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Sean, a financial adviser working with Ehlers, told the board the plan would combine last year’s short‑term capital note and new financing for the Sally Port and roof projects into a 20‑year issue. \"We anticipate the size of that issue will be $5,925,000,\" he said, and estimated an additional $455,000 in annual principal and interest beginning in the 2026 budget.

Jody, a co‑presenter on the financing exhibits, explained the bid and timeline: the county will distribute an official statement to prospective investors in March, open competitive bids on April 14 and ask the full board to accept the best bid at its April 15 meeting; closing would follow within weeks and funds would be available to retire the interim 2024 note (payable May 7 under the proposed timeline).

Board members asked about repayment structure, prepayment and refinancing. Ehlers staff said maturities are typically bid by year and that the county’s bid package will allow prepayment or refinancing beginning in year eight of the 20‑year issue (circa 2033) if interest rates fall. Sean noted the repayment schedule uses level annual debt service to reduce early tax impacts, a choice the board can alter if it prefers higher early principal payments.

Sheriff Chris and Captain Evanson described project scope and operational needs. The new Sally Port will add roughly 1,100 square feet and create dedicated space for video‑visitation booths, they said. \"We need a new Sally Port — this is the project that we need to get done to improve our Sally Port and improve our video visitation,\" the sheriff said. He added, \"We're not building the Taj Mahal. This isn't the highway shop,\" and said the design responds to state jail standards and recommendations from the state jail inspector.

Estimated construction figures presented to the board: the county anticipates Sally Port bids around $2.1 million and the total project about $2.5 million, reflecting roughly $400,000 already expended. The sheriff said the new visitation booths are essential to attract lawyers and court staff to conduct remote pre‑sentence investigations and other proceedings by video, which the sheriff said increases efficiency and timeliness of court processes.

Supervisors discussed checks and balances after the county’s recent large highway project and asked that the board review bids carefully. The board did not authorize debt at the Feb. 17 meeting; by unanimous or general consent members said they would \"proceed with what we have outlined,\" meaning staff will prepare the official statement, seek competitive bids and return to the board to accept a winning bid before finalizing any borrowing.

Key timeline and financial details presented to the board:
- Estimated combined bond issue: $5,925,000 (20‑year maturity).
- Projected additional levy cost to start in the 2026 budget: approximately $455,000 per year for principal and interest.
- Competitive bids to be opened April 14; board review and potential acceptance April 15; closing and funds available in early May; interim note payoff May 7 under the timeline presented.

County staff and the law enforcement committee urged supervisors to raise substantive objections immediately so the April bid schedule would not be disrupted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Board 2025/2/17","oneSentenceSummary","County financial advisers and the sheriff’s office on Feb. 17 presented a financing plan to the Barron County Board of Supervisors for a new Sally Port and related capital projects, and the board agreed to proceed with preparing a bond issue official statement and soliciting bids in April.","taxTitle","Barron County, Wisconsin","taxId",72846,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6105882,"Barron County officials hear Family Recovery Court presentation highlighting fewer children placed out of home",1190,1024000,2214000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2785378-9fe9e2d7b3b148c2acac2c08fc9ad59a&start=1024&end=2214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2785378-9fe9e2d7b3b148c2acac2c08fc9ad59a/thumbnail_1024000.jpg","/articles/6105882/Barron-County/Wisconsin/Barron-County-officials-hear-Family-Recovery-Court-presentation-highlighting-fewer-children-placed-out-of-home","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105882-b515ef651d19ceb57dd5512bba4294db/orig.mp4?Expires=1770116996&Signature=PxllVr~-AHE-5511XWnalMqWAouyqfI94KLcdaQmjpCKzY43UaIax41BNxUDQSAVq-fqmrZfHuXBktphbJ9kCDc6NV2MGsAEXpbSbIuP2PRCDU3SH35wiMagyWAiBAgLo0Ril~szCDkDcI5LSTf~zOkjjmARl1nMEtF5XRvMhHHTa0FLYq9NT4n-7ly6kO-APct3ENSsioZppF-CvmGOHcduN5OCZ9upU86~MFsBiMYOLEJ~lq94uhWsUR7DsDKhJK6k3Bslb2owezfPt1hHRx8t~zvb0S5R7DRvs7tOTV-rHanKmJgcabrchiSRtfcsdOYwRIwvTICP6tJnXw7Qiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A judge and county human services staff on Feb. 17 told the Barron County Board of Supervisors that the county’s Family Recovery Court has cut the number of children placed outside their homes and helped parents regain custody through a coordinated support program.

The program is voluntary and pairs frequent judicial review with recovery coaches, treatment, parenting instruction and other services, presenters said. \"This is an evidence‑based program where parents receive the services that really help,\" the judge said, adding that the court gives families supports they did not always receive in typical CHIPS cases.

Carla Bridal, youth and families program manager for Barron County, told the board that the county launched the court after out‑of‑home placements spiked during the methamphetamine crisis. \"Back in 2018, we had 110 children placed out of home in our county,\" she said, and the Family Recovery Court has since helped return many children to their parents. Bridal said graduates of the program sometimes become recovery coaches who join the team.

