Board of Supervisors of Columbia County Regular Meeting
The meeting addressed a variety of county governance issues including presentations on energy projects and local control, the authorization of a moratorium on data center projects, and the appointment of an interim Corporation Counsel. Key resolutions were passed opposing a proposed high-voltage transmission line, establishing policies for large wind and solar project agreements, and managing various grant applications for aquatic invasive species prevention and fish habitat projects. Additionally, the Board extended the overlap period for the Solid Waste Director position and adopted several ordinances amending county codes regarding solid waste fees, recycling requirements, comprehensive planning, and zoning designations.
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The Board addressed several key resolutions, including strong opposition to the proposed BECI Transmission Line route, the allocation of Opioid Settlement funds to support the local Drug Treatment Court, and assistance for the Lake Wisconsin Farmer Watershed Council in obtaining a grant. The meeting also covered zoning and rezoning petitions for various agricultural and commercial properties, updates to supervisory district boundaries due to municipal annexations, and amendments to the County Code regarding procurement bidding thresholds and county clerk service fees. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved updates to the Standing Rules and received departmental overviews from the UW-Extension and the Register of Deeds office.
Apr 21, 2026·Board meeting
Columbia County Board Of Supervisors Organizational Session
The Board of Supervisors convened for an organizational session, during which members were sworn in and leadership positions, including the County Board Chairperson, First Vice Chair, and Second Vice Chair, were elected. The meeting also involved appointments to the Executive Committee and various other boards and councils. Additionally, the Board discussed and adopted standing rules, recognized the Accounting Department for financial reporting excellence, approved functional classification changes for roads, designated Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, authorized additional funding for animal care, and accepted a grant for Next Generation 9-1-1. Furthermore, the Board authorized expenditures of ARPA interest funds, passed ordinances regarding fees and zoning amendments, and formally commended three outgoing supervisors for their service.
Feb 18, 2026·Board meeting
Columbia County Board of Supervisors Proceedings
The board reviewed and approved several items, including reports from the Planning and Zoning committee regarding multiple rezoning petitions. Key resolutions passed included the appointment of a new County Clerk, a call to the state for sustainable transportation funding, a memorial resolution honoring a former supervisor, and revisions to the personnel manual regarding hiring processes. The board also tabled a resolution concerning the rights to purchase the Wyona Lake Apartments and adopted an ordinance related to zoning amendments.
