Price County, Wisconsin

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on conditional use permits. The body will also review a land division request and receive reports from Land Conservation and UW-Extension.

• Conditional Use permit for a small-scale restaurant and tavern at N11151 County Road F, Town of Flambeau
• Conditional Use permit for a dog boarding and retreat facility at W8854 Schnur Ln., Town of Lake
• Follow-up on Conditional Land Use Permit for a gravel pit at N9510 E. Solberg Lake Road
• Land division request by Ezra Gotham on behalf of Ralph Winter to create two lots in the Town of Kennan
• UW-Extension updates from Assistant Dean Jason Hausler

Other Committees

The Price County Veterans Service Commission will meet to discuss updates to the County Veterans Service Office and various veteran programs. The commission is considering an update to its bylaws regarding membership.

• Approval of Updated Bylaws: Article II: Membership (1) to add “Space Force”
• DAV Van Update
• Kimberly Clark Pallet-Storage Program Update
• Spouses of Veterans Tax Credit Update
• Donations from the Legions, Posts, DAVs and VFWs

Health and Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board will consider a resolution to add an Economic Support Specialist role. It will also address committee and subcommittee appointments, review quarterly reports from multiple units, and receive updates on opioid response and public health matters.

• Resolution: Create an Additional Economic Support Specialist Position
• Committee appointment for Suzy Ocker’s seat (term 6/1/2026‑5/31/2029)
• Subcommittee appointment for Robin Nielsen’s seat on the Nutrition Advisory Council (term 5/1/2026‑4/30/2028)
• Opioid Committee update by Paula Houdek
• Quarterly reports from Aging & Disability, Behavioral Health, Children & Youth, and Economic Support units

Other Committees

The Price County Opioid Ad‑Hoc Committee will hold a public meeting to hear comments, approve the June 10 minutes, and receive updates from His House of Hope, local medical centers, and school districts about opioid impacts. The meeting will include a discussion and recommendations on how to allocate opioid‑related funding. The next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026.

• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting
• Presentation by His House of Hope – Robert Knaack and Mark Distin
• Opioid impact presentations from Aspirus and Marshfield Medical Center
• Discussion and recommendations for utilizing opioid funding

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Forestry & Parks and Buildings & Grounds Committee will review department financial reports and project updates. The body will discuss land removal processes, specific land sale inquiries, and a private power easement.

• Land sale inquiry for Tax ID#’s 17538 and 17539
• Private power easement on Holy Cross Road for Charles Schoen
• Recreational gold prospecting request
• Cranberry Creek Dam discussion
• Landscaping for the Courthouse and Normal Building

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hear public comments and make decisions on several special exception permits and land divisions in Price County. The meeting will also include the consideration of a gravel pit reclamation plan.

• Special Exception Permit for Marijo Schwartz (N8033 E Wilson Flowage Rd.)
• Special Exception Permit for Leann Frydrych (Nehiba Rd.)
• Reclamation plan for Granberg Bros. Inc. gravel pit (US Hwy 8)
• Conditional Use Permit for Pete Schuler dog boarding facility (W8854 Schnur Ln.)
• Land Divisions by Albert Simpson (Town of Elk)

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee approved multiple special exception permits, a reclamation plan, and two land divisions. A conditional use permit for a dog boarding facility was postponed for further review.

• Approved Special Exception Permit for Marijo Schwartz (Town of Elk)
• Approved Special Exception Permit for Leann Frydrych (Town of Lake)
• Approved reclamation plan for Granberg Bros. Inc. gravel pit (Town of Prentice)
• Approved Special Exception Permit for Troy Anderson (Town of Fifield)
• Postponed Conditional Use Permit for Pete Schuler dog boarding facility (Town of Lake)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and 16 conditions for Janak & Sons gravel pit (Town of Worcester)
• Approved reclamation plan for Janak & Sons gravel pit (Town of Worcester)
• Approved two land divisions filed by Albert Simpson (Town of Elk)

Board of Supervisors

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will consider several resolutions, including appointing an audit firm for 2026‑2028 and updating the Fiscal Policy Handbook. It will also vote on transfers of funds for highway equipment and facilities, and review a request for proposals for a law‑enforcement radio equipment consultant. Additional items include routine reports, public comment, and closed‑session audit interviews.

• Resolution – Approve Revisions to the Fiscal Policy Handbook
• Resolution – Appointment of Price County Audit Firm 2026-2028
• Resolution – 2025 Transfer of the Highway Equipment Fund
• Resolution – 2025 Transfer of the Highway Facilities Fund
• RFP – Consultant for Law Enforcement Radio Equipment/Technology

Other Committees

The Price County Opioid Ad-Hoc Committee will convene to review updates from medical centers, law enforcement, and school districts regarding opioid impacts. The group will also discuss the potential use of opioid funding and finalize recommendations for the next meeting.

• Review minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting
• Receive updates from Aspirus and Marshfield Medical Center
• Receive updates from Phillips Police Department
• Receive updates from Park Falls and Prentice School Districts
• Discuss potential use of opioid funding

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will meet to review meeting minutes, discuss employee status updates including new hires, and consider adopting a revised employee handbook.

• Review meeting minutes from May 12, 2026
• Employee status updates: Michael Ball as Highway Fleet & Facilities Superintendent
• Resolution to adopt revised Price County Employee Handbook
• Discussion on procedure for setting future elected wages
• SisCo dependent eligibility audit for health plan coverage

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will discuss and potentially act on three items regarding property at N9510 E. Solberg Lake Road. These include a gravel pit permit, a reclamation plan, and a temporary asphalt plant permit.

