Ozaukee County public meetings in 2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a budget amendment to increase revenue for the Planning and Parks Department, incorporating several grant awards. It will also review agenda/minute software procurement, a 2025 property insurance proposal, and recent wire transfers. The meeting includes approval of minutes from November 22 and December 4, 2024.

• Increase of Revenue – Planning and Parks 2024: grants of $2,000 (Clean Farm Families Soil Health), $25,000 (WDNR Urban Forestry), $250,000 (National Coastal Resilience Fund), $5,000 (We Energies Foundation)
• Agenda/Minute Software – Civics Plus procurement
• 2025 Property Insurance proposal
• Wire Transfers #4186‑#4205 and November vouchers
• Approval of minutes for November 22 and December 4, 2024

The Finance Committee unanimously approved four action items: a budget increase for Planning and Parks totaling $282,000 from various grants, a contract with Civics Plus for agenda/minutes software, a property insurance contract with County Mutual, and wire transfers #4186-#4205 plus November 2024 vouchers totaling $5,448,450.03. All items will move to the County Board for final action. No public comments were made, and the meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved $282,000 budget increase for Planning and Parks from grants (unanimous)
• Approved Civics Plus agenda/minutes software contract (unanimous)
• Approved County Mutual property insurance contract (unanimous)
• Approved wire transfers #4186-#4205 and November vouchers totaling $5,448,450.03 (unanimous)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Board of Directors will meet to approve the November 2024 minutes, receive a financial status report, and select officers for 2025. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams or telephone.

• Approval of November 21, 2024 Board minutes
• Financial Status Report
• Habitat for Humanity Fort Atkinson Project Application
• 2025 Calendar
• 2025 Slate of Officers

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board will discuss and may take action on the third‑edition Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County, covering 2050. It will also review the adopted Park and Open Space Plan for 2050. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the November 20, 2024 minutes and public comments. The next meeting date is to be determined for February or March 2025.

• Review and possible action on the Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County, 2050 (3rd Edition)
• Review of the Public Participation Plan for the Farmland Preservation Plan
• Review of Chapter 1, Introduction and Background of the Farmland Preservation Plan
• Discussion of the adopted Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County, 2050
• Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting

The Comprehensive Planning Board conditionally approved Chapter 1 of the Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050 update. The board also reviewed the draft outline, maps, and public participation plan for the update, and discussed the timeline and public input options. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Chapter 1 of Farmland Preservation Plan: 2050 (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee and Human Services Board will meet to review departmental reports and conduct interviews for the Human Services Director position. The committee will then make a recommendation to the County Board regarding the appointment of the director.

• Recommendation to County Board for appointment of Human Services Director
• CBRF update and monthly reports for Lasata Senior Living Campus
• Veterans Services financial report
• Public Health financial report
• Human Services financial report

The committee unanimously approved the November 26, 2024 minutes and received informational updates on Lasata Senior Living Campus, Veterans Services, Public Health, and Human Services. After a closed session to interview candidates, the committee voted to recommend Kimberly Falkner for appointment as Human Services Director to the County Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Kimberly Falkner for Human Services Director (motion carried)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Executive Committee is meeting to discuss a project application from Habitat for Humanity Fort Atkinson. The committee will also review minutes from a December 2022 meeting.

• Habitat for Humanity Fort Atkinson Project Application

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider two contracts for the Medical Examiner's office regarding tissue and eye donation services. The body will also review financial reports from the District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Sheriff's Department, and certify a promotional eligibility list for Lieutenant.

• Contract with Versiti for Tissue Donor Recovery and Referral Agreement, including $500 room use reimbursement and $300 administrative fee per recovery
• Contract with Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Eye Donation Service Agreement
• Certification of Promotional Eligibility List for Lieutenant
• Financial reports from the District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Sheriff's Department

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved contracts with Versiti for tissue donor recovery and with Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin for corneal and ocular tissue recovery, both to be forwarded to the County Board. The committee also approved a promotional eligibility list for Lieutenant, ranking Michael Buechler, Justin De Smidt, and Eric Sager. All other items were informational reports.

• Approved Versiti tissue donor recovery contract (unanimous)
• Approved Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin eye donation service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved certification of promotional eligibility list for Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will meet on Dec. 9, 2024 to review several discussion items. Members will hear updates from public health, a report on the Dementia Care Specialist Program, and a presentation on falls in Ozaukee County. The agenda also includes routine reports from the ADRC, aging program, and developmental disabilities services. No formal actions are listed beyond standard approvals.

• Updates from Public Health – Kim Buechler
• Dementia Care Specialist Program – Sarah Prohuska
• Falls in Ozaukee County – Dr. Ariba Khan
• Reports and Updates – ADRC
• Reports and Updates – Aging Program

The ADRC Board/Commission on Aging met on December 9, 2024, and unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the October minutes. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates from Public Health, the Dementia Care Specialist, and ADRC staff, including vaccine availability, program overviews, and fall statistics. The board also discussed upcoming changes such as a new Human Services Director and a statewide resource directory.

• Adopted agenda as corrected (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will discuss reports from the UW‑Madison Extension, Register of Deeds, Land Management, and Planning & Parks departments. It will consider several revenue‑budget amendment actions to fund grant projects, including soil health, urban forestry, coastal resilience, and habitat improvements. The committee will also consider a resolution designating the second Saturday in May as World Migratory Bird Day and authorizing an application to retain the county’s “Bird City Wisconsin” status.

• Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Clean Farm Families Soil Health Incentive Grant for restoration at Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve (County Park)
• Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Wisconsin DNR Regular Urban Forestry Grant for forest management, native tree planting, and emerald ash borer activities in multiple county parks
• Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Coastal Resilience Fund Grant to conduct final engineering and design for habitat restoration along County Highway Trunk W and the Milwaukee River in Saukville
• Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a We Energies Foundation Grant for public access and habitat improvements at Ulao Creek Nature Preserve County Park
• Resolution declaring the second Saturday in May as World Migratory Bird Day and authorizing Ozaukee County to apply to retain its “Bird City Wisconsin” recognition

The Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved four revenue budget amendments recognizing grants for park restoration and forestry projects, and approved submitting an AmeriCorps grant application. It also approved a resolution declaring World Migratory Bird Day and authorizing a Bird City Wisconsin renewal application. All budget amendments will go to the Finance Committee, and the resolution will go to the County Board.

• Approved $2,000 Clean Farm Families grant for Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 DNR Urban Forestry grant for four parks (unanimous)
• Approved National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant for Milwaukee River restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 We Energies Foundation grant for Ulao Creek (unanimous)
• Approved AmeriCorps NCCC grant application for 2025 field activities (unanimous)
• Approved World Migratory Bird Day resolution and Bird City Wisconsin application (unanimous)

Workforce Development Board

The Ozaukee County Workforce Development Board will hear a presentation on unemployment insurance, receive the executive director’s report, and get updates on the One‑Stop center, policy, LEP plan, strategic plan, and website. A budget modification will be discussed and voted on. The meeting will conclude with other business and a small‑group discussion.

• Budget Modification
• Presentation: Unemployment Insurance
• One‑Stop Update
• Policy Updates
• LEP Plan Update

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will decide on the allocation of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds and various budget adjustments. The meeting includes votes on new ordinances regarding marijuana possession and the adoption of a 2025 Park and Open Space Plan.

• RES.24-37: Transfer of $7,009,803.70 in remaining ARPA funds to Sheriff's Department salary and benefit expenses
• RES.24-35: Additional $44,000 funding for Solar PV Project at Administration Center, Highway Department, and Justice Center
• ORD.24-13 & ORD.24-14: Ordinances prohibiting possession of marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, and paraphernalia, including forfeiture schedules
• RES.24-42: Adoption of Park and Open Space Plan 2025 4th Edition
• ORD.24-12: Amendment to fees for copies and services

The Ozaukee County Board approved all resolutions and ordinances on the agenda, including transferring $7,009,803.70 in remaining ARPA funds to sheriff's department salary and benefit expenses, and adopting a new Park and Open Space Plan for 2050. The board also enacted ordinances prohibiting possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, with some dissenting votes, and increased medical examiner fees for 2025.

• Approved $44,000 additional funding for solar PV project (22-0)
• Approved $7,009,803.70 ARPA transfer to sheriff's salary and benefits (22-0)
• Adopted Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050 (22-0)
• Enacted ordinance prohibiting marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids possession (20-2)
• Enacted ordinance prohibiting drug paraphernalia possession (20-2)
• Amended forfeiture deposit schedule for marijuana and paraphernalia (21-1)
• Amended ATV code (21-1)
• Approved 2025 WCA and NACo membership dues (22-0)

Finance Committee

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee approved a resolution to amend the 2025 budget, creating a Lead Medicolegal Death Investigator position and re-titling paid on-call Deputy Medical Examiner roles. The change moves funds from per diem expenses to a full-time position with no levy impact.

• Resolution 24-41 approved to create Lead Medicolegal Death Investigator position
• Retitling of paid on-call Deputy Medical Examiner to Medicolegal Death Investigator
• Funding source is currently budgeted per diem expenses ($51,000)
• No levy impact on county property taxes
• Effective January 1, 2025

The committee approved a resolution to amend Chapter 3.01 of the Policy and Procedure Manual. This action creates a Lead Medicolegal Death Investigator position and re-titles paid on-call Deputy Medical Examiner positions to Medicolegal Death Investigators. The resolution moves to the County Board for final action.

• Approved creation of Lead Medicolegal Death Investigator and re-titling of Deputy Medical Examiner positions (Unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Ozaukee County Executive Committee will consider three resolutions, including allocating an additional $44,000 to the Solar PV Project and transferring $7,009,803.70 of remaining ARPA funds to the County Sheriff’s Department for salary and benefit expenses. The committee will also consider a resolution to increase revenue for the Special Revenue Projects Fund. Discussion items include the county’s mission, vision and values, a strategic review, and the schedule of County Board meetings.

• Resolution: allocate an additional $44,000 Project Fund to the Solar PV Project
• Resolution: transfer $7,009,803.70 of undisbursed ARPA funds to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department salary and benefit expenses
• Resolution: increase revenue for the Special Revenue Projects Fund (amount not specified)
• Discussion: review of the county’s mission, vision, and values
• Discussion: review of executive committee strategies, tactics, and County Board meeting schedule

The Ozaukee County Executive Committee approved minutes from November 4, 2024, and advanced three resolutions to the County Board for final action. These resolutions cover an additional $44,000 for the Solar PV Project, the transfer of remaining ARPA funds to 2024 Sheriff's Department salary and benefit expenses, and a $7,009,806 revenue transfer from the General Fund to the Special Revenue Projects Fund. The committee also discussed draft county mission, vision, and values, committee strategies, and the meeting schedule.

• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution allocating an additional $44,000 Project Fund funding to the Solar PV Project and forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution transferring remaining ARPA funds to 2024 Ozaukee County Sheriff's Department salary and benefit expenses and forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved increase of revenue resolution to transfer $7,009,806 from the General Fund to the Special Revenue Projects Fund and forwarded to County Board (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee will discuss the preliminary budget and design for a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) at the Lasata Senior Living Campus. The meeting also includes financial reports for veterans services, public health, and human services.

• Presentation of CBRF Design and Preliminary Budget for Lasata Senior Living Campus
• Veterans Services financial report showing $225,092 YTD operating expenditures
• Human Services/Aging/ADRC financial report showing $14,596,996 YTD total expenditures
• Public Health financial report review
• Lasata Campus monthly reports

The Health & Human Services Committee and Human Services Board met on November 26, 2024, and approved the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting unanimously. The main substantive item was a presentation on the design and preliminary budget for a new Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) at Lasata Senior Living Campus, with discussion covering design, parking, exterior look, and timeline, including plans to submit to the city on January 6th. No formal decisions were made on the CBRF; other items were informational reports on campus operations, veterans services, public health (including whooping cough cases), and human services financials.

• Approved October 22, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed CBRF design and preliminary budget (no action taken)
• Discussed Lasata campus monthly reports (informational)
• Discussed Veterans Services report (informational)
• Discussed Public Health report, including whooping cough cases (informational)
• Discussed Human Services financial report and director position (informational)

Finance Committee

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee will consider several resolutions, most notably a revenue increase for the Planning & Parks Department that adds multiple state, federal and nonprofit grant funds totaling about $1.35 million. Other resolutions include canceling 2022 outstanding orders, amending the policy manual to create a Chief Deputy Medical Examiner, and approving 2025 membership dues for county associations. The committee will also discuss the upcoming ARPA deadline. No formal action is scheduled to be taken at this meeting.

• Resolution to increase Planning & Parks revenue with grants: $2,000 WDNR CCA, $249,690 WDNR Stewardship, $249,999 WDNR CCA, $500,000 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, $350,000 EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
• Resolution to cancel 2022 outstanding orders
• Resolution to amend Chapter 3.01 of the Policy and Procedure Manual to create a Chief Deputy Medical Examiner
• Resolution for Wisconsin Counties Association & National Association of Counties 2025 membership dues
• Wire Transfers #4165‑#4185 and October vouchers

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee approved several resolutions, including budget amendments for grant funding totaling over $1.3 million for the Planning and Parks Department and the creation of a Chief Deputy Medical Examiner position. The committee also approved wire transfers and October 2024 vouchers amounting to $6,332,648.51. All approved resolutions move forward to the County Board for final action.

• Approved October 24, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Planning and Parks Department budget amendment for multiple grants totaling $1,351,689 (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of 2022 Outstanding Orders (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending Chapter 3.01 to create a Chief Deputy Medical Examiner position (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Wisconsin Counties Association & National Association of Counties membership dues (Unanimous)
• Approved wire transfers #4165 - #4185 and October 2024 vouchers totaling $6,332,648.51 (Unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will hold a public hearing on Ozaukee County's 2025 application for the Wisconsin 85.21 Specialized Transportation Assistance grant, requesting $251,569 in state aid. The committee will consider a recommendation to approve the grant, which funds Shared‑Ride Taxi operations, a veterans out‑of‑county service, and an aging services voucher program. Additional agenda items include a transit fare increase, an extension of the Shared Ride Taxi contract, a solar PV award for county facilities, and an amendment to the county’s All‑Terrain Vehicle code.

• Public hearing and recommendation to approve the 2025 85.21 Specialized Transportation Assistance grant ($251,569)
• Transit fare increase proposal
• Extension of the Shared Ride Taxi contract
• Award of Solar PV Systems for the Administration Center, Highway Department, and Justice Center
• Ordinance amendment to Section 3.07(1) of the Ozaukee County Code (All‑Terrain Vehicle Code)

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved awarding a $655,689 contract to Arch Electric for solar electric PV systems at the Administration Center, Justice Center, and Highway Shop. The committee also approved the 2025 85.21 Specialized Transportation Assistance grant application, an agency fare increase to $15, a Shared Ride Taxi contract extension with GO Riteway, an ATV ordinance amendment, and the SEWRPC surveyor services agreement. All decisions were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved $655,689 solar PV contract to Arch Electric (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 85.21 Specialized Transportation Assistance grant application (unanimous)
• Approved agency fare increase to $15 effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Public Works Director to sign 2025 Shared Ride Taxi contract extension with GO Riteway (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending ATV code Section 3.07(1) to move to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved SEWRPC 2025 County Surveyor Services Agreement (unanimous)

HOME Consortium

The Board of Directors will review several housing-related applications and the first draft of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The meeting includes a financial status report and a review of previous meeting minutes.

• Housing Action Coalition of Waukesha County Administration Application
• Habitat for Humanity CHDO Operating Application
• Habitat for Humanity Fort Atkinson Project Application
• First draft review of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the 4th edition of the Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County. It will review a cover letter and a presentation to the County Board, then consider a resolution recommending adoption of the plan. The board will also discuss a Farmland Preservation Plan. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Public hearing on the Park and Open Space Plan (4th Edition)
• Review of cover letter and informational presentation for the plan
• Resolution recommending adoption of the Park and Open Space Plan (4th Edition)
• Discussion on a Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024

The Comprehensive Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the County Board adopt the Park and Open Space Plan: 2050 (4th Edition), with an amendment to a proposed trail route in Mequon. The board also selected Vice-Chairperson Richart's draft cover letter to accompany the plan, changing the word 'endorse' to 'adopt'. Public comments raised concerns about a proposed handicapped parking designation near Tendick Nature County Park, which staff will review with Corporation Counsel.

• Recommended adoption of Park and Open Space Plan: 2050 (4th Edition) to County Board (unanimous)
• Amended proposed trail route in Mequon near Little Menomonee River Fish and Wildlife Preserve (unanimous consensus)
• Selected Vice-Chairperson Richart's draft cover letter for County Board (3-2)
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjusted agenda to hold public hearing at 11:30 AM (unanimous)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will consider the appointment of a new County Clerk effective November 20, 2024. The board will also hear a presentation of the Park and Open Space Plan by Planning and Parks Director Andrew Struck. Additional agenda items include public comment, a legislative update, and other routine committee reports.

• Appointment of the County Clerk effective November 20, 2024
• Presentation of the Park and Open Space Plan by Andrew Struck
• Public comment period for residents
• Legislative update from the Chairperson
• Committee appointments and reappointments

The Ozaukee County Board unanimously approved the appointment of the County Clerk effective November 20, 2024, by voice vote. The board also received a presentation on the 2025 Park and Open Space Plan from Planning & Parks Director Andrew Struck. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned until December 4, 2024.

• Appointed County Clerk effective November 20, 2024 (unanimous voice vote)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss creating new county ordinances prohibiting the possession of marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia. Members will also consider budget and fee changes for the Medical Examiner's Office.

• Proposed ordinances prohibiting possession of marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids (up to $500 forfeiture), and drug paraphernalia (up to $200 forfeiture)
• Proposed 2025 Medical Examiner fee increases, including death certificates to $109 and cremation permits to $220
• Proposed 2025 budget amendment to create a 1.0 FTE Chief Deputy Medical Examiner position
• Discussion on expanding the Sheriff's Department Co Responder Team with City of Mequon Police Department
• Presentation on TheSheriffApp.com

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved an ordinance creating Sections 8.36 and 8.37 of the Ozaukee County Code, prohibiting possession of marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia. The ordinance will move to the County Board for final action. The committee also approved a related forfeiture deposit schedule amendment and a Chief Deputy Medical Examiner position.

• Approved ordinance creating Sections 8.36 and 8.37 prohibiting marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to forfeiture deposit schedule for marijuana and paraphernalia in Section 8.18 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Chief Deputy Medical Examiner position (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 2.24(2) on fees for copies and services (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

East WI Counties Railroad Consortium

The East Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium will meet on November 13, 2024 to approve the minutes from its July 10, 2024 meeting and the Treasurer’s financial report. The board will hear updates from WisDOT Railroads and Harbors and from the Wisconsin and Southern Railroad (WSOR) on maintenance, current projects and operations. The meeting will also set the date for the next gathering.

