Oconto County public meetings in 2022

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee reviewed bids for a backhoe/loader. The committee voted to send a resolution to the County Board to purchase a Caterpillar 420-07HT Loader from Fabick Cat.

• Approved agenda
• Recommended purchase of Caterpillar 420-07HT Loader from Fabick Cat for $124,378.11 (carried)

County Board

The Board approved several land rezoning requests across various towns and authorized significant public safety expenditures, including new radio equipment and a school resource officer. Additionally, the 2023 Annual Forestry Work Plan was adopted.

• Approved 8 rezone petitions for properties in Brazeau, Gillett, How, Maple Valley, Riverview, and Stiles (28-0-3)
• Approved $174,699.20 for Motorola mobile radios using ARPA funds (28-0-3)
• Created a Sheriff Resource Officer position for Suring School District with the district paying the greater of $70,000 or 75% of costs (27-1-3)
• Approved $124,378.11 bid from Fabick Cat for a Caterpillar 420-07HT backhoe loader (28-0-3)
• Approved $50,095.00 quote from LaForce for bathroom door replacements at various parks and ranges (28-0-3)
• Approved 2023 Annual Forestry Work Plan (28-0-3)
• Approved $335,481.00 contract with Oconto County Economic Development Corporation for 2023 (28-0-3)
• Approved $235 weekly on-call pay for Assistant Highway Commissioners effective 1-1-2023 (28-0-3)

Administration

The Administration Committee recommended several items for County Board approval, including a school resource officer position and applicant tracking software. The committee also approved a change in insurance providers and a vacation carry-over request.

• Recommended to County Board approval of 2023 contract with Oconto County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC)
• Approved 68.5 hours of vacation carry-over for Tolzman
• Approved switch from Boston Mutual to Asurity for 2023
• Recommended to County Board approval of school resource officer position and MOU with Village of Suring
• Recommended to County Board approval of NEOGOV software purchase for approximately $16,629.00
• Approved November 10, 2022 minutes

Criminal Justice Coordination Council

The council approved the minutes from the April 25, 2022 meeting. Members discussed updating the committee membership list to include a mental health professional and a municipal law enforcement designee. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from 04/25/2022 meeting (by acclamation)

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee approved the concepts for the Town of Riverview Building Project and the Oconto County Veterans Memorial. The committee also approved the technical aspects of NEOGOV and various personnel vacation carryover requests.

• Approved concept of the Town of Riverview Building Project
• Approved concept of the Oconto County Veterans Memorial
• Approved technical aspects of NEOGOV, contingent upon Health & Human Services and Administration committee approval
• Approved MOUs for municipalities, police, fire and EMS with added hold harmless language
• Approved vacation carryover for Scott Kruger (76.50 hours) and Linda Heider (48.50 hours)
• Approved vacation carryover for Wayne Sleeter (37.50 hours)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee approved the purchase of APX 6500 mobile radios using ARPA funds and forwarded three radio tower construction change orders to the County Board. The committee also expressed support for a proposed Town of Riverview Community Center.

• Approved support for the Town of Riverview Community Center concept
• Approved 50-hour vacation carry over for Emergency Management Director Jon Spice
• Approved resolution for APX 6500 mobile radios and installation using ARPA funds (forwarded to County Board)
• Denied forwarding the resolution for APX 8500 mobile radios to the County Board
• Forwarded change orders for Morgan Site radio tower shelter and generator to County Board
• Forwarded change orders for Mountain Site radio tower to County Board
• Forwarded third agreement change order for Courthouse Site radio tower to County Board

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board appointed Barry Butrymowicz as Fire Chief and approved a new intergovernmental agreement for shared animal control. The board also authorized sending letters to property owners with incomplete driveways and expressed support for a regional bike trail tourism plan.

• Appointed Barry Butrymowicz as Fire Chief
• Approved new intergovernmental agreement for shared Animal Control
• Approved sending letters to property owners who have not completed driveways
• Approved payment of all reviewed bills
• Accepted regular and special meeting minutes
• Approved property line straightening between ATV property and Trailside
• Determined town support for regional bike trail tourism plan
• Scheduled public hearing for New Community Center/Government Building for Jan 21

MAR-OCO

The committee approved a fee increase for Freon unit disposal and authorized a leachate agreement with the City of Oconto Utility Commission. It also approved the acceptance of asbestos material from a high school project in Menominee, MI.

