Oconto County, Wisconsin

County Board

The Oconto County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several zoning change petitions for towns such as Gillett, Little Suamico, Pensaukee, Spruce, Underhill, Brazeau and others. The meeting also includes an appointment to the Aging Advisory Council and regular agenda items to approve employee handbook revisions and county sales‑tax funding for highway road improvement projects. All items are presented for board approval during the July 23 meeting.

• Approve zoning change for Town of Gillett (Luther Farms LLC) – Agricultural to Rural Residential
• Approve zoning change for Town of Little Suamico (Pat Houlihan) – Agricultural to Park and Recreation
• Approve zoning change for Town of Pensaukee (Scott Raether) – Agricultural w/ Conservancy/Shoreland Wetland to Agricultural
• Approve county sales tax for County Highway Road Improvement Projects
• Appointment to Aging Advisory Council (Helmle)

Crime Prevention Fund Board

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will discuss hazardous material response and cleanup. The body is reviewing the 2026 spill report and off-site plans for Valley Environmental.

• 2026 Spill Report for Oconto County
• Fox Solar LLC Project update
• Hazardous Material Response Team discussion
• Review of Valley Environmental hazardous material cleanup off-site plans

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct public hearings. The meeting includes hearings for four specific individuals or pairs of individuals.

• Public hearing: Mark Turensky
• Public hearing: Pat Houlihan
• Public hearing: Brian & Cindy Buckles
• Public hearing: Matthew Chevalier & Tammy Roofers

Property & Technology

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Board of Review will meet on August 20, 2026 to open and review the 2026 assessment roll. The board will verify notices, adopt a policy for sworn telephone and written testimony, and consider waivers of the 48‑hour objection notice requirement. It will also hear any filed objections and certify corrections to the roll.

• Examination of the 2026 assessment roll at 15152 Island Lake Rd. Community Center
• Adoption of policy for sworn telephone and written testimony
• Consideration of waivers for the 48‑hour notice requirement for objections
• Review and correction of description or calculation errors on the roll
• Verification that the town’s confidentiality ordinance for income/expense information is in place

Property & Technology

Property & Technology

Property & Technology

Property & Technology

Traffic Safety Commission

The Oconto County Traffic Safety Commission will meet to receive and discuss a series of informational reports, including highway construction and repair proposals, WDOT BOTS updates, traffic safety legislation, and crash data. Members will also review community spot maps and fatal crash reviews. No formal actions or decisions are scheduled for any of these items.

• Report on status of area highway construction and repair proposals
• WDOT BOTS quarterly report and updates
• Traffic safety legislation update
• Spot map report and fatal crash review for Q1 2026
• Announcement of new Wisconsin State Patrol facility in Wrightstown

Town of Riverview - Seven Town & NOCCO

The NOCCO Towns will meet to review the progress of town ordinance reviews. The body will also discuss an e-bike ordinance and hold a final NOCCO meeting discussion.

• Review of town ordinance progress
• Review of e-bike ordinance

Administration

The committee will consider the final draft of the Employee Handbook and discuss the 2027 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also reviewing funding for highway improvement projects using sales tax and ARPA interest.

• Resolution for approval of the Employee Handbook
• Resolution for Sales Tax and ARPA interest funding for County Highway CC Improvement Project
• Resolutions for County Sales Tax for County Highway Road Improvement Project addition
• Closed session to discuss legal strategy with corporation counsel
• Updates on Bug Tussel bonding and the Fox Solar Project

The Administration Committee approved its agenda and the June 11 meeting minutes. It voted to forward the Employee Handbook resolution to the County Board. The committee convened a closed session (6 ayes) and then returned to open session. It also forwarded two highway funding resolutions—one for Sales Tax and ARPA interest and another for County Sales Tax—to the County Board for approval.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved June 11, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Forwarded Employee Handbook resolution to County Board (carried)
• Convene closed session (6 ayes, carried)
• Return to open session (carried)
• Forward Sales Tax and ARPA interest funding resolution for County Highway CC Improvement Project to County Board (carried)
• Forward County Sales Tax highway road improvement project resolution to County Board (carried)

Town of Riverview - Seven Town & NOCCO

Representatives from the towns of Brazeau, Breed, Doty, Lakewood, Mountain, Riverview, and Townsend will meet to discuss mutual concerns. The agenda includes reports from county administration, law enforcement, and emergency management.

• NOCCO Committee report and municipal input on E-Scooter & E-Bike Ordinance
• Oconto County Administrator report
• Oconto County Sheriff report
• TEDCOR report
• Emergency Management and Humane Animal Control reports

Property & Technology

The Oconto County Property & Technology Committee will meet to review meeting logistics, approve minutes, and discuss updates on technology services and facility maintenance.

• Approval of June 10, 2026, committee minutes
• Review and approve Property & Technology meeting date and time change
• Technology Service Report including 2027 budget update
• Facilities Manager Report
• Review prior months vendor payments

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting. It voted to change the regular Property & Technology Committee meeting to the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. The committee also approved a one‑year extension of the natural gas supply contract for the 2027/2028 heating season at a rate of $4.92 per Dekatherm.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Changed regular meeting date/time to second Tuesday each month at 9:00 a.m. (motion carried)
• Approved one‑year extension of gas contract for 2027/2028 at $4.92 per DTH (motion carried)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will vote on a lodging request for the Badger Sheriff conference and review a late vendor invoice from Cooks Direct. It will also discuss the use of flock cameras (no action) and consider changes to future meeting times. Additional reports include updates on the Fox Solar Project and other agency activities, all of which are informational only.

• Review Late Vendor Invoice Payment – Cooks Direct (no action)
• Approval of Badger Sheriff Conference Lodging Request
• Information and Discussion of Flock Cameras (no action)
• Discuss Proposed Meeting Time Changes
• Fox Solar Project Update (report only)

The Public Safety Committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 10, 2026 minutes. It authorized payment of the past‑due Cooks Direct invoice and waived the Financial Management Policy to allow lodging for the Badger Sheriff Conference. No action was taken on the proposed change to meeting start time.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 10, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of Cooks Direct invoice (motion carried)
• Approved waiver of Financial Management Policy and lodging request for Badger Sheriff Conference (motion carried)
• No action on proposed meeting time change

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to handle monthly financial reports and administrative updates. The board is considering several licenses and a contract amendment involving the City of Gillett and the Town of Beaver.

• Operator License application for Connie Melter
• Picnic Licenses for CLFD Brat Fry and RVFD Corn Roast
• Contract with City of Gillett to add Town of Beaver
• Oaths of Office for Pete Bushmaker (MAS Commission) and Curt Hoffman (STR Commission)

Land & Water Resources

The committee will hold public hearings on zoning district amendments and an update on Tract #09-26. Members will also decide on funding elections and title schedules for USFS Secure Rural Schools payments.

• Public hearings for Petition for Zoning District Amendments
• Election between formula state payment and 25% 7-year rolling average for USFS Secure Rural Schools funding
• Allocation of Title I, II, and III expenditures for USFS funding
• Update on Tract #09-26

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved the modified agenda. It adopted a fund allocation of 85% to Title I, 5% to Title II, and 10% to Title III for the Secure Rural Schools Act. The forestry department agreed to remove an 11‑acre overstory removal unit from the proposed timber sale on Tract #09‑26. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as modified (motion carried)
• Allocated 85% to Title I, 5% to Title II, 10% to Title III (motion carried)
• Forestry department agreed to remove 11‑acre overstory unit from Tract #09‑26 timber sale

Town of Bagley

The Town of Bagley board approved the minutes from the June 8 meeting, accepted the financial report and authorized payment of outstanding bills. A $4,929 fence for the recycling center was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 PM.

• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report as presented (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of bills as presented (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of recycling‑center fence for $4,929 (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will consider its 2025 annual financial report, the second‑quarter 2026 landfill reports, and a response to PFAS concerns raised by the WDNR. It will also discuss the administration and operations budgets for 2027 and set a hearing date for those budgets. Additional agenda items include updating landfill operations, reviewing the schedule of paid invoices for June 2025, and scheduling the next meeting. Routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and public comment will also be addressed.

• Review 2025 Annual Financial Report and Management Letter
• Review 2nd Quarter 2026 Landfill Reports
• Discuss PFAS concerns response to the WDNR
• Discuss 2027 Landfill Administration and Operations Budgets and set hearing date
• Review schedule of paid invoices for June 2025

The Committee accepted the 2025 Annual Financial Report and Management Letter. A public hearing for the 2027 landfill budget was scheduled for August 7, 2026. The meeting also included reviews of June 2026 invoices and landfill operations.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the June 12 and June 17, 2026 minutes
• Accepted the 2025 Annual Financial Report and Management Letter
• Scheduled a public hearing for the 2027 budget for August 7, 2026

Highway

The Highway Committee will consider several contracts and funding requests, including a propane supply contract, a sales‑tax allocation of $365,000 for additional paving on County Highway F, and the use of ARPA interest funds and a grant for the CTH‑CC bridge project. The committee will also review detour requests for County Trunk Highways A and Y. No other action items are listed.

• Approve Propane Contract
• Approve Sales Tax Request – Additional Paving ($365,000 for County Highway F)
• Approve Sales Tax and ARPA Interest – CTH‑CC Bridge Project (includes $293,858 ARPA interest and $575,640.50 grant)
• CTH‑A Detour Request
• CTH‑Y Detour Request

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will meet to discuss administrative appointments and approve several financial items. The body is deciding on a contract for Ascend Psychiatry S.C., an amended fee schedule, and a DHS lease.

• Approval of 2026 contract for Ascend Psychiatry S.C. totaling $47,400.00
• Approval of amended 2026 Fee Schedule including Substance Abuse Counselor rates at $126.23/hour
• Approval of DHS Lease
• ADRC Governing Board and Aging Advisory Council appointments
• Update on Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee

The Health and Human Services Board approved the 2026 contract for Ascend Psychiatry, S.C., an amended 2026 fee schedule, and a one-year DHS lease. Additionally, the Board appointed Tracy Winkler to the ADRC Governing Board.

• Approved June 3, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Approved June 3, 2026 open forum meeting minutes
• Approved 2026 contract for Ascend Psychiatry, S.C.
• Approved amended 2026 fee schedule
• Appointed Tracy Winkler to the ADRC Governing Board
• Approved DHS lease for a one-year term at $4000 monthly rent

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee voted to reduce the electronics recycling fee to $10 and the miscellaneous electronics fee to $5. It also approved a road access permit for Dean and Kathleen Listle in the Town of Abrams. The committee entered a brief closed session to discuss legal strategy, then returned to open session. The Data Center Moratorium draft was scheduled for further discussion at the August meeting.

• Approved lower e‑waste recycling fees ($10 electronics, $5 misc) – motion carried
• Approved road access permit for Dean & Kathleen Listle (Town of Abrams) – motion carried
• Entered closed session to confer with legal counsel – motion carried (Mohr, Scanlan, Kaczrowski, Cole aye)
• Returned to open session after closed session – motion carried
• Moved agenda items 7.5, 7.6, 7.2, 6.1 after item 5 – motion carried
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 meeting – motion carried
• Scheduled Data Center Moratorium discussion for August agenda – noted, not decided
• Committee expressed interest in summer/fall tour; department heads to schedule – informational

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Steering Committee will approve the agenda and minutes from the May 28 meeting. It will receive an update that the unallocated Opioid Remediation Fund balance is $187,270. The committee will hear reports from grant recipients, including Narcan cabinet placements and the Vivitrol program, and discuss any new grant funding requests (none were presented).

• Approve agenda (no changes to sequence or items)
• Approve minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting
• Update: unallocated Opioid Remediation Fund balance is $187,270
• Report: five large Narcan cabinets placed in Lakewood, Suring, Oconto Falls, Oconto, and Suamico
• Report: first three Vivitrol doses ordered for program implementation

The committee reviewed the current status of the opioid remediation fund. The remaining balance is $203,128.00 after allocations, with total expected funds reaching $1.6 million through 2038.

• Approved the June 25, 2026 meeting agenda
• Approved the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustments

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments will meet on June 24, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in the County Board Room. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes and a series of public hearings for several applicants. The board will discuss the Conditional Use Permit for Yoder. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discuss Yoder’s Conditional Use Permit
• Public hearing for Jacob Gille
• Public hearing for Condo Storage Innovations #81
• Public hearing for Garrow Properties LLC
• Public hearing for H&S Waubee North Partners LLC

Highway Safety Committee

The Highway Safety Sub-Committee will meet to review vehicle accident reports, workers' compensation claims, and safety checklists. The body will also discuss new and existing safety concerns and set the date for the next quarterly meeting.

