Green County, Wisconsin

Tri-County Trails

The Tri-County Trail Commission will discuss the creation of a part-time Trail Coordinator position with shared funding from Green, Lafayette, and Iowa counties. The body will also consider lease agreements for the Lane Lumber Building at 247 Wells St. in Darlington.

• Termination of lease agreement with Becky Burbach for 247 Wells St.
• Proposed lease agreement with Bruce Monson for 247 Wells St.
• Proposal for a shared part-time Trail Coordinator position
• Discussion of trail encroachment issues
• Approval of vouchers

Rail Transit Commission

The Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission meeting will follow standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of notice, agenda, and prior minutes. Commissioners will hold an open public hearing and a closed public hearing on the 2027 budget before voting on its approval. The meeting also includes a financial report with specific fee payments and a discussion of a lease change for the building at 247 Wells St., Darlington.

• Open public hearing on the 2027 budget
• Closed public hearing on the 2027 budget
• Consideration and approval of the 2027 budget
• Payment of SWWRPC Q2 Administration Fee of $2,100
• Discussion of new lease with Bruce Monson and termination of lease with Becky Burbach for 247 Wells St., Darlington

Personnel and Labor Relations Committee

Finance and Accounting Committee

Pleasant View Nursing Home

Human Services Board

Human Services Board

Human Services Board

Human Services Board

Human Services Board

General

The Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee will review operations and equipment for the Highway Facility Project. Members will also discuss awarding items from Bid Package Two for the Sheriff's Office/Jail Project and the installation of a body scanner at the Justice Center.

• Highway Facility Project: Highway Department Operations and Equipment presentation
• Sheriff's Office/Jail Project: Bid Package Two award discussion
• Justice Center: Body scanner discussion and possible action

Finance and Accounting Committee

The Green County Finance and Accounting Committee will meet to review the Highway Facility Project. The session focuses on a presentation and discussion regarding Highway Department operations and equipment.

• Presentation and discussion on Highway Facility Project: Highway Department Operations and Equipment

Highway Committee

The Green County Highway Committee will meet to discuss the purchase of a pickup truck and present information on highway facility operations and equipment. The meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026, at the Green County Historic Courthouse.

• Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of pickup truck
• Presentation and Discussion on Highway Facility Project: Highway Department Operations and Equipment

Solid Waste Management Board

The Green County Solid Waste Management Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several operational items. The board will also review audits for May and June.

• Discussion and possible action on leachate
• Discussion and possible action on a skid loader attachment
• Discussion and possible action on safety shoe allotment
• Audit review for May and June

General

The Green County Auditing, Bonding & Claims Committee will meet to approve minutes, audit bills and claims, and discuss personnel matters in closed session.

• Approve minutes from June 16, 2026
• Audit bills and claims
• Closed session for personnel and disciplinary data
• Set future meeting date
• Closed session to audit client specific bills

Board of Adjustment

The Green County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to decide on two conditional use permits. The board will review applications for a vacation rental in the Town of Washington and an automobile sales and service business in the Town of Monroe.

• Application 2026-331: Conditional use permit for a vacation rental at W6424 County C, Town of Washington
• Application 2026-330: Conditional use permit for an automobile and implement sales and service business at N3189 County Highway N, Town of Monroe

Human Services Auditing

The Audit Subcommittee of the Green County Human Services Board will meet to review and approve bills for payment. The meeting includes both an open session and a closed session to address client-specific billing.

• Audit bills for payment
• Review of client-specific bills for payment in closed session

General

The Green County Auditing, Bonding & Claims Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the Green County Historic Courthouse in Monroe. The committee will consider Ordinance 26-0701, an amendment to Section 1-11-6 regarding payment of county utility bills. No other agenda items are listed for decision. A majority of the Green County Committee of Committees may attend, but no formal action by that body is planned.

• Consider Ordinance 26-0701 (Amendment of Section 1-11-6 Regarding Payment of County Utility Bills)

Board of Supervisors

The Green County Board of Supervisors will discuss several items, including the acceptance of a $15,000 donation for a new K‑9 dog and the review of annual reports from the Register of Deeds, Land Use and Zoning, and Human Services. Supervisors will consider two resolutions, one supporting sustainable state funding for local public health departments and another approving a highway purchase costing over $150,000. Four ordinances will be considered, covering utility bill payments, a rezoning of a parcel in the Town of Monroe, a moratorium on data centers, and rules for short‑term rentals.

• Accept $15,000 donation for new K‑9 dog
• Resolution 7-2-26: Approve highway purchase (over $150,000)
• Ordinance 26-0702: Rezoning parcel in Town of Monroe
• Ordinance 26-0703: Create moratorium on data centers
• Ordinance 26-0704: Establish short‑term rental regulations

Finance and Accounting Committee

The Green County Finance and Accounting Committee meeting on July 14, 2026 will review Ordinance 26-0701, which amends Section 1-11-6 concerning payment of county utility bills. The agenda also includes routine items such as a call to order, approval of the July 6, 2026 meeting minutes, and adjournment. No other substantive business is listed.

• Consider Ordinance 26-0701 – amendment of Section 1-11-6 regarding payment of county utility bills

Human Services Board

The board will review several grant acceptances and 2027 bids for aging nutritional programs. Members will discuss opioid litigation settlement funds and the creation of a transitional housing program. A closed session is scheduled to discuss property purchases for transitional housing and a sober living program.

• Acceptance of $25,000 grant for Green County Child Advocacy Center
• Acceptance of $22,500 United Way grant for Education & Truancy Program
• Acceptance of $15,000 United Way grant for Home-Delivered Meals Program
• Acceptance of $7,500 United Way grant for Interactive Parenting Class
• Acceptance of $4,000 Monroe Funds grant for Children, Youth & Families Respite Care Program

Employee Salary and Benefits Advisory Subcommittee

The Employee Salary and Benefits Advisory Subcommittee will meet to review an updated wage study. The body will also discuss health insurance rates for 2027.

• Updated Wage Study discussion
• 2027 Health Insurance rates discussion

Law Enforcement & Public Safety

The Law Enforcement & Public Safety Committee will review emergency management updates, training requests, jail population and medical issues, building and sheriff office updates, and monthly budget numbers, and will consider approving a K‑9 purchase funded by donated money. The meeting will also include an audit of bills and setting the next meeting date.

• Possible approval of training requests
• Possible approval of sheriff office updates
• Possible approval of K‑9 purchase funded by donated funds
• Review of jail population and medical issues
• Review of monthly budget numbers

Highway Committee

The Green County Highway Committee will discuss several items, including a review of the RTVision Timecard‑Plus renewal, a construction staking contract for County Trunk Highway FF, rumble strip work on County Trunk Highway G, and heating system upgrades for the grease shed and wash bay. The committee will also consider travel requests for staff to attend a WisDOT/CHEMSPRO training in Stevens Point with two overnight stays on October 14‑15, 2026. A closed session will be held to address employee performance‑evaluation matters. The meeting will conclude with routine administrative business.

• Review and possible action on the RTVision Timecard‑Plus renewal
• Discussion and possible action on the construction staking contract for CTH FF
• Discussion and possible action regarding rumble strips on CTH G
• Discussion regarding the heating system for the grease shed and wash bay
• Travel request approval for staff to attend WisDOT/CHEMSPRO training, including two overnight stays (Oct 14‑15, 2026)

Green County Temporary 980 Committee

The Green County Temporary 980 Committee will approve the minutes from its May 11, 2026 meeting, receive an update on the court action identified as case 2003CI0001, and discuss potential properties and related setbacks required by Chapter 980. The committee will review a list of properties, examine the required setbacks map, and determine next action items before planning agenda items for the following meeting.

• Approve meeting minutes from May 11, 2026
• Update regarding court action in case 2003CI0001
• Review property list for potential acquisition or outreach
• Review Chapter 980 required setbacks map
• Determine action items and plan discussion items for next agenda

Land Use & Zoning

The Land Use & Zoning Committee will conduct public hearings to discuss a 12-month moratorium on data centers and new regulations for short-term rentals. The body will also consider a rezoning request for an online implement sales business in the Town of Monroe.

• Public hearing for Rust and Timber, LLC to rezone approximately 10 acres in section 28, Town of Monroe from Agricultural to Commercial
• Public hearing on proposed Ordinance 26-0703 to create Section 4-3-2-7 enacting a 12-month moratorium on Data Centers
• Public hearing on proposed ordinance amendments to create Section 4-3-3-7 regarding short term rentals

Rail Transit Commission

The South Central Wisconsin Rail Transit Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2027 budget. The body will also discuss merging with the WRRTC and approve staff service agreements.

• Public hearing and vote on 2027 Budget
• Discussion on merging SCWRTC and WRRTC into a single Commission
• Approval of 2027 staff services agreement with Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
• Election of Officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Q1 and Q2 SWWRPC Administration payments: $2,940 total

Rail Transit Commission

The Commission will review county memos for an economic impact report and discuss scheduling a public hearing for the 2027 draft budget. The body will also receive operational reports from WisDOT and the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad.

• Payment of $18,142.30 to SWWRPC for Tricor Insurance 2026-2027 General Liability Insurance Renewal
• Payment of $9,187.50 for SWWRPC Q2 Administrative Fee
• Discussion on county memos for the economic impact report
• Proposed August public hearing for the 2027 draft budget
• Update on Iowa County's membership in the Rail Transit Commissions

Aging & Disability Advisory Committee

The Aging & Disability Advisory Committee will meet to approve May minutes and take action on nutrition Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The meeting includes staff introductions and updates from the Elder Benefit Specialist.

• Action on Nutrition RFPs
• Approval of May minutes

Information Technology

The Green County Information Technology board will discuss a possible contract with CTnetworks to provide interim oversight of the IT department. The meeting will also include approval of June 4, 2026 minutes, approval of bills, and an update on the IT director hiring process. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Contract discussion with CTnetworks for interim IT department oversight
• Approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of pending bills
• Report on progress of hiring a new IT director

Pleasant View Nursing Home

The Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee will discuss the authorization of interim administrator services and review May 2026 finances. The body will consider actions on several service contracts and the difference between private pay and Medicaid rates.

