Board of Supervisors Meeting — Agenda Packet

1 Sawyer County County Board of Supervisors Meeting Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 6:30 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 on an item. 8. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS 9. JOHNSON TIMBER PRESENTATION 10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING a. February 19, 2026 Draft Minutes Page 1 of 33 2 11. ZONING COMMITTEE 12. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE a. Public Works Committee Report b. Resolution 2026-____ Transportation Funding (Discussion and Possible Action) 13. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE a. Public Safety Committee Report 14. LAND, WATER, AND FOREST RESOURCES COMMITTEE a. LWFRC Committee Report b. Resolution 2026-____Removing Certain County Quit Claim Deed Guarantee From Ramy Seed Company Properties (Discussion and Possible Action) 15. FINANCE COMMITTEE a. Finance Committee Report b. Resolution 2026-____ CPI Legislative Action to Address County Funding Challenges (Discussion and Possible Action) 16. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD a. HHS Board Report 17. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UW EXTENSION COMMITTEE a. Economic Development & UW Ex Committee Report 18. SAWYER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION a. Administration Committee Report b. County Administrator's Report c. CJCC Committee Report 19. BOARD APPOINTED COMMITTEE UPDATES 20. CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS FROM CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS 21. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 22. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 33 3 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 33 Minutes of the February 19, 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 Tweed Shuman 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 Thomas W. Duffy 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 Dale Magnuson 15 T Winter W-2, T Draper, V Winter Also present: Mike Markgren, Liz Klein, Jay Kozlowski, Doug Mrotek, Bryan Deyo, Lori Baltrusis (virtual), Derek Leslie (virtual), Karl Kemper (virtual), Virginia Chabek (virtual) Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance– Chair Kinsley called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Roll call was taken; quorum was met. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met. Meeting Agenda – Set Public Comments – Fred Clark, Linda Zillmer, Scott Wheeler Minutes from the previous meeting dated: January 15, 2026 Motion to approve by: Mr. Buckholtz Second by: Mr. Magnuson Motion carried without negative vote. Northwood Technical College-- Dr. John Will gave a presentation on the college: it is the largest of 16 tech school districts in the state and offers virtual courses, four campuses and mobile labs. The school provides a variety of two year technical degrees that are easily transferred to four-year schools, with a high success rate of post-degree employment at starting salaries of $56,000 and up. Dr. Will shared information on the college’s role in the Impact 7 HOMES housing project that is being completed at Hwy 27/Hospital Rd., where the school will offer local tech training opportunities in a community building with mobile labs for welding, dental and other degree programs here in Hayward. Page 4 of 33 Appointments— Sawyer County Board of Appeals/Adjustment—The county received letters of interest for two openings on the BOA. Motion to move up Joe Beran to a full member of the BOA for a 3-year term by: Mr. Buckholtz Second by: Mr. Shuman Motion carried without negative vote. Motion to appoint Virginia Chabek as a full member and James Bassett as alternate member of the BOA for 3-year terms by: Ms. Wilson Second by: Mr. Shuman Motion carried without negative vote. Zoning Committee – Mr. Buckholtz reported on Zoning Committee actions on CUPs and rezones; the committee will discuss solar and other ordinance amendments at its next meeting. Aerial technology will be used to identify and enforce zoning violations. Mr. Kozlowski presented three Rezone applications with recommendations from town boards and the Zoning committee. Zone District Map amendment RZN #26-001 for Carter Lang and Cayden Thompson to rezone 5.72 acres in the Town of Meadowbrook from F-1 to A-1 was approved on a motion by: Ms. Hessel Second by: Mr. Helwig Motion carried without negative vote. Zone District Map amendment RZN #26-004 for Stephen and Marisha Schletty to rezone 37.47 acres from F-1 to A-1 in the Town of Meadowbrook was approved on a motion by: Mr. Shuman Second by: Mr. Savitski Motion carried without negative vote. Zone District Map amendment RZN #26-005 for Mathew Winter and Justine Abel to rezone 15.928 acres from RR-2 to Industrial One (I-1) in the Town of Bass Lake was denied on a motion by: Mr. Kariainen Second by: Mr. Evans Motion carried without negative vote. Public Works Committee— Mr. Helwig updated the Board on department reports for Maintenance, Airport, Highway. And the Ad-hoc Committee meeting with Tribal members. Airport Layout Plan—Mr. Kemper from Becche-Hoppe presented a pen and ink amendment to the Airport Layout Plan, showing outlined recommendations for future airport property that could be acquired with 95% FAA funding as part of the pending Airport Master Plan. Motion to approve the recommended ALP amendment by: Mr. Neumann Second by: Mr. Righeimer Motion carried without negative vote. Public Safety Committee — Mr. Buckholtz reviewed the Jail, Code Enforcement, Emergency Management, Dispatch, Child Support, Code Enforcement and Ambulance reports for the board. Land, Water and Forest Resources Committee— Page 5 of 33 Mr. Kariainen reviewed the Register of Deeds, Land Records, Surveyor, Forestry, Zoning Conservation and Trails reports. The USDA APHIS Wildlife Management claims were approved by the committee and do not need to be approved by the board. Mr. Kozlowski presented the Land & Water Resource Management Plan for County Board ratification following its approval by the state: the proposed plan went before the LWFRC committee twice, had a public hearing, suggested changes were made, it was approved by the LWFRC and was well received by the state when presented by Ms. Erler and Mr. Seidl. Motion to approve the Resolution setting forth the Land & Water Resource Management Plan by: Mr. Neumann Second by: Mr. Kariainen Motion carried without negative vote. The 2026 Emergency Fire Wardens