Presenters described the program’s structure: the court meets every other Tuesday for about three hours — roughly 90 minutes of staffing and 90 minutes of court — and typically enrolls 12 to 18 parents at a time. A participant in a video shown to the board said, \"Because of Family Recovery Court, I got my kids back,\" and another described improved housing stability and employment.

Funding for the program began with a 2019 federal grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) of about $650,000 over three years, organizers said. An enhancement grant awarded in 2023 runs through 2026 and totals about $896,000 in federal dollars, which the county has used for technical assistance, staffing and building program capacity.

Staff emphasized that the court’s goal is long‑term family stability: participants receive parenting training, budgeting help, help securing an apartment or driver's license, and connections to employment and treatment. Bridal recounted anecdotal outcomes including participants who were three months ahead on rent for the first time and one person who bought a car or kept a Christmas tree in the home for the first time.

Supervisors asked about long‑term follow up and program costs. Bridal said the court maintains contact through alumni meetings and local tracking of any new child protection involvement; the program also encourages alumni to become peer supports or recovery coaches. On costs, presenters said the county is working to sustain services after grant funding ends by reallocating existing staff duties, securing county budget support and seeking efficiencies identified during the grant period.

The board did not take formal action on the presentation; members expressed broad support and asked staff to continue reporting on outcomes and funding options.

The board also heard personal testimonials from current and former participants in the program’s promotional video, which officials said is used to recruit parents into the voluntary court.","Judicial and human services staff described a voluntary Family Recovery Court that uses frequent judge contact, recovery coaches and wrap‑around services. Presenters said the program has reduced out‑of‑home placements and is funded largely by federal OJJDP grants through 2026.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6105872,"Votes at a glance: Barron County Board approves multiple resolutions and appointments Feb. 17",178,4238000,4416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2785378-9fe9e2d7b3b148c2acac2c08fc9ad59a&start=4238&end=4416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2785378-9fe9e2d7b3b148c2acac2c08fc9ad59a/thumbnail_4238000.jpg","/articles/6105872/Barron-County/Wisconsin/Votes-at-a-glance-Barron-County-Board-approves-multiple-resolutions-and-appointments-Feb-17","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6105872-dbe53cd36f48bf7446b47364e69f313c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770116996&Signature=TtBVjbI~COeOXDwVncEtZIHrAiU6SlLhMUgFor9b32CvDXgmHsopjqJWddIy4ML4bFAHFJeHgV7K6xGrrT-ssKKL7VFz0yxFILuGCFios9otcwQwFH525LxcII70Pi7BaroKUijewSAuUFivO8Xq9laKOS5q5BqUBGOLG9E3GSyL7P1r8svdCzDUK0rZxiZmYsxoR2KayUzXyWB7iZ0cw9i1Vft3j0yXOTqNlF5WUkbyBRV4ERHqojT5NHu8SasmgIKxMJJwnf5ngw40TK1xhH0alC5gOa-a3Y9sO31AQop3-DoOAADuKNezFyLKouwWdGWyv3fyKk0Y4NPIsFNQYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Feb. 17 meeting the Barron County Board of Supervisors recorded votes on multiple resolutions, ordinances and appointments. The board approved emergency fire wardens, a roof replacement resolution tied to the University of Wisconsin‑Eau Claire Barron County campus, supervisory redistricting and zoning adjustments tied to an annexation, an update to board rules regarding committee remote attendance, and several committee appointments.

Votes at a glance

- Emergency fire wardens (Item 10): Motion to approve the list of emergency fire wardens was moved by Supervisor Rogers. Vote: 28 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Outcome: approved.

- Resolution authorizing roof replacement at the UW‑Eau Claire Barron County campus (Item 11): Motion by Supervisor Banks, second by Supervisor Olsen. Vote reported as a two‑thirds majority: 27 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain (Supervisor Cook), 1 absent. Outcome: approved by the stated two‑thirds majority.

- Resolution to amend supervisor redistricting due to annexation to the City of Rice Lake (Item 12): Motion by Supervisor Mullins, second by Supervisor Gores. Vote: 27 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Outcome: approved.

- Ordinance amending zoning in the Town of Rice Lake to establish zoning classifications (Item 13): Motion by Supervisor Rogers, second by Supervisor Wenzel. Vote: 27 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Outcome: approved.

- Ordinance revising county rules and procedures on committee virtual attendance (Item 14): Motion by Supervisor Heller, second by Supervisor Turcotte. Vote: 26 yes, 0 no, 2 absent (recorded as majority approval). Outcome: approved.

- Appointments (Item 18): Health and Human Services Board and Law Enforcement Committee appointments were moved by Supervisor Olson and seconded by Supervisor Fowler. Vote: 27 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Outcome: approved.

Procedural notes

- Several motions listed in the packet were moved and seconded on the record; the clerk and chair announced roll calls or voice votes and recorded the tallies shown above. Where an abstention was recorded (Cook on the roof resolution), the meeting minutes list the abstention by name.

No further formal actions on capital financing (Sally Port) were taken at this meeting; the board agreed to proceed with the bidding and timeline but did not vote to authorize long‑term debt on Feb. 17.","The Barron County Board passed resolutions and ordinances on Feb. 17 covering emergency fire wardens, a roof replacement agreement with Rice Lake, supervisory redistricting, zoning updates and procedural rule changes; the board also approved several appointments.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Barron County Board approves multiple resolutions and appointments Feb. 17