• Increased Freon unit surcharge to $25 per unit effective January 1, 2023 (carried)
• Authorized chairperson to sign 2023 leachate agreement with City of Oconto Utility Commission (carried)
• Approved acceptance of asbestos material from Menominee MI High School project (carried)
• Approved Waste Facilities Manager attendance at Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Annual Conference (carried)

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resource Committee conducted a public hearing regarding a petition to form an Inland Lake, Protection, & Rehabilitation District for Anderson Lake. The hearing included testimony and an explanation of the lake district formation process. No final decision on the petition was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Closed the public hearing for the Anderson Lake district petition

Health & Human Services

The Board approved several 2023 operational items, including the fee schedule and contracts for multiple service providers. Members also authorized a resolution regarding short-term detention placements for juveniles and approved budget adjustments.

• Approved Resolution Authorizing Use of Certain Placements for Short-term Detention of Juveniles
• Approved 2023 contracts for A New Visions AFH, Productive Living Systems, David Schreiter, Brown County Community Treatment Center, Trempealeau County, Willow Creek, CESA #8, and Rehab Resources
• Approved 2023 Fee Schedule
• Approved Budget Adjustments
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved several requests to be sent to the County Board, including a $50,095 contract for bathroom doors and the 2023 Forest & Parks Work Plan. The committee also scheduled a public hearing for floodplain ordinance amendments and approved a monthly rental rate for a county apartment.

• Approved $50,095 LaForce quote for bathroom doors at North Bay Shore, boat landings, and Machickanee Shooting Range (sent to County Board)
• Scheduled public hearing for Floodplain Ordinance text amendments and coastal maps for January 9, 2023
• Approved monthly rental rate of $475 for Chute Pond field house apartment for county employees
• Approved resolution for 2023 Forest & Parks Work Plan (sent to County Board)
• Approved resolution to apply for WDNR Surface Water grant funds (sent to County Board)
• Recommended appointment of John Zimdars to the Townsend Flowage Protection District Board
• Approved resolution to extend speed limit regulations in Town of Mountain to south line of Section 11
• Recommended accepting a 25’ x 30’ frame shelter donation from the DNR

Board of Adjustments

The Board approved several property variances for setbacks and height standards, and granted conditional use permits for a fitness center and an asphalt plant. Two variance requests for a garage in the Town of Brazeau were denied. The Board also approved minutes from November meetings and set future hearing dates.

• Approved 31-foot road centerline variance for Michael Makofski Trust (5-0)
• Approved road, side lot, and water mark variances for Polish Palace LLC (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Justin Cleereman's asphalt plant and quarry (5-0)
• Approved 40-foot water mark variance for Andrzej and Barbara Jaromin (5-0)
• Approved 15-foot road centerline variance for Derek LeClaire (5-0)
• Denied side lot and road centerline variances for Maynard Kosmal (5-0)
• Approved rear yard and height variances for Travis Suring (5-0)
• Approved 20.5-foot road centerline variance for Kathy Clevers (5-0)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board and an inspector reviewed plans for a property owned by Scott and Nicole Smith. Inspector Duff Leaver determined that a rock retaining wall must be completed and approved before building work can resume. Builders and electricians are paused until the wall meets specified details.

• Halted construction at 16478 N Maiden Lake Rd until rock retaining wall is completed and approved

County Board

The County Board approved several infrastructure and service agreements, including a new recycling program and police services for multiple townships. The board also authorized the purchase of several IT servers and power supplies. A resolution regarding short-term detention of juveniles was postponed.

• Adopted O2022-11-01 Chapter 8 – Highway (unanimous)
• Postponed R2022-11-03 regarding short-term detention of juveniles until December 2022
• Adopted R2022-11-04 contract for UW – Extension Services (unanimous)
• Adopted R2022-11-05 recycling program intergovernmental agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted R2022-11-06 recycling service agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Arcserve backup server, HP servers, and UPS (unanimous)
• Adopted R2022-11-10 inmate healthcare proposal (unanimous)
• Approved police services agreements for Little Suamico, Chase, and Six Northern Townships (unanimous)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board approved the 2023 budget and granted an operator license to Sarah Thompson. The board also authorized repairs to a town lawn mower and approved a quit claim for a property on Bunn Lane. A proposal to correct road titles on Anderson Lane was tabled.

