Portage County, Wisconsin

General

The committee will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Members will also review the 2025 Annual Financial Report and first quarter 2026 reports. The Transportation Superintendent will provide updates on fuel prices and driver programs.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Annual Financial Report 2025
• Q1 2026 85.21 Report
• Q1 2026 OAA Report
• Volunteer Driver Program reimbursement rates and insurance

South Central Library System Board of Trustees

The South Central Library System Board will review the financial statements, present and approve bills for payment, receive committee and director reports, and hear an update on ILS governance from S. Schultz.

• Review of the Financial Statements
• Presentation and Approval of Bills for Payment
• Presentation: ILS and Governance Updates (S. Schultz)
• Committee Reports
• Director’s Report

Planning and Zoning Committee

Solid Waste Management Board

General

The Portage County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on a special exception request for a property in the Town of Carson. The board will also elect officers and review previous meeting minutes.

• Petition PET-2026-009: Request for special exception to install holding tanks for commercial and public use at 343 County Rd E S
• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Review of Signature Policy
• Approval of minutes from April 20, May 18, and May 18 (on-site)

General

Health and Human Services Board

Space and Properties Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

Human Resources Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

Space and Properties Committee

Finance Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Health and Human Services Board

Board of Adjustment

Highway Committee

County Board

General

Judicial/General Government Committee

Solid Waste Management Board

Planning and Zoning Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Space and Properties Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

Health and Human Services Board

Finance Committee

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Finance Committee

Highway Committee

Board of Adjustment

Health and Human Services Board

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

Health and Human Services Board

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Space and Properties Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Finance Committee

Board of Adjustment

Health and Human Services Board

Highway Committee

Judicial/General Government Committee

Finance Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

Health and Human Services Board

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Space and Properties Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

Finance Committee

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Board of Adjustment

Highway Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

Space and Properties Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

Finance Committee

Health and Human Services Board

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Judicial/General Government Committee

Health and Human Services Board

Executive/Operations Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

Finance Committee

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

Health and Human Services Board

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

Finance Committee

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

Health and Human Services Board

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

Finance Committee

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Board of Adjustment

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

Health and Human Services Board

Executive/Operations Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Finance Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

Health and Human Services Board

Executive/Operations Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Finance Committee

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Finance Committee

Health and Human Services Board

Health and Human Services Board

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

The committee will receive activity reports from the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, EMS providers, and other county departments. The agenda includes presentations on awards and the approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Sheriff's Office Awards presentation
• Approval of June 24, 2026 committee minutes
• Emergency Management Activities report
• Emergency Medical Services Activities report
• Jail Activities report

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will discuss preliminary speed study results for two county trunk highways and a budget amendment for the CTH E project. The body will also consider a real estate services contract and equipment purchases for 2027.

• Preliminary speed study results for CTH Y (STH 66 to Dewey Drive) and CTH KK (Timberline Road to CTH A)
• Rumble strip installation on CTH N east of CTH BB in the Town of Buena Vista
• Project budget amendment request for CTH E (CTH HH – Dam Road)
• Contract with Terra Ventures for professional real estate services for the CTH R Project
• 2027 equipment purchase for underbody plows

County Board

The Portage County Board will vote on the sale of general obligation promissory notes and 2026 budget amendments. The board is also considering several zoning map amendments and an increase to the marriage license fee.

• Sale of approximately $60,305,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A
• Zoning Ordinance Map Amendments for Richter, Dekay, Wojtalewicz, and Harris
• Authorization of an increase to the marriage license fee
• Authorization of 2026 Budget Amendments and Transfers
• Appointments to the Commission on Aging, Board of Adjustment, and Park Commission

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will hold a public hearing on the 2027 budget and hear reports on staffing and operations. It will discuss and possibly approve applications and budget amendments for several state grants, including a Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, a Foster Parent Grant under Wisconsin Act 260, and a Caring for Communities Grant. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a closed‑session session for confidential cases.

• Public hearing on the 2027 Health and Human Services budget
• Approval of Application for Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Supplemental Award
• Approval of Acceptance and budget amendment for 2017 Wisconsin Act 260 Foster Parent Grant
• Approval of Application and budget amendment for Caring for Communities Grant
• Director's report on Health and Human Services staffing, operations, and activities

Board of Adjustment

General

The Portage County Groundwater Citizens Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes from October 2025 and discuss a 2027 County Wide Groundwater Study. The meeting will also include an update on County Projects, specifically the final WATER Project Numbers.

• Review/Approval of Minutes from October 16, 2025
• Update on County Projects: Final WATER Project Numbers
• Discussion on 2027 County Wide Groundwater Study

Space and Properties Committee

The committee will receive reports on quarterly budgets, facilities management staffing, and operations. Discussions include updates on the Courthouse Remodel, New Jail/LEC, and Solid Waste Remodel.

• Quarterly Budget Report
• Courthouse Remodel purchasing report
• New Jail/LEC purchasing report
• Solid Waste Remodel purchasing report

Supervisor Jeanne Dodge moved to approve the June 2 2026 meeting minutes, and Supervisor Janell Wehr seconded the motion. The committee approved the minutes by voice vote with no negative votes. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 PM and the next meeting is set for August 10 2026.

• Approved June 2 2026 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The committee will review reports from various lake and drainage districts and receive an update from the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Members will discuss a grant application opportunity for the Farmland Preservation Plan.

• Farmland Preservation Plan grant application opportunity
• Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) update
• Nutrient Management Farmer Education 2027 grant application report
• Reports on Lake Helen, Lake Jacqueline, and McDill Pond Protection and Rehabilitation Districts
• Portage County Drainage District meeting report

Central WI Joint Airport Board Meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review budget amendments and a proposal to sell approximately $60,305,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes. The body will also discuss the proposed 2027–2032 Capital Improvement Plan and 2027 worker's compensation rates.

• Sale of approximately $60,305,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A
• Proposed 2027–2032 Capital Improvement Plan for facilities, highways, parks, and IT
• WI Focus on Energy grant application for $60,000
• Resolution authorizing 2026 budget amendments and transfers
• Proposed 2027 Worker's Compensation Rates

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

The Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will review budget reports, introduce new educators, and discuss a potential workshop on regenerative agriculture. The group will also consider supporting an application for a Rural Transformation Grant.

• Review YTD Budget Report
• Introduction of New Educators
• Possible workshop on regenerative agriculture
• Support for UW-Extension Rural Transformation Grant application
• Review/approval of minutes from March 12, 2026

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will discuss the prepayment of a Rural Development loan and the process for exiting the Section 515 program. The board will also review financial account transfers and the Housing Choice Voucher Program administrative plan.

• Resolution 26-02: Exiting Rural Development Section 515 Affordable Housing Program
• Resolution 26-03: Outside source funding for Rural Development loan prepayment
• Resolution 26-04: All financial account transfer authorization
• Discussion of new bank accounts and signature cards
• Review of Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan

The Board approved the May 13, 2026, meeting minutes and April 2026 disbursements totaling $112,679.88. During a closed session, the Board authorized the Executive Director to continue communications with Rural Development regarding low-income housing complexes.

• Approved May 13, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 2026 disbursements of $112,679.88 (5-0)
• Entered closed session for housing and staff discussion (5-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to continue communications with Rural Development (4-0)
• Approved July 8, 2026, meeting date and time (4-0)

Space and Properties Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

The Executive/Operations Committee approved the June 2, 2026 minutes and a series of appointments and reappointments. It authorized an increase to the marriage license fee and set November 2, 2026 as the official annual meeting date for the Board of Supervisors. Several requests to attend special meetings were approved, while one request was denied.

• Approved June 2, 2026 minutes (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved appointments of Deb Omernik, Zack Sowieja, Ryan Haney, Vera Ramacitti, Otis Laird, Debra Pierce, Robert Larson (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved reappointments of Brandon Taylor, Jason Pingel, James Garbe to Board of Adjustment (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved appointment of Kelly Van Laanen to Park Commission (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved increase to marriage license fee (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved setting Nov 2, 2026 as official Board annual meeting date (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved special meeting reports and payment authorizations (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved Supervisor Cieslewicz's request to attend a special meeting (voice vote, no negatives); denied Supervisor Wehr's request (voice vote, all negatives)

Health and Human Services Board

The Board approved the meeting minutes from June 15, 2026, with proposed changes. The Board also entered into a closed session to consider specific personal histories related to permanency planning.

• Approved June 15, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Entered into Closed Session regarding social or personal histories (9-0)

Human Resources Committee

The Portage County Human Resources Committee will review proposed 2027 budget guidelines for health insurance premiums, employee contributions, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions. It will also discuss wage guidelines for the 2027 budget. Additional agenda items include attendance reports, CPI data, and health plan financial performance analysis.

• 2027 Budget Guidelines – Health Insurance Premiums, Premium Contributions and HSA Contribution
• Discussion of 2027 Budget Guidelines – Wages
• Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48)
• Consumer Price Index – May 2026
• Health Plan Financial Performance Analysis – May 2026

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

Justice Coalition

The Justice Coalition met on January 29, 2026, at the Portage County Annex. The coalition approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025, meeting via voice vote. Discussions included updates on Justice Programs staffing and county run transitions, Adult Drug Treatment Court, and the Justice Programs Policy Workgroup. Noble Clinics provided a presentation regarding their services and collaboration opportunities with justice programs.

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South Central Library System Board of Trustees

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Portage County Planning and Zoning Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on two zoning requests: one to rezone land in the Town of Sharon and another in the Town of Hull. The committee will also discuss potential amendments to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance.

• Public hearing for REQ-2026-009: Wojtalewicz rezoning request in Town of Sharon
• Public hearing for REQ-2026-010: Humphrey Service & Parts Inc rezoning request in Town of Hull
• Discussion/Possible Action on Shoreland Zoning Ordinance Amendments
• Approval of May 26, 2026, Minutes

Treatment Court Oversight Committee

Land Records Modernization Committee

The Land Records Modernization Committee elected Suman Sirivella as Chairperson and Anthony Dallman as Vice Chairperson via unanimous voice votes. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from November 4, 2025.

• Suman Sirivella elected Chairperson by unanimous voice vote
• Anthony Dallman elected Vice Chairperson by unanimous voice vote
• November 4, 2025, meeting minutes approved by unanimous voice vote

Solid Waste Management Board

Judicial/General Government Committee

The committee will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2026-2028 term. Members will also determine a regular meeting date and receive budget updates from several county offices.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Budget updates from Clerk of Courts, Justice Programs, Family Court Commissioner, Veterans Services, and Register of Deeds

The Judicial/General Government Committee elected a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The committee also established its regular meeting schedule for the 2026-2028 term.

• Elected Supervisor Travis Bassett as Chairperson (voice vote)
• Elected Supervisor Stan Potocki as Vice Chairperson (voice vote)
• Set regular meetings for the 4th Monday, every other month at 3:30 PM (voice vote)
• Approved December 22, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Public Library Board

The Board of Trustees will review library department operations and financial reports. The meeting includes possible action on a 2025 budget carryover request and a matter regarding the estate of Joseph P. Koshollek.

• 2025 PCPL Budget Carryover Request
• Approval of financials
• Personal Representative in the Estate of Joseph P. Koshollek
• Upcoming Board of Trustees meeting dates and times

The Board approved the May 20, 2026, meeting minutes and current financial reports. The July 15, 2026, meeting was rescheduled to July 29, 2026. No action was taken regarding the 2025 budget carryover or the estate of Joseph P. Koshollek.

• Approved May 20, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved financial reports (voice vote)
• Moved July 15, 2026, meeting to July 29, 2026 (voice vote)

County Board

The Portage County Board will consider several contract amendments, including services for the courthouse remodel and the new jail project. It will also approve a five‑year agreement for a compensation study and finalize the FY 2025 financial reconciliation and 2026 budget adjustments. Additionally, the board will confirm minutes from May 19 and appoint citizen members to various boards and committees.

• Approve contract amendment with J. H. Findorff & Son Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk services for Phase 1 of the Portage County Courthouse remodel
• Approve contract amendment with J. H. Findorff & Son Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk services for Bid Package 1 – Precast Wall Panels for the new Jail and Law Enforcement Center
• Approve five‑year agreement with McGrath Human Resources Group for a Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study
• Authorize final reconciliation for Fiscal Year 2025 for all county funds
• Authorize 2026 budget amendments and transfers

The Board approved several contract amendments for the courthouse remodel and jail projects. Additionally, members confirmed various committee appointments and authorized budget adjustments.

• Approved May 19, 2026 minutes with amendment (voice vote)
• Confirmed Solid Waste Management Board appointments (voice vote)
• Approved Land Records Modernization Committee appointments (voice vote)
• Approved North Central Wisconsin Tourism Partnership appointments (voice vote)
• Approved Patrick Miller to Executive/Operations Committee (voice vote)
• Adopted amended courthouse remodel contract with J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. for $172,759 (voice vote)
• Adopted amended jail project contract with J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. for $3,639,293 (voice vote)
• Approved McGrath Human Resources Group compensation study agreement (voice vote)

Highway Committee

Central WI Joint Airport Board Meeting

The Central Wisconsin Joint Airport Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and review a contract for snow removal equipment. The agenda includes reports on air service, finances, and operations, with a public comment period scheduled.

• Approval of May 12, 2026, Board Meeting minutes
• Review and possible action on Snow Removal Equipment Purchase Contract
• Public Comment Period (15-minute limit)
• Air Service, Financial, and Operations Reports
• Fixed Base Operator Report

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will review child support statistics, public health updates including Ebola, and staffing operations. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss permanency planning cases.