• Authorization for County Administrator to contract for interim administrator services (Nicholas Owen)
• Action on contracts over $150,000: HDG - DON and Two Magnets/Clipboard
• Action on contracts under $150,000: Leading Age and Compliance Store
• Discussion/Possible Action on contracts: Wipfli, DSU Behavioral Health, PRN (Nursing), Synqronus, Five Star, Polaris Group (MDS), and Mements of Hospice
• Discussion/Possible Action regarding Private Pay vs Medicaid Rates

Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee

The Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee will meet to discuss the budget and potential contract award for the Sheriff's Office/Jail Project. The meeting includes a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding litigation strategy.

• Awarding of Bid Pack #2 for Sheriff's Office/Jail Project
• Sheriff's Office/Jail Project budget update
• Closed session regarding litigation strategy
• Approval of bills
• Update on County Properties

General

The Green County Finance and Accounting Committee will discuss a proposed allocation of $300,000 of unbudgeted funds for the Human Services Transitional Housing Program. They will also review a proposed Payment of County Bills Ordinance and consider accepting the monthly Treasurer's Report. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and bills.

• Discussion and possible action on Payment of County Bills Ordinance
• Allocation of $300,000 of unbudgeted funds for the Human Services Transitional Housing Program
• Discussion and possible action to accept the monthly Treasurer's Report
• Approval of bills

Personnel and Labor Relations Committee

The Personnel and Labor Relations Committee will review travel requests, approve minutes, and discuss incentive pay policies, changes to the employee handbook, and 2027 health insurance rates.

• Approval of May 27, 2026 minutes
• Discussion of Pleasant View Employee Incentive Pay Policy
• Discussion of changes to Employee Handbook related to County Administrator
• Discussion of 2027 Health Insurance Rates
• Discussion of updated wage study

Employee Salary and Benefits Advisory Subcommittee

The Green County Employee Salary and Benefits Advisory Subcommittee will convene to approve prior minutes and discuss updated wage studies and 2027 health insurance rates. The meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at the Government Services Building in Monroe.

• Approval of February 3, 2026 minutes
• Discussion regarding updated Wage Study
• Discussion regarding 2027 Health Insurance rates

Library Board

The board will hold elections for president, vice president, and secretary. Members will also discuss the 2027 budget and a County Board handout.

• Election of officers (president, vice president, secretary)
• Discussion regarding the 2027 budget
• Review of County Board Handout

Green County Development Corporation

The GCDC Board of Directors will receive staff updates on various development initiatives and grants. The meeting includes recaps of the GCHCC Housing Summit and Developers Day. The board will also discuss the strategic planning process and municipal investor levels.

• Housing Development Fund update
• Business Revolving Loan Fund and Micro Loan Fund update
• USDA Grant update
• Public Wi-Fi Projects update
• First-Time Homebuyer Program update

Board of Adjustment

The Green County Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings to consider conditional use permits for lodging houses or bed-and-breakfasts. These applications involve properties in the Town of York and the Town of Washington.

• Application 2026-246: Morgan Robertson, N7704 Gould Hill Road, Town of York
• Application 2026-095: Antonia Seitz, W6303 Hefty Road, Town of Washington
• Application 2026-096: Antonia Seitz, W6309 Hefty Road, Town of Washington

Tourism

The Green County Tourism Committee will meet to approve routine items such as the meeting voucher, bills, and minutes from May 12, 2026. The primary substantive agenda item is the discussion of the 2026 marketing plan. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Approval of meeting voucher signature sheet
• Approval of bills
• Approval of minutes – May 12, 2026
• Discussion of 2026 marketing plan

General

The committee will consider an amendment to the ordinance regarding the payment of county utility bills. Members will also review the Audit Committee Accounts Payable Policy and audit bills and claims.

• Possible approval of Ordinance 26-0701 (Payment of County Utility Bills)
• Review and approval of Audit Committee Accounts Payable Policy
• Audit of bills and claims

The Auditing, Bonding & Claims Committee approved the minutes of the May 14, 2026 meeting and approved its bills. The committee approved Ordinance 26-0701 and amended the Accounts Payable Policy to include Bowen Oil. The committee entered a closed session, then reconvened in open session, and finally adjourned.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2026 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved committee bills (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance 26-0701 (motion carried)
• Amended Accounts Payable Policy to include Bowen Oil (motion carried)
• Entered closed session (motion carried)
• Reconvened in open session (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Human Services Auditing

The Green County Human Services Board Audit Subcommittee will meet to approve audit bills for payment. The meeting includes a motion to enter a closed session to discuss client-specific bills before reconvening to approve them.

• Approval of Audit Bills for Payment
• Closed session for client-specific audit bills
• Meeting at Government Services Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room #207

The subcommittee approved non-client related bills totaling $63,895.68 and client related bills totaling $276,461.82. Both sets of bills were forwarded to the Green County Human Services Board for final review and approval.

• Approved $63,895.68 in non-client related bills
• Approved client related bills totaling $276,461.82
• Forwarded all approved bills to the Green County Human Services Board

Aging & Disability Advisory Committee

The Aging & Disability Advisory Committee will vote to approve the May meeting minutes. The agenda includes a staff introduction, nutrition updates, and unit updates covering staff changes and upcoming events. The committee will also address any other business and set the date for the next meeting on July 9, 2026.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Staff introduction
• Nutrition updates
• Unit updates (staff changes and upcoming events)
• Other business

Tri-County Trails

The Tri-County Trail Commission is meeting to discuss trail maintenance, funding, and administration. The body will consider the creation of a Trail Coordinator job description and review a press release regarding funding issues.

• Potential Trail Coordinator job description and funding sources
• Installation of business advertisements on the Cheese Country Trail right-of-way
• Updates on Bridge #35 and other closed bridges
• Encroachment issues on the trail system
• Approval of vouchers

Traffic Safety Commission

The Green County Traffic Safety Commission will meet to approve previous minutes, receive a BOTS update, and review sheriff reports on traffic crashes and fatalities. The committee will also discuss recommendations based on crash data and receive updates from the Highway Commissioner and the Traffic Safety Task Force.

• Approval of December 18, 2025, minutes
• Sheriff’s Traffic Crash Review (March 11 – June 11, 2026)
• Sheriff’s Fatal Crash Review
• BOTS Update
• Next meeting set for September 10, 2026

Pleasant View Nursing Home

The Green County Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee will review financial reports, expense contracts, and wage assessments. The committee will also discuss the administrator's one-year assessment and approve bills.

• Review of April 2026 finances
• Expense & Contract Review
• Green County Wage Assessment
• Administrator’s One Year Assessment
• Approval of bills

Health Board

Resolutions, Legislative, & Judicial Committee

The Resolutions, Legislative, and Judicial Committee will meet to elect its leadership and review minutes. The body will also consider Resolution 6-1-26 regarding America’s 250th Anniversary.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Resolution 6-1-26 (America’s 250th Anniversary)

Finance and Accounting Committee

The Green County Finance and Accounting Committee will consider resolutions authorizing the issuance of general obligation promissory notes for highway facility and other highway projects. The committee will also approve the treasurer's financial report and discuss updates regarding American Rescue Plan Act funds and bond arbitrage.

• Consider Resolution 6-3-26: Authorize up to $49,265,000 in general obligation notes for a highway facility project
• Consider Resolution 6-4-26: Establish parameters for the sale of up to $59,730,000 in general obligation notes, Series 2026A
• Consider Resolution 6-4-26: Establish parameters for the sale of up to $37,910,000 in general obligation notes, Series 2026A
• Approval of Treasurer's Financial Report and Town of Exeter 2025 Tax Bills
• Discussion of ARPA and Bond Arbitrage updates

The committee elected Kathy Pennington as vice-chair and approved the May 4, 2026, meeting minutes. Members also approved parameters for the sale of $37,910,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A and approved $5,412.59 in bills.

• Elected Kathy Pennington as vice-chair (unanimous consent)
• Approved May 4, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 6-4-26 for $37,910,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A (voice vote)
• Approved bills in the amount of $5,412.59 (voice vote)

Law Enforcement & Public Safety

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and current department bills. They also authorized payment for an Ewald Ford invoice upon vehicle delivery on June 11. The Sheriff reported a vest grant award of $2,882.50 and 1,001 incidents for May.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved department bills (voice vote)
• Approved payment to Ewald Ford upon vehicle delivery on June 11 (voice vote)

Human Services Board

The Human Services Board will consider dissolving and reconvening as a Committee of the Whole before returning to board status. A public hearing will address proposed 2027 programs and budget. The board will vote on several contracts, including a $189,970 agreement with Lad Lake Qualified Residential Treatment Program and a $10,496 contract with Creative Forces Therapy, LLC. Additional items include acceptance of an $8,858 grant and discussion of the Green County Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing program.

• Vote to approve $189,970 contract with Lad Lake Qualified Residential Treatment Program (May 26 2026–Dec 31 2026)
• Vote to approve $10,496 contract with Creative Forces Therapy, LLC for psychotherapy (May 1 2026–Dec 31 2026)
• Acceptance of NCA 2026 Equipment and Technology Support Grant for $8,858
• Public hearing on 2027 program and budget changes
• Board action to dissolve as a Human Services Board, operate as Committee of the Whole, then reconvene as board

The Board approved a $189,970 contract for Lad Lake and a $10,496 contract for Creative Forces Therapy. Members also accepted an $8,858 grant for equipment and technology support.

• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 2026 audit sub-committee meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Lad Lake contract for $189,970 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Creative Forces Therapy contract for $10,496 (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted NCA 2026 Equipment and Technology Support Grant for $8,858 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Out-of-County Training Requests (unanimous voice vote)

Human Services Board

The Green County Human Services Board is holding an orientation session. The agenda states that the board will not take any formal actions at this meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Green County Board of Supervisors will approve minutes from May 12, 2026, and consider resolutions authorizing up to $49.3 million in general obligation notes for highway facilities and projects. The board will also discuss the long-term Highway Facilities Plan and approve contracts over $150,000 for Human Services.