• Approve minutes of July 10, 2024 meeting
• Approve Treasurer’s financial report
• Receive WisDOT Railroads and Harbors report
• Receive WSOR report on maintenance, projects, and operations
• Schedule next meeting (January 8, 2025 or March 12, 2025)

The East Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium approved its July 2024 minutes and the financial report for the period ending October 31, 2024. Members heard updates on the Merrimac Bridge rehabilitation project, WisDOT's freight rail programs, and WSOR's 2024 activities. The next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2025.

• Approved draft minutes of July 10, 2024 (motion by Schroeder/Zorn)
• Approved financial report for period ending October 31, 2024 (motion by Caine/Mulder)

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Operations Committee will discuss the Compensation Subcommittee's report and then vote on proposed changes to salary ranges, step levels, wage adjustments and bonuses for staff. The committee will also review performance evaluations, consider a 2025 resource library agreement, and nominate officers for the 2025 board. Procedural items include approval of the agenda, minutes from the September 4 meeting, and a closed session on employee compensation matters.

• Compensation Subcommittee report on salary ranges, steps, wage adjustments, bonuses (discussion)
• Approval of proposed salary ranges, steps, wage adjustments, bonuses (action)
• Performance reviews (discussion and possible action)
• 2025 Resource Library Agreement (discussion and possible action)
• Nominations of slate of officers for Monarch Library System Board 2025 (discussion and action)

Board of Canvass

The Ozaukee County Board of Canvassers will meet to officially canvass the returns from the November 5, 2024 general election. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a call to order and adjournment. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Conduct County Canvass of the November 5, 2024 General Election returns
• Call to Order and verification of proper notice
• Adjourn the meeting

Monarch Library System

The Executive Committee will discuss and potentially act on a 2025 accounting services agreement with Winnefox Library System. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss employee performance reviews and compensation.

• 2025 Accounting Services Agreement with Winnefox Library System
• Annual Performance Review
• Employee compensation

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council

The Ozaukee County Criminal Justice Collaborating Council will review a medication assisted treatment program and elect a new chair and co‑chair. The meeting also includes a coordinator report, financial report, and TAD report before opening public comment.

• Discussion of Medication Assisted Treatment Program
• Election of new chair and co‑chair
• Coordinator Report
• Financial Report
• TAD Report

Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health

The Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health will consider a consent agenda that includes the September 13, 2024 minutes, a communicable disease report, and a WIC program report. It will also hear updates from the Public Health Director and discuss the dates for the 2025 meeting schedule. The next regular meeting is set for Friday, January 10, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

• Minutes of September 13, 2024
• Communicable Disease Report
• WIC Program Report
• Public Health Director Updates
• 2025 Meeting Dates

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will consider several revenue budget amendments to fund grant projects, including a National Fish & Wildlife Foundation grant for habitat restoration at Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve – Phase II. It will also act on a Wisconsin Emergency Management Grant for stream and habitat restoration on Sucker Creek, a Wisconsin DNR Office of Great Waters grant for Tendick Nature County Park, a golf simulator equipment purchase, and a contract for cultural resource investigations. Additional discussion items include updates on park plans, trail projects, and ongoing construction at Hawthorne Hills County Park.

• Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for National Fish & Wildlife Foundation – Sustain Our Great Lakes Grant for Habitat Restoration at Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve – Phase II
• Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for Wisconsin DNR Office of Great Waters Grant to support stream and wetland restoration at Tendick Nature County Park
• Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of Wisconsin Emergency Management Grant for Stream and Habitat Restoration on Sucker Creek
• Golf Course Division Equipment Purchase – Golf Simulators
• Proposal and Contract for Cultural Resource Investigations and Surveys to support stream and wetland restoration at Tendick Nature County Park

The committee approved several grant applications and budget amendments to fund prairie, stream, and wetland restoration across county parks. It also authorized the purchase of golf simulators and a contract for cultural resource surveys.

• Approved three grants for Clean Farm Families from WI DATCP, Fund for Lake Michigan, and The Nature Conservancy (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 budget amendment for prairie restoration at Hawthorne Hills and Tendick Nature parks (Unanimous)
• Approved $249,690 budget amendment for campground and bathroom development at Hawthorne Hills County Park (Unanimous)
• Approved $249,999 and $500,000 budget amendments for habitat restoration at Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve (Unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 budget amendment for stream and wetland restoration at Tendick Nature County Park (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution for a Wisconsin Emergency Management grant for Sucker Creek restoration (Unanimous)
• Approved $57,396 purchase of four golf simulators for the Golf Division (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,120 contract with Wisconsin Historical Society for surveys at Tendick Nature park (Unanimous)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the 2025 budget and tax levy. The Executive Committee's recommended budget includes a total tax levy of $23,579,345, which is a 2.75% increase from 2024.

• RES.24-27: 2025 Budget adoption
• RES.24-30: 2025 County Tax Levy and Rate
• RES.24-34: Acceptance of property donations at 2202 Stonecroft Drive and Lot 3 of CSM #2294 for the park system
• ORD.24-11: 2025 Human Services Department User Fees
• ORD.24-10: Amendments to ATV and UTV routes/connections

The County Board adopted the 2025 budget, tax levy, and related personnel and wage amendments. The board also approved several environmental grants, a land donation for the park system, and updates to ATV and human services ordinances.

• Approved 2025 Budget (21-0)
• Approved 2025 County tax levy and rate (22-0)
• Approved personnel and wage scale amendments for 2025 budget (21-0 each)
• Approved creation of Joint County Library Planning Committee (22-0)
• Approved DNR grants for invasive species monitoring and Mineral Springs Creek restoration (22-0 each)
• Accepted land donation at 2202 Stonecroft Drive and Lot 3 of CSM #2294 for park system (22-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 24-10 regarding ATV and UTV routes (22-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 24-11 regarding 2025 Human Services user fees (22-0)

Local Emergency Planning

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to consider the adoption of the Countywide Battery Plan and various facility plans. The committee will also review department reports regarding the addition of hazmat team members.

• Adoption of the Countywide Battery Plan
• Adoption of Facility Plans
• Report on adding additional hazmat team members
• Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Executive Committee

The Ozaukee County Executive Committee will vote on resolutions to amend the 2025 budget, including wage increases and a tax levy rate. The body will also authorize a new joint library planning committee.

• Resolution to amend 2025 budget and tax levy
• Resolution to amend Chapter 3 for 2025 wage increases
• Resolution to amend Chapter 3 for personnel changes
• Resolution to authorize creation of Joint County Library Planning Committee
• Discussion on schedule of County Board meetings

The committee approved the 2025 Ozaukee County budget, the associated tax levy and rate, and resolutions regarding personnel changes and wage increases. Additionally, the committee authorized the creation of a Joint County Library Planning Committee. All approved items will move to the County Board for final action.

• Approved 2025 Ozaukee County Budget (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Budget Levy and Tax Rate (5-0)
• Approved personnel changes for 2025 budget (5-0)
• Approved 2025 budget wage increases (5-0)
• Approved creation of Joint County Library Planning Committee (5-0)
• Approved September 30 and October 2, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

County Board

The County Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for Ozaukee County for the year 2025. This is the primary item of business for the meeting.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2025 Ozaukee County Budget

The Ozaukee County Board convened a public hearing on the proposed 2025 county budget. No public comments were recorded, and the board voted to adjourn the hearing until Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 9:00 AM. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

• Adjourned public hearing on 2025 budget to Nov. 6, 2024, 9:00 AM (voice vote, carried)

Monarch Library System

The Executive Committee will meet to discuss and take action on the 2025 Monarch Library System Plan. The body will also consider the 2025-2029 5 Year Technology and Resource Sharing Plan.

• Approval of the 2025 Monarch Library System Plan
• Approval of the 2025-2029 Monarch Library System 5 Year Technology and Resource Sharing Plan

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the County's 2025 health insurance renewal rates, which reflect a 6% premium increase after broker negotiations. It will also review renewal rates for Life/AD&D, Long‑Term Disability, Dental and Vision insurance, noting a 12.6% increase for Long‑Term Disability and no change for other lines. Additional items include a report on recent wire transfers (#4146‑#4164) and September vouchers, and the Corporation Counsel financial report covering revenues and expenditures for the nine‑month period ending September 30, 2024. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Health Insurance 2025 renewal rates – 6% premium increase
• Life/AD&D, Long‑Term Disability (12.6% increase), Dental and Vision insurance 2025 renewal rates
• Wire Transfers #4146‑#4164 and September vouchers
• Corporation Counsel financial report – $128,600 total revenues, $71,485 expenditures
• Approval of September 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee approved the 2025 health insurance renewal rates and the renewal rates for life, disability, dental, and vision insurance with Met Life. They also approved wire transfers #4146-#4164 and September vouchers totaling $6,433,449.24, with a 3-1 vote. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no public comments and no other substantive decisions.

• Approved 2025 health insurance renewal rates (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 renewal rates for life, disability, dental, and vision insurance with Met Life (unanimous)
• Approved wire transfers #4146-#4164 and September vouchers totaling $6,433,449.24 (3-1)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Ozaukee County Traffic Safety Commission will adopt its agenda, approve the May 2024 minutes, and propose meeting dates for 2025. It will also discuss a quarterly review of fatal accidents, state and local informational items, a law of the month, and a recent school bus accident in the Town of Fredonia.

• Propose meeting dates for 2025
• Quarterly Review of Fatal Accidents
• State Informational Items
• Local Information Items
• School bus accident – Town of Fredonia

The Ozaukee County Traffic Safety Commission discussed community concerns about signage and road reconstruction following a school bus crash, and agreed to forward these concerns to the Public Works Committee as an action item. No formal decisions were made on this matter. The commission also approved the agenda, previous minutes, and set 2025 meeting dates.

• Approved agenda for October 23, 2024 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2024 meeting (all ayes)
• Set 2025 meeting dates: Jan 22, May 28, Jul 23, Oct 22
• Agreed to forward community concerns about signage/road reconstruction to Public Works Committee

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Department of Human Services' proposed 2025 services and budget. The body will also consider updates to department user fees and grant applications.

• Public hearing for Department of Human Services Proposed 2025 Services and Budget
• Proposed ordinance amending Section 2.51 (4) of the County Code regarding 2025 Human Services Department User Fees
• Extension of 2024 Lead in Water Testing and Remediation Initiative grant ($49,200)
• Acceptance of Ozaukee Not-For-Profit Center's grant application to the Flexible Facilities Grant Program
• Discussion on Lasata Senior Living Campus CBRF update

The committee unanimously approved the 2025 Human Services Department user fee ordinance, which will go to the County Board for final action. It also approved extending the Lead in Water Testing grant through September 2025 and accepting a $748,500 grant for the Ozaukee Not-For-Profit Center. The meeting included a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget and updates on the Lasata Senior Living Campus CBRF project.

• Approved August 27, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved extension of 2024 Lead in Water Testing and Remediation Initiative grant through September 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 2.51(4) for 2025 Human Services Department user fees (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $748,500 Flexible Facilities Grant for Ozaukee Not-For-Profit Center (unanimous)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Board of Directors will meet to discuss funding limits for development projects and review planning documents. The board is considering a proposal to raise the maximum per unit amount for projects. They will also review a draft of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

• Proposal to increase maximum per unit amount for HOME development projects to $100,000
• HOME ARP Substantial Amendment
• 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan first draft review
• Family Promise of Ozaukee County update

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a proposed amendment to Section 3.07(3) of the Ozaukee County Code that revises All‑Terrain Vehicle and Utility‑Terrain Vehicle routes in the Town and Village of Fredonia. The committee will also review October 2024 financial statements for Facilities Management (total revenues $85,358; total operating expenditures $31,198) and Transit Services (total revenues $23,358; total operating expenditures $26,347). Additional discussion items include the Planning & Parks Department future workload and the October 2024 transit ridership report.

• Ordinance to amend ATV/UTV routes in Fredonia (CTH A, CTH H, CTH I, CTH K segments)
• Facilities Management October 2024 financials – $85,358 revenue, $31,198 operating expenditures
• Transit Services October 2024 financials – $23,358 revenue, $26,347 operating expenditures
• Transit ridership report for October 2024
• Planning & Parks Department future workload discussion

The Public Works Committee approved a substitute ordinance amending Section 3.07(3) of the Ozaukee County Code regarding ATV/UTV routes, with changes including keeping Country Lane as the route (0.5 miles) and removing the proposed CTH A/H (Fredonia Avenue) addition. The committee also authorized the Public Works Director to approve a design amendment for CTH LL & CTH KK, subject to 2025 budget approval. Both actions were unanimous, with Supervisor Strom excused.

• Approved substitute ordinance amending ATV/UTV routes, keeping Country Lane and removing CTH A/H addition (unanimous)
• Authorized Public Works Director to approve Gremmer & Associates design amendment for CTH LL & CTH KK, subject to 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 19 and October 2, 2024 (unanimous)

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Ozaukee County Comprehensive Planning Board will meet on October 16, 2024 at the County Fairgrounds. After adopting minutes and hearing public comments, the board will review the executive summary and final draft of the Park and Open Space Plan (4th Edition) and may take action to approve it for presentation to the County Board of Supervisors. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Review of the Park and Open Space Plan Executive Summary
• Discussion of public informational presentation to the County Board of Supervisors
• Possible action on the final draft of the Park and Open Space Plan (4th Edition)
• Approval of September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment and written communications period

The Comprehensive Planning Board approved the final draft of "A Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050 (4th Edition)" and removed a SWOT "Threats" item about expanded park use by "Non-Ozaukeeans." The board also approved the September 18, 2024 minutes. A draft cover letter from Chairperson Ross was distributed for review but not acted on, since it was not on the agenda and Ross was excused. The plan moves next to a November 20 public hearing and a December 4 County Board meeting for possible adoption.

• Approved September 18, 2024 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved final draft of the Park and Open Space Plan 2050, 4th Edition (unanimous)
• Removed the "Non-Ozaukeeans" park-use item from the SWOT Threats list (unanimous)
• Directed that "required" be changed to "received" regarding the $6 outside funding per $1 levy wording
• Adjourned at 12:57 PM (unanimous)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board meeting will include a presentation on a donation of park land by Belgium Farms LLC. County officials will review the proposed 2025 county budget as recommended by the Executive Committee. The board will also handle committee appointments, reports, and a strategic planning discussion.

• Belgium Farms LLC donation of park land (presentation by Planning and Parks Director Andrew Struck)
• Review of the 2025 Ozaukee County proposed budget (presentation by County Administrator Jason Dzwinel)
• Committee appointments and reappointments
• Committee reports and supervisor announcements
• Strategic planning discussion

The Ozaukee County Board met and received presentations on the Belgium Farms LLC park land donation and the 2025 proposed budget, but took no formal action on either. The board adjourned, scheduling a public hearing on the 2025 budget for November 4, 2024, and the annual meeting for November 6, 2024.

• Adjourned to November 4, 2024, for 2025 budget public hearing (voice vote, carried)
• Scheduled annual board meeting for November 6, 2024

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Compensation Subcommittee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting. It will then hold a closed‑session discussion of compensation updates, including salary adjustments, step changes, bonuses, and merit raises for staff. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Approval of agenda (action)
• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2024 meeting (action)
• Closed‑session discussion of salary adjustments
• Closed‑session discussion of salary steps, bonuses, and merit raises
• Next meeting date to be determined

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson. It will approve the minutes from the August 12, 2024 meeting and hear public comments. The board will discuss updates from public health, the Elder Specialist Program, and technology programs for seniors. Reports from the ADRC, aging program, and developmental disabilities will also be presented.

• Election of Chairperson (Kay-Ella Dee)
• Election of Vice Chairperson (show of hands)
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2024
• Public comments from attendees
• Updates from Public Health (Kim Buechler)

The ADRC Board/Commission on Aging unanimously elected Kim Queen as Chairperson and Mike Wilt as Vice Chairperson. The board also unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the August 12, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates only.

• Elected Kim Queen as Chairperson (unanimous, 8-0)
• Elected Mike Wilt as Vice Chairperson (unanimous, 8-0)
• Adopted agenda as corrected (unanimous, 9-0)
• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous, 9-0)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will discuss the 2025 budget and consider several resolutions regarding land sales and infrastructure aid. The board is also reviewing requests for railroad crossing repairs and zoning map amendments.

• Sale of tax deed property in City of Mequon (Parcel# 15-100-04-01-000) with a recommended minimum bid of $5,000
• Resolution requesting Union Pacific Railroad to repair the CTH Q crossing in the Town of Grafton
• Town Road Bridge Aid for Town of Cedarburg's Cedar Creek Bridge and Cedar Creek Road Culvert
• Acceptance of a DNR Surface Water Planning Grant for water quality monitoring on four local creeks/rivers
• Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendments for Town of Belgium (Section 18) and Town of Cedarburg (Section 21)

The Ozaukee County Board approved the sale of tax-deed property in Mequon, authorized a request for Union Pacific to repair the CTH Q railroad crossing, and approved bridge aid for the Town of Cedarburg. It also accepted a DNR water quality grant, enacted two shoreland and floodplain zoning map amendments, and approved the annual dog listing report. All resolutions and ordinances passed unanimously with 25 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

• Approved Resolution 24-22 authorizing sale of tax-deed property in Mequon (25-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-23 requesting Union Pacific to repair CTH Q railroad crossing (25-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-24 granting bridge aid for Town of Cedarburg's Cedar Creek Bridge (25-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-25 granting bridge aid for Town of Cedarburg's Cedar Creek culvert (25-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-26 accepting DNR Surface Water Planning Grant for water quality monitoring (25-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 24-8 amending shoreland and floodplain zoning map in Town of Belgium, Section 18 (25-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 24-9 amending shoreland and floodplain zoning map in Town of Cedarburg, Section 21 (25-0)
• Approved Report 24-2 allowing and ordering payment of dog license fund claims (25-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is holding a special meeting to review the County Administrator's 2025 Proposed Budget. The committee will discuss budget expansion requests and staff analysis before voting on budget recommendations for the County Board.

• Review of 2025 County Administrator's Proposed Budget
• Review of 2025 Proposed Budget Expansion Requests and staff analysis
• Action on Executive Committee 2025 Budget Expansion Requests
• Adoption of 2025 Proposed Budget Recommendations to the County Board

The Executive Committee reviewed the 2025 proposed budget, including various departmental expansion requests and revenue sources. The committee voted unanimously to approve the budget as presented by the County Administrator, incorporating specific expansion amendments, to be forwarded to the County Board for final action.

