Rock County public meetings in 2024

General Services Committee

The Rock County General Services Committee will review payments, approve resolutions including a contract for courthouse elevator controls, and discuss jail renovation and solar field projects. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss the sale of the Rock County Health Care Center.

• Awarding contract for elevator controls at the Courthouse
• Approval for increasing contingency for jail renovation project
• Update on Solar Field Installation
• Quarterly Budget Review
• Executive session to deliberate on sale of Rock County Health Care Center

The General Services Committee approved a resolution awarding a contract for phase 2 of the elevator controls modernization at the courthouse, and approved increasing the contingency and change order for hazardous material abatement at Pinehurst. The committee also reviewed payments, the jail renovation schedule, and a solar field update, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved agenda as amended (moved item 9 before item 8)
• Approved December 3, 2024 minutes
• Approved resolution awarding contract for elevator controls (phase 2) at courthouse
• Approved increasing contingency and change order for hazardous material abatement at Pinehurst

Education & Veterans Committee

The Rock County Education and Veterans Committee will meet to approve minutes and transfers, review payments, and discuss updates from the Veterans Service Office and an Ad Hoc Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee.

• Approval of November Payments
• Veterans Service Office Update
• Discussion of Education Role of Committee
• Updates from Ad Hoc Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee
• Approval of Transfers

Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board

The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board will meet to review payments and transfers. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on rental rates for Building 6 and 7 T-Hangars for 2025.

• T-Hangar rental rates for 2025 (Building 6 and 7)
• Review of November 2024 payments
• Approval of transfers

The Airport Board approved a 3.6% rental rate increase for T-hangar tenants in Buildings 6 and 7 for 2025, expected to add about $3,000 to the airport budget. The board also approved year-end transfers and November 2024 payments. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was informational.

• Approved 3.6% T-hangar rental rate increase for Buildings 6 and 7 (motion carried, Leyes abstained)
• Approved year-end transfers for fence repair deductible and airport house roof (motion carried)
• Approved November 2024 payments (motion carried)

Planning & Development Committee

The Planning & Development Committee will discuss extending the authorization of the Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development. It will also review possible actions on three land development requests: LD 2024 047 in Avon Township, LD 2024 057 in Harmony Township, and LD 2024 059 in Spring Valley Township. Additional items include a finance review of November payments and updates from the Director on signage contracts and office space moves.

• Review and possible action on LD 2024 047 (Avon Township) – Komprood (1 Lot CSM)
• Review and possible action on LD 2024 057 (Harmony Township) – Backyard Properties (28 Lot Subdivision)
• Review and possible action on LD 2024 059 (Spring Valley Township) – Donaldson Marital Trust (1 Lot CSM)
• Extending Authorization of the Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development
• Review of November Payments (Finance)

The Rock County Planning & Development Committee approved three land division applications (LD 2024 047, LD 2024 057, LD 2024 059) with conditions, all unanimously. It also extended the Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved LD 2024 047 (Avon Township, 1-lot CSM) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 057 (Harmony Township, 28-lot subdivision) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 059 (Spring Valley Township, 1-lot CSM) with conditions (unanimous)
• Extended authorization of Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Rock County Finance Committee will review and approve several budget resolutions, including the allocation of additional ARPA funds to tornado victims and HealthNet. The committee will also consider grant acceptances for anti-heroin and overdose initiatives and amend related sheriff and public health budgets. Additional items include approving a jail facilities transfer over $10,000 and reviewing November payments exceeding $10,000.

• Approve Jail Facilities Transfer Request over $10,000
• Review November Payments over $10,000
• Amend 2024 HSD Budget to accept ADRC Modernization Funds
• Authorize Anti-Heroin Task Force COPS Grant and amend 2025 Sheriff's Office Budget
• Allocate additional ARPA Funds to tornado victims and HealthNet, amending 2024 Budget

The Rock County Finance Committee approved allocating additional ARPA funds to tornado victims and HealthNet, amending the 2024 budget. It also approved several other items, including accepting grants, updating courtroom audiovisual systems, and setting opening bids for tax lien properties. All actions were adopted as presented, with no substantive denials or tabling.

• Approved allocating additional ARPA funds to tornado victims and HealthNet (unanimous)
• Approved amending 2024 HSD budget to accept ADRC modernization funds (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Anti-Heroin Task Force COPS grant and amending 2025 Sheriff's budget (unanimous)
• Approved accepting additional Overdose Data to Action grant funds and amending 2025 Public Health budget (unanimous)
• Approved enhancement of audiovisual systems in courtrooms and Jury Assembly Room (unanimous)
• Approved repealing and recreating Ordinance 2.202 on foreclosure of tax liens (unanimous)
• Approved per meeting allowances of $17,707.02 (unanimous)
• Set opening bids for 12 tax lien properties, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 (one with 1 nay vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Rock County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items, including routine consent agenda approvals, several budget amendments, and appointments to county commissions. Public hearings will address new and revised ordinances on jail inmate costs and foreclosure procedures. New business will include allocating ARPA funds for tornado relief and HealthNet, extending the passenger rail development committee, and ratifying a labor agreement with the Deputy Sheriff’s Association.

• Allocating additional ARPA funds to tornado victims and HealthNet (budget amendment)
• Accepting Anti-Heroin Task Force COPS Grant and amending the 2025 Sheriff's Office Budget
• Approving 2025 Human Services Department provider contracts
• Public hearing: First reading of Chapter 3, Part 9 (Jail Inmate Cost) ordinance
• Extending authorization of the Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development

The Rock County Board of Supervisors approved several resolutions, including the 2024-2025 labor agreement with the Deputy Sheriff's Association and 2025 base wage rates for most employees. They also allocated additional ARPA funds to tornado victims and HealthNet, established a Youth in Governance Pilot Program, and extended the Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development. All votes were recorded with specific tallies.

• Approved allocating additional ARPA funds to tornado victims and HealthNet (26-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 labor agreement with Deputy Sheriff's Association (26-0)
• Approved 2025 base wage rates for non-law enforcement employees (24-2)
• Established Youth in Governance Pilot Program (24-2)
• Extended Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development (15-11)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3 amending traffic code (26-0)
• Approved consent agenda by acclamation
• Adopted resolutions recognizing employees and accepting grants

Health Services Committee

The Health Services Committee will meet to review payments and budget transfers. The committee will also discuss the 2025 Medical Director contract and reports from the Resident Council and Rock Haven Improvement Committee.

• Review of Medical Director Contract for 2025
• Review of payments to staffing agencies
• Budget transfers
• Rock Haven Improvement Committee information item
• Resident Council and Agenda information item

Human Services Board

The Human Services Board will meet to approve contracts and review the 2024 budget to actual report. The board will also receive updates on out-of-home placements and the CORE Wellbeing Action Team.

• Approval of 2024-12-11 HS Board Contract Summary
• Review of November bills paid
• Resolution recognizing Laura Krause
• 2024 Human Services Budget to Actual Report
• Update on Out of Home Placements and Resources

The Rock County Human Services Board unanimously approved the agenda with two items postponed, the November 25 meeting minutes, a batch of contracts, and a resolution recognizing Laura Krause for 30 years of service. The board also received updates on the 2024 budget and foster care resources, but no substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved agenda with removal of items 7.A and 10.C (unanimous)
• Approved November 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contracts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing Laura Krause for 30 years of service (unanimous)

Agriculture & Extension Education Committee

The Agriculture & Extension Education Committee will review recent payments and program reports. It will discuss and consider action on the 2025 Extension Contract. The committee will also consider waiving rental fees for the WI Livestock Breeders Association and the FFA, and approve a gun show at the Craig Center. Additional items include reviewing fairgrounds contracts and the 2024 budget.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2025 Extension Contract
• Approval to waive rental fee for WI Livestock Breeders Association
• Approval to waive rental fee for FFA
• Approval of gun show in the Craig Center
• Review of November payments for Division of Extension and Fairgrounds

The committee approved the 2025 Extension Contract with Rock County and passed a resolution establishing a Youth in Governance Pilot Program. It also approved November contracts, rental fee waivers for the Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association and FFA, and postponed a decision on a gun show at the Craig Center pending legal counsel's recommendation.

• Approved 2025 Extension Contract with Rock County (unanimous)
• Passed resolution establishing Youth in Governance Pilot Program (unanimous)
• Approved November contracts (unanimous)
• Postponed gun show at Craig Center decision to next meeting
• Approved rental fee waiver for Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association for June 14, 2025
• Approved rental fee waiver for FFA Youth Judging Contest

Public Works Committee

The Rock County Public Works Committee will review the Parks Year End Report and discuss several highway items, including a lease for Orfordville, a herbicide project, and staffing updates. A key agenda item is the discussion and possible approval of the 2025 Routine Maintenance Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The committee will also consider a resolution recognizing Tommy Woodstock and review November 2024 payments.

• Resolution to recognize Tommy Woodstock
• Discussion and possible action on Orfordville Lease (Todd Suer)
• Discussion and possible action on approval of 2025 Routine Maintenance Agreement with WisDOT
• Discussion and possible action on Herbicide Project
• Review of November 2024 payments

The Public Works Committee approved a six-month lease for the Suer Pit in Orfordville, the 2025 Routine Maintenance Agreement with WisDOT, and continued the herbicide program with an annual review. The committee also adopted a resolution recognizing Tommy Woodstock and approved the agenda and prior minutes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Orfordville lease for Suer Pit (six-month term)
• Approved 2025 Routine Maintenance Agreement with WisDOT
• Continued herbicide program with annual review
• Adopted resolution recognizing Tommy Woodstock
• Approved agenda with item order change
• Approved minutes from November 12, 2024

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The Public Safety & Justice Committee will consider several resolutions, including recognizing officials and authorizing acceptance of the Anti‑Heroin and Anti‑Methamphetamine Task Force COPS grants with related amendments to the 2025 Sheriff's Office budget. The committee will also vote on ratifying the 2024‑2025 labor agreement with the Deputy Sheriff’s Association and on creating Chapter 3, Part 9 of the Rock County Ordinances (Jail Inmate Cost). Additional items include authorizing purchase of a replacement patrol squad and an update on tornado relief distribution of ARPA funds.

• Authorize acceptance of the Anti-Heroin Task Force COPS Grant and amend the 2025 Sheriff's Office budget
• Authorize acceptance of the Anti-Methamphetamine Task Force COPS Grant and amend the 2025 Sheriff's Office budget
• Ratify the 2024-2025 labor agreement between Rock County and the Deputy Sheriff’s Association
• Create Chapter 3, Part 9 of the Rock County Ordinances (Jail Inmate Cost)
• Authorize purchase of a replacement patrol squad

County Board Staff Committee

The Rock County Board Staff Committee will consider several resolutions, including ratifying the 2024‑2025 labor agreement with the Deputy Sheriff’s Association and approving the 2025 base wage rates for all employees except represented law‑enforcement staff. The committee will also amend Chapter 18 of the county ordinances and update the salary/wage grid and administrative policy manual. Additional items include appointments to various county coordinating councils and commissions.

• Ratify the 2024‑2025 Labor Agreement Between Rock County and the Deputy Sheriff’s Association
• Approve the 2025 Base Wage Rates for all employees (except represented law‑enforcement employees) and amend the wage grid
• Amend Chapter 18 of the Rock County Ordinances
• Approve changes to the Administrative Policy and Procedure Manual
• Appointments to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Veterans Service Commission, and Transportation Coordinating Committee

The committee approved the 2025 base wage rates for all employees except represented law enforcement, and amended the wage grid. It also ratified the 2024-2025 labor agreement with the Deputy Sheriff's Association. Several items were postponed to April, including an ordinance amendment and changes to the administrative policy manual.

• Approved 2025 base wage rates and wage grid amendment
• Ratified 2024-2025 labor agreement with Deputy Sheriff's Association
• Postponed Chapter 18 ordinance amendment to 1st meeting in April
• Postponed administrative policy manual changes to 1st meeting in April (7-1)
• Approved salary/wage grid changes with amendments
• Approved appointment to Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
• Approved William Hefty to Veterans Service Commission (6-2)
• Adopted five recognition resolutions

Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance

The Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance will discuss wellness topics presented by Dean and Mercy, review employee premium share and decrement examples, consider future meeting topics, and address citizen participation. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Wellness Discussion – Dean
• Wellness Discussion – Mercy
• Employee Premium Share and Decrement Examples
• Future Meeting Topics
• Citizen Participation

The Rock County Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. They reviewed wellness program options and premium share examples but made no substantive decisions, deferring action on wellness programs and plan design preferences to the January 3, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion by Dan Banks, second by Amy Sather)
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2024 (motion by Amy Sather, second by Dan Banks)
• Adjourned at 10:55 AM (motion by Dan Banks, second by Carl McNutt)

Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission

The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission will conduct routine procedural actions, including certifying the public notice, approving the agenda, and approving the draft minutes from the November 8, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will then receive updates on the Merrimac Bridge, an Iowa County profitability plan request, the commission’s financial status, Wisconsin & Southern Railroad operations, and WisDOT bridge and rail programs. No substantive decisions beyond the standard approvals are scheduled.

• Certification of meeting’s public notice (Action Item)
• Approval of agenda (Action Item)
• Approval of draft November 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Action Item)
• WRRTC Financial Report – Treasurer’s Year‑to‑Date Financial Statements as of 10/31/2024 (Update)
• Wisconsin & Southern Railroad’s report on operations and private crossing agreements (Update)

Rock County Housing Authority

The Rock County Housing Authority will meet on Dec. 4, 2024 to conduct routine business, including approving minutes from the Nov. 6, 2024 meeting and providing updates on membership and a community health improvement plan. The board will vote on adopting a contract template for ARPA affordable housing funds. They will also discuss developing an addendum to a recently completed analysis of impediment to fair housing. Public comments must be submitted by noon the day before the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the meeting held November 6, 2024
• Housing Authority membership update
• Community Health Improvement Plan report (meeting held November 6, 2024)
• Approval of contract template for ARPA Affordable Housing Funds
• Discussion of an addendum for the analysis of impediment to fair housing report

The Housing Authority of Rock County approved the contract template for ARPA Affordable Housing Funds, requiring properties to remain affordable for 20 years. The board also adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and discussed re-advertising a board position. No other substantive decisions were made; a discussion on fair housing was deferred to January.

• Approved ARPA Affordable Housing Fund contract template (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for December 4, 2024 meeting
• Approved minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting
• Deferred fair housing addendum discussion to January meeting

Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Rock Haven

The Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Rock Haven will review the Rock Haven Operational, Financial, and Staffing Analysis Report. Members may discuss findings and consider possible actions based on the report. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, citizen participation, and setting the next meeting date.

• Review and possible action on Rock Haven Operational, Financial, and Staffing Analysis Report
• Approve agenda
• Approve November 13, 2024 minutes
• Citizen participation and public comments
• Determine next meeting date and time

The Ad Hoc Committee approved a motion to proceed with the transition as outlined by former Administrator Josh Smith, with a 4-0 vote (1 absent). The November 13, 2024 minutes were not reviewed due to being omitted from the agenda packet. The next meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2025.

• Approved motion to proceed with Rock Haven transition as outlined by former Administrator Josh Smith (4-0, 1 absent)
• Agenda approved as presented
• November 13, 2024 minutes deferred to next meeting

Board of Health

The Rock County Board of Health will adopt its agenda, approve the November 6, 2024 minutes, and discuss administrative items such as payment reviews and fund transfers. A key resolution will consider accepting additional overdose data to activate grant funds and amend the 2025 public health department budget. The meeting also includes a Director's Report and public comment opportunities.

• Adopt agenda
• Approve BOH minutes from 11/6/24
• Review of payments and transfer of funds over $5,000
• Public Health Department Director's Report
• Resolution to accept additional overdose data and amend the 2025 budget

The Rock County Board of Health unanimously approved a motion to accept additional Overdose Data to Action grant funds and amend the 2025 Public Health budget. The board also approved the agenda, the November 6, 2024 minutes, and reviewed November payments totaling $18,410.82. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational reports and announcements.

• Accepted additional Overdose Data to Action grant funds and amended 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (motion by Supervisor Schultz, second by Supervisor Schneider)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2024 (motion by Debra Kolste, second by Supervisor Schultz)

Land Conservation Committee

The Rock County Land Conservation Committee will discuss aquatic invasive species grants and approve notices of noncompliance for farmland preservation. The body will also approve contracts for land and water resource management projects.

• Approval of Notice of Noncompliance for Bollerud parcels
• LWRM Cost Share Fund Transfer to Adams County
• LWRM Cost Share Fund Transfer to St. Croix County
• Approval of 10 LWRM contracts
• Presentation on Rock River Coalition aquatic invasive species grant activities

General Services Committee

The Rock County General Services Committee will meet to approve minutes, review facility transfer requests, and discuss the schedule for law enforcement services and jail renovation.

• Approval of November 19, 2024 minutes
• Fairgrounds Facilities Transfer Request Over $10,000.00
• Jail Facilities Transfer Request Over $10,000.00
• Review of Law Enforcement Services / Jail Renovation Schedule
• Next meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024

The General Services Committee approved two fund transfers over $10,000 for the fairgrounds and jail facilities, and adopted the November 19, 2024 minutes. No resolutions or payments were reviewed. The jail renovation schedule was discussed, with the Pinehurst demolition pushed to March/April 2025.

• Approved fairgrounds facilities transfer request over $10,000
• Approved jail facilities transfer request over $10,000
• Adopted November 19, 2024 minutes

Environmental Management System Committee

The Rock County Environmental Management System Committee will meet to review and discuss an update to its goals and objectives. The committee will also hear a staff report on the Green Tier Legacy Scorecard status. Standard agenda items such as approvals, citizen participation, and scheduling the next meeting will also be addressed.

• Review and discussion of Goals & Objectives Update
• Director/Staff report on Green Tier Legacy Scorecard status
• Citizen participation comments and announcements

Human Services Board

The Rock County Human Services Board will vote on provider contracts for 2025 and amend the 2024 budget to accept ADRC Modernization Funds. It will also review and possibly approve the 2025 service rates for the department. Additional agenda items include an IMPACT award presentation and reports on ARPA homelessness prevention funding.

• Approve 2025 Human Services Department provider contracts
• Amend 2024 HSD budget to accept ADRC Modernization Funds
• Review and possible approval of 2025 service rates for HSD
• Human Services IMPACT Award recipient for November – Ms. Luster
• Report on 2024 Third Quarter ARPA Homelessness Prevention Matching Grant

The board unanimously approved the 2025 Human Services Department provider contracts (all exceeding $200,000) and the 2025 service rates for HSD, which were updated to comply with new state DHS 1 guidelines. They also approved a resolution to accept nearly $55,000 in ADRC Modernization Funds from WI DHS for logo and marketing updates. The HSD Impact Award was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved 2025 HSD provider contracts via resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 HSD service rates (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to accept ADRC Modernization Funds (~$55,000) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing HSD Impact Award item (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved contracts (unanimous)

Behavioral Health Redesign Steering

The Behavioral Health Redesign Steering Committee will hold its regular meeting, approve the agenda and the minutes from February 22, 2024, and consider potential action to dissolve the committee. The meeting also includes a segment for citizen participation, communications, and announcements, and will set the date and time for the next meeting.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from February 22, 2024
• Potential action on dissolving the Behavioral Health Redesign Steering Committee
• Citizen participation, communications and announcements
• Set next meeting date and time

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)

The Rock County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will review reports on the drug court and the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Grant. Workgroup updates will be presented, followed by discussions on law‑enforcement concerns, scheduling of preliminary hearings, and potential future focus areas for the council.

• Recognition of District Attorney David O'Leary
• Drug Court Report
• Update on Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Grant (TAD)
• Workgroup updates (Executive, Equity, Behavioral Health Information Sharing, Risk Reduction Interventions, Risk Assessment & Pretrial)
• Discussion regarding scheduling preliminary hearings

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council met and approved the agenda and September 19, 2024 minutes. They heard reports on the drug court (50% success rate), a grant for an OWI Court Therapist, and workgroup updates. No substantive policy decisions were made; discussions included scheduling preliminary hearings and a potential stakeholder education session for March 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved September 19, 2024 minutes as presented
• Adjourned at 4:26 P.M.

ADRC-Aging Unit Nutrition Advisory Committee

The ADRC-Aging Unit Nutrition Advisory Committee will meet to discuss nutrition program operations. The body is reviewing federal fiscal year data and a state audit regarding documentation and policies.

• Comparison of Federal Fiscal Year 2023 vs. 2024 nutrition data
• State Audit regarding documentation and policies
• Discussion on shelf-stable meals
• Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
• Reports from Aramark and Nutrition & Health Associates

The ADRC Nutrition Advisory Committee met and approved the agenda and September minutes. They discussed staffing shortages, meal statistics showing increases in home-delivered and congregate meals, and preparations for a state audit. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved November 20, 2024 agenda
• Approved September 18, 2024 minutes

General Services Committee

The Rock County General Services Committee will consider items related to law‑enforcement services and a jail renovation project, including approval of change orders and a schedule review. The committee will also review a change order for the University of Wisconsin‑Whitewater at the Rock Nursing Program renovation. Routine agenda items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, transfers, payments, and resolutions will also be addressed.

• Approval of change orders for the Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation Project
• Review of schedule for the Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation Project
• Review of change order for UWW at Rock Nursing Program renovation
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of November 5, 2024 minutes

The General Services Committee approved the presented change orders for the Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation Project. The committee also reviewed the project schedule, noting the Sheriff's Department has been occupied since June and about 70% of the jail has been occupied for a month. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved October 15, 2024 minutes
• Approved jail renovation change orders

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Rock County Local Emergency Planning Committee will discuss several agenda items, including a review of the National LEPC Handbook Appendix O self‑evaluation and a review and approval of the Rock County Strategic Plan. The committee will also consider the Offsite Facility and Battery Plan, and will handle subcommittee membership sign‑ups. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and scheduling the next meeting for January 21, 2025.

• National LEPC Handbook – Appendix O: Self‑Evaluation Review
• Review and Approval of the Rock County Strategic Plan
• Offsite Facility and Battery Plan Review and Approval
• Subcommittee Membership Signup
• Next meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025

Education & Veterans Committee

The Rock County Education and Veterans Committee will meet on November 19, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes and reviewing October payments. The committee will hear an update from the Veterans Service Office, discuss its education role, and receive reports from the Ad Hoc Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Veterans Service Office update
• Discussion of education role of committee
• Updates from the Ad Hoc Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee

Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board

The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board will review and vote on several items, including an event agreement with Propel Forward, Inc., a permit for alcohol and signage for the same organization, and the establishment of lease rates for 2025. The board will also address October payment reviews, the expiration of terms for board members Eric Baker and Frank McKearn, and provide updates from the Airport Director. Public comments are accepted through November 17.

• Event Agreement Between Propel Forward, Inc. and Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport
• Alcohol and Sign Permit for Propel Forward, Inc.
• Establishing 2025 Lease Rates
• Review of October Payments
• Expiring Terms of Airport Board Members Eric Baker and Frank McKearn

The Airport Board approved an event agreement with Propel Forward for the Pistons and Props event in July 2025, along with an alcohol and sign permit for the organization. The board also approved 2025 lease rate increases, including a 3.6% increase for land leases and t-hangars in buildings 6 and 7, with no increase for older t-hangars in buildings 4 and 5. A motion to split the land and t-hangar rate discussions was carried, deferring t-hangar agreement talks to the next meeting.

• Approved event agreement with Propel Forward for Pistons and Props event (July 18-?, 2025)
• Approved alcohol and sign permit for Propel Forward
• Approved 2025 lease rate increases: 3.6% for land leases and t-hangars in buildings 6 and 7, no increase for buildings 4 and 5
• Carried motion to split land and t-hangar rate discussions, deferring t-hangar agreements to next meeting

Transportation Coordinating Committee

The Transportation Coordinating Committee will review old business, including the Mobility Management Position for Rock County. New business includes discussion of two grant applications: a 5310 Grant and an 85.21 Grant. A public hearing will be conducted for the 85.21 Grant. The meeting also includes citizen participation announcements and routine reports.

• Mobility Management Position for Rock County (old business)
• 5310 Grant discussion (new business)
• 85.21 Grant discussion (new business)
• Public hearing for the 85.21 Grant
• Citizen Participation, Communications and Announcements

The Transportation Coordinating Committee approved submitting the 85.21 grant application as is to the State of Wisconsin, with a motion by David Lowe and second by Patty Hansberry. The grant is not due until December and was not received last year. The Mobility Manager position will end December 31, 2024, with future plans to be discussed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved November 15, 2024 agenda
• Approved September 27, 2024 minutes
• Approved submission of 85.21 grant as is (motion by Lowe, second by Hansberry)

Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance

The Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance will meet to discuss plan options and proposed cost increases for the 2026 plan year. The body will review the dual choice fully insured-Mercy & Dean option and explore ways to offset proposed increases.

