Ozaukee County public meetings in 2025

Finance Committee

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee will consider authorizing the sale of tax deed properties in Mequon and Cedarburg, as well as an employee benefits consulting agreement. The committee will also review wire transfers and vouchers.

• Authorize sale of tax deed property at 4129 W. Scenic Avenue, Mequon
• Authorize sale of tax deed property at N37 W5537 Burr Lane, Cedarburg
• Approve Employee Benefit and Risk Management Consulting Agreement with Ansay and Associates
• Review wire transfers #4459 - #4467 and November Vouchers
• Approve minutes from November 21, 2025

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Board of Directors will discuss housing applications and project updates. The board is reviewing applications from South Central HFH CHDO Partners, Inc. and KCG Companies LLC for Poplar Point Apartments.

• South Central HFH CHDO Partners, Inc. CHDO and Operating applications
• Hebron Housing Services HOME ARP Rental Housing Development project update
• KCG Companies LLC, Poplar Point Apartments application
• 2026 Calendar
• 2026 Slate of Officers

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will hear management, financial and informational reports from the Veterans Service Office, Public Health, and Human Services divisions. It will review the Lasata Senior Living Campus CBRF Change Order and consider bids for CBRF construction work on roofing, drywall, and fire protection. The committee will also discuss the Opioid Fund Strategy, including impactful opportunities and a behavioral health day treatment. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Lasata Senior Living Campus – CBRF Change Order approval
• Lasata Senior Living Campus – Review/accept bids for CBRF roofing, drywall, fire protection
• Veterans Service Office – management and financial reports
• Opioid Fund Strategy – discussion of impactful opportunities and behavioral health day treatment
• Public Health and Human Services – management and financial reports

Workforce Development Board

The board will meet virtually to review a presentation on youth apprenticeship and receive reports from the Executive Director. The agenda includes a discussion of the Data Book and a review of the calendar year.

• Presentation on Youth Apprenticeship by Becky Kickert
• One-Stop Update
• Data Book Discussion
• Calendar Year Review/Preview

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and the quarterly financial report. John Heyer moved to approve, Kate Weiland-Moores seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda items (Sept 11, 2025 minutes, quarterly financial report) – unanimous

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes and review project applications for affordable housing development. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams.

• Approval of February 5, 2025 Executive Committee minutes
• Review of South Central HFH CHDO Partners, Inc. project application
• Review of South Central HFH CHDO Partners, Inc. operating application

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Executive Committee will meet to discuss two applications from South Central HFH CHDO Partners, Inc. The committee will consider a project application for Waukesha Affordable Housing Development and an operating application.

• South Central HFH CHDO Partners, Inc. CHDO Project Application for Waukesha Affordable Housing Development
• South Central HFH CHDO Partners, Inc. CDHO Operating application

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Ozaukee County Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will convene to approve minutes, introduce a new member, and receive updates from Public Health and the ADRC.

• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new Board Member Kay-Ella Dee
• Public Health updates from Kim Buechler
• Presentation by Balance, Inc.
• Review of 2025 ADRC/Aging Program statistics for next meeting

The ADRC Board adopted the meeting agenda with an 8-0 vote. It also approved the October 13, 2025 minutes unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that carried.

• Adopted agenda (8 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (8 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Monarch Library System

The Executive Committee will hold a virtual meeting to conduct general business. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss public employee employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data.

• Closed session regarding public employee personnel data per 19.85(1)(c)

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will review reports from the University Extension Office, Register of Deeds, and Land and Water Management Department. It will consider a minor land division request for 1713 11th Avenue in Grafton, covering about 26.953 acres in the shoreland area. The committee will also discuss the submittal and acceptance of three grant awards for flood resilience, trail development, and an AmeriCorps team, as well as updates on capital projects and trail projects. No formal action is scheduled for this meeting.

• Minor land division request for 1713 11th Avenue, Grafton (approx. 26.953 acres) under the County Shoreland Protection Ordinance
• Wisconsin Emergency Management Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant for Milwaukee River Oxbow Nature Preserve along County Highway Trunk W
• We Energies Foundation Grant for public‑access trail development and invasive vegetation management in Hawthorne Hills County Park
• Grant for an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team to assist Parks, Trail and Ecological Division staff in 2026 field activities
• Updates on Planning and Parks Department capital projects and Ozaukee Interurban Trail projects

The committee approved the minor land division for Parcel 08-019-04-006.00 in the Town of Saukville. It also approved the submittal and acceptance of a Wisconsin Emergency Management flood‑resilience grant, a We Energies Foundation grant for invasive‑species management and trail development, and an AmeriCorps grant for 2026 field activities. The November 6, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 AM.

• Approved minor land division for Parcel 08-019-04-006.00 (passed)
• Approved resolution to submit and accept Wisconsin Emergency Management flood‑resilience grant (passed)
• Approved submittal and acceptance of We Energies Foundation grant for invasive‑species management and trail development in Hawthorne Hills County Park (passed)
• Approved submittal and acceptance of AmeriCorps grant for 2026 field activities (passed)
• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Motion to adjourn carried (passed)

Public Safety Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Safety Committee holds a special meeting on December 3, 2025. The agenda includes public comments and an action item to consider the Medical Examiner’s Office autopsy agreements and a revenue‑budget amendment to accept the Wisconsin DMA FY26 PSAP Next Gen 911 grant award. No formal action is scheduled for this meeting.

• Medical Examiner’s Office – Autopsy Agreements
• Revenue budget amendment to accept Wisconsin DMA FY26 PSAP Next Gen 911 Grant Award

The committee approved the Medical Examiner's Office autopsy agreement with Waukesha by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved an increase of the revenue budget amendment and acceptance of the Wisconsin DMA FY26 PSAP Next Gen 911 Grant Award, moving the items to the Finance Committee and County Board for further approval. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved Medical Examiner's Office autopsy agreement with Waukesha (4-0)
• Approved increase of revenue budget amendment and acceptance of FY26 PSAP Next Gen 911 Grant (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss one action item. The body is considering a resolution regarding an increase of revenue for the Sheriff's Office 2025.

• Resolution: Increase of Revenue — Sheriff's Office 2025

The committee voted to approve a resolution amending the budget for the Sheriff's Office to include a $1,872,408 grant from the Wisconsin DMA/OEC and $223,000 for the Jail Boarding Program. The motion passed with five ayes and no nays. The resolution will move forward to the County Board for final action.

• Approved $1,872,408 grant for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $223,000 Jail Boarding Program funds (5-0)

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Ozaukee County Comprehensive Planning Board will review a proposed amendment to include a Farmland Preservation Plan for 2050. The agenda outlines possible actions to adopt a resolution and an ordinance for this plan update.

• Review of Plan Amendment 2025-01 for Farmland Preservation Plan
• Possible adoption of resolution for multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plan
• Possible adoption of ordinance for multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plan

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will consider multiple resolutions, including revenue increases for Planning and Parks and for the Sheriff's Office, and the cancellation of outstanding orders. It will adopt the 3rd edition of the Farmland Preservation Plan for 2050 and approve an amendment to the Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map for the Town of Belgium. Additional agenda items include ordinance amendments to the comprehensive plan and fee schedule, and committee appointments and reappointments.

• Resolution 25-38: Increase of Revenue — Sheriff's Office 2025
• Resolution 25-37: Increase of Revenue 2025 — Planning and Parks
• Resolution 25-45: Adoption of a Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County 2050 (3rd Edition)
• Ordinance 25-6: Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment - Town of Belgium, Section 6
• Ordinance 25-7: Amend Section 2.24(2) of the Ozaukee County Code of Ordinances on Fees for Copies and Services

The Ozaukee County Board adopted several resolutions, including revenue increases for the Parks and Planning Department and the Sheriff’s Office, cancellation of outstanding orders, and authorization of a tax foreclosure of a contaminated parcel in Grafton. It also repealed Chapter 4 of the personnel policies, adopted the 2050 Farmland Preservation Plan, and confirmed the appointment of a new Medical Examiner. All actions were approved by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved $80,000 Lake Michigan Grant and $249,999 WDR grant for parks and planning (Resolution 25-37) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Approved $1,872,408 grant and $223,000 jail surplus for sheriff’s office (Resolution 25-38) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Authorized tax foreclosure of 1019‑1025 11th Ave, Grafton and title transfer to Village of Grafton (Resolution 25-41) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Cancelled outstanding 2023 orders (Resolution 25-39) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Repealed and replaced Chapter 4 personnel policies and employee handbook (Resolution 25-42) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Adopted Farmland Preservation Plan 2050 (3rd edition) (Resolution 25-45) – Ayes 22, Nays 0, Absent 4
• Adopted Shoreland Protection Ordinance (Ordinance 25-6) – Ayes 22, Nays 0, Absent 4
• Confirmed appointment of Ian Luecke as Medical Examiner (vote) – Ayes 22, Nays 0, Absent 4

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider finalizing a joint library service plan for 2026-2030 and amending a policy manual section. The meeting will also include updates on county projects and the schedule for upcoming County Board meetings.

• Approval of final report for Joint County Library Service Plan 2026-2030
• Amending Section 2.03(d) of the Policy and Procedure Manual Change Order Policy
• Updates on Lasata CBRF and ERP systems
• Discussion on 2026 Project Fund and Opiate Fund Strategy
• Schedule of upcoming County Board meetings

The committee approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted the amended Joint County Library Service Plan for Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties for 2026‑2030. It also approved a resolution to amend Section 2.03(d) of the Policy and Procedure Manual Change Order Policy. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved amended Joint County Library Service Plan 2026‑2030 (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Section 2.03(d) of the Policy and Procedure Manual Change Order Policy (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss several property disposition plans and a series of resolutions. Items include plans for disposing land in Mequon, Grafton, Cedarburg, and Fredonia, as well as resolutions on revenue, personnel policies, and association membership dues. The agenda notes that no formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Plan for disposition of residential lot at 4129W Scenic Avenue, Mequon
• Plan for disposition of residential lot at 1739 11th Avenue, Grafton
• Plan for disposition of contaminated vacant land at N37 W5537 Burr Lane, Cedarburg
• Resolution to increase 2025 revenue for Planning and Parks
• Resolution on 2026 membership dues for Wisconsin Counties Association & National Association of Counties

The committee approved the October 22 minutes and authorized several property transactions, including selling a Mequon lot for a minimum $200,000 bid and repurchasing a Grafton lot for $17,000 plus a $4,000 balance. It also passed resolutions to move foreclosure, revenue increases, policy updates, and membership dues to the County Board. Wire transfers totaling $6,129.735.90 were approved with one dissenting vote.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 4129W Scenic Avenue, Mequon, "as is" sealed bid minimum $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved repurchase of 1739 11th Avenue, Grafton for $17,000 cash plus $4,000 balance due Dec 2 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of N37 W5537 Burr Lane, Cedarburg, "as is" sealed bid minimum $20,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled disposition plan for 1176484 N 33 FT NE NE EXC CSM#3419 SEC 9 T12 R 21 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to authorize foreclosure of Grafton contaminated property (unanimous)
• Approved revenue increase for Planning and Parks: $80,000 Lake Michigan Grant and $249,999 DNR grant (unanimous)
• Approved wire transfers #4437‑#4458 and October vouchers total $6,129.735.90 (3 ayes, 1 nay)

Public Works Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Works Committee will hold a public hearing on the 85.21 Specialized Transportation Assistance Grant and a proposed farebox increase for the county’s shared‑ride taxi service. The committee will receive management and financial reports for facilities, transit, and highways, including a transit ridership report and highway financials for November 2025. Action items include discussion of fairground tamarack trees, the 2026‑2027 town road maintenance contracts for the towns of Belgium, Fredonia, Grafton and Port Washington, a memorandum of understanding and consultant award for CTH O contamination, and a design proposal for CTH Y & CTH T. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• 85.21 Specialized Transportation Assistance Grant (public hearing)
• Proposed farebox increase for the Ozaukee County Shared‑Ride Taxi
• 2026‑2027 Town Road Maintenance Contracts for Belgium, Fredonia, Grafton & Port Washington
• Fairground Tamarack Trees (highways action item)
• CTH O Contamination Memorandum of Understanding (highways action item)

The Public Works Committee approved the 2026‑2027 road maintenance contracts for the towns of Belgium, Fredonia, Grafton and Port Washington. It also approved the 85.21 Specialized Transportation Assistance grant and a fare increase for the Shared‑Ride Taxi service. Additional approvals included a memorandum of understanding for CTH O contamination testing, a contract with Moraine Environmental for CTH O contamination work, and a design services contract for CTH Y and CTH T. No action was taken on the Fairground Tamarack tree removal request.

• Approved 85.21 Specialized Transportation Assistance grant (5‑0)
• Approved fare increase for Ozaukee County Shared‑Ride Taxi (5‑0)
• Approved 2026‑2027 Town Road Maintenance Contracts for Belgium, Fredonia, Grafton & Port Washington (5‑0)
• Approved CTH O Contamination Memorandum of Understanding with Village of Saukville (5‑0)
• Approved CTH O Contamination contract with Moraine Environmental (no recorded votes)
• Approved Gremmer's CTH Y & CTH T Engineering/Design Services contract (5‑0)
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Board of Directors will meet to discuss housing development applications and project updates. The board will review a substantial amendment to the HOME ARP program.

• South Central HFH CHDO Partners, Inc. CHDO application
• South Central HFH CHDO Partners, Inc. CHDO Operating application
• Hebron Housing Services HOME ARP Rental Housing Development project update
• HOME ARP Substantial Amendment

Public Safety Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Safety Committee will review management and financial reports from the District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, Sheriff’s Department, and Medical Examiner. It will consider an ordinance amendment to Section 2.24(2) of the county code that changes fees for copies and services. The committee will make a recommendation to the County Board on appointing a Medical Examiner. No formal actions other than the recommendation are scheduled.

• Ordinance amendment to Section 2.24(2) of the Ozaukee County Code concerning fees for copies and services
• Public Safety Committee recommendation to the County Board for appointment of a Medical Examiner
• Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting
• Management/financial/informational reports from the District Attorney
• Management/financial/informational reports from the Clerk of Courts

The committee approved an amendment to Section 2.24(2) of the County Code and sent it to the County Board. It unanimously recommended the appointment of Ian Luecke as the County Medical Examiner. The committee also approved the October 21, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved amendment to Section 2.24(2) of the Ozaukee County Code of Ordinances (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Ian Luecke as Medical Examiner to the County Board (unanimous)
• Approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Constituted a closed session for Medical Examiner candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health

The Joint Washington‑Ozaukee Board of Health will review routine agenda items such as approval of the September 12, 2025 meeting minutes and reports on communicable diseases and the WIC program. The board will also hear updates from the Public Health Director. The primary decision is the approval of the 2026 Food & Recreational Licensing Fees. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2026.

