Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from John D. Francis’s organization
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Finance Committee Finance Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed the 2026 financial status, noting the operating cash flow and bond proceeds transfers. Discussions covered delinquent taxes, investment performance, and sales tax projections. The committee also examined the capital improvement plan, general fund status, and budgets for human services, public health, transportation services, and other special revenue funds. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing budget adjustments based on committee input, including revenue source adjustments, expenditure reductions in contracted services and personnel, and the proposal of a strategic plan for the county board. Finally, the committee discussed funding strategies for capital projects, specifically highway construction and maintenance.
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The Board discussed damage to scale equipment caused by a lightning storm, noting that repairs and replacements are underway with insurance involvement. Staffing updates were provided, including the retirement of a long-term equipment operator and ongoing hiring efforts. The Board reviewed solid waste disposal costs, noting that GFL contract rates are frozen for the current year, and discussed proposed fee increases for solid waste tonnage, minimum fees, household hazardous waste, and brush disposal to better align with operational costs.
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
I.T. Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed departmental updates, including the status of an email migration project and the resolution of licensing issues for supervisors. Members shared insights from recent conferences, highlighting presentations on utilizing media personnel for transparency and the use of data-driven dashboards to track program costs and outcomes. Additionally, the committee decided to reschedule their next meeting, discussed the location for future meetings, and held a closed session.
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Waupaca County Emergency Management, Terrorism, and Safety Committee Emergency Management Meeting
The committee meeting focused on reviewing the office budget for 2027, including cleaning up line items and adjusting for training and office supplies, which was subsequently approved. Discussions also covered ongoing FEMA disaster recovery efforts, including reimbursements for various county departments and townships, and the successful operation of a disaster recovery center. Additionally, the committee reviewed school safety planning efforts, specifically noting the progress on a unified school reunification plan involving local schools and law enforcement partners.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