• Conditional Use Permit for Janak & Sons gravel pit (N9510 E. Solberg Lake Road)
• Reclamation plan for Janak & Sons gravel pit (N9510 E. Solberg Lake Road)
• Conditional Use Permit for American Asphalt of WI temporary asphalt plant (N9510 E. Solberg Lake Road)

Health and Human Services Board

Traffic Safety Commission

The Price County Traffic Safety Commission will meet on June 4, 2026 to hear updates from law‑enforcement agencies, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and the local school district. Members will receive reports on traffic safety, public comment, and the minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting. No formal actions are listed; the agenda consists of informational reports and scheduling the next meeting.

• Public comment and communication
• Review of March 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Law enforcement reports from the County Sheriff, Park Falls Police, and Wisconsin State Patrol
• Wisconsin DOT reports from the Bureau of Transportation Safety and Traffic Safety Engineer
• School transportation report from Phillips School District

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on several conditional use permits. The body will also review land divisions in the Town of Fifield and discuss the Land and Water Resource Management Plan.

• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at W4704 Eagles Nest Lane (Olson Properties LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit and reclamation plan for a gravel pit at N9510 E. Solberg Lake Road (Janak & Sons)
• Conditional Use Permit for a temporary asphalt plant at N9510 E. Solberg Lake Road (American Asphalt of WI)
• Land division to create one lot in Town of Fifield (James Rein on behalf of Rita Noetzel)
• Land division to create one lot in Town of Fifield (Jeffrey Francis)

The committee postponed decisions on Janak & Sons' gravel pit Conditional Use Permit, its reclamation plan, and American Asphalt's temporary asphalt plant permit until the June meeting. It approved land division filings for James Rein (on behalf of Rita Noetzel) and Jeffrey Francis in the Town of Fifield. The committee also approved the March 19 minutes and $11,532.13 in April vouchers. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Postponed decision on Janak & Sons gravel pit Conditional Use Permit (motion carried)
• Postponed decision on Janak & Sons reclamation plan (motion carried)
• Postponed decision on American Asphalt temporary asphalt plant Conditional Use Permit (motion carried)
• Approved land division for James Rein on behalf of Rita Noetzel, Town of Fifield (motion carried)
• Approved land division for Jeffrey Francis, Town of Fifield (motion carried)
• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved April 2026 Land Use/UW-Extension vouchers $11,532.13 (motion carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss updates to law enforcement ordinances and bridge aid for the Town of Eisenstein. The meeting includes appointments to county boards and a discussion on United Together Against Violence (U.T.A.V.) proposals.

• Ordinance to amend Section 223-44.1 regarding Habitual Animal Offenders
• Ordinance to amend Section 223-19 regarding Definitions
• Resolution for Town of Eisenstein Bridge and Culvert Aid
• Appointment of Sally Huml to Health and Human Services Board
• Appointment of Susan Stanke to Transportation Coordination Committee

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will meet on May 14, 2026, to review monthly financial reports, an audit update, and proposals for a new countywide financial auditor. The meeting will also address a bridge aid request for the Town of Eisenstein and discuss updates on the Carbon Credit Project.

• Review Countywide Financial Auditor Proposals (Baker Tilly, Clifton Larson, Kerber Rose)
• Treasurer Report: Delinquent Taxes and In Rem – 2022 Tax Year
• Resolution – Town of Eisenstein Bridge and Culvert Aid Request
• 2025 Audit Update
• Carbon Credit Project Update

The committee approved the April 2026 meeting minutes and the Town of Eisenstein bridge and culvert aid request. It adopted two new financial policies and recommended the District 5 appointment end date of Dec. 31 2026 and special‑election start date of Jan. 1 2027. The committee also approved April vouchers totaling $962,239.96 and scheduled auditor presentations for June.

• Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Town of Eisenstein Bridge and Culvert Aid request (motion carried)
• Updated fiscal handbook with Airport Fuel Card Charge Account Policy and W‑9 Requirements (motion carried)
• Recommended District 5 appointment end date Dec 31 2026 and special‑election start Jan 1 2027 (motion carried)
• Approved April 2026 vouchers totaling $962,239.96 (motion carried)
• Invited Baker Tilly, Clifton Larson, and Kerber Rose to present auditor proposals at June meeting
• Set next Executive Committee meeting for June 11, 2026
• Recorded Treasurer’s April financial report (no action taken)

Other Committees

The Opioid Ad-Hoc Committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and establish goals and objectives. The body will discuss opioid funding sources and receive reports from health services, medical centers, law enforcement, and school districts.

• Election of a Chair
• Election of a Vice Chair
• Discussion of Opioid Funding Sources
• Review of goals and objectives
• Discussion of vouchers

The committee elected Paula Houdek as chairperson by unanimous ballot. Tiffany Palecek was elected vice chairperson, also unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2026, and the meeting adjourned at 12:39 p.m.

• Elected Paula Houdek as Chairperson (unanimous ballot)
• Elected Tiffany Palecek as Vice Chairperson (unanimous ballot)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 10, 2026
• Adjourned meeting at 12:39 p.m.

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will meet to discuss reports from various agency units, including Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Economic Support. The board will also review vouchers and personnel updates.

• Vouchers for Krisan Bastil
• Update on new Social Worker CLTS position in the Behavioral Health Unit
• Senior Services Quarterly Report
• Juvenile Offenders Report from Children & Youth unit
• High-Cost Placements Reports from the Fiscal and Administrative Unit

The board voted to approve vouchers totaling $243,219.40 for May 2026. It also approved the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting and amended the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting. All three motions were carried.

• Approved vouchers of $243,219.40 for May 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Amended February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will review personnel changes and proposed updates to the employee handbook. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the procedure for setting future elected wages.

