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Votes at a glance: Dodge County Board approves salary amendment, carry-forwards, hazmat pact, rules change and emergency declaration
Summary
At its March 17 meeting, the Dodge County Board voted on multiple resolutions and motions: a motion to reconsider passed 16–9, an amended sheriff salary schedule passed 14–12, carry-forward funds (with a $22,240.49 amendment) passed unanimously, a hazardous-material agreement with Jefferson County passed 25–1, and a county state-of-emergency was declared 26–0.
Key outcomes from the Dodge County Board meeting on March 17:
- Motion to reconsider Resolution 25-64 (sheriff/clerk question split): Passed 16–9. The board voted to reopen consideration of the sheriff’s portion of Resolution 25-64 after the question had been divided at a prior meeting.
- Sheriff salary amendment (Resolution 25-64, sheriff portion): Passed 14–12. The board replaced the sheriff’s salary figures for 2027–2030 with fixed amounts: 2027 — $132,312; 2028 — $139,685; 2029 — $146,259; 2030 — $153,333. Corp. counsel clarified salaries must be fixed amounts for each year.
- Carry-forward funds (Resolution 25-73, amended): Amendment to include $22,240.49 for Sheriff’s dispatch equipment and mobile radios (grant-funded) passed 26–0; the amended carry-forward resolution passed 26–0.
- Agreement with Jefferson County for hazardous-material response (Resolution 25-74): Passed 25–1. Fiscal note indicates a $5,000 increase in revenue and expense to the Emergency Response Division; corp. counsel noted the vote requirement for the budget amendment is two-thirds (22 votes).
- Rules of order amendment requiring packet documents 48 business hours before meetings (amendment to Resolution 25-76): Amendment passed 26–0; the amended rules resolution later passed 25–1.
- Airport improvement petition (Resolution 25-77): Passed 26–0. Staff said the petition is grant-related and does not impose the same post-grant restrictions as some prior investments.
- Land-use/zoning amendment (Resolution 25-78): Passed 26–0. Town petition to rezone a parcel in the Town of Beaver Dam to residential use reported favorably by the Land Resources and Parks Committee.
- Resolution declaring a state of emergency due to blizzard conditions (Resolution 25-79): Passed 26–0. Emergency management staff said the declaration opens options for state funding and supports townships’ cost recovery efforts.
Procedural notes: multiple resolutions also recorded ceremonial items (condolences, commendations) and committee reports were placed on file. The board adjourned with the next meeting set for April 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
