Waupaca County Board of Supervisors met March 24, 2026. The board unanimously approved several resolutions including accepting a $5,000 donation for the Nutrition Program, appointing Angela F. Boelter as interim corporation counsel, adopting multiple comprehensive plan/zoning amendments, authorizing a DNR grant application for Keller Lake Dam repairs, increasing sheriff service-of-process fees, setting 2027–2030 pay schedules for the Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Courts, and recognizing departing supervisors.

Discussion Points

•Board adopted the compensation schedule unanimously.
•Board authorized Parks Director to sign grant documents.
•Committee recommendations cited.
•Each resolution lists tenure and committee service for the departing supervisors.
•No public opposition recorded.
•Planning & Zoning held public hearing March 5, 2026 and recommended approval.
•Planning & Zoning held public hearing March 5 and recommended approval.
•Resolution cites §59.22(1) and separates total compensation from fringe benefits.
•Resolution cites statutory authority and state share limits.
•Resolution cites statutory rates and permits counties to set higher fees.

Decisions

•Accepted $5,000 donation from the Christine and Victor Anthony Foundation for the Nutrition Program (22-0).
•Adopted comprehensive plan amendment PLUM-004-2026 (22-0).
•Adopted comprehensive plan amendment PLUM-005-2026 for parcel split (recorded motion at SEG 045).
•Adopted new service-of-process fee schedule (22-0).
•Appointed Angela F. Boelter as Interim Corporation Counsel (22-0).
•Authorized grant application and delegated signature authority (22-0).
•Five commendation resolutions adopted; Resolution 45 recorded an abstention (21-0 with 1 abstaining).
•Set total annual compensation for Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Courts for 2027–2030.

Directions

•Parks Director authorized to submit application and sign documents.

Feb

Minutes

Waupaca County Board of Supervisors meeting on Feb. 17, 2026 adopted several comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments, heard an Emergency Management presentation on continuity-of-government planning, approved appointments including the DNR Emergency Fire Warden list, and adjourned after unanimous votes on all motions.

Discussion Points

•Board approved the DNR Emergency Fire Warden List as recommended by the state DNR.
•Chair Morack announced Meulemans' appointment to Branch III Circuit Court Judge and placed several documents on file.
•Committee granted the petition based on testimony presented at the public hearing.
•Committee recommended approval based on testimony at Feb. 5 hearing.
•Director VanAsten presented a PowerPoint on COOP/COG planning.
•Planning & Zoning Committee held a Feb. 5 public hearing and recommended approval.
•Planning & Zoning confirmed the change is consistent with the Town of Waupaca comprehensive plan.
•Planning & Zoning found the petition consistent with the Town of Farmington comprehensive plan.
•Planning & Zoning found the petition consistent with Town of Little Wolf comprehensive plan.
•Planning & Zoning recommended approval; Town of Waupaca found the change consistent with its plan.
•Presentation served as an informational report to the board; no decisions recorded.
•Town of Little Wolf approved the amendment and found it consistent with the town comprehensive plan.

Decisions

•Appointment list approved 21-0; announcements placed on file.
•County Board adopted Resolution No. 37 (PLUM-002-2026) by a 21-0 vote.
•County Board adopted Resolution No. 38 by 21-0 vote.
•County Board enacted Ordinance Z-002-2026.
•Ordinance Z-003-2026 enacted by board 21-0.
•Ordinance Z-004-2026 enacted by board 21-0.

Jan

Minutes

The Waupaca County Board of Supervisors met Jan. 20, 2026. The board presented life‑saving awards, accepted a $4,016.80 donation for Shop with a Cop, adopted two land‑use items (a comprehensive plan amendment and a zoning change), received several reports, approved LEPC appointments and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Appointment of LEPC membership as submitted.
•Committee recommendation by Law Enforcement and Finance.
•Donation of $4,016.80 from Jessica L. E. Bytell to support Shop with a Cop.
•Petition by Oppor Family LLC to rezone approx. 1.77 acres; committee based recommendation on town approval and consistency with town plan.
•Planning & Zoning Committee and town recommended approval.
•Proposed change from Forestry to Residential for parcels in Section 21; purpose: boundary line adjustment.