• Review of Vehicle Accident and Claims Report
• Review of Work Comp Claims
• Review of Observation Cards
• Review of Safety Check Lists
• Review of new and follow-up safety issues

County Board

The Oconto County Board will consider two zoning ordinance changes and confirm several committee appointments. The board will also discuss the 2027 budget guidance and receive reports on various county departments.

• Zoning change for Town of Abrams (EML Properties LLC) to Residential Single Family
• Zoning change for Town of Lena (Desterheft) to Rural Residential
• Confirmation of appointments to Zoning Board of Adjustments
• Approval of 2027 Budget Guidance Letter
• Presentation of 2026 Bridge Aid payments

The County Board approved the 2027 budget guidance letter and several zoning changes. Rick Scheffen was appointed to fill the District 1 supervisory vacancy. The board also confirmed revised standing committee appointments.

• Approved 2027 Budget Guidance Letter (26-1)
• Appointed Rick Scheffen to County Board Supervisor District 1 (unanimous)
• Confirmed revised 22026-2028 Standing Committee Appointments
• Approved rezoning for EML Properties LLC in Town of Abrams (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Cody & Sophia Desterhoff in Town of Lena (unanimous)
• Approved Northwood’s Community Development Block Grant Housing Consortium Committee appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Board of Adjustments appointments (unanimous)

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will meet to discuss and consider the creation and hiring of an additional landfill operator position. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Discussion and potential action on creating/hiring an additional landfill operator position

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee approved the creation and hiring of an additional landfill operator. The new position will be funded entirely through the Mar-Oco Landfill budget without impacting County tax levy funds.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved creation and hiring of a second landfill operator position

Hazard Mitigation Steering Committe

The committee reviewed and discussed the draft Oconto County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026-2031. Updates and changes were made to the document during the meeting. Madison Stolen will work on finalizing the plan and coordinating an open house.

• Reviewed updates and changes to the Draft Oconto County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026-2031

MAR-OCO

The committee elected Robert Hoyer as Chairperson and Bart Schindel as Vice Chairperson. Members approved a $184,150.00 project award for the Phase 2B gas system and approved a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. A new gas extraction meter was also authorized for purchase.

• Approved April 10th meeting minutes
• Elected Robert Hoyer as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Bart Schindel as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Awarded Phase 2B gas system project to Landfill Drilling and Piping, Inc. for $184,150.00
• Authorized Chairperson to sign the Phase 2B contractor agreement
• Approved 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
• Approved purchase of a new gas extraction meter

Administration

The Committee approved proceeding with in-rem tax foreclosures for the 2020 and 2021 tax years. It also authorized four employees to attend the BS&A Engage Annual Conference and forwarded the 2027 Budget Guidance letter to the County Board.

• Approved May 14, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved in-rem tax foreclosure process for 2020 and 2021 tax years
• Approved attendance of four employees at BS&A Engage Annual Conference
• Forwarded 2027 Budget Guidance letter to County Board for approval

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will receive monthly informational reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Child Support, and the Sheriff’s Office. The only action item is the approval of Sheriff Skarban’s attendance at the National Sheriff’s Association Annual Training Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. The meeting also includes routine agenda approvals and announcements.

• Approve Sheriff Skarban’s attendance at the National Sheriff’s Association Annual Training Conference in Omaha, Nebraska
• District Attorney monthly report (informational)
• Medical Examiner monthly report (informational)
• Child Support monthly report (informational)
• Jail population numbers and updates (informational)

The Public Safety Committee met to review various departmental reports. No substantive actions or decisions were taken during this meeting beyond the approval of the agenda and May 13, 2026, minutes.

• Approved June 10, 2026, agenda
• Approved May 13, 2026, minutes

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will consider a resolution adding $5,434.47 to the existing $199,919.51 audio‑video refresh contract for Courtrooms A, B and the Hearing Room, bringing the total to $205,353.98. Other agenda items include approval of the Constellation gas contract, review of recent vendor payments, and various status updates on facilities and technology projects.

• Approve additional $5,434.47 funding for courtroom A, B & Hearing Room audio‑video refresh (Resolution R2026‑06‑XX)
• Approve Constellation contract for courthouse gas service ($4,494.83)
• Review prior month vendor payments (e.g., $12,855.56 to 4M Building Solutions, $19,601.00 to Energy Control & Design)
• Facilities Manager report on skywalk stucco project and boiler pump delivery
• Technology Service updates: dark fiber, courtroom project, radio tower site, AI policy, 2027 budget

The committee approved the May 13, 2026, meeting minutes and amended the current agenda. No substantive actions were taken on the Constellation Gas contract or the donation of a picture, as both items were deferred or held for future discussion.

• Approved amended agenda
• Approved May 13, 2026, meeting minutes
• Deferred Constellation Gas contract to July meeting

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to conduct regular monthly business, including financial reports and department updates. The board will review bid openings for a Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) project on Tar Dam Rd. Other actions include license renewals and the swearing-in of the Treasurer.

• Bid opening for LRIP project on Tar Dam Rd
• Liquor License Renewal
• Operator License Renewal
• Oath of Office for Treasurer Nancy Hansen

The Town Board approved the May meeting minutes and all presented bills. The board also approved liquor license renewals and operator license renewals following completed background checks.

• Approved May Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Approved payment of all presented bills
• Approved liquor license renewals
• Approved operator licenses

Highway

The Highway Committee of the Oconto County Board of Supervisors will attend the WI County Hwy Association Summer Highway Conference from June 8-10, 2026. The purpose of the attendance is to gather information and participate in discussions regarding matters within the body's authority.

• Attendance at the WCHA Summer Highway Conference at Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells

Town of Bagley

The board approved a $500 donation to the Village of Suring for Veterans Park renovations and authorized liquor license renewals for two local establishments. Additionally, the board approved pumping the Town Hall septic tank.

• Approved May 11, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved financial report
• Approved payment of bills as presented
• Approved $500 donation to Village of Suring for Veterans Park renovation
• Approved liquor license renewals for Jade LLC (The Shop Bar) and Steven Wendt (Article 15) Bar and Grill
• Approved pumping of Town Hall septic tank via Deys Septic service

Recreation Committee

The Oconto County Recreation Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on grant applications. The meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026, at the Courthouse Building A.

• Discussion and possible action on grant applications

The Recreation Committee approved a $25,000.00 grant application from the Town of Little Suamico to fund an inclusive playground. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting.

• Approved the June 8, 2026 agenda
• Approved the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved $25,000.00 grant application for Town of Little Suamico inclusive playground

Land & Water Resources

The Lake Michigan Area Association will hold its spring business meeting on June 5, 2026. Attendees will approve the January 9, 2026 minutes, hear the Treasurer’s Report, and conduct a reorganization of the association’s board. The meeting will also elect a Supervisor Representative and Alternate, and a Staff Representative and Alternate, to serve on the Wisconsin Land & Water Board of Directors. Additional items include agency reports and an update on the summer tour of Shawano County.

• Approval of the January 9, 2026 minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Reorganization: designation of board members, election of President and Vice President, appointment of Secretary/Treasurer and Area Coordinator
• Election of Supervisor Representative and Alternate for the WI Land+Water Board
• Election of Staff Representative and Alternate for the WI Land+Water Board

Highway

The committee approved a detour for the July 4 parade on CTH-BB and authorized the sale of excess right of way on CTH-S. They also recommended a ranking of firms for the CTH-R design project to WisDOT.

• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes
• Approved CTH-BB parade detours with signage (Behrend/Lavarda)
• Approved sale of 0.77 acres of excess right of way on CTH-S for $3000 (Wolf/Lavarda)
• Recommended CTH-R design firm ranking to WisDOT: 1) Ayres, 2) REL, 3) Westwood (Behrend/Lavarda)

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Department of Health and Human Services Board is holding an open forum to receive resident comments and information. This input will be used for the 2027 budget process and to evaluate program quality and accessibility.

• Public input discussion regarding the 2027 budget planning process
• Public comments on Health and Human Services programs

The board approved the meeting agenda as written. Staff presented the 2027 health and human services budget process and noted the loss of several grant sources. No formal actions or approvals were taken beyond the agenda adoption.

• Approved agenda as written (motion carried)

Health & Human Services

The board will discuss the ADRC Governing Board appointment and receive updates on the Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee. Members will also review prior month vendor payments and consider out-of-state travel requests.

• ADRC Governing Board Appointment
• Update on Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee
• Out-of-state travel request for BS&A Conference
• Out-of-state travel request for Red Cross Mass Care Expo
• Out-of-state travel request for Child Welfare

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 6 meeting. It also approved travel requests for staff to attend the BS&A Conference, Red Cross Mass Care Expo, and a child welfare conference. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as written (motion carried)
• Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved out-of-state travel requests for BS&A Conference, Red Cross Mass Care Expo, and Child Welfare (motion carried)

Land & Water Resources

The committee will review departmental reports, discuss ongoing projects, and receive updates on proposals. Items include a potential image‑hosting contract with the State Cartographers’ Office and an update on Fox Solar, LLC’s Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Most agenda items are informational and marked as no action required.

• State Cartographers’ Office Image Hosting Proposal – possible action if needed
• Fox Solar, LLC CPCN update with Wisconsin Public Service Commission
• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Standards for Unclassified Land Uses (no action)
• Clarification of recent RV & Camping Unit Ordinance amendments (no action)
• Weapons‑Firearms Policy update for authorized positions (no action)

The Land & Water Resources Committee voted to allow the State Cartographer’s Office to host the county’s 2025 orthophoto images on its website, with no charge to the county. The committee also approved changes to the Weapons‑Firearms policy authorized positions, adding four roles and removing two. No other actions were taken.

• Approved State Cartographer Office hosting of 2025 ortho photos (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Weapons‑Firearms policy authorized positions (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2026 meeting (motion carried)

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

The committee reviewed updates on existing grant recipients and program statistics. Members discussed the status of the jail's vivitrol program and the Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Program. No new grant funding requests were acted upon during this meeting.

• Un-allocated opioid remediation fund balance reported as $185,845.00
• DEC Program reported 75 drug screens in 2026
• Update on vivitrol program at the jail expected to be operational in May
• Update on female Changing Course Program participation spike
• Confirmation that the 2025 required opioid report has been submitted

Highway

The Highway Committee of the Oconto County Board of Supervisors is attending the WI County Hwy Association Northeast Region spring meeting. The purpose is to gather information and participate in discussions regarding matters within the committee's authority.

• Attendance at the WCHA Northeast Region spring meeting in Suamico, WI

Town of Bagley

The Board approved the minutes from the July 2025 Board of Review. Alan Sleeter was elected Board of Review Chairman by a unanimous ballot. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

• Approved July 2025 Board of Review minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Alan Sleeter as Board of Review Chairman (unanimous ballot)
• Adjourned Board of Review meeting at 8:00 PM (motion carried)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a public hearing. The session includes a specific hearing regarding Dan Shadian.

• Public hearing: Dan Shadian

The Board of Adjustments approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 25 and May 27 meetings. It scheduled public hearings for June 23‑24, 2026 and a business meeting for June 24, 2026 (with a possible June 25 date). The Board then granted a conditional use permit for Dan Shadian’s landscape business, subject to specific conditions on operating hours, lighting standards, and future building plans.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2026 business meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2026 public hearing (motion carried)
• Scheduled public hearings for June 23‑24, 2026 and business meeting for June 24, 2026 (if needed June 25)
• Granted conditional use permit for Dan Shadian's landscape business with conditions (4‑0 vote, motion carried)

Library Services Board

The Library Services Board will meet to receive reports from the County Administrator, county libraries, and the Nicolet Library System. The agenda consists of procedural items and informational reports.

• Approval of February 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• County Administrator report
• County Library reports
• Nicolet Library System (NLS) report

The Library Services Board approved the meeting agenda as presented and approved the minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved February 25, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The LEPC approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Bake and Cole, and the motion carried. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting, with the motion carried. The next meeting was scheduled for July 28, 2026. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from Jan 27, 2026 meeting (motion carried)
• Set next meeting date for July 28, 2026

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will review several zoning amendments and an ordinance regarding all-terrain vehicles. The board will also vote on a bid to replace an air conditioning unit in Building A Annex and confirm various committee appointments.