• Child Support Overview presentation
• Public Health Update: Ebola
• Division of Community Programs Q1 2026 Statistics
• Closed session for permanency planning cases
• Approval of June 1, 2026 minutes

The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and entered into a closed session to consider specific personal histories. No further open session was held following the closed session.

• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Entered into Closed Session to consider social or personal histories (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

Park Commission

The Park Commission will meet to discuss several operational requests and park improvements. The body will consider utility access and the naming of a ski trail, as well as measures to manage Eurasian Milfoil.

• Wisconsin Public Service easement access for utility purposes on tax parcel 020-0812-09.01 Jordan Park
• Naming a section of cross-county ski trail after former Parks Supervisor Marty Wacker
• Sunset Lake Association request to place a Eurasian Milfoil collection box at the boat landing
• Placement of a donation-only QR code reader for Lake Emily Eurasian Milfoil removal costs

Justice Coalition

The Justice Coalition Executive Committee will consider a TAD (Tax Anticipation District) grant request for the 2027‑2031 period. The meeting also includes updates on justice program transitions, policy workgroup progress, and treatment court statistics. Public comment will be limited to registered requests. The next meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2026.

• Discussion and approval of TAD Grant application for 2027‑2031
• General discussion on transitioning justice programs to county operation
• Policy workgroup progress update
• Review of treatment court statistics
• Planning additional topics for the June 25, 2026 Justice Coalition meeting

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

Finance Committee

The Portage County Finance Committee will review the proposed 2027–2032 Capital Improvement Plan, discuss budget amendments for 2026, and consider resolutions for fiscal year 2025 reconciliation. The committee will also discuss tax deeds and grant awards.

• Review proposed 2027–2032 Capital Improvement Plan
• Discuss 2026 budget amendments and transfers
• Consider resolution for FY 2025 fund reconciliation
• Review grant awards: $81,580 NG9-1-1 GIS grant, $73,875 Keeping Kids Safe grant
• Discuss reconsideration of tax deeds for three parcels

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

The Board approved the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes, a new volunteer mileage reimbursement policy, and a nutrition reorganization. Staff reported that budget expenses and revenue are on track for April.

• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Volunteer Mileage Reimbursement Policy (voice vote)
• Approved Nutrition Reorganization (voice vote)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will elect officers and set a regular meeting date for the 2026-2028 term. The body is considering a multi-year agreement for a compensation study and a budget amendment for recruitment services.

• Resolution for a five-year agreement with McGrath Human Resources Group for a classification and compensation study
• Budget amendment/transfer request for Boostpoint recruitment services
• New position request for Health and Human Services Community Health Nurses
• Updates to uniform clothing allowances for Highway and Health Care Center
• Updates to on-call exempt positions for Highway and Health and Human Services

General

The Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Advisory Committee will review summaries from previous advisory and subcommittee meetings. The committee will also discuss project team tasks regarding a draft land use table and a solar planning presentation.

• Review of April 1, 2026, Advisory Committee Meeting Summary
• Review of May 6, 2026, Zoning Subcommittee Meeting Summary
• Review of May 6, 2026, Subdivision Subcommittee Meeting Summary
• Discussion of Draft Land Use Table
• Solar Planning & Zoning PowerPoint Presentation

Traffic Safety Commission

The Portage County Traffic Safety Commission will receive several status reports and then consider new traffic safety legislation. The meeting also includes discussion of emergency medical services operations, upcoming training opportunities, and a grant update for the Safe Streets for All program. Minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting will be approved.

• Status of highway construction and safety repair proposals
• Discussion of traffic safety legislation
• Discussion of emergency medical services operations
• Upcoming traffic safety training opportunities
• Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant update

Land and Water Conservation Committee

The committee will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and establish a regular meeting date for the 2026-2028 term. Members will also nominate and appoint representatives to various lake, drainage, and conservation districts.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Appointment of representatives to Lake Helen Protection and Rehabilitation District
• Appointment of representatives to Lake Jacqueline Protection and Rehabilitation District
• Appointment of representatives to McDill Pond Inland Lake and Rehabilitation District
• Appointment of members to Central Sands Groundwater County Coalition

The committee elected Nancy Eggleston as Chair (3‑2 vote) and Doug Stingle as Vice Chair (voice vote). A regular meeting schedule was set for the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The February 24 and March 24 meeting minutes were approved by voice vote. Numerous representatives were appointed to lake, watershed, and partnership meetings, each approved by voice vote.

• Nancy Eggleston elected Chair (3‑2 vote)
• Doug Stingle elected Vice Chair (voice vote, no negatives)
• Regular meeting date set: second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
• Approved amended February 24, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Appointed Ryan Haney as representative to Lake Helen Protection and Rehabilitation District (voice vote)
• Appointed Deb Omernik as representative to Lake Jacqueline Protection and Rehabilitation District (voice vote)
• Appointed Barry Jacowski as representative to Central Wisconsin Windshed Partnership (voice vote)

Space and Properties Committee

The Space and Properties Committee will discuss contract amendments for the Portage County Courthouse Remodel and the Jail and Law Enforcement Center Project. The meeting includes procurement plan updates and the election of committee officers for the 2026-2028 term.

• Contract amendment with J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. for Phase 1 of the Portage County Courthouse Remodel Project
• Contract amendment with J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. for Bid Package 1 (Pre Cast Wall Panels) for the Jail and Law Enforcement Center Project
• Discussion on Early Bid Package 2 and Early Bid Package 3 for the Jail and Law Enforcement Center Project
• Procurement plan schedule updates for the Jail and Law Enforcement Center and Courthouse Remodel
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The committee elected Supervisor Splinter as Chairperson and Supervisor Eggleston as Vice Chairperson. It approved the February 9, 2026 committee minutes and the joint‑meeting minutes by voice vote. The board also approved two resolutions authorizing contract amendments with J.H. Findorff & Son for the courthouse remodel Phase 1 and for pre‑cast wall panels on the jail project. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Supervisor Splinter elected Chairperson (no vote recorded)
• Supervisor Eggleston elected Vice Chairperson (no vote recorded)
• Approved February 9, 2026 Space and Properties Committee minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved February 9, 2026 Joint meeting minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved resolution authorizing contract amendment with J.H. Findorff & Son for Phase 1 of the Courthouse remodel (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved resolution authorizing contract amendment with J.H. Findorff & Son for pre‑cast wall panels on the Jail and Law Enforcement Center project (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, no negative votes)

Executive/Operations Committee

The Executive/Operations Committee will review appointments and reappointments for the Solid Waste Management Board, Land Records Modernization Committee, and North Central Wisconsin Tourism Partnership. The body will also receive budget and operational reports from the County Clerk and Corporation Counsel.

• Appointments to the Solid Waste Management Board: Gary Wolf, Don Spierings, and James Zach
• Appointments to the Land Records Modernization Committee: Maria Mohr, Jordan Hornung, and Anthony Dallman
• Appointments to the North Central Wisconsin Tourism Partnership: Eric Olson and Jodi Maguire
• Appointment of Patrick Miller to the Executive/Operations Committee for Ethics Issues Only
• Quarterly Budget Update from the County Clerk

The committee approved the amended April 28, 2026 minutes. It confirmed multiple citizen appointments to the Solid Waste Management Board, Land Records Modernization Committee, Tourism Partnership Board and other committees, all by voice vote with no negatives. It also approved special‑meeting attendance requests, payment authorizations (including a per‑diem amendment), and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 28, 2026 minutes (amended) – voice vote, no negatives
• Approved appointments of Gary Wolf, Don Spierings, James Zach to Solid Waste Management Board – voice vote, no negatives
• Approved appointments of Maria Mohr, Jordan Hornung, Anthony Dallman to Land Records Modernization Committee – voice vote, no negatives
• Approved appointment of Patrick Miller to Executive/Operations Committee (Ethics Issues Only) – voice vote, no negatives
• Approved appointments of Eric Olson and Jodi Maguire to North Central Wisconsin Tourism Partnership Board – voice vote, no negatives
• Approved appointment of Jodi Maguire to North Central Wisconsin Tourism Partnership Tourism Committee – voice vote, no negatives
• Approved special‑meeting attendance requests and payment authorization requests, amending per‑diem from 2 to 1 – voice vote, no negatives
• Adjourned meeting – voice vote, no negatives

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will review public health statistics and a strategic plan. The board may decide on the acceptance and budget amendment of a DHS ARPA COVID-19 response grant and an application for a foster parent grant.

• Acceptance of DHS American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local and Tribal Health Department COVID-19 Response Grant
• Budget Amendment/Transfer Request for the DHS ARPA COVID-19 Response Grant
• Application for 2017 Wisconsin Act 260 Foster Parent Grant
• Overview of Public Health Strategic Plan
• Division of Public Health Q1 2026 Statistics

The Health and Human Services Board approved acceptance of the DHS ARPA Local and Tribal Health Department COVID-19 Response Grant and approved the accompanying budget amendment/transfer request form, both by voice vote with no negative votes. The board also approved the application for the 2017 Wisconsin Act 260 Foster Parent Grant. Members voted to enter a closed session to discuss permanency‑planning cases, then reconvened in open session.

• Approved acceptance of DHS ARPA COVID-19 response grant (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved budget amendment/transfer request for DHS ARPA grant (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved application for 2017 Wisconsin Act 260 Foster Parent Grant (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 with correction (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Entered closed session to consider permanency‑planning cases (9 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Reopened session after closed session (voice vote, no negative votes)

South Central Library System Board of Trustees

The South Central Library System Board will consider several routine items, including financial statement review and bill payments. The key decision is whether to adopt the auditor's recommendation to increase the capital asset policy threshold from $1,000 to $5,000. The board will also discuss the 2027 Resource Library Agreements with the Madison Public Library. A mid‑year budget adjustment will be slated for the next meeting.

• Approve auditor recommendation to raise capital asset policy limit to $5,000
• Review financial statements presented by K. Goeden
• Approve bills for payment presented by J. Wright
• Demonstration of the new LinkCat patron interface
• Discuss 2027 Resource Library Agreements with MPL (statutory, supplemental, cataloging)

The trustees approved the minutes from the March 26 meeting. They authorized payment of bills totaling $154,588.36 and unanimously adopted the 2025 audit report presented by Baker Tilly. Both motions carried with unanimous support.

• Approved minutes of 3/26/2026 meeting (motion carried, 2 abstentions)
• Approved bills for payment of $154,588.36 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 audit report (unanimous)

Portage County Transportation Coordinating Committee

The committee will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Members will discuss the 2025 Annual Financial Report and first quarter 2026 reports for 85.21 and OAA.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Discussion of Annual Financial Report 2025
• Review of Q1 2026 85.21 Report
• Review of Q1 2026 OAA Report
• Transportation Superintendent report on Volunteer Driver Program reimbursement and insurance

The Transportation Coordinating Committee did not achieve a quorum, so the meeting was not called to order. No agenda items were approved, denied, or tabled. The listed reports and next meeting date were noted, but no decisions were made.

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

The Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee will elect a Vice Chairperson and determine a regular meeting date for the 2026-2028 term. The body will also receive activity reports from the Sheriff's Office, Jail, Medical Examiner, and District Attorney.

• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Determination of regular meeting date for 2026-2028 term
• Portage County Sheriff's Office Awards presentation
• Review of EMS Provider Monthly Activity Reports
• Approval of March 25, 2026 meeting minutes

The Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee elected Supervisor Scott Soik as Vice Chairperson by voice vote. The committee confirmed it will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month for the 2026‑2028 term. March 25, 2026 minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Elected Scott Soik Vice Chairperson (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Set regular meeting date: fourth Wednesday of each month, 2026‑2028 term
• Approved March 25, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will hold public hearings on two zoning requests in the Town of Sharon. The body will also discuss a GIS grant award and a corresponding budget amendment.

• REQ-2026-007: Request to amend Future Land Use Map and zoning for 2.55 acres of parcel 032250936-12.01
• REQ-2026-008: Request to change zoning for 39.854 acres of parcel 032240904-09 from A2 to A3
• WI Department of Military Affairs NG9-1-1 GIS grant award of $81,580
• Budget amendment regarding the NG9-1-1 GIS grant award

The Planning and Zoning Committee approved the rezoning of parcel 032240904-09 from A2 Agricultural Transition to A3 Low Density Agricultural, and the amendment of parcel 032250936-12.01 from L2 Intermediate Agriculture to L3 Limited Agriculture/Mixed Use with a change from A1 Exclusive Agricultural to A4 General Agricultural. The committee also approved the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs NG9‑1‑1 GIS grant award of $81,580 and the related budget amendment. All motions passed by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved rezoning of parcel 032240904-09 to A3 Low Density Agricultural (voice vote)
• Approved future land use map amendment and rezoning of parcel 032250936-12.01 to L3 Limited Agriculture/Mixed Use and A4 General Agricultural (voice vote)
• Approved WI Department of Military Affairs NG9‑1‑1 GIS grant award of $81,580 (voice vote)
• Approved budget amendment for the NG9‑1‑1 GIS grant award (voice vote)
• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on REQ‑2026‑007 (voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on REQ‑2026‑008 (voice vote)

Solid Waste Management Board

The Solid Waste Management Board will discuss a 2025 overview and consider two amendments: one to add a fuel surcharge to the Mykisen and Sons hauling contract for landfill and MRF services, and another to adjust the budget with a fuel surcharge and higher tipping fees. The meeting also includes routine items such as electing officers, setting regular meeting dates for 2026‑2028, and reviewing operational reports.