• Approval of Board of Health minutes – September 12, 2025
• Communicable Disease Report
• WIC Program Report
• Approval of 2026 Food & Recreational Licensing Fees
• 2026 meeting dates, including next meeting on January 9, 2026

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Executive Committee will discuss and possibly approve two contracts: a 2026 Resource Library Agreement and a five‑year lease for its Sheboygan office. A closed session will address a performance appraisal. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Closed session to consider a performance appraisal (per WI Stat § 19.85(1)(c))
• Discussion and approval of the 2026 Resource Library Agreement
• Discussion and approval of a 5‑year lease agreement for the Sheboygan office
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Board will consider a lease amendment for the Haymarket location covering 2026‑2030. The board will also review a Resource Library Agreement and elect officers for 2026. Additional items include updates to the joint Ozaukee‑Sheboygan Library Agreement and a possible change to meeting duration.

• 2026-2030 Haymarket Third Lease Amendment (discussion and action)
• 2026 Resource Library Agreement (discussion and action)
• Election of 2026 slate of officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Bookmobile Chairperson)
• Update on 2026-2030 Ozaukee‑Sheboygan Joint Library Agreement
• Discussion on duration of board meetings (possible action)

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council

The council will meet to review reports and discuss specific action items. The primary topics for discussion and action are TAD eligibility and the Deflection Program.

• Discussion and action on TAD Eligibility
• Discussion and action on Deflection Program
• Approval of August 11th, 2025 meeting minutes

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council met on November 10, 2025. A motion to approve the August 11, 2025 minutes was made by Chris Ohlis and seconded by Kevin Hingiss, but the outcome was not recorded. The meeting included a coordinator report on overdose data, a financial report stating no remaining funds, and a TAD program report. Members discussed membership bylaws, TAD eligibility criteria, and potential use of county opioid funding, but no votes or decisions were recorded.

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will hold a public hearing on a petition by Kristoff and Kristin Kipp to reclassify a Shoreland‑Wetland parcel to Shoreland zoning at 7140 Sauk Trail Beach Road. The meeting will also discuss several grant applications and revenue budget amendments related to lake‑Michigan funding, wetland restoration, and public‑access improvements. No formal actions are scheduled to be taken at this meeting.

• Public hearing request to change Shoreland‑Wetland to Shoreland zoning for 7140 Sauk Trail Beach Road, Cedar Grove, WI
• Ordinance: Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map Amendment – Town of Belgium, Section 6
• Fund For Lake Michigan 2026 Grant Application for Clean Farm Families Soil Health
• Revenue budget amendment for Wisconsin DNR Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Grant for public access improvements at Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve
• Grant submittal for Wisconsin DNR Wetland General Permit Surcharge Restoration Program for Milwaukee River Oxbow Nature Preserve along County Highway Trunk W

The Natural Resources Committee approved a Shoreland & Floodplain zoning map amendment for the Town of Belgium, sending it to the County Board for final action. It also approved several grant applications and revenue‑budget amendments to support soil‑health projects, water‑protection initiatives, trail improvements, and habitat restoration. All motions were recorded as passed.

• Approved Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map amendment for Town of Belgium (passed)
• Approved Land & Water Management grant to Fund for Lake Michigan 2026 Clean Farm Families Soil Health (passed)
• Approved Land & Water Management grant to DATCP Producer‑Led Watershed Protection 2026 (passed)
• Approved use of Land & Water Tree Fund for up to 10 farmers to attend National No‑tillage Conference (passed)
• Approved $249,999 revenue‑budget amendment for Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship grant for Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve (passed)
• Approved $80,000 revenue‑budget amendment for Fund for Lake Michigan grant for Mineral Springs Creek restoration (passed)
• Approved Wetland General Permit Surcharge Restoration Program grant for Milwaukee River Oxbow restoration (passed)
• Approved Ozaukee Interurban Trail repaving, realignment, and signage grant (passed)

Local Emergency Planning

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss administrative and operational issues. The body is considering formal action on updating Off-Site Plans and removing specific facilities from those plans.

• Adoption of Off-Site Plan updates
• Removal of facilities from plans due to clerical errors or falling below threshold planning amounts
• Review of previous meeting minutes from August 14, 2025
• Incident review and training and exercise reports

Radio System User Group

The Radio System User Group will meet to discuss the current condition and future planning of the radio system. The group will also review updates regarding radio back-up procedures and specific equipment replacements.

• Fire Service Portable Radio Shoulder Mic Replacement
• Radio Back-Up Procedure Update
• Mequon Radio Template Problem/Future Template Status Update
• Status of Harrington State Park Tower
• Vacant Police Representative

The Radio System User Committee unanimously approved the May 8, 2025 minutes. No substantive actions were taken on equipment or staffing, and the meeting was adjourned at 3:17 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:17 p.m. (unanimous)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board meeting will address routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment, followed by several resolutions. Key resolutions include urging state funding for SNAP impacts, accepting two Wisconsin DNR grants for aquatic invasive species monitoring, and adopting the 2026 budget, wage increases, and levy rates. An ordinance will present a proposed user fee schedule for 2026, and committee appointments will be confirmed.

• Resolution 25-35: Adoption of the 2026 County Budget
• Resolution 25-36: Adoption of the 2026 Levy and Rate
• Ordinance 25-4: 2026 User Fee Schedule Proposal
• Resolution 25-29: Urging Wisconsin to fund county impact of federal SNAP changes
• Resolution 25-30: Acceptance of a Wisconsin DNR Lake Monitoring and Protection Network Grant

The board approved the 2026 county budget and the accompanying levy and rate resolution. It also adopted salaries for supervisors for 2026‑2028 and updated wage and personnel policies in the county manual. Resolutions were adopted to seek state SNAP funding and to accept two Wisconsin DNR grants for lake monitoring and invasive‑species projects. An ordinance changing Human Services user fees for 2026 was also enacted.

• Adopted 2026 Budget (Resolution 25-35) – Ayes 20, Nays 0, Absent 6
• Adopted 2026 Levy and Rate (Resolution 25-36) – Ayes 20, Nays 0, Absent 6
• Adopted salaries of County Supervisors 2026‑2028 (Resolution 25-32) – Ayes 19, Nays 1 (Taylor), Absent 6
• Adopted amendment to wage scales in policy manual (Resolution 25-33) – Ayes 20, Nays 0, Absent 6
• Adopted amendment to personnel changes in policy manual (Resolution 25-34) – Aye 20, Nays 0, Absent 6
• Adopted resolution urging state SNAP funding (Resolution 25-29) – Ayes 19, Nays 0, Abstain 1 (Wolf), Absent 6
• Adopted acceptance of DNR lake monitoring grant (Resolution 25-30) – Ayes 20, Nays 0, Absent 6
• Adopted DNR invasive‑species grant (Resolution 25-31) – Ayes 19, Nays 1 (Taylor), Absent 6

Library Planning

The Joint County Library Planning Committee will hold a public hearing to consider the Draft County Library Service Plan for Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties for the 2026-2030 period. No formal action is scheduled to be taken by the committees or the full County Board.

• Public hearing on Draft County Library Service Plan 2026-2030
• Meeting location: Mead Public Library, 710 N. 8th St
• No formal action scheduled by committees or County Board

Library Planning

The Sheboygan‑Ozaukee Joint Library Committee will vote on adopting the 2026‑2030 joint county library agreement. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, public comments, agenda approval, unfinished business, new business, and adjournment. No other decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Adoption of 2026‑2030 Ozaukee‑Sheboygan Joint County Library Agreement
• Approval of the agenda (action item)
• Public comments
• Unfinished business
• New business

Monarch Library System

The Operations Committee will consider approval of its agenda and the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It will discuss system updates and the director’s evaluation process, which may lead to action. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and compliance verification.

• Approval of agenda (action)
• Approval of minutes for the October 7, 2025 Operations Committee meeting (action)
• System updates (discussion)
• Director’s evaluation process (discussion and possible action)
• Public comment & correspondence (discussion)

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Executive Committee will meet on November 4, 2025, to consider the 2026 System Plan. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda, approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting, and discussion and action on the 2026 System Plan. A closed session is noted for employment‑related personnel matters.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2025
• Discussion and action on the 2026 System Plan
• Closed session on employee compensation and performance data

Library Planning

The Joint County Library Planning Committee is holding a public hearing to consider the Draft County Library Service Plan for Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties covering 2026-2030.

• Public hearing on Draft County Library Service Plan - Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties 2026-2030

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will vote on a budget amendment to fund two additional full‑time jail deputy positions. It will also consider resolutions on supervisor salaries, policy manual wage increases, personnel changes, the 2026 budget, and the 2026 levy and rate. A public hearing is scheduled for 7:00 pm on November 3.

• Budget amendment for two additional full‑time jail deputy positions
• Resolution on salaries of County Supervisors for 2026‑2028
• Resolution amending Chapter 3 of the Policy & Procedure Manual for 2026 wage increases
• Resolution amending Chapter 3 for personnel changes approved in the 2026 adopted budget
• Resolution adopting the 2026 budget and levy and rate

The committee approved the September 29 and October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It passed a budget amendment to add two full‑time jail deputy positions. Several resolutions—including supervisor salaries, policy‑manual wage and personnel changes, the 2026 budget, and the 2026 levy and rate—were approved to move forward to the County Board for final action.

• Approved September 29 and October 1, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Approved budget amendment for two additional full‑time jail deputy positions (passed; Ayes: Lee Schlenvogt, Rick Nelson, Rob Holyoke; Nays: Patrick Foy)
• Approved resolution on salaries of County Supervisors 2026‑2028 to move forward to County Board (passed)
• Approved resolution amending Chapter 3 of Policy & Procedure Manual – 2026 budget wage increases (passed)
• Approved resolution amending Chapter 3 of Policy & Procedure Manual – personnel changes approved in 2026 adopted budget (passed)
• Approved resolution: 2026 Budget to move forward to County Board (passed)
• Approved resolution: 2026 Levy and Rate to move forward to County Board (passed)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget at the Administration Center. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026 budget
• Meeting location: Administration Center, Room A-204
• Meeting date: Monday, November 3, 2025
• Address: 121 W. MAIN STREET, PORT WASHINGTON WI

The board held a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget but took no substantive action. A motion to adjourn, subject to a call by the chair, was made, seconded, and carried by voice vote. The meeting was officially adjourned at 7:15 PM.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Ozaukee County Health & Human Services Committee will meet on October 28, 2025. It will receive management and financial reports from Lasata Senior Living Campus, the Veterans Service Office, and Public Health. The committee will discuss an ordinance proposing a 2026 user fee schedule and a resolution urging the state to fund county impacts from recent federal SNAP changes. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Ordinance 2026 User Fee Schedule Proposal
• Resolution urging Wisconsin to fund county SNAP impact
• Management/Financial report – Lasata Senior Living Campus
• Management/Financial report – Veterans Service Office
• Management/Financial report – Public Health

The Health & Human Services Committee approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It passed an ordinance changing the 2026 user fee schedule, sending it to the County Board for final action. It also adopted a resolution urging the State of Wisconsin to fund county costs from recent federal SNAP changes, also moving it to the County Board.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026 User Fee Schedule (7-0) – forward to County Board
• Approved Resolution urging state SNAP funding (7-0) – forward to County Board
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss insurance renewal rates for 2026. The body will also review wire transfers and September vouchers.

• 2026 Health Insurance renewal rates
• 2026 Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Dental and Vision Insurance renewal rates
• Wire Transfers #4418 - #4436 and September Vouchers

The committee approved wire transfers #4418‑#4436 and September vouchers. It also approved the Group Health Trust 2026 renewal rates with United Healthcare. Finally, it approved moving Life, Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, Dental and Vision insurance from Metlife to Sun Life for 2026. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved wire transfers #4418‑#4436 and September vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved Group Health Trust 2026 renewal rates (unanimous)
• Approved switching Life, Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, Dental and Vision insurance from Metlife to Sun Life for 2026 (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will adopt its agenda, approve the July 2024 minutes, and act on a speed study covering State Highway 60 to Cedar Creek Road. It will also discuss quarterly fatality data, a citizen and WE Energies concern, updates on the Mequon Road Project, and a Cedarburg Police Department request to review speed violations on Portland Road. Additional items include setting the next meeting date, a January officer election, and a law of the month.

• CTH NN Speed Study from STH 60 to Cedar Creek Road
• Quarterly fatalities report for Mequon Police Department
• Citizen / WE Energies concern
• Mequon Road Project update
• Cedarburg PD request to review speed violations on Portland Road

The Traffic Safety Commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the July 22, 2025 minutes. A motion to make no speed change in the area was passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (motion by Rick Nelson, second by Tom Grabow, all ayes)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (motion by Rick Nelson, second by Tom Grabow, all ayes)
• Motion for no speed change in the area approved (motion by Jon Edgren, all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mark Roherty, second by Lt. Arndt, all ayes)

Public Safety Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Safety Committee will review several action items, including a fire suppression system award to Phoenix Fire Systems and a revenue budget amendment for jail division improvement projects. The committee will also discuss reports from the Medical Examiner, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and the Sheriff's Office. No formal action is scheduled to be taken at this meeting.

• Review/Approve Aware of Air Handler Conrols to Mared Mechanical
• Award Fire Suppression System to Phoenix Fire Systems
• Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for Jail Division Improvement Projects
• Monthly Report from the Medical Examiner
• DA Financials Sept and VW Financials Sept

The Public Safety Committee approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted a $97,500 bid from Mared Mechanical for an air‑handler and controls replacement and a $129,900 bid from Phoenix Fire Systems for a fire‑suppression system. The committee also approved a $223,000 revenue‑budget amendment to fund eight jail‑division improvement projects, sending the amendment to the Finance Committee for further action. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved $97,500 bid to Mared Mechanical for Air Handler and Controls Replacement (unanimous ayes)
• Approved $129,900 bid to Phoenix Fire Systems for fire suppression system (unanimous ayes)
• Approved $223,000 revenue‑budget amendment for jail division improvement projects (unanimous ayes; forwarded to Finance Committee)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Board of Directors meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting is planned for Thursday, November 20, 2025. No agenda items were discussed.

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will meet on October 15, 2025 to consider several routine items. A key agenda item is a presentation reviewing the 2026 County Proposed Budget as recommended by the Executive Committee, delivered by County Administrator Jason Dzwinel. The meeting also includes public comment, communications, claims, committee appointments and reports before adjournment.