• Zoning change for 5.244 acres in Town of Bagley (Speilman) from Forest to Rural District
• Zoning change for 5.34 acres in Town of Breed (Dusty Trails ATV Club, Inc.) to Park and Recreation District
• Zoning changes in Town of How (Stelzer and Sunrise Dairy LLC) and Town of Little River (Imig)
• Ordinance O2026-05-01 regarding Chapter 27 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs and UTVs)
• Resolution R2026-05-01 to approve a bid for a new air conditioning unit in Building A Annex

The board approved the consent agenda, which included multiple zoning changes and district appointments, by unanimous electronic vote. It also approved the regular agenda and the prior meeting's minutes. The board confirmed Bob Sipiorski as the Crooked Lake Area Lakes Protection & Rehabilitation District representative and adopted the bid to replace the air‑conditioning unit for Building A Annex, both by unanimous electronic vote. Finally, the revised 2026‑2028 standing committee appointments were confirmed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (zoning changes, district and committee appointments) – unanimous electronic vote
• Approved regular agenda – carried
• Approved previous meeting proceedings – carried
• Approved appointment of Bob Sipiorski as Crooked Lake Area Lakes Protection & Rehabilitation District representative – unanimous electronic vote
• Approved bid to replace air‑conditioning unit in Building A Annex – unanimous electronic vote
• Confirmed revised 2026‑2028 standing committee appointments – unanimous electronic vote

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss the administrator position and associated hours. The body will also review the sale of a 2010 ambulance and current financials.

• Discussion of Administrator Position and hours
• Sale of the 2010 Ambulance
• Review of Ambulance Financials and Accounts

The commission voted to approve the February 2026 meeting minutes. A motion to correct the spellings of several commissioner names was also passed. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved February 2026 minutes (passed)
• Approved correction of name spellings for Jennifer Favour, Chris Shultz, and Toni Stastny (passed)

Aging Advisory Council

The Oconto County Aging Advisory Council approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting and discussed updates on transportation, nutrition, and caregiver support programs. The council also received a presentation on reframing aging.

• Approval of February 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Transportation program update: 2,541 rides provided in 2025
• Nutrition program update: 17,864 meals served in 2025
• Caregiver support program updates provided
• Foot clinic update: 749 people served in 2025

The Aging Advisory Council approved the meeting agenda as presented and approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts. The council set the next regular meeting for August 19, 2026, and adjourned at 9:01 a.m.

• Approved agenda (motion by K. Daul/Schindel, carried)
• Approved 2/18/2026 meeting minutes (motion by Schindel/Ammerman, carried)

Administration

The Administration Committee will forward a resolution requesting capital improvement funds for the North Bay Shore Improvement Project. It also approved new minimum bids for four county land parcels and created a sub‑account for expenses related to the Highway Facility Project. Additional items include routine reviews of vendor payments, sales‑tax reports, and other departmental updates.

• Set new minimum bids: $1,750.00 (parcels 029‑7711003103A, 029‑7711006104, 029‑7711008), $14,500.00 (parcel 044‑3925033), $1,625.00 (parcel 231‑0422116468), $1,125.00 (parcel 265‑1520018698)
• Create sub‑account for Highway Facility Project expenses
• Forward resolution for Capital Improvement Funds request – North Bay Shore Improvement Project
• Review vendor payments for March 2026 and audit Dog License Fund as needed
• Review 2025 & 2026 County Sales Tax Report and other departmental annual reports

The Administration Committee elected Dennis Kroll as Vice Chair by unanimous ballot. The committee approved its agenda as presented. It also approved the minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting.

• Elected Dennis Kroll as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved April 16, 2026 minutes as presented (carried)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will meet to elect a Vice Chair and review annual reports from several county agencies. The body will also consider the approval of out-of-state training.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Annual reports from Clerk of Courts, District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Emergency Management, Child Support, and Sheriff’s Office
• Approval of out-of-state training

The Public Safety Committee elected David Parmentier as vice chair by unanimous ballot. The agenda was amended to move item #9 after item #6 and was approved. The April 15, 2026 meeting minutes were approved. The committee approved Sheriff Skarban's attendance at the National Sheriff’s Association Annual Training Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

• Elected David Parmentier as Vice Chair (unanimous ballot)
• Moved item #9 to follow item #6 in the agenda
• Approved agenda as amended
• Approved April 15, 2026 minutes
• Approved Sheriff Skarban's attendance at National Sheriff’s Association Annual Training Conference

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will meet to approve annual reports and discuss facility and technology updates. The body is deciding on a bid to replace an air conditioning unit in the Building A Annex.

• Bid to replace Building A Annex air conditioning unit from Foremen Heating & Ventilating Inc. for $46,611.00
• Approval of Maintenance Department 2025 Annual Report
• Approval of Technology Services Department 2025 Annual Report
• Updates on Bug Tussel Dark Fiber, courtroom projects, and radio tower site upgrades
• Discussion of AI Policy

The committee elected Guy Gooding as Chair and Wesley Kobylarczyk as Vice Chair. The agenda and the April 15 minutes were approved. A $46,611 bid to replace the air‑conditioning unit in Building A Annex was approved. The Ice Cream Social will be held at the Beyer Home Museum for one more year.

• Elected Guy Gooding as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Wesley Kobylarczyk as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried, one abstention)
• Approved April 15, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $46,611 bid for air‑conditioning unit replacement (motion carried)
• Approved holding Ice Cream Social at Beyer Home Museum for an additional year (motion carried)

Health & Human Services

The Coordinated Services Team/Children's Community Options Program Committee will review enrollment and waitlists for the Community Living and Training Services (CLTS) program and discuss the summer program at New View Industries. The committee will also approve the agenda and review minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review minutes from February 10, 2026 meeting
• Review Oconto County CLTS enrollment and waitlist
• Review Statewide CLTS enrollment and waitlist
• Discussion of summer program at New View Industries
• Review of 2025 financials for CCOP

The Health & Human Services Committee approved the agenda after a motion by Nancy Getzloff, seconded by Amy Longsine, and the motion carried. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting after a motion by Nancy Getzloff, seconded by Teresa Esela, and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 a.m. and the next meeting was scheduled for August 11, 2026.

• Approved agenda (motion by Nancy Getzloff, seconded by Amy Longsine, carried)
• Approved minutes from 8‑12‑2025 meeting (motion by Nancy Getzloff, seconded by Teresa Esela, carried)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview Board will meet to review departmental reports and process picnic licenses. The board is scheduled to discuss a zoning resolution regarding golf courses.

• Resolution 2026-04 regarding Zoning for Golf Courses
• Cemetery Ordinance update and backhoe minimum bid allowance
• Picnic licenses for Crooked Lake/Mountain Lions and Crooked Lake Fire Dept
• Discussion on 'Rainbow Bridge' Pet Memorial
• Short Term Rentals report

The board accepted the April regular meeting minutes and approved payment of all presented bills. It adopted changes to the Cemetery Ordinance and approved three picnic licenses. The board also passed Resolution 2026-04, which updates zoning for golf courses. Additional actions included ordering 30‑yard dumpsters for the recycle centers.

• Accepted April regular board meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved payment of all presented bills (motion carried)
• Adopted changes to the Cemetery Ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved three picnic licenses (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2026-04 – Zoning for Golf Courses (motion carried)
• Ordered 30‑yard dumpsters for recycle centers (implementation planned)

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee approved five grant awards totaling $71,371.87 to towns and the city for park and facility improvements. All motions were carried. The committee will reconvene in October to allocate remaining funds.

• Approved $25,000 to Town of Mountain for Fireman's Park Playground (carried)
• Approved $12,154.87 to Town of Townsend for Veterans Memorial Park improvements (carried)
• Approved $20,000 to Crooked Lake Volunteer Fire Department for community center renovation (carried)
• Approved $3,000 to Town of Lakewood for boat launch upgrades at Wheeler and Waubee lakes (carried)
• Approved $11,217 to City of Oconto for payment kiosks at Breakwater/Harbor and City Docks (carried)

Town of Bagley

The Town of Bagley board approved the minutes from the April 13 meeting and the financial report, and authorized payment of outstanding bills. It approved a $79,270 bid for the LRIP project on Kopatz Road and adopted a resolution urging the state to increase funding for town and county roads. The board also approved a $500 donation to TEDCOR for community services and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report as presented (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (motion carried)
• Approved $79,270 bid for LRIP project on Kopatz Road (motion carried)
• Approved resolution urging state road funding increase (motion carried)
• Approved $500 donation to TEDCOR for community services (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

MAR-OCO

The scheduled Mar-Oco Landfill Committee meeting for May 8, 2026 has been canceled. A Marinette County Board Committee confirmation will occur on May 26, 2026. The next Mar-Oco Landfill Committee meeting is set for June 12, 2026 at the Oconto County Courthouse at 9:00 a.m.

Highway

The Highway Committee will meet to discuss an ATV route request and CTH EE. The body will also review the 2025 Annual Report and receive updates on staffing, facilities, and roadwork.

• ATV Route Request
• CTH EE Discussion
• Review of 2025 Annual Report
• Facility Update
• Roadwork Update

The committee voted unanimously to appoint David Christianson as chair and Bill Behrend as vice chair. The agenda was approved with a sequence change, and the April 9 minutes were approved. The ATV ordinance was amended by striking lines 44‑51 and the revised ordinance was approved for recommendation to the full county board.

• Elected David Christianson as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Bill Behrend as vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with item 10 moved to 6A (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes as printed (unanimous)
• Struck lines 44‑51 from ATV ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amended ATV ordinance and recommended to full board (unanimous)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Board of Review is meeting to formally convene and then adjourn to a later date. This action is necessary because the assessment roll has not been completed.

• Selection of a chairperson and vice chairperson for the Board of Review
• Update from assessors on the completion of the Reassessment
• Establishment of a new Board of Review date

The Board of Review appointed Jim Zittlow as Chairperson and Dave Szepanski as Vice Chair, both by unanimous approval. The board also approved the 2025 Board of Review minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Jim Zittlow Chairperson of the Board of Review (unanimous)
• Appointed Dave Szepanski Vice Chair of the Board of Review (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Board of Review minutes (motion seconded, approved)

Town of Riverview - Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee for the Towns of Doty, Mountain, and Riverview will meet to discuss operational updates. The body will review the sexton's report and address ongoing maintenance and land requirements.

• Review and updates to the Cemetery Ordinance
• Discussion of equipment and storage needs
• Monitoring of additional land needs
• Sexton's Report

The Cemetery Committee unanimously approved buying a dump trailer from Lakewood Trailer. It also approved using $16,700 from the radar unit sale, after the trailer purchase, to fund cemetery power installation. The ATV/UTV ordinance amendment was accepted unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved purchase of dump trailer from Lakewood Trailer (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of remaining radar sale funds for cemetery power installation (unanimous)
• Accepted ATV/UTV ordinance amendment for Town of Mountain (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of October 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board approved 2026 contracts and budget adjustments, reviewed prior vendor payments, and received updates on opioid abatement and the 2025 annual report.

• Approval of 2026 contracts, County of Trempealeau, REM Wisconsin ll
• Approval of Budget Adjustments
• Review of Prior Months Vendor Payments
• 2025 Annual Report Presentation
• Update Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee

The Health and Human Services Board elected Tom Bitters as Chair and Tracy Winkler as Vice Chair. The board approved the agenda, the April 8 minutes, the 2026 contract with County of Trempealeau (REM Wisconsin II), and the proposed budget adjustments. The 2025 annual report was directed to the full County Board for review.

• Elected Tom Bitters as Board Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Tracy Winkler as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda as written (motion carried)
• Approved the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved the 2026 County of Trempealeau REM Wisconsin II contract (motion carried)
• Approved the budget adjustments as presented (motion carried)
• Directed the 2025 annual report be sent to the full County Board for review (motion carried)

Land & Water Resources

The committee will discuss zoning text amendments for the Town of Little Suamico Hwy 41/141 Corridor Master Plan and review timber sale awards. The meeting also includes the election of committee leadership and the review of 2025 annual reports.

• Discussion of zoning text amendments for Town of Little Suamico Hwy 41/141 Corridor Master Plan
• Awarding of timber sales and contract extensions
• Update on Fox Solar, LLC filing for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
• Selection of county representatives for Lumberjack Resource Conservation & Development and Lake Michigan Area Land & Water Conservation
• Review of 2025 annual reports for six county departments

The Land & Water Resources Committee elected Mike Beyer as Chair and Tim Cole as Vice Chair, both unanimously. It approved its agenda and the April 7 minutes (with one abstention). The committee recommended appointments for the Lumberjack Resource and Lake Michigan Area Conservation Association, and approved a timber‑sale contract amendment and the award of timber‑sale contracts with authority for direct sales.

