Eau Claire County public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Board of Supervisors - December 19, 2023
The Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors will review quarterly financial reports and administrative updates before voting on several resolutions. Members are deciding how federal ARPA funds will be allocated to county facilities and public health programs that serve local residents. The board is also reviewing a recommendation for an independent cost study of World Relief’s refugee resettlement program before additional relocation occurs, alongside regulatory updates for airport leases and county forest timber harvesting.
- Resolution to designate ARPA funds for the jail remodel at 710 2nd Ave., Eau Claire
- Resolution to allocate remaining ARPA funds for capital projects at Beaver Creek Reserve
- Recommendation that World Relief complete an independent economic impact study before relocating up to 75 primary resettlement refugees
- Approval of Opioid Task Force funding for peer support training and a Public Health Specialist position
- Second readings on ordinances covering airport hangar leases, park traffic definitions, and timber/pulp cutting restrictions in Eau Claire County Forest
County Board of Supervisors - December 5, 2023
The County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions regarding new grant-funded staff positions and airport maintenance. The agenda also includes reports on housing and emergency preparedness, as well as various ordinance readings.
- Confirmation of Dr. Kirk Dahl to the County Board District 14 seat
- Creation of a grant-funded Data Analyst position in Criminal Justice Services
- Creation of a grant-funded Deflection Program Manager position in Human Services
- Abolishment of the Maintenance Technician Position I at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Authorization for Parks and Forest Department to apply for the Wisconsin Municipal Dam Grant to repair Altoona Dam
County Board of Supervisors - November 8, 2023 Budget cont.
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 County Budget and review several budget amendments. Discussions include proposals for funding changes in the Sheriff’s Department, Circuit Court, and Boys & Girls Clubs. The agenda also includes reviews of road project funding and fund balance allocations.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2024 County Budget
- Proposed $10,000 funding increase for the Boys & Girls Clubs
- Proposed $2,000 funding addition for Project Lifesaver via the Sheriff’s Department
- Amendment to increase Circuit Court attorney fees from $100,400 to $135,000
- Ordinance amending the 1982 Official Zoning District Boundary Map for the Town of Lincoln
County Board of Supervisors - November 7, 2023
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and deliberations regarding the proposed 2024 county budget. Discussion includes various budget amendments ranging from community funding to infrastructure projects.
- Public hearing on the proposed 22024 County Budget
- Amendment to add $10,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs
- Amendment to add $2,000 for Project Lifesaver via the Sheriff’s Department
- Amendment to use fund balance for Sheriff’s Department fleet replacement ($380,000) and lake rehabilitation ($389,467)
- Amendment to utilize $119,134 of unassigned fund balance for CTH F-Heather to Hamilton Road
County Board of Supervisors - October 17, 2023
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 County Budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding ARPA funding for senior housing and updates to county fee structures.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2023 County Budget
- Resolution to award $91,000 in ARPA funds to Eau Claire County Housing Authority for senior housing
- Adoption of a new salary matrix for the Human Resources compensation project
- Adjustment of supervisory district boundaries following annexations by Eau Claire and Altoona
- Amendments to various county fees including permit, zoning, and airport fees
County Board of Supervisors - October 3, 2023
The Board will receive a report on the recommended 2024 County Budget and an update on compensation analysis. The meeting also includes first readings for new fee ordinances and second readings for several zoning map amendments.
- County Administrator’s Recommended 2024 Budget report
- Rezoning request from HG Anderson Land LLC
- Ordinance to create a Public Electric Vehicle Charging Port Fee
- Resolution to restructure Sheriff's Office corporal and correctional officer positions
- Zoning map amendments for the Towns of Lincoln, Washington, and Clear Creek
County Board of Supervisors - September 19, 2023
The Board will review regional planning and public health reports along with financial updates. Members will consider rezoning requests in the Towns of Washington, Lincoln, and Clear Creek. The agenda also includes a police labor agreement ratification and a new Finance Director appointment.
- Ratification of labor agreement with Wisconsin Professional Police Association
- Appointment of Jason Szymanski as Finance Director
- Rezoning requests for Towns of Washington, Lincoln, and Clear Creek
- Adoption of 2023 Parks Strategic Implementation Plan
- Easement for Lake Altoona park lands
Special Meeting of County Board of Supervisors - September 5, 2023
This meeting is a continuation of the June 26, 2023, special meeting that was postponed by a vote of the Board. The agenda includes a closed session regarding County Administration leadership.
- Closed session regarding County Administration leadership