• Approved 2023 budget (carried)
• Approved operator license for Sarah Thompson (carried)
• Approved quit claim for Justin Hewitt's Bunn Lane property (carried)
• Approved repair/upgrade of town lawn mower estimated at $1,100 (carried)
• Approved acceptance of free ice rink boards (carried)
• Approved bike trails in town area as a tourist attraction (carried)
• Approved group activities at the Community Center (carried)
• Tabled Anderson Lane road title correction

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The provided text consists of notices for a public budget hearing, a special town meeting of the electors, and a monthly board meeting scheduled for November 16, 2022. No decisions, vote tallies, or outcomes are recorded in this document.

Public Safety

The committee approved a School Resource Officer agreement for Suring School District and authorized vacation carry-overs for three employees. Several resolutions regarding police services, inmate healthcare, and LEPC membership were forwarded to the County Board for approval.

• Approved Suring School District School Resource Officer Police Services Agreement
• Approved vacation carry over for Brad Paitl (42 hours), Chad Angus (42 hours), and Ashley Schuls (40 hours)
• Forwarded Six Northern Townships Police Services Agreement resolution to County Board
• Forwarded Little Suamico and Chase Townships Police Services Agreement resolution to County Board
• Forwarded Inmate Healthcare Proposal resolution (Southern Health Partners) to County Board
• Forwarded 2023 Local Emergency Planning Committee membership list resolution to County Board
• Authorized transfer of funds for 2022 Correctional Officer Uniform Allowance balance

County Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers inspected election documents and identified a list of irregularities across multiple municipalities. The board verified tamper-evident serial numbers for 10 reporting units and noted a vote adjustment for Assembly District 89 in the Town of Little Suamico.

• Reviewed and inspected November 8, 2022 Partisan Election Documents
• Adjusted Representative to the Assembly District 89 (Elijah Behnke) votes in Town of Little Suamico from 218 to 2,108
• Verified tamper-evident serial numbers for 10 reporting units as 'Good'
• Excluded one provisional ballot from Town of Little Suamico due to missing identification

Administration

The Committee authorized on-call pay for Assistant Highway Commissioners and approved the sale of a specific land parcel in April. Other actions included authorizing a new bank account for debit cards and advancing a Mission, Vision and Values RFQ.

• Authorized $235 per week on-call pay for Assistant Highway Commissioners effective 1-1-2023
• Approved sale of parcel # 029-090900911H1 at April land sale due to permit denial by Town of Mountain
• Authorized Treasurer to open an account with Armstrong Bank for Section 125 and HRA debit cards
• Authorized payout of unused $350 correctional officer uniform allowance for 2022 pending Home Committee budget approval
• Approved moving forward with the Mission, Vision and Values RFQ
• Forwarded updated Ordinance 8 regarding the Highway Commissioner position to the County Board for approval

Property & Technology

The Property & Technology Committee approved three separate purchases for technology infrastructure, including power supplies and servers. The committee also reviewed updates on facility maintenance and municipal technology support options.

• Approved purchase of Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) from Access Inc. for $84,418.64
• Approved purchase of two HP Servers from DIGICorp not to exceed $34,680.00
• Approved purchase of an Arcserve Backup Server from Axcel Technology not to exceed $47,871.00
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes

Health & Human Services

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 8, 2022. Members discussed a notification system for after-hours employees and received updates on fob system installation and workplace inspections.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved meeting minutes from 08-08-2022
• Tabled worker notification system for after-hours office use for further review

Health & Human Services

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2023 Section 85.21 plan and budget for elderly and disabled transportation programs, and to discuss the associated grant application.

• Public hearing for the 2023 Section 85.21 elderly and disabled transportation program plan and budget
• Discussion of the 2023 Specialized Transportation Assistance Grant application
• Comments may be submitted in advance to HHS Director Scott Shackelford at 501 Park Ave., Oconto, WI 54153

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding the 2023 Section 85.21 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program Plan and Grant Application. The proposed 2023 plan includes the same four projects used in 2022. No formal vote on the plan was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Health & Human Services

The Board approved an application for a 2023 Wisconsin Department of Transportation grant and an amended fee schedule. It also approved budget adjustments and 2022 contracts for Aurora Residential Alternatives, Inc. and Genuine Hearts.