• Presentation reviewing the 2026 Ozaukee County Proposed Budget (County Administrator Jason Dzwinel)
• Committee appointments and reappointments

The Ozaukee County Board approved the reappointment of Kristen Berns and Theresa Couwenhoven to the Aging & Disability and Resource Center. The Board also set the adjournment date and scheduled a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget for November 3, 2025, and noted the annual meeting will occur on November 5, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Reappointed Kristen Berns and Theresa Couwenhoven to Aging & Disability and Resource Center (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting, setting public hearing on Proposed 2026 Budget for Nov 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM (voice vote)
• Scheduled annual board meeting for Nov 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board will review and potentially take action on the final draft of A Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050 (3rd Edition). This includes discussing the executive summary and a resolution to recommend the plan's adoption.

• Review and possible action on the Executive Summary for A Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050
• Resolution to recommend adoption of A Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050 pending DATCP Final Review and Certification

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will meet to elect a chairperson and approve a caterer. The board will also discuss the 2026 ADRC base contract and receive updates from Public Health.

• Election of Chairperson
• Approval of caterer selection: Kari Dombrowski
• Discussion of ADRC 2026 Base Contract

The board unanimously adopted the agenda and approved the August 11, 2025 minutes. Michael Wilt was elected chairperson by a 9‑0 vote and Kristen Berns was elected vice chairperson with five votes in favor and none against. The board also unanimously approved the selection of a caterer.

• Adopt agenda – unanimous (9-0)
• Approve August 11, 2025 minutes – unanimous (9-0)
• Elect Michael Wilt as chairperson – unanimous (9-0)
• Elect Kristen Berns as vice chairperson – majority of 5 votes, 0 nays
• Approve caterer selection – unanimous (9-0)
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Operations Committee will approve its agenda and minutes from the August 5 meeting. It will consider nominations for the 2026 officer slate, discuss the director evaluation process and its possible incorporation into board bylaws, and review a proposed cost‑of‑living pay increase. The next full board meeting will be scheduled for November 4.

• Approval of agenda (action)
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2025 (action)
• Nominations for the 2026 officer slate (discussion and action)
• Director’s evaluation process (discussion and possible action)
• COLA pay increase (discussion and possible action)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will discuss several grant applications for water management and transportation projects. The board will also consider a modification to the Highway Department's partnership with municipalities and a budget update for 2026.

• Resolution 25-28: WisDOT grant for a multi-use pedestrian bridge over Cedar Creek
• Resolutions 25-24, 25-25, 25-26, 25-27: DNR grants for Mineral Springs Creek, Mole Creek, and Sucker Creek
• Resolution 25-23: Modifying the Guaranteed Work Partnership between Highway Department and municipalities
• Resolution 25-22: Revenue increase for Sheriff's Office WIDOJ CRUCL Grant
• Denial of Charter Cable Claim

The board denied a Charter Cable claim and approved a $75,000 grant for the sheriff’s office WIDOJ Co‑Responder Unit. It also adopted seven grant resolutions for natural‑resource projects and a pedestrian bridge, and adopted the annual dog‑listing report, approving all claims.

• Denied Charter Cable claim – Ayes 26, Nays 0
• Approved $75,000 sheriff’s office WIDOJ Co‑Responder Unit grant (Resolution 25‑22) – Ayes 26, Nays 0
• Adopted Guaranteed Work Partnership revisions (Resolution 25‑23) – Ayes 25, Nays 1
• Accepted Mineral Springs Creek surface water restoration grant (Resolution 25‑24) – Ayes 26, Nays 0
• Accepted Mole Creek surface water management plan grant (Resolution 25‑25) – Ayes 25, Nays 1
• Accepted Mole Creek surface water restoration grant (Resolution 25‑26) – Ayes 26, Nays 0
• Accepted Sucker Creek water‑quality monitoring grant (Resolution 25‑27) – Ayes 26, Nays 0
• Approved Cedar Creek pedestrian bridge Transportation Alternatives Program grant (Resolution 25‑28) – Ayes 26, Nays 0

Executive Committee

The Ozaukee County Executive Committee will review the County Administrator's proposed 2026 budget, including department allocations and expansion requests. Members will discuss staff analysis and budget amendment proposals. The committee will consider adopting its 2025 budget recommendations to forward to the County Board. No formal action by other committees or the full County Board is scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of County Administrator's 2026 Proposed Budget
• Consideration of 2026 Budget Expansion Requests and staff analysis
• Adoption of Executive Committee's 2025 Proposed Budget Recommendations to the County Board
• Budget overview presentation during a working lunch
• Possible reconvening on Oct 2, 2025 for further budget discussion

The committee reviewed the County Administrator's 2026 proposed budget and related department requests. It approved a $35,832 budget expansion for the Corporation Counsel. It then adopted the full 2026 county budget as presented, with all supervisors voting in favor.

• Approved $35,832 Corporation Counsel budget expansion (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Ozaukee County budget as presented (unanimous)

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board will review and discuss chapters of the final draft Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County (3rd edition, 2050). Items include Chapter 4 on public involvement, Chapter 5 on preservation areas, and Chapter 7 on implementation and program prioritization. A public hearing is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. to consider the final draft. The board will also approve the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Review and discussion of Chapter 4 – Public Involvement
• Review and discussion of Chapter 5 – Farmland Preservation Areas
• Review and discussion of Chapter 7 – Implementation and Program Prioritization
• Public hearing on the final draft of the Farmland Preservation Plan (3rd edition, 2050)
• Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting

The Comprehensive Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. The board reviewed the final draft of the 2050 Farmland Preservation Plan, noting that Chapter 4 had already been approved and Chapter 5 had received conditional approval previously. No public comments were received during the public hearing.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will discuss its 2026 budget recommendation and review several action items, including software licensing, grant acceptances, a hunting policy, and park maintenance contracts. The committee will also receive reports from the University Extension Office, Register of Deeds, Land and Water Management Department, and Planning and Parks Department. No formal action is scheduled to be taken at this meeting.

• 2026 Budget Recommendation for the Natural Resources Committee
• Transcendent Technologies Software License Agreement
• Resolution to accept a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Invasive Species Surface Water Planning Grant for lake surveys and water quality monitoring
• Policy regarding permitted hunting and associated fees at Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve County Park and the Little Menomonee River Fish and Wildlife Preserve County Park for the 2025‑2026 through 2029‑2030 hunting seasons
• Bid and contract for the Virmond County Park Caretakers House roof replacement project

The Natural Resources Committee approved several grant resolutions, including the Wisconsin Department of Administration grant for constructing an east‑west extension of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail along Highway 60. It also authorized public hunting at Lion’s Den Gorge and Little Menomonee River county parks for the 2025‑2026 through 2029‑2030 seasons. Additionally, the Committee accepted contracts with Roberts Restorations, LLC for roof and siding replacement at the Virmond County Park caretaker house, each contingent on Corporation Counsel approval.

• Approved submittal and acceptance of Wisconsin Department of Administration grant for East‑West Extension of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail (Passed)
• Approved public hunting at Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve and Little Menomonee River Fish and Wildlife Preserve (Passed)
• Accepted bid and approved contract with Roberts Restorations, LLC for Virmond County Park caretaker house roof replacement, not to exceed $37,308 (Passed)
• Accepted bid and approved contract with Roberts Restorations, LLC for Virmond County Park caretaker house siding replacement, not to exceed $55,692 (Passed)
• Approved resolution to submit and accept Wisconsin DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Surface Water Planning Grant (Passed)
• Approved resolution to submit and accept Wisconsin DNR Lake Monitoring and Protection Network Grant (Passed)
• Approved Updated Laredo user agreement and fees (Passed)
• Approved Transcendent Technologies Software License Agreement (Passed)

Executive Committee

The Ozaukee County Executive Committee will review budget grant allocations and discuss upcoming meeting schedules. A countywide housing study will be presented for discussion. The committee will also consider proposed salary levels for County Board Supervisors for the 2026‑2028 term. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Budget review of grants to local organizations such as Advocates of Ozaukee, Inc. and the National Flag Day Foundation
• Discussion of the countywide housing study
• Consideration of County Board Supervisors' salaries for the 2026‑2028 term
• Schedule of upcoming County Board meetings in October and November
• Announcement of next meeting dates, including a special budget meeting on October 1

The Executive Committee approved the August 4 and September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. Members directed staff to prepare a draft resolution setting supervisor salaries for the 2026‑2028 term, to be considered at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 PM after a motion to adjourn passed.

• Approved August 4 and September 3, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Directed staff to draft supervisor salary resolution for 2026‑2028 term
• Motion to adjourn carried, meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a resolution to fund a WIDOJ Co‑Responder Unit grant. It will also consider entering an agreement with Advocate Aurora for wellness program services and review the 2025 Annual Dog Listing Report and recent wire transfers. Additionally, the committee will discuss the 2026 budget recommendation for the Finance Committee.

• Resolution: WIDOJ Co‑Responder Unit Grant
• Consideration to enter into an agreement with Advocate Aurora for wellness program services
• Annual Dog Listing Report 2025
• Wire Transfers #4397‑#4417 and August vouchers
• Discussion of 2026 Budget Recommendation for Finance Committee

The committee approved the August 27, 2025 minutes. It also approved a $75,000 revenue increase for the Sheriff's Office, an agreement with Advocate Aurora for wellness services, the Annual Dog Listing Report, and wire transfers #4397‑#4417 plus August vouchers totaling $5, 865,388.54. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 revenue increase for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Advocate Aurora for Wellness Program Services (5-0)
• Approved Annual Dog Listing Report (5-0)
• Approved wire transfers #4397‑#4417 and August 2025 vouchers totaling $5, 865,388.54 (5-0)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will review the 2026 budget recommendation for its area. A public hearing will consider the Department of Human Services' proposed 2024 services and budget. Updates and reports will be given on the Lasata Senior Living Campus, the Veterans Service Office, and Public Health programs.

• 2026 budget recommendation for Health & Human Services Committee
• Public hearing on Department of Human Services proposed 2024 services and budget
• Lasata Senior Living Campus construction update and management reports
• Veterans Service Office management, financial, and informational reports
• Public Health management, financial, and informational reports

The Health & Human Services Committee approved the August 26 and September 3, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. No public comments were received on the 2026 budget proposal. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that carried. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 26 & September 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review the 2026 budget recommendation and financial reports for facilities, transit, and highways. The body will consider resolutions regarding municipal work partnerships and paving agreements.

• 2026 Budget Recommendation for Public Works Committee
• Resolution to modify the Guaranteed Work Partnership between the Highway Department and municipalities
• 2026-2027 Town Road Maintenance Contract
• City of Port Washington CTH LL Paving Memorandum of Understanding
• Discussion regarding CTH O Contamination

The Public Works Committee approved a resolution modifying the Guaranteed Work Partnership between the County Highway Department and Ozaukee County municipalities, sending it to the County Board for final action. It also approved the 2026‑2027 Town Road Maintenance Contract, contingent on the partnership resolution, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Port Washington for fine grading and paving of CTH LL, pending Corporation Counsel approval. The August 21, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution modifying Guaranteed Work Partnership (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Town Road Maintenance Contract, subject to partnership resolution (5-0)
• Approved City of Port Washington CTH LL paving MOU, subject to Corporation Counsel approval (5-0)
• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)

HOME Consortium

The meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2025.

County Board

The County Board will hear the County Administrator’s recommendation for the 2026 budget. The board will also consider appointing Supervisor Derek DeMent to the Public Safety Committee to replace former Supervisor Scott Rishel. Additional agenda items include public comment, communications, claims, and committee reports.

• Presentation of County Administrator Jason Dzwinel’s 2026 Proposed Budget Recommendation
• Appointment of Supervisor Derek DeMent to the Public Safety Committee, replacing former Supervisor Scott Rishel
• Public comment period
• Communications item
• Claims item

The board confirmed the appointment of Supervisor DeMent to the Public Safety Committee and Supervisor Maguire as Vice‑Chair of that committee. The motion to confirm the appointments was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Foy, and carried by voice vote. The board also voted to adjourn the meeting until October 1, 2025, with the motion made by Supervisor Nelson and seconded by Supervisor Kincaide, carried by voice vote.

• Confirmed Supervisor DeMent to Public Safety Committee (voice vote)
• Confirmed Supervisor Maguire as Vice‑Chair of Public Safety Committee (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting until Oct 1, 2025 (voice vote)

Veterans Services Commission

The Ozaukee County Veterans Service Commission will meet on September 17, 2025 to review veteran relief requests and examine current veteran‑related issues, including recent legislative changes. The meeting includes an open session for public comments and a closed session for confidential matters such as personal histories. No formal actions by other county committees are planned.

• Call to Order of the Veterans Service Commission
• Public Comments/Correspondence and Communications
• Discussion and review of veteran relief requests
• Discussion and review of veteran‑related issues and legislative changes
• Closed Session to approve minutes and address confidential matters

The commission met on September 17, 2025 at the County Administration Center. No requests for veterans relief were presented and no decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

Public Safety Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Safety Committee will review the 2026 budget recommendation for its operations. Members will also receive management and financial reports from the Medical Examiner, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Sheriff’s Department. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• 2026 Budget Recommendation for Public Safety Committee
• WIDOJ Co-Responder Unit Grant (action item)
• Medical Examiner management/financial/informational reports
• District Attorney August financial reports
• Sheriff's Department monthly report

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from June, July and August 2025. It also approved a revenue‑budget amendment to recognize a $75,000 Wisconsin DOJ grant for hiring a Human Services Clinician and creating a second Co‑Responder Team. The amendment will be forwarded to the Finance Committee for further action. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June, July, August 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved $75,000 grant amendment for Co‑Responder Team (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health

The Sheboygan-Ozaukee Joint Library Committee will meet at the Oostburg Public Library to discuss bookmobile services and unfinished business regarding County Fund allocations for digital content. The meeting includes a public comments period and a motion to adjourn.

• Approval of the agenda and August 12, 2025 minutes
• Presentation on Bookmobile Services
• Discussion on County Fund allocations for digital content
• Public Comments
• Next public hearing session scheduled for TBD

Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health

The Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health met on September 12, 2025 to approve the May 9, 2025 meeting minutes and hear reports on communicable diseases, the WIC program, and public‑health updates. Members introduced a new board member and received updates from the Health Director. The board voted by consensus to adopt the proposed CPR/AED program fee schedule. The meeting also included discussion of the upcoming budget kickoff and plans to maintain a flat levy.

• Approval of Board of Health minutes – May 9, 2025
• Communicable disease report: pertussis and seasonal virus cases trending down
• WIC program report: participation at an all‑time high and pending farmers’ market vouchers
• Adoption of the proposed CPR/AED program fee schedule by board consensus
• Update on upcoming budget kickoff meeting and intent to maintain a flat levy

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Development Board will receive an Executive Director report, a One‑Stop update, and a survey update from the Waukesha County Business Alliance. It will then discuss the workforce data book and address any other business items. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Executive Director Report
• One‑Stop Update
• Waukesha County Business Alliance Survey and Board Member Updates
• Data Book Discussion
• Other Business

Monarch Library System

The Board of Trustees will review and vote on the 2026 budgets for the Monarch Library System and the Bookmobile. Members will also consider the inclusion of Appendix F in all Member Library Agreements.

