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Eau Claire County Board approves zoning changes, staffing moves and authorizes PFAS litigation representation
Summary
At its May 19 meeting the Eau Claire County Board enacted four zoning-map amendments, updated park fees, approved personnel reclassifications, authorized PFAS litigation representation for the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport and cleared a highway SS4A grant application and a budget carryforward.
The Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the County Courthouse and approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions affecting zoning, fees, personnel and grants.
The Board called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Chair Nancy Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance and Supervisor Allen Myren gave a moment of reflection. After roll call the Board confirmed Kurt Carlson to represent District 18 by a roll call vote of 21 ayes, 3 noes and 1 abstention.
Votes at a glance
-Ordinance 26-27/004 (Town of Washington, Walnut Creek property): enacted on a motion by Supervisor Allen Myren, seconded by Supervisor Deirdre Jenkins; roll call recorded 24 ayes, 1 no (Supervisor Jim Schumacher), 1 abstain (Supervisor Joe Knight), 3 absent. Outcome: adopted.
-Ordinance 25-26/116 (Town of Otter Creek, Stensen property): enacted on a motion by Supervisor Deirdre Jenkins, seconded by Supervisor Ray French; roll call recorded 25 ayes, 1 no (Supervisor Jim Schumacher), 3 absent. Outcome: adopted.
-Ordinance 26-27/001 (Town of Washington, Birch Hill property): enacted on a motion by Supervisor DeLuka, seconded by Supervisor David Hirsch; roll call recorded 25 ayes, 1 abstain (Supervisor Ray French), 3 absent. Outcome: adopted.
-Ordinance 26-27/002 (Town of Brunswick, Trinity Equestrian property): enacted on a motion by Supervisor Connie Russell, seconded by Supervisor Deirdre Jenkins; enacted unanimously by roll call. Outcome: adopted.
-Ordinance 26-27/005 (amend 16.30.040, Coon Fork County Park fees): the Board suspended the rules to consider the item at first reading and enacted the ordinance unanimously on a motion by Supervisor Brett Geboy, seconded by Supervisor Tami Schraufnagel. Outcome: adopted.
-Ordinance 26-27/010 (amend 4.07.050, payroll deductions): presented by the Committee on Finance & Budget as a first reading; detailed consideration and further action were not recorded in the minutes. Outcome: first reading recorded, final action not specified.
-Resolution 26-27/011 (Airport Commission: authorize Eau Claire County to act on behalf of the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in PFAS litigation): adopted unanimously on a motion by Supervisor David Hirsch, seconded by Supervisor Deirdre Jenkins. Outcome: adopted; the resolution authorizes County action on airport PFAS litigation matters.
-Resolution 26-27/007 (reclassify Administrative Associate to Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Specialist): adopted unanimously on a motion by Supervisor Deirdre Jenkins, seconded by Supervisor Nick Smiar. Outcome: adopted.
-Resolution 26-27/008 (create one Lead Options Counselor for the Aging & Disability Resource Center): adopted on a motion by Supervisor Allen Myren, seconded by Supervisor Tami Schraufnagel; vote recorded 25 ayes, 1 no (Supervisor Larry Hoekstra). Outcome: adopted.
-Resolution 26-27/012 (authorize Highway Department to apply for USDOT SS4A implementation grant): adopted unanimously on a motion by Supervisor Nick Smiar, seconded by Supervisor Ray French. Outcome: adopted; authorization to submit an application to USDOT was granted.
-Resolution 26-27/009 (budget amendment to carry forward 2025 funds to 2026, requires two-thirds vote): adopted unanimously on a motion by Supervisor Deirdre Jenkins, seconded by Supervisor DeLuka. Outcome: adopted.
Other business and procedural notes
-The Board received written reports from the Finance Department on the 2026 contingency fund and April vouchers over $10,000. The Board also participated in a strategic planning budget survey. No public comments were made during the public comment period.
-The Clerk recorded the meeting adjournment at 9:03 p.m. and signed the minutes. Next procedural steps for items recorded as first reading or requiring implementation (for example, the payroll-deductions ordinance and grant application) will follow the County’s standard administrative processes.
(Reporter’s note: all motions, seconders and vote tallies are reported as taken from the official minutes of the May 19, 2026 meeting.)
