Jodi Podmolik

The meeting will include public comment, review of meeting minutes from December 5, 2024, and law enforcement reports from the Price County Sheriff's Department, Park Falls Police Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol. Reports from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Bureau of Transportation Safety and Traffic Safety Engineer), a school transportation report, and other reports from legal counsel, a citizen member, the Price County Board of Supervisors, and the Price County Highway Department will also be presented. The next meeting date will be discussed.

The meeting will include public comment, a review of the nutrition program's financial report, updates on senior services, elder benefits, and transportation. The next meeting date will also be discussed.

The committee discussed Ordinance 2023-07, deciding to postpone discussion until the next meeting to allow for further investigation and input from the Sheriff and Chief Deputy. Department reports were given for the Coroner, District Attorney, and Clerk of Circuit Court, with no updates provided. The Sheriff's Office report included updates on staffing, the recreational officer, and equipment needs, noting that Motorola will have a plan for equipment upgrades by July 2025. Committee vouchers totaling $172,670.26 were approved.

The Price County Board of Supervisors meeting will include employee recognitions, ARPA obligation reporting, resolutions urging state support for the county court and wage schedule increases. Appointments will be made for the Phillips Public Library Board, Nutrition Advisory Council, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and Price County Emergency Fire Warden. Other agenda items include a land sale ordinance, a local legislative county meeting, courthouse entrance reduction, and committee reports covering various county departments.

The meeting included public comments, employee recognitions, and the approval of several resolutions. Key resolutions addressed ARPA obligation reporting, urging state support for county courts, and 2025 wage schedule increases. Appointments were made to various boards and committees. Discussions covered land sale ordinances, a local legislative meeting, courthouse entrance modifications, and updates from various committees, including administration, executive, forestry & parks, health and human services, highway & transportation, and land use & UW-Extension. Committee reports highlighted ongoing projects, budget discussions, and personnel matters.