Chippewa County, WI

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee will meet to discuss a Dairyland Power easement request. The agenda also includes a report on proposed Fall 2026 timber sales and a department data dashboard update.

• Dairyland Power Easement Request in County Forest
• Overview of Proposed Fall 2026 Timber Sales
• Land Conservation & Forest Management Department Data Dashboard

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee will meet to discuss the project schedule, public listening sessions, and education regarding data centers. The meeting also includes a report on the POWTS Maintenance Program.

• Discussion on data center project schedule, public listening sessions, and education
• POWTS Maintenance Program report

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will attend an informational meeting regarding refugee resettlement and support services in the Chippewa Valley. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Updates on refugee resettlement and support services

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will discuss funding updates for the Local Bridge Program and CTH T. The body is considering resolutions to approve 2027 county aid for bridges, culverts, and general construction and maintenance.

• Resolution to approve 2027 County Aid for Bridges and Culverts
• Resolution to approve 2027 funds for County Aid Construction and Maintenance
• Resolution to approve changes to the Rural Roadway Functional Classification System
• Funding update for Surface Transportation Program — Rural (STP-R) CTH T
• WisDOT Highway Maintenance Funding presentation

Economic Development Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

County Traffic Safety Commission

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Highway Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Executive Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Highway Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Executive Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Economic Development Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Traffic Safety Commission

Executive Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Highway Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Health & Human Services Board

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Economic Development Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

County Traffic Safety Commission

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

Highway Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Executive Committee

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Health & Human Services Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Economic Development Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

County Traffic Safety Commission

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Highway Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Highway Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

County Board of Supervisors

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Executive Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Highway Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Executive Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Highway Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee will meet to discuss a claim and a code amendment. The body will consider an ordinance regarding the Sheriff's Department and standing committee roles.

• Resolution to allow claim of Eric and Tracy Torgersen
• Ordinance to amend Sec. 2-82, Sec. 2-214, Sec. 42-1, and Sec. 42-2 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances regarding the Sheriff and Standing Committees

The committee approved a claim for Eric and Tracy Torgersen after a permitting error led to a garage being built over a septic system. An ordinance update regarding the Office of the Sheriff was forwarded to the County Board.

• Approved claim for Eric and Tracy Torgersen (4-0)
• Forwarded ordinance updates for the Office of the Sheriff to County Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Oct. 6 minutes and Nov. 17 meeting date (5-0)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board will meet to receive program and financial reports from the Human Services and Public Health directors. The board will also discuss a Public Health APH-Health Equity Policy.

• Public Health APH-Health Equity Policy
• Human Services Director’s Program and Financial Report
• Public Health Director’s Program and Financial Report
• Aging and Disability Resource Center Meeting Minutes from September 19, 2026

The Board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from September 17, 2026, and the next meeting date of November 19, 2026. Members also received program and financial reports regarding human services, public health, and economic support, including updates on measles cases and health equity policy.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 AM (7-0)

Crime Prevention Funding Board

The Chippewa County Crime Prevention Funding Board meets October 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Room 001/003 at 711 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls. The main business item is approving the 2027 Grant Announcement and Application Process for the 2026 Crime Prevention Funding Board Grant Funds. The board will also review minutes from its 6/23/2026 meeting and set a future meeting date. Reports with no action include an update on funds collected to date, a discussion of last year's grant recipient statistics (Crime Stoppers), and the CJS Director's retirement on January 8, 2027.

• Vote on 2027 Grant Announcement and Application Process for 2026 Crime Prevention Funding Board Grant Funds
• Review minutes of the 6/23/2026 meeting
• Schedule next meeting date, to be determined by the group
• Report: update on funds collected to date
• Report: discussion of last year's grant recipient statistics (Crime Stoppers); CJS Director retirement January 8, 2027

The Crime Prevention Funding Board approved the announcement and application process for 2026 grant funds. The announcement is scheduled for release on February 1, 2027. The board also reviewed current fund totals and statistics from the Chippewa County Crime Stoppers.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved 2027 Grant Announcement and Application Process for 2026 Grant Funds (4-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will receive updates on the proposed 2027 budget and courthouse security. The board is considering resolutions regarding public health funding, a natural hazard mitigation plan, and a claim disallowance.

• AZO 07-26: Lafayette Zoning Map Update # 3 - Rezone - Town of Lafayette
• Ord. 11-26: Ordinance to amend ATV and Utility Terrain Vehicle routes (First Reading)
• Res. 35-26: Resolution to approve an update of the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Res. 33-26: Resolution supporting state funding for local public health departments
• Res. 34-26: Resolution to disallow claim of Cindy Bijold and Cynthia Storm

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors approved resolutions supporting increased state funding for local public health departments, disallowing a legal claim, and updating the county's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. They also approved revisions to the Human Resources Policy Manual and scheduled upcoming budget and regular meetings.

• Approved agenda (20-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 8, 2026 minutes, meeting schedule, and Lafayette Zoning Map Update #3 (20-0)
• Approved Res. 33-26: Resolution Supporting Increased and Sustainable State Funding for Local Public Health Departments (20-0)
• Approved Res. 34-26: Resolution to Disallow Claim of Cindy Bijold and Cynthia Storm (20-0)
• Approved Res. 35-26: Resolution to Approve an Update of the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for Chippewa County (20-0)
• Heard first reading of Ord. 11-26 for ATV/UTV routes
• Approved Human Resources Policy Manual general revisions (20-0)
• Heard first reading of Human Resources Policy Manual revisions related to the OBBBA

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

The Chippewa County Criminal Justice Collaborating Council is scheduled to meet October 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM in Room 001/003 at 711 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls. The only action item is a consent agenda covering approval of the agenda, minutes from June 23, 2026, and setting the next meeting for February 23, 2027. The remaining agenda consists of reports requiring no action, including Sequential Intercept Mapping workgroup updates, a 2027 strategic planning day on April 22, 2027, criminal justice program updates, and a retirement-recruitment update for the CJS Director. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings appear on this agenda.

• Consent agenda: approve agenda, approve June 23, 2026 minutes, schedule next meeting for February 23, 2027
• Reports only, no action: Sequential Intercept Mapping (SIM) workgroup next steps
• 2027 Strategic Planning Day set for April 22, 2027, location to be determined
• CJS program updates listed for Recovery Court, First Time Offender/Front-End Intervention Treatment, Pre-Trial, and Reentry
• CJS Director retirement-recruitment update

The council approved the meeting agenda, the June 23, 2026 minutes, and the next meeting date. Members received updates on Sequential Intercept Model workgroups and various criminal justice programs. The council also noted the upcoming retirement of CJS Director Rose Baier.

• Approved agenda, June 23, 2026 minutes, and Feb 23, 2027 meeting date (11-0)

County Board of Supervisors

Members of the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors are invited to a conversation regarding community needs, programs, and impact. The agenda states that no formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Conversation regarding community needs, programs, and impact

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee scheduled a series of off-site park tours for Wednesday, October 7th, 2026. No formal action will be taken during this meeting as members observe various county parks to gather information.

• Tour of Otter Lake County Park in Stanley, Wisconsin
• Tour of Pine Point County Park in Holcombe, WI
• Tour of Morris Erickson County Park in New Auburn, WI
• Tour of Round Lake County Park in New Auburn, WI

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee meets October 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM at the Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302. The main business item is County Administrator Andy Albarado presenting the 2027 Proposed Budget. The agenda also includes a consent agenda, reports, and an update on Wisconsin Act 196 regarding the Office of the Sheriff. No votes on the budget or other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• County Administrator Andy Albarado presents the 2027 Proposed Budget
• Update on Wisconsin Act 196 regarding the Office of the Sheriff
• Consent agenda includes approval of the September 15, 2026 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 20, 2026
• Public comment period, limited to 5 minutes per speaker

The committee approved forwarding the proposed 2027 budget to the County Board for a November 5 hearing. The proposal includes a tax rate reduction to $2.00 and a property tax levy increase to $23,051,141. The committee also received an update on Wisconsin Act 196 regarding the Office of the Sheriff.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Forwarded 2027 proposed budget to Nov 5 County Board meeting (4-0)

Highway Committee

The Chippewa County Highway Committee is holding a special meeting to attend the Wisconsin County Highway Association's Northwest/West Central Districts Fall Commissioners & Committee Members Meeting in Baldwin, WI. This is an informational gathering only; no formal action by the County Board or any committee will be taken at this time.

• Attendance at Wisconsin County Highway Association fall district meeting
• Meeting location: St. Croix County Highway Department, 300 Oak Ridge Parkway, Baldwin, WI

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Chippewa County Agriculture & Extension Committee holds a regular meeting on October 1, 2026 at 7:45 AM in Room 302 of the Chippewa County Courthouse. The agenda is largely procedural: roll call, public comment, a consent agenda, and reports. The consent agenda covers approving the agenda, approving the August 6, 2026 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for December 3, 2026. The Business Items section is listed but contains no items, so no substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Consent agenda: approve the agenda, approve minutes from August 6, 2026, and set the next meeting for December 3, 2026
• Public comment period with comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
• Educator reports from Crops & Soils (Jerry Clark), Livestock (Ryan Sterry), Health & Well-Being (Sandy Tarter & Joy Weisner), Horticulture (Margaret Murphy), Human Development & Relationships (Jeanne Walsh), and Positive Youth Development (Jordan Blue)
• Area Extension Director Kristen Bruder to report, including a Community Development Educator Position Update
• Business Items section listed with no items; agenda items for future consideration also listed without detail

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to attend an educational session regarding the impacts and planning considerations of data centers. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Educational event: Exploring Data Centers: Impacts & Planning Considerations

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve the 2026-2031 Chippewa County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The committee will also receive updates on the Town of Lafayette contract, Wisconsin Act 196 regarding the sheriff's office, dispatch operations, and sheriff's department retirements.

• Public hearing and resolution on 2026-2031 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Update on Town of Lafayette contract
• Update on 2025 Wisconsin Act 196 regarding Office of County Sheriff
• Chippewa County Dispatch update
• Sheriff's Department retirements update

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee voted 3-0 to forward a resolution approving an update of the Chippewa County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan to the County Board for review at its October 13, 2026 meeting. A public hearing on the 2026-2031 plan was opened and closed with no public comments. The committee also received reports on the Town of Lafayette contract, 2025 Wisconsin Act 196, dispatch staffing, and Sheriff's Department retirements, but took no votes on those items. Members Dennis Bachman and Chuck Hull were absent.

• Forwarded Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan update resolution to County Board (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, July 20, 2026 minutes, and next meeting date of November 16, 2026 (3-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing on 2026-2031 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan with no public comments
• Adjourned meeting at 5:15 PM (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and take action on two rezoning requests in the Town of Lafayette, review preliminary plats for Whispering Flats in the Town of Sigel and Hidden Valley in the Town of Wheaton, and discuss the project schedule and approach for data centers. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve the agenda, minutes, and schedule the next meeting date.

• Public hearing: 2026-0008 Lafayette Zoning Map Update #3 - Rezone - Town of Lafayette
• Public hearing: 2026-0010 Machler Rezone Request - Town of Lafayette
• Whispering Flats - Preliminary State Plat Review - Town of Sigel
• Hidden Valley - Preliminary County Plat - Town of Wheaton
• Discussion on Project Schedule and Approach for Data Centers

The committee approved a zoning map update for the Town of Lafayette and preliminary plats for Whispering Flats and Hidden Valley. Members also established a schedule for data center ordinance amendments and discussed enforcement for the POWTS Maintenance Program.

• Approved 2026-0008 Lafayette Zoning Map Update # 3 (5-0)
• Approved Whispering Flats Preliminary State Plat Review (5-0)
• Approved Hidden Valley Preliminary County Plat (5-0)
• Decided Planning & Zoning Committee will lead data center project instead of a steering committee
• Approved consent agenda including July 23 and August 3 minutes (5-0)

Highway Committee

The Chippewa County Highway Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on highway-related business. The agenda includes reports from the Highway Commissioner and other staff, and a business item to amend the county ordinance designating all-terrain and utility terrain vehicle routes. The committee will also consider the consent agenda, which includes approving the agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Ordinance to amend Section 58-39(c) of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances designating ATV/UTV routes
• ATV route approval for CTH X (Cadott Village Limits to 270th Street)
• County bridge project update
• County construction project updates
• Farming in right-of-way update

The Chippewa County Highway Committee met on September 23, 2026 and approved its consent agenda 5-0, covering the agenda, the July 22, 2026 minutes, and an October 28, 2026 next meeting date. The committee voted 5-0 to forward an ordinance amending Section 58-39(c) of the County Code designating all-terrain and utility terrain vehicle routes to the County Board for its October 13, 2026 meeting. The rest of the meeting was reports: the Highway Commissioner's dashboard and financial updates, a farming-in-right-of-way update, county bridge and construction project updates, and a review of the approved ATV/UTV route on CTH X from the Cadott Village Limits to 270th Street. The meeting adjourned at 11:02 AM.

• Approved consent agenda — agenda, July 22, 2026 minutes, and October 28, 2026 next meeting date (5-0)
• Forwarded ordinance amending Section 58-39(c) designating ATV/UTV routes to County Board for October 13, 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourned at 11:02 AM (5-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors is meeting informally at the Cadott Community Library ribbon cutting. No formal action will be taken; the board is only observing and gathering information.

• Ribbon cutting at Cadott Community Library, 628 State Highway 27, Cadott, WI

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Chippewa County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, staff reports, and business items. The main items are a presentation on Options Counseling, the ADRC Manager Program and Financial Report, and an Advocacy Report. No specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• Options Counseling presentation by Erika Stevens
• ADRC Manager Program and Financial Report by Sarah Zielke/Paul Brenner
• ADRC Advocacy Report by Sarah Zielke
• Consent agenda includes approving minutes from July 9, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2026

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board approved an increase to the transportation subsidy from $600.00 to $800.00, effective the next billing cycle. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the July 9, 2026, meeting minutes and the scheduling of the next meeting for November 12, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda including July 9 minutes (6-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 12, 2026 (6-0)
• Increased transportation subsidy from $600 to $800 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors is invited to attend the grand opening of the Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic. No formal action will be taken at this meeting, as members may only be present to observe or gather information.

• Grand Opening of Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic at 1326 Chippewa Crossing Blvd

Health & Human Services Board

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda and reports from the Public Health and Human Services directors. Presentations cover nutrition program success, financial reports, and a community health assessment update. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Consent agenda: approve agenda, approve August 20, 2026 minutes, schedule next meeting for October 15, 2026
• Report: Public Health Policy, Practice, and Program Success — Nutrition Division (Amy Ralph/April Krumenauer)
• Report: Public Health Director’s Program and Financial Report (Sarah McQuillan)
• Report: Chippewa County Community Health Assessment Update (Nikki Hoernke)
• Report: Human Services Director’s Program and Financial Report (Bobbie Jaeger)

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board met to review program reports from public health and human services staff, including updates on the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program, communicable disease and measles response, and community health assessments. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, August 20, 2026 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting date, and later adjourned the meeting.

• Approved the amended consent agenda including the agenda, August 20 minutes, and October 15, 2026 next meeting date (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Chippewa County Facilities & Parks Committee is holding a regular meeting to receive updates on capital improvement projects, the Facilities & Parks Division dashboard, and the Parks Master Plan. The committee will also discuss a park tour for members. The agenda includes a consent agenda for routine items like approving the agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Capital Improvement Projects Update
• Facilities & Parks Division Dashboard Review
• Parks Master Plan Update
• Discussion of Park Tour for Committee Members

The Facilities & Parks Committee met and approved its consent agenda, which included the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and scheduling the next meeting. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates and discussion.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 18, 2026

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Chippewa County Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, reports, and several business items. Key items include a presentation on the county's annual well testing program, election of a member to a regional board, and approval of 2026 commodity prices for wildlife damage assessments. The committee will also discuss a horse trail extension to Rock Lake.

• Annual Well Testing Update presentation by Cayla Cavey, UW-Stevens Point
• Election of LCFM Committee member to WI Land and Water West Central Area Association Board
• 2026 Commodity Price Approvals by Nicole Luoma, MRP-APHIS
• Horse Trail Extension to Rock Lake discussion by Matt Hansen
• Deadline for 2026 Wildlife Crop Damage Assessment in Chippewa County

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee approved a horse trail extension to Rock Lake Campground, set 12/20/26 as the deadline to request 2026 wildlife crop damage assessments, and approved 2026 commodity prices. It also nominated Charles Bomar to the WI Land and Water West Central Area Association Board. All votes passed 6-0, with Matthew Peterson absent.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, July 15, 2026 minutes, next meeting October 21, 2026) (6-0)
• Nominated Charles Bomar to WI Land and Water (WLW) West Central Area Association Board (6-0)
• Approved 12/20/26 as last day to request 2026 wildlife crop damage assessments (6-0)
• Approved 2026 commodity prices as presented (6-0)
• Approved horse trail expansion to Rock Lake Campground as presented (6-0)
• Adjourned at 1:01 PM (6-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors is meeting on September 16, 2026, to observe the Grand Opening of Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic. The agenda explicitly states that no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Members may be present to gather information about subjects over which they have decision-making authority.

• Observation of the Grand Opening of Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic on September 17, 2026
• No formal action or votes scheduled for the September 16, 2026 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with one public hearing for an administrative appeal (case 2026-0003) filed by Thomas Mazur in the Town of Lafayette. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items, including approving the agenda, minutes from the August 19, 2026 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for October 21, 2026. A review of the board's rules and by-laws is also on the agenda.

• Administrative Appeal 2026-0003 by Thomas Mazur, Town of Lafayette
• Approve minutes from August 19, 2026 site inspections and regular meeting
• Schedule next meeting date: October 21, 2026
• Review of Board of Adjustment Rules and By-Laws

The Board of Adjustment approved the consent agenda (4-0) and upheld the zoning administrator's determination that a swingset falls within the structure definition of the shoreland ordinance in an administrative appeal by Thomas Mazur (4-0). The board also discussed potential modifications to its Rules and By-Laws, with further discussion scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, August 19 minutes, and October 21 meeting date (4-0)
• Upheld administrator's ruling that swingset is a structure under shoreland ordinance in Mazur appeal (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment is meeting to conduct an onsite inspection for Administrative Appeal Request 2026-0003 (Timothy Mazaur) at 5553 176th Street. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, agenda approval, the site inspection, and adjournment.

• Onsite inspection for Administrative Appeal Request 2026-0003 (Timothy Mazaur) at 5553 176th Street

The Board of Adjustment met on September 16, 2026, and traveled to 5553 176th Street to conduct an onsite inspection for Administrative Appeal Request 2026-0003 (Timothy Mazaur). The only recorded vote was a motion to adjourn, which passed 4-0. No substantive decisions on the appeal or any other matter are recorded in these minutes. Two members, Douglas Olson and Edmond Miniatt, were absent.

• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee will review human resources policy revisions and a resolution regarding a claim by Cindy Bijold and Cynthia Storm. The committee will also receive a preliminary update on the 2027 budget and an update on courthouse security implementation.

• Resolution to disallow claim of Cindy Bijold and Cynthia Storm
• Human Resources Policy Manual revisions related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
• Preliminary 2027 budget update
• Courthouse security and Hybrid Option #4 implementation update

The Executive Committee voted to forward a claim disallowance, HR policy revisions, and courthouse security updates to the County Board. These items are scheduled for review at the October 13, 2026, meeting. The committee also approved the consent agenda.

• Approved September 1, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded resolution to disallow Cindy Bijold and Cynthia Storm claim to County Board (4-0)
• Forwarded HR policy manual revisions regarding OBBBA to County Board (4-0)
• Forwarded courthouse security updates to County Board (4-0)

Veterans Service Commission

The Commission will discuss the process for veterans to request funds and review items regarding burial flags. The meeting also includes a discussion on the number of veterans served in Dunn, Eau Claire, and Chippewa Counties and VA spending per veteran.

• Discussion of the process for veterans to request funds
• Review of veterans served in Dunn, Eau Claire, and Chippewa Counties
• Review of VA spending per veteran
• Discussion of items on Burial Flags

The Commission approved the agenda, previous minutes, and the next meeting date. Members discussed the process for veterans to request funds and potential limitations on assistance amounts. The Veterans Service Officer will determine future flag orders and costs.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 13, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 11, 2027 (4-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and scheduling the next meeting. Key business includes appointing a successor county treasurer, accepting an EMS study committee report and directing the county administrator to develop an implementation plan, and a first reading of general revisions to the Human Resources Policy Manual. The board will also hear reports on bonding, the 2025 audit, and a finance update.

• Res. 31-26: Appoint Melissa Grill as Successor County Treasurer
• Res. 32-26: Accept Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee Final Report and direct County Administrator to develop implementation plan
• Human Resources Policy Manual – General Revisions – First Reading
• 2025 Audit Report by April Anderson, Clifton Larson Allen, LLC
• County Administrator Appointment to Board of Adjustment

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution appointing Melissa Grill as successor County Treasurer, accepted the Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee final report and directed the County Administrator to develop an implementation plan, and approved the consent agenda and other routine items. The board also heard reports on bonding, the 2025 audit, and a second-quarter finance update, and scheduled a first reading of Human Resources Policy Manual revisions for October 13, 2026.

• Approved Res. 31-26 appointing Melissa Grill as successor County Treasurer (19-0)
• Approved Res. 32-26 accepting EMS Study Committee final report and directing implementation plan development (19-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 11, 2026 minutes and October 13, 2026 meeting date (19-0)
• Approved County Administrator appointment to Board of Adjustment (19-0)
• Approved agenda (19-0)

Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee will vote to appoint Melissa Grill as the successor County Treasurer. The body will also accept the final report from the Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee and direct the County Administrator to develop an implementation plan. Additionally, the committee will review general revisions to the Human Resources Policy Manual, including changes related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

• Resolution to appoint Melissa Grill as Successor County Treasurer
• Resolution to accept Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee Final Report and direct development of an implementation plan
• Human Resources Policy Manual general revisions
• Human Resources Policy Manual revisions related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

The Executive Committee voted 5-0 to forward three items to the County Board: a resolution to appoint Melissa Grill as successor County Treasurer, a resolution to accept the Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee's final report and direct the County Administrator to develop an implementation plan, and general revisions to the Human Resources Policy Manual. The committee also postponed a separate HR policy revision related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act until its September 15 meeting. The consent agenda was approved 5-0, and the 2nd quarter finance update was forwarded to the County Board.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Forwarded resolution to appoint Melissa Grill as County Treasurer to County Board (5-0)
• Forwarded resolution to accept EMS study report and direct implementation plan to County Board (5-0)
• Forwarded HR policy manual general revisions to County Board (5-0)
• Postponed HR policy revisions related to OBBBA until 09/15/26 (5-0)

Highway Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)