• Employee handbook updates regarding inclement weather and wearable recording devices
• Procedure for setting future elected wages
• Personnel updates including new hires for Child Support, Highway, and Sheriff departments
• Recruitments for Administrative Assistant, Correction Officer/Dispatcher, Deputy Sheriff, and Nutrition Site Managers

The Administration Committee approved the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes. It recommended advancing the inclement weather and emergency closure draft policy to the next County Board meeting. It also approved the smart glasses and wearable recording devices policy and the procedure for setting future elected wages.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended moving forward with inclement weather & emergency closure policy (motion carried)
• Approved smart glasses and wearable recording devices policy as written (motion carried)
• Approved procedure for setting future elected wages (motion carried)

Law Enforcement Committee

The Law Enforcement Committee approved two ordinance amendments—Section 223‑44.1 (Habitual Animal Offender) and Section 223‑19 (Definitions)—and forwarded them to the Price County Board of Supervisors. The committee also approved $45,260.82 for Sheriff and Jail vouchers and $4,889.13 for Coroner and District Attorney vouchers. Meeting minutes from April 9 were adopted.

• Approved amendment to Ordinance Section 223‑44.1 (Habitual Animal Offender) and forwarded to Board (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance Section 223‑19 (Definitions) and forwarded to Board (motion carried)
• Approved April 9 meeting minutes as presented (motion carried)
• Approved Law Enforcement vouchers $45,260.82 for Sheriff and Jail (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers $4,889.13 for Coroner and District Attorney (motion carried)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The committee will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Members will discuss the Highway Financial Report, State Highway 70, and aid for the Town of Eisenstein Bridge and Culvert.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Town of Eisenstein Bridge and Culvert Aid
• State Highway 70 discussion
• Airport reports regarding a loader, T-Hangers, Taxi Lane, and Fuel Card/Charge Policy
• Review of Highway Financial Report and vouchers

The Highway & Transportation Committee elected Larry Palecek as chair and Jordan Spacek as vice chair. It approved the Town of Eisenstein bridge and culvert aid request and sent it to the Executive Committee. The committee also adopted a seven‑year warranty for the airport loader, recommended an airport fuel policy, and accepted transportation vouchers for March and April 2026.

• Elected Larry Palecek chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Jordan Spacek vice chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved Eisenstein bridge and culvert aid request; forwarded to Executive Committee
• Approved seven‑year warranty for airport loader at $4,880
• Recommended creation of Airport Fuel Policy; send to Executive Committee
• Accepted Highway & Transportation vouchers: $103,223.90 (Mar) and $102,833.22 (Apr)
• Approved March 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Set next meeting for June 3, 2026

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The committee approved April 2026 vouchers totaling $59,267.80 for Forestry & Parks and Buildings & Grounds. It also approved the timber sale bid awards and a land survey for T38N R1W Section 4. The proposed land sale of two forest parcels was postponed for further research. All motions were carried.

• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved timber sale bid awards as presented (motion carried)
• Postponed land sale inquiry to next meeting for additional research (motion carried)
• Approved survey for T38N R1W Section 4 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers of $50,071.61 for Forestry & Parks and $9,196.19 for Buildings & Grounds (motion carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on budget amendments for the 2025 fiscal year and the creation of a full-time Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Social Worker position. The meeting includes several board appointments and the election of chairs for standing committees.

• Resolution to create a full-time Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Social Worker position
• Budget amendments for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025
• Resolution requesting the Wisconsin Counties Association lobby for greater local land use control
• Appointment for the District 5 County Board Supervisor vacancy
• Appointments to the Veterans Service Commission, Nutrition Advisory Council, and various library boards

The Board approved the February 17 and April 21 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted three resolutions covering a state‑legislature request, FY 2025 budget amendments, and a new full‑time children’s long‑term support social worker. Committee chairs and vice chairs were elected by unanimous voice vote. The Board also appointed a supervisor for District 5 and placed the seat on the November 2026 special election.

• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes 12, No 0)
• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes 12, No 0)
• Adopted resolution requesting state legislature support for greater local control (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025 budget amendments (Yes 12, No 0)
• Created full‑time Children’s Long‑Term Support social worker position (Yes 12, No 0)
• Elected Dennis Wartgow as Administration Committee Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Jeff Houdek as Administration Committee Vice Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed a supervisor for District 5 and set a November 2026 special election (Yes 12, No 0)

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Nutrition Advisory Council will convene to discuss updates from the Senior Services Manager, review site reports for Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, and Phillips, and consider a contribution confidentiality policy. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Brantwood Community Center.

• Review Contribution Confidentiality Policy
• Senior Services Manager updates and financial report
• Program/Site Reports for Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, and Phillips
• Next meeting scheduled for July 30, 2026
• Public comment period included on the agenda

The Nutrition Advisory Council accepted the minutes from the October 30 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the April 23 2026 meeting was carried, ending the session at 12:53 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for July 30 2026. No other motions were decided.

• Accepted October 30, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:53 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will convene to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, appoint committee members, and review the 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Courthouse County Board Room.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Appointment of Executive Committee members
• Appointment of Highway and Transportation Committee members
• Review of the 2026 Budget
• Public comments period

The Board accepted the Policy and Procedure Manual. It approved two Requests for Proposals: one to update the courthouse electrical panel and another to hire a consulting firm for cellular tower, radio, and emergency‑management work. The Board also elected its Chair, Vice‑Chair, and members to various committees.

• Accepted Policy and Procedure Manual (12‑0‑1)
• Approved RFP for courthouse electrical panel update
• Approved RFP for consulting on towers, radio, and emergency‑management project
• Elected Brian Ernst as Board Chair
• Elected Paula Houdek as Vice‑Chair
• Appointed Executive Committee members for North, Central, South districts
• Appointed Highway & Transportation Committee members for districts and at‑large seats

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss budget amendments for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The body will also consider requests for proposals regarding the courthouse electrical panel and law enforcement radio technology.

