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Kenosha County committee adds $15,000 for board staff development in carryover amendment
Summary
The Finance/Admin Committee amended its 2025–26 carryover package to add $15,000 for County Board staff development; the amendment passed on a roll-call vote with Chairman Jeff Gentz the lone No. The overall carryover resolution was then approved as amended.
The Kenosha County Finance/Administration Committee on April 16 amended its 2025–26 carryover and annual closeout resolution to add $15,000 to the County Board’s staff development line item.
Budget Director Barna Bencs presented the carryover and closeout package. Supervisor Gabe Nudo moved the amendment to add $15,000 for staff development and Supervisor Dave Geertsen seconded. The committee conducted a roll-call vote: Chairman Jeff Gentz voted No; Supervisors Gabe Nudo, Andres Gama, Daniel Gaschke and Sarah Kirby voted Yes. The amendment carried.
After adopting the amendment, Supervisor Dave Geertsen moved to approve the carryover resolution as amended; Supervisor Daniel Gaschke seconded. The committee approved the amended carryover resolution, with the minutes recording the vote as carried and including the youth-in-government members in the unanimous approval for the final motion.
Why it matters: carryover resolutions move unspent or reallocated funds from the prior year into current-year budgets and can change departmental authority to spend on projects or training. The committee’s addition specifically increases the County Board’s allocation for staff development, signaling a funded commitment to board training or related expenses.
Details and next steps: the minutes do not specify the precise use(s) of the $15,000 beyond the general staff development designation. The approved amended carryover will be reflected in the County’s 2026 budget documents and implemented through standard administrative procedures.