Decisions

•Accept donation and record in county accounts
•Adopt comprehensive plan amendment
•Appoint LEPC members
•Approve zoning amendment

Dec

Minutes

The Waupaca County Board of Supervisors met Dec. 16, 2025 and unanimously approved a series of easements, two zoning map amendments, contract awards, and two donation acceptances. The board also voted to split the Health and Human Services Special Revenue Fund into separate Health Services and Human Services funds, allocating 20% and 80% of existing balances, respectively.

Discussion Points

•Board cited need for greater transparency and programmatic distinction between public health and human services programs.
•Most items were committee recommendations with little or no board discussion recorded.

Decisions

•Adopted Resolution No. 33; effective immediately.
•All listed motions and ordinances were adopted unanimously (22-0).

Directions

•Committee recommendations were adopted; departments to implement per standard procedures.
•Finance Department to allocate balances 20%/80% and manage separate reporting beginning FY2025.

Nov

Minutes

Waupaca County Board of Supervisors convened Nov. 12, 2025, approved the 2026 budget and a five-year capital improvement plan, adopted multiple zoning and ordinance amendments, accepted several donations for the sheriff’s dive team, heard presentations including Department of Human Services programs, and presented life‑saving awards.

Discussion Points

•Committee granted petition based on town approval and comprehensive plan consistency.
•Public hearing on proposed 2026 budget and Transportation Services Program 85.21 opened and closed with no public input.
•Recognition of employees and veterans; informational DHS presentation.

Decisions

•Adopt Year 2026 Budget; Adopt 2026–2030 CIP; Accept three donations; Approve two zoning/ordinance amendments; Reappoint members to boards/commissions.
•Ordinance adopted by board (21‑1).

Oct

Minutes

At its Oct. 28, 2025 meeting the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors heard the proposed 2026 budget, approved a CDBG cooperation agreement, authorized an easement for underground utilities at the courthouse, set supervisor and coordinator pay, approved a 1.5% wage increase and multiple staffing changes, and handled ordinance amendments and a contract extension.

Discussion Points

•Committee and board discussion included the scope, funding source, and duration of several grant-funded positions.
•Committee recommendations supporting wage adjustments and staffing changes were recorded in the respective resolutions.
•Finance Director Heidi Dombrowski presented the proposed 2026 budget for the record and to inform committee recommendations.

Decisions

•Adopted Resolution No. 17 (CDBG cooperation agreement) 21-0.
•Adopted Resolution No. 18 (WPS easement) 21-0.
•Adopted Resolution No. 19 (supervisor compensation) 20-0 with 1 abstention (transcript does not name abstainer).
•Adopted Resolution No. 20 (Administrative Coordinator pay) 20-1.
•Adopted Resolution No. 21 (1.5% wage increase) 18-3.
•Adopted Resolution No. 22 (staffing new positions/expansions/eliminations) 21-0.

Directions

•County Clerk authorized to execute documents associated with the WPS easement and to place ordinance texts and fee schedules on file.
•Departments to fill approved positions according to stated funding and grant terms.
•Human Resources to implement the Jan. 1, 2026 wage/salary increase and adjust payroll accordingly.

Oct

Minutes

At a special Oct. 7, 2025 session the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors approved a series of 2026 budget amendments that removed or reduced several county positions and reallocated funds, producing net savings and directing opioid settlement and broadband funds to specific uses.

Discussion Points

•Chair Morack explained the purpose of a special session to address a deficit in the proposed 2026 budget and identified specific positions and funding lines under review (SEG 009).
•Heidi Dombrowski was invited to explain areas of concern from a memo placed on file with the County Clerk (SEG 009).

Decisions

•Approved removal of multiple positions and funding lines, allocation of opioid settlement funds for a counselor, reallocation of broadband funds, change to chair compensation, and changes to supervisor pay/reimbursement as recorded in motions 1–6, 8 and 9.

Directions

•Clerk record memo on file; departments to adjust personnel and budget lines as directed by approved amendments (implicit from actions).