• Review of proposed health insurance increases for Plan Year 2026
• Discussion of dual choice fully insured-Mercy & Dean plan
• Review of committee focus regarding Self-Funded, Employee Trust Fund Plan, and Health Trust Account

The Rock County Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance recommended creating a single-purpose committee for three years, composed of board members and employees, to review the sustainability of the county health insurance plan and make recommendations annually or as needed. The committee also voted to take the Employee Trust Fund (ETF) off the table for 2026 due to timeline constraints, and decided not to use the remaining $4 million in the Health Trust Account for 2026. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended creating a 3-year single-purpose committee to review health insurance sustainability (adopted)
• Took Employee Trust Fund off the table for 2026 (adopted)
• Approved not using $4M from Health Trust Account for 2026 (8-7, 3 absent)

Planning & Development Committee

The committee will review a code enforcement item regarding a lot request in Harmony Township. The meeting also includes an economic report and updates on broadband and planning projects.

• Review and possible action on LD 2024 070 (Harmony Township) – Meier (1 Lot CSM)
• Quarter Three Rock Ready Index Economic Report
• Informational update on Broadband BEAD
• Updates on Farmland Preservation, Janesville 208 Water Quality, and Comprehensive plans
• Review of bills paid for October 2024

The committee unanimously approved a minor land division in Harmony Township, subject to ten specific conditions regarding zoning, road safety, and utility easements. Staff reported that ARPA funds are scheduled for distribution by early December 2024. The committee also approved a two-year extension for the Farmland Preservation Plan work and received informational updates on broadband expansion and economic trends.

• Approved LD 2024 070 land division in Harmony Township with conditions (Unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (Wilson/Cullen)
• Approved October 24 meeting minutes (Wilson/Cullen)
• Approved 2-year extension for Farmland Preservation Plan work
• Agreed bills paid review is not necessary unless questioned
• Adjourned meeting (Cullen/Wilson)

Finance Committee

The Rock County Finance Committee will review and vote on several financial items, including the acceptance of an Integrated HIV Prevention Grant and a 2025 Highway Safety Grant, each with corresponding budget amendments. The committee will also examine October payments, transfers, and per‑meeting allowances. Additional discussion items include setting a date for tax foreclosure pricing, a donation request from Human Services, and purchasing support hours with EDCi.

• Approve agenda and October 24, 2024 minutes
• Approve transfers and review October payments, including payments over $10,000
• Review and approve resolutions to accept the Integrated HIV Prevention Grant and amend the 2024 Public Health Department budget
• Authorize acceptance of the 2025 Highway Safety Grant and amend the 2024 Sheriff's Office budget
• Discuss setting a date for tax foreclosure pricing, a holiday gift donation request, and purchase of support hours with EDCi

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a first reading of an amendment to the Rock County Code of Ordinance regarding the traffic code. The meeting also includes discussions on remaining ARPA funds and a financial analysis of Rock Haven.

• Public hearing on amending 3.103 of the Rock County Code of Ordinance (Traffic Code)
• Acceptance of 2025 Highway Safety Grant and 2024 Sheriff's Office Budget amendment
• Acceptance of Wisconsin DNR County Conservation Aids Grant CC25-54WM
• Contract award for hazardous material abatement for Pinehurst
• Acceptance of Integrated HIV Prevention Grant and 2024 Public Health Department Budget amendment

The Rock County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda and several resolutions, including acceptance of grants and a hazardous material abatement contract. The board also held a public hearing on a traffic code amendment with no public comment, and entered executive session to discuss litigation and collective bargaining parameters. All actions were approved unanimously or by acclamation.

• Approved consent agenda by acclamation
• Adopted Resolution R-2024-509 recognizing Rose Davis
• Adopted Resolution R-2024-510 recognizing Francis Beggs
• Adopted Resolution R-2024-511 recognizing Matthew Nygren
• Adopted Resolution R-2024-512 recognizing Debbie K. Cook
• Adopted Resolution R-2024-513 accepting 2025 Highway Safety Grant and amending Sheriff's budget
• Adopted Resolution R-2024-514 accepting DNR Conservation Aids Grant CC25-54WM
• Adopted Resolution R-2024-504 awarding hazardous material abatement contract for Pinehurst

Health Services Committee

The Health Services Committee will meet to review budget transfers and payments to staffing agencies. The body will also receive reports on Rock Haven improvements and health care surveys.

• Resolution recognizing Matthew Nygren for service to Rock Haven
• Review of payments to staffing agencies
• Budget transfers
• Rock Haven Improvement Committee update
• Health Care Survey (Event ID P8V711) and Life Safety Survey (Event ID P8V721)

The Health Services Committee approved a resolution recognizing Matthew Nygren for his service to Rock Haven, with a unanimous vote of 3-0. The committee also approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining items were informational or reports.

• Approved resolution recognizing Matthew Nygren for service to Rock Haven (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved October 9, 2024 minutes

Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Rock Haven

The Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Rock Haven will meet on November 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The committee will review and discuss the Rock Haven Operational, Financial, and Staffing Analysis Report. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, citizen participation, and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion of Rock Haven Operational, Financial, and Staffing Analysis Report
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Approval of October 18, 2024 minutes

The Rock County Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Rock Haven held a teleconference meeting to review the agenda, approve previous minutes, and discuss the Rock Haven Operational, Financial, and Staffing Analysis Report. The committee did not record any substantive decisions or votes on action items during this meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 3:41 pm.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved the minutes of October 18, 2024
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:41 pm

Human Services Board

The Rock County Human Services Board will consider and approve pending contracts. It will review bills paid by the Human Services Department for October 2024. The board will present the October IMPACT Award to Ms. Luster and adopt a resolution recognizing Debbie K. Cook. An overview report on the Youth Services Center will be discussed and committee requests heard.

• Approval of contracts (details not specified in agenda)
• Review of October 2024 Human Services Department bills
• Human Services IMPACT Award presented to Ms. Luster
• Resolution recognizing Debbie K. Cook
• Youth Services Center overview report

Agriculture & Extension Education Committee

The Agriculture & Extension Education Committee will review financial reports and payments for the Division of Extension and the Fairgrounds. The body will also consider the 2025 Extension Contract and a rental fee waiver request.

• Discussion and possible action on 2025 Extension Contract
• Approval of October Rental Contracts for Fairgrounds
• Rental Fee Waiver Request for Fairgrounds
• Program Report from Bilingual Positive Youth Development Outreach Educator Erin Conway
• Review of October payments for Division of Extension and Fairgrounds

The Rock County Agriculture & Extension Education Committee approved the October rental contracts and a rental fee waiver for the Rock County Pork Producers. They also reviewed the draft 2025 Extension contract, noting key changes including cybersecurity language and a $10,000 discount. A resident raised noise complaints about fairgrounds events, and staff agreed to add the issue to the next meeting's agenda.

• Approved October rental contracts (motion by Towns, second by Schneider)
• Approved rental fee waiver for Rock County Pork Producers (motion by Schneider, second by Ringhand)
• Adopted agenda for November 13, 2024 meeting
• Approved October 9, 2024 committee minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve resolutions regarding the county's financial settings. The primary focus of the meeting is the tax levy and tax rate for 2024.

• Review and approval of resolutions setting the Tax Levy and Tax Rate for 2024

The Finance Committee approved a resolution setting the 2024 tax levy at $1,108.46, reflecting a rate of $0.003952822 of equalized valuation, with $75,412,145 as the county share of the 2025 budget. The resolution also ratified special charges of $1,108.46 and adopted the line summary budget and personnel roster as modified. The meeting was procedural and brief, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved 2024 tax levy of $1,108.46 at rate of $0.003952822 (unanimous)
• Ratified special charges of $1,108.46 (unanimous)
• Adopted line summary budget and personnel roster as modified (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss parks and highway business, including the acceptance of a state conservation grant. The body will also consider an amendment to the Rock County Traffic Code and review equipment and staffing updates.

• Acceptance of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources County Conservation Aids Grant CC25-54WM
• Amendment to 3.103 of the Rock County Code of Ordinance (Traffic Code)
• Resolution recognizing Francis Beggs
• Discussion on Herbicide Project and Shop Fan Proposal
• Review of October 2024 payments

The Public Works Committee approved a $7,500 DNR grant for trail repairs at Magnolia Bluff, amended the county traffic code for speed limit changes on CTH G and CTH M, and approved a $27,613 purchase of two commercial ceiling fans. The committee also adopted resolutions recognizing Francis Beggs and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved DNR Conservation Aids Grant CC25-54WH ($7,500) for Magnolia Bluff trail repairs
• Approved amendment to Rock County Code 3.103 (Traffic Code) for speed limit changes on CTH G and CTH M
• Approved $27,613 purchase of two commercial ceiling fans from Delta T, LLC
• Adopted resolution recognizing Francis Beggs
• Approved agenda with removal of Herbicide Project item
• Approved minutes from September 10, 2024 (Parks) and October 22, 2024 (Highway)

Ad Hoc Broadband Committee

The Ad Hoc Broadband Committee is meeting to discuss the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) application process. The body will consider endorsement requests from internet service providers.

• Review of WI Public Service Commission BEAD application process
• Executive session presentation by Lauren Clark of Charter/Spectrum Communications
• Executive session presentation by Mitch Olson of Bug Tussel Wireless

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The Public Safety & Justice Committee will approve the agenda, minutes from October 22, 2024, and a consent calendar that includes a Sheriff's Office transfer request of $10,000 and over. It will vote on resolutions to recognize Rose Davis for service and to accept the 2025 Highway Safety Grant while amending the 2024 Sheriff’s Office budget. The committee will also discuss a request to lease RTOC Flock camera equipment.

• Sheriff's Office Transfer Request – $10,000 and over
• Acceptance of the 2025 Highway Safety Grant and amendment to the 2024 Sheriff’s Office budget
• Resolution recognizing Rose Davis for service to Rock County
• Request to lease RTOC Flock camera equipment
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

The Public Safety & Justice Committee approved a lease for Flock camera equipment for the Rock County Sheriff's Office, despite a motion to postpone the decision to December being denied. The committee also adopted several resolutions, including recognizing Rose Davis for service and accepting the 2025 Highway Safety Grant with a budget amendment.

• Approved lease of Flock camera equipment (roll call vote)
• Denied motion to postpone Flock camera lease to December (2-3)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Rose Davis for service
• Adopted resolution authorizing 2025 Highway Safety Grant and amending 2024 Sheriff's Office budget
• Approved Sheriff's Office transfer request ($10,000 and over)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved October 22, 2024 minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider and adopt the recommended 2025 Annual County Budget. Following the budget adoption, the Board will set the tax levy and tax rate for 2024.

• Adoption of the recommended 2025 Annual County Budget
• Setting the tax levy and tax rate for 2024
• Budget amendment to transfer excess interest earned to the Debt Service Fund
• Budget amendment to include the Courtroom AV Capital Project
• Cancellation of a check over two years old

The Rock County Board of Supervisors approved the 2025 annual county budget as amended, including a $1.9 million reduction in the debt service tax levy funded by investment income. The board also adopted resolutions to transfer excess interest to the debt service fund and to include a courtroom AV capital project in the 2024 budget. Several proposed amendments to the budget failed, including ones to reduce community initiative funding and to increase the debt service levy for employee raises.

• Approved 2025 county budget as amended (28-0)
• Approved $1.9M debt service levy reduction (24-4)
• Adopted resolution to transfer excess interest to debt service fund (23-5)
• Adopted resolution for courtroom AV capital project (27-1)
• Approved $50,000 for RTOC infrastructure expansion (acclamation)
• Approved reclassifying Veterans Benefit Specialist (acclamation)
• Approved increasing Environmental Health position to .7 FTE (acclamation)
• Failed amendment to reduce community initiative funding (8-20)

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to verify the results of the November 5, 2024 Fall General Election. The body will complete and sign the Canvassers Statement.

• Verification of November 5, 2024 Fall General Election results
• Signing of the Canvassers Statement

County Board Staff Committee

The committee will review payments and transfers and consider resolutions recognizing several individuals. The body will also discuss the recruitment of a County Administrator and the confirmation of an Acting County Administrator.

• Confirmation of appointment of Acting County Administrator
• Discussion regarding County Administrator recruitment
• Review of October payments
• Resolutions recognizing Francis Beggs, Rose Davis, Matthew Nygren, Debbie K. Cook, and Josh Smith
• Executive sessions regarding litigation strategy and 2025 collective bargaining parameters

Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission

The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission will receive updates on Amtrak, WSOR operations, WisDOT bridges, and a trail project. Commissioners will discuss the Aurora Street Crossing decision from a September 16, 2024 circuit court ruling. The agenda includes actions to approve payment of registration fees for a freight rail conference and to approve revisions to a private crossing agreement. The meeting also includes routine reports and a vote to adjourn.

• Aurora Street Crossing update and discussion of Sep 16 2024 circuit court decision (Middleton, WI)
• Approval of payment for commissioners’ registration fees for a freight rail conference
• Approval of revisions to a private rail crossing agreement
• WSOR report on maintenance projects, private crossing agreements, and Baraboo sewer line
• WisDOT report on bridge updates at Merrimac, Janesville, and Baraboo

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review budget amendments for the Courtroom AV Capital Project and the transfer of excess interest to the Debt Service Fund. The committee will also discuss 2025 budget appeals and the use of Job Center sale proceeds.

• Budget amendment for Courtroom AV Capital Project
• Transfer of excess interest earned to the Debt Service Fund
• Discussion of 2025 budget appeals
• Review of Job Center sale proceeds and debt service fund balance
• Cancellation of a check over two years old

The Rock County Finance Committee approved a budget amendment transferring $1.9 million in excess interest to the debt service fund, and approved a budget amendment for the Courtroom AV capital project. The committee also approved 5 of 14 2025 budget appeals, with several others failing. A resolution to cancel a check over two years old was also adopted.

• Approved cancellation of check over two years old (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment transferring $1.9M to debt service fund (4-1)
• Approved Courtroom AV capital project budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved budget appeal 1 (unanimous)
• Approved budget appeal 2 (unanimous)
• Approved budget appeal 3 (unanimous)
• Approved budget appeal 4 (unanimous)
• Approved budget appeal 5 with amendment to increase general transportation aids (unanimous)

Rock County Housing Authority

The Rock County Housing Authority will meet to discuss planning efforts and the status of ARPA affordable housing contracts. The body is scheduled to take action on the approval of a draft AI document.

• Approval of Draft AI Document
• Status update on ARPA Affordable Housing Contracts
• Housing Market Report
• Update regarding Consolidated Plan planning efforts

The Housing Authority unanimously approved the draft AI document with the provision that it be amended to include more specific goals and strategies. The board also discussed ARPA affordable housing contracts and the Rock Ready Index housing market report.

• Approved draft AI document with allowance for amendments (Unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda
• Approved October 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Rock County Board of Health will meet to adopt the agenda, approve the October 2, 2024 minutes, and hear citizen comments. New business includes a review of payments, a transfer of funds over $5,000, and a public health department report covering the director's update, the Beloit Public Library initiative, sexually transmitted infections, and the 2025 recommended budget. The board will vote on a resolution to accept integrated HIV prevention grant funds and amend the 2024 health department budget.

• Review of Payments
• Transfer of Funds over $5,000
• Public Health Department Report – Director's Report, Beloit Public Library Initiative, Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Review, Consideration, and Possible Action – 2025 Recommended Budget
• Resolution to accept Integrated HIV Prevention Grant Funds and amend the 2024 budget

The Rock County Board of Health approved a budget amendment to increase a part-time Environmental Health Specialist position from .5 to .7 FTE and accepted Integrated HIV Prevention grant funds to amend the 2024 budget. The Board also adopted the meeting agenda, approved previous minutes, reviewed October 2024 payments, and discussed department reports.

• Adopted agenda (approved)
• Approved September 4, 2024 minutes
• Approved 2025 budget amendment to increase part-time Environmental Health Specialist position from .5 to .7 FTE (unanimous)
• Accepted Integrated HIV Prevention grant funds and amended 2024 Public Health budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 PM

Land Conservation Committee

The Rock County Land Conservation Committee will consider several action items, including contracts under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, a utility easement request for a solar facility at the County Farm, and the election of three members to the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Board. It will also approve a cooperative agreement to enable the Rock River Coalition to apply for a 2024 Lake Monitoring & Protection Network grant and review bills that have been paid. Public comments are accepted through noon on November 5, 2024.

• CREP contracts for applicants such as Bjoin Realty, Steve Earleywine, Rod Rotar‑Rodgers Living Trust, Dan Miller, Terrance Reilly, Evan Sayre Irrevocable Trust, Julie Hawkinson, Kristopher Koenig, Kenneth Dodson, and Richard McCoy
• Request for utility easement for Wisconsin Power and Light Company’s solar facility at the County Farm
• Election of three members to the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Board
• Approval of cooperative agreement for Rock River Coalition to apply for 2024 Lake Monitoring & Protection Network grant
• Review of bills paid

General Services Committee

The Rock County General Services Committee will consider several items, including awarding a contract for hazardous material abatement at Pinehurst. The committee will receive updates on the law‑enforcement services/jail project schedule and on the nursing program renovation change orders #5 and #6. It will also consider an Alliant Energy easement request and receive updates on health‑care center marketing and facilities‑management capital projects.

• Awarding Contract for Hazardous Material Abatement for Pinehurst
• Law Enforcement Services/Jail Project Schedule Update
• Nursing Program Renovation – Review of Change Order #5 and #6
• Approval of Alliant Energy Easement Request
• Update on Health Care Center Building Marketing

The committee approved a resolution awarding a contract for hazardous material abatement at Pinehurst, with costs increasing from the originally budgeted $200,000 due to asbestos discovered in walls. The committee also approved an Alliant Energy easement request and reviewed updates on the jail project and nursing program renovations.

• Approved hazardous material abatement contract for Pinehurst (unanimous)
• Approved Alliant Energy easement request (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved October 15, 2024 minutes
• Adjourned at 8:32 am

Environmental Management System Committee

The Environmental Management System Committee will discuss UW Extension initiatives regarding test plots within the Alliant Energy solar array. The body will also review goals, objectives, and the Green Tier Legacy Community quarterly report.

• Presentation by Josh Kamps on UW Extension test plots in the Alliant Energy solar array
• Goals & Objectives Update
• Green Tier Legacy Community October 28 Quarterly Report Highlights

Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance

The Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance will meet on November 1, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes, followed by a discussion of self-funding for the 2026 employee health insurance plan, covering timeline, funding and commitment. The committee will also consider future meeting topics and citizen participation. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes
• Discussion and review of self-funding for 2026 employee health insurance (timeline, funding, commitment)
• Future meeting topics
• Citizen participation

The Rock County Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance discussed returning to a self-funded plan but made no final decision. They agreed to postpone an employee survey until more information is provided, and asked for more details on plan design changes before considering a recommended 3% premium increase. The meeting was procedural, with only agenda and minutes approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved October 18, 2024 minutes as amended
• Delayed employee survey on self-funded plan until more information is provided
• Requested more information on decrements (plan design changes) before recommending 3% premium increase

General

The Rock County Groundwater Nitrate Work Group will meet on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 8:00 AM in the Land Conservation Conference Room, 440 N US Hwy 14, Janesville, and via Zoom. The agenda includes reports on a proposed Bedrock Geology Mapping Project, the UW Discovery Farms Lysimeter Research Project, County Farm Well Sampling and Research, the Nitrate Mitigation Assistance Program, and the Farmers on the Rock Producer‑Led Watershed Group. No formal decisions are listed; the items are presented as updates and reports. Public comments must be submitted by noon on October 29, 2024.

• Report on Proposed Bedrock Geology Mapping Project
• UW Discovery Farms Lysimeter Research Project – Update
• County Farm Well Sampling and Research – Update
• Nitrate Mitigation Assistance Program – Update
• Farmers on the Rock Producer‑Led Watershed Group – Update

Board of Supervisors

The Rock County Board of Supervisors will meet on October 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the County Board Room. The agenda includes a public hearing on the 2025 recommended budget. Public comments are limited to a total of 40 minutes and must be submitted by noon on the meeting day.

• Public hearing on the 2025 recommended budget

The Rock County Board of Supervisors met on October 30, 2024, and approved the agenda. A public hearing on the 2025 Recommended Budget was opened and closed with no comments from the public. The board adjourned to November 12, 2024, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved agenda by acclamation
• Closed public hearing on 2025 Recommended Budget with no comments
• Adjourned to November 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. by acclamation

Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission (PRTC)

The Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission will discuss possible lease renewal terms for PRTC-owned tax parcel ID 206-1078.0000 in the City of Darlington and a potential change in ownership. Commissioners will also address encroachment and trespassing issues involving Dan Powers, and may move to a closed session to receive legal counsel on litigation related to the real‑estate matters. Standard reports on finances, WSOR, WisDOT, and the Tri‑County Trail will be presented.

• Item 12 – Possible lease renewal terms with Becky Burbach (f/k/a Becky Butson) and possible change in ownership of tax parcel ID 206-1078.0000, City of Darlington
• Item 13 – Discussion of encroachments and trespassing, including removal of raw forest products by Dan Powers
• Item 14 – Consideration of adjourning to closed session for legal counsel on litigation related to items 12 and 13
• Item 8 – PRTC Financial Report by Treasurer Gundlach
• Item 9 – WSOR Operations Report by Ken Lucht

Planning & Development Committee

The Rock County Planning & Development Committee will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting, and consider several agenda items. It will review two land development applications (LD 2024 048 and LD 2024 051) from La Prairie Township, examine an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice, and consider a resolution to amend the Rock County Land Information Plan. The committee will also discuss and possibly act on the 2025 recommended budget. Public comments are accepted through October 23, 2024.

• Review and possible action on LD 2024 048 (LaPrairie Township) – Helen Sagen Estate (1 Lot CSM)
• Review and possible action on LD 2024 051 (LaPrairie Township) – Mueller (1 Lot CSM)
• Action item: Review and possible action on Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Document
• Resolution to amend the Rock County Land Information Plan
• Review, discussion and possible action related to the 2025 recommended budget

The Rock County Planning & Development Committee approved two minor land divisions in La Prairie Township (LD 2024 048 and LD 2024 051) with conditions, the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice document, an amendment to the Land Information Plan, and the 2025 recommended budget. All votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved LD 2024 048 (Helen Sagen Estate, 1-lot CSM) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 051 (Mueller, 1-lot CSM) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice document (unanimous)
• Amended Land Information Plan document (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 recommended budget (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2025 Administrator's Recommended Budget for departments reporting to the committee. Members will also review the budget appeals process and specific 2025 budget appeals.

• Resolution to designate a qualified newspaper for 2025 legal publications
• Budget amendment to transfer excess interest earned to the Debt Service Fund
• Review of the 2025 Administrator's Recommended Budget
• Discussion of the 2025 budget appeals process and specific appeals
• Discussion regarding changes to the In Rem procedure

The Rock County Finance Committee approved the Sheriff's Office budget appeal and adopted the appeals process as written. A proposed budget amendment to transfer excess interest to the debt service fund was amended from $1.9 million to $1 million, but the amendment failed; the original $1.9 million transfer was then approved. The committee also approved an ordinance amendment changing the In Rem procedure timeline to 120 days.

• Approved Sheriff's Office budget appeal (unanimous)
• Adopted appeals form and process as written (unanimous)
• Failed amendment to reduce interest transfer from $1.9M to $1M (2-3)
• Approved $1.9M interest transfer to debt service fund (3-2)
• Approved ordinance amendment changing In Rem timeline to 120 days (unanimous)
• Accepted In Rem section 2.204(a) as written (unanimous)
• Designated qualified newspaper for 2025 legal publications (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 12, 26, and October 10 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rock County Board of Supervisors will consider several items, including a resolution to amend the budget by transferring excess interest earned to the Debt Service Fund. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as the agenda, minutes, and a nomination to the Land Information Council. Additional items are a designation of a qualified newspaper for legal publications in 2025 and several policy and procedural amendments.

• Resolution for a Budget Amendment to Transfer Excess Interest Earned to the Debt Service Fund for Future Purposes
• Designation of a Qualified Newspaper for All Rock County Legal Publications for 2025
• Appointment to the Land Information Council
• Amending the Rock County Land Information Plan
• Employee Compensatory Time – Policy Change

The Rock County Board of Supervisors failed a resolution (R-2024-502) to transfer excess interest earned to the Debt Service Fund, with a 19-8 roll call vote. The board adopted several other resolutions, including amending the Land Information Plan, changing employee compensatory time policy, and updating its rules of procedure. A consent agenda and the appointment of Supervisor RJ Sutterlin to the Land Information Council were also approved.

• Failed budget amendment to transfer excess interest to Debt Service Fund (19-8)
• Adopted resolution amending the Rock County Land Information Plan (acclamation)
• Adopted employee compensatory time policy change (26-1)
• Adopted amendment to Board of Supervisors' Rules of Procedure (26-1)
• Approved consent agenda (acclamation)
• Appointed Supervisor RJ Sutterlin to Land Information Council

Community Action

The Community Action Board will consider several approvals, including the consent agenda, the planning and evaluation packet, and the 2025 CSBG application. A major item is the Joint Finance/HR packet, which proposes moving employee health coverage to Exemplar with a 3% cost decrease, adjusting employer contributions, instituting a $50 quarterly health incentive, abstaining from a 2025 merit increase and adding a floating holiday, and updating the salary schedule. The board will also vote to approve the Executive Director’s report before adjourning.

