Board of Supervisors Meeting — Agenda

1 Sawyer County County Board of Supervisors Meeting Thursday, February 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. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING a. Draft County Board Minutes 1.15.26 9. PRESENTATION ON NORTHWOODS TECHNICAL COLLEGE- DR. JOHN WILL a. Sawyer County Presentation 10. APPOINTMENTS 2 a. Sawyer County Board of Appeals/Board of Adjustment - 3 year term appointment as member - Joe Beran (Discussion/Action) *Joe Beran has served on the BOA since 2022 and has attended additional training seminars. He currently serves as 2nd alternate on the BOA. He is a retired Activities Director from LaCrosse Central High school who now lives in Sawyer County full-time. The BOA also recommends that Mr. Beran serve as a full member as opposed to 2nd alternate. b. Sawyer County Board of Appeals/Board of Adjustment — 3 year term appointments (1 individual for member / 1 individual for 2nd alternate) Virginia "Ginny" Chabek & James Bassett (Discussion/Action) *A legal notice of the Board of Appeals vacancy was sent to both papers and posted on the Sawyer County Website. These were the only 2 individuals that submitted a letter of interest/intent to the Sawyer County Zoning Department by the specified deadline. -Ginny Chabek is the current Chair of the Town of Round Lake Panning Commission and previous Town Board Supervisor. She has also been involved with other County Ad Hoc Committees and has knowledge of Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance(s) -James Bassett is the current Chair of the Town of Couderay Town Board. He has served as a County Board Supervisor in the past and has also been Chair of the Sawyer County Zoning Committee. 11. ZONING COMMITTEE a. Zoning Committee Chair Report b. Zone District Map Amendment for RZN #26-001. Thompson & Lang - Request to rezone 5.72 acres of F-1 to A-1. Zoning Committee and Town of Meadowbrook recommend approval. (Discussion/Action) (Resolution attached) c. Zone District Map Amendment for RZN #26-004. Schultty - Request to rezone 37.47 acres of F-1 to A-1. Zoning Committee and Town of Meadowbrook recommend approval. (Discussion/Action) (Resolution attached) d. Zone District Map Amendment for RZN #26-005. Winter & Abel - Request to rezone 8.32 acres of RR-2 to I-1. Zoning Committee and Town of Bass Lake recommend denial. (Discussion/Action) (Resolution attached) 12. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE a. Public Works Committee Report b. Airport Layout Plan Amendment (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. Land & Water Resource Management Plan (LWRMP) (Discussion/Possible Action) 3 c. 2026 Emergency Fire Wardens Appointment (Discussion and Possible Action) d. 2025 Wildlife Damage Claims (Discussion and Possible Action) 15. FINANCE COMMITTEE a. Finance Committee Report b. Resolution 2026-____Establishing Elected Official Wages (Discussion and Possible Action) 16. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD a. HHS Board Report b. Confirm Appointment of HHS Board Member Pam Mueller (Discussion and Possible Action) 17. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UW EXTENSION COMMITTEE a. Economic Development & UW Ex Committee Report 18. SAWYER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION a. Administration Committee Report b. Resolution 2026-______________to Establish Membership with MS-ISAC c. County Administrator's Report d. CJCC Committee Report i) Approve Amendments to CJCC Bylaws (Discussion and Possible Action) e. Namekagon Transit Garage (Discussion and Possible Action) f. Strategic Plan (Discussion and Possible Action) 19. BOARD APPOINTED COMMITTEE UPDATES 20. CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS FROM CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS 21. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 22. ADJOURNMENT DISCLAIMER: 4 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.