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Clerk, finance, HR and treasurer give routine updates; Act 235 noted
Summary
Department reports covered the County Clerk’s report on the WCA Legislative Conference and Act 235 (effective April 1, 2025), finance updates on sales tax and reserves, HR’s ERP data-collection timeline and leadership program start in Q3, IT staffing, and the Treasurer’s update on interest rates and foreclosures.
Multiple department reports were presented to the Finance Committee on Feb. 27 as informational updates.
Kellie R. Kretlow, County Clerk, summarized highlights from the Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Conference and briefed the committee on Act 235, which the minutes state goes into effect April 1, 2025 and addresses walking quorums. Finance staff provided an update on sales tax receipts, the standing of the 2024 budget, carryovers and county reserves. Human Resources Director McDonell reported that an ERP consultant will meet with departments to collect data prior to issuing a request for proposals; data collection was estimated to take five to six months. HR also plans to launch a leadership development program in the third quarter. The Information Technology report noted staffing updates, and County Treasurer Tretow updated the committee on interest rates, foreclosures and investments.
These items were presented for information; no committee motions or votes were recorded on the department reports in the minutes.
