Jacob Borth

The meeting included discussions on current county issues provided by the WCA and a review of the 2020 election processes across participating counties.

The committee held a meeting to address various financial matters, including the presentation of investment income projections and the acceptance of a grant from the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program. Discussions were held regarding a county guaranty for Bug Tussel 2, LLC bond financing, funding for a full-time nurse prescriber position, and a memorandum of understanding with the drainage board. Other topics included the selection of an independent audit firm, the status of bond-funded infrastructure projects, American Rescue Plan Act funding, and the disposition of foreclosed properties. Financial statements and department updates for the Finance Department, Treasurer's Office, and Child Support were reviewed.

The committee held an election for its Chair and Vice-Chair positions. Key discussions included the potential amendment of the Parks Ordinance to include flood mitigation properties and regulations regarding E-bikes and other electric vehicles on county bike trails. Financial matters were addressed, specifically focusing on the new budgeting and expense tracking system for individual parks. Additionally, the committee supported a resolution for a grant application for the Interurban Trail Phase III project and approved funding for snowmobile trail bridge replacement.

The committee addressed various park-related items, including the selection of a contractor for the Interurban Trail fencing project, discussion on leasing flood mitigation properties, and the submission of a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Carlin Weld County Park. Additional topics included the survey and engineering progress for the Interurban Trail Phase II, access issues and potential timber harvesting at Holzhueter Park, status updates on the Historic Sites Preservation Council, activities for the Glacial Heritage Area, and a review of the 2019 and 2020 Parks Department budgets.

The committee meeting covered updates on the RFP for the Carnes East Site Plan, and the approval for drilling a groundwater monitoring well at Joy County Park. Discussions included enforcement options for no parking zones on flood mitigation properties, the status of the Interurban Trail Phase III project, and the acquisition of the Trieloff property, including soil remediation obligations. Additional topics included park staff operational updates, field staff activity reports, and a review of the 2024 year-end budget.