The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee is scheduled to conduct site inspections on Nov. 13, 2026, ahead of a Nov. 19 public hearing on four land-use petitions including a 6-megawatt solar project, two onsite storage structure permits, and a rezone to create a farm consolidation.

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The Administration Committee is scheduled to consider endorsement of September 2026 financial reports, review an HR/personnel overview, consider approval of a wage-and-compensation study recommendation, and endorse a draft 2027 agency-wide budget at a virtual meeting on November 12, 2026.

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The Jefferson County Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to hold site inspections and a public hearing on Nov. 12, 2026, including a variance petition from David Wolff to allow two residences on a single A-1 zoned parcel in the Town of Milford. The hearing begins at 1:00 p.m. in Rock River Conference Room C1021 at the Jefferson County Courthouse.

Discussion Points

•Petition seeks variance to allow two residences on one A-1 zoned lot; packet states area-variance legal standards and burden of proof for petitioner.

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The Wisconsin PACE Commission is scheduled to meet Nov. 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. via Zoom to consider Resolution 26-05A, which would amend a special charge to an amount not to exceed $20,200,000 against property known as Chippewa Crossing Boulevard in Chippewa County on behalf of CF QOZB, LLC. The agenda also notes a discussion of proposed changes to the commission's guidelines and a closed loan report.

Discussion Points

•Proposed amendment to special charge to update capped amount to $20,200,000 for property known as Chippewa Crossing Boulevard

Nov

Jefferson County WI Board Meeting 11/10/2026

The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors heard annual department and partner reports, then considered economic development, grant, budget, staffing, lease and zoning matters. The board approved several resolutions and an ordinance, including the 2027 levies and a proposed economic development restructuring.

Discussion Points

•The council reported its prior-year correctional education results and described ongoing jail and community learning activities.

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The Jefferson County Fair Park Committee is scheduled to meet on November 12, 2026, to discuss 2027 fair planning, possible changes to the Fair Youth Organization membership policy, park operations, a closed-session land acquisition discussion, and a September 2026 year-to-date financial review.

Discussion Points

•2027 fair planning and event logistics
•Fair Park operational updates and maintenance
•Land acquisition deliberation in closed session
•Potential amendments to Fair Youth Organization membership policy
•September YTD 2026 financial review
•Status update on Master Plan and dedications/memorials

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The Jefferson County Fair Park Committee is scheduled to meet Nov. 12, 2026, to discuss 2027 fair planning, possible amendments to the Fair Youth Org membership policy, a recommendation on nearby land acquisition, and a September 2026 year-to-date financial review, among other routine items.

Discussion Points

•2027 fair planning
•dedications/memorials
•Fair Park operations and updates
•status update on master plan

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The Jefferson County Fair Park Committee is scheduled to meet Nov. 12, 2026, to discuss 2027 fair planning (theme, vendors, entertainment), several proposed youth and exhibitor rule changes and premium book updates, and a possible property acquisition after a nearby 12-acre sale.

Discussion Points

•Auction eligibility rule for 19-year-old exhibitors requiring prior show experience.
•Committee interest in exploring acquisition of nearby land.
•Disclosure that a healthcare provider bought just over 12 acres of Spangler's land west of Fair Park.
•Entertainment expansion and Farm Bureau educational miniature golf course.
•Introduction of a point card requirement requiring YQCA and W-9 submission for auction participants.
•Partnership with Bridges Library System for year-round promotion.
•Residency requirement changes for youth organization membership.
•Theme selection for 2027 fair (Barn Nights & Fair Lights).
•Updates to exhibitor conduct and availability rules and a formal protest process.
•Vendor outreach to increase diversity and repeat vendor contact schedule.

Decisions

•Committee approved residency edits, auction eligibility language, point card requirement, conduct and protest procedures, two Fair Board appointments, and Premium Book updates (including reinstating the ultrasound class).
•No purchase action taken; committee will pursue vetting and future consideration.
•Theme recommended: 'Barn Nights & Fair Lights'.

Directions

•Garvey to attend IAFE; Roberts and Garvey to attend WAF with Fairest Megan Doherty.
•Staff to push poster contest in November and distribute vendor invitations.
•Vet the potential acquisition with the County Board chair to determine next steps.

Nov

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The Jefferson County Board is scheduled to consider a set of budget, contract, personnel, land-use and economic-development items at its Nov. 10, 2026 meeting, including a proposed dissolution of the county economic development consortium and a $250,000 pilot care-coordination contract with Bamboo Health.