Sep

Minutes

The Waupaca County Board of Adjustment met Sept. 23, 2025, held two public hearings on shoreland/highway setback variance petitions and denied both requests by 5-0 votes; the board also appointed D. Stevenson as vice-chair and had no pending items for future meetings.

Discussion Points

•Applicant and a supporting witness testified; no opposition was presented.
•Applicant Kimberlyn Hahn provided written answers and testified in support; no public supporters or opponents spoke in person.
•Board applied three-criteria test (unnecessary hardship, unique physical limitations, public interest) and found no basis to grant the variance.
•Board concluded the property allowed expansion within setbacks and that granting a variance would weaken ordinance standards.
•D. Stevenson volunteered and was appointed by unanimous roll-call vote.
•Staff noted the vacancy following the passing of Gary Marx and the need for a fifth full member and a vice-chair.
•Staff recommended denial following an on-site inspection.
•Staff recommended denial per the staff report read into the record by C. Bauer.

Decisions

•D. Stevenson appointed vice-chair (5-0).
•Motion to deny variance approved (5-0).

Sep

Minutes

Waupaca County Board of Supervisors met Sept. 16, 2025, approving two comprehensive plan map amendments and two zoning-map ordinance amendments, and creating a Transportation Oversight Subgroup. The board also received presentations on courtroom security and annual reports from the district attorney, parks & recreation/solid waste, and UWEX.

Discussion Points

•Board voted unanimously on each resolution and ordinance; no amendments or recorded dissent were documented.
•Chair Morack filed the Wisconsin LEPC newsletter with the County Clerk.
•Committee recommendations and statutory authority under Wis. Stat. § 66.1001 for plan amendments were noted.
•Each presentation was recorded as informational; supervisors asked questions of presenters.
•Judge Nielsen emphasized security coverage for all courtrooms.
•Presenters described courthouse/courtroom security priorities and procedures.

Decisions

•Informational presentation; no formal board action recorded.
•No formal board action recorded on the informational reports during this session.
•Resolutions No. 14, 15, 16 and Ordinances Z-011-2025 and Z-012-2025 adopted (23-0).

Directions

•Transportation Oversight Subgroup to report to the Finance Committee per organization letter.

Aug

Minutes

Waupaca County Board of Supervisors meeting on Aug. 19, 2025 adopted a comprehensive-plan map amendment and two zoning amendments for the Towns of Helvetia and Dayton, approved two contracts, reviewed the 2024 financial report and a public health presentation, and adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Heidi Dombrowski distributed the 2024 Annual Financial Report and addressed key points.
•Jed Wohlt presented on the Public Health Department.
•The Planning & Zoning Committee reported it held public hearings (Aug. 7, 2025) and recommended approval of the petitions based on town approvals and consistency with town comprehensive plans.

Decisions

•Approve two contracts as recorded in the minutes; file the HR Highlights Newsletter.
•Comprehensive plan amendment PLUM-005-2025 adopted; zoning amendments Z-009-2025 and Z-010-2025 approved.

Jul

Minutes

The Waupaca County Board of Adjustment met July 24, 2025, held on-site inspections and heard two shoreland variance petitions: one for a driveway expansion in the Town of Mukwa (approved) and one for a deck addition in the Town of Dayton (denied); the board also approved routine meeting business and scheduled future hearings.

Discussion Points

•Applicant argued variance criteria satisfied and submitted a supporting letter from the local fire chief.
•Applicant submitted written material but board found hardship self-created.
•Board focused on emergency access and physical access across a ditch as determinative factors.
•Staff recommended denial and board agreed that shoreland regulations protect public interest.
•Staff recommended denial citing shoreland protection concerns.

Decisions

•Variance approved as presented
•Variance denied; compliance and permit deadlines issued

Directions

•Require Land Use Permit application within 30 days; require compliance within two-year permit expiration.

Jul

Minutes

Waupaca County Board of Supervisors met July 15, 2025, adopting a comprehensive plan map amendment and related zoning change for a Mukwa parcel, delegating authority to execute opioid-litigation settlements, creating a dedicated UW-Extension special revenue fund, approving contracts and ordinance updates, and receiving departmental reports.

