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The ratification resolution was moved by Supervisor Bob Zinn and seconded by Supervisor Wilson. County staff explained the bargaining process in closed sessions and described how HR, the Sheriff's Office and county negotiators reached a tentative agreement. A county staffer described the post–Act 10 bargaining environment and explained that the contract was negotiated with representation from the Wisconsin Professional Police Association.

County staff said this particular contract was reached relatively quickly compared with other recent negotiations; staff reported the parties had reached tentative agreement on most items after two meetings and had agreed on wages within three sessions. The board was told that the bargaining process typically includes management and union proposals, back-and-forth negotiation, and internal direction to negotiators about fiscal limits and operational priorities.

After staff explanation, the board voted to ratify the agreement by voice vote; the clerk recorded the motion as passing and there were no recorded opposed votes.

County staff said the agreement will be finalized after signatures and that ratification authorizes county executives to execute the contract terms.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rock County Board Meeting -3/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","After discussion of the bargaining process, the Rock County Board ratified the 2025 collective bargaining agreement with the Correctional Officers Association. County staff described the negotiation process and timeline to the board before the vote.","taxTitle","Rock County, Wisconsin","taxId",4653,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101514,"Rock County names Blackhawk Curling Club building for J. Russell Podzilny",3396,1366000,4762000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2807730-ec286d6ea3d445d0acb91cf7984a3422&start=1366&end=4762","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2807730-ec286d6ea3d445d0acb91cf7984a3422/thumbnail_1366000.jpg","/articles/6101514/Rock-County/Wisconsin/Rock-County-names-Blackhawk-Curling-Club-building-for-J-Russell-Podzilny","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101514-6d53424aabb9901d656edf8047bf71c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157131&Signature=ZyOpx5NMVQEOazKHagxykp2UBkUYjR~ZvPdY5SOQuuefBnKVys64f5BNrkmkwZkxa7lE5kTODEt3c-MGguoE7BF6zTZzsYvB3VzBFCA1ruCBXh~OJhHRl9SbaD3f7VZIqiUYW17rT0E0pXZn3H4j-0WlgvZC9PjpzjjAlb1V3fDdIuWbbCjMRKMAtmIZw5ExfiC8jX~gzdYxKRfout7nxPY3ktxn2O22PDuqn-hTxHbW-WnAZ8Hg3~3Zl2jvBR5BWesplT3KzdTxTGiCLI4jTGiTIR8c8L5fJrac2nWNdy8jQAhqWgjLWhoIeFRuOEiLLTuVkLEeJnM3T~bsBUx9CQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rock County Board of Supervisors approved naming the Blackhawk Curling Club building after J. Russell Podzilny.

During the Citizen Participation period Doug Podzilny, speaking on behalf of his father Russ Podzilny, described the club's history and emphasized that the curling facility was privately funded and has operated through a long-term partnership with county fairgrounds. “It's important to note, again, as I said, that no taxpayer money was used to, to build the, the club,” Doug Podzilny said.

The naming measure was moved by Supervisor Boswick and seconded by Supervisor Mawhinney. Supervisors asked clarifying questions about building use and costs. County staff said the building is used during the fair for displays and exhibits and confirmed there were no lease implications for the naming. On cost, a supervisor said he contacted a sign vendor and was quoted about $500 for a basic sign and estimated $500–$700 to produce and install a sign; the expense would come from county operational funds for that building.

The board approved the naming by roll call, 20 yes, 7 no, 2 absent.

Supporters framed the action as recognition of Podzilny's role in the club's founding and long-term partnership with the county fairgrounds. Questions focused on precedent for naming county buildings after local officials and on the modest operational cost to change signage.","The Rock County Board voted to name the Blackhawk Curling Club building after J. Russell Podzilny. A family member recounted the facility's privately funded history; the board approved the naming after brief debate and questions about cost and use.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101519,"Rock County backs resolution urging state help for circuit courts; board replaces $70M figure with '50% of operational expenses' language",1161,3367000,4528000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2807730-ec286d6ea3d445d0acb91cf7984a3422&start=3367&end=4528","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2807730-ec286d6ea3d445d0acb91cf7984a3422/thumbnail_3367000.jpg","/articles/6101519/Rock-County/Wisconsin/Rock-County-backs-resolution-urging-state-help-for-circuit-courts-board-replaces-70M-figure-with-50-of-operational-expenses-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101519-015fa7896410411dc91d8ec24998c3e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157131&Signature=W1uIidCS5JxzY0EnEiDlrlpauKWmwrBR7peDYg9FQA0L6LgHpSvbJVM2sJZXd35L9o8gc2uyjtAmNZQWMZHeCMma~m-VUuskrmho6Pp68wSBkZZIiVh7R-xKf~bMMfjN2aOUNoIyjln6TycywBxpi~Htd2dPj-ZsT1tru7Wte0W~JyjYQCo1UkmLd6ed7V5-cvDGfyUThfTYHaQT0CETn7W9QMVQ6ony9ToMymeNtofsdw5qZxi9SGGBgb-KYiHcXy9U2XA5tInJWkle-dtX7aEPevHTpM-xS7xPJN2RO8cDq2rL7lciGvfR2DFt4JXAIeN~5az8VtdGkgp2PDW0Qg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rock County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution urging Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to increase state funding for county circuit court operations. The board amended a template figure of $70,000,000, replacing that dollar amount with a request that the state cover 50% of county circuit court operational expenses.