• Approve amendment to add a fuel surcharge to the Mykisen and Sons Hauling contract
• Approve budget amendment for a fuel surcharge and increased tipping fees
• Discussion of the 2025 overview
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Determine regular committee meeting dates for the 2026‑2028 term

The Solid Waste Management Board elected Wiza as chairperson and Gifford as vice chairperson by unanimous voice votes. The board set its regular meeting day as the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. It approved the March meeting minutes and adopted a fuel surcharge amendment to the Mykisen and Sons hauling contract (5‑aye, 1‑nay). The board also approved a budget amendment that adds the fuel surcharge and raises solid‑waste tipping fees by $0.50 per ton.

• Elected Wiza chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Gifford vice chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Set regular meeting date: fourth Tuesday of month at 4:30 p.m.
• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved fuel surcharge amendment to Mykisen and Sons contract (5 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved budget amendment adding fuel surcharge and increasing tipping fees $0.50/ton (unanimous voice vote)

Groundwater Citizens Advisory Committee

The Groundwater Citizens Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes from its October 16, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on two county ordinances—Industrial Livestock and Wellhead Protection—and on two monitoring well projects, Nelsonville and Plover Solar. The meeting also includes member updates and scheduling of future agenda items.

• Review and approval of minutes from October 16, 2025
• Update on Industrial Livestock Ordinance
• Update on Wellhead Protection Ordinance
• Update on Nelsonville Monitoring Wells project
• Update on Plover Solar Monitoring Wells project

Public Library Board

The Board approved the April 15, 2026 meeting minutes and the financial report, each passing by voice vote. Two discussion items—appointing a trustee to the Foundation Board and setting future meeting dates—were considered but no action was taken.

• Approved April 15, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved financial report as presented (voice vote)
• No action on appointing a trustee to the Foundation Board (discussion only)
• No action on setting upcoming meeting dates and times (discussion only)

County Board

The Portage County Board will review and approve the minutes from its May 5, 2026 meeting. The board will also confirm the appointments of Scott Allen as the Planning and Zoning Director and Chris Mrdutt as the Interim Planning and Zoning Director.

• Approval of May 5, 2026 minutes
• Confirm appointment of Scott Allen as Planning and Zoning Director
• Confirm appointment of Chris Mrdutt as Interim Planning and Zoning Director

The Board approved two resolutions confirming appointments for the Planning and Zoning Department. Scott Allen was confirmed as the permanent Planning and Zoning Director, with a start date of June 15, 2026. Chris Mrdutt was confirmed as the interim Planning and Zoning Director effective March 30, 2026. Both motions passed by voice vote.

• Confirmed Scott Allen as Planning and Zoning Director (voice vote, 1 abstention)
• Confirmed Chris Mrdutt as Interim Planning and Zoning Director (voice vote, no negatives)

Highway Committee

The Portage County Highway Committee will elect officers and establish the dates for its regular meetings from 2026 to 2028. The agenda also includes approving minutes from April 14, 2026, and reviewing special meeting attendance reports.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Determination of regular meeting dates for 2026-2028 term
• Approval of April 14, 2026 minutes
• Review of Special Meeting Attendance Reports
• Work Zone Awareness Week and CTH D Construction Project press releases

The Highway Committee elected Supervisor D. Ladick as Chairman and Member S. Cieslewicz as Vice Chairman, both by voice vote. The committee adopted a regular meeting date of the third Tuesday each month for 2026‑2028. April 14, 2026 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Elected D. Ladick as Chairman (voice vote)
• Elected S. Cieslewicz as Vice Chairman (voice vote)
• Adopted regular meeting date: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 3:30 p.m. (2026‑2028 term)
• Approved April 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous vote)

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will discuss standing appointments to various committees, review Q1 2026 statistics, and consider accepting funding grants and budget amendments. The meeting will also include a closed session.

• Discussion on liaison appointment to CAP Agency Board
• Discussion on reorganization of Community Health Nurse Position Hours
• Approval of Acceptance of Keeping Kids Safe and Putting Families First Funding Grant
• Approval of Acceptance of Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin Scholarship Award
• Discussion on regular committee meeting dates for 2026-2028 term

The board elected Suzanne Oehlke as chairperson and Jeanne Dodge as vice‑chairperson, set regular meeting dates, and appointed members to several standing liaison positions. It approved the April 6, 2026 minutes, accepted the Keeping Kids Safe and Putting Families First funding grant and its budget amendment, and also approved the Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin scholarship award and its budget transfer. Additionally, the board approved a reorganization of Community Health Nurse position hours.

• Elected Suzanne Oehlke chairperson (unanimous voice vote, no negative votes)
• Elected Jeanne Dodge vice‑chairperson (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Established regular meeting dates: 1st & 3rd Monday each month (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Appointed Greg Hakala as liaison to CAP Agency Board (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved acceptance of Keeping Kids Safe and Putting Families First grant (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved budget amendment/transfer for Keeping Kids Safe grant (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved acceptance of Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin Scholarship Award (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved reorganization of Community Health Nurse position hours (voice vote, no negative votes)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to deliberate and decide on three separate petitions for special exceptions and variances. These requests involve building heights, highway setbacks, and sewage system installations.

• Petition PET-2026-006: Request to build an accessory building over 20 feet at 4784 Pierce Ave, Town of Plover
• Petition PET-2026-007: Request for a highway setback variance at 2996 Cty Hwy HH, Town of Carson
• Petition PET-2026-008: Request for a special exception to install holding tanks at 3753 Oak Moraine Ct, Town of Stockton

The Board approved three separate petitions: an accessory building exception, a setback variance, and a holding‑tank special exception, each by a 5‑yes vote. The board also approved the on‑site minutes from April 20, 2026 and voted to postpone approval of the formal April 20 minutes. All motions passed unanimously with no dissent.

• Approved Petition PET-2026-006 for an accessory building over 20 ft (5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Approved Petition PET-2026-007 for a setback variance on County Highway HH (5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Approved Petition PET-2026-008 for a holding‑tank special exception (5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Approved on‑site minutes from April 20, 2026 (5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Postponed approval of the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)

General

The Portage County Board of Adjustment will conduct an on-site tour of county parcels and consider three petitions: a variance for a building setback, a special exception for a holding tank, and a height exception for an accessory building.

• On-site tour of county parcels departing from 1462 Strongs Avenue
• Variance request for building within setback on Cty Hwy HH (Pet. PET-2026-007)
• Special exception for holding tank installation at 3753 Oak Moraine Ct (Pet. PET-2026-008)
• Height exception for accessory building at 4784 Pierce Ave (Pet. PET-2026-006)

The meeting was called to order at 9:01 AM with four board members present. The committee performed on‑site tours for three petitions (PET‑2026‑007, PET‑2026‑008, PET‑2026‑006) and completed site visits, but no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:47 AM.

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

The Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The board will also determine the regular meeting date for the 2026-2027 term and review financial and program reports.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Determination of 2026-2027 regular meeting date
• Review of March budget expense and revenue
• Review of March Nutrition Program snapshot

The board approved a change to the Senior Center Building Use Policy, setting the cancellation limit to three instances. The ADRC 2025 Annual Report wording was approved unchanged for 2025 with a future change planned for 2026. Officer elections and the regular meeting schedule were also approved.

• Elected Jeanne Dodge as Chair (unanimous vote)
• Elected Bob Larson as Vice‑Chair (unanimous vote)
• Set regular meeting date to first Thursday each month (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Senior Center Building Use Policy amendment to three cancellations (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved ADRC 2025 Annual Report wording for 2025 (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)

General

The Park Commission will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary for the 2026-2028 term. The body will also discuss a DNR Administrative Order regarding the Hydro Plant and review April monthly expenses.

• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Discussion on Hydro Plant DNR Administrative Order
• Review of April monthly expenses
• Discussion on upcoming Iron Bull Event
• Discussion on upcoming Tomorrow River State Trail Marathon

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

The committee will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2026-2028 term. Members will also determine a regular meeting date and review year-to-date budget and educator reports.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Determination of regular meeting date for 2026-2028 term
• Review of YTD Budget Report
• Review of Area Extension Director and Educator reports

The committee elected Bob Gifford as chairperson by voice vote (3 aye, 1 nay, 1 abstain). They elected Nancy Eggleson as vice chair unanimously. The regular meeting schedule for the 2026‑2028 term was set as the second Thursday of each month at 5 pm. Approval of the March 12, 2026 minutes was postponed to the next meeting.

• Bob Gifford elected chairperson (3 aye, 1 nay, 1 abstain)
• Nancy Eggleson elected vice chair (unanimous)
• Regular meeting date set: second Thursday each month at 5 pm
• March 12, 2026 minutes approval postponed to next meeting

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair for two-year terms. The board will also review financial disbursements and receive updates on occupancy and properties.

• Election of Chair for a two-year term
• Election of Vice Chair for a two-year term
• Review and approval of cash disbursements
• Closed session regarding low-income housing complexes, rental assistance, and staff

The Housing Authority Board approved the October‑January 2025‑2026 disbursements, adopted the 2025 audit draft and management representation letters, and voted to adopt Resolution 26-01 on Rural Development performance standards certification. All motions passed with three ayes and no nays.

• Approved October 2025 disbursement of $122,523.04 (3-0)
• Approved November 2025 disbursement of $123,023.25 (3-0)
• Approved December 2025 disbursement of $211,017.71 (3-0)
• Approved January 2026 disbursement of $129,895.01 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-01 Rural Development Performance Standards Certification (3-0)
• Approved 2025 audit draft of financial statements (3-0)
• Approved Executive Director and Board Chair signing of 2025 Management Representation Letter (3-0)
• Approved scheduling of next meeting on May 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm (3-0)

General

Central WI Joint Airport Board Meeting

The Central Wisconsin Joint Airport Board will meet to elect officers and introduce new members. The board will also review and potentially take action on an engineering services contract for Flightline Drive construction.

• Election of Board officers
• Review and possible action on Flightline Drive Construction Engineering Services Contract
• Triennial Full-Scale Emergency Exercise scheduled for May 21, 2026

General

The Portage County Planning and Zoning Committee will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, set regular meeting dates for 2026‑2028, approve minutes from February and March meetings, and confirm the appointments of Scott Allen and Chris Mrdutt as Planning and Zoning Director and Interim Director.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Determine regular committee meeting date for the 2026‑2028 term
• Approve amended minutes from February 24, 2026
• Approve minutes from March 24, 2026
• Confirm appointment of Scott Allen as Planning and Zoning Director

The Planning and Zoning Committee elected Barry Jacowski as Chair and Larry Raikowski as Vice‑Chair. It set the regular meeting day as the fourth Tuesday of each month and approved the February and March 2026 minutes. The committee also confirmed Scott Allen as the Planning and Zoning Director and Chris Mrdutt as the interim director.

• Elected Barry Jacowski as Chair (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Elected Larry Raikowski as Vice‑Chair (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Set regular meeting date to the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm
• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Confirmed Scott Allen as Planning and Zoning Director (voice vote, no negative votes; one abstention)
• Confirmed Chris Mrdutt as Interim Planning and Zoning Director (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 26, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving tax deeds for thirteen tax‑delinquent parcels, setting their appraised values, and authorizing their sale on the County website and Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction. The committee will also decide whether to repurchase any of the parcels that are not owner‑occupied single‑family residences. Additional agenda items include routine reports, officer elections, and setting future meeting dates.

• Approve tax deed for Parcel 022221001-11.02, 10884 County Road T (appraised $175,200)
• Approve tax deed for Parcel 0223624, 7132 Pine Tree Dr (appraised $1,000)
• Approve tax deed for Parcel 024230712-05.02, 1287 State Hwy 66 W (appraised $77,700)
• Approve tax deed for Parcel 030230733-04.01, 10868‑70 State Hwy 54 (appraised $586,900)
• Approve tax deed for Parcel 281240833401127, 2941 Oak St (appraised $149,200)

The committee elected Dave Ladick as Chairperson and Larry Raikowski as Vice Chairperson. It approved the April 13, 2026 meeting minutes and set the regular meeting schedule. The committee voted to sell nine unpaid tax‑deed parcels, to use assessed values as appraised values for the auction, and to allow owners to repurchase those parcels. The next meeting was scheduled for June 8, 2026 at 5 PM.

• Elected Dave Ladick as Chairperson (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Elected Larry Raikowski as Vice Chairperson (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Set regular meeting time to the second Monday of each month (policy decision)
• Approved sale of tax‑deed parcels 2,3,4,8,9,10,11,12,13 (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Adopted using assessed values as appraised values for auction sales (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved allowing repurchase of parcels 2,3,4,8,9,10,11,12,13 (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 8, 2026 at 5 PM

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

General

The Safe Streets and Roads for All Task Force and Bike/Ped Subcommittee are meeting to discuss two planning documents. The body may recommend the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan and the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to the Planning & Zoning Committee.

• Possible recommendation of the Portage County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
• Possible recommendation of the Portage County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

The SS4A Task Force and Bike/Ped Subcommittee approved the Portage County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan with recommended changes. The same plan, with changes, was also approved for recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Committee. The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan was approved with changes as well.

• Approved Portage County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan with changes (voice vote)
• Approved recommendation of Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan to Planning and Zoning Committee (voice vote)
• Approved Portage County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan with changes (voice vote)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Human Resources Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

Space and Properties Committee

County Board

The Portage County Board will approve the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting and confirm several executive and operations appointments. It will consider multiple zoning ordinance amendments, including a Town of Almond comprehensive plan amendment. The board will also approve contracts for audiovisual services and for security guard services at the courthouse, and will authorize budget amendments and transfers for 2026.

• Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (Item 6)
• Confirmation of various executive and operations committee appointments (Items 7‑8)
• Town of Almond Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Portage County Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment (Item 9)
• Approving contract with EPA Audio Visual, Inc. for audiovisual design, equipment, and installation services (Item 12)
• Approving three‑year contract with Talon Protection Agency, Inc. for security guard services at the Portage County Courthouse (Item 13)

The Portage County Board adopted six resolutions changing land use and zoning, approved two service contracts, and authorized the 2026 budget amendments. All actions were approved by voice vote with no negative votes. The board also confirmed executive and committee appointments.

• Approved Resolution 1-2026-2028 changing 5.729 acres to L3 Limited Agriculture/Mixed Use (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved Resolution 2-2026-2028 reclassifying 3 acres to A4 General Agricultural (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved Resolution 3-2026-2028 adopting amended Town of Grant Zoning Ordinance (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved contract with EPA Audio Visual, Inc. for audiovisual services (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved three‑year contract with Talon Protection Agency, Inc. for courthouse security (voice vote, no negatives)
• Authorized 2026 budget adjustments and transfers as recommended by Finance Committee (voice vote, no negatives)
• Confirmed Executive/Operations Committee appointments and reappointments (voice vote, no negatives)
• Confirmed County Executive appointments and reappointments (voice vote, no negatives)

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Health and Human Services Board

Planning and Zoning Committee

Solid Waste Management Board

Planning and Zoning Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

The Executive/Operations Committee will discuss and possibly act on committee appointments, confirm executive appointments, and approve requests for special meeting attendance and payments. The meeting will be held at the Portage County Annex.

• Discussion of County Board Supervisor Committee Appointment Preferences
• Discussion of Executive/Operations Committee Appointments and Reappointments
• Discussion of County Executive Committee Appointments and Reappointments
• Discussion of Special Meeting Attendance Requests
• Discussion of Special Meeting Reports and Payment Authorization Requests

The Executive/Operations Committee approved the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes. It approved the appointment of Land Information Officer Suman Sirivella to the Land Records Modernization Committee and confirmed County Executive appointments and reappointments. It approved Supervisor Dodge's special meeting reports and payment authorizations. After a failed motion, the committee approved the amended Finance Committee appointments, adding Supervisor Hakala and removing Supervisor Randazzo.

• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Failed to add Supervisor Hakala to Finance Committee, remove Supervisor Soik, and swap Parks Commission seats (1 aye, 4 nay)
• Approved adding Supervisor Hakala to Finance Committee, removing Supervisor Randazzo (3 aye, 2 nay)
• Approved appointment of Suman Sirivella to Land Records Modernization Committee (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved confirmation of County Executive appointments and reappointments (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Supervisor Dodge's special meeting reports and payment authorizations (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved amended appointments and reappointments (voice vote, no negative votes)

Judicial/General Government Committee

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

County Board

The County Board will administer oaths of office to County Supervisors and the County Executive. The body will also hold elections for board leadership and committee positions.

• Election of County Board Chair
• Election of First Vice-Chair
• Election of Second Vice-Chair
• Election of two Executive/Operations Committee Members
• Approval of March 17, 2026 Minutes

The board elected Supervisor Dax Burroughs as County Board Chair with a 13‑12 vote. Supervisor Steve Oehlke was chosen as First Vice‑Chair (15‑10) and Supervisor Nancy Eggleston was seated as Second Vice‑Chair by voice vote. Supervisors Nathan Sandwick and Scott Soik were appointed to the Executive/Operations Committee, and the March 17, 2026 minutes were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

• Supervisor Dax Burroughs elected County Board Chair (13‑12 vote)
• Supervisor Steve Oehlke elected First Vice‑Chair (15‑10 vote)
• Supervisor Nancy Eggleston seated as Second Vice‑Chair (voice vote)
• Supervisor Nathan Sandwick seated as fourth member of Executive/Operations Committee (voice vote)
• Supervisor Scott Soik seated as fifth member of Executive/Operations Committee (voice vote)
• March 17, 2026 minutes approved (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m. (voice vote, no negative votes)

Health and Human Services Board

General

Board of Adjustment

The Portage County Board of Adjustment will consider two petitions requesting special exceptions to the county zoning ordinance. One petition seeks approval for a mini‑warehousing facility larger than 15,000 square feet in the C3 Commercial District at 1836 Ellis Rd in the Town of Sharon. The other petition asks to extend a non‑metallic mining operation at 581 County Road DB in the Town of Dewey.

• Petition PET-2026-004: Bart’s A-1 Storage II LLC requests a mini‑warehousing exception (>15,000 sf) at 1836 Ellis Rd, Town of Sharon
• Petition PET-2025-018: Chopper Farms LLC requests an extension of a non‑metallic mining operation at 581 County Road DB, Town of Dewey

The Board of Adjustment met on April 20, 2026, and performed an on‑site tour of two parcels. Petition PET‑2026‑004 for a mini‑warehousing special exception at 1836 Ellis Rd and Petition PET‑2025‑018 for a mining extension at 581 County Road DB were inspected. No decisions, approvals, or denials were made during the meeting.

Board of Adjustment

The Portage County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on special exceptions for mini-warehousing and a mining operation extension. The body will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing for mini-warehousing at 1836 Ellis Rd Custer
• Public hearing for mining extension at 581 County Road DB Mosinee
• Approval of March 23, 2026 minutes
• Approval of March 25, 2026 minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a special exception for Bart’s A‑1 Storage II LLC to build mini‑warehousing over 15,000 sq ft, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved a special exception for Chopper Farms LLC to extend its non‑metallic mining operation, attaching 16 conditions, by a 4‑1 vote. The Board additionally approved the March 23 and March 25, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved mini‑warehousing exception for 1836 Ellis Rd (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved mining extension for 581 County Road DB with 16 conditions (4 Yes, 1 No)
• Approved March 23, 2026 minutes (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved March 25, 2026 minutes (5 Yes, 0 No)

Public Library Board

The Portage County Public Library Board of Trustees will review the Library Tunnel Renovation Project and the PCPL Strategic Plan. The board may also take action on financials and door maintenance at the Stevens Point location.

• Presentation by Alexandria Krzmarzick on the Library Tunnel Renovation Project
• Possible action on the PCPL Strategic Plan
• Possible action on door maintenance at the Stevens Point location
• Possible action on approval of financials
• Certificates of appreciation for Joan Honl and Shaun V. Przybylski

The board approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes. It voted 6‑1 to support the Library Tunnel Renovation Project without sound‑based interactive features. The board also approved the reported financials and authorized door maintenance at the Stevens Point location without access control. No action was taken on the strategic plan.

• Approved March 18, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Supported Library Tunnel Renovation Project without sound‑based interactive features (6‑1 voice vote)
• Approved Financials as reported (voice vote)
• Approved door maintenance at Stevens Point location without access control (voice vote)

Central WI Joint Airport Board Meeting

The Central Wisconsin Joint Airport Board will consider possible actions on the GA Apron Construction Engineering Services contract and a permanent utility easement with Wisconsin Public Service. Staff will present reports on air service, finances, operations, and upcoming emergency exercise. The meeting includes a public comment period and concludes with a Fixed Base Operator report.

• Review and possible action on GA Apron Construction Engineering Services contract
• Review and possible action on permanent utility easement with Wisconsin Public Service
• Staff reports covering air service update, financial statements, and operations
• Triennial Full-Scale Emergency Exercise scheduled for May 21, 2026
• Fixed Base Operator report

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will consider an occupancy and use agreement with Consolidated Water Power Company. It will also review several 2026 bids for bituminous oil, bituminous hot mix, flex patch leveling, and specialty pavement marking. Additional items include wetland and stream mitigation credit sale rates and a relocation order and plat for CTH D (CTH A to STH 54). The meeting will conclude with approval of the March 10, 2026 minutes.

• Discussion and possible action on Occupancy and Use Agreement with Consolidated Water Power Company
• Discussion and possible action on 2026 Bids – Bituminous Oil
• Discussion and possible action on 2026 Bids – Bituminous Hot Mix
• Discussion and possible action on Wetland and Stream Mitigation Credit Sale Rates
• Discussion and possible action on CTH D (CTH A to STH 54) Relocation Order and Plat

The committee unanimously approved the March 10 minutes, an occupancy agreement with Consolidated Water Power Company, and several 2026 bid awards for bituminous oil, hot mix, flex‑patch leveling, and specialty pavement marking. It also set a minimal wetland/stream credit price of $1,500 per functional foot with staff discretion. The CTH D relocation order and plat was approved by a 4‑aye, 1‑abstain vote.

• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Occupancy and Use Agreement with Consolidated Water Power Company (unanimous)
• Awarded Bituminous Oil bid to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded Bituminous Hot Mix all lines to American Asphalt (unanimous)
• Awarded Flex Patch Leveling bid to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for $67,151.31 (unanimous)
• Awarded Specialty Pavement Marking/Painting bid to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for $14,319.82 (unanimous)
• Set minimal Wetland Stream credit at $1,500/functional foot with staff discretion (unanimous)
• Approved CTH D (CTH A to STH 54) Relocation Order and Plat (4 aye, 1 abstain)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve a resolution to amend and transfer funds in the 2026 budget. It will also consider contracts for security guard services at the courthouse, audiovisual design and installation, and time‑and‑attendance software. Each item will be presented as a resolution for possible action.

• Resolution to approve a three‑year security guard contract with Talon Protection Agency, Inc.
• Resolution to approve a contract with EPA Audio Visual, Inc. for audiovisual design, equipment, and installation
• Resolution to approve a contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for time & attendance and scheduling software
• Resolution authorizing 2026 budget amendments and transfers

The committee approved the March 9 meeting minutes. It also approved and forwarded four resolutions—security guard services for the courthouse, audiovisual design services, a time‑and‑attendance software contract, and 2026 budget amendments and transfers—to the County Board. All approvals were by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved March 9, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved resolution for three‑year security guard contract with Talon Protection Agency, forwarded to County Board (voice vote)
• Approved resolution for audiovisual design, equipment, and installation contract with EPA Audio Visual, forwarded to County Board (voice vote)
• Approved contract with Tyler Technologies for time & attendance and scheduling software, forwarded to County Board (voice vote)
• Approved 2026 budget amendments and transfers, forwarded to County Board (voice vote)

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

Park Commission

The Portage County Park Commission will meet to review department reports and expenses. The body will discuss and potentially take action on hosting a mountain bike clinic at Standing Rocks Park.

• Possible action on allowing 'For the Love of Bikes' Mountain Bike Clinic at Standing Rocks Park
• Review of quarterly revenue and monthly expense reports
• Approval of February 12, 2026 draft meeting minutes

The Park Commission approved the February 12 minutes by voice vote. It also approved holding the 'For the Love of Bikes' mountain bike clinic at Standing Rocks Park by voice vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 12, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved 'For the Love of Bikes' mountain bike clinic at Standing Rocks Park (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

The Commission on Aging and the Disability Resource Center Board will receive a finance update covering February budget revenue and expenses and the 2025 GWAAR reobligation. Additional reports include attendance, resource center activities, caregiver support, nutrition program updates, and advocacy initiatives. The meeting is rescheduled and will be held remotely at the Lincoln Center.

• Finance Update – February budget revenue and expense
• 2025 GWAAR reobligation discussion
• Caregiver Support – CARES Coalition meeting minutes (February)
• Nutrition Program – February snapshot and advisory council minutes (March)
• Advocacy – Aging Advocacy Day of Action scheduled for May 6

The commission approved the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. It also approved an update to the Senior Center Trip Policy and the United Way Year End Report for 2025, each by voice vote. The next board meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, May 14, 2026.

• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Senior Center Trip Policy update (voice vote)
• Approved United Way Year End Report 2025 (voice vote)
• Rescheduled next board meeting to Thursday, May 14, 2026

Space and Properties Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

The Executive/Operations Committee will review reports from the Corporation Counsel and County Clerk on office operations. It will approve the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes. The committee will discuss possible actions to approve requests to attend a special meeting and to approve special‑meeting reports with associated payment authorizations.

• Approval of March 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Report from Corporation Counsel – Office Operations and Activities
• Report from County Clerk – Office Operations and Activities
• Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of Requests to Attend Special Meeting
• Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of Special Meeting Reports/Payment Authorization Requests

The Executive/Operations Committee approved the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved the special‑meeting reports and related payment authorizations. Both motions passed by voice vote with no negative votes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 4, 2026 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved special‑meeting reports and payment authorizations (voice vote, no negative votes)

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will hear presentations on crisis intervention training, financial abuse specialist services, and the 2025 annual report. The board will then discuss possible actions to approve the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID‑19 response and recovery grant and a related budget amendment/transfer request. Minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting will be approved, and the meeting will close with a closed‑session session on permanency planning matters.

• Presentation: Overview of Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP) Training
• Presentation: Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FA$T)
• Review of the 2025 Health and Human Services Annual Report
• Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of ARPA COVID‑19 response grant
• Discussion/Possible Action: Budget amendment/transfer request for ARPA grant

The Health and Human Services Board approved the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes. It accepted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local and Tribal Health Department COVID‑19 Response and Recovery Support Funding Grant and approved a budget amendment/transfer request for that grant. The board entered a closed session to discuss permanency‑planning cases, then reconvened in open session before adjourning.

• Approved March 2, 2026 board minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved acceptance of ARPA Local and Tribal Health Department COVID-19 Response and Recovery Support Funding Grant (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved budget amendment/transfer request for the ARPA Local and Tribal Health Department COVID-19 Response and Recovery Support Funding Grant (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Entered closed session to consider permanency‑planning cases (8 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Reopened open session (voice vote, no negative votes)

Human Resources Committee

General

The Portage County Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Advisory Committee will review the February 4 advisory committee meeting summary and the March 4 zoning subcommittee meeting summary. They will note the cancellation of the subdivision subcommittee meeting. A PowerPoint summary of stakeholder interviews will be presented, and the committee will work on a draft land use table and definitions for residential uses.

