Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee will meet to approve minutes and a schedule, review flood maps, and discuss two proposed rezone requests in the Town of Wheaton. The body will also review the 2027 Department of Planning & Zoning budgets.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2026
• Review 2027 Department of Planning & Zoning budgets
• Public hearing for 2026-0006 Katz Rezone in Town of Wheaton
• Public hearing for 2026-0007 Pine Meadows HTP LLC Rezone in Town of Wheaton
• Review updates to Chippewa County Flood Insurance Rate Maps

Executive Committee

Economic Development Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

County Traffic Safety Commission

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Veterans Service Commission

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Highway Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Health & Human Services Board

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Crime Prevention Funding Board

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

Highway Committee

Economic Development Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Traffic Safety Commission

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

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

Economic Development Committee

Executive Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

County Board of Supervisors

County Traffic Safety Commission

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Veterans Service Commission

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

Highway Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

Executive Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Executive Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Economic Development Committee

Veterans Service Commission

County Board of Supervisors

County Traffic Safety Commission

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

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

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management 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

Health & Human Services Board

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Executive Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Economic Development Committee

Agriculture & Extension Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

County Traffic Safety Commission

Executive Committee

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

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

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Facilities & Parks Committee

Health & Human Services Board

Planning & Zoning Committee

Highway Committee

Executive Committee

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

County Board of Supervisors

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee

Health & Human Services Board

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

The Highway Committee will review the Highway Department 2027 budget. The meeting includes reports on county construction projects and a public hearing update for CTH T.

• Highway Department 2027 Budget
• Installation of parallel parking only signs on CTH S
• Enbridge CTH VV road use request
• CTH T public hearing update

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider the 2027 budget reviews for each county division, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and others. A resolution to disallow a claim by Alex Nicholson will be voted on. The board will receive updates on the Facilities & Parks capital improvement funds for a parking‑lot replacement and on the engagement of Baker Tilly to review a health‑cooperative feasibility study.

• Consent agenda: approve agenda, minutes from July 7, 2026, and schedule next meeting
• Resolution to disallow claim of Alex Nicholson
• Facilities & Parks CIP update: parking‑lot replacement funding
• Engagement of Baker Tilly for Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative feasibility study
• 2027 budget reviews for Finance, Human Resources, IT, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Veterans Service, and other divisions

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee will adopt the agenda, approve the May 18, 2026 minutes, and set the next meeting for September 21, 2026. It will hear reports on sign placements in the right-of-way and an introduction to the Emergency Management Office. The committee will then review the proposed 2027 budgets for the Probate Office, District Attorney, Child Support, Circuit Court, Coroner, and Sheriff Department.

• Review proposed 2027 Probate budget
• Review proposed 2027 District Attorney budget
• Review proposed 2027 Child Support budget
• Review proposed 2027 Circuit Court budget
• Review proposed 2027 Sheriff Department budget

Health & Human Services Board

The board will review program and financial reports from the Human Services and Public Health directors. Members will discuss the 2027 budgets for both departments and review Human Services financial user fees.

• Human Services financial user fees
• Human Services 2027 Budget
• Public Health 2027 Budget
• 2027 Budget Update

The Health & Human Services Board adopted the consent agenda, approved the Human Services financial user fees, and voted to forward both the 2026 Human Services budget and the 2026 Public Health budget to the County Administrator. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 AM.

• Consent agenda approved (7-0)
• Human Services financial user fees approved (7-0)
• Human Services 2026 budget forwarded to County Administrator (7-0)
• Public Health 2026 budget forwarded to County Administrator (7-0)
• Meeting adjourned (7-0)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee will discuss acquiring land for the County Forest using state grants and non-lapsing funds. The body will also review the 2027 fee schedule and budget requests.

• Resolution to authorize land acquisition for the County Forest
• Deer Fly Chase Mountain Bike Race permit in County Forest
• Review of timber sale contract extensions
• 2027 Land Conservation & Forest Management fee schedule
• 2027 Land Conservation & Forest Management budget requests

The committee adopted the consent agenda, approved a land acquisition resolution for the Wilson parcel and sent it to the County Board, and authorized a special-use permit for a mountain bike race. It also approved two‑year timber‑sale extensions with no fee increase for Propkop Logging and extensions for other contractors, adopted the 2027 fee schedule, and forwarded the 2027 budget to the County Administrator. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting) – Passed (5-0)
• Forwarded land acquisition resolution for Wilson parcel to County Board – Passed (5-0)
• Approved Deer Fly Chase Mountain Bike Race Permit – Passed (5-0)
• Approved timber sale contract extensions (including 0% increase for Propkop Logging) – Passed (5-0)
• Approved 2027 fee schedule for multiple services – Passed (5-0)
• Forwarded 2027 Land Conservation & Forest Management budget to County Administrator – Passed (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting – Passed (5-0)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee will review updates on capital improvement projects, the division’s performance dashboard, and the Parks Master Plan. The main business item is the proposed 2026 Facilities & Parks budget. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a public comment period.

• Capital Improvement Projects Update
• Facilities & Parks Division Dashboard Review
• Parks Master Plan Update
• Proposed 2026 Facilities & Parks Budgets

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing for the 2027 budget. Director Bobbie Jaeger will provide a brief overview of the budget's primary components. Full budget details will be presented at a subsequent meeting on July 16, 2026.

• Public hearing for 2027 Human Services budget ideas and testimony

The Health & Human Services Board conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed 2027 budget. Director Bobbie Jaeger provided a high-level overview of the budget components. No members of the public provided input during the session.

• Conducted public hearing for 2027 Human Services budget

County Board of Supervisors

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will meet at Aspirus Health to tour the new hospital project. The meeting is informational, and no formal action is expected.

• Tour of Aspirus Health new hospital project
• Notice of possible quorum for informational gathering

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board will adopt a consent agenda and hear department reports. It will consider several resolutions, including highway funding authorizations and two public‑private partnership agreements for broadband expansion. The board will also vote on appointments to fill a county treasurer vacancy and on ordinance amendments related to building regulations and parks.

• Res. 12-26: Authorize up to $7,500,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes for highway improvement projects
• Res. 13-26: Authorize sale of up to $7,500,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Res. 17-26: Authorize funding of Highway Department Capital Improvement Projects as part of the 2027 budget
• Res. 22-26: Approve public‑private partnership agreement with Ntera, LLC for a broadband expansion project
• Res. 23-26: Approve public‑private partnership agreement with CTC Telcom, Inc., DBA Mosaic Technologies for a broadband expansion project

Veterans Service Commission

The commission will discuss the Wisconsin Veteran's Home @ Chippewa Falls and procedures for veterans requesting funds reviews. Members will also review VA spending and service numbers for Dunn, Eau Claire, and Chippewa Counties.

• Discussion of Wisconsin Veteran's Home @ Chippewa Falls
• Review of Veterans Department procedures for funds requests
• Review of VA spending per veteran in Dunn, Eau Claire, and Chippewa Counties
• Review of Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund for purchasing flags

The Commission approved the agenda and minutes from May 18, 2026, and scheduled the next meeting for September 14. They discussed the Wisconsin Veteran's Home's occupancy and procedures for funding requests over $500. No substantive business items were decided, but future reports on veteran data and flag purchasing were scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved Agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 18 Minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled Next Meeting Sept 14, 2026 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will visit the Aspirus Health new hospital project to gather information. No formal action will be taken during these sessions.

• Tour of Aspirus Health new hospital project at 1326 Chippewa Crossing Blvd.

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Chippewa County Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will meet to approve minutes, set the next meeting date, and discuss the 2027 ADRC budget and copay contributions. Staff will present a meal assessment process and a program and financial report.

• Approve minutes from May 14, 2026
• Schedule next meeting for September 17, 2026
• 2027 ADRC Budget presentation
• 2027 Copays and Contributions discussion
• Meal Assessment Process presentation

The ADRC Board approved the 2027 copays and contributions as presented. The 2027 budget was reviewed and will move to the Health & Human Services board for further review. Staff also reported a $30,810 grant received from the Community Foundation to expand Meals on Wheels services.

• Approved May 14, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 9, 2026 agenda (7-0)
• Approved 2027 copays and contributions (7-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 17, 2026 (7-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider resolutions to approve public-private partnership agreements with Ntera, LLC and CTC Telcom, Inc. (Mosaic Technologies) for broadband expansion. The committee will also vote on appointing a County Treasurer and a proposed fee increase for the 2027 budget.