• Approved 2025 proposed budget for County Board review (6-0)
• Approved $35,081 for Public Health WIC position
• Approved $11,510 for Parks position upgrade
• Approved $47,000 for Land and Water/LIS position
• Approved $83,000 for IT position split with Lasata
• Approved $8,000 for Highway night shift premium

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposal to replace nine revenue vehicles and add three new vehicles to the shared ride taxi fleet. The plan aims to increase the fleet from 27 to 30 vehicles and ensure all vehicles are ADA compliant.

• Purchase of 12 vehicles totaling $1,210,708
• Funding split: $968,566 from Federal Grants and $242,142 from Transit Reserves
• Replacement of 9 vehicles and addition of 3 new vehicles
• Procurement via the Wisconsin Human Services Vehicle Contract

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved the replacement of nine revenue vehicles and expansion of the Shared Ride Taxi fleet by three vehicles, purchased off the Wisconsin Human Services Vehicle Contract. The total cost is $1,251,120, with $1,000,896 from federal grants and a local share of $250,224. Delivery is expected by end of 2024 for Pacificas and February 2025 for remaining vehicles.

• Approved replacement of 9 revenue vehicles and expansion of Shared Ride Taxi fleet by 3 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase off Wisconsin Human Services Vehicle Contract totaling $1,251,120

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will review the 2025 Natural Resources budget, including proposed tax levy increases for several departments. It will consider resolutions to accept Wisconsin DNR grant awards and a donation of property titles for park expansion. The meeting also includes updates on park construction projects and a contract for irrigation system work at Hawthorne Hills Golf Course.

• Resolution to accept Wisconsin DNR Lake Monitoring Protection Network Grant for aquatic invasive species monitoring
• Resolution to accept Wisconsin DNR Surface Water Management Grant for Mineral Springs Creek restoration
• Acceptance of donation of title to 2202 Stonecroft Drive and Lot 3 of Survey Map #2294 for addition to the county park system
• Bid and contract for construction services for the irrigation system at Hawthorne Hills Golf Course
• Land & Water Management tax levy increase of $87,229 (12.4%) for the 2025 budget

The Natural Resources Committee approved a $1,163,140 contract with Midwest Irrigation, LLC for a full irrigation system replacement at Hawthorne Hills Golf Course, contingent on Corporation Counsel approval. It also approved resolutions to apply for and accept three state/coastal grants for aquatic invasive species monitoring, Mineral Springs Creek restoration, and public access at Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve, plus a resolution to accept donated land for the new Ansay Nature Preserve. All actions were unanimous and will move to the County Board for final approval.

• Approved $1,163,140 irrigation contract with Midwest Irrigation, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for WDNR Lake Monitoring Protection Network grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for WDNR Surface Water Restoration grant for Mineral Springs Creek (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Wisconsin Coastal Management Program grant for Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to accept donated land for Ansay Nature Preserve (unanimous)
• Approved September 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Compensation Subcommittee will meet on Oct. 1, 2024. The meeting will approve the agenda and the minutes from the September 4, 2024 subcommittee meeting. In a closed session, the board will discuss compensation updates, including salary adjustments, steps, bonuses and merit raises. No specific actions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approve agenda (action)
• Approve minutes from September 4, 2024 Compensation Subcommittee meeting (action)
• Closed‑session discussion of salary adjustments, steps, bonuses and merit raises

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss the 2025 County Administrator's recommended budget, which includes a $591,316 increase in the county tax levy (2.66%). The meeting is for discussion only; no formal action will be taken. Topics include the overall budget update, Human Services funding needs, and various departmental levy changes.

• 2025 budget tax levy increase of $591,316 (2.66%)
• Human Services department tax levy increase of $1,238,636
• Library levy increase of $40,029 (5.55%)
• Land and Water Management expansion to full‑time administrator at $45,000
• Planning and Parks increase Golf Course payment to $140,000 (up $50,000)

The committee held a special budget meeting to hear funding requests from organizations for 2025, with most groups requesting the same level of funding as the previous year. No funding decisions were made during the meeting. The committee also received a budget update from the County Administrator and discussed upcoming meeting dates.

• Approved August 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Heard 2025 funding requests from Advocates of Ozaukee, Flag Day Foundation, Youth Apprenticeship, Family Promise, Historical Society, Tourism Council, and SEWRPC
• No action taken on funding requests
• Scheduled special budget meetings for October 2 and 3, 2024

Finance Committee

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee will meet to approve wire transfers and vouchers, review the Corporation Counsel financial report, and discuss 2025 budget recommendations. The committee will also authorize the sale of a tax deed property in Mequon.

• Authorization of sale of tax deed property in Mequon
• Review of 2025 budget recommendations for Finance Committee
• Approval of wire transfers #4122 - #4145
• Corporation Counsel financial report for August
• Annual Dog Listing Report 2024

The Finance Committee approved the sale of county-owned vacant land in Mequon to Benjamin and Julie Immink for $6,220, and forwarded a resolution authorizing the sale to the County Board. It also approved the annual dog listing report, wire transfers and August vouchers totaling $6,298,208.65, and the August 29 minutes. No public comments were made, and the 2025 budget recommendations were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved sale of tax deed property in Mequon to Benjamin and Julie Immink for $6,220 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing sale of tax deed property, forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved annual dog listing report, forwarded to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved wire transfers #4122-#4145 and August vouchers totaling $6,298,208.65 (unanimous)
• Approved August 29, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Radio System User Group

The Radio System User Group will discuss several operational topics, including a request from Cedarburg Emergency Management to change call numbers. Other items cover the Megatone paging simulcast activation and its impact on existing pagers, procedures for radio system failures, and a comparison of fire templates. The meeting is for discussion only; no formal action will be taken.

• Cedarburg Emergency Management Request to Change Call Numbers
• Megatone Paging Simulcast Activation
• Effect of Megatone on Current Pagers in Use Including Minitor V, VI, VII and UNICATION
• Radio System Failure Procedure and Incorporation of Back Up Systems and User Notifications
• Proposed Fire Template vs Current Template

The Radio System User Committee approved a request from Cedarburg Emergency Management to switch auxiliary police to the 1100-1199 radio series, with the Sheriff's support. The committee also discussed updates on the Megatone paging project, radio system failure procedures, and future radio system planning, but took no other formal votes. The meeting was procedural and informational in nature, with the next meeting set for January 16, 2025.

• Approved Cedarburg auxiliary police switch to 1100-1199 radio series (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented
• Approved June 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for January 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.

East WI Counties Railroad Consortium

The East Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium agenda includes a notice of a Grand Opening event for the Janesville Locomotive Shop on September 24, 2024. Members may attend the open house at 200 South Pearl Street, and their presence could be construed as a meeting under Wisconsin's Open Meetings Law.

• Notice of Grand Opening for Janesville Locomotive Shop
• Event at 200 South Pearl Street, Janesville, WI
• Open house/social gathering to tour the facility
• Potential meeting under Open Meetings Law if quorum present

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss the 2025 budget for Public Works departments, including a proposed $904,897 (17.3%) increase in the overall tax levy. It will also review several highway resolutions, such as bridge aid for Cedarburg and a Union Pacific crossing repair request. Routine reports on facilities management, transit services, and highway finances will be presented. No formal actions will be taken at this meeting.

• 2025 Public Works tax levy increase of $904,897 (17.3%) across county funds
• Resolution: Town Road Bridge Aid for Town of Cedarburg's Cedar Creek Road Culvert
• Resolution: Town Road Bridge Aid for Town of Cedarburg's Cedar Creek Bridge
• Resolution: Union Pacific Railroad's CTH Q Crossing Repair Request
• Transit Services tax levy increase proposal of $150,603 (60%)

The Public Works Committee approved the 2025 budget review, which includes delaying county highway projects and directing staff to seek additional town or state work, and also approved several resolutions for town bridge aid and a railroad crossing repair. All resolutions will move to the County Board for final action. The committee also approved engineering consultant rankings and a CDL reimbursement agreement.

• Approved 2025 budget review with recommendation to delay county highway projects (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Cedarburg's Cedar Creek Road Culvert bridge aid request (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Cedarburg's Cedar Creek Bridge bridge aid request (unanimous)
• Approved Union Pacific Railroad's CTH Q crossing repair request (unanimous)
• Approved CTH W & CTH C engineering consultant rankings (unanimous)
• Approved Commercial Driver's License Reimbursement Agreement for future hires (unanimous)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will hold its regular mid‑month meeting with a public comment period. The agenda includes presentations from the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center, United Way Northern Ozaukee’s Community Service Navigator, and Family Sharing. After committee reports, board members will tour several local service agencies. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Ozaukee Nonprofit Center (Executive Director Martha Putnam)
• Presentation by Community Service Navigator, United Way Northern Ozaukee (Executive Director Barbara Bates‑Nelson)
• Presentation by Family Sharing (Executive Director Julie Hoover)
• Tour of Advocates of Ozaukee, Ozaukee Alliance Food Pantry, Ozaukee Family Services, and Portal, Inc.
• Public comment period and committee reports

The Ozaukee County Board met on September 18, 2024, but took no substantive actions. The meeting consisted of presentations from nonprofit agencies and a tour of local organizations. The board adjourned until October 2, 2024.

• Adjourned meeting until October 2, 2024 (voice vote, carried)

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board will review and possibly act on revisions to the 4th edition Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County, covering updates to existing park sites, public involvement, SWOT analysis, recommended plans, and the executive summary. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving the August 21, 2024 minutes, and public comment. The board will set the next meeting for October 16, 2024 before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of revisions to Chapter III – Development of Existing Park and Open Space Sites
• Discussion of revisions to Chapter IV – Public Involvement and SWOT analysis
• Discussion of revisions to Chapter VI – Recommended Park and Open Space Plan
• Discussion of revisions to the Park and Open Space Plan Executive Summary

The Comprehensive Planning Board reviewed updates to the 4th Edition Park and Open Space Plan, including new park additions and a SWOT analysis. No formal votes were taken; the board agreed to finalize the plan for a full draft review at the October 16 meeting, with a public hearing and County Board adoption expected by year-end. A cover letter for the County Board will be drafted for approval at the next meeting.

• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to finalize Chapter III and Chapter VI content for October draft review
• Agreed to develop a cover letter for the County Board, to be approved at October meeting
• No action taken on SWOT analysis; discussion only, no prioritization

Public Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing proposed 2025 budgets for the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Clerk of Courts, and Emergency Management. The total proposed levy by committee is $18,815,244, representing a 6.38% increase over 2024.

• Sheriff's Office proposed tax levy increase of $881,647
• Emergency Management expansion requests: $100,000 for rescue boat painting and $100,000 for Jail Court Services Unit
• District Attorney expansion request: $38,000 for a part-time Victim Witness program position
• Medical Examiner expansion request: $22,000 to increase Deputy Medical Examiner to 1.0 FTE
• Clerk of Courts proposed tax levy increase of $110,544

The committee reviewed the 2025 budget for the Sheriff, District Attorney, Medical Examiner, and Clerk of Courts departments, including expansion requests. No formal votes were taken on the budget or expansion requests; the only action was unanimous approval of the August 20, 2024 minutes. The meeting was informational, with department heads providing updates.

• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2025 budget highlights for Sheriff, DA, Medical Examiner, Clerk of Courts
• Discussed expansion requests: Rescue Boat painting, Jail Court Services, part-time Victim Witness position, Deputy ME increase to 1.0 FTE

Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health

The board will receive updates from the Public Health Director and a presentation on WALHDAB costing and capacity. The meeting also includes reports on communicable diseases and the WIC program.

• WALHDAB Costing & Capacity Presentation
• Communicable Disease Report
• WIC Program Report
• Public Health Director Updates

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Executive Committee will verify compliance with the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law, approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 1, 2023 meeting, and consider the Operations Committee’s recommendation to have the Executive Committee conduct the Director’s performance review. The committee will also address any new or unfinished business before adjourning.

• Verification of compliance with Wisconsin Open Meetings Law (WI Stat §§ 19.81‑19.98)
• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the November 1, 2023 meeting
• Operations Committee recommendation: Director’s performance review to be conducted by the Executive Committee
• Discussion of new and unfinished business

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Board of Trustees will vote on the 2025 system budget and authorize the Executive Committee to approve the System Plan 2025 and Tech Plan 2025‑2029. The board will also approve expenditures for July and August 2024, adopt the 2023 audit, and approve the minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting.

• Approve expenditures for July and August 2024
• Adopt the 2025 Monarch Library System budget
• Authorize Executive Committee to approve System Plan 2025 and Tech Plan 2025‑2029
• Approve the 2023 Monarch Library System audit
• Approve minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting

Workforce Development Board

The WOW Works Workforce Development Board will meet to discuss WIOA performance negotiations and a budget modification. The agenda also includes policy updates and a review of strategic plan updates.

• WIOA Performance Negotiations
• Budget Modification
• Policy Updates
• Strategic Plan Updates
• Executive Committee Meeting and Board Survey Results

Natural Resources Committee

The Ozaukee County Natural Resources Committee will hold a public hearing on two petitions to change Shoreland‑Wetland classifications to Shoreland – one for Venturespace LLC at 8535 State Road 60 in Cedarburg and one for the Harsh Living Trusts at 6336 Sauk Trail Road in Belgium. The committee will also consider the related Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment ordinance for the Cedarburg property. Additional agenda items include resolutions to accept several environmental grants and a contract extension for concessionaire services at Hawthorne Hills and Mee‑Kwon County Park golf courses.

• Public hearing on Venturespace LLC petition to rezone Shoreland‑Wetland to Shoreland at 8535 State Road 60, Cedarburg
• Public hearing on Harsh Living Trusts petition to rezone Shoreland‑Wetland to Shoreland at 6336 Sauk Trail Road, Belgium
• Ordinance: Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment – Town of Cedarburg, Section 21
• Resolution to accept Wisconsin DNR Surface Water Planning Grant for water‑quality monitoring in county streams
• Contract extension for professional concessionaire/restaurant services at Hawthorne Hills and Mee‑Kwon County Park golf courses

The Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved two shoreland and floodplain zoning map amendments for the Towns of Cedarburg and Belgium, which will move to the County Board for final action. It also approved five grant applications for water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, and tree planting, plus a three-year concessionaire contract extension with FC Ventures LLC for golf course services. All actions were approved unanimously with Vice-Chairperson Ross excused.

• Approved Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment for Town of Cedarburg, Section 21 (unanimous)
• Approved Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment for Town of Belgium, Section 18 (unanimous)
• Approved DNR Surface Water Planning Grant application for water quality monitoring on Little Menomonee River, Mole Creek, Ulao Creek, and Sucker Creek (unanimous)
• Approved We Energies Foundation Grant application for public access and habitat improvements at Ulao Creek Nature Preserve (unanimous)
• Approved U.S. Forest Service Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grant for native tree planting to address emerald ash borer (unanimous)
• Approved Fund For Lake Michigan Grant application for stream and habitat restoration on Sucker Creek (unanimous)
• Approved concessionaire contract extension with FC Ventures LLC for Hawthorne Hills and Mee-Kwon golf courses for 2025-2027 (unanimous)

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Board of Trustees will meet to approve committee minutes and discuss strategic planning. The Operations Committee will review staff compensation structures and the Director's evaluation process.

• Approval of August 8, 2024, committee minutes
• Review of Monarch Strategic Plan and System Annual Plan 2025
• Discussion on 5 Year System Technology Plan 2025-2029
• Compensation Subcommittee report on staff salary ranges and bonus criteria
• Review of Director’s Evaluation Process

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Compensation Subcommittee will approve the meeting agenda and minutes from its August 8, 2024 meeting. It will discuss recommendations for staff salary ranges, including whether to create grades or tiers and the criteria for them. The subcommittee will also consider salary step eligibility for new and existing employees and possible bonus criteria. A closed session will address employment‑related matters.

• Approval of agenda (action)
• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2024 meeting (action)
• Discussion of staff salary range recommendations and potential grade/tiers
• Discussion of salary step eligibility criteria for new and existing employees
• Discussion of bonus criteria

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will discuss budget increases for habitat restoration and emergency security upgrades. The body is also reviewing zoning map amendments and updates to county park regulations.

• RES.24-15: $3,240,000 NOAA grant for stream and wetland restoration on Sucker Creek
• RES.24-16: $360,000 emergency allocation to replace the Ozaukee County Jail and Justice Center camera system
• ORD.24-5: Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment for Town of Grafton, Section 9
• RES.24-17: Town Road Bridge Aid for Town of Belgium’s Kay-K Road Culverts
• ORD.24-7: Amendments to rules and regulations governing County Parks

The Ozaukee County Board approved all seven resolutions and three ordinances on the agenda, including a $3.24 million NOAA grant for stream and wetland restoration on Sucker Creek, an emergency $360,000 allocation to replace the jail camera system, and several park-related grants and zoning amendments. All votes were unanimous (24-0, with 2 absent). The board also denied a notice of claim from Frontier and confirmed two appointments to the Aging & Disability Resource Center Board.

• Approved Resolution 24-15: $3.24M NOAA grant for Sucker Creek restoration (24-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-16: $360,000 emergency allocation for jail camera system (24-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-17: Town road bridge aid for Kay-K Road culverts (24-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-18: DNR grant for prairie restoration in Hawthorne Hills and Tendick parks (24-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-19: DNR urban forestry grant for multiple parks (24-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-20: We Energies underground easement at Hawthorne Hills (24-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-21: Land Information Plan 2025-2027 (24-0)
• Enacted Ordinances 24-5, 24-6, 24-7: zoning map amendment, P-1 district uses, park rules update (24-0 each)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss several action items, including setting an appraised value to sell a vacant parcel in Mequon, a revenue increase for the Planning & Parks department that incorporates a $3,240,000 NOAA grant, and authorizing agreements with CLA for a financial processes review and ERP system selection. The committee will also review recent wire transfers and related vouchers. No formal votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Set appraised value to sell vacant land (Parcel #15-100-04-01-000) at Circle Drive & Island Drive, Mequon – fair market $13,900
• Resolution to increase Planning & Parks revenue, adding $3,240,000 NOAA grant and allocating $479,999 to salaries, $131,000 to supplies, $2,450,000 to highway grounds maintenance, etc.
• Authorization for Ozaukee County to enter agreements with CLA for financial processes review and ERP system selection services
• Review of wire transfers #4093‑#4121 and July voucher schedule
• Corporation Counsel finance report presentation

The Finance Committee unanimously approved a resolution to increase the 2024 budget for the Planning & Parks Department by $3,240,000 from a NOAA grant for stream and wetland restoration on Sucker Creek in the Town of Belgium. The resolution will go to the County Board for final action. The committee also approved setting an appraised value of $5,000 for a county-owned vacant parcel in Mequon, authorizing an agreement with CLA for financial process review and ERP system selection, and approving wire transfers and vouchers totaling $50,405,818.45.