Discussion Points

•Board acknowledged budget constraints and authorized negotiation authority when awarding contracts.
•Board cited prior retention of law firms and participation in MDL 2804; committee review process would be lengthy so delegation expedites settlement participation.
•Planning & Zoning Committee reported the amendment and zoning petition had local consistency and town approval.

Decisions

•Comprehensive plan amendment adopted; zoning petition granted.
•Delegation adopted; accounts established.
•Multiple administrative and fiscal items approved; one contract passed with a single dissent.

Directions

•Designated officials to provide notice and follow required steps prior to executing settlements.
•Facilities/Procurement to negotiate reductions and report back.

Jun

Minutes

The Waupaca County Board of Supervisors on June 17, 2025 approved amendments to multiple county code chapters, authorized contracts and appointments, and renewed two lake landing lease agreements; most votes were unanimous, with a 22-1 vote on the lake landing lease renewals.

Discussion Points

•Chair and Vice Chair delivered monthly reports later in the meeting.
•Land and Water Conservation Department presented a PowerPoint update.
•Presentations and ordinance amendments were presented by staff (Ryan Brown and Kristy Opperman).
•Renewal of lake landing leases drew a split vote (22-1) though the dissenting member is not recorded by name in the transcript.

Decisions

•Multiple ordinance amendments adopted; UWEX contract approved; Dake and Minor Lake Landing leases renewed; two Board of Adjustment reappointments approved.

Directions

•County Clerk to file ordinance copies and supporting documents in the County Clerk’s Office as noted in the minutes.

May

Minutes

Waupaca County Board met May 20, 2025. The board approved a $39.12 million guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the Courthouse Modernization Project and funded a temporary .75 FTE security officer for Circuit Court Branch I; the board also approved multiple donations, zoning amendments, fee changes for the Medical Examiner, and confirmed participation in opioid litigation.

Discussion Points

•Board debated security staffing levels for the temporary courtroom; an amendment to increase positions to three failed 14-7.
•Public hearing and committee testimony were noted for comprehensive plan and zoning petitions; donations and fees were presented by committees and staff.
•Resolution 7 cites coordination with other counties and law firms in opioid litigation.

Decisions

•Adopted Resolution No. 58 to fund .75 FTE security officer and equipment; approved Miron Construction GMP and owner’s contingency; left add alternates open until July.
•All listed resolutions and ordinances were adopted as recorded; appointments were made; reports were received.

Directions

•Clerk to file ordinance certification and staff to implement fee schedule and record donations in restricted accounts.
•Staff to evaluate the .75 FTE security position for possible inclusion in the 2026 budget.

Apr

Minutes

The Waupaca County Board of Adjustment met April 21, 2025, elected board officers by unanimous votes, heard a staff presentation of three training videos, and adjourned after one hour. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.; seven members were present and the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Board held nominations and unanimous votes for chair, vice chair and secretary; two members confirmed they wished to remain alternates.
•Chair A. Richardson called the meeting to order; roll call recorded seven members present.
•Members approved the agenda and the Jan. 30, 2025 minutes.
•Staff presented three training videos; no action recorded on the presentations.

Decisions

•Adjourn meeting at 10:00 a.m. (vote 7-0).
•Approve agenda as presented.
•Approve minutes of Jan. 30, 2025.
•Elect A. Richardson as Chair (vote 7-0).
•Elect G. Marx as Vice-Chair (vote 7-0).
•Elect P. Leder as Secretary (vote 7-0).

Apr

Minutes

Waupaca County Board met April 15, 2025, taking unanimous votes to amend the agenda, adopt minutes, approve a resolution authorizing an application for state outdoor recreation aid, pass two zoning map amendments, and adopt amendments to the county finance and taxation code; staff and extension reports and two citizen merit awards were also presented.