• Approve consent agenda (minutes from August 28, October 7, October 8, October 14, 2024).
• Approve the planning and evaluation packet.
• Approve the 2025 CSBG application.
• Approve Joint Finance/HR packet: move health insurance to Exemplar with 3% decrease, adjust employer contributions, $50 quarterly health incentive, abstain from 2025 merit increase and add floating holiday, and adopt updated salary schedule.
• Approve Executive Director’s report.

911 Communications Commission

The Rock County 911 Communications Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on Information Technology and Law Enforcement Tow Rotation, and discuss 911 Center staffing and an APCO staffing study.

• Approval of July 24, 2024 minutes
• Information Technology Updates
• Law Enforcement Tow Rotation
• 911 Center Staffing/Hiring discussion
• APCO Staffing Study discussion

The 911 Communications Commission appointed Chief Andre Sayles as Chair and Chief Chad Pearson as Vice-Chair. The commission also approved the agenda and prior minutes, and received updates on IT upgrades and staffing studies.

• Approved agenda (motion by Kunkel, second by Fell)
• Approved January 17, 2024 minutes as written (motion by Fell, second by Kunkel)
• Appointed Chief Andre Sayles as Chair until January 2025 (motion by Kunkel, second by Fell)
• Appointed Chief Chad Pearson as Vice-Chair until January 2026 (motion by Kunkel, second by Fell)

Human Services Board

The Human Services Board will meet to review and potentially approve the 2025 Human Services Department Budget. The board will also review a 2024 budget to actual report and discuss holiday and family needs planning.

• Review and approval of the 2025 Human Services Department Budget
• Approval of contracts
• Review and approval of resolutions
• 2024 Budget to Actual Report
• Update on Holiday and Family Needs Planning

The Rock County Human Services Board unanimously approved the 2025 Human Services Department budget during its October 23, 2024 meeting. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting, and heard reports on the 2024 budget-to-actual figures and the holiday program transition to the Salvation Army.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025 HS Dept. Budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee - Highway will discuss and potentially take action on the 2025 recommended budget. The body will also review driveway permits and ATV route applications.

• Review of 2025 Recommended Budget
• Access Control Driveway Permit for CTH Y
• ATV Route Application(s)
• September 2024 Payments review
• Work Zone Awareness and staffing updates

The Public Works Committee reviewed the 2025 recommended budget, noting funding constraints and a recommended tax levy increase of approximately $98,000 for Parks and $3.2 million for Highway. They approved an issue paper for an access control driveway permit on CTH Y for Dan-Ley Properties. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussions on staffing and work zone awareness.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from September 24, 2024
• Approved issue paper for access control driveway permit on CTH Y (moved by Pennycook, seconded by Woodman)

Ad Hoc Broadband Committee

The Rock County Ad Hoc Broadband Committee will review and discuss endorsement requests for the Federal BEAD program. Items include a review of the WI Public Service Commission Broadband Office BEAD application process and two executive sessions to consider endorsements for Brightspeed Communications and Bertram Communications. The committee may take action on these endorsements after legal counsel consultation.

• Review of WI Public Service Commission Broadband Office Federal BEAD application process – ISP endorsement requests
• Executive session: Brightspeed Communications BEAD application endorsement
• Executive session: Bertram Communications BEAD application endorsement

Education & Veterans Committee

The Education and Veterans Committee will consider the 2025 recommended budget and may take action on it. It will receive an update from the Veterans Service Office and discuss the committee’s role in education. The meeting will also include updates from the Ad Hoc Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee.

• Review and possible action on 2025 recommended budget
• Veterans Service Office update
• Discussion of education role of committee
• Updates from the Ad Hoc Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2025 recommended budget. Other agenda items include a program audit update for Child Support Services and a contract for a siren replacement.

• Review, discussion, and possible action on 2025 Recommended Budget
• Approval to contract for Emergency Management Siren #37 replacement
• Child Support Services update on program audit and end of FFY performance

The Public Safety & Justice Committee approved a contract for the replacement of siren #37 and adopted a motion to appeal new camera funding for the Rock County Sheriff's Office in the 2025 budget. The committee also reviewed the 2025 recommended budget, discussing courtroom technology and a possible phased IT approach by the end of the week. Child Support Services gave an update on its program audit and end-of-FFY performance; no action was recorded on that item.

• Approved contract for siren #37 replacement (voice vote, adopted)
• Adopted motion to appeal new cameras for RCSO 2025 budget (voice vote, adopted)
• Approved October 8, 2024 minutes with amendment removing Sheila Williams as others present (adopted)
• Approved agenda as presented (adopted)
• Reviewed payments (no action recorded)

Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board

The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board will meet to review airport operations and financial transfers. The board is considering the assignment and assumption of a lease between American Builders & Contractors Supply, Inc. and Meisner Aircraft, Inc.

• Lease assignment between American Builders & Contractors Supply, Inc. and Meisner Aircraft, Inc.
• Approval of transfers
• Review of September payments

The Airport Board consented to the assignment and assumption of a lease between American Builders & Contractors Supply, Inc. and Meisner Aircraft Inc., with one abstention. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and received updates on new staff, a first responder event, and the 2025 budget process.

• Consented to lease assignment from ABC Supply to Meisner Aircraft (motion carried, Fox abstained)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 16, 2024 minutes (motion carried)

County Board Staff Committee

The County Board Staff Committee is meeting to discuss changes to administrative policies regarding vacation, licenses, and compensatory time. The committee will also consider a workers compensation agreement renewal and set bargaining parameters for 2025 collective bargaining agreements.

• Employee Compensatory Time policy change
• Amending Rock County Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Procedure
• Appointment to the Land Information Council
• Workers Compensation Claim Services Agreement renewal with Wisconsin Municipal Mutual Insurance Company (WMMIC)
• Policy changes for Vacation, Licenses, and Voluntary Committee Participation/Public Service Leave

The committee approved a resolution changing the employee compensatory time policy to a 100-hour refillable bank paid out annually. Several administrative policy changes regarding vacation, licenses, and public service leave were adopted. The committee also renewed a workers compensation agreement with WMMIC.

• Approved compensatory time policy change to 100-hour maximum with year-end payout
• Approved amendments to the Rock County Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Procedure
• Approved appointment to the Land Information Council
• Approved Administrative Policy and Procedure changes regarding vacation
• Approved Administrative Policy and Procedure changes regarding voluntary committee participation/public service leave
• Approved Administrative Policy and Procedure changes regarding licenses
• Approved Workers Compensation Claim Services Agreement renewal with WMMIC

Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance

The Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance will discuss health plan sustainability and review various insurance models. The committee is evaluating different plan designs and comparing data from other counties.

• Review of health plan sustainability using comparable county data and benchmarking
• Discussion of POS vs HMO models
• Discussion of 2 tier vs 4 tier models
• Review of Single Provider vs Dual Choice options
• Evaluation of High Deductible with Health Savings Account (HSA), Employee Trust Funds (ETF), and Self Funded options

The Rock County Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance met October 18, 2024 and adopted five recommendations on the county's health plan design. The committee recommended continuing a dual choice provider plan (Dean and Mercy), keeping a four tier premium structure, continuing to study a High Deductible with HSA option, extending the committee as a Single Purpose Committee, and moving from a POS to an HMO. The committee also approved its agenda and the minutes of October 4, 2024. No final decision on the county's health plan was made; the recommendations are advisory and the minutes note they are not official until approved by the committee.

• Approved agenda as presented (adopted)
• Approved minutes of October 4, 2024 (adopted)
• Recommended continuing dual choice provider plan option (Dean and Mercy) (adopted)
• Recommended remaining a four tier premium structure (adopted)
• Recommended continuing to study a High Deductible with HSA plan option (adopted)
• Recommended extending the Ad Hoc Committee as a Single Purpose Committee (adopted)
• Recommended moving from a POS to an HMO (adopted)
• Adjourned at 11:42am (adopted)

Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Rock Haven

The Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Rock Haven will meet to discuss a report from the Health Dimensions Group. The report covers operational, financial, and staffing analysis for Rock Haven.

• Discussion of Rock Haven Operational, Financial, and Staffing Analysis Report by Health Dimensions Group

The Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Rock Haven met and discussed the Rock Haven Operational, Financial, and Staffing Analysis Report from Health Dimensions Group. No formal decisions were made; the only actions were approving the agenda and adjourning. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2024.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Adjourned meeting at 4:21 pm

Traffic Safety Commission

The Rock County Traffic Safety Commission will meet to approve the second-quarter meeting minutes and review fatal crash data. The meeting will be held at the Sheriff's Office in Janesville.

• Approval of 2nd Quarter TSC Minutes
• Review of Fatal Crash Analysis
• Comparison of Fatal Crashes to 2023
• Public Input Session
• Hybrid Meeting at Rock County Sheriff's Office

General Services Committee

The Rock County General Services Committee will discuss updates on the law‑enforcement jail renovation schedule and the nursing program renovation. It will review Change Order #4 for the nursing renovation and consider contracts for snow removal and painting the new Medical Examiners building. The committee will also consider increasing the contingency fund for the nursing renovation and receive updates on a health‑care center development and a community solar project.

• Update on Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation Project Schedule
• Review of Change Order #4 for Nursing Program Renovation Project
• Approval to Contract for Snow Removal
• Approval to Contract for Painting New Medical Examiners Building
• Approval to Increase Contingency for the Nursing Program – Building Renovation

The Rock County General Services Committee approved contracts for snow removal and painting of the new Medical Examiner's building, and increased the contingency for the nursing program renovation. It also reviewed a change order for the nursing project and received updates on the jail renovation and solar project.

• Approved snow removal contracts (Grasshopper for smaller buildings, Badger State Maintenance for rest)
• Approved painting contract for new Medical Examiner's building
• Approved $25,000 contingency increase for nursing program renovation (for AV cable)
• Reviewed Change Order #4 for nursing program renovation (under $25,000, millwork changes)
• Approved October 1, 2024 minutes
• Approved agenda as presented

Children’s System of Care CST/CCOP

The Rock County Children’s System of Care CST/CCOP meeting will review and possibly act on membership and recruitment for 2025. It will also receive a staff report on the Children Come First Conference. Standard agenda items include approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Review, discussion and possible action on membership and recruitment for 2025
• Staff report on the Children Come First Conference
• Approval of CST minutes from July 16, 2024
• Citizen participation, communications and announcements
• Set next meeting date and time

Planning & Development Committee

The Planning & Development Committee will discuss the 2025 recommended budget and review multiple subdivision proposals. The committee will also consider supporting a commuter rail study and authorizing membership to a climate coalition.

• Review and possible action on 8 subdivision proposals (LD 2024 050-064)
• Review, discussion, and possible action on 2025 Recommended Budget
• Seeking state support for commuter and passenger rail study
• Authorizing membership to Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition
• Introduction to the Comprehensive Plan Update

The Rock County Planning & Development Committee approved eight land division applications (one major subdivision and seven minor CSMs) with conditions, all unanimously. It also passed a resolution seeking state funding for a commuter/passenger rail study (4-1) and authorized membership in the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (unanimous). The 2025 budget was reviewed with no action taken.

• Approved LD 2024 050 Prairie Corners Subdivision, 23 lots, Beloit Twp (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 053 Bobolz 1-lot CSM, LaPrairie Twp (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 060 Mass Rev Trust 1-lot CSM, Union Twp (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 061 Templeton Farms 2-lot CSM, Union Twp (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 062 Maas Rev Trust 2-lot CSM, Union Twp (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 063 Cleasby/Normington 2-lot CSM, Milton Twp (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 064 Tennyson Farms 2-lot CSM, Union Twp (unanimous)
• Passed resolution seeking state support for passenger rail study (4-1, Cullen dissenting)

Veterans Service Commission

The Rock County Veterans Service Commission will hold a meeting on October 10, 2024, to approve previous meeting minutes and review bills paid. The session will also include citizen participation and the setting of the next meeting date.

• Approval of Minutes
• Review Bills Paid
• Set Next Meeting Date
• Citizen Participation
• Items for Future Agendas

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2025 Administrator's Recommended Budget for departments reporting to the committee. The body will also consider a resolution to amend the 2024 Human Services Department Budget to accept Adult Protective Services ARPA funds.

• Review of 2025 Administrator's Recommended Budget for Finance Committee departments
• Resolution to amend 2024 Human Services Department Budget for Adult Protective Services ARPA funds
• Review of September payments over $10,000
• Approval of per meeting allowances

The Rock County Finance Committee approved per-meeting allowances totaling $8,159.34 and adopted a resolution amending the 2024 Human Services Department budget to accept Adult Protective Services ARPA funds. The committee also reviewed September payments and the 2025 recommended budget, but took no action on those items. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:43 P.M.

• Approved per-meeting allowances of $8,159.34
• Adopted resolution to amend 2024 Human Services budget to accept Adult Protective Services ARPA funds

Board of Supervisors

The Rock County Board will adopt a consent agenda that includes appointments, employee recognitions, and the award of a contract for Birth to Three Services. It will also amend the 2024 Human Services Department budget to accept Adult Protective Services ARPA funds and consider new business items such as climate coalition membership, a rail study request, and an employee compensatory time policy change. A public hearing and various reports will be part of the meeting agenda.

• Award contract for Birth to Three Services
• Amend 2024 Human Services Department Budget to accept Adult Protective Services ARPA funds
• Authorize membership to Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition
• Seek state support for a commuter and/or passenger rail study in Rock County
• Employee compensatory time policy change

The Rock County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution R-2024-497 authorizing membership in the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition by a 15-12 roll call vote. The board also adopted Resolution R-2024-498 seeking state support for a commuter/passenger rail study by a 14-13 vote. Consent agenda and appointments were approved by acclamation.

• Adopted WLGCC membership Resolution R-2024-497 (15-12)
• Adopted rail study support Resolution R-2024-498 (14-13)
• Approved consent agenda by acclamation
• Appointed Supervisor Kathy Schulz to Housing Authority
• Appointed Michelle Roettger and Jennifer Borlick to Land Information Council
• Recognized Mary Donahue (R-2024-492) and Kelly Jester (R-2024-493)

Agriculture & Extension Education Committee

The committee will review the 2025 recommended budget for the Division of Extension and the 2025 Facilities Management Fairgrounds budget request. Members will also consider alcohol permits and a rental fee waiver for the Badgerland Girl Scouts.

• Review of 2025 Recommended Budget for Division of Extension
• Review of 2025 Facilities Management Fairgrounds Budget Request
• Approval of Alcohol Permits
• Rental Fee Waiver Request for Badgerland Girl Scouts
• Approval of September Fairgrounds contracts

The Rock County Agriculture & Extension Education Committee approved alcohol permits for 2025 events and postponed approval of September contracts until the next meeting. It also approved waiving rental fees for Badgerland Girl Scouts and reviewed the 2025 recommended budget, noting a $1,500 county contribution to fairgrounds maintenance.

• Approved agenda (moved by Ringhand, seconded by Schneider)
• Approved September 11, 2024 minutes (moved by Schneider, seconded by Ringhand)
• Approved alcohol allowance permits for 2025 events (moved by Schneider, seconded by Ringhand)
• Postponed approval of September contracts until next meeting (moved by Towns, seconded by Ringhand)
• Approved rental fee waiver for Badgerland Girl Scouts (moved by Ringhand, seconded by Schneider)

Health Services Committee

The Rock County Health Services Committee will consider routine agenda items, approve the September 11, 2024 minutes, and review payments and budget transfers. The committee will discuss and potentially adopt the recommended 2025 budget for the Rock Haven program. Public comments are accepted through October 8, 2024.

• Approve agenda and September 11, 2024 minutes
• Review of payments and budget transfers
• Resolutions and committee actions
• Information items including Resident Council minutes and language accessibility
• Review of 2025 recommended budget for Rock Haven

The committee reviewed the 2025 recommended budget for Rock Haven and discussed adding language accessibility to resident documentation, noting a cost but no amount. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals of the agenda and minutes.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved September 11, 2024 minutes

Human Services Board

The Rock County Human Services Board will consider and vote on the 2025‑2027 Aging Plan. It will also review and discuss the 2025 Recommended Human Services Department Budget and amend the 2024 budget to accept Adult Protective Services ARPA funds. Additional items include contract approvals and recognitions of community members.

• Approval of the 2025‑2027 Aging Plan
• Review and discussion of the 2025 Recommended Human Services Department Budget
• Amending the 2024 Human Services Department Budget to accept Adult Protective Services ARPA funds
• Awarding contract for Birth to Three Services
• Approval of contracts (2024‑10‑09 Contract Summary HS Board)

The Rock County Human Services Board unanimously approved contracts, two recognition resolutions, a Birth to Three services contract, an ARPA fund acceptance, and the 2025-2027 Aging Plan. The board reviewed the 2025 recommended budget but deferred action until the next meeting. All votes were unanimous by voice vote.

• Approved contracts (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved resolution recognizing Mary Donahue (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing Kelly Jester (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Birth to Three services (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to 2024 budget to accept $18,270 in ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2027 Aging Plan (unanimous)
• Deferred action on 2025 recommended budget to next meeting

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The Public Safety & Justice Committee will discuss and potentially take action on the recommended budget for 2025. The committee will also receive an update on allocating ARPA funds for victims of the February 2024 tornadoes in Edgerton.

• Review and possible action on 2025 Recommended Budget
• Update on ARPA funds allocation for February 2024 tornado victims in Edgerton
• Approval of transfers and review of payments

The committee reviewed the 2025 recommended budget for Public Safety & Justice departments. Members also received an update on the allocation of ARPA funds for victims of the February 2024 tornadoes, noting an application deadline of November 1, 2024.

• Approved agenda (Adopted)
• Approved September 24, 2024 minutes (Adopted)
• Reviewed payment report
• Reviewed 2025 recommended budget
• Adjourned meeting (Adopted)

County Board Staff Committee

The Rock County Board Staff Committee will consider several items, including recognitions for Mary Donahue and Kelly Jester, a policy change on employee compensatory time, and appointments to the Housing Authority and Land Information Council. The committee will also review the 2025 recommended budget for the County Board, County Administrator, Corporation Counsel, and Human Resources. Additional agenda items cover routine approvals such as minutes, transfers, and payments.

• Recognition of Mary Donahue
• Recognition of Kelly Jester
• Employee compensatory time – policy change
• Appointment to the Housing Authority
• Review of 2025 recommended budget

The Rock County Board Staff Committee adopted meeting minutes, approved recognition resolutions, and advanced a Housing Authority appointment. The committee also reviewed several 2025 recommended budgets and postponed a proposed employee compensatory time policy change until October 21.

• Adopted agenda
• Approved September 23, 2024 and September 9, 2024 minutes
• Approved resolution recognizing Mary Donahue
• Approved resolution recognizing Kelly Jester
• Postponed Employee Compensatory Time - Policy Change resolution to October 21
• Forwarded Supervisor Schulz's Housing Authority appointment to the County Board for confirmation
• Approved appointments to the Land Information Council
• Adjourned at 5:53 P.M.

Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission

The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission will receive reports from AmTrak, WisDOT, and the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad. The body will also consider a closed session to discuss legal strategy concerning the City of Baraboo.

• AmTrak presentation by Arun Rao
• WisDOT update on bridges in Merrimac, Janesville, and Baraboo
• Wisconsin & Southern Railroad report on operations and maintenance
• Trail Committee status update on Dane County track removal project
• Possible action on litigation strategy regarding the City of Baraboo

Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance

The Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance will discuss the definition and target measures of sustainability for the health plan. It will review various plan options, including network types, design features, and funding arrangements. The meeting will also address any follow‑up comments from prior presentations and set topics for future meetings.

• Define sustainability and set target measures for the health plan
• Examine network options: POS, HMO, single provider vs. dual choice, ETF/State Plan
• Review plan design elements: deductibles, co‑pays, coinsurance, HSA, tier structures
• Consider alternate funding arrangements such as self‑funded and captives

The committee discussed health plan sustainability and design options for 2026, including potential $8.2 million in costs. They approved motions to explore information from the ETF Local Plan and to model self-funded plan options. No final decisions were made on plan changes.

• Approved motion to explore ETF Local Plan information (approved)
• Approved motion to explore self-funded plan modeling (approved)
• Approved agenda as presented (adopted)
• Approved minutes from September 20, 2024 (adopted)

Rock County Housing Authority

The Rock County Housing Authority will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from the September 4 meeting. It will provide an update on planning efforts that include AI and the consolidated plan. The board will discuss research on a rent‑abatement policy. Public comments must be submitted by noon the day before the meeting.

• Adopt Agenda
• Approval of Minutes from September 4, 2024
• Update Regarding Planning Efforts – AI and Consolidated Plan
• Discussion Regarding Rent Abatement Policy Research
• Suggestions for Future Meeting Topics

The Housing Authority of Rock County met on October 2, 2024, and adopted the agenda and the minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting. The committee discussed updates on the AI and Consolidated Plan drafts, noting improvements but areas still needing work, and discussed rent abatement policy research as a potential option. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from September 4, 2024 meeting

Board of Health

The Rock County Board of Health will discuss financial matters including a review of recent payments and any transfer of funds exceeding $5,000. Staff will present the Public Health Department Director's Report, a Wisconsin Costing & Capacity Assessment Report, and a quarterly budget update. The board will also consider the recommended budget for 2025.

• Review of Payments
• Transfer of Funds over $5,000
• Public Health Department Director's Report
• Wisconsin Costing & Capacity Assessment Report
• Review and Consideration of 2025 Recommended Budget

The Board of Health reviewed September 2024 payments and received updates on the department's budget, strategic plan, and HIV testing efforts. Members also agreed to move the January 2025 meeting date to avoid a conflict with New Year's Day.

• Adopted October 2, 2024 agenda (approved)
• Approved September 4, 2024 minutes (approved)
• Rescheduled January 2025 meeting to January 8, 2025 (approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 PM (passed)

Land Conservation Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially act on the 2025 County Administrator Recommended Budget. The meeting also includes approvals for wildlife damage programs and specific land conservation cost-share agreements.

• 2025 Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program Budget approval
• 2024 Crop Price and 90% Harvest Date approval
• LWRM Contract LR-E.24 Arndt Angus, LLC for Critical Area Stabilization
• 2025 Clean Sweep Grant Agreement with DATCP
• Erosion Control and Storm Water Management Ordinance policy on permit duration and construction phasing

General Services Committee

The General Services Committee will discuss and potentially take action on the 2025 recommended budget for Facilities Management. The body will also review change orders for the Jail Renovation Project and the Rock Haven nurse call system.

• Approval of Facilities Management 2025 Recommended Budget
• Law Enforcement Services/ Jail Renovation Project change orders and schedule update
• Approval to contract for flooring replacement
• Review of Change Order # 3 for Rock Haven Nurse call System
• Update on Health Care Center potential development

The General Services Committee approved change orders for the Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation Project and a contract for flooring replacement. It also reviewed the Facilities Management 2025 recommended budget and received updates on the jail project schedule and potential Health Care Center development. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved jail renovation change orders (unanimous)
• Approved flooring replacement contract (unanimous)
• Reviewed Facilities Management 2025 recommended budget (no action)

Environmental Management System Committee

The Environmental Management System Committee will meet to discuss a presentation regarding Dawn Harvest Solar. The committee will also review a to-do list of goals and objectives.

• Dawn Harvest Solar presentation by Jacquelyn Bruegging of Invenergy
• Review of Goals & Objectives to-do list

Land Information Council

The Land Information Council will consider approving the Rock County Land Information Plan for 2025-2027. The body will also receive updates on state grants, GIS projects, and legislative matters.

• Approval of Rock County Land Information Plan 2025-2027
• Updates on Wisconsin Land Information Program grants for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025
• Updates on Parcel Fabric Implementation and 2024 Imagery Acquisition
• Discussion on Judicial Privacy and WLIP Funding legislative updates
• Discussion on the repeal of Personal Property Tax

The Rock County Land Information Council approved the Rock County Land Information Plan for 2025-2027 and the agenda, and approved the May 13, 2024 minutes as amended. Updates were provided on grant statuses, including extensions and amendments, and ongoing projects such as the GIS Roadmap and 2024 Imagery Acquisition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Rock County Land Information Plan 2025-2027
• Approved agenda
• Approved May 13, 2024 minutes as amended

Board of Supervisors

The Rock County Board of Supervisors will adopt the agenda, approve minutes, handle nominations and employee recognitions, and hold a public hearing. New business includes a roll call on supplementary appropriations and budget changes, a roll call on contracts, and a review of the recommended 2025 budget with the County Administrator.

• Adoption of agenda (Consent Agenda)
• Approval of minutes (Consent Agenda)
• Public hearing
• Supplementary appropriations and budget changes – roll call
• Review of 2025 recommended budget with County Administrator

The Rock County Board of Supervisors met on September 30, 2024, and approved its consent agenda by acclamation. County Administrator Smith presented a review of the 2025 recommended budget; the minutes record no vote or decision on it. The board adjourned to October 10, 2024. No other substantive decisions are recorded in these minutes.