• Review February 4, 2026 Advisory Committee meeting summary
• Review March 4, 2026 Zoning Subcommittee meeting summary
• Subdivision Subcommittee meeting canceled
• Stakeholder Interviews summary presented via PowerPoint
• Draft Land Use Table and Residential Use definitions prepared

The meeting consisted of presentations and discussions on zoning district reordering, land‑use standards, housing studies, and stakeholder interviews. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on. The next meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2026.

General

The Board of Trustees will review financial statements and approve bills for payment. Members will also evaluate the 2025 System Annual Report to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

• Approval of the 2025 System Annual Report to DPI
• Demonstration of SirsiDynix Symphony discovery layer and circulation module
• Review of financial statements and approval of bills for payment

General

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

The Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee will review activity reports from county public safety agencies. The body will discuss courthouse screening policies and consider a resolution to authorize a security services contract.

• Resolution to approve a three-year contract with Talon Protection Agency, Inc. for courthouse security guard services
• Discussion of Courthouse Screening and Controlled Access Policy
• Portage County Sheriff's Office Awards presentation
• EMS Provider Monthly Activity Reports
• Medical Examiner and District Attorney activity reports

The committee approved the February 25, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote with no negative votes. It also approved a resolution authorizing a three‑year contract with Talon Protection Agency, Inc. to provide security guard services for the Portage County Courthouse, again by voice vote with no negative votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 25, 2026 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved three‑year security guard contract with Talon Protection Agency (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Portage County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on two special exceptions and a variance. One item involves a commercial catering kitchen at 821 County Road S, and the other involves a cold storage warehouse at 10953 State Highway 54.

• Public hearing for commercial kitchen variance at 821 County Road S
• Public hearing for cold storage warehouse at 10953 State Highway 54
• Approval of January 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Remote attendance available via phone and video
• Special Meeting Attendance Reports to be reviewed

The Board of Adjustment approved two special exception applications: one for a commercial catering kitchen at 821 County Road S and another for a cold‑storage warehouse at 10953 State Highway 54. Both motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. The Board also approved the January 19, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved PET-2026-003 special exception & variance for commercial kitchen at 821 County Road S (5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Approved PET-2026-002 special exception for cold‑storage warehouse at 10953 State Highway 54 (5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Approved January 19, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote, no negative votes
• Scheduled next Board of Adjustment meeting for April 20, 2026

Central Wisconsin Windshed Partnership Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will consider the minutes from its October 22, 2025 meeting, review recent voucher and procurement card purchases, hear a staff report, and examine the 2025 final budget report. No specific actions beyond discussion and review are listed. The meeting also includes routine items such as introductions and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of vouchers and procurement card purchases
• Staff report presentation
• 2025 final budget report review
• Setting next meeting date

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning and Land and Water Conservation committees are meeting to review three land-use and zoning requests. The committees will also discuss budget amendments regarding a Producer LED Grant and a Venison Donation Program.

• REQ-2026-004: Request to amend land use and zoning for 5.729 acres in the Town of Almond
• REQ-2026-005: Request to rezone approximately 3 acres in the Town of Eau Pleine
• REQ-2026-006: Request by the Town of Grant to amend zoning ordinance and map for 14 parcels
• Producer LED Grant Extension budget amendment from 2025 to 2026
• Wildlife Damage Budget Amendments for 2025 and 2026 to include Venison Donation Program

Solid Waste Management Board

The Solid Waste Management Board will review reports on the county landfill, transfer facility, and hazardous waste program, and will approve the January meeting minutes. The board will consider a $76,000 budget amendment to repair the north wall of the recycling facility. It will also discuss a $31,000 budget amendment to reconstruct the Sheriff Office’s outdoor impound area.

• $76,000 budget amendment to repair the north wall of the recycling facility
• $31,000 budget amendment to reconstruct the Sheriff Office’s outdoor impound adjacent to the current one
• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Reports: landfill update, transfer facility update, hazardous waste program update
• Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:30 pm

The Solid Waste Management Board approved the January meeting minutes by voice vote with no negative votes. It also approved a $96,000 budget amendment to repair the north wall of the recycling facility, again by voice vote with no opposition. Additionally, the board approved using $31,000 of fund balance to reconstruct the Sheriff Office's outdoor impound, also by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved January meeting minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved $96,000 budget amendment to repair north wall of recycling facility (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved $31,000 fund‑balance use to reconstruct Sheriff Office outdoor impound (voice vote, no negative votes)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will conduct on-site tours to review two specific property petitions. The board will visit locations in the Town of Carson and the Town of Plover.

• Petition PET-2026-003: Stephen & Nicole Richardson at 821 County Road S, Town of Carson
• Petition PET-2026-002: Art Mortgage Borrower PropCo 2013 LLC / Americold Logistics, LLC at 10953 State Highway 54, Town of Plover

The Board of Adjustment held an on‑site tour of two parcels in the Towns of Carson and Plover. No actions, votes, or approvals were taken during the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 3:29 PM.

Public Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and department operations. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the PCPL Strategic Plan.

• Discussion of the PCPL Strategic Plan
• Approval of February 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of financials
• Director report on staffing, operations, and facilities

The Board approved the financial statements with corrections by voice vote. The Board also approved the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved financials with corrections (voice vote)
• Approved February 18, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)

County Board

The County Board will consider the adoption of a three-year strategic plan and budget transfers. The board is also reviewing zoning and comprehensive plan amendments for the Towns of Stockton and Amherst.

• Adopting the Portage County 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
• Authorization for 2026 Health and Human Services Department contract over $100,000
• Town of Stockton Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment
• Town of Amherst Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment (Groshek & Spranger)
• Revising Portage County Code of Ordinances Section 7.2 regarding Wellhead Protection

The board approved the February 17, 2026 minutes. It adopted a contract authorizing health and human services services over $100,000. It approved zoning map amendments for the Towns of Stockton and Amherst and adopted the 2026‑2028 Portage County Strategic Plan. It approved 2026 budget adjustments and postponed the wellhead‑protection ordinance revision indefinitely after an amendment vote (16‑9) and a postpone vote (13‑12).

• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (voice vote, no negatives)
• Adopted Resolution 210 authorizing health & human services contract >$100,000 (voice vote, no negatives)
• Adopted Resolution 211 amending Stockton zoning classifications (voice vote, no negatives)
• Adopted Resolution 212 amending Amherst zoning classifications (voice vote, no negatives)
• Adopted Resolution 213 adopting 2026‑2028 Strategic Plan (voice vote, no negatives)
• Adopted Resolution 215 authorizing 2026 budget adjustments (voice vote, no negatives)
• Amended Resolution 214 (wellhead protection) – amendment passed 16‑9
• Postponed Resolution 214 indefinitely – postpone vote 13‑12

Board of Adjustment

Health and Human Services Board

The meeting scheduled for March 16, 2026, was canceled due to severe inclement weather and blizzard conditions. The next meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2026.

General

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

The Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will review its year‑to‑date budget and approve minutes from the February 12 meeting. Reports will be given on extension office operations, staff positions, and 4‑H programming. The committee will also consider a recommendation process for a local drainage district.

• Review YTD Budget Report
• Area Extension Director report on staff positions (Ag – Crops & Soils, Human Development & Relationships, 4‑H Educator)
• Educator reports on programming and activities
• Review and approval of minutes from February 12, 2026
• Discussion/Possible Action: Drainage District Recommendation Process

The Agriculture and Extension Education Committee approved the minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting by voice vote with no opposition. The committee also postponed discussion of the Drainage District Recommendation Process indefinitely, also passing by voice vote with no opposition. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Postponed Drainage District Recommendation Process discussion indefinitely (voice vote, no negative votes)

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

The Housing Authority Board will discuss and possibly act on a Rural Development performance standards certification (Resolution 26-01). It will also review the 2025 auditor’s engagement letter, draft audit financial statements, and the management representation letter. The meeting includes routine items such as the director’s update, voucher approval, and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion/Possible Action: Rural Development – Performance Standards Certification – Resolution 26-01
• Discussion: 2025 Auditor’s Required Audit Engagement Letter to the Board
• Discussion/Possible Action: 2025 Audit Draft – Financial Statements
• Discussion/Possible Action: 2025 Management Representation Letter to Auditor
• Set next meeting date: May 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., Housing Authority Office

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will discuss and potentially take action on several 2026 bids for road maintenance and materials. The body will also consider a seasonal weight limit variance permit for Timothy Bunkelman Logging.

• 2026 Bids for Culverts and Culvert Liners
• 2026 Bids for Material Crushing at Custer Pit
• 2026 Bids for Hired Trucks and Road Building Equipment
• 2026 Bids for Pavement Milling and Reclaiming
• Seasonal Weight Limit Variance Permit for Timothy Bunkelman Logging

The committee unanimously approved the February 17, 2026 minutes. It awarded several 2026 bids for culverts, material crushing, hired equipment, pavement milling, and road materials to the specified vendors. It also approved a seasonal weight‑limit variance permit for Timothy Bunelman Logging.

• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded all culvert and culvert liner bids to all vendors (unanimous)
• Awarded 2026 road material crushing bid to PGA Inc. at $3.74/ton (unanimous)
• Awarded hired trucks and road building equipment bids to all vendors (unanimous)
• Awarded pavement milling and reclaiming bid item #1 & #3 to Murphy Concrete and Construction, item #2 to WK Construction, Inc., non‑project items to all vendors (unanimous)
• Awarded road materials bids: line #1 to Wimme Sand and Gravel, lines #2‑3 to Milestone Materials, line #4 to Kafka Road Materials, non‑project items to all vendors (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal weight limit variance permit for Timothy Bunelman Logging (travel Mar 12‑13 before 9 a.m., max speed 45 mph) (unanimous)

Central WI Joint Airport Board Meeting

The Central Wisconsin Joint Airport Board will meet on March 10, 2026. They will approve the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting, allow a 15‑minute public comment period, and review possible actions on the Wausau School District 2026/2027 art selection and the ARFF/SRE Facility preliminary design contract. Staff will present reports on air service, financials, and airport operations and projects. The meeting will end with a Fixed Base Operator report and set the next meeting date.

• Approve minutes of the February 10, 2026 Board meeting
• Review and possible action on Wausau School District 2026/2027 art selection
• Review and possible action on ARFF/SRE Facility preliminary design contract
• Staff reports on air service, financials, and airport operations/projects
• Fixed Base Operator report

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss possible actions on two grant awards: a $16,659 Health & Human Services settlement fund and a $49,950 USDA water quality grant. The committee will also consider a resolution to authorize 2026 budget amendments and transfers. A contract for Target Industry and Site Readiness Evaluation Advisory Services with Centergy, Inc. will be noted. Routine reports and approval of February 9, 2026 meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Grant award – Health & Human Services (WI Department of Health Services Room & Board SUD Opioid Settlement Funds), $16,659 (Ordinance 3.8.14)
• Grant award – Planning & Zoning (USDA NRCS National Water Quality Initiative), $49,950 (Ordinance 3.8.14)
• Resolution authorizing 2026 budget amendments and transfers (Ordinance 3.8.14)
• Contract for Target Industry and Site Readiness Evaluation Advisory Services with Centergy, Inc. (Ordinance 3.7.11)
• Approval of February 9, 2026 meeting minutes (regular and joint minutes)

The committee approved the February 9 Finance Committee meeting minutes and the February 9 joint committee minutes by voice vote with no negative votes. It approved two grant awards—$16,659 for Health & Human Services and $49,950 for Planning & Zoning—also by voice vote. The committee approved a resolution authorizing 2026 budget amendments and transfers and will forward it to the County Board. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 9 Finance Committee meeting minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved February 9 joint committee meeting minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved $16,659 Health & Human Services grant award (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved $49,950 Planning & Zoning grant award (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved resolution authorizing 2026 budget amendments and transfers, to be forwarded to County Board (voice vote, no negative votes)

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

The Commission on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center Board will hear a presentation on the Center Project, review several reports, and consider a budget amendment to transfer OAA funding for 2026. They will also discuss updates to ADRC policies on fire and cancellation. The meeting includes public comment procedures and sets the next meeting for April 2, 2026.

• Presentation on the Center Project by Susan Wurzer
• Budget Revenue & Expense report – January 2026
• Budget Amendment Transfer Request – ADRC OAA Funding 2026
• ADRC Policy Updates – Fire and Cancellation
• Nutrition Program Report

The board approved the February 5, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. A motion to approve ADRC policy updates covering fire and cancellation was also passed by voice vote. The budget amendment transfer request was rescinded pending a funding source determination. The next meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2026.

• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved ADRC policy updates on fire and cancellation (voice vote)
• Rescinded budget amendment transfer request until funding source is determined

Human Resources Committee

Executive/Operations Committee

The Executive/Operations Committee will review reports from the Corporation Counsel and County Clerk, approve minutes from recent meetings, and consider requests to attend and fund special meetings. It will also discuss authorizing payments for those special meetings and decide whether to adopt the Portage County 2026‑2028 Strategic Plan.