Clerk of Circuit Court Amanda Nelson, who helped draft the resolution, told the board the $70,000,000 number initially came from the Wisconsin Counties Association and that the packet provided to supervisors broke down that calculation. “The County's Association partnered with the Wisconsin Clerks of Circuit Court Association, to advocate for increased funding in this year's budget cycle,” Nelson said.

Supervisor Schwartz moved to replace the $70,000,000 figure with language to “cover 50% of county circuit court operational expenses;” Supervisor Wilson seconded that amendment. The amendment to the amendment passed earlier in debate (22 yes, 5 no, 3 absent). After additional discussion and a unanimous-consent procedural step, the board voted on the resolution as amended and approved it, 25 yes, 2 no, 2 absent.

Supporters said the percentage language better reflects shifting costs and protects the county if estimates change. Schwartz told the board that, based on 2024 figures, a 50–50 split would amount to roughly $1.2 million for Rock County. Opponents worried the 50% approach could exceed the template dollar figure; others said the board should be cautious about adopting specific numbers without fuller detail from the state.

Nelson said the intent is that the resolution, if passed by counties, will be forwarded to the governor's office and to the county's legislative delegation and used by county associations in their lobbying work. She said the resolution had been circulated as a template to clerks across the state. The board directed that official copies be circulated as described in the resolution.","The board passed a resolution urging Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to increase funding for county circuit courts. Supervisors amended a $70 million template figure and replaced it with language asking the state to cover 50% of county circuit court operational expenses; the amended resolution passed on a roll-call vote.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101524,"Rock County approves 11 new Human Services positions for Children's Long Term Support program",1212,2141000,3353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2807730-ec286d6ea3d445d0acb91cf7984a3422&start=2141&end=3353","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2807730-ec286d6ea3d445d0acb91cf7984a3422/thumbnail_2141000.jpg","/articles/6101524/Rock-County/Wisconsin/Rock-County-approves-11-new-Human-Services-positions-for-Childrens-Long-Term-Support-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101524-7ba730baa532f8b4eb92ff4b9577b88b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157131&Signature=SX9xn9mMZhdvtfzWE1Z2mkWvb66xrT2dsiiQ5tYk-7nugtJ9Leb0sTQNbn9ztHmvX80Def0P6SOXgchC8BThbGyeryzL~Qvmfs2b7d705gwmkeCuWM1BRWQhf-nWYtlWIvKBycgIr6f3LaNf3M2CORKcuwkaMdQZhlY-5dph96lw74n8I~H0LIVNs3IHwYIVYo-N3FPK2Dmi4XLmNjAdAPwH4RAQMX5wskDrj4byBJquSy09zjjN6hd-S~0Qh3rH0h3AilxJgN0GuDl1MFNq26sngLOAsGhzJaX96UpT7iAAJ4y7ihV49EWfjdZUKnYXCWugvrT970rAwRkxerAnvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rock County Board of Supervisors approved a supplementary appropriation to create 11 full-time positions in the Human Services Department's Children's Long Term Support (CLTS) program, citing state mandates and rising local caseloads.

The change, introduced as “amending the 2025 Human Services Department budget to accept additional children's long term support funding and create 11 FTE positions,” was moved by Supervisor Knutson and seconded by Supervisor Woodman and passed by roll call, 24 yes, 3 no, 2 absent.

Director Luster, who presented the request, said, “This resolution requests additional positions for our Children's Long Term Support program. This is a program that is mandated by the state. So we're required to deliver it and it's fully funded by state and federal dollars.” Luster told supervisors the program serves children with disabilities and helps families access services through a Medicaid waiver.

Program manager Julie provided caseload detail: “Each case manager is responsible for about 25 cases. Right now our caseload sizes are 32 to 34 with the fully trained staff that we have.” She also told the board that the program is required to have monthly contact with families and to see the child in their home twice a year, though staff may visit more often based on need.

Officials gave several quantitative details during debate. County staff said the department had 1,358 children enrolled as of the most recent Monday, about 58 more than an earlier 1,200-case baseline; about 65% of referrals are determined eligible; and about 20 children exit the program each month through aging out or other reasons. Supervisors were told the requested staffing package includes nine case managers plus two supervisory positions (one supervisor and one lead supervisor) and that six of the new positions are needed immediately to address current capacity while three are to accommodate projected growth. The resolution included an amendment to the budget for $568,408 to pay for the change.

Supervisors pressed on productivity and timing. One supervisor asked whether raising staffing to reach a 25-case ideal would reduce productivity; staff replied that the county requires roughly 60% of each worker's time to be spent on billable case-management activities and that lowering caseloads should improve timeliness and reduce missed authorizations. Supervisors also asked whether the hires could wait for the regular budget cycle; staff said vacancies and rising referrals made immediate hires necessary to meet the state's timelines.

The board approved the appropriation and authorized the Human Services Department to begin hiring to fill immediate vacancies and additional positions as needed.

The move expands the county's capacity for the state-mandated CLTS program; staff noted the positions are funded with state and federal dollars tied to the Medicaid waiver, not general county tax levy funds.","The Rock County Board of Supervisors approved a supplementary appropriation to add 11 full-time positions to the county's state-mandated Children's Long Term Support (CLTS) program, citing rising caseloads and state eligibility requirements. The measure passed on a roll-call vote.","actionData","errors"]

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