• Approved consent agenda by acclamation
• Reviewed 2025 recommended budget (no action recorded)
• Adjourned to Thursday, October 10, 2024, 6:00 p.m., by acclamation

Transportation Coordinating Committee

The Transportation Coordinating Committee will discuss Department of Transportation grant opportunities, including items labeled 5310, 85.21, and Other. The committee will consider the Mobility Management Position at Rock County. A public hearing will be held for the Rock County 85.21 grant. The meeting also includes old business on the Spring Summit of Transportation Providers and routine reports.

• DOT Grants – item 5310
• DOT Grants – item 85.21
• DOT Grants – Other
• Mobility Management Position at Rock County
• Public Hearing for Rock County 85.21 Grant

Finance Committee

The Rock County Finance Committee will approve the agenda, minutes, and a Courthouse Facilities transfer request over $10,000. It will review resolutions to purchase a NetApp/Air Gap solution, Site B networking equipment, and to extend the auditing services contract with Baker Tilly, LLP for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The committee will also consider authorizations to purchase physical ISE and WLC servers and a Nessus vulnerability manager. Public comments are accepted before noon on the meeting day.

• Approval of Courthouse Facilities Transfer Request over $10,000.00
• Resolution to Purchase NetApp/Air Gap Solution
• Resolution to Purchase Site B Networking Equipment
• Extending the Auditing Services Contract with Baker Tilly, LLP for FY 2024 and 2025
• Authorization to Purchase Physical ISE and WLC Servers

The Rock County Finance Committee approved several IT-related purchases, including a NetApp/Air Gap solution, Site B networking equipment, physical ISE and WLC servers, and a Nessus Vulnerability Manager. The committee also extended the auditing services contract with Baker Tilly, LLP for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, and approved a $20,000 transfer for courthouse facilities repairs. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $20,000 transfer for courthouse facilities repair and maintenance
• Approved resolution to purchase NetApp/Air Gap solution
• Approved resolution to purchase Site B networking equipment
• Approved extending auditing services contract with Baker Tilly, LLP for FY 2024 and 2025
• Authorized purchase of physical ISE and WLC servers
• Authorized purchase of Nessus Vulnerability Manager

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the 2025 recommended budget with the County Administrator. The meeting includes decisions on supplementary appropriations, budget changes, and various service contracts.

• Review of 2025 Recommended Budget
• Contracts for Human Trafficking Prevention Services
• Auditing Services Contract extension with Baker Tilly, LLP for FY 2024 and 2025
• Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement for County Trunk Highway G and Afton Road, City of Janesville
• Phase II - East Hangar Development and Upgraded Lighting Project

The Rock County Board of Supervisors approved several contracts and resolutions, including a contract for human trafficking prevention services (R-2024-485) after a failed amendment to require 40% direct aid, an extension of the auditing services contract with Baker Tilly (R-2024-491), and a Phase II East Hangar Development and Upgraded Lighting Project (R-2024-486). The board also approved a jurisdictional transfer agreement for County Trunk Highway G and Afton Road (R-2024-487) and minimum staffing levels for the Rock County Jail (R-2024-490). Appointments were made to several committees, and the August 8, 2024 minutes were amended and approved.

• Adopted contract for human trafficking prevention services (21-5)
• Failed amendment requiring 40% of trafficking funds as direct aid (10-16)
• Adopted extension of auditing services contract with Baker Tilly (25-1)
• Adopted Phase II East Hangar Development and Upgraded Lighting Project (acclamation)
• Adopted jurisdictional transfer agreement for CTH G and Afton Road (acclamation)
• Adopted minimum staffing levels for Rock County Jail (acclamation)
• Approved appointments to Local Emergency Planning Commission, Transportation Coordinating Committee, ADRC Advisory Committee
• Amended and approved August 8, 2024 minutes (17-9)

Human Services Board

The Rock County Human Services Board meeting will consider and vote on several items, including approval of a contract summary and the awarding of contracts for human trafficking prevention services. The board will also recognize the September Human Services IMPACT Award recipient, Ms. Luster, and receive updates on Derrick's House. Public comment will be offered, and the next meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2024.

• Approval of Contracts – 2024-09-25 Contract Summary HS Board
• Awarding Contracts for Human Trafficking Prevention Services
• Human Services IMPACT Award Recipient – September – Ms. Luster
• Public Comment period for citizen input
• Report and update on Derrick's House

The Rock County Human Services Board approved contracts for human trafficking prevention services with Janesville Community Center and Family Services of Southern WI & Northern IL, Inc. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and a general contracts item, all by unanimous voice vote. No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved agenda unanimously by voice vote
• Approved minutes of September 11, 2024 meeting unanimously by voice vote
• Approved contracts (general) unanimously by voice vote
• Approved resolution awarding human trafficking prevention contracts to Janesville Community Center and Family Services of Southern WI & Northern IL, Inc. unanimously by voice vote

Public Works Committee

The Rock County Public Works Committee will consider a resolution to authorize a jurisdictional transfer agreement for County Trunk Highway G and Afton Road in the City of Janesville. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes from August 27, 2024, a staffing update, and a review of August 2024 payments. The committee will set dates for upcoming Parks and Highway meetings in October and discuss dates for November and December.

• Resolution to authorize jurisdictional transfer of County Trunk Highway G and Afton Road (City of Janesville)
• Staffing update for the Highway division
• Review of August 2024 payments
• Approval of agenda and minutes dated August 27, 2024
• Scheduling of future Parks and Highway committee meetings

The Public Works Committee approved a jurisdictional transfer agreement with the City of Janesville, swapping responsibility for sections of CTH G and Afton Road. The committee also discussed staffing shortages, noting eight vacant highway positions and plans to fill six. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals of agenda, minutes, and payments.

• Approved jurisdictional transfer agreement for CTH G and Afton Road with City of Janesville
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2024
• Approved August 2024 payments

Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development

The Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development will meet to review and potentially take action on a framework for an engagement plan. This plan involves a coalition of stakeholders regarding passenger rail development in Rock County.

• Developing Framework for Engagement Plan with Coalition of Stakeholders

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The Public Safety & Justice Committee will consider a resolution regarding jail staffing levels. The body will also discuss the allocation of ARPA funds for victims of the February 2024 tornados following a meeting with Edgerton Outreach.

• Resolution on minimum staffing levels for the Rock County Jail
• Discussion on ARPA funds for February 2024 tornado victims
• Approval of transfers and review of payments

The Public Safety & Justice Committee approved a resolution establishing minimum staffing levels for the Rock County Jail. The committee also discussed next steps for allocating ARPA funds to tornado victims, including setting an application window and revising request forms, but took no formal action on that item.

• Approved resolution on minimum staffing levels for Rock County Jail (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved September 10, 2024 minutes
• Reviewed payments (no action noted)

Ad Hoc Broadband Committee

The committee will discuss the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, including map development and funding commitments. Members will also receive updates on wireless and fiber projects from Bug Tussel, Alliant Energy, and Nokomis Networking.

• Presentation by Mark Leonard on BEAD Broadband Serviceable Level (BSL) Map Development
• Discussion of BEAD Enforceable Commitment Funding (ECF) and eligible locations
• Bug Tussel Wireless Project update
• Fond Du Lac Bonding and ARPA financial update
• Alliant Energy Fiber update

County Board Staff Committee

The County Board Staff Committee will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and transfers, as well as appointing members to the Local Emergency Planning Commission, Transportation Coordinating Committee, and ADRC Advisory Committee. The committee will also discuss the Community Agency Initiatives section of the 2025 budget. Public comments are accepted until noon on the meeting day.

• Approve agenda, minutes (September 9, 2024) and transfers
• Appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Commission
• Appointments to the Transportation Coordinating Committee
• Appointments to the ADRC Advisory Committee
• Discussion of the Community Agency Initiatives section of the 2025 budget

The County Board Staff Committee approved appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Commission, Transportation Coordinating Committee, and ADRC Advisory Committee. The committee also discussed the 2025 Community Agency Initiatives budget, with the County Administrator recommending the same levy amount as 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved appointments to Local Emergency Planning Commission (6 applications for 5 positions)
• Approved appointments to Transportation Coordinating Committee (3 applications for 3 positions)
• Approved appointments to ADRC Advisory Committee (3 applications for 3 positions)
• Discussed 2025 Community Agency Initiatives budget; no action taken

Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance

The Rock County Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance will meet on September 20, 2024. The committee will review a presentation on health insurance trends and plan design by Justin Rixie of M3. Members may ask questions and provide comments. The meeting will also set the date for the next session.

• Presentation on health insurance trends by M3, Justin Rixie
• Review of September 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of health plan design continuum
• Comments and questions from committee members
• Set next meeting date and time

The Rock County Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance met to review health insurance market trends and plan design options presented by M3 consultant Justin Rixie. No formal decisions were made; the agenda and prior minutes were approved, and the committee discussed topics such as spousal surcharges, network options, and the ETF plan. The next meeting is scheduled for October 4.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from September 6, 2024

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on its mission, vision, and bylaws. The body will also review updates regarding the Rock County Drug Court and a TAD grant application.

• Possible action on CJCC Mission, Vision, and Bylaws
• Report on Rock County Drug Court
• Support for TAD Grant Application
• Updates from EBDM Pretrial and Risk Assessment, Behavioral Health Information Sharing, and Risk Reduction Interventions workgroups
• Updates from CJCC Domestic Violence and Equity workgroups

The council adopted updated vision and mission statements and approved the committee bylaws. The council also voted to support a TAD grant application for drug court, deferred prosecution, and OWI fourths.

• Added 'transparent' to the vision statement (Adopted)
• Updated the mission statement (Adopted unanimously)
• Approved bylaws with updated vision and mission statements (Adopted)
• Supported TAD Grant application with additional Human Services funding for OWI therapist (Adopted)
• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes (Adopted)

ADRC-Aging Unit Nutrition Advisory Committee

The ADRC Aging Unit Nutrition Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes. Members will receive staff updates, statistics, and program happenings. The committee will discuss old business items such as board membership, the Senior Farmers' Market voucher update, and the Aging Plan, followed by new business on suggested contributions, a meal cost tool, and dining sites. Reports from Aramark, Nutrition and Health Associates, dining center visits, and home‑delivered meal ride‑alongs will also be presented.

• Approve agenda
• Approve July 17, 2024 ADRC Nutrition Advisory Committee minutes
• Board membership discussion (old business)
• Senior Farmers' Market voucher update (old business)
• New business: suggested contributions, meal cost tool, dining sites

The ADRC Nutrition Advisory Committee approved a $15 suggested contribution for nutrition counseling, as required by guidelines. They also approved the July 17, 2024 minutes with a correction, and the September 18, 2024 agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates.

• Approved $15 suggested contribution for nutrition counseling
• Approved July 17, 2024 minutes with correction (Sue McGinnis present, Karen Ferguson absent)
• Approved September 18, 2024 agenda

ADRC Advisory Committee

The Rock County ADRC Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss the 2025-2027 Aging Plan, and review the 2025 Proposed Budget. The group will also receive updates on health promotion, marketing, and the Senior Fair.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 ADRC Advisory Committee Minutes
• Approval of the 2025-2027 Aging Plan for public hearings
• Review of the 2025 Proposed Budget
• Updates on Health Promotion Programs
• Senior Fair Update

Ad Hoc Rock County Youth in Governance Program Exploratory Committee

The Ad Hoc Rock County Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee will consider a Draft 3 Report to the Rock County Board proposing the creation of a youth governance program. Members will also review resource documents intended as appendices to the recommendations report and discuss any additional items to be included. The meeting includes a period for live public comment. A future meeting date will be set after the County Board acts on the recommendations.

• Review and discuss Draft 3 Report to Rock County Board on establishing a Youth in Governance Program
• Review resource documents to be attached as appendices to the recommendations report
• Discuss additional items for inclusion in the Recommendations Report to the Rock County Board
• Public comment period for citizens
• Determine possible next meeting date pending County Board action

The committee approved the DRAFT 3 report on establishing a Youth in Governance program, with amendments including added language on youth-adult partnerships and revised recommendation letter criteria. They also authorized the chair to select example appendices. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved DRAFT 3 report as amended (acclamation)
• Added bullet on youth-adult partnerships to Core Recommendations (acclamation)
• Struck lines 84-85 from DRAFT 3 (acclamation)
• Amended lines 80-81 to expand acceptable recommendation letter authors (acclamation)
• Added 'Actively' to line 163 (acclamation)
• Empowered chair to provide example appendices (acclamation)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Rock County Local Emergency Planning Committee will discuss a public notice for the 2024 EPCRA Planning Grant and review membership applications and nominations. The committee will hear a presentation from the County HazMat Team and consider an offsite facility plan for approval. Subcommittees will review the 2024‑2025 bylaws. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• 2024 EPCRA Planning Grant LEPC public notice
• LEPC membership application review and nominations
• County HazMat Team presentation
• Offsite Facility Plan review and approval
• 2024‑2025 bylaws review

Education & Veterans Committee

The Rock County Education and Veterans Committee meeting on September 17, 2024 will consider routine agenda items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, transfers, August payments, and resolutions, as well as updates from the Veterans Service Office and discussion of the committee’s education role. Public comments may be submitted by noon on the meeting day via email. The meeting will be held via Zoom with instructions for participation and accommodations.

• Approval of June 4, 2024 minutes
• Approval of June 12, 2024 minutes
• Approval of June 18, 2024 minutes
• Approval of Transfers
• Review of August payments

General Services Committee

The General Services Committee will consider several approvals, including a transfer request for courthouse facilities exceeding $10,000. It will review August 2024 payments and discuss updates on the law enforcement jail renovation and nursing program renovation. The body will vote on engineering approval for the medical examiners space, contracts for Public Works HVAC and Diversion Building flooring abatement, and a ground tower lease amendment. Additional items include an update on the former Job Center building sale and a quarterly budget review.

• Courthouse Facilities Transfer Request Over $10,000.00
• Approval to Contract for Public Works HVAC
• Approval to Contract for Diversion Building flooring Abatement
• Approval of Engineering for Medical Examiners Space
• Review of Change Order # 3 for Nursing Program Renovation

The General Services Committee approved $87,700 for engineering of a Medical Examiner garage, with an additional $10,000 for redesign to place the cooler/freezer in the diversion building basement. They also approved several contracts, including HVAC for Public Works and flooring abatement for the Diversion building. A ground tower lease amendment from American Tower was rejected unanimously. The jail renovation is ongoing with inspections scheduled, and the nursing program renovation is delayed until next year.

• Approved $87,700 engineering for Medical Examiner garage (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 additional for redesign of Medical Examiner space (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Public Works HVAC (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Diversion building flooring abatement (unanimous)
• Denied ground tower lease amendment from American Tower (unanimous no vote)
• Approved courthouse facilities transfer request over $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved change order #3 for nursing program renovation (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board

The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board will meet to discuss airport updates and review August 2024 payments. The board is scheduled to consider resolutions regarding the Phase II East Hangar Development and Upgraded Lighting Project.

• Phase II - East Hangar Development and Upgraded Lighting Project
• Review of August 2024 Committee Review Report for payments

The Airport Board approved moving forward with Phase II of the East Hangar Development and an upgraded lighting project, using a sponsor-only memo to expedite design, funded primarily by BIL money and reimbursable. The board also noted that two maintenance workers have left, and a new on-call policy is being suggested for approval by the Committee and County Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Phase II East Hangar Development and Upgraded Lighting Project (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion carried)

Planning & Development Committee

The Planning & Development Committee will consider possible actions on three land‑development (CSM) requests: LD 2024 044 in Newark Township (Gaffney), LD 2024 045 in Johnstown Township (Johnson), and LD 2024 046 in Turtle Township (Dorr). The committee will also receive a recap of the internship and externship program, review bills paid in August 2024, and hear introductions and updates from the director, including a new planner and the Open Data Hub and Land Records app. Public comments are accepted until noon on September 11, 2024.

• Review possible action on LD 2024 044 (Newark Township – Gaffney, 1‑lot CSM)
• Review possible action on LD 2024 045 (Johnstown Township – Johnson, 1‑lot CSM)
• Review possible action on LD 2024 046 (Turtle Township – Dorr, 1‑lot CSM)
• Recap of Internship and Externship Program
• Review of Bills Paid August 2024

The Rock County Planning & Development Committee approved three minor land divisions (LD 2024 044, 045, and 046) in Newark, Johnstown, and Turtle townships, each with conditions including floodplain, hydric soils, zoning verification, and easement requirements. The committee also heard a recap of the internship and externship program, reviewed August 2024 bills, and received updates on the Open Data Hub and new planner. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved LD 2024 044 (Newark Township) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 045 (Johnstown Township) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 046 (Turtle Township) with conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 8 meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Rock County Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items such as transfers, payments over $10,000, and the August payment report. It will also consider amending the 2024 Human Services Department budget to accept a Substance Abuse Block Grant supplemental fund. The committee will discuss a contract for a VMWare/Hyperflex upgrade consultation and the award of contracts for human trafficking prevention services. Public comments are accepted until noon on the meeting day.

• Approval of transfers
• Review of payments over $10,000 (August)
• Amending the 2024 Human Services Department budget to accept Substance Abuse Block Grant supplemental funds
• Authorization to purchase VMWare/Hyperflex Upgrade Consultation Contract
• Awarding contracts for Human Trafficking Prevention Services

The Finance Committee approved per-meeting allowances totaling $9,076.71, a resolution to accept supplemental Substance Abuse Block Grant funds for the Human Services Department, and a contract for VMWare/Hyperflex upgrade consultation. The LES/Jail project was reported as within budget, and the FY 2023 audit was reviewed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved per-meeting allowances of $9,076.71
• Approved resolution to accept Substance Abuse Block Grant supplemental funds
• Approved VMWare/Hyperflex upgrade consultation contract
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved August 8, 2024 minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting amendments to Chapter 6 of the Rock County Public Health Ordinance. The meeting includes awarding contracts for human trafficking prevention services and reviewing the FY 2023 audit. Members will also discuss supplementary appropriations and budget changes.

• Awarding contracts for Human Trafficking Prevention Services
• Amending Chapter 6 of the Rock County Public Health Ordinance (Second Reading & Adoption)
• Review of FY 2023 Audit by Baker Tilly US, LLP
• Acceptance of Wisconsin DNR Rock County 2024-2025 Snowmobile Trail Maintenance Grant S-6042
• Amending 2024 Human Services Department Budget for Substance Abuse Block Grant Supplemental Funds

The Rock County Board of Supervisors met on September 12, 2024, and adopted an amendment to Chapter 6 of the Rock County Public Health Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2) by acclamation. The board also approved the consent agenda, including several resolutions, and postponed approval of the previous meeting's minutes until September 26, 2024. Two resolutions recognizing employees were adopted, and a contract for human trafficking prevention services was removed from the agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2 amending Chapter 6 of the Rock County Public Health Ordinance (acclamation)
• Approved consent agenda items, including resolutions R-2024-478, R-2024-479, R-2024-480, R-2024-481, R-2024-482 (acclamation)
• Postponed approval of minutes to September 26, 2024 (acclamation, with three no voice votes noted)
• Adopted Resolution R-2024-482 recognizing Deb Nelson for Service to Rock County (acclamation)
• Adopted Resolution R-2024-484 recognizing Lois Cook for Service to Rock Haven (acclamation)
• Appointed Supervisor Ron Woodman to the Marsh Country Health Alliance and Mississippi Valley Health Services Commission

Human Services Board

The Rock County Human Services Board will consider and approve its agenda, minutes, and contracts. It will review August 2024 department bills and approve resolutions, including awarding contracts for human trafficking prevention services. The Director will report on a stable housing partnership initiative and a call for resolutions for mental health funding. Public comment will be accepted during the meeting.

• Approval of contracts (unspecified amounts)
• Review of August 2024 Human Services Department bills
• Awarding Contracts For Human Trafficking Prevention Services
• Director's report on Stable Housing Partnership Initiative
• WCA call for resolutions for mental health funding

The Rock County Human Services Board postponed a resolution to award contracts for human trafficking prevention services until its September 25, 2024 meeting, after a motion to postpone passed 7-1. The board approved the agenda and minutes of the August 28 meeting, and reviewed bills. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed human trafficking prevention contracts resolution to 9/25/2024 (7-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 28, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed bills (no action)

Agriculture & Extension Education Committee

The committee will review payments and reports for the Division of Extension. Members will also evaluate August payments and contracts for the fairgrounds, as well as a lease amendment request from American Tower.

• Approval of August Fairgrounds contracts
• Review of American Tower Ground Lease Amendment Request
• Review of August Fairgrounds payments
• Review of Year to Date Rental Contracts for fairgrounds
• Program report from Health & Well-Being Educator Sara Ennocenti

The Agriculture & Extension Education Committee approved the August contracts for the fairgrounds and adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Members reviewed August payments for both Extension and fairgrounds, and discussed a proposed amendment to the American Tower ground lease, generally agreeing to follow the consultant's recommendation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted September 11, 2024 agenda
• Approved August 14, 2024 Ag & Extension minutes
• Approved August contracts for fairgrounds
• Reviewed August payments for Extension and fairgrounds
• Discussed American Tower ground lease amendment, agreed to follow consultant recommendation

Health Services Committee

The Rock County Health Services Committee will review agenda items, approve minutes, and examine payments. It will consider budget transfers and adopt two resolutions: recognizing Lois Cook for service to Rock Haven and removing Joanne Foss from the Patient Trust and Petty Cash accounts. The committee will receive staff reports on finance, maintenance, and administration, and discuss information items such as Resident Council minutes and the Rock Haven Improvement Committee. Public comments are accepted through September 10, 2024.

• Budget Transfers
• Resolution recognizing Lois Cook for service to Rock Haven
• Resolution removing Joanne Foss from Patient Trust and Petty Cash Account
• Review of payments to staffing agencies
• Resident Council minutes and agenda

The Health Services Committee approved two resolutions: one recognizing Lois Cook for her service to Rock Haven, and another removing Joanne Foss from the Patient Trust and Petty Cash accounts. Both passed unanimously (3-0). The committee also discussed involving a County Board supervisor in the Rock Haven Improvement Committee and requested future reports on nurse call light wait times.

• Approved resolution recognizing Lois Cook for service to Rock Haven (3-0)
• Approved resolution removing Joanne Foss from Patient Trust and Petty Cash accounts (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee - Parks will meet to review and potentially take action on an issue paper regarding rent for the Gibbs Lake House. The meeting also includes a review of the September 2024 Parks Report.

• Discussion and possible action on Gibbs Lake House rent issue paper
• Review of September 2024 Parks Report

The Public Works Committee approved a 2.5% rent increase for the Gibbs Lake rental house, raising it to $950 per month, to align with the airport's rental rate. The committee also adopted the agenda and approved the August 13, 2024 minutes. No other formal actions were taken; the rest of the meeting was informational.

• Approved Gibbs Lake rental house rent increase to $950/month (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from August 13, 2024 as presented

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The Public Safety & Justice Committee will meet to discuss next steps for allocating ARPA funds to victims of the February 2024 tornadoes. The body will also review payments, transfers, and resolutions of recognition.

• Allocation of ARPA funds for February 2024 tornado victims
• Resolution recognizing Krista L. Trewyn
• Resolution recognizing Deb Nelson for service to Rock County
• Approval of transfers and review of payments

The committee discussed next steps for allocating ARPA funds to tornado victims, clarifying that trees are not eligible expenses. Supervisors Knudson and Schwarz were appointed as liaisons to review applications with Edgerton Outreach. Two recognition resolutions were adopted, and the August minutes were approved.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved August 6, 2024 minutes
• Adopted resolution recognizing Krista L. Trewyn
• Adopted resolution recognizing Deb Nelson for service to Rock County
• Discussed ARPA tornado relief fund; trees deemed ineligible
• Appointed Supervisors Knudson and Schwarz as liaisons for tornado relief applications

County Board Staff Committee

The Rock County Board Staff Committee will review and approve several resolutions recognizing community members, update the county salary grid, consider appointments to the Mississippi Valley Health Services Commission and the Marsh Country Health Alliance, and discuss administrative policy and procedure changes. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, transfers, and August payments.

• Approval of August 5, 2024 Board minutes
• Review and approval of August payments and fund transfers
• Resolutions recognizing Krista L. Trewyn, Troy DeVault, Deb Nelson, and Lois Cook
• Appointment to the Mississippi Valley Health Services Commission
• Updating the county salary grid

The Rock County Board Staff Committee approved changes to the Administrator Policy and Procedure Manual and updates to the salary grid, both as proposed. The committee also approved several resolutions recognizing individuals for their service and made appointments to two health-related commissions. All decisions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Administrator Policy and Procedure Manual changes
• Approved updates to the salary grid
• Approved resolution recognizing Krista L. Trewyn
• Approved resolution recognizing Troy DeVault
• Approved resolution recognizing Deb Nelson for service to Rock County
• Approved resolution recognizing Lois Cook for service to Rock Haven
• Approved Supervisor Woodman as appointment to Mississippi Valley Health Services Commission
• Approved Supervisor Woodman as appointment to Marsh Country Health Alliance

Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance

The Rock County Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance will meet to review current insurance costs, personnel budget impacts, and surrounding county requirements. The committee will also review employee survey results on preferred plan models.

