner shall review such requests for County highway route designations and make a recommendation to the County Public Works Committee. All route requests within the Lac Courte Oreilles reservation shall be provided to the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Council for their review and approval. The County Public Works Committee shall review any ATV/UTV route request, including appropriate criteria for making a designation and make a decision recommending approval or denial of the request to the County Board of Supervisors. The County Board of Supervisors shall make the final determination to approve or deny the request as an amendment to this Chapter 28, Article III. This Sec. 28-3-4(a) shall not apply to requests for amendment of this Chapter 28, Article III proposed by the County Administrator, the County Highway Commissioner, a County Board Supervisor, or by the County Public Works Committee. 2. Section 28-3-4(c) of the County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: (c) All existing ATV/UTV routes shall be reviewed in May of each year by the County Public Works Committee to consider the continued value, efficacy or need for the ATV/UTV route. This renewal process shall also include a report from the Sheriff's Department on ATV/UTV violations, crashes, and safety concerns. Upon review, the County Public Works committee may submit recommendations to the County Board of Supervisors for modification of designated routes. Page 27 of 45 Minutes of the October 1, 2026 meeting of the Sawyer County Public Safety Committee of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Board Room; Sawyer County Voting Committee Members Present: Others Present: Ron Buckholtz Mike Markgren John Froemel Marc Helwig Liz Klein Chaz Ann Olson Jeff Hoehne Bryan Deyo Sandy Okamoto Marshal Savitski- Virtual Sheriff Mrotek Nicole Ripczinski Jim Evans Marge Kelsey Gary Pelletier Greg Ripczinski Reone Gheen- Virtual Call to Order –Chair Buckholtz called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Roll Call taken. Quorum was met. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met. Meeting Agenda- Set Public Comment – None Minutes from the previous meeting dated: September 3, 2026 Motion to approve made by: Mr. Evans Second by: Mr. Helwig Motion carried without negative vote. Radio Towers Update- Mr. Pelletier from GenComm updated the committee on the Public Safety Radio Tower project. FCC licenses have been obtained and installations and construction are underway on all the project sites, with anticipated completion by the end of the year. The WOJB Tower is still pending a decision by the Tribal Governing Board; Pipestone will serve as the connecting point in the meantime. Clerk of Courts/Register in Probate Reports - Ms. Kelsey presented a written report and updated the committee that two new clerks will start on October 5. Sheriff’s Department Report – Patrol Report – Lt. Ripczinski reviewed the written patrol report: there were 720 calls in September, 31 traffic citations issued and 13 crashes- 2 with injury, zero deaths. Jail Report – Chief Deyo reviewed a written jail report for September with arrest data by race and gender. There was an average of 66 inmates incarcerated with a 60% unemployment rate at the time of booking, 1 on electronic monitoring. Dispatch and Emergency Management – Dispatch- Dir. Ripczinski reviewed a written report with updates on staffing and training. Dir. Ripczinski was certified as a Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator, and Madison Woller and Amberlee Kosterman became full time dispatchers in September. Emergency Management- Page 28 of 45 Dir. Ripczinski reviewed a written report with updates on receiving the Computer and HazMat Response Grant (CHREG) for 2026, County events and training. Sheriff Mrotek reported that Sheriffs in northern counties are on standby to step in if the Enbridge pipeline repair requires additional security; protests have escalated and a building was burned in Douglas County. Code Enforcement- Ms. Olson reviewed her written report on dog licenses, dog pound admissions and animal at large calls. There were five TRH complaints investigated in September, and three potential human health hazard complaints under investigation. Child Support Department Report – Ms. Okamoto provided written reports for August and reported that two staff members will attend training in October in Wisconsin Dells. Emergency Services— Mr. Froemel reviewed his written report for September showing an increase in calls received, the geographic distribution of ambulance calls in the county, and run times. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Update –Mr. Markgren reported the September CJCC meeting highlights; Steve Naglosky updated the committee on the closure of the Hayward Northwest Journey site and stated that the program is still open to area kids with virtual options and transportation to Superior, Siren or Menomonie available. Melinda Hoyos reviewed a written report which showed 53 referrals in one year with an 89% improvement or successful completion rate and other promising information on the program. Board Appointed Committee Updates—None Correspondence, Reports from Conferences and Meetings— None Future Agenda Items – Radio Tower Update Meeting Date/Time – The next meeting of the Public Safety Committee will be October 29, 2026 at 9:00 am in the Board Room. Meeting adjourned at 9:33 am Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, Sawyer County Clerk Page 29 of 45 Minutes of the October 7, 2026 Meeting of the Sawyer County Land, Water & Forest Resources Committee of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Board Room, Sawyer County Voting Committee Members (X) Present: Others Present: Steve Kariainen Mike Markgren Brian DeVries Randy Neumann Liz Klein Chase Propson Kay Wilson Jay Kozlowski Chris Gregory Marshal Savitski- Absent Greg Peterson Jayne Schroeder Steve Longtine Rachel Thompson Truit Campbell Allison Jonjak- Excused Craig Morris Call to Order – Chair Kariainen called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met. Roll Call was taken; a quorum was met; the agenda was set. Public Comments – Linda Zillmer Minutes from the previous meeting dated: September 9, 2026 Motion to approve made by: Mr. Neumann Second by: Mr. Longtine Motion carried without negative vote. Events— No applications received Register of Deeds Update-- A written report for September was provided; Ms. Thompson reviewed September revenues and activity from recorded documents, transfers, Laredo, Tapestry and Vital Records. Land Records and County Surveyor Department Report – Real Property Lister Report- Mr. DeVries reported that 57 plats were created in September. GIS Acreages Discussion—A taxpayer expressed concerns about an increased property revaluation that showed an increase in acreage due to updated GIS information provided to the assessor. Atty. Roeker spoke regarding the County’s statutory obligation to publish GIS information and modify acreages; under those statutes no affirmative notice is required to property owners. However, Ms. Roeker proposed writing an Ordinance to direct staff to notify owners of changes in acreage and suggested a threshold could be set if the County wishes to take that step. The County Administrator will continue to work with legal to make a recommendation to the Committee. Mr. DeVries gave a background on how existing acreages were calculated prior to computers and spoke regarding the WI Land Information Program directive to modernize and create accurate records using current technology and make that information public. He stated that GIS mapping data does not change recorded deeds or Certified Maps of Survey. Surveyor—A written surveyor report was provided. Forestry – Page 30 of 45 County Forestry Report— Mr. Peterson reported that 16 sales were active in September. There is approximately $4.3M in sold-uncut timber on file at the time of the report. Timber sales were $179,646 in September, $1.8M year to date. No new cases of oak wilt have been detected. Two ATV Trail grants were received; they were harder to obtain this year. DNR Report—Mr. Morris reported on September site prep and fire break construction. The county is in extreme drought and care should be exercised when burning due to falling leaves. USFS Report—No report Recreational Trails Report—Ms. Schroeder reported a 23% increase in ATV/UTV traffic during fall color rides. Volunteers have been brushing and performing maintenance on trails. Zoning/Conservation Department – Mr. Kozlowski provided a written report with highlights from the LWFRC tour and progress on Strategic Plan goals. This year’s Poster and Speaking contest theme is From Source to Sea and the grand prize is a boat. Resolution #2026____ to Remove Restrictions on Bass Lake Parcels was