County Board of Supervisors — Minutes

Board of Supervisors Minutes February 3, 2026 5:00 PM Room 1400 - County Board Room Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order The meeeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Invocation - Tim Sackett and Joel Jones Pledge Allegiance to the Flag Roll Call PRESENT: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams (remote), Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg ABSENT: Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel Public Comment Public comment was made by: Bruce Lenzen Celeste Koeberl Consent Agenda (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) Motion: To Approve Consent Agenda Result: Passed Moved by: Paul Berning 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, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - December 2, 2025 2. Date of Next Meeting - March 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. 3. Rezonings a. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - Section 29, Township 31 North, Range 17 West, Town of Stanton, 40.01 Acres, from AG-1 to AG-2 (Christine Melby) 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. Final Report on Government Center Construction Project Facilities Director Taylor Mabis gave a presentation to the board on the Government Center Construction Project. County Administrator's Report 1. County Administrator's Report County Administrator Ken Witt provided an update on the monthly financials, personnel changes, ongoing projects and other key highlights for the month of February. Business 1. Resolution in Support of a Fifth Circuit Court Branch in St. Croix County Judge Nordstrand provided the board with background on the Resolution in Support of a Fifth Circuit Court Branch in St. Croix County. Motion: To Approve Resolution in Support of a Fifth Circuit Court Branch in St. Croix County Result: Passed Moved by: Cathy Leaf Seconded by: Tim Ramberg 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, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 2. Resolution Supporting 2025 Assembly Bill 384 and 2025 Senate Bill 386 Relating to the Regulation of Virtual Currency Kiosks District Attorney Karl Anderson gave background on the Resolution Supporting 2025 Assembly Bill 384 and 2025 Senate Bill 386 Relating to the Regulation of Virtual Currency Kiosks. Motion: To Amend Line 33 — adding the language "and encourage the legislature to include consequences ... Result: Passed Moved by: Cathy Leaf Seconded by: Mark Carlson Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: Paul Berning, Ryan Sherley Abstain: None Notes: Motion: To Approve Resolution Supporting 2025 Assembly Bill 384 and 2025 Senate Bill 386 Relating to the Regulation of Virtual Currency Kiosks AS NOW AMENDED Result: Passed Moved by: Cathy Leaf Seconded by: Jerry VanSomeren Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: Paul Berning, Ryan Sherley Abstain: None Notes: 3. Resolution Establishing Compensation for Elected Officials for the Years 2027-2030 Benefits Specialist Leif Larson gave background on the Resolution Establishing Compensation for Elected Officials for the Years 2027-2030. Motion: To Approve Resolution Establishing Compensation for Elected Officials for the Years 2027-2030 Result: Passed Moved by: Paul Berning Seconded by: Lisa Lind Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn Abstain: None Notes: 4. Resolution Opposing the Rezoning Request Pending Before the Village of North Hudson by Railroad Properties of Hudson LLC for Parcel No. 161-1070-20-003 Supervisor Scott Counter gave background of the Resolution Opposing the Rezoning Request Pending Before the Village of North Hudson by Railroad Properties of Hudson LLC for Parcel No. 161-1070-20-003. Motion: To Amend Line 1 to read Railroad Properties of LLC Result: Passed Moved by: Paul Berning Seconded by: Kerry Reis 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, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: Motion: To amend line 2 and eliminate the words "from Conservancy" Result: Passed Moved by: Ryan Sherley Seconded by: Cathy Leaf Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: Paul Adams Abstain: Daniel Hansen Notes: Motion: To Approve Resolution Opposing the Rezoning Request Pending Before the Village of North Hudson by Railroad Properties of Hudson LLC for Parcel No. 161-1070-20-003 AS AMENDED Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Jerry VanSomeren Ayes: Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: Lisa Lind, Paul Berning, Kristine McCarthy, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson Abstain: None Notes: 5. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies - Benefits Benefits Specialist Leif Larson gave background on the Resolution. Motion: To Approve Resolution Amending Personnel Policies - Benefits 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, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 6. Resolution Supporting 2026 Wisconsin DNR Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant Application for Orf Family Overlook Trail Improvements Community Development Director Jason Kjeseth gave background on the resolution. Motion: To Approve Resolution Supporting 2026 Wisconsin DNR Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant Application for Orf Family Overlook Trail Improvements Result: Passed Moved by: Scott Counter 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, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: Mark Carlson Abstain: None Notes: 7. Resolution Amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors Corporation Counsel Heather Amos gave background on the resolution. Motion: To Approve Resolution Amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors 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, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: Daniel Hansen Notes: 8. Resolution Directing Corporation Counsel to Update and Revise Chapter 90 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Corporation Counsel Heather Amos gave background on the resolution. Motion: To Approve Resolution Directing Corporation Counsel to Update and Revise Chapter 90 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances 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, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 9. Resolution Authorizing Extension of Fairgrounds Lease with St. Croix County Fair, Inc. Motion: To Approve Resolution Authorizing Extension of Fairgrounds Lease with St. Croix County Fair, Inc. Result: Passed Moved by: Paul Berning Seconded by: Greg Tellijohn 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, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 10. Resolution Requesting The Governor Of Wisconsin And State Legislature To Enact a Comprehensive and Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution Highway Commissioner Robbie Krejci gave background on the resolution. Motion: To Approve Resolution Requesting The Governor Of Wisconsin And State Legislature To Enact a Comprehensive and Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution Result: Passed Moved by: Jerry VanSomeren Seconded by: Daniel Hansen Ayes: Lisa Lind, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Kristine McCarthy, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg Nays: Paul Berning, Ryan Sherley Abstain: None Notes: Request for Future Agenda Items Supervisor Roen requested a resolution regarding the facts surrounding the solar panel project to help mitigate misinformation throughout the county. It was noted that this would be an item for the Community Development Committee. Supervisor Reis would like a presentation or more information regarding the type of scams that the elderly in St. Croix County are dealing with. It was noted that this would be appropriate for the Health and Human Services Board to address. Announcements Vice-Chair Feidler recognized recently retired employee Janet Smith for her 30-plus years of service to the county. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.