• Resolution to approve PPP with Ntera, LLC for broadband expansion
• Resolution to approve PPP with CTC Telcom, Inc. (Mosaic Technologies) for broadband expansion
• Resolution to authorize County Board appointment to fill County Treasurer vacancy
• County Clerk proposed fee increase for 2027 budget
• Public hearing on County Clerk proposed fee increase for 2027 budget

The Executive Committee approved a marriage license fee increase for 2027. Two broadband expansion partnership resolutions and a resolution regarding the County Treasurer vacancy were forwarded to the County Board for review.

• Approved June 16, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded Ntera, LLC broadband partnership to County Board (4-0)
• Forwarded CTC Telcom, Inc. broadband partnership to County Board (4-0)
• Forwarded County Treasurer vacancy recruitment resolution to County Board (4-0)
• Approved 2027 marriage license fee increase from $90 to $100 (4-0)

Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee

The Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee will present findings from an EMS Strategy Survey. The committee may also take action on an updated timeline for its mission to develop sustainable EMS operations for the next decade.

• Presentation of EMS Strategy Survey Findings
• Discussion and possible action on an updated timeline

The Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee voted to recommend the creation of an EMS Coordinator role and defining its scope of work. The committee also planned to transition into an EMS Advisory Committee once the position is established.

• Approved consent agenda and modified agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 4, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended creation of an EMS Coordinator position and scope of work (7-0)
• Recommended transitioning the Ad Hoc Study Committee to an EMS Advisory Committee (7-0)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will attend a public hearing regarding the CTH T Corridor project. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Public hearing for the CTH T Corridor project

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will meet to review the Highway Commissioner's report and receive updates on county construction projects. The agenda includes a review of a public hearing regarding CTH T and updates on farming in the right of way.

• CTH T Public Hearing review
• Farming in Right of Way updates
• County Construction Project Updates from Shane Birtzer
• Highway Commissioner financial report and dashboard review

The Highway Committee approved the meeting agenda and the May 27, 2026, minutes. Commissioner Chris Elstran reported on highway funds, bridge construction, and department efficiencies. Regarding farming violations in the right-of-way, the committee decided to proceed as previously determined, with coordination between the Commissioner, County Administrator, and County Corporation Counsel.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0).
• Approved the May 27, 2026, minutes (5-0).
• Decided to proceed as previously determined regarding farming in the right-of-way.

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council will adopt its consent agenda, approve the February 24, 2026 minutes, and set the next meeting for October 27, 2026. The council will consider a business item to approve a request to submit an application for a Calendar Year 2027 TAD grant. Several program updates will be presented, but no action is needed on those reports. A future agenda item notes a strategic‑planning offsite day planned for 2027.

• Approve the agenda (consent item)
• Approve the minutes from February 24, 2026 (consent item)
• Schedule next meeting for October 27, 2026 (consent item)
• Approve request to submit a Calendar Year 2027 TAD grant application (business item)
• Future consideration: strategic‑planning CJCC offsite day in 2027

Crime Prevention Funding Board

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council will consider and vote on a request to submit an application for a Calendar Year 2027 TAD Grant. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approving the agenda, minutes from February 24, 2026, and setting the next meeting date. Reports on various criminal justice programs are presented for information only, with no action required.

• Approval of request to submit application for Calendar Year 2027 TAD Grant
• Consent agenda: approve agenda, approve February 24, 2026 minutes, schedule October 27, 2026 meeting
• Report: Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) mapping updates (no action)
• Report: program metrics for Recovery Court, First Time Offender, Front-End Intervention, Pre‑Trial, Re‑Entry (no action)
• Future consideration: strategic planning/off‑site day in 2027

The Crime Prevention Funding Board approved a $7,400 grant application from Chippewa County Crime Stoppers, which represented the total funds collected in 2025. Rose Baier will coordinate with the Treasurer to disburse the award. The next grant round is scheduled to open February 1, 2026, and close at the end of March 2026.

Planning & Zoning Committee

The committee will conduct public hearings and review business items. Discussions include final plat reviews and a rezone package for the Town of Bloomer.

• Wissota Lane - Town of Lafayette - Final Plat Review
• Yellow River Ridge - Town of Lafayette - Final Plat Review (Phase 1)
• Town of Bloomer Rezone Package - 2026 # 1
• Discussion on POWTS Maintenance Program

The Planning & Zoning Committee approved two final plats in the Town of Lafayette and a zoning package for the Town of Bloomer. The committee also discussed proposed modifications to the POWTS Maintenance Program.

• Approved May 21, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Wissota Lane final plat in Town of Lafayette (3-0)
• Approved Yellow River Ridge Phase 1 final plat in Town of Lafayette (3-0)
• Approved Town of Bloomer rezones for County Board consideration (3-0)

Health & Human Services Board

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board will meet on June 18, 2026. The consent agenda will approve the agenda, the minutes from May 21, 2026, and set the next meeting date for July 16, 2026. Business items include consideration of public health financial user fees and a public health communications policy. Reports on program and financial updates will be presented.

• Approve the agenda (consent agenda)
• Approve the minutes from May 21, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Schedule next meeting date – July 16, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Public Health Financial User Fees – consideration
• Public Health Communications Policy – consideration

The Health & Human Services Board approved updated public health user fees and a new communications policy. The board also passed the meeting agenda and adjourned at 9:30 AM.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Public Health Financial User Fees (6-0)
• Approved Public Health Communications Policy (6-0)
• Approved adjournment (6-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will attend a Collaborative Showcase regarding a new hospital project at Aspirus Health. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Collaborative Showcase for Aspirus Health's new hospital project

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to discuss a loan request from the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative. The committee will also receive reports on county board and treasurer vacancies.

• Closed session to discuss Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative request for $10 million loan from the Wisconsin Board of Commissioner of Public Lands
• District 6 County Board Supervisor vacancy
• County Treasurer vacancy

The Executive Committee approved the agenda and previous minutes. The committee then entered a closed session to discuss a $10 million loan request from the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative.

• Approved June 2, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Recessed to closed session at 5:02 p.m. (4-0)
• Allowed Brad Viegut to attend closed session remotely (4-0)
• Reconvened to open session at 6:01 p.m. (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:02 p.m. (4-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing up to $7.5 million in general obligation promissory notes for highway improvements and approve resolutions to allocate sales tax funds for various capital projects, including airport and sheriff's office upgrades. The board will also hold first readings on three zoning and building ordinance amendments.

• Authorize up to $7.5M in general obligation notes for highway projects
• Authorize sales tax funds for Chippewa Valley Regional Airport capital projects
• Authorize sales tax funds for Sheriff's Office capital improvement projects
• First reading of zoning ordinance amendment (Chapter 70)
• First reading of building regulation amendment (Chapter 10)

The County Board approved multiple resolutions regarding the use of sales tax funds for various departments. Several resolutions related to highway projects were postponed until the July 14, 2026 meeting due to supervisor absences.

• Approved OneFest Ltd. 2024-2026 Revised Contract (15-0)
• Postponed Resolution 12-26 regarding highway promissory notes (13-3)
• Postponed Resolution 13-26 regarding sale of promissory notes (15-1)
• Approved Resolution 14-26 to use sales tax for debt service (15-0)
• Approved Resolution 15-26 for airport capital projects (16-0)
• Approved Resolution 16-26 for facilities and parks projects (16-0)
• Postponed Resolution 17-26 for highway department projects (15-1)
• Approved Resolution 18-26 for IT computer equipment replacement (16-0)

Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee

The Ad Hoc Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Study Committee will hear a presentation of the data collected in the Emergency Medical Services Briefing Report and then discuss possible intervention strategies with EMS personnel. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Presentation of data collection results from the Emergency Medical Services Briefing Report
• Discussion of possible intervention strategies with active EMS members

The Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee reviewed a briefing report regarding local staffing shortages, 'heavy hitter' providers, and 'ghost rosters.' Members participated in a facilitated session to discuss various intervention strategies for the county.

• Approved meeting agenda (13-0)
• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes (13-0)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for June 25, 2026 (13-0)

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Chippewa County Agriculture & Extension Committee will meet to approve past minutes, review a 2027 budget overview, and introduce new educators. The meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2026, at the Chippewa County Courthouse.

• Approve minutes from February 5, 2026
• Review 2027 Budget Overview
• Extension 101: Understanding work and partnership discussion
• Educator Introductions and program overview
• Set future meeting date and time

The committee approved the current bi-monthly meeting schedule for the next two years. Additionally, the 2027 budget summary was forwarded to the County Administrator.

