Buffalo County public meetings in 2025

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to review reports from the Chairperson and County Administrator. The agenda includes a potential closed session to discuss public employee employment, compensation, or performance data.

• Closed session regarding public employee employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation

Zoning Committee

The Buffalo County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will consider an application (CUP 2025-3) from First Crossing Enterprises South LLC for a conditional use permit to construct a new communications tower. The proposed tower would be located at W416 US Highway 10, in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 8, Town of Naples, within the ANR-40 zoning district. The Board will decide whether to approve the permit under the county zoning ordinance.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2025-3) for a new communications tower at W416 US Highway 10, SE ¼ SE ¼, Section 8, Town of Naples
• Proposed location falls within the ANR-40 zoning district per Chapter 7, Section 1, A, 1, b, 9 of the Buffalo County Zoning Ordinance

Miscellaneous Agendas

The Buffalo County Town Road Improvement Committee will meet to consider several agenda items. They will approve minutes from the previous meeting, review and approve projects for TRI entitlement funding, and rank TRI D and TRIS projects. The meeting also allows for any other business.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Review and approve projects for TRI entitlement funding
• Review and rank TRI D and TRIS projects
• Any other business

Board of Adjustments

The Buffalo County Zoning Board of Adjustment will review the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application submitted by First Crossing Enterprises South, LLC for a new communications tower on US Highway 10 in the SE 4, SE YS, Section 8, Town of Naples. The agenda includes applicant presentation, public comments, and a Q&A session, after which the board may conduct a site investigation and reconvene to act on the application. The county must decide on the CUP by February 18, 2026, as required by state statute.

• CUP application (CUP 2025‑3) for a new communications tower on W416 US Highway 10, SE 4, SE Y S, Section 8, Town of Naples
• Required $20,000 bond or letter of surety to cover potential tower abandonment
• Telecommunication tower application fee of $750
• Proposed lease of a 100 ft × 100 ft area with a 75 ft × 75 ft fenced compound and locked gate
• Site distances: 382 ft from Allemann Road centerline, 214 ft from nearest property line, nearest dwelling ~1,010 ft away

The Buffalo County Zoning Board of Adjustment considered Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2025-3 submitted by First Crossing Enterprises South, LLC for a 350‑ft communication tower at W416 US Highway 10 in the Town of Naples. After discussion, the board voted to approve the permit with a 3‑1 vote. No public comments were received. The board also approved the meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 2025-3 for First Crossing Enterprises South, LLC (3-1)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Miscellaneous Agendas

Local Elected Officials (LEOs) will meet to discuss the future state of WDA 9 and review drafted governance documents. The body is tasked with considering and voting on a new fiscal agent for WWWDB, Inc. to be in place by January 1, 2026.

• Vote on fiscal agent for WWWDB, Inc. (deadline 1/1/2026)
• Review of drafted Governance documents submitted to DWD
• Director's Report from Interim Director Claire Bakalars

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to honor the retirements of Mary Hildebrand, Colin Severson, and Denise Sylvester. The agenda includes a resolution to increase the per-call rate for coroners and deputies, ratification of a law enforcement bargaining agreement, and updates to a child support specialist job description.

• Resolution to honor retirement of Mary Hildebrand
• Resolution to honor retirement of Colin Severson
• Resolution to honor retirement of Denise Sylvester
• Resolution to increase per-call rate for coroners and deputy coroners
• Resolution to ratify law enforcement bargaining agreement

The committee approved resolutions honoring the retirements of Mary Hildebrand, Colin Severson, and Denise Sylvester. It approved a resolution to raise the coroner per‑call rate to $175 plus mileage. The committee ratified the Buffalo County Law Enforcement Officers’ WPPA/LEER bargaining agreement, including a side letter for a detective with canine duties. Additional items approved included an updated Child Support Specialist job description, tentative 2026 meeting dates, and acceptance of the previous meeting minutes.

• Approved resolution honoring Mary Hildebrand’s retirement (Carried)
• Approved resolution honoring Colin Severson’s retirement (Carried)
• Approved resolution honoring Denise Sylvester’s retirement (Carried)
• Approved resolution to increase the per call rate for the Coroner and Deputy Coroners to $175 plus mileage (Carried)
• Approved resolution to ratify the Buffalo County Law Enforcement Officers’ WPPA/LEER bargaining agreement (Carried)
• Approved updated Child Support Specialist job description (Carried)
• Approved acceptance of the 2026 Human Resources Committee meeting dates (Carried)
• Approved the previous meeting minutes (Carried)

County Board

The Buffalo County Board will consider several resolutions, including honoring the retirements of three employees, removing outstanding checks, increasing the per‑call rate for the coroner and deputy coroners, and ratifying the law‑enforcement officers WPPA/LEER bargaining agreement. The agenda also sets the 2026 County Board meeting dates and includes routine items such as the call to order, roll call, public comments, and the next meeting schedule.

• Resolution #25-12-04 – Remove outstanding checks
• Resolution #25-12-05 – Increase the Buffalo County per‑call rate for the Coroner and Deputy Coroners
• Resolution #25-12-06 – Ratify the Buffalo County Law Enforcement Officers WPPA/LEER bargaining agreement
• Resolutions #25-12-01 to #25-12-03 – Recognize and honor retirements of Mary Hildebrand, Colin Severson, and Denise Sylvester
• Set 2026 County Board meeting dates

The board ratified the three‑year WPPA/LEER bargaining agreement for patrol deputies and detectives, with all voting members recording a yes vote. It also approved increasing the coroner per‑call rate to $175, cancelled $1,400 in outstanding checks, and set tentative 2026 meeting dates. Retirement resolutions for three staff members were adopted.

• Ratified law‑enforcement officers WPPA/LEER bargaining agreement (unanimous yes)
• Increased coroner per‑call rate from $150 to $175 (carried)
• Approved resolution to cancel outstanding checks totaling $1,400 (carried)
• Approved retirement resolution for Mary Hildebrand (carried)
• Approved retirement resolution for Colin Severson (carried)
• Approved retirement resolution for Denise Sylvester (carried)
• Approved tentative 2026 County Board meeting dates (carried)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on a resolution to ratify a three-year collective bargaining agreement for Buffalo County law enforcement officers. The agreement includes wage increases and changes to leave and overtime policies.

• Resolution to ratify police union bargaining agreement
• Resolution to increase per-call rate for coroners
• Review of risk management and safety updates
• Discussion of 2026 Finance Committee meeting dates
• Approval of monthly vendor invoices and payroll

The Finance Committee unanimously ratified the Buffalo County Law Enforcement Officers WPPA/LEER bargaining agreement. It also approved raising the Coroner per‑call rate to $175 plus mileage, set the 2026 committee meeting dates, and accepted the monthly vendor invoices and payroll vouchers. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as well.

• Ratified Law Enforcement Officers WPPA/LEER bargaining agreement (unanimous yes)
• Approved increase of Coroner per‑call rate to $175 plus mileage (motion carried)
• Approved proposed 2026 Finance Committee meeting dates (motion carried)
• Approved monthly vendor invoices and payroll vouchers as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (motion carried)

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a resolution honoring the retirement of Mary Hildebrand. Ms. Hildebrand has served as a Health and Human Services Support Staff Specialist since December 2015.

• Resolution 25-12-01: Recognizing the retirement of Mary Hildebrand

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will recognize and commend Colin Severson for 34 years of service, including his role as Chief Deputy Sheriff, at the December 16, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution to recognize and honor the retirement of Colin Severson
• Colin Severson to retire from Buffalo County on January 9, 2026
• Severson served in the Sheriff's Office since June 1991
• Resolution submitted by the Human Resources Committee

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will adopt Resolution #25-12-03 to recognize and honor Ms. Denise Sylvester's retirement. The resolution acknowledges her service since May 2019 in multiple deputy roles. The Board will formally thank her for six years of service to county residents.

• Resolution #25-12-03: Recognize and honor the retirement of Denise Sylvester, Deputy Register, after six years of service

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Finance will vote to cancel seventeen checks that have been outstanding for over a year. The checks date from November 2021 to May 2024 and total $1,400.70. Cancelled amounts will be credited to Buffalo County. The resolution was drafted by County Treasurer Tina Anibas and presented in November 2025.

• Cancel check #195570 – $46.60 (dated 11/12/2021)
• Cancel check #200349 – $730.06 (dated 3/31/2023)
• Cancel check #203419 – $32.83 (dated 2/14/2024)
• Cancel check #204079 – $6.00 (dated 5/1/2024)
• Total of 17 checks cancelled, amounting to $1,400.70

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to increase the per‑call payment for the County Coroner and Deputy Coroners from $150 to $175, plus mileage, starting with the January 2026 payroll. The change was recommended by the Human Resources and Finance committees and is reflected in the 2026 budget. The expected additional cost is about $2,250 per year based on an average of 90 calls.

• Increase per‑call rate for the Coroner and Deputy Coroners to $175 (from $150) plus mileage, effective Jan 2026
• Recommendation by Human Resources and Finance committees
• Rate increase included in the 2026 budget
• Fiscal impact: $2,250 extra annually (90 calls × $25)
• Resolution #25-12-05 adopted Dec 15, 2025

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will vote to ratify the collective bargaining agreement with the Buffalo County Law Enforcement Officers WPPA/LEER for the period Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2028. The agreement includes a 4% wage increase each year, added uniform allowance for footwear, and new provisions for leave, vacation, and overtime. The fiscal impact is projected at $95,174 in wages and benefits for each of the first two years, plus additional amounts in year three, plus estimated $1,100 annually for footwear and $500 per new hire for field training officer pay. The resolution was drafted by the Human Resources and Finance committees.

• Ratification of collective bargaining agreement (Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2028)
• 4% wage increase across all deputy steps each year
• Footwear added as uniform allowance ($1,100 estimated annually)
• Field Training Officer pay added at $1.00/hour ($500 per new hire annually)
• Contract duration changed to three years (previously two)

Highway Committee

The Buffalo County Highway Committee will review and act on items from the previous meeting, approve monthly vouchers, and discuss staffing and equipment updates. A contract for Ground Penetration Radar with Infrasense for $44,000 will be voted on. Additional topics include a safety insurance settlement, RT Vision service quotes, and financial and commissioner reports.