• Approval of May 12, 2026 County Board minutes
• Presentation on long-term Highway Facilities Plan
• Consideration of up to $49,265,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Consideration of up to $59,730,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A
• Approval of Human Services contracts over $150,000

The board approved the May 12 minutes and unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing July 4, 2026 as America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration Day. It also unanimously accepted an $81,580 NextGen 9‑1‑1 GIS grant. No action was taken on Resolution 6‑3‑26, and the board adopted Resolution 6‑4‑26 setting parameters to issue up to $37,910,000 in general‑obligation promissory notes for Phase 2 of the new jail project.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 6-1-26 recognizing July 4, 2026 as America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration Day (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 6-2-26 accepting $81,580 NextGen 9‑1‑1 GIS grant (unanimous voice vote)
• No action taken on Resolution 6-3-26
• Adopted Resolution 6-4-26 authorizing up to $37,910,000 of general‑obligation promissory notes for Phase 2 of jail project

Land Use & Zoning

The Green County Land Use & Zoning Committee will consider a request to rezone approximately 10 acres in the Town of Monroe from Agricultural to Commercial district for implement sales. The meeting will also include approval of minutes, bills, and updates on the Board of Adjustment and short-term rentals.

• Public hearing scheduled for BSE Rust and Timber, LLC to rezone 10 acres in Town of Monroe
• Discussion on zoning codes to review
• Updates on Board of Adjustment and public hearings for data centers and short-term rentals

Highway Committee

The Green County Highway Committee will consider requests for temporary road closures for local events. The body will also discuss awarding a project for County Road FF and the purchase of four truck chassis.

• Request to close CTH C in Monticello on June 27, 2026, for the Monticello Antique Tractor Pull
• Request to close CTH KS between CTH S and Lumber Yard Road on July 25, 2026, for the Juda Fore Fathers event
• Request to close CTH F from Park Road to WIS 11 in Brodhead on July 3, 2026, for fireworks
• Awarding the County Road FF project
• Awarding three quad-axle and one tandem-axle truck chassis

The committee approved several road closures for local events and awarded the County Road FF project to McGuire, Inc. Members also authorized up to $780,000.00 for truck chassis purchases and updated regulations for the Cheese Country Trail detour.

• Approved April 13, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved CTH C closure in Monticello on June 27, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved CTH KS closure on July 25, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved CTH F closure from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on July 3, 2026 (voice vote)
• Awarded County Road FF project to McGuire, Inc. (voice vote)
• Approved truck chassis purchases up to $780,000.00 (voice vote)
• Approved amended Cheese Country Trail detour on CTH MM (voice vote)
• Approved age adjustment for Cheese Country Trail detour operator (voice vote)

Green County Temporary 980 Committee

Rail Transit Commission

The Rail Transit Commission will discuss and possibly approve a letter of support for a CRISI grant aimed at infrastructure needed for the Hiawatha West Amtrak project. It will also review the April financial statements, including a $4,238.50 invoice to Boardman Clark, and consider a July public hearing on the 2027 draft budget. Additional reports from Wisconsin & Southern Railroad and WisDOT will be presented.

• Discussion and possible action to approve a letter of support for a CRISI grant for Hiawatha West Amtrak infrastructure
• Review of April financial statements and payment of a $4,238.50 invoice to Boardman Clark
• Discussion and possible action on a July public hearing for the 2027 draft budget
• Wisconsin & Southern Railroad operations report
• WisDOT report

Land & Water Conservation

The committee will meet to review bills and minutes and hear a presentation from the Driftless Area Land Conservancy. Members will discuss easement options and review SAA reports. The meeting also includes an educational demonstration and agency reports.

• Presentation from Jen Filipiak, Driftless Area Land Conservancy
• Discussion of easement options
• SAA summer tour and meeting report
• Review and approval of bills

Land Information Council

The Green County Land Information Council will discuss and possibly act on the FY2026 NextGen 9‑1‑1 GIS Grant, which proposes an $81,580 budget increase for 911 GIS data and orthophoto purchase. They will also review a correction to the Land Information Plan regarding street centerline data. The meeting includes routine items such as elections, agenda approval, and setting the next meeting date.

• Resolution 6-2-26: approve $81,580 FY2026 NextGen 9‑1‑1 GIS Grant for 911 GIS data and orthophoto purchase
• Discussion of Land Information Plan correction for street centerline layer status
• Election of Chair and Vice‑chair for the council
• Approval of agenda and minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting
• Set date and time for the next council meeting

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet to review bills and receive reports from the Project Manager and Director. The body will discuss and potentially take action on helpdesk renewals and Google Archive licenses.

• Approval of bills
• Helpdesk renewal discussion and possible action
• Google Archive licenses discussion and possible action

The committee approved the May 7, 2026, meeting minutes and presented bills. Discussion occurred regarding a possible media campaign, Helpdesk renewal, and Google Workspace archive licenses.

• Approved May 7, 2026, minutes
• Approved bills as presented

Agriculture & Extension Education Committee

The committee will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Meeting Voucher Secretary. Members will also review May bills and receive reports on agricultural research, community leadership programs, and 4-H activities.

• Election of Committee Officers
• Review and approval of May bills
• Report on 2026 Alfalfa Harvest Quality Project
• Report on Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program 2026 trials
• Review of Green County Leaders 2025-2026 graduation impacts

Tri-County Trails

The Tri-County Trail Commission will discuss and possibly act on a utility permit application from the City of Mineral Point under Chapter Trans 29 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. It will also review the renewal of the parking lot lease with the same city, an update on Bridge #35, and approve vouchers and fund status reports. Additional reports will cover trail conditions, grants, and maintenance needs before setting future agenda items.

• Application for utility permit – City of Mineral Point (Chapter Trans 29 WI Administrative Code)
• Renewal of parking lot lease – City of Mineral Point
• Update on Bridge #35
• Approval of vouchers
• Status of funds

The Tri‑County Trails Commission voted to approve the utility permit application from the City of Mineral Point and the renewal of its parking lot lease. Both motions passed by voice vote. The commission also approved several trail‑maintenance vouchers and the status of funds report.

• Approved City of Mineral Point utility permit application (voice vote)
• Approved renewal of parking lot lease to City of Mineral Point (voice vote)
• Approved signing contract with Origin Design for Slough Lane riprap project (voice vote)
• Approved trail‑maintenance vouchers totaling $15,? (voice vote)
• Approved status of funds as presented (voice vote)
• Elected Donna Flannery as Commission Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Luke McGuire as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and prior minutes (voice vote)

Personnel and Labor Relations Committee

The Personnel and Labor Relations Committee elected Jerry Guth as chair and Michael Furgal as vice‑chair by unanimous voice votes. All travel requests presented for the treasurer, child‑advocacy coordinator, county administrator, Supervisor Furgal, and circuit court were approved by voice vote. Dave Tschudy was appointed as the at‑large PLRC member on the Employee Salary and Benefits Advisory Subcommittee. Proposed employee‑handbook changes for the County Administrator were postponed.

• Elected Jerry Guth as committee Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Michael Furgal as committee Vice‑Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Treasurer travel to Spring WCTA Conference (voice vote)
• Approved Human Services Child Advocacy Center Coordinator travel (voice vote)
• Approved County Administrator travel request (voice vote)
• Approved Supervisor Furgal travel to 2026 WCA Southern District Meeting (voice vote)
• Approved Circuit Court travel to 2026 WJCCA Educational Conference (voice vote)
• Appointed Dave Tschudy as at‑large PLRC member on Salary and Benefits Subcommittee (unanimous voice vote)

Rail Transit Commission

Solid Waste Management Board

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the previous meeting and set the next meeting for June 17, 2026. It then approved conditional‑use permits for a recreational‑vehicle site, an amended landscaping business permit, and a contractor storage yard, each with specific conditions. All three permit motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (motion carried)
• Set next meeting for June 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (motion carried)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for RV occupancy >28 days at N2603 Elm Court, Jordan (4 ayes: Waelchli‑Buehl, Eakins, Clark, Dieckhoff)
• Approved amendment to conditional‑use permit for landscaping business at W5794 Iliff Road, Monroe (4 ayes: Waelchli‑Buehl, Eakins, Clark, Dieckhoff)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for contractor storage yard at W5473 County Road FF, Monroe (4 ayes: Waelchli‑Buehl, Eakins, Clark, Dieckhoff)

Veterans Service

The committee will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. Members will also review minutes from the September 5, 2025, meeting and receive an update on office activities.

• Election of committee chairperson
• Election of committee vice-chairperson
• Approval of September 5, 2025, meeting minutes

Pleasant View Nursing Home

The Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee will meet to elect officers and review March 2026 finances. The body will discuss and take action on pay rates, a new MDS contract, and an incentive pay policy.

• Proposed increase of Private Pay Rate to $375.00
• Discussion and action on a new MDS Contract
• Discussion and action on a new Incentive Pay Policy
• Presentation on steps to reduce reliance on tax support
• Election of Chair and Vice-chair

The committee approved several actions, including raising the private pay rate to $375, adopting a new MDS contract with Pro Ed Continuum, and approving a new incentive pay policy. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting also elected a new chair and vice‑chair and approved the April billing and prior meeting minutes.

• Elected Todd Larson as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Peg Shaeffer as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April billing (unanimous voice vote)
• Increased private pay rate to $375 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved new MDS contract with Pro Ed Continuum (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved new Incentive Pay Policy (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee

The Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee elected Dennis Schwartz as chair and Joe Snow as vice‑chair by unanimous consent. It authorized the administrator, sheriff, and maintenance director to sign change orders for the jail project without further committee approval. It also approved the Robinson Brothers proposal to demolish tunnels at Pleasant View Nursing Home using GSB Bond funds.

• Elected Dennis Schwartz as Chair (unanimous consent)
• Elected Joe Snow as Vice‑chair (unanimous consent)
• Authorized administrator, sheriff, and maintenance director to sign jail project change orders (voice vote)
• Approved site planning for long‑term highway facility at Pleasant View – Complete (voice vote)
• Approved tunnel demolition at Pleasant View Nursing Home with GSB Bond funding (voice vote)
• Approved April property bills as presented (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 10, and 26 meetings (voice vote)

Auditing, Bonding & Claims Committee

The committee will elect a Chair and Vice-chair and review bills and claims. The meeting includes a closed session to audit client-specific bills for payment.