• Resolution for Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2025
• RFP for Courthouse Electrical Panel
• RFP for Consultant for Law Enforcement Radio Equipment/Technology
• Carbon Credit Project Update
• Bug Tussel Update

The Executive Committee approved the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes and the budget amendments for fiscal year 2025. It also approved March 2026 vouchers totaling $1,344,985.90. A motion was carried to allow the administration to issue a Request for Proposal for a consultant on law‑enforcement radio equipment and technology.

• Approved March 12, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved budget amendments for FY 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved March 2026 vouchers totaling $1,344,985.90 (motion carried)
• Approved issuance of RFP for law‑enforcement radio equipment/technology consultant (motion carried)

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will discuss employee status updates, including new hires, promotions, and terminations. It will consider a resolution to create a new Behavioral Health Social Worker position within the County Land and Transportation Services. Additional agenda items include reviewing the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes, discussing the county administrator’s accountability, and planning a procedure for setting future elected wages. The meeting will also set the date for the next session on May 12, 2026.

• Resolution to establish a new Behavioral Health Social Worker position (CLTS Administration)
• Employee status updates: new hires, promotions, reassignments, terminations, retirements
• Review of meeting minutes from February 3, 2026
• Discussion on ensuring comprehensive accountability of the Price County Administrator
• Discussion of a procedure for setting future elected wages

The Administration Committee approved the minutes from the February 3, 2026 meeting. It also approved a resolution to create a new Behavioral Health Social Worker position for Children’s Long Term Support and will forward the resolution to the Price County Board of Supervisors. No other motions were voted on; remaining items were discussed without a decision.

• Approved February 3, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for new Behavioral Health Social Worker CLTS position (motion carried) – to be sent to the Board of Supervisors

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Council on Aging Advisory Committee will meet on April 13, 2026 to discuss public comments, review the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting, and approve bylaws. The agenda includes financial reports for the nutrition program and overall program, as well as updates on senior services and transportation. The committee will also set the date for the next meeting on June 8, 2026.

• Public Comment and Communications
• Nutrition Program – Financial Report
• Senior Service Update
• Transportation Update
• Program Financial Report

The Health and Human Services Board approved the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the updated bylaws. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved updated bylaws (motion carried)

Other Committees

The Price County Board of Canvassers will review the votes cast in the April 7, 2026 Spring Election. It will then issue a certification of the election results. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Canvass votes cast at the April 7, 2026, Spring Election
• Issue certification of the Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers formally certified the votes from the April 7, 2026 spring election. No other substantive actions or policy decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Certified election results (unanimous)
• Meeting called to order by County Clerk
• Meeting adjourned by County Clerk

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will review department reports from the Coroner, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office. The committee will consider a new ordinance regarding dangerous animal households and receive updates on the radio project and jail.

• Proposed ordinance: Dangerous Animal Household
• Radio Project update
• Sheriff's Office staffing and jail updates
• Humane Officer / Animal Control discussion
• Committee vouchers

The Law Enforcement Committee approved amendments to ordinances 223-19 and 223-44.1 that address dangerous animal households and sent them to a public hearing. It also approved the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes and authorized payment of $161,518.84 for March 2026 vouchers. No other actions were taken.

• Approved amendments to ordinance 223-19 (motion carried)
• Approved amendments to ordinance 223-44.1 (motion carried)
• Approved March 9, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March 2026 vouchers totaling $161,518.84 (motion carried)

Health and Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board will review public comments, approve the February 11 minutes, and consider committee and subcommittee appointments. It will receive quarterly reports from the Public Health, Aging & Disability, Children & Youth, Behavioral Health, Economic Support, and Fiscal units. A key item is a request to create a new Social Worker position for Children’s Long‑Term Support. The agenda also includes discussion of vouchers and other administrative updates.

• Vouchers – Krisan Bastil
• Request – New Position Social Worker CLTS (Children’s Long‑Term Support)
• Committee appointment: Sally Huml (term 6/1/2026‑5/31/2029)
• Subcommittee appointments: Nutrition Advisory Council members Robin Nielsen, David Schmidt, Dani Hoffman; Transportation Coordination Committee members Patricia Stephan, Marty Stephan, Jason McMillan
• Quarterly report from the Public Health Unit – Tiffany Palecek

The board approved vouchers totaling $606,604.82 for February–March 2026 and adopted the February 22, 2026 meeting minutes. It recognized several committee and subcommittee appointments and approved a request for up to two new Children’s Long‑Term Support social worker positions. The board also approved the use of ARPA funds to acquire a new bus.

• Approved vouchers totaling $606,604.82 for Feb‑Mar 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved February 22, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Recognized HHSB appointment of Sally Huml (term 6/1/2026‑5/31/2029)
• Recognized Nutrition Advisory Council appointments (Robin Nielsen, David Schmidt, Dani Hoffman)
• Recognized Transportation Coordination Committee appointments (Patricia Stephan, Marty Stephan, Jason McMillan, Susan Stanke)
• Approved request for up to two new Children’s Long‑Term Support social worker positions (motion carried)
• Approved use of ARPA funds for acquisition of a bus
• Presented and filed various quarterly reports (no vote required)

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee will discuss public comments, approve the March 10 meeting minutes, and set the next meeting date. It will review the 2026 Spring Timber Sale bid packet and consider extensions to the timber sale. Additional items include an update on the Smith Lake ATV trail, carbon credits, and the department's financial report.

• Public Comment and Communications
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 10, 2026
• 2026 Spring Timber Sale Bid Packet
• 2026 Timber Sale Extensions
• Smith Lake ATV Trail update

The committee approved the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting and set the next meeting for May 5, 2026. It approved the 2026 Spring Timber Sale Bid Packet and the 2026 Timber Sale Extensions. The committee moved forward with seeking a grant for the Smith Lake ATV trail and approved March 2026 vouchers totaling $184,591.38.