Discussion Points

•Approvals are conditional on final certified survey maps, access approvals, soil tests, town conditions and other prerequisites; amendments lapse one year after board approval if conditions not completed.
•Budget amendment is contingent on receipt of DHS planning grant; Finance Committee recommended approval.
•Committee prefers one‑year extension because road construction or land sales may change acreage available for lease.
•County would remain at $1.50 per capita contribution but would stop collecting and passing through other municipalities' funds.
•Dissolution requires 2/3 votes of member municipalities and 2/3 of the Jefferson County Board.
•Existing policy provided 5% hazardous duty pay for roads posted 65 mph; the ordinance would add a 10% premium for 70 mph roads.
•Finance Committee recommended authorizing the County Administrator to execute required documentation.
•Human Services Director or Administrative Services Manager authorized to execute and to sign necessary addenda and revisions.
•JCEDC and ThriveED boards approved bylaw and administrative changes proposing ThriveED to contract directly with local governments and operate under Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation.
•Jefferson County applied for $250,000 in partnership with Dodge County and GWCHF; Jefferson County would act as lead applicant and fiscal agent.
•Lease rate is $290.25 per acre for 167.3 acres (total $48,558.83); lease reimburses farmer for inputs if land withdrawn before harvest.
•Multiple rezones recommended by Planning & Zoning after public hearings and staff review; petitions found consistent with county comprehensive and farmland preservation plans.
•Noncounty levies: Health $1,022,606 (mill rate $0.0857); Library $1,395,623 (mill rate $0.2016).
•Packet cites higher ADT and speed on I‑94 and states costs are reimbursed by the State for I‑94 work.
•Packet compares 2027 mill rates to 2026 showing decreases.
•Packet lists anticipated state contract amounts across multiple programs (Social Services, Youth Crisis Stabilization, Aging & Disability Resources, Dept. of Children & Families, transportation).
•Position intended to strengthen SNAP quality control and keep error rates below six percent to avoid federal penalties.
•Position is fully funded by the Department of Health Services and anticipated to be cost‑neutral to county levy.
•Proposed countywide levy $33,624,712 and total combined levy $36,042,941 including noncounty levies for health and library.
•SOW describes pilot scope, timeline (Nov.1, 2026–Apr.30, 2027) and specific Bamboo Health products (Intelligence Hub®, OpenBeds®, Pings™).
•Wangard requested replacing two 90‑day optional extensions with a single 12‑month extension without additional earnest money.

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The Jefferson County Board is scheduled to meet November 10, 2026, to hear annual reports and consider resolutions on dissolving the county economic development consortium, several finance items, a Human Services staffing and budget change, an ordinance to amend the personnel hazardous duty pay rule, and land‑use and lease matters. The meeting will be at the Jefferson County Courthouse and livestreamed.

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Jefferson County Extension Education Committee is scheduled to meet November 9, 2026, to review the department's 2026 budget, receive a Division of Extension update and monthly educator reports, and consider future meeting dates.

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The Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission is scheduled to meet November 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to receive routine financial and operational reports, get an update on a proposed WisDOT land sale to UW–Madison, and discuss pending litigation including a closed‑session item about bridge B‑368 in Baraboo.

Discussion Points

•Update and discussion on litigation regarding City of Baraboo installation of sewer line on bridge B‑368.
•WisDOT is to provide an update on a proposed sale of a WisDOT‑owned triangle parcel at Park and Regent to UW–Madison.

Directions

•Agenda proposes adjournment to closed session under Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(g).

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The Jefferson County Library Board is scheduled to meet Nov. 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. to receive a report on the 2027 county library budget, review the county library service guidelines, consider a Bridges strategic-planning questionnaire, and consider a resolution honoring Art Biermeier.

Discussion Points

•Brittany Larson reviewed the 2027 operating budget request (July 29 minutes).
•Guidelines present minimum expectations for municipal libraries, including trustee orientation, certified directors, ADA accessibility, internet access policies, website maintenance and annual director review.
•The guidelines emphasize a county role that encourages excellence rather than imposing legal standards.
•The July minutes record motions to approve the operating budget request and to request $700 for the county resource library administrative service.

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The Jefferson County Library Board is scheduled to meet Nov. 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Dwight Foster Public Library and via Zoom to hear routine reports, discuss the 2027 Jefferson County budget as it relates to library services, review library service guidelines and a Bridges strategic-planning questionnaire, and consider a resolution honoring Art Biermeier.

Discussion Points

•Discuss questionnaire from Bridges strategic planning process (Discussion)
•Report on 2027 Jefferson County budget (Discussion)
•Review Jefferson County Library Service guidelines (Discussion)

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The Jefferson County Finance Committee is scheduled to meet November 3, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Room C1021 of the Jefferson County Courthouse to consider budget projections and several spending and policy items, including a proposed Human Services quality-assurance hire, park donation acceptance, building lightning protection, and the disposition of foreclosed properties.

