Chippewa County public meetings in 2021

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board unanimously approved two updated WIC nutrition policies and the 2020 Public Health Annual Report. The board also discussed COVID-19 statistics, including 526 active cases in Chippewa County, and reviewed the Human Services Director's report on youth services and staffing. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Public Health Policy for continuation of WIC services in public health emergencies (unanimous)
• Approved updated Public Health Policy on returned WIC foods, formula, and formula donations (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Public Health Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Land Information Council

The Chippewa County Land Information Council approved the 2022-2024 Land Records Modernization Plan, which outlines projects and estimated budgets for the next three years. The approval was unanimous, with the understanding that minor changes to emergency management information would be made. The meeting was held with a reduced quorum due to a power outage at the courthouse.

• Approved 2022-2024 Land Records Modernization Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The committee approved an amended cooperative agreement with the Lake Wissota Improvement & Protection Association (LWIPA) to administer the Lake Wissota Stewardship Project, using a rolling three-year contract with a pay-as-you-go funding approach. The committee also forwarded the 2022 Forest and Trails Division work plan to the County Board, with an amendment to prioritize responding to public requests. Both items were approved unanimously after amendments.

• Approved amended Lake Wissota Stewardship Project agreement (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2022 Forest & Trails work plan to County Board (unanimous)
• Amended work plan to move 'Respond to public requests' to priority #1 (voice vote)
• Amended work plan to correct grant language from Assistant to County Forest Administrator (voice vote)
• Amended LWIPA agreement to require LWIPA fund 100% of project manager position (voice vote)
• Rejected amendment to make LWIPA responsible for 100% funding for 2022-2023 (voice vote)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Chippewa County LEPC unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the October 25, 2021 minutes and the next meeting date of February 28, 2022. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports, including a detailed update on the Stanley tornado recovery and a discussion about reviving the Emergency Management Field Team.

• Approved consent agenda and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Discussed reviving inactive Emergency Management Field Team
• Requested meeting with radio vendor due to lack of communication

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved several resolutions, including authorizing the county to enter into national opioid settlement agreements, allowing the Economic Development Committee to market and sell county-owned land, and committing to host the 2024 Farm Technology Days. The board also approved the 2022-2024 Aging & Disability Resource Center plan and gave a first reading to an ordinance amending nonmetallic mining reclamation regulations.

• Approved opioid settlement agreements and MOU (unanimous)
• Authorized EDC to market and sell county-owned land (unanimous)
• Approved hosting 2024 Farm Technology Days (unanimous)
• Approved ADRC 2022-2024 plan (unanimous)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 30 nonmetallic mining reclamation
• Approved consent agenda including rezone of Swoboda property (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Chippewa County Highway Committee unanimously approved a consent agenda and supported a letter requesting additional weight-limit enforcement from the Wisconsin State Patrol. The committee also discussed the CTH T corridor project, noting the county was not selected for a 2022 RAISE grant, and reviewed a resident's request to obtain right-of-way on CTH H, with further discussion planned for January.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Supported letter requesting additional weight-limit enforcement (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded Resolution 54-21 to the County Board, authorizing Chippewa County to enter into national opioid settlement agreements with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Johnson & Johnson. The county is estimated to receive approximately $1.96 million over 18 years for opioid abatement. The committee also approved the process and timeline for the County Administrator's annual performance evaluation, removing the Chamber of Commerce from the external contact list.

• Forwarded Resolution 54-21 to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved County Administrator performance evaluation process and timeline (3-0)
• Removed Chamber of Commerce from external contact list for evaluation
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee unanimously approved an action in closed session regarding Project Clear Water, which involves land in the Lake Wissota Business Park. The specific outcome was not disclosed publicly. The committee also approved the agenda and scheduled its next meeting for February 2, 2022.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 2, 2022 at 4:30 PM (unanimous)
• Approved closed-session action on Project Clear Water (unanimous)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Chippewa County Aging & Disability Resource Center Board approved the 85.21 Transportation Grant for 2022 and the 2022 Alzheimer's Family and Caregiver Support Program budget. The board also approved the consent agenda and heard reports on advocacy and COVID funding. Staff noted Sandy Winrich's retirement and the need to fill her position.

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee approved the minutes from the September 22, 2021 meeting without changes. Director Ritzinger reported that the contract for a second firearms range assessment was awarded to Nass Consulting and forwarded to the DOA for approval, with a report due by February 28, 2022. The committee also received an update on capital improvement projects, including the start of construction on the lactation rooms and ongoing work on the tower project.

• Approved the agenda for the December 1, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the minutes from the September 22, 2021 regular meeting without changes.
• Approved the minutes from the October 20, 2021 special meeting as part of the consent agenda.
• Scheduled the next meeting for January 26, 2022.
• Awarded the contract for the firearms range assessment to Nass Consulting, forwarded to DOA for approval.
• Noted the timeline for the range assessment: on-site interviews by December 31, 2021, report by February 28, 2022.
• Received an update on capital improvement projects, including the start of construction on the lactation rooms and progress on the tower project.

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee unanimously approved the Autumn Winds Preliminary Plat and the rezone petition 2021-0016 for Ronald & Judith Swoboda, changing a vacant parcel in the Town of Woodmohr from Highway Commercial to Agricultural. The committee also approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for December 16, 2021. An update was reviewed on the potential sale of a portion of tax-deeded land, with an appraisal expected by the December meeting.

• Approved the Autumn Winds Preliminary Plat unanimously.
• Approved rezone 2021-0016 for Ronald & Judith Swoboda, changing a vacant parcel in the Town of Woodmohr from Highway Commercial to Agricultural.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, October 21, 2021 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for December 16, 2021.
• Reviewed an update on the request to sell a portion of tax-deeded land (23208-0811-05010000); an appraisal is expected for the December 2021 meeting.

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee unanimously approved amendments to Chapter 30 of the County Code, which updates standards and permitting for nonmetallic mining reclamation. The ordinance will be forwarded to the County Board for consideration on December 14, 2021. The committee also unanimously accepted bids for ten of eleven fall timber sales and approved extensions for seven existing timber sale contracts.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the October 20, 2021 meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting for December 15, 2021.
• Approved the fall 2021 timber sale bids for ten tracts, with a total winning bid value of $734,684.00.
• Approved extensions for seven timber sale contracts, as per the 2006-2020 Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan policy.
• Forwarded Ordinance 05-21, amending the nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance, to the County Board for its December 14, 2021 meeting.
• Placed a request to change the ATV trail closing date in the County Forest on a future agenda.
• Placed the amended cooperative agreement for the Lake Wissota Stewardship Project on a future agenda.

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council approved its consent agenda (agenda, August minutes, next meeting date) unanimously. Members discussed updates on the Take a Stand Against Meth campaign, including progress on a Crime Stoppers program and a virtual 'Hidden in Plain Sight' tour, and heard program updates on Recovery Court, diversion, and pre-trial services. No formal decisions were made beyond the consent agenda approval.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, August 24, 2021 minutes, and February 22, 2022 meeting date (9-0)
• Discussed Take a Stand Against Meth campaign updates, including Crime Stoppers incorporation planned for January 2022
• Discussed program updates: Recovery Court, First Time Offender/Worthless Check Diversion, Front-End Intervention Treatment, jail programming, and Pre-Trial
• Discussed future CJCC topics, including prioritizing EBDM change targets and adding an education component

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, minutes from July 19, 2021, and a schedule change moving the next meeting to January 24, 2022, due to the courthouse closure for Martin Luther King Day. The motion carried unanimously with all present supervisors voting aye. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were informational only.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Rescheduled next meeting to January 24, 2022 (unanimous)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved the final supervisory redistricting plan and an ordinance creating 21 new supervisory districts, effective for the April 2022 election. The board also approved the 2022 tax levy of $20,639,520.84 and authorized submission of a Community Development Block Grant application. Both redistricting items passed 9-1, with Supervisor Steele voting no.

• Approved final supervisory redistricting plan (9-1)
• Approved ordinance creating 21 new supervisory districts (9-1)
• Approved 2022 tax levy of $20,639,520.84 (unanimous)
• Authorized CDBG application submission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Patzoldt rezone and HHS Board appointment (unanimous)

Veterans Service Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda (4-0), which included the agenda, prior minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for January 10, 2022. Reports were given on the Wisconsin Veterans Home (70 of 72 beds occupied, 98% of members vaccinated), the office remodel (temporary relocation, completion expected March 2022), Veterans Day activities, outreach plans, and the relief fund. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda approval.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, May 10, 2021 minutes, and next meeting date (4-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 10, 2022 at 8:30 AM

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing and approved the 2022 County Budget, which includes a $20,638,711 property tax levy (a 3.44% increase) and a tax rate of $3.10 per $1,000 of equalized value (a 5.10% decrease). The board also unanimously approved resolutions allocating funds for county highway construction and maintenance, and for bridge and culvert aid to towns. The budget approval was not unanimous, with Supervisor Harold Steele voting against it.

• Approved 2022 County Budget (9-1)
• Approved Res. 46-21 for County Aid Construction and Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 47-21 for County Aid for Bridges and Culverts (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved a 10-year, $125,000 loan at 4.95% interest to Bloomer Brewery LLC for a new canning line. It also forwarded two resolutions to the County Board: one to host Farm Technology Days in 2024 with $20,000 in seed money, and another to authorize the sale of seven county-owned parcels for economic development. The committee held closed sessions on two property projects but took no public action on them.

• Approved $125,000 loan to Bloomer Brewery for canning line (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to host Farm Technology Days 2024 to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to authorize sale of county-owned parcels to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Chippewa County Highway Committee unanimously forwarded two resolutions to the County Board for approval: Res. 47-21, which approves $269,150 in county aid for 2022 bridge and culvert projects, and Res. 46-21, which approves $4,473,648 in tax levy, $1,300,000 in bonding, and $1,875,000 in sales tax funds for 2022 highway construction and maintenance. The committee also discussed weight limit enforcement, with a letter to the State Patrol to be drafted for review at the next meeting.