• Approve February 3 and February 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approve requests to attend special meetings (Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48)
• Approve special meeting reports and related payment authorizations
• Consider adopting the Portage County 2026‑2028 Strategic Plan

The Executive/Operations Committee approved the minutes from three prior meetings by voice vote with no negative votes. The committee also approved special‑meeting reports and payment authorization requests, again by voice vote with no opposition. Finally, the committee adopted the Portage County 2026‑2028 Strategic Plan by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved February 3, 2026 Joint Meeting minutes (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved February 3, 2026 Executive/Operations minutes (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved February 9, 2026 Joint Meeting minutes (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved special‑meeting reports and payment authorization requests (voice vote, no negatives)
• Adopted the Portage County 2026‑2028 Strategic Plan (voice vote, no negatives)

Space and Properties Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Traffic Safety Commission

The Portage County Traffic Safety Commission will review reports on highway construction, safety repairs, and crash data. Members will discuss possible traffic safety legislation and emergency medical services operations. The agenda also includes updates on traffic safety training, public education programs, and grant funding. Recommendations for hazard locations and improvements will be considered.

• Status of Highway Construction and Safety Repair/Proposals
• Traffic Safety Legislation discussion
• Emergency Medical Services Operations discussion
• 2025 Predictive Analytics Traffic Safety Grant update
• Locations of Traffic Hazards and Recommended Improvements

The commission approved the December 2, 2025 minutes by voice vote with no negative votes. No other agenda items were decided. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote with no negative votes. No substantive actions were taken.

• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, no negative votes)

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will discuss and possibly approve an application for a Community Foundation Partner Grant and both the acceptance and a budget amendment/transfer request for the Caring for Communities Grant related to a public health vending machine. The meeting also includes a director's report, approval of the February 16, 2026 minutes, and a closed‑session session on personal‑history cases. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026.

• Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of Application for Community Foundation Partner Grant
• Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of Acceptance of Caring for Communities Grant – Public Health Vending Machine
• Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of Budget Amendment/Transfer Request for the Caring for Communities Grant – Public Health Vending Machine
• Approval of February 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Closed session to consider cases involving personal histories related to Permanency Planning

The board approved the application for the Community Foundation Partner Grant. It also approved acceptance of the Caring for Communities Grant for a public health vending machine and the related budget amendment. The board entered a closed session to discuss confidential matters and then reconvened in open session. All approvals were passed by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved February 16, 2026 board minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Community Foundation Partner Grant application (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved acceptance of Caring for Communities Grant – public health vending machine (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved budget amendment/transfer for the Caring for Communities Grant vending machine (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Entered closed session per Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(F) (9 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Reopened session after closed session (voice vote, no negative votes)

General

The Portage County Transportation Coordinating Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 2025 and two quarterly reports. The meeting will be held at 2700 Week Street in Stevens Point.

• Approval of November 2025 minutes
• Approval of Q4 85.21 Report
• Approval of Q4 OAA Report
• Mobility Management Report
• Superintendent Report

The committee approved the November 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It also approved the Q4 85.21 Report and the Q4 OAA Report, each by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Approved November 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Q4 85.21 Report (voice vote)
• Approved Q4 OAA Report (voice vote)

South Central Library System Board of Trustees

The South Central Library System Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting, review the latest financial statements, and consider bills for payment. The board will also discuss committee appointments for 2026 and receive a system trustee orientation presentation. Announcements include approval of the SCLS annual report to the DPI and a date change for the board appreciation potluck.

• Approval of the January 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of financial statements (presented by K. Goeden)
• Presentation and approval of bills for payment (M. Howe; S. Feith, alternate)
• Unfinished business: 2026 committee appointments (N. Foth)
• Approval of SCLS annual report to the DPI (announced in item 11a)

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

The Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee approved the January 28, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. It also approved the February 9, 2026 joint meeting minutes, again by voice vote. The committee then adjourned the February 25 meeting by voice vote.

• Approved Jan 28, 2026 Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Feb 9, 2026 joint committee minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned the Feb 25, 2026 meeting (voice vote)

Joint Meeting of Committees

The joint Planning & Zoning and Land & Water Conservation committees will discuss several agenda items, including a USDA NRCS National Water Quality Initiative grant of $49,950. They will also hear public‑hearing requests to amend the Town of Stockton and Town of Amherst comprehensive plans and related zoning changes. Additional items include a revision to the county wellhead‑protection ordinance and a summary of 2025 wildlife‑damage program claims.

• Discussion of USDA NRCS National Water Quality Initiative grant award of $49,950
• REQ‑2026‑002: Town of Stockton comprehensive‑plan amendment and zoning‑map changes for three parcels
• REQ‑2026‑003: Groshek request to amend Amherst comprehensive plan and rezoning of two 0.117‑acre parcels
• Resolution revising Portage County Code of Ordinances Section 7.2, Wellhead Protection
• 2025 Wildlife Damage Program Claims Summary

The Planning and Zoning and Land and Water Conservation committees approved the January 27, 2026 meeting minutes and adopted several actions. They approved the Town of Stockton comprehensive plan amendment, the Groshek rezoning request, the Farmland Preservation Plan letter, the 2025 wildlife damage claims summary, and an amended Wellhead Protection Ordinance resolution. Both committees also approved a $49,950 USDA NRCS National Water Quality Initiative grant.

• Approved Jan 27, 2026 minutes (Planning & Zoning) – 5 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Jan 27, 2026 minutes (Land & Water Conservation) – 4 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Town of Stockton 2026 Comprehensive Plan amendment – 5 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Groshek Future Land Use and Rezoning (Town of Amherst) – 5 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Farmland Preservation Plan Letter Request (Planning & Zoning) – 5 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Wellhead Protection Ordinance amendment (Land & Water Conservation) – 4 Yes, 0 No
• Approved NRCS National Water Quality Initiative Grant $49,950 (Planning & Zoning) – 5 Yes, 0 No

Solid Waste Management Board

Judicial/General Government Committee

Public Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to elect board officers and approve financial reports. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on the WI Department of Public Instruction Public Library Annual Report.

• Election of Library Board Officers
• Discussion/Possible Action on WI Department of Public Instruction Public Library Annual Report
• Approval of financials
• Approval of January 21, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board of Trustees elected Liz Peterson as President, Amanda Freberg as Vice‑President, and Nycole Martinez as Financial Secretary, each by voice vote. The Board also approved the financial statements with corrections, the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Annual Report (including a separate statement on page 11), all by voice vote.

• Elected Liz Peterson as Board President (voice vote)
• Elected Amanda Freberg as Vice‑President (voice vote)
• Elected Nycole Martinez as Financial Secretary (voice vote)
• Approved financial statements with corrections (voice vote)
• Approved January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved WI DPI Annual Report with corrections (voice vote)
• Approved separate statement on page 11 of WI DPI Annual Report (voice vote)

County Board

The Portage County Board will discuss several ordinance revisions, including the creation of a Planning and Conservation Committee and the dissolution of the Health Care Center Committee. The board is also reviewing budget amendments and contracts for the Health and Human Services Department.

• Sale of county-owned property at 2040 Jefferson Street, Stevens Point
• Authorization for 2026 Health and Human Services Department contracts over $100,000
• Addition of 1.0 FTE Sheriff's Office Deputy for courthouse security
• Revisions to Code of Ordinances Sections 4.7-Solid Waste and 4.8-Recycling
• Compensation for Clerk of Courts and Sheriff for the 2027-2030 term

The Portage County Board adopted a series of resolutions, including the sale of county‑owned property at 2040 Jefferson Street in Stevens Point. It also created a Planning and Conservation Committee, urged state action on transportation funding, dissolved the Health Care Center Committee, and authorized contracts for the Health and Human Services Department. Additional actions covered solid‑waste ordinance updates, courthouse security improvements, and 2026 budget adjustments.

• Approved creation of Planning and Conservation Committee (15 ayes, 9 nays, 1 excused)
• Adopted resolution urging governor and legislature to enact transportation funding solution (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Dissolved Health Care Center Committee (2 nays: Gifford, Doubek)
• Authorized 2026 contracts over $100,000 for Health and Human Services Department (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved revisions to solid‑waste and recycling ordinances (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved sale of county property at 2040 Jefferson Street, Stevens Point (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved single point of access for courthouse security and new 1.0 FTE sheriff’s deputy (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Authorized 2026 budget amendments and transfers (voice vote, no negative votes)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will review the 2027-2031 Highway Capital Improvement Plan and a 2027 truck chassis purchase. The committee will also consider seasonal weight limit variance permits for four specific businesses.

• 2027-2031 Highway Capital Improvement Plan
• 2027 Equipment Purchase: Truck Chassis
• Seasonal Weight Limit Variance Permit: James Grezenski Forest Products, Inc.
• Seasonal Weight Limit Variance Permit: Ralph Hamel Forest Products, Inc.
• Seasonal Weight Limit Variance Permit: Hintz Pallet & Repair and Portage County Solid Waste/Crockett Septic, LLC

The committee unanimously approved the December 16, 2025 minutes. It also approved seasonal weight‑limit variance permits for several forest product and waste companies for 2026‑2028. Additionally, the committee approved a 2027 truck chassis purchase and the 2027‑2031 Highway Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved December 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Seasonal Weight Limit Variance Permit for James Grezenski Forest Products, Inc. (CTH DB from I‑39 to CTH X and CTH X from CTH D) for 2026‑2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Seasonal Weight Limit Variance Permit for James Grezenski Forest Products, Inc. (CTH DB from Marathon County line to Sunset Drive) for 2026‑2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Seasonal Weight Limit Variance Permit for Ralph Hamel Forest Products, Inc. (CTH Y from STH 66) for 2026‑2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Seasonal Weight Limit Variance Permit for Hintz Pallet & Repair (CTH J from STH 66) for 2026‑2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Seasonal Weight Limit Variance Permit for Portage County Solid Waste/Crockett Septic, LLC (CTH QQ from USH 10) for 2026‑2028 (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 equipment purchase – Truck chassis (unanimous)
• Approved 2027‑2031 Highway Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will review 2026 department contracts and discuss the acceptance of a Room and Board Residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Opioid Settlement Funds Grant. The meeting includes presentations on community health outcomes and Q4 2025 statistics.

• Approval of 2026 contracts over $100,000
• Discussion of updated 2026 contracts under $25,000
• Acceptance of Room and Board Residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Opioid Settlement Funds Grant
• Budget amendment/transfer request for the SUD Opioid Settlement Funds Grant
• Application for Traffic Safety Grant for Child Passenger Safety Seats

The Health and Human Services Board approved a resolution authorizing a contract exceeding $100,000 for the department. It also approved a traffic safety grant for child passenger safety seats, accepted the Room and Board Residential SUD Opioid Settlement Funds grant, and approved a budget amendment to transfer those funds. All motions passed by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved Resolution authorizing 2026 contract over $100,000 (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Traffic Safety Grant for Child Passenger Safety Seats (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved acceptance of Room and Board Residential SUD Opioid Settlement Funds grant (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved budget amendment/transfer request for the SUD Opioid Settlement Funds grant (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved February 2, 2026 board meeting minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Entered closed session to consider confidential permanency planning cases (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Reopened session after closed session (voice vote, no negative votes)

Board of Adjustment

County Board

Park Commission

The Park Commission will approve the draft minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting and consider a request to fund new playground equipment at Dubay and Collins Parks for $80,400. It will also discuss the Steinhaugen Forest Management/Ecological Restoration Project and a timber thinning contract with Weekly Timber and Pulp Inc. for red pine stands at Jordan Park and Wolf Lake, as well as the placement of a Little Library kiosk outside the Jordan Nature Center.

• Approval of $80,400 for new playground equipment at Dubay and Collins Parks (approved)
• Discussion of Steinhaugen Forest Management/Ecological Restoration Project
• Discussion of timber thinning contract with Weekly Timber and Pulp Inc. for red pine stands at Jordan Park and Wolf Lake
• Discussion of placing a Little Library kiosk outside Jordan Nature Center
• Approval of draft minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the draft minutes from December 11. It also approved moving forward with the Steinhaugen Forest Management/Ecological Restoration Project and accepting a timber thinning contract with Weekly Timber and Pulp Inc. Additionally, new playground equipment was approved. All motions passed by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved draft December 11 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved moving forward with Steinhaugen Forest Management/Ecological Restoration Project (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved partnership with WDNR and acceptance of timber contract with Weekly Timber and Pulp Inc to thin red pine stands at Jordan Park and Wolf Lake (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved new playground equipment (no vote tally recorded)

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

The Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will review the year-to-date budget, hear reports on extension positions and programming, and discuss the annual drainage district commission recommendation process.

• Review YTD Budget Report
• Review/approval of minutes from January 8, 2026
• Discussion/Possible Action: Drainage District Commission Annual Recommendation Process
• Area Extension Director Report - Office Operations, Activities, and Updates
• Educator Reports - Programming and Activities

The committee approved the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting by voice vote with no negative votes. It reached consensus to request clarification from the County Corporation Counsel regarding the drainage district commission recommendation process. The next committee meeting was scheduled for March 12, 2026.

• Approved Jan 8, 2026 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Requested clarification from Corporation Counsel on drainage district recommendation process (consensus)
• Scheduled next meeting for March 12, 2026

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

The Portage County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. was cancelled because there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next meeting is tentatively set for March 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the same location.

The Housing Authority Board elected Chris Doubek as Chair and Sharon Mras as Vice Chair. It approved the September 2025 disbursements totaling $122,749.71 and adopted three resolutions updating bylaws, the 2026 meeting schedule, and segregation of duties. The next meeting was set for December 10, 2025.

