Waushara County Director of Facilities & Park Management

This strategic plan for Waushara County aims to build a safe, welcoming, thriving, and financially secure community that promotes growth and improves quality of life. The Veterans Strategic Plan specifically outlines goals focused on enhancing service and teamwork through the revival of a Veterans Council for education dissemination, implementing an efficient telephone system, establishing metrics for claims management, and fostering public engagement via monthly feedback sessions.

This strategic plan outline for Waushara County aims to build a safe, welcoming, thriving, and financially secure community that promotes growth and improves the quality of life. Emphasizing values such as Health and Safety, Finance, Team, and Service, the plan outlines goals to enhance work environment satisfaction, reduce scheduling errors by 10%, and improve staff retention rates to 88% in 2026 and 90% in 2027.

The primary New Business discussion concerned recommendations from the Land Conservation Department regarding Daniel Miller's unpermitted manure pit, which presents a high risk of leakage due to its concrete floor construction and location in environmentally sensitive area with permeable soils. Recommended options for remediation included retrofitting the facility with reinforced concrete gutters, filling and pouring concrete over the existing pit, or having an engineer certify the structure. Discussion also addressed the rejection of sealing the pit as a viable option and concerns about setting a precedent by accepting a non-compliant structure. The committee ultimately accepted the recommendations presented by the Land Conservation Department.

Key discussions included a graduation presentation by an employee pursuing a master's degree with an emphasis in child protection services, whose final semester research focuses on reasonable efforts/barriers concerning incarcerated parents. Future meeting schedules and agenda items were reviewed, including presentations on Shines, the Children's Long-Term Support program (CLTS), and the Aging Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Personnel updates addressed an accepted offer for a Secretary position and resignations impacting the Treatment Court Coordinator role. In reports, the Board discussed a Minnesota issue regarding misused funds, confirming Wisconsin's regionalized system has existing checks and balances against fraud. The Director's report covered yearly employee reviews, the strategic planning process, and updates on juvenile placements, noting that two juveniles are exiting residential care. Financial reports highlighted that adult protective services (APS), crisis, and birth to three programs are the primary budget impacts.

The Strategic Plan for the Waushara County Aging And Disability Department serves as a roadmap to enhance services and improve the quality of life for older adults and individuals with disabilities within the community. Key strategic pillars include achieving financial self-sustainability for meal sites, increasing departmental revenue, enhancing public awareness and participation in supportive programming, and fostering community partnerships to address unmet needs. The plan aims to build a thriving, inclusive, and safe community through these initiatives.