• Mike Beyer elected Chair (unanimous)
• Tim Cole elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Agenda approved (carried)
• Minutes of April 7 approved (carried; Dale Mohn abstained)
• Recommend Pat Scanlan for Lumberjack Resource appointment (carried)
• Recommend Dale Mohr for Lake Michigan Area Conservation Association (carried)
• Approve timber‑sale contract amendment adding chain‑of‑custody language (carried)
• Award timber‑sale contracts to high bidders and authorize direct sales (carried)

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on grant funding requests. The committee will also review updates from previous grant recipients and approve the agenda and minutes.

• Discussion and possible action on grant funding requests
• Approval of agenda and minutes from previous meeting
• Update on Opioid Remediation Fund Balance ($185,176.00)
• Update on Vivitrol program at the jail
• Update on male Changing Course Jail Program

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad‑Hoc Steering Committee approved the meeting agenda as written and ratified the March 26, 2026 minutes. No new grant funding requests or other actions were decided.

• Approved agenda as written (motion by Bitters/Scanlan, carried)
• Approved March 26, 2026 minutes (motion by Bitters/Scanlan, carried)

Health & Human Services

The Supervised Release Placement Committee is meeting to discuss a pending case and receive a legal update. The body will prepare and submit recommendations to the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services regarding this case.

• Discussion of Oconto County Case No. 04-CI-01
• Legal update regarding the pending case
• Submission of reports to the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services per §980.08(4)(dm), Wis. Stats.

The Oconto County Supervised Release Placement Committee approved the meeting agenda as written and approved the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting. No other actions or votes were taken.

• Approved agenda as written (motion by Stascak/Sotka, carried)
• Approved February 4, 2026 meeting minutes (motion by Virtues/Ellingson, carried)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

Crime Prevention Fund Board

The Oconto County Crime Prevention Fund Board will review and potentially approve updated grant applications. The board will also discuss the current fund balance and set the next grant application cycle.

• Review and approval of grant applications for Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services, Inc.
• Review and approval of grant applications for City of Oconto Police Department
• Review and approval of grant applications for Town of Little Suamico
• Review and approval of grant applications for Village of Suring
• Discussion to set the next grant application cycle

The Crime Prevention Fund Board approved $2,000 grants for Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services, the Town of Little Suamico, and the Village of Suring. All three motions carried, with one board member abstaining on the Little Suamico grant. The board also set the next grant application cycle for July and scheduled the next meeting for July 24, 2026.

• Approved $2,000 grant to Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services (carried)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Town of Little Suamico for security cameras (carried, Mohr abstained)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Village of Suring for National Night Out (carried)

County Board

The County Board of Supervisors will discuss capital improvement funds for the North Bay Shore Harbor and the Nicolet State Trail Bridge 24 rehab. The board is also reviewing several zoning changes across multiple towns and updating the Planning and Zoning Department fee schedule.

• North Bay Shore Harbor Improvements project and capital improvement funds request
• Nicolet State Trail Bridge 24 Rehab
• Zoning change for 40 acres in Town of Brazeau to Agricultural with Quarry Overlay District
• Zoning change for 10 acres in Town of Chase to Rural Residential District
• Update to the Planning and Zoning Department Fee Schedule

The Oconto County Board approved the consent agenda unanimously after removing several items. It adopted Chapter 14 of the County Zoning Ordinance (26 ayes, 3 nays) and the Planning and Zoning Department Fee Schedule (27 ayes, 2 nays). The board also approved capital improvement requests for North Bay Shore Harbor and the Nicolet State Trail Bridge rehab by unanimous votes. An amendatory ordinance rezoning 40 acres in the Town of Brazeau was adopted with 29 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous electronic vote)
• Removed Northwood’s Rail Commission item from agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted Chapter 14 – Oconto County Zoning Ordinance (26 ayes, 3 nays)
• Adopted Planning and Zoning Department Fee Schedule (27 ayes, 2 nays)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Funds Request for North Bay Shore Harbor Improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Nicolet State Trail Bridge 24 rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adopted North Bay Shore Harbor Improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Amendatory Ordinance A2026-04-01 rezoning Sprague Family land (29 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)

Town of Riverview - Seven Town & NOCCO

Representatives from the towns of Brazeau, Breed, Doty, Lakewood, Mountain, Riverview, and Townsend will meet to discuss mutual interests and concerns. The meeting includes reports from county administration, law enforcement, and emergency management.

• Oconto County Administrator report
• Oconto County Sheriff report
• NOCCO Committee Report
• TEDCOR report
• Animal Control and Emergency Management reports

Land & Water Resources

The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion. It includes a notice that committee members attending the Annual Recycling Meeting may gather information but cannot conduct official business.

Traffic Safety Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss traffic hazard locations and recommended safety improvements. The body will also review community crash maps, including fatality reports and spot maps.

• Review of traffic hazard locations and recommended safety improvements
• Review of community crash maps and spot map reports
• Review of fatality crashes
• Reports on area highway construction and repair proposals
• Updates on traffic safety legislation and training

The Traffic Safety Commission voted to approve the agenda as presented and to approve the minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion by Hytinen/Scanlan, carried)
• Approved Jan 28 2026 minutes (motion by Olson/Sherman, carried)

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will hold its organization meeting to adopt standing rules, a financial management policy, and elect a chair and vice chair. The board will also confirm committee appointments.

• Review and adoption of Standing Rules (Ordinance O2025-10-02)
• Review and adoption of Financial Management Policy
• Election of County Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Confirmation of committee appointments
• Strategic Framework presented by CESA 8

The board adopted amended standing rules and the financial management policy by unanimous votes. Alan Sleeter was re‑elected Chair (21‑9) and Dennis Kroll re‑elected Vice‑Chair (20‑10). Committee appointments were confirmed with a 29‑1 vote.

• Adopt amended standing rules (unanimous roll call vote)
• Adopt Financial Management Policy (unanimous roll call vote)
• Re‑elect Chair Alan Sleeter (21 ayes, 9 nays)
• Re‑elect Vice‑Chair Dennis Kroll (20 ayes, 10 nays)
• Confirm committee appointments (29 ayes, 1 nay)
• Motion to change duties and compensation of Chair/Vice‑Chair failed (8 ayes, 22 nays)
• Approve regular agenda (carried)
• Approve March 19, 2026 meeting proceedings (carried)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will consider granting itself authority to sell equipment that is no longer needed. The meeting will also include routine reports such as the Treasurer's financial update, library, cemetery, and fire department reports. Voters will be asked to approve the town's banking institution selection and set goals for 2026 and beyond.

• Authority for Board to sell obsolete equipment
• Treasurer’s Report and financial balance sheet
• Decision on town’s banking institution
• Goals to accomplish in 2026 and beyond
• Voter requests and desires – advisory

The board voted to keep Laona State Bank as Riverview's banking institution. A motion gave the board authority to sell obsolete equipment. The date and time for next year's meeting was set, with a 5‑aye, 1‑nay, 7‑abstain vote. All motions were carried.

• Approved Laona State Bank as the town's banking institution (vote carried)
• Authorized the board to sell obsolete equipment as deemed appropriate (unanimous approval)
• Set next annual meeting for April 20 at 7:00 pm (5 Ayes, 1 Nay, 7 Abstain)
• Accepted the 2024 Annual Meeting minutes (unanimous approval)
• Accepted the Treasurer’s Report and Financial Reports (motion carried)
• Accepted various committee reports (motion carried)
• Discussed road projects and upcoming bids (no formal vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:10 pm (motion carried)

Hazard Mitigation Steering Committe

The Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee is meeting to update the county's hazard mitigation plan. The primary focus is the review and update of County Mitigation Strategies found in Table 4.1 of Chapter 4.

• Review and update of County Mitigation Strategies (Table 4.1 in Chapter 4)

The Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee reviewed Chapter 4 of the draft plan and made changes and updates. No votes or formal decisions were recorded. The committee will continue reviewing the draft at the next meeting and work toward finalizing the plan.

Administration

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 12 minutes. It set new minimum bids for four unsold parcels, reducing each bid by 50 percent. The Committee voted to establish a sub‑account for Highway Facility Project expenses. It also forwarded the North Bay Shore Improvement Project capital‑improvement request to the County Board.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Set new minimum bids on four parcels, cutting each by 50% (motion carried)
• Created sub‑account for Highway Facility Project expenses (motion carried)
• Forwarded North Bay Shore Improvement Project capital‑improvement request to County Board (motion carried)

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will review prior‑month vendor payments totaling $50,565.48. It will also receive reports on facilities (carpet replacement in the Clerk of Courts office), technology services (Toughbook ordering before April 1 and BS&A Cloud go‑live), and security upgrades (new FortiGate firewall). The agenda, minutes, and routine items will be approved with no new actions required.

• Review Prior Months Vendor Payments – total $50,565.48
• Facilities Manager Report – carpet replacement in Clerk of Courts office scheduled March 18‑19
• Technology Service Director Report – Toughbooks to be ordered before April 1
• BS&A Cloud project went live, reducing SQL licensing and server load
• Security firewall replaced with 100F FortiGate on March 4

The Property & Technology Committee approved the agenda as presented and approved the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and informational updates.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (motion carried)

Town of Bagley

The Town of Bagley annual meeting on April 15, 2026 will consider the town's 2025 financial report. It will also discuss planned road projects for 2026. Any other matters that can be legally addressed at the meeting may be considered.

• Review of the 2025 financial report
• Discussion of road projects for 2026
• Consideration of any other legally addressable items

The Town of Bagley approved the estimated $107,367 cost for its 2026 road projects. The meeting also named Peshtigo National Bank as the official depository, set per‑diem rates for appointees, changed Saturday recycling hours, and accepted the financial report. The tax levy increase for 2027 was presented but not decided.

• Approved Peshtigo National Bank as official depository (motion carried)
• Approved per‑diem $50 day / $25 night and mileage .725 ¢/mile for board appointees (motion carried)
• Approved new Saturday recycling hours 8 am‑10 am for winter (motion carried)
• Accepted the financial report as presented (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 road projects estimated at $107,367 (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:45 PM (motion carried)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Child Support, and Emergency Management. No actions are scheduled for the reports or general information items.

• District Attorney monthly report on case totals
• Child Support Director summary including performance measures and staffing updates
• Sheriff's Office incident reports for January through March 2026
• Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee report
• Jail population numbers and updates

The committee approved the agenda and minutes from the March 11 meeting. All reports—including District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Child Support, Jail, Calls for Service, Emergency Management, and Opioid Abatement—were presented as information only, with no actions taken. The next meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026.

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors is holding an orientation for new supervisors. This event is for gathering information and participating in discussions regarding the body's authority.

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to review financial reports and receive updates from various town commissions and departments. The board is scheduled to discuss a state of emergency declaration and a resolution regarding transport funding.

• Resolution 2026-01: State of Emergency Declaration
• Resolution 2026-02: Supporting a comprehensive and sustainable Transport funding solution
• New Highway Truck Rates
• Oconto County Recreation Grant
• Picnic licenses for Crooked Trails, Sportsman's Club, and Riverview Fire Dept

The board approved a state of emergency declaration and a resolution supporting comprehensive transport funding. It also approved new highway truck rates, five picnic licenses, and authorized payment of all presented bills. Additional actions included accepting the February meeting minutes and scheduling removal of road weight limits.

• Accepted February regular board meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of all presented bills (motion carried)
• Approved five picnic licenses (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2026-02 supporting comprehensive transport funding (approved)
• Approved Resolution 2026-03 State of Emergency Declaration (approved)
• Adopted new highway truck rates effective March 1 (motion carried)
• Scheduled removal of paved road weight limits on April 17 and gravel road limits on April 24
• Planned opening of brush site on April 18

County Board of Canvassers

The Oconto County Board of Canvassers will recap the recent election and review documents from each reporting unit to complete the April 7, 2026 Spring Election. They will verify tamper‑evident serial numbers on voting equipment for a random sample of ten reporting units. The board will then move to the County Clerk’s office to sign the official summary statement of the canvass.

• Election recap of the April 7, 2026 Spring Election
• Review and inspection of documents from each reporting unit for the April 7, 2026 election
• Verification of tamper‑evident serial numbers on voting equipment for a random selection of 10 reporting units
• Signing of the Summary Statement of the Board of Canvass at the County Clerk’s office

The Oconto County Board of Canvassers reviewed and inspected election documents from each reporting unit for the April 7, 2026 spring election. They verified that tamper‑evident serial numbers were documented and initialed on the EL‑104 Inspector’s Statements for ten randomly selected units. The Board recorded numerous procedural irregularities but stated they did not affect the election outcome. The County Clerk’s office will develop a sheet for second‑shift poll workers for future use.