requested by the Town of Bass Lake. Mr. Markgren reviewed the history of the restrictions and stated the Town Board had approved removing them. Motion to approve Resolution #2026-____to Remove Restrictions on Bass Lake Parcels by: Mr. Neumann Second by: Mr. Longtine Motion carried without negative vote. Board Appointed Committee Updates – None Correspondence, Reports from Conferences and Meetings – None Future Agenda Items – None Adjournment – 9:11 am Next Meeting: November 4, 2026 Time: 8:30am Location: Board Room Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, County Clerk Page 31 of 45 RESOLUTION 2026- ___________ REMOVING CERTAIN COUNTY RESTRICTIONS ON TOWN OF BASS LAKE PROPERTIES WHEREAS, Sawyer County, as recorded in Document Number 144006, volume 243, page 319 on May 18, 1973, approved the sale of County lots in the Northwoods Beach Subdivision to the Town of Bass Lake for the purposes of a Sanitary System, and WHEREAS, the future sale of said lots by the Town of Bass Lake were restricted by the following language – “This land deeded subject to use by Town of Bass Lake and not to be resold except to Sanitary Districts”, and WHEREAS, the restricted properties included are: ABENDPOST BEACH -BLOCK 14-LOTS 3-11, 16-17, 37-40 ABENDPOST BEACH- BLOCK 24-LOTS 4-9, 12-1, 16-17, 28-30 ABENDPOST BEACH-BLOCK 25-LOTS 1-3, 4-10, 14-17, 31-33, 34-38, 39-41 ABENDPOST BEACH 1ST ADDITION - BLOCK 2-LOTS 6-18, 23-24, 28, 34-35, 37 ABENDPOST BEACH 2ND ADDITION -BLOCK 15-LOTS 5-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-20, 21, 22-36 WHEREAS, the assembly of eligible voters of the Town of Bass Lake, at its April 21, 2026 meeting, voted to authorize the Town of Bass Lake to exercise the right to dispose of lots within the Northwoods Beach area, and WHEREAS, the Town of Bass Lake requests to have removed the restrictions of sale of the Northwoods Beach Subdivision lots only to a Sanitary District, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors agrees to remove the restriction to the sale of the aforementioned properties solely Sanitary Districts. Information contained in this Resolution was recommended for adoption by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on October 15, 2026, by the Sawyer County Land, Water & Forest Resources Committee on October 7, 2026. Land, Water & Forest Resources Committee _____________________________ _____________________________ Steve Kariainen, Chair Marshal Savitski, Member _____________________________ _____________________________ Randy Neumann, Vice-Chair Steve Longtine, Member __________________________ _____________________________ Kay Wilson, Member Allison Jonjak ________________________________________________________________________ Page 32 of 45 This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 15th day of October, 2026 _______________________________ _______________________________ Ron Kinsley Liz Klein Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chair Sawyer County Clerk Page 33 of 45 Minutes of the October 5, 2026 Meeting of the Sawyer County Economic Development and UW-Extension Committee of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Board Room; Sawyer County Voting Committee Members Present: Others Present: John Righeimer Mike Markgren Lori Baltrusis Ida Kinsley – via zoom Laura Bruce Stacey Hessel Jim Miller Mindy Simons Ann Larson Steve Longtine Brian Priester Donna Knuckey Randy Neumann Chris Treland-Neumann Call to Order – Mr. Righeimer called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met. Roll Call was taken. Quorum was met. Meeting Agenda -- Set Public Comments – L. Zillmer Minutes from the previous meeting dated: September 8, 2026 Motion to approve made by: Mr. Longtine Second by: Mr. Neumann Motion carried without negative vote. Weiss Library Report – Ms. Larson thanked the board for the library funding resolution passed earlier this year, she reported on the upcoming October highlight programs, the installation of two study rooms, recent fundraisers, current men’s bathroom remodel and upcoming remodel needs, and the library statistics. Mr. Miller asked for details regarding the window icing issue and Mr. Longtine offered a suggestion of fans to help. Winter Library Report – Ms. Knuckey gave a quick introduction of herself and the library, reported on their fundraisers, programs and upcoming events. She gave an update on the library statistics. LCO Library Report – Written report provided. Hayward Lakes Visitors & Convention Bureau Report—Ms. Simons gave a brief overview of the HLVB and the services they provide to the community. She reported on the impact study, marketing statistics, and the budget request of $50,000.00. She reported briefly on the room tax and which townships contribute. Mr. Righeimer requested asked questions about room tax, and Mr. Miller asked specifically about Town of Round Lake. Northwest Regional Planning Commission Report – None. SC Economic Development Corporation Report— Mr. Priester reported on the WEDC Small Business Technical Assistance and Small Business Development Grant applications, updates on the Sawyer County Business Needs Survey, upcoming move to the Lumber Exchange and the addition of two new Board of Director members. Mr. Longtine requested information on how to apply for grants. Trail Reports-- Motorized— Ms. Treland-Neumann reported the clubs were out brushing the trails, club raffle, summarized trail statistics, and mentioned the importance of the pending upcoming trail ordinance. Page 34 of 45 Non-Motorized trails— None. Board Appointed Committee Updates – No reports Correspondence, Reports from Conferences— None Future Agenda Items – Election of the Vice Chairman Adjournment – 9:16 am Meeting Date/Time – The next meeting of the Economic Development and UW-Extension Committee will be Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:30 am in the Board Room. Minutes recorded by Laura Bruce, Elected Official Deputy Clerk Page 35 of 45 Minutes of the October 1, 2026 Meeting of the Sawyer County Health and Human Services Committee of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Board Room, Sawyer County Voting Committee Members Present: Others Present: Kay Wilson Liz Klein Carrie Mann- Virtual Chuck Van Etten Mike Markgren Alicia Carlson- Virtual Ida Kinsley Julia Lyons Season Westphal- Virtual Jim Miller Rebecca Erickson Shawna White- Virtual Jeff Hoehne Julie McCallum Amy Thompson Lorraine Gouge- Excused Joe Bodo Vacant Caitlan Myren Pam Mueller Cole Myren Dr. Sabrina Dunlap Call to Order – Chair Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was confirmed. Roll Call was taken; a quorum was met. Meeting Agenda – Set Public Comments – None Minutes from the previous meeting dated: September 3, 2026 Motion to approve amended minutes made by: Mr. Hoehne Second by: Mr. Van Etten Motion carried without negative vote. Outside Committee Reports- LCO Liaison— No report Senior Resource Center— Ms. Klein reported that SRC received the 100 Who Care Award for $12,200 , sold 62 chicken dinners at the chicken cookout, is hosting a brat tent at Cranberry Fest on Oct 3 and staff is planning the annual Christmas cookie sale. Administration— An updated HHS Acronym/Terms glossary has been included as a standing agenda item. Ms. Lyons reviewed changes to the Org Chart and discussed staffing turnover. An update on the department’s Strategic Plan will be given at the next meeting. Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)— The Adult Long Term Care (ALTC) report was provided. Ch. 55 Presentation- Rebecca Erickson gave a detailed presentation on Ch. 55 placement. It is projected that 1 in 5 adults will suffer dementia in Sawyer County by 2030. There is a lack of resources, providers, facilities, memory care units, and mental health aging units in the region. Behavioral Health— A Youth Resource Guide and Sawyer County Assistance Guide were presented. Page 36 of 45 Joe Bodo spoke about the increasing number of severe emergency detention cases involving aging, substance abuse and mental health disorders both within Sawyer County and state-wide. Mobile Crisis & Ch. 51 Presentation- Ms. Myren gave a detailed presentation on Ch. 51 holds and placements and explained that Ch. 51 is for treatable mental health issues and Ch. 55 is for degenerative brain disorders (ie Alzheimer’s, dementia). Violent mental health crises are increasing; timely Mobile Crisis intervention has been successful in reducing the number that require involuntary placements. Mental Health Expense reports were provided. Children, Youth & Family Services— CPS/YJ Report— Ms. Westphal gave a presentation on Children’s Protective Services and Youth Justice programs for truancy and diversion aimed at reducing youth entry into the criminal justice system. The report included a breakdown of cases by race, showing Native Americans