• Approved agenda and February 5, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved bi-monthly meeting schedule for the next 2 years (4-0)
• Forwarded 2027 budget overview to the County Administrator (4-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider several resolutions authorizing the use of sales‑tax funds and the issuance of general‑obligation promissory notes not to exceed $7.5 million for highway improvements and other capital projects in the 2027 budget. It will also review a revised contract with OneFest Ltd. and a request for opioid‑fund support for criminal‑justice services. Additional items include a resolution to disallow a claim by Gwenith Kelly and a proposal for a state‑legislated .5% sales‑tax increase for road and bridge infrastructure.

• Resolution to authorize up to $7,500,000 in general‑obligation promissory notes for highway improvement projects
• Resolution to sell not to exceed $7,500,000 in general‑obligation promissory notes
• Resolution to use sales‑tax funds for the 2027 Chippewa County budget and airport capital projects
• OneFest Ltd. 2024‑2026 revised contract
• Criminal Justice Services 2027 opioid fund request

The Executive Committee approved the consent agenda and several resolutions, forwarding them to the County Board. It approved the Criminal Justice Services opioid fund request, the resolution to disallow a claim by Gwenith Kelly, and amended a proposed sales‑tax resolution to require a referendum before any additional 0.5% tax could be implemented. All amended items were sent to the County Board for further review.

• Consent agenda approved (3-0)
• Criminal Justice Services 2027 opioid fund request approved (3-0)
• Resolution to disallow claim of Gwenith Kelly approved (3-0)
• Amended sales‑tax resolution to require referendum passed (3-2)
• Amended sales‑tax resolution forwarded to County Board (3-2)
• OneFest Ltd. contract forwarded to County Board (3-0)
• Multiple 2027 capital‑improvement and debt‑service resolutions forwarded to County Board (votes 4-0 to 5-0)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Highway Committee

The Chippewa County Highway Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss a resolution seeking state authorization for a .5% sales tax to fund road and bridge infrastructure.

• Approve March 25, 2026 minutes
• Review CTH M bridge funding application
• Consider speed reduction on CTH H
• Establish regular meeting dates and times
• Resolution for .5% sales tax for roads

The Highway Committee approved its consent agenda, including the agenda and March 25 minutes, with a 5‑0 vote. Members also voted 5‑0 to keep the current regular meeting schedule. The proposed resolution to seek state authorization for an additional 0.5% sales tax for road and bridge infrastructure was referred to the Executive Committee for further review, again by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved regular meeting schedule (5-0)
• Referred resolution for 0.5% road tax to Executive Committee (5-0)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee will review updates on capital improvement projects and inspection findings for the Morris-Erickson Log Building. The body is scheduled to consider an ordinance amending the county code regarding parks and establish fees for the 2027 budget.

• Ordinance to amend Sections 50-1 and 50-22 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances regarding parks
• Establishment of fees for the 2027 budget
• Morris-Erickson Log Building inspection findings
• Capital Improvement Projects update

The Facilities & Parks Committee passed a motion to retain the current camping fee structure for the 2027 season. Motions to amend park ordinance sections and to change the committee meeting schedule were introduced, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome for those items.

• Approved maintaining current camping fees for 2027 (motion passed)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will discuss 2027 Opioid Fund requests for Human Services, a Harm Reduction Program, and a Sharps Disposal Program.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Human Services 2027 Opioid Fund Request
• Public Health 2027 Opioid Fund Request - Harm Reduction Program
• Public Health 2027 Opioid Fund Request - Sharps Disposal Program
• Public Health Document Governance Policy

The board elected Supervisor Kari Ives as Chair and Supervisor Dennis Bachman as Vice Chair, both unanimously. It set the regular meeting schedule for the third Thursday of each month at 8:00 a.m. The board approved three opioid‑related funding requests totaling $115,000 and adopted a revised Public Health Document Governance Policy.

• Elected Supervisor Kari Ives as Chair (8-0)
• Elected Supervisor Dennis Bachman as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Set regular meeting date and time: third Thursday each month at 8:00 am (7-1)
• Approved Human Services 2027 Opioid Fund request $50,000 for Peer Support‑Recovery Coach (8-0)
• Approved Public Health 2027 Opioid Fund request $45,000 for Harm Reduction/Naloxone training (8-0)
• Approved Public Health 2027 Opioid Fund request $20,000 for Sharps Disposal Program (8-0)
• Approved Public Health Document Governance Policy with added asterisks (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (8-0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee will adopt its consent agenda and discuss two ordinance amendments—one to Chapter 10 (building regulations) and one to Chapter 70 (zoning). It will also review preliminary plats for Howard Acres, Wissota Land, and Yellow River Ridge. The meeting includes setting regular committee meeting dates and a committee orientation report.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 10 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances regarding building regulations
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 70 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances (Zoning Ordinance)
• Preliminary & final county plat review – Howard Acres (Town of Howard)
• Preliminary plat review – Wissota Land (Town of Lafayette)
• Preliminary plat review – Yellow River Ridge (Town of Lafayette)

The Planning & Zoning Committee unanimously approved the consent agenda items, two ordinance amendments (Chapter 10 building regulations and Chapter 70 zoning ordinance), and several plat reviews. It also kept the regular meeting schedule and adjourned the session.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 10 building regulations and forwarded to County Board (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 70 zoning ordinance and forwarded to County Board (5-0)
• Approved Howard Acres preliminary and final plat review (5-0)
• Approved Yellow River Ridge preliminary plat review with stormwater condition (5-0)
• Approved regular PZC meeting dates and time (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice-chair, review timber sale bids and contract extensions, and consider authorizing a reroute of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Spring 2026 Timber Sale Bids
• Review of Timber Sale Contract Extensions
• Authorize reroute of Ice Age National Scenic Trail
• Closed session to discuss real estate transaction

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee approved the purchase of a parcel at T32N, R8W, Sec. 23, contingent on appraised value and 50% Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship funding. It also approved the Spring 2026 timber sale contracts, a reroute of the Harwood Lakes segment of the Ice Age Trail, and a penalty‑free extension for Theodore Strzok while keeping a 10% penalty for David Hakes. The committee authorized the Chippewa Valley Century Ride Foundation to use the Old Abe State Trail, set regular meetings for the third Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m., and moved into a closed session before reconvening in open session. All items were adopted by voice vote.

• Approved purchase of property at T32N, R8W, Sec. 23 (contingent on appraised value and funding)
• Approved Spring 2026 timber sale contracts to highest bidder
• Approved reroute of Harwood Lakes segment of Ice Age Trail
• Approved extension without penalty for Theodore Strzok; 10% penalty retained for David Hakes
• Approved use of Old Abe State Trail by Chippewa Valley Century Ride Foundation
• Approved regular meeting schedule: third Wednesday of month at 12:00 p.m.
• Approved closed‑session meeting (vote 6‑1)
• Approved consent agenda (agenda and minutes) (7‑0)

County Board of Supervisors

The County Board voted 18‑0 to suspend the rules so Resolution 11‑26 could be considered without committee review. The board then approved Resolution 11‑26, authorizing the county forester to apply for a Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Program grant. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and adjournment, were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (18‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including scheduling next meeting for June 9, 2026 (18‑0)
• Suspended rules to consider Resolution 11‑26 without prior committee review (18‑0)
• Approved Resolution 11‑26 authorizing application for Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Program grant (18‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (18‑0)

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee will adopt the consent agenda, which includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from March 16, 2026. Members will set the date and time for a future meeting. The committee will discuss the Sheriff’s request for opioid‑related funding for 2027.

• Approve agenda (consent agenda)
• Approve minutes from March 16, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Set meeting date and time
• Sheriff 2027 opioid fund request

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee approved its consent agenda, including the meeting agenda and minutes. It voted to keep the regular meeting schedule unchanged. The committee forwarded the Sheriff’s 2027 Opioid Fund request to the County Board for approval. The meeting was adjourned.

• Consent agenda (agenda and minutes) approved (5-0)
• Set meeting date and time approved (5-0)
• Sheriff 2027 Opioid Fund request forwarded to County Board (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned approved (5-0)

Veterans Service Commission

The commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and establish a regular meeting schedule. Members will discuss the Veteran Relief Fund, Memorial Day activities, and the Wisconsin Veteran's Home @ Chippewa Falls.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Discussion of Wisconsin Veteran's Home @ Chippewa Falls
• Discussion of Veteran Relief Fund
• Review of Veterans Office Dashboard Data

The Veterans Service Commission voted unanimously to elect Supervisor Lee Hennick as Chair and Supervisor David Kelly as Vice‑Chair. They also approved moving regular meetings from 8:30 am to 8:00 am on the second Monday of every other month. All motions passed 4‑0.

• Elected Lee Hennick as Chair (4‑0)
• Elected David Kelly as Vice‑Chair (4‑0)
• Changed regular meeting time to 8:00 am (4‑0)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will meet to elect a Vice-Chair and review the 2026 program prioritization results. The board will also receive reports on the ADRC strategic plan and financial status.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• ADRC 2026 Program Prioritization Results
• ADRC 2026 Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Acknowledgement
• ADRC Strategic Plan Update
• ADRC Manager Program and Financial Report

The ADRC Board elected Cindy Spaeth to the vice‑chair position (5‑1). The consent agenda, regular meeting schedule, confidentiality agreements, and 2026 program priority rankings were all approved unanimously. No public comments were received.

• Elected Cindy Spaeth as vice‑chair (5‑1)
• Approved consent agenda items including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (6‑0)
• Set regular meeting dates to second Thursday of odd months at 3:00 PM (6‑0)
• Approved 2026 confidentiality and conflict‑of‑interest acknowledgements (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 program priority rankings (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

County Traffic Safety Commission

The County Traffic Safety Commission will discuss a proposed temporary no-parking zone on CTH S near Anson Park and a request for temporary ATV/UTV access to the park. The meeting also includes the approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the scheduling of the next session for August 13, 2026.

• Discuss temporary no parking zone on CTH S near Anson Park
• Discuss temporary ATV/UTV access on CTH S to Anson Park
• Approve minutes from February 12, 2026
• Schedule next meeting for August 13, 2026
• Review crash statistics and road construction schedules

The commission voted unanimously to approve a safety‑improvement request for the intersection of State Highway 178 and Chippewa Crossing Boulevard. The motion was moved by Misfeldt and seconded by Pabst. The commission also unanimously adopted the public‑meeting accommodation statement presented by Pabst and seconded by Tonnancour.

• Approved safety improvements at STH 178 & Chippewa Crossing Blvd (unanimous, mover Misfeldt, seconder Pabst)
• Adopted public‑meeting accommodation statement (unanimous, mover Pabst, seconder Tonnancour)
• No action taken on temporary no‑parking zone for Sturgeon Fest (no motion required)
• No action taken on ATV/UTV access request for CTH S during Sturgeon Fest (no motion required)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda, consent items, and minutes from April 2026, and to receive reports on administration, finance, and the 2027 budget process. Business items include a 2026 budget amendment for the Chippewa Valley Music Festivals law‑enforcement services agreement, two ordinance amendments concerning AT‑VT vehicle routes and speed zones, and revisions to the purchasing policy. The board will also consider appointments for the board chair and county administrator.

• 2026 Budget Amendment for the Amended and Restated 2024-2028 Chippewa Valley Music Festivals, Inc. Law Enforcement Services Agreement
• Ord. 05-26: Ordinance to Amend Section 58-39(c) designating All‑Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicle routes – second reading
• Ord. 06-26: Ordinance to Amend Section 58-31 regarding speed zones – second reading
• Purchasing Policy Revisions – first reading
• County Administrator Appointment (ADRC Board, Kathy Schmiedeskamp)

The County Board approved the Chippewa Valley Music Festivals 2024‑2028 agreement after an amendment to its language. Two ordinances amending AT/UTV routes and speed zones were also approved. The board appointed Kathy Schmiedeskamp as County Administrator.

• Approved amendment to agreement language (14‑6)
• Approved Chippewa Valley Music Festivals 2024‑2028 agreement as amended (18‑2)
• Approved Ord. 05‑26 to amend AT/UTV route sections (19‑0)
• Approved Ord. 06‑26 to amend speed zone sections (19‑0)
• Approved County Administrator appointment (20‑0)
• Approved consent agenda including prior meeting minutes (20‑0)

Veterans Service Commission

The Chippewa County Veterans Service Commission will vote to elect a chair and a vice‑chair and to establish the regular meeting date and time. The commission will also discuss the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at Chippewa Falls, the Veteran Relief Fund, Memorial Day activities, and review the Veterans Office dashboard data. No other decisions are listed.

• Elect the Chair
• Elect the Vice‑Chair
• Establish the regular meeting date/time
• Discuss Wisconsin Veteran’s Home @ Chippewa Falls
• Discuss Veteran Relief Fund

County Board of Supervisors

Members of the County Board are invited to an overview of the National Incident Management System for senior officials. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• National Incident Management System Overview for Senior Officials

Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee

The Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee will review a panel presentation on regional EMS examination models and hear a facilitated discussion by James Small. It will present initial findings from the EMS staffing and utilization survey. The committee will then discuss the Provider Workgroup’s charge, composition, selection process, and implementation timeline, and set dates for upcoming meetings.

• Panel presentation on regional EMS examination models, facilitated by James Small
• Initial report on EMS staffing and utilization survey findings
• Discussion of Provider Workgroup charge, composition, selection process, and timeline
• Scheduling of upcoming EMS Association meeting and new date for July meeting
• Consent agenda: approval of agenda, minutes from April 2, 2026, and setting June 4, 2026 meeting

The Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee unanimously approved the agenda, the April 2 minutes, and set the next meeting for June 4, 2026. A motion to draft and send a letter inviting EMS agencies to the June 4 meeting was carried 13‑0. The July meeting was rescheduled to June 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM. The meeting was adjourned by a 13‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda, minutes, and June 4 meeting date (13‑0)
• Approved draft letter inviting EMS agencies to June 4 meeting (13‑0)
• Rescheduled July meeting to June 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
• Adjourned meeting (13‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider its consent agenda, including approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the February 5, 2026 regular meeting and the March 31, 2026 special meeting. It will vote to establish the regular meeting date and time for future sessions. The committee will also hear reports from the Tourism Council, the airport, the Chippewa Economic Development Corporation, and a presentation on Lake Wissota Business Park history.

• Approve the meeting agenda
• Approve minutes for February 5, 2026 regular meeting and March 31, 2026 special meeting
• Establish regular meeting date and time

The Economic Development Committee approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and minutes from February 5 and March 31, 2026, by a 4‑0 vote. The committee also agreed to keep meetings on the first Wednesday of each quarter and changed the regular meeting time to 5 PM, moving the February 2027 meeting to January 27, 2027 at 5 PM. No other substantive actions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda & minutes) (4-0)
• Set regular meeting schedule: first Wednesday quarterly at 5 PM; moved Feb 2027 meeting to Jan 27 2027 (no vote recorded)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss the 2027 budget process and revisions to the purchasing policy. The body will also review a multi-year agreement with the Chippewa Valley Music Festivals and ordinances regarding large assemblies.

• Chippewa Valley Music Festivals 2024-2028 Agreement
• Purchasing Policy Revisions
• Discussion on Chapter 14 Article III of the Code of Ordinances Regarding Large Assemblies
• 2027 Budget Process Review
• Review of County Administrator 2026 Performance Goals

The committee approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (5‑0). It moved the regular meeting start time to 4:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month (5‑0). The committee amended the Chippewa Valley Music Festivals contract to change overtime pay to time‑and‑a‑half and forwarded the amended contract to the County Board for approval (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (5‑0)
• Changed regular meeting time to 4:30 p.m. on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (5‑0)
• Forwarded Purchasing Policy revisions to County Board (5‑0)
• Amended Music Festivals contract compensation to time‑and‑a‑half (5‑0)
• Forwarded amended Music Festivals contract to County Board (5‑0)

County Board of Supervisors

Members of the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors are invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Rogers Behavioral Health Hospital. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Groundbreaking ceremony for Rogers Behavioral Health Hospital at Riverview Reserve North Entrance at Beach Drive

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board will approve the agenda, hear limited public comments, and vote on appointments for the board chair positions and County Administrator Andy Albarado. The meeting also includes a Phase Two orientation covering insurance, economic development, the county clerk, and open meetings/open records law. The session will be live‑streamed on YouTube.

• County Board Chair Appointments
• County Administrator Appointment – Andy Albarado
• Orientation: Wisconsin Municipal Mutual Insurance Co. (WMMIC) and Municipal Property Insurance Co. (MPIC) – Pallin Allen/Brian Bergman
• Orientation: Economic Development – Charlie Walker/Andy Albarado
• Orientation: Open Meetings and Open Records Law – Brady Seidlitz/Sam Renner

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously (20‑0). It then approved the County Board Chair appointments (20‑0). The board confirmed Andy Albarado as County Administrator with a 19‑0 vote and one abstention. Finally, the meeting was adjourned unanimously (20‑0).

• Approved meeting agenda (20-0)
• Approved County Board Chair appointments (20-0)
• Approved appointment of County Administrator Andy Albarado (19-0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (20-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will organize for the new term, electing a chair and vice-chair, and appointing a county administrator and committee members. The board will also consider ordinances regarding ATV routes and speed zones.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Appointment of County Administrator
• Ordinance to amend ATV routes (First Reading)
• Ordinance to amend speed zones (First Reading)
• Resolution declaring Economic Development Week

The Board approved the appointment of Andy Albarado as County Administrator by a 17‑0 vote. The Board also approved the appointment of Eugene Gutsch to the Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee, declared May 4‑8, 2026 as Economic Development Week, and adopted the agenda and consent items. Several ordinances received first readings and are scheduled for a second reading on May 12, 2026.

• Approved appointment of County Administrator Andy Albarado (17‑0)
• Approved appointment of EMS Study Committee member Eugene Gutsch (17‑0)
• Approved Resolution 10-26 declaring May 4‑8, 2026 Economic Development Week (17‑0)
• Adopted agenda (18‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda (17‑0)
• First reading of Ordinance 05-26 (ATV/UTV routes) scheduled for May 12, 2026
• First reading of Ordinance 06-26 (speed zones) scheduled for May 12, 2026
• Elected Jason Bergeron as Chair (14‑4) and Joel Seidlitz as Vice‑Chair (17‑0)

Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee

The Chippewa County Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee will review emergency response data and operational capacity, and finalize a survey for EMS providers. The group will also explore policy options based on regional best practices.

• Review of dispatch call data and service gaps
• Update on agency scheduling and logistics
• Finalizing EMS provider survey distribution plan
• Exploration of policy framework options

The Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee unanimously approved the agenda, corrected the March 5 minutes, and set the next regular meeting for May 7, 2026. It also approved a motion to invite a panel discussion on EMS models as part of future work. The committee planned to launch the EMS Provider Survey on April 10 with a two‑week response period, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda and corrected March 5, 2026 minutes (12-0)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for May 7, 2026 (12-0)
• Planned launch of EMS Provider Survey on April 10 with two‑week response window
• Approved invitation of a panel discussion on EMS models for future work (12-0)
• Adjourned meeting (12-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review a request from Northern States Power/Xcel Energy for an underground utility easement on county-owned land. The committee will also receive an update on the Rogers Behavioral Health Project.

• Request from Northern States Power/Xcel Energy for underground utility easement on Parcel 22908-3342-02000000B
• Service to Parcel 22908-3343-73311001A (former Lakeland College Building)
• Resolution to declare May 4-8, 2026 as Chippewa County Economic Development Week
• Update on Rogers Behavioral Health Project

The Economic Development Committee approved the consent agenda, including the meeting schedule, with a 3‑0 vote. The committee also passed a resolution declaring May 4‑8, 2026 as Chippewa County Economic Development Week. Finally, the committee approved Northern States Power/Xcel Energy’s request for an underground utility easement on county‑owned land, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda and May 6, 2026 meeting date) – passed 3‑0
• Resolution to declare May 4‑8, 2026 as Economic Development Week – passed 3‑0
• Approved underground utility easement request for Xcel Energy – passed 3‑0

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will adopt routine consent‑agenda items, including the meeting agenda, February minutes, and the date for the next meeting. It will hear the Highway Commissioner’s report on dashboard data, finances, weight‑restriction updates, farming letters, legislative day, and County Hwy M bridge funding, as well as reports on sustainable funding and the annual ATV route review. The committee will then consider two ordinance amendments: one to change Section 58‑39(c) of the Code that designates All‑Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicle routes, and another to amend Section 58‑31 concerning speed zones.

• Approve the agenda (consent agenda)
• Approve the minutes from February 25, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Ordinance to amend Section 58‑39(c) designating ATV and utility vehicle routes
• Ordinance to amend Section 58‑31 regarding speed zones
• Schedule the next meeting for May 27, 2026 (consent agenda)

The committee approved its consent agenda, then voted to forward two ordinance amendments—one for ATV/UTV routes and one for speed‑zone changes—to the County Board for review at its April 21 meeting. Discussion of sustainable funding was postponed until May. The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) – Passed (4‑0)
• Forwarded amended ATV/UTV route ordinance to County Board – Passed (4‑0)
• Forwarded speed‑zone ordinance amendment to County Board – Passed (4‑0)
• Postponed sustainable funding discussion until May meeting
• Adjourned meeting – Passed (4‑0)

Facilities & Parks Committee

County Board of Supervisors

Members of the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors are invited to attend the Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit to gather information. No formal action will be taken by the Board or any committee during this meeting.

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee will meet to approve minutes, schedule a future date, and discuss several zoning requests and ordinance amendments.

• Approve minutes from February 19 and 23, 2026
• Schedule next meeting tentatively for May 21, 2026
• Crogg & Frazee - Rezone Request - Town of Anson
• Zenner - Conditional Use Request - Town of Eagle Point
• Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Special Event Parking, Home Occupations, and Tourist Rooming Houses

The Planning & Zoning Committee approved the rezoning request for Crogg & Frazee in the Town of Anson and the conditional use request for Zenner in the Town of Eagle Point. It also approved two plat proposals—Yellow River Acres county plat with a stormwater condition and Mallard Bay state plat with an easement condition. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The agenda, minutes, and adjournment were also approved.

• Approved rezoning request for Crogg & Frazee (Town of Anson) (5‑0)
• Approved conditional use request for Zenner (Town of Eagle Point) (5‑0)
• Approved Yellow River Acres county plat with stormwater condition (5‑0)
• Approved Mallard Bay state plat with easement condition (5‑0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved adjournment (5‑0)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board will meet to approve the meeting agenda and minutes from February 2026, review annual reports for 2025, and approve the 2026 program prioritization.

• Approve the Agenda
• Approve the Minutes - February 19, 2026
• Human Services 2026 Program Prioritization Approval
• Human Services 2025 Annual Report
• Public Health 2025 Annual Report

The board adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of the agenda, the February 19 minutes, and the May 21 meeting date (6‑0). It then approved the Human Services 2026 Program Prioritization ranking (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote (6‑0).

• Approved consent agenda – agenda, minutes, next meeting (6-0)
• Approved Human Services 2026 Program Prioritization ranking (6-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (6-0)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee will discuss proposed spring 2026 timber sales and the Lake Wissota Stewardship Project Agreement. The body will also consider recommendations for the Living Land Endowment Fund and a 2027 staffing grant application.

• Proposed Spring 2026 Timber Sales overview
• 2026 Living Land Endowment Fund Advisor Recommendations
• Soil & Water Resource Management Staffing Grant Application for 2027
• Lake Wissota Stewardship Project Agreement update
• Old Abe Trail Memorial Plaque Request

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee approved three substantive items: rolling $1,584 back into the Living Land Endowment Fund, approving the 2027 Soil & Water Resource Management staffing grant application, and authorizing a memorial plaque for Dorothy Sommerfeld on the Old Abe Trail. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0). The consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (5-0)
• Approved roll of $1,584 back into Living Land Endowment Fund (5-0)
• Approved 2027 Soil & Water Resource Management Staffing Grant application (5-0)
• Approved Old Abe Trail memorial plaque request (5-0)

Executive Committee

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Chippewa County Legal & Law Enforcement Committee will meet on March 16, 2026 at the County Courthouse. The committee will adopt the consent agenda items, hear a jail audit report and a Chapter 51 transports report, and consider the Sheriff's Office 2027‑2031 capital improvement plan requests. No other decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Approve the agenda
• Approve the minutes from November 17, 2025
• Schedule next meeting for May 18, 2026
• Jail Audit Report
• Sheriff's Office 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan Requests

The committee adopted the consent agenda, which approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from November 17, 2025, and set the next meeting for May 18, 2026. It recommended and approved forwarding the Sheriff's Office 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan requests to the County Administrator for inclusion in the budget. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting) (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Sheriff's Office 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan requests (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will meet to review program and financial reports. The board is scheduled to discuss the ADRC portion of the 2025 Human Services Annual Report.

• ADRC portion of the 2025 Human Services Annual Report
• Website analytics presentation by Breanna Schemenauer
• 2026 Program Prioritization Education
• Program and Financial Report

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda items, which included the meeting agenda, the minutes from January 8, 2026, and the date for the next meeting. The board also unanimously approved adding the ADRC portion to the 2025 Human Services Annual Report. No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (6-0)
• Approved inclusion of ADRC portion in 2025 Human Services Annual Report (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several zoning map updates for the Town of Lafayette. Business items include a resolution to disallow a claim, a resolution setting annual compensation for the sheriff, clerk of courts, and coroner for 2027‑2030, and a resolution authorizing a lease with Xcel Energy for the Lake Wissota boat landing and creating a non‑lapsing capital fund. The board will also review multiple ordinance amendments and make board and administrator appointments.

• AZO 01-26: 2025-0014 Lafayette Zoning Map Update #1 – Rezone – Town of Lafayette
• Res. 09-26: Lease agreement with Xcel Energy for Lake Wissota boat landing and non‑lapsing fund
• Ord. 01-26: Amend Chapter 14, Article III of the Code regarding large assemblies – Second Reading
• Res. 07-26: Establish annual compensation for Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, and Coroner positions for 2027‑2030
• Ord. 02-26: Amend Chapter 62, Article III, Division 2 of the Code regarding recycling – Second Reading

The Chippewa County Board adopted a lease agreement with Xcel Energy to operate the former Rod & Gun boat landing on Lake Wissota and created a non‑lapsing fund for future capital needs. It also approved the sheriff, clerk of courts, and coroner compensation schedule for 2027‑2030, adopted the County Safety Action Plan, and disallowed a claim by Eric Schuebel. All items were approved by recorded vote counts.

• Approved lease with Xcel Energy for Lake Wissota boat landing (19‑0)
• Approved annual compensation for sheriff, clerk of courts, and coroner (19‑0)
• Approved adoption of the Chippewa County Safety Action Plan (19‑0)
• Disallowed claim of Eric Schuebel and Schuebels Frog Hop (17‑2)
• Approved amendment to Large Assemblies ordinance (19‑0)
• Approved amendment to Recycling ordinance (19‑0)
• Approved amendment to Comprehensive Plan ordinance (19‑0)
• Approved amendment to Records Retention ordinance (19‑0)

Veterans Service Commission

Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee

The Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee will review supplemental research materials and industry benchmarks. The committee may take action on motions to request staffing levels, turnover rates, and response metrics from contracted EMS providers.

• Review of supplemental EMS research materials and regional comparative data
• Potential motions to request provider staffing levels and turnover rates
• Potential motions to request audited response metrics from EMS providers
• Establishment of a submission deadline for provider data

The committee unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the minutes and scheduling the next meeting for April 2, 2026. It voted to change regular meeting time to 5:30 p.m. The board also passed motions to obtain 2024 EMS call data with address and responder details, and to collect 2025 volunteer EMS service statistics, both with 12‑0 votes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (12-0)
• Changed regular meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Motion to obtain 2025 EMS call data from dispatch (12-0)
• Amended to obtain 2024 EMS call data with address, responder, and mutual aid details (12-0)
• Motion to obtain 2025 volunteer EMS service statistics (12-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (12-0)

Executive Committee

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will discuss the 2027–2031 Highway Department Capital Improvement Plan request. The body will also consider a resolution to adopt the Chippewa County Safety Action Plan and review spring weight restrictions.

• 2027–2031 Highway Department Capital Improvement Plan Request
• Resolution to Adopt the Chippewa County Safety Action Plan
• Spring Weight Restrictions report
• Sustainable Funding Presentation

The committee unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, the January 28 minutes, and the March 25 meeting date. It then approved the 2027‑2031 Highway Department Capital Improvement Plan with the recommended ranking of projects. Finally, the committee voted to forward the Chippewa County Safety Action Plan to the County Board for further review.

• Approve agenda (5‑0)
• Approve minutes from Jan 28, 2026 (5‑0)
• Schedule next meeting for Mar 25, 2026 (5‑0)
• Approve 2027‑2031 Highway Department Capital Improvement Plan with rankings (5‑0)
• Forward Chippewa County Safety Action Plan to County Board (5‑0)

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council adopted its consent agenda, approving the meeting agenda, the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting, and setting the next meeting for June 23, 2026. The council also received updates on several criminal‑justice programs and discussed future planning, but no actions were taken on those items. All consent‑agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approve the agenda (consent agenda)
• Approve the minutes of the November 18, 2025 CJCC meeting
• Schedule the next CJCC meeting for June 23, 2026

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting, each with a 13‑to‑0 vote. The council then adjourned the meeting without objection, also by a 13‑to‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approve agenda (13-0)
• Approve minutes of Nov 18, 2025 (13-0)
• Adjourn meeting (13-0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing on Chippewa County’s Comprehensive Plan for 2025‑2045. After discussion, the committee will vote on a resolution to recommend adoption of the plan. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approving the agenda, minutes (none), and scheduling the next meeting for March 19, 2026.

• Public Hearing on Chippewa County’s Comprehensive Plan 2025‑2045
• Resolution to Recommend Adoption of the Chippewa County Comprehensive Plan
• Approve the Agenda (consent agenda)
• Approve the Minutes – None (consent agenda)
• Schedule Next Meeting Date – March 19, 2026 @ 5:00 pm (consent agenda)

The Planning & Zoning Committee approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes and scheduling the next meeting for March 19, 2026. The committee also approved a resolution recommending adoption of the Chippewa County Comprehensive Plan with suggested changes. Both actions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (3-0)
• Approved resolution to recommend adoption of the Chippewa County Comprehensive Plan (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee will adopt the consent agenda and review reports, including proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance covering special event parking, home occupations, and tourist rooming, as well as changes to the Uniform Dwelling Code. It will also consider a series of conditional use permit renewals for various properties and hold public hearings for discussion and action.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Special Event Parking, Home Occupations, Tourist Rooming
• Uniform Dwelling Code (Chapter 10) Amendments
• CUP Renewal 1989-0079 – Haas (Burtness NMM) – Wheaton
• CUP Renewal 2024-1000 – Haas (29 Pines NMM) – Wheaton
• POWTS Maintenance Program & Service Provider Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Committee adopted the consent agenda unanimously. It approved nine Conditional Use Permit renewals for various Haas properties, ranging from two‑year to four‑year terms. All renewals were approved with votes of 4‑0 except one which passed 3‑1.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Haas (Burtness NMM) CUP renewal (2 years) (3-1)
• Approved Haas (Veum NMM) CUP renewal (4 years) (4-0)
• Approved Haas (Lawin North NMM) CUP renewal (4 years) (4-0)
• Approved Haas (Jenneman NMM) CUP renewal (4 years) (4-0)
• Approved Haas (Hilger NMM) CUP renewal (4 years) (4-0)
• Approved Haas (Lawin South NMM) CUP renewal (4 years) (4-0)
• Approved Haas (HWY 124 NMM) CUP renewal (4 years) (4-0)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board will consider and vote on the 2026 Public Health program priorities. It will also review updates to public health user fees. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and reports from agency directors.

• Approval of Public Health 2026 Program Prioritization
• Updates to Public Health Financial User Fees
• Consent agenda: approve agenda, minutes, and schedule next meeting

The board adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of the meeting agenda, the January 15 minutes, and the March 19 meeting date (5‑0). The board approved the 2026 Public Health Program Prioritization ranking (6‑0) and the proposed public health consumer user‑fee changes (6‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (6‑0).

• Consent agenda approved (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) – passed 5‑0
• Public Health 2026 Program Prioritization Approval – passed 6‑0
• Public Health Financial User Fees Updates approved – passed 6‑0
• Meeting adjourned – passed 6‑0

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee will meet to approve minutes and schedule the next meeting. The group will review a draft of the county's comprehensive plan and discuss procedures for public notification regarding trail expansions.

• Approve minutes from January 21, 2026
• Review draft Chippewa County Comprehensive Plan
• Discuss public notification process for trail expansions
• Hear update on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
• Receive report on ash parasitoids

The committee adopted its consent agenda, approved three wildlife damage claims, and approved the 2026 matching grant criteria for the Chippewa County Stewardship Fund. It also amended the notification language to refer to "expansions" and approved notifying adjacent landowners about forest infrastructure expansions. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting) approved (6-0)
• Wildlife damage claims for 2025 approved (6-0)
• 2026 Matching Grant Criteria for the Stewardship Fund approved (6-0)
• Amendment changing "improvements" to "expansions" approved (6-0)
• Notify adjacent landowners of forest infrastructure expansions approved (6-0)
• Meeting adjourned (6-0)

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee will consider several business items, including IT capital improvement projects and compensation for county officials. It will adopt resolutions on specific claims and set salaries for the sheriff, clerk of courts, and coroner for 2027‑2030. A closed‑session will be held to discuss a $10 million loan request from the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative, followed by a vote on a contract with Baker Tilly to review a hospital feasibility study.

