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Oneida County planning committee directs staff to oppose proposed POWTS maintenance-frequency changes
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Summary
On Feb. 18 the Oneida County Planning and Development Committee unanimously directed Director Karl Jennrich to notify elected officials of the committee's opposition to the state’s proposed changes to private onsite wastewater treatment system (POWTS) maintenance frequency—citing the department's position presented at the meeting.
The Oneida County Planning and Development Committee on Feb. 18 voted unanimously to direct Planning & Zoning Director Karl Jennrich to communicate the committee’s opposition to proposed state changes to POWTS maintenance frequency specified in ss. SPS 383.54(3)(b) and (4)(a) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Director Jennrich summarized the proposed rule changes and explained the department’s position. After discussion, Committee member Bob Almekinder moved and Mitchell Ives seconded a motion directing Director Jennrich to provide elected officials with the committee’s opposition; the minutes record that "with all members present voting 'Aye,' the motion carried." The minutes do not record further specifics of the department’s technical objections beyond staff comment that formed the basis for the motion.
The item was recorded as discussion and direction to staff rather than a regulatory action by the county. The committee did not specify additional formal steps beyond directing staff to communicate opposition to elected officials. No timeline or staff memo was included in the minutes for escalation or formal correspondence; follow-up will depend on staff and the county’s elected representatives.