making up the greatest number of participants. Ms. Thompson walked through a foster care case study showing the various steps and levels of involvement by county CPS staff over a three-year case. Children’s Supportive Services- There are 24 enrolled and 1 referral in Birth to 3, and CLTS has 66 enrolled with 1 pending enrollments. Economic Support— There was no written report for September. Ms. White presented a flyer for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) which has had a large number of applicants already. Public Health-- Ms. McCallum reviewed a written report for September; measles cases are increasing in Wisconsin, none reported in Sawyer County. Pertussis has been reported in Sawyer County. Clean Sweep served 495 vehicles and collected 90 pounds of meds and 123.2 pounds of medical sharps as part of the Harm Reduction plan for the community. Approximately 20-22 pounds of the medicines were controlled substances, which were handed over to law enforcement for destruction. Walk for Tomorrow Suicide Awareness Walk had 130 participants in Hayward and 48 in Winter. The Sawyer County Healthier Together annual stakeholder meeting is scheduled for Oct. 27 at LCO University from 8am -11am and participation is encouraged. Fiscal— Ms. Lyons reviewed the HHS fiscal reports. Board Appointed Committee Updates— None Correspondence, Reports from Conferences and Meetings— None Future Agenda Items— Bylaws, Sawyer-specific Consortium data report Meeting Date/Time – The next meeting of the Health and Human Services Board will be Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 5:00pm in the Board Room. Meeting adjourned at 6:49pm Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, County Clerk Page 37 of 45 Minutes of the October 8, 2026 Meeting of the Sawyer County Finance Committee of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Board Room; Sawyer County Voting Committee Members (X) Present: Others Present: John Righeimer- Excused Mike Markgren Ron Kinsley Stacey Hessel Liz Klein John Pinnow- Virtual Marc Helwig Ron Buckholtz Andy Phillips- Virtual Steve Kariainen Rhandi Ehn Jeremy Marshall- Virtual Jeff Hoehne Brian Lehner Call to Order – Vice Chair Hessel called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met. Roll Call taken and quorum was met. Meeting Agenda – Set Public Comments – Brian Priester, Mindy Simons, Linda Zillmer Atty. Andy Phillips, Synthec Bond Issue Request— Atty. Phillips updated the committee on the status of the Synthec funding request; he is waiting for term sheets and definitive documents that guarantee zero risk to the county before proceeding. The timeline for BCPL and the Swiss Bank is to complete the process by early December. Minutes from the previous meeting dated: September 10, 2026 Motion to approve made by: Mr. Helwig Second by: Mr. Hoehne Motion carried without negative vote. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Lehner provided a written report on County land sales and delinquent parcels. Finance Department Report - Ms. Ehn reviewed monthly sales tax revenues, Budget Performance Reports for September 2026, and September CIP purchases. Department Financial Updates-- Ambulance Department---Ms. Ehn reviewed September 2026 financials for the Ambulance Department. Highway Department—Ms. Ehn reviewed September 2026 Financials for the Highway Department. The Committee commended Mr. Pinnow for his work turning the Highway Department around from a deficit to a positive fund balance. Investments Review and Update—The August investment report was provided: interest rates are holding above 3%; August County CD interest exceeded 2025 returns by $70,000. Administrator 2027 Budget Presentation- Ms. Ehn walked through slides of the proposed 2027 Budget with the committee. The 2027 Budget Public Hearing will follow the County Board meeting on October 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Page 38 of 45 Board Appointed Committee Updates— None Correspondence, Reports from Conferences and Meetings – None Future Agenda Items – 2027 Budget Adjournment – 9:28 am Next Meeting- November 5, 2026 Time: 8:30 am Location: Board Room Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, County Clerk Page 39 of 45 Minutes of the Meeting of the October 8, 2026 Sawyer County Administration Committee of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Board Room; Sawyer County Voting Committee Members (X) Present: Others Present: Chair: Ron Kinsley Mike Markgren Vice Chair: Ron Buckholtz Liz Klein Atty. Andy Phillips- Virtual Jeremy Marshall- Virtual Marshal Savitski Gary Elliott John Righeimer- Excused Rose Lillyroot Stacey Hessel Mike Coleson- Virtual John Pinnow- Virtual Call to Order –Chair Kinsley called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met. Roll Call taken; quorum was met. Meeting Agenda – Set Public Comments – Linda Zillmer Atty. Andy Phillips, Synthec Bond Issue Request— Atty. Phillips updated the committee on the status of the Synthec funding request; he is waiting for term sheets and definitive documents that guarantee zero risk to the county before proceeding. The timeline for BCPL and the Swiss Bank is to complete the process by early December. Minutes from the previous meeting dated: September 10, 2026 Motion to approve by: Mr. Savitski Second by: Ms. Hessel Motion carried without negative vote. Minutes from the previous meeting dated: September 28, 2026 Motion to approve by: Mr. Buckholtz Second by: Mr. Savitski Motion carried without negative vote. Courthouse Recognition Wall- Discussion and general agreement to reserve the south wall of the new courthouse lobby for County government recognition; discussion to move historical County Board portraits from Assembly room to this hallway and start taking a group photo of the County Board again. Resolution #2026-____ Amending Board Policy & Procedures Manual- Rule 10 Motion to approve by: Ms. Hessel Second by: Mr. Savitski Motion carried without negative vote. County Clerk Report- Ms. Klein provided a written department report on September activity: 14 marriage licenses were issued, 8 plat books sold. A new report format includes the duties performed by the department daily and throughout the year. Ms. Klein reviewed the financial processes of the county clerk and treasurer’s offices in issuing, receiving and accounting funds. Veterans Service Office Report - Mr. Elliott updated the committee on September department activity: 585 phone calls, 1,202 letters/emails/faxes sent and 246 office visits. 163 disability claims have been filed to date with $750,473.98 awarded in Veterans’ favor. The department is co-hosting counseling sessions at La Crosse Vet Center and Coffee & Conversation; the social media Page 40 of 45 report was provided. There will be a Sawyer County-LCO Veterans Fair at SevenWinds Casino on October 22 with 42 vendors already signed up. The Wisconsin C/TVSO Fall Training Conference is October 12-16 in Waupaca County. Mr. Elliott provided the Fiscal Year 2025 annual report and a fact sheet summarizing 2025 VA funds paid to Sawyer County Veterans. The annual Veterans Commission Meeting is Monday, October 19 at 12:30 pm at the VSO on Hwy 63. Veteran’s Tribute Update- The concrete was poured, the fountain will be set this week and the materials for the walls will be delivered next week. County maintenance will install the walls and murals. The project is on track for a completion date and ribbon cutting ceremony on November 6, 2026. Information Technology Department Report - Mr. Coleson updated the committee on ongoing IT projects. Human Resources Report - A written report was provided on staffing and recruiting for open positions within the county. County Administrator’s Report— Mr. Markgren reported HLVCB tourism data showing $114M in taxable goods and services brought into the county by tourism in 2025. The 2027 Budget will be turned over to the Board at the Budget Hearing on Oct 15. Mr. Markgren attended the Lumber Exchange grand opening and the WCA conference, and reported that the radio towers are scheduled to be operational by the end of 2026. Board Appointed Committee Updates – None Correspondence, reports from conferences and meetings– Ms. Hessel attended the WCA conference and shared that Sawyer County is doing well, and reported that Mr. Markgren has been nominated by the Chamber for Administrator of the Year. Future Agenda Items- None Adjournment – 10:50 am Next Meeting: November 5, 2026 Time: 10:00 am Location: Board Room Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, County Clerk Page 41 of 45 1 2 SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – 3 AMENDMENT TO RULES OF THE SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 4 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL RELATING TO AMENDMENT OF RULES 5 PROCEDURE 6 7 RESOLUTION NO. _____________ 8 9 WHEREAS, Wisconsin law authorizes the Sawyer County (the “County”) Board of 10 Supervisors (“County Board”) to adopt and enforce rules relating to the conduct and procedures at 11 its public meetings; 12 13 WHEREAS, the County Board has adopted the “Sawyer County Board of Supervisors 14 Policies and Procedures” (“Board Rules”); 15 16 WHEREAS, the Board Rules do not clearly reflect the procedure required for amendment 17 of the Board Rules; 18 19 WHEREAS, the Board wishes to clearly define the proper procedure required to amend 20 the Board Rules. 