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Rock County commissioners terminate weed superintendent after closed-session review
Summary
After a closed-session review of allegations and evidence, the Rock County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 on Oct. 21, 2025 to terminate the Rock County Weed Superintendent effective immediately; County Attorney and NIRMA were present during the review.
Chairman Wade Hollenbeck and the Rock County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Oct. 21, 2025 to terminate the Rock County Weed Superintendent effective immediately following a closed-session review of allegations and evidence.
The board entered closed session at 10:30 a.m. to discuss an employee disciplinary matter in the Weed Department; County Attorney Kurt Arganbright and an insurance representative from NIRMA identified as Addison participated by telephone. The board reconvened in open session at 10:42 a.m.
According to the meeting record, "Motion by Hollenbeck to terminate the Rock County Weed Superintendent effective immediately. Seconded by Smith." The motion passed on a roll-call vote: Commissioner Colby Sybrant — Yes; Chairman Wade Hollenbeck — Yes; Commissioner Faye Smith — Yes.
The minutes note that the board considered allegations and evidence presented regarding the superintendent but do not describe the substance of those allegations in the public record. The minutes do not record a replacement, a disciplinary letter on file, or further public action tied to the termination.
County Attorney Kurt Arganbright was listed as present for the closed-session discussion; the minutes also note NIRMA representation on the telephone, indicating the board consulted its liability/insurance advisor during deliberations.
No additional public personnel action was recorded later in the meeting. The board continued with its published agenda after the termination vote.
