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Saturday, November 14, 2026
Wisconsin / Marinette County

Marinette County

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Population
42,0462024
Similar to communities in Wisconsin
Household income
$63,8092024
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Home value
$158,6002024
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Unemployment
4.2%2026
Less favorable than communities in Wisconsin
Violent crime
1982023
Similar to communities in Wisconsin
Work from home
7.9%2024
Lower than communities in Wisconsin
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.Data from Polco

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19
Jun

Marinette County Library Board / Planning Committee Minutes June 19, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

The Marinette County Library Board met June 19, 2025 to approve routine financial items, an Improvement and Innovations Grant, and a $100 reimbursement for in‑service food; the board also heard updates on hiring, the strategic plan and the temporary Coleman branch closure.

Discussion Points

  • •Coleman branch temporary closure and patron use impact
  • •Donation issues
  • •Improvement and Innovations Grant intended uses and timeframe
  • •May patron use dip due to Coleman branch temporary closure
  • •Need to update library leases and request legal review
  • •Niagara hiring progress
  • •Strategic plan status
  • •Use of donations to purchase a staff desk

Decisions

  • •Approve invoices, budget/balance sheet, appropriations and donations; approve Improvement and Innovations Grant; approve reimbursement up to $100 for in‑service food

Directions

  • •Director Vanja Anderson to contact Corporation Counsel about updating library leases
19
Jun

Marinette County Administrative Minutes June 19, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

The Marinette County Administrative Committee met June 19, 2025, approving updates to the county investment and fund-balance policies, transferring $746,496.42 to Health and Human Services to cover a 2024 deficit, advancing multiple personnel-policy amendments, and approving salary adjustments and 2026 user fees.

Discussion Points

  • •Committee discussed draft 2026 investment procedures (discussion only).
  • •Finance Director reviewed May investment metrics and broker review; committee discussed 2024 fund balances and contingency/cash-flow targets.
  • •Technology Services reported upgrades including Tyler-Munis upgrade, security camera installations and network segmentation work.

Decisions

  • •Approved Fund Balance Policy adjustments, 2026 cell-phone stipend, 2026 user fees, CDCCP 2.5% increase, County Psychiatrist 2.5% COLA, and Amendments #149–#152 (two recorded no votes).
  • •Approved Investment Policy and Investment Procedures for Internal Control.
  • •Recommended transfer of $746,496.42 from General Fund Unassigned to HHS Fund to cover 2024 deficit.

Directions

  • •Direct Human Resources/Finance to implement salary adjustments and stipend changes effective Jan. 1, 2026.
  • •Direct staff to update Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual with approved amendments and post appropriately.
  • •Recommend County Board consider transfer of $746,496.42 to HHS to cover 2024 deficit; direct Finance and HHS to prepare County Board agenda item.
17
Jun

Marinette County Children's Community Options Program Minutes June 17, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

The Marinette County Children’s Advisory Committee met June 17, 2025 to receive the CCOP coordinator report, including a leadership change at Health & Human Services, provider shortages and enrollment pressure in children’s programs, program updates for the Rawhide Youth Home, and a financial briefing with a request to allow CCOP funds to support Birth to Three services.

Discussion Points

  • •$14,343 spent through May; $5,246 used for direct authorized needs.
  • •Allocation amount reported as $164,691; funding restrictions limit county flexibility.
  • •Committee requested the State consider allowing CCOP funds to be used for Birth to Three.
  • •Concerns about gaps when other agencies’ services end around ages 6–7 and rising autism diagnoses among enrolled clients.
  • •Limited number of local CCOP/CLTS providers; outreach via the State Registry of Providers; Medicaid payment and certification constraints.
  • •Rawhide Youth Home census (six Marinette youth, one out‑of‑county youth) and behavioral challenges among residents.
  • •REC summer program reported as operating well.
  • •Reported retirement of Glenn Sartorelli and appointment of Melissa Freeman as HHSD director; staffing changes including Tim Marzu and Zandria Nocerini.
  • •Splash pad free in mornings; $3 fee from 1–7 p.m. when pool is open.

Decisions

  • •Informational update; no action taken.
  • •No county-level reallocation approved; action is a request to the State.
  • •No formal policy action or vote; informational updates and requests to pursue provider outreach.

Directions

  • •Poll membership for September meeting.
  • •Staff to submit a formal request to State for funding flexibility and report back.
13
Jun

Marinette County MAR-OCO Minutes June 13, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee met June 13, 2025; members reviewed routine minutes and invoices, heard a report on a portable windblown-litter fence under consideration, set a July 11 deadline for the 2026 budget submission, announced two free electronics recycling events for September 2025, and received an operations update on recent equipment changes.