• Election of Chair and Vice-chair
• Audit of bills and claims
• Closed session to audit client-specific bills for payment

The committee elected Isaiah Carlson as chair and Michael Fugal as vice‑chair. It approved the April 17, 2026 meeting minutes and the bills presented. The committee entered a closed session and then reconvened in open session. The meeting was adjourned.

• Isaiah Carlson elected Chair (motion carried)
• Michael Fugal elected Vice‑chair (motion carried)
• April 17, 2026 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Bills approved (motion carried)
• Closed session entered (motion carried)
• Reopened in open session (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Aging & Disability Advisory Committee

The Aging & Disability Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April meeting by unanimous consent. No other actions or decisions were taken during the May 14 session. The next meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2026.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous ayes)

Highway Committee

The committee heard a presentation from Kraemer Brothers on the long-term Highway Facilities Plan and discussed site options, preferring the Pleasant View site. No formal action was taken on site selection. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Discussed Highway Facilities Plan presentation (no action)
• Motion to adjourn carried on voice vote

Human Services Auditing

The Audit Subcommittee of the Green County Human Services Board will meet to review and approve bills for payment. The meeting includes a closed session to audit client-specific bills.

• Approval of bills for payment
• Review of client-specific bills in closed session

The subcommittee approved non‑client related bills totaling $102,782.93 and client related bills totaling $243,966.88, forwarding both sets to the Green County Human Services Board for final approval. A closed session was convened to audit the client bills, followed by an open session where those bills were approved. All motions were carried.

• Approved non‑client related bills for payment ($102,782.93) and forwarded to board
• Convene closed session to audit client‑related bills
• Reconvene open session to approve client‑related bills
• Approved client‑related bills for payment ($243,966.88) and forwarded to board
• Adjourned the meeting

Board of Supervisors

Human Services Board

The Human Services Board will vote to elect a Chair and a Vice‑Chair, each serving two years. The meeting will also approve the April 21st minutes, adopt the 2025 Human Services Annual Report, and appoint Russ Torkelson to the Aging & Disability Advisory Committee.

• Election of Human Services Board Chair (2‑year term)
• Election of Human Services Board Vice‑Chair (2‑year term)
• Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of the 2025 Human Services Annual Report
• Appointment of Russ Torkelson to the Aging & Disability Advisory Committee

The Human Services Board unanimously re‑elected Mike Furgal as chair and Russ Torkelson as vice‑chair for two‑year terms. It approved the 2025 Human Services Annual Report, appointed Torkelson as the board’s representative to the Aging & Disability Advisory Committee, and authorized out‑of‑county training requests. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Re‑elected Mike Furgal as Human Services Board Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Re‑elected Russ Torkelson as Human Services Board Vice‑Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 2026 audit sub‑committee minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved the 2025 Human Services Annual Report (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Russ Torkelson as board representative to the Aging & Disability Advisory Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved out‑of‑county training requests (unanimous voice vote)

Law Enforcement & Public Safety

The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee will conduct routine business, including electing a chair and vice‑chair, approving prior meeting minutes, and reviewing updates on emergency management, jail population, building projects, and the sheriff’s office. The committee will also examine the monthly budget numbers, audit bills, and consider approval of training requests. No specific contracts, rezoning, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Elect Chair of committee
• Elect Vice‑Chair of committee
• Approve minutes of previous regular meeting
• Review and possible approval of training requests
• Review monthly budget numbers

The Law Enforcement Committee elected Joe Snow as Chair and David Tschudy as Vice‑Chair. It approved the prior meeting minutes and authorized a deputy to attend a Defense Tactics Course costing about $1,965. The committee also approved the department’s audit bills. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Elected Joe Snow Chairman (voice vote)
• Elected David Tschudy Vice‑Chair (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (voice vote)
• Approved deputy training at Chippewa Valley Technical College, $1,965 (voice vote)
• Approved department audit bills (voice vote)

Tourism

The Green County Tourism Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve pending bills and the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes, and set the day and time for future meetings before adjourning.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice‑Chair
• Approval of bills
• Approval of minutes – March 10, 2026
• Set day/time for future meetings

The board appointed Russ Torkelson as chair and Joe Snow as vice‑chair. It approved the March 10, 2026 minutes and the pending bills. Future meeting dates for June 17 and September 3 were scheduled. The session was adjourned.

• Appointed Russ Torkelson as chair (motion carried, no dissenting votes)
• Appointed Joe Snow as vice‑chair (motion carried, no dissenting votes)
• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (motion carried, no dissenting votes)
• Approved pending bills (motion carried, no dissenting votes)
• Scheduled next meetings for June 17, 2026 and September 3, 2026 (motion carried, no dissenting votes)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried, no dissenting votes)

Board of Supervisors

The Green County Board of Supervisors will appoint two new members to the board and two citizen members to the Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee. The board will review annual reports and consider a resolution regarding county investment depositories. Two ordinances are up for consideration, including a rezoning request and a change to human health hazard regulations.

• Ordinance 26-0501: Rezone BSE Ventures, LLC
• Ordinance 26-0502: Repeal of Section 4-4-4 and Creation of Section 9-1-2 (Human Health Hazards)
• Resolution 5-1-26: Designating County Investment Depositories
• Appointments of Paula Vestin (District #7) and Casey Jones (District #20)
• Appointments of Cindy Miller and Julie Sachs to Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee

The Green County Board appointed Paula Vestin and Casey Jones to vacant supervisory districts. It approved a resolution designating multiple banks and credit unions for investing surplus county funds. The board rezoned a parcel in the Town of Clarno from agricultural to industrial, and updated the county code to create a new Human Health Hazards section. Two citizens were appointed to the Pleasant View Nursing Home committee.

• Appointed Paula Vestin to Supervisory District No. 7 (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Casey Jones to Supervisory District No. 20 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 5‑1‑26 designating investment depositories (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance 26‑0501 rezoning Clarno parcel to industrial (voice vote, 1 abstention – Jones)
• Approved Ordinance 26‑0502 repealing sections 4‑4‑3 & 4‑4‑4 and creating Section 9‑1‑2 Human Health Hazards (voice vote, 4 opposed – Carlson, Even, Leach, Skelton)
• Appointed Cindy Miler and Julie Sachs to Pleasant View Nursing Home committee (unanimous voice vote)

Green County Temporary 980 Committee

The Green County Temporary 980 Committee will meet virtually to review a list of potential properties and required setbacks. The body will also determine action items and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of potential properties and owner outreach
• Review of Chapter 980 required setbacks map
• Determination of action items

Highway Committee

The Green County Highway Committee will meet to approve minutes, review bills, and discuss new business including a winter salt contract, driveway variances, and the County Road FF project.

• Review quote for 2026-2027 winter salt contract
• Discussion on ATV/UTV detour routes for Cheese Country Trail
• Discussion on driveway variance on CTH P
• Discussion on driveway variance on CTH X
• Discussion on purchasing seed, fertilizer, and erosion mat for New Glarus shop

The Highway Committee appointed its chair, vice chair and secretary. It approved the April 13 meeting minutes and awarded the 2026‑2027 winter‑salt contract to Morton with pickup in Dubuque. The committee approved driveway variances on County Trunk Highways P and X (the latter pending Land and Water Conservation Department review) and approved related speed‑limit signage changes. It also approved purchases of seed, fertilizer, erosion mat using ARPA funds and a skeleton bucket for a mini‑excavator, while tabling the ATV age‑restriction request and a furnace‑trade proposal.

• Appointed Russ Torkelson as Chair (voice vote)
• Appointed Mark Gundlach as Vice Chair (voice vote)
• Appointed Kristi Leonard as Secretary (voice vote)
• Approved April 13, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Awarded winter‑salt contract to Morton, pickup in Dubuque (voice vote)
• Approved driveway variance, passing‑zone change, and speed‑limit signage on CTH P (voice vote)
• Approved driveway variance on CTH X pending Land and Water Conservation Dept. review (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of seed, fertilizer, erosion mat for New Glarus shop using ARPA funds (voice vote)

General

The Zoning and Land Use Committee elected Dennis Schwartz as Chair and Kathy Pennington as Vice‑Chair. It approved the April 13 minutes, the Zoning Department bills, the rezoning of 29.43 acres from Agricultural to Industrial, short‑term rental ordinance amendments (including fire‑pit rules) and directed counsel to draft a one‑year data‑center moratorium. All actions passed by unanimous voice vote except the rezoning, which passed 3‑0 with one abstention.

• Dennis Schwartz elected Committee Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Kathy Pennington elected Vice‑Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 13, 2026 Zoning Committee minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Zoning Department bills (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved rezoning of 29.43 acres from Agricultural to Industrial District (3‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved short‑term rental ordinance amendments and scheduled public hearing (unanimous voice vote)
• Directed counsel to draft a one‑year data‑center moratorium (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Rail Transit Commission

The South Central Wisconsin Rail Transit Commission will elect officers and review its financial report. Members will discuss a staff services agreement with the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and the potential merger of the SCWRTC and WRRTC into a single body.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Preliminary 2026 budget discussion
• Publication of 2026 budget hearing notice in the State Journal
• Staff services agreement with Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
• Discussion on legal, logistical, and financial impacts of merging SCWRTC and WRRTC

Rail Transit Commission

The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission will discuss utility permits for pole and cable work in Solon Mills, Waukesha, and Fitchburg. The body will also consider the design plans for the Cap City Trail and a service development plan from Amtrak.

