County Board Meeting — Minutes

OZAUKEE COUNTY BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 – 9:00 AM ADMINISTRATION CENTER - ROOM A-204 121 W. MAIN STREET, PORT WASHINGTON, WI 53074 The County Board reconvened at 9:14 AM pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by Chairperson Schlenvogt. The Clerk took the roll. All members were present, Supervisors Nelson, Khan, Schoessow excused. Board members and guests stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Motion made by Supervisor Paape, seconded by Supervisor Arnett, that the November 3 and 5, 2025 minutes be approved as submitted. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried. There was no public comment. Under communications, Chairperson Schlenvogt announced Supervisor Richart’s resignation from the board effective December 18, 2025. The clerk announced packets for those interested in running for County Supervisor are ready for pickup in the County Clerk’s office. There were no claims. County Administrator Dzwinel presented his monthly report that included information on the Lasata CBRF, ERP process, 2026 Project Fund Kickoff and Opiate Fund Strategy. Presentations: Farmland Preservation Plan Director of Planning & Parks, Andrew Struck Mr. Struck presented the Farmland Preservation Plan of Ozaukee County 2050 (3rd Edition) which included Implementation, Inventory and Analysis and Vision, Issues and Recommendations. Questions were addressed following the presentation. RESOLUTION NO. 25-37 INCREASE OF REVENUE 2025 – PARKS AND PLANNING SUMMARY: Fund for Lake Michigan Grant for Mineral Springs Creek - $80,000; Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Local Assistance Program for Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve - $249,999 VOTE REQUIRED: Two-Thirds of Members Elect FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion: Motion to approve the increase of revenue resolution amending the budget for the Planning and Parks Department to include funds from the Funds for Lake Michigan Grant for Mineral Springs Creek - $80,000 and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Local Assistance Program for Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve -$249,999. This resolution will move forward to the County Board for final action. Result: Passed Moved by: Tom Richart Seconded by: None Ayes: Eric Stelter, David Larson, Tom Richart, Jack Arnett Nays: None Abstain: None Motion made by Supervisor Stelter, seconded by Supervisor Holyoke, that Resolution No. 25-37 be adopted. After debate the vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 23, Nays - 0, Absent - 3. With two-thirds of the members elect voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-38 INCREASE OF REVENUE 2025 – SHERIFF’S OFFICE SUMMARY: Grant funds from Wisconsin DMA/OEC related to current Dispatch Relocation Project – 1,872408; Jail Boarding Surplus Funds for Jail Division capital improvements - $223,000 VOTE REQUIRED: Two-Thirds of Members Elect FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Hansher, seconded by Supervisor Kincaide, that Resolution No. 25-38 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 23, Nays - 0, Absent - 3. With two- thirds of the members elect voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION 25-39 CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING ORDERS SUMMARY: Cancellation of Orders that remain outstanding after the two-year deadline. VOTE: Two-Thirds Elect FINANCE COMMITTEE Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Motion: Motion to approve the resolution for the cancellation of 2023 outstanding orders. This resolution will move forward to the County Board for final action. Result: Passed Moved by: Jack Arnett Seconded by: Tom Richart Ayes: Eric Stelter, David Larson, Tom Richart, Jack Arnett Nays: None Abstain: None Motion made by Supervisor Grabow, seconded by Supervisor Foy, that Resolution No. 25- 39 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 23, Nays - 0, Absent - 3. With two- thirds of the members elect voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-40 WISCONSIN COUNTIES ASSOCIATION & NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES 2026 MEMBERSHIP DUES SUMMARY: Membership dues to WCA and NACo. VOTE REQUIRED: Two-Thirds Members Elect FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion: Motion to approve the resolution to submit payment for 2026 WCA and NACO dues. This resolution will move forward to the County Board for final action. Result: Passed Moved by: Eric Stelter Seconded by: Tom Richart Ayes: Eric Stelter, David Larson, Tom Richart, Jack Arnett Nays: None Abstain: None Motion made by Supervisor Vogel, seconded by Supervisor Ross, that Resolution No. 25- 40 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 23, Nays - 0, Absent - 3. With two- thirds of the members elect voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-41 PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE ON 1019-1025 11TH AVENUE, GRAFTON, WI TAX PARCEL NO. 100731001000 SUMMARY: Authorizing Corporation Counsel to proceed to in rem judgment for tax foreclosure of contaminated parcel at the request of the Village of Grafton and transfer title to Village of Grafton. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority FINANCE COMMITTEE Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Motion: Motion to approve the resolution authorizing corporation counsel to proceed to in rem judgment for tax foreclosure of contaminated property and transfer title to the Village of Grafton. This resolution will move forward to the County Board for final action. Result: Passed Moved by: Eric Stelter Seconded by: Dave Larson Ayes: Eric Stelter, David Larson, Tom Richart, Jack Arnett Nays: None Abstain: None Motion made by Supervisor Richart, seconded by Supervisor Taylor, that Resolution No. 25-41 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 23, Nays - 0, Absent - 3. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-42 REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CHAPTER 4 – PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AND REPEAL OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FOR EMPLOYEES PREVIOUSLY COVERED UNDER A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT Summary: Repeal and replace Chapter 4 of the Policy and Procedure manual. Vote: Majority FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion: Motion to approve the resolution to repeal and replace Chapter 4 of the County's Policy and Procedure Manual and repeal the Employee Handbook for Employees Previously Covered Under a Collective Bargaining Agreement. This resolution will move forward to the County Board for final action. Result: Passed Moved by: David Larson Seconded by: Eric Stelter Ayes: Eric Stelter, David Larson, Tom Richart, Jack Arnett Nays: None Abstain: None Motion made by Supervisor Taylor, seconded by Supervisor Bichler, that Resolution No. 25-42 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 23, Nays - 0, Absent - 3. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-43 FINAL REPORT JOINT COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE PLAN OZAUKEE AND SHEBOYGAN COUNTIES 2026-2030 SUMMARY: 2026-2030 Monarch System Library Plan VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Strom, seconded by Supervisor Bichler, that Resolution No. 25- 43 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 23, Nays - 0, Absent - 3. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION 25-44 AMENDING SECTION 2.03(d) OF THE POLICY AND PROCEEDURE MANUAL CHANGE ORDER POLICY VOTE REQUIRED: Majority EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Dolsky, seconded by Supervisor Holyoke, that Resolution No. 25-44 be adopted. Motion made by Supervisor Wolf, seconded by Supervisor Ross to amend (Amendment #1) Resolution No. 25-44 by amending (d)2 Contract Approval as follows: The Standing Committee is authorized to approve all contracts associated with bids received for public work up to the amount budgeted and shall authorize…After discussion, the vote was taken on the adoption of Amendment #1 of Resolution No.25-44 as follows: Ayes - 16, Nays – 6 (Matera, Vogel, Richart, Kincaide, Foy, Jobs), Absent - 4 The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Motion made by Supervisor Wolf, seconded by Supervisor Kincaide to amend (Amendment #2) Resolution No. 25-44 by removing the word “up” in the 4a paragraph as follows: The County Administrator is authorized to approve all change orders that require the use of project contingency funds or a reallocation of budgeted project funds up more than …After discussion, the vote was taken on the adoption of Amendment #2 of Resolution No. 25-44 as follows: Ayes - 22 Nays – 0 Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. The vote was then taken on adoption of Resolution No. 25-44, as amended, as follows: Ayes - 22 Nays – 0, Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-45 ADOPTION OF A FARMLAND PRESERVATION PLAN FOR OZAUKEE COUNTY: 2050 (3RD EDITION) SUMMARY: Resolution for Approval and Adoption of A Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050 (3rd Edition) including associated tables and maps. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING BOARD Motion made by Supervisor Ross, seconded by Supervisor Bichler, that Resolution No. 25- 45 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 22 Nays – 0 Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-46 ADOPTING AMENDMENT 2025-01 TO A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR OZAUKEE COUNTY: 2035 VOTE REQUIRED: Majority COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING BOARD Motion made by Supervisor Vogel, seconded by Supervisor Ross, that Resolution No. 25- 46 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 22 Nays – 0 Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 25-5 MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR OZAUKEE COUNTY – AMENDMENT 2025-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (13.03-13.08) OF THE OZAUKEE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO THE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR OZAUKEE COUNTY SUMMARY: Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Ozaukee County Code of Ordinances pertaining to the Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan for Ozaukee County. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING BOARD Motion made by Supervisor Ross, seconded by Supervisor Richart, that Ordinance No. 25- 5 be enacted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 22 Nays – 0 Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 25-6 CHAPTER 19: OZAUKEE COUNTY SHORELAND PROTECTION ORDINANCE SUMMARY: Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment – Town of Belgium, Section 6 VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Natural Resources Committee Motion made by Supervisor Bichler, seconded by Supervisor Paape, that Ordinance No. 25- 6 be enacted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 22 Nays – 0, Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 25-7 AMENDING SECTION 2.24 (2) OF THE OZAUKEE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO FEES FOR COPIES AND SERVICES SUMMARY: Proposed fee increase for 2026 Medical Examiner fees. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Motion made by Supervisor Ross, seconded by Supervisor Taylor, that Ordinance No. 25-7 be enacted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 22 Nays – 0 Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. County Board Chairperson Schlenvogt recommended the reappointment of Jon Katzka and Wendy Sprenger to the Monarch Library System Board of Trustees and the reappointment of Joseph Schneider and Alan Richards as members of the Veterans Service Commission. County Administrator Dzwinel recommended the appointment of Sheryl Roberts to replace Kim Queen as a member of the Aging & Disability Resource Center Board. Motion made by Supervisor Kincaide, seconded by Supervisor Taylor to confirm the appointments. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried. The County Administrator and Public Safety Committee has recommended the appointment of Ian Luecke to the position of Medical Examiner of Ozaukee County. Motion made by Supervisor Taylor, seconded by Supervisor Maguire, to confirm the appointment. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 22 Nays – 0, Absent - 4. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared approved. There were no committee reports or supervisor announcements. Motion made by Supervisor Matera, seconded by Supervisor Richart, to adjourn, subject to call by the Chairperson, or until Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Voice vote, motion carried. Meeting declared adjourned at 10:36 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 December 3, 2025. Reports on file in the County Clerk’s Office. Dated at the Administration Center, City of Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, this 5th day of January 2026. Kellie R. Kretlow, County Clerk