• Approve March 10, 2026 meeting minutes – motion carried
• Set next meeting date for May 5, 2026 – motion carried
• Approve 2026 Spring Timber Sale Bid Packet – motion carried
• Approve 2026 Timber Sale Extensions – motion carried
• Move forward with grant request for Smith Lake ATV trail – motion carried
• Approve March 2026 vouchers totaling $184,591.38 – motion carried

Health and Human Services Board

The Price County Transportation Coordinating Committee will review public comments, approve the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes, and consider re‑appointing three members whose terms expire on April 30, 2026. The committee will also discuss an open seat for a Northern Area Consumer/Agency Advocate, examine funding sources named Butternut and Fifield, and receive reports on transit routes and program operations.

• Re‑appoint terms expiring 4/30/2026: Jason McMillan, Patricia Stephan, Marty Stephan
• Open seat for Northern Area Consumer/Agency Advocate
• Funding sources: Butternut and Fifield
• Route reports for Park Falls Transit, Phillips Transit, Minocqua Transit
• Program reports on fares, hours of operation, budget and funding

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW‑Extension Committee will hear public comments and then decide on a Special Exception Permit filed by John and Kristi DeBruyne to build a home 2 feet east of the lot line at N14958 Lake Shore Drive. The agenda also includes a land division request by Albert Simpson for Quantum LLC in the Town of Elk and a final plat for the Red Pine Subdivision submitted by Simpson on behalf of the Town of Worcester. Additional items are department reports, approval of February 19 minutes, committee vouchers, and setting the next meeting date.

• Decision on Special Exception Permit for John and Kristi DeBruyne, N14958 Lake Shore Drive
• Land Division filing by Albert Simpson for Quantum LLC to create one lot, Town of Elk
• Final Plat filing by Albert Simpson for Red Pine Subdivision, Town of Worcester
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2026
• Committee vouchers

The committee approved a special exception permit allowing John and Kristi DeBruyne to build a home 2 feet east of the lot line. It also approved a land division for Quantum LLC in the Town of Elk and a final plat for the Red Pine Subdivision in the Town of Worcester. The February 19, 2026 meeting minutes and February 2026 vouchers totaling $87,536.47 were approved.

• Approved Special Exception Permit for DeBruyne home (motion Drobnick/Kopisch, carried)
• Approved Land Division for Quantum LLC in Town of Elk (motion Erickson/Drobnick, carried)
• Approved Final Plat for Red Pine Subdivision in Town of Worcester (motion Kopisch/Drobnick, carried)
• Approved February 19, 2026 meeting minutes (motion Erickson/Kopisch, carried)
• Approved February 2026 Land Use/UW-Extension vouchers of $87,536.47 (motion Drobnik/Kopisch, carried)

Other Committees

The Price County Veterans Service Commission will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The commission will also review member lists and receive updates on the County Veterans Service Office and DAV Van.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• DAV Van update
• County Veterans Service Office updates
• Review of meeting minutes from November 19, 2025

The Veterans Service Commission unanimously elected Douglas Moquin as chairperson and Mitchell Surman as vice chairperson. The commission also approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session at 3:54 p.m.

• Elected Douglas Moquin as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Mitchell Surman as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:54 p.m. (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will hear public comments and review the February 12 meeting minutes. It will consider the Treasurer's report on monthly finances and delinquent taxes, and receive updates from the Register of Deeds, Administration, and Clerk's offices. The committee will also get an update on the Bug Tussel Tower Project and review monthly vouchers before scheduling the next meeting.

• Public Comment and Communications
• Approval of February 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Treasurer Report on delinquent taxes and In Rem – 2022 start
• Bug Tussel Tower Project Update
• Review of monthly vouchers

The committee approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes. It also accepted monthly Executive Committee vouchers totaling $2,064,665.07 for February 2026. The Bug Tussel project RFP was forwarded to the April meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted monthly vouchers of $2,064,665.07 for February 2026 (motion carried)
• Forwarded Bug Tussel project RFP to the April 2026 Executive Committee meeting

Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee

The Price County Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee will review project updates and departmental financial reports. Members will consider concrete park heating alternatives for the 2027 season and an update on the courthouse electrical panel request for proposals. The meeting also includes discussions on forestry projects such as a weather station request, timber sale, dam updates, and an ATV trail. Public comment and scheduling of future meetings are also on the agenda.

• Concrete Park Heating Alternatives for 2027
• Courthouse Electrical Panel – Request For Proposal (RFP) Update
• Timm’s Hill Timber Sale
• Steve Creek Dam update
• Smith Lake ATV Trail

The committee approved the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes and set the next meeting for April 7, 2026. It approved the request to install a weather station at Timm’s Hill. It also approved Forestry and Parks vouchers of $153,985.48 and Buildings and Grounds vouchers of $39,265.18.

• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Set next meeting date for April 7, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Timm’s Hill Weather Station request (motion carried)
• Approved Forestry & Parks vouchers totaling $153,985.48 (motion carried)
• Approved Buildings & Grounds vouchers totaling $39,265.18 (motion carried)

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will review public comments and approve the February 5, 2026 meeting minutes. It will hear department reports from the coroner, district attorney, clerk of circuit court, and sheriff’s office, including updates on staffing, humane officer/animal control, K‑9 units, and jail matters. The committee will consider a new dangerous‑animal household ordinance and a request for proposals for a radio‑project consultant.

