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Corp Counsel told the board that at least one pharmaceutical company questioned whether the counties’ fee agreement with outside counsel authorized adding new defendants; outside counsel believes the agreement does permit adding parties but asked the county to adopt a clarifying resolution. “Our outside counsel disagrees with them and thinks that the agreement does authorize Adams County to add new parties,” Corp Counsel said.

Supervisor Evers moved to approve the resolution and send it to the county board; Supervisor Gubarski seconded. The board approved the motion by voice vote and will transmit the resolution to the full county board.

On the county administrator job description and contract, supervisors approved sending both documents to the full county board. The committee made two edits to the employment contract before forwarding it: removal of a sentence that stated “an average level of performance is not acceptable under this contract and the county administrator must consistently exhibit above average skill and diligence and initiative,” and changing the removal-by-board threshold so removal requires a two-thirds majority rather than a simple majority. The chair said the subjective phrasing was removed after discussion with the administrator because the language was “presubjective” and department reviews and evaluations provide the appropriate performance feedback.

Supervisor Taylor moved to send the job description to the county board; Supervisor Edwards seconded. A separate motion to forward the administrator employment contract also passed and the document will appear on the county board agenda. The board did not discuss contract salary terms in detail during this open session.

Why it matters: The opioid resolution clarifies legal authority for the county’s participation in ongoing multi-county litigation; forwarding the job description and contract begins the full-board approval process for the county administrator position, including a clarified removal threshold and removal of subjective performance language.

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Corp Counsel told the board that a hangar renter’s insurer, State Farm, had paid the renter $16,996.97 and is seeking reimbursement from the county, but counsel said he did not know how the insurer concluded that county equipment caused the damage. “I don’t know how they determined that it was our mower that hit the hanger,” Corp Counsel said.

Supervisor Jerry questioned the estimate for repairs, noting recent steel prices and arguing the replacement cost appeared excessive. “I can tell you what steel is selling for is $3.70 a lineal foot… So if those are 12 foot sheets, you’re looking at less than $50 a sheet,” Supervisor Jerry said, adding he did not understand where the dollar figure came from.

Corp Counsel said the county’s insurer had reviewed the submission and concluded the damage would not be covered by the county policy; he added the insurer commonly pursues subrogation when it believes another party is liable. After discussion, a motion to deny the claim was made and seconded by Supervisor Poehler. The board approved the motion by voice vote; the transcript records the motion passing but does not list a roll-call tally.

Why it matters: Denying the subrogation request closes this specific reimbursement demand but could lead to further action by the claimant or insurer. Supervisors expressed concern about the factual basis for the claim and its asserted cost.

Corp Counsel offered to obtain additional information if the board wanted further investigation; the board proceeded with denial at this meeting.","The board voted to deny a subrogation claim from State Farm seeking reimbursement for $16,996.97 paid to a hangar renter who alleged county equipment caused damage; county insurance found the claim not covered and supervisors said record information was insufficient.",{"_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},6210128,"Adams County considers certified-site study as railroad, state offers partial funding",130,321000,451000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3723988-159c96650c66295ca75c9dd2702238fa&start=321&end=451","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3723988-159c96650c66295ca75c9dd2702238fa/thumbnail_321000.jpg","/articles/6210128/Adams-County/Wisconsin/Adams-County-considers-certified-site-study-as-railroad-state-offers-partial-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210128-fb60d5772ab5ebcd6f096f679b41d8d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775506506&Signature=eMSBfeFGmmM57VnWoW~YMNEO69BQ8vO5fo~sxe~cgDAGupdxkrZqQqBehHSJl2VAAZEBZY63pAOqHpcyNmVvMYcZSB4OQNp0tMn6lqK6uACd3gjFftKIX0NmpF0AkymphcPQTX5XIZ~dzeCSqS1Re669HMFDCohbiR7ap9Eb~gQq8Kjp2CNN0vdJJOucrgvYogOlaviQ-GeZ4mqqkIs7wTAJ2h8a7tUSvHE3oUYXjTk92lXKL-7oUZDiPZlH8T3DJkGXSQj89PhPfd8wastBziB3uh5e7wbAC1lWJFpVB4MF9t2g-UI0Lz8AKm2rZhnClTJAqZWCZZuEA4E4F89Xew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adams County officials discussed pursuing a certified industrial site along the county’s railroad corridor after the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation offered to pay half the cost of a site study.

The study, which “basically…do[es] studies on a certain site and let[s] you know” what utilities and acreage are available, was described by Derek, economic development staff, as often expensive—roughly $150,000—though WEDC will cover 50 percent if the county applies. Derek said the county plans to work with WEDC and Centergy and approach Chicago Northwestern about contributing the other half.

A certified site designation signals to developers that a property has been evaluated for size, utilities and environmental constraints. Derek said Adams’s candidate parcel sits beside the railroad and is largely undeveloped; the county or city would still need to complete access and site work. “The site that is in Adams is right along the railroad tracks… I believe it’s 28 acres,” Derek said.

Supervisor Grabarski asked about access and whether the site would be reached from Highway 13 or Eleventh Street. Derek said access would likely be near an electrical substation on Highway 13 and that the area would require development: “It’s almost—It would have to be developed.”

Derek also told the board that Chicago Northwestern has an economic development initiative that could fund railside improvements such as spurs or clearing land. He said a separate, much larger private project—about $50 million—has just started at the south end of the county but remains confidential; he expected to report more in roughly three months.

Why it matters: certified-site status can make a property more competitive for developers by reducing due-diligence time and signaling readiness. County leaders said state cost-sharing lowers the upfront barrier, but both city approval and any rail-company contribution will be required before the study proceeds.

The county did not take a formal vote on the certified-site study at the meeting. Derek offered to answer additional questions and to follow up with the city of Adams and potential partners if the board directs next steps.

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