• Forwarded Res. 47-21 (2022 bridge and culvert aid, $269,150) to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded Res. 46-21 (2022 construction and maintenance funds) to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2021 operations report; to be presented to County Board Nov 4
• Discussed weight limit enforcement; letter to State Patrol to be drafted

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Chippewa County LEPC approved the fees/rates schedule, procedures for review of response expenditures, the membership list, and the LEPC bylaws. John Andersen was approved as the Designated Compliance Inspector, with Andersen abstaining. The committee also accepted the Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) from Mayo Clinic Health Systems for its Bloomer and Chippewa Falls campuses.

• Approved fees/rates schedule (motion carried)
• Approved procedures for review of response expenditures (motion carried)
• Approved LEPC membership list with transportation vacancy noted (motion carried)
• Approved LEPC bylaws (motion passed)
• Approved John Andersen as Designated Compliance Inspector (motion carried; Andersen abstained)
• Accepted HVA from Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Bloomer and Chippewa Falls (motion carried)

Health & Human Services Board

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, minutes from the September 23 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for November 18, 2021. The board discussed the Human Services Director's and Public Health Director's reports, covering topics such as COVID-19 statistics, vaccination rates, and departmental updates. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (unanimous)
• Discussed Human Services Director's program and financial report
• Discussed Public Health Director's program and financial report

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to table the 2020-0003 Popple & Thompson variance request until the appeal in Chippewa County Court Case 2020CV274 is finalized. The board also approved the consent agenda and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to enter closed session for legal advice on Popple & Thompson variance (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to open session at 3:50 PM (unanimous)
• Tabled 2020-0003 Popple & Thompson variance request until court appeal finalized (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee approved a rezone for Lorne Patzoldt's property in the Town of Eagle Point from Local Commercial to Highway Commercial, with a condition that stormwater management be implemented if filling/grading/excavating exceeds one acre. The committee also approved the preliminary and final plat for Brindle Acres in the Town of Wheaton. Both decisions were unanimous, with Chair Chuck Hull excused.

• Approved rezone 2021-0015 for Lorne Patzoldt from Local Commercial to Highway Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved Brindle Acres County Plat preliminary and final in Town of Wheaton (unanimous)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee voted unanimously to hire a second firm to assess the Chippewa County Public Firearms Range, which has been closed to the public since June 2021 due to safety concerns. The assessment will identify improvements needed to meet safety standards for tactical and static shooting, and the firm must be accredited by the Wisconsin DNR. The committee also met in closed session to discuss legal strategy regarding the range.

• Approved closed session to confer with legal counsel on firearms range options (unanimous)
• Approved hiring a second firm for a range assessment to specify safety improvements (unanimous)
• Reconvened to open session after closed session (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for November 17, 2021. The committee received informational reports on the proposed Fall 2021 timber sales, the Hickory Ridge mountain bike connector, the Lake Wissota Stewardship Project, the 2022 Groundwater Study, and the Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance revision. No substantive decisions were made on these items; they were presented for discussion and future action.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Heard report on 11 proposed Fall 2021 timber sales; bids to open in November
• Discussed staff recommendations on Hickory Ridge bike connector and trail speed reduction
• Received update on Lake Wissota Stewardship Project components and time tracking
• Received status update on 2022 Groundwater Study
• Received status update on Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance revision

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board authorizing submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for the West Central Wisconsin Housing Region, with Chippewa County as lead agency. The committee also discussed a potential 2024 Farm Technology Days hosting opportunity, noting a $20,000 seed money request and possible August dates, but took no action. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving the consent agenda and adjourning.

• Forwarded CDBG grant application resolution to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Oct 5 minutes and Nov 16 meeting date (unanimous)
• Discussed 2024 Farm Technology Days hosting, no action taken

County Traffic Safety Commission

The Chippewa County Traffic Safety Commission met on October 14, 2021, and approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, minutes from July 8, 2021, and scheduling the next meeting for January 13, 2022. No business items were discussed. Reports covered speed limit reduction on STH 27 in Cornell, completion of the STH 178/CTH I safety project, and a $25M federal grant application for CTH T expansion. The commission deferred a possible motorist handbook recommendation to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Noted speed limit reduced to 35 mph on STH 27 in Cornell
• Reported completion of STH 178/CTH I safety improvement project
• Discussed $25M federal grant application for CTH T expansion
• Deferred motorist handbook recommendation to next meeting

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The ADRC Board unanimously approved the final 2022-2024 Three-Year Plan, which will be forwarded to the Health & Human Services Board and then the County Board for final approval. The board also approved the consent agenda and discussed reports on the manager's activities, fiscal status, and advocacy. No public comments were received.

• Approved ADRC 2022-2024 Three-Year Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Discussed ADRC Manager Report
• Discussed ADRC Fiscal and Budget Report
• Discussed ADRC Advocacy Report

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved a resolution committing to the future four-lane expansion of the CTH T corridor and accepting potential RAISE grant funding, with an estimated local share of $2,804,303. The board also created several new positions, including a Criminal Justice Services Specialist, three CCS social workers, and one CLTS social worker, all funded by state/federal sources. The 2022 health insurance plan was established with a 0% cost increase. The firearms range remains closed to the public, with five options for its future discussed but no final decision made.

• Approved commitment to CTH T corridor expansion and RAISE grant acceptance (12-2)
• Created full-time Criminal Justice Services Specialist position (unanimous)
• Created three CCS social worker positions in DHS (13-0, 1 abstention)
• Created one CLTS social worker position in DHS (13-0, 1 abstention)
• Established 2022 health insurance plan with 0% cost increase (unanimous)
• Proclaimed October 2021 as Manufacturing Month (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Robert Brown rezone (unanimous)

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The committee unanimously approved the 2022 Wildlife Damage Abatement budget, which increased by $995.61 over the prior year, with the increase mostly in salaries. The budget is fully reimbursable through the county's quarterly reimbursement process. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from the August 4, 2021 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for December 1, 2021.

• Approved 2022 Wildlife Damage Abatement budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee forwarded the 2022 proposed budget, which includes a tax rate reduction to $3.10 per $1,000, to the County Board. The committee also forwarded resolutions to create new social worker and criminal justice positions, accept potential RAISE grant funding for the CTH T corridor expansion, and establish 2022 health insurance premiums. All items will be considered by the County Board at its October 12, 2021 meeting.

• Forwarded 2022 proposed budget with $3.10 tax rate to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to commit to CTH T corridor expansion and accept RAISE grant funding (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to create one full-time CLTS social worker position (3-0)
• Forwarded resolution to create three full-time CCS social worker positions (3-0)
• Forwarded resolution to create full-time Criminal Justice Services Specialist position (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to establish 2022 health insurance employee premiums (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to proclaim October 2021 as Manufacturing Month (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board approved two resolutions creating four new full-time social worker positions in the Department of Human Services. One position will serve the Children's Long Term Support (CLTS) program, and three will serve the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program for children. Both resolutions passed unanimously and are fully funded by Medicaid, requiring no additional county funding. The board also discussed but did not act on a request from the public to give Public Health authority to enforce COVID-19 orders.

• Approved resolution to create one full-time CLTS social worker position (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to create three full-time CCS social worker positions (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended, changing Human Services policy conversion item to a report (5-0)
• Discussed Human Services conversion of policies to procedures; corrections to be placed on next month's agenda
• Discussed COVID-19 data, vaccination rates, and school contact tracing challenges

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for the WDNR Ranger Station at 20150 County Highway S in the Town of Anson, allowing the property to exceed the number of driveways within 600 feet on a county highway in the Agricultural District. The board also postponed discussion of the Popple & Thompson variance request to October 21, 2021, after learning the Popples will likely appeal a court judgment filed that day. The minutes from the July 22, 2021 meeting were approved with a correction regarding a voice vote.

• Approved WDNR Ranger Station driveway variance (unanimous)
• Postponed Popple & Thompson variance request to 10/21/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2021 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment met and conducted site inspections at two properties: the WDNR Ranger Station at 20150 County Highway S in the Town of Anson and the Popple/Thompson property at 14607 181st Street in the Town of Eagle Point. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were only discussed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee approved three conditional use permits. Solhawk Dairy, Inc. was granted a permit to expand its livestock operation in the Town of Wheaton. Daniel Olson was granted a permit for a contractor storage yard for Dan's Construction & Excavating, Inc. in the Town of Wheaton. David Crane was granted a revised permit for additional aircraft hangars in the Town of Lafayette.

• Approved Solhawk Dairy, Inc. conditional use permit for livestock facility expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Daniel Olson conditional use permit for contractor storage yard (unanimous)
• Approved David Crane conditional use permit revision for 5 hangars/10 aircraft (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee voted unanimously to keep the Chippewa County Public Firearms Range closed to the public, while allowing Hunter's Safety and all Chippewa County Law Enforcement to continue using it with no dynamic shooting or training. The committee also directed staff to notify nearby property owners before every scheduled shooting event and scheduled a follow-up meeting for October 20th.

• Approved motion to keep range closed to public, allow Hunter's Safety and Law Enforcement use (unanimous)
• Approved requiring staff to call Rooney, McIlquham, Eder families and others before each shooting event (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with change to discuss Reports item 5.2 first (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 28 and August 31 meetings (unanimous)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for November 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee unanimously recommended approval of a resolution committing to the CTH T corridor expansion and acceptance of RAISE grant funding, forwarding it to the Executive Committee. The resolution would commit the county to a potential $2,804,303 local share if the federal grant is awarded. The committee also approved its consent agenda and heard updates on road repairs, bridge work, and construction projects.