• Payment of $21,367.00 to Extension Waukesha County for the Rail Economic Impact Study
• Utility permit for Commonwealth Edison pole replacement at North Solon Road
• Utility permits for WE Energies on Dunbar, North West, and Maple Avenues in Waukesha
• Utility permit for Department of Corrections fiber optic cable in Fitchburg
• Design plans and right of way waiver for the Cap City Trail

The commission approved the design plans for the Cap City Trail, including safety fencing, and waived its first right of refusal to sell about 25 feet of rail corridor for the trail. The 2027 administration contract with SWWRPC was also approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Cap City Trail design, safety fencing, and waiver of right of first refusal (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 administration contract with SWWRPC (unanimous)
• Approved temporary authorization permit for Commonwealth Edison pole replacement at North Solon Road (unanimous)
• Approved WE Energies utility permit for pole removal between Dunbar and North West Avenues (unanimous, Meyers abstained)
• Approved WE Energies utility permit for pole replacement on Maple Avenue (unanimous, Meyers abstained)
• Approved Department of Corrections utility permit for underground fiber optic cable, conditional on WSOR review (unanimous)
• Approved March 2026 WRRTC Treasurer’s Report and $21,097 invoice payment (unanimous)
• Approved meeting public notice, agenda, and minutes corrections (unanimous)

Health Board

The Green County Board of Health will meet on May 7, 2026 to select a chair and vice‑chair, approve the agenda and the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes, and discuss a proposed Human Health Hazard Ordinance. The board will also receive a report from the Health Officer on program statistics, activities, and the department emergency call tree. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker, and the meeting will set its next meeting date for June 10, 2026.

• Selection of Chair and Vice‑Chair – nomination/action
• Approval of agenda – action
• Approval of April 8, 2026 minutes – action
• Proposed Human Health Hazard Ordinance – discussion/action
• Health Officer report – program statistics, activities, emergency call tree

The Green County Board of Health elected Harvey Kubly as chair and Amy Jo Walter as vice‑chair. The board approved its agenda, the April 8 minutes, the Health Officer’s report, and adopted the Proposed Human Health Hazard ordinance. Members also confirmed the regular meeting time of 3:15 pm on the second Wednesday of each month.

• Elected Harvey Kubly as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Amy Jo Walter as Vice‑Chair (motion carried)
• Approved May 7 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 8 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted Proposed Human Health Hazard ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved Health Officer’s report (motion carried)
• Confirmed regular meeting time at 3:15 pm second Wednesday (decision made)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Information Technology

The Green County Information Technology Committee will elect a chair and a vice chair. It will approve the minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting and approve pending bills. The meeting also includes a project manager report, a director’s report, and open discussion of committee‑raised topics.

• Election of IT Committee Chair
• Election of IT Committee Vice Chair
• Approval of April 2, 2026 minutes
• Approval of bills
• Project Manager report and discussion

The committee voted unanimously to appoint Melissa Even as Chair and Isaiah Carlson as Vice‑Chair. The April 2, 2026 minutes and the presented bills were also approved by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.

• Elected Melissa Even as IT Committee Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Isaiah Carlson as IT Committee Vice‑Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 2 2026 minutes as presented (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved bills as presented (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 PM (unanimous voice vote)

Land & Water Conservation

The Green County Land and Water Conservation Committee will meet to elect officers, approve April minutes and bills, and review reports on Youth Conservation Day, the Tree sale, and the LWRM 5-year plan.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and SAA Representative
• Review and approval of April minutes
• Review and approval of bills
• Youth Conservation Day report
• Tree sale report

The Green County Land and Water Conservation Committee elected Kristi Leonard as chair and Erica Roth as vice chair by unanimous ballot. The committee approved the April meeting minutes and authorized payment of $14,994.57 in bills. The next meeting was scheduled for June 4, 2026.

• Elected Kristi Leonard chair (unanimous)
• Elected Erica Roth vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $14,994.57 (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for June 4, 2026
• Adjourned meeting at 10:00 AM (unanimous)

One Time Event

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee will give an update on its overall activities. It will also present a general update, new phase structure, and referral progress for the Treatment Court. The meeting notes the next scheduled meeting on August 5, 2026.

• Update on CJCC
• General update on Treatment Court progress
• New phase structure update for Treatment Court
• Progress on Treatment Court referrals

Committee of Committees

The Committee of Committees will interview individuals for vacant County Board Supervisor positions in District 7 and 20. The committee may vote to appoint candidates to fill these seats.

• Interviews for District 7 and 20 supervisor vacancies
• Discussion and possible action on appointments to District 7 and 20
• Approval of April 23, 2026 committee minutes

Board of Supervisors

Finance and Accounting Committee

The Finance and Accounting Committee will discuss the Treasurer's report and potential actions regarding bank conversions and CD renewals. The body will also review a budget update for the Sheriff's Office/Jail Project and consider the acceptance of two grants.

• Possible action on rerunning Town of Exeter 2025 tax bills
• Discussion of First National Bank conversion
• Sheriff's Office/Jail Project budget update
• Acceptance of Statewide Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Grant
• Acceptance of FY2026 NextGen9-1-1 GIS Grant from Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs

The Finance and Accounting Committee approved the minutes from the April 6 meeting and the Treasurer's financial report. It also approved acceptance of the Statewide Crisis Intervention Program grant and the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs NextGen 9‑1‑1 GIS grant. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Treasurer's financial report (voice vote)
• Approved Depository Resolution update (voice vote)
• Authorized Treasurer to split CDs due in 1‑2 years (voice vote)
• Accepted Statewide Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant (voice vote)
• Accepted Wisconsin Dept. of Military Affairs FY2026 NextGen 9‑1‑1 GIS grant (voice vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Green County Board of Supervisors may achieve quorum for a tour of the County Justice Center and the Sheriff’s Office/Jail. The tour will begin at 5:00 PM in the lower‑level multipurpose room at 2841 6th Street, Monroe. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting. The notice references State ex rel Badke v. Greendale Village Board as the legal basis for the meeting notice.

• Tour of the Green County Justice Center (2841 6th St) and Sheriff’s Office/Jail (2827 6th St) – no formal actions

Library Board

The Green County Library Board will meet on April 27, 2026 to consider the 2027 library budget and review reports from the South Central Library System and county libraries. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda, minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting, and a period for public comments. No specific budget figures or contract details are provided in the agenda.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2026 meeting
• Public comments period
• Reports from South Central Library System and county libraries
• Discussion of the 2027 library budget

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting. Both motions were carried. The board then adjourned the session. No other actions or policy decisions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from Feb. 23, 2026 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Rail Transit Commission

The Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on a utility permit. The meeting also includes standard procedural approvals and public comment.

• Utility permit for the City of Mineral Point at Old Darlington Road and S. Commerce St.

Committee of Committees

The Green County Committee of Committees will meet to approve previous minutes, elect a vice-chair, and appoint supervisors to various county committees.

• Election of Vice-chair
• Approval of January 30, 2026, minutes
• Appointment of County Board Supervisors to committees
• Meeting at Green County Courthouse, 1016 16th Ave
• Meeting on April 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM

Kristi Leonard declined the vice‑chair nomination, and Dennis Schwartz was elected vice‑chair by unanimous consent. The committee approved the minutes of the January 30, 2026 meeting by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Kristi Leonard declined vice‑chair nomination
• Dennis Schwartz elected vice‑chair (unanimous consent)
• January 30, 2026 minutes approved (voice vote)
• Committee adjourned (voice vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will elect a Chair and two Vice-Chairs and consider appointments for vacant supervisory districts. Members will vote on several fund transfer resolutions, an IT contract, and a new ATV/UTV route in the Town of New Glarus.

• Resolution 4-5-26: Approval of IT Contract over $150,000
• Ordinance 26-0401: ATV/UTV Route in the Town of New Glarus
• Resolution 4-4-26: Acceptance of Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program Grant
• Resolution 4-6-26: Petition to DATCP regarding Decatur Rural Initiative for Preservation of Agricultural Enterprise Area
• Appointments to Solid Waste Management, Health, Tourism, Library, and Human Services boards

The Board elected Jerry Guth as Chair, Kristi Leonard as First Vice‑Chair, and Melissa Even as Second Vice‑Chair. It approved multiple fund transfer resolutions totaling over $27 million, accepted a $66,084 nitrogen‑optimization grant, and approved a $344,485.78 IT contract. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Jerry Guth elected County Board Chair (majority vote)
• Kristi Leonard elected First Vice‑Chair (majority vote)
• Melissa Even elected Second Vice‑Chair (majority vote)
• Approved $862,675.42 transfer from General Fund to various accounts (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $1,722,791.68 return of funds to General Fund from various accounts (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved non‑lapping funds totaling $14,375,212.60 for 2026 operations (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $66,084 Land & Water Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CDW Virtual Server Replacement contract for $344,485.78 (unanimous voice vote)

Human Services Board

The Human Services Board will consider new business items including acceptance of the Statewide Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant, adoption of the Green County Child Advocacy Center Strategic Plan, and two service contracts—one with Northwest Passage for a residential adolescent assessment at $36,260 and another with CAYA Clinic, Inc. for psychotherapy services at $37,530. The board will also review committee reports and approve travel requests.

• Accept Statewide Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) grant
• Adopt Green County Child Advocacy Center Strategic Plan
• Contract with Northwest Passage for Residential Comprehensive Adolescent Assessment – $36,260
• Contract with CAYA Clinic, Inc. for Psychotherapy services – $37,530

The Human Services Board unanimously approved the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes and the March 2026 audit sub‑committee minutes. It accepted a $37,929 Statewide Crisis Intervention Program grant, adopted the Green County Child Advocacy Center Strategic Plan, and approved contracts with Northwest Passage ($36,260) and CAYA Clinic Inc. ($37,530). The board also approved out‑of‑county training requests with no member expenses.

• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 2026 audit sub‑committee minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Statewide Crisis Intervention Program grant of $37,929 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Green County Child Advocacy Center Strategic Plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved contract with Northwest Passage for Residential Comprehensive Adolescent Assessment, $36,260 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved contract with CAYA Clinic Inc. for Psychotherapy, $37,530 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved out‑of‑county training requests (no member expenses) (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for an onboarding session. The agenda states that the Board will not take any formal actions at this meeting.

Auditing, Bonding & Claims Committee

The Auditing, Bonding & Claims Committee approved the March 17 minutes and the presented bills. It entered closed session to discuss the Gary Schmid claim and then denied the claim. The committee also reviewed audit client bills in closed session before reconvening in open session and adjourning.

