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Chippewa County board passes multiple resolutions and ordinances; summary of votes
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Summary
At its March 10 meeting the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors disallowed a local claim, set compensation ranges for county offices, adopted a safety action plan, approved a lease with Xcel Energy for the Lake Wessota boat landing, passed four ordinances on assemblies, recycling, the comprehensive plan and records retention, and approved an appointment to the traffic safety commission.
The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors handled multiple formal actions at its March 10 meeting. Key outcomes:
- Resolution 6-26 — Disallow claim of Eric Schubel (Schubel's Frog Hop): The board voted to disallow the claim as untimely under state notice-of-claim rules (Wis. Stat. §893.8). The chair stated the resolution passed by a recorded margin reported in the meeting as 17–2.
- Resolution 7-26 — Establish annual compensation for sheriff, clerk of courts and coroner (2027–2030): Read by title and approved unanimously.
- Resolution 8-26 — Adopt Chippewa County safety action plan: Adopted unanimously after a presentation by county highway staff and SRF Consulting.
- Resolution 9-26 — Authorize lease with Xcel Energy for Lake Wessota boat landing and establish non-lapsing fund (cap $50,000): Approved; staff to finalize documents and assume operation no later than May 1, 2026.
- Ordinance 1-26 — Amend large-assemblies provisions (second reading): Approved unanimously; changes clarify security/officer ratios and contract approval procedures for large events.
- Ordinance 2-26 — Amend recycling code (second reading): Approved.
- Ordinance 3-26 — Adopt Chippewa County comprehensive plan (second reading): Approved; staff noted minor corrections and committee review.
- Ordinance 4-26 — Amend records retention chapter (second reading): Approved unanimously.
- Appointment — County Traffic Safety Commission: Brian Tonacore, new Chippewa Falls fire chief, was appointed to replace Jason Tom; appointment approved unanimously.
Several items generated questions from supervisors about timing, legal deadlines, enforcement and cost-sharing, but no votes failed.