• Approved application for 2023 Wisconsin Department of Transportation S85.21 Transportation Grant
• Approved Amended Fee Schedule
• Approved Child Care Expansion Request for Applications and forwarded to County Board
• Approved 2022 contracts for Aurora Residential Alternatives, Inc. and Genuine Hearts
• Approved budget adjustments
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes

Land & Water Resources

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved several grant applications and vendor contracts. It recommended the Town of Stiles follow state statutes to obtain ownership of a portion of CFR 109 and declined the purchase of the Bostwick property.

• Forwarded 2023 Extension Educator 136 Contract of $122,455 to County Board
• Approved grant applications through Lumberjack Resource, Conservation & Development for Holt Park and Fireman’s Park
• Forwarded Intergovernmental Recycling Agreement with 15 municipalities to County Board
• Approved 3-year recycling vendor agreements with Logistics Recycling, Inc., Brown County, GFL Environmental, Liberty Tire, Rock Oil, and Mikey Smet’s Auto Savage
• Suspended Kelly Lake Plumber’s Seminar until 2024
• Forwarded two Great Lake Restoration Initiative grant requests to the County Board
• Recommended Town of Stiles follow Wisconsin Statue Chapter 82.10 to obtain ownership of CFR 109/Van Laenen Rd from Pine Ridge Trail to Landing Lane
• Declined the offer to purchase the Bostwick property

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments granted five conditional use permits for residential dwellings over 15 years, semi-truck maintenance, and a bulk gas tank. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved conditional use permit for Clifford Lindsey dwelling over 15 years (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Caitlin Gillum dwelling over 15 years (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Gary Riha semi-truck storage and maintenance (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Wood Creek Properties LLC bulk gas tank (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Rustic Acres LLC dwelling over 15 years (5-0)
• Approved change of sequence for the business meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved business meeting minutes from September 26, 2022 (carried)
• Approved public hearing minutes from September 26, 2022 (carried)

County Board

The County Board approved the 2023 budget and a Capital Improvement Plan for 2023-2027. The 2023 budget includes a property tax levy of $21,763,570, resulting in a tax rate decrease of 11.3%. The board also approved organizational changes to several department pay grades and positions.

• Adopted 2023 Budget and established tax levy of $21,763,570 (28-0)
• Adopted 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan with 2023 impact of $2,683,546 (28-0)
• Approved 2023 Organization Changes including pay grade adjustments for Veterans Service and Maintenance (28-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Tim Cole to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (28-0)
• Approved proceedings from the 10/20/2022 meeting
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous electronic vote)

Crime Prevention Fund Board

The Crime Prevention Fund Board approved a grant for computer and fire investigation equipment for City of Oconto Fire/Rescue. The board took no action on the Partners in Justice Grant due to a vacancy in the District Attorney's office.

• Approved City of Oconto Fire/Rescue Computer and Fire Investigation Equipment grant (Judge abstained)
• Tabled Partners in Justice Grant pending appointment of new District Attorney
• Approved agenda
• Approved July 25, 2021 minutes

Traffic Safety Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 27, 2022. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports on highway construction, crash statistics, and legislative updates with no further substantive decisions made.

• Approved the agenda (carried)
• Approved July 27, 2022 minutes (carried)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 25, 2022. Members reviewed and approved an amended membership list, which will be forwarded to the Public Safety Committee and County Board for final approval. The committee also reviewed the 2022 spill report and received a grant update regarding equipment for the Marinette City Fire Dept. Haz Mat Team.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved amended membership list (carried)

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board held a budget meeting and made cuts and revisions. After discussion, the board decided to request a levy limit increase from citizens at the Budget Hearing. A resolution to that effect was posted in multiple public locations.

• Approved budget cuts and revisions
• Decided to request levy limit increase from citizens at Budget Hearing
• Passed resolution to request levy limit increase; posted at town hall, Tar Dam Recycle center, Mountain PO, and Crooked Lake Community Board

Town of Riverview - Seven Town & NOCCO

Representatives from Brazeau, Breed, Doty, Lakewood, Mountain, Riverview, and Townsend are meeting to coordinate on regional issues. The session includes reports from county emergency management, the sheriff, and tourism officials.