Discussion Points

  • •Committee members discussed unit price and construction specifications.
  • •Klose announced coordination with county highway department and Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations for two free electronics recycling events in September 2025.
  • •Klose announced the 2026 budget process had begun and stated the materials need to be submitted by July 11, 2025.
  • •Klose reported on a portable fence used at another landfill to catch windblown litter.
  • •New wheel loader delivered May 29, 2025.
  • •Staff researching Bomag compactor value since it is no longer needed.

Decisions

  • •No budget approvals or line-item votes recorded at this meeting.
  • •No further details were recorded; logistics to be finalized by organizers.
  • •No purchase approved; staff to research options.
  • •No sale or disposal action recorded at the meeting.

Directions

  • •Committee requested additional research to identify the most economical portable fence system for Mar-Oco.
  • •Staff to prepare and submit budget materials by the stated deadline.
  • •Staff to research compactor valuation and report back.
11
Jun

Marinette County Health and Human Services Board Minutes June 11, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

At its June 11, 2025 meeting, the Marinette County Health & Human Services Board heard a public-health update that flagged two confirmed measles cases in the Upper Peninsula and widespread fentanyl contamination in regional street drugs, approved several financial moves including write-offs and appropriation entries, and set user-fee changes and next meeting dates.

Discussion Points

  • •Approval of appropriation entries recognizing grant revenue and a donation.
  • •Claim that ~90% of NE Wisconsin street drugs are laced with fentanyl.
  • •Collections report and the decision to write off uncollectible accounts and turn others over to Finance for collection.
  • •Receipt of 1,000 xylazine test strip kits from Wisconsin DHS.
  • •Status and variances for high-cost purchased services and inpatient accounts.
  • •Temporary placement of harm-reduction vending machine at HHSD until a permanent site is secured.
  • •Two confirmed measles cases in the Upper Peninsula and ongoing monitoring.

Decisions

  • •Approved write-offs totaling $64,650.90 and approved appropriation entries (Exhibit A).
  • •Recommended County Board consider amendments to 2025 user fees and proposed 2026 user fees.

Directions

  • •County Board action required to finalize recommended user-fee changes.
11
Jun

Marinette County Infrastructure Minutes June 11, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

The Marinette County Infrastructure Committee met June 11, 2025, and recommended County Board approval of the proposed 2026 user fees and several land, easement and lease actions; the committee also received departmental updates on campus redevelopment, forestry, parks, facilities and highway activities.

Discussion Points

  • •Bourassa described recruitment status for a vacant forester position and site preparation for 2026 planting.
  • •Burmeister described highway project schedules, a summer chip-seal program (Aug. 4–15 target) and equipment/generator lead times.
  • •County Administrator John Lefebvre presented campus redevelopment options for the UW–Green Bay Marinette campus (information only).
  • •Facilities reported a failed Fieldhouse compressor estimated at $20,000 and forthcoming exterior signage installation.
  • •Forestry reported a declined forester job offer and upcoming trenching for 2026 planting.
  • •Highway reported an August chip-seal program (Aug. 4–8 start, completion by Aug. 15) and long lead times for generators and equipment.
  • •Keyport described facilities maintenance needs and a failed Fieldhouse compressor estimated at $20,000.
  • •Lefebvre described redevelopment options for the UW–Green Bay Marinette campus (information only).

Decisions

  • •Committee approved a utility easement for Gary Hart.
  • •Committee approved conveyance of parcel #251-00972.003 to the City of Marinette.
  • •Committee approved timber-sale awards and contract awards for spring 2025.
  • •Committee recommended a 20-year fairgrounds lease extension contingent on construction of a livestock building.
  • •Committee recommended County Board approve the proposed 2026 user fees.
  • •Committee recommended transfer of right-of-way interest adjacent to West Cleveland to the City of Marinette.
  • •No committee action was taken on any information-only items.

Directions

  • •County staff to continue recruitment for the vacant forester position and to schedule planting site trenching.
  • •Recommendations will be forwarded to the full County Board for final action (user fees, conveyance, easement, timber sales, lease extension, right-of-way transfer).
  • •Staff to continue recruitment for forestry vacancy and to schedule planting and facilities repairs.
10
Jun

Marinette County Development Committee Minutes June 10, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

Marinette County Development Committee met June 10, 2025; members approved a Town of Peshtigo rezoning recommendation, recommended 2026 user fees and a DATCP Soil and Water Resources Management master contract, and heard staff reports on health, tourism and conservation programs.

