Mike Farrell

This document outlines guidelines for 'Citizen Comments' during Kenosha County Board and Committee meetings, detailing requirements for speakers regarding name and address disclosure, time limits (5 minutes per speaker, 1 hour total for the segment), and standards of conduct (courtesy, no questions, no audible responses). It also serves as a communication memorandum regarding agenda items for the Planning, Development & Extension Education Committee meeting scheduled for March 11, 2026. Key agenda items include a request to amend a Conditional Use Permit for RRAM Productions, Inc. to allow limited drifting activities, a request for rezoning for B and J Nelson Farms LLC, review and possible approval of support for Federal Floodplain Enhancement & Recovery Act Legislation, a UW 2025 Highlights Presentation, UW Extension Director Updates, UW Extension Education Reports, approval of minutes, and citizen comments. A separate memorandum addresses a request for the formation of a Rock Lake Management District to be referred to the same committee, scheduled for the County Board meeting agenda of February 18, 2026.

During the Regular County Board Meeting, the Chairman welcomed members of Youth In Governance. Supervisor Grady provided an update on Public Works department projects, and Supervisor Gray reported on the local Fairest of the Fair being named Wisconsin's Fairest of the Fair. New Business included the adoption of a resolution approving the appointment of Dan Ruth to the Kenosha County Traffic Safety Commission. Communications referred to committees included an ordinance amendment regarding regular meeting times, a resolution to reduce the size of the County Board, and resolutions concerning the Rural Functional Classification System and transportation funding. Claims regarding property loss and constitutional rights violations were referred to Corporation Counsel. Supervisor Nudo provided comments on conference attendance.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call, noting several excused supervisors. Citizens' comments were closed without speakers. Key new business involved multiple resolutions from the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee, all passed unanimously at committee level, concerning appointments to the local emergency planning commission. Resolution 164 approved the reappointment of Craig Repy (Fire Chief for Pleasant Prairie). Resolution 165 approved Aaron Longry (Assistant Chief for Pleasant Prairie Fire Department). Resolutions 167 through 170 were then approved together, covering the appointments of Jeffrey Zampanti (Community State Bank coordinator), Mark Mallet (Kenosha County Public Health manager), Dave Jordano (Roo Pike Watershed Initiative Network director), and Andrew Miner (Rustoleum plant director). Supervisor Franco abstained from voting on matters involving Craig Repy and Aaron Longry due to professional relationships. Resolution 171, approved by a two-thirds vote, involved the addition of two school resource officer (SRO) positions, with clarification provided regarding the affected school district (Riverview School in Silver Lake joint district). Communications included receiving and filing a note regarding future items for the Planning Development and Extension Education Committee, and referring three property damage claims to Corporation Counsel. The minutes for the February 3rd, 2026 meeting were approved.

The document outlines the guidelines for citizen comments during Kenosha County Board and Committee meetings. Key stipulations mandate that speakers must state their name and residential address for the record and sign in. The Citizen Comments portion is limited to one hour, with each speaker allotted a maximum of five minutes. Comments must pertain to county operations, be addressed to the Board as a whole, and refrain from questions, debate, or abusive language. Disruptive behavior or audible responses from the audience are prohibited.

The meeting commenced with Chairman Yuhas calling the Regular County Board Meeting to order. Announcements included welcoming a Youth In Governance member. Supervisor Reports included a moment of silence to honor former Supervisor Stanley Kerkman and thanks extended to the County Clerk's staff. County Executive Appointments, specifically appointments 57 through 64, were referred to the Judiciary & Law Enforcement Committee for consideration, covering roles on the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Kenosha County Traffic Safety Commission. New Business included the adoption of resolutions and ordinances proposed by the Planning, Development & Extension Education Committee. These actions involved the reappointment of John Coffey to the Silver Lake Management District Board and several actions related to land use plan map amendments and rezoning requests for a specific tax parcel in the Town of Brighton. Communications included a resolution to purchase property, which was referred to multiple committees. Several property damage claims were also referred to Corporation Counsel for review.