Administration Committee Meeting — Agenda Packet

Administration Committee Agenda January 20, 2026 5:00 PM St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1400 Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting — December 16, 2025 Public Comment Business 1. Financial Report for December 2025 2. Report on HHS Immunization Postcards 3. Resolution Establishing Compensation for Elected Officials for the Years 2027-2030 4. Resolution Authorizing Extension of Fairgrounds Lease with St. Croix County Fair, Inc. 5. Resolution Amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors 6. Resolution Directing Corporation Counsel to Update and Revise Chapter 90 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting — February 17, 2026 Adjournment Reasonable efforts will be made to provide special accommodations for access to public meetings. 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For more information on St. Croix County's public meetings visit: sccwi.gov/meetings Page 1 of 94 Page 2 of 94 Page 3 of 94 County Administrator's Financial Report December 2025 FY24 FY24 FY25 FY25 Percent Total Thru December Budget YTD Balance Remaining REVENUES Administrative Revenues 110: General 0000: Default 4,395,981 4,395,981 0 529,563 -529,563 75,815,134,939 ,491,136.00% 110: General 1010: Unallocated 1,556,384 1,556,384 0 - - - 110: General 1110: County Board & Committees/Commissions 187,180 187,180 155,935 155,935 0 0.00% 110: General 1320: Corporation Counsel 814,144 814,144 960,417 961,625 -1,208 -0.13% 110: General 1410: Administrator 559,995 559,995 519,588 519,478 110 0.02% 110: General 1420: County Clerk 397,159 397,159 412,353 423,396 -11,042 -2.68% 110: General 1430: Human Resources 551,792 551,792 621,340 621,340 0 0.00% 110: General 1440: Elections 125,100 125,100 79,050 85,647 -6,597 -8.35% 110: General 1450: Information Technology 2,751,845 2,751,845 2,811,746 2,826,077 -14,331 -0.51% 110: General 1510: Finance 650,273 650,273 674,314 675,808 -1,494 -0.22% 110: General 1520: County Treasurer 509,905 509,905 458,056 616,348 -158,292 -34.56% 110: General 1610: Facilities 2,313,059 2,313,059 2,295,786 2,443,078 -147,292 -6.42% 110: General 5110: Library 1,715,062 1,715,062 1,869,030 1,869,030 0 0.00% 295: Dog License All Cost Centers 21,422 21,422 20,000 21,408 -1,408 -7.04% Debt Service Funds All Cost Centers 11,523,963 11,523,963 10,786,772 11,572,757 -785,985 -7.29% Internal Service Funds All Cost Centers 15,958,806 15,958,806 15,350,000 15,395,162 -45,162 -0.29% Administrative Revenues 44,032,070 44,032,070 37,014,387 38,716,651 -1,702,263 -4.60% EXPENSES Administrative Expenses 110: General 1010: Unallocated 7,784,684 7,784,684 0 4,000,000 -4,000,000 - 110: General 1110: County Board & Committees/Commissions 154,284 154,284 155,935 120,845 35,090 22.50% 110: General 1320: Corporation Counsel 797,367 797,367 960,417 935,154 25,263 2.63% 110: General 1410: Administrator 473,543 473,543 519,588 465,625 53,963 10.39% 110: General 1420: County Clerk 378,765 378,765 412,353 384,093 28,261 6.85% 110: General 1430: Human Resources 461,049 461,049 621,340 588,259 33,081 5.32% 110: General 1440: Elections 115,795 115,795 79,050 55,464 23,586 29.84% 110: General 1450: Information Technology 2,714,401 2,714,401 2,811,746 2,734,916 76,830 2.73% 110: General 1510: Finance 628,040 628,040 674,314 656,356 17,958 2.66% 110: General 1520: County Treasurer 364,584 364,584 458,056 448,768 9,288 2.03% 110: General 1610: Facilities 2,126,387 2,126,387 2,295,786 2,250,775 45,011 1.96% 110: General 5110: Library 1,741,171 1,741,171 1,869,030 1,843,915 25,115 1.34% 110: General 7000: Capital Outlay 0 - 0 - - - 295: Dog License All Cost Centers 19,618 19,618 20,000 18,898 1,102 5.51% Debt Service Funds All Cost Centers 10,979,876 10,979,876 10,786,772 10,946,832 -160,060 -1.48% Internal Service Funds All Cost Centers 12,941,742 12,941,742 15,350,000 14,597,023 752,977 4.91% Administrative Expenses 41,681,306 41,681,306 37,014,387 40,046,922 -3,032,535 -8.19% Report Total 2,350,763 2,350,763 0 -1,330,271 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 4 of 94 0000 - Default : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes (12,064,975) (14,396,730) (14,396,730) (16,347,330) (16,347,330) - - 41120: Tax Increments 245,706 250,173 250,173 - 26,152 (26,152) - 41150: Forest Cropland/Managed Forest Taxes 21,555 22,134 22,134 15,878 21,424 (5,546) -34.93% 41220: General Sales and Retailers' Discount 12,632,884 12,527,814 12,527,814 12,537,000 10,959,216 1,577,784 12.59% 43310: Other Federal Payment 50,000 - - - - - - 43410: State Shared Revenues 585,802 1,328,147 1,328,147 1,351,152 1,360,579 (9,427) -0.70% 43430: Other State Shared Taxes 109,974 110,222 110,222 103,346 112,274 (8,928) -8.64% 43510: State General Government Grant 143,092 150,319 150,319 422,454 422,454 - - 46210: Law Enforcement Fees 311 - - - - - - 48110: Interest Revenue 3,886,725 4,386,531 4,386,531 1,500,000 3,963,845 (2,463,845) -164.26% 48210: Rent Revenue 17,114 17,371 17,371 117,500 10,234 107,266 91.29% 48610: Miscellaneous Revenue 8,625 - - - 715 (715) - 49210: Transfer from General Fund - - - - 500,000 (500,000) - 49310: Fund Balance Applied - - - 300,000 - 300,000 100.00% Total Revenues 5,636,812 4,395,981 4,395,981 - 1,029,563 (1,029,563) 147,397,923,206,157,792.00% Total Wages - - - - - - - Total Fringes - - - - - - - Net Wage & Fringe - - - - - - - Operating - - - - - - - Report Total 5,636,812 4,395,981 4,395,981 - 1,029,563 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 5 of 94 1110 - County Board & Committees/Commissions : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 159,763 161,749 161,749 155,935 155,935 - - 43310: Other Federal Payment - 25,431 25,431 - - - - Total Revenues 159,763 187,180 187,180 155,935 155,935 - - Total Wages 15,461 16,671 16,671 20,353 14,711 5,642 27.72% Total Fringes 57,389 59,083 59,083 71,848 50,991 20,857 29.03% Net Wage & Fringe 72,850 75,754 75,754 92,201 65,702 26,499 28.74% 51910: Staff Development 6,498 3,742 3,742 4,000 4,149 (149) 3.72% 52190: Other Professional Services 60 236 236 240 20 220 91.67% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 800 542 542 600 542 59 9.75% 53110: Postage 935 1,020 1,020 1,020 758 262 25.73% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 193 252 252 900 222 678 75.31% 53190: Office Supplies 99 200 200 1,000 - 1,000 100.00% 53210: Publications & Printing 1,858 1,861 1,861 2,500 2,333 167 6.67% 53230: Subscriptions 40 - - 300 - 300 100.00% 53240: Dues & Licenses 12,676 1,569 1,569 13,500 12,881 619 4.59% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 21,996 47,427 47,427 20,000 15,192 4,808 24.04% 53310: Employee Mileage 13,817 12,612 12,612 14,000 11,576 2,424 17.31% 53320: Employee Lodging 2,665 4,672 4,672 3,000 4,452 (1,452) 48.40% 53330: Employee Meal Expense - - - 200 - 200 100.00% 53430: Provided Food Expense 1,559 3,537 3,537 1,500 2,044 (544) 36.28% 55180: Liability Insurance 872 859 859 974 974 - - Operating 64,068 78,529 78,529 63,734 55,143 8,591 13.48% Total Expenses 136,918 154,284 154,284 155,935 120,845 35,090 22.50% Report Total 22,845 32,896 32,896 - 35,090 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 6 of 94 1320 - Corporation Counsel : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 633,379 809,944 809,944 955,917 955,917 - - 46130: Register of Deeds Fees (30) - - - - - - 46135: Corporation Counsel Fees 5,511 4,200 4,200 4,500 5,708 (1,208) -26.84% Total Revenues 638,860 814,144 814,144 960,417 961,625 (1,208) -0.13% Total Wages 485,757 599,395 599,395 688,767 668,506 20,261 2.94% Total Fringes 163,032 206,898 206,898 268,361 250,845 17,516 6.53% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 43,556 46,224 46,224 33,805 31,011 2,794 8.26% Net Wage & Fringe 605,233 760,069 760,069 923,323 888,340 34,983 3.79% 51910: Staff Development 1,057 2,005 2,005 2,000 1,017 983 49.15% 52117: Legal Services 3 3,759 3,759 2,500 18,583 (16,083) 643.33% 52140: Civil Process/Paper Fees 172 - - 200 179 21 10.50% 52150: Transcription Services 106 149 149 - 297 (297) - 52250: Cellular Phone Service 446 488 488 520 540 (20) 3.88% 52990: Other Contractual Services 60 - - - - - - 53110: Postage 1,368 1,767 1,767 1,600 1,454 146 9.14% 53120: Copy Expense - 9 9 - 65 (65) - 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 1,128 961 961 1,200 1,097 103 8.56% 53140: Tax Deed & Title Services Expense 30 - - 90 30 60 66.67% 53190: Office Supplies 381 386 386 500 321 179 35.80% 53211: Law Book Publications 3,449 4,677 4,677 5,000 4,912 88 1.77% 53240: Dues & Licenses 1,643 2,290 2,290 2,420 2,807 (387) 15.99% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 5,791 12,419 12,419 15,870 7,891 7,979 50.28% 53310: Employee Mileage 1,055 1,420 1,420 700 1,864 (1,164) 166.24% 53320: Employee Lodging 130 262 262 500 663 (163) 32.60% 53330: Employee Meal Expense 242 361 361 400 656 (256) 64.00% 53350: Employee Other Expenses 34 20 20 - - - - 53440: Operating Supplies 4 12 12 - - - - 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 55 8 8 - 46 (46) - 53930: Software Purchased - 2,454 2,454 - 357 (357) - 53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 3,449 280 280 - 381 (381) - 55180: Liability Insurance 3,696 3,471 3,471 3,594 3,594 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 7 of 94 1320 - Corporation Counsel : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 55210: Premiums on Surety Bonds 20 100 100 - 60 (60) - Operating 24,319 37,298 37,298 37,094 46,814 (9,720) 26.20% Total Expenses 629,552 797,367 797,367 960,417 935,154 25,263 2.63% Report Total 9,309 16,777 16,777 - 26,471 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 8 of 94 1410 - Administrator : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 480,139 541,156 541,156 518,988 518,988 - - 43310: Other Federal Payment 53,275 - - - - - - 43510: State General Government Grant - 18,337 18,337 - - - - 48510: Donations & Contributions 545 501 501 600 490 110 18.37% Total Revenues 533,959 559,995 559,995 519,588 519,478 110 0.02% Total Wages 325,654 343,775 343,775 363,794 344,443 19,351 5.32% Total Fringes 116,141 105,648 105,648 117,086 111,720 5,367 4.58% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 40,689 43,197 43,197 45,499 45,499 - - Net Wage & Fringe 401,106 406,227 406,227 435,381 410,664 24,717 5.68% 51910: Staff Development 235 1,084 1,084 3,500 1,250 2,250 64.29% 52190: Other Professional Services 65,263 15,314 15,314 15,000 3,337 11,663 77.75% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 1,084 1,143 1,143 1,200 1,143 57 4.74% 52990: Other Contractual Services - - - - 387 (387) - 53110: Postage 159 13 13 50 9 41 82.62% 53120: Copy Expense - 1 1 - - - - 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 1,239 1,433 1,433 1,250 1,083 167 13.40% 53190: Office Supplies 7,264 2,012 2,012 1,200 1,297 (97) 8.05% 53212: Outreach/Education - 245 245 250 82 168 67.01% 53220: Advertising/Promotion 17,964 22,242 22,242 22,500 17,971 4,529 20.13% 53240: Dues & Licenses 1,462 1,463 1,463 2,000 1,501 499 24.97% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 8,379 5,879 5,879 12,500 6,243 6,257 50.06% 53310: Employee Mileage 1,712 1,334 1,334 1,750 2,455 (705) 40.31% 53320: Employee Lodging 596 1,116 1,116 750 2,282 (1,532) 204.23% 53330: Employee Meal Expense 186 352 352 500 458 42 8.40% 53340: Employee Airfare - 379 379 500 874 (374) 74.86% 53350: Employee Other Expenses 742 274 274 1,000 163 837 83.71% 53430: Provided Food Expense - - - 150 200 (50) 33.20% 53440: Operating Supplies 103 28 28 100 51 49 49.04% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 3,439 10,888 10,888 17,500 11,628 5,872 33.56% 53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses - - - - 42 (42) - 55180: Liability Insurance 2,397 2,116 2,116 2,507 2,506 1 0.04% Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 9 of 94 1410 - Administrator : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining Operating 112,224 67,316 67,316 84,207 54,961 29,246 34.73% Total Expenses 513,330 473,543 473,543 519,588 465,625 53,963 10.39% Report Total 20,629 86,452 86,452 - 53,853 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 10 of 94 1420 - County Clerk : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 206,246 219,406 219,406 237,353 237,353 - - 46110: Clerk's Fees 177,170 177,753 177,753 175,000 186,043 (11,043) -6.31% Total Revenues 383,416 397,159 397,159 412,353 423,396 (11,042) -2.68% Total Wages 241,777 243,242 243,242 263,390 232,164 31,225 11.86% Total Fringes 103,017 113,753 113,753 127,019 118,083 8,936 7.04% Net Wage & Fringe 344,794 356,996 356,996 390,409 350,248 40,162 10.29% 51910: Staff Development - - - 250 105 145 58.00% 52122: Interpreter Services - - - - 67 (67) - 52190: Other Professional Services - 30 30 50 945 (895) 1,789.80% 52440: Misc. Repair & Maintenance 598 - - 1,000 17 983 98.29% 52920: Computer Repair 232 - - - 14 (14) - 53110: Postage 6,543 6,581 6,581 7,000 18,100 (11,100) 158.57% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 1,885 2,323 2,323 2,200 2,703 (503) 22.87% 53190: Office Supplies 2,415 3,014 3,014 2,500 2,627 (127) 5.09% 53210: Publications & Printing 954 1,465 1,465 1,000 1,006 (6) 0.64% 53230: Subscriptions 127 180 180 130 125 5 3.85% 53240: Dues & Licenses 125 250 250 125 - 125 100.00% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals - 333 333 - 147 (147) - 53310: Employee Mileage 49 - - 250 - 250 100.00% 53320: Employee Lodging - - - 500 252 248 49.56% 53330: Employee Meal Expense - - - 250 - 250 100.00% 53350: Employee Other Expenses - - - 100 - 100 100.00% 53420: Medical Supplies - - - - 74 (74) - 53430: Provided Food Expense 42 95 95 - - - - 53440: Operating Supplies 4,847 5,494 5,494 4,600 5,369 (769) 16.72% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses - - - - 95 (95) - 53920: Cell Phones & Accessories - 166 166 - - - - 53930: Software Purchased - - - - 209 (209) - 55180: Liability Insurance 1,860 1,839 1,839 1,989 1,989 - - Operating 19,678 21,770 21,770 21,944 33,845 (11,901) 54.23% Total Expenses 364,472 378,765 378,765 412,353 384,093 28,261 6.85% Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 11 of 94 1420 - County Clerk : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining Report Total 18,945 18,394 18,394 - 39,303 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 12 of 94 1430 - Human Resources : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 607,033 551,792 551,792 621,340 621,340 - - 46910: Other Public Charges for Services 26 - - - - - - Total Revenues 607,059 551,792 551,792 621,340 621,340 - - Total Wages 420,251 430,617 430,617 542,509 506,192 36,317 6.69% Total Fringes 131,956 106,429 106,429 156,846 145,984 10,862 6.92% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 131,000 127,751 127,751 158,472 158,471 1 - Net Wage & Fringe 421,206 409,294 409,294 540,883 493,706 47,177 8.72% 51910: Staff Development 6,549 1,154 1,154 6,000 1,438 4,562 76.03% 52116: Consultant Fees 15,250 - - 5,000 - 5,000 100.00% 52125: Purchased Services 9,010 12,400 12,400 12,000 53,418 (41,418) 345.15% 52190: Other Professional Services 18,761 14,853 14,853 25,000 18,626 6,374 25.49% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 446 495 495 600 549 51 8.56% 52990: Other Contractual Services 14,774 11,575 11,575 15,000 10,799 4,201 28.01% 53110: Postage 228 141 141 500 158 342 68.44% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 408 315 315 1,000 276 724 72.45% 53190: Office Supplies 190 253 253 400 82 318 79.51% 53220: Advertising/Promotion - 182 182 1,500 124 1,376 91.72% 53230: Subscriptions 3,586 424 424 500 - 500 100.00% 53240: Dues & Licenses 455 1,263 1,263 1,000 - 1,000 100.00% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 1,512 2,674 2,674 3,000 3,209 (209) 6.96% 53310: Employee Mileage 713 85 85 500 621 (121) 24.29% 53320: Employee Lodging 210 - - 1,000 232 768 76.80% 53330: Employee Meal Expense - - - 250 67 183 73.20% 53340: Employee Airfare - - - 750 - 750 100.00% 53350: Employee Other Expenses 517 112 112 1,000 - 1,000 100.00% 53430: Provided Food Expense 33 - - - - - - 53440: Operating Supplies - 67 67 500 1,997 (1,497) 299.43% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses - 481 481 500 - 500 100.00% 53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 26 2,583 2,583 1,500 - 1,500 100.00% 55180: Liability Insurance 2,992 2,698 2,698 2,957 2,957 - - Operating 75,661 51,755 51,755 80,457 94,553 (14,096) 17.52% Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 13 of 94 1430 - Human Resources : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining Total Expenses 496,867 461,049 461,049 621,340 588,259 33,081 5.32% Report Total 110,192 90,743 90,743 - 33,081 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 14 of 94 1440 - Elections : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 45,610 106,500 106,500 59,050 59,050 - - 47410: General Government Support Cty Depts 24,000 18,600 18,600 20,000 26,597 (6,597) -32.99% Total Revenues 69,610 125,100 125,100 79,050 85,647 (6,597) -8.35% Total Wages - - - - - - - Total Fringes - - - - - - - Net Wage & Fringe - - - - - - - 52190: Other Professional Services 300 600 600 450 300 150 33.33% 53110: Postage 1 - - 200 - 200 100.00% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 507 764 764 1,000 255 745 74.53% 53190: Office Supplies 1,491 1,126 1,126 5,000 1,153 3,847 76.94% 53210: Publications & Printing 15,088 37,981 37,981 25,000 38,765 (13,765) 55.06% 53310: Employee Mileage 262 821 821 300 783 (483) 161.10% 53330: Employee Meal Expense - 79 79 100 - 100 100.00% 53430: Provided Food Expense 148 39 39 - 130 (130) - 53440: Operating Supplies 46,690 74,294 74,294 45,000 14,077 30,923 68.72% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 438 90 90 2,000 - 2,000 100.00% Operating 64,924 115,795 115,795 79,050 55,464 23,586 29.84% Total Expenses 64,924 115,795 115,795 79,050 55,464 23,586 29.84% Report Total 4,686 9,305 9,305 - 30,184 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 15 of 94 1450 - Information Technology : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 2,696,866 2,739,353 2,739,353 2,697,446 2,697,446 - - 47310: General Government Other Local Gov 8,882 9,472 9,472 8,000 11,518 (3,518) -43.98% 47410: General Government Support Cty Depts - - - 103,800 103,800 - - 48310: Property Sales Revenue 43 3,020 3,020 2,500 12,254 (9,754) -390.16% 48610: Miscellaneous Revenue - - - - 1,059 (1,059) - Total Revenues 2,705,791 2,751,845 2,751,845 2,811,746 2,826,077 (14,331) -0.51% Total Wages 1,039,129 1,099,159 1,099,159 1,129,134 1,088,640 40,493 3.59% Total Fringes 420,732 414,730 414,730 451,599 425,507 26,093 5.78% Net Wage & Fringe 1,459,862 1,513,890 1,513,890 1,580,733 1,514,147 66,586 4.21% 51910: Staff Development 11,982 9,868 9,868 15,000 4,342 10,658 71.05% 52125: Purchased Services 53,979 54,017 54,017 65,000 75,813 (10,813) 16.63% 52190: Other Professional Services 41,824 45,064 45,064 40,000 6,991 33,009 82.52% 52240: Telephone/Dictaphone 82,486 78,747 78,747 81,000 73,166 7,834 9.67% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 4,557 (2,758) (2,758) 5,000 7,700 (2,700) 53.99% 52430: Building Maintenance - - - - 61 (61) - 53110: Postage - 166 166 100 41 59 58.94% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 1,028 8,215 8,215 500 (3,539) 4,039 807.78% 53190: Office Supplies 195 366 366 500 237 263 52.53% 53212: Outreach/Education - 25 25 - - - - 53230: Subscriptions - - - 400 200 200 50.00% 53240: Dues & Licenses 300 - - 250 - 250 100.00% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 772,657 752,200 752,200 818,000 839,529 (21,529) 2.63% 53310: Employee Mileage 994 1,837 1,837 1,000 1,545 (545) 54.49% 53320: Employee Lodging - - - - 1,254 (1,254) - 53330: Employee Meal Expense - - - - 515 (515) - 53350: Employee Other Expenses - - - 300 - 300 100.00% 53440: Operating Supplies 696 1,353 1,353 1,000 2,540 (1,540) 153.96% 53470: Fuel Expenses - 754 754 300 66 234 78.08% 53490: Other Operating Supplies - 214 214 - 898 (898) - 53510: Repair and Maintenance Supplies 49 - - - - - - 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 470 10 10 - 15 (15) - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 16 of 94 1450 - Information Technology : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 53930: Software Purchased 46 60 60 3,500 - 3,500 100.00% 53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 231,015 234,054 234,054 185,000 195,199 (10,199) 5.51% 53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses 115 - - - 33 (33) - 55180: Liability