list was approved on a motion by: Mr. Helwig Second by: Mr. Neumann Motion carried without negative vote. Finance Report - Mr. Righeimer provided an update on county finances and department budgets. Mr. Markgren presented proposed wages for the upcoming four-year terms for Clerk of Court and Sheriff. Resolution 2026-____ to Establish Elected Official Wages was approved on a motion by: Mr. Helwig Second by: Mr. Evans Motion carried without negative vote. HHS Report— Ms. Wilson reported on the February 10 meeting of the HHS Board. Motion to confirm the appointment of Pam Mueller to the HHS Board by: Ms. Wilson Second by: Mr. Hoehne Motion carried without negative vote. Economic Development and UW Extension Committee— Mr. Righeimer gave the Economic Development and UW Extension Committee report. The Forestry Revitalization Act passed in the state assembly and will go to the senate for a vote; if passed and built in Hayward, the economic benefit to the county would be great. Administration Report— Mr. Kinsley reported that the Administration Committee met and heard reports from the County Clerk, Veterans, IT, and HR departments, and the County Administrator. The Veterans Tribute is moving forward. Resolution 2026-___ to Establish Membership with MS-ISAC was presented by Mr. Markgren. This is an internet security program that was federally funded prior to cuts; counties are asking the state to fund the program. Motion to approve Resolution 2026____by: Mr. Righeimer Second by: Mr. Buckholtz Motion carried without negative vote. Mr. Markgren shared feedback on the staff Wellness In-service day, recent work with Adam Lamoureaux, status of financials, and updates on the WOJB radio tower. Page 6 of 33 CJCC met on February 11—Mr. Markgren presented changes to CJCC Bylaws that require board approval. Motion to approve the amendments to the CJCC Bylaws by: Mr. Helwig Second by: Mr. Savitski Motion carried without negative vote. Mr. Markgren presented a request by Namekagon Transit for permission to build a grant-funded garage on County owned property: the building would be an addition to the north side of the transit building and would not interfere with fair parking or future Highway Dept. expansion or increase the county’s insurance. Motion to approve the garage building by: Mr. Helwig Second by: Mr. Righeimer Motion carried without negative vote. Mr. Markgren presented the Strategic Plan to the Board for discussion and final approval: the document is not static, it is designed to be utilized by staff for continuous improvement. Motion to approve the Strategic Plan as presented by: Mr. Righeimer Second by: Mr. Magnuson Motion carried without negative vote. Board Appointed Committee Updates— None Correspondence, Reports from Conferences and Meetings- Mr. Buckholtz reported on Namekagon Transit and the Senior Resource Center has two open board positions Future Agenda Items- None Meeting Adjourned at 8:13 pm Next meeting: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Time: 6:30pm Location: Board Room Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, County Clerk Page 7 of 33 Minutes of the March 11, 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: Chair: Ron Kinsley Mike Markgren Vice Chair: Marc Helwig Liz Klein Tim Davison Stacey Hessel Randy Neumann Derek Leslie- Virtual Chuck Van Etten John Pinnow Jim Evans Call to Order – Chair Kinsley called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met. Roll Call was taken; quorum was met. Meeting Agenda – Set Public Comments- Tim Davison Minutes from the previous meeting dated: February 7, 2026 Motion to approve by: Mr. Neumann Second by: Mr. Evans Motion carried without negative vote. Maintenance- Mr. Schmidt provided a written report on January County maintenance projects. Sawyer County Airport Report- Mr. Leslie provided the January Airport report and stated there are now updates on the Master Plan. Highway Department- Commissioner Pinnow updated the committee on February Highway patching and brushing. The road bans are on. A speed reduction study was done in Town of Hunter on Hwy B. An emergency request for state aid to repair Highway 70 from GG east to the Price line is being considered. Wisconsin counties are asking the state to provide relief for a shortfall in transportation funding via resolution: Resolution 2026-____Transportation Funding was approved for recommendation to the County Board on a motion by: Jim Evans Second by: Marc Helwig Motion carried without negative vote. Ad-hoc Committee Update—Mr. Kinsley reported that the committee met with tribal members on Monday, March 2 and will meet again on March 16. Board Appointed Committee Updates-- None Correspondence, reports from conferences and meetings – Mr. Kinsley asked for an update on the Johnson Timber presentation at LWFRC. Mr. Johnson will present to the full County Board on March 19. Future Agenda Items – Continue Ad-hoc committee meetings, Airport Master Plan Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm Next Meeting: April 8, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Board Room Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, Sawyer County Clerk Page 8 of 33 Transportation Resolution 1/12/2026 WHEREAS, local units of government in Wisconsin own and maintain approximately 90% of the public road miles in the state, including county highways, town roads, and city and village streets; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s economy—rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism—relies on a safe, reliable, and well-maintained transportation network; and WHEREAS, local governments greatly appreciate the one-time infusions of General Purpose Revenue, primarily sales and income taxes, and other revenue provided in recent state budgets, which have enabled the initiation and continuation of the successful and popular Local Roads Improvement Program Supplemental (LRIP-S) and Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP); and WHEREAS, despite modest increases from the state over the years, transportation aids to local governments remain insufficient to keep pace with inflation and rising construction costs, leaving many communities funded below 2000 levels in real dollars; and WHEREAS, local governments throughout Wisconsin continue to struggle to perform even routine maintenance, pavement preservation, and safety improvements, resulting in deteriorating roads and bridges; and WHEREAS, the inaugural inventory and assessment of small bridges between 6 to 