• Approved Chris Doubek as Chair (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 vacant‑excused)
• Approved Sharon Mras as Vice Chair (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 vacant‑excused)
• Approved minutes of 10‑8‑25 as presented (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 vacant‑excused)
• Approved September 2025 disbursements totaling $122,749.71 (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 vacant‑excused)
• Approved Resolution 25‑22 updating bylaws (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 vacant‑excused)
• Approved Resolution 25‑23 setting 2026 meeting schedule (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 vacant‑excused)
• Approved Resolution 25‑24 revising segregation of duties (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 vacant‑excused)
• Approved next meeting date: Dec 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 vacant‑excused)

Central WI Joint Airport Board Meeting

The Central Wisconsin Joint Airport Board will review and possibly act on several items, including legislative priorities for 2026, the Flightline Drive design contract, and the ARFF/SRE project resolution. The meeting also includes informational presentations on multi-district PFAS litigation and the 2026 marketing plan from Advance Aviation. Staff will provide updates on air service, finances, operations, and projects before the board adjourns.

• Review and possible action on Legislative Priorities for 2026
• Review and possible action on Flightline Drive Design Contract
• Review and possible action on ARFF/SRE Project Resolution
• Informational presentation regarding Multi-District PFAS Litigation – Marathon County
• 2026 Marketing Plan presentation – Advance Aviation

Space and Properties Committee

The Space and Properties Committee will discuss authorizing the sale of county‑owned land at 2040 Jefferson Street in Stevens Point. It will also review the County’s Capital Improvement Projects planned for 2027‑2032. The meeting includes routine reports, approval of prior minutes, and updates on facilities and purchasing projects.

• Discussion/possible action on sale of county property at 2040 Jefferson Street
• Review of Capital Improvement Projects for 2027‑2032
• Director's Report on facilities management staffing, operations, and projects
• Purchasing Projects Report covering courthouse remodel, new jail/LEC, and solid waste remodel
• Approval of December 8, 2025 Space and Properties Committee minutes

The Space and Properties Committee approved the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting and the December 9, 2025 joint meeting by voice vote with no negative votes. The committee also approved a resolution authorizing the sale of the county‑owned property at 2040 Jefferson Street in Stevens Point, again by voice vote with no negative votes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved December 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved December 9, 2025 joint meeting minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved resolution to sell county property at 2040 Jefferson Street (voice vote, no negative votes)

Finance Committee

The Portage County Finance Committee will discuss several financial actions, including a possible collaboration with the Business Council on a talent recruitment grant, voiding tax certificates older than 11 years, and a grant award of $8,052 for caregiver support. The committee will also consider a resolution to amend the 2026 budget and review accounts receivable write‑offs of various amounts.

• Discussion of collaboration with Portage County Business Council via WI Economic Development Talent Recruitment Grant
• Voiding tax certificates after 11 years
• Grant award of $8,052 for Health & Human Services caregiver support (WI Department of Children & Families)
• Resolution authorizing 2026 budget amendments and transfers
• Accounts receivable write‑offs ranging from under $20 to over $5,000

The committee approved the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes. It approved an $8,052 grant award for Health & Human Services. It adopted a resolution authorizing 2026 budget amendments and transfers and sent it to the County Board. It authorized accounts receivable write‑offs of $1,000 and greater.

• Approved January 12, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved $8,052 Health & Human Services grant award (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved resolution authorizing 2026 budget amendments and transfers, forwarded to County Board (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Authorized accounts receivable write‑offs of $1,000 and greater (voice vote, no negative votes)

Joint Meeting of Committees

The joint executive, operations, space & properties, public safety/emergency management, finance, and human resources committees will discuss a proposal to approve and authorize a single point of access for courthouse security. The proposal includes future contracted security services and the addition of one full‑time deputy position for the Sheriff’s Office. No decision has been made yet.

• Approving a single point of access for courthouse security, including contracted security services and adding 1.0 FTE deputy position

The Executive/Operations, Space & Properties, Public Safety/Emergency Management, Finance, and Human Resources committees each approved a resolution to create a Single Point of Access for Courthouse Security. The resolution includes future contracted security services and adds a 1.0 full‑time‑equivalent deputy to the Sheriff’s Office. All approvals were by voice vote with no negative votes recorded.

• Executive/Operations Committee approved resolution (voice vote, no negatives)
• Space & Properties Committee approved resolution (voice vote, no negatives)
• Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee approved resolution (voice vote, no negatives)
• Finance Committee approved resolution (voice vote, no negatives)
• Human Resources Committee approved resolution (voice vote, no negatives)

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

The Portage County Commission on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center Board will review several reports, including budget revenue and expense for December 2025, community resource center activities, and caregiver support updates. The meeting’s primary action item is a discussion of a budget amendment transfer request. The board will also hear reports on advocacy efforts and upcoming events.

• Budget Amendment Transfer Request (item 9)
• Budget Revenue & Expense – December 2025 report (item 2)
• Community Resource Center Report – December 2025 (item 3)
• Caregiver Support – CARES Coalition minutes (item 4)
• Advocacy – Elder Service Task Force Report and WI Medicaid Coalition updates (item 6)

The commission approved the January 8, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. A budget amendment transfer request was approved by voice vote. The ADRC Director's continued advocacy work was also approved by voice vote. No negative votes were recorded for any of these motions.

• Approved January 8, 2026 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved budget amendment transfer request (voice vote)
• Approved ADRC Director's continued advocacy work (voice vote)

Human Resources Committee

The Portage County Human Resources Committee will discuss and potentially adopt resolutions setting compensation for the Clerk of Courts and the Sheriff for the 2027‑2030 term. It will also consider a resolution revising the County Code of Ordinance Human Resources Policy sections on classification plans and authorization for new positions. Additional agenda items include reports on the Consumer Price Index, health plan financial performance, recruitment updates, and quarterly wellness program results.

• Resolution re Elected Officials Compensation for the Clerk of Courts (2027‑2030 term)
• Resolution re Elected Officials Compensation for the Sheriff (2027‑2030 term)
• Resolution revising HR Policy, Section 3.11.4 Classification Plans and 3.11.5 Authorization for New Positions
• Consumer Price Index report – December 2025
• Health Plan Financial Performance Analysis – Executive Overview – December 2025

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Portage County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hear reports on training, hazardous‑materials inventory, and team activities. The committee will discuss and possibly approve hazardous‑materials response claims, off‑site response plans, grant updates, and a membership review. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from November 2025.

• Discussion/possible action: Review and approval of hazardous materials response claims
• Discussion/possible action: Review and approval of off‑site response plans
• Discussion/possible action: Grant updates and approval of intent for EPCRA and CHREG grants
• Discussion/possible action: Membership review and approval
• Approval of LEPC minutes from 11/06/2025

The committee approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote with no negative votes. It reported no hazardous‑materials response claims or off‑site plans needing approval. FY25 closeout reports for the EPCRA and CHREG grants were submitted. The members nominated and approved Tyler Gesquiere from UW‑SP as a new LEPC member, also by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved LEPC minutes from 11/06/2025 (voice vote, no negatives)
• Found no hazardous‑materials response claims to approve
• Found no off‑site plans to approve
• Submitted FY25 closeout reports for EPCRA and CHREG grants
• Nominated and approved Tyler Gesquiere as new LEPC member (voice vote, no negatives)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

General

The committee will review the December 3, 2025 advisory meeting summary and the January 7, 2026 zoning and subdivision subcommittee summaries. It will receive a legislative update on Wisconsin Act 68 and pending Assembly Bill 365, discuss a draft land use table and example definitions, and report on stakeholder interview progress.

• Review of December 3, 2025 Advisory Committee meeting summary
• Review of January 7, 2026 Zoning Subcommittee meeting summary
• Review of January 7, 2026 Subdivision Subcommittee meeting summary
• Legislative update: 2025 Wisconsin Act 68 and pending Assembly Bill 365
• Discussion of draft land use table and stakeholder interview progress

The Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Advisory Committee met on February 4, 2026 to review land‑use definitions, zoning matrix updates, and legislative changes. Members discussed conditional uses, ADU standards, and consolidation of agricultural districts, but no motions were adopted or votes recorded. The meeting set the next advisory session for June 3, 2026 and the next zoning subcommittee session for May 6, 2026. The subdivision subcommittee meeting was noted as canceled.

• Subdivision Subcommittee meeting canceled
• Next advisory committee meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026
• Next zoning subcommittee meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026

Executive/Operations Committee

The Executive/Operations Committee will confirm Tyler Gesquiere's appointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a four‑year term ending April 17, 2028. The committee will also confirm the 2026 Emergency Fire Wardens for each town in Portage County. Additional items include discussion of code revisions to create a Planning and Conservation Committee, a draft strategic plan presentation, and a proposal for a comprehensive transportation funding solution.

• Confirm appointment of Tyler Gesquiere to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (term expires April 17, 2028)
• Confirm 2026 Emergency Fire Wardens for towns of Alban, Almond, Amherst, Buena Vista, Pine Grove, Plover, and Stockton
• Discuss revisions to County Code Sections 3.1.21 and 3.1.17 to create a Planning and Conservation Committee
• Review draft Strategic Plan with Daniel Foth, UW‑Extension Local Government Specialist
• Consider support for a comprehensive, sustainable transportation funding solution

The Executive/Operations Committee approved several items, including the creation of the Planning and Conservation Committee, the appointment of Tyler Gesquiere to the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and the confirmation of county fire wardens. It also approved the January 6, 2026 minutes and a resolution supporting a comprehensive transportation funding solution. One motion on special‑meeting reports and payment authorizations passed with a single dissenting vote.

• Approved January 6, 2026 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved appointment of Tyler Gesquiere to LEPC (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved confirmation of Emergency Fire Wardens (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved special‑meeting reports/payment authorizations (voice vote, 1 nay – Supervisor Miresse)
• Approved resolution creating Planning and Conservation Committee (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved resolution supporting comprehensive sustainable transportation funding solution (voice vote, no negative votes)

Space and Properties Committee

Joint Meeting of Committees

The Joint Executive/Operations & Health Care Center Committee will review attendance reports and approve the December 9, 2025 Health Care Center Committee minutes. The primary item is a discussion of a possible revision to Portage County Code Section 3.1.12 that could dissolve the Health Care Center Committee.

• Attendance reports under Portage County Ordinances 3.1.47 & 3.1.48
• Approval of December 9, 2025 Health Care Center Committee minutes
• Discussion of revising Code Section 3.1.12, potentially dissolving the Health Care Center Committee

The committee approved the December 9, 2025 Health Care Center Committee minutes by voice vote with no negative votes. A resolution to revise County Code §3.1.12, which would dissolve the Health Care Center Committee, was also approved. The resolution passed despite one nay vote in the Executive/Operations Committee and one nay plus one abstention in the Health Care Center Committee.

• Approved Dec 9 2025 Health Care Center Committee minutes (voice vote, no nays)
• Approved resolution to revise Code §3.1.12, dissolving Health Care Center Committee (voice vote, 1 nay: Supervisor Miresse)
• Approved same resolution (voice vote, 1 nay: Supervisor Doubeck; 1 abstention: Supervisor Przybylski)

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will review budget amendments for caregiver support and opioid settlement funds, and approve contracts over $25,000. The meeting will also include updates on public health statistics and a closed session.

• Budget amendment for Relative & Like-Kin Caregiver Support Funding
• Acceptance of Room and Board Residential SUD Opioid Settlement Funds Grant
• Approval of 2026 contracts greater than $25,000 but less than $100,000
• Q4 2025 Statistics from Division of Public Health
• Closed session for Permanency Planning meeting

The board approved the January 19 meeting minutes, a budget amendment for the Relative & Like‑Kin Caregiver Support Funding, and updates to 2026 contracts between $25,000 and $100,000. Two agenda items concerning the Room and Board Residential Substance Use Disorder Opioid Settlement Funds Grant were postponed to the February 16 meeting. All approvals were passed by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved January 19, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved Budget Amendment/Transfer for Relative & Like‑Kin Caregiver Support Funding (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved updates to 2026 contracts > $25,000 and < $100,000 for HHS Department (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Postponed discussion on Acceptance of Room and Board Residential SUD Opioid Settlement Funds Grant
• Postponed discussion on Budget Amendment/Transfer for Room and Board Residential SUD Opioid Settlement Funds Grant

Justice Coalition

The Justice Coalition will hear a presentation on Noble Clinics' services and how they work with justice programs. The committee will also receive attendance reports, approve previous meeting minutes, and discuss updates on staffing, the adult drug treatment court, and policy workgroup activities. No formal decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Presentation: Noble Clinics Overview of Services and Collaboration with Justice Programs
• Report: Special Meeting Attendance (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48)
• Approval of Justice Coalition meeting minutes from October 2, 2025
• Discussion: Justice Programs staffing and county-run transition updates
• Discussion: Portage County Adult Drug Treatment Court updates

The Justice Coalition approved the June 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the 2026 Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Program grant, several Justice Programs policy updates, the creation of a policy‑review workgroup, and the decision to omit a juvenile detention center from the new jail construction. All motions passed by voice vote with no negative votes.

• Approved June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved 2026 Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Program grant (voice vote)
• Approved and implemented Justice Programs Testing Policy (voice vote)
• Approved policy updates changing language from JusticePoint to Justice Programs (voice vote)
• Approved creation of Justice Programs Policy Review Workgroup (voice vote)
• Approved exclusion of a juvenile detention center from the new jail plans (voice vote)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (voice vote)

Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee

The Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee will review and discuss a series of activity reports and presentations, including EMS provider reports, the Medical Director's report, and Sheriff's Office awards. It will also receive updates on emergency management, EMS, jail, operations, administrative, medical examiner, and district attorney activities. The committee will vote to approve the meeting minutes from December 17, 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2026.