• Approval of 2026 Monarch Budget
• Approval of 2026 Bookmobile Budget
• Approval of Appendix F inclusion in Member Library Agreements
• Approval of July and August 2025 revenues and expenditures

East WI Counties Railroad Consortium

The East Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium will meet to approve minutes and a financial report, and to hear a presentation on the economic impact of the rail system. The agenda includes updates on maintenance, projects, and operations from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Southern Railroad.

• Approval of July 9, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approval of Financial (Treasurer) Report
• Presentation on Systemwide Economic Impact Rail Study
• Report of WisDOT Railroads and Harbors
• Report of WSOR on maintenance and projects

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Bookmobile Committee will meet to review financial statements and determine the 2026 budget. The session includes a public comment period and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of Bookmobile Profit and Loss Statements for July 2025
• Approval of Bookmobile Budget 2026

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will review several grant applications for water quality and habitat restoration on Mineral Springs, Mole, and Sucker Creeks. Members will also consider a land division request in the Town of Saukville and a grant for a pedestrian bridge over Cedar Creek.

• Minor land division request for 3661 Blue Goose Road, Town of Saukville (approx. 40.310 acres)
• WisDOT TAP Grant for a multi-use pedestrian bridge over Cedar Creek for the Ozaukee Interurban Trail
• WDNR grants for restoration activities on Mineral Springs Creek and Mole Creek
• WDNR Surface Water Planning Grant for water quality monitoring on Sucker Creek
• WEDC Brownfield Site Assessment Grant for parcels 040281201000 and 040281201200 in the Town of Fredonia

The Natural Resources Committee approved several state grant resolutions for water‑related restoration and habitat projects, a minor land division in Saukville, and a transportation grant for a pedestrian bridge. Each motion passed with a 4‑0 vote and will move to the County Board for final action. No other substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 2026 Clean Sweep and Hazardous Waste Collection Grant Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Northeast Lakeshore Total Maximum Daily Load Program Agreement (4-0)
• Approved minor land division for Parcel 080190100000 in Town of Saukville (4-0)
• Approved resolution to accept DNR Surface Water Restoration Grant for Mineral Springs Creek (4-0)
• Approved resolution to accept DNR Surface Water Management Plan Implementation Grant for Mole Creek (4-0)
• Approved resolution to accept DNR Surface Water Restoration Grant for stream restoration on Mole Creek (4-0)
• Approved resolution to accept DNR Surface Water Planning Grant for water‑quality monitoring on Sucker Creek (4-0)
• Approved resolution to accept WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program Grant for a multi‑use pedestrian bridge over Cedar Creek (4-0)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding facility upgrades. The body will discuss the construction of a community-based residential facility and kitchen upgrades at the Lasata Crossings Residential Care Apartment Complex.

• Resolution authorizing construction of a Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) and kitchen upgrades at Lasata Crossings Residential Care Apartment Complex

The Health & Human Services Committee approved a resolution authorizing construction of a community‑based residential facility and kitchen upgrades at the Lasata Crossings Residential Care Apartment Complex. A prior motion to increase the project allocation from $1,300,000 to $1,350,000 was rejected. The approval vote was 4‑1 in favor. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Revision of funding allocation to $1,350,000 failed (2‑3)
• Resolution authorizing construction of CBRF and kitchen upgrades approved (4‑1)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee’s special meeting includes a resolution to allocate $1.3 million from the County Special Revenue Capital Fund to the Community‑Based Residential Facility (CBRF) project at the Lasata Senior Living Campus. The allocation would fund the development of a senior‑living residential facility. The agenda notes that no formal action will be taken by the committee or the full board at this meeting.

• Resolution to allocate $1.3 million from the County Special Revenue Capital Fund to the Community‑Based Residential Facility (CBRF) project at the Lasata Senior Living Campus

The committee voted to allocate $1.3 million from the County Special Revenue Capital Fund to the Community‑Based Residential Facility project at the Lasata Senior Living Campus. The resolution passed unanimously and will be forwarded to the County Board for final action. All six supervisors voted aye; there were no nays or abstentions.

• Approved $1.3 M allocation for CBRF project at Lasata Senior Living Campus (6‑0 unanimous)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will consider allocating funds and authorizing construction for a Community-Based Residential Facility and kitchen upgrades at the Lasata Senior Living Campus. The board will also review grant acceptances for park restoration and an update on the 2026 budget.

• Resolution 25-21: Allocating $1.3 Million from the County Special Revenue Capital Fund for the CBRF project at Lasata Senior Living Campus
• Resolution 25-20: Authorizing construction of a CBRF and kitchen upgrades at Lasata Crossings RCAC
• Resolution 25-18: DNR Urban Forestry Grant for Hawthorne Hills County Park and Golf Course
• Resolution 25-19: DNR County Conservation Aids Grant for prairie restoration in Mee-Kwon County Park and Golf Course
• Resolution 25-17: Amending Chapter 2.05 (1) of the Policy and Procedure Manual regarding the Board of Adjustment

The board appointed Derek DeMent to fill the District 14 vacancy and approved the August 6 and 20 meeting minutes. It adopted three natural‑resources grant resolutions and amended the County Policy and Procedure Manual. Most notably, it authorized a $7,450,000 construction and kitchen‑upgrade project for the Lasata Crossings Residential Care Apartment and allocated $1.3 M from the Special Revenue Capital Fund for the same facility.

• Appointed Derek DeMent as Supervisor for District 14 (voice vote, motion carried)
• Approved August 6 and 20, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑17 amending the County Policy Manual (Ayes - 25, Nays - 0, Absent - 1)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑18 accepting urban forestry grant (Ayes - 25, Nays - 0, Absent - 1)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑19 accepting prairie restoration grant (Ayes - 25, Nays - 0, Absent - 1)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑20 authorizing $7,450,000 construction and kitchen upgrades at Lasata Crossings (Ayes - 24, Nays - 1 (Richart), Absent - 1)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑21 allocating $1.3 M from the Special Revenue Capital Fund for the Lasata project (Ayes - 25, Nays - 0, Absent - 1)
• Adjourned the meeting until September 17, 2025 (voice vote, motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve wire transfers #4368 - #4396 and July vouchers. The meeting also includes reports from the Corporation Counsel, County Clerk, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and County Treasurer departments.

• Approval of Wire Transfers #4368 - #4396 and July Vouchers

The committee approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved wire transfers #4368‑#4396 and July 2025 vouchers totaling $53,986,974.12 with all five supervisors voting aye. The committee agreed that future Finance Committee meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, with the next meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Approved wire transfers #4368‑#4396 and July vouchers $53,986,974.12 (5‑0 vote)
• Set future Finance Committee meetings to the fourth Wednesday of each month

Health & Human Services Committee

The Ozaukee County Health & Human Services Committee meets on Aug 26, 2025. It will consider a construction bid for the Ozaukee Not-For-Profit Center facility upgrades under the Flexible Facilities Grant Program. It will discuss kitchen upgrade bids for the Lasata Senior Living Campus and receive management, financial, and informational reports from the Veterans Service Office, Public Health, and Human Services departments. The agenda notes that no formal action is expected at this meeting.

• Review and approve the Ozaukee Not-For-Profit Center construction bid under the Flexible Facilities Grant Program
• Discussion of Lasata CBRF and Lasata Crossings kitchen upgrade bids
• Management/financial/informational report – Veterans Service Office
• Management/financial/informational report – Public Health
• Management/financial/informational report – Human Services

The committee approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $748,500 construction bid for facility upgrades at the Ozaukee Not‑For‑Profit Center under the Flexible Facilities Grant Program. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Approved $748,500 construction bid for Ozaukee Not‑For‑Profit Center (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Works Committee will review facilities and transit reports and discuss several highway action items, including a streetscape project, a town road maintenance contract, an ordinance amendment to speed limits on County Trunk Highway H in Fredonia, a bridge aid process, and an engineering change order. No formal decisions will be taken at this meeting.

• City of Mequon's CTH W Streetscape Project
• 2026‑2027 Town Road Maintenance Contract
• Ordinance amending speed limits on County Trunk Highway H in the Town and Village of Fredonia
• Town Road Bridge Aid Process
• CTH W Engineering Change Order

The Public Works Committee approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Mequon for the Port Washington Road streetscape project, adopting a requested wording change. It also approved the Town Road Bridge Aid Process and a $32,000 engineering change order for the CTH W reconstruction project. The committee postponed approval of the 2026‑2027 Town Road Maintenance Contract until staff verifies an updated resolution. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Mequon Streetscape on Port Washington Road (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of 2026‑2027 Town Road Maintenance Contract pending verification (unanimous)
• Approved Town Road Bridge Aid Process with proposed wording (unanimous)
• Approved CTH W Engineering Change Order for RaSmith’s design amendment, $32,000 (unanimous)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will meet to consider a resolution ratifying a disaster declaration. The board will also receive a presentation regarding Lasata CBRF construction.

• Resolution 25-16: Ratification of County Board Chairperson's Disaster Declaration of August 12, 2025
• Presentation on Lasata CBRF Construction by County Administrator Jason Dzwinel

The Ozaukee County Board adopted Resolution 25-16, ratifying the chairperson’s disaster declaration of August 12, 2025. The motion passed with 20 ayes, 0 nays and 6 members absent. The board then adjourned the meeting by voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution 25-16 ratifying disaster declaration (20 ayes, 0 nays, 6 absent)
• Adjourned meeting by voice vote (motion carried)

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Ozaukee County Comprehensive Planning Board will review chapters of the third edition of the Farmland Preservation Plan for 2050 and consider possible actions. The discussion covers public involvement, designated preservation areas, and implementation priorities. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review Chapter 4 – Public Involvement
• Review Chapter 5 – Farmland Preservation Areas
• Review Chapter 7 – Implementation (Program Prioritization)
• Consider revised program ranking from member responses
• Discuss draft appendix on agricultural, natural, and cultural resources

The Comprehensive Planning Board approved the July 16, 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. No other motions were adopted; the board discussed updates to the Farmland Preservation Plan but did not take formal action.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to elect a committee Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also consider the adoption of Off-Site Plan updates. Other business includes a department report on adding hazmat team members.

• Election of committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of Off-Site Plan updates
• Department report on adding additional hazmat team members

General

The Sheboygan-Ozaukee Joint Library Committee will meet to approve the agenda and the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting, hear a presentation on library services, and consider any unfinished or new business. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or fee changes are listed. The date and venue for the next session are to be determined, and the meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Library Services
• Discussion of unfinished business
• Discussion of new business

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will receive updates from Public Health and a presentation on dementia-capable training. It will also hear reports from the ADRC, Aging Program, and Developmental Disabilities sections. No formal actions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Updates from Public Health – Kim Buechler
• Dementia Capable Training – Sarah Prohuska
• Report from ADRC
• Report from Aging Program
• Report from Developmental Disabilities

The ADRC Board adopted the meeting agenda with an 8‑0 vote. It then approved the June 9, 2025 minutes, also by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was carried. No other actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approve June 9, 2025 minutes (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council will review its membership and bylaws and consider county funding for opioid initiatives. The meeting also includes routine reports on coordination, finances, and TAD. No formal actions by other county committees are planned.

• Review and possible amendment of CJCC membership criteria and bylaws
• Discussion of county funding allocation for opioid programs
• Coordinator report on council activities
• Financial report for the council
• TAD (Transportation and Development) report

The council approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Chris Ohlis and a second by Christy Knowles. A county board designee was assigned as part of the bylaws discussion. Other topics such as TAD eligibility and county opiate funding were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Chris Ohlis, seconded by Christy Knowles)
• Assigned county board designee (bylaw discussion action)

Natural Resources Committee

The Ozaukee County Natural Resources Committee will receive reports and discuss several grant resolutions, including urban forestry, prairie restoration, and invasive vegetation management. It will also hear updates on a Department of Natural Resources Trim Grant and a repaving project for the county‑managed portion of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail. No formal action or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin DNR Regular Urban Forestry Grant for native tree planting and related activities in Hawthorne Hills County Park and Golf Course
• Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin DNR County Conservation Aids Grant for prairie restoration in Mee‑Kwon County Park and Golf Course
• Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Natural Resources Foundation C.D. Besadny Conservation Grant for invasive vegetation management, trail development, and education in Hawthorne Hills County Park
• Discussion: Department of Natural Resources Trim Grant
• Update: Repaving project for the county‑managed portion of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail under the WisDOT TAP Grant

The Natural Resources Committee approved a resolution to amend Chapter 2.05(1) of the County Policy and Procedure Manual regarding the Board of Adjustment. It also approved three grant resolutions: a Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry Grant for Hawthorne Hills County Park and Golf Course, a Wisconsin DNR County Conservation Aids Grant for prairie restoration in Mee‑Kwon County Park and Golf Course, and a Natural Resources Foundation Besadny Conservation Grant for invasive‑species management and trail development in Hawthorne Hills County Park. All resolutions were adopted unanimously and will move forward to the County Board for final action.

• Approved resolution amending Chapter 2.05(1) Board of Adjustment policy (4-0)
• Approved submittal and acceptance of Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry Grant for Hawthorne Hills County Park and Golf Course (4-0)
• Approved submittal and acceptance of Wisconsin DNR County Conservation Aids Grant for prairie restoration in Mee‑Kwon County Park and Golf Course (4-0)
• Approved submittal and acceptance of Natural Resources Foundation Besadny Conservation Grant for invasive vegetation management and trail development in Hawthorne Hills County Park (4-0)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will consider several resolutions, including accepting a donated parcel along County Trunk Highway W and the Milwaukee River for park and floodplain restoration. They will also vote on renewing a lease with the Historical Society, increasing revenue for a sheriff's department grant program, and amending supervisory district maps. An ordinance to amend the Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map for the Town of Cedarburg will be presented.

• Resolution 25-13: Accept title to donated property (Parcel ID 110500504000) for park and river restoration
• Resolution 25-11: Renew lease with Ozaukee County Historical Society for Pioneer Village
• Resolution 25-12: Increase revenue for Sheriff's Department WDOJ Pre‑Arrest Deflection & Re‑Entry Program grant
• Resolution 25-14: Amend Supervisory District Map for Districts 9 and 12
• Ordinance 25-3: Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map amendment – Town of Cedarburg

The board adopted a ten‑year lease with the Ozaukee County Historical Society for Pioneer Village. It approved a $109,000 grant for the Sheriff’s Department, accepted a donated parcel for park expansion, and amended the supervisory district map. Additional actions included delegating opioid settlement authority, adopting a shoreland zoning amendment, and confirming two Board of Adjustment appointments.