• Recommended approval of CTH T corridor expansion resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The committee approved a $50,000 Chippewa County Stewardship Program matching grant to Pheasants Forever for the purchase of ~182.5 acres in the Town of Bloomer to expand the McCann Creek Fishery Area. The motion passed 4-2. The committee also held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance, with the comment period remaining open for seven days.

• Approved $50,000 Stewardship Program matching grant to Pheasants Forever for McCann Creek Fishery Area addition (4-2)
• Held public hearing on Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance amendments; comment period open 7 days
• Discussed access permit agreement for Makela parcel (no action needed)
• Discussed Lake Wissota Stewardship Project annual report and proposed agreement extension (no action)
• Discussed livestock facility projects and permitting status (informational)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved a tentative supervisory redistricting plan (Res. 36-21) as amended, 10-1, adopting Option 2 which creates 21 districts and splits the Stanley Correctional Institution's population between two census blocks. The board also approved a new intergovernmental stormwater agreement (Res. 39-21) and a recreated animal waste ordinance (Ord. 03-21) on a 9-2 vote. A new full-time shared HR/Facilities & Parks position (Res. 38-21) and a proclamation for Recovery Month (Res. 37-21) were also approved unanimously.

• Approved tentative 21-district redistricting plan, Option 2, as amended (10-1)
• Approved intergovernmental stormwater agreement for Chippewa Falls urban area (unanimous)
• Approved recreated agricultural performance standards and animal waste ordinance (9-2)
• Created full-time shared HR/Facilities & Parks position (unanimous)
• Proclaimed September 2021 as Recovery Month (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Aug 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded Resolution 38-21 to the County Board, which would create a full-time shared Human Resources Assistant/Administrative Assistant III position. The position would initially work full-time in Human Resources through 2021, then split 75% HR and 25% Facilities & Parks starting January 1, 2022. The committee also reviewed the CTH T corridor mapping project and a preliminary FY22 budget presentation.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, August 3, 2021 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for September 21, 2021.
• Forwarded Resolution 38-21 to the County Board to create a full-time shared Human Resources Assistant/Administrative Assistant III position (unanimous).
• Reviewed the CTH T Corridor Mapping & RAISE Grant Application report; no action taken.
• Reviewed the preliminary FY22 budget presentation; no action taken.

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee unanimously approved forwarding a resolution to the County Board to create a full-time shared Human Resources Assistant/Administrative Assistant III position, effective September 20, 2021. The position will initially work full-time in Human Resources through December 31, 2021, then split 75% HR and 25% Facilities & Parks starting January 1, 2022. The committee also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and scheduling the next meeting for September 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda and scheduling the next meeting for September 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
• Forwarded to the County Board a resolution to create a full-time shared Human Resources Assistant/Administrative Assistant III position, effective September 20, 2021.
• The shared position will work 75% in Human Resources and 25% in Facilities & Parks starting January 1, 2022.
• The resolution eliminates the current Human Resources LTE position and converts the current LTE employee to the new full-time role.

Highway Committee

The Chippewa County Highway Committee met and reviewed reports, including the CTH T corridor mapping project and a RAISE grant application. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the consent agenda. The committee was informed that CTH J received $357,000 in STP-Urban funds, and the CTH M project in Lake Holcombe is delayed due to material order issues.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Reviewed CTH T corridor mapping and RAISE grant application (no action)
• Reviewed CTH J STP-Urban funding award of $357,000 (no action)

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council approved the consent agenda (agenda, May minutes, next meeting date) unanimously. Members discussed updates on EXPO, the anti-meth campaign, a postponed poverty simulation, and various programs including Recovery Court, a new Worthless Check Diversion Program, and pretrial initiatives. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the consent agenda approval.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, May 25, 2021 minutes, and November 16, 2021 meeting date (12-0)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Chippewa County LEPC approved several annual business items, including the fees/rates schedule, procedures for reviewing response expenditures, the membership list, and the LEPC bylaws. John Andersen was approved as the Designated Compliance Inspector, with Andersen abstaining. The committee also accepted the Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) from Mayo Clinic Health Systems for its Bloomer and Chippewa Falls campuses.

• Approved fees/rates schedule (motion carried)
• Approved procedures for review of response expenditures (motion carried)
• Approved LEPC membership list with transportation vacancy to be addressed (motion carried)
• Approved LEPC bylaws (motion passed)
• Approved John Andersen as Designated Compliance Inspector (motion carried; Andersen abstained)
• Accepted HVA from Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Bloomer and Chippewa Falls (motion carried)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board proclaiming September 2021 as Recovery Month in Chippewa County. The board also approved the consent agenda, discussed reports from the Human Services and Public Health directors, and reviewed the ADRC board minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Resolution No. 37-21 proclaiming September 2021 as Recovery Month (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (8-0)
• Discussed Human Services Director's report, including plan to convert policies to procedures
• Discussed Public Health Director's report, including COVID-19 stats and vaccine dashboard

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee approved a rezone request (2021-0013) from Robert Brown, changing the property from Local Commercial to Highway Commercial in the Town of Lafayette, with the condition that the owner preserve vegetation between the parking lot and 57th Avenue. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the July 15, 2021 meeting, and noted no requests for Type B tax-deeded land sales or offers on Type A tax-deeded property.

• Approved rezone 2021-0013 (Robert Brown) from Local Commercial to Highway Commercial, with condition to preserve vegetation near 57th Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes from July 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• No requests received for Type B tax-deeded land sale
• No offers received on Type A tax-deeded property; appraisal delayed

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee unanimously approved forwarding a resolution to the County Board to adopt a new intergovernmental cooperative agreement for a joint storm water program in the Chippewa Falls Urban Area. The committee also unanimously approved action on four non-compliant timber sale contracts, releasing two to second bidders and re-listing the other two on a future sale. A request from Pheasants Forever for a $50,000 matching grant to acquire ~182.5 acres for the McCann Creek Fishery Area Addition was discussed but no action was taken.

• Forwarded resolution to approve joint storm water program agreement to County Board (unanimous)
• Released two non-compliant timber sale contracts to second bidders (unanimous)
• Sent bonds back on two non-compliant timber contracts and re-listed them for fall sale (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved a resolution to increase the County Board from 15 to 21 supervisors through redistricting, effective with the April 2022 election. The board also approved creating a redistricting committee, transitioning to a self-funded health insurance plan in 2022, and creating two new IT positions. A proposed joint stormwater agreement was not acted on after a motion to suspend rules failed.

• Approved resolution to increase County Board size to 21 supervisors (12-3)
• Approved resolution to create a Redistricting Committee (14-1)
• Approved resolution to transition to a self-funded health insurance plan in 2022 (14-1)
• Approved resolution to establish health insurance funding for 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to approve levy for salary adjustments in 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to create a Technical Support Analyst position in IT (14-1)
• Approved resolution to create an IT Technical Support Analyst position for RWC (14-1)
• Approved purchasing policy revisions (14-1)

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Chippewa County Agriculture & Extension Committee unanimously approved the proposed 2022 Extension budget, which includes a $5,000 levy increase to help fund the Community Development Educator position. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including the June 2, 2021 minutes and scheduling the next meeting for October 6, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 Extension budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 2, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 6, 2021

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved three motions related to the Lake Wissota Business Park: replatting Lot 6, Block 3 into two lots with an access easement; rezoning six lots from Professional Office and Institutional (O-2) to Light Industrial (I-2) and combining them into one lot; and rezoning Lot 6, Block 3 from O-2 to General Commercial (C-2). All motions passed unanimously. The committee also approved the consent agenda and held a closed session to discuss potential site locations for a future business park.

• Approved replat of Lot 6, Block 3, 1st Addition to Lake Wissota Business Park into two lots with access easement (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of Lots 1-3 of Block 5 and Lots 1-3 of Block 3 from O-2 to I-2 and combined into one lot (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of Lot 6, Block 3 from O-2 to General Commercial C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 5, May 18, and Jul 9 meetings (unanimous)
• Held closed session to discuss potential site locations for future business park (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee forwarded several resolutions to the County Board for its August 10, 2021 meeting. These include creating a redistricting committee, directing staff to prepare a redistricting plan for a 21-member board, approving levy funding for 2022 salary adjustments and health insurance, and transitioning to a self-funded health insurance plan. The committee also forwarded the 2022 budgets for multiple county departments and divisions to the County Administrator.

• Forwarded resolution to create Redistricting and Technical Support Committees (3-1)
• Forwarded resolution to prepare redistricting plan for 21 County Board Supervisors (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to approve $175,000 levy for 2022 salary adjustments (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to establish health insurance funding for 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to transition to self-funded health insurance in 2022 (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolutions to create two new IT Technical Support Analyst positions (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2022 budgets for County Board, County Administrator, and multiple divisions to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Forwarded purchasing policy revisions to County Board (unanimous)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee approved the 2022 budgets for Facilities, Parks, Range, Towers, and Security, moving them forward to the County Administrator with two changes requiring more detail on expenditure transfers between the Facilities & Parks Budget, Towers, and Range. The committee also discussed the firearms range, which remains closed to the public pending a WI-DNR evaluation and the creation of a new ordinance. A cost analysis for installing 'No Blue Sky' baffles at the range was reviewed, with an estimated cost of $42,042.22 per vertical baffle.

• Approved 2022 Facilities & Parks budgets with 2 changes for more detail on expenditure transfers (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 26, June 15, and June 29 meetings (unanimous)
• Kept firearms range closed to the public pending evaluation and ordinance creation
• Reviewed cost analysis for 'No Blue Sky' baffles at firearms range, estimated at $42,042.22 per baffle
• Noted WI-DNR range evaluation contract in process, with completion expected in about two weeks
• Acknowledged donations totaling $3,000 for 24x7 lights on Veteran's Memorial, with project tentatively scheduled for October 2021

Highway Committee

The Chippewa County Highway Committee unanimously forwarded the 2022 Highway Department budget to the County Administrator. The committee also approved consolidating the November and December meetings into a single meeting on December 8, 2021. Reports were given on the Cobban Bridge and CTH T corridor projects, including a $280,000 increase in state funding for the bridge.

