Crawford County, Wisconsin

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will review maintenance agreements and specific road projects. The body is discussing resurfacing for CTH E and CTH W, as well as a bridge project in the Village of DeSoto.

• Resurfacing of CTH E (Project ID: 5002-00-01/71)
• Resurfacing of CTH W from STH 61 to Richland County Line
• New bridge construction at Mill Park Drive, Village of DeSoto (Project ID: 5408-00-00/70)
• Bid for Dual Wing Truck with brine setup
• Driveway variance request for Werthwein

Veterans Service Commission

The commission will review a financial report and past payments. The body will meet in closed session to discuss applications before reconvening to act on eligible applications.

• Review of financial report and past payments
• Closed session to discuss applications
• Action on eligible applications

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee is holding a regular monthly meeting. The body will review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

Finance Meetings

Livestock Study Committee

The Special Livestock Study Committee will meet to hear a presentation from UW Madison regarding a grassroots campaigns research project. The committee will also discuss its future goals and purpose.

• UW Madison presentation on grassroots campaigns research project
• Discussion on future goals and purpose

Soil and Water Meetings

The Soil & Water Committee will meet to receive reports from the Land Conservationist, NRCS, DNR Forester, and UW Extension. The body will also review a response to a DBA letter and process vouchers.

• Response to DBA letter
• Vouchers review
• Reports from Land Conservationist Dave Troester and Travis Bunting
• DNR Forester Rebecca Vasquez report

Public Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Public Safety Committee will meet to review and approve bills for the Sheriff Department, Coroner, 911 Coordinator, and Emergency Government. The committee also plans to enter a closed session to discuss personnel issues.

• Review and approval of Sheriff Department bills
• Approval of Coroner's bills
• Approval of 911 Coordinator's bills
• Approval of Emergency Government bills
• Closed session regarding personnel issues

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will review Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) and reports from the property lister and surveyors. The committee is also scheduled to discuss a moratorium on industrial scale solar, wind projects, transmission lines, and data centers, as well as a resolution regarding local control for wind and solar projects.

• CSM: Brandon & Jaymee Jerrett, Town of Clayton
• CSM: Kurt Stein & Vicki Hollenbeck, Town of Freeman
• CSM: Irrevocable Severson Family Trust, Town of Eastman
• Industrial Scale Solar, Wind Projects, Transmission Lines, and Data Centers Moratorium
• Resolution on Increased Local Control for Wind and Solar Projects

Health and Human Service Meetings

The board will hold a public discussion regarding the 2027 Health & Human Services Budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on replacing board member Amanda Schultz and a review of public health resolutions.

• Public discussion on 2027 Health & Human Services Budget
• Discussion on board member to replace Amanda Schultz
• Public Health Resolution discussion
• Public Health update from Sonya Lenzendorf
• Review of staff changes and recruitment

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will meet to approve invoices and proposals. The body will discuss a new printer/copier for Child Support and a Focus on Energy Utility Rebate.

• EO Johnson proposal for new Child Support printer/copier
• Focus on Energy Utility Rebate presented by John Poots
• IT Voucher Approvals
• Building maintenance discussion regarding portable space heaters

AG Extension Meetings

The committee will review reports and programming from the University of Wisconsin Extension. The meeting includes a report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady and the payment of bills.

• University of Wisconsin Extension Educator/Coordinator reports
• Report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady
• Payment of bills

Personnel Meeting

The Crawford County Personnel Committee will meet to introduce new staff and review current hiring needs. The committee also plans to enter a closed session to discuss personnel disciplinary matters.

• New hire: Megan Beisker, Child Support Investigator (06/30/2026)
• Open position: Social Worker IV- Health & Human Services
• Open position: Traffic Deputy – Law Enforcement
• Closed session regarding personnel disciplinary matters

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center committee will meet to receive an operations report and board education. The body is scheduled to approve monthly invoices.

• Board education presentation by Kelly Buetow of Health Promotions
• Operations report covering Nutrition, Transportation, Caregiver, EBS, and ADRC
• Approval of monthly invoices

Department Head Meetings

Department heads will meet to discuss strategic budget reduction planning and cost-saving ideas. The meeting includes reviews of employee recognition, payroll procedures, and 2026-2027 committee appointments.

• Strategic Budget Reduction Planning for cost-saving ideas
• 2026-2027 Committee Appointments
• Employee Recognition Policy
• Payroll overview including new hire and personnel change forms
• Phone bill allocation

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will discuss maintenance agreements for state and county trunk highways. The body is reviewing resurfacing projects and a new bridge installation in the Village of DeSoto. The meeting includes reviews of equipment bids and a closed session regarding personnel and county property.

• Resurfacing of CTH E (Project ID: 5002-00-01/71) and CTH W from STH 61 to Richland County Line
• New bridge construction at Mill Park Drive, Village of DeSoto (Project ID: 5408-00-00/70)
• Bids for a dual wing truck with brine setup
• Bids for a replacement tractor fire unit
• Materials testing contract for Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove shop location

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to approve invoices and proposals. The committee will receive updates on the jail project expenditures and sales, use, and wheel taxes.

• Approval of invoices and proposals
• Jail project expenditure update
• Sales & Use and Wheel Tax update

County Board Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will meet to review resolutions regarding tax liens and unclaimed funds. The board is considering a resolution to oppose the Maribell 765 kV Electric Transmission Project and an ordinance to update subdivision and platting rules.

• Resolution opposing the Maribell 765 kV Electric Transmission Project
• Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 18 - Subdivision and Platting of the Crawford County Code of Ordinances
• Resolution relating to tax delinquent lands
• Resolution authorizing fees in proceedings in REM to foreclose tax liens
• County Line Festival Emergency Response Plan

Delinquent Tax Committee

The Delinquent Tax Committee is meeting to review and approve resolutions regarding tax foreclosures and associated fees. The body will decide on the 2022 tax foreclosure process.

• Resolution for 2022 Tax Foreclosure
• Resolution for Authorizing Fees in Proceedings in REM to Foreclose Tax Liens

Veterans Service Committee

The Veterans Service Committee will meet to review an office report and approve bills. The committee is also scheduled to discuss job hiring under old business.

• Approval of bills
• Discussion of job hiring

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting. The body will review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee will review first quarter and fiscal reports for justice programs. The body is scheduled to vote on a preapplication and an application for the 2027 TAD Grant.

• Vote on 2027 Grant preapplication
• Vote on 2027 TAD Grant application
• 2027 Opioid Settlement Funds application
• Treatment Court and Diversion Program goals and objectives
• By-Laws ad hoc committee working draft

The committee voted to allow the submission of a preapplication and an application for 2027 grants. The Finance Committee previously approved a request for Opioid Settlement Funds. By-law changes remain tabled.

• Approved 2027 Grant preapplication (All in favor)
• Approved 2027 TAD Grant application (All in favor)
• Tabled By-Laws ad hoc committee proposed changes

Livestock Study Committee

The Special Livestock Study Committee will meet to establish its formal purpose and mission statement. The meeting includes presentations on state livestock and water regulations.

• Formalization of the committee's purpose/mission statement
• Presentation by DATCP on ATCP 51
• Presentation by DNR on the CAFO program and non-point source regulations

The committee received presentations regarding ATCP 51 and the CAFO program and non-point source regulations. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Soil and Water Meetings

The Soil & Water Committee will meet to receive reports from land conservation, forestry, and agricultural agencies. The body will also review conservation awards and vouchers.