• Approval of Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) contract with Infrasense for $44,000
• Approval of monthly vouchers #31400‑#31451 totaling $534,071.43
• Bomag RS 500 parts list cost $2,164.00 and trade‑in evaluation for a Case Minotar Skidsteer
• RT Vision quote: first‑year setup $10,995; second‑ and third‑year setups $4,455 each
• Insurance settlement of $94,833 for Tractor #153 and related equipment

The Highway Committee approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting and approved monthly vouchers totaling $664,778.82. Members voted unanimously to proceed with trading the Bomag RS 500 for a Case Minotar skidsteer. The committee also signed the composite rates agreement. No other actions were decided.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved monthly vouchers $664,778.82 (carried)
• Approved trade of Bomag RS 500 for Case Minotar Skidsteer (5‑0)
• Signed composite rates agreement

Health & Human Services & Veterans Committee

The Health and Human Services & Veterans Committee will review the minutes from the October 2 meeting, acknowledge the retirement of Mary Hildebrand, and receive monthly reports on veterans services and public health. The body will discuss a closed‑session employee performance evaluation, consider revisions to the Agent of State ordinance, and evaluate a proposed fee change for that ordinance. Additional items include a specialized transportation grant for 2026, a child‑support specialist job description, and a backfill position for a DHHS support specialist.

• Agent of State ordinance revisions (tabled for further review)
• Agent of State fee change proposal
• 85.21 Specialized Transportation Grant for 2026
• Child Support Specialist job description
• DHHS Support Specialist backfill as a Child Support Specialist

The Health & Human Services and Veterans Committee approved a modest increase to the Agent of State inspection fees for 2026 and adopted revisions to the ordinance. It also authorized the application for a $79,889 specialized transportation grant, approved an updated Child Support Specialist job description, and voted to fill the vacated Child Support Specialist position. Additional unanimous motions approved veterans vouchers and a closed‑session employee performance review.

• Approved Agent of State fee increase to 13.5% for 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved Agent of State Ordinance revisions pending further review (motion approved)
• Approved Pepin County $79,889 specialized transportation grant application (all in favor)
• Approved updated Child Support Specialist job description (all in favor)
• Approved hiring to fill Child Support Specialist vacancy (all in favor)
• Approved veterans services monthly vouchers as presented (motion approved)
• Approved DHHS September/October monthly vouchers (motion approved)
• Approved closed session to conduct employee performance evaluation of Ms. Decker (unanimous)

ADRC Committee

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Committee will approve its meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 20, 2025 board meeting. Members will review the 2025 ADRC and EBS budget reports and hear a presentation on health promotion workshops. Additional reports include the ADRC manager’s update on county aging plan goals and a West Cap Board update.

• Approval of agenda for December 3, 2025
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2025 ADRC Governing Board meeting
• 2025 ADRC and EBS budget reports – Lisa Schuh
• Presentation: Health Promotion Workshops – Cammi Catt-DeWyre
• West Cap Board update – Jodie Anderson/Kathy Sweeney

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review the minutes from the previous meeting and receive updates on several ongoing initiatives. Topics include the Monroe County Tourism Conference, the committee’s strategic goals, the Flyway Trail project, and regional development updates from the MRRPC. The meeting also includes reports from the chair and administrative coordinator and allows public comment.

• Monroe County Tourism Conference
• Update on Goals of the Economic Development Committee
• Flyway Trail Update
• MRRPC Update
• New Business/Industry Update

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider entering a closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees. The committee will also hold an open session, receive the chairperson’s and county administrator’s reports, and accept public comments unrelated to agenda items. The meeting will set the date and time for the next meeting before adjourning.

• Consider entering closed session to discuss employee personnel matters (WI Statute 19.85(1)(c))
• Enter open session for regular business
• Chairperson’s report
• County Administrator’s report
• Determine date and time for next meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct routine business, including reviewing the previous meeting minutes, a risk management and safety update, and public comments. It will consider a resolution to cancel a series of outstanding checks, approve the sale of a tax deed property owned by the City of Fountain City, and approve hiring to backfill the Deputy Register in Probate/Deputy Clerk of Court position. The committee will also review monthly vendor invoices, employment payroll, and the investment report.

• Resolution to cancel outstanding checks (e.g., check #200349 for $730.06, #203341 for $26.71, etc.)
• Approval of Tax Deed Property Sale – City of Fountain City property
• Approval to backfill Deputy Register in Probate/Deputy Clerk of Court position
• Review and approval of monthly vendor invoices, employment payroll, and investment report
• Risk Management and Safety Update

The committee approved the cancellation of outstanding checks totaling about $1,400 and authorized a tax deed property sale for $33,500. It also approved backfilling the Deputy Register/Deputy Clerk of Court position for 2026 and approved the monthly vendor invoices and payroll vouchers. All motions were carried.

• Approved cancellation of outstanding checks totaling approximately $1,400
• Approved tax deed property sale for $33,500
• Approved backfill of Deputy Register/Deputy Clerk of Court position
• Approved monthly vendor invoices and payroll vouchers
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting

Human Resources Committee

The Buffalo County Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a resolution to ratify a bargaining agreement for law enforcement officers and to place two county supervisors on new grade scales. The meeting is open to the public.

• Resolution to ratify Buffalo County Law Enforcement Officers WPPA/LEER Bargaining Agreement
• Grade Scale Placement for Deputy ROD/Deputy County Clerk
• Grade Scale Placement for County Highway Ops Supervisor
• DHHS Support Specialist Backfill as a Child Support Specialist
• Next meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes. It kept the Deputy Register of Deeds/Deputy County Clerk position at Grade 8, following the wage‑study recommendation. It accepted the recommendation to place the County Highway Operations Supervisor at Grade 13 and reclassified the DHHS Support Staff Specialist as a Child Support Specialist. The resolution to ratify the law‑enforcement bargaining agreement was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Left Deputy Register of Deeds/Deputy County Clerk position at Grade 8 (carried)
• Accepted Grade 13 placement for County Highway Operations Supervisor (carried)
• Reclassified Support Staff Specialist to Child Support Specialist (carried)
• Tabled resolution to ratify Law Enforcement Officers WPPA/LEER bargaining agreement (carried)
• Changed next regular meeting date to December 15, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. (carried)

Miscellaneous Agendas

Local elected officials will discuss the potential dissolution of the Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Area (WDA9) and review a draft CEO Consortium Agreement. The meeting also includes updates on litigation and financial issues.

• Discussion on future state of WDA9
• Review of CEO Consortium Agreement draft
• Update on WWWDB, Inc. litigation
• Approval of Joint LEO & Board meeting minutes
• DWD Board Training scheduled for Nov 20

Buffalo/Pepin Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Buffalo/Pepin Criminal Justice Collaborating Council will consider the September 16 minutes, financial updates, and jail reports. Members will discuss the CJS 2026 budget request of $7,500 from Pepin County and a matching $7,500 request from Buffalo County. The meeting also includes updates on the Buffalo Jail staffing shortage, inmate transfers to Trempealeau County Jail, and the Moving Forward Reentry Program with an $8,500 cash match for a recovery coach.

• Review and action on minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting
• CJS 2026 budget request of $7,500 from Pepin County and $7,500 from Buffalo County
• CJCC financial report showing a balance of $32,295.91 as of September 8, 2025
• Buffalo Jail staffing issues and transfer of inmates to Trempealeau County Jail
• Moving Forward Reentry Program update, including $8,500 cash match for recovery coach services

The council approved the meeting minutes as presented. A motion to extend the grant deadline to December 31 2025 was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 12:36 p.m. The next council meeting is scheduled for Jan 20 2026 at noon.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (motion carried)
• Approved extension of grant deadline to 12/31/25 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:36 p.m. (motion carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 20 2026 at noon (no vote recorded)

County Board

The Buffalo County Board will hold a public budget hearing on the 2026 financial budget and property tax levy. It will vote on Resolution #25-11-01, which authorizes borrowing up to $500,000 and issuing a general obligation promissory note for highway projects. It will also vote on Resolution #25-11-02 to approve the 2026 tax levy and budget. Additional items include a donation to the Veterans Service Office and public comments.

• Resolution #25-11-01: Authorize borrowing up to $500,000 for highway projects
• Resolution #25-11-02: Approve the 2026 tax levy and budget
• Public comments on the 2026 financial budget and property tax levy
• Acceptance of donation to the Veterans Service Office
• Public budget hearing for the 2026 financial budget

The Board approved a resolution authorizing borrowing up to $500,000 for road construction in 2026. It also approved the 2026 tax levy and budget, and accepted a $5,500 donation to the Veterans Service Office. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #25-11-01 borrowing up to $500,000 for road construction (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-11-02 2026 tax levy and budget (unanimous)
• Approved $5,500 donation to Veterans Service Office (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a resolution authorizing Buffalo County to borrow up to $500,000 and issue a general‑obligation promissory note to fund highway projects. The committee will also consider a resolution to approve the 2026 tax levy and budget. The meeting includes Chairperson and County Administrator reports and sets the date for the next regular meeting.

• Resolution authorizing borrowing up to $500,000 and sale of a general‑obligation promissory note for highway projects
• Resolution to approve the 2026 tax levy and budget
• Chairperson report
• County Administrator report
• Adoption of next regular meeting date (Nov 20, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.)

The committee authorized a resolution to borrow up to $500,000 for highway road construction in the 2026 budget. It also approved the 2026 tax levy and overall budget, allocating $500,000 from general funds to balance it. The previous meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved borrowing up to $500,000 for highway construction (vote: Bruegger‑yes, Michaels‑yes, Nelson‑yes, Bork‑yes)
• Approved 2026 tax levy and budget resolution (vote: Nelson‑yes, Bork‑yes, Bruegger‑yes, Weiss‑yes, Michaels‑yes)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to borrow up to $500,000 to fund highway projects. The resolution would permit the county to issue a general obligation promissory note and levy a direct annual irrepealable tax to repay the principal and interest. PMA Securities, LLC is appointed as the county’s agent to receive and tabulate bids for the notes. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

• Authorization to borrow up to $500,000 via a general obligation promissory note
• Appointment of PMA Securities, LLC as the county’s agent for the note sale
• Potential levy of a direct annual irrepealable tax to repay principal and interest
• Funding designated for highway projects as a public purpose
• Resolution adoption by the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to adopt the 2026 budget and tax levy. The Finance Committee presented the budget on November 12, 2025, and a required public hearing was held. The resolution specifies a County Operating Levy of $6,525,876.00, Debt Service of $1,243,226.67, County Library levy of $140,642.98, and County Aid Bridges levy of $14,528.37, for a total of $7,924,274.02. The board will decide whether to adopt these amounts.

• Approve County Operating Levy of $6,525,876.00
• Approve Debt Service levy of $1,243,226.67
• Approve County Library levy of $140,642.98
• Approve County Aid Bridges levy of $14,528.37
• Adopt total 2026 budget levy of $7,924,274.02

Highway Committee

The Buffalo County Highway Committee will review equipment updates, a Ground Penetration Radar contract, and a $63,600 county‑road striping project. It will also consider the RT Vision program costs and adopt 2025 billing rates for 2026. Additional items include staffing reports, safety updates, and a financial update.

• Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) contract update – Infrasense pricing to be re‑sourced
• County road striping project – $63,600 for locating and painting passing zones
• RT Vision program – $9,920 start‑up cost, $4,420 for year two plus $130 per participant
• Adopt 2025 billing rates for 2026 until new rates are set
• Equipment updates – Bomag RS 500 diagnostics and Samsara GPS tracking

The Highway Committee approved the Ground Penetration Radar contract with Infrasense for $44,000. It also approved the previous meeting minutes, the monthly vouchers totaling $534,071.43, and voted to table the county road painting project. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved monthly vouchers #31400‑#31451 totaling $534,071.43 (motion carried)
• Approved GPR Infrasense contract for $44,000 (unanimous 5‑0)
• Tabled county road painting project (motion carried)

Miscellaneous Agendas

The Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board will adopt a tax levy of $29,307,087 to fund capital improvements, equipment, operations, and debt retirement. It will also approve the FY25 annual vendor spend review, FY25 budget appropriation adjustments, a new Automated Systems Integration Advanced Technical Certificate program concept, and a Travel Card policy. Additional routine items include consent agenda approvals for minutes, personnel matters, and financial reports.

• Tax levy of $29,307,087 for capital improvements, equipment, operations, and debt retirement
• Approval of FY25 annual vendor spend review report as required by Administrative Code TCS6.05(2)(h)
• Approval of FY25 budget appropriation adjustments to reflect projected revenue and expenses
• Approval of program concept review for Automated Systems Integration Advanced Technical Certificate
• Approval of new Travel Card policy for employee and board travel expenses

Miscellaneous Agendas

The joint Local Economic Organizations and Board of Directors will review information on an IRS penalty. They will also discuss the financial position of the Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, Inc., and updates to the fiscal agent and governance documents. Additional items include a mediation update and planning for the future state of WDA9.

• IRS penalty information presented by Garrick O.
• Discussion of financial position of Western WI Workforce Development Board, Inc.
• Update on fiscal agent and review of two letters from DWD
• Mediation update from WWWDB attorney
• Future state of WDA9: business/strategic plan, revenue streams, workgroups

County Board

The County Board of Supervisors will discuss health insurance benefit plans for 2026 and adjustments to septic pumping fees. The board will also consider county aid for town bridges and culverts and the County Administrator's employment agreement.

• Resolution to set an annual septic pumping notice and tracking fee of $7.50
• Approval of 2026 health insurance plans with a total county fiscal cost of $2,248,788
• Resolution to acquire a Tax Deed for delinquent 2022 taxes on property in the City of Fountain City
• Resolution for County Aid for Town Bridges and Culverts
• Review of the County Administrator Employment Agreement

The board approved the County Administrator Employment Agreement with all members voting yes. Several resolutions were also adopted, including a $10 septic pumping fee, county aid for town bridges and culverts, an amendment to correct delinquent tax descriptions, and the 2026 health insurance benefit plan. The board entered and later returned from a closed session, both votes unanimous. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved County Administrator Employment Agreement (unanimous yes votes)
• Approved Resolution to set septic pumping notice and tracking fee at $10 (carried)
• Approved County Aid for Town Bridges and Culverts Resolution (carried)
• Approved amendment to correct 2022 real estate tax description (carried)
• Approved 2026 Health Insurance Benefit Plan (carried)
• Entered closed session at 7:21 p.m. (all present voted yes)
• Returned to open session (all present voted yes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Buffalo County Resolutions

The County Board of Supervisors is considering a resolution to adjust the fee for the state-mandated septic pumping notice and tracking program. The change is intended to better reflect the costs of administering the sanitary maintenance program.

• Proposed $10.00 annual septic pumping notice and tracking fee

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will adopt Resolution #25-10-02 to levy a special tax that funds bridge and culvert repairs in several towns. The tax covers the county's share of costs totaling $14,528.37, matching the towns' contributions. Projects include culverts on Cross Barth Rd, Mondovi School Rd, Montana Lewis Rd, and Waumandee Wojchik Valley Rd, plus a bridge on Modena Moats Rd.

• Cross Barth Rd – Culvert: town $4,693.97, county $4,693.96, total $9,387.93
• Modena Moats Rd – Bridge: town $334.42, county $334.41, total $668.83
• Mondovi School Rd – Culvert: town $10,000.00, county $10,000.00, total $20,000.00
• Montana Lewis Rd – Culvert: town $7,000.00, county $7,000.00, total $14,000.00
• Waumandee Wojchik Vly Rd – Culvert: town $(7,500.00), county $(7,500.00), total $(15,000.00)

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors is considering a resolution to amend Resolution 25-09-05. This amendment seeks to authorize the County Clerk to acquire a Tax Deed for a property in Fountain City due to delinquent 2022 real estate taxes.

• Amendment to Resolution 25-09-05 regarding delinquent 2022 real estate taxes
• Proposed acquisition of Tax Deed for West 34’ 9” of Lot 11, Block 4, Buehler’s Addition to the City of Fountain City

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to approve the county's health insurance benefit plans for 2026. The Human Resources Committee recommends keeping the current plan design, remaining fully self‑insured, and using The Insurance Center as the agent of record starting January 1, 2026. The resolution also includes adjustments to employer and employee premiums to match budget needs.

• Approve medical insurance plans with The Insurance Center as agent of record, effective Jan 1 2026
• Maintain current self‑insured plan design for 2026
• Adjust employer and employee premiums per budget recommendations
• Fiscal impact: employee contributions $358,344; county contributions $2,167,188; county opt‑out incentive $81,600; total county cost $2,248,788
• Human Resources Committee recommendation presented to Board

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider entering a closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to review employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees. The meeting will also include routine items such as the Chairperson’s Report, the Administrative Coordinator Report, and public comments unrelated to agenda items. The date and time for the next meeting will be set before adjournment.

• Consider entering closed session per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c) for employee compensation matters
• Open session discussion of agenda items
• Chairperson’s Report
• Administrative Coordinator Report
• Public Comments unrelated to agenda items

Human Resources Committee

The Buffalo County Human Resources Committee will hold its regular meeting on Oct. 21, 2025. Agenda items include routine reports from the HR manager, committee chair, and administrative coordinator, and the possibility of entering a closed session to negotiate union matters. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Potential closed‑session for bargaining union negotiations
• Human Resources Manager Report
• Committee Chair Report
• Administrative Coordinator Report
• Public comments on agenda items

The Human Resources Committee voted to go into closed session, and the motion carried. After discussion, the committee voted to return to open session, and that motion also carried. The meeting was adjourned at 2:08 p.m. and the next regular meeting is set for November 19 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Entered closed session (motion carried)
• Returned to open session (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:08 p.m.

Miscellaneous Agendas

The West Central Wisconsin Housing Region Housing Committee is meeting to review reports and updates on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing. The body will discuss the CDBG Housing Program for manufactured housing communities and the discontinuation of the CDBG Small City RLF.

• Update on the 2024 CDBG Housing Grant
• Review of reports for 2022 and 2024 Grants
• Waiting List Report
• Discussion on Manufactured Housing Communities CDBG Housing Program
• Discussion on CDBG Small City RLF Discontinuation

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2026 proposed budget and review resolutions regarding county aid for town bridges and culverts. The body will also consider updates to septic pumping fees and the identification of delinquent 2022 real estate taxes.

• Proposed $7.50 annual septic pumping notice and tracking fee
• 2026 health insurance benefit plans with a total county fiscal cost of $2,248,788
• Amendment to Resolution #25-09-05 regarding delinquent 2022 real estate taxes for property in Fountain City
• 2026 Proposed Budget Update
• Resolution for County Aid for Town Bridges and Culverts

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It adopted resolutions to fund the county’s share of town bridge and culvert costs ($14,528.37), raise the septic pumping notice fee to $10, and continue the 2026 health‑insurance benefit plan. It also approved an amendment to a delinquent‑tax resolution, authorized the sale of the Fountain City tax‑deed property without a reserve bid, accepted the deputy register/deputy clerk job description, and ratified the month’s vendor invoices. All motions were carried.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved County Aid for Town Bridges and Culverts ($14,528.37) (Carried)
• Approved increase of septic pumping notice fee to $10 annually (Carried)
• Approved Health Insurance Benefit Plan for 2026 (Carried)
• Approved amendment to Resolution #25-09-05 to include omitted parcel (Carried)
• Approved listing Fountain City tax‑deed property for sale without reserve bid (Carried)
• Approved Deputy Register of Deeds/Deputy County Clerk job description (Carried)
• Approved monthly vendor invoices, payroll, and investment report (Carried)

Highway Safety Commission

The Buffalo County Highway Safety Commission will review the minutes from its previous meeting and hear updates from the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management, and the Highway Department. Commissioners will discuss the proposed rumble strips on Highway 35 at Park Street and consider WisDOT updates and a Highway Safety Plan solicitation. Additional updates will be provided by law‑enforcement, population, education, and state patrol representatives. No formal actions are listed in the agenda.

• Colin Severson – discussion of Highway 35/Park Street rumble strips
• Dan Dontos – WisDOT updates and Highway Safety Plan solicitation
• Rick Tumaniec – WisDOT systems planning and operations update
• Sheriff Osmond – Sheriff’s Office update
• Kelly Johnston – Highway Department update

The Highway Safety Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Beth Sass was seconded by Rick Tumaniec. No other substantive actions were taken. The commission set the next meeting for January 18 at 1 p.m. and adjourned at 2:22 p.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Buffalo County Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve health insurance benefit plans for 2026, including premium adjustments. The committee will also review job descriptions for several county positions.

• Resolution to approve health insurance plans for 2026
• Review of Deputy Register of Deeds/Deputy County Clerk job description
• Review of Operations Manager job description
• Review of County Administrator job description
• Review of Human Resources Manager Report

The committee voted to continue the current two‑plan health‑insurance design for 2026 and to form an Employee Focus Committee. It also approved revised job descriptions for the Deputy Register of Deeds/Deputy County Clerk, the Operations Manager, and the County Administrator. The previous meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved 2026 health‑insurance benefit plan and creation of Employee Focus Committee (4‑0 vote)
• Approved revised Deputy Register of Deeds/Deputy County Clerk job description (motion carried)
• Approved Operations Manager job description with added basic computer‑skill requirement (motion carried)
• Approved County Administrator job description (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)

Miscellaneous Agendas

The LEOs will receive an update on mediation of a former employee complaint. They will review disallowed and questionable WIOA costs for program years 2022 and 2023, including totals of $89,408.03, $57,211.44, $32,196.59, $352,222.46 and related adjustments. An update on the search for a fiscal agent and the impact if one is not secured by Jan 1 2026 will be presented. The meeting will also cover a review of governance documents and a discussion of the WDA9 future state.

• EO complaint mediation/litigation update by Board Chair Garrick O.
• Disallowed PY22 costs total $89,408.03; reconsideration requests for $57,211.44 and $32,196.59
• PY23 questionable costs $352,222.46 with $204,215.49 employee timecard issue and $122,443.12 cost allocation issue
• Fiscal agent search update and deadline consequence if not secured by 1‑1‑26
• Review of governance documents: CEO Consortium Agreement, WDB By‑Laws, WDB‑CEO Agreement, Fiscal Agent Agreement

County Board

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will convene on October 14, 2025, to review previous meeting minutes and consider entering closed session for personnel matters. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and the setting of the next meeting date for October 27.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion on entering closed session for personnel matters
• Setting next meeting date for October 27, 2025
• Public comments regarding posted agenda items
• Review of roll call of members

The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting. They entered a closed session and later returned to open session. They voted to extend Highway Commissioner Karl Noeldner's employment contract, with one member opposing, and the motion carried.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Entered closed session (unanimous yes)
• Returned to open session (unanimous yes)
• Extended Highway Commissioner Karl Noeldner's contract (12-1 yes)

Highway Committee

The Buffalo County Highway Committee will consider staffing positions, equipment needs, and road projects. It will review fuel contract bids for 35,000 gallons of diesel for county highway shops and a revised ordinance for joint petitions. The agenda also includes a discussion of highway billing for 2026 and updates on safety and financial matters.

• Staffing: Mechanic position, Highway Maintenance Worker/Equipment Operator, County Patrol Superintendent
• Equipment: Bomag RS 500, 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 (#29), 2025 Truck Order discussion
• Buildings & Grounds: Fuel contract bids for 35,000 gallons of diesel for five highway shops
• Joint Petition – Review of Ordinance: revision of ordinance for Joint and Emergency Joint Petitions
• Highway Billing in 2026

The Highway Committee tabled the fuel‑contract discussion until December. It approved the September minutes, the monthly vouchers totaling $319,478.03, and updated joint petitions for bridges, culverts and 2026 township projects. The committee also adopted 2025 billing rates for 2026 and voted to change the two Freightliner trucks to quad‑axle configurations.

• Tabled fuel‑contract bids until December (motion carried)
• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved monthly vouchers #31346‑#31399 totaling $319,478.03 (motion carried)
• Changed truck order from Freightliners to quad‑axles (unanimous yes)
• Approved updated joint petition for bridges and culverts (motion carried)
• Accepted joint petitions for 2026 township projects (motion carried)
• Adopted 2025 billing rates for use in 2026 until new rates are set (motion carried)
• Moved to closed session at 1:52 p.m. (unanimous yes)

Human Resources Committee

The committee will meet to review reports from the Human Resources Manager, Committee Chair, and Administrative Coordinator. A portion of the meeting may be closed to the public for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating union bargaining.

• Closed session for union bargaining negotiations
• Human Resources Manager report
• Administrative Coordinator report
• Committee Chair report

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It voted to go into closed session for union bargaining, then voted to return to open session, and finally voted to adjourn the meeting at 1:55 p.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Entered closed session for union bargaining (carried)
• Returned to open session (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:55 p.m. (carried)

Miscellaneous Agendas

The Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission will vote on several items, including approving the 2026 WisDOT work program and adopting contracts for comprehensive plans in the Towns of Clayton and Maiden Rock and the Village of Oakdale. The meeting also includes a presentation on the WisDOT work program and a community‑outreach presentation by the AARP Senior Associate State Director. Additional agenda items cover the treasurer’s financial report, updates on hazard mitigation plans, USDA grants, and workforce development.

• Decision on Resolution 10082025-1 approving WisDOT Work Program
• Decision on Town of Clayton Comprehensive Plan contract
• Decision on Town of Maiden Rock Comprehensive Plan contract
• Decision on Village of Oakdale Outdoor Recreation Plan contract
• Presentation on 2026 WisDOT Work Program

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and discuss the 2026 budget, including a proposed $35,000 addition for sheriff inmate transportation. The meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 9:30 AM.

• Review and discuss 2026 budget
• Sheriff inmate transportation costs ($35,000)
• Review previous meeting minutes
• Discuss public comments regarding agenda items
• Set next regular meeting date (Oct 16, 2025)

The committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting and adopted the preliminary 2026 budget as discussed. It decided not to change the Department of Health and Human Services budget and to keep funding for the UW‑Extension Crops and Soils Educator position. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved preliminary 2026 budget as discussed (carried)
• Decided not to change the Department of Health and Human Services budget
• Decided to maintain the UW‑Extension Crops and Soils Educator position and budget
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will conduct its regular meeting, including call to order, roll call, and approval of previous minutes. It may enter a closed session to discuss employee performance evaluation data under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(b). The agenda also includes reports from the chairperson and administrative coordinator, public comments, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Closed session to discuss employee performance evaluation data (WI Stat 19.85(1)(b))
• Chairperson’s Report
• Administrative Coordinator Report
• Public Comments unrelated to agenda items
• Set next meeting date and time

The committee voted to go into closed session after a motion by Ms. McMillan Urell, seconded by Mr. Weiss, with all three members voting yes. They later voted to return to open session on a second motion by Ms. McMillan Urell, also seconded by Mr. Weiss, with all three members voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Ms. McMillan Urell; no vote tally was recorded.

• Entered closed session (Dennis Bork yes, Max Weiss yes, Mary Anne McMillan Urell yes)
• Returned to open session (Max Weiss yes, Mary Anne McMillan Urell yes, Dennis Bork yes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, vote not recorded)

Land Management Committee

The Land Management Committee will consider several actions, including adopting a $7.50 annual septic pumping notice and tracking fee, filling the vacant GIS/LIO position, and approving the Beaver Creek Aquatic Invasive Species agreement. The committee also plans to approve the SEG cost‑share contracts, adopt a new permitting software vendor, and amend the county sanitary ordinance to reflect the fee. All items will be discussed and voted on at the October 3, 2025 meeting.

• Adopt $7.50 annual septic pumping notice and tracking fee (Resolution)
• Approve fill of vacant GIS/LIO position
• Approve Beaver Creek Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) agreement
• Approve SEG cost‑share contracts
• Approve Ttech as the new permitting software vendor

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It amended the resolution fee schedule for pumping notices, increasing the annual fee to $10. The committee also approved filling the vacant GIS/LIO officer position and adopted the Beaver Creek AIS agreement. The next meeting was set for November 14 at 8 a.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Amended pumping‑notice fee schedule to $10 annual fee (carried)
• Approved filling vacant GIS/LIO officer position (carried)
• Approved Beaver Creek AIS agreement (carried)
• Set next meeting for November 14, 2025 at 8 a.m. (carried)

Health & Human Services & Veterans Committee

At the October 2, 2025 meeting, the DHHS/Veterans Home Committee will review and act on several items, including the 2026 budget for DHHS, the ADRC, and the Agent of State, which was moved to the Finance Committee. The committee will also consider proposed revisions to the Buffalo County Human Health Hazard Ordinance and its citation procedure. Additional reports include veterans services monthly vouchers, a DHHS financial update, and an update on the Western Dairyland Day Center remodeling.

• 2026 DHHS, ADRC, and Agent of State budget presentation; motion to forward budget to Finance Committee approved
• Proposed revisions to the Buffalo County Human Health Hazard Ordinance and draft citation procedure
• Approval of Veterans Services monthly vouchers
• DHHS financial updates through June 2025 presented for review
• Western Dairyland Day Center roof replacement underway; opening targeted for January 2026

The committee accepted the revised Human Health Hazard Ordinance and citation procedure, noting that fine amounts are still incomplete. A motion to table the Agent of State Ordinance revisions was approved so the items can be reviewed further at the December meeting. The minutes from the August 19 meeting, the veterans service vouchers, and the DHHS monthly vouchers were all approved.

• Approved the Human Health Hazard Ordinance and citation procedure (motion by Steve Schiffli, seconded by Wendy Kleinschmidt)
• Tabled the Agent of State Ordinance revisions for further review (motion by John Hadley, seconded by Steve Nelson)
• Approved August 19, 2025 draft minutes (motion by Steve Nelson, seconded by Carol McDonough)
• Approved Veterans Services monthly vouchers (motion by Carol McDonough, seconded by John Hadley)
• Approved DHHS monthly vouchers (motion by John Hadley, seconded by Carol McDonough)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss the 2026 Budget. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and a call for public comment.

• Review and discussion of the 2026 Budget

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion and second. The 2026 budget was reviewed, noting a deficit of just over $2.6 million and discussing law‑enforcement transport options and other departmental items. No other formal votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Board

The County Board will meet to discuss several administrative changes, including the creation of a County Administrator position and a pilot flexible scheduling program for employees. The board will also review updates to the sanitary ordinance and staffing for emergency and law enforcement roles.

• Resolution #25-09-08 to create the Office of County Administrator
• Resolution #25-09-02 for a pilot flexible scheduling program for employees
• Ordinance 25-09-01 to amend the Buffalo County Sanitary Ordinance
• Resolution #25-09-04 to add a Deputy Sheriff position
• Resolution #25-09-03 to adjust starting wages and step placement for Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officers

The board approved an amendment to the Buffalo County Sanitary Ordinance to add an annual record‑keeping fee. It honored the retirement of Highway Department Shop Foreman Dennis Earney and adopted a pilot flexible‑scheduling program for employees. The board also approved a wage increase resolution for Emergency Dispatchers/Detention Officers, a resolution to take delinquent 2022 real‑estate taxes, support for a state investment on income‑maintenance, authority for opioid settlement agreements, and created the Office of County Administrator.

• Approved amendment to Sanitary Ordinance (annual fee) – carried
• Honored retirement of Dennis Earney – carried
• Approved Pilot Flexible Scheduling Program – carried
• Approved Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer wage resolution (opposed by Hadley, Bruegger) – carried
• Approved 2022 delinquent tax resolution for Fountain City lot – carried
• Approved support for State Investment for Income Maintenance Administration – carried
• Approved authority to enter opioid settlement agreements – carried
• Created Office of County Administrator – carried (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a resolution honoring Dennis Earney. Mr. Earney is retiring from the Highway Department on October 1, 2025.

• Resolution # 22-09-01 recognizing the retirement of Shop Foreman Dennis Earney

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors is set to adopt a resolution authorizing a 12‑month Flexible Scheduling Pilot Program for county employees, running from January 11 2026 to January 10 2027. The pilot would temporarily modify standard work hours, adjust courthouse public service hours to 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday‑Thursday and 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Friday, and allow flexible schedules between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Participating employees must sign a Flexible Scheduling Pilot Agreement Form, and any schedule changes must comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Human Resources Committee will review the program after five and ten months, and the resolution notes no fiscal impact.

• Authorize 12‑month Flexible Scheduling Pilot Program (Jan 11 2026 – Jan 10 2027)
• Adjust courthouse hours to 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon‑Thu and 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Fri
• Allow flexible employee schedules between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Require Flexible Scheduling Pilot Agreement Form for participating employees
• Human Resources Committee to review program at 5‑month and 10‑month intervals

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to adjust wages and shift differential for Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer positions. The proposal moves new hires to Step 3 of the 2026 pay scale at $26.49 per hour, raises existing staff hired before Jan 1 2025 by three steps, and increases the night shift differential to $2.00 per hour. To offset costs, the county plans to reduce the number of positions from 13 to 11, resulting in an estimated $48,000 increase in salaries and fringes. The resolution is presented by the Human Resources and Finance committees.

• New hires placed at Step 3 of 2026 pay scale ($26.49 per hour)
• Existing staff hired before Jan 1 2025 moved up three pay steps
• Night shift differential increased to $2.00 per hour
• Positions reduced from 13 to 11 to offset wage costs
• Estimated $48,000 additional salary and fringe impact

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to identify delinquent 2022 real estate taxes on a specific parcel in Fountain City and to authorize the County Clerk to acquire the tax deed for that property. The resolution was drafted by Tina Anibas and presented in September 2025, with the Finance Committee involved. The property is described as Lot 12 & part of Lot 13, Block 4, Township 16‑19N11W, owned by Bruce G. and Jacquelyn J. Whetstone, with a tax amount of $1,081.89. Board approval will enable the county to secure the tax deed.

• Authorize County Clerk to acquire tax deed on delinquent property in Fountain City
• Property: Lot 12 & part of Lot 13, Block 4, 16‑19N11W, owned by Bruce G. & Jacquelyn J. Whetstone
• Delinquent 2022 real estate taxes amount: $1,081.89
• Drafted by Tina Anibas; presented Sep 2025; Finance Committee involvement
• Resolution #25-()94-04

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will consider Resolution #25-09-Oly, which urges the State of Wisconsin to provide funding to offset the fiscal impact of recent federal SNAP changes. The resolution notes that the SNAP work‑requirement changes could increase county workload and raise the state error rate above 6%, potentially triggering a $69 million annual cost share. It also cites an estimated $17 million annual loss in SNAP administrative funding to counties. If adopted, the clerk is authorized to send the resolution to the governor, state legislators, and relevant county associations.

• Resolution #25-09-Oly urging Wisconsin to fund county costs from SNAP changes
• Cites $17 million annual loss in SNAP administrative funding to counties
• Notes potential $69 million annual state cost share if error rate exceeds 6% after Oct 1 2027
• Authorizes County Clerk to send the resolution to the Governor and state legislators

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors is deciding to delegate the authority to enter into settlement agreements with opioid defendants to the County Administrator or Coordinator. This change allows for faster approval of settlements recommended by the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee and the law firms, provided the County's share of proceeds follows established guidelines.

• Delegation of settlement authority to County Administrator
• Settlements must be recommended by Plaintiffs' Executive Committee and law firms
• Proceeds to be deposited in the Opioid Abatement Account
• Establishment of an Attorney Fees Account for up to 20% of settlement proceeds
• Ratification of previous actions related to opioid litigation

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to create the Office of County Administrator under Wis. Stat. § 59.18 and to appoint Lee Engfer as the first County Administrator, effective the first pay period of November 2025. The resolution directs the Finance Committee to review county ordinances, resolutions, and policies for needed amendments, and authorizes the Executive Committee to negotiate Engfer’s employment agreement. The fiscal impact is listed as undetermined pending those negotiations.

• Creation of the Office of County Administrator pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.18
• Appointment of Lee Engfer as Buffalo County Administrator, effective first pay period of November 2025
• Finance Committee directed to review county ordinances, resolutions, and policies for transition
• Executive Committee authorized to negotiate the employment agreement with Lee Engfer
• Fiscal impact noted as undetermined pending employment negotiations

Miscellaneous Agendas

The Local Employment Offices (LEOs) will discuss several disallowed and questionable workforce development costs, including $48,645.25 for PY22 WIOA, $40,762.78 for a special investigation, $84,405.54 for a WAI grant, and $352,778.16 for PY23 WIOA. They will review quotes from accounting firms to assist WWWDB, Inc. in resolving the costs due by September 30, 2025, and consider options for securing a fiscal agent with a deadline of January 1, 2026. The meeting will also include updates on county financial support and scheduling of future LEO meetings.

• Disallowed PY22 WIOA costs $48,645.25 and special investigation costs $40,762.78 (total $89,408.03) due 9/30/2025
• WAI grant disallowed costs of $84,405.54 to be paid by WWWDB, Inc.
• PY23 WIOA questionable costs of $352,778.16 submitted by WWWDB, Inc.
• Accountant search with quotes from McCoy Accounting Services, LLC and JRM, LLC
• DWD extension for LEOs to secure a fiscal agent until 1‑1‑26

Land Management Committee

The committee will discuss a budget proposal, review permit‑software quotes, and consider an amendment to the Buffalo County Sanitary Ordinance. It will also consider approval of SWRM SEG cover crops. A motion to fill the vacant GIS/LIO position was carried at the previous meeting.

• Approval to fill vacant GIS/LIO position
• Review of permit software quotes
• Budget proposal discussion
• Ordinance to amend Buffalo County Sanitary Ordinance
• Approval of SWRM SEG Cover Crops

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and filled the Zoning Technician position. It also approved the SEG cost‑share contracts, the GIS/LIO position description, and selected Ttech as the new permitting software vendor. An ordinance amending the Buffalo County Sanitary Ordinance was adopted, and the next meeting was scheduled for October 3 at 8 a.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved filling Zoning Technician position (carried)
• Approved SEG cost‑share contracts (carried)
• Approved GIS/LIO position description (carried)
• Approved Ttech as permitting software vendor (carried)
• Approved ordinance amending Buffalo County Sanitary Ordinance (carried)
• Set next meeting date for October 3, 2025 at 8 a.m. (carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss resolutions regarding the starting wages and step placement for Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officers and the addition of a Deputy Sheriff position. The body will also review IT and Corporation Counsel RFPs and Register of Deeds fee rates.

• Resolution to adjust starting wage and step placement for Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer positions
• Resolution to add a Deputy Sheriff position
• Review of Register of Deeds fee rates
• RFPs for IT and Corporation Counsel
• Resolution to identify delinquent 2022 real estate taxes

The committee raised Register of Deeds subscription rates by 20% and overage charges to 40 cents. It approved a resolution to acquire a tax deed on Ms. Jacqueline Whetsone's delinquent 2022 property. It amended the emergency dispatcher wage plan, moving new hires to Step 3, advancing current staff three steps and adding a $2 per hour night shift differential. It also accepted the IT services bid from WIN Technology and the corporation counsel proposal from Kostner, Koslo & Brovold.

• Approved 20% subscription rate increase and overage charge raise to 40¢ for Register of Deeds (carried)
• Approved resolution to acquire tax deed on delinquent 2022 property (carried)
• Amended dispatcher wage resolution: new hires at Step 3, current staff up three steps, $2/night shift differential (Bruegger, Nelson, Bork all yes)
• Approved WIN Technology IT bid with $15,000 one‑time start‑up cost (carried)
• Approved Kostner, Koslo & Brovold corporation counsel proposal (carried)
• Approved monthly vendor invoices, payroll and investment vouchers (carried)
• Tabled resolution to add a Deputy Sheriff position until next meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:19 a.m. (carried)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review the $425,000 broadband award received from the statewide Starlink funding. It will also discuss the upcoming Flyway Trail grand opening on October 5, the remaining balance of the revolving loan fund, and the MakeMyMove grant program. Additionally, the committee will consider the part‑time consulting role of Dave Carlson for future economic development priorities.

• Broadband award: $425,000 received from Starlink funding for Buffalo County
• Flyway Trail grand opening ceremony scheduled for October 5, 12 p.m.–3 p.m.
• Revolving loan fund balance: $27,936.36 remaining, with up to $10,000 available per business
• MakeMyMove grant program information shared for attracting new residents and jobs
• Introduction of Dave Carlson, retired Trempealeau County Economic Development and Tourism Manager, as a part‑time consultant

The committee approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It also approved the economic development priorities for Mr. Carlson as presented. No other substantive actions were taken, and the date for the next meeting was left to be determined.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved economic development priorities for Mr. Carlson (motion carried)

Buffalo/Pepin Community Justice Collaborating Council

The Buffalo/Pepin Criminal Justice Collaborating Council will meet remotely to review the 2026 budget and requests for Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) funds. The body will also discuss a proposal for the Roundtable Revival mentoring program and review jail and community service reports.

• Approval of Buffalo/Pepin County request for 2026 TAD funds and 2026 Budget
• Discussion of Roundtable Revival proposal
• Buffalo Jail and Pepin Jail reports
• Community Service Program statistics
• Moving Forward Reentry Program update

The council approved the May 20, 2025 minutes. It authorized CJS staff to submit the 2026 TAD application. Pepin County Law Enforcement Committee approved a $7,500 request to help implement the CJS program. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized CJS staff to apply for the 2026 TAD program (motion carried, no objections)
• Pepin County Law Enforcement Committee approved $7,500 funding request for CJS implementation
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried

Human Resources Committee

The Buffalo County Human Resources Committee meeting will consider several resolutions, including a resolution to honor the retirement of Mr. Dennis Earney, a resolution authorizing a pilot flexible scheduling program for county employees, a resolution to adjust the starting wage and step placement for Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer positions, and a resolution to add a Deputy Sheriff position. The committee will also receive a health insurance broker presentation, a GIS/LIO job description review, and reports from the Human Resources Manager, Committee Chair, and Administrative Coordinator.

• Resolution to honor the retirement of Mr. Dennis Earney
• Resolution authorizing a pilot flexible scheduling program for Buffalo County employees
• Resolution to adjust the starting wage and step placement for Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer positions
• Resolution to add a Deputy Sheriff position
• Health insurance broker presentations and GIS/LIO job description review

The Human Resources Committee approved several actions, including the previous meeting minutes and a new GIS/LIO job description. It honored the retirement of Dennis Earney and adopted a 12‑month flexible scheduling pilot for emergency dispatcher/detention officer positions with a 4‑1 vote. The committee also amended the wage resolution to add night and weekend shift pay differentials and added a Deputy Sheriff transport position.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Accepted new GIS/LIO job description as written (carried)
• Approved resolution honoring retirement of Dennis Earney (carried)
• Approved flexible scheduling program for emergency dispatcher/detention officers (4-1)
• Amended wage resolution: $4/hr night shift increase, $3/hr weekend increase (carried)
• Added Deputy Sheriff transport position (motion carried)

Recycling Committee

The Buffalo County Recycling Committee will meet on September 11, 2025 to review and act on several items. Topics include the committee’s budget, a proposed electronic vendor switch, and changes to recycling rates such as the Green Circle rate increase, the per‑capita rate for 2026, and the La Crosse milling rate. The agenda also includes a garage‑door purchase and standard reports. Public comments will be accepted on agenda items and other matters.

• Budget
• Electronic Vendor Switch
• Green Circle Rate Increase
• Per Capita Rate for 2026
• Garage Door Purchase

The committee accepted the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved the proposed 2026 recycling budget. It selected B&W Contractors LLC to install two roll‑up doors at the Mondovi recycling center. The next meeting was scheduled for March 19, 2026 at 6 p.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 budget (motion carried)
• Approved garage door purchase; B&W Contractors LLC selected
• Set next meeting for March 19, 2026 at 6 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Highway Committee

The Buffalo County Highway Committee will discuss the 2026 budget draft and conduct interview discussions for Shop Foreman and Highway Maintenance positions. The body will also review equipment updates and a fuel contract.

• 2026 Budget Draft review
• Shop Foreman and Highway Maintenance interview discussions
• Fuel contract review
• Updates on Case 1650M Dozer and 2012 Fuel Truck
• Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) update

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee approved a pilot agreement to house Buffalo County inmates at Trempealeau County for $50 per day, with annual review by the Finance and Law Enforcement & Emergency Management Committees. They also approved moving the Jail Administrator position to Grade 16, Step 1. Additionally, the committee voted to rewrite the Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer compensation resolution to include a five‑step wage increase and send it back for final approval.

• Approved pilot inmate housing with Trempealeau County (Finance 5‑0, HR 5‑0, Law Enf 4‑0)
• Moved Jail Administrator position to Grade 16, Step 1
• Recommended rewrite of Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer compensation resolution with five‑step increase

Finance Committee

The Buffalo County Finance Committee is set to vote on a resolution to raise the starting wage for Emergency Dispatcher and Detention Officer positions to $27.95 per hour for new hires and provide a five-step increase for current employees. The measure aims to address recruitment and retention issues.

• Resolution to adjust Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer starting wage to $27.95 per hour
• Current employees to receive five-step wage increase
• Fiscal impact estimated at $10,000 net cost
• Staffing plan to reduce positions from 12 to 11 in 2026
• Meeting held at 407 S. 2nd Street, Alma, WI

The Finance, Human Resources, and Law Enforcement & Emergency Management committees voted to adopt a pilot program that contracts inmate housing with Trempealeau County at $50 per day per inmate. The Jail Administrator position was moved from Grade 15 to Grade 16, Step 1. The resolution on Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer compensation was sent back for revision with a five‑step wage increase. All motions were carried.

• Approved inmate housing pilot with Trempealeau County (unanimous votes in all three committees)
• Moved Jail Administrator position to Grade 16, Step 1 (motion carried)
• Sent Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer compensation resolution back for rewrite with five‑step wage increase (motion carried)

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting (motion carried). Members agreed to increase the Visit Winona advertisement from a half‑page to a full‑page for 2026. The meeting also reviewed several updates but no further actions were decided.

• Approved June 19 minutes (motion carried)
• Agreed to place a full‑page Visit Winona ad for 2026

County Board

The County Board will discuss the issuance of a $2.4 million general obligation promissory note. The board is also reviewing updates to employee handbook policies regarding work hours and personal leave, as well as the 2026 compensation system for non-represented employees.

• Resolution #25-08-06: Issuance, sale and delivery of a $2,400,000 General Obligation Promissory Note
• Resolution #25-08-01: Job Classification and Compensation System for Non-Represented Employees for 2026
• Resolution #25-08-05: Removal of the Jail Sergeant position from the staffing plan
• Resolution #25-08-04: One-time payout and PTO transfer for Communications/Corrections Officers and Jail Administrator
• Resolution #25-08-02 and #25-08-03: Updates to Employee Handbook policies 101 (Hours of Work) and 207 (Leave-Personal)

The board approved a $2.4 million general obligation promissory note, awarding the bid to BOK Financial Securities with unanimous yes votes. It also adopted a 2.5% wage increase for non‑represented employees costing $182,500, with ten yes votes and one abstention. Additional actions included updating employee handbook policies, approving a one‑time PTO payout, removing the jail sergeant position, and moving forward with a modified work‑hours proposal.

• Approved $2.4M General Obligation Promissory Note (11 yes votes)
• Approved 2.5% wage increase for non‑represented employees ($182,500) (10 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved update to Employee Handbook Policy 101 – Hours of Work (carried)
• Approved update to Employee Handbook Policy 207 – Leave‑Personal (carried)
• Approved one‑time PTO payout and transfer for CCOs and Jail Administrator ($15,114) (carried)
• Approved removal of Jail Sergeant position from staffing plan (carried)
• Moved forward with modified work‑hours proposal (carried)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (carried)

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Buffalo County Board of Supervisors is considering Resolution #25-08-01 to adopt a revised job classification and compensation system. The proposal includes a 2.5% wage schedule adjustment for non-represented employees effective December 28, 2025.

• Proposed 2.5% wage increase for non-represented employees
• Total estimated fiscal impact of $182,500 ($158,900 for wages, $12,200 for FICA, and $11,400 for WRS)

Buffalo County Resolutions

The County Board is considering Resolution 25-08-04 to address staffing shortages in the Jail Department. The resolution would allow eligible employees to receive a cash payout or transfer a portion of their accrued paid time off.

• One-time cash payout of up to 60 hours of accrued PTO
• Option to transfer up to 96 hours of accrued PTO into Personal Sick Leave Bank
• Requirement to maintain a minimum balance of 120 hours of PTO
• Estimated maximum fiscal impact of $15,114
• Deadline for employee written elections is September 30, 2025

Buffalo County Resolutions

The Board of Supervisors is authorizing the issuance and sale of $2,400,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025. The funds are intended to finance highway construction costs, equipment purchases, and issuance costs.

• Issuance of $2,400,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025
• Acceptance of bid from BOK Financial Securities, Inc. for a cash price of $2,440,239.85
• Notes carry a 4.00% interest rate with maturities between 2026 and 2029
• Appointment of Associated Trust Company, National Association, as fiscal agent

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee voted to enter a closed session to discuss an employee performance evaluation; the motion was made by Ms. McMillan Urell, seconded by Mr. Bork, and carried. The committee then voted to return to open session, also carried. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ms. McMillan Urell.

• Closed session to discuss employee performance evaluation approved (carried)
• Return to open session approved (carried)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and the financial report presented by Mr. Wall. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts. The meeting was then adjourned and the next meeting was scheduled for January 15, 2026.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Machula, carried)
• Approved the financial report (motion by Mr. Tolokken, seconded by Mr. Johnston, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Mr. Wall, seconded by Ms. Renchin, carried)

Human Resources Committee

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and adopted several resolutions, including a PTO payout and transfer option for communications and corrections officers, a new Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer job description, and the dissolution of the vacant Jail Sergeant position. It also approved job studies and updated job descriptions for the Jail Administrator and Highway Shop Foreman, and adopted updates to Personal Leave and Hours of Work policies. The committee entered a closed session for union bargaining and later returned to open session.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved PTO payout/transfer resolution for officers (unanimous yes)
• Approved new Emergency Dispatcher/Detention Officer job description (carried)
• Dissolved the Jail Sergeant position (carried)
• Approved job study for Jail Administrator duties by Carlson Dettman (carried)
• Approved updated Highway Shop Foreman job description (carried)
• Approved Personal Leave Resolution (Policy 207) (carried)
• Approved Policy 101 – Hours of Work (carried)

Health & Human Services & Veterans Committee

The Health and Human Services and Veterans Service Committee approved the June 17 meeting minutes and several voucher packages. It also approved moving the proposed 2026 DHHS, ADRC, and Agent of State budget to the Finance Committee for further action. No other agenda items were voted on or denied.

• Approved June 17, 2025 draft minutes (motion by Steve Nelson, seconded by Dwight Ruff)
• Approved Veterans Services monthly vouchers (motion by Steve Schiffli, seconded by Carol McDonough)
• Approved May/June DHHS monthly vouchers (motion by Kim Beseler, seconded by Carol McDonough)
• Approved moving the proposed 2026 DHHS, ADRC, and Agent of State budget to the Finance Committee (motion by Dwight Ruff, seconded by John Hadley)
• Approved the program analysis/mandated service logs presentation (no vote recorded, presented for review)
• Approved the DHHS financial updates presentation (no vote recorded, presented for review)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee voted to go into closed session for legal counsel on union negotiation strategy; the motion was carried. Later the committee voted to return to open session; that motion was also carried. No other decisions were made.

• Closed session for legal counsel on union negotiation strategy – motion carried (yes votes from all present)
• Return to open session – motion carried (yes votes from all present)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes, clarifying that the $2,000 postage allocation for the Clerk of Court comes from its existing budget. They denied Ronald Erickson’s request to waive penalty and interest on delinquent real‑estate taxes. They authorized the Clerk of Court to use up to $2,000 for additional postage and approved a resolution for a one‑time cash payout of up to 60 accrued PTO hours (or transfer of up to 96 hours) for communications/corrections officers and the jail administrator. They approved Allied Cooperative’s LP‑gas bid for 45,000 gallons at $1.199 per gallon, with a unanimous 4‑yes vote.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (postage clarification) – approved
• Denied penalty and interest forgiveness for Ronald Erickson’s delinquent real‑estate taxes – denied
• Approved Clerk of Court use of up to $2,000 for additional postage expenses – approved
• Approved one‑time PTO payout/transfer resolution for communications/corrections officers and jail administrator – approved
• Approved LP‑gas contract with Allied Cooperative, 45,000 gallons at $1.199/gal – approved (4‑yes vote)

Miscellaneous Agendas

The Commission will decide on contracts for the City of Galesville Comprehensive Plan and the La Crosse County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The body will also vote on a bylaws update and the June 2025 meeting minutes.

• Decision on contract for City of Galesville Comprehensive Plan
• Decision on contract for La Crosse County HMP
• Decision on Bylaws update
• Presentation by Scott McCauley on 'Recruiting New Residents'
• Update on Hazard Mitigation Plans for La Crosse, Jackson, and Buffalo Counties

Highway Committee

The committee approved a correction to the prior minutes and the July 8, 2025 minutes. It also approved the monthly vouchers, including a $19,000 DOT voucher, and adopted an updated shop foreman job description. The board decided to explore trade‑in values for a dozer and fuel truck, to inspect the Bomag RS 500 machine, to begin paperwork for a ground‑penetration radar project, and to let the current fuel contract continue for now.

• Approved correction to previous minutes (motion carried)
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved monthly vouchers, including $19,000 DOT voucher (motion carried)
• Approved updated shop foreman job description (motion carried)
• Agreed to explore trade‑in values for Case 1650M Dozer and 2012 Fuel Truck
• Agreed to have internal team inspect Bomag RS 500 for repair or replacement
• Agreed to begin preparing paperwork for Ground Penetration Radar project

Land Management Committee

The Land Management Committee approved the August 1 meeting minutes and voted to fill the vacant GIS/LIO position. The committee also scheduled the next meeting for September 5, 2025 at 8 a.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved filling vacant GIS/LIO position (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for Sep 5, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting. It adopted the 2026 Job Classification and Compensation System for non‑represented employees, adding $182,500 to the budget. The committee approved the monthly vendor invoices and authorized a $2,000 postage fee increase for the Clerk of Court. It also decided to keep board member compensation unchanged for 2026.

• Approved June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved 2026 Job Classification and Compensation System for Non‑Represented Employees (carried)
• Approved monthly vendor invoices, payroll, and investment report (carried)
• Approved $2,000 postage fee increase for Clerk of Court (carried)
• Decided to keep board member compensation the same for 2026

Highway Safety Commission

The Highway Safety Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The commission scheduled its next meeting for October 16 at 1 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 2:23 pm.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Rick Tumaniec, seconded by Dan Kontos)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 16 at 1 pm
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Jason Bakken, seconded by Rick Tumaniec, carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee approved a voluntary reduction in courthouse employee work hours, which will be presented to the County Board in August. The committee also approved updated job descriptions for the highway foreman and mechanic positions. A resolution adopting the 2026 job classification and compensation system for non‑represented employees, including a 2.5 % wage increase, was approved. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved; other items such as Policy 207 and union negotiations were noted for future discussion.

• Approved voluntary reduction in employee work hours (motion carried)
• Approved Highway Foreman job description (motion carried)
• Approved Mechanic job description (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution to adopt 2026 job classification and compensation system with 2.5% wage increase (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion carried)

Committee of the Board

The committee approved the proposal to shift eligible employees to a 37.5‑hour workweek, creating an estimated $40,000 savings, and forwarded it to the Human Resources Committee for review. The committee also approved revisions to the County’s Rules of Government, including new review procedures for resolutions and limits on committee memberships. The meeting was adjourned at 11:09 A.M.

• Approved employee 37.5‑hour schedule proposal (forwarded to HR Committee)
• Approved revisions to Rules of Government as outlined
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The committee approved the prior meeting's minutes. It then moved into a closed session, returned to open session, and adjourned the meeting. All motions were carried.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Entered closed session (carried)
• Returned to open session (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried)

County Board

The board approved the minutes from the prior meeting and a Union Side Letter agreement. It adopted an amendment to the Buffalo County Zoning District Map and restructured two highway department positions into one. One employee‑handbook policy was tabled while a payroll policy was approved. The board voted to extend the Highway Commissioner’s probationary period, with all members voting yes except Mr. Hadley who voted no, and approved a closed‑session period before returning to open session.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Union Side Letter agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #25-06-01 amending zoning map (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-06-01 restructuring highway positions (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution #25-06-02 employee handbook policy 101 until August (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-06-03 payroll and deductions policy (unanimous)
• Extended Highway Commissioner probationary period (all yes except Mr. Hadley no)
• Approved closed session motion then motion to return to open session (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee approved several financial policies, the bonding agreement for the remaining 2025 budget, and a copper purchase for the Fin Tube Heating Project. It also created a committee to study out‑of‑county inmate housing. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 meeting
• Approved Policy 513 – Employee Referral Program
• Approved and implemented Purchasing Policy
• Approved and implemented Financial Procedures with modifications
• Approved new Purchase Order form
• Approved bonding agreement for remaining 2025 budget
• Approved purchase of copper for Fin Tube Heating Project
• Removed unused Highway Department credit card

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered a closed session to consider employment, then returned to open session, and approved proceeding with a third‑party consultant for economic development and tourism. The committee also set the next meeting for August 21, 2025.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved entry into closed session for employment consideration (all five members voted yes)
• Approved return to open session (all five members voted yes)
• Approved proceeding with third‑party consultant for economic development/tourism (motion carried)
• Set next meeting for August 21, 2025 (following Finance Committee meeting)
• Adopted motion to adjourn (motion carried)

Health & Human Services & Veterans Committee

The committee approved the April 3, 2025 draft minutes, the Veterans Services monthly vouchers, and the DHHS monthly vouchers. It also approved the 2024 Public Health annual report and a financing agreement for a $3.5 million loan to Western Dairyland’s day‑center project. All motions were approved by roll‑call vote.

• Approved April 3, 2025 draft minutes (motion approved)
• Approved Veterans Services monthly vouchers (motion approved)
• Approved 2024 Public Health annual report (motion approved)
• Approved DHHS monthly vouchers (motion approved)
• Approved financing agreement for Western Dairyland day‑center loan ($3.5 M) (approval)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee accepted the bid from Wabasha Sand and Gravel for 4" fractured sealcoat chips. It also approved Flint Hills bids for CRS2P and CRS2 emulsion oil at the stated prices. Motions to enter closed and open sessions were carried, and the meeting was adjourned after a road tour.

• Approved Wabasha Sand and Gravel sealcoat chips bid (Carried)
• Approved Flint Hills CRS2P emulsion oil bid at $2.29/gal + $.44/gal application (Carried)
• Approved Flint Hills CRS2 emulsion oil bid at $1.99/gal + $.44/gal application (Carried)
• Approved monthly vouchers #31088‑#31145 totaling $152,851.30 (Carried)
• Approved staffing motion pending trial period outcome (Carried)
• Moved to closed session at 10:16 a.m. (Carried)
• Moved to open session at 11:36 a.m. (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:40 p.m. (Carried)

Land Management Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also approved an ordinance to amend the Buffalo County Zoning District Map for the Town of Lincoln. The next meeting was scheduled for August 1 at 8 a.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved rezoning amendment for Town of Lincoln (carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 1 at 8 a.m.

Buffalo/Pepin Community Justice Collaborating Council

The council approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Mr. Brooks and a second by Ms. Barclay. The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. following a motion by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Hadley. The next council meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at noon via Zoom.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried, seconded by Ms. Barclay)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:45 p.m. (motion carried, seconded by Mr. Hadley)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 16, 2025 at noon via Zoom

County Board

The board approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It also approved a Wisconsin DNR land‑management grant that provides about $20,000 for the Bear Creek Watershed plan. Finally, the board approved the proposed amendments to the Mississippi River Trail.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $20,000 land‑management grant for Bear Creek Watershed (motion carried)
• Approved Mississippi River Trail amendments (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved several contracts and expenditures, including a watershed grant with the Wisconsin DNR covering up to $20,460. It also approved the revised Buffalo County Humane Association contract, a $5,127.96 concrete repair bid, and a $2,550.00 chiller repair bid. Monthly vendor invoices were approved with a correction to the tax years, and the committee chose not to act on the annex building purchase at this time.

• Approved minutes of the April 17, 2025 meeting (Carried)
• Approved changes to the Buffalo County Humane Association contract (Carried)
• Approved Watershed Agreement with Wisconsin DNR covering up to $20,460.00 (Carried)
• Approved American Waterworks bid for concrete repairs totaling $5,127.96 (Carried)
• Approved Savage Heating & Air bid for chiller repairs $2,550.00 (Carried)
• Approved monthly vendor invoices with correction to tax years (Carried)
• Decided not to take any action on the annex building purchase (No action)
• Approved the $624.00 city share of concrete repair cost as part of the $5,127.96 total (Carried)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting and monthly vouchers totaling $116,510.68. It authorized staffing changes, equipment resale, and vendor selections for GPR, culverts, and asphalt work, including accepting Monarch’s bid for County Road J. The committee also approved participation in the LRIP pilot program and moved to closed and open sessions by unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Approved minutes of the April 10, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved monthly vouchers #31023‑#31087 totaling $116,510.68 (motion carried)
• Combined split Highway/Recycling position with open Highway Maintenance Worker role, terminating the split position (motion carried)
• Authorized re‑auction of Dozer and 2012 Fuel Truck with reserve prices (motion carried)
• Directed staff to contact Infratek for GPR references; if none by May 15 4 p.m., use Infrasense (motion carried)
• Accepted Contech’s steel culvert bid and Volm’s plastic culvert bid for 2025 (motion carried)
• Accepted Monarch’s Quotation 2 Option 2 asphalt bid for County Road J (base $55.07/ton, wear $59.10/ton, 712 tons) (motion carried)
• Approved participation in the LRIP pilot program again (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It then moved into a closed session, returned to open session shortly after, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Entered closed session (motion carried)
• Returned to open session (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee reviewed promotional caps and mugs, a potential In‑Focus Magazine article and ad, updates to the Explore Buffalo County website, progress on the Flyway Trail, grant staffing, and plans for attending 2025 events. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Land Management Committee

The Land Management Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved the scope of work and contract for the 9KE Watershed plan. The next meeting was scheduled for June 6 at 8 a.m. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved scope and contract for 9KE Watershed plan
• Set next meeting for June 6 at 8 a.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 9:10 a.m.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the April 15 meeting minutes, moved the 2024 non‑lapping balances to 2025, and approved the month’s vendor invoices, payroll and investment report. It also adopted contract language requiring owners to vaccinate and license dogs within 10 days, with enforcement delegated to municipalities. The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 a.m.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Moved 2024 non‑lapping balances to 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved monthly vendor invoices, payroll and investment report (motion carried)
• Set 10‑day deadline for owners to vaccinate and license dogs before release (decision)
• Assigned enforcement of licensing/vaccination to municipalities per ordinance (decision)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:21 a.m. (motion carried)

Committee of the Board

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It then voted unanimously to go into a closed session before immediately voting to return to an open session. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (carried)
• Entered closed session (unanimous, 7 yes)
• Returned to open session (unanimous, 7 yes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Human Resources Committee

The board approved the minutes from the March meetings of both the Finance and Human Resources committees. It adopted a resolution supporting a $20.2 million increase in base funding for county conservation staffing. The committee also approved policies and agreements related to Wisconsin Act 235, added sheriff notarization fees, and accepted a union side‑letter for the City of Alma officer position.

• Approved minutes of the March 20, 2025 Finance Committee meeting (Carried)
• Approved minutes of the March 17, 2025 Human Resources Committee meeting (Carried)
• Supported resolution to increase base funding for county conservation staffing to $20.2 million (Carried)
• Approved resolution for policy and procedure protecting judicial officer privacy under Act 235 (Carried)
• Accepted the Act 235 policy (Carried)
• Approved the Act 235 confidentiality agreement (Carried)
• Approved resolution adding sheriff notarization fees: $5 for an initial document and $10 for additional documents (Carried)
• Approved the Union Side Letter Agreement for the City of Alma officer position (Carried)

County Board

The board approved several resolutions, including increased base funding for county conservation staff to $20.2 million and policies related to Act 235. It also authorized the sheriff’s office to charge notary fees and approved a union side letter for the City of Alma contract. Finally, the board agreed to use $350,000 of unallocated funds to pave phase two of the Flyway Trail.

• Approved Resolution #25-04-01 to support $20.2 M base funding for county conservation staff
• Approved Resolution #25-04-02 establishing policy and procedure for protecting judicial officer privacy under 2023 Wis. Act 235
• Approved Act 235 policy resolution
• Approved Act 235 confidentiality agreement
• Approved Resolution #25-04-03 authorizing sheriff’s notary fees ($5 for first document, $1 for additional documents)
• Approved Union side letter for the City of Alma contract
• Approved paving project for Flyway Trail phase two using $350,000 extra funding

Finance Committee

The Finance and Human Resources committees approved the minutes from their March meetings. They supported a resolution to raise base funding for county conservation staffing to $20.2 million and adopted policies and agreements required by Wisconsin Act 235. A resolution adding notarization fees for the Sheriff’s Office was also approved.

• Approved Finance Committee minutes from March 20, 2025
• Approved Human Resources Committee minutes from March 17, 2025
• Supported resolution to increase base funding for county conservation staffing to $20.2 million
• Approved Act 235 judicial officer privacy protection resolution (Finance Committee)
• Approved Act 235 judicial officer privacy protection resolution (Human Resources Committee)
• Accepted the Act 235 policy (Finance Committee)
• Approved the Act 235 Confidentiality Agreement (Finance Committee)
• Approved resolution adding sheriff notarization fees ($5 initial, $10 additional)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee approved the minutes from the March 11 meeting and authorized monthly vouchers totaling $471,011.21. It also approved hiring one LTE position for 2025 and allowed Sleep in Heavenly Peace to use the Mondovi Shop on May 9‑10 with insurance proof. Several items—including equipment bids, GPR presentations, and 2025 culvert bids—were tabled until the May meeting, and road bans are scheduled to be lifted on April 14, 2025.

• Approved March 11 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved monthly vouchers #30962‑#31022 totaling $471,011.21 (carried)
• Approved hiring of one LTE position for 2025 (carried)
• Tabled equipment bids for 2024‑2025 trucks until May meeting (carried)
• Tabled Ground Penetration Radar presentations until May meeting (carried)
• Tabled 2025 culvert bids until May meeting (carried)
• Approved Sleep in Heavenly Peace use of Mondovi Shop on May 9‑10 with conditions (carried)
• Scheduled removal of road bans on April 14, 2025 (informational update)

Land Management Committee

The committee approved its meeting minutes. It approved a resolution to increase base funding for county conservation staffing to $20.2 Million. It also approved the SWRM structural cost‑share contracts. The next meeting was scheduled for May 2, 2025 at 8 a.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Bruegger, seconded by Lindstrom, carried)
• Approved $20.2 Million base‑funding resolution (motion by Stanton, seconded by Sendelbach, carried)
• Approved SWRM structural cost‑share contracts (motion by Lindstrom, seconded by Bruegger, carried)
• Set next meeting date: May 2, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Health & Human Services & Veterans Committee

The Health & Human Services and Veterans Committee approved several items, including the February 6, 2025 draft minutes and Veterans Services monthly vouchers. It appointed Teresa Vettrus and reappointed Debra Betthauser to the ADRC board, and reappointed Liz Hoffmaster as a citizen member for another three‑year term. The committee also approved the use of ARPA dollars to buy Doctrac software, refilled a vacant Case Manager position, and approved the DHHS financial update and monthly vouchers.

• Approved February 6, 2025 draft minutes
• Approved Veterans Services monthly vouchers
• Appointed Teresa Vettrus and reappointed Debra Betthauser to the ADRC board
• Reappointed Liz Hoffmaster as a citizen member for a 3‑year term
• Approved purchase of Doctrac software using ARPA funds
• Approved refill of the DHHS Case Manager vacancy as described
• Approved the DHHS financial update
• Approved the DHHS monthly vouchers

County Board

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It adopted a resolution honoring Bruce Auseth’s retirement and a resolution urging Governor Evers and the legislature to provide $70 million for county courts. Two other resolutions were not acted on: the shift‑differential pay increase was tabled, and the step‑increase proposal was not approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved Resolution #25-03-01 honoring Bruce Auseth’s retirement (carried)
• Approved Resolution #25-03-02 urging $70 M court funding (carried)
• Tabled Resolution #25-03-03 shift‑differential pay increase (tabled at Finance)
• Did not approve Resolution #25-03-04 step increase for officers (not approved at Finance)

Executive Committee

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes. It then moved into a closed session to discuss employee performance evaluations, and subsequently returned to open session. All motions were carried with unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Entered closed session to discuss employee performance evaluation (unanimous roll‑call)
• Returned to open session (unanimous roll‑call)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the February minutes and adopted a resolution urging Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to appropriate $70 million for the county court system. It tabled proposals for a 50‑cent shift‑differential increase for communications/corrections officers and a step‑increase for those officers. The discussion of the Buffalo County Humane Association contract was also tabled until May, and the monthly vendor invoices were approved.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Passed resolution urging $70 million state funding for county courts (motion carried)
• Tabled shift‑differential pay increase for CCOs (motion carried)
• Rejected step‑increase proposal for CCOs (motion carried)
• Tabled Humane Association contract discussion until May (motion carried)
• Approved monthly vendor invoices (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)