• Reviewed and inspected election documents from each reporting unit (completed)
• Verified tamper‑evident serial numbers were documented and initialed on EL‑104 statements for Towns of Abrams, Chase, Doty, Gillett, Lakewood, Oconto, Pensaukee, Townsend, Village of Lena and City of Oconto (verified)
• Recorded irregularities in multiple towns and cities, noting they did not affect the election outcome (recorded)
• Decided the County Clerk’s office will create and send a sheet for second‑shift workers in the future (planned)

Town of Riverview - Seven Town & NOCCO

The meeting will review where each town stands with coding its ordinances. It will set launch dates for towns that have completed ordinances. The board will evaluate how the NOCCO email system is working and consider future ordinance ideas.

• Review status of ordinance coding
• Set launch dates for completed ordinances
• Assess NOCCO email system functionality
• Discuss future ordinance ideas

Town of Bagley

The board approved the meeting agenda and the March 10 minutes. The financial report was approved and bills were authorized for payment. Residents Todd Tachick, Triston Tisch, and Nathian Kostreva were granted $100 compensation for assisting with road opening after the Elsa snowstorm. The board also approved a land division in Section 13 of the town.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 10 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of presented bills (motion carried)
• Approved $100 compensation for three residents who helped open roads (motion carried)
• Approved land division in Section 13 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 PM (motion carried)

MAR-OCO

The Mar‑Oco Landfill Committee will meet on April 10, 2026 to approve the agenda and the minutes of the March 13, 2026 meeting. The committee will discuss the first‑quarter 2026 landfill performance reports and receive information on new PFAS legislation. An update on landfill operations and a review of the March 2026 invoice schedule will also be presented before scheduling the next meeting.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes of March 13, 2026 meeting
• Discuss first‑quarter 2026 landfill reports
• Discuss new PFAS legislation (information only)
• Review March 2026 invoice schedule

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 13 meeting, each by unanimous motion. The meeting was then formally adjourned. No public comment or correspondence was recorded.

• Approved agenda (motion carried, no negative votes)
• Approved March 13 minutes (motion carried, no negative votes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, no negative votes)

Highway

The Oconto County Highway Committee will forward resolutions to purchase a $188,000 vibratory compactor and a $49,500 40,000‑pound towmaster trailer. It also approved awards for AC oil, burner oil, milling, pulverizing and hot‑mix asphalt contracts. Additional items include a work‑zone awareness resolution and updates on road projects, equipment, staffing and upcoming meetings.

• Purchase of a Fabick Cat vibratory compactor for $188,000
• Purchase of a Miller‑Bradford & Risberg 40,000‑lb trailer for $49,500
• Award of AC oil bids to Wisco Oil, HG Meigs, Cenovus and Flint Hills
• Award of burner oil contract to Rock Oil Refining (up to 110,000 gallons at $1.235/gal)
• Award of milling to MCC Inc and pulverizing to Northeast Asphalt

The Highway Committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 5 minutes. It granted the CTH‑C driveway variance request after a motion was carried. The committee recommended dropping the CTH‑VV safety improvement program. It also terminated an employee for safety violations.

• Approved agenda (motion by Wolf/Lavarda, carried)
• Approved March 5 minutes (motion by Behrend/Wolf, carried)
• Granted CTH‑C driveway variance (motion by Lavarda/Behrend, carried)
• Recommended dropping CTH‑VV safety improvement program (no vote recorded)
• Terminated employee for safety violations, insubordination, and performance issues

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board approved several contracts, including a $102,026 bid from Pepco Construction for demolition and manufactured‑home site preparation. It also approved a 2025 amendment with Chileda Institute, Inc., and multiple 2026 contracts with providers such as Willow Creek and Clarity Care Facility. The board discussed opioid abatement funding, noting a $15,000 grant to United Recovery Services and a $1,000 grant to Lena High School, and reported a $190,000 fund balance.

• Approval of Pepco Construction, LLC bid for demolition and site preparation – $102,026
• Approval of 2025 contract amendment with Chileda Institute, Inc.
• Approval of 2026 contracts with Willow Creek, Clarity Care Facility, Bellin Psychiatric Center, Brotolo Health Care Systems, and Forensic Fluids Laboratories
• Approval of 2026 contract amendment for David Schreiter
• Opioid abatement updates: $15,000 grant to United Recovery Services/Oconto Recovery Center and $1,000 grant to Lena High School; fund balance $190,000

The board approved the agenda as amended and the March 4 minutes. It approved the 2026 contract presented by the County Attorney and the 2025 contract amendments presented by staff. County Administrator Heath reappointed Kathy Gohr to another term on the Health and Human Services Board. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment (motion carried)
• Approved March 4, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 contract as presented (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 contract amendments as presented (motion carried)
• Reappointed Kathy Gohr to another term on the Health and Human Services Board (appointment by Administrator Heath)

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee will consider the Bridge 24 rehabilitation bid award. It will discuss the North Bay Shore Harbor improvement project, including a bid that exceeded budget and a request for $71,000‑$127,000 in county funds. The committee will review the Planning & Zoning fee schedule to add an annual RV/Camper permit fee. It will receive an update on Fox Solar, LLC’s application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.

• Bridge 24 rehab bid award
• North Bay Shore Harbor bid award and funding request ($71,000‑$127,000)
• Request for Capital Improvement Funds – North Bay Shore Harbor Improvements
• Review Zoning Department fee schedule to include annual RV/Camper permit fee
• Update on Fox Solar, LLC filing for CPCN with Wisconsin Public Service Commission

The committee set a $100 RV/Camper permit fee and forwarded it to the County Board. It awarded the Bridge 24 rehabilitation contract to 8 Pines Inc. for $56,000 and the North Bay Shore Harbor project bid to Summerset Marine for $1,342,685. It also requested an additional $141,000 of capital‑improvement funds for the harbor project and amended the Emergency Fire Warden resolution.

• Approved $100 RV/Camper permit fee and forwarded to County Board (carried)
• Amended Emergency Fire Warden resolution to add Pintsch’s Hardware and update Roberts Power Center (carried)
• Awarded Bridge 24 rehab contract to 8 Pines Inc. for $56,000 (carried)
• Approved $141,000 capital‑improvement funds for North Bay Shore Harbor improvements (carried)
• Awarded North Bay Shore Harbor project bid to Summerset Marine for $1,342,685 (carried)

Hazard Mitigation Steering Committe

The Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee will review and update the county's mitigation strategies as outlined in Table 4.1 of Chapter 4. The meeting includes a public comment period and will set the date for the next meeting. No decisions on contracts, rezoning, or fees are on the agenda.

• Review/Update of County Mitigation Strategies (Table 4.1 in Chapter 4)
• Public Comment
• Set Next Meeting Date

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee will meet to discuss and possibly approve grant funding requests. The committee will also review the fund balance and receive updates on ongoing remediation efforts.

• Discussion and possible action on grant funding requests
• Update on Opioid Remediation Fund Balance ($197,885.00)
• Review of Lena High School Post Prom grant request ($1,000.00)
• Review of Unity Recovery Services/Oconto Recovery Center grant request ($15,000.00)
• Review of Oconto Afterglow Committee grant request ($1,000.00)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the February 26 minutes, both by motion carried. It also approved a $1,000 grant request from the Oconto Afterglow Committee. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as written (motion carried)
• Approved February 26, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Oconto Afterglow Committee (motion carried)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for April 30, 2026

Board of Adjustments

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments will vote to approve the meeting agenda, including any sequence changes or item removals. It will also approve the minutes from the Business Meeting held on February 24, 2026. The committee will set dates for upcoming public hearings and a future business meeting before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda (including change of sequence and removal of items)
• Approval of minutes from the Business Meeting of February 24, 2026
• Public comments period
• Setting dates for public hearings
• Adjournment

On March 25, 2026 the Oconto County Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for Dana Kurchina‑Tilling’s home‑based metal‑work and art business in an accessory structure, with conditions including 24‑hour, year‑round operation, no outside storage, not open to the public, and only one non‑resident employee. The board also granted Russell Nowak a 22‑foot variance from the required 63‑foot road setback to locate a 12‑by‑20‑foot shed 41 feet from the centerline, conditioned that the variance applies only to that structure. Both motions were moved and seconded by board members and carried unanimously with all five members voting aye and no nays.

• Approved conditional use permit for home‑based business (unanimous aye)
• Approved 22‑foot road‑setback variance for accessory shed (unanimous aye)

Executive Committee

The Oconto County Executive Committee will discuss strategic planning survey results and next steps, review the 2025 annual report, and consider the April 14 board orientation agenda. The meeting includes a closed session for employee performance evaluation.

• Discussion of strategic planning survey results and next steps
• Presentation of County Administrator 2025 Annual Report
• Discussion and possible action on County Board April 14, 2026 Orientation Agenda
• Closed session for employee performance evaluation
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from October 14, 2025

The Executive Committee approved the agenda and the October 14, 2025 minutes. It authorized a contract with OpenMeeting Technologies for an annual software license costing $2,495. The committee also directed the County Administrator to send an exit‑interview survey to eight supervisors and entered a brief closed session before returning to open business.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved contract with OpenMeeting Technologies for $2,495 annual license (motion carried)
• Directed County Administrator to send exit‑interview survey to eight supervisors (motion carried)
• Entered closed session unanimously (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Returned to open session (motion carried)

Town of Bagley

The Town of Bagley Comprehensive Planning Committee will meet to conduct routine business. The primary focus of the meeting is a review and possible action regarding a proposed land split and re-zone in section 13.

• Proposed land split and re-zone in section 13

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting. It then approved the land‑division plan for parcel #006111300513A, a 20‑acre property owned by Brandon and Rebecca Speilman. The clerk provided information on upcoming county zoning changes, but no action was taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved land division of parcel #006111300513A (motion carried)

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will review several zoning petitions across multiple towns and approve equipment for the Highway Department. The board will also consider a contractor bid for residential demolition and site preparation for a manufactured home.

• Zoning changes in the Towns of Brazeau, Breed, Little Suamico, Morgan, and Underhill
• Purchase of a 40,000-pound capacity Towmaster trailer for the Highway Department
• Purchase of one vibratory compactor for the Highway Department from Fabick Cat
• Contractor bid for demolition and disposal of a residential structure and manufactured home setup
• Ordinance O2026-03-01 regarding County Administration-Finances

The board approved its consent agenda with a 24‑aye, 1‑abstain vote. It adopted a contractor bid for demolition and disposal of a residential structure by a 23‑aye, 2‑nay vote. The board also approved purchases of a vibratory compactor and a trailer, and adopted the Chapter 5 finance resolution unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (amended) – 24 ayes, 1 abstain
• Moved purchase of vibratory compactor to follow Item #9 – motion carried
• Adopted purchase of vibratory compactor – unanimous electronic vote
• Adopted Chapter 5 County Administration‑Finances – unanimous electronic vote
• Adopted contractor bid for demolition & disposal – 23 ayes, 2 nays
• Approved regular agenda – motion carried
• Approved previous meeting proceedings – motion carried

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee meeting on March 13, 2026 will approve its agenda and the minutes from the February 13, 2026 meeting, and allow brief public comments. The committee will receive information about the 2026 Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference and will discuss and consider Long-Term Care investment proposals, which may result in action. An update on landfill operations will be provided, and the schedule of paid invoices for February 2026 will be reviewed before adjourning.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes of February 13, 2026 meeting
• Discuss/consider Long-Term Care investments (action if any)
• Update landfill operations
• Review schedule of paid invoices for February 2026

The Mar‑Oco Landfill Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the February 13, 2026 meeting. It also approved a $250,000 certificate of deposit investment, limited to a ten‑year maturity, to fund long‑term landfill maintenance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried, no negative votes)
• Approved February 13, 2026 minutes (motion carried, no negative votes)
• Approved $250,000 CD investment for landfill long‑term care, up to ten‑year maturity (motion carried, no negative votes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, no negative votes)

Administration

The Oconto County Administration Committee will consider a resolution urging legislative action to address county funding challenges caused by Wisconsin’s tax levy freeze. The meeting also includes a presentation by Huntington Securities, Inc., updates from Veterans Services, the Treasurer’s report and a proposed amendment to Chapter 5 of the County Administration‑Finances code, and reviews of vendor payments and the Dog License Fund.

• Resolution urging legislative action to address county funding challenges under Wisconsin’s tax levy freeze – discussion and possible action
• Huntington Securities, Inc. – Jeff Belongia presentation
• Veterans Services – monthly activity report and recognition of retiring Deputy Veterans Service Officer
• Treasurer’s report – January and amendment to O2026-03-XX Chapter 5 – County Administration‑Finances
• Review of vendor payments for February 2026 and audit of the Dog License Fund

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda as amended. It corrected the post date of the February 12, 2026 minutes and approved those minutes. The committee also approved and forwarded an amendment to Ordinance Chapter 5 – County Administration‑Finances.

• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Corrected post date of February 12, 2026 minutes to 2‑16‑2026 (carried)
• Approved February 12, 2026 minutes as corrected (carried)
• Approved and forwarded amendment to Ordinance Chapter 5 – County Administration‑Finances (carried)

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee will receive a Facilities Manager report on carpet and tile repairs in the Clerk of Courts offices. It will also hear a Technology Services Director report covering the BS&A cloud migration, tariff updates, security firewall status, Lumen outage, and intranet updates. Finally, the committee will review prior‑month vendor payment vouchers. No formal actions are listed for these items.

• Facilities Manager report on carpet and tile repairs in Clerk of Courts offices (no action)
• Technology Services Director report on BS&A cloud migration schedule
• Technology Services Director report on tariff updates for county laptops and desktops
• Technology Services Director report on security network firewalls and Lumen outage updates
• Review of prior‑month vendor payment vouchers

The Property & Technology Committee approved the agenda as presented. It also approved the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (motion carried)

Public Safety

The Oconto County Public Safety Committee met on March 11, 2026 to consider agenda items. The committee reviewed monthly reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Child Support, jail population, calls for service, emergency management, and opioid abatement (all marked no action). It approved the Clerk of Courts’ request for an account carry‑over and the Sheriff’s Office request for an account carry‑over. The meeting also set the next meeting date.

• Clerk of Courts request for account carry‑over (enc.)
• Sheriff’s Office request for account carry‑over (enc.)
• District Attorney monthly report (no action)
• Sheriff’s Office jail population numbers and updates (no action)
• Opioid Abatement Ad‑Hoc Steering Committee report (no action)

The Public Safety Committee approved a change in agenda sequence and adopted the amended agenda. It also approved the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting. The committee approved a $16,000 Clerk of Courts account carry‑over and a $14,020 Sheriff’s Office account carry‑over. All motions were carried.

• Approved change of agenda sequence (motion carried)
• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Clerk of Courts account carry‑over of $16,000 (motion carried)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office account carry‑over of $14,020 (motion carried)

Highway Safety Committee

The Oconto County Highway Safety Sub‑Committee will review the vehicle accident and claims report, work‑comp claims, observation cards, safety check lists, follow‑up safety issues, and any new safety concerns. No actions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information sharing. The committee will also set the date for the next quarterly meeting.

• Review Vehicle Accident and Claims Report
• Review any Work Comp Claims
• Review Observation Cards
• Review Safety Check Lists
• Review any New Safety Issues or Concerns

The sub‑committee voted to approve the meeting agenda for March 10, 2026. It also approved the minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried without recorded vote tallies. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of November 11, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Town of Bagley

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 5, 2026. It then approved the financial report and authorized payment of the presented bills. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 5 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of bills (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 PM (motion carried)

Highway

The Oconto County Highway Committee will consider several actions, including a resolution designating April 20‑24, 2026 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. It will vote on equipment purchases such as a vibratory compactor and a Towmaster trailer, and approve multiple oil and asphalt contracts. The committee will also discuss the sale of excess right‑of‑way land and receive updates on roadwork, equipment, and staffing.

• Approve Resolution for Work Zone Awareness Week (no fiscal impact)
• Approve purchase of one vibratory compactor for $188,000 from Fabick Cat
• Approve purchase of a Towmaster 40,000‑lb capacity trailer for $52,900
• Award contracts for AC Oil, Burner Oil, Pulverizing and Milling, and Hot Mix Asphalt
• Approve sale of excess county right‑of‑way on CTH‑S for $3,000

The committee approved the agenda and February minutes, forwarded a Work Zone Awareness Week resolution, and approved purchases of a $188,000 vibratory compactor and a $49,500 towmaster trailer. It also awarded several contracts: AC oil allocations to Wisco Oil, HG Meigs, Cenovus and Flint Hills; burner oil to Rock Oil Refining; milling to MCC Inc and pulverizing to Northeast Asphalt; and hot‑mix asphalt to Northeast Asphalt.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Forwarded Work Zone Awareness Week resolution to county board (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of vibratory compactor for $188,000 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 40,000‑lb towmaster trailer for $49,500 (motion carried)
• Awarded AC oil contracts: 75% to Wisco Oil, 8.33% each to HG Meigs, Cenovus, and Flint Hills (motion carried)
• Awarded burner oil contract to Rock Oil Refining (motion carried)
• Awarded milling contract to MCC Inc, pulverizing contract to Northeast Asphalt, and hot‑mix asphalt contract to Northeast Asphalt (motion carried)

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board approved the contractor bid from Pepco Construction LLC for $102,026 to demolish a residential structure, prepare the site, and install a manufactured home. The board also approved a series of 2026 contracts with agencies such as Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, and others. Budget adjustments for the department were approved, and a resolution authorizing boiler replacement at New View Industries was adopted. The board reviewed bids for exterior painting at New View Industries and received updates on opioid abatement, teen court, and public health activities (no action required).

• Approve Pepco Construction LLC bid $102,026 for demolition, site preparation, and manufactured home setup
• Approve 2026 contracts with Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, Fond du Lac Sheriff’s Office, and other agencies
• Approve budget adjustments for the Health and Human Services Department
• Approve resolution for boiler replacement at New View Industries
• Review bids for exterior painting at New View Industries (discussion, no vote recorded)

The Health & Human Services Board approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It approved a $1,000 grant for Lena High School post‑prom activities and a $15,000 grant to United Recovery Services for early‑2026 operating expenses. The Board also approved a $102,026 demolition and site‑preparation contract with Pepco Construction and approved several 2026 service contracts and contract amendments. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as written (motion carried)
• Approved February 4, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant for Lena High School post‑prom activities (motion carried)
• Approved $15,000 grant to United Recovery Services/Oconto Recovery Center (motion carried)
• Approved Pepco Construction demolition contract for $102,026 (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 contract amendment with Chileda Institute, Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 contracts with Willow Creek, Clarity Care Facility, Bellin Psychiatric Center, Brotoloc Health Care Systems, Forensic Fluids Laboratories (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 contract amendment for David Schreiter (motion carried)

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee will review text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding recreational vehicles and campers, discuss a Fox Solar project, and approve the minutes and vendor payments from the previous month.

• Review text amendments to Ch. 14 Zoning Ordinance regarding Recreational Vehicle/Campers
• Update on Fox Solar, LLC filing for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
• North Bay Shore Harbor Bid Award
• Review amendments to Chapter 16 Recycling Ordinance
• Green Bay West Shore Sewer Service Area Plan Update

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved the agenda and prior minutes. It authorized the Conservationist to apply for the joint DATCAP/DNR Nonpoint Source Grant for 2027 and approved up to $1,000 for continued water testing of the lower Little River. The committee also approved revisions to the Chapter 14 zoning ordinance removing the word “temporary,” and approved the preliminary Hubbard Heights County Plat pending zoning changes. A public hearing was directed for updates to the Chapter 16 recycling ordinance.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved February 3, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized application for 2027 DATCAP/DNR Nonpoint Source Grant (motion carried)
• Authorized up to $1,000 for water testing of lower Little River (motion carried)
• Approved revisions to Chapter 14 zoning ordinance, striking “temporary” (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary Hubbard Heights County Plat contingent on zoning change (motion carried)
• Directed public hearing and update of Chapter 16 recycling ordinance (motion carried)
• Directed Forest, Parks & Recreation to seek funding for North Bay Shore Harbor project (motion carried)

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad‑Hoc Steering Committee approved its agenda and minutes, noted the opioid remediation fund balance of $209,985.45, and approved a $12,100 grant to the Gillett Police Department for a high‑school presentation program. The committee also received updates on Narcan cabinet distribution, upcoming Flock camera installations, and discussed a pending Dare Program grant application.

• Approved $12,100 grant to Gillett Police Department for high‑school presentations (March‑May 2026)
• Opioid remediation fund balance reported as $209,985.45
• Narcan cabinets delivered to City of Oconto and Little Suamico
• Flock cameras slated for installation in spring
• Dare Program grant application not completed; discussion only, no action taken

The steering committee approved two grant applications: $1,000 for Lena High School's post‑prom activities and $15,000 for Unity Recovery Services/Oconto Recovery Center for January‑March 2026. The committee also asked Unity Recovery Services to revise its plan and resubmit a grant application at the March 26 meeting. All motions were carried.

• Approved agenda as written (motion carried)
• Approved January 8, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Lena High School post‑prom activities (motion carried)
• Approved $15,000 grant to Unity Recovery Services/Oconto Recovery Center for Jan‑Mar 2026 (motion carried)
• Requested Unity Recovery Services to re‑strategize and submit a revised grant application at next meeting

Library Services Board

The Oconto County Library Services Board will conduct elections to select a Chair and a Vice Chair. The board will also approve the agenda, approve minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting, and receive reports from the County Administrator, County Library, and the Nicolet Federated Library System. No other actions requiring a vote are listed.

• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Board Vice Chair
• Approval of agenda (including any changes or removals)
• Approval of minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting
• County Administrator, County Library, and NFLS reports

The board elected Kathleen Marsh as Chair and Dawn Byars as Vice Chair. The agenda and corrected minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 2:49 p.m.

• Elected Kathleen Marsh as Board Chair (motion by Byars/Miller, carried)
• Elected Dawn Byars as Vice Chair (motion by Marsh/Sleeter, carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (motion by Miller/Sleeter, carried)
• Approved corrected November 19, 2025 minutes (motion by Schroeder/Byers, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:49 p.m. (motion by Miller/Byar, carried)

Hazard Mitigation Steering Committe

The Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee is meeting to update the county's hazard mitigation plan. Members will review critical facilities, risk assessments, and specific mitigation strategies.

• Review of critical facilities campground spreadsheet
• Review of Draft Chapter 3 (Risk Assessment)
• Review of Goal #9 from Chapter 4 (Mitigation Strategies)

The Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee met on February 25, 2026. Members reviewed the campground spreadsheet, the draft Chapter 3 risk assessment, and discussed revisions to Goal #9 in Chapter 4. Public comment was received regarding industrial solar hazards. The committee was asked to bring any additional changes to the next meeting, which was set for March 26, 2026.

Board of Adjustments

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments will meet to approve previous minutes and set future hearing dates. The meeting includes public hearings regarding Jeffrey & Antoinette Peters, James & Michelle Cropsey, and Zach Kuhn.

• Public hearing: Jeffrey & Antoinette Peters
• Public hearing: James & Michelle Cropsey
• Public hearing: Zach Kuhn

The Board of Adjustments approved a conditional use permit for Jeffrey & Antoinette Peters to operate a horse boarding stable and riding lessons, imposing specific conditions on hours, lighting, waste disposal, and parking. The board also approved two variances for James & Michelle Cropsey’s new home and garage, and denied a variance for a retaining wall. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Granted conditional use permit for horse boarding stable (unanimous aye)
• Approved 25.5‑foot variance from 63‑foot setback, 37.5 ft from road centerline for Cropsey home (unanimous aye)
• Approved 25‑foot variance from 75‑foot setback, 50 ft from ordinary high watermark for Cropsey home (unanimous aye)
• Denied 45‑foot variance for retaining wall at ordinary high watermark (unanimous aye)

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

The Commission will meet to review 2026 budget revisions and the administrator position's hours. The body will also discuss the sale of a 2004 ambulance and competitive negotiations for service.

• 2026 Budget Revisions
• Administrator Position and hours
• Sale of the 2004 Ambulance
• Competitive Negotiations for Service

County Board

The County Board of Supervisors will meet to decide on an updated salary schedule for elected officials and approve several infrastructure projects. The board is also reviewing a zoning change in the Town of Lena and various grant applications for recreation and conservation.

• Approval of Elected Officials Salary Schedule (R2026-02-07)
• Boiler replacement at New View Industries (R2026-02-08)
• Mountain Shop roof replacement (R2026-02-09)
• Rezoning 3.00 acres from Agricultural to Rural Residential in Town of Lena for Daniel Alsteen and Barbara Kroll (A2026-02-01)
• Grant application for improvements to Machickanee Shooting Range with 50% of costs covered by user fee revenue (R2026-02-02)

The Oconto County Board approved a revised salary schedule for elected officials with 26 votes in favor and 1 against. It also adopted a boiler replacement at New View Industries and a roof replacement for the Mountain Shop, each passing by unanimous electronic vote. The consent agenda, covering multiple zoning, transportation and recreation items, was approved unanimously.