• Approved resolution to increase revenue by $3,240,000 for Sucker Creek restoration (unanimous)
• Set appraised value at $5,000 for county-owned parcel in Mequon (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with CLA for financial processes review and ERP system selection (unanimous)
• Approved wire transfers #4093-#4121 and July vouchers totaling $50,405,818.45 (unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Ozaukee County Health & Human Services Committee holds a regular meeting with no formal action. Members will review reports on the Lasata Senior Living Campus, Veterans Services, Public Health, and Human Services (HS/Aging/ADRC). A presentation on the Lakeshore Child Advocacy Center by Amanda Didier is scheduled, followed by a tour of the Lasata Senior Living Campus.

• Lasata Senior Living Campus – CBRF update and monthly reports
• Veterans Services financial report (budget figures for revenues and expenditures)
• Public Health financial report
• Human Services (HS/Aging/ADRC) July 2024 financial report
• Presentation on Lakeshore Child Advocacy Center by Amanda Didier

The committee approved the minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of informational reports and a presentation on the Lakeshore Child Advocacy Center.

• Approved July 23, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will vote on a resolution to allocate $360,000 from the County Project Fund for an emergency replacement of the security camera system at the Ozaukee County Jail and Justice Center. The meeting also includes discussion of the 2025 Ozaukee Economic Development Budget, a request to temporarily hire a full‑time County Clerk trainee, and the schedule of County Board meetings. No other formal actions are listed.

• Resolution: Emergency allocation of $360,000 from County Project Fund to replace jail and Justice Center camera system
• Discussion: 2025 Ozaukee Economic Development Budget
• Discussion: Request to temporarily hire full‑time County Clerk trainee
• Discussion: Schedule of County Board meetings
• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2024

The Executive Committee unanimously approved a resolution to allocate $360,000 from the County Project Fund to replace the camera system at the Ozaukee County Jail and Justice Center. The resolution will be forwarded to the County Board for final action. The committee also discussed the 2025 Ozaukee Economic Development budget, a request to temporarily hire a full-time County Clerk trainee, and other administrative updates, but took no action on these items.

• Approved emergency allocation of $360,000 for jail camera replacement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2024 (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning

The Ozaukee County Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024 was canceled because a quorum was not present. No committee business was conducted. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a proposed purchase of a 2022 Ram 5500 12‑ton wrecker transit service truck estimated at $180,000, funded 80% by Federal Grants and $36,000 (20%) by a local match from Transit Reserves. The committee will also consider a resolution providing bridge aid for the Town of Belgium’s Kay‑K Road culverts. Financial reports for facilities, transit, and highways for August 2024 will be presented. No formal actions are authorized at this meeting.

• Transit Service Truck purchase: 2022 Ram 5500 12‑ton wrecker, total cost $180,000 (80% federal grant, $36,000 local match)
• Resolution: Town Road Bridge Aid for Town of Belgium’s Kay‑K Road culverts
• Facilities Management August 2024 financial report: $6,074 current month revenue, $150,424 operating expenditures, net decrease $144,350
• Transit August 2024 financial report: $17,380 current month revenue, $22,606 operating expenditures, net decrease $5,226
• Highway Department August 2024 financial report: $6,074 current month revenue, $150,424 operating expenditures, net decrease $144,350

The Public Works Committee approved the purchase of a 2022 Ram 5500 Century 2465 12-Ton Wrecker from Lynch Truck Center for up to $180,000. They also approved transit site improvements up to $580,000 and authorized moving forward with RFPs for architectural services and office supply quotes for facility improvements, both contingent on FTA approval. Additionally, they approved a Town Road Bridge Aid request for the Town of Belgium's Kay-K Road culverts, which will go to the County Board.

• Approved purchase of 2022 Ram 5500 wrecker for up to $180,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Transit Site Improvements up to $580,000, contingent on FTA approval (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with RFPs for architectural services and office supply quotes, contingent on FTA approval (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Belgium's Town Road Bridge Aid request for Kay-K Road culverts (unanimous)

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board will review the fourth edition of the County’s Park and Open Space Plan. The agenda includes updates to existing park sites, public‑involvement documentation, and a SWOT analysis. The board may take action on the plan’s recommendations. Routine items such as approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date are also included.

• Review revisions to Chapter III – Existing Park and Open Space Sites
• Examine public‑involvement materials (video, grant report, visitor counts, environmental status)
• Discuss SWOT analysis and prioritization for the Park and Open Space Plan
• Review revisions to Chapter VI – Recommended Park and Open Space Plan
• Consider the preliminary draft Executive Summary of the plan

The Comprehensive Planning Board conditionally approved the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis for the 4th Edition of the Ozaukee County Park and Open Space Plan. The board also approved the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes. No other formal actions were taken; the rest of the meeting was discussion on plan chapters and the executive summary.

• Approved July 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved SWOT analysis as presented (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will meet to discuss strategic planning and receive a presentation on the 2023 audit results. The meeting also includes a 4-H Youth Day exchange.

• Presentation of 2023 Audit results by KerberRose Certified Public Accountants
• Strategic planning discussion

The Ozaukee County Board met on August 21, 2024, for a 4-H Youth Day. The meeting included a presentation on the 2023 audit results by KerberRose CPAs, and board members and department heads participated in a strategic planning activity. No formal decisions were made; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed by voice vote.

• Adjourned meeting until September 4, 2024, at 9:00 AM (voice vote, carried)

Public Safety Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Safety Committee will consider an emergency allocation of $360,000 from the County Project Fund to replace a failed security camera system at the Jail and Justice Center. The committee will also review financial reports from the District Attorney and Clerk of Courts.

• Emergency allocation of $360,000 to replace Jail and Justice Center camera system
• Review of District Attorney financial reports
• Review of Clerk of Courts financial reports
• Review of Medical Examiner financial reports

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved a resolution to allocate $360,000 from the County Project Fund to replace the camera system at the Ozaukee County Jail and Justice Center. The resolution will be forwarded to the Executive Committee for further action. The committee also approved the July 16, 2024 minutes and received informational updates from the Medical Examiner, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Sheriff's Department.

• Approved $360,000 emergency allocation for jail camera replacement (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Canvass

The Ozaukee County Board of Canvassers will meet on August 19, 2024 at the Administration Center in Port Washington. The meeting will open with a call to order and notice, then the board will conduct the official canvass of the partisan primary election held on August 13, 2024. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Conduct county canvass of the August 13, 2024 partisan primary election results

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council will approve the May 13th meeting minutes, hear the coordinator and financial reports, and consider a TAD report about applying for 2025 funding, which includes a request from the DOJ for member signatures. The meeting also includes CJCC updates, public comment, and other discussion items.

• Approve May 13th, 2024 meeting minutes
• Coordinator report
• Financial report
• TAD report: applying for 2025 funding (DOJ requests signatures)
• Public comment

The council approved the May 13, 2024 meeting minutes and signed a letter of support for 2025 TAD funding. Members reviewed current recidivism statistics and participant satisfaction rates for the TAD program.

• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Signed letter of support for TAD 2025 funding

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will review a rough draft of the 2025-2027 Aging Plan. The meeting includes updates on senior technology programs and Adult Protective Services statistics.

• 2025-2027 Aging Plan rough draft
• Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) Pilot
• Adult Protective Services 2023 program statistics
• Technology programs for seniors update

The ADRC Board/Commission on Aging met on August 12, 2024, and unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the June 10, 2024 minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates from Public Health, the I&A program, Adult Protective Services, and Aging Services, plus discussion of a FAST pilot and the 2025-2027 Aging Plan draft. The board agreed to gather information from local libraries on technology programs for seniors.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous, 8-0)
• Approved June 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous, 8-0)
• Agreed to obtain information from local libraries on senior technology programs

Natural Resources Committee

The Ozaukee County Natural Resources Committee will hold a public hearing on a petition by Sommersberger Revocable Trust to change the zoning classification of two parcels in the Town of Grafton from Shoreland‑Wetland to Shoreland. The committee will consider an ordinance to amend the Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map for Section 9 of Grafton. Additional items include proposed amendments to county park regulations and several grant resolutions for habitat and park projects.

• Public hearing on rezoning request for 1788 Lake Shore Road and adjacent parcel in Grafton (Shoreland‑Wetland to Shoreland)
• Ordinance: Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment – Town of Grafton, Section 9
• Amendments to Chapter XV of the Ozaukee County‑Owned Lands Zoning Ordinance to add Nature and Visitor Centers and Nature Schools
• Amendments to Chapter 5.01 regulations governing county parks to define new parks (Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge, Hawthorne Hills, Mee‑Kwon, Ulao Creek) and firearm restrictions near Sugar Maple Nature School
• Resolutions to accept multiple grant awards for prairie restoration, urban forestry, coastal resilience, and floodplain projects in county parks

The Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved a revised ordinance governing county parks, removing a provision that would have restricted firearms within 1,000 feet of Sugar Maple Nature School grounds at Hawthorne Hills County Park. The committee also approved several other items, including a $3.24 million NOAA grant for Sucker Creek restoration, multiple grant applications for prairie and forest restoration, and a We Energies easement, all forwarded to the County Board or Finance Committee. Public comments raised concerns about trail expansion and park hunting access, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved revised parks ordinance removing 1,000-foot firearm restriction near Sugar Maple Nature School (unanimous)
• Approved $3,240,000 NOAA grant for Sucker Creek restoration, forwarded to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved shoreland/floodplain zoning map amendment for Town of Grafton Section 9 (unanimous)
• Approved P-1 Park and Recreation District ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Ozaukee County Land Information Plan 2025-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved grant applications for prairie restoration at Hawthorne Hills and Tendick parks (unanimous)
• Approved urban forestry grant application for multiple county parks (unanimous)
• Approved We Energies underground easement at Hawthorne Hills County Park (unanimous)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will discuss a permanent easement for We Energies to install underground utility facilities on county-owned land. The meeting also includes a presentation on county budget and finances and reports on the 2025 budget and strategic plan.

• RES.24-13: Permanent easement for We Energies on Parcel 16-032-10-004.00 in Port Washington
• RES.24-14: Request for State of Wisconsin to fund non-federal share of MA Community Support Program services
• Presentation on County Budget and Finances 101 by Jason Dzwinel
• Report on $750,000 ARPA grant application for Ozaukee Not For Profit Center
• Report on increased Fairgrounds Rental Fees

The Ozaukee County Board approved Resolution No. 24-13, granting a permanent easement to We Energies at Hawthorne Hills County Park for electrical service, with an amendment noting a $500 purchase price. The board also adopted Resolution No. 24-14, requesting state funding for mental health services, and approved Report No. 24-1 for mileage and attendance reimbursements. Additionally, Todd Rasmussen was appointed to the County Traffic Safety Commission.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-13, granting We Energies a permanent easement at Hawthorne Hills County Park (26-0)
• Adopted amendment to Resolution No. 24-13 adding $500 purchase price and updating summary (26-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-14 requesting state funding for CSP and crisis services (26-0)
• Approved Report No. 24-1, allowing mileage and attendance claims (25-1)
• Confirmed appointment of Todd Rasmussen to County Traffic Safety Commission (voice vote)

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Compensation Subcommittee will approve its agenda and minutes from the July 16 meeting. The committee will discuss whether responsibilities and salaries are comparable across library systems, eligibility criteria for salary steps, and recommendations for Step/COLA adjustments during budget constraint years. Additional discussion will address the need for multiple grades or tiers for each position.

• Approval of agenda (Action)
• Approval of minutes for the July 16, 2024 Compensation Subcommittee meeting (Action)
• Discussion on comparability of responsibilities and salaries across systems (Discussion/Possible Action)
• Discussion on salary step system eligibility criteria for current vs. new employees (Discussion/Possible Action)
• Discussion on Step/COLA action recommendations for budgetary constraint years (Discussion/Possible Action)

Monarch Library System

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on recommendations from the Compensation Subcommittee. The session includes a review of the Director's evaluation process.

• Compensation recommendations based on comparable systems: Winnefox, Prairie Lakes, and Bridges
• Review of 2025 salary starting points versus PLLS Study control points
• Discussion of eligibility criteria for current and new employees
• Review of grades, tiers, and COLA implementation for budgetary constraint years
• Director's evaluation process review

Workforce Development Board

The WOW Works Workforce Development Board Executive Committee will meet virtually to review survey results regarding board engagement. The agenda also includes updates on performance negotiations and reports from the Executive Director.

• Discussion of survey results on board engagement
• Performance negotiation updates
• Executive Director updates

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2023 Audit Report from KerberRose Certified Public Accountants and discuss departmental goals for the 2024-2026 term. The body will also consider action items regarding county board and citizen mileage and various wire transfers.

• Review of 2023 Audit Report by KerberRose Certified Public Accountants
• Discussion of 2024-2026 Finance Committee Goals, including a plan to replace county finance software by January 2027
• Action item REP. 24-1: County Board/Citizen Attendance & Mileage
• Approval of Wire Transfers #4072 - #4092 and June Schedule of Vouchers
• Review of Corporation Counsel Finance Report showing total operating expenditures of $514,538 YTD

The Finance Committee approved the June 2024 Schedule of Vouchers and wire transfers totaling $5,975,086.16, and forwarded a report on County Board and citizen attendance and mileage for January-June 2024 to the County Board. The committee also reviewed the 2023 audit report and discussed departmental goals. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 2024 Schedule of Vouchers and wire transfers #4072-#4092 totaling $5,975,086.16 (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded County Board/Citizen Attendance & Mileage report for Jan-Jun 2024 (4-1, Richart opposed)

Traffic Safety Commission

The commission will hold its regular meeting to review the quarterly fatal accident report, receive state and local informational updates, discuss the law of the month, and address the retirement of Rick Olig and his replacement by Todd Rasmussen. No action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Quarterly Review of Fatal Accidents
• State Informational Items
• Local Information Items
• Law of the Month
• Rick Olig retirement and Todd Rasmussen replacement

The Ozaukee County Traffic Safety Commission met on July 24, 2024, and approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No action items were presented. The commission reviewed one fatal accident in the county and two in Mequon, with toxicology reports pending. They also discussed local traffic safety projects, including rumble strips and traffic signals.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from 05/22/24 (all ayes)
• No action items taken

Health & Human Services Committee

The Ozaukee County Health & Human Services Committee will discuss its 2024‑2026 goals and review reports from Lasata Senior Living Campus, Veterans Services and Public Health. It will consider a resolution asking the State of Wisconsin to allocate general purpose revenue to fully fund the non‑federal share of the MA Community Support Program and to eliminate the MOE requirement. The committee will also vote on approving the Ozaukee Not‑For‑Profit Center's application for the Flexible Facilities Grant Program funded by the State of Wisconsin American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

• Resolution requesting state general purpose revenue to fund the non‑federal share of MA Community Support Program services and remove the MOE requirement
• Approval of the Ozaukee Not‑For‑Profit Center's grant application to the Flexible Facilities Grant Program (FFP) under the State of Wisconsin American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Discussion of 2024‑2026 Health and Human Services Committee Goals
• Lasata Senior Living Campus update on the 24‑bed CBRF assisted‑living facility project
• Veterans Services Office management and financial report

The Health & Human Services Committee unanimously approved a resolution requesting the State of Wisconsin to fully fund the non-federal share of MA Community Support Program (CSP) services and crisis services statewide, and to eliminate the MOE requirement for MA reimbursable services. The resolution will be forwarded to the County Board for final action. The committee also unanimously approved the Ozaukee Not-For-Profit Center's $748,500 grant application to the Flexible Facilities Grant Program. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational reports and discussions on departmental goals.

• Approved resolution requesting state to fully fund CSP and crisis services (unanimous)
• Approved $748,500 grant application for Ozaukee Not-For-Profit Center (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Board of Directors will review a proposal for NRSA boundaries and the 2025 Annual Action Plan. The board is also considering an RFP award recommendation for Hebron Housing Services.

• UW Extension proposal for NRSA boundaries review in Con Plan 2025—2028 for $10,000
• TBRA 2024--2029 RFP award recommendation to Hebron Housing Services
• 2025 Annual Action Plan Final
• TBRA LSS Amendment to 8/31/24
• Consolidated Plan update

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on the draft 2025 budget. The committee will also receive updates regarding the 2023 audit.

• Approval of Draft Monarch Library System Budget 2025
• 2023 audit updates

Public Works Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Works Committee will discuss departmental goals for 2024-2026, including plans for a new gravel pit and transit service improvements. The meeting will also review facility rental fees, financial reports, and transit ridership data.

• Fairground Facility Rental Fees increase proposed (e.g., Pavilion South from $700 to $1,000, Expo Center Arena from $1,000 to $2,200)
• Resolution: Permanent Easement Granted to We Energies on Parcel 16-032-10-004.00
• Public Works 2024-2026 Goals: Establish future gravel pit plan and improve Shared Ride Taxi operations
• Transit ridership data shows July 2024 had 73,361 trips, down 27.3% from July 2023
• Facilities Financials - July 2024 report shows $61,889 in revenues and $20,631 in expenditures

The Public Works Committee approved a resolution granting We Energies a permanent underground easement at Parcel Number 16-032-10-004.00 for electrical services, with an added $500 fee. The committee also approved the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant application proposal and the fairground facility rental fees. All decisions were unanimous (3-0) with one absence and one excused member.

• Approved We Energies permanent underground easement at Parcel 16-032-10-004.00 with $500 fee (3-0)
• Authorized Public Works Director to approve TADI proposal and submit SS4A grant application (3-0)
• Approved Ozaukee County Fairground Facility Rental Fees with revision to last line (3-0)
• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes as submitted (3-0)

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board is discussing updates to the 4th Edition of the Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County. The board may take action on inventory findings, public involvement summaries, and the conditional approval of Chapter VI.

• Review of Inventory Findings (Chapter II)
• Review of Existing Park and Open Space Sites (Chapter III)
• Discussion and possible action on SWOT analysis and prioritization (Chapter IV)
• Possible conditional approval of Chapter VI, including Open Space Preservation and Outdoor Recreation elements

The board conditionally approved Chapter VI of the 4th Edition Park and Open Space Plan, which covers recommended preservation and recreation elements. Members discussed a funding table showing a 6:1 leverage of non-county tax dollars to county tax dollars for projects since 2011. The board aims to present a draft plan and resolution to the County Board by October or November.

• Approved June 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Chapter VI (Recommended Park and Open Space Plan) (unanimous)

Natural Resources Committee

The Ozaukee County Natural Resources Committee will consider awarding a construction contract for a holding tank system at Hawthorne Hills County Park. The project serves the Sugar Maple Nature School and a future campground. Staff recommends awarding the bid to WM Hilgart & Sons, Inc. for a not-to-exceed sum of $36,850.