Discussion Points

•Administration framed the website accessibility work as a large, strategic-plan initiative requiring outside expertise.
•Committee approved invoices totaling $6,504,862.67 and directed further budget work for 2027.
•Committee members expressed gratitude to the donor and to Parks staff for identifying projects.
•Contingency ledger showed post-transfer balances: General $377,383.43; Other $565,191.63; Vested benefits $300,000.
•County sold an older Hazmat pickup at auction for $15,500 after partners indicated the equipment was no longer required.
•Other Contingency was identified as the funding source.
•Parks Director reported the donation and identified environmental impacts for projects to be funded.
•Project approved previously by Building & Grounds; additional protection recommended though building is code-compliant.
•Staff framed the position as a funded compliance measure tied to federal SNAP oversight changes and state funding availability.
•Staff recommended spending proceeds on Hazmat equipment purchases.
•Staff reported countywide revenue collections at ~62% and expenditures at ~70% through Sept. 30, 2026.
•Staff reviewed parcel-level tax histories, previous advertising and write-offs, and prior committee directions about retention or disposition.
•Statutory limits on collecting taxes older than 10 years were noted as factors in prior write-offs.
•The position would be the second QA specialist in the Southern Consortium; the first was previously approved Aug. 10.

Decisions

•Approval of invoices totaling $6,504,862.67.

Directions

•Administration and Finance to pursue Department Head feedback on Munis requisitioning.
•Administration directed to include demolition and site grading/paving of old MIS building in 2027 Facilities budget.
•Finance Director authorized to make necessary budget adjustments if resolution is adopted and forwarded by Finance Committee.
•Forward budget amendment to County Board for appropriation of auction proceeds.
•Forward contingency transfer resolution to County Board for appropriation.
•Forward resolution to County Board for acceptance and budget amendment.
•Forward the contingency transfer resolution to the County Board for appropriation.
•Staff to prepare specific disposition options and minimum-bid recommendations for particular parcels for future committee action.

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The Jefferson County Finance Committee is scheduled to meet November 3, 2026, to consider budget amendments, contract and purchase-and-sale agreement changes, disposition of foreclosed properties, departmental financial reports and other routine finance items. The meeting will be held at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Room C1021, and via Microsoft Teams.

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The Blue Spring Lake Management District Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Nov. 3, 2026, via Zoom to hear a follow-up on a Wisconsin DNR surface water grant application, receive routine operations and secretary reports, review bylaws and consider other potential projects. The meeting includes a public comment period and will be conducted online.

Discussion Points

•Follow-up presentation on DNR surface water grant application and planning for next steps, including forming a volunteer group led by Ryan Tobiasz.
•Review of by-laws and operating procedures and consideration of other potential projects.
•Routine operations report and secretary’s report.

Nov

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The Jefferson County Building and Grounds Committee is scheduled to meet November 2, 2026, to receive project updates on facility planning and to hear a presentation on Human Services space planning; a closed session is listed for a potential land acquisition.

Discussion Points

•Project updates on Human Services space planning, Fair Park master planning, MIS demo and parking lot construction, and lightning protection installation are listed but contain no attached staff reports or cost figures.

Oct

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The Law Enforcement and Emergency Management Committee is scheduled to meet Oct. 30, 2026, to review emergency-management grants applied for, training and outreach activities, and the department's year-to-date budget report. The packet includes minutes from the Sept. 25, 2026 meeting and a detailed budget printout.

Discussion Points

•Budget report attached shows Emergency Management YTD actuals and encumbrances; minutes record monthly bills approval and jail assessment purchases.
•Hosted extreme flooding exercise on 10/7/2026; developing training for Public Health and Human Services to fulfill Emergency Support Functions; regional CEMP revision; collaboration with Rock and Walworth counties on a Long-Term Recovery Group; Youth Government Day participation on 11/20/2026.
•Multiple grant applications listed for review including 2026 Emergency Planning Grant; 2027 Emergency Planning Community Right to Know Act Grant; Cybersecurity Grant; Homeland Security Exercises Grant; Swift Waters Grant; update on Pre-Disaster Flood Mitigation Grant.

Oct

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The Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Committee is scheduled to decide on multiple rezones and conditional-use permits, review departmental finances and solar project updates, consider accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permit material for a County Road CW property, and continue discussion of draft data center regulations at its Oct. 29, 2026 decision meeting in the Rock River Conference Room.

Discussion Points

•Applicant described two small businesses to use the space (soap making and meat/farm products)
•Applicant submitted revised building plans and detailed intended uses of the work area
•Badger State nearing completion; O&M building permits issued
•Chupp petition: petitioner stated intent to operate a private school only, using porta-potties and expecting about 25–26 children; town in favor
•OneEnergy CU2225-26: request for 5-MW dual-use solar facility with pollinator habitat or grazing; chairman recused; committee recorded approval with conditions and recorded votes in prior minutes
•Planning & Development reported revenues ahead of budget with no major expenses
•Potential public-utility impacts: water, electricity, and road use
•Register of Deeds at ~96% of yearly budget
•Sinnissippi pending PSC approvals and joint-development agreement review
•Staff requested clarifying changes so the middle room reads as storage/garage rather than primary living space
•Stone Elephant Solar has not started
•Whether to place data centers in an Industrial zoning district
•Whether to require decommissioning/repurposing plans and address long-term reuse
•Whether to set numeric size limits for data centers
•Whitewater slated for spring construction after final JDA comments

Directions

•Applicant to provide updated plan and information by Oct. 19 to be relisted for Oct. 29

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