Insurance 13,139 13,825 13,825 14,163 14,163 - - 55310: Rents and Leases - 2,496 2,496 - - - - Operating 1,215,531 1,200,512 1,200,512 1,231,013 1,220,769 10,244 0.83% Total Expenses 2,675,393 2,714,401 2,714,401 2,811,746 2,734,916 76,830 2.73% Report Total 30,398 37,444 37,444 - 91,161 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 17 of 94 1510 - Finance : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 638,304 637,877 637,877 659,214 659,214 - - 48610: Miscellaneous Revenue 30 60 60 100 45 55 55.00% 48810: Rebates 13,049 12,336 12,336 15,000 16,549 (1,549) -10.32% Total Revenues 651,383 650,273 650,273 674,314 675,808 (1,494) -0.22% Total Wages 361,002 393,964 393,964 431,944 388,499 43,445 10.06% Total Fringes 168,808 174,469 174,469 195,188 198,510 3,322 1.70% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 43,129 42,260 42,260 43,973 45,337 1,364 3.10% Net Wage & Fringe 486,681 526,173 526,173 583,159 541,672 41,487 7.11% 51910: Staff Development 764 595 595 3,000 295 2,705 90.17% 52116: Consultant Fees - 2,250 2,250 7,000 10,000 (3,000) 42.86% 52119: Accounting Services 91,010 92,566 92,566 70,000 97,242 (27,242) 38.92% 52190: Other Professional Services 1,000 - - - - - - 52250: Cellular Phone Service 302 - - - - - - 53110: Postage 307 277 277 500 274 226 45.17% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 896 915 915 1,000 734 266 26.59% 53150: Check Printing 1,845 - - 2,000 1,968 32 1.59% 53190: Office Supplies 106 492 492 500 195 305 60.93% 53240: Dues & Licenses - 10 10 100 - 100 100.00% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 582 248 248 750 - 750 100.00% 53310: Employee Mileage 38 39 39 250 118 132 52.85% 53320: Employee Lodging - - - 1,000 - 1,000 100.00% 53330: Employee Meal Expense - - - 250 - 250 100.00% 53340: Employee Airfare - - - - - - - 53350: Employee Other Expenses - 476 476 250 - 250 100.00% 53440: Operating Supplies 149 93 93 500 116 384 76.88% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 50 192 192 500 187 313 62.61% 55180: Liability Insurance 4,514 3,715 3,715 3,555 3,555 - - Operating 101,564 101,867 101,867 91,155 114,684 (23,529) 25.81% Total Expenses 588,245 628,040 628,040 674,314 656,356 17,958 2.66% Report Total 63,138 22,233 22,233 - 19,452 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 18 of 94 1520 - County Treasurer : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes (160,094) (153,082) (153,082) (114,444) (114,444) - - 41810: Interest on Taxes 301,330 316,304 316,304 300,000 369,697 (69,697) -23.23% 41811: Penalties on Taxes 153,504 161,426 161,426 150,000 190,137 (40,137) -26.76% 46120: Treasurer's Fees 107,760 156,107 156,107 110,000 170,958 (60,958) -55.42% 48610: Miscellaneous Revenue - 29,150 29,150 12,500 - 12,500 100.00% Total Revenues 402,500 509,905 509,905 458,056 616,348 (158,292) -34.56% Total Wages 193,705 209,935 209,935 263,529 215,581 47,949 18.19% Total Fringes 70,683 80,333 80,333 98,047 90,818 7,229 7.37% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 2,129 362 362 2,200 1,852 348 15.81% Net Wage & Fringe 266,517 290,629 290,629 363,777 308,251 55,525 15.26% 51910: Staff Development 1,705 250 250 1,500 285 1,215 81.00% 52115: Maintenance Services 490 810 810 1,100 765 335 30.46% 52152: Bank Service Charges 713 2,458 2,458 6,000 9,305 (3,305) 55.08% 52165: Contracted Security 12,205 12,309 12,309 12,000 12,716 (716) 5.97% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 515 542 542 600 601 (1) 0.18% 52920: Computer Repair 49 - - 200 14 186 93.07% 52990: Other Contractual Services - - - - 37 (37) - 53110: Postage 8,944 9,550 9,550 9,000 8,996 4 0.05% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 4,666 4,565 4,565 4,800 1,864 2,936 61.16% 53140: Tax Deed & Title Services Expense 3,576 2,902 2,902 10,000 40,312 (30,312) 303.12% 53190: Office Supplies 2,993 4,092 4,092 3,200 2,010 1,190 37.19% 53210: Publications & Printing 793 - - 900 712 188 20.90% 53240: Dues & Licenses 100 100 100 200 100 100 50.00% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 7,010 7,273 7,273 13,000 22,152 (9,152) 70.40% 53310: Employee Mileage 299 844 844 600 264 336 56.02% 53320: Employee Lodging 708 615 615 1,000 618 382 38.20% 53330: Employee Meal Expense 109 156 156 200 155 45 22.50% 53350: Employee Other Expenses 357 - - - 457 (457) - 53440: Operating Supplies 15,684 16,820 16,820 17,700 16,352 1,348 7.62% 53510: Repair and Maintenance Supplies - 309 309 - 324 (324) - 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses - - - - - - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 19 of 94 1520 - County Treasurer : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 53920: Cell Phones & Accessories - - - - 15 (15) - 53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 684 1,305 1,305 - - - - 55180: Liability Insurance 2,193 2,181 2,181 2,279 2,279 - - 57410: Losses 31,917 6,874 6,874 10,000 20,183 (10,183) 101.83% Operating 95,709 73,954 73,954 94,279 140,516 (46,237) 49.04% Total Expenses 362,226 364,584 364,584 458,056 448,768 9,288 2.03% Report Total 40,274 145,322 145,322 - 167,580 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 20 of 94 1545 - Workers Compensation : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 48410: Insurance Recoveries 1,494 - - - - - - 49270: Transfer from Internal Service Fund 602,538 634,356 634,356 650,000 717,796 (67,796) -10.43% Total Revenues 604,032 634,356 634,356 650,000 717,796 (67,796) -10.43% Total Wages - - - - - - - Total Fringes - - - - - - - 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 22,106 23,470 23,470 24,730 24,730 - - Net Wage & Fringe 22,106 23,470 23,470 24,730 24,730 - - 52190: Other Professional Services 585 815 815 1,000 634 366 36.60% 52990: Other Contractual Services 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 - - 55190: Insurance Premium & Claim Costs 550,104 362,491 362,491 564,270 367,181 197,089 34.93% Operating 610,689 423,307 423,307 625,270 427,815 197,455 31.58% Total Expenses 632,795 446,777 446,777 650,000 452,545 197,455 30.38% Report Total (28,763) 187,580 187,580 - 265,251 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 21 of 94 1535 - Self Insurance : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 48410: Insurance Recoveries 4,208,978 1,746,479 1,746,479 1,500,000 1,487,576 12,424 0.83% 49210: Transfer from General Fund - 1,500,000 1,500,000 - - - - 49270: Transfer from Internal Service Fund 10,404,385 10,318,809 10,318,809 11,500,000 11,582,555 (82,555) -0.72% 49271: Transfer from Internal Service Fund - Dental - - - 400,000 451,864 (51,864) -12.97% Total Revenues 14,613,363 13,565,288 13,565,288 13,400,000 13,521,994 (121,994) -0.91% Total Wages 275,324 152,161 152,161 135,000 183,563 48,563 35.97% Total Fringes 52,284 106,652 106,652 150,000 146,518 3,482 2.32% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 151,500 148,700 148,700 157,596 157,596 - - Net Wage & Fringe 479,109 407,513 407,513 442,596 487,677 (45,081) 10.19% 52110: Medical and Dental Services 27,116 21,778 21,778 - 8,490 (8,490) - 52116: Consultant Fees 71,581 75,720 75,720 75,000 80,649 (5,649) 7.53% 52190: Other Professional Services 56,537 54,578 54,578 40,000 51,048 (11,048) 27.62% 52990: Other Contractual Services 600 770 770 - 465 (465) - 53190: Office Supplies - 17 17 - - - - 53220: Advertising/Promotion - - - - 642 (642) - 53230: Subscriptions 3,839 - - 4,000 - 4,000 100.00% 53440: Operating Supplies 42 60 60 - 58 (58) - 55190: Insurance Premium & Claim Costs 14,811,008 10,671,872 10,671,872 12,433,904 11,510,907 922,997 7.42% 55191: Insurance Premium & Claim Costs - Dental 412,167 427,869 427,869 400,000 449,271 (49,271) 12.32% 55910: Other Fixed Charges 4,242 4,534 4,534 4,500 4,775 (275) 6.10% Operating 15,387,132 11,257,196 11,257,196 12,957,404 12,106,305 851,099 6.57% Total Expenses 15,866,241 11,664,709 11,664,709 13,400,000 12,593,982 806,018 6.02% Report Total (1,252,878) 1,900,579 1,900,579 - 928,012 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 22 of 94 1538 - RHS - Retirement Health Savings : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 300,000 300,000 300,000 - - - - 49310: Fund Balance Applied - - - 150,000 - 150,000 100.00% Total Revenues 300,000 300,000 300,000 150,000 - 150,000 100.00% Total Wages 186,282 32,908 32,908 150,000 133,351 16,649 11.10% Total Fringes - - - - - - - Net Wage & Fringe 186,282 32,908 32,908 150,000 133,351 16,649 11.10% Operating - - - - - - - Total Expenses 186,282 32,908 32,908 150,000 133,351 16,649 11.10% Report Total 113,718 267,092 267,092 - (133,351) - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 23 of 94 1540 - Risk & Property Management/Liability Insurance : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 48110: Interest Revenue 33,316 4,797 4,797 30,000 45,271 (15,271) -50.90% 48410: Insurance Recoveries 145,462 396,100 396,100 50,000 56,844 (6,844) -13.69% 49270: Transfer from Internal Service Fund 885,000 890,000 890,000 920,000 920,000 - - Total Revenues 1,063,777 1,290,897 1,290,897 1,000,000 1,022,115 (22,115) -2.21% Total Wages - - - - - - - Total Fringes - - - - - - - 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 36,201 38,439 38,439 40,574 40,574 - - Net Wage & Fringe 36,201 38,439 38,439 40,574 40,574 - - 52410: Repair and Replacement 31,465 - - 30,000 - 30,000 100.00% 52440: Misc. Repair & Maintenance 299,690 77,226 77,226 150,000 125,709 24,291 16.19% 53212: Outreach/Education 1,554 - - 1,000 - 1,000 100.00% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 3,131 3,225 3,225 3,000 3,386 (386) 12.87% 53420: Medical Supplies 1,520 2,361 2,361 5,000 7,566 (2,566) 51.32% 55190: Insurance Premium & Claim Costs 631,757 394,873 394,873 690,426 1,028,103 (337,677) 48.91% Operating 969,116 477,686 477,686 879,426 1,164,764 (285,338) 32.45% 58110: New Vehicles 139,729 127,596 127,596 75,000 71,432 3,569 4.76% 58130: New Computer Equipment - - - 5,000 - 5,000 100.00% 58000: Capital Outlay 139,729 127,596 127,596 80,000 71,432 8,569 10.71% Total Expenses 1,145,046 643,720 643,720 1,000,000 1,276,770 (276,770) 27.68% Report Total (81,269) 647,177 647,177 - (254,655) - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 24 of 94 1565 - Fleet Vehicles : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 47330: Transportation Other Local Gov 137,175 155,414 155,414 150,000 127,275 22,725 15.15% 47430: Transportation Cty Depts 15,074 12,850 12,850 - 5,983 (5,983) - Total Revenues 152,248 168,264 168,264 150,000 133,258 16,742 11.16% Total Wages - - - - - - - Total Fringes - - - - - - - Net Wage & Fringe - - - - - - - 53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses 181,205 153,629 153,629 150,000 140,376 9,624 6.42% Operating 181,205 153,629 153,629 150,000 140,376 9,624 6.42% Total Expenses 181,205 153,629 153,629 150,000 140,376 9,624 6.42% Report Total (28,957) 14,635 14,635 - (7,118) - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 25 of 94 1610 - Facilities : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 2,194,149 2,248,991 2,248,991 2,229,286 2,229,286 - - 47410: General Government Support Cty Depts - - - - (194) 194 - 48210: Rent Revenue 66,165 62,840 62,840 66,500 213,355 (146,855) -220.83% 48310: Property Sales Revenue 2,089 - - - - - - 48610: Miscellaneous Revenue 334 1,228 1,228 - 631 (631) - 48910: Other Financing Sources - Lease Proceeds 219,747 - - - - - - Total Revenues 2,482,484 2,313,059 2,313,059 2,295,786 2,443,078 (147,292) -6.42% Total Wages 690,196 764,611 764,611 800,391 715,425 84,967 10.62% Total Fringes 303,780 285,058 285,058 316,407 279,323 37,085 11.72% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 150,060 140,980 140,980 155,750 144,041 11,709 7.52% Net Wage & Fringe 843,915 908,689 908,689 961,048 850,707 110,342 11.48% 51910: Staff Development 5,909 7,735 7,735 7,500 1,825 5,675 75.67% 52190: Other Professional Services 12,818 19,927 19,927 14,000 16,180 (2,180) 15.57% 52210: Water & Sewer 47,305 51,303 51,303 50,000 44,953 5,047 10.09% 52220: Electricity 271,793 282,225 282,225 325,000 331,945 (6,945) 2.14% 52230: Gas for Heating 79,666 111,151 111,151 125,000 94,785 30,215 24.17% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 2,140 2,125 2,125 2,500 1,745 756 30.22% 52420: Grounds Maintenance 24,106 22,970 22,970 19,000 59,821 (40,821) 214.85% 52430: Building Maintenance 159,444 175,558 175,558 175,000 197,819 (22,819) 13.04% 52440: Misc. Repair & Maintenance 492 - - - - - - 52930: Refuse Collection Services 23,729 31,231 31,231 25,000 35,924 (10,924) 43.70% 52990: Other Contractual Services 298,622 335,704 335,704 400,000 468,013 (68,013) 17.00% 53110: Postage 214 209 209 100 145 (45) 44.81% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 653 518 518 930 613 317 34.06% 53190: Office Supplies 375 270 270 500 442 58 11.55% 53240: Dues & Licenses 781 1,220 1,220 1,000 505 495 49.50% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals - 1,140 1,140 1,500 2,314 (814) 54.26% 53310: Employee Mileage 1,234 449 449 1,400 580 820 58.60% 53320: Employee Lodging 615 - - 1,500 430 1,070 71.34% 53330: Employee Meal Expense 108 142 142 - 156 (156) - 53350: Employee Other Expenses 418 1,247 1,247 - 485 (485) - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 26 of 94 1610 - Facilities : Department Overview FY23 FY24 Prior Year FY25 FY25 Actual Actual December Operating Budget December Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 53420: Medical Supplies 32 - - - - - - 53430: Provided Food Expense 64 896 896 - - - - 53440: Operating Supplies 108,725 108,346 108,346 90,000 84,548 5,452 6.06% 53450: Uniform Expense/Supplies 11,659 12,644 12,644 15,000 9,080 5,920 39.46% 53470: Fuel Expenses 5,019 15,359 15,359 10,000 5,237 4,763 47.63% 53510: Repair and Maintenance Supplies 20 - - - - - - 53710: Roadway Supplies 46,706 17,966 17,966 50,000 24,528 25,472 50.94% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 42 190 190 - 40 (40) - 53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses 3,716 4,709 4,709 3,500 1,017 2,483 70.95% 55180: Liability Insurance 15,642 12,465 12,465 16,308 16,308 - - 55310: Rents and Leases - - - - 632 (632) - Operating 1,122,045 1,217,698 1,217,698 1,334,738 1,400,068 (65,330) 4.89% 58310: Capital Outlay - Leases 219,747 - - - - - - 58000: Capital Outlay 219,747 - - - - - - Total Expenses 2,185,708 2,126,387 2,126,387 2,295,786 2,250,775 45,011 1.96% Report Total 296,776 186,672 186,672 - 192,303 - - Print Date January 13, 2026 Page 27 of 94 County Wide Cash & Investments Wells Fargo Balance $50,748,075.56 LGIP - State Investment Pool 15,356,369.99 Investments with Advisor 62,014,431.82 Bond Investment 6,534,659.09 TOTAL 134,653,536.46 2025 / 2024 2024 / 2023 2023 / 2022 Vehicle Registration Fees 41170 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Variance Variance Variance Annual Budget 1,750,000.00 875,000.00 865,000.00 840,000.00 840,000.00 875,000.00 10,000.00 25,000.00 Budget per Month 145,833.33 72,916.67 72,083.33 70,000.00 70,000.00 72,916.67 833.33 2,083.33 January registrations (rec'd in February) 135,921.40 87,557.88 63,709.13 59,381.95 63,468.87 48,363.52 23,848.75 4,327.18 February registrations (rec'd in March) 127,742.01 118,878.62 62,764.89 60,744.88 60,509.00 8,863.39 56,113.73 2,020.01 March registrations (rec'd in April) 159,990.63 137,072.00 81,873.51 82,118.74 84,691.00 22,918.63 55,198.49 (245.23) April registrations (rec'd in May) 153,301.87 154,860.00 75,579.00 74,913.00 77,345.94 (1,558.13) 79,281.00 666.00 May registrations (rec'd in June) 169,280.00 155,872.75 82,375.50 80,763.00 74,542.56 13,407.25 73,497.25 1,612.50 June registrations (rec'd in July) 162,334.00 152,334.50 81,374.13 79,141.50 82,580.00 9,999.50 70,960.37 2,232.63 July registrations (rec'd in August) 162,647.00 143,486.25 79,360.88 76,202.00 78,169.50 19,160.75 64,125.37 3,158.88 August registrations (rec'd in September) 137,754.00 170,786.00 79,445.12 82,542.77 79,774.50 (33,032.00) 91,340.88 (3,097.65) September registrations (rec'd in October) 174,073.25 162,758.51 69,739.00 73,731.10 71,572.62 11,314.74 93,019.51 (3,992.10) October registrations (rec'd in November) 154,295.50 153,435.96 70,785.00 71,777.37 66,673.92 859.54 82,650.96 (992.37) November registrations (rec'd in December) 118,007.00 118,398.00 66,472.90 61,423.00 62,991.48 (391.00) 51,925.10 5,049.90 December registrations (rec'd in January) 129,439.88 62,012.10 56,686.97 57,817.91 67,427.78 5,325.13 Totals 1,655,346.66 1,684,880.35 875,491.16 859,426.28 860,137.30 99,906.19 809,389.19 16,064.88 Average Month 150,486.06 140,406.70 72,957.60 71,618.86 71,678.11 2025 / 2024 2024 / 2023 2023 / 2022 Sales Tax Progress 41220 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Variance Variance Variance Annual Budget 12,537,000.00 11,600,000.00 10,500,000.00 9,000,000.00 8,500,000.00 937,000.00 1,100,000.00 1,500,000.00 Budget per Month 1,044,750.00 966,666.67 875,000.00 750,000.00 708,333.33 78,083.33 91,666.67 125,000.00 January (rec'd in March) 810,022.86 800,671.86 783,190.93 782,409.83 632,164.68 9,351.00 17,480.93 781.10 February (rec'd in April) 785,796.25 581,576.20 723,882.01 786,888.47 834,227.57 204,220.05 (142,305.81) (63,006.46) March (rec'd in May) 1,176,506.73 1,260,438.65 935,748.93 766,992.32 826,857.04 (83,931.92) 324,689.72 168,756.61 April (rec'd in June) 855,706.78 912,048.26 1,251,098.80 1,130,214.04 1,089,420.22 (56,341.48) (339,050.54) 120,884.76 May (rec'd in July) 1,551,604.61 949,715.53 1,038,445.70 1,031,312.39 938,046.59 601,889.08 (88,730.17) 7,133.31 June (rec'd in August) 1,231,677.54 1,274,785.88 1,364,100.14 1,105,404.16 937,503.01 (43,108.34) (89,314.26) 258,695.98 July (rec'd in September) 1,054,431.19 1,033,141.16 1,120,065.36 1,182,103.62 1,096,977.75 21,290.03 (86,924.20) (62,038.26) August (rec'd in October) 1,474,520.00 1,121,069.13 908,168.26 977,504.96 950,359.43 353,450.87 212,900.87 (69,336.70) September (rec'd in November) 856,532.63 1,277,272.72 1,294,012.64 1,160,289.64 886,232.63 (420,740.09) (16,739.92) 133,723.00 October (rec'd in December) 1,162,147.44 960,406.06 1,011,113.57 1,160,401.06 991,006.42 201,741.38 (50,707.51) (149,287.49) November (rec'd in January) 1,349,867.36 691,494.45 722,791.84 758,619.48 658,372.91 (31,297.39) December (rec'd in February) 1,006,555.96 1,511,369.72 1,256,369.31 1,057,147.36 (504,813.76) 255,000.41 Totals 10,958,946.03 12,527,548.77 12,632,690.51 12,062,681.64 10,998,562.18 787,820.58 (105,141.74) 570,008.87 Average Month 1,095,894.60 1,043,962.40 1,052,724.21 1,005,223.47 916,546.85 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MONTHLY REPORT As of December 31, 2025 Page 28 of 94 2025 St. Croix County Capital Improvement Plan Project Status Report Dated: December 31, 2025 Year Prior Prior Years 2025 2025 Remaining Revenues: Budgets Actual Budget YTD Balance Property/Asset Sales 50,000 167,023 Grants/Other Govts - 251,088 Bonds & Interest - 256,944 Total Revenues 50,000 675,055 Expenses: General Public Buildings 7140 10001 2025 Building Remodeling/Furniture/Plumbing 200,000 198,932 Closed 7320 10004 2025 Fleet Vehicle Replacement 250,000 230,806 Closed 7140 10005 2025 Equipment/Electrical Equipment 65,000 63,559 Closed 7140 10006 2025 HVAC Replacement 125,000 48,400 76,600 7140 10007 2025 Safety and Security 45,000 43,054 Closed 7140 10107 2025 Solar Array Baldwin Ag Center 400,000 2,100 Closed 7140 10138 2024 Jail Wire Mesh Screening 550,000 379,453 63,299 Closed 7140 10150 2025 Government Center Health Clinic 60,773 850,000 828,697 Closed 7140 10152 2025 UPS for CT Scanner 102,000 82,091 Closed 7140 10154 2025 OV Electrical Transformers 110,000 72,310 Closed 7140 10106 2022 Government Center Expansion 79,743,000 66,803,290 10,729,111 2,210,599 Information Technology 7150 10002 2025 IT Recurring Projects 75,000 75,000 Closed Health & Human Services 7160 10003 2025 replacement vehicles for ADRC 50,000 44,168 Closed Public Protection 7210 10000 2025 Squad Cars 550,000 533,698 Closed 7270 10100 2025 Jail Appliances 115,000 26,146 Closed Highway 7310 10115 2025 Hudson Highway Facility Replacement 7,400,000 1,963,951 5,436,049 Emergency Services 7260 10089 2024 911 Call center expansion 524,000 439,767 91,376 Closed 7260 10102 2025 Network Switches Microwave Radio Infrastructure 273,000 256,835 16,165 7260 10103 2025 Portable Radio Cache Update 80,000 89,667 Closed 7260 10142 2025 DC Battery power replacement 60,000 60,379 (379) 7260 10144 2025 Radio Consolette Replacement 60,000 60,788 (788) 7260 10160 2025 911 System replacement hardware 40,252 160,000 107,739 12,009 Parks 7620 10075 2021Bike Ped Plan SCRC Loop Trail to Willow River State Park Connection920,000 976,726 2,364 Closed 7620 10075 2026 HWY 35 bike Loop Trail - Phase II 27,799 (27,799) 7620 10035 2025 Parks Equipment 35,000 35,000 Closed 7620 10036 2024 Ongoing maintenance 50,000 50,000 Closed 7620 10097 2025 County Dam Maintenance 50,000 2,396 Closed 7620 10099 2024 Glen Hills campground flush station 920,000 317,993 630,565 (28,558) 7620 10088 2025 GHP Whipering Oaks restroom building 200,000 22,146 177,854 7620 10125 2025 Eckert Blufflands Park Development 1,500,000 6,321 1,493,679 7620 10163 2025 Community Development Plotter/Scanner 16,000 4,539 Closed Total Expenses82,707,000 69,018,254 12,771,000 16,453,236 9,365,431 January 1, 2025 Fund Balance 28,920,985 Plus 2025 Revenues 675,055 Minus 2025 Expenses 16,453,236 Current Ending Fund Balance 13,142,804 Reserved for Approved Projects 9,365,431 Unreserved Fund Balance 3,777,373 Page 29 of 94 2025 St. Croix County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Status Report Dated: December 31, 2025 Year 2025 Remaining Revenues: 2025 Budget YTD Balance Grants/Other Govts Expenses: Health & Human Services 4310 700110 2022 BH Peer Recovery Support Specialist150,000 137,164 12,836 4310 700150 2022 Contract with Partner Organizations96,761 96,761 Closed Total Expenses 246,761 233,925 12,836 Page 30 of 94 Resolution Establishing Compensation for Elected Officials for the Years 2027-2030 Cover Memo To: Administration Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Date: January 20, 2026 Agenda Item: Resolution Establishing Compensation for Elected Officials for the Years 2027-2030 Background Information: Before nomination papers may be circulated by the Sheriff and Clerk of Courts, compensation for these elected positions must be established by the County Board. The proposed resolution provides for an 18% increase in the first year, followed by 3% increases in each of the subsequent three years. These adjustments are consistent with the compensation increases approved by the County Board last year for the Clerk, Treasurer, and Register of Deeds. Adoption of this resolution would place these elected officials among the higher-paid positions compared to their peers statewide. Given the County’s location within the Minneapolis Metropolitan Statistical Area, these compensation levels align with regional labor market conditions and align closely with neighboring Dunn County. Page 31 of 94 Resolution No. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE YEARS 2027-2030 1 WHEREAS, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.22(1), the County Board must establish the total 2 annual compensation for services to be paid to county elected officials (other than supervisors 3 and circuit judges) prior to the earliest time for filing nomination papers for the county elective 4 office; and 5 6 WHEREAS, the County Board desires to establish the total annual compensation for 7 county elected officials, which is separate and distinct from the fringe benefits offered by the 8 County to elected officials, and which fringe benefits are subject to increase or decrease during 9 the elected official's term at the discretion of the County Board and in accordance with state and 10 federal law; and 11 12 WHEREAS, as part of the County's fringe benefit program, county elected officials may 13 participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System in accordance with state law; and 14 15 WHEREAS, as part of the County's fringe benefit program, county elected officials may 16 elect to receive health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as the health 17 insurance coverage offered to non-represented managerial county employees; and 18 19 WHEREAS, the Administration Committee recommends that the total annual 20 compensation of the Clerk of Courts and Sheriff whose term extends through 2030 be established 21 as follows: 22 23 Position 2027 2028 2029 2030 24 Clerk of Courts $104,725(18%) $107,867(3%) $111,103(3%) $114,436(3%) 25 Sheriff $140,000(18%) $144,200(3%) $148,526(3%) $152,982(3%) 26 27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St Croix County Board of 28 Supervisors, that the total annual compensation for the county elected officials under Wis. Stat. § 29 59.22(1) shall be as recommended by the Administration Committee, effective on the first day of 30 a term of office that begins after the date of this Resolution. 31 32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the St Croix County Board of Supervisors that the 33 aforementioned county elected officials may participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System in 34 accordance with Chapter 40 of the Wisconsin Statutes. 35 36 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that the 37 aforementioned county officials are entitled to participate in the County health insurance 38 program subject to the terms and conditions of the program, which may be modified from time to 39 time, under the same terms and conditions as the health insurance coverage offered to non- 40 represented managerial employees. Page 32 of 94 Administration Committee Recommended MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: EXCUSED: None St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on February 3, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Long, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 33 of 94 SHERIFF County 2026 2026 2027 2027 2028 2028 Salary % Inc. Salary % Inc Salary % Inc Dane Adams 97,418.89$ 2.00% Ashland 81,713.00$ 2.00% Barron 112,793.00$ 4.00% Bayfield 89,444.00$ 4.00% Brown 130,170.00$ 2.93% Buffalo 91,059.00$ 2.00% Burnett 86,000.00$ 2.08% Calumet 113,405.00$ 2.00% Chippewa 116,270.11$ 2.00% Clark Columbia Crawford Dodge 114,703.15$ 2.00% Door 110,379.00$ 2.50% Douglas 93,102.00$ 1.00% Dunn 137,977.00$ 4.75% Eau Claire 128,601.00$ 2.50% Florence Fond du Lac 120,746.00$ 3.00% Forest 92,480.79$ 3.00% Grant 96,073.00 $ 3.00% Green Green Lake 113,394.26$ 3.55% Iowa 103,302.00 $ 3.50% Iron 91,980.03 $ 2.01% Jackson 100,256.00$ 3.00% Jefferson 124,945.60$ 2.00% Juneau 99,891.00$ 3.00% Kenosha 123,565.00$ 2.50% $129,125.00 4.50% $134,290.00 4.00% Kewaunee 102,023.00$ 3.00% La Crosse 135,396.41$ 3.00% Lafayette Langlade 2025 + COLA #VALUE! Lincoln 95,558.15$ Manitowoc 112726 5% 1188363 5% Marathon** 122,408.84$ 1.00% Marinette 104,910.00$ 2.50% Marquette 2.00% Menominee Milwaukee Monroe 109,272.00$ 3.00% Oconto 111,104.56$ 3.00% Oneida Outagamie 120,253.00$ 1.50% Ozaukee 134,890.79$ 2.50% Pepin Pierce 98,034.00$ 1.50% Polk Portage 119,012.40$ 2.25% Price Racine 122,545.00$ 3.00% Richland 97,423.34$ 3.00% Rock 141,907.08 $ 3.00% Rusk 85,566.47 $ 3.00% Sauk 127,330.00 $ 1.50% Sawyer 85,084.00$ 2.00% Shawano 95,696.75$ 3.00% Sheboygan 121,630.00$ 2.50% St. Croix 118,250.00$ 1.50% $140,000.00 18.00% $144,200.00 3.00% Taylor 98,259.00$ 2.01% Trempealeau 106,995.83$ 2.88% Vernon 93,124.59$ 2.00% Vilas 109,273.00 $ 3.00% Walworth 134,874.00$ 3.00% Washburn 90,340.00$ 3.00% Washington 135,257.88$ 4.00% Waukesha 134,895.00$ 1.50% Waupaca 115,745.00$ 1.56% Waushara 108,252.09$ 3.00% Winnebago 127,916.00$ 3.00% Wood Page 34 of 94 County 2026 2026 County 2027 2027 2028 2028 Salary % Inc. Salary % Inc. Salary % Inc. Adams 74,084.00$ 0.00% Adams Ashland 62,827.00$ 3.29% Ashland Barron 87,666.00$ 4.00% Barron Bayfield 74,155.00$ 4.00% Bayfield Brown 89,655.00$ 2.35% Brown Buffalo 69,839.00$ 5.00% Buffalo Burnett 68,800.00$ 2.53% Burnett Calumet 83,526.00$ 1.96% Calumet Chippewa 89,289.05$ 2.00% Chippewa Clark Clark Columbia Columbia Crawford 84,537.70$ 3.00% Crawford Dodge 87,795.71$ 2.00% Dodge Door 79,301.00 $ 2.50% Door Douglas 72,532.00 $ 2.00% Douglas Dunn 97,697.00$ 4.75% Dunn Eau Claire 96,276.00$ 2.50% Eau Claire Florence Florence Fond du Lac 87,767.00$ 2.50% Fond du Lac Green Green Green Lake 85,000.18$ 3.55% Green Lake Iowa 78,885.00$ 3.50% Iowa Iron 57,824.00$ 0.91% Iron Jackson 71,512.43$ 3.00% Jackson Jefferson 90,396.80$ 2.00% Jefferson Juneau 70,764.00$ 3.00% Juneau Kenosha 99,249.00$ 2.00% Kenosha $102,227.00 3.00% $105,294.00 3.00% Kewaunee 80,756.00$ 3.00% Kewaunee La Crosse 97,543.0 0$ 3.00% La Crosse Lafayette Lafayette Langlade 2025+COLA #VALUE! Langlade Lincoln 73,570.54$ 1.50% Lincoln Manitowoc Manitowoc $87,184.00 5%% $91,543.00 5%% Marathon** 94,708.96$ 1.00% Marathon** Marinette 75,340.00$ 2.50% Marinette Marquette Marquette Menominee Menominee Milwaukee 102,004.00$ 0.00% Milwaukee Monroe 87,418.00$ 3.00% Monroe Oconto 78,876.72$ 3.00% Oconto Oneida Oneida Outagamie 97,248.00$ 1.50% Outagamie Ozaukee 94,122.97$ 2.50% Ozaukee Pepin Pepin Pierce 71,465.00$ 1.25% Pierce Polk Polk Portage 97,675.97$ 2.25% Portage Price Price Racine 96,162.00$ 3.00% Racine Richland 79,382.41$ 3.00% Richland Rock 92,264.17$ 3.00% Rock Rusk 70,043.78$ 3.00% Rusk Sauk 86,183.00$ 1.50% Sauk Sawyer 64,443.00$ 2.00% Sawyer Shawano 71,197.26$ 3.00% Shawano Sheboygan 89,125.00$ 2.50% Sheboygan St. Croix 88,750.00$ 1.43% St. Croix $104,725.00 18.00% $107,867.00 3.00% Taylor 66,758.00$ 2.00% Taylor Trempealeau 76,799.23$ 2.88% Trempealeau Vernon 68,335.55$ 2.50% Vernon Vilas 75,945.00$ 3.00% Vilas Walworth 99,153.00$ 3.00% Walworth Washburn 68,993.00$ 3.00% Washburn Washington 96,612.00$ 3.00% Washington Waukesha 104,575.00$ 1.50% Waukesha Waupaca 87,835.00$ 2.00% Waupaca Waushara 82,540.12$ 3.00% Waushara Winnebago 98,742.00$ 3.00% Winnebago Wood Wood Page 35 of 94 Resolution Authorizing Extension of Fairgrounds Lease with St. Croix County Fair, Inc. Cover Memo To: Administration Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Date: January 20, 2026 Agenda Item: Resolution Authorizing Extension of Fairgrounds Lease with St. Croix County Fair, Inc. Background Information: St. Croix County has extended five-year leases to St. Croix County Fair, Inc. for the past several decades. No policy changes to the lease have been proposed. Page 36 of 94 Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF FAIRGROUNDS LEASE WITH ST. CROIX COUNTY FAIR, INC. 1 WHEREAS, St. Croix County is desirous about supporting the St. Croix County Fair 2 and maintaining the St. Croix County fairgrounds; and 3 4 WHEREAS, St. Croix County Fair, Inc., the “Fair Board”, manages the St. Croix County 5 Fair and fairgrounds; and 6 7 WHEREAS, St. Croix County endeavors to maintain a partnership with St. Croix 8 County Fair, Inc. 9 10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of 11 Supervisors that the County Administrator is authorized to sign a five-year lease extension with 12 St. Croix County Fair, Inc. Administration Committee Recommended MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: EXCUSED: None St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on February 3, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Long, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 37 of 94 1 Lease Agreement By and Between St. Croix County and the St. Croix County Fair, Inc. This lease is made by and between St. Croix County, a political subdivision of the state of Wisconsin, hereinafter "County," and St. Croix County Fair, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the state of Wisconsin, hereinafter the "Fair Board." A. Purpose. In a warranty deed dated December 1, 1967, the City of Glenwood transferred title to the following described parcel to St. Croix County: Outlot No. 56 of the Assessor's plat of the City of Glenwood, except that part on the East side thereof known as the "Athletic Field". The warranty deed contained the following conditions: This deed is subject to reversionary rights in the grantors hereof provided that in the event the St. Croix County Fair should be abandoned or should cease to operate the title to the above property then shall revert in fee to the grantor hereof. This deed is also subject to a ninety-nine (99) year lease given by the City of Glenwood to the St. Croix County Fair Association. No written lease from the City of Glenwood to the St. Croix County Fair Association has ever been found. The St. Croix County Fair Association, now St. Croix County Fair, Inc., organizes, manages, and controls the annual St. Croix County Fair (Fair). Since title to the property is in St. Croix County and that title is dependent upon the existence of the Fair, it is appropriate to have a lease agreement between St. Croix County and the Fair. It is the purpose of this lease to place in the Fair Board the management and control of the fairgrounds, the obligation to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, responsibility for claims of damage or injury, and to eliminate the exposure to liability of St. Croix County, except in regard to damage to the buildings as described in par. G. B. Demise, Description and Use of Premises. 1. County leases to the Fair Board, and the Fair Board leases from the County, for the purpose of conducting the Fair (not affiliated with the political subdivision St. Croix County), other lawful events, and other lawful business purposes, those certain premises with appurtenances, situated in the city of Glenwood City, commonly referred to as the "fair grounds," and more particularly described in Attachment A. (Attachment A describes lands in addition to Outlot No. 56.) Page 38 of 94 2 2. As used in this agreement, the term "premises" refers to the fair grounds and to any improvements located thereon from time to time during the term of this agreement. 3. The County shall be allowed to use the premises in any lawful manner that does not interfere with the Fair's use and possession. C. Term. The term of this lease shall be for the period commencing June 1, 2026 (the expiration date of the previous lease) and ending on May 31, 2031. D. Consideration. As consideration for the use and possession of the premises, the Fair Board agrees to maintain the premises in a good, neat, safe, and sanitary order, good condition, and good repair. The County shall have no obligation to make repairs or replacements of any kind to the premises other than as described in paragraph G. E. Subletting. The Fair Board may allow other organizations to use the premises or may hold events other than the Fair and use the premises for other lawful purposes, such as storage, at other times without the County's consent. The Fair Board shall require anyone using the premises and activity to provide during the period of its use general liability insurance covering the premises in the amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. If anyone serves alcoholic beverages as a part of their use of the premises, they shall obtain liquor liability insurance covering the premises and activity in the amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. The Fair Board will provide proof of general liability and liquor liability insurance to the County. If the Fair Board allows the property of others to be stored or remain on the premises, the Fair Board shall give written notice to the owner of the property that the Fair Board and the County do not insure their property against damage or loss, that it is stored at the owner's risk, and it is the owner's responsibility to insure their property. The Fair Board will enter into written lease/use agreements that contain a provision requiring the lessee/user to provide the Fair Board with evidence of insurance. F. Construction of New Buildings; Alterations. 1. The Fair Board may construct new buildings on the premises with the County’s consent. All new buildings will comply with all applicable codes and regulations and be approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). A copy of the DSPS-approved plans and specifications will be provided to the County before construction begins. Page 39 of 94 3 2. The Fair Board may make alterations, improvements, or changes to any building that may be on the premises or replace a building with a new one of at least equal value, except that alterations, improvements, changes or replacements may not be made to any building now used by the County Highway Department without prior written approval of the County. Any alterations, improvements, changes, or replacements shall comply with all applicable codes and regulations. If DSPS approval is required, a copy of the DSPS-approved plans and specifications shall be provided to the County before commencement of any work. 3. Any new building constructed by the Fair Board on the premises, and all alterations, improvements, changes, or additions made in or to the premises shall become the property of the County without charge. G. Temporary Evacuation Shelter for Animals The fairgrounds may be used by the County as a Temporary Emergency Evacuation Shelter for animals in the event of natural disaster, including wildfire, to provide refuge for large, non-exotic animals and small domesticated animals such as horses, goats, pigs, and cows or other similar farm animals, dogs, and cats. The fairgrounds will not be used for evacuation of wild/exotic animals such as bears, snakes, alligators or tigers. Request for activation of the fairgrounds into an emergency shelter shall be made by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, St. Croix County Emergency Support Services Department, or the St. Croix County Department of Public Health to the St. Croix County Fair Board President. Upon notifying the Fair Board President, the President will designate a Fair Board representative who will open the fairgrounds, including all buildings on the premises, and act as liaison in the activation, management and operation of the fairgrounds as a Shelter. The County will notify the Fair Board representative and Fair Board President of the closing or de-activation date of the Shelter. The closing or de-activation of the Shelter will begin one day after the emergency disaster conditions have subsided. The County will have one week to vacate, clean and leave the fairgrounds in as good order and condition as the fair grounds were at the beginning of use. H. Damage To or Destruction of Improvements. Damage to or destruction of any building or other improvement on the premises shall be promptly repaired and restored by the Fair Board at its expense to a condition as good as or better than that which existed prior to the damage or destruction. Without limiting the obligations of the Fair Board, it is understood that the County does and will continue to insure the buildings against damage and destruction. Whatever deductible amount called for in the County's policy will be paid by the Fair Board unless the damage or destruction is caused by the County. If there is substantial damage to a building used by the County Highway Department, the Fair Board will coordinate repairs with the County. It is agreed that the proceeds of any insurance covering damage or destruction shall be made available to the Fair Board for repair or replacement. The County is responsible for damage it causes. Page 40 of 94 4 I. Utilities. The Fair Board shall promptly and fully pay for all water, gas, heat, light, power, telephone, and other public utility service of every kind furnished to the premises. J. Indemnification. The County shall not be liable for any loss, injury, death, or damage to persons or property that at any time may be suffered or sustained by the Fair Board or by any person whosoever that may at any time be using, occupying, or visiting the premises, or be in, on, or about the premises, whether the loss, injury, death, or damage shall be caused by, or in any way result from, or arise out of any act, omission, or negligence of the Fair Board or of any occupant, subtenant, visitor, or user of any portion of the premises, or shall result from or be caused by any other matter or thing whether of the same kind as or of a different kind than the matters or things set out above. The Fair Board shall indemnify the County against any and all claims, liability, loss, or damage whatsoever, including attorney fees, on account of any such loss, injury, death, or damage. The Fair Board waives all claims against the County for damages to the buildings and improvements that are now on or hereafter placed or built on the premises and to the property of the Fair Board in, on, or about the premises, and for injuries to persons or property in or about the premises, from any cause arising at any time. The two preceding sentences shall not apply to loss, injury, death or damage arising by reason of the sole negligence or misconduct of the County, its agents, officers, or employees. K. Insurance. The Fair Board shall maintain in effect during the Fair and during any other event or activity sponsored by the Fair Board general liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. If alcoholic beverages are served at the Fair or any other event or activity, liquor liability insurance covering the premises and activity in the amount of at least $1,000,000 shall be obtained. Proof of liability insurance shall be provided to the County. L. Default. In the event of any substantial breach of this agreement by the Fair Board, the County shall give the Fair Board written notice of the breach and the Fair Board shall cure the breach immediately. If the Fair Board believes it cannot reasonably cure the breach immediately, it shall inform the County and the County and the Fair Board shall meet within 48 hours and negotiate in good faith to resolve the matter. If the matter is not resolved legal action may be commenced. Page 41 of 94 5 M. Modification of Agreement. Any modification of this agreement shall be binding only if evidenced in a writing signed by an authorized agent of each party. St. Croix County St. Croix County Fair, Inc. __________________________________ ____________________________________ Ken Witt Date President Date County Administrator ____________________________________ Secretary Date Page 42 of 94 Resolution Amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors Cover Memo To: Board of Supervisors From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Heather Amos, Corporation Counsel Date: January 20, 2026 Agenda Item: Resolution Amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors Background Information: Below are the proposed amendments to the Rules of the Board of Supervisors, Article One, Section G.3. relating to vacancies on the County Board: 3. Vacancies a. If a vacancy occurs on the County Board, the Board Chair shall seek candidates and recommendations for candidates in the district in which the vacancy exists by publishing a notice of the vacancy in a newspaper likely to inform residents in the district and by providing notice of the vacancy to the mayor of any city, the president of any village, the chair of any town, and the municipal clerk located in the district in which the vacancy exists. b. The County Board Chair shall forward the list of candidates to the County Board upon close of the application process to gather feedback. c. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 59.10(3)(e), the Chair, with the approval of the County Board, shall appoint a person who is a qualified elector and resident of the supervisory district to fill the vacancy. The successor shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term to which the person is appointed. d. In the event the Board Chair does not forward a candidate to the County Board to fill the unexpired term within 70 days of a vacancy, the Board Chair shall explain to the County Board why no candidate has been brought to their attention for approval. Below are the proposed amendments to Article Two, Section A, addressing the election of Chair and Vice Chair, are as follows: Section A. Officers; Election. The officers of the County Board shall consist of a Chair and a Vice Chair. Both officers shall be elected by the County Board at the County Board’s first meeting on the third Tuesday in April in even-numbered years. Any Supervisor may make a motion for the election to be by secret ballot. A candidate for either office shall be nominated by another Supervisor. At the close of nominations, each nominee for Chair shall be entitled to address the County Board and Supervisors may ask the nominee for Chair questions related to the candidacy. A majority of votes of the Supervisors present shall be necessary to elect the Board Chair and Vice Chair. If no candidate receives a majority on the first vote, the candidate with the fewest votes shall be dropped from the ballot. A second vote will be taken on the remaining candidates. If no candidate receives a majority on the second vote, again the candidate with the fewest votes shall be dropped from the ballot. A third vote will be taken on the remaining candidates and the candidate with the most votes after this election shall be declared the Chair of the County Board. The above process shall be conducted if there is a contested election for Vice Chair of the County Board. Page 43 of 94 Resolution No. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1 WHEREAS, it is one of the Administration Committee’s responsibilities to recommend 2 changes to the Rules of the Board of Supervisors; and 3 4 WHEREAS, the Administration Committee has reviewed and recommends that 5 amendments be made to the Rules. 6 7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of 8 Supervisors that the attached amendments to the Rules of the Board of Supervisors of St. Croix 9 County, Wisconsin are hereby adopted. 10 11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that the 12 amendments to the Rules attached hereto are effective immediately. Administration Committee Recommended MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: EXCUSED: None St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on February 3, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Long, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 44 of 94 RULES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ST. CROIX COUNTY WISCONSIN Originally Adopted on March 10, 1992 Restated on March 7, 2023 Effective December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 Page 45 of 94 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................1 ARTICLE ONE – BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ..............................................................................2 ARTICLE TWO – OFFICERS ..........................................................................................................8 ARTICLE THREE – MEETINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD. ..................................................11 ARTICLE FOUR – COUNTY BOARD STANDING COMMITTEES ..........................................17 ARTICLE FIVE – OTHER COMMITTEES AND GOVERNMENTAL BODIES .......................26 ARTICLE SIX – ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES WITH COUNTY BOARD REPRESENTATION ..........................................................................................................32 ARTICLE SEVEN – AMENDMENT OF RULES .........................................................................35 Page 46 of 94 1 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 RULES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN INTRODUCTION St. Croix County is a body corporate of the State of Wisconsin. On April 1, 2004, it became a self- organized county pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 59.10 (intro). The county seat is located at 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin. St. Croix County exercises its powers through the Board of Supervisors. St. Croix County government provides services that promote the safety, health and welfare of our citizens and other public entities, through innovation and cooperation in a fiscally responsible and accessible manner. This restatement to the Rules shall be effective December 2, 2025February 3, 2026. Page 47 of 94 2 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 ARTICLE ONE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Section A. Designation. The Board of Supervisors shall be referred to hereinafter as the “County Board.” Section B. Role. The role of the County Board is to set the strategic mission and priorities for the County, establish the general policies by which the County is guided in its management of County affairs, consider and act upon resolutions and ordinances, provide financial oversight and build community relationships in support of the mission and priorities. The County Board selects the County Administrator and monitors and assesses the County Administrator’s management of the daily operations and implementation of policy. Section C. Powers. The County Board may exercise any of the powers conferred on it by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and in accordance with these Rules. Section D. Definitions. 1. County Board Chair. The County Board Chair is referred to throughout these Rules as the “Board Chair.” 2. Standing Committees. Under these Rules, Standing Committees are the Health and Human Services Board, Administration Committee, Community Development Committee, Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, and Transportation Committee. 3. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. In all matters not specifically provided for in these Rules, Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, and all subsequent editions thereof, shall govern in all matters in which they are applicable, and shall be referred to throughout these Rules as “Robert’s Rules.” Section E. Committee of the Whole. 1. Definition and Purpose. The Committee of the Whole is a device in which a legislative body, such as the County Board, is considered one large committee. All members of the legislative body are members of such a committee. Under Robert’s Rules, when an assembly (i.e. legislative body) has to consider a subject which it does not wish to refer to a committee, and yet where the subject matter is not well- understood and put into proper form for its definite action, or when, for any other reason, it is desirable for the assembly to consider a subject with all the freedom of an ordinary committee, it is the practice to refer the matter to the “Committee of the Whole.” Page 48 of 94 3 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 These Rules of St. Croix County also permit the calling of a Committee of the Whole for any reason deemed appropriate by the party having the authority to call a meeting of the Committee of the Whole. Matters appropriate for a meeting of the Committee of the Whole will generally involve issues having a county-wide impact. 2. Causing a Meeting of the Committee of the Whole. Meetings of the Committee of the Whole shall be at the call of the Board Chair or at the call of the County Board Vice-Chair or caused to occur by means of a motion to refer the matter to the Committee of the Whole in an action taken during a meeting of the County Board. 3. Scheduling of the Meeting. When a meeting of the Committee of the Whole is caused to occur as provided in Article One, Section E. 2., then the Board Chair or in the Board Chair’s absence, the Vice-Chair, shall take steps to schedule the meeting as soon as shall be practical. 4. Presiding Officer. While the Chair of the Board may serve as the Chair of the Committee of the Whole, it is the custom of this County to have the Vice-Chair serve as the presiding officer. 5. Quorum. A quorum of the Committee of the Whole is the same as that of the County Board. 6. Actions of this Committee. The Committee of the Whole may make and present recommendations by informal resolutions (meaning the resolutions need not be reviewed by legal, finance and administration) to the County Board or a Standing Committee. Minutes are to be taken of the meetings of the Committee of the Whole in a manner similar to minutes of Standing Committee meetings. Section F. Supervisory Districts and Terms. The County Board shall be comprised of one Supervisor from each of the 19 supervisory districts within the County. Supervisors shall be elected at the election to be held the first Tuesday in April in even-numbered years and shall take office on the third Tuesday in April in even-numbered years. The County Board of Supervisors shall serve a two-year term expiring on the third Tuesday in April. District 1 Town of Somerset Wards 1 & 2 Town of Star Prairie Ward 4 Village of Somerset Wards 1-4 District 11 Town of Stanton Ward 2 Town of Star Prairie Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 Village of Star Prairie Ward 1 City of New Richmond Ward 3 District 2 Town of St. Joseph Wards 1-3 Town of Somerset Wards 3-6 District 12 City of New Richmond Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 District 3 Town of Hudson Wards 3-6 Town of Richmond Ward 3 Town of St. Joseph Wards 4-6 District 13 City of New Richmond Wards 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 District 4 Town of Hudson Wards 1 & 2 Village of North Hudson Wards 1-6 District 14 Town of Erin Prairie Ward 1 Town of Richmond Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Town of Warren Ward 1 Page 49 of 94 4 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 District 5 City of Hudson Wards 1 & 2, 9 &10 District 15 Town of Kinnickinnic Wards 1 & 3 Town of Pleasant Valley Ward 1 Town of Warren Wards 2 & 3 Village of Roberts Wards 1-4 District 6 City of Hudson Wards 5 & 6, 11 & 12 District 16 Town of Hammond Wards 1-3 Town of Rush River Ward 1 Village of Hammond Wards 1-4 District 7 City of Hudson Wards 3 & 4, 7 & 8 District 17 Town of Cylon Ward 1 Town of Emerald Ward 1 Town of Forest Ward 1 Town of Glenwood Ward 1 Town of Stanton Ward 1 Village of Deer Park Ward 1 City of Glenwood City Wards 1 & 2 District 8 Town of Hudson Wards 7-14 District 18 Town of Baldwin Ward 2 Village of Baldwin Wards 1-6 District 9 Town of Troy Wards 1-6 District 19 Town of Baldwin Ward 1 Town of Cady Ward 1 Town of Eau Galle Wards 1 & 2 Town of Springfield Ward 1 Village of Spring Valley Ward 3 Village of Wilson Ward 1 Village of Woodville Wards 1 & 2 District 10 Town of Kinnickinnic Ward 2 Town of Troy Wards 7 & 8 City of River Falls Wards 1-5 Section G. Absences, Vacancies and Removal. 1. Absences a. Supervisors are expected to attend all County Board meetings and all Standing Committee meetings to which they are assigned. If a Supervisor is unable to attend a Board meeting, the Supervisor is expected to notify the Board Chair and/or the County Clerk. If a Supervisor is unable to attend a Standing Committee, the Supervisor is expected to notify the Standing Committee Chair and/or County Clerk. Virtual attendance shall be allowed at the discretion of the Board Chair or Standing Committee Chair as set forth in Article Three, Section A.7. The respective Chair Page 50 of 94 5 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 shall determine whether to excuse the absence. All absences should be noted in the minutes of the meeting along with an indication of whether the absence was excused. b. The Board Chair or Standing Committee Chair will direct that a roll call or other action is taken to record the names of the Supervisors in attendance at a meeting. c. The County Clerk will track and keep record of County Board meeting absences. The Standing Committee Chair will report the name of any Supervisor who accumulates three or more unexcused absences or five total absences within the first 12 months of their term and/or three or more unexcused absences or five total absences within the second 12 months of their term from properly noticed Standing Committee meetings to the County Clerk who shall keep a record of such absences. d. The County Board may, consistent with the requirements of Wisconsin Statute Ch. 17, take whatever action it deems appropriate, including removal, with respect to a person who has three or more unexcused absences or five total absences from a County Board meeting or three or more unexcused absences or five total absences from a Standing Committee meeting within the first 12 months of their term and/or or three or more unexcused absences or five total absences from a County Board or Standing Committee meeting within the second 12 months of their term. 2. Removal a. Any member of the County Board, subunit or other governmental body of the County may be removed for cause by the County Board as provided in Wisconsin Statutes §§ 17.10 and 17.16. b. The Standing Committee Chair has the responsibility to lead the work of the committee and to assure that each committee member is actively engaged. Upon determining that an individual committee member is not engaged due to failure to attend committee activities, the Standing Committee Chair may recommend to the appointing authority removal of the committee member from said committee. The appointing authority will notify the committee member of the recommended removal. Upon consultation with the committee member, the appointing authority may recommend removal to the County Board, which may take action on the removal. 3. Vacancies a. If a vacancy occurs on the County Board, the Board Chair shall seek candidates and recommendations for candidates in the district in which the vacancy exists by publishing a notice of the vacancy in a newspaper likely to inform residents in the district and by providing notice of the vacancy to the mayor of any city, the president Page 51 of 94 6 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 of any village, and the chair of any town, and the municipal clerk located in the district in which the vacancy exists. b. The County Board Chair shall forward the list of candidates to the County Board upon close of the application process to gather feedback. b.c. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 59.10(3)(e), the Chair, with the approval of the County Board, shall appoint a person who is a qualified elector and resident of the supervisory district to fill the vacancy. The successor shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term to which the person is appointed. c.d. In the event the Board Chair does not forward a candidate to the County Board to fill the unexpired term within 70 days of a vacancy, the Board Chair shall explain to the County Board why no candidate has been brought to their attention for approval.1 Section H. Compensation of Supervisors. Compensation for Supervisors shall be set by a resolution of the County Board. The resolution must be adopted prior to the earliest date on which nomination papers may be circulated for a County Board seat for the succeeding term. Supervisors shall also be entitled to per diem, mileage and expense reimbursement related to County business. Any out-of-county expenses require pre-approval by the Board Chair. Section I. Definition and Compensation of Citizen Members. A citizen member is defined as any person appointed to any board, committee, subunit or other governmental body of St. Croix County who is not an elected member of the County Board. Citizen members of any board, committee, subunit or other governmental body are entitled to receive per diems and mileage for meetings attended in the same amount and at the same rates as Supervisors receive for attending County meetings. Citizen members of any board, committee, subunit or other governmental body shall be provided the Rules and Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors and shall comply with all provisions applicable to them. Section J. Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense Reimbursement. Refer to the County’s Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense Reimbursement Policy. Section K. County Website and Official Directory. Supervisors shall choose what information is released about them on the St. Croix County Website and Official Directory. A Supervisor may choose to use the Government Center address, phone number, or his/her own personal information. A form will be provided for each Supervisor to indicate his/her choices. Each Supervisor shall be assigned a County-issued email address by district number for County business related matters. Supervisors should be aware that as a public official, personal contact information will be provided according to Wisconsin public records laws upon request. Page 52 of 94 7 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 1 Unless otherwise noted in this document, day or days are defined as calendar days. Page 53 of 94 8 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 Section L. Ad hoc Committees. The County Board may establish ad hoc committees for specific purposes and limited duration. The County Administrator shall appoint the members of ad hoc committees with County Board confirmation. Supervisor members of ad hoc committees shall be entitled to per diems and expense reimbursement as set forth in Article One, Section H. Page 54 of 94 9 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 ARTICLE TWO OFFICERS Section A. Officers; Election. The officers of the County Board shall consist of a Chair and a Vice-Chair. Both officers shall be elected by the County Board at the County Board’s first meeting on the third Tuesday in April in even-numbered years. Any Supervisor may make a motion for the election to be by secret ballot. A candidate for either office shall be nominated by another Supervisor. At the close of nominations, each nominee for Chair shall be entitled to address the County Board and Supervisors may ask the nominee for Chair questions related to the candidacy. A majority of votes of the Supervisors present shall be necessary to elect the Board Chair and Vice Chair. If no candidate receives a majority on the first vote, the candidate with the fewest votes shall be dropped from the ballot. A second vote will be taken on the remaining candidates. If no candidate receives a majority on the second vote, again the candidate with the fewest votes shall be dropped from the ballot. A third vote will be taken on the remaining candidates and the candidate with the most votes after this election shall be declared the Chair of the County Board. The above process shall be conducted if there is a contested election for Vice Chair of the County Board. Section B. Term. The term of office for the Chair and the Vice-Chair shall be two years from the time they take office, which is the third Tuesday in April in even-numbered years. Section C. Powers and Duties of the Board Chair. The Board Chair shall exercise the powers and perform the duties described in these Rules, those assigned by the Board, those prescribed by Robert’s Rules, in cases to which they are applicable, and those which are normally ascribed to the office. 