• Ordinance issues for ATV/UTVs
• Animal Control Officer report regarding a second new hire
• Lakewood Trail Head update
• Bike Trails update from the Planning Commission
• OCEDC Tourism report

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Board of Review is meeting to perform statutory duties regarding the annual assessment report. The body will review the assessment roll for errors and hear taxpayer objections to property assessments.

• Review and certification of assessment roll corrections
• Adoption of policy for sworn telephone and written testimony
• Adoption of policy for waiver of BOR hearing requests
• Hearing of taxpayer objections to assessments
• Review of Annual Assessment Report by Assessor's office

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview is convening the Board of Review to hear objections regarding the amount or valuation of real and personal property assessments. This process allows property owners to contest valuations according to Wisconsin Law.

• Board of Review meeting on June 8, 2022, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
• Open Book session held June 1, 2022
• Location: Town Hall/Fire Station at 15471 Highway 32

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview is holding an Open Book session on June 1, 2022, to provide information on property assessments. This is followed by the first meeting of the Board of Review on June 8, 2022, where residents can contest property valuations.

• Open Book: June 1, 2022, 12:30pm at Town Hall/Fire Station (15471 Highway 32)
• Board of Review first meeting: June 8, 2022, 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Town Hall/Fire Station

Health & Human Services

The Board will meet to elect officers and discuss the New Beginnings Project. The agenda includes potential approvals for budget adjustments, equipment purchases, and operational contracts.

• Election of officers
• New Beginnings Project update
• Approval of budget adjustments
• Approval of equipment purchases
• Approval of client/operational contracts

Town of Riverview - Seven Town & NOCCO

Representatives from Brazeau, Breed, Doty, Lakewood, Mountain, Riverview, and Townsend will meet to review reports and updates. The session includes presentations from county administration, law enforcement, and regional partners.

• ATV Park update from Oconto County Forestry/Park/Recreation Department
• Road grant information from Payne & Dolan Engineering Department
• Oconto County Sheriff's report on ATV/UTV use changes
• Northeast Asphalt project update
• Bike trails update from the Planning Commission

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town of Riverview is convening its Annual Meeting of Electors. This is a notice of the date, time, and location for the meeting.

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to discuss several items including a resolution for the Winslow Lake Dam Project and upcoming roadwork bids. The meeting also includes reports from various committees and updates on local programs.

• Winslow Lake Dam Project Resolution
• Roadwork to be sent out for bid
• Oath of Office for Dick Booth as Ambulance Commissioner (2-year term)
• Short Term Rental Tourism Disbursement

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will conduct its annual meeting to review financial and committee reports. Voters are asked to take action on the 2020 meeting minutes, the financial report, and the selection of a banking institution.

• Approval of 2020 Annual Meeting minutes
• Acceptance of Financial Report
• Authorization for Board to sell obsolete equipment
• Decision on Banking Institution
• Review of reports from Animal Control, Library, Cemetery, and Lake District

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss vehicle costs, fuel escalation, and summer roadwork bids. Members will review the allocation of 2021 Forest Service funding, excess revenues, and tourism monies. The board will also discuss the CL Recycle Center and maintenance wages.

• Proposed use of $25K in ARPA funds and $10K from pavilion funds for two showers and two toilets
• Proposed $15K for a building fund and $1K for Christmas tree trimming
• Proposed $2,500 equipment fund allocations for RFD and CLFD
• Discussion of truck costs and fuel escalation plan
• USFS update on CL Recycle Center and brush site closure

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to discuss truck costs and potential price increases with J & J Contracting. The board also needs to establish plans for upcoming summer roadwork bid requests.

• Discussion of truck costs and fuel escalation plan with J & J Contracting
• Establishment of summer roadwork plans for bid requests

Town of Riverview - Town Board

The Town Board will meet to review financial reports and discuss several new business items. The agenda includes a review of unallocated fund balances and a request for an operator's license from Jennifer Frye.

• Operator’s License application for Jennifer Frye
• Review of unallocated fund balances
• Discussion of road limits
• Conditional Use permit for Matt Koenig
• Snow removal prioritization for bus routes and main roads