• EMS Provider Monthly Activity Reports
• Medical Director's Report
• Portage County Sheriff's Office Awards presentation
• Emergency Management Activities report (plan updates, exercises, trainings)
• Approval of Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee minutes from Dec. 17, 2025

The Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee approved the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. A motion to adjourn was also passed by voice vote. Chair Don Jankowski announced a special meeting on February 9, 2026 to discuss single‑point courthouse access. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved December 17, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
• Scheduled special meeting on February 9, 2026 for courthouse single‑point access (announcement)

Solid Waste Management Board

The Portage County Solid Waste Management Board will review updates on the landfill, transfer facility, year‑to‑date budget, SWAP reconciliation, and recycling processing. The board will discuss and possibly approve revisions to ordinance sections 4.7 (Solid Waste) and 4.8 (Recycling). It will also consider a capital improvement plan request for cement pads. The meeting follows standard public comment procedures.

• Approve revisions to ordinance sections 4.7 Solid Waste and 4.8 Recycling
• Discuss Cement Pads Capital Improvement Plan Request
• Landfill update report
• Transfer facility update report
• Year‑to‑date budget and SWAP reconciliation report

The Solid Waste Management Board approved the November meeting minutes by voice vote with no opposition. It also approved revisions to code ordinances sections 4.7 (Solid Waste) and 4.8 (Recycling) by voice vote with no opposition. The board directed the Director to research asphalt versus concrete for cement pads and report back at a future meeting, also by voice vote with no opposition.

• Approved November meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved revisions to code ordinances 4.7 Solid Waste and 4.8 Recycling (voice vote)
• Directed Director to research asphalt vs concrete for cement pads CIP request (voice vote)

Joint Meeting of Committees

The joint Planning and Zoning and Land and Water Conservation committees will discuss two resolutions that would amend the Portage County Code of Ordinances. One resolution proposes revising sections 3.1.21 and 3.1.17 to create a Planning and Conservation Committee. The other resolution proposes revising section 7.2 concerning wellhead protection. The committees will also approve minutes from the January 13, 2026 meetings.

• Resolution to revise Code sections 3.1.21 and 3.1.17, creating the Planning and Conservation Committee
• Resolution to revise Code section 7.2, addressing wellhead protection
• Approval of January 13, 2026 Planning and Zoning Committee minutes
• Approval of January 13, 2026 Land and Water Conservation Committee minutes

The joint committees approved a resolution revising Code Sections 3.1.21 and 3.1.17 to create the Planning and Conservation Committee. They also rescinded a previous amendment to Section 7.2.4 of the Groundwater Protection Overlay District. The committees approved sending the Wellhead Protection Ordinance packet to town clerks and chairs for scheduling a joint meeting and public hearing.

• Approved resolution creating the Planning and Conservation Committee (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Rescinded amendment to Section 7.2.4 Groundwater Protection Overlay District A, Section F (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved resending Wellhead Protection Ordinance packet to town clerks and chairs (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved January 13th, 2026 Planning and Zoning Committee minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved January 13th, 2026 Land and Water Conservation Committee minutes with title corrections (voice vote, no negative votes)

Public Library Board

The Portage County Public Library Board will approve financial documents, hear departmental reports, and consider two discussion‑only items: the 2025 budget carryover and the election of board officers. No formal votes are scheduled for these discussion items.

• Approval of financials – vendor invoice lists, purchase card statements, budget status
• Reports – branch and extension, circulation, reference, technical services, youth services
• Director report – staffing, operations, facilities building overview
• Discussion Only – 2025 PCPL budget carryover
• Discussion Only – election of library board officers

The Board approved the vendor invoice lists, purchase card statements, and budget status financials by voice vote. It also approved the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. The board discussed the 2025 budget carryover and upcoming officer elections but took no action on either.

• Approved financials (voice vote)
• Approved December 17, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Highway Committee

County Board

The Portage County Board will consider several items, including a presentation on advanced manufacturing, approval of the previous meeting minutes, and reappointments to the Library Board. The key decisions are a resolution to approve 2026 budget amendments and transfers, and a resolution to authorize taxable revenue bonds for the S.C. Swiderski, LLC project. Additional items include zoning map amendments for the Towns of Alban and Stockton and a security services contract.

• Approve 2026 budget amendments and transfers (Item 9)
• Authorize taxable revenue bonds for S.C. Swiderski, LLC project (Item 10)
• Three‑year security services agreement with Trebron Security, LLC (Item 8)
• Town of Alban Comprehensive Plan and zoning map amendment – Schulist Sugar Barn (Item 7)
• Town of Stockton Comprehensive Plan and zoning map amendment – Glodowski (Item 12)

The Portage County Board adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of taxable revenue bonds for the S.C. Swiderski LLC project. It also approved the 2026 budget adjustments, land‑use and zoning changes for parcels in Alban and Stockton, and a three‑year security services contract. Library Board reappointments were confirmed, and an appreciation resolution for 2025 retirees was adopted. The wellhead‑protection code revision was referred back to committee.

• Approved Resolution 196 authorizing taxable revenue bonds for S.C. Swiderski LLC project (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved 2026 budget amendments as recommended by the Finance Committee (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Adopted land‑use change for parcel 022251022-14.03 in Town of Alban to Commercial, zoning changed to C3 Neighborhood Commercial (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Adopted land‑use change for parcel 034230914-06.05 in Town of Stockton to Residential, zoning changed to R1 Rural & Urban Fringe Residence (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Approved three‑year security services agreement with Trebron Security, LLC (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Confirmed reappointments of Joan Honl and Shaun Przybylski to the County Library Board (voice vote, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted appreciation resolution for 2025 retiring employees (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Referred Resolution 197 (Wellhead Protection code revisions) back to committee (14 ayes, 10 nays, 1 excused)

Board of Adjustment

The Portage County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on Petition No. PET-2026-001, a request by Kenneth Perzinski for a special exception to install holding tank(s) for a bathroom in a private storage/shop. The request seeks relief from the Private Sewage System Ordinance. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and standard procedural business.

• Petition No. PET-2026-001 – special exception request to install holding tank(s) at 6736 County Road J, Plover, WI
• Public hearing on the special exception and variance applications
• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a special exception permit for Kenneth Perzinski to install a holding tank at 6736 County Road J, with the condition that a Portage County sanitary permit be obtained. The motion passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. The Board also approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved special exception permit for holding tank at 6736 County Road J (5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)

Health and Human Services Board

The Portage County Health and Human Services Board will meet on January 19, 2026 to review presentations on National Radon Action Month and Q4 2025 Children and Family Services statistics, as well as staff reports and the January 5 meeting minutes. The board will discuss possible approval of an Intoxicated Driver Program client rights and appeals process and consider an application for a Traffic Safety Grant for child passenger safety seats. A closed session will be held to consider confidential permanency‑planning cases under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(F). The next meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2026.

• National Radon Action Month presentation by Cheryl Helms, Sanitarian
• Division of Children and Family Services Q4 2025 statistics presented by Craig Sankey
• Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of Intoxicated Driver Program – client rights and appeals process
• Discussion/Possible Action: Approval of application for Traffic Safety Grant – child passenger safety seats
• Closed session to consider confidential permanency‑planning cases per Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(F)

The board approved the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting. It also approved the Intoxicated Driver Program client‑rights process and a traffic‑safety grant for child passenger seats. The board voted to enter a closed session to discuss confidential permanency‑planning cases, then reconvened in open session.

• Approved January 5, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved Intoxicated Driver Program: Client Rights and Appeals Process (voice vote, no negatives)
• Approved application for Traffic Safety Grant – Child Passenger Safety Seats (voice vote, no negatives)
• Entered closed session to consider confidential permanency‑planning cases (8‑0 vote)
• Reconvened to open session (voice vote, no negatives)

General

General

The Portage County Justice Coalition Executive Committee will meet to review drug treatment court updates, justice programs, and policy reviews. The body will also approve the September 4, 2025 minutes.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 minutes
• Drug Treatment Court Updates
• Justice Programs Updates
• Justice Programs Policy Review Committee Update
• Justice Coalition Meeting Agenda Items

The Justice Coalition Executive Committee approved the September 4 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote with no negative votes. The committee then adjourned the session, also by voice vote with no negative votes. It recommended topics for the next meeting, including a Noble Clinics presentation and Justice Programs updates.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, no negative votes)
• Recommended topics for next meeting: Noble Clinics presentation and Justice Programs updates

Groundwater Citizens Advisory Committee

The Groundwater Citizens Advisory Committee will receive an update on the Portage County Industrial Livestock Ordinance. It will also review Plover solar sample results and discuss water‑testing availability and pricing. Routine business includes electing a chair and vice‑chair, approving minutes from October 16 2025, and planning future agenda items.

• Portage County Industrial Livestock Ordinance update
• Presentation of Plover solar sample results
• Discussion of water testing availability and prices
• Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Review and approval of minutes from October 16 2025

Central WI Joint Airport Board Meeting

The Central Wisconsin Joint Airport Board meets on Jan. 13, 2026 to approve the December 9, 2025 minutes and hear public comments. The board will review and possibly act on the selection of an on‑call airport engineering services consultant. Staff will provide updates on air service, financials, operations and ongoing projects.

• Review and possible action on on‑call airport engineering services consultant selection
• Approval of minutes from the Dec. 9, 2025 board meeting
• Public comment period with a 15‑minute time limit
• Director report covering air service, statistical data, flight schedule, and legislative update
• Financial report covering revenues, expenses, budget comparison, and PFC update

County Board

Joint Meeting of Committees

The joint Planning & Zoning and Land and Water Conservation committees will consider a public hearing request to change the land use and zoning of a 2‑acre parcel in the Town of Stockton. The agenda also includes budget and program reports, updates on the zoning code rewrite and an industrial agriculture ordinance, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing request REQ-2026-001 to amend Stockton Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for 2 acres
• Amendment of zoning classification from A3 Low Density Agricultural to R1 Rural & Urban Fringe Residence
• Planning & Zoning year‑to‑date budget report
• Update on zoning code rewrite by Planning and Zoning Assistant Director
• Update on Industrial Agriculture Operations Ordinance process by County Board Chair

General

The SS4A Task Force meeting will first consider approving minutes from its March 4, 2025 meeting. It will then review the draft of the Portage County Countywide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve Task Force Meeting Minutes from March 4, 2025
• Review of Portage County Countywide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Draft

Finance Committee

The Portage County Finance Committee will review routine reports on vendors, the treasurer, IT, purchasing, and finance. It will discuss possible actions on four tax deed parcels that were previously listed for sale, a three‑year security services agreement, and two grant awards. The committee will also consider a resolution to amend and transfer the 2026 budget and a resolution to issue taxable revenue bonds for a private project.

• Review and possible re‑listing of four tax deed parcels (previous sale prices: $70,200; $47,100; $63,700; $93,400)
• Resolution to approve a three‑year agreement with Trebron Security, LLC for licensing and managed security services
• Grant award to the Sheriff's Office: $126,779 from the WI Department of Health Services EMS Funding Assistance Program
• Grant application for Health & Human Services: $16,659 for opioid use disorder treatment programs
• Resolution authorizing issuance of taxable revenue bonds for the S.C. Swiderski, LLC project

Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board

The Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board will review November 2025 budget and resource center reports. The board will also consider possible action regarding comp time updates to the employee handbook.

• Discussion/possible action on Employee Handbook Update regarding comp time
• Review of Budget Revenue & Expense for November 2025
• Review of Resource Center report for November 2025
• DHS ADRC followup correspondence

General

The Portage County Human Resources Committee will review routine reports, including vendor invoice lists discontinued Dec 1 2025 and HR budget updates. It will adopt a resolution honoring employees who retired in 2025. The committee will also consider two resolutions setting elected officials' compensation for the 2027‑2030 term for the Clerk of Courts and the Sheriff.

• Resolution expressing appreciation to employees who retired in 2025
• Resolution on elected officials compensation for Clerk of Courts (2027‑2030 term)
• Resolution on elected officials compensation for Sheriff (2027‑2030 term)
• Vendor invoice lists discontinued effective Dec 1 2025
• Human Resources Department budget reports

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

The Agriculture and Extension Education Committee will review the year‑to‑date budget report and approve minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It will receive reports from the Area Extension Director and educators on staffing and programming. The committee will discuss the Drainage District Commission’s annual recommendation process. No final actions are noted beyond discussion and report reviews.

• Review YTD Budget Report
• Review/approval of minutes from November 13, 2025
• Area Extension Director and educator staffing reports
• Discussion of Drainage District Commission Annual Recommendation Process
• Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48)

Executive/Operations Committee

The Executive/Operations Committee will review the reappointment of three members to the Portage County Library Board. The body will also discuss requests to attend special meetings and related payment authorizations.

• Reappointment of Supervisor Shaun Przybylski to the Portage County Library Board
• Reappointment of Supervisor Joan Honl to the Portage County Library Board
• Reappointment of Citizen Member Nycole Martinez to the Portage County Library Board
• Approval of requests to attend special meetings
• Approval of special meeting reports and payment authorization requests

Space and Properties Committee

Land and Water Conservation Committee

Health and Human Services Board

The Health and Human Services Board will review several funding and contract items, including caregiver support funding and a drug‑checking grant. The primary decision is a resolution to authorize contracts exceeding $100,000 for the department. Additional items include approval of the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes and discussion of the 2026 fee schedule.

• Approval of Acceptance of Relative & Like‑Kin Caregiver Support Funding
• Approval of Division of Care and Treatment Services 2025‑2026 Drug Checking Technologies Program Grant
• Resolution authorizing 2026 contracts over $100,000 for Health and Human Services Department
• Discussion of 2026 Health and Human Services Department Fee Schedule
• Approval of December 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Human Resources Committee