• Review IT Division 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan projects
• Resolutions to disallow or allow claims of Dennis Grimm, Bernard Rusch, and Eric Schuebel (and Schuebels Frog Hop)
• Resolution to establish annual compensation for the sheriff, clerk of courts, and coroner for 2027‑2030
• Closed‑session discussion on Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative $10 million loan request
• Consider contract with Baker Tilly to review Chippewa Valley Cooperative Hospital feasibility study

The Executive Committee approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda, minutes from February 3, 2026, and the next meeting date. It adopted the IT Division 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan projects with a 4‑0 vote. Several insurance claim resolutions were approved, and two items were forwarded to the County Board for further review. The committee also approved a closed session to discuss a $10 million health cooperative loan request and chose not to act on a contract with Baker Tilly.

• Consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, next meeting) approved (4‑0)
• IT Division 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan projects approved (4‑0)
• Resolution to disallow Dennis Grimm claim approved (4‑0)
• Resolution to allow Bernard Rusch claim approved (4‑0)
• Resolution to disallow Eric Schuebel claim forwarded to County Board (4‑0)
• Resolution to adjust sheriff, clerk, coroner compensation forwarded to County Board (4‑0)
• Closed session on health cooperative $10 M loan approved (4‑0)
• No action taken on contract with Baker Tilly

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

County Traffic Safety Commission

The County Traffic Safety Commission will discuss the Chippewa County Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan. It will also receive reports on the Chippewa‑Eau Claire MPO Long Range Transportation Plan, state highway projects, City of Chippewa Falls street projects, county highway projects, and crash statistics. No decisions are listed beyond the consent agenda items.

• Presentation of the SS4A Safety Action Plan – R. Kuehl & F. Anderson
• Report on Chippewa‑Eau Claire MPO Long Range Transportation Plan – E. Anderson
• Report on State Highway Projects – J. Leech
• Report on City of Chippewa Falls Street Projects – B. Cesafsky
• Report on Chippewa County Crash Statistics – A. Clark

The commission approved its agenda, the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting, and set the next meeting for May 14, 2026. It also voted to forward the Chippewa County Safety Action Plan to the Highway Committee’s February meeting for consideration. Both motions passed unanimously (9‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda, minutes and May 14, 2026 meeting date (9-0)
• Forwarded Chippewa County Safety Action Plan to Highway Committee February meeting (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Chippewa County Facilities & Parks Committee will review several reports and updates, including capital improvement projects and financial statements. It will consider a recommendation for the 2027‑2031 capital improvement plan. The committee will vote on a resolution to authorize a lease with Xcel Energy for the operation of the former Rod & Gun Boat Landing on Lake Wissota and to create a non‑lapping fund for future capital needs. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Resolution authorizing lease with Xcel Energy for Lake Wissota boat landing and establishing a non‑lapping fund
• 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Recommendation/Report
• Capital Improvement Projects Update
• Parks & Campgrounds Financial Report
• Natural Gas Curtailment Report

The committee adopted the consent agenda, approving the meeting agenda, the November 19, 2025 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for March 25, 2026. It voted to forward the 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Recommendation to the County Administrator. It also approved a resolution to lease the former Rod & Gun Boat Landing to Xcel Energy and will forward that resolution to the County Board for review on March 10, 2026.

• Approved the meeting agenda (consent agenda)
• Approved the November 19, 2025 minutes (consent agenda)
• Scheduled next meeting for March 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM (consent agenda)
• Forwarded 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Recommendation to County Administrator
• Approved resolution to lease Lake Wissota boat landing to Xcel Energy and forwarded it to County Board

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board will vote on a resolution backing sustainable transportation funding. Several ordinances will receive first‑reading consideration, covering large assemblies, recycling, the comprehensive plan, and records retention. The board will also address a waiver of invoice charges for the Chippewa Valley Musical Festival and approve upcoming meeting dates.

• Res. 03-26: Resolution to Support Sustainable Transportation Funding
• Res. 04-26: Resolution to Approve Governance Agreement for the Western Region Recovery and Wellness Consortium
• Res. 05-26: Resolution to Waive Invoice Charges to Chippewa Valley Musical Festival for Law Enforcement Services (2025)
• Ord. 01-26: First reading to amend code on large assemblies
• Ord. 02-26: First reading to amend code on recycling

The Chippewa County Board adopted the meeting agenda and consent items unanimously. It approved three resolutions, including support for sustainable transportation, a governance agreement for the Western Region Recovery and Wellness Consortium, and a waiver of invoice charges for the Chippewa Valley Musical Festival. The board also passed the first reading of an ordinance amending large‑assembly rules and appointed Shannen Householder as Child Support Director.

• Approved meeting agenda (16‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes and next meeting date (16‑0)
• Approved Resolution 03-26: Support Sustainable Transportation Funding (16‑0)
• Approved Resolution 04-26: Governance Agreement for Western Region Recovery and Wellness Consortium (15‑1, nay: Peter Gehring)
• Approved Resolution 05-26: Waive invoice charges to Chippewa Valley Musical Festival (12‑4)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 01-26 amending large‑assembly code (16‑0)
• Approved appointment of Child Support Director, Shannen Householder (16‑0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (16‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will convene to review reports on talent recruitment and the county's economic development corporation. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss potential future business park properties and a comprehensive plan update.

• Review feedback on the Economic Development Section in the Revised Planning & Zoning Comprehensive Plan
• Closed session to discuss potential future business park properties
• WEDC Talent Recruitment Grant for MakeMyMove Economic Development Program
• Approve minutes from August 6, 2025 and August 26, 2025 meetings
• Schedule next meeting for May 6, 2026 at 3 PM

The Economic Development Committee approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, the minutes from August 2025, and scheduled the next meeting for May 6, 2026. The approval passed with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken; the committee did not convene in closed session as planned.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0), covering agenda, minutes, and May 6, 2026 meeting date

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The committee will meet to receive reports from various extension educators and the Area Extension Director. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reporting.

• Educator reports on Crops and Soils, Livestock, Community Development, Health and Well-Being, Horticulture, Human Development and Relationships, and Positive Youth Development
• Area Extension Director report from Kristen Bruder

The Agriculture & Extension Committee adopted the consent agenda with a 3‑0 vote, approving the meeting agenda, the December 4, 2025 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for June 4, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 4, 2025 (3-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 4, 2026 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee will consider a consent agenda, reports, and several business items. Key decisions include a resolution to approve a governance agreement for the Western Region Recovery and Wellness Consortium, a resolution to waive invoice charges for the 2025 Chippewa Valley Musical Festival law‑enforcement services, and two ordinance amendments concerning large assemblies and records retention. The meeting also includes a Capital Improvement Project update covering 2023‑2026.

• Resolution to approve Governance Agreement for the Western Region Recovery and Wellness Consortium
• Resolution to waive invoice charges to Chippewa Valley Musical Festival for law‑enforcement services performed in 2025
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 14, Article III of the Code of Ordinances regarding large assemblies
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances regarding records retention
• CIP Project Update 2023‑2026 report

The Executive Committee approved the consent agenda and then forwarded four items to the County Board: a governance agreement for the Western Region Recovery and Wellness Consortium, a resolution to waive 2025 invoice charges to the Chippewa Valley Musical Festival, an amendment to the large‑assemblies ordinance, and an amendment to the records‑retention ordinance. Each motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:34 PM.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting) – Passed 5-0
• Forwarded Governance Agreement for Western Region Recovery and Wellness Consortium to County Board – Passed 5-0
• Forwarded resolution to waive 2025 invoice charges to Chippewa Valley Musical Festival – Passed 5-0
• Forwarded amended large‑assemblies ordinance (remove “minimum”, add appeal clause) to County Board – Passed 5-0
• Forwarded amended records‑retention ordinance to County Board – Passed 5-0
• Adjourned meeting – Passed 5-0

Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee

The committee met to review its formation, purpose, and initial work plan. Members heard a panel on the county's EMS background and identified group norms and decision‑making values. They discussed future steps, including reviewing data, setting goals, and appointing an EMS Provider Workgroup. The next meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2026.

