County Board of Supervisors — Minutes

Board of Supervisors Minutes March 3, 2026 5:00 PM Room 1400 - County Board Room Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Invocation or Moment of Silence Moment of silence. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag Roll Call PRESENT: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf (virtual), Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg, Tim Ramberg. ABSENT: None Public Comment No public comment. Consent Agenda (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) Motion: Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Result: Passed Moved by: Paul Berning Seconded by: Scott Counter Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting — February 3, 2026 2. Date of Next Meeting — Organizational Meeting - April 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 3. Rezonings 4. Alterations of County Supervisory District Lines Due to Annexation 5. Appointments 6. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair Presentations or Recognitions 1. Recognition of Supervisors Years of Service County Administrator Ken Witt recognized several individuals for their service and contributions to the County, noting that each will not be seeking reelection this spring. He acknowledged Supervisor Tim Ramberg for his years of dedicated service both as Highway Commissioner and as a County Board Supervisor. Administrator Witt also recognized Supervisor Lind for her four years of service on the County Board. Kristine McCarthy was acknowledged for stepping forward to fill the District 10 vacancy over the past eight months. In addition, Administrator Witt recognized County Board Chair Bob Long for his leadership and service as Chair over the past four years. County Administrator's Report 1. County Administrator's Report County Administrator Ken Witt presented the monthly report, which included updates on financials, personnel changes, ongoing projects, and other key highlights for the month of March. He also provided a retrospective overview of 2025 to date. Vice-Chair Feidler requested an update regarding the addition of a Fifth Circuit Court Judge. Administrator Witt explained the process for adding a judge and reported that the bill has passed the Assembly and is scheduled for the Senate floor on March 17. If approved, it will then proceed to the Governor for signature. Administrator Witt discussed the fiscal impact and timing. Business 1. Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 14 - Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Supervisor Counter and Community Development Director Jason Kjeseth presented the background on the ordinance. Motion: Motion to Approve Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 14 - Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Result: Passed Moved by: Jerry VanSomeren Seconded by: Ryan Sherley Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 2. Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 15 - Zoning - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Community Development Director Jason Kjeseth presented the background on the ordinance. Motion: Motion to Approve Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 15 — Zoning — of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Result: Passed Moved by: Scott Counter Seconded by: Ryan Sherley Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: Paul Berning Abstain: None Notes: 3. Ordinance Repealing Chapters 17.01-17.09, 17.36, and 17.70-17.72 and Recreating Chapter 17 — Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Community Development Director Jason Kjeseth presented the background on the ordinance. Motion: Motion to Approve Ordinance Repealing Chapters 17.01-17.09, 17.36, and 17.70-17.72 and Recreating Chapter 17 Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Jerry VanSomeren Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 4. Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 21 - Municipal Solid Waste: Reduction, Recovery and Recycling - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Community Development Director Jason Kjeseth presented the background on the ordinance. Motion: Motion to Approve Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 21 — Municipal Solid Waste: Reduction, Recovery and Recycling Result: Passed Moved by: Ryan Sherley Seconded by: Jerry VanSomeren Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 5. Resolution Authorizing the Community Development Director to Submit a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Construction of an ADA-Compliant Bathroom and Pavilions at Eckert Blufflands Park Community Development Director Jason Kjeseth presented the background on the resolution. Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Authorizing the Community Development Director to Submit a Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Construction of an ADA-Compliant Bathroom & Pavilions at Eckert Blufflands Park Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Scott Counter Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 6. Resolution Requesting Wisconsin Counties Association Lobby State Legislature and Governor on Legislation for Greater Local Control for Wisconsin Counties related to Renewable Energy Supervisor Sherley gave the background on the resolution. Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Requesting Wisconsin Counties Association Lobby the State Legislature and Governor on Legislation for Greater Local Control for Wisconsin Counties related to Renewable Energy Result: Passed Moved by: Ryan Sherley Seconded by: Mark Carlson Ayes: Lisa Lind, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Daniel Hansen Abstain: None Notes: 7. Resolution Supporting Wisconsin Establishing a Membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Information Technology Director John Allegro gave background on the Resolution. Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Supporting Wisconsin Establishing a Membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Result: Passed Moved by: Paul Berning Seconded by: Paul Adams Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: Request for Future Agenda Items Supervisor Van Someren requested the county begin conversations regarding data centers. Supervisor Counter requests to receive a report regarding the progress of contamination issues from nitrates throughout the county. Announcements Supervisor Reid thanked Chair Long for his service. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.