• Adopted Resolution 25-11 (lease for Pioneer Village) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Adopted Resolution 25-12 (Sheriff’s Department $109,000 grant) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Adopted Resolution 25-13 (accept donation of parcel 110500504000 for park) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Adopted Resolution 25-14 (amend Districts 9 & 12 map) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Adopted Resolution 25-15 (delegate opioid settlement authority) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Adopted Ordinance 25-3 (Shoreland & Floodplain zoning amendment) – Ayes 22, Nays 1, Absent 3
• Adopted Report 25-1 (attendance and mileage reimbursement) – Ayes 22, Nays 1, Absent 3
• Confirmed appointments of Joel Kasten and Mike Haggenjos (Alternate) to Board of Adjustment – adopted by majority

Monarch Library System

The Operations Committee will meet to conduct preliminary discussions and possible action regarding the 2026 budget. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the May 6, 2025, meeting.

• Preliminary discussion and possible action on Budget 2026

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will vote on amending the supervisory district map for Districts 9 and 12 and delegating authority for opioid defendant settlement agreements. The County Administrator will provide updates on the 2026 budget, Lasata CBRF construction, and ERP system selection.

• Resolution to amend Supervisory District Map for Districts 9 and 12
• Resolution delegating authority for settlement agreements with opioid defendants
• 2026 Budget Update
• Lasata CBRF Construction Update
• Highway Project Debt Issuance update

The Executive Committee approved the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It passed a resolution to amend Ozaukee County Supervisory District Map for Districts 9 and 12, sending it to the County Board for final action. It also approved a resolution delegating authority to enter settlement agreements with opioid defendants to designated county officers, also to be forwarded to the County Board.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved resolution amending supervisory districts 9 and 12 (5-0)
• Approved resolution delegating authority for opioid settlement agreements (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee will consider several action items, including a resolution to increase revenue for the Sheriff's Department's pre‑arrest deflection and re‑entry program grant and the approval of a ground lease for an AT&T cellular tower at the County Trunk Highway C park‑and‑ride lot. The committee will also review wire transfers #4344‑#4367, June vouchers, and a report on County Board and citizen attendance mileage. A presentation of the 2024 audit by KerberRose SC, CPA David Minch, will be discussed.

• Resolution: Increase of revenue for Sheriff's Department WDOJ Pre‑Arrest Deflection & Re‑Entry Program grant
• Approval of cellular tower ground lease with AT&T at County Trunk Highway C park‑and‑ride lot
• Wire transfers #4344‑#4367 and June vouchers
• Report of County Board/Citizen attendance and mileage
• Presentation of 2024 audit by KerberRose SC, CPA David Minch

The committee approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes and a $109,000 grant for the Sheriff's Department. It also approved the County Board attendance and mileage report, $7,198,214.45 in wire transfers and vouchers, and an amendment to the AT&T cellular tower ground lease. All motions passed, with one vote recorded as 4‑1 on the attendance report.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved $109,000 sheriff grant resolution (5-0)
• Approved County Board attendance and mileage report (4-1)
• Approved $7,198,214.45 wire transfers and June 2025 vouchers (5-0)
• Approved AT&T cellular tower ground lease amendment (5-0)

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will consider two speed study proposals: one for County Trunk Highway H from County Trunk Highway I (north) to Edmaro Drive, and another for County Trunk Highway T from Struck Lane to Green Bay Road. The commission will also discuss a quarterly review of fatal accidents, state and local informational items, and a "Law of the Month." Minutes from the April 2025 meeting will be approved.

• CTH H speed study from CTH I (north) to Edmaro Drive
• CTH T speed study from Struck Lane to Green Bay Road
• Quarterly review of fatal accidents
• State informational items
• Local informational items

The Traffic Safety Commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from April 23, 2025, each by unanimous consent. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 10:02 a.m.

• Adopted agenda (all ayes)
• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss the Lasata Senior Living Campus and hear management, financial, and informational reports from the Veterans Service Office, Public Health, and Human Services. A presentation on Children and Families will be given by Molly Hubbell. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• LASATA Senior Living Campus – discussion items and reports
• Veterans Service Office – management/financial/informational reports
• Public Health – management/financial/informational reports
• Human Services – Children and Families overview presentation
• No formal action will be taken at this meeting

The Health & Human Services Committee approved the May 27, 2025 minutes with a 7‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and carried. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider action on the 2026-2027 town road maintenance contracts. It will also discuss the town road bridge aid process and construction bonding. Financial reports for facilities, transit, and highways for July 2025 will be presented. The committee will review the 4-H use of County Fairgrounds memorandum of understanding.

• Action item: 2026-2027 Town Road Maintenance Contracts
• Discussion: Town Road Bridge Aid Process
• Discussion: Construction Bonding
• Facilities Financials – July 2025
• Transit Financials – July 2025

The committee approved the June 19, 2025 minutes. It passed an amendment to the 4-H County Fairgrounds Memorandum of Understanding, setting a one‑year term from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 with automatic renewal. The committee directed staff to notify towns of the proposed 2026‑2027 road‑maintenance contract rates and to report back at the August 21 meeting. Members reached consensus to develop an official town‑road bridge aid process based on estimates.

• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (ayes: Wolf, Strom, Bichler, Vogel; abstain: Grabow)
• Amended 4-H Fairgrounds MOU term to Sep 1 2025–Aug 31 2026 (ayes: Wolf, Grabow, Strom, Bichler, Vogel)
• Directed staff to notify towns of 2026‑2027 road‑maintenance contract concept; response due Aug 21
• Consensused to develop official town‑road bridge aid process (Option B)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:24 AM

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Board will review the Urban County Requalification Process update for 2026‑2028, consider the 2026 HOME Allocation and Annual Action Plan, and discuss Habitat for Humanity CHDO certification. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of June 19 minutes, a financial status report, and public comment. All items are listed as potentially actionable.

• Urban County Requalification Process 2026—2028 update
• 2026 HOME Allocation and Annual Action Plan
• Habitat for Humanity CHDO certification
• Financial Status Report
• Public/Staff Comment

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board will review and potentially take action on three chapters of the Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050. Discussions include public involvement, farmland preservation areas in the Town of Belgium, and program prioritization for implementation.

• Chapter 4: Public Involvement, including meetings with municipalities like the Town of Port Washington
• Chapter 5: Farmland Preservation Areas (FPAs) for the Town of Belgium
• Chapter 7: Implementation and program prioritization results

The Comprehensive Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed the 3rd edition Farmland Preservation Plan but did not approve any changes or resolutions.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Board of Trustees will consider several actions, including approving the 2024 audit and the revenues and expenditures for May and June 2025. The board will vote on the Monarch Strategic Plan for 2025‑2029 and review a revised IT Projects Agreement (Appendix F). The meeting also includes discussion and action on a gratuity for the Kewaskum Community Center.

• Approval of the 2024 Monarch Library System audit (presentation by Bryan Grunewald, CPA)
• Approval of revenues and expenditures for May and June 2025
• Vote to adopt the Monarch Strategic Plan 2025‑2029
• Presentation of revised IT Projects Agreement (Appendix F)
• Discussion and action on Kewaskum Community Center gratuity

General

The East Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium will meet to review 2024 financial statements and authorize payments to the Dodge County Finance Department. The board will also determine member county funding levels for 2026 and consider a contribution for a Systemwide Economic Impact Study.

• Payment of invoices to Dodge County Finance Department for 2024 services
• Authorization of Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024
• Contribution to update the Systemwide Economic Impact Study of the Publicly-Owned Railroad Network
• Determination of member county funding levels for 2026
• Reports on WSOR maintenance, capital projects, and operations

The consortium approved its draft minutes and the financial report for the period ending February 28, 2025. It authorized payments of $950 and $4,605.41 to Dodge County for services provided in 2024. The board voted to contribute $9,000 toward updating the systemwide economic impact study and recommended that each member county budget $30,000 for its 2026 contribution.

• Approved draft minutes of March 12, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved the financial report for the period ending February 28, 2025 (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of $950 invoice to Dodge County Finance Department (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of $4,605.41 invoice to Dodge County Corporation Counsel (motion carried)
• Approved the 2024 EWCRC annual financial statement (motion carried)
• Approved a $9,000 contribution to update the railroad economic impact study (motion carried)
• Recommended each member county budget $30,000 for its 2026 contribution (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Joint County Library Planning Committee

The Sheboygan-Ozaukee Joint Library Committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also hold initial discussions regarding library service expectations and recommendations.

• Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair
• Introduction to Monarch Library System member libraries
• Initial discussions of committee recommendations and expected library service

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a private driveway in the Town of Cedarburg. The body will also consider a minor land division in the Town of Grafton and several grants and property donations for nature preserves.

• Public hearing for S. Duane Stroebel Jr. to rezone Shoreland-Wetland to Shoreland at Kaehlers Mill Road
• Minor land division request for 23.244 acres at 1440 Lakefield Road
• Revenue budget amendment for Wisconsin Coastal Management Program Grant for Tendick Nature Park
• Acceptance of donated property (Parcel ID: 110500504000) in the Village of Saukville for the County Park System
• Renewed lease agreement with the Ozaukee County Historical Society, Inc. for Pioneer Village

The Natural Resources Committee approved several actions, including a shoreline zoning map amendment, a minor land division in Grafton, a $93,333 revenue budget amendment for a Wisconsin Coastal Management Program grant to support wetland and stream restoration at Tendick Nature Park, and acceptance of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant for habitat restoration. The committee also approved a renewed ten‑year lease with the Ozaukee County Historical Society for Pioneer Village, the placement of a historic firehouse structure at the Pioneer Village site, and the acceptance of donated land in Saukville for addition to the county park system. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Shoreland & Floodplain Zoning Map amendment (unanimous)
• Approved minor land division for Parcel 060301200000 & 060301200400 in Grafton (unanimous)
• Approved $93,333 revenue budget amendment for Tendick Nature Park wetland restoration (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant for habitat restoration at three nature preserves (unanimous)
• Approved renewed ten‑year lease with Ozaukee County Historical Society for Pioneer Village (unanimous)
• Approved historic firehouse building placement at Pioneer Village, conditional on permits (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of donated property (Parcel ID 110500504000) for park system expansion (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to address a specific budget item. The body will consider an increase to the revenue budget for the Pre-Arrest Deflection & Re-Entry Program Grant.

• Revenue Budget Amendment for Pre-Arrest Deflection & Re-Entry Program Grant

The Public Safety Committee approved a revenue budget amendment to recognize $109,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Justice for the Pre-Arrest Deflection & Re-Entry Program. The amendment will be sent to the Finance Committee for further action. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $109,000 revenue budget amendment for Pre-Arrest Deflection & Re-Entry Program (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board meeting will review the County Administrator's report covering the 2026 budget, the state 2026‑2028 budget, and updates on the Lasata CBRF and policy manual. The board will then consider five resolutions: a revenue increase for planning and parks, a property tax foreclosure on Burr Lane in Cedarburg, support for state reauthorization of the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program, an amendment to a previous project fund recommendation, and the creation of a Crime Prevention Funding Board section in the policy manual. Committee appointments and reports will also be addressed before adjournment.

• Resolution 25-6: Increase of Revenue – Planning and Parks 2025
• Resolution 25-7: Property Tax Foreclosure Burr Lane Cedarburg
• Resolution 25-8: Supporting State Reauthorization of the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program
• Resolution 25-9: Amending Resolution 24-55 Executive Committee Project Fund Recommendation
• Resolution 25-10: Creating Section 2.05(11) for a Crime Prevention Funding Board

The Ozaukee County Board adopted several resolutions, including a $16,000 grant for planning and parks, authorization to seek legal advice on a contaminated property tax foreclosure, and support for the state’s Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Program. It also approved an amendment to the executive committee project fund, created a new Crime Prevention Funding Board, and confirmed appointments to the Board of Adjustment. Vote counts for each action are recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted Resolution 25-6 (grant $16,000 for planning & parks) – Ayes 22, Nays 0, Absent 4
• Adopted Resolution 25-7 (authorize legal opinion on contaminated property tax foreclosure) – Ayes 21, Nays 1, Absent 4
• Adopted Resolution 25-8 (support reauthorization of Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship Program) – Ayes 22, Nays 0, Absent 4
• Adopted Resolution 25-9 (amend executive committee project fund) – Ayes 22, Nays 0, Absent 4
• Adopted Resolution 25-10 (create Crime Prevention Funding Board) – Ayes 20, Nays 2, Absent 4
• Amendment to Resolution 25-10 failed – Ayes 10, Nays 12, Absent 4
• Confirmed appointments to Board of Adjustment – voice vote carried

Executive Committee

The Ozaukee County Executive Committee will consider a resolution amending Resolution 24‑25 and receive updates on Port Washington development, upcoming County Board meeting dates, the 2026 county budget, the State of Wisconsin 2026‑2028 budget, the Lasata CBRF, and revisions to Chapter 4 of the County Policy and Procedure Manual. No formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution amending Resolution 24‑25 Executive Committee Project Fund Recommendation
• Update on Port Washington development
• Schedule of County Board meetings (July 2, July 16, August 6)
• County Administrator's report on the 2026 budget and state budget
• Update to Chapter 4 of the Ozaukee County Policy and Procedure Manual

The committee approved the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It also passed a resolution amending Resolution 24-55, moving the recommendation to the County Board, again by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 24-55 Executive Committee Project Fund Recommendation (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive a presentation on the County Financial Process Assessment and Recommendation from CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA). The body will also consider resolutions regarding revenue increases and property tax foreclosure.

• Business Opportunity Assessment presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)
• Resolution to increase revenue for Planning & Parks 2025
• Property tax foreclosure resolution for Burr Lane, Cedarburg
• Approval of Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs PSAP Grant for radios and equipment
• Approval of wire transfers #4328 - #4343 and May vouchers

The committee approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution adding $16,000 from a grant to the Planning and Parks budget. It authorized the County Attorney to seek a DNR liability opinion and proceed with an in‑rem tax foreclosure of parcel 130510114004. The committee also approved the Wisconsin Military Affairs PSAP grant and $6,462,857.95 in wire transfers and vouchers.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $16,000 Planning & Parks revenue increase (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved resolution to obtain DNR liability letter and proceed with in‑rem foreclosure of parcel 130510114004 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Wisconsin Dept of Military Affairs PSAP grant and creation of Capital Reserve account (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved wire transfers #4238‑#4343 and May 2025 vouchers totaling $6,462,857.95 (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to review financial reports for facilities, transit, and highways. The body will discuss shared ride taxi fares and take action on a streetscaping agreement with the City of Mequon.