• Review of current health insurance premium costs and personnel budget relationship
• Discussion of annual increase expectations and definition of 'sustainability'
• Review of employee summer survey on preferred plan models
• Presentation from County Administrator and Human Resource Director

The Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance met to review historical health insurance costs and premium data. The committee received presentations from the County Administrator and the Human Resources Director regarding budget impacts and survey results. No substantive policy changes were voted on during this session.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)

Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission

The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission will meet to discuss an agreement with partners WSOR and WisDOT regarding Commission-owned property and professional services. The meeting includes a potential closed session to discuss bargaining agreements and competitive services.

• Agreement with WSOR and WisDOT regarding Commission owned property and professional services
• WisDOT update on bridges in Merrimac, Janesville, and Baraboo
• Trail Committee status update on track removal project in Dane County
• Review of 07/31/2024 Year to Date Financial Statements

Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission (PRTC)

The Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission will review reports from WSOR, WisDOT, and the Tri‑County Trail Commission. Commissioners will discuss the administrator’s lease of a tax parcel and a permit extension for Frontier Communications. The meeting includes a Treasurer’s Report proposing new bank‑account administrators and authorizing participation in the State of Wisconsin Local Government Investment Pool.

• WSOR Operations Report (Ken Lucht)
• WisDOT Report (Ben Mohlke)
• Tri‑County Trail Commission Report (Max Blackbourn)
• Permit extension for Frontier Communications (City of Mineral Point, 9/1/24–12/31/25)
• Treasurer’s Report: designate SWWI Regional Planning Commission admins for bank account and approve LGIP investment resolution

Rock County Housing Authority

The Rock County Housing Authority will hold a hybrid meeting on September 4, 2024, to approve minutes from August 7, 2024, and review draft documents regarding fair housing choice and the 2025-2029 HOME Consolidated Plan.

• Approval of August 7, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of Draft Analysis of Impediment to Fair Housing Choice
• Review of Draft 2025-2029 HOME Consolidated Plan
• Follow up from Legal Action Regarding Funding Sources
• Update Regarding Planning Efforts

The Housing Authority of Rock County met on September 4, 2024, and adopted the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and the draft 2025-2029 HOME Consolidated Plan, requesting additional data and comparisons. No formal decisions were made on these drafts; they will be revisited at the next meeting on October 2, 2024.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 10:05 AM (unanimous)

Ad Hoc Rock County Youth in Governance Program Exploratory Committee

The Ad Hoc Rock County Youth in Governance Program Exploratory Committee will discuss and potentially act on a draft recommendations report and resource documents for the Rock County Board. The committee will also discuss the schedule for completing these recommendations and any additional resources needed.

• Review and possible action on DRAFT Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee Recommendations Report
• Review and possible action on DRAFT Resource Documents for the Rock County Board
• Discussion on the schedule for completing committee recommendations
• Discussion on requests for additional resources and next steps

The committee reviewed the draft Youth in Governance recommendations report, discussing program details and deciding to table specific lines (24-30) until the next meeting. They also set a deadline for appendix suggestions and scheduled the next meeting for September 18. No final decisions were made on the report's content.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Tabled discussion on lines 24-30 of draft report until next meeting
• Set deadline for appendix suggestions by September 9
• Scheduled next meeting for September 18, 2024 at 4:30 pm

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review administrative items, including payments and fund transfers exceeding $5,000. The board will also receive a Public Health Department report regarding director updates and policy engagement.

• Review of payments
• Transfer of funds over $5,000
• Public Health Department Director's Report
• Discussion on policy engagement regarding public health impacts

The Rock County Board of Health met on September 4, 2024, and approved the agenda and the July 3, 2024 minutes. The board reviewed August 2024 payments totaling $68,789.01 and received reports on ARPA funding awarded to Beloit Area Community Health Center, new signage, and West Nile Virus confirmation. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed August 2024 payments totaling $68,789.01
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 PM (unanimous)

Land Conservation Committee

The Rock County Land Conservation Committee will consider several reports and discuss the relocation of its department. It will review drainage concerns in the Emerald Grove area. The committee will vote on cost‑share agreements for the Land and Water Resource Management Program, including Contract LR‑D.24 for a well abandonment. Additional items include a director’s report, review of August 2024 bills, and routine agenda approvals.

• Report regarding Emerald Grove area drainage concerns
• Discussion of relocating the Land Conservation Department to the Courthouse
• Approval of cost‑share agreements for the Land and Water Resource Management Program
• Contract LR‑D.24 – Johnson – well abandonment
• Review of August 2024 bills

General Services Committee

The General Services Committee will discuss a schedule update for the county’s jail renovation. They will consider accepting a furniture donation and review change orders for the nursing program renovation. The committee will also conduct a quarterly budget review and examine an appraisal with next steps.

• Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation – schedule update
• Approval to accept furniture donation
• Nursing Program Renovation Project – review of change order #1 and #2
• Quarterly Budget Review
• Review of appraisal and set next steps

The General Services Committee approved a furniture donation for the District Attorney's office and discussed the future of the Health Care Center building, including a motion to consult developers and budget for its maintenance in 2025. The committee also reviewed jail renovation progress and nursing program change orders, but took no action on those items.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes
• Approved furniture donation for District Attorney's office
• Adopted motion to proceed with talking to property developers and budgeting to maintain Health Care Center in 2025

Environmental Management System Committee

The Rock County Environmental Management System Committee will discuss its goals and objectives and consider possible actions. Staff will report on the GTLC quarterly meeting held on July 30, 2024, and schedule a Dawn Harvest Solar presentation. Residents may submit public comments by noon on September 2, 2024.

• Review, Discussion and Possible Action – Goals & Objectives
• Director/Staff Report – GTLC 7-30-2024 Quarterly Meeting Highlights
• Director/Staff Report – Scheduling Dawn Harvest Solar Presentation

The Environmental Management Systems Committee met on September 3, 2024, and approved the agenda and the August 6, 2024 minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the committee discussed preliminary goals and objectives, heard a report on the Green Tier Legacy Communities meeting, and scheduled a Dawn Harvest Solar presentation for the October 1 meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved August 6, 2024 minutes

Human Services Board

The Human Services Board will meet to approve contracts and a resolution to amend the 2024 department budget. The board will also receive a second quarter report on the 2024 ARPA Homelessness Prevention Matching Grant.

• Resolution to amend 2024 Human Services Department Budget to accept Substance Abuse Block Grant Supplemental Funds
• Approval of 2024-8-28 Contract Summary
• 2024 ARPA Homelessness Prevention Matching Grant Second Quarter Report

The Rock County Human Services Board approved the agenda, minutes, contracts, and a resolution to accept Substance Abuse Block Grant Supplemental Funds for prevention and treatment services. The board also recognized July and August IMPACT Award recipients and received a report on the ARPA Homelessness Prevention Matching Grant. No decisions were made on public comments regarding Derrick's House, but staff will follow up with reports.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2024 meeting unanimously
• Approved contracts unanimously
• Approved resolution to accept Substance Abuse Block Grant Supplemental Funds unanimously

General

The Rock County Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development will review a possible recommendation to authorize continued passenger rail planning. The meeting will also approve the agenda, approve minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting, and hear public comments. Director and staff reports will be presented before setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion and possible recommendation to authorize continuation of passenger rail planning efforts
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for citizen participation
• Director and staff reports

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee - Highway will review a budget presentation summary and quarterly equipment purchases. The body will also discuss project updates, staffing, and town winter rates.

• Resolution recognizing Troy DeVault
• Budget Presentation Summary discussion
• Quarterly Equipment Purchases Review
• Town Winter Rates discussion
• Review of July 2024 payments

The Public Works Committee approved the agenda, July 23 minutes, and a resolution recognizing Troy DeVault. They discussed drafting a resolution to reinstate the employee comp time bank from 80 back to 100 hours, and concurred with using 2024 budget funds to cover a $90.91 overage in the 2022 equipment budget. No final action was taken on the comp time or winter rate proposals.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved July 23, 2024 minutes
• Adopted resolution recognizing Troy DeVault
• Concurred with using 2024 budget funds to cover $90.91 overage in 2022 equipment budget

General Services Committee

The Rock County General Services Committee will review several specific items, including a change order for the Orfordville public works salt shed, a proposal to relocate the Land Conservation Office, certification of the Facilities Superintendent, and an update on the former Job Center sale. The committee will also review payments and approve resolutions before adjourning.

• Review of Public Works Orfordville Salt Shed Change Order #2
• Approval to Relocate Land Conservation Office
• Facilities Superintendent Certification
• Update on Former Job Center Sale
• Review of Payments

The General Services Committee approved relocating the Land Conservation office from its leased Hwy 14 building to the courthouse planning department, with no renovations needed. The committee also reviewed a change order for the Orfordville salt shed and an update on the former Job Center sale, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved relocation of Land Conservation office to courthouse (motion by Cullen, second by Homan, adopted)
• Approved agenda as presented (adopted)
• Approved August 6, 2024 minutes (adopted)
• Adjourned at 8:10 am (adopted)

Education & Veterans Committee

The Rock County Education & Veterans Committee will consider several routine items, including approving the agenda, minutes, transfers, and July payments. It will also discuss a possible reclassification of the Veterans Benefits Specialist position to Assistant Veterans Service Officer, the committee's education role, and updates from the Ad Hoc Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes
• Approve transfers
• Review July payments
• Discussion of reclassifying Veterans Benefits Specialist to Assistant Veterans Service Officer

Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board

The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board meeting on August 19, 2024 will review several reports and consider fee budgets. The board will examine payment reports for June and July 2024 and a semi‑annual conference attendance report. It will discuss and potentially adopt budget items for the 2025 landing fee and fuel flow fee, as well as a memorandum of understanding between REVV Aviation and UW‑Health and a sheriff K9 unit patrol at the airport. Public comments are accepted through August 18, 2024.

• Review of June, July, and budget‑to‑actual payment reports (Consent Calendar)
• Review of Semi‑Annual Conference Attendance Report
• Discussion and action on 2025 landing fee budget
• Discussion and action on 2025 fuel flow fee budget
• Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding between REVV Aviation and UW‑Health

The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board approved increasing the 2025 landing fee to $2.00 per 1,000 pounds and raising the Jet A fuel flow fee to $0.10 per gallon. The board also tabled a Memorandum of Understanding between REVV Aviation and UW-Health pending further legal review, and discussed implementing K9 unit training with the Rock County Sheriff's Office.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2024 (motion carried)
• Increased 2025 landing fee to $2.00 per 1,000 pounds for Part 121 and Part 135 aircraft over 12,500 pounds (motion carried)
• Increased 2025 Jet A fuel flow fee to $0.10 per gallon (motion carried)
• Tabled Memorandum of Understanding between REVV Aviation and UW-Health pending Corporation Counsel review (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 9:06 a.m. (motion carried)

Board of Canvassers

The Rock County Board of Canvassers will meet to verify the results of the August 13, 2024, Partisan Primary. The board will review election materials, vote records, and provisional ballots before signing the Canvassers Statement.

• Verification of August 13, 2024, Partisan Primary results
• Review of Write-In Votes and Provisional Ballots
• Voluntary random audit of election results

The Rock County Board of Canvassers reviewed machine tapes, inspectors' statements, and tally sheets for all contests in the August 13, 2024 Partisan Primary, adjusted several votes for voter intent, and conducted two machine audits that found no discrepancies. The board completed and signed the Summary Statement, certifying the results.

• Approved agenda by acclamation
• Adjusted votes in Town of Plymouth for voter intent (referendum questions)
• Adjusted votes in City of Milton for write-in candidates (District Attorney, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds)
• Completed machine audit for City of Beloit Ward 27 (Republican U.S. Senate) - no variation
• Completed machine audit for Town of Milton (Republican Assembly District 43) - no variation
• Signed Summary Statement of the Board of Canvassers

Behavioral Health Redesign Steering

The Behavioral Health Redesign Steering Committee is meeting to elect a chair and discuss the future of the committee. The session also includes the approval of minutes from February 22, 2024.

• Election of BHRSC Chair
• Discussion regarding Future of Behavioral Health Redesign Steering Committee
• Approval of February 22, 2024 minutes

Health Services Committee

The Rock County Health Services Committee will consider budget transfer requests, review recent payments, and discuss staffing agency contracts. It will also receive reports from the Resident Council, the Rock Haven Improvement Committee, and an update to the Corner Canteen Store policy. Staff reports on finance, maintenance, and administration will be presented before the meeting adjourns.

• Review of Payments – Committee Review Report
• Budget Transfers
• Review of Staffing Agency Contracts
• Resident Council Minutes and Agenda
• Updating Corner Canteen Store Policy

The Rock County Health Services Committee held a routine teleconference meeting, approving the agenda and the minutes from July 10, 2024. No substantive policy decisions were made; the committee reviewed reports, discussed a new policy for the Corner Canteen Store, and scheduled the next meeting for September 11, 2024.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2024

Human Services Board

The Rock County Human Services Board will meet to approve contracts and review July 2024 bills. The board will discuss the 2024 budget to actual report and the 2025 budget request. An update on the Youth Services Center is also scheduled.

• Approval of 2024-8-14 Contract Summary
• Review of July 2024 Human Services Department bills
• Review of 2024 Budget to Actual Report
• Update on Youth Services Center
• Summary of 2025 HSD Budget Request

The Rock County Human Services Board unanimously approved a contract (details not specified in the minutes) and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The board received updates on the 2025 proposed budget ($89,618,888 total, $23,159,516 county share, a 2.37% reduction) and discussed Youth Services Center staffing and census challenges. No resolutions were reviewed, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond the contract approval.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 10, 2024 public hearing minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2024 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract (unanimous voice vote)

Agriculture & Extension Education Committee

The Rock County Agriculture & Extension Education Committee will discuss financial reports, including payments to the Division of Extension and the fairgrounds. It will review July payments, approve July contracts, and examine rental fee structures. The meeting also includes a fairgrounds tour and a report from the Fair Board.

• Division of Extension: Review of Payments
• Division of Extension: Monthly Impact Report
• Fairgrounds: Review of July Payments
• Fairgrounds: Approval of July Contracts
• Fairgrounds: Review of Rental Fees

The Agriculture & Extension Education Committee adopted its agenda and July minutes, reviewed July payments for Extension and Fairgrounds, and discussed fairgrounds operations including security deposits, Spanish contract translations, noise monitoring, and rental fee comparisons. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the committee agreed to discuss rental rate changes at future meetings. The 2024 fair was reported as profitable, though final numbers are pending.

• Adopted agenda for August 14, 2024
• Adopted July 10, 2024 minutes
• Reviewed July payments for Extension and Fairgrounds
• Noted no July contracts due to fair
• Discussed rental fee changes for future meetings

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee – Parks will vote to accept the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2024‑2025 Snowmobile Trail Maintenance Grant (S‑6042). It will also consider authorizing an application for County Conservation Aids Grant funds with the DNR. A discussion and possible action on an issue paper regarding an Access Control Driveway Permit for County Trunk Highway N will be held. Additional items include Parks Advisory Board communications and the August Parks Report.

• Acceptance of Wisconsin DNR Rock County 2024‑2025 Snowmobile Trail Maintenance Grant (S‑6042)
• Authorizing application with Wisconsin DNR for County Conservation Aids Grant funds
• Discussion and possible action on Issue Paper – Access Control Driveway Permit – CTH N
• Parks Advisory Board communications
• August 2024 Parks Report

The Public Works Committee approved two resolutions related to Wisconsin DNR grants: one to accept the 2024-2025 Snowmobile Trail Maintenance Grant S-6042, and another to authorize an application for County Conservation Aids grant funds. The committee also adopted an issue paper allowing a driveway permit change on CTH N. All actions were approved unanimously with no discussion of opposition.

• Adopted resolution accepting DNR Snowmobile Trail Maintenance Grant S-6042 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing application for DNR County Conservation Aids grant funds (unanimous)
• Adopted issue paper for access control driveway permit on CTH N (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 9, 2024 (unanimous)

Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission

The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission will review financial reports and operational updates from the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad and WisDOT. The body will consider permits for projects in Oregon, WI and Fox Lake, IL, and discuss the creation of a subcommittee for property issues.

• WisDOT update on bridges in Merrimac, Janesville, and Baraboo
• Temporary Authorization Permit for Payne & Dolan at S Perry St, Village of Oregon
• Temporary use Permit for Builders Paving, LLC at State Park Road, Fox Lake, IL
• Status update on Dane County track removal project and scrap rail reimbursement
• Discussion on creating a subcommittee for encroachments, trespassing, and unpermitted crossings

Planning & Development Committee

The Planning & Development Committee will meet to decide on the approval of projects receiving budgeted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for affordable housing. The body will also review the Second Quarter Rock Ready Index Report and a Farmland Preservation Plan update.

• Approval of projects for budgeted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for affordable housing
• Second Quarter Rock Ready Index Report
• Farmland Preservation Plan Update - Certification Ends 2024
• Review of bills paid for July 2024
• Status of Planner Recruitment

The Rock County Planning & Development Committee approved a resolution to allocate budgeted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for affordable housing, with an amendment directing the County Administrator to contract with the Rock County Housing Authority for specific projects. The amendment and resolution both passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved amendment to ARPA housing resolution (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for ARPA affordable housing funds (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:41 AM (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Rock County Finance Committee will consider and vote on several resolutions that allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to various county programs. Items include funding for the Janesville Boys & Girls Club capital campaign, support for the uninsured, a grant to KANDU Industries, expansion of the YWCA Childcare Center, and public‑health grant projects. The committee will also review transfers, payments over $10,000, and per‑meeting allowances. Public comments are accepted until noon on the day of the meeting.

• Authorizing ARPA funds for Janesville Boys & Girls Club Capital Campaign and amending the 2024 budget
• Funding to support the uninsured (ARPA funds) and amending the 2024 budget
• Allocating ARPA funds for KANDU Industries and amending the 2024 budget
• Reallocating ARPA funds to expand the YWCA Childcare Center
• Accepting Data Grant funds and amending the 2024 Rock County Public Health Department budget

The Rock County Finance Committee approved four resolutions allocating ARPA funds to the Janesville Boys & Girls Club, KANDU Industries, and YWCA Childcare Center, each amended to $98,516, and also approved funding to support the uninsured. All resolutions passed with one no vote from Supervisor Towns. The committee also approved per meeting allowances of $10,909.50 and several grant-related budget amendments.

• Approved ARPA funds for Janesville Boys & Girls Club Capital Campaign, amended to $98,516 (one no vote)
• Approved funding to support the uninsured, amended to $98,516 (one no vote)
• Approved ARPA funds for KANDU Industries, amended to $98,516 (one no vote)
• Approved ARPA funds to expand YWCA Childcare Center, amended to $98,516 (one no vote)
• Approved per meeting allowances of $10,909.50
• Approved accepting Taking Action with Data grant funds and amending Public Health budget
• Approved accepting Public Health Vending Machine Program grant funds and amending budget
• Approved amending Human Services budget to accept Family First Funds

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments to allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Rock County Public Health Ordinance and a discussion on a settlement agreement with The Kroger Co.

• ARPA fund allocations for February 2024 tornado victims, Janesville Boys & Girls Club, KANDU Industries, and YWCA Childcare Center expansion
• Public hearing for amending Chapter 6 of the Rock County Public Health Ordinance
• Approval of projects to receive ARPA funds for affordable housing
• Settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. and related MOU addendum
• Budget amendments for Human Services and Public Health Department grant funds

The Rock County Board of Supervisors approved multiple resolutions allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including for tornado victims, the YWCA Childcare Center expansion, KANDU Industries, and affordable housing projects. They also approved funding to support the uninsured and authorized memoranda of understanding for budgeted ARPA projects. All votes were recorded with specific tallies, and the board entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining parameters.

• Approved amended resolution allocating ARPA funds for tornado victims (24-1)
• Authorized ARPA funds for Janesville Boys & Girls Club capital campaign (25-0)
• Adopted funding to support the uninsured (23-2)
• Allocated ARPA funds for KANDU Industries (24-1)
• Reallocated ARPA funds to expand YWCA Childcare Center (24-1)
• Approved MOUs for budgeted ARPA projects (24-1)
• Approved projects for ARPA affordable housing funds (23-2)
• Approved executive session for collective bargaining parameters (25-0)

Rock County Housing Authority

The Rock County Housing Authority meeting will review a resolution to allocate ARPA funds for affordable housing, as prepared for action by the Planning & Development Committee and the County Board on August 8. The agenda also includes updates on a legal action concerning services in Rock County and a revised schedule for planning efforts. Public comment procedures and routine items such as adopting the agenda and approving minutes will also be addressed.

• Review resolution for ARPA funds for affordable housing (item 6)
• Update from legal action regarding services in Rock County (item 5)
• Update regarding planning efforts and revised schedule (item 7)
• Adopt agenda and approve minutes from July 3, 2024 (items 2‑3)
• Citizen participation, communications and announcements (item 4)

The Housing Authority unanimously supported a resolution summarizing its affordable housing work, to be presented to the P&D Committee and County Board on August 8, 2024. No formal action was taken. The board also heard updates on Legal Action's services and the housing planning schedule.

• Adopted agenda (motion by Wilson, second by Udell)
• Approved minutes from July 3, 2024 meeting (motion by Udell, second by Wilson)
• Unanimously offered support for ARPA affordable housing resolution (no formal action)
• Adjourned at 9:59 AM (motion by Udell, second by Wilson)

Ad Hoc Rock County Youth in Governance Program Exploratory Committee

The Ad Hoc Rock County Youth in Governance Program Exploratory Committee is meeting to review and discuss draft program outcomes and descriptions. The body will also discuss program roles, responsibilities, and the schedule for submitting recommendations to the County Board.

• Report from Supervisor Wilson on Standing Committee Chairs' interest in the program
• Review and possible action on draft Youth in Governance Program Outcomes
• Review and possible action on draft Youth in Governance Program Description
• Discussion on Youth in Governance Program Roles & Responsibilities
• Discussion on the schedule for completing recommendations to the County Board

The committee reached consensus on multiple recommendations for a pilot Youth in Governance program, including a program calendar from April 2025 to April 2026, a modest participant count of 4-8 youth, and placement of two youth on each participating standing committee. They also recommended an application process starting January 2025, a 75% meeting attendance requirement, and no advisory voting during the pilot. These recommendations will be presented to the County Board.

• Recommended pilot program calendar April 2025-April 2026 (consensus)
• Recommended 4-8 youth participants in pilot year (consensus)
• Recommended two youth per participating standing committee (consensus)
• Recommended application process starting January 2025 (consensus)
• Recommended 75% meeting attendance requirement, with virtual and make-up options (consensus)
• Recommended no advisory voting during pilot (consensus)
• Recommended establishing an Ad-Hoc Youth in Governance Pilot Program Committee (consensus)
• Approved agenda and July 17, 2024 minutes (adopted)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the 2024 Community Health Assessment and the Public Health Department report. The board is considering budget amendments related to grant funds and a change to the Public Health Ordinance.

• Amending Chapter 6 of the Rock County Public Health Ordinance
• Accepting Taking Action with Data Grant Funds and amending the 2024 budget
• Accepting Public Health Vending Machine Program Grant Funds and amending the 2024 budget
• Review of fund transfers over $5,000
• Review of the 2024 Community Health Assessment

The Board approved amendments to Chapter 6 of the Rock County Public Health Ordinance regarding wastewater treatment fees. It also accepted a $10,000 grant and funds for a vending machine program, amending the 2024 budget accordingly.

• Accepted $10,000 Taking Action with Data grant and amended 2024 budget (Passed)
• Accepted Public Health Vending Machine Program funds and amended 2024 budget (Passed)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 6 of the Rock County Public Health Ordinance (Passed)

Land Conservation Committee

The Rock County Land Conservation Committee will meet to approve cost-share agreements for land and water resource management and review bills paid for May through July 2024. The meeting will also include a semi-annual report and an update on the Farmland Preservation Plan.

• Approval of Cost Share Agreements
• Review of bills paid (May, June, July 2024)
• Mid-Year Budget to Actual Report
• Farmland Preservation Plan Update
• Semi-Annual Report for Conferences

General Services Committee

The Rock County General Services Committee will review routine agenda items such as approvals of the agenda, minutes, transfers, and June and July payments. It will then consider a contract for Rock Haven seal‑coating. The committee will receive an update on architect errors and omissions and discuss the schedule for the law‑enforcement services/jail renovation project. Public comments are accepted through August 5, 2024.

