Travis Wollenberg

The meeting included a final recognition of deceased veterans, a donation account status report totaling $948.63, and the presentation of a letter of gratitude for genealogy services provided. The Veteran Service Officer provided updates regarding attendance at an upcoming annual training conference, a recent VA Town Hall meeting held in Crandon, and the submission of a $12,300 annual grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs.

The committee discussed and approved updated office hours for the Emergency Management Director. Actions were taken to initiate small claims filings against former employees for unpaid bonus money, approve the application for a Rural Crimes Deputy grant, and modify the PSAP grant with a corresponding budget amendment. The committee reviewed a restructuring of the Health Department, which involves eliminating two positions to create a new full-time nurse role, and heard an update on increased Clerk of Courts revenues. Following a closed session regarding new employee compensation, the committee approved the waiver of a probation period and one year of PTO for a new patrolman. Additionally, the committee received an update from Bug Tussel regarding broadband service, approved a reimbursement form for broadband expansion, reviewed year-end department budgets, and authorized legal review of an American Tower lease contract.

The committee reviewed a draft policy regarding winter parking for campers on seasonal sites, which will undergo further legal review. The committee discussed the lack of reporting from Conservation Congress delegates and proposed holding an annual joint meeting to receive updates. Additional business included reviews of ATV and snowmobile trail maintenance, bridge projects, and signage. The committee also received status updates on timber sales, ongoing improvements at the county park, and a decision not to pursue contracting with the Forest Service for campground maintenance. Finally, the monthly budget report was reviewed.

The committee meeting addressed several administrative and operational items. Key actions included the approval of new Community Board members, the validation of the staff training log, and the authorization of monthly expenditures. Additionally, the committee formally accepted a resignation and initiated the process to forward the personnel change accordingly.

The committee conducted inspections of selected County Trunk Highways to plan for future projects.