• Approve February 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consider new dangerous animal household ordinance
• Evaluate Radio Project Request for Proposal (RFP) for consultant
• Discuss staffing updates and humane officer/animal control
• Review committee vouchers

The Law Enforcement Committee approved the February 5, 2026 meeting minutes. It authorized the start of a Request for Proposal process to hire a consultant for the county radio project. The committee also approved February 2026 vouchers totaling $91,016.93 for law enforcement and $13,711.03 for the coroner and district attorney offices.

• Approved February 5, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized start of RFP process for a radio‑project consultant (motion carried)
• Approved February 2026 vouchers: $91,016.93 for Law Enforcement (motion carried)
• Approved February 2026 vouchers: $13,711.03 for Coroner and District Attorney (motion carried)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss reports from law enforcement agencies, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and school transportation. The body will also review minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting.

• Law Enforcement Reports from Price County Sheriff’s Department, Park Falls Police Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports from the Bureau of Transportation Safety and Traffic Safety Engineer
• School Transportation Report
• Reports from the Price County Highway Department and Price County Board of Supervisors

The Traffic Safety Commission approved the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken; the commission heard law‑enforcement crash statistics, WisDOT project updates, and other reports. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2026.

• Accepted December 4, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially take action on open bids for asphalt, gravel crushing, and specific highway projects. The meeting includes reports on airport taxi lane and hangar bid pricing, as well as discussions regarding State Highways 13, 111, and 70.

• Open bids for Gravel Crushing, Asphalt, CHID #18977, and CHIS #18978
• STH 13 & STH 111 Intersection Light
• State Highway 70
• Airport bid pricing for the Taxi Lane/Hangar
• Billing for requested assistance

The committee approved the American Asphalt of WI bid for asphalt work on County Highway D and County Highway H. It also adopted a policy for billing requested assistance to present to the County Board. A voucher for $4,000,512.22 for February 2026 was approved, and the decision was made not to install a new streetlight at the STH 13 & STH 111 intersection.

• Accepted American Asphalt bid for County Highway D and H (motion carried)
• Developed policy for billing requested assistance (motion carried)
• Approved February 2026 voucher for $4,000,512.22 (motion carried)
• Declined to install streetlight at STH 13 & STH 111 intersection (decision)
• Accepted minutes from February 4 2026 meeting (motion carried)

Land Information Council

The Price County Land Information Council will meet to discuss several administrative items. The body is scheduled to review plat books and the 2026 NG 911 Grant.

• 2026 NG 911 Grant
• Plat Books
• Minutes from October 23, 2025, Meeting

The council approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized the purchase of 100 plat books from Rockford Map, priced at $40 for pickup and $50 for shipping. The council also approved applying for the 2026 NG 911 Grant. The next meeting is scheduled for Fall 2026.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Ordered 100 plat books from Rockford Map; set price $40 pickup, $50 shipped (motion carried)
• Approved application for 2026 NG 911 Grant (motion carried)

Land Use and UW-Extension Committee

The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on special exception and conditional use permits for short-term rentals, as well as decisions on land division requests. The meeting will also include reports from the UW-Extension department.

• Public hearing for Special Exception Permit (Mark Thomas, Pine Road)
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (Jess Oczachowski, Peninsula Drive)
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (Bradley Kmosena, E. Wilson Flwg. Road)
• Land Division requests for Fifield and Harmony
• UW-Extension Quarterly Educator Reports

The Land Use and UW‑Extension Committee approved several permits and land divisions, signed the 2025 wildlife damage claims, and adopted a resolution requesting the Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby for greater local control. The committee also approved vouchers totaling $212,400.55 for December 2025 and January 2026. All motions were carried without recorded dissent.

• Approved Special Exception Permit for Mark Thomas to build a home 30’ from Pine Road centerline (motion carried)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Jess Oczachowski to rent a home short‑term (motion carried)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Bradley Kmosena to rent a home short‑term (motion carried)
• Approved Land Division filed by Sam Kotke for Fifield Homestead, LLC (motion carried)
• Approved Land Division filed by Patrick Beil for Jeffrey Peterson (motion carried)
• Approved Land Division filed by Ryan and Hailey Halmstad (motion carried)
• Approved resolution requesting Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby for greater county control (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers of $16,716.87 for Dec 2025 and $195,683.68 for Jan 2026 (motion carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Price County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions, including adopting a revised administration manual and setting elected officials' salaries for the 2027‑2030 period. It will also vote on a bridge and culvert aid request for the Town of Georgetown and amend highway and capital project funding plans. Additional items include a resolution urging state action on sustainable transportation funding and review of the County Administrator's employment contract.

• Adopt Revised Price County Administration Manual (Administration)
• Elected Officials Salaries for 2027‑2030 (Administration)
• Town of Georgetown Bridge and Culvert Aid Request (Executive)
• Amend 34-24: 2025 Price County Highway Department Road Construction Projects (Executive)
• Amend 28-25: 2026 Price County Capital Projects financed with short‑term debt (Executive)

The Price County Board of Supervisors approved a revised administration manual, set elected‑official salaries for 2027‑2030, and authorized a bridge and culvert aid request for the Town of Georgetown. It also amended highway construction and capital‑project financing plans, adopted a resolution urging the Governor and Legislature to fund sustainable transportation, approved the 2026 Forestry and Parks work plan, and ratified the County Administrator employment contract. All motions carried with the vote counts shown in the minutes.

