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.
Jul 15, 2026·Board meeting
Columbia County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The board received a report regarding the potential for a new data center in the county and reviewed updates from the Aging and Disability Resource Center. Key discussions involved Standing Rules revisions, specifically concerning procedural motions and administrative requirements. Several resolutions were passed, including the dedication of an entranceway at the Columbia Health Care Center, authorization of a subscription for job posting services, and an expenditure of ARPA interest funds for a parking lot project. Additionally, the board approved an ordinance regarding zoning amendments for specific land parcels.
Jun 25, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Columbia County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the County's financial activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Key topics include government-wide financial analysis distinguishing between governmental and business-type activities, the impact of federal grant funding such as Congressionally Directed Spending and the American Rescue Plan Act on various county projects, and significant capital asset projects including the Solid Waste facility rebuild and infrastructure improvements. The report also details financial policies, long-term debt management, economic conditions, and budget-to-actual comparisons for major funds.