• Approved elected officials salary schedule (26 ayes, 1 nay)
• Adopted boiler replacement at New View Industries (unanimous electronic vote)
• Adopted Mountain Shop roof replacement (unanimous electronic vote)
• Approved consent agenda items including zoning change, transportation resolution and recreation grants (unanimous electronic vote)
• Appointed Zoning Board of Adjustments 1st Alternate – Meier (unanimous)
• Appointed Zoning Board of Adjustments 2nd Alternate – Bitters (unanimous)

Aging Advisory Council

The Oconto County Aging Advisory Council will meet to review a presentation on reframing aging by Katje Daul of the UW Extension Office. The body will also receive updates on county programming.

• Presentation on Reframing Aging by Katje Daul, UW Extension Office

The Aging Advisory Council voted to approve the agenda as written and to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:49 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Minutes from 11/18/2025 approved (motion carried)

County Board

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will meet to gather information and discuss program matters at the 2026 Economic Outlook Breakfast. This is an informational gathering rather than a formal decision-making session.

• 2026 Economic Outlook Breakfast at Primal Eats in Gillett

MAR-OCO

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will meet to consider software upgrades for AWS/Valstone Interac 7 and discuss 2025 unpaid tipping fees. The body will also review recent airspace survey results and January 2026 paid invoices.

• Consideration of AWS/Valstone Interac 7 software upgrades
• Discussion of 2025 unpaid tipping fees
• Review of recent airspace survey results
• Review of January 2026 paid invoices totaling $6,444.25

The Mar‑Oco Landfill Committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 9 meeting. It authorized Northwoods Elite Handyman Services to enter the landfill and suspended its charge account after the $234.50 fee was paid. The committee also approved the purchase of the AWS Interact 7 software upgrade and authorized Paul Klose to sign the related paperwork. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 a.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried, no negative votes)
• Approved minutes of Jan 9, 2026 meeting (motion carried, no negative votes)
• Allowed Northwoods Elite Handyman Services entry and suspended its charge account (motion carried, no negative votes)
• Approved purchase of Interact 7 software upgrade (motion carried, no negative votes)
• Authorized Paul Klose to sign upgrade paperwork (motion carried, no negative votes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, no negative votes)

Administration

The Oconto County Administration Committee will review a PTMA Financial Solutions investment presentation, discuss veterans services reports, and consider land sale minimum bids. The committee will also review the employee handbook and vendor payment reports. A closed‑session meeting will be held to consider compensation for certain elected officials.

• PTMA Financial Solutions – Josh Barbian Investment Presentation
• Land Sale Minimum Bids – Discuss/Approve
• Employee Handbook – Review, Discuss and Possible Action
• Review of Vendor Payments for January 2026
• Closed session to consider compensation of certain elected officials

The committee approved the agenda as amended and the minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting. It approved a vacation carryover for the Deputy Veterans Service Officer. It approved setting new minimum bids on several county land parcels at 50 % of appraised value, with one parcel set at full appraised value. It approved forwarding a resolution recommending salary increases for the Sheriff and Clerk of Courts (8 % for 2027, 4 % for 2028‑2030) to the County Board for approval.

• Approved agenda amendment (carried)
• Approved January 15, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Approved vacation carryover for Deputy Veterans Service Officer (carried)
• Approved new minimum bids at 50 % of appraised value on listed parcels, one at full value (carried)
• Approved forwarding salary schedule resolution to County Board (carried)

Property & Technology

The committee will meet to discuss a 2025 carry over request and receive reports on facilities and technology services. The agenda includes updates on the courtroom project and various software and hardware contracts.

• Approval of 2025 Carry Over Request
• Review of prior months' vendor payments
• Technology Service Director report on Microsoft, Lumen, and FortiGate Firewall updates
• Facilities Manager report on carpet and tile updates
• Updates on the Courtroom, BS&A, and SpyGlass projects

The Property & Technology Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting. It also approved the 2025 Maintenance Department carry‑over requests, covering sidewalk repair, annex A/C replacement, window replacement, skywalk stucco repair, and boiler replacement. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of Jan 14 2026 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved sidewalk repair $10,400 (motion carried)
• Approved annex A/C replacement $85,000 (motion carried)
• Approved window replacement $20,000 (motion carried)
• Approved skywalk stucco repair $105,150 (motion carried)
• Approved boiler replacement $196,602 (motion carried)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review and approve out-of-state travel requests for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes standing reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, and Emergency Management Director.

• Approval of Sheriff’s Office Out of State Travel Requests

The Public Safety Committee approved its agenda as presented. It also approved the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting. Finally, the committee approved the Sheriff’s Office out-of-state travel requests. The meeting was adjourned at 10:44 a.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved January 14, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office out-of-state travel requests (motion carried)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The board will vote to approve the minutes from the January regular meeting and review the monthly financial report on bill payments. Several department and commission reports will be presented, including a conditional use request from the Planning Commission. The board will also consider a picnic license request for the CL/Mtn Lions spaghetti dinner scheduled for April 11 at the CL Community Building.

• Approve minutes from the January regular meeting
• Consider picnic license for CL/Mtn Lions spaghetti dinner on April 11
• Review financial report and payment of bills
• Planning Commission report: conditional use – Kurchina‑Tilling
• Announcement: Super Valu “Round Up” donation to RVFD in March

The board accepted the minutes from the January regular meeting and approved payment of all presented bills. It approved a conditional use permit for the Metal Garage business operated by Jeremy and Dana Tilling. The board accepted the Dearco quote for a $2,200 door and thumbprint security pad for the fire department. It also approved the CL/Mtn Lions Picnic license.

• Accepted January regular board meeting minutes – motion carried
• Approved payment of all presented bills – motion carried
• Approved conditional use permit for Metal Garage business – motion carried
• Accepted Dearco $2,200 quote for new door and thumbprint security pad – motion carried
• Approved CL/Mtn Lions Picnic license – motion carried

Health & Human Services

The Coordinated Services Team/Children's Community Options Committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the 8‑12‑2025 meeting. It reviewed enrollment numbers for the local CLTS program (139 youth enrolled, 20 on the waitlist) and statewide CLTS (28,574 enrolled, 982 on the waitlist), as well as CST enrollment (14 youth, no waitlist). A presentation on the Medical Assistance Personal Care Worker (MAPCW) program and its screening tool was given, and a committee member announced her resignation.

• Approval of agenda (motion by Nancy Getzloff, seconded by Nancy Pritzl)
• Approval of minutes from 8‑12‑2025 meeting (motion by Nancy Getzloff, seconded by Amy Longsine)
• Report: Oconto County CLTS enrollment – 139 youth enrolled, 20 on waitlist
• Report: Statewide CLTS enrollment – 28,574 youth enrolled, 982 on waitlist
• Presentation on MAPCW Services and Personal Care Screening Tool by Lisa Deviley

The Coordinated Services Team/Children’s Community Options Program Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried without recorded vote tallies. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from 8-12-2025 meeting (motion carried)

Town of Bagley

The Town of Bagley Board approved the agenda and minutes, adopted the financial report, and authorized payment of outstanding bills. It adopted new labor rates: $30 per hour for equipment operators and $18 per hour for common labor, effective Jan 1 2026. The board also approved a one‑year tax‑collection contract with Transcendent Technologies at $500 per year and kept recycling hours unchanged for 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved December 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report as presented (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of bills as presented (motion carried)
• Set equipment operator rate to $30/hr and common labor rate to $18/hr effective Jan 1 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved tax‑collection contract with Transcendent Technologies for $500 annually (motion carried)
• Retained existing recycling hours for 2026 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (motion carried)

Highway

The Oconto County Highway Committee will meet to approve contracts for a bridge inspection, a 2026 pit contract, and a roof replacement bid. The meeting also includes a discussion on excess right of way.

• Approve Bridge Inspection Contract
• Approve 2026 Pit Contract
• Approve Mountain Shop Roof Replacement Bid
• Approve Transportation Resolution
• Excess Right of Way Discussion

The Highway Committee approved the meeting agenda and the December 4 and 9, 2025 minutes. It approved forwarding a transportation development resolution and a Mountain Shop roof replacement resolution (Walsdorf Roofing bid of $178,222) to the county board. The committee also approved the 2026 pit contract with David Blazek and a bridge inspection services amendment for 2026‑2027. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved December 4 & 9, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Forwarded transportation resolution to county board (motion carried)
• Forwarded Mountain Shop roof replacement resolution ($178,222 bid) to county board (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Pit Contract with David Blazek (Feb 5–Dec 31, 2026)
• Approved Robert E. Lee bridge inspection services amendment for 2026‑2027 (motion carried)

Health & Human Services

The Supervised Release Placement Committee will discuss and provide legal updates regarding Oconto County Case No. 04-Cl-01. The body will prepare recommendations for the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services and hold a closed session to discuss confidential offender information and residential options.

• Discussion of Oconto County Case No. 04-Cl-01
• Preparation of reports for the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services per S980.08(a)(dm), Wis. Stats.
• Closed session to discuss confidential offender information and residential options

The Oconto County Supervised Release Placement Committee approved the meeting agenda and the January 20, 2026 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. The committee then voted 5‑0 to convene a closed session, and later voted 5‑0 to return to open session. The next meeting was scheduled for April 28, 2026.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 20, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Convene closed session (5-0)
• Return to open session (5-0)
• Set next meeting for April 28, 2026

Health & Human Services

The Board will consider approving several 2026 service contracts and budget adjustments. Members will also review bids for exterior painting and a resolution for boiler replacement at New View Industries.

• Approval of 2026 contracts including Rawhide, Inc. ($157,299.86) and Hopeful Haven ($48,000.00)
• Resolution for boiler replacement at New View Industries
• Review of bids for exterior painting at New View Industries
• Approval of budget adjustments
• Presentation on Teen Court by Aimee Elkins of UW Extension Office

The Health & Human Services Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting. It then approved a series of 2026 contracts with several county sheriff’s offices and service providers. The board also approved a resolution to replace the boiler at New View Industries and adopted the proposed budget adjustments. All motions were carried.

• Approved agenda as written (motion carried)
• Approved January 7, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 contracts with multiple sheriff’s offices and service providers (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for boiler replacement at New View Industries (motion carried)
• Approved budget adjustments as presented (motion carried)

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee will review zoning permit fees for temporary uses and consider several grant resolutions for parks and recreation. The body will also receive updates on the Fox Solar, LLC filing and the Green Bay West Shore Demo Farm.

• Discussion of Zoning Permit fees for temporary uses and per item fees
• Review of 2026 NG911 GIS Grant Application
• Update on Fox Solar, LLC filing for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
• Grant resolutions for Outdoor Recreation Aids, Recreational Trails Program, County Conservation Aids, and Acquisition and Development of Lands and Parks
• Review of Chute Pond Store Agreement

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. It authorized the LIS/Land Records Administrator to apply for the 2026 NG911 Tract 2 grant and approved the carry‑over of account funds for 2026. The committee also approved resolutions allowing the Forest & Parks Administrator to apply for several state grant programs, including outdoor recreation trail aids, recreational trails, county conservation aids, land acquisition and stewardship, and a shooting‑range grant. Additionally, it permitted the Forest, Parks & Recreation Administrator to work with the County Administrator and Corporation Counsel to contract the Chute Pond Fieldhouse store.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of Jan 6, 2026 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 carry‑over request for 2026 accounts (motion carried)
• Authorized LIS/Land Records Administrator to apply for 2026 NG911 Tract 2 grant (motion carried)
• Allowed Forest, Parks & Recreation Administrator to contract Chute Pond Fieldhouse store (motion carried)
• Authorized Forest & Parks Administrator to apply for Outdoor Motorized Recreation Trail Aids (motion carried)
• Authorized Forest & Parks Administrator to apply for Recreational Trails Program aids (motion carried)
• Authorized Forest & Parks Administrator to apply for County Conservation Aids (motion carried)

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee will attend the Lumberjack Resource, Conservation & Development meeting on January 29, 2026 to gather information and participate in discussions. The agenda includes a notice about ADA accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities. No formal decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Attend Lumberjack Resource, Conservation & Development meeting (Jan 29, 2026)
• ADA accommodation request procedure (contact County Clerk Kim Pytleski, 920-834-6806)

Traffic Safety Commission

The commission will discuss locations of traffic hazards and recommended safety improvements. The meeting includes reviews of community crash maps and fatality reports.

