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Votes at a glance: Dunn County Judiciary and Law Committee actions
Summary
The committee approved minutes, advanced carryforward requests and endorsed a resolution urging increased state circuit-court funding; several departmental carryforwards and budget adjustments were approved.
Key motions and formal actions taken by the Dunn County Judiciary and Law Committee during the meeting:
• Approval of minutes: The committee approved the minutes from the Jan. 27 meeting. Motion to accept minutes by Supervisor Vander Meulen; second by Supervisor Jetson. Outcome: approved.
• Emergency communications carryforward: Committee moved to send the emergency communications 2024 carryforward requests forward for inclusion in the countywide resolution and budget package. The motion was moved and seconded and carried; the item will be bundled into the full-county resolution for the March County Board meeting.
• Sheriff's Office carryforwards and budget adjustment: The committee approved carryforwards for the sheriff's office, including canine donation funds, first responder funds from community donations, and a portion of opioid-settlement patrol grants reserved for wellness visits; the committee also approved a related 2025 budget adjustment (a portion of funds for the communications center). Motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.
• Clerk of Courts resolution supporting increased circuit-court funding: The committee voted to support a resolution from the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Wisconsin Clerk of Courts Association urging the governor and legislature to increase circuit court funding. Presenters noted that counties are seeking $70 million for 2025–26 and that Governor Evers' budget included a smaller amount; the committee approved sending the resolution to the full County Board. Motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.
No ordinances, appointments or contracts were adopted at this meeting; the recorded items were advancements or endorsements to be considered by the full County Board.
Ending: Approved items will be forwarded to the March County Board packet where required.