• Forwarded 2022 Highway Department budget to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved consolidating November and December meetings into one on Dec 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee approved the 2022 LCFM budget (4-1) and the 2022 storm water fees (unanimous). A $50,000 stewardship grant application from Pheasants Forever was postponed to the August meeting.

• Approved 2022 LCFM budget (4-1)
• Approved 2022 storm water fees (unanimous)
• Postponed Pheasants Forever stewardship grant application to August meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment denied a variance request from Roger Bethard for an after-the-fact gazebo that did not meet the 75-foot water setback in the Town of Anson. The board approved a variance request from Steve Schulz for an accessory building addition that did not meet the road setback in the Town of Lafayette, with conditions A-C of the county staff report. The board also postponed the Popple & Thompson variance request to the September hearing.

• Denied Bethard variance for gazebo at 10894 161st St, Town of Anson (unanimous)
• Approved Schultz variance for building addition at 19941 County Hwy X, Town of Lafayette, with conditions A-C (unanimous)
• Postponed Popple & Thompson variance request to September 23, 2021 hearing (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 24, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting on July 22, 2021. The board unanimously elected Jeff Bennesch as Chair and Roger McFarlane as Vice Chair. The board also conducted site inspections for two variance appeals, but no decisions were made on those appeals during this meeting.

• Elected Jeff Bennesch as Board of Adjustment Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Roger McFarlane as Board of Adjustment Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Conducted site inspection at 19941 County Highway X, Town of Lafayette (report given)
• Conducted site inspection at 10894 161st Street, Town of Anson (report given)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee unanimously voted to forward the proposed Agricultural Performance Standards, Manure Storage and Livestock Facility Management Ordinance to the County Board for consideration at its August 10, 2021 meeting. The ordinance, which repeals and recreates the existing Animal Waste Ordinance, will be corrected for a minor numbering error before submission. The committee also approved the consent agenda and heard reports on the Canoe Portage Trail project, the storm water management program, and a Pheasants Forever grant application.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the June 16, 2021 minutes and scheduling the next meeting for August 18, 2021.
• Forwarded the Agricultural Performance Standards, Manure Storage and Livestock Facility Management Ordinance to the County Board, with a minor numbering correction to be made.
• Heard a report on the Canoe Portage Trail CIP project, including a review of the trail's condition and proposed alternate routes.
• Heard a status update on the 2021 storm water work plan and negotiations with municipalities for a new intermunicipal agreement.
• Heard an overview of a Pheasants Forever application for a $50,000 matching grant to acquire ~182.5 acres for the McCann Creek Fishery Area addition.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously recommended approval of guidelines for allocating Chippewa County's $12.5 million in ARPA funds, with funds to be obligated by 12/31/2024 and spent by 12/31/2026. It also recommended supporting broadband expansion grant applications from three local telecoms, committing $339,549 for 24/7 Telcom, $531,657.06 for Ntera, and $838,750 for Bloomer Telephone Company, all from ARPA funds. These recommendations will go to the County Board for final approval.

• Recommended approval of ARPA fund allocation guidelines and procedures.
• Recommended $339,549 match for 24/7 Telcom's broadband grant application.
• Recommended $531,657.06 match for Ntera's broadband grant application (as amended).
• Recommended $838,750 match for Bloomer Telephone Company's broadband grant application.
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date.
• Discussed possible transition to self-funded health insurance for 2022.

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved guidelines and procedures for allocating its $12.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The board also approved resolutions supporting grant applications from three local telecommunications companies, committing ARPA funds as matching contributions: $339,549 for 24/7 Telcom, Inc., $531,657.06 for Ntera, LLC (as amended), and $838,750 for Bloomer Telephone Company. All resolutions passed with votes of 12-1, 12-1, and 11-2 respectively, with Supervisor McGill voting against all three.

• Approved Res. 19-21, adopting guidelines and procedures for allocating Chippewa County's ARPA funds (unanimous).
• Approved Res. 20-21, supporting 24/7 Telcom's broadband grant application and committing $339,549 in ARPA matching funds (12-1).
• Approved Res. 21-21 as amended, supporting Ntera, LLC's broadband grant application and committing $531,657.06 in ARPA matching funds (12-1).
• Approved Res. 22-21, supporting Bloomer Telephone Company's broadband grant application and committing $838,750 in ARPA matching funds (11-2).
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous).

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee unanimously approved the proposed 2022 budgets for the Clerk of Courts, Probate, Child Support, Coroner, District Attorney, Emergency Management, and Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff's Department budget includes a $99,624 levy increase, primarily for personnel and new E-911 system maintenance. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including the May 17, 2021 minutes, and scheduled the next meeting for September 20, 2021.

• Approved 2022 Clerk of Courts budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Probate budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Child Support budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Coroner budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 District Attorney budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Emergency Management budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Sheriff Department budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 17, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board unanimously approved the proposed 2022 budgets for both the Department of Human Services ($26,253,452) and the Department of Public Health ($2,634,970) to be forwarded to the County Administrator. The board also received reports on COVID-19 statistics, vaccination rates, and department program and financial updates. No members of the public spoke during the meeting.

• Approved Human Services 2022 budget of $26,253,452 to forward to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health 2022 budget of $2,634,970 to forward to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, June 17, 2021 minutes, and August 19, 2021 meeting date (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee approved a rezone request (2021-0012) for properties in the Town of Lafayette, changing zoning from Residential 2 to Residential 1, contingent on securing approval from the Town of Lafayette. The committee also forwarded the 2022 Department of Planning & Zoning budgets to the County Administrator. No offers to purchase Type A tax deed property were received.

• Approved rezone 2021-0012 (Korn et al.) from Residential 2 to Residential 1, conditioned on Town of Lafayette approval (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2022 Planning & Zoning budgets to County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, June 24 minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board held a special meeting and public hearing on the Human Services 2022 budget. No members of the public provided input. Budget specifics were deferred to the July 15, 2021 board meeting. The hearing was closed at 4:30 p.m.

• Public hearing on Human Services 2022 budget held; no public comments received
• Budget details deferred to July 15, 2021 board meeting

County Board of Supervisors

The County Board voted 8-7 to direct the County Administrator and LCFM Director to negotiate a new joint stormwater agreement for the Chippewa Falls Urban Area and bring it to the August County Board meeting. A resolution to create an ad hoc committee on groundwater quality was defeated 7-8 after an amendment reduced its proposed funding from $50,000 to $5,000. The consent agenda, including appointments to NoRTAC and the Nutrition Advisory Council, was approved unanimously.

• Directed County Administrator and LCFM Director to negotiate joint stormwater agreement for Chippewa Falls Urban Area (8-7)
• Defeated resolution to create Ad Hoc Committee on Chippewa County Groundwater Quality (7-8)
• Amended groundwater committee resolution funding from $50,000 to $5,000 (10-5)
• Approved consent agenda including NoRTAC and Nutrition Advisory Council appointments (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee unanimously approved a development agreement and purchase agreement for Project Clementine in the Lake Wissota Business Park during closed session, and unanimously forwarded the 2022 budgets for Economic Development, Airport, Tourism Council, Land Development, and the Revolving Loan Fund to the County Administrator. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including scheduling the next meeting for August 4, 2021.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda and next meeting date) (4-0)
• Approved Project Clementine Development Agreement and Purchase Agreement (4-0)
• Forwarded 2022 Economic Development Budget to County Administrator (4-0)
• Forwarded 2022 Airport Budget to County Administrator (4-0)
• Forwarded 2022 Tourism Council Budget to County Administrator (4-0)
• Forwarded 2022 Land Development Budget to County Administrator (4-0)
• Forwarded 2022 Revolving Loan Fund Budget to County Administrator (4-0)

County Traffic Safety Commission

The Chippewa County Traffic Safety Commission unanimously approved Mark Bauman to fill the vice chair vacancy and approved the consent agenda. Members heard public concerns about dangerous intersections on STH 178 and a request for a speed study on STH 40, with WisDOT initiating evaluations. No formal decisions were made on these traffic safety requests.

• Approved Mark Bauman as vice chair to fill vacancy left by Mark Roshell's resignation.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, April 8, 2021 minutes, and next meeting date of October 14, 2021.
• Moved agenda item #6 (reports) to be discussed first, carried.
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 10:40 AM.

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Chippewa County ADRC Board unanimously approved the 2022 fees and donations, the 2022 budget to forward to the County Administrator, and the draft three-year plan to send to GWAAR. The board also discussed the manager's report, advocacy updates, and the state biennial budget. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2021.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from May 13, 2021, and scheduling the next meeting for September 9, 2021.
• Approved the ADRC 2022 Fees and Donations, including a transportation co-pay increase to $4.00 per ride.
• Approved the ADRC 2022 budget to be forwarded to the County Administrator.
• Approved the ADRC draft three-year plan for sending to GWAAR.
• Discussed the ADRC Manager's Report, including a new hire for the Nutrition Program.
• Discussed the ADRC Advocacy Report, including the state budget and voter registration letters.
• Discussed the State of Wisconsin Biennial Budget Update, noting no ADRC-related items were vetoed.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee reviewed an update on the CDBG-CV Microenterprise Grant Program, which will increase from $576,300 to $1,001,442.07 to fund all 179 eligible grant requests up to $5,000 each, plus increased administrative expenses. The committee approved resolutions to disallow claims from Ron Prochnow and Greg Stark, following the insurance carrier's recommendation. The committee also discussed the stormwater program, ARPA funding and broadband access, and redistricting, with no formal decisions on those items.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from June 1, 2021, and scheduling the next meeting for July 20, 2021.
• Approved resolution to disallow claim of Ron Prochnow for $2,829.15 in property damage.
• Approved resolution to disallow claim of Greg Stark for $2,479.25 in property damage.
• Reviewed update on additional funds for CDBG-CV Microenterprise Grant Program, increasing total to $1,001,442.07.
• Discussed stormwater program agenda item, with plans to bring to July County Board.
• Reviewed update on ARPA funding and broadband access, with a draft procedure expected at July 20 meeting.
• Reviewed update on redistricting process, noting delays and need to reconsider County Board size.