• Award contract for Hawthorne Hills County Park holding tank system
• Contractor: WM Hilgart & Sons, Inc.
• Total cost: $36,850 (includes 10% contingency)
• Project location: 2200 Hawthorne Hills Camp Road, Saukville
• Funding source: Sugar Maple Nature School (non-county levy)

The Natural Resources Committee approved a contract with WM Hilgart & Sons, Inc. for a holding tank system at Hawthorne Hills County Park. The system is intended for the Sugar Maple Nature School and a future campground.

• Approved contract with WM Hilgart & Sons, Inc. for holding tank system not to exceed $36,850 (Unanimous)

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Board of Trustees’ Compensation Workgroup will meet to review and possibly act on salary comparisons, bonus procedures, merit awards, and the director’s evaluation process. The session is open to the public except for a closed portion on personnel matters.

• Compare salary, bonus and rewards data from select library systems
• Review and act on salary steps procedures
• Consider staff salary, bonus & merit awards methodology from System Director
• Discuss time and process for System Director evaluation

Public Safety Committee

The committee is discussing strategic and operational goals for the 2024-2026 County Board term. Departments are presenting identified goals for committee evaluation and establishing a reporting cadence.

• Clerk of Courts goals: courtroom and Justice Center public area remodels, decreasing jury and transportation costs
• Sheriff's Department goals: dispatch staffing levels, mental health crisis call response times, and deputy staffing studies
• Medical Examiner goals: replacing a 0.8 FTE Deputy position with a 1.0 FTE Chief Deputy position and purchasing an electronic case management system
• District Attorney goals: focusing on drug trafficking and impaired driving prosecutions and increasing Victim Witness Unit support staff
• Review of financial reports for the District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Medical Examiner

The committee approved the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting. Members and staff discussed 2024-2026 goals for the Clerk of Courts, Sheriff's Department, Medical Examiner, and District Attorney offices.

• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)

Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health

The Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health will discuss its meeting processes and orientation. The agenda includes reports on communicable diseases, the WIC program, and updates from the Public Health Director.

• Review of Board of Health Meeting Process & Procedures
• Communicable Disease Report
• WIC Program Report
• Public Health Director Updates

The Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health approved the previous meeting minutes without corrections. The board reviewed standing reports on communicable diseases and the WIC program, including a planned transition to electronic vouchers in 2025. Public Health Director Kim Buechler provided updates on lead testing outreach to daycares and community event attendance. No new ordinances, budgets, or policy changes were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (no corrections)
• Reviewed communicable disease report
• Reviewed WIC program report
• Discussed transition of WIC farmers market vouchers to eWIC cards in 2025
• Noted consideration of increasing WIC staff hours due to caseload
• Reported lead and water testing outreach to licensed daycares
• Scheduled next meeting for September 13, 2024

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Bookmobile Committee will meet to review financial records and discuss upcoming plans. The committee is scheduled to consider approving the draft 2025 Bookmobile Budget and recent profit and loss statements.

• Approval of April, May, and June 2024 Bookmobile Profit and Loss Statements
• Discussion and action on the draft 2025 Bookmobile Budget
• Approval of minutes from the April 24, 2024 meeting

Monarch Library System

The Operations Committee will discuss ending salary steps and the future implementation of annual COLA. The committee will also review compensation data from other Wisconsin library systems and consider a Strategic Plan proposal and quote from WiLS.

• Review of salary steps and transition to annual COLA
• Comparison of salary, bonus, and rewards data from select WI library systems
• Updated Strategic Plan proposal and quote from WiLS
• Approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from May 9, 2024, and expenditures for April and May 2024. The board will also consider a revised proposal and quote from WiLS for the system's strategic plan.

• Approval of May 9, 2024 minutes
• Approval of April and May 2024 expenditures
• Revised WiLS proposal for the Strategic Plan

East WI Counties Railroad Consortium

The Board of Directors will elect new officers and review the May 8, 2024, meeting minutes. The board will also take action on 2025 funding levels for member counties and grant application instructions for the Freight Rail Preservation Program. Reports from WisDOT and WSOR regarding railroad maintenance and projects are also scheduled.

• Election of Chairman, Vice chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Action on 2025 funding level for member counties
• Review of Freight Rail Preservation Program Grant Application Instructions
• GoRail presentation by Emily Traiforos
• WSOR updates on maintenance and capital projects

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will review ordinances regarding shoreland protection and floodplain zoning. The agenda also includes a settlement agreement with Kroger and funding increases for public health programs. Additionally, the board will consider amendments to the county policy manual.

• Shoreland Protection Ordinance (ORD.24-3) and Floodplain Zoning Ordinance (ORD.24-4)
• $10,665 grant for Wisconsin Beach Monitoring Program
• Settlement agreements with Kroger and the Attorney General (RES.24-10)
• Agreement amendment for Sugar Maple Nature School at Hawthorne Hills County Park
• Policy manual amendments regarding committee term limits and tuition assistance

The Board enacted new ordinances for shoreland protection and floodplain zoning, replacing previous codes. Other actions included approving public health grants, creating a new health department manager position, and extending a charter school site agreement.

• Enacted Shoreland Protection Ordinance (25-0)
• Enacted Floodplain Zoning Ordinance (25-0)
• Approved $59,865 in Public Health grants (25-0)
• Approved creation of Quality Improvement and Communications Manager position (23-2)
• Extended Sugar Maple Nature School agreement at Hawthorne Hills County Park to June 30, 2029 (24-1)
• Authorized settlement agreements with Kroger (25-0)
• Amended tuition assistance program policy (24-1)
• Amended term limits for standing committees (21-4)

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding new floodplain and shoreland protection ordinances required by state and federal agencies. These updates must be approved by July 31, 2024, to maintain participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. The agenda also includes park security proposals and site plan approvals.

• Repeal of Chapter 7 to establish new Floodplain and Shoreland Protection ordinances
• Proposal and contract for security gates in the Ozaukee County Park System
• Proposal and contract for security cameras in the Ozaukee County Park System
• Site plan and building approval for Sugar Maple Nature School at Hawthorne Hills County Park
• Agreement with Stand Up and Play Ozaukee/Washington County for adaptive golf equipment at Mee-Kwon Golf Course

The committee approved new Shoreland Protection and Floodplain Zoning ordinances. It also authorized contracts for security gates and cameras in the county park system and approved a temporary site plan for the Sugar Maple Nature School.

• Repealed Chapter 7 and approved Chapter 19 Shoreland Protection Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Repealed Chapter 7 and approved Chapter 18 Floodplain Zoning Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved $174,836 contract with Power Gate Solutions for park security gates (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,499 contract with Code Red Security for park security cameras (Unanimous)
• Approved Sugar Maple Nature School site and building plan at Hawthorne Hills County Park (Unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Stand Up and Play for adaptive golf equipment at Mee-Kwon Golf Course (Unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is reviewing a resolution to enter into settlement agreements with Kroger related to opioid litigation. This includes approving terms for allocating settlement proceeds and an agreement with the Wisconsin Attorney General. The committee will also discuss amendments to committee term limit policies.

• Resolution 24-10: Settlement agreement with Kroger regarding opioid litigation
• Resolution 24-12: Amendment to county policy regarding term limits for standing committees
• Review of Fairgrounds Marketing and Marketing Agreement

The Executive Committee approved RES.24-10 authorizing Ozaukee County to enter settlement agreements with Kroger, agree to an addendum to the MOU allocating settlement proceeds, and enter an MOU with the Attorney General. It also approved RES.24-12 amending county policy on term limits for standing committees, and approved a compensation amendment for the Fairgrounds economic development and tourism agent. All votes were unanimous except the compensation item, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved RES.24-10 authorizing settlement agreements with Kroger, addendum to MOU allocating settlement proceeds, and MOU with Attorney General (unanimous)
• Approved RES.24-12 amending policy manual on term limits for standing committees (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Section 3 Compensation for Fairgrounds Economic Development and Tourism Agent contract, annual increase up to county employee cost-of-living increase plus 2.5 percent (4-0, Schlenvogt abstained)
• Approved June 3, 2024 minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Noted July 17, 2024 County Board meeting cancelled; August 7, 2024 regular meeting scheduled

Finance Committee

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee is considering resolutions to increase Public Health revenue through state grants for beach monitoring and lead testing. The committee will also review proposed changes to the county's policy and procedure manual regarding staffing and tuition assistance.

• $10,665 DNR grant for Beach Monitoring Program
• $49,200 DHS grant for school lead testing
• Creation of Quality Improvement and Communications Manager position
• Amendment to Education and Tuition Assistance Program
• Wire transfers #4049 - #4071

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee approved four items on June 27, 2024, all by unanimous votes, sending them to the County Board for final action. These included a resolution to amend the budget for Public Health to accept two state grants totaling $59,865, a resolution creating a full-time Quality Improvement and Communications Manager position, and a revised Education and Tuition Assistance Program. The committee also approved wire transfers and May vouchers totaling $6,385,732.05. Department reports covered sales tax, health insurance renewal, and radio system integration discussions.

• Approved resolution to amend Public Health budget for DNR beach monitoring grant ($10,665) and DHS lead testing grant ($49,200) (5-0)
• Approved resolution creating full-time Quality Improvement and Communications Manager at Pay Grade 15 (5-0)
• Approved revised resolution amending Education and Tuition Assistance Program (5-0)
• Approved wire transfers #4049-#4071 and May 2024 vouchers totaling $6,385,732.05 (5-0)
• Approved May 23, 2024 minutes as submitted (4-0, Larson absent)

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee will review monthly reports from Lasata Senior Living Campus and the Veterans Services Office. It will also consider a budget amendment to fund lead-in-water testing for local childcare facilities. A presentation on the Community Support Program is also scheduled.

• $49,200 budget amendment for Lead in Water Testing and Remediation Initiative
• Youth Justice Innovation Grant action item
• Lasata Senior Living Campus monthly reports
• Veterans Services Office financial report
• Community Support Program presentation

The Health & Human Services Committee approved a $49,200 budget amendment for a lead-in-water testing initiative, which will now proceed to the Finance Committee. The committee also authorized the submission of an application for a Youth Justice Innovation Grant to fund staff training for family therapy programs.

• Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $49,200 lead-in-water testing budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved submittal of Youth Justice Innovation Grant application (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss transit ridership and the updated Ozaukee County Transit Title VI (Civil Rights) Policy. The agenda includes financial reports for facilities, fair grounds, and highways. Per the meeting notice, no formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Ozaukee County Transit Title VI (Civil Rights) Policy update
• CTH D Angled Parking
• Salt Brine Building concrete change order
• CTH W & CTH C Highway Safety Improvement Program Agreement
• Permanent easement for We Energies on parcel 16-032-10-004.00

The Ozaukee County Public Works Committee approved the updated Transit Title VI Policy, a change order for the salt brine building concrete protectant, and the CTH W & CTH C safety agreement and relocation order. The committee also authorized restoring private property at 6098 Lake Church Road to turf and postponed a permanent easement to We Energies.

• Approved May 16, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Ozaukee County Transit updated Title VI Policy (Unanimous)
• Authorized Highway Department to restore private property at 6098 Lake Church Road to turf pending Right of Entry Form (Unanimous)
• Approved salt brine building concrete protectant change order not to exceed $10,600 by Sid's Sealants (Unanimous)
• Approved State/Municipal agreement for CTH W & CTH C Highway Safety Improvement Program (Unanimous)
• Approved Plat and Relocation Order for CTH W (Unanimous)
• Postponed permanent easement granted to We Energies on Parcel Number 16-032-10-004.00 to July 18, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board is meeting to discuss updates to the 4th Edition of the Park and Open Space Plan. The board may take action on the SWOT analysis and the conditional approval of specific sections of the Recommended Park and Open Space Plan.

• Review of inventory findings (Chapter II) for the Park and Open Space Plan
• Review of existing park and open space sites (Chapter III)
• Review of public involvement and open house comments (Chapter IV)
• Possible action on SWOT analysis and prioritization
• Possible conditional approval of Chapter VI, Sections 6.1–6.4, including Open Space Preservation and Outdoor Recreation elements

The Comprehensive Planning Board approved the March 2024 meeting minutes by voice vote. Staff presented updates on the Park and Open Space Plan, including revisions to inventory chapters and a detailed discussion of the SWOT analysis. The Board reviewed draft recommendations in Chapter VI but postponed formal approval to allow further review, with the next meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024.

• Approved March 20, 2024 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Postponed action on Chapter VI of Park and Open Space Plan
• Agreed to meet on July 17, 2024, at 9:00 AM
• Directed staff to refine SWOT analysis with additional context

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will review a presentation regarding the Level III Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department Designation. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Enterprise Resource Planning System Project and consideration of new committee appointments.

• Appointment of Steven Kulick to the Human Services Board
• Appointment of Daniel Jablonski to the Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health
• Presentation on Level III Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department Designation
• Presentation on Enterprise Resource Planning System Project

The Ozaukee County Board heard presentations regarding the Level III Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department Designation and the Enterprise Resource Planning System Project. The board confirmed the appointment of Steven Kulick to the Human Services Board and Daniel Jablonski to the Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health. Additionally, the board received a committee report on the state-mandated jail inspection before adjourning the meeting.

• Confirmed appointment of Steven Kulick to the Human Services Board (voice vote carried)
• Confirmed appointment of Daniel Jablonski to the Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health (voice vote carried)

Public Safety Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Safety Committee will review monthly management and financial reports for the Medical Examiner, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Sheriff's Department. No formal actions are scheduled to be taken during this meeting. The committee also plans to conduct a tour of the county jail.

• Review of May 2024 Medical Examiner report
• Review of District Attorney and Victim Witness financial reports
• Review of Clerk of Courts May 2024 financial report
• Sheriff's Department management and financial reports
• Planned tour of the county jail

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. District Attorney Gerol announced he will transfer to a Circuit Court Judge position on July 1st, making this his final meeting. The committee received informational updates on financials and operations for the Medical Examiner, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Sheriff's Department, then adjourned for a jail tour.

• Approved May 21, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Received informational reports from Medical Examiner, DA, Clerk of Courts, and Sheriff
• Adjourned for jail tour at 8:40 AM
• Meeting adjourned at 9:40 AM

Radio System User Group

The Radio System User Group will discuss updates regarding radio services, the condition of the radio system, and future planning. The agenda also includes status reports on the Harrington State Park Tower, MABAS, and Washington County. No formal action is scheduled to be taken at this meeting.

• Update on radio services, system condition, and future planning
• Status of Harrington State Park Tower
• MABAS update
• Washington County update

The committee approved the March 14, 2024 minutes. Members received updates on law enforcement and fire radio profiles, the status of the pinnacle site, and coordination with Washington County to reduce costs and improve backup functionality.

• Approved March 14, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Workforce Development Board

The WOW Works Workforce Development Board will meet to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda includes the review and approval of the PY 2024-2025 budget. Members will also receive updates on strategic plans and job center operations.

• Election of WOW WDB Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approval of PY 2024-2025 Budget
• Update on Strategic Plan and Ad Hoc Workgroups
• Update on One Stop Job Center Operations
• Impact Report Discussion

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The ADRC Board will discuss the upcoming 2025-2027 Aging Plan. The meeting includes the introduction of a new board member and a proposed change to the board's meeting time. Updates on aging programs and developmental disabilities will also be provided.

• Introduction of new ADRC Board Member Kay-Ella Dee
• Discussion of Aging Plan 2025-2027
• Action item regarding ADRC Board meeting time
• Updates on the Aging Program and Developmental Disabilities

The board approved a change to its meeting start time. Members also reviewed a presentation on the 2025-2027 Aging Plan and received staffing updates for the ADRC and Aging departments.

• Changed meeting start time to 8:30 a.m. (8-0)
• Adopted agenda as corrected (6-0)
• Approved February 12, 2024, minutes (6-0)

Workforce Development Board

The Joint Executive Committee will review and approve the draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The meeting also includes updates on the One Stop Job Center, the strategic plan, and regional labor market trends.

• Review and approval of Draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
• One Stop Job Center Update
• WOW Labor Market Update and Trends presentation
• Review and approval of meeting minutes

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will review several financial resolutions, including revenue increases for Planning & Parks and a supplemental appropriation for Land Information. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding the repurchase of tax deeded lands. Additionally, the board will address a claim for vehicle damage reimbursement.

• Claim by Robert Carlson for $250 insurance deductible due to tree damage
• Resolution 24-4: Revenue increase for Planning & Parks
• Resolution 24-5: Supplemental appropriation for Land Information
• Ordinance 24-2: Changes to the repurchase of tax deeded lands
• June 2024 committee appointments and reappointments

The Board enacted an ordinance to align tax-foreclosed property repurchase rules with statutory requirements. It also approved several grants for county parks and authorized funding for land information projects.

• Denied Notice of Claim from Robert Carlson (22-3)
• Approved Resolution 24-4 for $14,500 in Planning & Parks grants (25-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-5 for Land Information fund balance use (25-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-6 for Worker's Compensation Self-Insurance reauthorization (25-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 24-2 regarding repurchase of tax deeded lands (25-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Philip E. Steinke, Michael Haggenjos, and Rick Fellenz to the Board of Adjustment (Voice vote)

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will consider several contracts for the Ozaukee Interurban Trail expansion and Hawthorne Hills County Park improvements. Discussions include updates on floodplain and shoreland protection ordinances. The committee will also review a partnership guidance document with the UW-Madison Division of Extension.

• Contracts for engineering and design of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail expansion
• Agreement amendment for Sugar Maple Nature School at Hawthorne Hills County Park
• Bids for a water well and bathroom facilities at Hawthorne Hills County Park
• Grant applications for runoff management and the 2025 Wisconsin Clean Sweep program
• Proposals for redesigning greens at Hawthorne Hills Golf Course

The Natural Resources Committee approved a series of contracts and grant applications, including a not-to-exceed $82,331 contract with Complete Water Inc. for a public drinking water well at Hawthorne Hills County Park. It also advanced a Memorandum of Agreement amendment with Sugar Maple Nature School to extend its site agreement to June 30, 2029, and approved several professional services contracts for Ozaukee Interurban Trail design and engineering. All action items passed unanimously, with Supervisor Matera excused. The committee also discussed the Floodplain and Shoreland Protection Ordinances but took no action.

