County Board Meeting - Administration Center — Minutes

OZAUKEE COUNTY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 – 9:00 AM ADMINISTRATION CENTER - ROOM A-204 121 W. MAIN STREET, PORT WASHINGTON, WI 53074 The County Board reconvened at 9:03 AM pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by Chairperson Schlenvogt. The Clerk took the roll. All members were present, Supervisor Khan, Dolsky excused. Supervisory District 12 is vacant. Board members and guests stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Motion made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Grabow, that the February 4 and 18, 2026 minutes be approved as submitted. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried. Under public comment, Cindy Raimer, Director of Education, Sugar Maple School invites the board members to the Sugar on Snow event on March 24, celebrating the maple sugar season. There were no communications or claims. County Administrator Dzwinel congratulated Planning and Parks Director Struck on 25 years of service with the county. He then presented his monthly report that included information on the Lasata CBRF Construction progress, Project Fund update, Youth Government Day to be held March 18, and update on the ERP software discernment. RESOLUTION NO. 25-55 CREATION OF AN OZAUKEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DUAL DIAGNOSIS DAY TREATMENT CENTER USING OZAUKEE COUNTY OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS SUMMARY: Approving $600,000 of Ozaukee County opiate settlement funds to support the development of a Dual Diagnosis Day Treatment Center. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors March 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Motion made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Strom, that Resolution No. 25-55 be adopted. Discussion followed. Motion by Supervisor Ross, seconded by Supervisor Schoessow to amend (Amendment #1) Resolution No. 25-55 by inserting an additional whereas paragraph immediately preceding the first RESOLVED paragraph and insert additional final BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph. WHEREAS, approval of this new county function has been predicated on a demand and financial analysis that cannot be forecast with absolute certainty, creating risk of potential impact on the county levy in future years. Insert additional final resolution paragraph BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board will consider the continuation of this function in July 2027 after analyzing actual demand, cash flow, any expected impact on the county levy, staffing, any similar private sector programs that may have developed along with any other factors that would inform the success of the initiative to date and in the future. After discussion, the vote was taken on the adoption of Amendment #1 of Resolution No. 25-55 as follows: Ayes – 12 (Bichler, Jobs, Clark, Grabow, Wolf, Taylor, Dement, Maguire, Arnett, Stelter, Ross, Schoessow), Nays – 11 (Paape, Schlenvogt, Nelson, Matera, Larson, Vogel, Kincaide, Strom, Holyoke, Hansher, Foy), Absent – 2. The majority of members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. Motion by Supervisor Wolf, seconded by Supervisor Grabow to amend (Amendment #2) Resolution No. 25-55 by amending the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph added in Amendment #1 to read as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board will consider the continuation of this function in July 2027 September 2027 after… After discussion, the vote was taken on the adoption of Amendment #2 of Resolution No. 25-55 as follows: Ayes – 14 (Bichler, Jobs, Schlenvogt, Clark, Grabow, Wolf, Taylor, Dement, Maguire, Arnett, Stelter, Ross, Holyoke, Schoessow), Nays – 9 (Paape, Nelson, Matera, Larson, Vogel, Kincaide, Strom, Hansher, Foy), Absent – 2. The majority of members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. The vote was then taken on the adoption of Resolution No. 25-55, as amended, as follows: Ayes - 22, Nays – 1 (Taylor), Absent - 2. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors March 4, 2026 Regular Meeting RESOLUTION NO. 25-56 BUDGET AMENDMENT 2026 – TRANSFER OF $600,000 OF OPIATE SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO DAY TREATMENT CENTER SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing the transfer of $600,000 from the Opiate Settlement Fund to Human Services for the development of a Day Treatment Center VOTE REQUIRED: Two-Thirds of Members Elect EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Matera, that Resolution No. 25-56 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 22 , Nays – 1(Taylor), Absent - 2. With two-thirds of the members elect voting aye, the motion was declared adopted RESOLUTION NO. 25-57 ESTABLISHING THE 2027-2030 SALARIES FOR THE OFFICES OF THE SHERIFF, CLERK OF COURTS SUMMARY: Establishing the 2027-2030 Salaries for the Offices of the Sheriff, Clerk of Courts and Coroner. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Stelter, seconded by Supervisor Nelson to refer Resolution 25- Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors March 4, 2026 Regular Meeting 57 back to the Finance Committee for further review and discussion. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes – 22, Nayes – 0, Absent – 3. Supervisor Paape excused at 9:50 AM. RESOLUTION NO. 25-58 URGING THE GOVERNOR OF WISCONSIN AND THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT A COMPREHENSIVE, SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING SOLUTION SUMMARY: Urging the Governor of Wisconsin and the State Legislature to enact a comprehensive, sustainable transportation funding solution. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Hansher, seconded by Supervisor Bichler, that Resolution No. 25-58 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 22, Nays - 0, Absent - 3. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-59 APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE RURAL FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IN OZAUKEE COUNTY SUMMARY: Approve changes to the Rural Functional Classification System in Ozaukee County. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Public Works Committee Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors March 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Motion made by Supervisor Bichler, seconded by Supervisor Wolf, that Resolution No. 25-59 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 22 , Nays - 0, Absent - 3. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-60 TOWN ROAD BRIDGE AID FOR TOWN OF SAUKVILLE’S CEDAR SAUK ROAD BRIDGE SUMMARY: Town of Saukville’s Bridge Aid Request for Cedar Sauk Road Bridge. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Kincaide, seconded by Supervisor Bichler, that Resolution No. 25-60 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 22 , Nays - 0, Absent - 3. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-61 SUBMITAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF A WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MUNICIPAL FLOOD CONTROL GRANT FOR ACQUIRING PARCEL ID: 110500501024 ALONG COUNTY HIGHWAY TRUNK W AND THE MILWAUKEE RIVER IN THE VILLAGE OF SAUKVILLE FOR ADDITION TO THE OZAUKEE COUNTY PARK SYSTEM PER §§ 59.52(6)(A) AND 27.065(1)(A) WISCONSIN STATUTES FOR RIVER OXBOW, FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND RESTORATION AS PART OF THE COUNTY HIGHWAY TRUNK W ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION PROJECT SUMMARY: Submittal and acceptance of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors March 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Municipal Flood Control grant for the acquisition of land in the Village of Saukville, WI (Parcel ID: 110500501024) within the Milwaukee River floodway for addition to the Ozaukee County Park System per §§ 59.52(6)(A) and 27.065(1)(A) Wisconsin Statutes. VOTE: Majority NATURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE 9:59 AM Supervisor Larson excused. Motion made by Supervisor Jobs, seconded by Supervisor Grabow, that Resolution No. 25-61 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 21 , Nays - 0, Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-62 SUBMITTAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF A WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES – RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT FOR AN EAST WEST MULTI-USE BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN TRAIL EXTENSION OF THE OZAUKEE INTERURBAN TRAIL ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 60 SUMMARY: Approve and recommend to the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors the resolution for submittal and acceptance of a grant application by the Planning and Parks Department to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program for construction of an east west multi-use bicycle pedestrian trail extension of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail along State Highway 60. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors March 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Motion made by Supervisor Schoessow, seconded by Supervisor Wolf, that Resolution No. 25-62 be adopted. After debate the vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 20, Nays – 1 (Maguire), Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-63 SUBMITTAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF A WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES – RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT FOR A MULTI-USE BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER CEDAR CREEK AS PART OF THE EAST WEST EXTENSION OF THE OZAUKEE INTERURBAN TRAIL ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 60 SUMMARY: Approve and recommend to the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors the resolution for submittal and acceptance of a grant application by the Planning and Parks Department to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) Recreational Trails Program for construction of a multi-use bicycle pedestrian bridge over Cedar Creek as part of the east west extension of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail along State Highway 60. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Holyoke, seconded by Supervisor Kincaide, that Resolution No. 25-63 be adopted. After debate the vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 20, Nays – 1 (Maguire), Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-64 Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors March 4, 2026 Regular Meeting DECLARATION OF THE SECOND SATURDAY IN MAY AS WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY AND AUTHORIZATION FOR OZAUKEE COUNTY TO APPLY TO RETAIN ITS “BIRD CITY WISCONSIN” RECOGNITION STATUS SUMMARY: Ozaukee County supports efforts to protect and conserve migratory birds and their habitats and declares the second Saturday in May as World Migratory Bird Day having recognized this day on May 17, 2025 and having plans to celebrate again in 2026 and intends to submit an application and application fee to Bird City Wisconsin and implement the criteria established by Bird City Wisconsin, so that Ozaukee County can retain its “Bird City Wisconsin” designation and “High Flyer” status that will further enhance the County’s reputation for leadership in protecting its natural environment including bird habitats as well as recognize the interest of many of its citizens in bird conservation. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Schoessow, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that Resolution No. 25-64 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 21, Nays – 0, Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 25-9 CHAPTER 19: SHORELAND PROTECTION ORDINANCE SUMMARY: Chapter 19: Shoreland Protection Ordinance Amendments VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors March 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Motion made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hansher, that Ordinance No. 25-9 be enacted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 21, Nays - 0, Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted There were no committee appointments/reappointments. There were no committee reports or supervisor announcements. Motion made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Matera, to adjourn, subject to call by the Chairperson, or until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Voice vote, motion carried. Meeting declared adjourned at 10:13 AM. ************************************************************************ CERTIFICATE OF CLERK STATE OF WISCONSIN} COUNTY OF OZAUKEE} I, Kellie R. Kretlow, County Clerk for the County of Ozaukee, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of the transactions of the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors’ meeting held on March 4, 2026. Reports on file in the County Clerk’s Office. Dated at the Administration Center, City of Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, this 30th day of March, 2026. Kellie R. Kretlow, County Clerk NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE