Eau Claire County public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Board of Supervisors - December 20, 2022 (no audio with video)
The Eau Claire County Board will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including designating ARPA funds for internal projects, approving the 2023-2032 Land and Water Resource Management Plan, and amending zoning maps for the Towns of Pleasant Valley and Washington. The board will also hear reports on conservation awards, the Q3 finance report, and an open meetings/records overview. Two rezoning requests will be presented.
- Resolution 22-23/082: Designating ARPA funds for internal county projects
- Resolution 22-23/063: Approving the 2022-2032 Land and Water Resource Management Plan
- Ordinance 22-23/076: Amending zoning map for Town of Pleasant Valley
- Ordinance 22-23/069: Amending zoning map for Town of Washington
- Rezoning requests from Mark & Rosanne Chaput Rev Living Trust (Town of Washington) and Roger & Darlene Weiss Trust/David & Mary Hoffe Trust (applicant Vicki Lemke)
County Board of Supervisors - December 6, 2022 (no video available)
The Eau Claire County Board will hear reports on carbon credits, emergency management, and the 2022 general fund projection, and will vote on resolutions including a forest carbon offset project, a parking lot lease with the City of Altoona, and a tax deed sale. The board will also conduct a second reading of a zoning map amendment for the Town of Pleasant Valley.
- Resolution to develop a Forest Carbon Offset Project in Eau Claire County
- Resolution authorizing a parking lot and alley lease between Eau Claire County and the City of Altoona
- Ordinance amending the 1982 official zoning district boundary map for the Town of Pleasant Valley
- Resolution awarding bid for the Fall 2022 tax deed sale of tax deed property
- Reports on October 2022 payments over $10,000 and 2022 Contingency Fund
Part 2 Nov 2nd County Board Budget Meeting Cont. 1pm-5pm
The Eau Claire County Board is holding a public hearing and deliberations on the proposed 2023 county budget, including consideration of numerous amendments from the Finance and Budget Committee and individual supervisors. The board will also conduct a second reading of an ordinance to rezone 152.29 acres in the Town of Pleasant Valley from agricultural preservation to agricultural-residential use. The meeting is scheduled for November 1 and 2, 2022, with the budget adoption expected.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2023 County Budget
- Second reading of ordinance to rezone 152.29 acres in Town of Pleasant Valley (File 22-23/057)
- Amendment F&B-01: Use ARPA funds instead of bonding for $1,282,000 in county building maintenance, $441,938 for technology infrastructure, and $196,500 for tech enhancements
- Amendment F&B-05: Create 1.0 Jail Lieutenant and 4.0 Patrol Deputies funded by unassigned general fund balance
- Amendment F&B-12: Increase highway capital projects funded by bond proceeds by $400,000 to total $2,823,738
Part 3 Nov 2nd County Board Budget Meeting Cont. 5pm-End
The Eau Claire County Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 county budget and then deliberate on numerous amendments, including using ARPA funds instead of bonding for capital projects, adding sheriff's deputies, and adjusting Human Services staffing. The board will also consider a rezoning of 152.29 acres in the Town of Pleasant Valley from agricultural preservation to agricultural-residential. This is the final budget meeting where amendments will be voted on for inclusion in the adopted budget.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023 county budget
- Rezone 152.29 acres in Town of Pleasant Valley from A-P to A-2 (File 22-23/057)
- F&B-01: Use $1,282,000 ARPA funds for county building maintenance instead of bonding
- F&B-05: Create 1 Jail Lieutenant and 4 Patrol Deputies funded by general fund balance
- F&B-08: Cut $110,000 from Human Services contracted services (Alia contract)
Part 1 Nov 1st County Board Budget Meeting
The Eau Claire County Board will hold a public hearing and deliberate on the proposed 2023 county budget, considering amendments from the Finance and Budget Committee and individual supervisors. The board will vote on amendments, which include using ARPA funds instead of bonding for capital projects, adjusting staffing levels, and reallocating funds. A second reading of a rezoning ordinance for 152.29 acres in the Town of Pleasant Valley is also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023 county budget
- F&B-01: Use ARPA funds instead of bonding for $1,282,000 in county building maintenance, $441,938 for technology infrastructure, and $196,500 for tech enhancements
- F&B-05: Create 1.0 Jail Lieutenant and 4.0 Patrol Deputies funded by unassigned general fund balance
- F&B-06: Remove 4.5 FTE in Department of Human Services and redistribute duties
- Second reading of ordinance to rezone 152.29 acres from A-P to A-2 in Town of Pleasant Valley
County Board of Supervisors - October 18, 2022 - 1st Budget Hearing
The Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors is holding the first of two public hearings on the proposed 2023 county budget. The budget totals $135.6 million, with a $41.5 million property tax levy and a levy rate of $3.688 per $1,000 of property value, a decrease of $0.28 from 2022. The board will also consider several resolutions, including a land donation, a forest carbon credit project, a landfill expansion, and budget amendments for ARPA funds and gifts.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023 budget: $135.6M total, $41.5M levy, $3.688/$1,000 rate
- Resolution to accept land donation from Taylor Creek Development, Eau Claire Sand and Gravel, and Mathy Construction Co.
- Resolution to develop a Forest Carbon Credit Offset Project in Eau Claire County
- Resolution authorizing agreement for Seven Mile Creek Landfill expansion
- Resolution denying claim of Brandon Pember against the county
Committee on Finance & Budget
The Eau Claire County Committee on Finance & Budget is meeting to discuss and take action on a proposed 2022 budget amendment accepting a gift to the county, and to conduct a budget wrap-up session for the 2023 county budget. The committee will review the administrator's recommendation on fund balance, debt, capital improvements, and personnel, and will consider recommended amendments to advance to the County Board.
- Proposed Resolution 22-23/065 authorizing a 2022 budget amendment for approval of a 2022 gift to Eau Claire County
- Review of 2023 Administrator's Recommended Budget, including fund balance, debt, capital improvement plan, and personnel
- Discussion and action on committee's recommended amendments to the 2023 budget to advance to the County Board
Committee on Finance & Budget
The Eau Claire County Committee on Finance & Budget will hold a budget wrap-up session to review the Administrator's 2023 recommended budget, including fund balance, debt, capital improvement plan, and personnel, and will discuss amendments to advance to the County Board. The committee will also act on three proposed resolutions: denying a claim by Brandon Pember, authorizing a 2022 budget amendment for ARPA funds, and authorizing a 2022 budget amendment for a gift to the county.
- Review of 2023 Administrator's Recommended Budget
- Discussion of fund balance, debt, capital improvement plan, and personnel
- Proposed Resolution 22-23/062 denying claim of Brandon Pember
- Proposed Resolution 22-23/064 authorizing 2022 budget amendment for ARPA funds
- Proposed Resolution 22-23/065 authorizing 2022 budget amendment for gift to county
County Board of Supervisors - October 4, 2022
The Eau Claire County Board will hear the County Administrator's recommended 2023 budget, consider a rezoning request, and vote on a second-reading ordinance that adjusts numerous county fees, including juvenile detention rates, permit fees, and rental rates. The board will also consider resolutions on assistant district attorney pay and creating a sustainability advisory committee.
- 2023 County Budget recommendation by County Administrator Kathryn Schauf
- Rezoning request by Highclere Properties, LLC for the Town of Pleasant Valley
- Ordinance amending fees for permits, juvenile detention, airport zoning, and more
- Resolution requesting state review of assistant district attorney entry-level pay
- Resolution to create a Sustainability Advisory Committee
County Board of Supervisors - September 20, 2022
The Eau Claire County Board will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing up to $9,515,000 in general obligation promissory notes for 2022 capital projects, designating ARP funds for internal projects, and creating an Opioid Task Force. The board will also hear reports on the Chippewa-St. Croix Rail Commission and the 2022B debt issue, and hold a first reading of a fee schedule ordinance.
- Resolution authorizing $9,515,000 general obligation promissory notes for 2022 capital projects
- Resolution designating $1,900,000 from General Fund and $7,361,103 from ARP for capital projects
- Resolution creating Eau Claire County Opioid Task Force
- Ordinance amending various fees including juvenile detention, permits, and land use fees
- Rezoning request for Town of Pleasant Valley (Karlyn & Joy Rudy)
Joint Finance & Budget / Human Resources
The joint Human Resources and Finance & Budget committees will review the 2023 Human Resources department budget, which includes a $612,683 request and the creation of a new full-time Culture & Relations Coordinator position. They will also consider abolishing one Legal Specialist II and creating an Office Coordinator in the Corporation Counsel's Office, and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- 2023 HR budget request of $612,683, up 9% from 2022
- Create 1.0 FTE Culture & Relations Coordinator ($95,300 impact)
- Abolish Assistant HR Director position (no fiscal impact)
- File 22-23/048: Abolish Legal Specialist II, create Office Coordinator in Corporation Counsel's Office
- Approve minutes from June 24 and July 26, 2022 meetings
Joint Finance & Budget / Extension
The Eau Claire County Extension Education and Finance & Budget Committees are meeting jointly to discuss and potentially act on the 2023 budget presentation, approve committee minutes, and make fair committee appointments. The agenda also includes an update from the Interim AED and scheduling of future meetings.
- 2023 Budget Presentation – Discussion/Action
- Fair Committee Appointments – Discussion/Action
- Review/Approval of Committee Minutes – Discussion/Action
- AED Report by Interim AED Kristen Bruder
Joint Finance & Budget / Administration
The Eau Claire County Committee on Administration and Committee on Finance & Budget will review proposed 2023 budgets for several departments, including Child Support, Information Systems, Veteran Services, Risk Management, Corporation Counsel, Administration, and County Board. They will also discuss and take action on a resolution regarding the Opioid Taskforce and internal ARPA funding requests. The meeting includes a vote on abolishing one Legal Specialist II and creating one Office Coordinator in the Corporation Counsel's Office.
- Review of 2023 budgets for Child Support, Information Systems, Veteran Services, Risk Management, Corporation Counsel, Administration, and County Board
- File No. 22-23/048: Abolish 1.0 FTE Legal Specialist II and create 1.0 FTE Office Coordinator in Corporation Counsel's Office
- Opioid Taskforce Resolution – Discussion/Action
- Internal ARPA Funding Request applications – Discussion/Action
- Information Systems requests $2,484,214 for 2023, a 17% increase, including new Network Analyst and increased Admin Associate hours
County Board of Supervisors - August 16, 2022
The Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors will hear reports on the 2021 audit, debt and levy limits, and an ARPA update, and will consider a rezoning request in the Town of Pleasant Valley. They will also take action on ordinances and resolutions, including additional ARPA funding and public safety answering point grant funding.
- Rezoning request from Karlyn & Joy Rudy and Garrett Halama for the Town of Pleasant Valley
- Resolution approving additional ARPA funding totaling $348,500 for component #2 projects and administrative costs
- Resolution for public safety answering point (PSAP) grant funding for one PSAP per county
- Ordinance to repeal and recreate chapter 4.20 on tax delinquent lands and related foreclosure provisions
- Resolutions to abolish and create highway sign and marking and shop positions
Committee on Finance & Budget
The Eau Claire County Finance & Budget Committee will review the 2021 audit results, reconcile them with DHS management reports, and begin 2023 budget reviews for the County Clerk and Treasurer. They will also discuss the 2022 debt issue process, receive a budget update including community agencies and public input sessions, and get an ARPA funds update. The meeting includes action items on minutes and budget-related motions.
- 2021 audit results presented by Brock Geyen from CliftonLarsonAllen
- 2023 budget review for County Clerk and County Treasurer
- Quarter 2 investment review and July sales tax report
- 2022 debt issue process discussion
- ARPA funds update
Joint Finance & Budget / Highway
The Eau Claire County Highway and Finance & Budget committees are meeting jointly to discuss and potentially act on the 2023 Highway Department budget, user fee changes, and payment vouchers. The agenda also includes public comment and approval of past meeting minutes. This is a regular business meeting with several action items.
- 2023 Highway Department Budget - Discussion/Action
- User Fee Changes for 2023 Budget - Discussion/Action
- Review of Payment Vouchers (7/15/22 to 08/05/22) - Discussion/Action
- Review/Approval of Past Committee Meeting Minutes (07/14/2022)
Joint Finance & Budget / Planning & Development
The joint Planning & Development and Budget & Finance committees will discuss and take action on the proposed 2023 budgets for the Register of Deeds and Planning & Development departments. The Register of Deeds budget totals $372,577 in expenditures, while Planning & Development's budget is detailed in the agenda. The meeting includes public comment and is scheduled for August 9, 2022.
- Register of Deeds 2023 budget request: $372,577 in expenditures, down 3% from 2022 adjusted budget
- Planning & Development budget includes proposed fee changes to offset increased costs
- Register of Deeds plans to scan 400 additional books of pre-1962 documents in 2023
- Planning & Development to work on Comprehensive Zoning Code Update and regional housing study
- Public comment requires emailing Rod Eslinger at least 30 minutes before meeting
Joint Finance & Budget / Parks & Forest
The Eau Claire County Committees on Parks & Forest and Finance & Budget will jointly discuss the 2023 department budget submission, including proposed staffing changes and fee adjustments. The Parks & Forest Committee will take action on the budget and consider changing fees. The meeting also includes review of July 8, 2022 minutes and planning for future meetings.
- 2023 Parks & Forest budget request totals $1,793,296 in expenditures, down 7% from 2022 adjusted budget
- Proposed creation of Parks and Programs Manager (1.0 FTE) and 0.40 FTE Recreational Deputy shared with Sheriff's and Highway Departments
- Installation of 3 additional park payment kiosks in 2023
- Reinstatement of 600-hour LTE Office Assistant and addition of 600-hour LTE Park Attendant
- Discussion/action on changing fees
Public Hearing and Joint Finance & Budget / Human Services Board
The Eau Claire County Human Services Board and Committee on Finance and Budget will hold a public hearing and joint meeting to discuss and take action on the proposed 2023 Human Services budget of just over $47 million, a 1% decrease from the prior year with the same tax levy. The board will also consider a request for ARPA funds, review financials, and approve meeting minutes.
- Proposed 2023 budget of $47,004,673, down 1% from 2022, with $8.8 million tax levy
- Request for 5 new full-time and 2 part-time positions, including Records Manager and Crisis Peer Specialist
- Discussion and action on Department request for ARPA funds
- Review of final 2021 and May 2022 financials
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Joint Finance & Budget / Judiciary & Law Enforcement (2)
The joint Finance & Budget and Judiciary & Law Enforcement committees are reviewing 2023 budget requests for Criminal Justice Services, Register in Probate/Clerk of Juvenile Court, Clerk of Courts, and Circuit Court. They will also approve minutes from the July 20 meeting and set future agenda items, including a System of Care overview and Sheriff's Office updates.
- Criminal Justice Services requests $1,170,505 for 2023, a 0% change from 2022
- Register in Probate/Clerk of Juvenile Court requests $334,296, a 15% increase
- Discussion of jail population, staffing, and COVID-19 response for Sheriff's Office
- Policies for search warrants and officer-involved critical incidents on future agenda
- Public comment period included
Joint Finance & Budget / Judiciary & Law Enforcement (1)
The joint Finance and Judiciary committees are reviewing 2023 budget presentations from TRY Mediation, the Sheriff's Office, and the District Attorney. The Sheriff's Office is requesting six new positions, including four patrol deputies, a recreational deputy, and a security services lieutenant. TRY Mediation is requesting $138,616, a 3.7% increase from 2022. The committees will also approve minutes and set future meeting dates.
- TRY Mediation requests $138,616 for 2023, a 3.7% increase from $133,619 in 2022
- Sheriff's Office requests 4 new patrol deputy positions, 1 recreational deputy, and 1 security services lieutenant
- Sheriff's Office notes fuel cost increases and anticipates RFP for Aramark and Wellpath contracts
- Sheriff's Office discusses jail overcrowding, potential 4th pod build-out, and ARPA fund requests
- District Attorney budget presentation included (details in agenda pages 33-44)
County Board of Supervisors - July 19, 2022
The Eau Claire County Board will consider placing a cannabis legalization referendum on the November 8, 2022 ballot, designate ARPA funds for broadband expansion, and vote on several zoning map amendments. The board will also hear reports on the Climate Action Plan and 2023 budget, and act on resolutions regarding levy limits and ARPA revenue loss calculations.
- Resolution 22-23/040: Directing County Clerk to place cannabis legalization referendum on Nov. 8, 2022 ballot
- Resolution 22-23/028: Designating ARPA funds for digital equity and inclusion program with United Way and broadband expansion
- Ordinance 22-23/031: Amending 1982 zoning district boundary map for Town of Washington
- Ordinance 22-23/009: Amending 1982 zoning district boundary map for Town of Union
- Resolution 22-23/042: Recognizing county's operational Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP)
Joint Finance & Budget / ADRC meeting
The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board's Finance and Budget Committee will review the June 20th meeting minutes and discuss the 2023 budget proposal. The budget includes a 3% cost of living increase for staff, a 9.5% increase for health insurance, and relies on COVID relief funding to balance. The committee will also take public comments.
- 2023 budget proposal with 3% staff cost of living increase and 9.5% health insurance increase
- Review of June 20, 2022 ADRC Board minutes
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, pre-registration required)
- Meals on Wheels kitchen move reduces rent by $66,000
- Elimination of 0.13 FTE Marketing Specialist (savings of $7,364)