• Approved May 2, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved USDA-NRCS grant agreement to continue Ozaukee County Demonstration Farm Network (unanimous)
• Approved submittal and acceptance of 2025 Wisconsin Clean Sweep grant (unanimous)
• Approved application for Targeted Runoff Management Program grant for manure stacking pad (unanimous)
• Adopted $20,000 WDATCP Reserve Fund Grant for manure runoff collection project (unanimous)
• Approved and recommended to County Board a Memorandum of Agreement amendment with Sugar Maple Nature School extending term to June 30, 2029 (unanimous)
• Approved not-to-exceed $82,331 contract with Complete Water Inc. for public drinking water well at Hawthorne Hills County Park (unanimous)
• Approved not-to-exceed $103,960 contract with raSmith for Interurban Trail repaving design (unanimous)

Monarch Library System

The Compensation Workgroup will meet to review and discuss MLS employee compensation in a closed session. The discussion includes wage scales, merit pay, cost of living, bonuses, and rewards. The group may also identify additional items for the sub-committee to address.

• Review of wages, including comparables and merit pay
• Consideration of bonuses and rewards
• Identification of further items for the compensation sub-committee

Executive Committee

The Ozaukee County Executive Committee will discuss standing committee term limits and the process for updating the county strategic plan. The meeting also includes discussions on establishing 2024-2026 committee goals and reviewing employee engagement efforts. No formal action is scheduled to be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of standing committee term limits and their impact on continuity
• Planning for 2024-2026 committee goals and objectives
• Review of employee engagement efforts by department heads
• Process for updating the County Strategic Plan
• Updates on Lasata CBRF, ERP software, and the Co-Responder Unit

The committee approved the minutes from the April 1, 2024 meeting. Members discussed committee term limits, strategic planning, and goal alignment, but no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved April 1, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee will review proposals for architectural and engineering services for the Lasata CBRF construction. Although the agenda lists action items, the meeting notice states no formal action will be taken at this session. Other topics include public health budget amendments and a presentation on youth justice.

• Award of architectural & engineering services for Lasata CBRF
• Budget amendment for Wisconsin DNR Beach Monitoring Program Grant
• Budget amendment for 2024 Lead in Water Testing and Remediation Initiative
• Resolution to create a Quality Improvement and Communications Manager position
• Presentation on Youth Justice and Child Protective Services

The committee approved a construction services contract for the Lasata Senior Living Campus and forwarded two budget and staffing requests to the Finance Committee. One budget amendment regarding lead in water testing was flagged as procedurally incorrect and will be revisited.

• Awarded Architectural & Engineering Services for Lasata CBRF to Dimension Design Group for $252,202 (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,665 revenue budget amendment for 2024 Wisconsin Beach Monitoring Program grant and forwarded to Finance Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to create one full-time Quality Improvement and Communications Manager position (Pay Grade 15) and forwarded to Finance Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved March 26, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning

The Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to review administrative updates and operational reports. Key actions include accepting the 2024 Hazardous Materials Countywide Strategic Plan and approving a grant application for equipment. The committee will also discuss changes to planning regarding sulfuric acid batteries.

• Acceptance of 2024 Bylaws
• Acceptance of 2024 Hazardous Materials Countywide Strategic Plan
• Establishment of 2024 EPCRA Inspector
• Approval to apply for 2024 Computer & Hazmat Equipment Grant
• Review of Sulfuric Acid Battery planning changes

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the 2024 Hazardous Materials Countywide Strategic Plan and authorized Emergency Management to apply for a state grant for computer and Hazmat equipment. The committee also designated the State of Wisconsin as the primary EPCRA inspector for 2024, with county staff as secondary inspectors. No changes were proposed to the 2024 Bylaws.

• Approved 2024 Hazardous Materials Countywide Strategic Plan (voice vote)
• Designated State of Wisconsin as primary EPCRA inspector for 2024 (voice vote)
• Authorized application for 2024 Computer & Hazmat Equipment Grant (voice vote)
• Adopted previous meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Set next meeting for August 22 at 5:45 pm

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider an ordinance to update the repurchase process for tax-deeded lands to comply with state law. The committee will also review revenue increases for Planning & Parks and supplemental appropriations for Land Information. Additionally, members will review wire transfers and department reports.

• Ordinance to update repurchase rules for tax-deeded lands
• Resolution for 2024 Planning & Parks revenue increase
• Resolution for 2024 Land Information supplemental appropriation
• Resolution for reauthorization of self-insurance
• Review of wire transfers #4010 through #4048

The Finance Committee approved several resolutions and ordinances, including budget increases for park projects and a supplemental appropriation for land information initiatives. The committee also authorized the continuation of the county's self-insured worker's compensation program and approved over $15.7 million in vouchers and wire transfers. All items move forward to the County Board for final action.

• Approved ordinance on tax-deeded land repurchase (4-0)
• Approved $14,500 in park grant revenue increases (4-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for land information projects (4-0)
• Approved continuation of self-insured worker's compensation (4-0)
• Approved $15,756,111.26 in vouchers and wire transfers (4-0)
• Approved March 28, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review quarterly data on fatal accidents. The body will also discuss informational items from state and local sources.

• Quarterly review of one fatal accident

The Ozaukee County Traffic Safety Commission met on May 22, 2024, approving the agenda and minutes from January 24, 2024. The commission reviewed one fatal accident from the first quarter of 2024, with a recommendation to amend the crash report to property damage. Members discussed state and local road projects, motorcycle safety, and upcoming enforcement campaigns, but took no formal action on new policies or funding. The meeting adjourned with the next meeting set for July 24.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from the January 24, 2024 meeting (all ayes)
• Recommended amending a first-quarter 2024 fatal crash report to property damage
• Adjourned the meeting (all ayes)

Public Safety Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Safety Committee met May 21, 2024 and approved its February 20, 2024 minutes unanimously. The committee entered closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(b) for personnel discipline, then returned to open session and unanimously approved a motion supporting the Sheriff's recommendation for disciplinary action as just cause. The minutes do not name the employee or describe the discipline. Department reports on the Medical Examiner, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Sheriff were received as informational updates.

• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes as submitted (unanimous; Rishel excused)
• Entered closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(b) for personnel discipline (unanimous roll call)
• Approved motion supporting Sheriff's recommendation for disciplinary action as just cause (unanimous; Rishel excused)
• Set next meeting date for June 18, 2024
• Adjourned at 9:29 AM

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review May 2024 financial and management reports for facilities, transit, and highway departments. The meeting includes a discussion on transit ridership and a tour of the salt brine building, highway shop, and transit building.

• Review of Facilities Management financials with YTD operating expenditures of $537,162
• Review of Transit Services financials with YTD total expenditures of $1,100,644
• Discussion of May 2024 Transit Ridership Report
• Transit update regarding the elimination of Ozaukee County Express and a $34,718 invoice for an Interfaith Vehicle
• Tour of the salt brine building, highway shop, and transit building

The committee approved the minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff introductions, financial reports, and project updates regarding facilities, transit, and highways.

• Approved March 21, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Board of Directors will meet to review financial status and action plans. The body is discussing the 2024 and 2025 Annual Action Plans.

• 2024 Annual Action Plan
• 2025 Annual Action Plan
• Financial Status Report

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council

The council will meet to review reports and discuss action items. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and departmental reports.

• Approval of February 12th, 2024 meeting minutes
• Coordinator Report
• Financial Report
• TAD Report

The council approved the minutes from the February 12, 2024, meeting. The coordinator reported that 10 cases of Narcan were ordered for law enforcement, utilizing the remaining grant funds. The council also reviewed recidivism statistics for the TAD Diversion/DPA and ATR programs.

• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health

The Board will discuss public health updates, including a DHS presentation on Health Department Level III Designation. The meeting includes the election of a Board Chair and Co-Chair and reviews of the WIC program and communicable disease reports.

• Election of Board of Health Chair and Co-Chair
• DHS presentation on Health Department Level III Designation by Matthew Collie
• Communicable Disease Report review
• WIC Program update
• Public Health Director updates regarding a grant for infrastructure through 2027

The Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health unanimously reappointed Jodi Schulteis as Chair and appointed Linda Gurath as Co-Chair. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed updates on communicable diseases, WIC enrollment, and lead testing initiatives. Public Health Director Kim Buechler received a Level III designation award from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

• Approved January 12, 2024 minutes
• Reappointed Jodi Schulteis as Health Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Linda Gurath as Co-Chair (unanimous)
• Reviewed communicable disease report
• Reviewed WIC program update
• Reviewed Public Health Director updates
• Received Level III designation award from DHS

Monarch Library System

The Board of Trustees will review the 2023 Annual Report and a proposal for the WiLS Strategic Plan. Members will also discuss vehicle lease agreements with Penske for bookmobile routes.

• Approval of the Monarch Library System Annual Report 2023
• Proposed adoption of the WiLS Strategic Plan
• Proposed $350 donation to Kewaskum for the use of Town Hall
• Amendment to a July 2023 motion regarding Penske lease agreements for Route 1 and 3 trucks
• Penske Vehicle Lease Service Agreement for Route 2 truck

Monarch Library System

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve expenditures from early 2024 and discuss accounting updates. The body will also review preliminary input for the 2025 budget and the 2023 audit timeline.

• Approval of Statements of Expenditures for January, February, and March 2024
• Discussion of bookmobile repair expenses
• Preliminary input for Budget 2025
• Insurance renewal updates
• Audit 2023 timeline updates

East WI Counties Railroad Consortium

The Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Janesville Bridge Project and payments for Dodge County services provided in 2023.

• Payment of invoice for Dodge County Finance Department services in 2023
• Payment of invoice for Dodge County Corporation Counsel Office services in 2023
• Janesville Bridge Project Memorandum of Understanding
• WisDOT Railroads and Harbors report
• WSOR updates on maintenance, current projects, and capital projects

The East Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the Janesville Bridge Rehabilitation project. The board also approved payments to Dodge County for finance and legal services provided in 2023.

• Approved Janesville Bridge Project Memorandum of Understanding
• Approved $900 payment to Dodge County Finance Department for 2023 services
• Approved $5,547.40 payment to Dodge County Corporation Counsel for 2023 services
• Approved March 13, 2024 draft minutes
• Approved Financial Report for period ending March 31, 2024

Monarch Library System

The Operations Committee will meet to provide preliminary input for the 2025 budget. The body will also hold a closed session to discuss staffing updates.

• Preliminary input for Budget 2025
• MLS Staffing Updates (Closed Session)
• Organizational Chart review
• Evaluation/Annual Review procedure
• Thank You letter to Town of Kewaskum

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will discuss restoring a GIS Technician position for the Land Information Office and reviewing the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. Members will also consider budget amendments to accept grants for trail and habitat improvements at county parks.

• Budget amendment for Norma and Stanley DeBoer Quiet Trails Grant for Hawthorne Hills County Park
• Budget amendment for Cedarburg Foundation Grant for Covered Bridge County Park
• Discussion on restoring the Land Information Office GIS Technician position
• Discussion on the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance

The Natural Resources Committee approved two revenue budget amendments for grants totaling $11,000 for county park improvements. Both items were forwarded to the Finance Committee for further action.

• Approved $1,000 grant for trail and bridge construction at Hawthorne Hills County Park (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant for public access and habitat improvements at Covered Bridge County Park (Unanimous)
• Approved April 4, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will discuss several Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources grants for trail maintenance and park improvements. The board is also considering a zoning map amendment for the Town of Grafton.

• RES.24-1: Up to $34,140 for County Snowmobile Trail Aids
• RES.24-2: Knowles-Nelson grant for Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve
• RES.24-3: Knowles-Nelson grant for Hawthorne Hills County Park campground and bathroom
• ORD.24-1: Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment - Town of Grafton, Section 25
• Review of Open Meetings Law and Committee Responsibilities presentation

The Ozaukee County Board approved three Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources grants for snowmobile trails, habitat restoration at Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge, and campground improvements at Hawthorne Hills County Park. The Board also enacted a shoreland and floodplain zoning map amendment for Section 25 in the Town of Grafton. Additionally, the Board confirmed various committee appointments and announced the cancellation of the May 15 meeting.

• Approved DNR grant for snowmobile trail maintenance (23-0)
• Approved DNR grant for Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge habitat restoration (23-0)
• Approved DNR grant for Hawthorne Hills campground and bathroom facility (23-0)
• Enacted shoreland and floodplain zoning map amendment for Town of Grafton (23-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Executive, Standing, and statutory committees (voice vote)
• Approved April 3 and 16, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Announced cancellation of May 15, 2024 meeting

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Bookmobile Committee will meet to approve financial statements and discuss maintenance expenses for the bookmobile. The agenda includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and a discussion of maintenance costs with possible action.

• Approval of Bookmobile Profit and Loss Statements for September 2023 through March 2024
• Discussion of expenses for maintenance of the Bookmobile
• Public comment on donation for Summer Reading Program

HOME Consortium

The Board of Directors will review a financial status report and a presentation on the 2025—2029 Consolidated Plan by Mosaic Community Partners. The meeting also includes an update regarding TBRA.

• 2025—2029 Consolidated Plan Presentation by Mosaic Community Partners
• Financial Status Report
• TBRA update

County Board

The County Board is meeting to swear in supervisors and elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Second Vice Chairperson. The session includes a presentation on the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Supervisors.

• Oath of office for County Supervisors
• Election of Chairperson to succeed Mr. Schlenvogt
• Election of Vice Chairperson to succeed Mr. Melotik
• Election of Second Vice Chairperson to succeed Mr. Wolf
• Committee appointments and reappointments

The Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting to elect new leadership. Lee Schlenvogt was elected Chairperson, Marty Wolf was elected Vice-Chairperson, and Patrick Foy was elected Second Vice-Chairperson. The meeting also included the administration of oaths of office and a presentation on board roles, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Lee Schlenvogt elected Chairperson (13-12 vote)
• Marty Wolf elected Vice-Chairperson (15-10 vote)
• Patrick Foy elected Second Vice-Chairperson (21-4 vote)
• Oaths of office administered to Board members
• Meeting adjourned until May 1, 2024

Board of Canvass

The Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct the county canvass of the Presidential Preference Vote and Spring Election held on April 2, 2024.

• County Canvass of the Presidential Preference Vote and Spring Election (April 2, 2024)

The Ozaukee County Board of Canvass met on April 8, 2024, to canvass the April 2, 2024 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote. The board reviewed results by reporting unit, noted no registered write-ins for federal or county contests, and reconciled discrepancies in several wards, including ballot jams and voters receiving incorrect ballots. Final reports were reviewed and signed, and the meeting adjourned at 10:38 am.

• Accepted County Clerk's preparation steps for the canvass
• Certified election results by reporting unit after review
• Noted no registered write-ins for Federal or Ozaukee County level contests
• Adjusted candidate totals for City of Mequon Wards 1-3 due to one provisional ballot
• Signed final reports for all reporting units
• Adjourned meeting at 10:38 am (motion by Spencer, seconded by Broghammer, carried)

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the zoning classification of a property in the Town of Grafton from Shoreland-Wetland to Shoreland. The body will also review agreements with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and budget amendments for invasive species management.

• Public hearing for zoning change at 758 Nantucket Court, Grafton
• Ordinance to amend Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map in Town of Grafton, Section 25
• Supplemental appropriation for Land Information Plan Projects
• Memorandum of Agreement and Unfunded Cooperative Agreement with Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Revenue budget amendment for Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium, Inc. grant for Virmond County Park

The committee approved a Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map amendment for the Town of Grafton and two agreements with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. It also forwarded budget amendments for land information projects and invasive species management to the Finance Committee.

• Approved Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map amendment for Town of Grafton, Section 25 (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,800 supplemental appropriation for Land Information Plan Projects (Unanimous)
• Approved Operational Agreement with USDA-NRCS (Unanimous)
• Approved Unfunded Cooperative Agreement with USDA-NRCS (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 revenue budget amendment for invasive species management at Virmond County Park (Unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to discuss financial resolutions, including the transfer of 2023 General Fund surplus to capital projects. The body will also consider zoning map amendments for the Towns of Cedarburg and Grafton and regulations for all-terrain vehicles.

• RES.23-60: Transfer 50% of 2023 General Fund Surplus to Capital Projects Fund
• RES.23-59: Budget increase for Planning & Parks via WDNR grants totaling $85,000 for Tendick Nature Park and water monitoring
• ORD.23-7: Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment - Town of Cedarburg, Section 21
• ORD.23-8: Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment - Town of Grafton, Section 31
• ORD.23-9: Revision of County Code regarding All-Terrain Vehicle links and operation

The County Board adopted the 2024 Executive Committee Project Fund recommendations and approved several shoreland and floodplain zoning map amendments. The board also authorized the transfer of 2023 General Fund surplus to capital projects and accepted grants for stream and wetland restoration.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-59 to increase revenue via DNR grants for Tendick Nature Park and water monitoring (24-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-60 to transfer 50% of 2023 General Fund Surplus to Capital Projects Fund (24-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-61 for a We Energies underground easement at Hawthorne Hills County Park (24-0)
• Approved revised Resolution No. 23-62 for 2024 Executive Committee Project Fund recommendations (22-1)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 23-7 for shoreland and floodplain zoning map amendment in Town of Cedarburg, Section 21 (24-0)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 23-8 for shoreland and floodplain zoning map amendment in Town of Grafton, Section 31 (24-0)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 23-9 revising county code regarding all-terrain vehicle links and operation (24-0)
• Approved March 6 and 20, 2024 minutes (Voice vote)

Monarch Library System

The Operations Committee is meeting to discuss the system's strategic plan and staffing updates, including new positions. The body will also consider a gift to the Town of Kewaskum Community Center and the creation of a compensation sub-committee.

• Monarch Library System Strategic Plan next steps
• Gift to Town of Kewaskum Community Center
• Staffing updates and new positions
• Appointment of a Compensation Sub-Committee
• Staff rewards and bonuses

Executive Committee

The committee is reviewing a list of recommended capital projects for 2024 funding. These projects cover public safety, public works, finance, and natural resources. The committee will make a ranked recommendation for the County Board to approve.

• Jail Division Door Relays & Intercom Controls: $550,000
• Countywide Radio System Upgrade: $600,000
• Solar Electric PV Systems (Admin, Justice, and Hwy centers): $400,000
• Court Room Remodel: $258,000
• HH Park Campground & School Site Development: $225,000

The committee approved the 2024 Executive Committee Project Fund Recommendation, which was revised to include a $300,000 Human Services Electronic Health Record Database. The resolution now moves to the County Board for final action.

• Approved March 1, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2024 Executive Committee Project Fund Recommendation including $300,000 for Human Services Electronic Health Record Database (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a fiscal update and act on several resolutions, including the transfer of 50% of the 2023 General Fund Surplus to the Capital Projects Fund. The body will also review grant-funded budget increases for nature park and water quality projects.