Facilities & Parks Committee

The committee voted to reopen the county firearms range only for law enforcement and hunter education, with Supervisor Steele abstaining. It also unanimously approved creating an ordinance to enforce range rules and directed staff to research costs for 'No Blue Sky' baffles. The range remains closed to the general public pending further review at the July 28 meeting.

• Approved motion to create an ordinance enforcing range rules, with Advisory Committee and Corporation Counsel to develop it (unanimous)
• Approved motion to research cost of 'No Blue Sky' baffles (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reopen range for law enforcement and hunter education only (passed, Steele abstaining)
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Adjourned at 9:17 am

Board of Adjustment

The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment denied a variance request (2020-0003) by Robert & Mary Popple and Roger Thompson to transfer a portion of a substandard parcel on Popple Lake in the Town of Eagle Point. The board voted 0-5 against the request, with discussion noting that property owner Thompson did not sign the variance appeal. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes, and a tentative next meeting date of July 22, 2021.

• Denied variance 2020-0003 for Thompson & Popple parcel transfer (0-5)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee approved a conditional use permit for First Choice Landscape LLC to operate a contractor's storage yard in the Town of Lafayette, with modifications to conditions regarding the principal building, outdoor storage screening, and hours of operation. The committee also approved a rezone request from Residential 3 to Residential 1 for property owned by Steven Oberlin and Gweneth Good-Oberlin in the Town of Lafayette. Both decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved conditional use permit 2021-0008 for Lafayette Land Trust (First Choice Landscape LLC) with modified conditions on building size, outdoor storage screening, and hours of operation.
• Approved rezone request 2021-0010 for Steven Oberlin & Gweneth Good-Oberlin, changing zoning from Residential 3 to Residential 1.
• Discussed a request to sell Type B tax-deeded land; staff will obtain an appraisal and bring the item back.
• Discussed offers to purchase Type A tax-deeded property; no bids were received.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from the May 25, 2021 special meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for July 15, 2021.
• Approved adjournment of the meeting.

Health & Human Services Board

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board approved the 2022 financial user fees for both Public Health and Human Services, including a correction to the 2021 Medicaid fee wording. The board also reviewed the 2021 Community Health Assessment, which identified mental health, drug use, alcohol misuse, obesity, and communicable disease as top priorities. Reports on COVID-19 statistics, vaccination rates, and departmental finances were discussed.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the May 20, 2021 minutes and scheduling the next meeting for July 15, 2021.
• Approved the Public Health 2022 financial user fees and corrected the 2021 Medicaid fee wording (7-0).
• Approved the Human Services 2022 financial consumer user fees as presented (7-0).
• Discussed the 2021 Community Health Assessment results, which identified mental health, drug use, alcohol misuse, obesity, and communicable disease as top priorities.
• Discussed the Human Services Director's report, noting no additional state funding for Children & Families but $4.7 million for Youth Justice statewide.
• Discussed the Public Health Director's report, including COVID-19 statistics and a decrease in vaccinations.
• Discussed the ADRC program ranking discrepancies between staff and the board, attributed to 2020 COVID-related anomalies.
• Presented the Friend of Public Health Award to Chippewa Falls Mayor Greg Hoffman and Leader Telegram Reporter Chris Vetter.

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The committee approved the 2022 LCFM fee schedule, including a new $5.00 firewood fee, but postponed action on 2022 Storm Water Fees until more information is available. The committee also approved a special event permit for the Minnesota Orienteering Club's July 10-11 event in the County Forest. A public hearing was held on the proposed Agricultural Performance Standards, Manure Storage and Livestock Facility Management Ordinance, with comments received and the hearing closed.

• Approved 2022 LCFM fee schedule (unanimous)
• Postponed 2022 Storm Water Fees until further information available
• Added $5.00 firewood fee to General Service Fees schedule
• Approved orienteering permit for Minnesota Orienteering Club (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on Agricultural Performance Standards Ordinance
• Approved consent agenda including May 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee voted unanimously to keep the Chippewa County Public Firearms Range closed to all shooting for two weeks, until the next meeting on June 29, 2021. The closure follows an incomplete Sheriff's report on bullet holes found in a neighboring property's pole shed, with a full report expected at the next meeting. The committee also agreed to discuss the Advisory Committee's recommendations and the final Sheriff's report at that time.

• Approved unanimously: keep the firearms range closed to all shooting for 2 weeks until June 29, 2021 meeting.
• Decided to meet on June 29, 2021 to discuss Advisory Committee recommendations and review the final Sheriff's report.

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved a series of resolutions authorizing funding for 2022 capital improvement projects, including a $1.45 million pavement replacement on County Highway F funded by $1 million in sales tax and $450,000 in reallocated bonding funds. The board also approved the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes funding for highway projects, facilities and parks improvements, and the purchase of body cameras for the Sheriff's Office. All resolutions passed with unanimous votes except for the Highway Department CIP funding, which passed 11-2.

• Approved Res. 20(a)-21 requesting WCA address clean water at annual conference (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 21(a)-21 amending 2021 Highway CIP to fund CTH F pavement replacement with $1M sales tax and $450K bonding (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 22(a)-21 authorizing $1.6M sales tax and $1.3M bonding for 2022 Highway CIP projects (11-2)
• Approved Res. 23-21 authorizing $615K sales tax and $290K fund balance for Facilities & Parks 2022 CIP (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 24-21 authorizing sales tax and fund balance for LCFM 2022 CIP projects (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 25-21 authorizing $75K sales tax for Sheriff's Office body cameras (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 26-21 authorizing $345K sales tax for computer equipment replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 27-21 and Res. 28-21 authorizing sales tax for airport contribution and debt service (unanimous)

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Chippewa County Agriculture & Extension Committee met via Webex and unanimously approved the agenda, the April 21, 2021 minutes, and scheduled the next meeting for August 4, 2021. No business items were discussed, and the meeting adjourned. Reports were given by extension staff on various programs.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee unanimously approved a resolution to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Plan, authorizing $1.45 million for emergency pavement replacement on 7 miles of County Highway F between STH 64 and CTH M. Funding will come from $1 million in sales tax funds and $450,000 reallocated from the shortened CTH OO project. The resolution was forwarded to the Executive Committee for final approval.

• Approved resolution to amend 2021 CIP for CTH F pavement replacement (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to Executive Committee for approval
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 AM (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board to amend the 2021 Highway Department Capital Improvement Plan, authorizing $1.45 million for pavement replacement on 7 miles of County Highway F. The funding would come from $1 million in sales tax funds and $450,000 reallocated from the shortened CTH OO project. The committee also unanimously forwarded eight other resolutions, including the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee on Groundwater Quality and several 2022 capital improvement funding items.

• Forwarded resolution to amend 2021 Highway CIP for CTH F pavement replacement ($1.45M total) (unanimous)
• Forwarded Resolution 18-21 to create Ad Hoc Committee on Groundwater Quality with citizen members Paul Michels and Randy Woodruff (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to use $1,853,800 in sales tax for 2022 debt service (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution for $131,574 annual contribution to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution for $615,000 in sales tax and $290,000 fund balance for Facilities & Parks 2022 CIP projects (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution for $1.875M in sales tax and $1.3M bonding for Highway 2022 CIP projects (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution for $345,000 in sales tax for IT equipment replacement (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution for LCFM 2022 CIP projects including $59,000 for groundwater well sampling (unanimous)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee reviewed the 2022 County Park and Public Firearms Range fees and elected to take no action, leaving all fees as they are. The committee also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, minutes from the March 24, 2021 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for July 28, 2021. Director Ritzinger provided an update on 2020-2021 capital improvement projects.

• Took no action on 2022 County Park & Public Firearms Range fees, leaving all fees unchanged
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, March 24, 2021 minutes, and next meeting date of July 28, 2021 (unanimous)

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council approved Nichole Wallsch as a new citizen member (11-0) and approved the consent agenda (10-0). Members discussed joining Crime Stoppers, changing proxy tool requirements to first-time offenders only, and planning a poverty simulation. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, Feb 23 minutes, and Aug 24 meeting date (10-0)
• Approved Nichole Wallsch as new citizen member (11-0)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The committee unanimously approved the RiverBelle State Plat final plat review. No bids were submitted for the Type A tax deed properties offered for sale. The consent agenda, including the agenda and minutes, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved RiverBelle State Plat final plat (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with June meeting date correction (unanimous)
• No bids received on Type A tax deed properties; no action taken

Health & Human Services Board

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board met via Webex and approved the consent agenda unanimously. The board received presentations on youth tobacco/alcohol/drug prevention programs and detailed data on out-of-home placements for adults, youth, and children, noting significant budget overages. Public Health Director Angie Weideman presented COVID-19 statistics and vaccination rates, and the board discussed outreach efforts. No formal votes were taken on the presentations, which were informational.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, April 15 minutes, and June 17 meeting date (unanimous)
• Discussed Friend of Public Health Award presented to Kwik Trip and Chippewa County nursing homes
• Reviewed presentation on youth tobacco, alcohol, and drug use prevention programs
• Reviewed out-of-home placement data for adult mental health, youth justice, and child protective services
• Discussed Public Health Director's program and financial report including COVID-19 stats and vaccine dashboard
• Discussed Human Services Director's report including Child Welfare Transformation and IMD expenditures

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The committee unanimously approved the spring 2021 timber sale bids and authorized direct sale of three unsold tracts at minimum bid. It also unanimously moved the revised Agricultural Performance Standards, Manure Storage and Livestock Facility Ordinance to the public hearing process.

