Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee Decision Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed monthly financial reports for the Register of Deeds and Planning & Development departments. Discussions were held regarding the progress of several local solar energy facility projects, including Badger State, Sinnissippi, Whitewater, and Stone Elephant Solar. The committee addressed various rezone and conditional use petitions, approving several while denying one due to insufficient infrastructure. Furthermore, they deliberated on an intergovernmental agreement with Dodge County for surveying services, discussed updates to the POWTS ordinance, and explored potential regulations for data centers.
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Jefferson County Planning And Zoning Committee Decision Meeting
The committee reviewed financial reports for the Register of Deeds and Planning & Development departments and received communications regarding a septic appeal. Key discussions focused on the status of various solar energy projects and the approval of a zoning ordinance amendment establishing a data center moratorium. The committee deliberated and took action on multiple land-use petitions, including requests for camping site relocation, house replacement, residential rezonings, and conditional use permits for commercial and storage structures. Additionally, the committee discussed potential amendments to the POWTS ordinance and the classification of private dog parks, approved the 2027 fee schedule, and adopted the 2027 department budget.
Jul 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Jefferson County Land Information Council Agenda
The agenda includes the election of a Chair and Vice Chair and a report from the Register of Deeds. Key discussion topics involve ongoing 2025 and 2026 projects, specifically the Next Generation 911 (NG 911) initiative and grant, land records software, compliance with Daniel's Law, and web-based GIS projects including municipal GIS integration. Additionally, the council will conduct a GIS system review and enterprise upgrade, review the 2025 and 2026 financial reports, and deliberate on the 2026 proposed budget.
Jul 14, 2026·Board meeting
Jefferson County Board Board Meeting
The board meeting featured retirement recognitions for several county staff members. A primary agenda item was the annual report presentation from the Human Services department, which covered operational budgets, the hiring of a medical director, electronic health record updates, and the expansion of mental health services into local schools. The board discussed the progress of a space study RFP, a proposed on-site pharmacy model, and the creation of a new quality assurance specialist position to comply with federal food program regulations. Additionally, the department highlighted the use of opioid funds for a re-entry coordinator role and efforts to improve staff recruitment and communication through internal newsletters.