• City of Mequon's CTH W Streetscaping Agreement
• Shared Ride Taxi Fares discussion
• Facilities Financials - June 2025
• Transit Financials - June 2025
• Highway Financials - June 2025

The Public Works Committee approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted to send the revised Memorandum of Understanding for the City of Mequon streetscaping project on Port Washington Road back to corporation counsel for further revision. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Referred revised Mequon streetscaping MOU to corporation counsel (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

HOME Consortium

The Board of Directors will review the Urban County Requalification Process for 2026-2029. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2025 Annual Action Plan and the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

• Urban County Requalification Process 2026-2029
• 2025 Annual Action Plan
• 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
• Financial Status Report

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board will review and discuss Chapter 4 (Public Involvement) and Chapter 7 (Implementation) of the third edition of the Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County, targeting 2050. The board may take action on the plan based on the review. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Review Chapter 4 – Public Involvement for the Farmland Preservation Plan (3rd Edition)
• Presentation of target audience opinion survey results by Paul Roback, UW‑EX
• Discussion of municipal meetings with Town of Fredonia, Town of Port Washington, etc.
• Review Chapter 7 – Implementation for the Farmland Preservation Plan (3rd Edition)
• Possible action/approval on the Farmland Preservation Plan

The Comprehensive Planning Board met on June 18, 2025 and approved the April 16, 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. The board discussed the 3rd edition of the Ozaukee County Farmland Preservation Plan and received updates on municipal outreach, but no formal actions or votes were taken on the plan. Staff indicated they are awaiting responses from the Towns of Fredonia, Port Washington, and the City of Mequon before any further steps.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review reports from the Medical Examiner, District Attorney, and Clerk of Courts. The body will consider actions regarding a new funding board and Sheriff's Department vendor and design projects.

• Resolution to create Section 2.05(11) of the Policy and Procedure Manual to establish the Crime Prevention Funding Board
• Venture Architectures Pre-design Project approval
• Change of vendor for the Automatic Paging System in Dispatch

The Public Safety Committee approved a resolution to create the Crime Prevention Funding Board, which will be funded by felony conviction fees and report annually. The committee also approved a contract with Venture Architects for pre‑design services for the Ozaukee County Jail redesign. Additionally, the committee approved changing the automatic paging system vendor from Locution to US Digital Designs. All three actions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved resolution creating Crime Prevention Funding Board (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Venture Architects for jail pre‑design services (unanimous)
• Approved change of paging system vendor to US Digital Designs (unanimous)
• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workforce Development Board

The Ozaukee County Workforce Development Board will review the PY2025 Budget and vote on it. The meeting also includes a presentation from Forward Careers, updates on the One‑Stop program, and a review of conflict‑of‑interest forms for FY 2025. Additional items are a joint executive committee update and a calendar of upcoming events.

• PY2025 Budget (item 9)
• PY2025 Conflict of Interest Forms (item 7)
• One‑Stop Update (item 8)
• Service Provider Presentation by Cindy Simons, Forward Careers (item 6)
• Update from Joint Executive Committee (item 4)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will hold its regular meeting to adopt the agenda, approve April 14 minutes, and elect a recording secretary. The board will discuss public health updates, plans for Aging Advocacy Day, revisions to the ADRC customer survey, and a dementia knowledge assessment tool. Topics for the next meeting, such as dementia‑capable training, will also be set.

• Election of Recording Secretary (Kim Queen)
• Updates from Public Health (Kim Buechler)
• Aging Advocacy Day planning (Kari Dombrowski)
• ADRC Customer Survey revisions (Kay-Ella Dee)
• Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool presentation (Kay-Ella Dee)

The board adopted its agenda and approved the April 14, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. Members elected Lynn Cosentine as the board’s Recording Secretary with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 a.m. after the motion to adjourn was carried.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous, 6-0)
• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 6-0)
• Elected Lynn Cosentine as Recording Secretary (unanimous, 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

General

The Joint Executive Committee of the WOW Works Workforce Development Board will meet to discuss labor market trends and updates. The committee is scheduled to review and approve the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

• Review and approval of Draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• WOW Labor Market Update and Trends presentation by Tom Walsh

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will consider several grant applications and acceptances for environmental restoration and park improvements. The meeting includes action items regarding water management contracts and a resolution supporting the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program.

• National Coastal Resilience Fund Grant for Milwaukee River Oxbow Nature Preserve restoration
• Packer Foundation Grant for invasive vegetation management and trails in Hawthorne Hills County Park
• USFWS GLBFHP Grant for Mole Creek restoration planning and design
• DATCP SWRM 5 Year Contract
• Resolution supporting state reauthorization and funding for the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program

The Natural Resources Committee approved the DATCP Soil & Water Management 5‑year contract and the Clean Sweep 2026 grant. It also approved a $16,000 revenue budget amendment for Great Lakes tours and several grant acceptances for river, park, and habitat projects. A resolution supporting state reauthorization and funding for the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program was also approved.

• Approved DATCP Soil & Water Management 5‑year contract (Rob Holyoke, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow)
• Approved Clean Sweep 2026 grant acceptance (Rob Holyoke, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow)
• Approved $16,000 revenue budget amendment for Great Lakes tours (Rob Holyoke, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow)
• Approved National Fish & Wildlife Foundation grant for Milwaukee River Oxbow restoration (Rob Holyoke, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow)
• Approved Packer Foundation grant for invasive vegetation management in Hawthorne Hills County Park (Rob Holyoke, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow)
• Approved USFWS Great Lakes Basin Fish Habitat Partnership grant for Mole Creek planning (Rob Holyoke, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow)
• Approved Certified Drinking Water Well Operator Testing Agreement with Sugar Maple Nature School (Rob Holyoke, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow)
• Approved resolution supporting state reauthorization and funding for Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program (Rob Holyoke, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and ERP software selection. The board will consider resolutions regarding revenue increases and opioid litigation defendants.

• Resolution 25-4: Increase of Revenue - Planning and Parks 2025
• Resolution 25-5: Adding additional defendants to opioid litigation (MDL 2804)
• County Administrator report on CBRF update
• County Administrator report on ERP Software Selection update
• County Administrator report on 2026 Budget update

The board approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution 25‑4, allocating a $5,000 donation for habitat restoration in Town of Belgium. It also adopted Resolution 25‑5, confirming the county counsel’s authority to add additional defendants to opioid litigation, including MDL 2804. The meeting was then adjourned until July 2, 2025.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 25-4 – $5,000 donation for Sucker Creek habitat restoration (Ayes 22, Nays 0, Absent 4)
• Adopted Resolution 25-5 – Authority to add defendants to opioid litigation (Ayes 22, Nays 0, Absent 4)
• Adjourned meeting until July 2, 2025 (voice vote)

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Executive Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 28, 2025 meeting. It will hear status updates and challenges from member libraries, and consider any unfinished or new business items. A closed session is noted for personnel matters, but no specific items are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from March 28, 2025 meeting
• Member libraries – status updates and challenges (discussion)
• Unfinished business
• New business

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider a resolution to ratify the authority of counsel to add defendants to opioid litigation, including in MDL 2804. The committee will also discuss the County Board meeting schedule and receive updates on the 2026 budget.

• Resolution to add additional defendants to opioid litigation (MDL 2804)
• Discussion of County Board meeting dates for June 4, July 2, and July 16
• County Administrator update on CBRF
• County Administrator update on ERP Software Selection
• County Administrator update on 2026 Budget

The committee approved the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes. It also passed a resolution confirming and ratifying the authority of County Counsel to add additional defendants to the opioid litigation, including MDL 2804. Both actions received unanimous support from the six supervisors present.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved resolution confirming counsel's authority in opioid litigation (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review department reports and approve financial transactions. The body is considering a resolution to increase revenue for Planning and Parks for 2025.

• Resolution: Increase of Revenue - Planning and Parks 2025
• Wire Transfers #4306 - #4327 and April Vouchers

The committee approved the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a revenue increase resolution adding $5,000 for the Planning and Parks Department from a donation. It also approved wire transfers #4306‑#4327 and April vouchers totaling $5,541,542.28. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 revenue increase for Planning and Parks (5-0)
• Approved wire transfers #4306‑#4327 and April vouchers totaling $5,541,542.28 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will review construction management services for a senior living campus and approve new CPR certification program fees. The group will also discuss an architecture proposal for a nonprofit center and receive financial reports.

• Construction Manager as Advisor Services for Lasata Senior Living Campus Phase 2
• Approval of New Program Fees: CPR Certification Classes
• Architecture and Engineering Proposal for Ozaukee Nonprofit Center Connectivity & Workspace Expansion
• Behavioral Health Overview
• Human Services Financial Report - April 2025

The Health & Human Services Committee approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $369,750 fee for a Construction Manager advisor for Phase 2 of the Lasata Senior Living Campus, new CPR certification program fees, and a $58,125 architect‑engineering contract for the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Manager advisor fee $369,750 for Lasata Senior Living Campus Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved CPR certification program fees (unanimous)
• Approved A/E contract $58,125 to Thrive Architects (6-0-1)

General

The HOME Consortium Board of Directors will meet on May 15, 2025 to approve the April 17 minutes, receive a financial status report, consider a Habitat for Humanity College Park application, and allocate the 2026 Annual Action Plan. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams and telephone. No decisions have been made yet; all agenda items are potentially actionable.

• Approval of the Minutes from the April 17, 2025 Board Meeting
• Financial Status Report
• Habitat for Humanity College Park application
• 2026 Annual Action Plan Allocation
• Public/Staff Comment

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council will review the Sheriff’s Office grant application for deflection program funding. The meeting also includes a coordinator report, a financial report, a TAD report, and CJCC updates. Public comment is scheduled before any discussion or action on the grant application.

• Sheriff’s Office grant application for deflection program funding
• Coordinator report
• Financial report
• TAD report
• CJCC updates

The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council opened the meeting at 1:32 pm and received reports on a health‑department survey, the 2025 budget status, and TAD program statistics. A motion to approve the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record a vote or final approval. The council discussed program parameters, potential grant funding, and possible updates to bylaws and membership, but no formal actions were taken.

• Motion to approve February 10, 2025 minutes made and seconded (outcome not recorded)

Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health

The provided agenda consists solely of numeric codes and placeholders without readable descriptions. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings can be identified from the text.

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will consider several action items related to park equipment and environmental restoration. The body will also review monthly reports from the University Extension, Register of Deeds, and Land and Water Management departments.

• Revenue budget amendment for Great Lakes Sportfisherman donation for Sucker Creek restoration
• Design and engineering contract for Milwaukee River Oxbow Nature Preserve restoration
• Purchase of zero turn mowers for the Parks Division
• Bid and contract for repaving county-managed portions of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail
• Purchase of an HVAC condenser coil for the Golf Course Division

The Natural Resources Committee approved several contracts and budget items, including a $1,218,284.10 contract to repave the county‑managed portions of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail. Other approvals were a $5,000 donation budget amendment for Sucker Creek habitat restoration, a $63,975 design‑engineering contract for the Milwaukee River Oxbow restoration, a $28,990 purchase of two zero‑turn mowers, and a $58,941.30 HVAC coil replacement at the county golf course. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,218,284.10 contract for Ozaukee Interurban Trail repaving (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 revenue budget amendment for Sucker Creek habitat donation (5-0)
• Approved $63,975 professional services contract for Milwaukee River Oxbow restoration (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two Toro Z Master 6000 zero‑turn mowers for $28,990 (5-0)
• Approved $58,941.30 HVAC condenser coil replacement at MeeKwon County Park Golf Course (5-0)
• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Radio System User Group

The Radio System User Group will meet to discuss updates on the county’s radio services, including the condition of the current system and plans for its future. The committee will also receive updates on the Harrington State Park tower, the MABAS organization, and Washington County. No formal actions are scheduled; the meeting is for information sharing and setting the next meeting date.

• Update on radio services, condition of the radio system, planning for the future
• Status of Harrington State Park tower
• MABAS update
• Washington County update
• Set the next meeting date and time

The committee unanimously added discussion items on the radio back‑up procedure and the vacant representative to the agenda. It also approved the January 10, 2025 minutes. The next meeting was set for September 18, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned at 3:01 p.m.

• Added discussion items on Radio Back‑Up Procedure and vacant representative to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 18, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Board of Trustees will review proposed changes to employee pay and review policies. The board will also discuss and act upon mission and vision statements.

• Proposed change to Employee Handbook regarding COLA raises and Director bonuses
• Recommendation to create a budget line item for an Employee Recognition Fund
• Approval of expenditures for March and April 2025
• Presentation of Appendix F – New IT Projects Agreement
• Action on Mission and Vision Statements

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will consider two resolutions: one to increase revenue for public health in 2025 and another to transfer funds for the Highway Salt Brine Building in 2025. The board will also vote on two ordinance amendments, updating the construction site erosion and storm‑water rules and revising the Shoreland Protection Ordinance. Additional items include updates on the Lasata CBRF, ERP project, and the 2026 budget.

• RES. 25-1: Increase of Revenue 2025 – Public Health
• RES. 25-3: Transfer of Funds – Highway Salt Brine Building 2025
• ORD. 25-1: Amend Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Construction Site Erosion and Post‑Construction Storm Water Ordinance
• ORD. 25-2: Amend Chapter 19 of the Ozaukee County Shoreland Protection Ordinance
• 2026 Budget Update (report by County Administrator)

The Board adopted Resolution 25-2, allocating $10,260 from the DNR Beach Monitoring Program. It also approved Resolution 25-3 to transfer excess project expenses to the highway salt brine building fund, and enacted Ordinances 25-1 and 25-2 amending erosion‑control and shoreland‑protection rules. Committee appointments were confirmed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Resolution 25-2 (public health grant $10,260) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Approved Resolution 25-3 (transfer of excess funds to fund 601) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Approved Ordinance 25-1 (amend construction site erosion and storm‑water ordinance) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Approved Ordinance 25-2 (amend shoreland protection ordinance) – Ayes 23, Nays 0, Absent 3
• Confirmed Supervisor Khan as Vice‑Chair of Health and Human Services Committee – voice vote carried
• Confirmed Supervisor Hansher as member of Jail Literacy Committee – voice vote carried
• Adjourned meeting until June 4, 2025 – voice vote carried

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a proposal to increase the Public Health budget using a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The funds are intended for water quality testing at various county beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2025.

• Proposed $10,260 revenue increase for Public Health via DNR Beach Monitoring Program Grant
• Transfer of funds for Highway Salt Brine Building 2025
• Approval of wire transfers #4286 - #4305 and March vouchers
• Review of Corporation Counsel Finance Report for April 2025

The committee unanimously approved the March 27, 2025 minutes. It also approved a $10,260 grant for the Public Health Department, a $110,994.65 fund transfer for the Highway Salt Brine Building, and wire transfers totaling $11,178,061.56. A motion to hold meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month from May to August passed 5‑0.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $10,260 Public Health grant revenue resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $110,994.65 transfer from Highway Internal Fund 601 to County Capital Project Fund 219 (unanimous)
• Approved wire transfers #4286‑#4305 and March vouchers totaling $11,178,061.56 (unanimous)
• Approved trial meeting schedule: 4th Wednesday at 8:00 am May‑August (5‑0)

Traffic Safety Commission

The commission will conduct its regular meeting, adopt the agenda, and approve the January 2025 minutes. No action items are scheduled. The discussion will cover a quarterly review of fatal accidents, state and local traffic safety information, and the law of the month.