• Approved spring 2021 timber sale bids (unanimous)
• Authorized direct sale of unsold tracts #4-21, #11-21, #12-21 at minimum bid (unanimous)
• Moved revised Agricultural Performance Standards, Manure Storage and Livestock Facility Ordinance to public hearing (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee unanimously approved the consent agenda and then convened in closed session to discuss a Development Agreement and Purchase Agreement for Project Clementine, involving land in the Lake Wissota Business Park. After reconvening to open session, the committee approved the action taken in closed session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda and next meeting date) (4-0)
• Approved closed-session action on Project Clementine development and purchase agreements (4-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board requesting the Wisconsin Counties Association address clean water issues as a matter of statewide concern at its 2021 annual conference. The committee also reviewed and amended a resolution to create an Ad Hoc Committee on Groundwater Quality, increasing its membership to seven (including two citizen members) and removing certain language, with a clean copy to be brought back for final review on June 1. The County Clerk's 2020 annual report was discussed, noting the administration of seven elections and a significant increase in absentee ballots.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Forwarded clean water resolution to County Board (5-0)
• Amended line 127 of groundwater resolution to remove 'as to the progress made by the committee and' (5-0)
• Increased groundwater committee membership to seven, including two citizen members (5-0)
• Accepted all underlined changes to groundwater resolution, to bring clean copy to June 1 meeting (5-0)

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee met via Webex and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for July 19, 2021. The committee received reports from the Clerk of Courts and the Sheriff's Department, including the 2020 annual report and division updates. No substantive business items were discussed or voted on.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, March 15, 2021 minutes, and July 19, 2021 meeting date (unanimous)
• Received Clerk of Courts office update from Karen Hepfler
• Received Sheriff's Department 2020 Annual Report presented by Chief Deputy Chad Holum
• Received division reports and Spillman update from Sheriff's Department staff

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The ADRC Board approved reinstating the $3.00 per one-way trip transportation co-pay effective July 1, 2021, after it was waived due to COVID-19. The board also unanimously approved the 2021 program prioritization rankings and elected Larry Marquardt as vice-chair. Reports on nutrition, advocacy, and COVID-19 relief funding were discussed but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved reinstating $3.00 transportation co-pay per one-way trip effective July 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 ADRC program prioritization rankings (unanimous)
• Elected Larry Marquardt as vice-chair (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved funding to fill the vacant Community Development Educator position in the Extension Department, using 2021 department funds. The board also approved an ordinance amending county park regulations to clarify boat landing parking restrictions and campsite reservation methods. Both items passed unanimously, with Chair Gullickson and Supervisor Hunt absent.

• Approved Res. 19-21 to fund the vacant Community Development Educator position in the Extension Department (unanimous).
• Approved Ord. 02-21 amending park regulations on boat landing parking and campsite reservations (unanimous).
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes and two rezones (unanimous).
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous).

Veterans Service Commission

The Chippewa County Veterans Service Commission held a routine meeting via Webex, approving the consent agenda (agenda, minutes, and next meeting date of July 12, 2021) unanimously. Reports were given on the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls (71 of 72 beds filled), the Veterans Relief Fund (one gas card given out year-to-date), and Memorial Day activities (online ceremony planned at Spooner cemetery). No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda and adjournment.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, Jan 11, 2021 minutes, and July 12, 2021 meeting date (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Chippewa County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance request (2021-0001) from SIGH Properties LLC, allowing a building opening elevation within 2 feet above the 100-year flood elevation on a vacant parcel in the Village of Lake Hallie. The board found technical standards showed the building would not be inundated by back-to-back 100-year storms, with a piping system and overflow measures for stormwater management. The board also approved the consent agenda and adjourned.

• Approved variance 2021-0001 for SIGH Properties LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda and prior minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee unanimously approved taking action on Project Clementine regarding land in the Lake Wissota Business Park during closed session, and reconvened to open session. They also approved the consent agenda, including scheduling a special meeting for May 18, 2021. Reports were heard on natural cemeteries, the upcoming Hatch event, and future CVIC funding, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved closed-session action on Project Clementine land in Lake Wissota Business Park (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and scheduling next meetings (unanimous)
• Approved reconvening to open session after closed session (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Chippewa County Executive Committee voted unanimously to forward a resolution to the County Board authorizing the use of Extension Department funds to fill the vacant Community Development Educator position in 2021. The committee also approved a $1,348.95 claim from David Osborn for property damage caused by a county vehicle. The 2022 budget process was reviewed, and the chair announced that remote attendance for board and committee members will end, requiring in-person participation.

• Forwarded resolution to fund vacant Community Development Educator position to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved $1,348.95 claim of David Osborn (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2022 budget process presentation
• Reviewed chair's announcement to end remote meeting option for board and committee members

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for Gilbertson Farms LLC, allowing a livestock facility expansion in the Town of Wheaton. The approval was unanimous. The committee also approved a rezone in the Town of Lafayette and a preliminary plat for RiverBelle State, both unanimously.

• Approved conditional use permit for Gilbertson Farms LLC livestock facility (unanimous)
• Approved rezone for Kinderman et al in Town of Lafayette (unanimous)
• Approved RiverBelle State preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for April 29 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for April 22 regular meeting (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee approved moving its May 26 meeting to June 1, combining May and June meetings. The committee discussed a $1.45M pavement replacement plan for CTH F north of STH 64, with a resolution to move forward expected at the next meeting. No formal action was taken on the CTH F project or other items discussed.

• Approved moving next meeting to June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 24, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:08 AM (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Chippewa County LEPC met virtually and approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from February 22, 2021, and scheduling the next meeting for August 23, 2021. No substantive decisions were made; reports covered upcoming training and exercises, including a May 19 tabletop exercise on a hazardous materials release and a radio project installation.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, February 22, 2021 minutes, and August 23, 2021 meeting date (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:30 p.m. (motion carried)

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee approved a rezone of approximately 8 acres in the Town of Lafayette from Agricultural to Residential 1, with staff-recommended conditions, to support a future single-family housing development. The committee also approved the RiverBelle preliminary plat as presented. No offers to purchase were received on Type A tax deed property, so that item was only discussed.

• Approved rezone 2021-0007 (Kinderman Et Al) from Agricultural to Residential 1 with staff conditions (unanimous)
• Approved RiverBelle preliminary plat as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed offers to purchase on Type A tax deed property; none received
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Agriculture & Extension Committee unanimously approved a resolution to fill the Community Development Educator position, which will now go to the Executive Committee. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for June 2, 2021. Reports were given on extension programs, 4-H, agriculture, horticulture, and FoodWIse, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved resolution to fill Community Development Educator position (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee approved extensions for three timber sale contracts (Tealey Creek HW, Krizan Release, Little Canada) with varying terms and stumpage penalties. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including amended minutes from the March 17 meeting, and heard public comments on non-metallic mining erosion and storm water management.

• Approved timber sale contract extensions for Tealey Creek HW, Krizan Release, and Little Canada (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with amendments to March 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended March 17 minutes to include public comments on storm water plan and non-metallic mining (5-1)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved accepting a $576,300 Community Development Block Grant to establish a Microenterprise Grant Program providing $5,000 grants to small businesses in the region, and authorized an agreement with the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to administer it. The board also approved resolutions declaring Economic Development Week, designating temporary no-parking zones for Country Fest and Rock Fest, and lowering the speed limit on CTH X in Stanley to 25 mph. A resolution to create an ad hoc committee on groundwater quality was referred back to the Executive Committee for further review.

• Approved Res. 15-21 accepting $576,300 CDBG grant for Microenterprise Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 16-21 declaring May 9-15, 2021 Economic Development Week (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 17-21 designating temporary no parking zones in Town of Arthur (unanimous)
• Referred Res. 18-21 creating groundwater quality ad hoc committee to Executive Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Ord. 01-21 lowering speed limit on CTH X in Stanley from 35 to 25 mph (unanimous)
• Held first reading of Ord. 02-21 amending park parking and camping reservation rules

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board unanimously approved the 2021 priority ranking of Public Health programs, which aligns with the Leadership Team's rankings. The board also approved the Human Services 2020 Annual Report (7-0). Public comment included a request for a county mask mandate, which was not acted upon.

• Approved Public Health 2021 Program Priority Ranking (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services 2020 Annual Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Discussed ADRC Board minutes from March 11, 2021
• Presented Friend of Public Health Award to school superintendents
• Discussed Human Services Director's Program and Financial Report
• Discussed Public Health Director's Program and Financial Report

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee unanimously forwarded Resolution 15-21 to the County Board, accepting a $576,300 CDBG-CV grant to establish a Microenterprise Grant Program providing $5,000 grants to small, low-income businesses in West Central Wisconsin. The committee also approved an administrative services agreement with the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to run the program. Additionally, the committee held three closed sessions to discuss land purchases in the Lake Wissota Business Park, with unanimous approval of actions for each project.