• Review of traffic hazard locations and recommended safety improvements
• Community maps review including spot map and fatality crash reports
• Status updates on area highway construction and repair proposals
• WDOT BOTS and traffic safety legislation reports

The commission voted to approve the agenda and the October 22, 2025 minutes. Faith Patenaude was introduced as the new committee clerk. The next regular meeting was scheduled for April 22, 2026, and the meeting adjourned at 10:52 a.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Introduced new committee clerk Faith Patenaude (no vote required)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 22, 2026 (no vote required)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:52 a.m. (no vote required)

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

The Riverview Planning Commission will vote to elect a new chair to replace Matt Connell. The commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for 15282 Alice Lane parcel #036-626009222C, proposing a home‑based business operated out of a garage. A report from the recent Town Board meeting will also be presented.

• Election of new Planning Commission Chair to replace Matt Connell
• Conditional Use Permit application for 15282 Alice Lane parcel #036-626009222C for a home‑based garage business
• Report from the recent Town Board meeting

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Oconto County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a vote to elect its chair. Members will also review and approve the committee bylaws. The committee will discuss and approve an EPCRA compliance inspector and consider the off‑site facilities list for 2026. A 2025 spill report for the county will be reviewed for information.

• LEPC Chair Election
• Review and Approve Bylaws (Enc.)
• Discuss and Approve EPCRA Compliance Inspector
• Off‑Site Plans Facilities List for 2026
• 2025 Spill Report for Oconto County (Enc.)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 2025 meeting. Tim Magnin was elected chair, and the committee approved the LEPC members list, the bylaws, and Beth McCormick as EPCRA Compliance Inspector. The next meeting was scheduled for April 28, 2026.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Tim Magnin as LEPC chair (motion carried)
• Approved LEPC members list (motion carried)
• Approved LEPC rules of operation and bylaws (motion carried)
• Approved Beth McCormick as EPCRA Compliance Inspector (motion carried)
• Set next meeting date for April 28, 2026

Administration

The Administration Committee will discuss communications matters, veterans services, and a staff vacation carry‑over request. No formal actions are scheduled except routine agenda approvals. Announcements and general information will be presented without a vote.

• Communications discussion
• Veterans Services discussion
• Staff Vacation Carry‑Over Request
• Announcements/General Information (no action)
• Change of Sequence / Removal of Items (procedural)

County Board

The County Board of Supervisors will discuss the development of residential options for sexually violent persons on supervised release. The meeting also includes several zoning changes and approvals for financial policies and economic development contracts.

• R2026-01-05: Development of residential options for sexually violent persons on supervised release
• A2026-01-01: Rezone 1.99 acres in Town of Chase to General Commercial District
• A2026-01-02: Rezone 31.768 acres in Town of Lakewood for a small golf course and outdoor recreation
• A2026-01-03: Rezone 34.45 acres in Town of Little Suamico to Residential Single Family District
• R2026-01-06: Bid for Courtroom A, B and Hearing Room audio and video refresh

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Supervised Release Placement Committee will meet to identify a residential option for a pending case. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss a potential court order regarding the placement.

• Approval of January 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of pending case Oconto County Case No. 04-Cl-01
• Closed session to discuss confidential offender information
• Potential court order regarding approved placement
• Submission of report to Wisconsin Department of Health Services

The committee approved the agenda as written. It also approved the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting. Members voted 7‑0 to convene a closed session to discuss confidential case information. Later, they voted 5‑0 to return to open session at 10:20 a.m.

• Approved agenda as written (motion carried)
• Approved January 7, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Convene closed session (vote 7‑0)
• Return to open session at 10:20 a.m. (vote 5‑0)

Criminal Justice Coordination Council

The Oconto County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will vote on changes to its bylaws, including reducing membership from 13 to 10 members and altering term structures. It will also approve updates to committee membership, removing two citizen representatives. Additional agenda items include reports on jail population (101 inmates) and a youth‑justice cost proposal of $2,300 per day ($841,000 per year), as well as discussion of programming ideas such as a modified DARE program.

• Approve bylaws changes: membership reduced to 10, terms changed from staggered to ongoing, meeting frequency reduced to once per year
• Approve committee membership changes: two citizen representatives removed
• Jail population report shows 101 inmates currently housed
• Youth Justice Report cites state corrections proposed rate of $2,300 per day ($841,000 per year)
• Programming ideas include a modified DARE program and education on school threats

Crime Prevention Fund Board

The Oconto County Crime Prevention Fund Board will review the current fund balance and updates on previously approved grants. Members will consider and vote on an updated grant application. The board will also discuss and set the schedule for the next grant application cycle. No other actions are scheduled.

• Review and approve updated grant application (item 9)
• Discussion on and set next grant application cycle (item 10)
• Report on current fund balance (item 7)
• Update on previously approved grants (item 8)
• Announcements/General Information – no action (item 11)

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved an updated grant application that sets the grant range at $100 to $2,000, leaving the exact amount to the board’s discretion. The next meeting was scheduled for April 24, 2026.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes from 07/18/2025 (motion carried)
• Approved updated grant application with $100‑$2,000 range (motion carried)

Administration

The Oconto County Administration Committee will consider a resolution to fund the MakeMyMove talent‑attraction effort. It will also discuss and possibly approve a municipal interest purchase of county land and set new minimum bids for unsold land parcels. Additional items include approvals of highway improvement and sheriff deputies agreements that will be forwarded to the County Board.

• Approve Funding of Talent Attraction Efforts Resolution (MakeMyMove)
• Land Sale – Municipal Interest to Purchase (discuss/approve)
• Land Sale Minimum Bids – discuss/approve
• Resolution for Contract Award and County Sales Tax – County Highway Road Improvement Project (approve and forward)
• Resolution for Approval of the Sheriff Deputies Working Agreement 2025‑2028 (approve and forward)

Property & Technology

Public Safety

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town of Bagley

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to review fire department collaboration options for the district. The discussion includes representatives from Doty, Mountain, and Riverview. The board will also review 2025 expenses and cost comparisons.

• Fire Department Collaboration overview for the district
• Review of 2025 expenses and cost comparison

Recreation Committee

The Oconto County Recreation Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda, and review the 2026 grant application and scoring rubric. The committee is also set to discuss future agenda items.

• Elect Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and Approve 2026 Grant Application, Criteria, and Scoring Rubric
• Review Current Project Progress and Financial Reports
• Identify Future Agenda Items
• Next Meeting Date: January 12, 2026

Town of Riverview - Seven Town & NOCCO

The Town of Riverview will hear a briefing from the Sheriff’s Department on ordinance enforcement. Officials will discuss making each town’s ordinances enforceable, identify priority ordinances for Sheriff focus, and compare bond schedules to equalize fees across towns. The board will also consider future ordinance ideas.

• Briefing on Sheriff’s Department activities related to ordinance enforcement
• Report on making individual town ordinances enforceable (format, Trax, bond schedule, court)
• Discussion of each town’s most important ordinances for Sheriff focus
• Comparison of bond schedules to equalize fees across towns
• Consideration of future ordinance ideas

MAR-OCO

The Mar‑Oco Landfill Committee will review the fourth‑quarter 2025 landfill reports, including tonnage, hours, account aging, expenditures, and revenue. It will also consider unpaid tipping fees from 2025. Additional agenda items include updating landfill operations, reviewing December 2025 invoice schedules, and approving the minutes from the December 12, 2025 meeting.

• Discuss fourth‑quarter 2025 landfill reports (tonnage, Saturday hours, account aging, expenditures, revenue)
• Discuss 2025 unpaid tipping fees
• Update landfill operations
• Review schedule of invoices for December 2025
• Approve minutes of December 12, 2025 meeting

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the December 12, 2025 meeting. It voted to refuse entry to Northwoods Elite Handyman Services for unpaid tipping fees and to turn the account over to collections. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m., and the next meeting was scheduled for February 13, 2026.

• Approve agenda – motion carried, no negative votes
• Approve December 12, 2025 minutes – motion carried, no negative votes
• Refuse landfill entry for Northwoods Elite Handyman Services and turn account to collections – motion carried, no negative votes
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried, no negative votes

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee will send a quorum to the Lake Michigan Area Land & Water Conservation Association spring business meeting on January 9, 2026 to gather information and take part in discussions. No decisions, votes, or policy actions are scheduled for this agenda item. The meeting notice was posted publicly and distributed to media as required.

• Attend Lake Michigan Area Land & Water Conservation Association spring business meeting (information gathering) on Jan 9 2026

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad‑Hoc Steering Committee met on January 8 2026. It reported the Opioid Remediation Fund balance of $186,464 and approved a grant of up to $40,000 for the Oconto Unified School District After‑School Club at $8.42 per student. The committee also reviewed grant requests from the Gillett Police Department/Gillett High School and the Dare Program, but no action was taken on those items. The meeting set the date for the next regular session.

• Approval of grant up to $40,000 for Oconto Unified School District After‑School Club ($8.42 per student)
• Opioid Remediation Fund balance update: $186,464 remaining; $530,213 received; $343,749 approved grants
• Discussion of grant request from Gillett Police Department/Gillett High School ($12,100 requested) – no action taken
• Discussion of Dare Program grant request – no action taken
• Approval of agenda and minutes from prior meeting

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the November 6, 2025 minutes. It approved a $12,100 grant for the Gillett Police Department and Gillett High School. No formal action was taken on the Dare Program grant request. The next regular meeting is set for February 26, 2026.

• Approved agenda as written (motion carried)
• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $12,100 grant to Gillett Police Dept/High School (motion carried)
• No action taken on Dare Program grant request (information only)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for Feb 26, 2026

Highway

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will vote on a lease agreement with JMAKAS Enterprises for the Wolf River Region ADRC site and on several 2026 service contracts totaling over $1 million. It will also review prior vendor payments, receive updates from the Opioid Abatement Steering Committee, and consider routine agenda items such as attendance at non‑county meetings and upcoming event calendars.

• Approval of 2026 lease with JMAKAS Enterprises, LLC for 229 VanBuren St., Oconto Falls (Wolf River Region ADRC site)
• Approval of 2026 contracts including $240,000 for REM II transportation, $121,093 for Menominee Indian Tribe transportation, and $685,888 for Community Resource Specialist staffing
• Review of prior months vendor payments (no action required)
• Update from Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee
• Approval of 2026 fee schedule and attendance at non‑county meetings

The board approved the agenda and the December 3, 2025 minutes. It then approved the 2026 contracts for REM II, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, and the Community Resource Specialist Staffing Agency. The board also approved a 2026 lease agreement with JMAKAS Enterprises, LLC to house the Wolf River Region ADRC site. No other actions required a vote.

• Approved agenda as written (motion carried)
• Approved December 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 contracts for REM II, Menominee Indian Tribe, and Community Resource Specialist Staffing Agency (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 lease with JMAKAS Enterprises, LLC for Wolf River Region ADRC site (motion carried)

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Supervised Release Placement Committee will meet to discuss a pending case, review legal updates, and consider a closed session regarding residential options. The committee is also tasked with submitting reports to the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

• Discussion of Oconto County Case No. 04-Cl-01
• Legal update regarding status-update court hearing
• Closed session to discuss confidential offender information
• Submission of reports to State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the November 14, 2025 minutes. Members voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss confidential information related to the pending case, then unanimously returned to open session. The committee also approved re‑presenting the original resolution to the full County Board at the next Board meeting with assistance from DHS, DOC, and DCC. The next meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved agenda as written (motion carried)
• Approved November 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved closed session (7-0 vote)
• Approved return to open session (7-0 vote)
• Approved re‑presenting original resolution to County Board (motion carried)
• Set next meeting for Jan 20 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Land & Water Resources

The committee will discuss 2025 carry-overs and department reports. Key agenda items include a bid award for the Little River Bridge and potential action on zoning ordinance amendments regarding recreational vehicles and campers.

• Little River Bridge Bid Award
• Zoning Ordinance text amendments regarding Recreational Vehicle/Campers
• Approval of office furniture purchase for Land & Water Conservation
• Update on Fox Solar, LLC filing for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
• Review of 2025 carry-overs for Register of Deeds, LIS/Land Records, Land & Water Conservation, and Forest, Parks & Recreation

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. It approved carry‑over requests for several departments and authorized a $1,632 office‑furniture purchase. A public hearing on proposed recreational‑vehicle zoning amendments was scheduled for February 9, 2026. The committee rejected the two Little River Bridge bids and directed the department to obtain updated contractor quotes.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved department carry‑over requests (LIS/Land Records, Land & Water Conservation, Forest, Parks & Recreation) (motion carried)
• Approved office furniture purchase of $1,632 from NRCS‑Administration carry‑over account (motion carried)
• Scheduled public hearing on RV/camper zoning ordinance amendments for February 9, 2026 (motion carried)
• Rejected both Little River Bridge bids and directed department to request updated quotes (motion carried)