20 feet found about 10% of the nearly 17,000 structures to be in poor or severe condition; and WHEREAS, levy limits and other fiscal constraints prevent local governments from independently filling the funding gap created by inadequate state transportation aids; and WHEREAS, absent sustainable state funding, many communities have been forced to address their shortfalls by significantly increasing borrowing, deferring essential projects, or imposing local vehicle registration (“wheel”) taxes; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin motorists currently pay among the lowest transportation user fees in the Midwest, while neighboring states and dozens of others nationwide have enacted long-term revenue measures to keep their transportation systems competitive; and Page 9 of 33 WHEREAS, Wisconsin is increasingly relying on General Purpose Revenues to make needed investments, potentially pitting transportation against other vital services, such as education; and WHEREAS, continued lack of growing, dedicated, and predictable revenue places Wisconsin at a growing economic disadvantage by threatening the efficiency of freight movement, the safety of travelers, and the attractiveness of our state to businesses and residents; and WHEREAS, both Wisconsin’s aging Interstate highway system—largely constructed in the 1950s and 1960s—and our extensive network of state and local roads require predictable, adequate, and sustainable funding to meet current and future needs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the [_______________________ County Board of Supervisors / Common Council / Village Board / Town Board] strongly urges the Governor of Wisconsin and the State Legislature to enact a comprehensive, sustainable transportation funding solution that: 1. Provides adequate and reliable revenue growth for the efficient long-term planning and execution of state and local transportation programs; 2. Includes responsible and prudent use of General Purpose Revenue and bonding; 3. Adjusts any new and existing transportation user fees and other revenue mechanisms to sustain purchasing power in order to maintain and improve Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure; and 4. Ensures transportation continues to deliver for Wisconsin by adequately funding reconstruction, preservation, and safety investments on the state and local systems. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor’s office, all members of the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly representing districts within [County/City/Village/Town]. Adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2026. For contact information for your Legislative Delegation http://legis.wisconsin.gov/ Governor’s email address: govinfo@wisconsin.gov Page 10 of 33 Minutes of the March 5, 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: Chair: Ron Buckholtz Mike Markgren Leslie Strapon Vice Chair: Marc Helwig Laura Bruce Kristi Kare Jeff Hoehne Marge Kelsey Marshal Savitski Sheriff Mrotek Jim Evans Nicole Ripczinski Greg Ripczinski Call to Order – Chair Ron 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: February 5, 2026 Motion to approve made by: Mr. Helwig Second by: Mr. Evans Motion carried without negative vote. Clerk of Courts/Register in Probate Reports - There were no questions of the submitted report. Sheriff’s Department Report – Patrol Report – Mr. Ripczinski reported on the success of the Birkie, gave an update on the 2026 squad cars, and spoke regarding an application for a body cam grant. Jail Report – Sheriff Mrotek reviewed a written jail report for February with arrest data by race and gender. There was an average of 59 inmates incarcerated with a 67% unemployment rate at the time of booking, 1 on electronic monitoring. Sheriff Mrotek spoke regarding an apprehension of a suspect in a missing person case from Rusk County. Dispatch and Emergency Management – Dispatch- Ms. Ripczinski summarized the written reports. She stated there was an error in the submitted CAD numbers on the report. There have been two full time dispatchers hired. Emergency Management- Sheriff Mrotek spoke about the changes in the Birkie over the past twenty years. Code Enforcement- A written report was provided. Child Support Department Report – A written report was provided. Page 11 of 33 Emergency Services— A written report was provided. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Update – Mr. Markgren reported that CJCC met in February and made changes to improve quorums and JusticePoint received a donation in the amount of $10,000.00. Board Appointed Committee Updates—None. Correspondence, Reports from Conferences and Meetings— None Future Agenda Items – Mr. Buckholtz requested an agenda item be added labeled “Towers.” Meeting Date/Time – The next meeting of the Public Safety Committee will be April 2, at 9:00 am in the Board Room. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 am Minutes recorded by Laura Bruce, County Clerk Deputy Page 12 of 33 Minutes of the March 11, 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: Chair: Steve Kariainen Mike Markgren Jayne Schroeder Vice Chair: Randy Neumann Liz Klein Tim Davison Kay Wilson Rachel Thompson Kimberly Peterson- Virtual Jim Evans Greg Peterson Tristan Wirkus- Virtual Dale Magnuson Brian DeVries Craig Morris Allison Jonjak Brian Lehner Tim Seidl 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 – Mary Fandry Minutes from the previous meeting dated: February 11, 2026 Motion to approve made by: Mr. Evans Second by: Mr. Neumann Motion carried without negative vote. Johnson Timber Presentation—Bill Johnson of Johnson Timber spoke to the committee about the proposed biofuel project that could be coming to Hayward if the Forestry Revitalization Act is passed by the Senate next week. The $1.7B project will employ over 150 people and have a $750M to $1B annual economic impact over a 150 mile radius in NW Wisconsin, benefitting loggers, truckers, schools, several counties and the state. DJ Aderman of Futurewood Corp explained the process and long-term contracts being negotiated, allowing loggers and land owners to count on 3-5 year contracts, obtain financing for business improvements, and create a stable economic impact over the next twenty years. The project requires no changes to current logging practices and strict federal regulations govern harvest of unmarketable tops, bark and slash from the federal forest and Tribal land. The project hinges on a feasibility study, guarantee