• Forwarded Resolution 15-21 accepting $576,300 CDBG-CV grant for microenterprise grants (unanimous)
• Approved administrative services agreement with WCWRPC to administer the grant program (unanimous)
• Approved action on Project Clementine land in Lake Wissota Business Park in closed session (unanimous)
• Approved action on Project Helicopter land in Lake Wissota Business Park in closed session (unanimous)
• Approved action on Project Silver Dollar land in Lake Wissota Business Park in closed session (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including next meeting date of May 5, 2021 (unanimous)

County Traffic Safety Commission

The Chippewa County Traffic Safety Commission met via conference call and approved the consent agenda (agenda, January 14, 2021 minutes, and next meeting date of July 8, 2021) unanimously. No business items were discussed. Reports covered a site distance concern on CTH K at 100th Avenue, state and county highway projects, crash statistics, and work zone safety, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, Jan 14 minutes, next meeting date) unanimously
• No business items discussed or decided

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee voted 3-2 to forward a resolution to the County Board that would create an Ad Hoc Committee on Chippewa County Groundwater Quality and allocate $50,000 from contingency funds. The committee also unanimously approved a resolution to allow a $595.02 claim from Tamee Foldy for property damage caused by a Sheriff's Deputy, and unanimously forwarded a resolution declaring May 9-15, 2021 as Economic Development Week. The Register of Deeds reported that missed recording fees totaling $20,539 for the past seven years were paid to the state and county.

• Forwarded resolution to create Ad Hoc Committee on Groundwater Quality with $50,000 funding (3-2)
• Approved $595.02 claim payment to Tamee Foldy (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution declaring May 9-15, 2021 as Economic Development Week (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Approved closed session for County Administrator performance evaluation (unanimous)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee unanimously approved the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and its rankings, forwarding it to the County Board. The committee also unanimously voted to forward an ordinance amendment to the County Board that clarifies parking restrictions at county park boat landings and specifies methods for advance campsite reservations. The committee discussed but took no action on potential changes to the section on unlicensed motor bikes, which will be reviewed by counsel.

• Approved the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and rankings, forwarding it to the County Board.
• Approved forwarding an ordinance to the County Board to amend sections 50-16(f) and 50-21(b) of the County Code, clarifying boat landing parking restrictions and campsite reservation methods.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda, the January 27, 2021 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for May 26, 2021.
• Approved adjourning the meeting at 11:37 am.

Highway Committee

The Chippewa County Highway Committee voted unanimously to confirm the denial of four ATV/UTV route applications submitted by the Town of Colburn. The routes on CTH D, CTH H, and two on CTH S were denied because they did not meet the county's scoring criteria, which includes factors like site distance, road width, and proximity to public trails. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including the minutes from the February 24, 2021 meeting, and scheduled the next meeting for April 28, 2021.

• Confirmed denial of four ATV route applications (CTH D, CTH H, two on CTH S) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2026 Highway Department Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Forwarded ordinance to reduce speed limit on CTH X in Stanley from 35 to 25 MPH to County Board (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board approved the 2021 priority ranking of Human Services programs and services by an 8-0 vote. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, the February 25, 2021 minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for April 15, 2021. Reports were presented and discussed, including the Public Health Director's COVID-19 and vaccine update, the Human Services Director's report, and the annual Friend of Public Health recognition.

• Approved the 2021 Human Services program priority ranking (8-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, February 25, 2021 minutes, and next meeting date of April 15, 2021 (8-0).
• Discussed the minutes of the February 23, 2021 Criminal Justice Collaborating Council and February 10, 2021 Professional Advisory Council.
• Discussed the Friend of Public Health Award presented to the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, local police chiefs, Jail Captain, and Chippewa Falls Fire and Emergency Services Department.
• Discussed the Public Health Director's program and financial report, including COVID-19 statistics and vaccine dashboard.
• Discussed the Human Services Director's program and financial report, including the Recovery & Wellness Consortium's two-year recertification with no citations.
• Discussed Public Health's education for 2021 program prioritization process.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:18 a.m. (8-0).

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for KS Energy Services LLC for a contractor storage yard in the Town of Eagle Point, adding a provision to condition 9 allowing occasional use outside of set days and hours for unforeseen circumstances. The committee also approved a rezone for Trevor Zank from Agricultural to Local Commercial in the Town of Lafayette, and denied a rezone for Joseph & Cammie Somero from Residential 1 to Agricultural in the Town of Lafayette. Two agenda items, the BNP Holdings LLC rezone and the RiverBelle Plat, were withdrawn by the applicant and removed from the agenda.

• Approved the consent agenda as amended, removing the BNP Holdings LLC rezone and RiverBelle Plat items.
• Approved the KS Energy Services LLC conditional use permit with staff conditions and an addition to condition 9 regarding occasional use.
• Approved the Trevor Zank rezone from Agricultural to Local Commercial, contingent on a certified survey map.
• Denied the Joseph & Cammie Somero rezone from Residential 1 to Agricultural.
• Withdrew the BNP Holdings LLC rezone petition at the applicant's request.
• Withdrew the RiverBelle State Plat preliminary and final review at the applicant's request.
• Reviewed offers to purchase on Type A Tax Deed property; no bids were received.

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The committee approved a motion to revise the draft Agricultural Performance Standards and Livestock Facility Ordinance by removing two provisions—permitting of new or altered livestock housing without animal storage, and planning requirements for animal waste transfer using temporary pumps, pipes, or hoses—and to bring the revised draft back for review before any public hearing. A prior motion to take the draft ordinance to public comment failed 4-2. The committee also approved the 2020 LCFM Annual Report and amended the March 3, 2021 minutes to add discussion details on the storm water management plan decision.

• Approved the LCFM 2020 Annual Report unanimously.
• Amended the March 3, 2021 minutes to include discussion on the storm water management plan decision, carried 5-1.
• Approved the consent agenda with amendments unanimously.
• Failed a motion to take the draft agricultural ordinance to public comment, 4-2.
• Approved a motion to revise the draft agricultural ordinance by removing two provisions and bring it back for review, unanimously.
• Took no action on the draft Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance; Corporation Counsel will perform a legal review.
• Scheduled the next meeting for April 21, 2021.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved, as amended, a resolution to create two full-time account assistant positions in the Department of Human Services to support the Recovery and Wellness Consortium, forwarding it to the County Board. The amendment changed the language about position elimination from 'County Administrator' to 'these positions may be eliminated'. The vote was 3-1 with one abstention. The committee also approved the IT Division's 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Projects unanimously and reviewed a redistricting update.

• Approved resolution to create two full-time account assistant positions in DHS, as amended, forwarded to County Board (3-1, Shipman abstained)
• Approved IT Division 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Projects (unanimous)
• Reviewed redistricting process update and recommendation for County Board size

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee unanimously forwarded Resolution 17-21 to the County Board, designating temporary no-parking zones on CTH S and CTH K in the Town of Arthur from June 22 to July 19, 2021, for the Country Fest and Rock Fest events. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and scheduling the next meeting for May 17, 2021. Reports were heard from the Clerk of Courts and Sheriff's Office, including jail statistics and updates on operations. No other business items were acted upon.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from Jan 11 and Feb 15, 2021 meetings, and scheduling next meeting for May 17, 2021.
• Forwarded Resolution 17-21 to the County Board, designating temporary no-parking zones on CTH S and CTH K in the Town of Arthur from June 22 to July 19, 2021, for Country Fest and Rock Fest.
• Heard an update from Clerk of Courts Karen Hepfler on staff and scanning projects.
• Heard updates from Sheriff Jim Kowalczyk on Spillman, Dispatch, Patrol, and Investigations, and from Jail Captain Curt Dutton on jail operations.
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The ADRC Board approved the ADRC portion of the 2020 Human Services Annual Report and discussed several reports, including the manager's report, advocacy report, program prioritization, and the 2022-2024 Three-Year Plan. The board also recognized outgoing member Vern Weeks and welcomed incoming member Larry Marquardt.

• Approved ADRC portion of 2020 Human Services Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (6-0)
• Discussed Nutrition Advisory Council minutes
• Discussed ADRC Manager's Report, including $8,049 COVID Vaccination Outreach grant
• Discussed ADRC Advocacy Report on 2021-23 Governor's budget
• Discussed 2021 ADRC Program Prioritization Education; rankings due March 26
• Discussed 2022-2024 Three-Year Plan development
• Discussed 2020 ADRC Board Performance Evaluation results

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board approved a resolution to create two full-time Account Assistant positions in the Department of Human Services to support the Recovery and Wellness Consortium, with a 13-0 vote (one abstention). The board also held the first reading of an ordinance to reduce speed limits on CTH X in Stanley from 35 mph to 25 mph, with final action scheduled for April 20. Reports were given on redistricting delays and the denial of an EDA grant for the CVIC/Gateway project.

• Approved Resolution 14-21 to create two Account Assistant positions in DHS (13-0, 1 abstention)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 01-21 to reduce speed limit on CTH X in Stanley to 25 mph
• Approved consent agenda including appointments to county boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The committee unanimously approved a special event permit for the Chippewa 50K Trail Run on the Ice Age Trail, and approved the 2021 Chippewa County Stewardship Fund matching grant criteria. It also approved moving the County Forest Dam Drop Structure Replacement to the 2022 Capital Improvement Program and ranked six CIP projects for 2022-2026. A motion to continue with a joint storm water management plan with the current towns failed in a 3-3 tie vote.

• Approved the Chippewa 50K Trail Run special event permit and agreement (unanimous).
• Approved the 2021 Chippewa County Stewardship Fund matching grant criteria (unanimous).
• Moved the County Forest Dam Drop Structure Replacement from 2024 to the 2022 Capital Improvement Program (unanimous).
• Approved the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program project ranking (unanimous).
• Failed to continue with the joint storm water management plan with current towns (3-3 tie).

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee voted 3-1 to forward an amended resolution to the County Board to create two full-time Account Assistant positions in the Department of Human Services to support the Recovery and Wellness Consortium. The amendment changed the language regarding position elimination from being done by the County Administrator to simply stating the positions may be eliminated. The committee also unanimously approved the IT Division's 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Projects.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from Feb 2, 2021, and scheduling the next meeting for March 16, 2021.
• Forwarded to County Board (3-1) the resolution to create two full-time Account Assistant positions in DHS, as amended to change the elimination language.
• Approved unanimously the IT Division's 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Projects, including the recommended priority ranking for 2022 projects.
• Reviewed an update on the redistricting process, noting a proposed timeline that would make new county districts effective with the 2024 spring election.