• Committee approval to contract for Rock Haven seal‑coating
• Update on architect errors and omissions
• Discussion of schedule for law‑enforcement services/jail renovation project
• Approval of June and July 2024 payment reviews
• Approval of agenda, minutes, and transfers

The committee approved a contract for seal-coating at Rock Haven, a project already budgeted for 2024. They also discussed an update on architect errors and omissions for the Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation Project, noting that Venture Architects is denying most claims and the county is holding future payments. The jail occupancy was moved from August to September due to a glass supply issue.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved July 2, 2024 minutes
• Approved Rock Haven seal-coating contract
• Reviewed June and July 2024 payments

Environmental Management System Committee

The Environmental Management System Committee will discuss and potentially act on a resolution regarding membership in the WI Local Government Climate Coalition. The body will also review goals, objectives, and a presentation on carbon emissions tracking software.

• Resolution Authorizing Membership to WI Local Government Climate Coalition
• Constellation Energy presentation on software tracking for carbon emissions
• Review of Goals & Objectives
• GTLC 7-30-2024 Quarterly Meeting highlights

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The Rock County Public Safety & Justice Committee will discuss a request to purchase the APCO PST Fast Track Enrollment. The meeting will also approve the July 23, 2024 minutes, a consent calendar of transfers and payments, and recognize three individuals for service to the county. Public comments are accepted until noon on the meeting day.

• Request to purchase APCO PST Fast Track Enrollment
• Approval of transfers (Consent Calendar)
• Review of payments (Consent Calendar)
• Recognition of Kathy Churchill for service to Rock County
• Recognition of Kelly Elliott for service to Rock County

The Rock County Public Safety & Justice Committee approved the purchase of APCO PST Fast Track Enrollment for 911 communicators, addressing a lapse in certifications. The committee also adopted three resolutions recognizing Kathy Churchill, Kelly Elliott, and Kim Schroeder for their service to Rock County. All actions were approved unanimously by the three members present.

• Approved APCO PST Fast Track Enrollment purchase (3-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Kathy Churchill for service (3-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Kelly Elliott for service (3-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Kim Schroeder for service (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved July 23, 2024 minutes (3-0)

County Board Staff Committee

The County Board Staff Committee will review resolutions regarding employee training and a settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. The committee will also discuss budget reports for Corporation Counsel and various committee appointments.

• Settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. and MOU Addendum Two
• Expansion of employee training opportunities
• County Administrator vacation payout request
• Appointments for Local Emergency Planning Committee and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
• Executive session to set bargaining parameters for 2024 collective bargaining agreements

The committee voted down a resolution to expand employee training opportunities, with only Supervisors Towns and Peer voting in favor. Several recognition resolutions for departing staff were approved, along with a settlement agreement with Kroger Co. and various appointments. The meeting also included an executive session on collective bargaining parameters.

• Expansion of Employee Training Opportunities resolution failed (2-6)
• Recognized Katrina Kufrin for service to Veterans Service Office (adopted)
• Recognized Mark Spring (adopted)
• Recognized Kathy Churchill for service to Rock County (adopted)
• Recognized Kelly Elliott for service to Rock County (adopted)
• Recognized Kim Schroeder for service to Rock County (adopted)
• Authorized settlement agreement with Kroger Co. and Addendum Two to MOU (adopted)
• Approved County Administrator vacation payout request (adopted)

Finance Committee

The Rock County Finance Committee will approve the agenda and minutes from June 6, June 20, and July 18, 2024. It will discuss preliminary 2025 budget projections for the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, the Parks Department, and the Public Works Department. Public comments will be accepted, and the next meeting date will be set.

• Approve agenda
• Approve June 6, 2024 minutes
• Approve June 20, 2024 minutes
• Approve July 18, 2024 minutes
• Review preliminary 2025 budget projections for Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, Parks Department, and Public Works Department

Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission (PRTC)

The Commission will meet to adopt its 2025 budget and elect a Treasurer. Members will review reports on rail operations, trail maintenance, and staff service agreements. The meeting includes closed sessions to discuss real estate matters and legal strategy.

• Adoption of the 2025 Budget
• Election of Treasurer
• Permit requests for American Transmission Company (ATC) and a private rail crossing in Gration, WI
• Discussion of lease renewal and violation notice for tax parcel 206-1078.0000 in Darlington
• 2025 Staff Services Agreement with Southwestern WI Regional Planning Commission

Transportation Coordinating Committee

The Transportation Coordinating Committee will follow standard procedures, approve the May 31, 2024 minutes, review the Spring Summit of Transportation Providers 2024, and discuss a Department of Transportation grant. No specific decisions are listed beyond agenda items.

• Approval of May 31, 2024 TCC minutes
• Review of Spring Summit of Transportation Providers 2024
• Discussion of DOT Grant
• Member reports
• Items for future agendas

The Transportation Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for July 26, 2024, was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or business conducted.

911 Communications Commission

The Rock County 9‑1‑1 Communications Commission will consider nominations and appointments for its chair position. The meeting will also review new commission members from Evansville EMS and Footville Fire, discuss information‑technology updates, and evaluate the 2024 9‑1‑1 Center goals and objectives. Additional topics include law‑enforcement call‑for‑service policies and several information items such as station alerting, CALEA compliance, and an APCO staffing study.

• Nomination and appointment of the 9‑1‑1 Commission Chair
• Introduction of new commission members from Evansville EMS and Footville Fire
• Information Technology updates
• Review of 2024 9‑1‑1 Center goals and objectives
• Law enforcement calls for service: hazardous conditions and non‑responding PD calls

The 911 Communications Commission approved Chief Andre Sayles as Vice-Chair until January 2026. The group also approved the agenda and prior minutes, and discussed updates on the station alerting project and SOP 10 changes. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (motion by Kunkel, second by Pearson)
• Approved October 18, 2023 minutes as written
• Appointed Chief Andre Sayles as Vice-Chair (motion by Pease, second by Kunkel)

Human Services Board

The Rock County Human Services Board will consider a resolution to amend the 2024 department budget to incorporate Family First funds. The board will also approve a contract summarized in the 2024‑7‑22 Contract Summary and recognize Ms. Luster as the April IMPACT Award recipient. Additional items include a director's report on the 2025 budget, ARPA updates, and a human‑trafficking prevention initiative.

• Approve 2024‑7‑22 Contract Summary HS Board
• Recognize Ms. Luster as April Human Services IMPACT Award recipient
• Amend 2024 Human Services Department Budget to accept Family First funds
• Director's report: update on 2025 budget development and ARPA human‑trafficking prevention initiative
• Public comment period for agenda items

The Rock County Human Services Board approved a resolution amending the 2024 budget to accept Family First funds, a one-time funding opportunity for preventive services. The board also approved contracts and the meeting agenda and minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates on the 2025 budget and ARPA human trafficking prevention initiative.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved contracts (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved resolution amending 2024 budget to accept Family First funds (unanimous voice vote)

Public Works Committee

The Rock County Public Works Committee will meet on July 23, 2024 to review several items. The agenda includes discussion of an ATV route application from the Town of Union, a semi‑annual report on conference attendance, a budget‑to‑actual report, a storm update, and a staff update. The committee will also review June 2024 payments and set dates for future meetings. Public comments are accepted until noon on July 22, 2024.

• ATV Route Application – Town of Union (discussion)
• Semi‑annual report on attendance at conferences/conventions (discussion)
• Budget to actual report (discussion)
• Storm update (discussion)
• June 2024 payments review (review)

The Public Works Committee approved designating the northern portion of CTH M (from USH 14 North to the Union/Porter town boundary) as an ATV route, but denied the southern portion due to jurisdictional issues with the City of Evansville. The committee also reviewed reports on conference attendance, budget, storm damage, and staffing, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved ATV route application for northern CTH M (USH 14 North to Union/Porter boundary) (unanimous)
• Denied ATV route designation for southern CTH M due to Evansville jurisdiction
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from June 25, 2024, as presented

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The Public Safety & Justice Committee will approve the agenda, minutes, and consent‑calendar items such as transfers and payments. It will review budget‑to‑actual reports for the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney, 911 Communications Center, Circuit Court, and Mediation, as well as the Hazmat Team information and budget. The committee will discuss moving the next meeting to August 6 at 5:15 PM. Public comments are accepted until noon on July 23, 2024.

• Approval of transfers (Consent Calendar)
• Review of payments (Consent Calendar)
• Review of budget‑to‑actual reports for Sheriff's Office, District Attorney, and 911 Communications Center
• Review of Hazmat Team information and budget
• Discussion of moving the next meeting to August 6 at 5:15 PM

The Public Safety & Justice Committee met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was agreeing to reschedule the next meeting to August 6 at 5:15 P.M. The committee reviewed budget reports and training attendance, and received information on the Hazmat Team.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to move next meeting to August 6 at 5:15 P.M. (majority)

Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development

The Rock County Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development will hear a report on the Chicago‑Rockford rail connection and possible future connections. It will then discuss and possibly recommend a 2025 budget request or authorization to continue passenger rail planning efforts. Public comments may be submitted by noon on the meeting day.

• Report on passenger rail connection between Chicago and Rockford (Guest: Michael Dunn, Jr.)
• Discussion of possible future passenger rail connections
• Consideration of a 2025 budget request for passenger rail planning
• Public comment period for agenda items

Groundwater Nitrate Work Group

The work group will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also receive updates on nitrate research projects and mitigation programs.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• UW Discovery Farms Lysimeter Research Project update
• County Farm Well Sampling and Research update
• Nitrate Mitigation Assistance Program update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss preliminary 2025 budget projections and program information. The discussion will specifically focus on the Sheriff's Office.

• Review and discussion of preliminary 2025 Budget Projections for the Sheriff's Office

The Rock County Board Staff & Finance Committee met and heard a budget presentation from Sheriff Fell covering 2025 projections and program information. No formal decisions were made on the budget; the only actions were approving the agenda and adjourning.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Adjourned at 7:40 P.M.

ADRC-Aging Unit Nutrition Advisory Committee

The ADRC-Aging Unit Nutrition Program committee is meeting to review staff statistics and program reports. The body will discuss the Aging Plan and provide updates on the Senior Farmers' Market Voucher program.

• Review of Senior Farmers' Market Voucher update
• Discussion of the Aging Plan
• Reports from Aramark and Nutrition & Health Associates
• Review of Dining Center visits and Home Delivered Meal ride-alongs
• Discussion of board membership, bylaws, and application process

Traffic Safety Commission

The Traffic Safety Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and analyze fatal crash data from the second quarter of 2024. The body will review an analysis and comparison of these crashes.

• Approval of 1st Quarter 2024 Meeting Minutes
• 2nd Quarter 2024 Fatal Crash Analysis
• 2nd Quarter 2024 Fatal Crash Comparison

ADRC Advisory Committee

The ADRC Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates on the Aging Plan and staffing. The body will also discuss committee by-laws, the ADRC State Report, and current committee openings.

• Review of March 20, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of Aging Plan and staffing updates
• Review of committee By-Laws
• ADRC State Report and impact analysis
• ADRC Advisory Committee openings

The committee approved the agenda and previous minutes. Staff reported issues with the new Via transit software, including canceled appointments and long wait times. Jennifer Thompson announced she will draft general bylaws for the committee, which has operated without them since 2013. Five member vacancies were identified, with two seats specifically reserved for disability representation.

• Agenda approved
• March 20, 2024 minutes approved
• Motion to adjourn approved
• No substantive policy decisions made; updates and planning discussed

Veterans Service Commission

The meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review bills paid and approve minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of April 10, 2024 minutes
• Review of bills paid

Ad Hoc Rock County Youth in Governance Program Exploratory Committee

The Ad Hoc Rock County Youth in Governance Program Exploratory Committee is meeting to discuss the development of a youth governance program. The body will review draft program outcomes, descriptions, roles, and a proposed annual calendar.

• Review of draft Youth in Governance Program Outcomes
• Review of draft Youth in Governance Program Description
• Discussion on Youth in Governance Program Roles & Responsibilities
• Discussion on proposed annual Youth in Governance Program Calendar
• Discussion on requests for additional resources

The committee reviewed draft program outcomes, description, roles, and calendar, discussing various components without taking formal action. They agreed the program should run from April to April to include the budget process. The next meeting was set for August 7, 2024.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved June 19, 2024 minutes
• Agreed program calendar runs April to April
• Set next meeting for August 7, 2024 at 4:30 pm
• Adjourned at 6:00 pm

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss the 2025 budget for the Public Health Department. The meeting includes a period for citizen participation and communications.

• Public Health Department 2025 Budget Discussion

The Board of Health reviewed the 2025 budget situation and discussed three proposed strategies to reduce the tax levy. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposals during this meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Discussed 2025 budget strategies including licensed facility fees, voluntary FTE reductions, and FTE reduction/organizational adjustment

Children’s System of Care CST/CCOP

The Children’s System of Care CST/CCOP will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2025 application and budget. The body will also review a mid-year performance evaluation.

• Review and possible action on 2025 Application and Budget
• Mid-year CST Performance Evaluation report
• Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review significant events and discuss the use of alternates and Robert's Rules of Order. The agenda includes a presentation from the County Hazmat Team and a report from the Bylaws Review Committee.

• County Hazmat Team presentation
• Bylaws Review Committee report
• Discussion on Robert's Rules of Order
• Discussion on Alternates
• Review of May 21, 2024 minutes

Education & Veterans Committee

The Education and Veterans Committee will review payments and transfers. The body will discuss the committee's role in education and receive updates on the Veterans Service Office and the Ad Hoc Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee.

• Resolution recognizing Katrina Kufrin for service to the Veterans Service Office
• Review of June payments
• Approval of transfers
• Updates from the Ad Hoc Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee

Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission

The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving the 2025 budget. The meeting includes updates on railroad operations, bridge projects in Merrimac, Janesville, and Baraboo, and track removal bids.

• Public hearing and consideration of the 2025 Budget
• WisDOT update on bridges in Merrimac, Janesville, and Baraboo
• Award bid for WRRTC purchase of track and track removal project
• Wisconsin & Southern Railroad report on operations and maintenance

Planning & Development Committee

The committee will review recommendations for affordable housing projects using ARPA funds. It will also consider authorizing ARPA funds for the Janesville Boys & Girls Club capital campaign. Additionally, members will review code enforcement items and June payments.

• Review of LD 2024 042 (Purkapile Recovable Living Trust) in Center Township
• Decision on recommended projects for ARPA affordable housing funds
• Authorization of ARPA funds for Janesville Boys & Girls Club Capital Campaign
• Review of June payments and mid-year budget reports
• 2025 Budget preview

The committee approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Janesville Boys & Girls Club capital campaign and set a per-unit funding amount for affordable housing projects. A land division request in Center Township was also approved with specific conditions.

• Approved ARPA funds for Janesville Boys & Girls Club Capital Campaign and 2024 budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 042 (Center Township) 4 Lot CSM with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,500 per unit allocation for affordable housing projects totaling 209 units (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee will review recommendations for remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This includes potential funding for the Janesville Boys & Girls Club, KANDU Industries, and YWCA Childcare Center expansion. Members will also discuss the procurement of a GIS server.

• ARPA fund allocations for Janesville Boys & Girls Club and KANDU Industries
• Reallocation of ARPA funds for YWCA Childcare Center expansion
• Funding to support the uninsured
• Procurement of a Spillman Dedicated GIS Server
• Review of June payments over $10,000

The committee recommended allocating $600,000 in ARPA funds to tornado relief and approximately $100,000 to four other projects. Several specific ARPA funding resolutions were postponed until August, and the committee authorized the purchase of a GIS server.

• Recommended $600,000 ARPA funds for tornado relief and ~$100,000 for four other projects
• Recommended prioritizing any additional available funds for tornado victims
• Approved $13,270.99 in per meeting allowances
• Authorized procurement of the Spillman Dedicated GIS Server
• Approved the ongoing donation of abandoned bicycles
• Postponed resolutions 10.A-D to the August meeting
• Approved June 13 and June 27 minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider budget changes, supplementary appropriations, and several contracts. Items include facility upgrades at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Rock County and the authorization of a specialized transit vehicle purchase.

• Contract for roof replacement at UW-Whitewater Rock County
• Contract for theater rigging upgrades at UW-Whitewater Rock County
• Contract for nursing program renovation at UW-Whitewater Rock County
• Purchase of a specialized transit vehicle
• Finance Committee recommendations on remaining ARPA resolutions

The Board of Supervisors approved three separate contracts for renovations and upgrades at the University of Whitewater Wisconsin at Rock County. The board also authorized the purchase of a specialized transit vehicle and recognized one county employee.

• Approved roof replacement contract for UW-Whitewater Rock County (29-0)
• Approved theater rigging upgrades contract for UW-Whitewater Rock County (29-0)
• Approved nursing program renovation contract for UW-Whitewater Rock County (29-0)
• Authorized purchase of specialized transit vehicle (Approved by acclamation)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Alan Sweeney (Approved by acclamation)

Human Services Board

The Rock County Human Services Department is holding a public hearing regarding its 2025 budget. The meeting includes an opportunity for residents to provide comments on the proposed budget.

• Public comments regarding the 2025 Human Services Department Budget

The Rock County Human Services Board held its annual public hearing for the 2025 Human Services Department budget. No budget decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in these minutes. The session consisted of introductions and public comments from YWCA representatives and a virtual attendee regarding department operations and funding.

• Public hearing called to order at 5:26 PM
• Board members and staff introduced
• Public comments received from YWCA and virtual attendees
• Meeting adjourned at 5:39 PM (unanimous)

Agriculture & Extension Education Committee

The committee will review Division of Extension reports, including training costs and monthly impact data. The agenda also includes reviewing fairgrounds contracts and considering changes to rental policies and contract language.

• Approval of rental contract language changes
• Approval of rental policy changes
• Dairy Barn-Milking parlor upgrades
• Review of Division of Extension training costs

Human Services Board

The Human Services Board will review June 2024 bills and contract summaries. The meeting includes resolutions regarding ARPA fund reallocations and the purchase of a specialized transit vehicle.

• Reallocating ARPA funds to expand the YWCA Childcare Center
• Allocating ARPA funds for KANDU Industries and amending the 2024 budget
• Authorizing the purchase of a specialized transit vehicle
• Reviewing June 2024 Human Services Department bills

The board approved the reallocation of ARPA funds to expand the YWCA childcare center and provide funding to KANDU Industries. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of a specialized transit vehicle for the ADRC fleet.

• Approved reallocation of ARPA funds to expand YWCA Childcare Center (5-3)
• Approved $165,677 in ARPA funds for KANDU Industries (7-1)
• Approved purchase of specialized transit vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved contracts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing Kathleen Knutson (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Health Services Committee

The committee will review payments and budget transfers during this meeting. Members are also scheduled to award a laundry services contract to Vestis and update account access for the incoming Business Services Manager.

• Awarding Laundry Services Contract to Vestis
• Adding Graig Kittelson to Patient Trust and Petty Cash Account
• Review of payments and budget transfers

The committee approved a new laundry services contract and updated authorized personnel for patient trust and petty cash accounts. Other items included a review of staffing agency payments and a semi-annual report on conference spending.

• Awarded laundry services contract to Vestis (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Added Graig Kittelson to Patient Trust and Petty Cash Account (5-0)
• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes

Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission

The Trail Committee will discuss a potential recommendation regarding the Walking Iron Trail in Dane County. This discussion involves the purchase of track and a track removal project.

• Discussion of track purchase and removal for the Walking Iron Trail in Dane County

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The committee will review semi-annual reports on conference attendance for several departments. Members will also discuss budget to actuals for the Clerk of Courts, Emergency Management, Child Support Services, and Medical Examiner.

• Resolution recognizing Account Specialist I Cheryl Hall
• Semi-annual reports on convention/conference attendance for six departments
• Budget to actuals review for four departments

Public Works Committee

The Rock County Public Works Committee - Parks will review items including Gibbs Lake House rent and a GPS contract. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the 2025 fee schedule and staffing updates.

• Issue paper regarding Gibbs Lake House rent
• Discussion of the 2025 Fee Schedule
• Approval of a GPS contract
• Staffing update discussion

The committee approved a contract with Samsara for GPS monitoring and dash cameras for fleet assets. It also adopted the 2025 Fee Schedule without changes and postponed a decision on Gibbs Lake rental house rates.

• Approved 2025 Fee Schedule with no changes
• Approved GPS contract with Samsara ($21,918 for remainder of year; $68,276/year for five years)
• Postponed Gibbs Lake House Rent issue paper until September Parks Meeting
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from June 11, 2024

County Board Staff Committee

The Rock County Board Staff Committee will review semi-annual attendance reports and budget to actual reports for several county departments. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 24, 2024, meeting and consider resolutions recognizing specific individuals.

• Approval of June 24, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of semi-annual convention/conference attendance reports
• Review of budget to actual reports for county departments
• Resolutions recognizing Alan Sweeney, Cheryl Hall, and Kathleen Knutson

The committee approved resolutions to recognize Alan Sweeney, Cheryl Hall, and Kathleen Knutson. Members also reviewed June payments and semi-annual reports on convention attendance and budgets.

• Approved resolution recognizing Alan Sweeney
• Approved resolution recognizing Account Specialist I Cheryl Hall
• Approved resolution recognizing Kathleen Knutson
• Approved June 24, 2024 minutes as amended

Board of Health

The Rock County Board of Health will review administrative payments and fund transfers exceeding $5,000. The meeting also includes discussions on a strategic approach to healthy food access and resolutions regarding funding for the uninsured.

• Approval of June 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of payments and fund transfers over $5,000
• Discussion on a strategic approach to addressing healthy food access
• Resolution regarding funding to support the uninsured

The Board approved a resolution to provide $350,000 to Community Health Systems to support the uninsured. The funding is allocated from County ARPA and Communication Center Capital Funds, with a requirement for monthly reports and a sustainability plan.

• Approved $350,000 for Funding to Support the Uninsured to Community Health Systems
• Adopted meeting agenda
• Approved minutes of the 6/5/2024 meeting

Rock County Housing Authority

The Rock County Housing Authority will review a change order request for the Hwy 11 Brodhead Rehab Project. The board will also consider project recommendations for affordable housing using ARPA funds.

• Change order request for Hwy 11 Brodhead Rehab Project
• Review of recommended projects for ARPA-funded affordable housing

The Rock County Housing Authority approved a change order for the Hwy 11 Broadhead Rehab Project to cover additional rot found after inspection. The board also discussed allocating $4.5 million in ARPA funds for affordable housing projects in Beloit and Janesville, with staff recommending funding at approximately $21,500 per unit; a formal recommendation is expected at the July 11 Planning and Development Committee meeting, with final approval pushed to August. No decision was made on the ARPA allocation. An update on a housing planning consultant was given: the draft report is overdue due to the firm's acquisition and reorganization.

• Approved change order for Hwy 11 Broadhead Rehab Project (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 5, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 9:28 AM (unanimous)

Environmental Management System Committee

The committee will discuss goals, objectives, and membership in the WI Local Government Climate Coalition. Staff reports will also cover microgrid performance and the use of facilities management software.

• Discussion of WI Local Government Climate Coalition membership
• Report on microgrid performance
• Review of Pear.ai and Energy Manager Portfolio software use
• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes

General Services Committee

The committee will review contract awards for roof replacement, theater rigging upgrades, and nursing program renovations at the University of Whitewater Wisconsin at Rock County. The agenda also includes discussions regarding jail renovation change orders and a salt storage building change order.

• Contract award for roof replacement at the University of Whitewater Wisconsin at Rock County
• Contract award for theater rigging upgrades at the University of Whitewater Wisconsin at Rock County
• Contract award for nursing program renovation at the University of Whitewater Wisconsin at Rock County
• Jail renovation change orders and schedule update
• Orfordville Salt Storage Building Change Order #1

The committee approved several construction and renovation contracts for the UW-Whitewater campus, including roof replacement and nursing program renovations. Other actions included approving change orders for jail and salt storage projects and authorizing the relocation of accounting offices.

• Approved roof replacement contract for UW-Whitewater at Rock County (ADOPTED)
• Approved theater rigging upgrades contract for UW-Whitewater at Rock County (ADOPTED)
• Approved nursing program renovation contract for UW-Whitewater at Rock County (ADOPTED)
• Approved change orders for Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation (ADOPTED)
• Approved $9,159 change order for Public Works Orfordville Salt Storage Building (ADOPTED)
• Approved relocation of accounting offices (ADOPTED)
• Approved contract for hazardous material abatement of Pinehurst (ADOPTED)

Planning & Development Committee

The committee will review land division requests in Fulton and Johnstown Townships. They will also receive an update regarding ARPA fund affordable housing projects. Additionally, the committee will review May 2024 payments.

• 2-lot CSM for Witt in Fulton Township
• 2-lot CSM for Ludeking in Johnstown Township
• Update on ARPA fund affordable housing projects
• Review of May 2024 payments

The committee approved two land division requests in Fulton and Johnstown Townships with specific conditions. Members also discussed ARPA-funded affordable housing projects and May 2024 expenses.