• Approved March 17 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved presented bills (motion carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss Gary Schmid claim (motion carried)
• Denied Gary Schmid claim (motion carried)
• Entered closed session to review audit client bills (motion carried)
• Reopened session for matters discussed in closed session (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Solid Waste Management Board

The Green County Solid Waste Management Board will approve the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes, allow brief public comments, and discuss possible actions regarding the transfer station floor. It will also receive updates, review February and March audit reports, and set the date, time, and location for the next meeting. No formal actions other than minutes approval are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the February 19, 2026 meeting
• Public appearance: 5‑minute comments from the public
• Discussion and possible action on transfer station floor
• Review February and March audit reports
• Set date, time, and location for the next meeting

The board approved the minutes of the February 19, 2026 meeting. The board approved the February landfill audit. The board approved the March landfill audit. The next meeting was scheduled for May 21, 2026.

• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February landfill audit (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March landfill audit (unanimous voice vote)
• Set next meeting for May 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Highway Committee

The Green County Highway Committee will meet for a special session to discuss future planning for Highway Department space needs.

• Future planning for Highway Department space needs

Green County Development Corporation

The Green County Development Corporation board will review staff updates and upcoming community events. It will consider a range of development initiatives, including housing, business loans, USDA grants, and public Wi‑Fi projects. The meeting includes a discussion on fundraising to support the corporation's operations.

• Annual Dinner Recap
• Brooklyn Business Expo – May 5
• Housing Development Fund initiative
• Business Revolving Loan Fund initiative
• Discussion on Fundraising for Operations

The Green County Development Corporation board approved the meeting agenda and the January 2026 minutes. No other substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Human Services Auditing

The Green County Human Services Board Audit Subcommittee is meeting to review bills for payment. The meeting includes a closed session to audit client-specific bills.

• Audit bills for payment
• Review of client-specific bills in closed session

The subcommittee approved non‑client bills totaling $63,931.05 and client bills totaling $241,495.19, forwarding both sets to the Green County Human Services Board for final review. It also voted to hold a closed‑session audit of client‑related bills and then reconvene in open session to approve those bills. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved non‑client bills for payment $63,931.05 and forward to board (motion carried)
• Approved closed‑session audit of client‑related bills (motion carried)
• Approved reconvening in open session to approve client‑related bills (motion carried)
• Approved client bills for payment $241,495.19 and forward to board (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Board of Adjustment

The Green County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider three applications for conditional use permits: an outdoor recreational facility at Sugar Creek Stables, a contractor's storage yard for Michael A. Stampfli, and an amendment for rental storage units at Mic-Man Properties.

• Public hearing for Sugar Creek Stables outdoor recreational facility
• Public hearing for Stampfli contractor's storage yard
• Public hearing for Mic-Man Properties rental storage units
• Consideration of minutes from previous meeting
• Schedule next month's meeting for May 20, 2026

The Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for Sugar Creek Stables, an outdoor equine facility, with a list of specific conditions. It also approved an amendment to a conditional use permit for Mic‑Man Properties to add new rental storage units, again with conditions. The application for a contractor’s storage yard by Michael A. Stampfli was tabled until the May 20 hearing. The meeting minutes were approved and the next hearing date was set for May 20, 2026.

• Approved meeting minutes (4‑aye)
• Approved conditional use permit for Sugar Creek Stables with conditions (4‑aye)
• Tabled conditional use permit for Michael A. Stampfli until May 20, 2026 (4‑aye)
• Approved amendment to conditional use permit for Mic‑Man Properties, adding storage units with conditions (4‑aye)
• Scheduled next public hearing for May 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Law Enforcement & Public Safety

The Green County Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee will meet to review several operational items. Items include updates on emergency management, jail population, building projects, and the sheriff's office, as well as a review of monthly budget numbers and audit bills. The committee may approve training requests and set the date for the next meeting.

• Possible approval of training requests
• Review of jail population and medical issues
• Review of building project updates
• Review of Sheriff Office updates
• Review of monthly budget numbers

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting, authorized two sheriff‑requested training courses, and approved the department’s audited bills, all by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (voice vote)
• Approved sheriff training requests: Badger State Sheriff training ($125 fee) and Time 2 dispatcher/records training (voice vote)
• Approved audited department bills (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Canvass

The Green County Board of Canvass will confirm the election night results by checking the result tapes against the official report. They will review poll lists to compare voter counts with ballots cast and consider any provisional ballots. The meeting will conclude with completing and signing the official canvass statements.

• Verify April 7, 2026 election night result tapes against the official results report
• Review poll lists to compare number of voters with ballots cast
• Consider any provisional ballots submitted
• Complete and sign the official canvass statements

Drainage Board

The Green County Drainage Board will meet to discuss renewing certificates of deposit, potential future assessments, and retaining legal counsel. The meeting includes a public hearing on the annual report.

• Discussion on renewing Certificate of Deposits
• Discussion on future assessments for private usage of drains
• Discussion on retaining an attorney for Drainage Districts
• Discussion on a possible 2027 assessment
• Annual Report public hearing

Highway Committee

The Green County Highway Committee will consider several items, including a request to award a bid for pulverizing work and multiple temporary road closures for local events. They will also discuss employee attendance at a summer road school, potential highway shop improvements, and a possible purchase of equipment costing less than $150,000. The meeting includes updates on WIS 69, WIS 81/CTH T roundabout, and the CTH FF project.

• Review quote and possibly award bid for pulverizing work (received March 26, 2026)
• Consider closing sections of CTH C for Monticello Lion’s Club car show (May 16, 2026)
• Consider closing sections of CTH C for Monticello Homecoming parade (July 12, 2026)
• Discuss possible purchase of equipment under $150,000
• Review request to use sections of CTH EE for Monticello PTO 5K Pony Trot (July 9, 2026)

The committee approved awarding the pulverizing bid to WK Construction. It also approved several temporary road closures in Monticello for community events, a loader purchase up to $150,000, and two overnight stays for four employees at the WCHA Summer Road School. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Awarded pulverizing bid to WK Construction – motion carried on a voice vote
• Approved road closure on CTH C for Monticello Lion’s Club car show (May 16, 2026) – motion carried on a voice vote
• Approved road closure on CTH C from N. and S. Main St to E. Coates Ave for Homecoming parade (July 12, 2026) – motion carried on a voice vote
• Approved road closure on sections of CTH EE for 5K Pony Trot (July 9, 2026) – motion carried on a voice vote
• Approved two overnight stays for four employees at WCHA Summer Road School (June 8‑10, 2026) – motion carried on a voice vote
• Approved loader purchase up to $150,000 – motion carried on a voice vote
• Approved audit bills as presented – motion carried on a voice vote
• Approved minutes of the March 9, 2026 meeting – motion carried on a voice vote

Land Use & Zoning

The Green County Land Use & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request by BSE Ventures, LLC to change about 29.43 acres in section 4, Town of Clarno from Agricultural to Industrial district. The board will also discuss possible amendments to county codes on short‑term rentals and data center regulations, review the Zoning Department fee schedule, and consider naming a new public road Kelly Cemetery Road.

• Rezoning of ~29.43 acres in Town of Clarno from Agricultural to Industrial district (grain receiving facility)
• Proposed amendments to the County code on short‑term rentals
• Proposed amendments to the County code on data center regulations
• Discussion of possible changes to the Zoning Department fee schedule
• Discussion of naming a new public road Kelly Cemetery Road

The committee approved the March 9 meeting minutes and the zoning department’s bills by unanimous voice vote. A motion to postpone the public hearing on BSE Ventures’ rezoning request was carried unanimously. The revised fee schedule for house additions was approved by a 3‑1 voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved March 9, 2026 Zoning Committee minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Zoning Department bills (unanimous voice vote)
• Postponed BSE Ventures rezoning hearing to May 11, 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revised Zoning Department fee schedule (3-1 voice vote, Hartwig voted no)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Green County Temporary 980 Committee

The Green County Temporary 980 Committee will review a list of potential properties and the Chapter 980 required setbacks map, and decide on next steps for property owner outreach. The meeting will also approve minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting and provide updates on a status hearing held on March 13, 2026. No final decisions are recorded for the property discussion at this time.

• Approve minutes from the 03/09/2026 meeting
• Update on status hearing for case 2003CI000001 held 3/13/2026
• Review potential property list and Chapter 980 setbacks map
• Determine action items for property owner outreach
• Set discussion items for the next agenda

The Green County Temporary 980 Committee approved the minutes from its March 9, 2026 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Rail Transit Commission

The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, discuss preliminary engineering for the Janesville bridge, and consider a proposed fee sale of right-of-way to the City of Madison.

• Approval of draft March 6, 2026, Meeting Minutes
• Q1 Administration invoice to SWWRPC: $9,187.50
• Discussion on Janesville bridge preliminary engineering plans
• Presentation on proposed fee sale of right-of-way to City of Madison
• Merrimac Bridge Ribbon Cutting scheduled for April 29

The Rail Transit Commission approved the preliminary engineering plan sheets for the Janesville bridges and authorized the chair to sign them. The commission also accepted the UW Extension Rail Economic Impact Study and approved the February 2026 financial report and invoice. Several agenda and procedural items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Janesville bridge preliminary engineering plans (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign bridge plans (unanimous)
• Accepted UW Extension Rail Economic Impact Study and sent thank‑you letter (unanimous)
• Approved February 2026 Treasurer’s Report and $9,187.50 invoice (unanimous)
• Approved budget timeline for 2027 adoption (unanimous)
• Approved meeting public notice (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with requested changes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 6, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Aging & Disability Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve February minutes and receive information presentations. Discussions include updates on the Long Term Care Program, nutrition, and unit activities.

• FIELDS Presentation
• Long Term Care Program information
• Nutrition updates
• Unit updates regarding upcoming classes, volunteer breakfast, and staff changes
• Farewell to Paul Hannes

The Aging & Disability Advisory Committee approved the February 2026 minutes by unanimous consent. No other actions or resolutions were taken.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous)

Pleasant View Nursing Home

The Green County Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee meets on April 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM. The committee will review recent financial statements, present a capital plan, and consider maintenance and rate matters. Additional topics include onboarding new council members, a facility assessment, and scheduling a billing review. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Schedule billing review – proposed for April 14, 2026 at 11:30 am
• Presentation of January and February 2026 finances
• Presentation of capital plan
• Discussion of projected 2027 elevator maintenance
• Discussion of increasing private pay rate

The committee unanimously approved the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved the updated Facility Assessment. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved March 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved updated Facility Assessment (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Tri-County Trails

The Tri-County Trail Commission will meet to discuss trail maintenance, funding, and administrative updates. The body will consider actions regarding trail coordinator payments and the Lafayette County Road Route Ordinance.

