Monroe County

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters including the approval of re-purposed funds for the Sheriff and Highway departments and several budget adjustments for departments such as Human Services, Health, Circuit Court, and Solid Waste. Key discussion topics included an update from the Monroe County Crime Prevention Board, reports from the Treasurer and County Administrator, and the review of several resolutions. Specifically, the board authorized participation in a municipal dam grant program, updated recycling ordinances, approved intergovernmental agreements, and modified zoning ordinances. Additionally, the board approved a sponsorship for the creation and maintenance of an animal control website and held a closed session regarding potential litigation.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative and financial matters, including the re-purposing of funds for Highway Department equipment, multiple budget adjustments for various county departments, and the approval of several resolutions. The Board addressed the participation in the Municipal Dam Grant Program, updates to the Recycling Ordinance, the approval of a consortium agreement for workforce development, a zoning ordinance amendment, and the establishment of salary rates for future terms of the Clerk of Courts and Sheriff. Additionally, the meeting featured presentations on Family Promise and Behavioral Health services, followed by a closed session regarding potential litigation.

The board conducted an organizational meeting which included a swearing-in ceremony for supervisors, the election of the chair, vice-chair, and highway committee members. Other key business included the consideration of committee appointments, budget adjustments and fund re-purposing for the health and human services departments, and a review of finance and treasurer reports. Additionally, several resolutions were introduced, including those regarding property auctions, recognition of National Police Week, and the establishment of non-lapsing donation accounts for the sheriff's office.

The meeting included a moment of silence for the past County Clerk, Dave Hering, and an appointment to the Coulee Cap. Significant discussion centered on the re-purpose of Highway funds for paving machines, utility trucks, and a patrol truck, totaling over $631,000. Several budget adjustments were approved across departments including the Health Department, Circuit Court, Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Land Conservation (for GPS survey equipment), Zoning, Solid Waste (for remediation and recycling shortfalls), Sheriff (for contracted services), and Finance/Health Insurance. Presentations were given regarding Family Promise and Behavioral Health Program and Services. Multiple resolutions were adopted, authorizing participation in a DNR Municipal Dam Grant Program, updates to the Recycling Ordinance, the Chief Elected Officials Consortium Agreement for the Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Area, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance in the Town of Tomah, and setting salary rates for the Clerk of Courts and Sheriff. The meeting concluded with a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding possible litigation concerning Sand Creek.

The special meeting convened and immediately moved into a Quasi Committee of the Whole session to review and deliberate on budget and county priorities. Key discussions included the presentation and review of Supervisor Priority Exercise Results by the County Administrator, where members provided revenue and expense suggestions for committee review. Topics for a future priority meeting, scheduled for March 11, 2026, were also suggested.