• Adopt Revised Price County Administration Manual (Yes 12, No 1)
• Approve Elected Officials Salaries for 2027‑2030 (Yes 10, No 3)
• Approve Town of Georgetown Bridge and Culvert Aid Request (Yes 13, No 0)
• Amend 34‑24: 2025 Highway Dept. Road Construction Projects (Yes 13, No 0)
• Amend 28‑25: 2026 Capital Projects financed with short‑term debt (Yes 12, No 1)
• Adopt resolution urging Governor and Legislature for sustainable transportation funding (Yes 12, No 1)
• Approve 2026 Forestry and Parks Annual Work Plan (Yes 12, No 1)
• Approve County Administrator Employment Contract 2026‑2030 (Yes 10, No 3)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will consider two resolution amendments: one modifying the 2025 Highway Department road construction projects and another changing the 2026 capital projects, purchases, and court‑ordered high‑cost placements to be financed with short‑term debt. Additional agenda items include a treasurer report on taxes and land sales, a loan payment to Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program, Inc., and an update on the Bug Tussel Tower Project.

• Amend Resolution 34-24: 2025 Price County Highway Department Road Construction Projects (Executive)
• Amend Resolution 28-25: 2026 Price County Capital Projects, Capital Purchases, and Court Ordered High‑Cost Placements to be Financed with Short‑Term Debt (Executive)
• Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (NWCEP) loan payment
• Bug Tussel Tower Project update
• Treasurer Report – delinquent taxes, In Rem parcels, and land sale auction results

The Executive Committee approved amendments to two resolutions authorizing short‑term debt financing for highway and capital projects, with maximum amounts of $3.1 M and $2.98 M respectively. It also approved a request for proposals for the 2026‑2028 county audit and authorized payment of January 2026 vouchers totaling $1,352,312.46. Additional actions included adopting the January 15 meeting minutes and noting the full repayment of a $5,000 NWCEP loan.

• Approved January 15, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Request for Proposal for 2026‑2028 county audit (motion carried)
• Amended Resolution 34‑24 to authorize up to $3.1 M short‑term debt for 2025 highway projects (motion carried)
• Amended Resolution 28‑25 to authorize up to $2.98 M short‑term debt for 2026 capital projects (motion carried)
• Approved January 2026 vouchers totaling $1,352,312.46 (motion carried)
• Recorded full payment of Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program loan ($5,000)

Health and Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board will hold its regular meeting on February 11, 2026 at the Courthouse County Board Room in Phillips, WI. Board members will hear public comments, introduce new employees, and consider a series of quarterly reports and updates from the Public Health Unit, Aging & Disability/Senior Services Unit, Children & Youth, Behavioral Health, Economic Support, and Fiscal and Administrative units. The meeting will also include a director’s report, a review of the November 5, 2025 minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Public Health Unit – Quarterly Report and Respiratory Illness Update
• Aging & Disability / Senior Services Unit – Quarterly reports, ADRC board update, NAC update, COA update
• Children & Youth – Quarterly Report
• Behavioral Health Unit – Quarterly Report
• Economic Support – Quarterly Report

The Health and Human Services Board approved voucher payments of $389,886.80 for November and December 2025 and $16,578.06 for January 2026. The board also approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken beyond report presentations.

• Approved vouchers for November and December 2025 totaling $389,886.80 (motion Baratka/Wartgow, carried)
• Approved voucher for January 2026 in the amount of $16,578.06 (motion Baratka/Wartgow, carried)
• Approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes as presented (motion Wartgow/Swensen, carried)

Law Enforcement Committee

The Price County Law Enforcement Committee will meet to review department reports, discuss new ordinances, and address equipment and staffing needs. The meeting is open to the public via Webex or conference call.

• Review of Sheriff's Office reports including new ordinances, equipment needs, and staffing updates
• Review of reports from the Coroner, District Attorney, and Clerk of Circuit Court
• Discussion of new ordinances, specifically a 'Dangerous Animal Household' ordinance
• Review of Committee vouchers
• Next meeting scheduled for March 5, 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. Members voted to have the committee develop language for a new “Dangerous Animal Household” ordinance and incorporate it into the existing ordinance. The committee also approved Law Enforcement vouchers of $38,321.92 for November 2025, $52,971.96 for December 2025, and $59,557.60 for January 2026, and approved Coroner, DA and COC vouchers of $20,365.17 for November 2025, $5,881.44 for December 2025, and $14,327.01 for January 2026.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved development of dangerous animal household ordinance language (motion carried)
• Approved Law Enforcement voucher $38,321.92 for November 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Law Enforcement voucher $52,971.96 for December 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Law Enforcement voucher $59,557.60 for January 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved COC, Coroner, DA voucher $20,365.17 for November 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved COC, Coroner, DA voucher $5,881.44 for December 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved COC, Coroner, DA voucher $14,327.01 for January 2026 (motion carried)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Highway & Transportation Committee will hear public comments, approve the minutes from the January 7 meeting, and review 2026 state and county construction projects. It will vote on two resolutions: one covering 2025 road construction projects and another authorizing short‑term debt to finance 2026 capital projects, purchases, and court‑ordered high‑cost placements. The committee will also consider a resolution urging the governor and legislature to adopt a sustainable transportation funding solution.

• Review Resolution 3‑4‑24: 2025 Highway Department road construction projects (executive)
• Review Resolution 28‑25: 2026 capital projects, capital purchases, and court‑ordered high‑cost placements financed with short‑term debt (executive)
• Resolution urging the governor and state legislature to enact a sustainable transportation funding solution
• Discussion of 2026 construction projects – state and county
• Open bids

The committee accepted the January 7 minutes. It removed the 2026 construction and open‑bids agenda items. It approved a resolution urging the Governor and Legislature to enact a sustainable transportation funding solution. It also approved vouchers totaling $286,342.99 for January 2026 and set the next meeting for March 4, 2026.

• Accepted January 7, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Removed 2026 construction projects agenda item (Chair decision)
• Removed open‑bids agenda item (Chair decision)
• Approved resolution urging state funding for sustainable transportation (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers of $286,342.99 for January 2026 (motion carried)
• Set next meeting date for March 4, 2026

Administration Committee

The Price County Administration Committee will review and vote on salary resolutions for the Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Coroner for the 2027‑2030 period. The meeting will also cover employee status updates, adoption of the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes, and discussion of a procedure for setting future elected wages. Additional agenda items include public comment and setting the next meeting date.