• Approved land division LD 2024 010 in Fulton Township with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved land division LD 2024 022 in Johnstown Township with conditions (Unanimous)
• Decided not to hold a July 25 meeting unless necessary for business

Finance Committee

The committee will review resolutions to hire an appraiser for the Health Care Center Building and amend the 2024 Facilities Management Budget. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a request to donate bicycles.

• Hiring an appraiser for the Health Care Center Building
• Amending the 2024 Facilities Management Budget
• Recognition of Sherry Oja for service to Rock County
• Request to donate bicycles

The Rock County Finance Committee approved a resolution to hire an appraiser for the Health Care Center Building and amend the 2024 Facilities Management Budget. The committee also adopted a resolution recognizing Sherry Oja for her service and approved a request to donate bicycles. A request to remove the annual requirement for the bicycle donation item was discussed but not resolved.

• Agenda approved as presented
• Resolution to hire appraiser for Health Care Center Building and amend 2024 Facilities Management Budget adopted
• Resolution recognizing Sherry Oja for service adopted
• Request to donate bicycles approved
• June 13, 2024 minutes approval postponed to next meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Rock County Board of Supervisors will review the 2025 budget direction and process. The agenda includes items regarding hiring an appraiser for the Health Care Center Building and creating a committee for 2026 employee health insurance. The board will also consider authorizing a letter of intent to purchase ten vehicles for the Sheriff's Office fleet.

• Authorization of a letter of intent to purchase ten vehicles for the Sheriff's Office fleet
• Approval to hire an appraiser for the Health Care Center Building and amend the 2024 Facilities Management Budget
• Creation of an Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance
• Report on 2025 Budget Direction & Process from County Administrator Josh Smith
• Ratification of the Declared Local State of Emergency

The Rock County Board of Supervisors approved hiring an appraiser for the Health Care Center building and amended the 2024 Facilities Management Budget. The board also authorized a letter of intent to purchase ten vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and ratified a declared local state of emergency. Several resolutions recognizing county employees and community members were adopted by acclamation.

• Approved hiring appraiser for Health Care Center and amended 2024 Facilities Budget (25-2)
• Authorized Letter of Intent to purchase 10 vehicles for Sheriff's Office fleet
• Ratified Declared Local State of Emergency
• Adopted Agency Agreement and Federal Block Grant Owner Assurances
• Created Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance
• Adopted seven resolutions recognizing county employees and community members
• Approved consent agenda by acclamation

Human Services Board

The Human Services Board will review HSD contracts and a semi-annual report. The agenda also includes authorizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Janesville Boys & Girls Club capital campaign and reviewing the 2025 pre-budget presentation.

• Authorizing ARPA funds for Janesville Boys & Girls Club Capital Campaign
• Approval of HSD contracts
• Review of 2025 HSD Pre-Budget Presentation
• Presentation of Semi-Annual Report

The Rock County Human Services Board approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and a contract summary that included a new contract with Marathon County due to staffing shortages. The board postponed a resolution regarding ARPA funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Janesville capital campaign until August 14, 2024, to clarify remaining funds and other pending requests. The board also received updates on the 2025 pre-budget presentation and a semi-annual training report.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved contract summary including a new contract with Marathon County (unanimous)
• Postponed ARPA funds resolution for the Boys & Girls Club to August 14, 2024 (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Rock County Public Works Committee - Highway will review a driveway access permit for Beloit Health System on CTH G. The committee will also discuss bridge aid petitions from the Town of Janesville and the Town of Rock.

• Driveway access permit for Beloit Health System on CTH G
• Bridge aid petition for Town of Janesville and Town of Rock
• MP 55 replacement issue paper
• Review of May 2024 payments

The Committee approved the continuation of town work contracts, which allow the county to provide maintenance and construction services to local townships. Additionally, the Committee approved a driveway access permit for the Beloit Health System on CTH G and authorized bridge aid funding for repairs in the towns of Janesville and Rock. The Committee also ratified the purchase of a Kia Carnival van for the motor pool.

• Approved continuation of town work contracts
• Approved driveway access permit for Beloit Health System on CTH G
• Approved $8,586.11 in bridge aid for Town of Janesville and Town of Rock
• Ratified purchase of Kia Carnival for motor pool

Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development

The committee will review information gathered regarding passenger rail development. Members will also discuss a possible recommendation for a 2025 budget request to continue planning efforts.

• Review of information gathered to date
• Discussion and possible recommendation for a 2025 budget request
• Approval of May 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The Public Safety & Justice Committee will review a letter of intent to purchase ten vehicles for the Sheriff's Office. The committee is also considering a contract with Pre-Emergency Planning, LLC for emergency management and ratifying a declared local state of emergency.

• Letter of intent to purchase ten vehicles for the Sheriff's Office fleet
• Ratification of the declared local state of emergency
• Contract approval with Pre-Emergency Planning, LLC for emergency management

The Public Safety & Justice Committee adopted a resolution authorizing a letter of intent to purchase ten vehicles for the Sheriff's Office fleet, with County Administrator Josh Smith suggesting the full Board adopt the order via resolution due to the tight 2025 ordering window. The committee also ratified the declared local state of emergency following a tornado that affected the Town of Rock and southern Janesville, and approved a contract with Pre-Emergency Planning, LLC, supported by an emergency management grant exceeding $14,000 toward the $28,034 cost. The June 11, 2024 minutes were postponed because they were not included in the agenda packet. All votes were recorded as adopted without a tally.

• Adopted resolution authorizing a Letter of Intent to purchase 10 vehicles for the Sheriff's Office fleet
• Adopted resolution ratifying the declared local state of emergency after a tornado affected the Town of Rock and southern Janesville
• Approved contract with Pre-Emergency Planning, LLC; grant over $14,000 offsets $28,034 cost
• Postponed approval of June 11, 2024 minutes because they were not in the agenda packet
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Adjourned at 5:33 P.M.

County Board Staff Committee

The committee will discuss administrative policies regarding health insurance and Appendix 7B. The agenda also includes the proposed creation of an ad hoc committee for 2026 employee health insurance.

• Creation of the Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance
• Expansion of employee training opportunities
• Review of Administrative Policy and Procedure-Health Insurance
• Review of Administrative Policy and Procedure-Appendix 7B
• Approval of May 20 and June 10, 2024 minutes

The County Board Staff Committee approved the creation of an ad hoc committee to evaluate 2026 employee health insurance options. The committee also postponed a resolution regarding employee training requirements until August and approved several resolutions recognizing individual employees for their service. Additionally, the committee approved updates to administrative policies regarding health insurance and Appendix 7B.

• Approved creation of Ad Hoc Committee on 2026 Employee Health Insurance
• Postponed resolution on employee training requirements to August
• Approved administrative policy changes for health insurance
• Approved administrative policy changes for Appendix 7B
• Approved nine resolutions recognizing individual employee service

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)

The council will discuss the Rock County Drug Court and provide updates on various workgroups. Members will also consider actions regarding CJCC bylaws, mission statements, and a TAD grant application.

• Support for TAD Grant Application
• Support for Continuation of OWI Court Therapist Position
• Presentation on Rock County Drug Court
• Possible action on CJCC Vision and Mission Statements
• Possible action on CJCC Bylaws

The Rock County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council approved the agenda with one item removed, adopted the April 18, 2024 minutes, and voted to support a TAD grant application and the continuation of an OWI court therapist position. The council tabled action on the CJCC vision and mission statements as well as the bylaws for further review.

• Approved agenda with Drug Court presentation removed
• Approved April 18, 2024 minutes
• Approved support for TAD Grant Application
• Approved support for continuation of OWI Court Therapist position
• Tabled CJCC Vision and Mission Statements
• Tabled CJCC Bylaws
• Adjourned meeting

Finance Committee

The Rock County Finance Committee will review and discuss preliminary 2025 budget projections and program information for the Human Services Department. The committee is also scheduled to approve minutes from May 30 and June 6, 2024.

• Review of Preliminary 2025 Budget Projections for Human Services Department
• Approval of May 30, 2024 minutes
• Approval of June 6, 2024 minutes

The Rock County Board Staff/Finance Committee met on June 20, 2024, and adopted its agenda. Human Services Director Kate Luster presented preliminary 2025 budget projections and program information; the minutes record no vote or decision on the budget itself. The committee set its next meetings: Sheriff's Office on July 18 at 6:00 P.M. at RCSO, and DPW & Airport on August 1 at 6:00 P.M. at DPW. The minutes are marked not official until approved by the committee.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Heard 2025 budget projections and program information from Human Services Director Kate Luster (no action recorded)
• Set next meeting: Sheriff's Office, July 18 at 6:00 P.M. at RCSO
• Set next meeting: DPW & Airport, August 1 at 6:00 P.M. at DPW
• Adjourned at 7:30 P.M.

Ad Hoc Rock County Youth in Governance Program Exploratory Committee

The committee will review the description, roles, and responsibilities of the Youth in Governance Program. Members will also discuss program outcomes and a proposed annual calendar. Additionally, they will consider a request from the Rock County Education & Veterans Committee regarding their participation.

• Review of Youth in Governance Program description and roles
• Discussion on program outcomes and annual calendar
• Request from Rock County Education & Veterans Committee regarding participation
• Planning a preliminary report to the County Board of Supervisors
• Discussion on additional resources needed

The committee discussed program management, recruitment, and accountability for the Youth in Governance program. Supervisor Wilson will contact other standing committee chairs to identify up to four committees interested in participating.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for July 10, 2024 at 4:30pm

General Services Committee

The General Services Committee will discuss updates to the Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation Project. The meeting includes consideration of contracts for roof and sewer line work at the fairgrounds. Members will also review an appraiser hire for the Health Care Center Building.

• Jail renovation project schedule and change orders
• Contract approval for Fairgrounds roof replacement
• Contract approval for Fairground sewer line
• Hiring an appraiser for the Health Care Center Building
• Change orders for Health Department condenser unit replacement

The General Services Committee approved a resolution to hire an appraiser for the Health Care Center building and amend the 2024 Facilities Management budget. It also approved contracting for Fairgrounds roof replacement with Arrow Exterior Design at $33,500, granted an easement at the Fairgrounds to Alliant Energy, and adopted change orders for the jail renovation and Health Department condenser unit replacement. The quarterly budget review was moved to July 2, 2024. All votes were recorded as adopted; no tallies were listed.

• Approved resolution to hire an appraiser for the Health Care Center building and amend the 2024 Facilities Management budget
• Adopted change orders for the Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation Project
• Adopted change orders for Health Department condenser unit replacement, completing both stages for $85,000
• Approved contract for Fairgrounds roof replacement with Arrow Exterior Design at $33,500
• Approved contract for Fairground Sewer Line (no budgeted item; funds from roof savings)
• Approved granting a 10-foot easement at the Fairgrounds to Alliant Energy (from 5-foot)
• Moved quarterly budget review to July 2, 2024 meeting
• Approved June 4, 2024 minutes and the meeting agenda

Education & Veterans Committee

The Education & Veterans Committee will review May payments and transfers. The committee also plans to discuss its educational role and receive an update on the Veterans Service Office. A tour of the Veterans Facility is scheduled.

• Veterans Service Office update
• Discussion of the committee's education role
• Review of May payments
• Tour of Veterans Facility

The committee discussed its mission and agreed that its purpose is to listen to concerns and make recommendations. The Veterans Service Officer provided an introductory presentation to the new committee.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Agreed that committee purpose is to listen to concerns and make recommendations

Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board

The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board will hold a public hearing regarding airport improvements. The board is also scheduled to review agency agreements and federal block grant owner assurances.

• Public Hearing on Airport Improvements
• Agency Agreement and Federal Block Grant Owner Assurances
• Review of Committee Review Reports for March, April, and May 2024

The Board approved a resolution updating the Agency Agreement and Federal Block Grant Owner Assurances to include projects for a rotating beacon, wind cone, and PAPI updates. A public hearing on airport improvements was held, during which staff clarified the status of the airport's Part 139 certificate.

• Approved Resolution for Agency Agreement and Federal Block Grant Owner Assurances (Motion Carried)
• Approved agenda (Motion Carried)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2024, and May 20, 2024 (Motion Carried by Acclamation)

Planning & Development Committee

The committee will review several land division applications in Magnolia and Janesville Townships. The meeting also includes an update on ARPA funds for affordable housing and the Q1 2024 Rock Ready Index Report.

• Land division LD 2024 027 (Magnolia Township)
• Land division LD 2024 033 (Janesville Township)
• Land division LD 2024 035 (Magnolia Township)
• Land division LD 2024 036 (Magnolia Township)
• Update on ARPA funds for affordable housing

The committee unanimously approved four land division requests in Magnolia and Janesville Townships, each subject to specific conditions. Members also discussed the allocation of $4.5 million in ARPA funds for affordable housing.

• Approved LD 2024 027 (Magnolia Township) 2-lot CSM with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 033 (Janesville Township) 3-lot CSM with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 035 (Magnolia Township) 1-lot CSM with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 036 (Magnolia Township) 2-lot CSM with standard conditions (Unanimous)
• Adopted revised agenda removing point 8

Finance Committee

The committee will review May payments and approve transfers for the 911 Communication Center. Members will also consider budget amendments to accept drug trafficking and opioid abatement grants, as well as allocating ARPA funds for February 2024 tornado victims.

• Approval of 911 Communication Center transfer request
• Acceptance of HIDTA Grant and Sheriff’s Office budget amendment
• Acceptance of Opioid Abatement grant and Sheriff’s Office budget amendment
• Allocation of ARPA funds for February 2024 tornado victims
• Review of May payments exceeding $10,000

The Finance Committee approved several budget amendments, including accepting a $328,676 opioid abatement grant and a $40,386 drug trafficking grant. They also authorized reallocating unspent American Rescue Plan Act funds to assist victims of the February 2024 tornados, directing administration through Edgerton Community Outreach. Additionally, the committee approved internal transfers for 911 center services and updated financial policies.

• Approved 911 Communication Center transfer requests
• Approved per meeting allowances of $8,204.25
• Accepted $40,386 HIDTA grant and amended Sheriff's budget
• Amended Human Services budget for COVID unwinding funding
• Accepted $328,676 Opioid Abatement grant and amended Sheriff's budget
• Approved ARPA fund reallocation for February 2024 tornado relief
• Approved updates to Financial Policies and Procedures Manual

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several budget amendments related to COVID-19 unwinding, HIDTA grants, and opioid abatement funding. The agenda also includes committee appointments and a modification to ARPA funds for the Community Action Fresh Start Program.

• Amending Human Services Department Budget for COVID Unwinding funding
• Accepting HIDTA Grant and amending Sheriff’s Office 2024 Budget
• Contract for Professional Services to Develop a Strategic Energy Plan
• Modifying ARPA funds from Twin Oaks Shelter Project to support Community Action Fresh Start Program
• Extending intergovernmental agreement between City of Beloit, Rock County, and Ho-Chunk Nation

The Rock County Board of Supervisors met on June 13, 2024, with 27 members present and 2 absent. The board adopted a resolution modifying the purpose of ARPA funds from the Community Action Twin Oaks Shelter Project to support the Community Action Fresh Start Program, after a motion to postpone indefinitely failed. The board also adopted a resolution extending an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Beloit and the Ho-Chunk Nation, and approved several other resolutions by acclamation, including budget amendments and appointments. A motion to amend a resolution extending a committee deadline failed, but the resolution itself was adopted.

• Adopted resolution modifying ARPA funds for Community Action Fresh Start Program (25-3)
• Adopted resolution extending intergovernmental agreement with City of Beloit and Ho-Chunk Nation (27-1)
• Adopted resolution confirming induction to Rock County Hall of Honor by acclamation
• Adopted resolution deleting vacant Public Health Nurse position and creating Disease Intervention Specialist position by acclamation
• Adopted resolution extending deadline for Ad-Hoc Youth in Governance Committee report (24-4)
• Failed motion to postpone indefinitely the ARPA fund modification (5-23)
• Failed amendment to change 'October' to 'September' in committee deadline resolution (13-15)
• Approved consent agenda items by acclamation, with items E.1 and E.5 removed for separate consideration

Health Services Committee

The Health Services Committee will review payments, budget transfers, and staff reports. The meeting also includes information regarding Rock Haven staff morale and improvement committees.

• Resolution recognizing Sarah Vance for service to Rock Haven
• Review of payments and Committee Review Report
• Information on Rock Haven staff morale
• Staff reports from Finance, Maintenance, and Administration
• Budget transfers

The committee approved the agenda and minutes from April 10 and May 8, 2024. The committee formally recognized Sarah Vance for service to Rock Haven. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 10, 2024 minutes
• Approved May 8, 2024 minutes
• Recognized Sarah Vance for service to Rock Haven (4-0)

Human Services Board

The board will consider resolutions to amend the 2024 Human Services Department Budget for COVID Unwinding funding and reallocate ARPA funds from the Twin Oaks Shelter Project to the Fresh Start Program. The meeting also includes updates on youth justice and homelessness prevention grants.

• Amending 2024 Human Services Department Budget for COVID Unwinding funding
• Modifying ARPA funds from Twin Oaks Shelter Project to support Fresh Start Program
• Quarterly report on ARPA matching grant for homelessness prevention
• Approval of HSD contracts and May bills

The Human Services Board approved shifting ARPA funds from the Twin Oaks Shelter Project to the Fresh Start Program for at-risk youth. The board also accepted additional funding for COVID unwinding workloads and approved several contracts.

• Approved reallocation of ARPA funds from Twin Oaks Shelter to Fresh Start Program (6-2)
• Approved budget amendment to accept additional COVID Unwinding funding (unanimous)
• Approved various contracts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing Melissa Dybas (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Education & Veterans Committee

The Education and Veterans Committee will meet to review and approve resolutions. This includes confirming the induction of four individuals into the Rock County Hall of Honor.

• Induction of David O'Leary, Lavinia Goodell, Frank Carroll Sr., and Dr. Daniel Hale Williams to the Rock County Hall of Honor

The Education & Veterans Committee confirmed the nomination of four individuals for the 2024 Rock County Hall of Honor. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned the session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Agenda approved as presented
• Resolution confirming 2024 Hall of Honor inductees adopted
• Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

Agriculture & Extension Education Committee

The committee will review Division of Extension reports and monthly impact data. The agenda also includes several rental fee waiver requests and discussions regarding Fairgrounds noise complaints.

• Rental fee waiver requests for Project 16:49, Beef Producers, and AG Business Council/Farm Bureau
• Approval of alcohol allowance for the Fairgrounds
• Review of May payments and contracts for Division of Extension and Fairgrounds
• Next steps regarding noise complaints with neighbors
• Deadline extension for the Youth in Governance Program Exploratory Committee report

The committee extended the reporting deadline for the Ad-Hoc Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee to October 1, 2024. Several fairground rental fee waivers were approved, and the alcohol allowance fee was increased to cover security costs.

• Extended Ad-Hoc Youth in Governance Exploratory Committee report deadline to Oct 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved May Fairgrounds contracts
• Approved Alcohol Allowance requests
• Approved rental fee waiver for Project 16:49
• Approved rental fee waiver for Beef Producers
• Approved rental fee waiver for AG Business Council / Farm Bureau
• Approved action on next steps to avoid noise complaints with neighbors
• Increased Fairgrounds rental agreement alcohol allowance fee from $100 to $250

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee - Parks will review a contract amendment for the Rock Trail Coalition and a lease agreement regarding Peace Trail. The committee is also scheduled to discuss a staffing update.

• Contract Amendment - Rock Trail Coalition
• Hendricks Lease Agreement - Peace Trail
• Staffing Update

The Rock County Public Works Committee – Parks approved a contract amendment letting the Rock Trail Coalition do light brush cutting on the Peace Trail, and approved a new Hendricks lease agreement for the Peace Trail that would run ten years and meet DNR requirements tied to $90,000 in Peace Trail grant reimbursement. The committee also received a staffing update reporting 12 vacancies and a parks report covering maintenance, storm damage, wells, and events. No other substantive actions were taken; the minutes are marked not official until approved by the committee.

• Approved contract amendment with Rock Trail Coalition for light brush cutting on the Peace Trail (adopted)
• Approved new Hendricks lease agreement for the Peace Trail, expiring in ten years, to meet DNR requirements for $90,000 in Peace Trail grant reimbursement (adopted)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (adopted)
• Approved the May 14, 2024 minutes as presented (adopted)
• Adjourned at 8:48 a.m. (adopted)

COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Loan Fund Committee

The committee will receive an update on the status of the COVID-19 Small Business Loan Fund and related County Board resolutions. Members will also review loan applications #2024_01 and #2024_02 for potential approval or denial.

• Update on COVID-19 Small Business Loan Fund status
• Review of Loan Application #2024_01
• Review of Loan Application #2024_02
• Approval of February 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The committee will consider resolutions regarding law enforcement grants and budget amendments. This includes accepting opioid abatement funding and allocating ARPA funds for victims of the February 2024 tornadoes.

• Accepting Opioid Abatement Efforts by Law Enforcement Agencies Grant Funding
• Amending the Sheriff’s Office 2024 Budget
• Allocating ARPA funds for victims of the February 2024 tornadoes
• Recognizing Jordan Hillis

The Public Safety & Justice Committee approved three resolutions: recognizing Jordan Hillis, accepting an opioid abatement grant and amending the Sheriff's Office 2024 budget, and allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for victims of the February 2024 tornados while amending the 2024 budget. The tornado funding resolution passed 3-2, with Supervisors Rashkin and Schwarz voting no. The committee also adopted the agenda and the May 28, 2024 minutes, reviewed payments, and heard public comment on the Evansville tornado resolution and item 6.C. The minutes note they are not official until approved by the committee.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing Jordan Hillis (unanimous)
• Approved resolution accepting opioid abatement grant funding and amending Sheriff's Office 2024 budget (unanimous)
• Approved resolution allocating ARPA funds for February 2024 tornado victims and amending 2024 budget (3-2; Rashkin and Schwarz voted no)
• Reviewed payments (no action recorded)
• Adjourned at 6:11 P.M. (unanimous)

County Board Staff Committee

The Rock County Board Staff Committee will review May payments and previous meeting minutes. The committee will also consider a resolution to extend an intergovernmental agreement involving the City of Beloit and the Ho-Chunk Nation. Additionally, members will discuss health insurance and various committee appointments.

• Extending intergovernmental agreement between Beloit, Rock County, and Ho-Chunk Nation
• Reclassifying a vacant Public Health Nurse position to a Disease Intervention Specialist position
• Review of May payments and transfers
• Discussion regarding Rock County health insurance
• Appointments to several advisory committees

The Rock County Board Staff Committee approved a plan to use $3.2 million from health insurance funds and implement a 1% deficit reduction for 2025. The committee also approved resolutions to recognize seven individuals, convert a vacant public health nurse position into a disease intervention specialist role, and extend an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Beloit and Ho-Chunk Nation. Several committee appointments and administrative policy updates were approved, while health insurance changes were discussed by the public.

• Adopted $3.2M health insurance deficit reduction plan for 2025 (voice vote, one NO)
• Approved resolution to establish ad hoc health insurance committee in July
• Approved conversion of vacant Public Health Nurse position to Disease Intervention Specialist
• Approved extension of intergovernmental agreement with City of Beloit and Ho-Chunk Nation
• Approved seven resolutions recognizing individuals for service
• Approved Administrative Policy and Procedure updates
• Approved appointments to Behavioral Health Redesign Steering Committee
• Approved appointments to ADRC Nutrition Advisory Committee

Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission

The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission will discuss the 2025 draft budget and staff services agreements with the Southwestern WI Regional Planning Commission. The agenda also includes updates on railroad operations, bridge projects in several cities, and the sale of the Peters Road Bridge.

• Consideration of Staff Services Agreement with Southwestern WI Regional Planning Commission
• Approval of Peters Road Bridge sale to the Town of Sharon
• Updates on Reedsburg Sub Tie Replacement Project and WisDOT bridge projects
• Approval of 2025 draft operating budget publication in the WI State Journal
• Review of permit applications for utilities and rail crossings

Hall of Honor Committee

The Hall of Honor Committee will discuss the procedures used to select 2024 inductees. The committee will also review specific nominations and recommend individuals for induction.

• Review of nominations: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, David O'Leary, Frank Carroll Sr., and Lavinia Goodell
• Discussion of selection procedure for 2024 Hall of Honor inductees
• Recommendation of 2024 Hall of Honor inductee(s)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review preliminary 2025 budget projections and program information. This discussion includes updates regarding Rock Haven and the Rock County Public Health Department.

• Review of 2025 budget projections for Rock Haven
• Review of 2025 budget projections for Public Health
• Approval of May 30, 2024 minutes

The committee reviewed 2025 budget projections and program information presented by the Nursing Home Administrator and the Health Officer. No substantive votes were taken on the budget projections.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved May 30, 2024 minutes

Rock County Housing Authority

The Rock County Housing Authority will hold annual elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The board will review recommended projects for affordable housing using budgeted ARPA funds. Members will also discuss funding recommendations for continued legal action services.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of recommended projects for affordable housing using ARPA funds
• Discussion on funding for continued legal action services
• Feedback on priorities for Fair Housing and Consolidated Plan

The board approved the agenda with amendments to postpone the election of Chair and Vice Chair. Members discussed funding for Legal Action services and the status of ARPA-funded affordable housing projects, but no formal recommendations were made.