that 80% of the biomass will be sourced from Wisconsin forests, and an outtake agreement for exportation with DOT, airports and shipping ports. The overall carbon impact is being considered as the plans come together. Events—No applications were received Register of Deeds Update-- Ms. Thompson presented a written report for February and updated the committee on the availability of state vital records and online access to records. Land Records and County Surveyor Department Report – Page 13 of 33 Land Records—A written RPL report was provided. Surveyor—A written surveyor report was provided. Mr. DeVries presented a 2025 Annual Land Records report and informed the committee on the activities and processes that take place in the land records department. Resolution 2026-____ Removing Certain County Quit Claim Guarantee from Ramy Seed Company Properties was discussed. Mr. Ramy spoke to the committee about the history of owning the land. Motion to approve the Resolution and remove the restrictions on the sale of the land, for consideration by the County Board by: Mr. Neumann Second by: Mr. Magnuson Motion carried without negative vote. Forestry – County Forestry Report— Mr. Peterson reported that 20 sales were active in January. There is approximately $4.33M in sold-uncut timber on file. The department is preparing for spring timber sales and submitting the annual ATV/UTV trail improvement grants. A meeting is scheduled in two weeks to get updates on the sale of the county’s carbon credits. Wisconsin DNR Report- Mr. Morris presented a written report on DNR activity. USFS Report- No report Motorized Trails Report— Mr. Davison reported that the Alliance had a successful winter season and is assessing bridge inventory needing repairs. He asked the committee to support the Public Works ad-hoc committee’s request for opening routes on Tribal land. Non-motorized— No report Zoning/Conservation Department – Mr. Seidl reported that Conservation staff attended the annual WI Land & Water Conference March 4-6. A poster ceremony was held at Winter School to recognize participants, and the school is the first to participate in an Envirothon competition. The county tree sale is active and online. Treasurer- Foreclosed property sales— Mr. Lehner presented the list of tax-delinquent properties and notices of sale going to the papers for publication. Board Appointed Committee Updates – None Correspondence, Reports from Conferences and Meetings – Kimberly and Tristan of Land Records attended the Land Information Conference and will attend an upcoming conference in Ashland. Treasurer Brian Lehner attended the WCCO conference in Madison, where Andy Phillips of Attolles Law spoke about Acts 235 and 217 affecting treasures. Future Agenda Items – None Adjournment – 9:43 am Next Meeting: April 8, 2026 Time: 8:30am Location: Board Room Page 14 of 33 Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, County Clerk Page 15 of 33 SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Resolution No. _______ RESOLUTION TO RELEASE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS WHEREAS, Sawyer County (the “County”) conveyed certain real property (“Property”) to Chief Industries, Inc. by Quit Claim Deed dated January 7, 1971, and recorded on January 8, 1971 as Document No. 136121 (“QCD”), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, the County reserved certain real property interests in the Property described in the QCD, to wit, a reservation of public access upon certain terms and a right of repurchase the Property, as more fully described in the QCD (collectively, the “Reserved Rights”); WHEREAS, the County determined that the value of the Reserved Rights is Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800.00) based on the language set forth in the QCD setting the land value at $2,800.00, and not accounting for inflation; WHEREAS, on approximately January 23, 2026, the County received a request from the Property’s current owner, Ramy Seed Company, Inc., that the County terminate its interest in the Reserved Rights; WHEREAS, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.52(6)(c), the County has authority to sell or convey its interest in the Reserved Rights upon terms approved by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors (“County Board”); WHEREAS, the County Land, Water & Forest Resources Committee reviewed and discussed the request for termination and release of the Reserved Rights at its meeting on March 12, 2026, and voted to recommend that the County Board approve the termination and release of the Reserved Rights, subject to the terms set forth in this Resolution, at the County Board meeting on March 19, 2026; and WHEREAS, the County Board reviewed and discussed the request for termination and release of the Reserved Rights, as well as the terms set forth in this Resolution, at its meeting on March 19, 2026, and voted to approve the release and termination of the Reserved Rights according to the terms set forth in this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors determines, adopts and directs the following: 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and accurate, and are therefore incorporated into the Resolution and shall be used not just for reference. 2. Release of Reserved Rights. The County approves the termination and release of its rights and interests set forth in Quit Claim Deed dated January 7, 1971, and recorded on January 8, 1971 as Document No. 136121, upon the following conditions: Page 16 of 33 a. Ramy Seed Company, or its assign, shall pay to Sawyer County the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($2,800.00), which reflects the value of the County’s reserved rights and interests in the Property; b. Ramy Seed Company, or its assigns, shall pay the costs of recording this Resolution or other steps necessary to effectuate the County’s release and termination of its interests in the Property set forth in the Quit Claim Deed dated January 7, 1971, and recorded on January 8, 1971 as Document No. 136121. 3. Additional Actions. The Sawyer County Administrator is hereby authorized to take all necessary steps to ensure that Sawyer County Board of Supervisor’s action and decision set forth herein is completed, including but not limited to execution of a termination or other documentation required to release the County’s rights, title and interests set forth in Quit Claim Deed dated January 7, 1971, and recorded on January 8, 1971 as Document No. 136121. This Resolution is hereby recommended for approval by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at is meeting on March 19, 2026 by the Sawyer County Land, Water & Forest Resources Committee at its meeting on March 12, 2026. _______________________________ ___________________________________ Steve Kariainen, Chair Jim Evans, Member _______________________________ ___________________________________ Randy Neumann, Vice Chair Dale Magnuson, Member ________________________________ Kay Wilson, Member This Resolution approving the Release of Certain Real Property Interests is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 19th day of March, 2026. ___________________________________ ____________________________ Ron Kinsley, Liz Klein, Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sawyer County Clerk Exhibit A (attached): Quit Claim Deed dated January 7, 1971, and recorded on January 8, 1971 as Document No. 136121. Page 17 of 33 Page 18 of 33 Page 19 of 33 Minutes of the March 12, 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: Chair: John Righeimer- Excused Mike Markgren Vice Chair: Stacey Hessel Liz Klein Marc Helwig - Absent Ron Buckholtz Tom Duffy Rhandi Ehn Jeff Hoehne Brian Lehner Ron Kinsley Call to Order – Ms. 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 – None Minutes from the previous meeting dated: February 12, 2026 Motion to approve made by: Mr. Duffy Second by: Mr. Hoehne Motion carried without negative vote. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Lehner provided a written report on tax collections and delinquent parcels; the department sent out 1600 delinquent notices in February. Finance Department Report - Ms. Ehn reviewed monthly sales tax revenues, Budget Performance Reports for December 2025 and February 2026, and February CIP purchases. Department Financial Updates-- Child Support Department---Ms. Ehn reviewed 2025 and February 2026 financials for the Child Support Department. 2025 revenues came in at 113% of budget; 2025 expenses came in at 92% of budget. February numbers are on track for this department. HHS Department—Ms. Ehn reviewed 2025 and February 2026 financials for the HHS Department. Final 2025 revenues came in at 108% of budget; expenses at 111%. February numbers are on track for this department. Investments Review and Update— The January investment report was provided: interest rates are dropping; County CD investments are still holding above 4%. Page 20 of 33 Mr. Markgren presented a resolution other counties are adopting to request the ability to increase the levy beyond net new construction and tie it to CPI, with a 3.5% cap. Resolution 2026-____ CPI Legislative Action to Address County Funding Challenges was approved for consideration by the County Board on a motion by: Mr. Hoehne Second by: Mr. Duffy Motion carried without negative vote. Closed Session- At 8:47am a motion to enter into closed session pursuant to: Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c), “considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction to employ or exercises responsibility,” to wit, for purposes of discussing separation of the Finance Department from Administration was made by: Ms. Hessel Second by: Mr. Hoehne A roll call vote was taken: Stacey Hessel- aye, Tom Duffy- aye, Jeff Hoehne- aye. Motion carried. At 9:00 am the committee reconvened in open session on a motion by: Mr. Hoehne Second by: Mr. Duffy Motion to separate the Finance Department from Administration by: Ms. Hessel Second by: Mr. Duffy Motion carried without negative vote. Board Appointed Committee Updates— None Correspondence, Reports from Conferences and Meetings – Ms. Klein reported that the clerk and treasurer attended the WCCO conference in Madison where they spoke with Senators Quinn and Fein in support of the Forestry Revitalization Act. Mr. Lehner heard updates on Acts 217 and 235 from Andy Phillips of WCA and Attolles Law. Future Agenda Items – None Adjournment – 9:03am Next Meeting- April 9, 2026 Time: 8:30 am Location: Board Room Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, County Clerk Page 21 of 33 RESOLUTION 2026 - RESOLUTION URGING LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO ADDRESS COUNTY FUNDING CHALLENGES UNDER WISCONSIN’S TAX LEVY FREEZE WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. §66.0602, enacted as part of Act 25 of the 2005-2007 biannual state budget, established the current property tax levy freeze imposed by the state, which limits Wisconsin counties, including Sawyer County, by restricting annual property tax levy increases to the amount of net new construction; and WHEREAS, under current law, increases in property values resulting from market appreciation or countywide revaluations do not raise the total levy, and county budgets can only grow automatically in proportion to new construction, plus any adjustments for closing or amending tax incremental districts; and WHEREAS, if there is little or no new construction, the county’s levy limit remains the same, often causing budget pressures and resulting in service cuts or referendums for additional revenue; and WHEREAS, the current law’s structure does not allow counties to keep up with inflation and rising costs, which steadily reduces their ability to fund essential operations, including public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and health and human services. These costs continue to increase each year due to inflation, workforce expenses, materials, fuel, and unfunded state mandates, ultimately leading to budget shortfalls and potential cuts in critical services, which negatively affect residents and local economies over the long term; and WHEREAS, the current law’s structure has created disparities among counties, with those experiencing low net new construction growth facing significant challenges in raising revenue for essential services. Sawyer County’s new net construction rate for 2025 was only 1.457%, well below the rate of inflation, limiting the county’s ability to increase its levy and keep up with rising costs; and WHEREAS, the equalized property valuation for Sawyer County increased from approximately $3.19 billion in 2005 to $6.55 billion in 2025, representing a growth of over 105%; yet, the county’s allowable levy increase has been based solely on net new construction. This has resulted in a cumulative levy increase that is significantly lower than the growth in property values and inflation during the same period; and WHEREAS, relying solely on alternative