• Quarterly review of fatal accidents
• State informational items
• Local information items
• Law of the month

The Traffic Safety Commission unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. The minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. No other actions or decisions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous ayes)
• Approved minutes from 01/22/2025 (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will review financial and operational reports for Lasata senior living facilities and consider a budget amendment for a beach monitoring grant. No formal action is expected.

• Action: Approve $10,260 budget amendment for Wisconsin Beach Monitoring Program grant
• Lasata Campus monthly financial and operational reports
• Lasata Heights monthly occupancy and financial report
• Lasata Crossings monthly occupancy and financial report
• Discussion: ADRC Division Overview

Public Works Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Works Committee will consider several action items, including the approval of a five‑year Memorandum of Understanding that formalizes the Ozaukee County Agricultural Society’s use of the county fairgrounds. Other items on the agenda are a shared‑ride taxi service hours extension, a Prius donation from Advocate’s House, a fund transfer for the Highway Salt Brine Building, and a road closure for the Newburg Fireman's Parade. No formal action will be taken by other committees or the full County Board at this meeting.

• Approve Ozaukee County Agricultural Society Use of County Fairgrounds Memorandum of Understanding (5‑year term)
• Extend Shared Ride Taxi Service hours
• Advocate's House Prius donation
• Transfer of funds for Highway Salt Brine Building
• CTH Y Road closure for Newburg Fireman's Parade

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved the March 20 minutes and a fairgrounds memorandum of understanding. It also approved extending shared‑ride taxi hours, donating two used Prius vehicles, transferring $110,995 to cover Highway Salt Brine Building cost overruns, closing CTH Y for the Newburg parade, and setting hot‑mix asphalt at $60/ton and gravel at $9/ton. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ozaukee County Agricultural Society fairgrounds MOU (unanimous)
• Approved 30‑minute extension of shared‑ride taxi service hours (unanimous)
• Approved donation of two Prius vehicles to Advocate's House (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $110,995 from Highway Dept. Internal Service Fund to County Capital Project Fund (unanimous)
• Approved CTH Y road closure for Newburg Fireman's Parade (unanimous)
• Approved hot‑mix asphalt price $60/ton and gravel price $9/ton (unanimous)

HOME Consortium

The Ozaukee County HOME Consortium Board of Directors will meet to approve the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan, approve minutes from January 2025, and reallocate $6,000 in 2024 rehabilitation funds.

• Approval of January 16, 2025, Board minutes
• Reallocate $6,000 in 2024 Rehab funds to 2024 Purchase/Rehab funds
• Habitat for Humanity College Park application
• 2025—2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan
• Financial Status Report

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Ozaukee County Comprehensive Planning Board will review, discuss, and consider possible action on Chapter 4 (Public Involvement) and Chapter 6 (Vision, Issues and Recommendations) of the 3rd edition of the Farmland Preservation Plan for 2050. Topics include a SWOT analysis, audience surveys, focus groups, and rescheduled public information kickoff meetings. The board may adopt recommendations from these chapters. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Review and discuss Chapter 4 of the Farmland Preservation Plan 2050 (Public Involvement)
• Review and discuss Chapter 6 of the Farmland Preservation Plan 2050 (Vision, Issues and Recommendations)
• Consider possible action on the Farmland Preservation Plan recommendations
• Rescheduled public information kickoff meetings related to the plan
• Public comments and approval of March 19, 2025 minutes

The board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The motion was made by Supervisor Richart, seconded by Supervisor Maguire, and carried unanimously. No other actions or votes were recorded during the April 16, 2025 session.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The ADRC Board will discuss several updates, including public health information and a review of 2024 services. New ADRC specialists will be introduced, and the board will consider plans for Aging Advocacy Day 2025. Additional topics include marketing services and cybersecurity training for seniors, followed by reports from the ADRC, Aging Program, and Developmental Disabilities.

• Updates from Public Health – Kim Buechler
• Introduction of new ADRC Specialists – Monica Lewein
• ADRC 2024 Review – Kay-Ella Dee
• Aging Advocacy Day 2025 planning – Kari Dombrowski
• Cybersecurity Training for Seniors – Kate Myers

General

The ADRC Board/Commission on Aging will meet to review 2024 ADRC and Aging Services data. The board will also discuss the 2025 Aging Advocacy Day and cybersecurity training for seniors.

• 2024 ADRC Review
• 2024 Aging Services Review
• Aging Advocacy Day 2025
• Cybersecurity Training for Seniors
• Marketing Services Committee discussion

The ADRC Board/Commission on Aging adopted the meeting agenda with a 10‑0 vote, approved the February 10, 2025 minutes unanimously, and adjourned the meeting after a motion was carried.

• Adopted agenda (10-0)
• Approved February 10, 2025 minutes (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Natural Resources Committee

The Natural Resources Committee will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to Chapter 14, the Construction Site Erosion Control and Post‑Construction Storm Water Management Ordinance, and Chapter 19, the Shoreland Protection Ordinance. The committee will also receive reports, discuss grant submittals for invasive species and habitat restoration, and review equipment purchase and fee recommendations, but no formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Amend Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of Chapter 14 Construction Site Erosion and Post‑Construction Storm Water Ordinance
• Amend Chapter 19 Shoreland Protection Ordinance
• Submittal and acceptance of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Sustain Our Great Lakes grants for invasive species management and habitat restoration on Upper Milwaukee River, Mole Creek, and Sucker Creek
• Parks Division equipment purchase – furnace replacement at HH Peters Youth Camp
• Golf Course Division equipment purchase – golf carts per 2025 budget

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will consider several resolutions, including a $25,000 Wisconsin DNR Surface Water Restoration grant for the Mineral Springs Creek project in Port Washington. Other items include transferring half of the 2024 General Fund surplus to the Capital Project Fund, accepting title to the parcel at 425 W Oakland Avenue, and amending speed‑limit provisions on County Trunk Highway H in Fredonia. The meeting also features a presentation on land‑water management and a report on the county administrator’s updates.

• RES.24-52: Increase of revenue – $25,000 WDNR grant for Mineral Springs Creek restoration
• RES.24-53: Transfer 50% of 2024 General Fund surplus to Capital Project Fund
• RES.24-54: Acceptance of title to property at 425 W Oakland Avenue, Port Washington
• RES.24-56: Submittal and acceptance of outdoor recreation trail aids funding through the Wisconsin DNR
• ORD.24-17: Amend speed‑limit sections of the Ozaukee County Code for County Trunk Highway H in Fredonia

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss a contract with Axon Justice to manage digital evidence, with a first‑year cost of $15,310.42 and scheduled annual payments through 2029. It will also review and approve the dispatch center electrical bid and consider the sheriff’s recommendation for disciplinary action. Additional agenda items include approval of March 18 minutes and financial reports from the District Attorney and Victim Witness offices.

• Approve Axon Justice contract – $15,310.42 for May 2025 (annual increase to $17,911.03 by 2029)
• Review and approve dispatch center electrical bid (amount not specified)
• Consider sheriff’s recommendation of disciplinary action (personnel discipline)
• Approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting
• Review District Attorney and Victim Witness financial statements

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the March 18, 2025 minutes. It also approved the purchase of an Axon Justice digital evidence subscription and a $164,770 electrical bid from Miller Electric for the Dispatch Center. The committee entered and later exited a closed session to address personnel discipline and unanimously supported the sheriff’s recommendation for disciplinary action. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Axon Justice Digital Evidence Management subscription (unanimous)
• Approved Dispatch Center electrical bid by Miller Electric for $164,770 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel discipline (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Supported sheriff’s recommendation for disciplinary action (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Ozaukee County Executive Committee will consider a resolution recommending projects to be funded from the 2025 Project Fund. The recommendation includes a total of $1,859,000 for capital projects across public safety, public works, finance, and natural resources. No formal action is scheduled at this meeting, but the County Board will later vote on the proposed projects.

• Justice Center Parking Lot and Lighting Upgrade – $300,000
• Sheriff’s Department Camera and Taser Purchase – $150,000
• County Wireless Access Point Replacement – $89,000
• State Highway 60 East‑West Ozaukee Interurban Trail Corridor Extension – $110,000
• Hawthorne Hills County Park Road Paving – $145,000

The committee unanimously approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved and forwarded Resolution 24-55, adding $70,000 for Justice Center lobby, hallway, and Clerk of Courts front counter updates, with a 5‑0 vote. The revised resolution will be sent to the County Board for final action.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and forwarded RES.24-55 adding $70,000 Justice Center remodel (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Executive Committee will conduct its regular procedural business, including verifying open‑meetings compliance and taking roll call. It will approve the agenda and the minutes from the November 11, 2024 meeting. The committee will discuss and may take action on the 2024 System Annual Report. Unfinished and new business items will also be considered before adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from November 11, 2024
• Discussion and possible action on 2024 System Annual Report
• Unfinished Business
• New Business

Finance Committee

The Ozaukee County Finance Committee will meet to approve the transfer of 50% of the 2024 General Fund Surplus to the Capital Project Fund and to increase revenue for the Planning and Parks Department. The committee will also review wire transfers and department reports.

• Transfer $700,000 from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund
• Increase revenue for Planning and Parks by $25,000
• Review wire transfers #4259 - #4285 and February vouchers
• Approve minutes from February 27, 2025 meeting
• Review Corporation Counsel Finance Report for March 2025

The committee unanimously approved the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a resolution to transfer $700,000, or 50% of the 2024 General Fund surplus, to the Capital Projects Fund. The committee also unanimously approved an increase of revenue for the Planning and Parks Department to include a Wisconsin DNR Surface Water Management grant. Finally, it approved wire transfers #4259‑#4285 totaling $8,825,316.67.

• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $700,000 to Capital Projects Fund (unanimous)
• Approved revenue increase for Planning and Parks Department (unanimous)
• Approved wire transfers #4259‑#4285 totaling $8,825,316.67 (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee will review and potentially approve a Suprecipient Agreement with the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center. Members will also discuss an Economic Support overview and receive financial and management reports for the Lasata senior living campus, Veterans Services, and Public Health.

• Review/Approve Suprecipient Agreement between Ozaukee County and Ozaukee Nonprofit Center - FFP
• Discussion of Economic Support Overview
• Lasata Care Center February 2025 report including CBRF kitchen plan updates
• Lasata Heights February 2024 census report (60 occupied apartments)
• Lasata Crossings February 2025 report (59 census)

The committee unanimously approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the Suprecipient Agreement between Ozaukee County and the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center – FFP. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Suprecipient Agreement with Ozaukee Nonprofit Center – FFP (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review highway equipment purchases, maintenance contracts, and a speed limit ordinance. The body will also discuss transit ridership and financial reports for facilities and transit services.

• Purchase of a Versalift Custom Sign Truck for up to $370,000
• Award of the 2025 Asphalt Oil Bid with a current year balance of $1,200,000
• TAPCO Traffic Signal Maintenance contract totaling $4,607
• Construction services for CTH LL and CTH KK
• Ordinance amending speed limits on County Trunk Highway H in the Town and Village of Fredonia

The committee approved the purchase of a Versalift Custom Sign Truck for up to $375,000. It also approved the 2025 Asphalt Oil bid to Henry H. Meigs, LLC, a TAPCO traffic‑signal maintenance contract, Gremmer's construction services, and an amendment to the speed‑limit ordinance for County Trunk Highway H. All actions were approved unanimously except the sign‑truck purchase, which passed 5‑0.

• Approved Versalift Custom Sign Truck purchase up to $375,000 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Asphalt Oil bid to Henry H. Meigs, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved TAPCO Traffic Signal Preventative Maintenance contract with Video Detection option (unanimous)
• Approved Gremmer's CTH LL & CTH KK Construction Services proposal (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to speed‑limit ordinance for County Trunk Highway H (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The next board meeting is set for Thursday, April 17, 2025. Persons needing handicap accessibility must contact Kristin Silva at least 48 hours prior, per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board will review, discuss, and consider action on the 2050 Farmland Preservation Plan (3rd Edition). Items include the Public Involvement Chapter (Chapter 4) with a SWOT analysis facilitated by UW‑Eau Claire’s Paul Roback and a draft public participation plan, as well as Chapter 3 on trends and projections. The board may adopt recommendations from these reviews.

• Review and possible action on Public Involvement Chapter (Chapter 4) of the Farmland Preservation Plan
• SWOT analysis and prioritization facilitated by UW‑Eau Claire (Paul Roback)
• Draft Farmland Preservation Plan Public Participation Plan (PPP) public summary document
• Review and possible action on Chapter 3, Trends and Projections, of the Farmland Preservation Plan

The Comprehensive Planning Board approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other motions were adopted. The board spent the remainder of the meeting discussing a SWOT analysis for the 2050 Farmland Preservation Plan, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will consider a set of project fund proposals submitted by various oversight committees. Staff will present the projects and request the Board to rank them for possible approval. Items include public safety upgrades, public works repairs, finance technology improvements, and natural resources enhancements.

• Justice Center Lobby, Hallway, and CoC Front Counter – $110,000
• Axon Camera and Taser Purchase – $150,000
• Justice Center Parking Lot/Sidewalk/Ditch Repairs/Light Pole Base Replacement – $300,000
• Municipality Firewall Upgrade – $77,000
• Hawthorne Hill Park Campground Road Paving – $85,000

The board voted to adjourn the Youth Government Day meeting, setting the next meeting for April 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Clarke, and carried by voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting until April 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM (voice vote)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review financial reports from the Medical Examiner, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts and Sheriff, and consider a motion to approve Wisconsin Honor Flight as the 2025 recipient of the Generous Juror Program. No other formal actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve Wisconsin Honor Flight as the 2025 Generous Juror Program recipient (previous year $1,390.58 awarded to Ozaukee NAMI)
• Review Medical Examiner financial report for February 2025
• Review District Attorney financial report for February 2025
• Review Clerk of Courts financial report for February 2025
• Review Sheriff’s Department financial report for March 2025

Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health

The Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health will meet to discuss public health director updates and community health improvement planning for 2025. The board will also receive a presentation on the end of the childhood lead campaign.

• Community Health Improvement Planning 2025 presentation by Deputy Director Hollie Milam
• Childhood Lead End of Campaign presentation
• Review of Communicable Disease and WIC Program reports

Workforce Development Board

The WOW Works Workforce Development Board will discuss and vote on several memorandums of understanding, including Youth and JobPod and a Regional One Stop agreement. The meeting also includes updates on policy, risk assessment, limited English proficiency planning, and procurement. Additional items such as the executive director report and service provider updates will be presented for information.

