Votes at a glance: Jefferson County Board approves park and facilities measures, grants and capital purchases; zoning map updates pass

The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 14 approved a package of ordinances, resolutions, grants and capital purchases during its regular meeting. The board approved fair-park governance changes and a sponsorship policy, accepted several grants, approved parks and facilities repairs, authorized equipment purchases for highway and sheriff operations, and authorized a perpetual agricultural conservation easement. Planning and Zoning map amendments were also adopted. The proposed solar-energy ordinance was referred back to committee for further work (see separate coverage).

Votes and key actions at a glance (as recorded in the meeting):

- Ordinance amending Jefferson County Ordinance 2023-17 (rename Fair Advisory Board to Fair Board and revise expectations): Passed by voice vote. No roll-call tally recorded in transcript.

- Resolution adopting Jefferson County Fair Park sponsorship policy: Passed by voice vote.

- Resolution 202544: Amendment to 2025 budget for Interurban Trail Phase 1 bridge decking repairs and Mason Log Home restoration project. Passed by roll-call: 28 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. (Motion moved by Supervisor Jones; second by Supervisor Gould.)

- Resolution 202545: Acceptance of computer equipment/hazmat grant for Emergency Management. Passed by roll-call: 29 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.

- Resolution 202546: Acceptance of bids and budget amendment for epoxy flooring in the Law Enforcement Center mechanical room (estimated total $28,908, lowest responsive bidder Protective Coating Specialists). Passed by roll-call: 29 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. (Square footage of area confirmed in discussion as approximately 2,500 sq. ft.)

- Resolution 202547: Acceptance of Rural Energy Startup Program (RESP) grant to replace roughly 420 interior/exterior lighting fixtures at Fair Park (estimated annual savings ~113,304 kWh / $15,020). Passed by roll-call: 29 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.

- Resolution authorizing purchase of a new sign-truck setup for the Highway Department (approx. $414,595, to replace a 2014 vehicle): Approved by voice vote. Funding from highway equipment operations cost center (no countywide budget amendment required).

- Resolution 202549: Authorizing purchase of a perpetual agricultural conservation easement (99 acres from Daniel J. Rollefsen, county contribution $123,750; county’s total cost approx. $126,527). Passed by voice vote.

- Resolution 202550: Authorization to apply for and implement a DNR Clean Boats Clean Waters grant for Rock Lake (project cost $7,910; DNR $5,932; municipal match $1,800; county $178). Passed by voice vote.

- Resolution 202551: Authorization to apply for and implement DNR Lake Monitoring and Protection Network grant (~$13,003 for 2026). Passed by voice vote.

- Planning & Zoning Committee recommendations: Multiple petitions to amend the official zoning map were recommended by the committee and the ordinance amending the official zoning map was adopted by voice vote; one declaration of abstention for conflict was recorded (Supervisor Kennard abstained on one item). See planning records for parcel-level details.

- Proclamation 2025-5: Proclaiming a November crash responder safety week in Jefferson County: Adopted by voice vote.

- Motion to convene in closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to discuss negotiation and sale of county-owned land related to a food and beverage innovation campus: Board approved closed session by roll-call vote 29 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.

Ending: The meeting included a number of budget amendments and grant acceptances that required two-thirds votes; the board approved those measures where roll-call tallies are recorded above. Several administrative and capital items were approved by voice.

For full text, supporting documents (contracts, detailed fiscal notes and staff reports) are available in the county’s official packet for Oct. 14, 2025.