County Board Meeting - Administration Center — Minutes

OZAUKEE COUNTY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 2026 – 9:00 AM ADMINISTRATION CENTER - ROOM A-204 121 W. MAIN STREET, PORT WASHINGTON, WI 53074 The County Board reconvened at 9:00 AM pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by Chairperson Schlenvogt. The Clerk took the roll. All members were present, Supervisor Ross excused and Supervisor Khan, Dolsky absent. 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 Foy, that the December 3, 2025 minutes be approved as submitted. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried. Under public comment, Chairperson Schlenvogt presented former County Supervisor Thomas Richart with a plaque in recognition of his 20 years of service. Mr. Richart thanked the board and staff. Under communications and claims there were none. County Administrator Dzwinel presented his monthly report that included information on the Lasata CBRF construction progress, kickoff of the 2026 project fund and the Opiate Fund Project – Day Treatment Center. RESOLUTION NO. 25-47 SUBMITTAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF A WISCONSIN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANT FOR THE MILWAUKEE RIVER OXBOW NATURE PRESERVE ALONG COUNTY HIGHWAY TRUNK W AND THE MILWAUKEE RIVER IN THE VILLAGE OF SAUKVILLE FOR HISTORIC RIPARIAN FLOODPLAIN, WETLANDS AND OXBOW HABITAT RESTORATION AS PART OF THE COUNTY HIGHWAY TRUNK W ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION PROJECT SUMMARY: Application and acceptance by the Planning and Parks Department of a Wisconsin Emergency Management Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Implementation grant to support historic riparian floodplain, wetlands, and oxbow habitat restoration as part of the County Highway Trunk W road reconstruction and restoration project. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority NATURAL RESOURCE COMMITTEE Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors January 7, 2026 Regular Meeting Motion made by Supervisor Vogel, seconded by Supervisor Hansher, that Resolution No. 25-47 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. 25-48 AUTHORIZATON OF SALE OF TAX DEED PROPERTY, CITY OF MEQUON – 4129 W. SCENIC AVENUE, RESIDENTIAL LOT WITH IMPROVEMENTS, PARCEL# 14-083-03-11-000 Vote: Majority FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Strom, seconded by Supervisor Foy Resolution No. 25-48 be adopted. After debate, motion made by Supervisor Wolf, seconded by Supervisor Kincaide, that Resolution No. 25-48 be referred back to the Finance Committee for reconsideration and be brought back before the County Board at the February 4, 2026 meeting. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 20 Nays – 2 (Clark, Strom) Absent – 3. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-49 AUTHORIZATON OF SALE OF TAX DEED PROPERTY, CITY OF CEDARBURG – N37 W5537 BURR LANE, VACANT LAND (CONTAMINATED PARCEL) PARCEL# 13-051-01-14-004 Vote: Majority Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors January 7, 2026 Regular Meeting FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Arnett, seconded by Supervisor Kincaide, that Resolution No. 25-49 be referred back to the Finance Committee for reconsideration and be brought back before the County Board at the February 4, 2026 meeting. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 19 Nays – 3 (Clark, Strom, Bichler) Absent – 3. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 SUPPORTING AMERICAN TRANSMISSION COMPANY’S OZAUKEE COUNTY DISTRIBUTION INTERCONNECTION PROJECT UTILIZING THE IDENTIFIED ALTERNATE TRANSMISSION ROUTE SUMMARY: Resolution encouraging use of ATC’s identified alternate transmission route that relies on existing transmission corridors and infrastructure. VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Matera, seconded by Supervisor Larson, is that Resolution No. 25-50 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. After debate motion made by Kincaide, seconded by Taylor to Amend and remove the 2nd paragraph WHEREAS, Ozaukee County recognizes the Port Washington data center as a significant economic development opportunity that supports job creation, capital investment, technological advancement, and the long-term economic competitiveness of the region and the State of Wisconsin; The vote was take as follows: Ayes – 3 (Vogel, Taylor, Kincaide) Nays – 19 (Bichler, Paape, Jobs, Schlenvogt, Clark, Nelson, Matera, Larson, Grabow, Wolf, DeMent, Maguire, Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors January 7, 2026 Regular Meeting Arnet, Stelter, Strom, Holyoke, Schoessow, Hansher, Foy) Absent – 3 The majority of the members present voting nay, the motion failed. ORDINANCE NO. 25-8 AMENDING SECTION 2.02(1) OF THE OZAUKEE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES - SUPERVISORY DISTRICTS 3 & 4 SUMMARY: Amending the County Code of Ordinances to reflect the creation of Ward 8 by the Village of Saukville that was done on December 2, 2025 and the creation of Ward 9 by the City of Port Washington that was done November 18, 2025. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Kincaide, that Ordinance No. 25-8 be enacted. 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. Committee Appointments/Reappointments there were none. Under committee reports and supervisor announcements there were none. Motion made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Matera, to adjourn, subject to call by the Chairperson, or until Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Voice vote, motion carried. Meeting declared adjourned at 10:03 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 January 7, 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 January, 2026 Kellie R. Kretlow, County Clerk