• Adjustment of Trail Coordinator(s) & Trail Liaison Payments for 2026-2027
• Updating Lafayette County Road Route Ordinance
• Temporary Bridge Solutions
• Fencing Request on Trail Corridor
• Use of remaining snowmobile funds

The commission voted to work with Origin Design on all current bridge engineering projects and appointed Jeff Berget and William Burchard to develop a temporary solution for Bridge 35 and other bridges. It also tabled the proposed shift of Trail Coordinator and Liaison payments, approved several vouchers totaling $2,820.20, and approved the presented status of funds. The commission directed Dennis and Sherry Crist to seek fencing funds from the Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission and took no action on the road ordinance update or a pending contract contingent on DNR approval.

• Approved working with Origin Design for all current engineering needs (voice vote)
• Appointed Jeff Berget and William Burchard to develop temporary solution for Bridge 35 and other bridges (voice vote)
• Tabled adjustment of Trail Coordinator(s) & Trail Liaison payments for 2026-2027 (voice vote)
• Approved vouchers: $2,200.00 Trail Liaison services, $580.00 stickers, $40.20 fence posts (voice vote)
• Approved status of funds as presented (voice vote)
• Directed Dennis & Sherry Crist to contact Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission for fencing funds
• No action taken on Lafayette County Road Route Ordinance updates
• No action taken on contract for CCT usage pending DNR approval

Health Board

The Green County Board of Health will review the 2025 Annual Report, consider a Community Foundation grant for the Sharps Container Initiative, and discuss the Human Health Hazard Ordinance. The board will also review and approve submitted bills before adjourning.

• 2025 Annual Report – information/discussion/action
• Community Foundation Grant Application for Sharps Container Initiative – information/discussion/action
• Human Health Hazard Ordinance – information/discussion/action
• Review and Approval of the Bills as Submitted – action

The Green County Board of Health approved its agenda and the March 11, 2026 minutes. It also approved the 2025 Annual Report, a Community Foundation grant for the Sharps Container Initiative, and the decision to develop a Human Health Hazard Ordinance. Overnight stay requests for two conferences and the Health Officer’s report were approved, as were the submitted bills.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Annual Report (motion carried)
• Approved Community Foundation grant application for Sharps Container Initiative (motion carried)
• Approved pursuit of creating a Human Health Hazard Ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved overnight stay requests for conferences in Eau Claire and Wisconsin Dells (motion carried)
• Approved Health Officer’s report (motion carried)
• Approved the bills as submitted (motion carried)

General

The Green County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will approve the March meeting minutes and consider the March bills for approval. Members will receive informational updates on staffing, upcoming County Official Workshops in Dodgeville on May 15, the Sheriff/Jail/Justice Center project, the hybrid work schedule, and tractor safety kits. The meeting will also set the date for the next session.

• Approve Minutes of the March Meeting
• Review and Approval of March Bills
• Sheriff/Jail/Justice Center Project Update
• County Official Workshops (C.O.W.s) – Dodgeville, Friday, May 15
• Hybrid Schedule – Update

The Agriculture and Extension Education Committee approved the March 2026 meeting minutes. The committee also approved the March electronic funds transfer payments of $451.11 and check payments of $960.70. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved March EFT payments of $451.11 and check payments of $960.70 (motion passed)

Finance and Accounting Committee

The Green County Finance and Accounting Committee will discuss fund transfers between the General Fund and various accounts. The body will also review a working bank contract and updates regarding the Sheriff's Office/Jail project.

• Resolution 4-1-26: Transferring funds from General Fund to various accounts
• Resolution 4-2-26: Transferring funds to General Fund from various accounts
• Resolution 4-3-26: Non-lapsing funds
• Discussion and possible action on Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program Grant
• Discussion on moving electric in highway back lot for Sheriff's Office/Jail project

The Finance and Accounting Committee approved several items, including the use of up to $350,000 from the property non‑lapse fund for a virtual server replacement, pending counsel review. It also approved three fund‑transfer resolutions, a $27,015 electric‑service move for the sheriff’s project, and $195,311.57 in county bills. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved use of up to $350,000 from property non‑lapse fund for virtual server replacement (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 4‑1‑26 transferring funds from General Fund to various accounts (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 4‑2‑26 transferring funds to General Fund from various accounts (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 4‑3‑26 for non‑lapping funds (voice vote)
• Approved $27,015 from property non‑lapse fund to move electric service for sheriff’s office/jail project (voice vote)
• Approved Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program Grant (voice vote)
• Approved ClearGov software contract (voice vote)
• Approved county bills totaling $195,311.57 (voice vote)

Land & Water Conservation

The Green County Land and Water Conservation Committee will review and approve March minutes and bills, discuss the Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program grant, and update on ARPA projects. The meeting will also include a review of the 2025 annual and fiscal reports.

• Review and approval of March minutes and bills
• Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program grant
• Update on ARPA projects
• Review of 2025 annual report
• Review of 2025 fiscal report

The Green County Land and Water Conservation Committee approved the March meeting minutes and $31,630.28 in audited bills. It also approved a $66,084 grant application for the Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program and sent it to the Finance Committee. The committee approved the 2025 annual report and forwarded it to the county board. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $31,630.28 audited bills (motion carried)
• Approved $66,084 Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program grant and sent to Finance Committee (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 annual report and sent to county board (motion carried)

Information Technology

The Green County Information Technology Committee will review and possibly act on the distribution of ARPA funds. It will also discuss replacing the virtual server infrastructure and provide updates on public Wi‑Fi spaces, multi‑factor authentication, and recent bills. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and signatures.

• Discussion and possible action regarding disbursement of ARPA funds
• Discussion and possible action on Virtual Server Infrastructure replacement
• Project Manager Report – update on public Wi‑Fi spaces
• MFA (multi‑factor authentication) update
• Approval of March 12, 2026 minutes and bills

The Information Technology Committee approved the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. It granted flexibility for ARPA fund disbursements, noting that no further action is required. No other motions had recorded outcomes.

• Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Granted flexibility for ARPA fund disbursements; no action required

Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee

The Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee will discuss a request to expand the UW-Extension office space. The body will also review costs and environmental updates for the Sheriff's Office/Jail project.

• UW-Extension office space expansion request
• Sheriff's Office/Jail project invoices and budget review
• Moving electric in highway back lot for Sheriff's Office/Jail project
• Water line for upcoming brine making
• Highway Facility update

The committee approved the presented bills by voice vote. It directed staff to explore alternatives for the UW‑Extension office space expansion, also by voice vote. It recommended that the Finance Committee approve up to $27,015 of property non‑lapse funds to contract with Gentz Electric to relocate electric service for the Highway Shop, again by voice vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved presented bills (voice vote)
• Directed staff to explore alternatives for UW‑Extension office space expansion (voice vote)
• Recommended Finance Committee approve up to $27,015 property non‑lapse funds for Gentz Electric electric relocation (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Personnel and Labor Relations Committee

The Green County Personnel and Labor Relations Committee meeting on March 25, 2026 will review the minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting. The committee will discuss a request to reclassify one Patrol Deputy position as a Detective and may take action on it. Additional items include travel requests from the Register of Deeds, County Clerk, and Register in Probate, a report from the Employee Salary and Benefits Subcommittee, an HR report on hires and terminations, and an overtime/comp time report for March 2026.

• Request to reclassify one Patrol Deputy position to Detective
• Travel requests from Register of Deeds, County Clerk, and Register in Probate
• Business from Employee Salary and Benefits Subcommittee
• HR report on hires and terminations
• Overtime/Comp Time Report for March 2026

Tri-County Trails

The commission will review bridge inspection results and discuss potential payment adjustments for trail coordinators and liaisons for 2026-2027. Members will also consider the use of remaining snowmobile funds and the status of the Pecatonica Trail segment in Belmont.

• Bridge inspection overview by NBI Engineering
• Adjustment of Trail Coordinator and Trail Liaison payments for 2026-2027
• H&H Analysis on Pecatonica Trail segment in Belmont
• Use of remaining snowmobile funds
• Updating Cheese Country Trail signs

The Tri‑County Trail Commission approved several actions, including a motion to ask the Wisconsin DNR for assistance in replacing bridges to meet the 24,000‑pound rating. It also moved snowmobile expenses to the Snowmobile Grant Account, ordered twelve new Cheese Country Trail signs for $171, approved listed vouchers, and confirmed the next meeting date and location. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Requested DNR assistance for bridge replacement to meet 24,000‑lb rating – motion carried (voice vote)
• Moved expenses from Trail Pass Account to Snowmobile Grant Account – motion carried (voice vote)
• Ordered 12 Cheese Country Trail signs from Rent‑A‑Flash for $171.00 – motion carried (voice vote)
• Approved listed vouchers for Trail Pass/Trust and Snowmobile/ATV grants – motion carried (voice vote)
• Approved status of funds as presented – motion carried (voice vote)
• Set next meeting for April 9, 2026 at Iowa County Community Room, Room 101, 189 East Leffler Street – motion carried (voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two public hearings: application 2026-040 for Dee’s Nutz and Berries LLC to operate an agricultural entertainment business at N3591 State Highway 104, and application 2026-058 for Martintown Community Church to build a church addition within the setback area of County Highway M. The meeting also includes a discussion of annual inspections for several existing conditional use permits and scheduling of future hearings.