• Approved agenda with amendment to strike election of Chair and Vice Chair until January 2025
• Approved minutes from May 1, 2024 meeting

Ad Hoc Rock County Youth in Governance Program Exploratory Committee

The committee will review the outcomes, description, and roles of the Youth in Governance Program. Members will also discuss a preliminary report for the County Board of Supervisors and potential resource needs.

• Review of Youth in Governance Program outcomes
• Discussion of program description, roles, and responsibilities
• Planning content for a preliminary report to the County Board of Supervisors
• Discussion on requests for additional resources and next steps

The exploratory committee adopted a motion to define program participants as 'Youth' and set eligibility from 8th grade through junior year of high school. They also approved a motion to remove specific language referencing the county's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission from the program description. No additional resources were requested, and the next meeting was scheduled for June 19, 2024.

• Agenda for June 5, 2024, adopted
• Minutes from May 8, 2024, approved
• Adopted term 'Youth' for participants
• Set eligibility from 8th grade through junior year of high school
• Removed DEI mission language from program description
• No additional resources identified
• Next meeting scheduled for June 19, 2024

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review administrative payments and fund transfers exceeding $5,000. The meeting includes updates on measles response and overdose prevention efforts. The board will also consider a resolution to replace a vacant nurse position with a disease intervention specialist.

• Resolution to delete one vacant Public Health Nurse position and create one Disease Intervention Specialist position
• Review of fund transfers over $5,000
• Public Health Department reports on measles response and overdose prevention

The Rock County Board of Health approved a resolution to delete a vacant Public Health Nurse position and create a Disease Intervention Specialist position. The board reviewed April and May health department payments totaling $75,063.78. Staff reported on a recent measles outbreak, overdose prevention efforts, and plans to recruit a new Medical Advisor.

• Approved resolution to delete 1.0 FTE vacant Public Health Nurse position
• Approved creation of 1.0 FTE Disease Intervention Specialist position
• Reviewed April ($23,962.85) and May ($51,100.93) payments
• Agenda adopted
• Minutes from 4/3/2024 and 5/1/2024 approved

Land Conservation Committee

The committee will review the Land Conservation Department Charter and educational materials. Members will also consider approving a cost-share agreement for grassed waterway and mulching, as well as waiving a penalty fee related to a CREP buyout.

• Cost-share agreement (LR-C.24) for Mark J Madson Living Trust regarding grassed waterway and mulching
• Approval of waiving a penalty fee paid to the County for a CREP buyout (JMG Trust)
• Consideration of purchasing a UTV for the department
• Update on Land Conservation Office Space

Environmental Management System Committee

The committee will discuss emissions inventory planning with the Dane County Office of Energy & Climate. The agenda also includes an update on the Energy Audit Consultant Project and a follow-up regarding the Sustainable Janesville Fair.

• Discussion with Dane County on planning/emissions inventory
• Update on Energy Audit Consultant Project
• Review of Goals & Objectives
• Follow-up to Sustainable Janesville Fair
• Approval of May 6, 2024 minutes

The Environmental Management Systems Committee approved its agenda and the May 6, 2024 minutes, and heard a presentation from Dane County and the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition on energy sustainability. Staff reported that a resolution awarding a $125,000 contract to Constellation for an energy audit consultant project was recommended by the General Services Committee and is scheduled for approval by the full County Board on June 13, 2024. Committee members expressed interest in pursuing Coalition membership, and draft goals will be included in the next meeting packet. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved the May 6, 2024 minutes
• Heard update that a $125,000 Constellation energy audit contract resolution is scheduled for County Board approval June 13, 2024
• Expressed interest in pursuing membership in the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition
• Adjourned at 10:50 A.M.

Education & Veterans Committee

The committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair and set future meeting dates. This meeting consists of procedural organizational items.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Setting meeting date and time

The committee elected Supervisor Peer as chair and Supervisor Schneider as vice chair, both by unanimous voice vote. It agreed to meet on the 3rd Tuesday at 5:00 P.M., with the next meeting set for Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m. The minutes note they are not official until approved by the committee.

• Elected Supervisor Peer as chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Supervisor Schneider as vice chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Agreed to meet on the 3rd Tuesday at 5:00 P.M.; next meeting June 18, 2024
• Adjourned at 5:17 p.m. (adopted)

General Services Committee

The General Services Committee will discuss updates on the Law Enforcement Services / Jail Renovation Project and the sale of the Health Care Center property. The committee will also consider contracts for a Strategic Energy Plan and Fairgrounds Grandstands.

• Contract award for Professional Services to Develop a Strategic Energy Plan
• Schedule update for Law Enforcement Services / Jail Renovation Project
• Approval to sublease a Veterans Office
• Contract for Professional Services for Fairgrounds Grandstands
• Next steps on the sale of the Health Care Center property

The committee approved a contract with Constellation Energy Services for a strategic energy plan, a sublease for the Center for Veterans Issues, and professional services for renovating fairgrounds grandstands. They also authorized an appraisal for the Health Care Center property sale but deferred the full budget review to the next meeting.

• Approved contract with Constellation Energy Services for strategic energy plan
• Approved sublease of office space to Center for Veterans Issues
• Approved contract for professional services to renovate Fairgrounds grandstands
• Approved moving forward with appraisal for Health Care Center property sale
• Deferred quarterly budget review to June 18 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Rock County Board of Supervisors will receive an orientation presentation from the Sheriff's Department. No other business items are listed on this agenda.

• New Supervisor Orientation Presentation - Sheriff's Department

Transportation Coordinating Committee

The Rock County Transportation Coordinating Committee will discuss grant updates and the 2024 Spring Summit of Transportation Providers. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 22, 2024.

• Spring Summit of Transportation Providers 2024
• Grant updates
• Approval of March 22, 2024 minutes

The Transportation Coordinating Committee approved the May 31 agenda and the March 22 minutes. Members discussed the upcoming Spring Summit of Transportation Providers and reviewed updates on the Carbon Reduction Grant, which has a June 30 application deadline. No new ordinances or funding decisions were made during this meeting.

• Approved May 31, 2024 agenda
• Approved March 22, 2024 minutes
• Discussed goals for Spring Summit of Transportation Providers
• Reviewed Carbon Reduction Grant application deadline (June 30, 2024)

Finance Committee

The Rock County Finance Committee will discuss and provide direction regarding 2025 budget parameters. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 16, 2024.

• Discussion of and direction regarding 2025 budget parameters
• Approval of May 16, 2024 minutes

The Finance Committee adopted a directive instructing the County Administrator to target a 2.3% tax levy increase for the 2025 budget. A motion to exclude the use of the General Fund balance failed. Staff also discussed options for the 2025 budget parameters, and the Evansville Tornado Recovery Task Force requested ARPA funding for victims unable to be reimbursed by insurance.

• Agenda adopted
• May 16, 2024 minutes adopted
• Motion to target 2.3% tax levy increase for 2025 budget adopted
• Motion to exclude General Fund balance use failed
• Adjournment adopted

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee - Highway will discuss ATV route applications for the Towns of Johnstown and Lima. The meeting includes discussions on herbicide application and consultant rankings for the Cleophas Road Bridge. Additionally, the committee will review payments from March and April 2024.

• ATV Route Applications for Town of Johnstown and Town of Lima
• Cleophas Road Bridge consultant rankings
• Motor Pool Software 2024 issue paper
• Review of March and April 2024 payments

The Public Works Committee approved ATV route designations for specific county highways in the Towns of Johnstown and Lima. They also adopted issue papers selecting Ayres Associates for the Cleophas Road Bridge design and approving new motor pool software. A significant staffing crisis was discussed, with the Director warning that service cuts may be necessary due to high employee turnover.

• Approved ATV Route designations for CTH KK, CTH MM, CTH M (southern line to CTH KK), and CTH A (Lima Center Rd to Pember Rd) in Town of Johnstown
• Approved ATV Route designations for two segments of CTH KK in Town of Lima
• Adopted Issue Paper selecting Ayres Associates, Inc. for Cleophas Road Bridge design
• Adopted Issue Paper approving Motor Pool Software 2024 add-on
• Adopted concurrence for 2024 Kia Carnival LX purchase to replace MP 49
• Adopted resolutions recognizing Karl Fenrick, Andrew Gregg, Bruce Stone, and Carl Homan
• Agreed to agenda and minutes from March 26, April 4, and April 9, 2024

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The committee will consider accepting the 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) grant and amending the Sheriff’s Office budget. The agenda also includes a transfer request for the 911 Center exceeding $10,000.

• 911 Center transfer request over $10,000
• Acceptance of 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) grant
• Sheriff’s Office 2024 budget amendment

The committee authorized the acceptance of a $40,386 HIDTA grant to amend the Sheriff’s Office 2024 budget. It also approved several budget transfers totaling $36,000 for 911 Center consulting services.

• Approved acceptance of $40,386 HIDTA grant and amendment of Sheriff’s Office 2024 budget
• Approved $36,000 in budget transfers for 911 Center APCO consulting services
• Approved May 14, 2024 minutes

Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission (PRTC)

The Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission will meet to elect new officers and discuss the draft 2025 budget. The commission will also consider funding allocations for the Janesville Bridge Project and address reports on trail maintenance and trespassing issues.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice Secretary
• Approval of $100,100 allocated to the Janesville Bridge Project
• Discussion of the draft 2025 budget
• Frontier Communications permit extension request for construction in Mineral Point
• Closed session discussions regarding trespassing and trail encroachment in Calamine, WI

Planning & Development Committee

The committee will review land division requests in Union and Lima Townships. Members will also consider modifying the purpose of ARPA funds to support the Community Action Fresh Start Program instead of the Twin Oaks Shelter Project. Additionally, the committee will review April bills and the agency charter.

• Land division request (2 Lot CSM) in Union Township (LD 2024 025)
• Land division request (1 Lot CSM) in Lima Township (LD 2024 031)
• Modification of ARPA funds from Twin Oaks Shelter Project to Fresh Start Program
• Review of April bills

The Rock County Planning & Development Committee approved two minor land divisions: a 2-lot division on 40 acres in the Town of Union and a 1-lot division in the Town of Lima, both with conditions. The committee also approved a resolution to modify the purpose of ARPA funds for the Community Action Twin Oaks Shelter Project to support the Fresh Start Program, though the Human Services Committee had tabled the matter. The meeting included general education for new committee members on the Planning and Development Agency's functions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved LD 2024 025 (Union Township) – Johnson 2-lot CSM with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved LD 2024 031 (Lima Township) – Leonard 1-lot CSM with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to modify ARPA funds for Twin Oaks Shelter to support Fresh Start Program (4-0)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 9 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 9:23 AM (unanimous)

County Board Staff Committee

The Rock County County Board Staff Committee will interview two candidates for a District 1 vacancy and discuss possible appointments to six county boards and committees. The meeting also covers routine administrative items and public comment. No policy changes or budget votes are on the agenda.

• Interview candidates Shana Cook and Janis Ringhand for District 1
• Review possible appointment to the Land Conservation Committee
• Review possible appointment to the Finance Committee
• Review possible appointment to the Human Services Board
• Review appointments to the Agriculture & Extension Education Committee and COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Loan Fund Subcommittee

Finance Committee

The committee will review April payments and consider resolutions regarding budget amendments for the Sheriff’s Office and Facilities Management Department. Members will also discuss cloud migration consulting and a mental health project.

• Supplemental funding for Facilities Management Department Energy Audit Project
• Sheriff’s Office 2024 Budget amendment via monetary donation
• Authorization to purchase Microsoft Azure Cloud Migration Consulting
• Confirmation of Finance Director appointment
• Review of April payments and payments over $10,000

The committee confirmed the appointment of Kristin Vander Kooi as Finance Director. It also approved a $20,000 donation for the Sheriff's Office and supplemental sales tax funding for a Facilities Management energy audit.

• Approved per meeting allowances of $11,925.41
• Approved $20,000 monetary donation and budget amendment for Sheriff's Office
• Confirmed appointment of Kristin Vander Kooi as Finance Director
• Approved supplemental excess sales tax funds for Facilities Management energy audit project
• Authorized purchase of Microsoft Azure cloud migration consulting
• Approved mental health project for Employee Rock & Wellness Committee

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review committee appointments and reports on ARPA funds and the Ho-Chunk Nation Beloit Casino. The meeting includes items regarding jail food services, energy audit funding, and modifying ARPA funds for community programs.

• Awarding bid for correctional food services at the Rock County Jail
• Supplemental funding for Facilities Management Department Energy Audit Project
• Modifying ARPA funds from Twin Oaks Shelter Project to Fresh Start Program
• Authorizing grant application for 2025 Clean Sweep Program

The Board of Supervisors awarded a bid for correctional food services at the Rock County Jail and approved supplemental funding for a Facilities Management Department energy audit. The board also confirmed the appointment of the Finance Director and several committee members.

• Awarded bid for Correctional Food Services at Rock County Jail (24-1)
• Approved supplemental funding for Facilities Management Department Energy Audit Project (21-5)
• Confirmed appointment of Finance Director (Approved by acclamation)
• Approved recognition of Sergeant Jay Williams (Approved by acclamation)
• Appointed Janis Ringhand to District 1 and four committees
• Appointed Mark Ratzlaff, Tricia Murray, and Stephanie Knueppel to Behavioral Health Redesign Steering Committee
• Appointed Kevin Stilen and Yuri Rashkin to Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
• Approved consent agenda (Approved by acclamation)

Board of Supervisors

The meeting consists of orientation presentations for new members of the Rock County Board of Supervisors. No governmental business will be conducted during this session.

• New Supervisor Orientation Presentations

Human Services Board

The Human Services Board will review HSD contracts and April bills. The board will also consider a resolution to modify the use of ARPA funds from the Twin Oaks Shelter Project to support the Fresh Start Program. Additionally, the Director's report includes 2025 budget planning.

• Modifying ARPA funds from Twin Oaks Shelter Project to support Fresh Start Program
• Approval of HSD contracts
• Review of April HSD bills
• Recognition resolutions for four individuals
• 2025 budget planning and discussion

The board approved several staff recognition resolutions and general contracts. A resolution to modify the purpose of ARPA funds was postponed until the June 12 meeting to allow for more information.

• Approved Human Service Public Hearing date for July 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved contracts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing Kayce Wilson (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing Alisa McCalmont (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing Denise Pozzani (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing Julie Fuelleman (unanimous)
• Postponed resolution modifying purpose of ARPA funds to June 12 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved April 10 and May 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Rock County Board of Supervisors will hold presentations for new supervisor orientation. No governmental business is scheduled to be conducted at this meeting.

• New Supervisor Orientation Presentations

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to discuss committee membership and bylaws. The agenda also includes a review of significant events and updates from county emergency management and health services.

• Discussion regarding LEPC membership
• Discussion regarding LEPC bylaws
• Review of significant events
• Discussion regarding meeting location

General Services Committee

The committee will review April 2024 payments and approve transfers. Discussion includes supplemental funding for an energy audit project and updates to the jail renovation project. The committee will also consider contracts for theater rigging and architectural services.

• Supplemental funding for Facilities Management Department Energy Audit Project
• Change orders and schedule updates for Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation Project
• Contract for Theater Rigging Upgrades
• Contract for Architectural/Engineering Services
• Review of April 2024 payments

The General Services Committee approved a resolution adding $50,000 in supplemental funding for the Facilities Management Department energy audit project and amending the budget, after staff said the county did not receive a $50,000 grant. The committee also approved change orders for the jail renovation project, contracts for theater rigging upgrades and architectural/engineering services, and moved to review the budget quarterly. The minutes state the document is not official until approved by the committee.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved April 16, 2024 minutes
• Approved May 7, 2024 minutes
• Adopted resolution authorizing $50,000 supplemental funding for Facilities Management energy audit project and budget amendment
• Approved presented change orders for Law Enforcement Services/Jail Renovation Project
• Approved contract for theater rigging upgrades
• Approved contract for architectural/engineering services (Angus Young for Medical Examiners garage design)
• Moved to review the budget quarterly

Ad Hoc Committee on Passenger Rail Development

The committee will elect a chair and vice chair from among County Board members. Members will also establish future meeting dates and times.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Setting meeting date and time

County Board Staff Committee

The Committee will interview candidates for the District 1 seat and consider several committee appointments. The agenda also includes reviews of administrative policies and updates to the salary/wage grid.

• Interviews for District 1 candidates Jim Brooks, Shana Cook, and Janis Ringhand
• Confirmation of Finance Director appointment
• Review of updates to the salary/wage grid
• Resolutions recognizing five individuals
• Discussion regarding Rock County health insurance

Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board

The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board is holding a brief procedural meeting on May 20, 2024. The agenda covers only administrative tasks, including electing the board chair and vice chair and scheduling future meetings. No policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of board chair
• Election of vice chair
• Scheduling future board meetings
• Adjournment

The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport Board met to elect its leadership for the term. The board appointed a new Chair and Vice-Chair and scheduled its next meeting.

• Elected Supervisor Mark Bobzien as Chair (Motion carried)
• Elected Supervisor Dave Homan as Vice-Chair (Motion carried by acclamation)
• Set next meeting for June 17, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct a general review of the county's financial position as it relates to the 2025 budget. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as agenda approval and citizen participation.

• Review of the county's financial position for the 2025 budget

The joint Finance and County Board Staff Committees met May 16, 2024 and adopted the agenda. Finance Director Sherry Oja and County Administrator Josh Smith gave an overview of the County's 2025 financial position and answered questions on revenue and expenditures. No substantive decisions, votes on spending, or policy actions were recorded; the minutes note they are not official until approved by the committee. The next joint meeting is set for May 23, 2024.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented
• Reviewed 2025 county financial position (no action taken)
• Adjourned at 7:35 P.M.

Land Conservation Committee

The Land Conservation Committee will consider a resolution to submit a grant application for the 2025 Clean Sweep Program. The committee will also discuss nominating Alan Sweeney to the Rock Koshkonong Lake District.

• Resolution authorizing submittal of 2025 Clean Sweep Program grant application
• Nomination of Alan Sweeney to the Rock Koshkonong Lake District
• Cancellation of Notice of Noncompliance for Ken and Barbra Ann Olsen
• Review of bills paid in April 2024

Board of Supervisors

The meeting includes orientation presentations for new County Supervisors. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• New Supervisor Orientation Presentations

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee - Parks meeting consists of procedural items only. The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and establish future meeting dates.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Setting meeting date and time

The Public Works Committee elected Supervisor Mawhinney as Chair and Supervisor Woodman as Vice Chair. The committee also agreed to hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during this organizational meeting.

• Elected Supervisor Mawhinney as Chair
• Elected Supervisor Woodman as Vice Chair
• Adopted meeting schedule: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 a.m.

Public Safety & Justice Committee

The Public Safety & Justice Committee will review resolutions regarding the Rock County Jail and the Sheriff’s Office. Proposed actions include awarding a bid for correctional food services and authorizing a budget amendment following a monetary donation.

• Awarding bid for Correctional Food Services at the Rock County Jail
• Authorizing acceptance of a monetary donation and amending the Sheriff’s Office 2024 budget
• Recognizing Sergeant Jay Williams

The Public Safety & Justice Committee approved a contract for jail food services and authorized the Sheriff's Office to accept a $20,000 donation. The committee also passed a resolution recognizing Sergeant Jay Williams for over 26 years of service.

• Approved contract for Rock County Jail food services to Aramark Correctional Services
• Approved resolution recognizing Sergeant Jay Williams for over 26 years of service
• Approved acceptance of $20,000 monetary donation and amendment of Sheriff’s Office 2024 budget
• Approved May 7 and March 26, 2024 minutes

Land Information Council

The Council will discuss updates to the Wisconsin Land Information Program, including grant status and parcel maps. Members will also review ongoing land records projects such as the GIS roadmap and imagery acquisition. Additionally, the agenda includes legislative updates regarding judicial privacy and various fees.

• Wisconsin Land Information Program update
• Ongoing land records projects including GIS Roadmap and Septic Permit Project
• 2024 Imagery Acquisition
• Legislative updates on judicial privacy and recording fees
• Approval of meeting minutes from 2023 and 2024

The council approved minutes from three previous meetings and received updates on land information grants and ongoing GIS projects. Members discussed rising software licensing costs expected in 2026 and the status of the 2024 imagery acquisition.

• Approved agenda
• Approved September 25, 2023 minutes as amended
• Approved April 29, 2024 minutes
• Approved May 6, 2024 minutes

Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission

The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission will meet to appoint new commission officers and committee members. The agenda includes updates on bridge projects in Merrimac, Janesville, and Baraboo, as well as the status of track removal for the Walking Iron Trail. The commission will also review financial reports and discuss attorney transition plans.

• Appointment of Commission Officers and committee members
• Walking Iron Trail track removal bid package update
• Potential contract with Richard Shure for infrastructure review up to $350
• Bridge updates for Merrimac, Janesville, and Baraboo
• Consideration of the Janesville Bridge Project MOU

Finance Committee

The Rock County Finance Committee will meet to approve the agenda and conduct an executive session. This session involves considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees.

• Executive session regarding employee compensation or performance

The Rock County Finance Committee met on May 9, 2024. The committee unanimously voted to enter an executive session to discuss employment, compensation, or performance data for public employees. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Agenda approved as presented
• Executive session entered for personnel matters (unanimous roll call vote)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M.

Planning & Development Committee

This meeting consists of procedural agenda items. The committee will conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair and establish a future meeting schedule.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Setting meeting date and time

The Rock County Planning & Development Committee elected Supervisor Sutterlin as Chair and Supervisor Rashkin as Vice Chair. The committee also confirmed its regular meeting schedule of the second and fourth Thursdays at 8:00 AM. No substantive planning or development decisions were made during this procedural meeting.

• Elected Supervisor Sutterlin as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Supervisor Rashkin as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Confirmed meeting schedule: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 8 AM (unanimous)

Agriculture & Extension Education Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items for the Agriculture & Extension Education Committee. The committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and set future meeting dates.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Setting meeting date and time

The committee held its organizational meeting, electing Supervisor Bostwick as chair and Supervisor Towns as vice chair, both by unanimous voice vote. Members agreed by unanimous voice vote to keep meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:15 pm. The meeting adjourned at 7:19 pm. The minutes note they are not official until approved by the committee.

• Elected Supervisor Bostwick as committee chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Supervisor Towns as committee vice chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Agreed to continue meeting the second Wednesday of each month at 7:15 pm (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned at 7:19 pm (adopted by acclamation)

Human Services Board

The meeting consists of procedural items for the Human Services Board. The board will conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair and set future meeting dates.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Setting of future meeting date and time

The Rock County Human Services Board held its first meeting of the term to elect leadership. Supervisor Brian Knudson was elected Chair and Supervisor Ron Woodman was elected Vice Chair by unanimous voice votes. Supervisor Barb Tillman declined the Vice Chair nomination. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Elected Supervisor Brian Knudson as Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Supervisor Ron Woodman as Vice Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Supervisor Barb Tillman declined Vice Chair nomination
• Set next meeting for May 22, 2024

Ad Hoc Rock County Youth in Governance Program Exploratory Committee

The committee will elect a chair and vice chair for the program. Members will review existing local civics initiatives and discuss desired outcomes for the Youth in Governance program. The group may also take action on a draft handbook outline.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation of existing Rock County civics programs
• Review of desired outcomes from the YIG Program
• Discussion of draft handbook outline and contents
• Discussion of recommended next steps

The committee elected a Chair and Vice Chair and approved the April 3, 2024 minutes. Members discussed desired program outcomes, handbook contents, and potential oversight by the Education & Veterans Committee.

• Elected Supervisor Wilson as Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Supervisor Sutterlin as Vice Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes (Adopted)
• Agreed to invite Education & Veterans Committee Chair to the next meeting
• Agreed to use a shared working Program Guide document for collaboration
• Rescheduled next meeting to June 5, 2024, at 4:30 pm

Health Services Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items to establish committee leadership. The committee will elect a Chair and a Vice Chair.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair

The committee held a teleconference meeting to elect its leadership for the term. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Elected Supervisor Tom Brien as committee chair (3-0)
• Elected Kevin Leavy as committee vice chair (3-0)

Public Safety & Justice Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the election of a Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will also determine the date and time for its next meeting.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair

The committee held an organizational meeting to elect leadership and establish a meeting schedule. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Elected Supervisor Tillman as Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Supervisor Knudson as Vice Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Established meeting schedule for 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 5:15 P.M.

Ad Hoc Broadband Committee

This agenda covers routine organizational steps for the Ad Hoc Broadband Committee meeting on May 7, 2024. Members will elect a chair and vice chair, set future meeting times, and adjourn. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no policy discussions or public hearings scheduled.

• Election of committee chair
• Election of vice chair
• Scheduling future meetings

General Services Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items for committee organization. The agenda includes electing a chair and vice chair and setting future meeting dates.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Setting meeting date and time