• Proposed $85,000 revenue increase for Planning & Parks via WDNR grants for Tendick Nature Park and water quality monitoring
• Resolution to transfer 50% of 2023 General Fund Surplus to Capital Projects Fund
• Approval of $45,264.52 in Corporation Counsel write-offs for January-December 2023
• Review of Wire Transfers #3986 - #4009 and February Schedule of Vouchers
• Corporation Counsel Finance Report showing total operating expenditures of $127,270 YTD

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee approved four action items, all unanimously: 2023 write-offs totaling $45,264.52, a revenue increase resolution for Planning & Parks, a transfer of $448,521 (50% of the 2023 General Fund surplus) to the Capital Projects Fund, and wire transfers #3986–#4009 plus the February 2024 Schedule of Vouchers totaling $8,772,734.32. The Planning & Parks resolution and the surplus transfer resolution will move forward to the County Board for final action. The committee also received department reports and a fiscal update, with no other substantive decisions recorded.

• Approved 2023 write-offs totaling $45,264.52 (5-0)
• Approved revenue increase resolution for Planning & Parks Department, including $25,000, $10,000, and $50,000 DNR grants; moves to County Board (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $448,521 (50% of 2023 General Fund surplus) to Capital Projects Fund; moves to County Board (5-0)
• Approved wire transfers #3986–#4009 and February 2024 Schedule of Vouchers totaling $8,772,734.32 (5-0)
• Approved February 29, 2024 minutes as submitted (5-0)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee will determine the award for Construction Manager as Advisor services for a new Community-Based Residential Facility at the Lasata Senior Living Campus. The project involves building an 18,000 square foot facility for 24 residents using ARPA funding.

• Proposed $4.5 million construction of a Community-Based Residential Facility at Lasata Senior Living Campus
• Selection of Construction Manager from three bidders: Altius Building Company ($297,340), Greenfire Management Services ($340,290), and Catalyst Construction ($415,160)
• Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the project
• Review of Veterans Service, Public Health, and HS/Aging/ADRC financial reports

The Health & Human Services Committee approved a contract for Construction Manager as Advisor services for a new Community-Based Residential Facility at the Lasata Senior Living Campus. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting.

• Awarded Construction Manager as Advisor Services bid for Lasata Senior Living Campus to Altius Building Company for $297,340 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The committee is considering an ordinance to revise All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Utility-Terrain Vehicle (UTV) operation rules. Members will also review a new Shared Ride Taxi no-show policy and several equipment purchases for the Highway and Transit departments.

• Ordinance revising Section 3.07 of the County Code regarding ATV and UTV operation
• Proposed Shared Ride Taxi No Show Policy charging riders for missed trips
• Purchase of a Mohawk Lift & Hunter Engineering Alignment Machine for $88,073.23
• Purchase of a Floor Scrubber & Sweeper from Salamone Supplies for $20,895
• Purchase of a Hunter Engineering Tire Machine for $13,814.31

The committee approved a revised ordinance regulating All-Terrain Vehicles to be sent to the County Board. Members also authorized several equipment purchases for transit and highway services and set 2024 pricing for asphalt and gravel.

• Approved revised ATV ordinance for County Board action (Unanimous)
• Approved Shared Ride Taxi No Show Policy effective May 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $24,556.51 for transit floor scrubber, lift, and tire machine (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Bridge Inspection contract with CORRE for $16,430 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2024 Asphalt Oil bid to Henry G. Meigs, LLC (Unanimous)
• Set 2024 prices at $65/ton for Hot Mix Asphalt and $9/ton for gravel (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ford F-350 and message board not to exceed $67,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 22, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Board of Directors will meet to review financial status and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a discussion or action regarding a HOME ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Application for Family Promise of Waukesha County.

• HOME ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Application—Family Promise of Waukesha County
• Financial Status Report
• 2023 CAPER

County Board

The County Board is discussing project fund updates and rankings for 2024. The Executive Committee previously approved a motion to fund recommended projects for a total of $818,000, including reallocations from the Covered Bridge Shelter and Highway County Road and Bridges Fund.

• Jail Door Relays & Intercom Controls Replacement: $550,000
• Solar Electric PV System: $400,000
• Court Room Remodel: $258,200
• Countywide Radio System Upgrade: $600,000
• HH Park Campground and School Site Development: $225,000

The Ozaukee County Board held a Youth Government Day session featuring student presentations and veteran acknowledgments. No substantive policy decisions, votes on ordinances, or budget approvals occurred during this meeting. The board adjourned by voice vote following a brief update on a Sheriff's Department internal audit.

• Adjourned meeting until April 3, 2024 (voice vote, carried)
• No committee appointments made
• No communications, claims, or public comments received

Comprehensive Planning Board

The board will receive updates on the VISION 2050 regional land use and transportation plan. Members will also discuss revisions to the Park and Open Space Plan, including inventory findings and public involvement data.

• Update on VISION 2050: A Regional Land Use and Transportation Plan
• Review of Park and Open Space Plan inventory findings (Chapter II)
• Discussion of public involvement, open houses, and SWOT analysis (Chapter IV)
• Review of preliminary recommended park and outdoor element and draft master plan maps
• Update on Open Space Preservation Element and County Project Areas

The Comprehensive Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 15, 2023 meeting. Staff presented updates on the regional VISION 2050 plan and the county's Park and Open Space Plan. The board directed staff to add context to SWOT analysis items and deferred final approval of park recommendations until the next meeting.

• Approved November 15, 2023 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Directed staff to add narrative context to SWOT analysis items
• Deferred approval of Park and Open Space Plan recommendations to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Supervisor Holyoke, seconded by Supervisor Rishel, all in favor)

Workforce Development Board

The Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington Workforce Development Board is meeting to discuss and approve several items, including a stakeholder engagement plan, policy updates, a risk assessment, local and regional plans, board descriptions, and contract renewals. They will also receive updates on One Stop Job Center operations and strategic plan workgroups.

• Approval of Stakeholder Engagement Plan
• Approval of Local and Regional Plan
• Approval of Contract Renewals
• Approval of Policy Updates
• Approval of Risk Assessment and Local Monitoring Plan

Radio System User Group

The committee will discuss updates on radio services, the condition of the radio system, and future planning. The agenda also includes a status update regarding the Harrington State Park Tower.

• Update on Radio Services, Condition of the Radio System, and Future Planning
• Status of Harrington State Park Tower
• MABAS Update
• Washington County Update

The committee approved the minutes from the December 14, 2023 meeting. Members discussed radio encryption for Cedarburg Auxiliary Police, equipment failures with fire service microphones, and updates on the Washington County site.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

East WI Counties Railroad Consortium

The East Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium Board of Directors will meet on March 13, 2024, at the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office in Oshkosh. The primary decision item is a vote to amend the Consortium's bylaws, specifically regarding director terms and appointments. The meeting also includes reports on the Harbor Assistance Program, WisDOT railroads, and Wisconsin State Railroads (WSOR) maintenance and capital projects.

• Amend Bylaws: Section 2 (Directors and Terms) and Section 3 (Appointment)
• Harbor Assistance Program presentation by Mike Halsted
• WisDOT Railroads and Harbors report
• WSOR report on monthly maintenance, current projects, and capital projects
• Approve minutes from November 8, 2023, and financial report

The East Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium approved changes to its bylaws to allow one of the two members from each participating county to be a citizen member with a demonstrated interest in freight rail. The board also approved the corrected financial report for the period ending February 29, 2024.

• Approved revisions to Bylaws to allow one citizen member per county (Motion carried)
• Approved corrected Financial Report for period ending Feb 29, 2024 (Motion carried)
• Approved draft minutes of November 8, 2023 (Motion carried)

Natural Resources Committee

The Ozaukee County Natural Resources Committee will hold public hearings on two requests to rezone shoreland-wetland areas to shoreland, allowing development. One request by Project Sports LLC seeks to fill wetlands for an athletic facility in Cedarburg; the other by G3 Development and QTIP Trust A seeks rezoning for road crossings in Grafton. The committee will also consider land divisions, grant acceptances, and other action items.

• Public hearing: Rezone 1.47 acres of wetlands at 8611 State Road 60, Cedarburg, for athletic facility (Project Sports LLC)
• Public hearing: Rezone wetlands for road crossings at 391 and 351 Port Washington Road, Grafton (G3 Development)
• Land division approvals: CSM for 4.112 acres near 10607 Bridge Street, Cedarburg (Stone Wall Farms)
• Land division approval: CSM for 6.738 acres at 4408 Pleasant Valley Road, Cedarburg (Habersetzer Trust)
• Grant acceptances: DNR, NFWF, and Knowles-Nelson grants for water quality, habitat restoration, and park improvements

The Natural Resources Committee approved a Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map amendment for the Town of Cedarburg (4-1) and approved rezoning for the proposed P2 Business Condos property in the Town of Grafton (5-0), but denied rezoning for the proposed Winding Brook Subdivision properties in the Town of Grafton (4-1). It also approved a $7,541 UW Extension marketing specialist contract and forwarded several DNR and federal grant resolutions to the County Board or Finance Committee. The meeting included two public hearings and no public comments.

• Approved Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map amendment, Town of Cedarburg Section 21 (4-1, Ross nay)
• Approved wetland delineation reports for P2 Business Condos and Winding Brook Subdivision properties (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for P2 Business Condos property, Town of Grafton (5-0)
• Denied rezoning for Winding Brook Subdivision properties, Town of Grafton (4-1, Ross nay)
• Approved $7,541 UW Extension marketing specialist contract (unanimous)
• Approved land division for Parcel 03-029-09-016.00, Town of Cedarburg (unanimous)
• Approved land division for Parcel 03-002-16-008.00, Town of Grafton (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $10,000 DNR Surface Water Planning grant budget amendment to Finance Committee (unanimous)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will consider several resolutions, including creating a behavioral health co-responder team funded by opioid settlement funds, carrying over $680,107 in 2023 funds, and terminating the county's express service. The board will also receive reports on county finances, the Lasata CBRF, and other departmental updates.

• RES.23-54: Allocate up to $240,000 in opioid settlement funds for a Behavioral Health Deputy and Liaison co-responder team
• RES.23-53: Approve $680,107 in year-end fund carryovers from 2023 to 2024
• RES.23-56: Apply for Class B liquor permit for Hawthorne Hills County Golf Course concessionaire
• RES.23-57: Support Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary facility strategy
• RES.23-58: Terminate Ozaukee County Express Service

The County Board adopted Resolution No. 23-58, authorizing termination of the Ozaukee County Express bus service, on a 22-1 vote with 3 absent. Two proposed amendments — one to reduce service to two morning and two afternoon routes, and one to direct the Public Works Committee to prepare a 2025 commuter proposal — were not adopted. The Board also unanimously adopted four other resolutions: carrying over $680,107 of 2023 funds to 2024, creating alcohol and other drug abuse and behavioral health co-responder teams using opioid settlement funds, amending Chapter 3 of the Policy and Procedure Manual to create behavioral health co-responder positions, and applying for a Class B liquor permit for Hawthorne Hills County Golf Course. The Board confirmed Whitney Feiertag as Medical Examiner.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-53, carryover of $680,107 in 2023 funds to 2024 (23-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-54, creation of alcohol and other drug abuse and behavioral health co-responder teams using opioid settlement funds (23-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-55, amending Chapter 3 of the Policy and Procedure Manual to create behavioral health co-responder positions (23-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-56, application to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for a Class B intoxicating liquor permit for Hawthorne Hills County Golf Course (23-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-57, support of the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary Facility Strategy in Ozaukee County (23-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-58, termination of the Ozaukee County Express bus service (22-1, 3 absent)
• Amendment #1 to Resolution No. 23-58 (reduce service to two morning and two afternoon routes) ruled out of order by Chairperson Schlenvogt
• Amendment #2 to Resolution No. 23-58 (direct Public Works Committee to prepare a 2025 commuter proposal) declared lost for lack of a second

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is reviewing a resolution to use opioid settlement funds to create a joint response team between the Sheriff's and Human Services departments. The body is also considering various project submittals for the County Board, including public safety and parks improvements.

• RES.23-54: Allocation of up to $240,000 in 2024 for a Behavioral Health Deputy and Behavioral Health Liaison
• Proposed Court Room Remodel: $258,000
• Sheriff's Office projects: Jail door relays, Glock pistol replacements, and jail medical electronic health records
• Parks projects: Virmond stormwater and roof/siding replacement, and Hawthorne Hills paving
• Infrastructure proposals: Solar PV system assessments and Countywide Radio System

The Executive Committee approved Resolution 23-54, authorizing the use of Ozaukee County Opioid Settlement Funds to create an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Behavioral Health Co-Responder Team; the resolution now goes to the County Board for final action. The committee also approved a list of recommended capital projects totaling $2.6 million, drawn from a $4 million project fund, and approved the February 5, 2024 minutes. Both action items passed unanimously, with Supervisor Nelson absent.

• Approved RES.23-54 authorizing opioid settlement funds for an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Behavioral Health Co-Responder Team (unanimous; moves to County Board)
• Approved recommended capital projects totaling $2.6 million from a $4 million project fund (unanimous)
• Approved February 5, 2024 minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee will consider several action items, including a resolution to create behavioral health co-responder positions, approval of $680,107 in fund carryovers from 2023 to 2024, a proposal to require electronic pay stubs for all employees, and recommendations on project funding for the Executive Committee. The committee will also review department reports and approve minutes from the January 26, 2024 meeting.

• Resolution to amend Chapter 3 of the Policy and Procedure Manual to create Behavioral Health Co-Responder positions (Crisis Case Manager and Behavioral Health Deputy)
• Resolution approving $680,107 in carryover of 2023 funds to 2024, including $597,607 for Public Health infrastructure and opioid harm program grants
• Proposal to require all county employees to receive electronic pay stubs starting July 1, 2024
• Recommendation on project submittals: ERP vendor selection assistance (funding recommended), ERP software implementation (not recommended), and countywide radio system microwave upgrade (funding recommended)
• Approval of wire transfers #3952-#3985 and January schedule of vouchers

The committee approved the creation of two behavioral health co-responder positions and the carryover of 2023 funds for several departments. It also mandated electronic pay stubs for all county employees starting July 1, 2024. Several project requests and financial vouchers were approved for further action.

• Approved creation of one Behavioral Health Deputy and one Behavioral Health Liaison (Unanimous)
• Approved carryover of 2023 funds for Public Health ($597,607), Planning & Parks ($65,000), Administration Center Maintenance ($15,000), and Human Services ($2,500) (Unanimous)
• Approved requirement for electronic pay stubs starting July 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved ERP Vendor Selection Assistance and Countywide Radio System project requests (Unanimous)
• Approved wire transfers #3952-#3985 and January 2024 vouchers totaling $7,484,013.03 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 26, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium's Non-Congregate Shelter Committee will review an application from Family Promise for HOME-ARP funding. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. All agenda items are potentially actionable.

• Review of Family Promise application for HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter funding
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2024 meeting

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee discusses the Request for Proposals for Construction Management for the Lasata Senior Living Campus, with a target Notice to Proceed by April 3, 2024. Staff recommends that the committee advise the Executive Committee not to fund four specific capital projects due to funding constraints. The meeting also includes informational reports on the Lasata Campus, Veterans Services, and Public Health, as well as action items regarding the carryover of 2023 funds.

• CBRF Construction Management RFP: Target Notice to Proceed by April 3, 2024, with completion goal by summer 2025
• Lasata Care Center Dish Conveyor Machine: $107,990 estimated cost, not recommended for funding
• Lasata Care Center HVAC Controls Upgrade: $97,585 estimated cost, not recommended for funding
• HS Electronic Records Database: Not recommended for funding
• Administration Center Auditorium Hybrid Meeting Renovation: Not recommended for funding

The Health & Human Services Committee unanimously approved applications for three Bureau of Justice Assistance grants focused on reducing recidivism, mental health collaboration, and substance use treatment. The committee also approved a transfer of funds to correct a cost center in the 2023 Adopted Budget, forwarding this amendment to the Finance Committee. Updates were provided on Lasata Campus recruitment and nursing goals, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved application for FY 2023 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved application for FY 2023 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved application for FY23 Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry Program (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds to correct 2023 Adopted Budget cost center; forwarded to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Canvass

The Ozaukee County Board of Canvassers will meet to conduct the official county canvass of the returns from the Spring Primary Election held on February 20, 2024. The agenda includes a call to order, the canvass itself, and adjournment. This is a procedural meeting to certify election results.

• Conduct county canvass of Spring Primary Election returns (Feb. 20, 2024)

The Board of Canvass reviewed election results for the February 20, 2024 Spring Primary. The board reviewed a rejected absentee ballot in Cedarburg Ward 2 and determined it was rejected properly.

• Accepted preparation steps reviewed by County Clerk Niemuth
• Confirmed one absentee ballot in Cedarburg Ward 2 was properly rejected due to a tampered envelope
• Reviewed and signed final reports for Cedarburg Ward 3

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a request from the Lakeshore ATV/UTV Club to designate specific county highway segments as ATV/UTV links, connecting routes in Belgium, Fredonia, Port Washington, and Saukville. The committee may direct staff to draft an ordinance for final approval. The agenda also includes action on carryover of 2023 facilities funds, project submittals, and a resolution to terminate the Ozaukee County Express transit service.

• ATV/UTV county highway links request from Lakeshore ATV/UTV Club
• Resolution: Ozaukee County Express Service Termination (postponed from Nov 16, 2023)
• Carryover of 2023 Funds - Facilities Management
• Recommendation of Public Works Project Submittals to Executive Committee
• Transit Ridership discussion

The Public Works Committee approved a resolution to terminate the Ozaukee County Express Service, which now moves to the County Board for final action. The committee also supported installing solar electric PV systems on three county buildings and directed staff to draft ordinance changes for ATV/UTV use on county highways.

• Approved resolution to terminate Ozaukee County Express Service (4-1)
• Approved recommendation for Solar Electric PV Systems on Administration Center, Justice Center, and Highway Department roofs (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop ordinance changes to allow ATV/UTVs on County Highways (unanimous)
• Approved carryover of $15,000 in 2023 Facilities Management funds (unanimous)
• Approved January 18 & February 7, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will hear a presentation on the monitoring of the EMS Grant Program, which distributed $3,024,000 in ARPA funds to municipalities. The audit found all municipalities met minimum hiring levels, but the Village of Fredonia has unexpended funds ($9,432 capital, $100,732 personnel) that the Executive Committee may decide to redistribute or reduce. The board will also receive updates on opiate fund co-responder teams and EMS grant monitoring, and may take action on committee appointments.