Health & Human Services Board

The Chippewa County Health & Human Services Board unanimously approved a resolution to create two full-time Account Assistant positions in the Department of Human Services to support the Recovery and Wellness Consortium (RWC). The positions will provide fiscal support for the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program, which has grown to 111 consumers per fiscal staff FTE. The board also discussed reports on COVID-19, Human Services programs, and the governor's budget.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from Jan 21, 2021, and scheduling the next meeting for March 18, 2021.
• Approved a resolution to create two full-time Account Assistant positions in DHS for the Recovery and Wellness Consortium.
• Discussed the minutes of the January 14, 2021 ADRC Board meeting and requested the ADRC Board's 2020 evaluation results be shared at a future meeting.
• Discussed the Human Services Director's Program and Financial Report, including a higher-than-normal number of children removed from home in January.
• Discussed the Human Services 2021 program prioritization process, with ranking forms due by February 26, 2021.
• Discussed the Public Health Director's Program and Financial Report, including COVID-19 statistics and vaccine updates.
• Discussed the 2020 Board Performance Evaluation results, noting no significant negative trends.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:15 a.m.

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee unanimously approved the 2022-2026 Highway Department Capital Improvement Plan, including the ranking of road and bridge construction as the top priority. The committee also unanimously voted to forward an ordinance to the County Board that would reduce the speed limit on CTH X in the City of Stanley from 35 MPH to 25 MPH. All four 2020 ATV route requests on CTH D, CTH H, and CTH S were denied due to high deduction scores.

• Approved the 2022-2026 Highway Department Capital Improvement Plan and ranking recommendations as presented.
• Forwarded to the County Board an ordinance to reduce the speed limit on CTH X in the City of Stanley from 35 MPH to 25 MPH.
• Denied all four 2020 ATV route requests (CTH D, CTH H, and two on CTH S) due to high deduction scores.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from Jan 27, 2021, and scheduling the next meeting for March 24, 2021.

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC)

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council approved a letter of support for a federal grant application to fund Hope House and residential treatment services. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes and scheduling, was also approved. Reports on the Stand Against Meth campaign and program updates were discussed but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved letter of support for Recovery Court federal grant (12-0)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, August 2020 minutes, and May 2021 meeting date (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Chippewa County LEPC met virtually and approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from December 14, 2020, and scheduling the next meeting for April 26, 2021. No substantive decisions were made; reports covered hazmat training, emergency management updates, and COVID-19 vaccine distribution status.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee approved all eight conditional use permits (CUPs) on the agenda, including renewals for seven non-metallic mines and a revision to a retreat's permit conditions. All approvals were unanimous. The committee also received a report that no bids were received for tax-deeded property.

• Approved revised conditions for White's Wildwood Retreat CUP (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year CUP renewal for Michels Materials Hwy 64/124 Pit (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year CUP renewal for Michael Dresel Pit (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year CUP renewal for Stelter Inc Morning East Pit (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year CUP renewal for Olynick Inc Schick Pit (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year CUP renewal for A & B Materials Frazer Pit (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year CUP renewal for Michels Sand & Gravel Hwy 124 Pit (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year CUP renewal for Stelter Inc Morning West Pit with expansion (unanimous)

County Board of Supervisors

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 13-21, adopting the 2021-2035 Chippewa County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The plan, required by Wisconsin Statutes, guides forest management for the next 15 years and will be forwarded to the Wisconsin DNR for approval. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and adjournment, with no public comment.

• Approved Resolution 13-21 adopting the 2021-2035 Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The committee approved forwarding the Sheriff's Office 2022 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects—Field Service Cameras and a Training Facility—to the County Administrator. A motion to postpone the vote until March failed for lack of a second. The approval was 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved forwarding 2022 CIP projects (Field Service Cameras, Training Facility) to County Administrator (4-0, Steele abstained)
• Motion to postpone vote until March failed (no second)

Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee

The Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee unanimously voted to forward the 2021-2035 Chippewa County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan to the County Board for final approval. The committee also heard a report on the stormwater program and a draft revised intergovernmental agreement, but took no action on it. The meeting was held via conference call due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Forwarded 2021-2035 Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Agriculture & Extension Committee met via Webex and unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and scheduling the next meeting for April 7, 2021. No business items were discussed. Staff reports covered ongoing virtual programming, including FoodWIse, agriculture webinars, Master Gardener training, 4-H virtual camps, and a potential Universal Child Savings Account initiative.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 7, 2021 at 7:45 AM

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to forward two resolutions to the County Board: one approving a Citizen Participation Plan and one authorizing submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for a Microenterprise Grant Program. If awarded, the program would provide 100 grants of $5,000 each to small businesses in a seven-county region, with no fiscal impact to the County. The committee also heard reports on economic development activities, including a virtual trade mission to Canada and the HPE project wrap-up.

• Forwarded Res. 09-21 (Citizen Participation Plan) to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded Res. 08-21 (CDBG Microenterprise Grant application) to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to the County Board supporting a Community Development Block Grant application for a tiny house community in Chippewa Falls to provide housing for the homeless. The committee also forwarded a resolution to continue the county's self-funded workers compensation insurance program. The committee approved the process and timeline for the County Administrator's annual performance review, including a closed session on March 16, 2021.

• Forwarded resolution supporting CDBG application for tiny house community to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded resolution to continue self-funded workers compensation program to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved County Administrator performance review process with first closed session on March 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved changing 'Not Applicable' to 'Not Observed' on performance review rating scale (5-0)
• Approved performance review questions as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Facilities & Parks Committee

The Facilities & Parks Committee unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda, minutes from the October 7, 2020 meeting, and scheduling the next meeting for March 24, 2021. The committee received updates on capital improvement projects, 2020 revenue reports for parks and the firearms range, and a report on the Morris-Erickson Park boat landing parking lot, agreeing with the recommendations made in that report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) unanimously
• Agreed with recommendations in Morris-Erickson Park boat landing parking lot report

Highway Committee

The Chippewa County Highway Committee met via Webex on January 27, 2021, and approved the consent agenda (agenda, minutes, and next meeting date) unanimously. The committee heard the Highway Commissioner's report on year-end financials, the non-highway fleet deficit, snowmobile route safety, COVID-19 impacts, and winter projects. No business items were discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 AM.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) unanimously
• Heard report on 2020 year-end financials; auditor review begins Feb 16
• Discussed non-highway fleet deficit; postponed 4 sedan purchases
• Agreed to develop snowmobile route ordinance before 2022 season
• No business items discussed

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee unanimously approved four conditional use permits for non-metallic mines (Stelter Inc, No Mercy Excavating, Classic Rock Materials, and Lucas Wahl), a rezone for Amber Farm Inc, a consolidation of Amber Farm's existing conditional use permits, and the Amber Farm County Plat. No bids were received for the tax deed property sale.

• Approved Stelter Inc Colony Pit conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved No Mercy Excavating Wojcik Pit conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved Classic Rock Materials Wildenberg Pit conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved Lucas Wahl home occupation conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved Amber Farm Inc rezone from Residential 2 to Residential 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Amber Farm Inc conditional use permit consolidation (unanimous)
• Approved Amber Farm County Plat preliminary & final (unanimous)
• Reported no bids received on Type A tax deed property

Agriculture & Extension Committee

The Chippewa County Agriculture & Extension Committee held a special meeting on January 14, 2021, with all members present. The minutes record only procedural actions: approval of the agenda and minutes, and a test item. No substantive decisions, reports, or business items were discussed or acted upon.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved the minutes
• Test item approved

County Traffic Safety Commission

The commission approved changing the speed limit on CTH X in Stanley from 35 mph to 25 mph, with a 35 mph transition zone, based on a speed study. The decision was made in response to increased traffic from a new Kwik Trip and was reached by consensus. Other items were informational, including updates on state and county highway projects and crash statistics.

• Approved speed limit change on CTH X in Stanley to 25 mph with 35 mph transition (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda including agenda, October 2020 minutes, and next meeting date (unanimous)
• Approved crash map update and related reports (unanimous)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The ADRC Board unanimously recommended approval of Resolution 10-21, which supports increased state funding for Aging and Disability Resource Centers, forwarding it to the Health & Human Services Board and County Board. The board also approved the GWAAR 2021 budget and proposed changes to the three-year ADRC plan due to COVID-19. All actions were unanimous.

• Recommended Resolution 10-21 for increased ADRC state funding (unanimous)
• Approved GWAAR 2021 budget (unanimous)
• Approved proposed changes to three-year ADRC plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and next meeting date (unanimous)

Legal & Law Enforcement Committee

The Legal & Law Enforcement Committee unanimously approved the consent agenda and forwarded seven proposed 2021 budgets to the County Administrator: Emergency Management, Probate, Coroner, Clerk of Courts, Child Support, District Attorney, and Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff's Department budget was forwarded by a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Steele dissenting. The committee also received reports on the Clerk of Courts office, jail inspection results, and division updates.

• Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, next meeting date) unanimously
• Forwarded 2021 Emergency Management Budget to County Administrator unanimously
• Forwarded 2021 Probate Budget to County Administrator unanimously
• Forwarded 2021 Coroner Budget to County Administrator unanimously
• Forwarded 2021 Clerk of Courts Budget to County Administrator unanimously
• Forwarded 2021 Child Support Budget to County Administrator unanimously
• Forwarded 2021 District Attorney Budget to County Administrator unanimously
• Forwarded 2021 Sheriff's Department Budget to County Administrator (4-1, Steele nay)