1. Sets the agenda and conducts County Board Meetings in accordance with Article Three. 2. Mandatorily by statute, or customarily, attends meetings of the following organizations and agencies to provide County Board representation. The Board Chair may appoint a designee to attend a mandatory or customary meeting. Mileage and per diems will be paid for attendance at both customary and mandatory meetings. a. Mandatory Meetings 1) Tax Incremental District Joint Review Board 2) District Board Appointment Committee of the Northwood Technical College Page 55 of 94 10 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 3) District Board Appointment Committee of the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) 4) West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board/County Boards’ Consortium 5) Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) b. Customary Meetings 1) Chair/Member – Committee of the Whole 2) Member of one, but not more than two, Standing Committees 3) County/City – Attends meetings with municipal and county officials 4) Towns Association 5) Wisconsin Counties Association 6) Community Justice Collaborating Council 3. Other duties of the Board Chair include the following: a. Seeks candidates for vacant districts. b. Appoints, with the approval of the County Board, a qualified elector and resident of the supervisory district in which a vacancy exists. Wisconsin Statute § 59.10(3)(e) applies to filling vacancies on the County Board. c. Authorizes County Board Supervisor attendance for compensation at a meeting for which a Supervisor is not a member. d. Calls meetings of the Committee of the Whole. e. Directs the County Clerk or designee to be the Convener of the initial Standing Committee meeting to conduct the initial meeting of the Standing Committee until its chair is selected. f. Acts as a voting member, if a quorum is not otherwise present, for a Standing Committee or for the Council on Aging and Disabilities. g. May change the County Board meeting dates and times, if necessary. Page 56 of 94 11 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 h. In consultation with the County Administrator, makes changes to the County Board agendas as otherwise set forth in these Rules. i. Directs the County Clerk on what items are to appear on the County Board agendas. 4. The Board Chair shall not chair a Standing Committee. Section D. Powers and Duties of the Vice-Chair. The County Board Vice-Chair shall exercise the powers and perform the duties described in these Rules, those assigned by the Board Chair, those prescribed by Robert’s Rules, in cases to which they are applicable, and those which are normally ascribed to the office, which include: 1. Acts as Chair during the temporary absence or incapacity of the Chair or when it is necessary for the Chair to temporarily vacate the seat. 2. Customarily serves as Chair of the Committee of the Whole. 3. If the Board Chair is unavailable, acts as a voting member if a quorum is not otherwise present for a Standing Committee or for the Council on Aging and Disabilities. 4. Performs such other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Board Chair. Section E. Permanent Absence. 1. Board Chair. In the event the position of Board Chair is vacant due to removal, resignation or death of the incumbent, the Board shall hold an election to fill the position of Board Chair within 70 days of it becoming vacant. The County Board Vice-Chair shall assume all duties of the Board Chair when such position is vacant and shall be paid compensation as the Board Chair would otherwise be entitled until such time as the County Board elects a successor. 2. County Board Vice-Chair. In the event the position of Board Vice-Chair is vacant due to removal, resignation, or death of the incumbent the Board shall hold an election to fill the position of Board Vice-Chair within 70 days of it becoming vacant. Section F. Chair Pro tem. If both the Chair and Vice-Chair are absent from a County Board or Committee of the Whole meeting, the Chair shall appoint a Chair pro tem to conduct the meeting, and if no such Chair pro tem has been appointed, the County Board or Committee of the Whole shall elect a Chair pro tem to conduct the meeting. Page 57 of 94 12 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 ARTICLE THREE MEETINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD Section A. Meeting Place, Dates and Times. County Board meetings shall be held as follows: 1. Regular Meeting Dates and Times. The County Board shall hold its regular meetings at the St. Croix County Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin, the first Tuesday of each month except for the Organizational Meeting which is to be held at the date described below. The meetings shall begin at 5:00 p.m. 2. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the County Board, required by Wisconsin Statute § 59.11(1), shall be held as part of the regular meeting in October or November as determined by the County Board. 3. Orientation Session. An orientation session is customarily held for all incumbent and newly elected Supervisors after the even-year April elections and prior to the even-year April Organizational meeting. No County business is taken up at this session. Incumbent and newly elected Supervisors are entitled to per diem and mileage for this session. 4. Organizational Meeting. The Organizational Meeting is held the third Tuesday of April in even numbered years following the spring election. The County Administrator shall act as the Convener of this Organizational Meeting until the Board elects a Chair. The Board elects the Chair and Vice-Chair and confirms the County Administrator’s appointments to the Health and Human Services Board. Any other County business before the County Board is handled as it would be at any other regular meeting. 5. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called in accordance with Wisconsin Statute § 59.11 (2). 6. Physical Presence Necessary. Unless authorized under Article Three, Section A.7., each Supervisor must be physically present at a County Board meeting to be “in attendance.” 7. Virtual Attendance. Upon prior approval by the Board Chair, a Supervisor is permitted to attend a Board meeting remotely and thereby exercise any responsibilities, authority, or duties, including the right to vote, subject to available technology and all other applicable laws and rules. With the exception of unforeseen circumstances, approval shall be requested reasonably in advance of the meeting. This provision may be exercised by each Supervisor no more than twice during the first 12 months of their term and twice during the second 12 months of their term. Supervisors are encouraged to attend meetings in person. Supervisors appearing virtually are deemed physically present for all purposes. Virtual attendance means a Supervisor appears at a meeting through audio and visual means. Any Supervisor attending a Board meeting virtually shall keep their camera on for the entirety of the meeting. Also, Page 58 of 94 13 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 if attending virtually, Supervisors are required to log into the County Board portal for voting purposes. Section B. County Clerk to Act as Clerk of the County Board. 1. The County Clerk shall act as Clerk of the County Board at all of the County Board’s regular, special, Committee of the Whole, or other meetings. Under the direction of the Board Chair, the County Clerk creates the agenda for County Board meetings, keeps and records true minutes of all the proceedings of the County Board in a format chosen by the County Clerk, including all committee meetings, either personally or through the County Clerk’s appointee. The County Clerk publishes a certified copy of proceedings of County Board meetings in one or more newspapers pursuant to Wisconsin Statute §59.14(2). (“Proceedings” means a brief, precise summary of every resolution adopted, ordinance enacted or other action taken by the County Board). Copies of all agendas and minutes of board meetings and committee meetings shall be filed in the County Clerk’s office. The County Clerk makes regular entries of the County Board’s resolutions and decisions upon all items and records the vote of each Supervisor on any items submitted to the County Board. Publishes ordinances as provided in Wisconsin Statute § 59.14(1) and performs all duties prescribed by law or required by the County Board in connection with its meetings and transactions. 2. The County Clerk shall also be responsible for the clerical support of all other County meetings for which agendas and minutes are traditionally required. The County Clerk may delegate duties with respect to the preparation of committee agendas to a meeting organizer; and may appoint a meeting organizer employee to record, prepare, and provide true minutes of an assigned committee meeting. Meeting organizers shall work with Committee Chairs, Department Heads, and administration staff to prepare agendas. 3. The County Clerk shall provide to all Supervisors at least seven days prior to the date of a County Board meeting an agenda of items to come before the County Board. Matters of urgency arising after the agenda has been provided to Supervisors may be added to the agenda at the discretion of the Board Chair and the County Administrator. Notice of additional items and, if applicable, the resolution, ordinance, and/or supporting documents will be provided to the Supervisors as soon as practicable. Section C. Agendas. 1. Agenda Items. The Board Chair determines the items on any County Board meeting agenda. 2. Additional Agenda Items. Additional agenda items may be added to the Board meeting agenda following the procedures set forth in Article Three, Section D.7. Section D. Procedures. Page 59 of 94 14 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 1. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the roll call of the Supervisors shall be taken and the names of those present and those absent shall be entered on the record. Ten Supervisors present, either in person or virtually, at a County Board meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 2. The order of business on a County Board meeting agenda shall be as follows: Call to Order Invocation or Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Roll Call Public Comment Consent Agenda 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 2. Date of Next Meeting 3. Rezonings 4. Alterations of County Supervisor District Lines Due to Annexations 5. Appointments 6. Approval of Amendments to Town Zoning Ordinances 7. Any other item deemed routine by the County Board Chair Presentations or Recognitions County Administrator’s Report Business Items Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements Adjournment The Board Chair may modify the order of business. 3. The Board Chair shall inquire into whether any items shall be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to calling for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. 4. The Board Chair shall preserve County Board meeting order and decorum. The Board Chair shall speak to points of order and decide questions of order. Such decisions are subject to an appeal to the County Board. No Supervisor shall speak more than once on such appeal except by leave of the Board. A majority vote of the Supervisors present shall overrule the Board Chair. 5. Pursuant to Chapter 90 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances, no Supervisor may take any official action at a County Board or Standing Committee meeting substantially affecting a matter in which the Supervisor, a member of his or her immediate family, or organization with which the Supervisor is associated, has a substantial financial interest. Page 60 of 94 15 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 6. Public comment guidelines for speaking are as follows: a. The comment period is open to those who wish to speak on any subject matter. Speakers shall remain civil and not engage in personal attacks of individuals. If the item commented about is not on the agenda, Supervisors shall not discuss the item. If the item is on the agenda, Supervisors may discuss the item when it comes up for consideration. b. Each speaker is limited to a maximum of three minutes in length or as announced or modified by the Board Chair. c. No further public comments will be allowed during the rest of the meeting unless approved by the Board Chair whose decision may be appealed to the County Board and which may be overturned by a majority vote. d. A comment card shall be completed and given to the Board Chair who will call speakers up one at a time, or as otherwise determined by the Board Chair. e. If the comments are specific to an item being dealt with under a Public Hearing listed on the agenda, the Board Chair will ask that the speaker to hold his or her comments until the Public Hearing is called. f. If comments are specific to an item listed on the agenda, the Board Chair may ask the speaker to hold their comments until that item on the agenda is called. g. The Board Chair shall have the discretion to limit the overall time of public comment if necessary. 7. Minutes of County Board meetings shall be kept in accordance with Wisconsin Statute § 59.23(2)(a). Draft minutes shall be transcribed by the County Clerk. The County Clerk shall provide copies of all draft meeting minutes to all Supervisors in their meeting packets. Upon approval of the minutes, or approval of the minutes with changes, at the subsequent County Board meeting, the minutes shall become official. 8. Every agenda item which comes before the County Board from a source other than a Standing Committee may, at the discretion of the Board Chair, be placed on a future agenda of the County Board, or it shall be referred to an appropriate Standing Committee by the Board Chair. A Supervisor may request the addition of an agenda item at a County Board meeting under “Future Agenda Items.” If by the following County Board meeting, the Board Chair has not placed the item on a future agenda, a Supervisor may make a motion during “Future Agenda Items” to appeal the decision of the Board Chair to the County Board, which by majority vote may overturn the decision of the Board Chair. The Supervisor’s motion shall specify the date in which the requested item shall appear on a Page 61 of 94 16 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 future agenda of either the County Board or Standing Committee. Every Standing Committee shall report upon all items referred to it by the second meeting of the County Board following the meeting of referral unless otherwise directed by the County Board. 9. All petitions for highways and bridges shall be presented to the County Board at the annual budget meeting. 10. Reports by County department heads shall be submitted in writing to the County Board annually. 11. The Chair of a Standing Committee that proposes an original resolution or ordinance shall verify the name and vote of each member on final consideration of such item thereon. 12. All questions shall be put to the County Board in the order they are moved, except privileged questions. 13. Assuming there is a quorum, procedural rules of the County Board may be suspended by a two-thirds vote of those Supervisors present. Section E. Rules of Debate. 1. When any Supervisor wishes to speak in debate, or deliver any matter to the County Board, the Supervisor shall address the Board Chair, confine the Supervisor’s remarks to the question under debate, and avoid making derogatory personal comments about others. 2. In all cases, the Board Chair shall recognize Supervisors in the order in which they have sought recognition. 3. When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received, except a motion: a. To adjourn (privileged). b. To take a recess (privileged). c. To lay on the table (privileged). d. To call for the previous question. e. To postpone to a time certain. f. To refer to a standing or ad hoc committee. g. To amend. Page 62 of 94 17 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 h. To postpone indefinitely. These motions shall have precedence in the order in which they are listed above. 4. A motion to adjourn, to take a recess, to lay on the table, and a call for the previous question, shall be decided without debate. 5. When a motion is made, if clarification is necessary, it shall be stated by the Board Chair prior to debate. If a question contains several points, any Supervisor may have it divided into separate questions. 6. A Supervisor called to order by the Board Chair shall immediately relinquish the floor. The Board Chair shall then clearly state the breach involved and then ask the County Board if the Supervisor should be allowed to continue to speak. This question is not debatable 7. It shall be in order for any Supervisor voting on the prevailing side of a vote to move for a reconsideration of that vote on the same day of the vote. A motion for reconsideration having been put and lost, or not receiving a second, shall not be renewed. Section F. Putting Questions and Voting. This section applies to both County Board and Standing Committee meetings: 1. In a case where the result of a voice vote is in doubt, any Supervisor may call for a division (a counted vote). 2. If a Supervisor must leave the meeting or misses a vote, the Supervisor shall be entitled to record how they would have voted upon the Supervisor’s return. 3. Any Supervisor may request a roll call vote. All votes involving the expenditure of funds shall be by roll call vote. 4. No vote by proxy shall be allowed. Page 63 of 94 18 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 ARTICLE FOUR COUNTY BOARD STANDING COMMITTEES Section A. Standing Committees. 1. Health and Human Services Board 2. Administration Committee 3. Community Development Committee 4. Public Protection and Judiciary Committee 5. Transportation Committee Section B. Appointment of Standing Committees. Each Supervisor shall be appointed to at least one Standing Committee as the case may be but shall not serve on more than two. No Supervisor shall be the chair of more than one Standing Committee. 1. Health and Human Services (HHS) Board a. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 59.18(2)(c), the County Administrator appoints members of all boards and commissions. All appointments to boards and commissions by the County Administrator shall be subject to confirmation by the County Board. b. Members of the Health and Human Services Board shall be appointed by the County Administrator and confirmed by the County Board at the organizational meeting in April of even numbered years following the spring election pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 46.23(4)(b)2 and citizen members are appointed pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 251.03. Mid-term vacancies shall be appointed by the County Administrator subject to County Board confirmation. 