County Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting — Minutes

Board of Supervisors Minutes April 21, 2026 10:00 AM Room 1400 - County Board Room Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin 8:30 a.m. - New Supervisor Orientation 9:45 a.m. - County Board Group Photo 10:00 a.m. - Call to Order Corporation Counsel Heather Amos called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag Roll Call PRESENT: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley- Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal. ABSENT: None. Swearing in Ceremony - Presiding Judge Needham Judge Needham administered the Oath of Office to Supervisors. Welcome by County Administrator and Introduction of Supervisors Ken Witt welcomed all supervisors. Each supervisor gave a brief introduction. Business 1. Election of County Board Chairperson Corporation Counsel Heather Amos briefly described the process of the election of chair and vice-chair. Supervisor Leaf requested the ballots for chair and vice-chair be held in secret ballot format. Supr. Reis nominated Supr. Feidler. Supr. Swanepoel nominated Supr. Hansen. Supr. Feidler and Supr. Hansen both made brief statements. Secret ballots were cast. The votes were counted by Administrator Witt and Clerk Hines. With a vote of 14-5, Supr. Feidler was elected chair. 2. Election of County Board Vice Chair Supr. Leaf nominated Supr. Reis, Supr. Swanepeol nominated Supr. Hansen and Supr. Barcalow nominated Supr. Van Someren. Each nominated supervisor made a brief statement. The results of the first vote were: Supr. Reis 8 votes, Supr. Van Someren 7 votes and Supr. Hansen 4 votes. The results of the second vote were Supr. Reis 9 votes, Supr. Van Someren 8votes and Supr. Hansen 2 votes. The results of the third vote were: Supr. Van Someren 10 votes and Supr. Reis 9 votes. With a majority of votes, Supr. Van Sommeren was elected Vice-Chair. 3. Confirmation of County Administrator Appointments to the Health and Human Services Board Motion: Motion to Approve Confirmation of County Administrator Appointments to the Health and Human Services Board Result: Passed Moved by: Cathy Leaf Seconded by: Daniel Hansen Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: Presentations 1. WCA Video - What are Counties? A short video from the Wisconsin Counties Association was played. 2. Roles and Responsibilities of County Board Supervisors - Corporation Counsel Amos Corporation Counsel Amos gave a presentation regarding the Roles and Responsibilies of County Board of Supervisors. 3. State of the County Report - County Administrator Witt Administrator Witt gave a presentation regarding the State of the County. 4. Robert's Rules of Order and County Board Rules - Corporation Counsel Amos Corporation Counsel Amos gave a presentation regarding Robert's Rules of Order and County Board Rules. 5. Standing Committee Assignment Process - Corporation Counsel Amos Corporation Counsel Amos gave a presentation regarding the Standing Committee Assignment Process. 6. Department Head Introductions by Standing Committee a. Administration Committee b. Public Protection and Judiciary Committee c. Community Development Committee d. Health and Human Services Board e. Transportation Committee Each department head introduced themselves and gave a brief overview of the types of items they would bring to their designated committee. 7. Open Meeting Law - Corporation Counsel Amos Corporation Counsel Amos gave a presentation regarding Open Meeting Law. 8. Public Records and Best Practices - Assistant Corporation Counsel Patel Assistant Corporation Counsel Patel gave a presentation regarding Public Records and Best Practices. Future Meeting Dates Chair Feidler noted that the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The agenda for that meeting will be very light, so Chair Feidler would like to combine two meeting, the regular board meeting at 5:00 p.m. and then go into the Committee of the Whole meeting. Chair Feidler requested that all initial committee meetings take place within 8 days of the May 5, 2026, board meeting. Chair Feidler also requested that, if possible, the May meetings of the respective committees include the Ethics Rules and Board Rules so that those can be finalized in June. Chair Feidler tentatively recommended that business be conducted in 9 meetings each year. Request for Future Agenda Items None. Announcements Supervisor Leaf announced that she is moving out of her district and this will be her last meeting. Chair Feidler thanked Supervisor Leaf for her service. Chair Feidler announced that he plans to have the committee assignments out to everyone via email by the end of the week. Adjournment Adjounred at 2:01 p.m.