• Report from Land Conservationist Dave Troester
• Review of Conservation Awards
• Review of vouchers
• Report from DNR Forester Rebecca Vasquez
• Reports from NRCS, UW Extension, and FSA

The committee approved the minutes from the May 12, 2026, meeting and the presented vouchers. Other agenda items consisted of staff reports and public comment.

• Approved May 12, 2026, minutes (unanimous, Kuhn abstained)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Public Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Public Safety Committee will meet to review and approve bills for the Sheriff Department, Coroner, and Emergency Government. The body will also receive reports from the 911 Coordinator and Public Health Officer.

• Review and approval of Sheriff Department bills
• Review and approval of Coroner's bills
• Review and approval of Emergency Government bills
• Review of bank statements

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and processed bills for the Coroner, 911 Coordinator, Emergency Management, and Law Enforcement. Members received updates on the new jail's structural issues and law enforcement staffing.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Approved Coroner bills
• Approved 911 Coordinator bills
• Approved Emergency Management bills
• Approved Law Enforcement bills

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will review several Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) and a subdivision ordinance. The body will also discuss industrial scale solar and wind projects, a data center moratorium, and a 765 kV transmission line.

• Subdivision Ordinance action item
• Data Centers Moratorium discussion and possible action
• 765 kV Transmission Line discussion and possible action
• Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects discussions
• CSMs for Town of Clayton, Town of Freeman, Town of Wauzeka, Town of Marietta, and Town of Seneca

The committee approved eight Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) and recommended the final Subdivision Ordinance be sent to the full County Board. A resolution was passed to oppose the 765 kV Transmission Line. Members discussed a potential moratorium and the need for Corporate Council consultation.

• Approved resolution to oppose 765 kV Transmission Line Discussion (unanimous)
• Recommended sending final Subdivision Ordinance to full County Board (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Crawford County Highway Dept, Town of Clayton (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Paul/Maureen Kobza, Town of Freeman (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Sara Mand, Town of Clayton (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for James Sheckel, Town of Wauzeka (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Gruber Ridge Farms LLC, Mary Hrycyk, Town of Marietta (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Gruber Ridge Farms LLC, Dennis Gruber, Town of Marietta (unanimous)

AG Extension Meetings

The committee will meet to review reports and programming from University of Wisconsin Extension educators and coordinators. The session includes a public comment period and the payment of bills.

• University of Wisconsin Extension Educator/Coordinator reports
• Payment of bills

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board is meeting to conduct basic administrative business. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate.

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will review invoices and proposals, including a tourism marketing proposal. The committee is preparing the June County Board agenda, which includes a proposed ordinance to recreate the subdivision and platting code.

• Crawford County Tourism Marketing Proposal by Bob Moses
• Bank account for Fair Online Payment Option
• Resolution regarding uncalled for orders and unclaimed funds
• Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 18 (Subdivision and Platting)
• Resolution relating to tax delinquent lands

The committee approved payments for jail construction soft costs and an annual resolution regarding unclaimed funds. They also conditionally approved a request for a separate fair bank account and set the June board agenda.

• Approved May 20th meeting minutes
• Approved invoices for jail construction soft costs and Klein McCarthy Architects
• Approved request for fair online payment bank account pending Fair Board Committee approval
• Approved Resolution Regarding Uncalled for Orders and Unclaimed Funds and recommended to full county board

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will discuss maintenance for state and county trunk highways. The body is reviewing bids for truck equipment and shop sitework, as well as a bridge project in the Village of DeSoto.

• Resurfacing of CTH E (13E16-25) and CTH W (STH 61 to Richland County Line)
• New bridge construction at Mill Park Drive, Mississippi Tributary Bridge #P-12-0703 in the Village of DeSoto
• Bids for truck equipment for two trucks
• Bids for Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove Shop sitework
• Replacement unit for Tractor Fire

The committee approved a low bid for Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove shop sitework and purchased two trucks from Universal Truck Equipment. It also authorized a $875,000 fund transfer from CTH Maintenance to construction and machinery funds.

• Approved $530,248 low bid from Meise Construction for Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove shop sitework
• Approved $159,072 purchase of single wing truck package from Universal Truck Equipment
• Approved $181,249 purchase of dual wing truck package from Universal Truck Equipment
• Approved $4,800 bid from TEAM Engineering for CTH W R/W Staking
• Approved transfer of $875,000 from CTH Maintenance ($350,000 to Construction and Rehabilitation; $525,000 to Machinery Fund)
• Approved forgiving Crime Stoppers invoice for $499.09
• Elected Carl Orr (Chairman), Mark Gilberts (Vice Chairman), and Gerry Krachey (Secretary)
• Approved April 16, 2026, meeting minutes

Veterans Service Commission

The commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current financial report. Members agreed to move the meeting start time to 10:00 a.m. and all three members agreed to serve another three-year term.

• Approved March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved financial report with balance of $10,933.50 (Unanimous)
• Changed meeting start time from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Three commission members agreed to another three-year term

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center committee will review operational reports and board governance documents. The board is scheduled to approve monthly invoices and sign confidentiality and conflict of interest policies.

• Review of By-Laws and Committee Rights & Responsibilities
• ADRC Operations Report covering nutrition, transportation, caregiver, and EBS
• Review of Volunteer Handbook
• Signing of Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest policies
• Approval of monthly invoices

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and monthly invoices. Members discussed meal site attendance and the volunteer handbook, deciding to keep the minimum volunteer age at 18 to protect the county from liability.

• Approved minutes of the April 28, 2026 meeting
• Approved monthly invoices
• Maintained volunteer age requirement at 18 and older

Personnel Meeting

The Crawford County Personnel Committee will meet to discuss personnel disciplinary matters during a closed session. The committee will then move into an open session to address any necessary motions.

• Closed session to discuss personnel disciplinary matters pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(f)

The committee met in closed session to discuss personnel disciplinary matters. No motions were made or decisions reached following the closed session.

Finance Meetings

The Finance Committee will meet to consider funding requests for Building Hope, Court Services, and Justice Programs. The committee will also review invoices and receive expenditure updates on the jail project.

• Funding requests for Building Hope
• Funding proposal for Crawford County Court Services
• Funding proposal for Crawford County Justice Programs
• Jail Project Expenditure Update

The Finance Committee approved several vendor invoices and three opioid fund project requests. The committee also approved a contract with the Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved invoices totaling $613,804.24 (unanimous)
• Approved $43,000.00 opioid funding for Building Hope Project (no negative votes)
• Approved $19,210.92 opioid funding for CC Justice Programs (no negative votes)
• Approved $700.00 opioid funding for CC Court Services (no negative votes)
• Approved contract between MRRPC and Crawford County for Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 1st and April 22nd meetings (no negative votes)

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee is holding a regular monthly meeting. The body will review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

Personnel Meeting

The Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss personnel disciplinary matters. The majority of the meeting is scheduled for a closed session.

• Closed session to discuss personnel disciplinary matters

The committee entered a closed session to discuss personnel disciplinary matters. No motions were made or decisions reached following the closed session.

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will meet to approve invoices and proposals. The agenda includes reports on building maintenance and IT department vouchers.

• Courthouse basement foundation cracks report
• Generator invoice for county expense
• IT Department voucher approvals
• Building Maintenance report

The committee approved the April 8 meeting minutes and current IT Department vouchers. It was decided that MG&E invoices for the 911 Coordinator will now be paid from the Law Enforcement Gas account. Members discussed foundation cracks in the courthouse basement, with further review scheduled for May 21.

• Approved April 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved IT Department vouchers (unanimous)
• Routed MG&E invoices to County Clerk’s Office for payment from Law Enforcement Gas account

Soil and Water Meetings

The Soil & Water Committee will meet to receive reports from the Land Conservationist, NRCS, and other agencies. The body will also review vouchers and amend minutes from March 10, 2026.

• Land Conservationist report and DAWS update
• Review of vouchers
• Report from DNR Forester Rebecca Vasquez
• Report from Land & Water Projects representative Travis Bunting

The committee approved the April 14, 2026, minutes and an amendment to the March 10, 2026, minutes. Vouchers were approved as presented. The committee received reports on NRCS funding and local water monitoring.

• Approved April 14, 2026, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to March 10, 2026, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Public Safety Meetings

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review financial statements and approve bills for several county departments. The meeting includes reports from the Sheriff, Coroner, and Emergency Government.

• Review of Sheriff Department bills
• Approval of Coroner's bills
• Approval of Emergency Government bills
• Review of bank statements for the Public Safety Report
• 911 Coordinator's Report

The committee approved the minutes from the April meeting and authorized payment of bills for several departments. Members received updates on jail inspections, 911 dispatch relocation, and public health trends.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Coroner bills (unanimous)
• Approved 911 Coordinator bills (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Management bills (unanimous)
• Approved Law Enforcement bills (unanimous)

Land Use Meetings

The Land Use Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed recreation of Chapter 18 of the County Code of Ordinances. The body will also discuss moratoriums on data centers and 765 kV transmission lines.

• Public hearing on Proposed Recreation of Chapter 18: Subdivision and Platting
• Discussion and possible action on Data Centers Moratorium
• Discussion and possible action on 765 kV Transmission Line
• Discussion on Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects
• CSM: Behr Real Estate; Town of Seneca

The committee held a public hearing and voted to recommend an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance to the County Board. A Certified Survey Map (CSM) for lot consolidation in the Town of Seneca was approved. The committee also approved April minutes and vouchers.

• Recommended Subdivision Ordinance amendment to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2026, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Behr Real Estate CSM for Town of Seneca lot consolidation contingent on reviewing agency approval (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers presented by Collins (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers presented by Marks (unanimous)

Health and Human Service Meetings

The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and authorized payments totaling $9,989.18. Director Dan McWilliams will enter into a Master Agreement with Jackson Coker Locum Tenens to assist in recruiting mental health providers.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $9,989.18 (unanimous)
• Authorized entering into Master Agreement with Jackson Coker Locum Tenens

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board is meeting to coordinate logistics for the upcoming fair. The board will review maintenance, judging schedules, and various contracts and agreements.

• Porky Pig judging schedule
• Clean up day date and food truck coordination
• Review of contracts for entertainment, winter storage, and fairgrounds rental
• Fair Coordinator updates on posters, blue ribbons, and fair entry
• Review and approval of bills

Highway Safety Meetings

The Highway Safety Committee will meet to review road hazards and receive reports from the WI DOT-BOTS and a State Representative. The body will also discuss connecting ATV/UTV routes on State Highways.

• Discussion of road hazards
• Report from WI DOT-BOTS
• Report from State Representative
• Discussion with ATV/UTV club representative regarding State Highway routes

Personnel Meeting

The Personnel Committee will review several new hires and a position opening for a Child Support Investigator. The body will also discuss a wage and job description update for the Clerk III Veteran’s Office position. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel disciplinary matters.

• New hires: Dana Ruegnitz, Nathan Withey, Ciley Schoenthaler, Chelsey Hoffman (Jailers), Laura Johll (Child Support Administrator), and Anthony Bunting (AIS Summer Intern)
• Position opening: Child Support Investigator
• Clerk III Veteran’s Office job description and wage update
• Closed session regarding personnel disciplinary matters

The committee approved updating a Veterans Office position to Deputy Veterans Service Officer with a new wage scale. Approval was also granted to advertise for a Child Support Investigator. The committee entered a closed session to discuss disciplinary matters but took no action afterward.

• Approved advertising for Child Support Investigator position (unanimous)
• Approved updating job title to Deputy Veterans Service Officer (unanimous)
• Approved revised job description and wage reclassification to Range 5 at $22.55/hour starting wage (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 25th and April 15th meetings (no negative votes)

ADRC Board Meetings

The committee will review the ADRC operations report and the annual report. Members are also scheduled to approve monthly invoices.

• Review of Annual Report
• Approval of monthly invoices
• ADRC Operations Report covering nutrition, transportation, caregiver, and EBS

The board approved the monthly invoices and the minutes from the March 24, 2026, meeting. Director Nicole Baumeister reported that the agency is fully staffed and signed an updated contract with Aptiv to reflect a name change for the facility housing the ADRC kitchen.

• Approved March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

Department Head Meetings

Department heads will meet to review personnel conduct and discipline policies and a new employee checklist. The agenda includes discussions on a high-deductible health plan option for 2027 and preparations for the fall elections. No formal votes or actions will be taken by the board or its committees.

• Personnel Conduct and Discipline Policy and Disciplinary Action Form
• High-Deductible Health Plan Option for 2027
• Fall Election for Sheriff, Clerk of Court, and Coroner (Aug 11 & Nov 3)
• Civil Rights Training
• 2026 Holiday Calendar

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to review project requests for opioid funds and a contract with MRRPC to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The committee will also receive financial reports for the first quarter of 2026 and updates on jail project expenditures.

• Opioids Funds Project Request
• MRRPC Contract to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan
• Jail Project Expenditure Update
• 2026 Q1 Financial Report

The committee lacked a quorum of members, meaning no official actions could be taken. Items regarding the Building Hope project and the MRRPC contract were deferred to the May 20 agenda.

• Approval of minutes: No action taken
• Approval of bills and proposals: No action taken
• Building Hope project funding: No action taken (deferred to May 20)
• MRRPC Comprehensive Plan contract: No action taken (deferred to May 20)

County Board Meetings

The County Board of Supervisors will meet to elect officers and appoint members to various committees. The board will consider resolutions regarding the SMRT Bus Program and state information sharing, as well as an ordinance regarding LCPZD Committee membership.

• Resolution to Discontinue the SMRT Bus Program
• Resolution supporting Wisconsin membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)
• Ordinance Amending, Repealing, and Recreating Section 2.02(7)(a) regarding LCPZD Committee Membership
• Justice Center update from Greg Callin of Kraemer Brothers, LLC
• Elections for County Board Chairman, Vice-Chair, and Highway Committee

The Board held its organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and appoint committee members. The Board also approved a resolution to stop funding the SMRT Bus program due to rising costs and low ridership.

• Elected Tom Cornford as County Board Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Brad Steiner as County Board Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Carl Orr, Gerry Krachey, Derek Flansburgh, Wayne Jerrett, and Mark Gilberts to the Highway Committee
• Approved appointment of Russ Gillitzer to the Land Conservation Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Ron Schneider, Phil Mueller, and Steven Querin-Schultz to the Board of Adjustment
• Approved appointments of Larry Quamme and Brian Reynolds to the Couleecap Board (unanimous)
• Approved submitting Lara Czajkowski Higgins and Kate Krachey to Governor Evers for the Lower Wisconsin Riverway Board
• Approved Resolution 10-2026 to discontinue support for the SMRT Bus Program effective January 1, 2027

County Board Meetings

The Rules and Procedure Committee is meeting to discuss an ordinance regarding committee membership. The session focuses on amending, repealing, and recreating Section 2.02(7)(a) of the Crawford County Ordinances.

• Ordinance amending Section 2.02(7)(a) regarding Land Conservation, Planning and Zoning Committee Membership

Veterans Service Committee

The Veterans Service Committee will meet to review an office report and approve bills. The committee is also scheduled to decide on a job description under old business.

• Approval of bills
• Approval of job description

The committee approved the 2026 office budget report and pending bills. Members also approved a new job description that includes a pay wage scale and a background check requirement.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 office budget report (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)
• Approved new job description with pay wage scale and background check (unanimous)

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee is holding a regular monthly meeting. The body will review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

Public Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Public Safety Committee will review bills for the Sheriff Department, Coroner, and Emergency Government. The body will also receive reports from the 911 Coordinator, Public Health Officer, and Public Safety. A closed session is planned to discuss personnel issues.

• Review of Sheriff Department bills
• Approval of Coroner's bills and meal driver pay
• Approval of Emergency Government bills
• Review of Public Safety bank statements
• Closed session regarding personnel issues

The committee approved a request to pay the jail meal driver half of his current wage during the transition period. The board also approved the April meeting minutes and several sets of bills. Law enforcement reported the hiring of six new jail staff members.

• Approved payment of half current wage for jail meal driver during transition
• Approved April meeting minutes
• Approved bills (multiple motions, no negative votes)

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will review maintenance agreements and specific road projects. The body is discussing resurfacing for CTH E and CTH W, as well as a new bridge project in the Village of DeSoto. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel and county property.

• Resurfacing of CTH E (Project ID: 5002-00-01/71) and CTH W from STH 61 to Richland County Line
• New Bridge #B-12-0928 on Mill Park Drive in the Village of DeSoto
• Variance requests from Steve Henry (CTH H), Josh & Amy Byl (CTH X), and Dale Roling (STH 27)
• Discussion on Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove Shop Location and Farmland Excess Property
• Authorization of monthly invoices and bi-weekly payrolls

The committee authorized bidding for site work at the Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove Highway Shop and approved three land-use variance requests. It also approved payments for invoice and payroll vouchers and set a policy for CDL testing transportation.

• Approved bidding for Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove shop site work option #2 with October 1, 2026 completion date
• Approved payment of Invoice Vouchers 144-155 & 158-206 and Payroll Vouchers 142, 143, 156 & 157
• Approved variance for Steve Henry to place a moveable shed on a berm on CTH H
• Approved variance for Josh and Amy Byl to extend a structure on CTH X
• Approved backup variance for Dale Roling on STH 27 if DOT R/W purchase fails
• Approved paying an employee to drive a truck and trailer to a DMV for another employee's CDL testing
• Denied reimbursement for CDL testing costs, materials, or equipment rental
• Approved sending out bids for equipment for two new trucks

Personnel Meeting

The Personnel Committee is holding a special session to discuss personnel disciplinary matters. The meeting includes a closed session and a subsequent return to open session for any necessary motions.

• Closed session to discuss Personnel Disciplinary matters

The committee entered a closed session to discuss personnel disciplinary matters. No motions were made or decisions reached following the closed session.

Livestock Study Committee

The committee met to discuss its purpose, objectives, and the review of state regulations and county ordinances regarding livestock siting. Members discussed the need for scientific basis in regulations and the impact of large-scale operations on the environment. No substantive policy changes were decided.

• Agreed that committee meetings will be open to the public but will not include public comment
• Scheduled next meeting for Tuesday, May 12, 2026
• Adjourned meeting at 11:52 a.m.

Soil and Water Meetings

The Soil & Water Committee will receive reports from the Land Conservationist, DNR Forester, and other agency partners. The body will discuss the NPRA-NR151 Compliance Project and a proclamation for Soil and Water Stewardship Week.

• Soil and Water Stewardship Week Proclamation (April 26 – May 3)
• NPRA-NR151 Compliance Project
• DAWS Update
• Review of vouchers
• Annual Report

The committee approved a proclamation for Soil and Water Stewardship Week and accepted the Land Conservation Annual Report. Vouchers and the minutes from March 10, 2026, were also approved. The meeting included reports on NRCS funding and the NPRA-NR151 compliance project.

• Approved March 10, 2026, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Soil and Water Stewardship Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Receipted Land Conservation Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will meet to review reports from the property lister and zoning technician. The committee is scheduled to discuss industrial scale solar and wind projects as well as data centers.

• CSM: Blair Dillman Family Limited Partnership No. 2 in the Town of Prairie du Chien
• Discussion of Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects and Data Centers
• Review of Subdivision Ordinance
• Annual reports from the Property Lister and LCD Sanitation & Zoning Technician

The committee approved a draft Subdivision Ordinance to be sent to a hearing. A CSM for Blair Dillman Family Limited Partnership No. 2 was approved contingent on agency review. Members discussed potential moratoriums on industrial solar, wind, and data centers, but no action was taken.

• Approved March 10, 2026, minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Blair Dillman Family Limited Partnership No. 2 contingent upon reviewing agencies approval (Unanimous)
• Received Property Lister’s Annual Report (Unanimous)
• Approved draft Subdivision Ordinance and sent to hearing (Unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (Unanimous)
• Received Zoning Annual Report (Unanimous)

Health and Human Service Meetings

The board will meet to approve bills and review the 2025 HHS Annual Report. The meeting includes a public health update from Sonya Lenzendorf.

• Approval of bills
• Public Health Update by Sonya Lenzendorf
• Review of HHS Annual Report 2025

County Board of Canvass

The Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass the votes from the April 7th Spring Election.

• Canvassing of April 7th Spring Election votes

Public Property Meetings

The Public Property Committee will meet to discuss IT and building maintenance reports. The body is tasked with taking action on a resolution regarding membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC).

• Resolution supporting Wisconsin membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)
• Discussion of AED Defibrillators
• Video Conferencing System for the County Board room
• Approval of invoices and proposals
• IT Voucher Approvals

The committee approved IT Department vouchers and recommended a resolution to the full county board to support a statewide membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). No decision was reached regarding the future of virtual access for county board meetings.

• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved IT Department vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Supporting Wisconsin Establishing a Membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) and recommended for full county board adoption (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on whether virtual access will continue to be offered for county board meetings

AG Extension Meetings

The committee will meet to review reports and programming from the University of Wisconsin Extension. The session includes a report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady and the payment of bills.

• University of Wisconsin Extension Educator/Coordinator reports
• Report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady
• Payment of bills

The committee approved the March meeting minutes and the payment of bills and vouchers. Members received reports on 4-H youth development activities and an upcoming area-wide staff meeting on May 1.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will meet to review the judging schedule and specific competition categories. The board will also discuss fairgrounds rentals, entertainment, and other contracts and agreements.

• Competitions including Barn Quilt, Charcuterie Board, Wheelbarrow decoration, and Stuffed Animal show
• Review and approval of bills
• Contracts for entertainment, winter storage, and fairgrounds rental
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters

Finance Meetings

The Finance Committee will meet to review invoices and proposals. The body is scheduled to take action on an opioid funds project request and a SMRT Bus resolution in response to LaCrosse County.

• Opioids Funds Project Request
• SMRT Bus Resolution in response to LaCrosse County
• Courthouse Updates Funding discussion

The committee approved funding for courthouse security and physical improvements and recommended the discontinuation of the SMRT Bus Program. Invoices for jail construction soft costs were also approved for payment.

• Approved $29,488.00 for courthouse updates based on a state Physical Risk Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to Discontinue the SMRT Bus Program and recommended it to the full county board (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices for soft costs associated with the jail construction project (unanimous)
• Approved March 18th meeting minutes (unanimous)

Personnel Meeting

The Personnel Committee will review recent staff hires and current position openings. The body will also discuss updates to the Social Worker IV job description and receive an update from the Child Support Administrator.

• New hires: Danielle Becwar (Deputy Clerk of Court), JoAnn Bloom (Dispatch), Jordan Tracy (Highway), Greg Moe (Highway), and Avery Cuff (MH/SUD Therapist--HHSD)
• Open positions for Male Jailers and an AIS Coordinator summer intern
• Social Worker IV Job Description Update
• Child Support Administrator Update

The committee approved an updated job description for the Social Worker IV-Therapist position and authorized an internal posting for the Child Support Administrator role. The meeting also recorded four new hires and two open positions.

• Approved February 16th Joint Personnel/Public Safety Committee minutes
• Approved updated Social Worker IV-Therapist job description
• Approved internal posting for vacant Child Support Administrator position

Veterans Service Commission

The Commission will meet to review financial reports and past payments. The body will enter a closed session to discuss applications before reconvening to act on eligible requests.

• Financial report and review of past payments
• Closed session to discuss applications
• Action on eligible applications

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center committee will meet to review operational reports and approve monthly invoices. The board is scheduled to review and approve the Meal Site Closure Policy.

• Review and approval of the Meal Site Closure Policy
• Approval of monthly invoices
• ADRC Operations Report covering nutrition, transportation, caregiver, and EBS

The board approved the February 24, 2026, meeting minutes and the monthly invoices. Members reviewed operations reports and discussed a proposed SMRT bus match increase that will be addressed by the County Board.

• Approved February 24, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

Health and Human Service Meetings

The Crawford County Opioid Subcommittee is meeting to review Exhibit E of the National Opioid Settlement. The body will consider a funding request from Building Hope, Inc. for supporting people in treatment and recovery.

• Review of National Opioid Settlement Exhibit E
• Funding request from Building Hope, Inc. for treatment and recovery support

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will discuss maintenance for state and county trunk highways. The body is reviewing bridge inspection contracts and specific infrastructure projects in the Village of DeSoto.

• Resurfacing of CTH E (Project ID: 5002-00-01/71) and CTH W from STH 61 to Richland County Line
• 2026 Bridge Inspection Contracts
• New bridge construction at Mill Park Drive, Mississippi Tributary Bridge #P-12-0703 in the Village of DeSoto
• Bids for culverts, 2026 County Highway Improvement Projects, and sealcoat oil/emulsions
• Discussion on Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove Shop Location and Farmland Excess Property

The committee approved several contracts for asphalt, sealcoat chips, and culverts for 2026 projects. They also authorized a bridge inspection contract and approved the Annual Report for forwarding to the county board.

• Approved 2026 Bridge Inspection Contract with Jewell Associates Engineers, Inc. (roll call vote)
• Approved culvert bids from Contech and Metal Culverts (roll call vote)
• Approved Hot Mix Asphalt bids from Iverson Construction, Inc. and Scott Construction, Inc. (roll call vote)
• Approved Thin Lay and Cold Mix Asphalt bids from Iverson Construction and Scott Construction (voice vote)
• Approved low bid from Prairie Sand and Gravel for sealcoat chips (voice vote)
• Approved low bid from H.G. Meigs for oil/emulsions and application (roll call vote)
• Approved motion to seek proposals for R/W staking and encroachments on CTH W (voice vote)
• Approved Annual Report to be forwarded to county board (voice vote)

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to approve invoices and discuss funding for SMRT buses. The committee will also take action on a 2025 chargeback request and review the County Comprehensive Plan.

• SMRT Bus Funding discussion
• 2025 Chargeback Request action item
• Crawford County Comprehensive Plan review
• Jail Project Expenses report
• Sales & Use and Wheel Tax update

The committee approved several invoices, including a $1.19M payment for Kraemer Brothers. It accepted a proposal to develop a new Comprehensive Plan for 2027 and allocated contingency funds to cover a state chargeback deficit. Discussion on SMRT bus funding was deferred to April.

• Approved February 18th meeting minutes
• Approved invoices for Klein McCarthy ($26,828.36), WI River Rail Transit Commission ($30,000.00), Couleecap ($35,000.00), Community Dev Alternatives ($9,000.00), Kraemer Brothers Payment App #18 ($1,192,190.84), and Multiple Jail Soft Cost Invoices
• Approved $29,750 proposal from Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan
• Approved $2,812.94 from the contingency fund to cover 2025 Approved Chargeback Requests

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The body will review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee will discuss justice program fiscal reports and an updated MOU. The body will also address a security assessment for the Circuit Court and bond form procedures.

• 4th Quarter Reporting and Fiscal Report for Justice Programs
• Update regarding TAD spending
• Circuit Court security assessment motion
• Discussion of bond forms and warrants
• Working draft of By-Laws from ad hoc committee

The committee decided that discussions regarding Sgt. Johnson's security report must be processed through the Security and Facilities Committee. Other items, including by-law updates, were tabled. The committee received reports on treatment court funding and law enforcement remodeling.

• Approved motion to process security report discussions through Security and Facilities Committee (carried with no negative votes)
• Tabled by-laws ad hoc committee vote until next meeting

County Board Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss financing and officer salaries. The agenda includes reports on project financing and a transmission line project.

• Resolution awarding the sale of $4,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Resolution establishing salaries for 2027-2030 terms for Constitutional Officers
• Report from Carol Wirth (WPFP, LLC) on Phase III Financing Results
• Presentation from Rob Danielson (Town of Stark) on 765 kV Transmission Line Project

The County Board approved the sale of $4,000,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes to BOK Financial Securities, Inc. at a 3.70% interest rate. The funds will finance the third phase of a project including a new jail and a mobile command center.

• Approved the sale of $4,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes to BOK Financial Securities, Inc.
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the first reading in title only of Resolution No 9-2026

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil & Water Committee will review reports from land conservation and forestry officials. The body will discuss revising language in Chapter 2 of the County Code of Ordinances and updating the county's Comprehensive Plan.

• Revising language in Ch. 2 Crawford County Code of Ordinances regarding LCC make-up
• Large Livestock Operation Study Committee discussion
• Updating the county’s Comprehensive Plan
• General discussion on data centers
• Review of vouchers

The Soil & Water Committee approved starting a 12-14 month process to update the county comprehensive plan. The committee also approved the removal of specific language regarding the county FSA Committee member from the Land Conservation Committee ordinance.

• Approved February 10, 2026, minutes (unanimous, Gillitzer abstained)
• Approved recommendation to remove language pertaining to the county FSA Committee member from Land Conservation Committee ordinance
• Approved starting the county comprehensive plan update process (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Public Safety Meetings

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review reports and bills from the Coroner, 911 Coordinator, Emergency Government, and Public Health Officer. The members plan to enter a closed session to discuss personnel issues.

• Review of Sheriff Department bills
• Coroner's Report and approval of bills
• 911 Coordinator's Report and approval of bills
• Emergency Government Report and approval of bills
• Closed session regarding personnel issues

The committee approved the February meeting minutes and several sets of bills. Members discussed the transition of inmates to Grant County scheduled for approximately April 13th and the status of the new jail construction.

• Approved February meeting minutes
• Approved bills (multiple motions)
• Approved $5,000 payment for squad motor repair

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will review invoices and department reports. The body is considering security upgrades for the courtroom and a resolution regarding a multi-state information sharing membership.

• Sound cancelling panels and security gates for the courtroom
• Resolution supporting Wisconsin membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)
• AED Defibrillators annual inspections
• IT voucher approvals

The Public Property Committee approved several facility improvements for the courtrooms and authorized specific IT payments and leases. The committee also initiated the process of drafting a resolution for MS-ISAC membership.

• Approved Winona Controls invoice of $7,913.84 and IT vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease agreement with Pitney Bowes (unanimous)
• Approved installation of sound cancelling panels in courtrooms using Community Service account funds (no negative votes)
• Approved $6,286.30 proposal from Terry Mara for 2nd floor courtroom safety and security improvements (no negative votes)
• Approved forwarding sample MS-ISAC resolutions to Corporation Counsel for drafting a county-specific resolution (no negative votes)
• Approved February 11, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will meet to review reports from the property lister, surveyors, and zoning technician. The committee will discuss industrial scale solar and wind projects.

• CSM: Field of Dreams, Guy/Tamara Nelson, Town of Prairie du Chien
• CSM: Lawrence/Jeanette Dedrick, Town of Eastman
• Discussion of Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects

The committee approved the February 10, 2026, minutes and two Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) for projects in the Town of Prairie du Chien and Town of Eastman. Vouchers and Marks vouchers were also approved. The committee received reports on property listing, sanitation, and zoning.

• Approved February 10, 2026, minutes (unanimous, Gillitzer abstained)
• Approved preliminary plat for Field of Dreams (Guy/Tamara Nelson) contingent upon agency approval and recorded agreements (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Lawrence/Jeanette Dedrick contingent upon reviewing agencies approval (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Marks vouchers as presented (unanimous)

Health and Human Service Meetings

The Crawford County Opioid Subcommittee is meeting to review Exhibit E of the National Opioid Settlement. The body will consider a funding request from Building Hope, Inc. for supporting people in treatment and recovery.

• Review of Exhibit E of National Opioid Settlement
• Funding request from Building Hope, Inc. for Supporting People in Treatment & Recovery

Health and Human Service Meetings

The board will receive updates on public health programs, economic support funding, and staff recruitment. Members will also discuss a locums contract and the conversion of a file room into offices.

• Discussion of locums contract
• Update on file room conversion to offices
• Economic support funding and work requirements update
• Public health staff program update
• Hiring and recruitment update

The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and authorized payments totaling $323,407.42. Members received updates on public health services, economic support work requirements, and staffing changes.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $323,407.42 (unanimous)

AG Extension Meetings

The committee will meet to review reports and programming from the University of Wisconsin Extension. The session includes reports from Area Extension Director Adam Hady and the payment of bills.

• Educator/Coordinator Reports/Programming
• Report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady
• Payment of bills

The committee approved the minutes from the February meeting and authorized the payment of presented bills and vouchers. Members received reports from University of Wisconsin Extension educators regarding agritourism, livestock workshops, and rural livability.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board is holding a meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

ADRC Board Meetings

The board approved the amended minutes from January 27, 2026, and the monthly invoices. Staff provided reports on 2026 year-to-date transportation, nutrition, and caregiver program data.

• Approved amended minutes of January 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

Highway Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Committee will discuss road resurfacing projects and bridge inspections. The body is scheduled to approve bids for two tandem axle trucks and solicit bids for 2026 construction materials.

• Approval of bids for 2 Tandem Axle Trucks
• Solicitation of 2026 Construction Material(s) bids
• New Bridge #B-12-0928 at Mill Park Drive, Village of DeSoto
• Resurfacing projects for CTH E and CTH W (STH 61 to Richland County Line)
• 2026 Bridge Inspection Contracts

The committee approved the purchase of two 2027 Freightliner trucks from Truck Country and authorized the solicitation of final design and engineering for a new Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove shop location. They also approved various invoice payments and the solicitation of 2026 construction material bids.

• Approved purchase of two 2027 114SD Freightliner trucks from Truck Country for $155,197.00 each (roll call vote)
• Approved soliciting final design and engineering for Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove shop location (motion by all members)
• Approved payment of specified 2025 and 2026 invoice and payroll vouchers (roll call vote)
• Approved soliciting bids for 2026 Construction Materials for the March meeting (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from December 18, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Authorized Commissioner Kozelka to select a candidate for the Town of Haney route vacancy

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to review bank proposals for Phase III borrowing. The committee will also review invoices and receive reports from various county departments.

• Bank Proposals for Phase III Borrowing
• Approval of Invoices/Proposals
• Jail Project Expenses report
• Sales & Use and Wheel Tax Update

The Finance Committee approved several vendor invoices and allocated funds for office construction and land surveying. The committee also accepted a 12-month fixed-rate borrowing proposal from Community First Bank.

• Approved invoices totaling $935,405.65 (unanimous)
• Allocated $25,980.00 from Technology Fund for State-Line Construction offices (unanimous)
• Allocated $4,800.00 from Technology Fund for River Valley Land Surveying (no negative votes)
• Accepted Community First Bank borrowing proposal at 3.37% fixed rate for 12 months (no negative votes)
• Approved February 4th meeting minutes (no negative votes)

County Board Meetings

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will meet to vote on several resolutions, including financial notes and a land and water resource management plan. The board will also consider an ordinance regarding private onsite wastewater treatment systems.

• Resolution for the sale of $4,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Ordinance repealing and recreating Chapter 15 regarding Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS)
• Resolution regarding potential 765 kV Transmission Line Development by Dairyland Power Cooperative
• Resolution to adopt Land & Water Resource Management Plan (LWRM) for DATCP submission
• Resolution establishing salaries for 2023-2026 terms for Constitutional Officers

Veterans Service Committee

The Veterans Service Committee will meet to approve bills and review the year end report. The meeting also includes a standard office report.

• Approval of bills
• Year end report

The committee unanimously approved the office report and the 2025 year-end report. Members also approved the current bills. A new job description for a replacement staff member was discussed for future presentation to the Personnel committee.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (unanimous)
• Approved office report (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 year-end report (unanimous)

Personnel Meeting

The committee will meet to discuss an employee disciplinary matter during a closed session. The meeting will then move into an open session for any necessary motions.

• Closed session to discuss Employee Disciplinary Matter

The Joint Personnel/Public Safety Committee met to discuss an employee disciplinary matter in closed session. The committee decided to modify a termination decision to a three-day unpaid suspension with the remaining days as paid administrative leave.

• Approved modification of termination to a three-day unpaid disciplinary suspension (no negative votes cast)

Audit Meetings

The Audit Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting. The body is scheduled to review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will meet to review invoices and department reports. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the CSM Village of Gays Mills Fairgrounds property.

• CSM Village of Gays Mills Fairgrounds property
• Approval of invoices and proposals
• IT Voucher Approvals
• IT Department Report
• Building Maintenance Report

The committee approved three service proposals and IT vouchers. A proposal for a land survey in the Village of Gays Mills was referred to the Finance Committee for funding determination.

• Approved Johnson Controls proposal for $4,185.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Controls proposal for $6,574.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Bernie Buchner proposal for $9,020.75 (unanimous)
• Approved IT vouchers presented by IT Director (unanimous)
• Referred $4,800 Gays Mills River Valley Land Surveying proposal to Finance Committee (no negative votes)

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil & Water Committee will meet to review reports from land conservation and wildlife officials. The body will consider a Land and Water Resource Management Plan resolution and an amendment to a Transmission Line Resolution.

• Land and Water Resource Management Plan Resolution
• Transmission Line Resolution Amendment consideration
• Discussion on the 2020 CAFO Study Committee Report
• Approval of wildlife claims
• Review of vouchers

The committee approved the adoption of the Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plan and an amendment to the Transmission Line Resolution. Members also discussed reinstituting a committee to review a 2020 CAFO report to provide guidance for township comprehensive plans.

• Approved January 13, 2026, minutes (unanimous, Kuhn abstained)
• Approved resolution of adoption of the LWRM Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Transmission Line Resolution amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Dave and Travis to attend Land & Water Conference March 4–6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)
• Approved wildlife claims for Jeff Worthwein and Star Valley Farms (unanimous)

Public Safety Meetings

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review reports from the Sheriff's Department, Coroner, Public Health Officer, and 911 Coordinator. The body will also review bank statements and approve bills.

• Review of Sheriff Department bills
• Coroner's Report and bill approval
• Public Health Officer report and bill approval
• 911 Coordinator's Report
• Review of bank statements

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will review property reports, subdivision and POWTS ordinances, and specific Certified Survey Maps. The meeting includes a discussion on industrial scale solar and wind projects.

• CSM: Jeffrey & Vicki White Revocable Trust, Town of Bridgeport
• CSM: Field of Dreams, Guy & Tamara Nelson, Town of Prairie du Chien
• Subdivision Ordinance
• Updated POWTS Ordinance
• Discussion of Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects

The committee approved new Subdivision and POWTS ordinances. One Certified Survey Map (CSM) was approved, while another was tabled due to sewer access concerns. The committee also approved vouchers and training for the Zoning Technician.

• Approved January 13, 2026, minutes (unanimous, Kuhn abstained)
• Approved CSM for Jeffrey & Vicki White Revocable Trust in Town of Bridgeport (unanimous)
• Tabled Field of Dreams CSM for Guay & Tamara Nelson in Town of Prairie du Chien (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved POWTS ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Becky Nagel attending 2026 POWTS Inspector Academy (unanimous)

Health and Human Service Meetings

The board will discuss hiring and recruitment updates and the conversion of a file room into offices. The meeting includes a public health update and a review of 2025 key fiscal indicators.

• Public Health Update from Sonya Lenzendorf
• Discussion on converting the file room to offices
• Review of Key Fiscal Indicators 2025
• Economic Support Funding Update
• Navigator discussion and recommendation

The Board decided not to rehire the Navigator position to prioritize levy money for mandated services. The Board also approved bills totaling $6,485.69 and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved preceding meeting minutes
• Approved bills for $6,485.69
• Decided not to rehire the Navigator position
• Hired Katelyn Gilman as Family & Children’s Services Supervisor

AG Extension Meetings

The committee will meet to review reports and programming from the University of Wisconsin Extension. The session includes a report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady and the payment of bills.

• University of Wisconsin Extension Educator/Coordinator reports
• Report from Area Extension Director Adam Hady
• Payment of bills

The committee approved the January meeting minutes and the payment of presented bills and vouchers. Members received reports from University of Wisconsin Extension educators regarding youth development, agritourism, livestock, and crop programming.

• Approved January minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will meet to review maintenance, convention entertainment, and fairgrounds rentals. The board will also address contracts, agreements, and the payment of bills.

• Review of entertainment for the convention
• Discussion of contracts and agreements
• Winter storage and fairgrounds rental
• Payment of bills
• Fair Coordinator update

Finance Meetings

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve invoices and prepare the February County Board Agenda. Key items include resolutions regarding account carry-forwards and the sale of promissory notes.

• Resolution setting the sale of $4 million GO Promissory Notes
• Resolution approving accounts to be carried forward into 2026
• Approval of invoices and proposals

The Finance Committee approved several invoices for payment and reviewed the agenda for the upcoming County Board meeting. The board agenda includes seven resolutions and one ordinance for consideration.

• Approved minutes from January 20th Finance Committee meeting
• Approved payment of Klein McCarthy invoice for $26,821.00
• Approved payment of CharmTex invoice for $5,987.40
• Approved payment of CorTech invoice for $10,106.17
• Approved payment of World Data Products invoice for $16,000.00
• Approved payment of EAP invoice for $2,775.00
• Approved payment of Boardable invoice for $3,858.40

Highway Safety Meetings

The Crawford County Highway Safety Committee will meet to discuss road hazards and receive reports from the WI DOT-BOTS and a State Representative. The committee is also considering connecting routes for ATVs and UTVs on state highways.

• Consideration of ATV/UTV connecting routes on State Highways
• Discussion of road hazards
• Report from WI DOT-BOTS
• Report from State Representative

The committee approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025, meeting. A request for ATV/UTV connecting routes on state highways was tabled for further discussion. The meeting included a presentation on 2026 traffic accident and fatality data.

• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled consideration of ATV/UTV connecting routes on State highways

Veterans Service Commission

The Commission will review the 2025 year-end report and a financial report of past payments. Members will meet in a closed session to discuss applications before acting on eligible applications in open session.

• Review of 2025 year-end report
• Financial report and review of past payments
• Review and action on eligible applications

The Commission approved the meeting agenda, the November 18, 2025 minutes, and the financial report. Members signed the 2025 year-end report and entered a closed session to sign an application for #6943.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with ending balance of $11,416.20 (unanimous)
• Signed 2025 year-end report
• Entered closed session to sign application #6943 (unanimous)
• Set next regular meeting for March 24, 2026

ADRC Board Meetings

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Board will meet to review operational reports and approve monthly invoices. The committee will also discuss advocacy issues and highlights from the Regional ADRC Board meeting.

• Approval of monthly invoices
• ADRC Operations Report covering nutrition, transportation, caregiver, and EBS
• Review of board terms

The board approved the December 2, 2025, meeting minutes and monthly invoices. Staff reported on 2025 program data and introduced new hires for the ADRC Specialist, driver, and cook positions.

• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly invoices (unanimous)

Personnel Meeting

The Personnel Committee will meet to establish salaries for constitutional officers for 2023-2026 terms. The body will also consider a telecommute agreement for the Real Property Lister and hold a closed session regarding employee disciplinary action.

• Resolution establishing salaries for 2023-2026 terms of office for Constitutional Officers
• Telecommute Agreement Approval for Dept Head – Real Property Lister
• Closed session to discuss Employee Disciplinary Action
• New hire: Amy Arneson, Janitor-Courthouse/Law Enf
• Open positions for Hwy Patrolman, Community Health Navigator, Male Jailer, 911 Telecommunicator Dispatcher, Family & Children’s Services Supervisor, and Legal Secretary DA’s Office

The committee adopted a resolution establishing salaries for constitutional officers for 2023-2026 terms. Other actions included approving a telecommute renewal and supporting a personnel action recommended by the 911 Coordinator.

• Adopted Resolution Establishing Salaries 2023-2026 Const Officers (no negative votes)
• Approved Gionne Collins’ Telecommute Request Renewal (no negative votes)
• Supported personnel action recommended by 911 Coordinator (no negative votes)
• Approved November 26, 2025, Joint Personnel & Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)

Finance Meetings

The Crawford County Finance Committee will meet to review invoices and receive updates on the Jail Project and Driftless Development. The committee will also review the 2025 Q4 Financial Report and receive reports from various county officials.

• Phase 3 Financing for Jail Project
• Jail Project Update
• Driftless Development Update
• 2025 Q4 Financial Report
• Approval of Invoices/Proposals

The committee approved several invoices, including a $1.44M payment to Kraemer Brothers. Members also voted to provide a letter of support for the Crawford County Talent Attraction Program. No action was taken on the Phase III jail financing or project budget updates.

• Approved payment of invoices totaling $1,544,442.10 (no negative votes)
• Approved support for the Crawford County Talent Attraction Program and submission of a letter of support to WED (no negative votes)
• Approved minutes from the December 17th Finance Committee meeting (no negative votes)

Audit Meetings

The Crawford County Audit Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting. The body is scheduled to review and approve bills.

• Review and approval of bills

Soil and Water Meetings

The Crawford County Soil & Water Committee will meet to receive reports from land, wildlife, and forestry officials. The body will discuss livestock siting applications and a transmission line resolution.

• Gruber Livestock Siting North Application
• Gruber Livestock Siting South Application
• Transmission Line Resolution
• Conservation Camp Scholarship
• Vouchers

The committee approved two livestock siting applications for Gruber Livestock North and South. Other actions included approving a transmission line resolution and a $200 conservation camp scholarship.

• Approved Transmission Line Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Gruber Livestock North application (unanimous)
• Approved Gruber Livestock South application (unanimous)
• Approved $200 Conservation Camp Scholarship (unanimous)
• Approved WI Land & Water Conservation Association membership (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2025, minutes (unanimous; Krachey abstained)

Public Safety Meetings

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review bank statements and approve bills for the Sheriff Department, Coroner, 911 Coordinator, and Emergency Government. The committee also plans to enter a closed session to discuss personnel issues.

• Review of Sheriff Department bills
• Approval of Coroner's bills
• Approval of 911 Coordinator's bills
• Approval of Emergency Government bills
• Closed session regarding personnel issues

The committee approved the December meeting minutes and multiple sets of bills. Members received updates on the new jail construction, which has a target completion date of April 6, and the transition of the 911 Coordinator role.

• Approved December meeting minutes
• Approved general bills
• Approved 911 Coordinator bills
• Approved Emergency Management bills
• Approved Law Enforcement bills

Land Use Meetings

The Crawford County Land Use Committee will review Certified Survey Maps and discuss the subdivision ordinance. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding industrial scale solar and wind projects.

• CSM: Bowl-A-Way Storage Inc, John Iverson, Town of Clayton
• CSM: Riverscape Vacation Rentals LLC, Ryan/Kari Beeman, Town of Seneca
• Discussion of Industrial Scale Solar and Wind Projects
• Review of Subdivision Ordinance
• WCCA and WOWRA memberships

The committee approved two certified survey maps contingent upon reviewing agency approval. Members also approved vouchers, professional memberships for WCCA and WOWRA, and two training sessions for the Zoning Technician.

• Approved CSM for Bowl-A-Way Storage Inc (unanimous)
• Approved CSM for Riverscape Vacation Rentals LLC (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as presented (unanimous)
• Approved WCCA Membership (unanimous)
• Approved WOWRA Membership (unanimous)
• Approved Soils Training for Becky Nagel on Feb 4, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved POWTS inspector training for Becky Nagel on March 10-11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Dec 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous, Krachey abstained)

Health and Human Service Meetings

The board will review and vote on agency rates for 2026 and a billing policy for the Nursing Home Commission. The meeting also includes a public health update and a review of 2025 fiscal indicators.

• Approval of 2026 Agency Rates
• Approval of Nursing Home Commission Billing Policy
• Review of Key Fiscal Indicators 2025
• Public Health Update from Sonya Lenzendorf
• Recruitment update for Health Navigator

The board approved the 2026 fee schedule and a private pay policy for nursing home commission billing. Members also approved outstanding bills from 2025 and 2026. A projected loss of $390,600 for 2025 was presented for review.

• Approved 2025 bills for $3,528.64 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2026 bills for $7,244.40 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Fee Schedule, including reducing IDP Amendment rate from $50 to $25 (Unanimous)
• Approved Private Pay policy for Nursing Home Commission Billing (Unanimous)

AG Extension Meetings

The committee will meet to review reports and programming from the University of Wisconsin Extension. The session includes time for public comments and the payment of bills.

• University of Wisconsin Extension Educator/Coordinator reports and programming
• Payment of bills

The committee approved the December meeting minutes and the payment of bills and vouchers. Educators provided updates on 4-H summer programming and the Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference.

• Approved December minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers as presented (unanimous roll call vote)

County Fair Meetings

The Crawford County Fair Board will meet to review fairgrounds maintenance, storage, and funding. The board is scheduled to discuss various contracts and agreements, including entertainment and fairgrounds rentals.

• Maintenance and storage discussions
• Review of extra funds
• Contracts and agreements for entertainment and fairgrounds rental
• Payment of bills
• Fair Coordinator update

The Crawford County Fair Board approved the payment of bills and the previous meeting's minutes. Board Chair Mary Kuhn was authorized to research new entertainment options and sign necessary contracts. A new cooler has been received and is being stored in the old emergency building.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved payment of bills
• Authorized Mary Kuhn to research new entertainment options and sign contracts

Public Property Meetings

The Crawford County Public Property Committee will meet to review invoices, proposals, and department reports. The body will discuss a grant for prairie expansion and a construction bid for HHSD.

• Prairie Expansion Grant discussion
• Mara Construction bid for HHSD
• Fair Coordinator office space
• DA window shades
• IT voucher approvals

The committee approved a project to restore a planted prairie and install signage using a matching grant. Other approved actions included payments for maintenance and the installation of solar shade panels for the District Attorney's office.

• Approved $2,111 match for prairie restoration and signage (unanimous)
• Approved $1,700 proposal for DA office solar shade panels (unanimous)
• Approved $5,690 Bernie Buchner invoice and Johnson Controls fan motor maintenance proposals (unanimous)
• Approved IT monthly vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved December 10, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Determined Fair Coordinator will temporarily share the County Board Chairman's office