2. Administration, Community Development, Public Protection and Judiciary, and Transportation Committees a. Members of the Administration, Community Development, Public Protection and Judiciary, and Transportation Committees shall be appointed by the Board Chair within five working days after the organizational meeting. Section C. Term of Office. 1. HHS Board. The term of office for each of the six Supervisor members of the HHS Board shall be three years, arranged so that the terms of two Supervisor members shall expire each year. If a Supervisor member is not re-elected to the County Board and the term he/she is serving on the HHS Board does not expire in the year the County Board term begins, a Page 64 of 94 19 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 vacancy will be deemed to have occurred on the HHS Board and another Supervisor will be appointed to serve the remainder of the term. The term of office for each of the three citizen members of the HHS Board shall be three years, commencing upon appointment at the April County Board meeting, or as soon as possible thereafter, arranged so that the term of one citizen member shall expire each year, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 46.23(4)(c). If HHS Board members cannot be selected at the times described in this paragraph, current members shall serve until successors are selected. Mid-term vacancies shall be appointed by the County Administrator subject to County Board confirmation. 2. Administration, Community Development, Public Protection and Judiciary, and Transportation Committees. The term of office of a member of a Standing Committee shall be two years. The term of office shall commence upon appointment to the committee in even numbered years following the April election. Any County Board Supervisor appointed under Article One, Section G.3.b. to fulfill a vacancy shall be named to a Standing Committee(s) by the Board Chair. The term of office of a member of a Standing Committee ends when the Supervisor is no longer a member of the County Board or is not re-appointed to the Standing Committee. Section D. Membership Limitations. No County employee may serve as a member of a Standing Committee. Section E. Organization. Each Standing Committee shall self-organize and shall select its own chair and vice-chair. The Board Chair shall, pursuant to Article Two, Section C.3.e., direct the County Clerk or designee to be the Convener of the initial Standing Committee meeting and it is the Convener with the assistance of the County Administrator who then sets the time, date, and meeting agenda items for the initial meeting agenda. The Convener is to conduct the initial meeting of the Standing Committee until its chair is selected. Section F. Standing Committee Meetings. 1. A Standing Committee shall meet at such intervals as are necessary to discuss or act on business. A majority of Standing Committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is not otherwise present, the Board Chair or Board Vice- Chair may act as a voting member. Standing Committee meetings shall follow the rules contained in Article Three, Section A. for County Board meetings except that the timeframe for providing the agenda and packet materials will be provided to Supervisors as soon as practicable and without unreasonable delay, but not less than 48 hours prior to the meeting. In all matters not specifically provided for in these rules, Robert’s Rules, shall govern in all cases to which they are applicable. 2. Under the direction of the Standing Committee Chairs, the County Clerk or his/her designee creates and publishes the agendas of all Standing Committee meetings as well as keeps and records true minutes of all the proceedings in a format chosen by the County Clerk. The Page 65 of 94 20 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 County Clerk, either personally or through the County Clerk’s appointee, provides copies of draft meeting minutes to all Standing Committee members in their meeting packets. Copies of all Standing Committee agendas and approved minutes shall be filed in the County Clerk’s office and posted on the County’s website and distributed to all Supervisors and media that have requested the information. 3. Introduce and Process Legislation. The County Board and its Standing Committees may exercise its powers by adopting resolutions and ordinances. County Board Supervisors seeking to introduce resolutions or ordinances shall abide by the Resolution and Ordinance Cover Sheet Drafting and Review Policy as feasible. 4. a. Agenda Items. The Standing Committee Chair determines the items on any meeting agenda. b. Individual Supervisors of a Standing Committee desiring to have an item placed on a Standing Committee agenda shall voice the request at the Standing Committee meeting under “Future Agenda Items.” If the Standing Committee Chair refuses to accept the agenda item for placement on a future agenda, the Supervisor may appeal the decision to the Standing Committee members, which by majority vote may overturn the decision of the Standing Committee Chair. If the appeal is successful, the item shall be placed on a future agenda of the Standing Committee. 5. The public comment section of the agenda shall generally follow public comment protocol for the County Board set forth in Article Three, Section D.5. 6. Meetings of a Standing Committee may be called in the following ways: a. Upon notice by the Committee Chair provided pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 19.84; or b. Upon a written request of a majority of the members of the Standing Committee to the Committee Chair. The Chair shall then give notice of the meeting in the manner required in Article Four, Section F.6.a. 7. Virtual Attendance. Upon prior approval by the Standing Committee Chair, a Supervisor may be permitted to attend a Standing Committee meeting remotely and thereby exercise any responsibilities, authority, or duties, including the right to vote, subject to available technology and all other applicable laws and rules. With the exception of unforeseen circumstances, approval shall be requested reasonably in advance of the meeting. This provision may be exercised by each Supervisor twice during the first 12 months of their term and twice during the second 12 months of their term. Supervisors are encouraged to attend meetings in person. Supervisors appearing virtually are deemed physically present for all purposes. Virtual attendance means a Supervisor appears at a meeting through audio Page 66 of 94 21 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 and visual means. Any Supervisor attending a Standing Committee meeting virtually shall keep their camera on for the entirety of the meeting. Section G. Joint Standing Committee Meetings. Standing Committees may hold joint meetings. The Chairs of the Standing Committees meeting jointly shall establish the meeting date and the agenda and shall give notice of the meeting in the manner above. The Chairs shall, whenever possible, schedule such a joint meeting to coincide with a regularly scheduled meeting of one of the Standing Committees. The Chairs shall determine who will chair the joint meeting and such other methods of procedures for the joint meeting. Disputes shall be resolved by the Board Chair. Section H. Standing Committee Common Responsibilities. 1. Each Standing Committee may review and take action as necessary on the designated department financial reports it receives. 2. Recommend resolutions and ordinances for consideration by the County Board. 3. Create subcommittees as deemed necessary. The Committee Chair shall appoint members to subcommittees subject to approval by the Board Chair. 4. Serve as a Contact Committee as set forth in Articles Five and Six. 5. In cooperation with the County Administrator establish a process for handling unbudgeted funding sources and/or expenditures that exceed the approved budget. 6. Provide policy direction for designated departments. Section I. Standing Committee Structure, Assignments and Responsibilities. 1. Administration Committee. a. Structure: Members: 5 Supervisors Term: 2-Years Populated: Appointed by Board Chair b. Assignments: 1) Designated Departments: Corporation Counsel; County Administrator; County Clerk; County Treasurer; Facilities; Finance; Human Resources; Information Technology; and Risk Management. 2) Contact Committee for: Hudson Area Intergovernmental Advisory Council; Page 67 of 94 22 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 Inspiring and Facilitating Library Success (IFLS Library System); Wisconsin Counties Association. c. Responsibilities: 1) Recommends budget and budget amendments to the County Board as set forth in Wisconsin Statute § 65.90(5)(b). 2) Sells tax deeded land following the procedures in Wisconsin Statute §§ 75.35 and 75.69. 3) Approves or disallows contingency fund requests pursuant to the Fund Balance Policy. 4) Reviews and forwards the County Administrator’s budget to the County Board pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 59.18(5). 5) Recommends long-term facility plans to the County Board that are not otherwise designated by Wisconsin Statutes. 6) Recommends the acquisition, sale, and use of County land to the County Board that are not otherwise designated by Wisconsin Statutes. 7) Approves or disallows County Administrator’s recommendations regarding use of space in County owned, leased, or managed facilities. 8) Approves or disallows County Administrator’s recommended changes for all County insurance matters including property and casualty, general liability, worker’s compensation and group health and life insurance. 9) May recommend changes to the Rules of the Board of Supervisors. 10) Recommends renewal (or non-renewal) and terms of the County Administrator’s contract to the County Board. 11) Recommends annually to the County Board a list of goals for the County Administrator. 12) Recommends annually to the County Board the performance review of the County Administrator. 13) Recommends annually any changes to the Investment Policy and the Purchasing Policy to the County Board. Page 68 of 94 23 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 14) Recommends to the County Board any needed alteration of the supervisory district boundaries that are made necessary due to annexations. 15) Recommends to the County Board any changes regarding the compensation plan and carries out the duties and responsibilities assigned to it under the Human Resources Handbook. 16) Recommends to the County Board any changes regarding compensation of the elected officials. 17) Recommends to the County Board action to be taken by the County on any claim brought pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 893.80 not covered by an insurance policy. The Committee shall annually receive a summary from the Risk Manager and Corporation Counsel of the status of open claims brought against St. Croix County under Wisconsin Statute § 893.80. 18) Designates County depositories pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 59.61(2). 19) Acts as the County Library Planning Committee, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 43.11, and recommends to the County Board changes to the St. Croix County Library Service Plan. 20) Recommends to the County Board changes to the St. Croix County governance structure. 2. Community Development Committee. a. Structure: Members: 5 Supervisors Term: 2-Years Populated: Appointed by Board Chair b. Assignments: 1) Designated Departments: Community Development; Register of Deeds; and UW Extension. 2) Contact Committee for: Bass Lake Rehabilitation District; Land Information Advisory Council; Partnership Team of the Lower St. Croix Management Commission; Apple Lake Rehabilitation District; St. Croix County Economic Development Corporation; St. Croix County Fair Board; West Central Area Land and Water Conservation Association; West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning. Page 69 of 94 24 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 c. Responsibilities: 1) Recommends to the County Board any changes to the Farmland Preservation Plan. 2) Recommends to the County Board any changes to the Outdoor Recreation Plan/Parks Ordinance. 3) Recommends to the County Board any changes to the Recycling Ordinance. 4) Recommends to the County Board any changes to the Land and Water Resource Management Plan. 5) Recommends to the County Board any changes to the Comprehensive Plan. 6) Acts as the agriculture and extension education committee required by Wisconsin Statute § 59.56 (3)(b). 7) Acts as the County land conservation committee required by Wisconsin Statute § 92.06. The County Board shall appoint a citizen member who is a person engaged in agricultural use, as defined in Wis. Stat. § 91.01(2)(a), to serve on the land conservation committee. The citizen member will be limited to voting on items specific to the responsibilities of the land conservation committee, which are set forth in Wis. Stat. § 92.07. 8) Recommends to the County Board any changes to the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Land Use and Development Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 21. 9) Hear and decide conditional use permit applications, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.69(5e) and the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances. 10) Acts as the County Zoning Agency pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 59.69(2). 3. Health and Human Services Board. a. Structure: Members: 6 Supervisors and 3 Citizen Members Term: 3-Years Populated: Not by election, but by appointment by the County Administrator subject to confirmation by the County Board. b. Assignments: Page 70 of 94 25 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 1) Designated Departments: Health and Human Services Department; Health Care Campus; and Veterans Services. 2) Contact Committee for: Coordinated Services Team Coordinating Committee; Council on Aging and Disabilities; Veterans Service Commission; West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency, Inc. (WestCAP). c. Responsibilities 1) Acts as the local board of health pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 251.03(1). 2) Performs all duties as required by Wisconsin Statute § 46.23(5m). (The Rules of the Board of Supervisors shall serve as the operating procedures as required by Wisconsin Statute § 46.23(5m)(e)). 4. Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. a. Structure: Members: 5 Supervisors Term: 2-Years Populated: Appointed by Board Chair b. Assignments: 1) Designated Departments: Child Support Agency; Circuit Court; Clerk of Court; District Attorney’s Office; Emergency Support Services; Justice Support Services; Medical Examiner; and Sheriff’s Office. 2) Contact Committee for: Community Justice Collaborating Council; County Traffic Safety Commission; Local Emergency Planning Committee. c. Responsibilities: 1) Acts as the Emergency Management Committee, a committee required by Wisconsin Statute § 323.14. 2) Annually inspects the jail with the Sheriff and Facilities Director. Page 71 of 94 26 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 5. Transportation Committee. a. Structure: Members: 5 Supervisors Term: 2-Years Populated: Appointed by Board Chair b. Assignments: 1) Designated Departments: Highway Department; and County Surveyor 2) Contact Committee for: Wisconsin Gateway Corridor Coalition c. Responsibilities: 1) Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Chapter 83, acts as the County Highway Committee as a policy-making body determining the broad outlines and principles governing administration of the Highway Department. 2) Hears permit appeals of decisions of the Highway Commissioner, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 86.07. 3) Sets policy for the Highway Department infrastructure asset management goals, supporting fixed assets, and business plan. Page 72 of 94 27 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 ARTICLE FIVE OTHER COMMITTEES AND GOVERNMENTAL BODIES Section A. Other Committees and Governmental Bodies (Committees, Boards, Councils. Commissions). 1. Board of Adjustment 2. Community Justice Collaborating Council 3. Coordinated Services Team Coordinating Committee 4. Council on Aging and Disabilities 5. County Traffic Safety Commission 6. Land Information Advisory Council 7. Local Emergency Planning Committee Section B. Description, Structure and Contact Committee. 1. Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment (BOA) is established pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 59.694. The BOA is an independent decision-making body not subject to County Board control. The BOA shall act in a fair and impartial manner, without bias or prejudice, and render its decisions based on law, facts, and rational analysis. The BOA shall comply with the Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment. (Refer to Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment). The BOA shall have the following general powers: - To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in an order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of Wisconsin Statute §§ 59.69 and 59.692 or of any County land use ordinances. - To authorize upon appeal in specific cases variances from the terms of any ordinance enacted pursuant to Wisconsin Statute §§ 59.69 or 59.692 or of any County land use ordinances that will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. - To grant variances for renewable energy resource systems. If the BOA denies an application for a variance for such a system, the BOA shall provide a written statement of its reasons for denying the application. Page 73 of 94 28 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 a. Members: 5 members comprised of at least 1 but not more than 2 Supervisors with the balance citizen members plus 2 alternate citizen members. The alternate citizen members shall be designated First Alternate and Second Alternate and shall only serve when 1 or 2 of the 5 voting members (Supervisor or citizen) are absent. Vacancies, appointments, and residency requirements shall be pursuant to the Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment. b. Term: 3 years beginning on the date of the first BOA meeting following County Board approval at its May meeting each year. The terms shall be staggered so that 1 or 2 terms expire each year. c. Populated: Appointment by the County Administrator subject to confirmation by the County Board. d. Contact Committee: None 2. Community Justice Collaborating Council. The mission of the Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) is to enhance public safety in St. Croix County through community collaboration by ensuring offender accountability, providing rehabilitative programming, and supporting the rights and needs of victims. In addition, the CJCC is committed to providing the coordinated leadership necessary to establish and foster innovative, research-based corrections programs for adult and juvenile offenders, and improve efficiencies and outcomes in the criminal/juvenile justice system. Finally, the CJCC is committed to promoting and enhancing communication between all elements of the criminal/juvenile justice system. a. CJCC – Executive Committee is composed of the CJCC Chair, Vice-Chair, Board Chair, and County Administrator. b. Members: 19 voting members: Presiding Judge for St. Croix County, County Administrator, Board Chair, Sheriff, Chief of Police Association Representative, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, Local State Public Defender Supervisor, Division of Community Corrections Supervisor for St. Croix County, Department of Health and Human Services Director, Chair of Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, Bar Association Representative, Corporation Counsel, Chair of Health and Human Services Board, Representative from Faith Based Community, Representative from Municipal Courts, Representative from Medical Community, and two citizen members. Advisory members are appointed as approved by the CJCC Chair. All St. Croix County circuit court judges are members and, except for the Presiding Judge, are non-voting. Page 74 of 94 29 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 c. Term: CJCC members may designate another person from that department/agency to represent them, with full authority, and vote at CJCC meetings. Any CJCC member, excluding the two citizen members, wishing to appoint a designee, is to identify the designee to the Chair of the CJCC in writing prior to the meeting. No more than three consecutive meetings shall be allowed for a member’s designee to attend CJCC meetings. Designees can only be changed by notifying the CJCC Chair in writing. Citizen members shall be elected to serve two-year terms commencing at the first meeting of 2014, with citizen member elections continuing at the first meeting in even-numbered years thereafter. Initially, one citizen member will serve for a full two-year term and one citizen member will serve a one-year term. Consecutive terms shall alternate every two years. Any citizen member may resign by submitting notice of resignation to the CJCC Chair. In the event of a vacancy of a citizen member, the CJCC may elect a new citizen member to serve the remaining term. In the event of a vacancy of a CJCC member, excluding citizen members, the CJCC Chair shall designate an individual to fill the member vacancy. d. Populated: By named position or designee. Citizen members elected by CJCC. e. Contact Committee: Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. 