• Public hearing on application 2026-040 for Dee’s Nutz and Berries LLC, agricultural entertainment use at N3591 State Highway 104, Town of Decatur
• Public hearing on application 2026-058 for Martintown Community Church, variance to construct a church addition at W8996 Lena Street, Town of Cadiz
• Discussion of annual inspections for existing conditional use permits (concrete business, welding shop, air‑conditioning business, dog kennel, toy train barn, limestone quarry, motor‑vehicle repair business)
• Virtual site visits scheduled for future hearings on April 15, 2026
• Scheduling of next month’s meeting and hearing dates

The Board of Adjustment approved the meeting minutes and the listed annual inspections. It granted a conditional use permit to Dee’s Nutz and Berries LLC for an agricultural entertainment business, attaching specific conditions. The Board also approved a variance allowing Martintown Community Church to build an addition 53 feet from the County Highway M centerline.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved annual inspections for listed contractors (motion carried)
• Approved conditional use permit for Dee’s Nutz and Berries LLC with conditions (3‑0)
• Approved variance for Martintown Community Church addition (3‑0)

Auditing, Bonding & Claims Committee

The Auditing, Bonding & Claims Committee will review audit bills and claims and then consider two motions to enter closed session. The closed sessions will focus on legal strategy for the Gary Schmid claim and on confidential audit client billing information. After each closed session, the committee may reconvene in open session to discuss any actions.

• Motion to enter closed session for discussion of Gary Schmid litigation claim (Sec. 19.85(1)(g))
• Motion to reconvene in open session after closed session on the claim
• Motion to enter closed session for confidential audit client billing matters (Sec. 19.85(1)(f))
• Motion to reconvene in open session after closed session on billing issues
• Approval of minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. They approved the bills presented at the meeting. The committee voted to go into closed session to consider audit client specific bills. Afterward, they voted to reconvene in open session for those matters and then adjourned.

• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved presented bills (motion carried)
• Entered closed session to discuss audit client specific bills (motion carried)
• Reopened open session for matters from closed session (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Auditing, Bonding & Claims Committee

Human Services Board

The Green County Human Services Board audit subcommittee will consider audit client‑specific bills for payment. A motion will be made to enter a closed session to review those bills, followed by a motion to reconvene in open session to approve the payments. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to convene closed session to audit client‑specific bills – Action
• Review of audit client‑specific bills for payment – Closed session
• Motion to reconvene open session to approve client‑specific bills – Action

The Audit Subcommittee approved non‑client related bills totaling $69,634.44 and forwarded them to the Green County Human Services Board for final review. It also approved client‑related bills totaling $405,038.52 and sent them to the Board for final review. The subcommittee voted to hold a closed‑session audit of client‑related bills and then reconvened in open session to approve those bills. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved non‑client related bills for payment ($69,634.44) – motion carried
• Convene closed session to audit client‑related bills – motion carried
• Reconvene open session to approve client‑related bills – motion carried
• Approved client‑related bills for payment ($405,038.52) – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

Land & Water Conservation

The Green County Land and Water Conservation Committee will consider approval of the January meeting minutes and several bills. It will receive reports on the Wisconsin Land and Water conference, the annual water testing program for the county’s northeast quadrant, and an exotic pet surrender day. Additional items include updates on the Decatur Ag Enterprise Area, a 2027 joint DATCP/DNR nonpoint source grant application, the Clean Sweep program, and county farm rental. The meeting will also include agency and staff reports, a public comment period, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review and approval of January minutes
• Review and approval of bills
• Annual water testing program update for NE quadrant
• 2027 joint DATCP/DNR nonpoint source grant application
• County farm rental

The committee approved the January meeting minutes and $4,808.12 in audited bills. It approved the Decatur Initiative application and will forward it to the county board. It also approved the 2027 DATCP/DNR nonpoint source grant application totaling $363,092. The next meeting was scheduled for April 2.

• Approved January minutes (motion carried)
• Approved audited bills of $4,808.12 (motion carried)
• Approved Decatur Initiative application and send to county board (motion carried)
• Approved 2027 DATCP/DNR grant application: $243,092 staff, $100,000 bonding, $20,000 SEG (motion carried)
• Set next meeting for April 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Pleasant View Nursing Home

The Pleasant View Oversight Committee will consider approving the minutes from its February 12, 2026 meeting. Members will discuss February billing and review the 2025 financial statements. Additional topics include projected elevator maintenance, an operational update, and onboarding of a new County Administrator.

• Approval of February 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of February billing (Jeremy Broge, Hailey Laws)
• Presentation of 2025 finances (Jeremy Broge, Hailey Laws)
• Discussion of projected elevator maintenance (Jeremy Broge)
• Operational update by Ryder Arians

The committee approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the February billing, again by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous voice vote.

• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February billing (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Law Enforcement & Public Safety

The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee will meet to review and potentially approve several grants and training requests. The body will also discuss jail population, medical issues, and building project updates.

• Federal Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
• DOJ Green County LE Drug Trafficking Response Grant
• Training requests for approval
• Jail population and medical issues review
• Building project updates

The Law Enforcement Committee approved the minutes of the prior meeting, accepted a $33,271.91 Federal Emergency Management Performance Grant and a $37,000 DOJ Drug Trafficking Response Grant, and authorized a sheriff training trip to Oshkosh. The committee also approved the department's pending bills.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (voice vote)
• Accepted FY2025 Federal Emergency Management Performance Grant of $33,271.91 (voice vote)
• Approved DOJ Green County LE Drug Trafficking Response Grant of $37,000 (voice vote)
• Approved sheriff training at Badger State Sheriff training, Oshkosh, WI, May 5‑7 (voice vote)
• Approved department bills (voice vote)

Information Technology

The Green County Information Technology Committee will approve the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes and pending bills. It will then discuss cost estimates for a public Wi‑Fi network, review billing procedures, and consider actions on virtual server infrastructure replacement and laptop refreshes. The meeting also includes a general update from the project manager and a director’s informational report.

• Approval of February 9, 2026 minutes (action)
• Approval of bills and signatures (action)
• Discussion and review of cost estimates for public Wi‑Fi networks
• Discussion and possible action on virtual server infrastructure replacement
• Discussion and possible action on PC refresh laptops

The Green County Information Technology Committee met on March 12, 2026. Members approved the February 9, 2026 minutes by voice vote. Several motions on contracts, ordering procedures, and data center zoning were introduced, but the minutes do not record any vote outcomes for those items. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 PM.

• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes (voice vote)

Health Board

The Green County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, review end-of-year financial reports, and discuss immunization program updates. The board will also review program statistics and approve bills.

• Approval of January 14, 2026, minutes
• Review of end-of-year financial report
• Immunization program update
• Recommendation of citizen members to the Board of Health
• Approval of bills as submitted

The board approved the meeting agenda and the January 14, 2026 minutes. It confirmed the Health Officer's recommendation to add B. Duerst as a citizen member. The Health Officer’s report and the submitted bills were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 11, 2026 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved January 14, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of B. Duerst as citizen member (motion carried)
• Approved Health Officer’s report (motion carried)
• Approved bills as submitted (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

General

The Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee will meet to discuss the Sheriff's Office/Jail project. The body may take action on several contracts and testing requirements for the project.

• Awarding of elevator contract for Sheriff's Office/Jail project
• Construction/Project Management Contract with Kraemer Brothers for Sheriff's Office/Jail project
• Additional soil boring/testing for Sheriff's Office/Jail project

General

The Green County Board of Supervisors will review several contracts exceeding $150,000 for the Sheriff's Office/Jail Project. The board will also consider resolutions regarding transportation and elected officials' salaries, as well as ATV route ordinances.

• Resolution 3-2-26: Contracts for Site, Precast, Detention, and Elevator for Sheriff's Office/Jail Project (Over $150,000)
• Resolution 3-3-26: Construction/Project Manager contract for Sheriff's Office/Jail Project (Over $150,000)
• Resolution 3-4-26: Property Contract (Over $150,000)
• Ordinance 26-0301: ATV Route in Town of Jefferson
• Ordinance 26-0302: ATV Route in Town of Spring Grove

General

General

Finance and Accounting Committee

The Green County Finance and Accounting Committee will consider two state grant applications: the FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant for $33,277,91 and the Department of Justice Drug Trafficking Grant for $37,000.00. The meeting also includes an update on the Sheriff's Office/Jail Project and discussions on a virtual server upgrade, emergency warrant fees, and funding for a wage study reevaluation. Routine items such as approval of minutes and bills are also on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible approval of Wisconsin Emergency Management FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant – $33,277,91
• Discussion and possible approval of Wisconsin Department of Justice Drug Trafficking Grant – $37,000.00
• Update on Sheriff's Office/Jail Project
• Discussion of virtual server upgrade/replacement
• Discussion of Emergency Warrant Fees

Personnel and Labor Relations Committee

The Personnel and Labor Relations Committee will consider several wage and staffing matters. Items include elected officials' salaries for the 2027‑2030 term, a staffing agreement for a proposed jail, guidance for the new County Administrator, and updates to the Board and Committee per diem policy. The committee will also review RN wage evaluations and a travel request for Supervisor Michael Furgal.

• Discussion of elected officials' wages for 2027‑2030 term (Coroner, Clerk of Court, Sheriff)
• Discussion of staffing agreement for proposed jail as required by DOC 305.20(1)
• Discussion of guidance/directives for the new County Administrator
• Discussion of changes to the Green County Board and Committee Per Diem and Reimbursement Policy
• Discussion of evaluation of wages for RN positions

The Personnel and Labor Relations Committee approved the minutes from three prior meetings and a travel request for Supervisor Michael Furgal. It established the 2027‑2030 salaries for the Sheriff ($110,988.80), Clerk of Court ($80,100.80), and Coroner ($64,080.64), each with a cost‑of‑living adjustment. The committee also approved a staffing agreement for the proposed jail, updated the Board and Committee per‑diem policy, and authorized a full wage‑scale review to be sent to Finance.

• Approved minutes of Jan 28, Feb 6, and Feb 10 meetings (voice vote)
• Approved travel request for Supervisor Michael Furgal (voice vote)
• Established Sheriff salary for 2027‑2030 at $110,988.80 + COLA (voice vote)
• Established Clerk of Court salary for 2027‑2030 at $80,100.80 + COLA (voice vote)
• Established Coroner salary for 2027‑2030 at $64,080.64 + COLA (voice vote)
• Approved staffing agreement for proposed jail (voice vote)
• Approved updated Board and Committee per‑diem and reimbursement policy (voice vote)
• Approved full wage‑scale review and recommendation to Finance (voice vote)