Buffalo County

The board meeting addressed several key topics including a public hearing regarding ordinance amendments. The committee reviewed a GIS/LIO report covering mapping, easement activities, and grant-funded imagery projects. The Surveyor report provided an update on corner completion progress. The Director reported on involvement with the DNR concerning a local environmental issue involving a manure spill. Additionally, the committee chair shared updates on township remonumentation. The committee took action to approve amendments to the Buffalo County subdivision ordinance and the Buffalo County Zoning Ordinance.

The committee meeting covered a range of operational and administrative updates, including equipment disposal and procurement of new units like GPS and slide-in attachments. Key infrastructure discussions focused on joint township projects, detour plans for state highway improvements, and speed limit adjustments. The committee addressed building and grounds maintenance, fuel contracting, safety and risk management, and financial updates regarding billings and inventory adjustments. Additionally, departmental staffing needs for seasonal operations and various administrative reports were reviewed, and action was taken on payable registers for maintenance, utilities, and contracted services.

The committee conducted a public hearing and a regular session. Discussions involved a rezone request for Riverland Energy, including presentations on Bitcoin mining station operations and utility coordination. Additionally, the committee reviewed and acted upon ordinances to amend the official zoning district maps for the Towns of Lincoln, Nelson, and Mondovi. Other reports covered GIS/LIO activities, surveyor updates, and a director report regarding recent conferences. The meeting also included discussion on a raze order in Modena and future planning.

The committee meeting addressed various administrative and financial matters. Key topics included the election of chair and vice-chair, a review of risk management and safety reports, and the establishment of committee meeting dates. Financial resolutions included the removal of outstanding checks, the authorization of petty cash funds for the Office of the Clerk of Courts and the Office of the County Treasurer, and an ordinance to impose a fee on worthless payments. Additionally, personnel policy amendments were discussed regarding travel, meals, and lodging, the adoption of safety equipment and uniform policies, and updates to workplace safety procedures. The committee also reviewed vendor invoices, employment payroll, investment reports, and financial updates from the County Administrator and County Treasurer.

The meeting includes updates regarding the current status of the board, the liabilities of WWWDB, Inc., and the fiscal condition of WDA 9. Furthermore, a closed session is scheduled to discuss strategy in response to the potential insolvency of WWWDB, Inc., anticipated resignations of board members, and potential future actions by the State of Wisconsin.