3. Coordinated Services Team Coordinating Committee. a. Representation: Members are appointed pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 46.56(3). The Coordinated Services Team (CST) Coordinating Committee also serves as the Family Support Program Advisory Committee. b. Contact Committee: Health and Human Services Board 4. Council on Aging and Disabilities. The Council on Aging and Disabilities (COAD) shall be the governing board of the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC) pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 46.283(6). The COAD shall also act as the Commission on Aging pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 46.82(4). The role of the COAD is to: (a) identify the needs of older people and adults with disabilities; (b) recommend services to meet those needs; and (c) advocate for local, state, and national programs that promote quality of life for older people and adults with disabilities. The COAD shall report to the Health and Human Services Board (HHS Board). In the event an issue should arise between the HHS Board and the COAD relating to the governance of the ADRC, the HHS Board and/or the COAD may bring the issue to the County Board via resolution or ordinance. a. Members: 11 members - 6 members must be individuals who are 60 years of age or older. Of the 6 individuals 60 years of age or older, 2 should be County Board Supervisors. Two members must be from the Health and Human Services Board (1 Page 75 of 94 30 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 of which must be a County Board Supervisor) and should be an individual 60 years of age or older. At least one fourth of the members shall be of individuals who belong to an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) client group, or who is a family member of, guardian of or other advocate of such an individual. One member shall be representative of each of the following areas: caregiver for older adults (1 member); representative with knowledge in the area of developmental disabilities (1 member); representative with knowledge in the area of physical disabilities (1 member); representative with knowledge in the area of alcohol and drug abuse/mental health (1 member); and one representative with knowledge in the area of youth transition (1 member). Each individual member will only represent one target group. b. Term: Members shall serve terms of 3 years arranged so that, as nearly as practicable, the terms of one-third of the members expires each year; and no member may serve more than 2 consecutive terms. In the case of County Board members, the requirement is 3 consecutive 2-year terms. c. Populated: Appointment by the County Administrator subject to confirmation by the County Board. d. Contact Committee: Health and Human Services Board. 5. County Traffic Safety Commission. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 83.013, a county shall have a Traffic Safety Commission. The Commission shall designate a person to prepare and maintain a spot map showing the locations of traffic accidents on county and town roads and on city and village streets if the population of the city or village is less than 5,000 and to maintain traffic accident data received from cities, villages, and towns with a population of 5,000 or more under Wisconsin Statute § 66.0141. Upon each review, the Commission shall make written recommendations for any corrective actions it deems appropriate to the department, the County Board, the County Transportation Committee, or any other appropriate branch of local government. a. Members: 2 Supervisors; the County Highway Commissioner or a designated representative, the chief county traffic law enforcement officer or a designated representative, the county highway safety coordinator, and a representative designated by the County Board from each of the disciplines of education, medicine and law and 3 representatives involved in law enforcement, highways and highway safety designated by the Secretary of Transportation shall comprise a traffic safety commission that shall meet at least quarterly to review traffic accident data from the County and other traffic safety related matters. b. Term: 2 Years for Supervisors Page 76 of 94 31 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 c. Populated: The County Administrator may appoint additional persons to serve as a member of the County Traffic Safety Commission. d. Contact Committee: Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. 6. Land Information Advisory Council. The Council shall review the priorities, needs, policies, and expenditures of the land information office and advise the County on matters affecting the land information office. a. Members: 1 Supervisor from the Community Development Committee; the Register of Deeds; County Treasurer, Land Information Officer, Real Property Lister, Community Development Director, Emergency Support Services Director and County Surveyor for permanent terms; and a realtor employed within St. Croix County nominated by the Western Wisconsin Realtors Association. b. Term: 2 Years for Supervisor and Realtor. c. Populated: By named position and appointment of 1 County Board Supervisor and 1 realtor appointed by the County Administrator and confirmed by the County Board. d. Contact Committee: Community Development Committee. 7. Local Emergency Planning Committee. The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is created as required by 42 United States Code § 11001, the federal “Superfund” law, and Wisconsin Statute § 59.54(8). The Committee shall have all the powers and duties for such committees under 42 USC §§ 11000 to 11050 and under Wisconsin Statutes §§ 323.60 and 323.61. a. Members: 1) Group 1- is the elected state and local officials’ component of the LEPC. One or more members of the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee shall be appointed. One or more elected state officials will be invited by the Board Chair to be Group 1 members. At least one additional member shall be chosen for the LEPC from each of the following groups or organizations: 2) Group 2 - law enforcement, civil defense, firefighting, first aid, health, local environmental, hospital and transportation personnel; 3) Group 3 - broadcast and print media; 4) Group 4 - community groups; and Page 77 of 94 32 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 5) Group 5 - owners and operators of facilities subject to the requirements of the “Superfund” law. b. Term: 2 Years for the County Board Supervisors and 2 years for citizen members subject to reappointment. c. Populated: The members of Groups 1 - 5 shall be appointed by the Board Chair and confirmed by the County Board. d. Contact Committee: Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. Page 78 of 94 33 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 ARTICLE SIX ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES WITH COUNTY BOARD REPRESENTATION Section A. Participation. The County Board may participate in organizations and agencies as shown below. 1. Compensation and Expense Reimbursement. a. Assigned Supervisor and citizen members shall be entitled to compensation and expense reimbursement for attendance at organization and agency meetings. b. The compensation and expense reimbursement shall be the same as what Supervisors receive for attending County Board meetings. c. If the organization or agency pays an amount equal to County compensation and/or expense reimbursement, Supervisors and citizen members will not be entitled to additional reimbursement from the County. d. If the organization or agency pays an amount less than County compensation and/or expense reimbursement, Supervisors and citizen members are entitled to submit the remaining amount to the County Clerk for reimbursement. 2. Contact Committee and Appointment. These organizations and agencies, if necessary, shall have contact with the County Board through a Standing Committee. The County Administrator shall appoint representatives of St. Croix County to the organization or agency subject to confirmation by the County Board unless otherwise indicated. So far as practicable, Supervisor representatives shall be members of the contact committee. Section B. Organization/Agency Name and Representation. The organizations and agencies with County Board representation, the number of Supervisor members and the contact committee are shown below. 1. Bass Lake Rehabilitation District Representation: 1 Supervisor Contact Committee: Community Development Committee 2. Hudson Area Intergovernmental Advisory Council Representation: Board Chair or his/her designee Contact Committee: Administration Committee Page 79 of 94 34 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 3. Inspiring and Facilitating Library Success (IFLS Library System) Representation: Members are appointed pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 43.19(1)(b). Number of members is based on county population. Contact Committee: Administration Committee 4. Partnership Team of the Lower St. Croix Management Commission Representation: 1 Supervisor and 1 alternate Supervisor Contact Committee: Community Development Committee 5. Apple Lake Rehabilitation District Representation: 1 Supervisor Contact Committee: Community Development Committee 6. St. Croix County Economic Development Corporation Representation: 3 Supervisors Contact Committee: Community Development Committee 7. St. Croix County Fair Board Representation: 2 Supervisors Contact Committee: Community Development Committee 8. Veterans Service Commission Representation: 3 residents of the county who are veterans Contact Committee: Health and Human Services Board 9. West Central Area Land and Water Conservation Association Representation: 1 Supervisor Contact Committee: Community Development Committee 10. West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency, Inc. (WestCAP) Representation: 1 Supervisor Contact Committee: Health and Human Services Board 11. West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Representation: 2 Supervisors and 1 citizen member Contact Committee: Community Development Committee Page 80 of 94 35 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 12. Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) Representation: Board Chair and Vice-Chair Contact Committee: Administration Committee 13. Wisconsin Gateway Corridor Coalition Representation: 1 Supervisor Contact Committee: Transportation Committee Page 81 of 94 36 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 ARTICLE SEVEN AMENDMENT OF RULES These Rules may be amended by a majority vote of the Supervisors present. The Rules of the Board of Supervisors may shall be updated annually in March of each year. History of Rules of the Board of Supervisors Adopted 03/10/1992 Resolution No. 8(92) Amended 04/21/1992 - Resolution No. 12(92) Miscellaneous additions/deletions 10/20/1992 - Resolution No. 52(92) Miscellaneous additions/deletions 11/17/1992 - Resolution No. 58(92) Article VI, Contracts 07/17/1993 - Resolution No. 25(93) Article VI, Nepotism 05/17/1994 - Ordinance No. 347(94) Article VI, Code of Ethics 10/17/1995 - Resolution No. 27(95) Article IV, Board of Adjustment 10/17/1995 - Resolution No. 28(95) Article VI, Per Diems 03/19/1996 - Resolution No. 6(96) Abolish Waste Management Committee 03/19/1996 - Resolution No. 7(96) Committee name change, Planning, Zoning and Parks 12/16/1997 - By motion & adoption of County Board Miscellaneous additions/deletions 08/18/1998 - Resolution No. 11(98) Article VI, Per Diems; Article IV, Powers and Duties 10/27/1998 - Resolution No. 20(98) Article VI, Per Diems, WI Counties Assoc. Annual Meeting 12/15/1998 - Resolution No. 31(98) Additional member, Emergency Government Committee 10/26/1999 - Resolution No. 21(99) Article VI, Per Diems 12/12/2000 - Resolution No. 45 (2000) Article VI, County Web Site 06/18/2002 - Resolution No. 11(02) Article III, Questions following nominations for Chair Article IV, Voting for committees 06/18/2002 - Resolution No. 12(02) Article IV, Board of Adjustment 07/20/2002 - Resolution No. 15(02) Article IV, Appointed Committees (Emergency Management and Communications Committee 12/16/2003 – Resolution No. 52(2003) Article VI, Section C. 4. County Board Supervisor Per Diems 01/20/2004 – Resolution No. 3(2004) Article IV and Addendum, Changing committee responsibilities for Parks System and Recycling Program and committee name change Page 82 of 94 37 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 04/01/2004 – Resolution No. 8(2004) Article IV, Section D, Indianhead Federated Library System 04/01/2004 – Resolution No. 9(2004) Article IV, Section A.1.b, name change – Agriculture and Extension Committee; and Article IV, Section A.3.f , Land and Water Conservation Committee as separate committee 04/01/2004 – Resolution No. 10(2004) Article IV, Section D, participation in the River Country Resource Conservation and Development Council 04/01/2004 – Ordinance No. 656(2004) Article I, Self-Organized County 09/21/2004 – Resolution No. 028(2004) Article I, Article II, Article IV, Article V, Article VI, and Addendum – Multiple Changes 10/19/2004 – Resolution No. 40(2004) Article VI, Section E. – Department Head Vacancy 03/15/2005 – Resolution No. 7(2005) Addendum – County Surveyor 05/17/2005 – Resolution No. 13(2005) Addendum – name change – Information Technology 05/17/2005 – Resolution No. 14(2005) Addendum – name change – Building Services 05/17/2005 – Resolution No. 15(2005) Addendum – name change – Human Resources 01/17/2006 – Resolution No. 3(2006) Article V, Section B, 3. Consent Agenda, 4. Rezonings 03/21/2006 – Resolution No. 9(2006) Article V, Section C. 1. – Addressing the Board 03/21/2006 – Resolution No. 10(2006) Article V, Section A. 2. – Mailing of Board meeting items 03/21/2006 – Resolution No. 11(2006) Article VI, Section C. 4. – WCA Annual Meeting 03/21/2006 – Resolution No. 12(2006) Article VI, Section C. – Per Diems 03/21/2006 – Resolution No. 13(2006) Article VI, Section E. – Department Head Vacancy 03/21/2006 – Resolution No. 15(2006) Article IV, Section A. 3. b. – Remove Personnel Committee Article IV, Section E – Special or Ad hoc Committees Addendum – Remove Personnel Committee, add language to Finance Committee description 04/12/2006 – Resolution No. 23(2006) Article V, Section B. 11. – Concerning Signatures on Resolutions and Ordinances 09/18/2007 – Resolution No. 29(2007) Article VI, Section F. Multiple Employment Positions Policy (Department Heads) 11/06/2007 – Resolution No. 36(2007) Article V, Section B. 7. County Board minutes 03/18/2008 – Resolution No. 12(2008) Article IV, Section A.3.f. and Addendum – name change – Council on Aging and Disabilities, committee member makeup and duties 05/08/2008 – Resolution No. 20(2008) Article III, Section D. Board Chair Compensation 07/15/2008 – Resolution No. 23(2008) Addendum – add Administration Committee serves as Ethics Board 08/19/2008 – Resolution No. 28(2008) Article IV, Section A.3.g. – Substance Abuse Committee Page 83 of 94 38 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 03/16/2009 – Resolution No. 5(2009) Article III, Section E. 2. c. – Vice-Chair duties; Article IV, Section D. – Remove Information Services Committee; Article V, Section B. 2. – punctuation; Article V, Section C. 7. – wording change 03/16/2009 – Resolution No. 6(2009) Addendum – add Substance Abuse Committee 04/21/2009 – Resolution No. 11(2009) Article V, Section B. 7. – County Board Minutes/Proceedings 10/20/2009 – Resolution No. 37(2009) Article III, Section D. Board Chair Compensation 01/19/2010 – Resolution No. 6(2010) Rewritten to reflect new structure of 19-member Board 04/20/2010 – Resolution No. 13(2010) Article V, Section B. 1. b. – Council on Aging and Disabilities governing board of ADRC 06/09/2010 – Resolution No. 21(2010) Article VIII, Section E. 2. – Remove Mileage and Per Diem Report from Agenda 08/17/2010 – Resolution No. 24(2010) Article VII, Section A. 2. e. – Land Information Advisory Council 09/29/2010 – Resolution No. 29(2010) Article VIII, Section A. 1. – County Board meeting date and Article VIII; Section D. – mailing deadline & process 12/05/2010 – Resolution No. 38(2010) Article V, Section B. 2. b. – Restructuring the Substance Abuse Subcommittee 06/07/2011 – Resolution No. 44(2011) Articles II, IV, VI, VII, VIII – Reflecting the change from Administrative Coordinator to County Administrator form of government 09/06/2011 – Resolution No. 70(2011) Article IX, Section A.3.a. – County Administrator to appoint members to Board of Adjustment 03/06/2012 – Resolution No. 10(2012) Rewritten to incorporate the County Strategic Plan’s Mission Statement and Priority Areas, clarify County Administrator duties and authority, clarify Standing Committees and Boards duties and authority, add Addendum I – Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment and general grammatical changes. 04/02/2013 – Resolution No. 12(2013) Articles I, IV, VI, VIII, IX – Annual review clarifications and additions. 05/05/2015 – Resolution No. 18(2015) Rewrite and reorganization of entire document. 10/06/2015 – Resolution No. 36(2015) Appendix – Approving Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense Reimbursement Policy and Compensation for County Board Supervisors 10/06/2015 – Resolution No. 37(2015) Article 5 – Creating a Library Planning Committee 12/01/2015 – Resolution No. 48(2015) Article 5 – Library Planning Committee Membership Page 84 of 94 39 December 2, 2025February 3, 2026 03/01/2016 – Resolution No. 24(2016) Annual Review. Article 3 – Meetings of the County Board; Article 4 – County Board Standing Committees –Administration Committee 03/07/2017 – Resolution No. 7(2017) Annual Review. Article 2, Sections C and D; Article 3, Section G; Article 4, Section B(2); Article 5, Section B(8) 03/06/2018 – Resolution No. 10(2018) Annual Review. Article 1, Section F(2); Article 3, Sections E(3) and E(5) 09/04/2018 – Resolution No. 24(2018) Amend Article 3, Section E(3) 04/02/2019 – Resolution No. 14(2019) Annual Review. Articles 3, 4 and 5 – clarifications and additions 06/02/2020 – Resolution No. 22(2020) Annual Review. Articles 3, 5 and 6 – clarifications and additions. 04/06/2021 – Resolution No. 17(2021) Annual Review. Articles 3 and 4 – clarifications and additions. 06/01/2021 – Resolution No. 26(2021) Article 5 – County Library Planning Committee 03/01/2022 – Resolution No. 17(2022) Annual Review. Article 1, Section E – Districts and Terms and citation correction to Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. 03/07/2023 – Resolution No. 7(2023) Revision to entire Rules and Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors now called “Rules of the Board of Supervisors.” 03/04/2025 – Resolution No. 12(2025) Annual Review. Articles 3, 4, 5, and 6 – clarifications and additions. 12/02/2025 – Resolution No. 53(2025) Changes to Articles 3 and 4 regarding virtual attendance and consent agenda. 