funding sources such as state aid, grants, or temporary relief programs to cover budget shortfalls exposes local governments’ funding to instability from sources like sales taxes or fees, state budget cycles, and political shifts; and WHEREAS, removing the current Levy Freeze legislation and returning to the traditional method of increasing property taxes based on valuation can cause property values to fluctuate significantly due to market conditions, leading to volatile revenue streams; and WHEREAS, removing the Tax Levy Freeze alone can also cause homeowners to face sudden tax spikes from increasing property assessments, even if their income stays the same; and WHEREAS, aligning levy growth with the actual costs of providing services and applying inflation-based adjustments to existing local governments’ levy limits, as determined by an independent source such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index Page 22 of 33 (CPI-U) Midwest Region—which provides the CPI for Wisconsin—would support essential local operations while protecting taxpayers from sudden, discretionary increases. The CPI -U for the Midwest region was 2.7% for the 12 months ending December 2025; and WHEREAS, to better protect taxpayers from sudden spikes caused by large CPI increases related to events like recessions, it is also essential to impose a cap on how much Levy inflationary costs can increase, such as setting a 3.5% annual growth limit; and WHEREAS, linking the levy to a CPI -based model with a 3.5% annual cap allows revenue to accurately reflect cost pressures and ensures steady, predictable growth that keeps pace with inflation and overall economic expansion, reduces tax burdens, and avoids sharp, market-driven increases; and WHEREAS, predictable and capped revenue growth helps local governments plan capital projects, manage debt, and deliver services with greater confidence, thereby reducing their reliance on emergency budget adjustments. It also encourages local governments to prioritize spending, find efficiencies, and avoid dependence on volatile real estate markets; and WHEREAS, adopting a CPI -based levy model with a 3.5% annual cap balances funding stability and taxpayer protection, providing a sustainable alternative to mill rate volatility and assessment-driven tax swings. This approach offers transparency and reassurance to taxpayers that property taxes won’t increase unpredictably, fostering trust and stability in local governance; and WHEREAS, aligning levy growth with actual service costs and inflation adjustments would sustain essential local functions while protecting taxpayers from abrupt, discretionary hikes; and WHEREAS, local governments, including counties, require sustainable and predictable revenue growth to preserve service quality and address the needs of their residents; and WHEREAS, implementing a CPI -based system would require consistency, the allowable levy increase for all shall be the lesser of 3.5 percent or the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI -U), as certified by the Department of Revenue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors in session this 19 th day of March, 2026, hereby urges the Wisconsin Legislature to enact legislation allowing counties to increase their annual property tax levies by up to 3.5% or the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), or a combination of CPI and population growth, whichever is less. Relief from levy limits on the following items would GREATLY assist all counties and municipalities: 1.) Labor, 2.) Energy, 3.) Union Contracts, 4.) Health Insurance, 5.) Mandated Services, such as out of home placements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such a statutory adjustment would provide counties with a modest but essential tool to keep pace with rising costs without imposing an undue burden on taxpayers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the Governor of Wisconsin, the leadership of the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly, our local legislative delegation, the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA), and all Wisconsin Counties, in support of this important legislative change. Page 23 of 33 Information contained in this Resolution was recommended for adoption by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on March 19, 2026, by the Sawyer County Administration and Finance Committees on March 12, 2026. Administration Committee __________________________________ __________________________________ Ron Kinsley, Chair Ron Buckholtz, Vice Chair __________________________________ __________________________________ John Righeimer, Member Stacey Hessel, Member __________________________________ Tom Duffy, Member Finance Committee __________________________________ __________________________________ John Righeimer, Chair Stacey Hessel, Vice Chair _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Tom Duffy, Member Jeff Hoehne, Member _____________________________________ Marc Helwig, Member ________________________________________________________________________________ This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 19th day of March, 2026. ___________________________________ __________________________________ Ron Kinsley, Liz Klein, Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sawyer County Clerk Page 24 of 33 Minutes of the March 10, 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: Chair: Kay Wilson Liz Klein Alicia Carlson- Virtual Vice Chair: Tweed Shuman Mike Markgren Carrie Mann- Virtual Marshal Savitski- Virtual Julia Lyons Chuck Van Etten Julie McCallum Jeff Hoehne Lorraine Gouge Dawn Petit- Virtual Pam Mueller Dr. Sabrina Dunlap- Virtual Call to Order – Chair Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:33 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: February 10, 2026 Motion to approve made by: Mr. Hoehne Second by: Mr. Shuman Motion carried without negative vote. Outside Committee Reports- LCO Liaison— Ms. Gouge updated the committee on the clinic, supplemental housing project, and a new shuttle bus for the elderly unit at LCO. Senior Resource Center— A written report was provided and more information will be provided on the Adopt-a-Senior program where citizens can sponsor Meals on Wheels for seniors. Administration— The HHS Acronym/Terms glossary and HHS organizational chart have been included as standing agenda items. Ms. Lyons updated the committee on staff changes within HHS. Ms. Lyons reviewed the HHS Strategic Plan and updated the committee on staff engagement efforts and new revenue streams coming in. There will be an HHS staff training day on May 13, 2026. Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)— Ms. Lyons reported that ADRC is focused on assessing environmental health hazards and training of staff for forensic interviewing, necessary for court when Adult Protective Services steps in on a case. Behavioral Health— A written report was provided. Ms. Carlson discussed changes in OWI assessments and efforts to get staff CCS trained. Page 25 of 33 Community Support & Mobile Crisis- January 2026 Report-- Community Support Services had 45 assessments; Mobile Crisis received 12 calls. Mental Health Expense reports were provided. Children, Youth & Family Services— Ms. Lyons reported that CPS received grant funding for in-school assemblies on sexploitation, social media bullying, vaping and suicide prevention. The students were engaged and Ms. Lyons concluded that the target age could be lowered to help more vulnerable youth. Youth Justice- YJ had 3 referrals in January; there are 35 active clients. Youth Diversion and Truancy- The usual report was provided. Economic Support— The Northern Income Maintenance Consortium written report was provided; the error rate remains low. It was noted that information on obtaining these services is publicly available. Public Health-- Ms. McCallum provided a written report; respiratory illness, Influenza and COVID-19 activity were high and stable in January but have decreased at the time of this meeting; there are still two cases of measles reported in Wisconsin and 1136 confirmed nationally in January, with 145 additional national cases confirmed at the time of this meeting. The department sent out mailers recommending vaccination of children. Agent of State staff completed 69.7% of licensed facility inspections as of February 27 (the fiscal year ends June 30). Fiscal— Ms. Lyons provided the HHS fiscal reports and reviewed new revenue data. The 2025 fiscal year revenues and expenses are still coming in so those numbers are not final. Board Appointed Committee Updates— None Correspondence, Reports from Conferences and Meetings-- None Future Agenda Items— Approval of all-staff training day May 13, Discuss changing meeting day and time Meeting Date/Time – The next meeting of the Health and Human Services Board will be Monday, April 6, 2026, at 6:30 pm in the Board Room. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 pm Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, County Clerk Page 26 of 33 Minutes of the March 9, 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: Chair: John Righeimer- Excused Mike Markgren Lori Adria Vice Chair: Stacey Hessel Laura Bruce Tom Duffy Sheldon Johnson Steve Kariainen Mindy Simons Randy Neumann Ron Kinsley Call to Order – Ms. Hessel 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 – None Minutes from the previous meeting dated: February 9, 2026 Motion to approve made by: Mr. Duffy Second by: Mr. Neumann Motion carried without negative vote. Library— None Hayward Lakes Visitors & Convention Bureau Report— Ms. Simons reported on the current campaigns: Video Views and Demand Generation. She spoke about the upcoming spring campaigns and the hosting of the Governors Opener. Mr. Kinsley asked if the Governor would be traveling the roads of Southern Sawyer County. NWRPC Report— Mr. Johnson reported on the Water Resource Plan, Environmental services program and the Strategic Assessment. Mr. Duffy inquired on Federal Grant impacts. SC/LCO Economic Development Corporation Report— Ms. Hessel read a report from Mr. Lamoureaux which included a Thrive Grant update, a Lumber Exchange update and Forestry Revitalization update. Ms. Hessel stated this passed the House on February 17th and is is scheduled for March 17th in the Senate. Trail Reports-- Motorized—Mr. Neumann reported the trails have been officially closed as of March 6 th to both snowmobile and ATV/UTV use. He summarized the season ending local club events and fundraisers. Non-Motorized trails—Mr. Duffy reported on the recent Birkie. Board Appointed Committee Updates – No reports Correspondence, Reports from Conferences— None Page 27 of 33 Future Agenda Items – None Adjournment – 8:54 am Meeting Date/Time – The next meeting of the Economic Development and UW-Extension Committee will be Monday, April 6, 2026 at 8:30 am in the Board Room. Minutes recorded by Laura Bruce, Elected Official Deputy Clerk Page 28 of 33 Minutes of the Meeting of the March 12, 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 Tom Duffy Gary Elliot John Righeimer- Excused Stacey Hessel Call to Order –Chair Ron 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 – None Minutes from the previous meeting dated: February 12, 2026 Motion to approve by: Mr. Duffy Second by: Ms. Hessel Motion carried without negative vote. County Clerk Report- Ms. Klein provided a written department report and updated the committee on preparations for the April election, one on one training with new municipal clerks and updates to the county website. Veterans Service Office Report - Mr. Elliot provided a written report of February department activity: 521 phone calls, 779 letters/emails/faxes sent and 178 office visits. VSO contacts have been steadily increasing. 30 disability claims have been filed to date with $94,606.72 awarded in Veterans’ favor. Valentines were delivered to area veterans. The department is co-hosting counseling sessions at La Crosse Vet Center, hosting Coffee & Conversation, and hosted a Northern WI Tribal VSO training for 20 counties. The social media report was provided. Veteran’s Tribute Update- Demolition RFPs (Discussion and Possible Action)- Mr. Markgren received 9 responses to his RFP request. The low bidder was JR Excavating at $19,200, with three good references and a COI provided. The project is for the complete demo and removal of materials from the site. Motion to accept the JR Excavating bid at $19,200 with discretion of the Administrator of up to $25,000 total for unanticipated expenses by: Ms. Hessel Second by: Mr. Buckholtz Motion carried without negative vote. Mr. Ken Disher, engineer for Excel Energy, provided information on power lines at the site and will meet with Mr. Markgren and Excel staff at 11:00 am March 12 to look at it. Committee Design Discussion- Ms. Hessel presented proposed design materials to the committee for discussion. The proposed site design includes names and resources for