Discussion Points

•Adoption of a resolution authorizing the parks director to apply for state stewardship grants for motorized trails.
•Introduction and committee recommendation to grant two zoning petitions based on town approvals and plan consistency.
•Motion to move Sheriff’s report earlier on the agenda; unanimous consent to amend.
•Presentation and adoption of Chapter 4 code amendments for finance and taxation.
•Sheriff presented two Citizen Merit Awards for assistance to the sheriff's office and SWAT team.
•UWEX Extension Impact presentation to the board (content not recorded in transcript).

Decisions

•Adopted amendments/repeals to Chapter 4 of the County Code.
•Adopted Resolution No. 61 (2024–2025).
•Approved zoning petitions Z‑005‑2025 and Z‑006‑2025 and enacted related ordinances.
•Awards presented; presentation received for information.

Directions

•Authorize Parks & Recreation Director John D. Francis to submit DNR grant applications and sign documents if grants are awarded.

Mar

Minutes

Waupaca County Board of Supervisors met March 18, 2025 and unanimously approved multiple measures including a $1,000,000 transfer to the Transportation Services Fund, a wage increase for seasonal Water Patrol Deputies, zoning amendments for the Town of Union, several reappointments/appointments and a contract for radio site development.

Discussion Points

•Finance Committee recommended a $1,000,000 transfer to Transportation Services Fund to cover 2024 overages and anticipated 2025 fund-balance use.
•Open meeting statement and pledge; attendance recorded.
•Planning & Zoning Committee recommended approving Town of Union petitions.
•Resolution cites difficulty recruiting water patrol-certified officers and DNR reimbursement program.

Decisions

•Adopted Resolutions No. 54, 56, 57, 59 and Ordinances Z-003-2025 and Z-004-2025; approved contract and appointments.

Directions

•Implementation assigned to listed departments (Planning & Zoning, Finance, Sheriff’s Office).
•Ordinance effectiveness conditioned on town filing or 40 days after adoption if not filed.

Feb

Minutes

Waupaca County Board met Feb. 18, 2025, unanimously accepting three donations for sheriff units, approving two appointments (one with an abstention), receiving a Register of Deeds annual report presentation, and discussing a temporary meeting location at the county fairgrounds.

Discussion Points

•Appointments carried as recorded; transcript lacks additional discussion about candidates or committee duties.
•Donations presented in resolutions; each resolution referenced county policy requiring board approval for donations over $1,000.

Decisions

•Appointments adopted; Register of Deeds annual report presented with no substantive details recorded.
•Resolutions 52, 53, and 55 adopted.

Directions

•None recorded.

Jan

Minutes

The Waupaca County Board of Adjustment met Jan. 30, 2025, held a public hearing on a variance petition for a roof-pitch modification on State Road 22 and approved the variance with a condition prohibiting additional living quarters within the 50-foot highway right-of-way setback. The board also noted an upcoming training and a pending variance application.

Discussion Points

•Becky Landre read DOT email indicating DOT had no concerns.
•Board concluded flat roof is untenable in local climate and structure is legal nonconforming.
•One variance application ready but pending warmer weather.
•Petitioner described building plan updates; Board noted on‑site inspection Nov. 14, 2024.
•Training opportunity Feb. 19, 2025 announced.

Decisions

•No formal action taken.
•Variance approved with condition prohibiting additional living quarters within the 50‑foot highway right‑of‑way setback.

Dec

Minutes

Waupaca County Board of Supervisors met Dec. 17, 2024, and unanimously adopted a series of comprehensive-plan and zoning map amendments, accepted multiple donations to sheriff and community programs, approved a $180,000 2025 budget amendment to cover temporary relocation costs for courthouse renovation, approved contracts and appointments, and received reports including the sheriff’s annual report.

Discussion Points

•Chair Morack delivered monthly report.
•Multiple Planning & Zoning recommendations following public hearings were presented and recommended for adoption.
•Sheriff Wilz presented the 2023 annual report.

Decisions

•Board adopted Resolutions Nos. 30–35, 39–47 and Ordinances Z-015 through Z-021; contract for Geospatial Services approved; OWLS Board reappointments approved.

Directions

•Finance Department authorized to adjust 2025 budget to reflect relocation allocation; County Conservationist authorized to sign DNR grant application and agreements.

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