• Resolution – Elected Officials Salaries for 2027‑2030 (Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court, Coroner)
• Discussion of a procedure for setting future elected wages
• Employee status updates: new hires, promotions, terminations, and ongoing recruitments
• Adoption of meeting minutes from December 9, 2025
• Public comment period

The Administration Committee adopted the proposed salary schedule for the County Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, and Coroner for 2027 through 2030. The final resolution, including specific salary amounts and additional fee rates for the Coroner, was approved and forwarded to the full County Board of Supervisors. Votes on the motions were 3‑2 in favor. The meeting minutes from December 9 2025 were also approved.

• Approved December 9 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved amended salary proposal for Sheriff $108,000‑$116,000 and Clerk $76,377 for 2027 (3‑2)
• Approved Clerk of Courts salary $79,000‑$83,000 for 2028‑2030 (3‑2)
• Approved final salary resolution for Sheriff, Clerk, and Coroner and forwarded to County Board (3‑2)

Health and Human Services Board

The Nutrition Advisory Council will discuss public comments, approve minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting, and hear updates and a financial report from the Senior Services Manager. The council will recommend three individuals for appointment to the Nutrition Advisory Council for terms from April 30, 2026 to April 30, 2028. Program and site reports will be presented for Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, and Phillips. The meeting will also set the date for the next session on April 30, 2026.

• Public comment and communications
• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2025
• Senior Services Manager updates and financial report
• Recommendation of three NAC Council members (Cathy Ferrel, Brantwood, Park Falls) for 04/30/2026–04/30/2028 terms
• Program/site reports for Brantwood, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, and Phillips

The Health and Human Services Board adopted the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the appointment of Cathy Ferrell, Robin Nielson, and David Schmidt to the Nutrition Advisory Council for terms from April 30, 2026 to April 30, 2028. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 30, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Cathy Ferrell (Phillips) as council member (motion carried)
• Accepted Robin Nielson (Brantwood) as council member (motion carried)
• Accepted David Schmidt (Park Falls) as council member (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:57 p.m. (motion carried)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve its by-laws and membership list. The body will also review reports on hazardous spills and emergency management grants.

• Review and approval of by-laws, including the designation of the Compliance Inspector
• Approval of membership list for appointment by County Board and SERC
• Approval of Off-Site Facilities List
• Reports on EPCRA Computer and Hazardous Response Equipment and Planning and Administration grants
• Review of Hazardous Spills Report and Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP)

The Price County Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting, adopted updated 2026 bylaws, and approved both the membership list for county board appointment and the off‑site facilities list. The committee also noted the availability of the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook and that the Governor’s March conference was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026.

• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved updated 2026 bylaws (motion carried)
• Approved membership list for county board appointment (motion carried)
• Approved off‑site facilities list of 11 hazardous sites (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The Price County Executive Committee will consider a resolution to provide bridge and culvert assistance to the Town of Georgetown. The meeting also includes a presentation and discussion of loan forgiveness for Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (NWCEP). Treasurer reports will cover land‑sale parcels #23518 and #5164 and set a minimum bid for unsold parcel #23518. A closed‑session review of the County Administrator contract will be conducted.

• Resolution: Town of Georgetown Bridge and Culvert Aid (Executive)
• Presentation and loan forgiveness for Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (NWCEP)
• Treasurer Report: Land Sale Parcels #23518 and #5164
• Set Minimum Bid for Unsold Land Sale Parcel #23518
• Closed‑session review of County Administrator contract

The Executive Committee approved a $5,000 payment plan for the Northwest Wisconsin Concentrated Employment Program and amended Resolution 18‑24. It also set a $500 minimum bid for unsold parcel #23518, approved the Town of Georgetown Bridge and Culvert Aid resolution, and authorized December 2025 vouchers totaling $1,235,624.83. The committee entered and exited a closed session by unanimous vote.

• Approved $5,000 payment plan for NWCEP and amended Resolution 18‑24 (motion carried)
• Set minimum bid $500 for land parcel tax ID #23518 in Park Falls (motion carried)
• Approved sale of parcel tax ID #5164 for $26,750 (motion carried)
• Approved Town of Georgetown Bridge and Culvert Aid resolution (motion carried)
• Approved December 2025 vouchers totaling $1,235,624.83 (motion carried)
• Approved December 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned to closed session (vote 4‑0)
• Returned to open session (vote 4‑0)

Highway & Transportation Committee

The Price County Highway & Transportation Committee will consider public comments, approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting, and discuss several transportation projects. Items include 2026 construction projects, aid for the Town of Georgetown bridge and culvert, work on Highway 13 and Highway 111, equipment replacement, and department reports. The committee will also process vouchers and set the next meeting date for February 4, 2026.

• 2026 Construction Projects
• Town of Georgetown Bridge and Culvert Aid
• Hwy 13 & Hwy 111 improvements
• Equipment Replacement
• Vouchers

The committee approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Town of Georgetown bridge and culvert aid request and will forward the resolution to the Executive Committee. It also approved using up to $25,000 from the equipment fund to buy a replacement highway shop truck. Finally, the committee approved vouchers for September‑December 2025 and set the next meeting for March 4, 2026.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Town of Georgetown Bridge and Culvert Aid request and to send resolution to Executive Committee (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of a replacement highway shop truck, not to exceed $25,000 (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers: Sep 2025 $107,693.07, Oct 2025 $114,669.14, Nov 2025 $3,060,971.64, Dec 2025 $911,695.29 (motion carried)
• Set next meeting date for March 4, 2026 (motion carried)