Veterans and is maintenance free and durable, with a stamped cement surface and landscape lighting. The projected completion date is November 1, 2026. Page 29 of 33 Information Technology Department Report - Mr. Coleson provided a written IT report on ongoing IT projects. Human Resources Report - A written report was provided on staffing and recruiting for open positions within the county. Mr. Markgren noted again that the county has been receiving high quality applicants for open positions. Discussion of Tax Levy Freeze— Mr. Markgren presented a resolution other counties are adopting to request the ability to increase the levy beyond net new construction and tie it to CPI, with a 3.5% cap. Resolution 2026-____ CPI Legislative Action to Address County Funding Challenges was approved for recommendation to County Board on a motion by: Mr. Buckholtz Second by: Ms. Hessel Motion carried without negative vote. Closed Session- Chairman Kinsley handed over meeting to Vice-chair Buckholtz for a closed session and abstained from the session. At 10:36am a motion to enter into closed session pursuant to: Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c), “considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction to employ or exercises responsibility,” to wit, for purposes of discussing separating the Finance Department from Administration was made by: Mr. Duffy Second by: Ms. Hessel A roll call vote was taken: Ron Kinsley- abstained, Ron Buckholtz- aye, Tom Duffy- aye, Stacey Hessel- aye. Motion carried. At 10:43 am the committee reconvened in open session on a motion by: Mr. Duffy Second by: Ms. Hessel Motion to separate the Finance Department from Administration and promote Rhandi Ehn to Finance Director By: Ms. Hessel Second by: Mr. Duffy Motion carried without negative vote (Mr. Kinsley abstaining). Vice-chair Buckholtz handed the meeting back to Chairman Kinsley. Board Appointed Committee Updates – None Correspondence, reports from conferences and meetings– Ms. Hessel stated that the Senate is voting on the Forestry Revitalization Act on March 17. Future Agenda Items- None Adjournment – 10:46 am Next Meeting: April 9, 2026 Time: 10:00 am Location: Board Room Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, County Clerk Page 30 of 33 1 County Administrator’s Report March 2026 Personnel We held a Department Head meeting on March 18, 2026. Topics included some professional development on department and organizational culture including some reflection and weekly leadership implementation challenges for the next 30 days. Economic Development/Marketing Adam Lamoureux, Executive Director of the SC/LCO Economic Development Corp, has announced that he is stepping down. We thank him for his years of leadership and service and wish him well in his future endeavors. The 60th Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener will be held in Sawyer County on Nelson Lake this year. I will be attending the Fishing Opener Banquet on May 1st. The American Birkebeiner was a great event with record times. 13,000 skiers competed. It’s always fun for me to see all of the activity on Main Street. Finance We are nearly finished closing out 2025. We will have some recommendations for the April meeting. Connections I was able to give a welcome to the Northwest Wisconsin Region Veterans Service Officers prior to their meeting and training event held at the Hayward Veterans Center on Friday, February 27th. I had a Wisconsin City/County Management Association Zoom meeting on Friday, March 6th. Public Safety Radio Network Work is underway. We continue to meet bi-weekly. We are making progress on the WOJB tower lease. The TGB has expressed that public safety is their priority. Carbon Credits Upcoming meeting with Anew on March 23rd. Veterans Tribute JR Excavating was awarded the site demolition contract at a cost of $19,200. CJCC It was reported that unemployment at the time of booking is down to 67%. This has been a downward trend from what had consistently been right around 80% or more. Page 31 of 33 Minutes of the March 11, 2026 Meeting of the Sawyer County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Board Room; Sawyer County Voting Committee Members Present: Others Present: 1. Non-voting member Chair: Julia Lyons Liz Klein 2. Vice Chair: Judge Elaine Smith Becky Barry- Virtual 3. Dave Dixon Sari Torstenson- Virtual 4. Mike Markgren Kristi Kare 5. Mike Woller Bryan Deyo 6. Lorraine Gouge Jessica Bjork 7. Doug Mrotek 8. Bruce Poquette 9. Katie Belanger- Absent 10. Judge John Yackel- Absent 11. Marc Helwig 12. Judge Monica Isham- Absent 13. Marshal Savitski- Absent 14. Kathy McCoy 15. Bill Trepanier- Excused 16. Amanda Lokker- Virtual Call to Order—Chair Julia Lyons called the meeting to order at 12:04 pm. Certification of Compliance with the open meeting law was met. Roll Call was taken. Quorum was met. Meeting Agenda – Set Public Comments – None Minutes from the previous meeting dated: February 11, 2026 Tabled to April (wrong minutes attached) Executive Committee- February 27 meeting canceled- rescheduled to March 27. 2026. Jail Report-- Lt. Woller reviewed a written jail report for December with arrest data by race and gender. There was an average of 59 inmates incarcerated with a 67% unemployment rate at the time of booking, 1 on electronic monitoring. Members discussed MAT program, the unemployment rate falling below 70%, and changes to the Huber program since 2022. Justice Point— Ms. Barry updated the committee on Justice Point staffing: Ms. Barry will remain on 3/4 time employment status. Due to cuts in the Deflection budget, a peer recovery coach was cut from staff. There are 109 active pre-trial clients, 6 active Diversion clients, and 3 active Treatment Court clients. Ms. Barry discussed deflection and jail programs. Page 32 of 33 HHS— Public Health— A written report was provided. Ms. Lyons updated the committee on CHIP work groups and CCS restructuring in HHS which may create another staff pathway for client assessments. Youth Justice— The written February YJ report was provided. Truancy and Diversion- No updates this month Community Services Updates— None Outside Committee Reports – None Correspondence, reports from conferences and meetings – WATCP and All Rise conferences are coming up in April and July. Future Agenda Items – February minutes, add HHS reports to CJCC agenda Adjournment – 12:38 pm Next Meeting: April 8, 2026 Time: 12:00 pm Location: Board Room Minutes recorded by Liz Klein, County Clerk Page 33 of 33