21 22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors 23 determines, adopts and directs the following: 24 25 1. Amendment. The Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Policies and Procedures 26 Manual is hereby amended, as set forth in Exhibit A. 27 28 29 2. Conflict with Other Laws. Nothing in this Resolution shall be deemed to conflict with 30 any other applicable state law, as each may be amended. In the event of any conflict 31 between this Resolution and state law, the state law shall control. 32 33 34 This Resolution is hereby recommended for ___________ by the Sawyer County Board of 35 Supervisors at its meeting on October 15, 2026 by the Sawyer County Administration 36 Committee at its meeting on October 8, 2026. 37 38 _______________________________ ____________________________ 39 Ron Kinsley, Chair Ron Buckholtz, Member 40 41 _______________________________ ____________________________ 42 Stacey Hessell, Member John Righeimer, Member 43 44 ____________________________ 45 Marshal Savitski, Member 46 Page 42 of 45 2 47 48 49 This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 15 th day of 50 October, 2026. 51 52 53 ___________________________________ ____________________________ 54 Ron Kinsley, Liz Klein, 55 Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sawyer County Clerk 56 57 58 Exhibit A (Attached): Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Policies and Procedures Manual – 59 Revision to Include Rule 10 Page 43 of 45 1 EXHIBIT A Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Policies and Procedures Manual – Revision to Rules to Include Rule 10 Rule 10: As Amended: Rule 10 Amendment of the Rules: Unless otherwise provided by law, these rules may be amended by a majority vote of those members entitled to vote. Page 44 of 45 1 County Administrator’s Report October 2026 Economic Development/Marketing Mindy Simons, Executive Director of Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau gave a report on the final 2025 tourism numbers. Direct visitor spending in Sawyer County was $114,000,000, up from $111,000,000 in 2024. The total economic impact was $155,000,000. The hospitality industry supports 958 local jobs. Their website saw visits grow 32.2% with engaged sessions growing 34%. The marketing focus is having an impact. I attended the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Lumber Exchange on October 3rd. Finance The 2027 budget is formally turned over to the County Board at the County Board meeting/Budget Hearing. Connections I attended the Wisconsin Counties Association Annual Conference last month. I had a couple of conversations with Andy Albarado as well as some other County Administrators. I attended some good sessions as well. One County discussed how they set up a local project fund through a percentage of their sales tax revenue. This is used for community projects throughout their County. I found it to be an interesting idea. They also spoke about how they brought a consultant in to train leadership on Emotional Intelligence. I believe this is as important as technical skills. It was powerful to hear the testimonies of how it has changed individuals’ way of looking at things both at work as well as at home. The keys are self-awareness of your own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and drivers and using that knowledge to develop self- regulation to control and redirect impulses with a final result of increased empathy towards others and improved relationships. Public Safety Radio Network Not much for updates here. The Draper tower is nearly completed, and the Meadowbrook tower is about to begin construction. The goal is still to go live yet in 2026. This upgrade has been many years in the making and it is great to see the light at the end of the tunnel. CJCC Will meet on October 14th. I’ll report on this next month Page 45 of 45