• Youth and JobPod MOUs
• Regional One Stop MOU
• Policy Updates
• Risk Assessment and Local Monitoring Plan
• Limited English Proficiency Plan

Monarch Library System

The Board of Trustees will vote on expenditures for January and February 2025. Members will discuss and decide on a network equipment purchase and replacement agreement and updates to the system handbook. The board will also address mission and vision statements.

• Approval of January and February 2025 expenditures
• Renewal of Network Equipment Purchase and Replacement Agreement
• Recommendation for Handbook change
• Review of 2024 Annual System Report
• Discussion and action on Mission and Vision Statements

East WI Counties Railroad Consortium

The East Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium will meet to review financial reports and discuss a Transportation Reauthorization Group Letter. The board will also receive operational and project updates from WisDOT Railroads and Harbors and the WSOR.

• Possible action on Transportation Reauthorization Group Letter
• Approval of November 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of Treasurer's financial report
• WSOR updates on monthly maintenance and capital projects
• WisDOT Railroads and Harbors report

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will review several grant applications and contracts for habitat restoration and public access improvements. Members are deciding on the acquisition of land for the Ozaukee County Park System in the Town of Saukville and Port Washington.

• Acquisition of Parcel 080161000200 in the Town of Saukville for the Riveredge and Cedarburg Bog Natural Area
• Acceptance of title for property at 425 W Oakland Avenue, Port Washington
• Contracts for design and engineering for Mineral Springs Creek and Virmond County Park restorations
• Grant applications for 2026 DATCP Soil and Water Resource Management and Nutrient Management Farmer Education
• Purchase of furnace and air conditioner replacements at Waubedonia County Park Caretaker's Residence

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will vote on Resolution 24-48, which asks Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to increase the circuit court cost appropriation by $70 million. The resolution aims to bring state and county funding for court operations closer to a 50/50 split. Additional items include a carry‑over of 2024 funds, a revenue‑increase resolution for Planning & Parks, and a Farmland Public Participation Plan.

• Resolution 24-48: Request $70 million increase to the circuit court cost appropriation
• Resolution 24-49: Carry‑over of $43,250 for Planning & Parks and $47,748.05 for Landowner Reimbursement
• Resolution 24-50: Increase of revenue for 2025 – Planning and Parks
• Resolution 24-51: Farmland Public Participation Plan
• Committee appointments/reappointments

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Operations Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the November 11, 2024 meeting. It will discuss employee eligibility for cost‑of‑living adjustments or salary steps when performance is unsatisfactory, and clarify the definition of a “bonus” as referenced in the employee handbook. In a closed session, the committee will consider compensation for Director Tom Doane.

• Approval of agenda (action)
• Approval of minutes from the November 11, 2024 Operations Committee meeting (action)
• Discussion of employee eligibility for COLA or salary steps if performance is unsatisfactory (discussion/action)
• Discussion of practical definition for “bonus” from employee handbook page 20 (discussion/action)
• Closed‑session consideration of Director Tom Doane’s raise/compensation (closed session)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will present its recommendations for numerous capital projects to the County Board for consideration. No formal action will be taken by the committee at this meeting. The agenda also includes a schedule of upcoming County Board meetings and the County Administrator's report on accounting and infrastructure funding.

• Justice Center Lobby, Hallway, and CoC Front Counter – $110,000 (Public Safety)
• Axon Camera and Taser Purchase – $150,000 (Public Safety)
• Justice Center Parking Lot/Sidewalk/Ditch Repairs – $300,000 (Public Works)
• Municipality Firewall Upgrade – $77,000 (Finance)
• HH Peters Youth Camp & Waubedonia Park Furnace Replacements – $25,000 (Natural Resources)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a budget amendment to increase 2025 revenue for the Planning and Parks Department. The amendment includes a $249,326 Wisconsin Emergency Management grant for Sucker Creek restoration, a $400,000 EPA/USFWS/GLRI grant for the Milwaukee River Oxbow project, and a $303,840 Monsanto settlement for additional stream restoration. Other action items include carryovers of 2024 funds, recommendations of finance projects to the Executive Committee, and approval of wire transfers #4230‑#4258 and January vouchers.

• Increase of Revenue 2025 – Planning and Parks budget amendment
• $249,326 WEM Pre‑Disaster Flood Resilience grant for Sucker Creek restoration
• $400,000 EPA/USFWS/GLRI grant for Milwaukee River Oxbow habitat restoration
• $303,840 Monsanto settlement for stream and habitat restoration
• Wire Transfers #4230‑#4258 and January vouchers

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee will review monthly financial reports for the Lasata Senior Living Campus, Veterans Services, Public Health, and Human Services. The committee will also discuss the carryover of 2024 funds for Veterans Services.

• Review Lasata Senior Living Campus monthly reports
• Review Veterans Services financial report and fund carryover
• Review Public Health January 2025 financial report
• Review HS/Aging/ADRC January 2025 financial report
• Review Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention End of Campaign Report

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to address staffing for the Sheriff's Department. The body will conduct promotional interviews in a closed session and certify the promotional eligibility list for detectives in open session.

• Promotional interviews for Detective Candidate
• Certification of Promotional Eligibility List for Detective

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider recommending the Justice Center parking lot and sidewalk repairs to the Executive Committee. Members will also review bids for CTH LL and CTH KK and discuss speed limit reductions on CTH A/H.

• Recommendation for Justice Center Parking Lot/Sidewalk/Ditch Repairs/Light Pole Base Replacement
• Bid approval for CTH LL & CTH KK
• Purchase of Crawler Dump and Track Excavator
• Discussion of CTH A/H (Fredonia Ave) speed limit reduction
• 4-H Use of County Fairgrounds Memorandum of Understanding

Comprehensive Planning Board

The Comprehensive Planning Board will discuss and potentially take action on the 3rd edition of the Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050. This includes reviewing the Public Participation Plan and the Chapter 2 Inventory and Analysis. The board will also discuss the adopted Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050.

• Review and possible action on the Public Participation Plan for the Farmland Preservation Plan: 2050
• Review and possible action on Chapter 2 (Inventory and Analysis) of the Farmland Preservation Plan: 2050
• Update on the DATCP timeline for certification of the Farmland Preservation Plan
• Discussion on the adopted Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050

Public Safety Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Safety Committee will consider a resolution urging Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to increase the circuit court cost appropriation by $70 million. The committee will also discuss recommendations of public‑safety projects for the Executive Committee and review the certification of the detective promotional eligibility list. A closed‑session will be held for promotional interviews of detective candidates.

• Resolution No. 10567 urging a $70 million increase in circuit‑court funding (vote required)
• Recommendation of public‑safety projects to the Executive Committee
• Review/Approve Certification of Promotional Eligibility List for Detective
• Closed session for promotional interviews of detective candidates
• Management/Financial reports from Medical Examiner, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, and Sheriff’s Department

Monarch Library System

The Monarch Library System Board of Trustees will meet to approve the minutes from November 2024 and expenditures for November and December 2024. The board will also discuss and potentially adopt new mission and vision statements.

• Approval of November and December 2024 expenditures
• Approval of November 14, 2024 minutes
• Discussion and action on mission and vision statements
• Committee reports: Executive, Operations, Finance, and Bookmobile
• Next meeting scheduled for March 13, 2025

Criminal Justice Collaborating Council

The council will meet to review coordinator, financial, and TAD reports. The primary action item is a vote to select a Chairperson and Vice-Chair for a two-year term.

• Vote on Chairperson and Vice-Chair for the next two years

Aging & Disability Resource Center Board

The Aging & Disability Resource Center Board will consider several discussion items, including the appointment of a new board member, updates from public health, a Black History Month presentation, the Specialized Transportation Assistance Program, and an Aging Advocacy Day at the state Capitol. It will also receive reports from the ADRC, the aging program, and developmental disabilities. Routine business such as approval of minutes and public comments will also be addressed.

• New ADRC Board Member – K. Dee
• Updates from Public Health – Kim Buechler
• Black History Month – CBS Dr. A. Khan
• Specialized Transportation Assistance Program – K. Dombrowski
• Aging Advocacy Day at the Capitol – K. Dombrowski

Natural Resources Committee

The committee will consider several budget amendments and grant acceptances for habitat restoration and trail development. Members will also review 2025 golf course fees and equipment purchases.

• Budget amendments for Sucker Creek, Milwaukee River Oxbow, and Monsanto settlement restoration projects
• Grants for Mineral Springs Creek, Ulao Creek Nature Preserve, and Tendick Nature County Park
• Proposed 2025 golf course fees, rates, and programs
• Purchase of an aerial lift for the Golf Course Division
• Contract for certified operator well testing at Hawthorne Hills County Park

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will discuss several items, including the denial of the Lanthier claim, a resolution to increase 2025 revenue for Planning and Parks, and a resolution to accept a Wisconsin Emergency Management grant for stream and habitat restoration on Sucker Creek. The meeting also includes an ordinance on nonmetallic mining reclamation and a joint library planning committee appointment.

• Denial of Lanthier Claim (Claims agenda item 6.a)
• Resolution 24-46: Increase of Revenue 2025 – Planning and Parks (adds $37,500 salaries, $2,500 travel, $10,000 supplies, $5,000 professional services, $75,000 highway maintenance, $130,000 private foundation grant, $200,000 private foundation grant, $11,446 state aid)
• Resolution 24-47: Acceptance of Wisconsin Emergency Management Grant for Stream and Habitat Restoration on Sucker Creek (grant amount $130,000)
• Ordinance 24-16: Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation
• Appointment to the Joint Library Planning Committee (agenda item 11.a)

HOME Consortium

The HOME Consortium Executive Committee will open the meeting, approve the minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting, and consider the Cherryfaithproperties, LLC application for the Cherry on Palmer Project. The meeting will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and is open to the public.

• Call to Order
• Approval of minutes from the December 12, 2024 Executive Committee meeting
• Cherryfaithproperties, LLC – Cherry on Palmer Project application
• Adjournment

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and vote on budget amendments to accept $130,000 in funding for Sucker Creek stream restoration and $200,000 for a conservation easement at the Ansay Family Nature Preserve. The committee will also consider approving write-offs for uncollected debts and reviewing departmental financial reports.

• Approve 2024 write-offs for uncollected debts totaling $30,742.79
• Increase revenue budget for Sucker Creek restoration by $130,000
• Increase revenue budget for Ansay Family Nature Preserve easement by $200,000
• Review Corporation Counsel financial report for 2024
• Approve wire transfers #4206 through #4229

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will adopt its agenda, approve the October 2024 minutes, and vote on three action items: moving the May 28, 2025 meeting to April 23, 2025; electing officers for 2025; and forwarding recommendations to the Public Works Committee about the September 16, 2024 bus accident. The commission will also review quarterly fatal‑accident data, discuss state and local informational items, and present a law of the month.

• Change meeting date from May 28, 2025 to April 23, 2025
• Election of officers for 2025
• Commission recommendations to Public Works Committee on September 16, 2024 bus accident
• Quarterly review of fatal accidents
• Discussion of state and local informational items

Radio System User Group

The Radio System User Group will meet on Jan. 16, 2025 to discuss several agenda items. No formal actions are scheduled; the committee will consider topics such as backup procedures and landing‑zone channel designation. Public comments and updates from neighboring agencies will also be heard. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Elect Chairperson
• Radio Back‑Up Procedures
• Flight For Life – Landing Zone Channel Designation
• Update on Radio Services, system condition, and future planning
• Status of Harrington State Park Tower

Public Works Committee

The Ozaukee County Public Works Committee meeting on Jan 16, 2025 will consider a recommendation to let the Fairground’s Sales & Marketing Coordinator approve the 4‑H Memorandum of Understanding each year for up to five years. The committee will also discuss transit ridership, highway financial reports, and specific highway projects such as the City of Mequon CTH W Streetscape Project and the CTH E & Jay Rd Intersection. The agenda notes that no formal action will be taken by the committee or the full County Board at this meeting.

• Authorize annual approval of the 4‑H Fairgrounds MOU by the Sales & Marketing Coordinator
• City of Mequon CTH W Streetscape Project (action item)
• CTH E & Jay Rd Intersection (action item)
• Revocable Occupancy Permit – N6164 CTH I (discussion item)
• Transit ridership discussion

HOME Consortium

The Board of Directors will review a project application from Cherryfaithproperties, LLC and a request to move funds within the 2024 Rehab Program. The meeting also includes a financial status report.

• Request to move $5,448.00 from unallocated to 2024 Rehab Program
• Cherryfaithproperties, LLC, Cherry on Palmer Project Application

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to conduct promotional interviews for Captain candidates in a closed session. In the open session, the committee will take action to certify the promotional eligibility list for Captain.

• Closed session for Captain candidate promotional interviews
• Certification of Promotional Eligibility List for Captain

County Board

The Ozaukee County Board will consider three resolutions, including a budget amendment to increase Planning and Parks revenue. Resolution 24‑43 adds grant funding from several sources to the department’s budget. The board will also approve agreements for tissue donor referrals and designate World Migratory Bird Day. Additional items include the County Administrator’s report and committee appointments.

• Resolution 24‑43: Increase of Revenue – Planning and Parks 2024 (adds $2,000 Clean Farm Families Soil Health Incentive grant, $25,000 WDNR Urban Forestry grant, $250,000 National Coastal Resilience Fund grant, $5,000 WE Energies Foundation grant)
• Resolution 24‑44: Approval of agreement with Versiti Wisconsin Inc. and Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Inc. to obtain tissue donor referrals from the Medical Examiner’s Office
• Resolution 24‑45: Declaration of the second Saturday in May as World Migratory Bird Day and authorization to retain “Bird City Wisconsin” status
• County Administrator’s report: Belgium Farm LLC land donation, county property insurance, county website refresh
• Committee appointments: Appointment of Human Services Director and January 2025 committee appointments

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to discuss the County Board meeting schedule and receive reports from the County Administrator. The meeting includes a closed session to consider the County Administrator's annual performance review.

• County Board meeting schedule for January 15, February 2, and February 19, 2025
• Lasata CBRF update
• Belgium Farm LLC land donation
• Human Services Director appointment
• County Administrator's annual review in closed session

Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health

The Board will review reports on communicable diseases and the WIC program. The meeting also includes updates from the Public Health Director.

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

Natural Resources Committee

The Ozaukee County Natural Resources Committee will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Non-Metallic Mining Ordinance, which includes increasing annual fees. The committee will also review budget amendments for various environmental and park projects.

• Public hearing on Non-Metallic Mining Ordinance fee increases
• Budget amendment for DNR Lake Monitoring Protection Network Grant
• Budget amendment for Fund For Lake Michigan Grant on Sucker Creek
• Budget amendment for Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Grant
• Memorandum of Agreement Amendment #2 with Sugar Maple Nature School