Natural Resources Committee - Administration Center — Minutes

NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the Natural Resources Committee was held in room A-200 at the Administration Center. Present Supervisor Rob Holyoke, Supervisor Tony Matera, Supervisor Kurt Schoessow, Supervisor Todd Ambs, Supervisor Daniel Vogel Absent None Excused None Staff present: County Administrator Dzwinel, Human Resources Director McDonell, Land & Water Coordinator Schramm, Extension Director Carroll, 4-H Educator Quinlan, Program Manager Aho, Register of Deeds Laurin, Register of Deeds Deputy Van Eimeren, County Clerk Kretlow, Deputy County Clerk Hoff Others present: Dan Benson - Ozaukee Press 2. Proper Notice Chairperson Holyoke called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. The clerk noticed the meeting as required. 3. Public Comments, Correspondence, Communications There were none. 4. Approval of Minutes August 6, 2026 Motion: Motion to approve the August 6, 2026 minutes as submitted. Result: Passed Moved by: Tony Matera Seconded by: Dan Vogel Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 5. Discussion Items a. 2027 Budget Recommendations Mr. Dzwinel reviewed the budget highlights for the departments under the Natural Resources Committee's oversight including: Register of Deeds Current Service Level Budget reduces tax levy in the 2027 budget. There are no expansion requests in 2027. Planning & Parks Increases of tax levy by 4%. Land & Water Management Increases tax levy by 7% over the 2026 Adopted Tax Levy. The equivalent of one intern position was eliminated from the recommended budget. There are no expansion requests in 2027. University Extension A slight levy increase due to salary and benefits. Land Information Land Information Services (LIS) is now a separate standalone department. Prior to 2026 the department was combined with the Register of Deeds office. The budget is expected to increase tax levy due to the staffing model needed for this office. Golf Courses Golf courses continue to remain off the levy. 6. University Extension Office a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports Ms. Carroll shared an overview of the department's monthly reports, highlighting staffing and Ms. Quinlan’s positive impact on the department. Ms. Quinlan addressed the committee about the attendance for the Cloverbud Day Camp. 7. Land Information Department a. Management/Financial/Information Mr. Dzwinel provided an update on staffing. 8. Register of Deeds a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports Ms. Laurin gave an update on Property Fraud Alert. 9. Land and Water Management Department a. Action Items 1. Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Healthy Rivers and Lake Grant to Support Establishment of a Riparian Buffer Along the Milwaukee River in Ozaukee County Motion: Motion to approve the resolution for submittal and acceptance of a grant by the Land and Water Management Department to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant to support the establishment of a riparian buffer along the Milwaukee River. This resolution will move forward to the County Board for further action. Result: Passed Moved by: Tony Matera Seconded by: Kurt Schoessow Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None b. Management/Financial/Informational Reports Mr. Schramm reported that the plant sale was successful. He also noted that Clean Sweep is scheduled for this Fall. 10. Planning and Parks Department a. Action Items 1. Bid and Contract for Playground Equipment to Replace Existing Playground Equipment at Waubedonia County Park Motion: Motion to accept the bid from Lee Recreation, LLC and approve a contract with Lee Recreation, LLC, contingent upon Corporation Counsel approval, to provide and install new playground equipment at Waubedonia County Park at a not-to- exceed sum of $68,271. Result: Passed Moved by: Daniel Vogel Seconded by: Todd Ambs Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None 2. Proposal and Contract for Professional Services for Environmental Site Assessments at Parcels 040281201000 and 040281201200 in the Town of Fredonia for Implementation of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Brownfield Site Assessment Grant Motion: Motion to approve the negotiation and signing of a professional services contract with LF Green Development, LLC, contingent upon Corporation Counsel approval, for environmental site assessments for implementation of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Brownfields Site Assessments grant for parcels 040281201000 and 040281201200 in the Town of Fredonia. Result: Passed Moved by: Kurt Schoessow Seconded by: Tony Matera Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel Nays: None Abstain: None b. Discussion Items 1. Update on Planning and Parks Department Capital Projects and Planning and Parks Department Ecological Division Projects Mr. Aho detailed the ongoing projects that the department is currently engaged in, including the Youth Conservation Corp Team, and the County HWY W restoration status. c. Management/Financial/Informational Reports There were no questions. 11. Next Meeting Date October 8, 2026 12. Adjournment Motion made by Supervisor Matera, seconded by Supervisor Schoessow, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:58 AM. Anna Hoff, Deputy County Clerk