• EMS Grant audit report: all municipalities met hiring levels; Fredonia has $110,164 unexpended
• Executive Committee options for Fredonia funds: do nothing, redistribute, or reduce and reallocate
• Resolution 23-18 allocations: Fredonia $323,000, Grafton $564,000, Cedarburg $232,000, Mequon/Thiensville $348,000, Port Washington $232,000
• Presentation on opiate funds for co-responder teams by Sheriff and Human Services Director
• EMS Grant monitoring presentation by County Administrator Jason Dzwinel

The Ozaukee County Board held a mid-month regular meeting featuring presentations on Co-Responder Teams for opiate response and the 2023 EMS Grant Audit. No formal motions for approval, denial, or policy changes were recorded during the session. The meeting concluded with a voice vote to adjourn until March 6, 2024.

• Received presentation on Co-Responder Teams for opiate funds
• Received presentation on 2023 EMS Grant Audit results
• Adjourned meeting until March 6, 2024 (voice vote)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee recommended the appointment of a new Medical Examiner and approved a request for a new Behavioral Health Deputy position. The committee also forwarded several facility and equipment project recommendations to the Executive Committee.

• Recommended Whitney Feiertag for appointment as Medical Examiner
• Approved adding one full-time Behavioral Health Deputy position (unanimous)
• Approved National Alliance on Mental Illness Ozaukee as 2024 Generous Juror Program recipient (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendations for jail relays, firearm upgrades, jail medical EHR, training room upgrades, and courtroom remodel to Executive Committee (unanimous)
• Approved January 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Board of Directors is meeting to review financial reports and consider increasing the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program delivery fee from 10% to 20%. They will also receive updates from two HOME ARP committees and discuss funding recommendations for Hebron Housing Services, along with preferences and limitations for the program. All agenda items are potentially actionable.

• Homeowner Rehabilitation Program delivery fee increase request from 10% to 20%
• HOME ARP Rental Housing Development Committee funding recommendation for Hebron Housing Services
• HOME ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Committee update
• Discussion of HOME ARP preferences and limitations
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2023 meeting

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council is meeting for routine business, including approving previous minutes, receiving coordinator and financial reports, and discussing updates on a vending machine and Narcan for law enforcement. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of November 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Coordinator report on vending machine update
• Financial report
• TAD report
• Narcan for law enforcement update

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council met on February 12, 2024, and approved its November 27, 2023 minutes by motion (Mueller, seconded by Sheriff Knowles). The council received a coordinator report, a financial report showing roughly $8,000 remaining, and TAD program statistics, including a 32% recidivism rate while in the Diversion/DPA program and 3.4% after successful discharge. Members discussed a possible increase in youth OWI tickets and THC-related tickets, and law enforcement said it has enough Narcan and wants to delay ordering more. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved November 27, 2023 meeting minutes as submitted (motion by Connie Mueller, seconded by Sheriff Knowles)
• No vote recorded on ordering additional Narcan; law enforcement opted to wait
• No action taken on youth OWI or THC ticket discussion

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will meet to discuss updates from Public Health, the Shared Ride Taxi's Ecolane system, and 2023 statistics for both ADRC and Aging Services. The board will also introduce new members and review minutes from the December meeting.

• Introduction of new ADRC Board Member Kay-Ella Dee
• Update from Public Health by Kim Buechler
• Shared Ride Taxi's Ecolane update by Kara Ottum
• ADRC 2023 Statistics presented by Kay-Ella Dee
• Aging Services 2023 Statistics by Kari Dombrowski

The board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the December 11, 2023, minutes. The meeting consisted primarily of staff updates on transportation software, public health services, and 2023 program statistics. No new policies, budgets, or contracts were voted on.

• Agenda adopted unanimously (9-0)
• December 11, 2023, minutes approved unanimously (9-0)

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Board of Trustees will meet to approve expenditures for the final quarter of 2023. The board will also receive a system update and reports from the Executive, Finance, Operations, and Bookmobile committees.

• Approval of expenditures for October, November, and December 2023
• Monarch Library System Update
• Bookmobile Committee report

Natural Resources Committee

The committee is deciding on several grant applications for land, water, and park restoration. Members will also consider bids for professional concessionaire and restaurant services at county golf courses and review 2024 golf course fees.

• DATCP Soil and Water Resource Management Grant application for $468,400
• Bids and contract for professional concessionaire/restaurant services at Hawthorne Hills and Mee-Kwon County Park Golf Courses
• Grant applications for trail development at Hawthorne Hills, invasive species management at Virmond, and restoration at Tendick Nature County Park
• Purchase of an excavator for the Golf Course Division per 2024 budget
• Resolution for a Class B Intoxicating Liquor Permit for the Hawthorne Hills County Golf Course concessionaire

The Natural Resources Committee approved a contract for FC Ventures LLC to provide restaurant services at Hawthorne Hills and Mee-Kwon golf courses. The committee also authorized several grant applications for park restoration and approved a $115,250 excavator purchase.

• Approved FC Ventures LLC as concessionaire for Hawthorne Hills and Mee-Kwon golf courses with a $20,000 annual lease fee (Unanimous)
• Approved $115,250 purchase of a Case CX75C excavator for the Golf Division (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 golf course fees and programs, including a $2.00 increase for 18-hole weekday rounds (Unanimous)
• Approved grant applications for 2025 DATCP Soil and Water Resource Management and Nutrient Management Farmer Education (Unanimous)
• Approved grant applications for Hawthorne Hills trail development, Virmond Park invasive species management, and Tendick Nature County Park restoration (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary Facility Strategy (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution for a Class B Intoxicating Liquor permit for FC Ventures LLC at Hawthorne Hills (Unanimous)
• Forwarded request to carryover $65,000 in 2023 funds to the Finance Committee (Unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss a corrected resolution regarding a permanent easement for We Energies. This easement allows for the installation and maintenance of underground electrical utility facilities on county-owned land.

• RES.23-49: Permanent easement for We Energies at Parcel Number 08-015-01-002.00 in the Town of Saukville

The committee approved a corrected resolution to grant WE Energies a permanent underground easement at Parcel Number 08-015-01-002.00. This action allows for the extension of electrical services and will be presented to the County Board for final approval.

• Approved permanent underground easement for WE Energies at Parcel Number 08-015-01-002.00 (Unanimous)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board is meeting to decide on several budget amendments, including the acceptance of state and private grants. The board will also consider transferring funds for a Justice Center facility and establishing salaries for county offices.

• RES.23-47: Revenue increases for Planning & Parks ($11,446 WDNR grant, $5,000 WEF grant) and Public Health ($10,000 Opioid grant)
• RES.23-48: Transfer of $285,687 from Jail Boarding Reserve Fund to Capital Fund for Justice Center Training and Storage Building
• RES.23-49: Permanent easement granted to WE Energies at Parcel Number 08-015-01-002.002
• RES.23-51: Establishing 2025-2028 salaries for County Clerk, County Treasurer, and Register of Deeds
• RES.23-52: MMSD easement for Parcel ID (110500502000) along County Highway Trunk W for restoration and park addition

The County Board adopted several resolutions regarding revenue increases from grants, fund transfers for the Justice Center, and land easements. The board also established salary scales for three county offices for 2025-2028 and approved mileage reimbursements.

• Approved $26,446 in revenue increases for Planning & Parks and Public Health (22-0)
• Approved fund transfer from Jail Boarding Reserve to Capital Fund for Justice Center Training and Storage Building (22-0)
• Approved permanent easement to We Energies at Parcel 08-015-01-002.00 (22-0)
• Approved amendments to Policy and Procedure Manual sections 2.04 (2) and 2.05 (7) (22-0)
• Established 2025-2028 salaries for County Clerk, County Treasurer, and Register of Deeds (22-0)
• Approved conservation easement and park system addition for parcel 110500502000 in Saukville (22-0)
• Approved semi-annual mileage and attendance reimbursements (21-1)
• Approved January 3, 2024 minutes (Voice vote)

HOME Consortium

The HOME-ARP Rental Housing Development Committee will meet to discuss application recommendations. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 29, 2024 meeting.

• HOME-ARP Rental Housing Development application recommendations

Executive Committee

The committee will consider amending the Policy and Procedure Manual regarding Natural Resources Committee membership. They will also review a proposed $1,000 contribution to the National Center for Public Lands.

• Resolution 23-50: Amending Policy and Procedure Manual sections regarding quorum and land conservation/zoning
• $1,000 contribution to NACO - National Center for Public Lands
• County Administrator's Annual Review (Closed Session)

The Ozaukee County Executive Committee approved Resolution 23-50, which amends the Policy and Procedure Manual sections on quorum and land conservation and zoning, and sent it to the County Board for final action. The committee also approved a $1,000 payment to the National Center for Public Lands Counties from Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds. Both votes were unanimous among the five members present, with Vice-Chairperson Melotik excused. The committee entered closed session for the County Administrator's annual review and adjourned at 4:00 PM.

• Approved December 4, 2023 minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved RES.23-50 amending Policy and Procedure Manual Sections 2.04(2) Quorum and 2.05(7) Land Conservation and Zoning; moves to County Board (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 payment to National Center for Public Lands Counties from Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for County Administrator annual review (5-0 roll call)
• Adjourned at 4:00 PM (motion carried)

HOME Consortium

The HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Committee will meet to review applications. The body will discuss staff overviews and make recommendations regarding these applications.

• HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter application recommendations

HOME Consortium

The HOME-ARP Rental Housing Development Committee is meeting to review and score housing applications. The body will discuss specific project proposals for rental housing development.

• Gorman & Company, LLC, Remmel Drive Apartments Application
• Hebron Housing Services, Home is Waukesha Housing Project Application
• Scoring and discussion of applications

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss budget increases from grants and a fund transfer for the Justice Center. The body will also establish 2025-2028 salaries for the County Clerk, County Treasurer, and Register of Deeds.

• Resolution to increase 2023 revenue for Planning & Parks ($11,446 WDNR grant, $5,000 We Energies Foundation grant) and Public Health ($10,000 Opioid Grant)
• Resolution to transfer $285,687 from the Jail Boarding Reserve Fund to the Capital Fund for the Justice Center Training and Storage Building
• Resolution establishing 2025-2028 salaries for the County Clerk, County Treasurer, and Register of Deeds
• Review of wire transfers #3927 - #3951 and the December schedule of vouchers
• Corporation Counsel Finance Report

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee approved five resolutions, all unanimously, that now move to the County Board for final action. These include a $285,687 transfer from the Jail Boarding Reserve Fund to the Capital Fund for the Justice Center Training and Storage Building, a 2.75% annual salary increase for the County Clerk, County Treasurer, and Register of Deeds for 2025-2028, and budget amendments for $26,446 in grants. The committee also approved the July-December 2023 attendance and mileage report and wire transfers #3927-#3951 plus the December 2023 Schedule of Vouchers totaling $6,239,065.12.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2023 and January 3, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Planning & Parks and Public Health to accept $26,446 in grants (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $285,687 from Jail Boarding Reserve Fund to Capital Fund for Justice Center Training and Storage Building (5-0)
• Approved 2.75% salary increase for County Clerk, County Treasurer, and Register of Deeds for 2025-2028 (5-0)
• Approved County Board and Citizen attendance and mileage report for July 1-December 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved wire transfers #3927-#3951 and December 2023 Schedule of Vouchers totaling $6,239,065.12 (5-0)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will meet to elect its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024 and set a schedule for four meetings this year. The body will also conduct a quarterly review of fatal accidents and discuss the WI Motorcycle Safety Program.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024
• Approval of four meeting dates for 2024
• Quarterly Review of Fatal Accidents
• WI Motorcycle Safety Program presentation by Sara Kretchmar

The commission appointed a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and approved the 2024 meeting schedule. Members reviewed 2023 fatal accident data and received updates on the I-43 reconstruction project.

• Approved 2024 meeting dates
• Appointed Mark Roherty as Chairperson
• Appointed Lieutenant Brad Arndt as Vice Chairperson
• Approved October 25, 2023 minutes

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee will review a proposed budget amendment to accept a $10,000 grant for opioid and stimulant prevention strategies. The meeting also includes financial reports for the Lasata Senior Living Campus, Veterans Services, and Public Health.

• Proposed $10,000 revenue budget amendment for 2024 Opioid Grant
• Presentation on Ozaukee County's Dementia Care Specialist by Kay-Ella Dee
• Financial reports for Lasata Senior Living Campus
• Veterans Services financial report
• HS/Aging/ADRC financial reports for December 2023

The Health & Human Services Committee unanimously approved a budget amendment recognizing $10,000 in state opioid grant funds for educational outreach. This amendment was forwarded to the Finance Committee for further action. The committee also approved previous meeting minutes and received informational reports on senior living, veterans services, and dementia care.

• Approved November 28, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 opioid grant budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Forwarded opioid budget amendment to Finance Committee
• Adjourned meeting (Motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The committee will review requests for a new salt brine sprayer for parking lot operations and a subscription for transit vehicle cameras. Members will also discuss a potential all-way stop at CTH C and CTH Y and a permanent easement for We Energies.

• Purchase of a Snow Ex 750 Gallon Brine Sprayer from Badger Truck Equipment for $10,827.85
• Samsara Networks camera subscription agreement for transit vehicles at $17,560.80 per year
• Permanent easement for We Energies at Parcel Number 04-032-13-000.00 in the Town of Saukville
• 2024 County Surveyor Services Agreement with Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
• Discussion of all-way stop at CTH C (Pioneer Road) & CTH Y (Granville Road)

The committee approved a multi-year camera subscription for transit services and the purchase of a salt brine sprayer. It also approved a permanent easement for WE Energies and a surveyor services agreement.

• Approved purchase of Snow Ex Liquid Maxx 750 salt brine sprayer for $10,827.85 (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution granting WE Energies a permanent underground easement at Parcel 04-032-13-000.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Samsara Networks camera subscription agreement at $17,560.80 per year (3-1)
• Approved 2024 County Surveyor Services Agreement with SEWRPC (Unanimous)
• Approved November 14 & 16, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Safety Committee will review financial reports from the Medical Examiner, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Sheriff's Department, and take action on two items: a FEMA grant application for updating the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan and a budget amendment transferring $285,687 from the Jail Boarding Reserve to fund a new Training and Storage facility. The committee will also conduct promotional interviews for detective candidates in closed session and certify the eligibility list in open session.

• FEMA BRIC grant for Hazard Mitigation Plan update, estimated $60,000, 75% federal / 25% in-kind local match
• Budget amendment transferring $285,687 from Jail Boarding Reserve to capital account for Training and Storage facility
• Clerk of Courts preliminary 2023 year-end financial report
• Sheriff's Department financial report showing 2023 year-to-date expenditures of $15.2 million
• Closed session for promotional interviews of detective candidates

The committee approved a FEMA grant to update the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan and a budget transfer for a new training and storage facility. Members also certified a promotional eligibility list for detectives following closed-session interviews.

• Approved FEMA BRIC grant to update Ozaukee County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $285,687 from jail boarding reserve to capital account for Training and Storage facility (Unanimous)
• Approved Certification of Promotional Eligibility List for Detective (4-0)
• Approved November 14, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss public health updates and program reports. The agenda includes reviews of communicable diseases and the WIC program.

• Communicable Disease Report
• WIC Program Update
• Public Health Director Updates

The Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health met virtually on January 12, 2024 and approved its November 10, 2023 minutes. The rest of the meeting was informational: staff reported on RSV and COVID-19 being added to the communicable disease report, WIC breastfeeding and participation trends, a 2023 DHS 140 review, an infrastructure grant running through 2027, a new lead testing campaign, and opioid grant renewal and vending machine efforts. No other motions or votes are recorded in the minutes.

• Approved November 10, 2023 meeting minutes (motion carried; moved by Doug McManus, seconded by Linda Gurath)

Natural Resources Committee

The committee is deciding on a land division request in the Town of Saukville and the acceptance of several environmental grants. Members will also consider funding for farmer education and a professional services contract for golf course irrigation.

• Land division request for approximately 18.00 acres at 2839 State Road 33, Saukville
• Proposed $9,900 expenditure from Tree Fund Account for 6 farmers to attend National No-Tillage Conference
• Budget amendments for We Energies Foundation and DNR Lake Monitoring Protection Network grants
• Acceptance of US Fish and Wildlife Service grants for Tendick Creek and Sucker Creek restoration
• Resolution for Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District easement along County Highway Trunk W

The Natural Resources Committee approved a minor land division in the Town of Saukville and authorized several grant applications for habitat restoration on Tendick and Sucker Creeks. The committee also approved budget amendments for park improvements and invasive species monitoring, and authorized a $22,713 contract for irrigation design at Hawthorne Hills County Golf Course.

• Approved $9,900 for farmer education at No-Tillage Conference (4-0)
• Approved land division for Parcel 08-020-01-006.00 (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 We Energies grant budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved $11,446 DNR grant budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved USFWS grant applications for Tendick and Sucker Creeks (4-0)
• Approved MMSD conservation easement resolution (4-0)
• Approved $22,713 contract for golf course irrigation design (4-0)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will review budget amendments to incorporate grant funding for environmental and park projects. The board will also consider a resolution regarding World Migratory Bird Day and the county's 'Bird City Wisconsin' status.

• RES.23-45: $200,000 grant for acquiring parcel 110500502000 in Saukville for CTH W restoration
• RES.23-45: $10,000 Nature Conservancy grant for soil health practice incentives
• RES.23-45: $5,000 Mequon Thiensville Community Foundation grant for Virmond County Park stairway
• RES.23-46: Declaration of the second Saturday in May as World Migratory Bird Day
• Review of 2023 Year End Financials and 2024 Project Fund

The County Board approved budget amendments totaling $215,000 for land, water, and park projects, including floodplain restoration and park improvements. Additionally, the Board passed a resolution to declare the second Saturday in May as World Migratory Bird Day and to seek renewal of the county's "Bird City Wisconsin" status.

• Approved $215,000 in revenue budget amendments (22-0)
• Adopted resolution for World Migratory Bird Day (22-0)
• Approved renewal application for Bird City Wisconsin status (22-0)
• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing budget amendments to incorporate grant funding for environmental and park projects. The meeting also includes the review of wire transfers and the November voucher schedule.

• $200,000 grant for parcel acquisition and wetland restoration along County Highway Trunk W in Saukville
• $10,000 Nature Conservancy grant for soil health practice incentives
• $5,000 Mequon Thiensville Community Foundation grant for a stairway at Virmond County Park
• Approval of wire transfers #3905 - #3926
• Review of November Schedule of Vouchers

The committee approved a resolution to increase revenue for Land & Water Management and Planning & Parks via three grants. It also approved wire transfers and vouchers totaling $5,755,822.84.

• Approved revenue increase for Land & Water Management ($10,000 Nature Conservancy Grant) and Planning & Parks ($200,000 MMSD Grant and $5,000 Mequon Thiensville Community Foundation Grant) (Unanimous)
• Approved wire transfers #3905-#3926 and November 2023 Schedule of Vouchers for $5,755,822.84 (Unanimous)