• Resolution 39-25 creates the Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee
• Panel discussion on EMS from Wisconsin to Chippewa County
• Establish work‑plan goals, timelines, and data review tasks
• Appointment of an EMS Provider Workgroup
• Next meeting set for Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm

The Ad Hoc EMS Study Committee approved a set of group norms and decision‑making values to guide its work. Members were assigned homework to complete a one‑page worksheet on current EMS conditions. The committee identified three agenda items for future consideration and scheduled the next meeting for March 5, 2026. A NIMS training session was announced for May 7, 2026.

• Adopted group norms and decision‑making values for committee interaction
• Assigned homework: complete one‑page worksheet on EMS knowledge
• Identified agenda items: review secondary data, establish workplan goals, appoint EMS provider workgroup
• Scheduled next meeting for Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm
• Announced NIMS training on May 7, 2026, 8:00‑12:00 at the courthouse

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will review winter maintenance service levels and spring weight limits. Members will also receive updates on CTH T funding and projects east of STH 27.

• Resolution to Support Sustainable Transportation Funding
• CTH T funding update
• Winter Maintenance Levels of Service Overview
• Spring Weight Limits Overview
• Projects East of STH 27 and PASER Rating Map review

The Highway Committee adopted the consent agenda, which approved the meeting agenda, the December 17, 2025 minutes, and set the next meeting for February 25, 2026, with a 3‑0 vote. The committee also approved a resolution to support sustainable transportation funding, which will be presented at the February 10, 2026 County Board meeting, also by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 11:09 AM.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting) – passed 3‑0
• Approved resolution to support sustainable transportation funding – passed 3‑0
• Adjourned meeting – passed 3‑0

Facilities & Parks Committee

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will convene at the Town of Bloomer, 21281 State Highway 40, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm to observe the Wisconsin Towns Association Chippewa County Unit meeting. No formal actions or decisions will be taken at this gathering. Members may gather information on subjects over which they have decision‑making authority.

• Attendance at Wisconsin Towns Association Chippewa County Unit meeting (informational, no decisions)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee will consider several rezoning proposals for the Town of Lafayette, including updates labeled 2025-0014, 2024-0015, 2024-0016, and 2025-0017. The committee will also act on an ordinance to amend Section 80-1 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances regarding adoption of the County Comprehensive Plan. All consent agenda items, such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting, will be adopted together unless a member requests separation.

• 2025-0014 Lafayette Zoning Map Update #1 – Rezone – Town of Lafayette
• 2024-0015 Lafayette Zoning Map Update #2 – Rezone – Town of Lafayette
• 2024-0016 Eckwright Rezone – Town of Lafayette
• 2025-0017 Berry Rezone – Town of Lafayette
• Ordinance to amend Section 80-1 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances regarding the Comprehensive Plan

The Planning & Zoning Committee approved four rezoning petitions for the Town of Lafayette, each passing unanimously (5‑0). The committee also approved an amendment to Section 80‑1 of the Chippewa County Code to forward the Comprehensive Plan to the County Board. All consent‑agenda items, including the agenda, minutes, and next meeting date, were adopted without dissent.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved minutes (5‑0)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 19 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑0014 Lafayette rezoning petition (5‑0)
• Approved 2024‑0015 Lafayette rezoning petition (5‑0)
• Approved 2024‑0016 Eckwright rezoning petition (5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑0017 Berry rezoning petition (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Section 80‑1 of the Code, forwarding Comprehensive Plan to Board (5‑0)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee will review a recycling ordinance amendment and capital improvement projects for 2027-2031. The body will also consider permits for the Chippewa 50K Race and a real estate transaction in T32N, R8W, Section 23.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 62, Article III, Division 2 regarding recycling
• Land Conservation & Forest Management Capital Improvement Projects (2027-2031)
• Request to authorize Chippewa 50K Race Permit in County Forest
• Dog Island Bike Route Amendment
• Closed session to consider real estate transaction for parcel in T32N, R8W, Section 23

The committee approved several items, including forwarding a recycling ordinance amendment to the County Board, adopting the 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan ranking, and authorizing permits for a 50‑k race and a revised Dog Island bike route. It also approved the Ice Age Trail Yellow River Woods Corridor project. All motions passed unanimously by voice vote (5‑0).

• Forwarded recycling ordinance amendment to County Board (5‑0)
• Approved 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan ranking (5‑0)
• Approved Chippewa 50K race permit (5‑0)
• Approved Ice Age Trail Yellow River Woods Corridor project (5‑0)
• Approved Dog Island Bike Route amendment (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, next meeting) (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss official salaries and an ordinance regarding large assemblies. The body will also receive updates on a $10 million loan request for the interim Chippewa Valley Cooperative Hospital and the Rod & Gun Boat Landing on Lake Wissota.

• Establish 2027-2030 salaries for Sheriff, Clerk of Courts and Coroner
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 14, Article III of the County Code regarding Large Assemblies
• Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative request for $10 million loan from the BCPL
• Chippewa Valley Music Festival invoice for 2025 Law Enforcement Services
• Xcel Energy / Rod & Gun Boat Landing on Lake Wissota update

The Executive Committee voted to waive the $13,168.31 portion of the 2025 Chippewa Valley Music Festival law‑enforcement invoice and to have the amount funded from the General Fund, sending the matter to the full County Board for a vote. The committee also adopted the consent agenda, approved work on a revised large‑assembly ordinance (Option 2) with added officer parameters and annual review, and authorized a closed‑session meeting on employee performance. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (4‑0)
• Waived $13,168.31 invoice, fund from General Fund, refer to County Board (4‑0)
• Approved work on Option 2 for large‑assembly ordinance with minimum/maximum officer numbers and annual review (4‑0)
• Approved closed‑session meeting on County Administrator performance evaluation (4‑0)
• Approved reconvening open session (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee will examine the preliminary draft of the county's Comprehensive Plan presented by Chris Straight of the WCWRPC. Members will also discuss possible timelines for approving the Comprehensive Plan. No final decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Review Preliminary Draft of Comprehensive Plan – presentation by Chris Straight (WCWRPC)
• Discuss options for Comprehensive Plan approval timeline

The committee adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of the meeting agenda, acceptance of the minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Members also approved the option to follow timeline #1 for the comprehensive plan, with a fallback to option #2 if needed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda items (agenda, minutes, next meeting) (5-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan timeline option #1 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Health & Human Services Board

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board will consider its regular agenda, approve the minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting, and schedule the next meeting for February 19, 2026. The board will also receive reports on public health programs, human services finances, and strategic planning. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Approve the agenda
• Approve the minutes from December 18, 2025
• Schedule next meeting date – February 19, 2026

The Health & Human Services Board adopted the consent agenda, approving the meeting agenda, the December 18, 2025 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for February 19, 2026 with an 8‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors will consider several business items, including a resolution to disallow a claim by Anthony C. Loew and Majestic Landscape, LLC, and a resolution to authorize compensation and mileage reimbursement for up to 100 days of committee meetings in 2026. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as the December 16, 2025 minutes and the next meeting date, as well as appointments for fire wardens and a county administrator to the Housing Authority Commission.

• Approve the Minutes – December 16, 2025
• Schedule Next Meeting Date – February 10, 2026
• Res. 01-26: Disallow Claim of Anthony C. Loew and Majestic Landscape, LLC
• Res. 02-26: Authorize Compensation and Mileage Reimbursement for Up to 100 Days of Committee Meetings in 2026
• Policy Revisions for Use of Fund Balance/Non-Lapsing Accounts – Second Reading

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

Veterans Service Commission

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The ADRC Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the meeting agenda, the November 13, 2025 minutes, and setting the next meeting for March 12, 2026. Staff will present a proposal to collaborate with the Chippewa County Sheriff's Department to support individuals with dementia. The board will also receive a program and financial report, an advocacy update, and social media metrics.

• Approve the agenda
• Approve the minutes from November 13, 2025
• Schedule the next meeting date for March 12, 2026
• Staff presentation: Collaboration with the Sheriff's Department for dementia support
• Manager program and financial report

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee will meet to review preliminary drafts of comprehensive planning elements presented by Chris Straight of WCWRPC. The committee will also schedule future meetings for January 15 and January 22, 2026.

• Review of preliminary drafts of Comprehensive Planning elements

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to discuss a claim disallowance and committee compensation for 2026. The body will also enter a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the County Administrator.

• Resolution to disallow claim of Anthony C. Loew and Majestic Landscape, LLC
• Resolution to authorize compensation and mileage reimbursement for up to 100 days of committee meetings in 2026
• Closed session for County Administrator performance evaluation