02/03/2026 – Resolution No. (2026) Changes to Article 1, Section G. and Article 2, Section A. Page 85 of 94 Resolution Directing Corporation Counsel to Update and Revise Chapter 90 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Cover Memo To: Administration Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Heather Amos, Corporation Counsel Date: January 20, 2026 Agenda Item: Resolution Directing Corporation Counsel to Update and Revise Chapter 90 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Background Information: In February 2017, Chapter 90 – Code of Ethics – was enacted by the County Board. Since its adoption, several areas have been identified where the ordinance would benefit from additional clarification and revision, particularly with respect to Section 90.11 – Investigations and Enforcement. In addition to these updates, a County Board Supervisor has requested that Chapter 90 be amended to address the availability of county-provided legal representation in circumstances where a Supervisor is accused of an alleged ethics violation arising from actions taken while acting in an official capacity. Wis. Stat. § 895.46(1) addresses the payment of judgments, attorney fees, and costs for public officers and employees who are proceeded against in their official capacity, or as individuals for acts committed while carrying out their official duties, provided the individual is found to have acted within the scope of employment. The statute further provides that, regardless of the outcome of the litigation, the governmental unit shall pay reasonable attorney fees and costs if it does not provide legal counsel, unless it is determined that the officer or employee did not act within the scope of employment (i.e. acting in an official capacity). “Acting in an official capacity” means that a person is performing duties that they are employed or elected to perform as a public officer or public employee, rather than acting in a personal role. In other words, if a task is part of the job functions the law assigns to that office, it’s in their official capacity. A County Board Supervisor acts in their official capacity when they are performing actions that are part of their statutory duties, such as voting on ordinances or resolutions and participating in County Board and/or Standing Committee meetings. The Supervisor’s request is that additional language be incorporated into Chapter 90 to clearly address whether, and under what circumstances, the County will provide or fund legal representation when a Supervisor is accused of an ethics violation that is alleged to have occurred while the Supervisor was acting in their official capacity. The request seeks clarification within the Code of Ethics itself. This resolution directs Corporation Counsel to review and rewrite Chapter 90 – Code of Ethics – and to present a proposed updated and revised ordinance to the Administration Committee for review and consideration. Page 86 of 94 Resolution No. RESOLUTION DIRECTING CORPORATION COUNSEL TO UPDATE AND REVISE CHAPTER 90 – CODE OF ETHICS – OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 1 WHEREAS, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.59(1m), a county may, but is not required to, 2 enact an ordinance establishing a code of ethics applicable to county officers and employees; and 3 4 WHEREAS, St. Croix County initially enacted a Code of Ethics on May 17, 1994, to 5 establish standards of ethical conduct and accountability for county officers and employees; and 6 7 WHEREAS, on February 7, 2017, the Code of Ethics from 1994 was repealed and 8 recreated as Chapter 90 – Code of Ethics – of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances and 9 enacted by the County Board through Ordinance No. 849(2017); and 10 11 WHEREAS, Chapter 90 governs ethical standards, complaint procedures, investigations, 12 and enforcement mechanisms applicable to county officers and employees; and 13 14 WHEREAS, Chapter 90 requires updates and revisions to various sections, including but 15 not limited to Section 90.11 – Investigations and Enforcement, to ensure clarity, consistency, and 16 alignment with applicable state law and current county practices; and 17 18 WHEREAS, questions have arisen regarding whether, and under what circumstances, 19 county-provided legal representation or indemnification may be available to a county officer or 20 employee who is the subject of an ethics complaint or proceeding; and 21 22 WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 895.46(1) provides that a county shall pay judgments and 23 reasonable attorney fees and costs for a public officer or employee proceeded against in their 24 official capacity, provided the act(s) at issue occurred while the individual was acting within 25 their official capacity or scope of employment; and 26 27 WHEREAS, Wisconsin law distinguishes between actions taken in an individual or 28 personal capacity and actions taken in an official capacity as part of the duties, authority, or 29 responsibilities of a public office or employment; and 30 31 WHEREAS, the County Board recognizes the importance of clearly articulating within 32 Chapter 90 the circumstances under which legal representation may be available to a county 33 officer or employee accused of an ethics violation, while preserving the County’s discretion and 34 compliance with state law; and 35 36 WHEREAS, clarifying this issue within the Code of Ethics will promote transparency, 37 consistency, and fairness in the administration and enforcement of ethics proceedings, and will 38 assist officers and employees in understanding their rights and obligations. 39 40 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of 41 Supervisors that the Corporation Counsel is directed to update and revise Chapter 90 – Code of Page 87 of 94 42 Ethics – of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances, including provisions addressing 43 investigations, enforcement, and the availability of legal representation for officers and 44 employees acting in their official capacity, and to present a revised draft to the County Board for 45 review and approval. Administration Committee Recommended MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: EXCUSED: St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on February 3, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Long, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 88 of 94 CHAPTER 90 CODE OF ETHICS 90.01 Definitions: (1) Anything of Value: Any money or property, favor, service, payment, advance forbearance, loan or promise of future employment, but does not include such things as compensation and expenses paid by the state or St. Croix County, fees, honorariums and expenses, unsolicited advertising or promotional material such as pens, pencils, notepads, calendars, informational or educational materials of unexceptional value, plaques, other advertising giveaways or any other thing which is not likely to influence the judgment of individuals covered by this Code of Ethics. (2) Associated: When used with reference to an organization, includes any organization in which an individual or a member of his or her immediate family is a director, officer, or trustee, or owns or controls, directly or indirectly, and severally or in the aggregate, at least ten percent of the outstanding equity or of which an individual or a member of his or her immediate family is an authorized representative or agent. (3) Employee: All persons filling an allocated position of St. Croix County employment and all members of boards, committees, and commissions. (4) Financial Interest: Any interest which yields, directly or indirectly, a monetary or other material benefit to the St. Croix County officer or employee or to any person employing or retaining services of the St. Croix County officer or employee. (5) Immediate Family: An official’s or employee’s spouse, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, or other legal relation who contributes more than one-half of the support of the official or employee or receives that level of support from the official or employee. (6) Official: All St. Croix County department heads or directors, St. Croix County supervisors, and all other St. Croix County elected officers, except judges and district attorneys. (7) Person: Any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association or organization. 90.02 Declaration of Policy. To ensure that the public can have complete confidence in the integrity of St. Croix County Government, each elected official and employee shall respect and adhere to the fundamental principles of ethical service. The proper operation of St. Croix County government demands that: (1) St. Croix County officials and employees be independent, impartial and responsible to the people; (2) decisions be made in the proper channels of the St. Croix County governmental structure; Page 89 of 94 (3) St. Croix County offices should not be used for personal gain; (4) St. Croix County business should be conducted in such a way as to re-enforce the public’s confidence in its integrity. In recognition of these fundamental principles, there is hereby created a Code of Ethics. 90.03 Purpose. The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to establish ethical standards of conduct for all St. Croix County officials and employees by identifying those acts or actions that are not compatible with the best interest of St. Croix County. Because representatives of St. Croix County are drawn from society, they cannot and should not be without all personal and economic interest in the decisions and policies of government. Citizens who serve as St. Croix County officials and employees retain their rights as citizens to personal and economic interests. Therefore, the standards of ethical conduct for St. Croix County officials and employees must distinguish between minor and inconsequential conflicts which are unavoidable and those conflicts which are substantial and material. The provisions of this Code of Ethics, and such rules and regulations which may be established, are to be interpreted in the context of the above principles and are deemed to be in the best interest of the public. 90.04 Responsibility of Public Office. St. Croix County officials and employees are agents of public purpose and hold office to serve the public interest. They are bound to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin and to carry out efficiently and impartially all laws of the United States, the State of Wisconsin, and the Ordinances of St. Croix County. Further, they are bound to observe in their official acts, the standards of ethics set forth in this Code of Ethics and to faithfully discharge the duties of their office. The public interest must be their primary concern. 90.05 Coverage. This Code of Ethics governs all St. Croix County officials, whether elected or appointed, paid or unpaid, including members of boards, committees and commissions, department heads, and other St. Croix County employees. 90.06 Exemptions. Political contributions which are reported under Chapter 11, Wis. Stats., are exempt from the provisions of this Code of Ethics. 90.07 Fair and Equal Treatment: (1) Use of Public Property: An official or employee shall not use, or knowingly permit the use, of St. Croix County services or St. Croix County-owned vehicles, equipment, materials for unauthorized non-governmental purposes or for unauthorized personal convenience or for profit, unless such services or use are available to the public generally and consistent with practices and policies of St. Croix County. (2) Obligations to Citizens: An official or employee shall not grant any special consideration, treatment or advantage to any citizen beyond that which is available to every other citizen. This section does not affect the duty of St. Croix County supervisors to diligently represent their constituency. Page 90 of 94 90.08 Conflicts of Interest: (1) No official or employee may use his or her public position or office to obtain financial gain or anything of substantial value for the private benefit of himself or herself or his or her immediate family, or for an organization with which he or she is associated. (2) No person may offer or give to an official or employee, directly or indirectly, and no official or employee may solicit or accept from any person, directly or indirectly, anything of value if it could reasonably be expected to influence the official’s or employee’s vote, official action or judgment, or could reasonably be considered as a reward for any official action or inaction on the part of the official or employee. (3) No official or employee may take any official action substantially affecting a matter in which the official or employee, a member of his or her immediate family, or an organization with which the official or employee is associated, has a substantial financial interest. (4) No official or employee may use his or her office or position in a way that produces or assists in the production of a substantial benefit, direct or indirect, for the official or employee, one or more members of the official’s or employee’s immediate family either separately or together, or an organization with which the official or employee is associated. 90.09 Political Activities. An official or employee has the right to freely express his or her views as a citizen and cast his or her vote, subject to the following: (1) No official or employee shall directly or indirectly use or seek to use his or her authority or position to control or modify the political activity of another person. (2) No official or employee shall at any time use any St. Croix County-owned or leased equipment for any political activity. (3) No official or employee shall attempt to or influence an attempt to remove, discharge, demote, reduce pay, or otherwise discriminate against any employee because of the employee’s political opinions or affiliations. 90.10 State Statutes Incorporated: (1) Statutes Incorporated by Reference: The following sections of the Wisconsin Statutes are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Code of Ethics: §19.01 (Oaths and Bonds) §19.21 (Custody and Delivery of Official Property and Records) §19.81-§19.89 (Open Meetings of Governmental Bodies) §19.59 (Codes of Ethics for Local Governmental Officials, Employees and Candidates) Page 91 of 94 (2) Violation of Incorporated Statutes: Officials shall comply with the sections of the Wisconsin Statutes incorporated in this Code of Ethics and failure to do so shall constitute a violation of this Code of Ethics. 90.11 Investigations and Enforcement: (1) Advisory Opinions: Any person governed by this Code of Ethics may apply in writing to the St. Croix County Corporation Counsel for an advisory opinion and shall be guided by any opinion rendered. The applicant shall present his or her interpretation of the facts at issue and of the applicability of provisions of this Code of Ethics before the advisory opinion is rendered. All requests for opinions and opinions rendered shall be in writing. Records of the St. Croix County Corporation Counsel's opinions, opinion requests and investigations of violations shall be closed to public inspection, as required by Chapter 19, Wis. Stats. However, such records may be made public with the consent of the applicant. (2) Complaints: The St. Croix County Corporation Counsel shall accept from any person a verified written complaint which states the name of the officer or employee alleged to have committed a violation of this Code of Ethics and sets forth the material facts involved in the allegation. The St. Croix County Corporation Counsel shall forward a copy of the complaint to the accused officer or employee and the Ethics Inquiry Board within ten days. If no action on the verified complaint is taken by the Ethics Inquiry Board within sixty days, the complaint shall be referred to the County Board for determination of probable cause. If there is a finding of probable cause by the County Board, the matter shall be referred back to the Ethics Board for an evidentiary hearing under 90.11(5)(c). (3) Preliminary Investigations: Following the receipt of a verified complaint, the Ethics Inquiry Board may make preliminary investigations with respect to alleged violation of this Code of Ethics. A preliminary investigation shall not be initiated unless the accused officer or employee is notified in writing. The notice shall state the exact nature and purpose of the investigation, the individual's specific action or activities to be investigated and a statement of such person's due process rights. If the Ethics Inquiry Board finds probable cause to believe the allegations contained in the complaint, the complaint shall be referred to hearing pursuant to 90.11(5) below before the Ethics Inquiry Board. (4) Time Limitations: The Ethics Inquiry Board may investigate any complaint properly filed with it. However, no action may be taken on any complaint which is filed more than one year after a violation of the Ethics Code is alleged to have occurred. (5) Ethics Inquiry Board: There is hereby created an Ethics Inquiry Board to consist of three members and one alternate, one of whom shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin, appointed by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Chairperson with the approval of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors. The members of the Ethics Inquiry Board shall be residents of St. Page 92 of 94 Croix County and shall not be St. Croix County Public Officials during the time of appointment, and shall serve staggered three year terms expiring on the third Tuesday in April of the third year following their appointment except as otherwise provided in the implementation of this ordinance. The St. Croix County Corporation Counsel shall provide legal advice, secretarial service and assistance to the Ethics Inquiry Board. The Ethics Inquiry Board shall be entitled to mileage and per diem payments for meetings and hearings of the Ethics Inquiry Board on the same basis as provided other St. Croix County Boards, Committees or Commissions. (a) Powers and Duties: The Ethics Inquiry Board shall be responsible for investigating a complaint, and conducting a fact finding hearing pursuant to subparagraph 90.11(5)(c) below, in any case where the Ethics Inquiry Board has found that probable cause exists for believing the allegations of a complaint referred to the Ethics Inquiry Board after preliminary review pursuant to subparagraph 90.11(2) through (4) above. (b) Burden of Proof: Violations shall be proved by evidence that is clear, satisfactory and convincing. (c) Hearing: The Ethics Inquiry Board may hold, and an individual against whom a complaint has been made and where the complaint has been referred to the Ethics Inquiry Board may request, a hearing before the Ethics Inquiry Board. The Ethics Inquiry Board shall keep a record of the hearing. The Ethics Inquiry Board shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and to issue subpoenas as granted to other boards and commissions under Section 885.01 Wisconsin Statutes. (i) Within ten work days of the conclusion of the hearing, the Ethics Inquiry Board shall file its written findings and recommendations signed by all participating Ethics Inquiry Board members, together with findings of fact and conclusions of law, concerning the propriety of the conduct of the public official. If the Ethics Inquiry Board determines that no violation of the Code of Ethics has occurred, it shall dismiss the complaint, and if requested to do so by the accused, issue a public statement. (ii) No recommendation of the Ethics Inquiry Board becomes effective until twenty work days after it is issued, or while an application for rehearing or rehearing before the Ethics Inquiry Board is pending, or the Ethics Inquiry Board has announced its final determination on rehearing. (d) Enforcement and Penalties: If the Ethics Inquiry Board finds that clear, satisfactory and convincing evidence exists for believing the allegations of the complaint, the Ethics Inquiry Board shall refer its findings and recommendation to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors, or in the case of an employee, to the St. Croix County Administrator. The Ethics Inquiry Board may make the following recommendations: (i) Recommend that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors order the officer or employee to conform his or her conduct to the ethics code or Page 93 of 94 recommend that the official or employee be censured, suspended, removed from office, be issued a private reprimand, public reprimand, and in the case of an employee may also recommend denial of merit increase, suspension without pay, discharge, or other appropriate disciplinary action. (ii) The Ethics Inquiry Board may also refer the matter to the District Attorney to commence enforcement pursuant to the procedures and remedies of §19.59, Wis. Stats. Ordinance No. 849 (2017) – February 2017 Page 94 of 94