Discussion Points

  • •Committee discussed a proposed zoning change for a 14.3-acre parcel in the Town of Peshtigo and received staff updates on county programs and conservation activities.
  • •Updates on Strongbodies, Drums Alive and Tai Chi classes and schedules; tourism guide distribution and cost reduction; wake-boat presentation and local ordinance responsibility; Demo Farm project end date; nutrient-management mapping using GIS; introduction of new zoning technician.

Decisions

  • •All items were informational; no committee action was taken on program updates.
  • •All listed motions carried with no negative votes; recommendations to County Board were approved by the committee.

Directions

  • •Recommend County Board approve rezoning, user fees, and DATCP master contract.
10
Jun

Marinette County Public Services Minutes June 10, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

Public Services Committee met June 10, 2025; members approved routine financial entries, recommended the 2026 User Fees for County Board approval, accepted several small donations (DARE, K-9, ICAC), and received reports from the sheriff, jail administration, and the medical examiner.

Discussion Points

  • •Amend 2025 Clerk of Court budget was discussed as a discussion-only item (no action recorded).
  • •Dispatch reported HIEBAS presentation request and PFAS grant possibility; scheduled as future agenda item.
  • •Operational updates from Sheriff and Medical Examiner including security screening statistics, fatalities, and jail staffing.

Decisions

  • •Approved appropriation entries, approved write-offs, accepted donations, recommended 2026 User Fees to County Board.
  • •Reports received for informational purposes; no policy changes or votes on operations recorded.

Directions

  • •Recommendation forwarded to County Board to consider proposed 2026 User Fees.
27
May

Marinette County Board Minutes May 27, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

Marinette County Board of Supervisors met May 27, 2025; the board passed a series of resolutions urging state changes to levy limits and sales-tax sharing, approved property transfers and MOUs with local partners including the Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA and River Cities Community Pool Association, backed a WDNR rail acquisition for a rails-to-trails conversion, confirmed authority for counsel to add parties in opioid litigation, and approved several administrative actions including a compensation-plan amendment and opioid-program transfers.

Discussion Points

  • •Board cited engagement agreements and nationwide coordination by law firms; resolution responds to questions about counsel authority raised by some parties.
  • •Board cited potential economic and recreational benefits and noted the corridor crosses Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest.
  • •Board cited rising fuel, supply, insurance and labor costs and limited net new construction growth as drivers for requesting levy-limit change.
  • •Public comment supported LOI and lease arrangements; two amendment attempts to modify timing or wetland ROFR failed with recorded tallies.
  • •Resolution asserts state sales tax receipts have increased and proposes redistributing revenue to fund local infrastructure.
  • •Several supervisors voted against the main LOI; dissenters on the main motion were recorded.
  • •Supervisors debated the step-progression schedule; the amendment to accelerate step-six passed on recorded vote 18–6.
  • •Transfers were described as covering opioid-response program costs for 2025.

Decisions

  • •Approved compensation plan amendment, Security Awareness Training Policy, 2026 budget policy and opioid-related transfers.
  • •Approved LOI to YMCA and MOUs transferring two parcels to the City; approved RCCPA MOU.
  • •Approved Resolution No. 609–25 directing WCA to seek state action.
  • •Approved Resolution No. 610–25.
  • •Approved Resolution No. 612–25.
  • •Approved Resolution No. 613–25.

Directions

  • •Ask WCA to submit resolutions to state legislators and governor requesting levy-limit modification.
  • •Confirm and ratify law-firm authority to add parties; authorize Corporation Counsel and board chair to execute necessary documents.
  • •HR to update compensation plan language; Finance and HHS to process transfers and track spending.
  • •Proceed with deed preparation, MOU finalization, and required recordings; coordinate with YMCA, City and RCCPA per approved agreements.
  • •Request Governor and Legislature include funding in the 2025–27 biennial budget; county to partner with WDNR on management if acquired.
  • •Request WCA to press for redistribution of 0.5% sales tax or seek county sales-tax authority for all counties.
22
May

Marinette County Library Board / Planning Committee Minutes May 22, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

At its May 22, 2025 meeting, the Marinette County Library Board approved routine agenda items, budget documents and several administrative motions, heard the director's report on local branch updates, and advanced the WILS strategic plan after funding was secured.

Discussion Points

  • •Director indicated two budget line items to monitor.
  • •Director reported Peshtigo grand re-opening and Niagara hiring; patron statistics for January\u0002March were reviewed; Coleman branch status updated.
  • •Director reported WILS/Door County strategic plan funding secured and that the planning process will proceed.

Decisions

  • •Approval of agenda, minutes, schedule of invoices, current budget/balance sheet, schedule of appropriations, reimbursement for in-service day food, and Niagara job pod contract.

Directions

  • •Library Director to monitor specified budget line items and file contract documentation for the Niagara job pod.
20
May

Marinette County Fair Association Minutes May 20, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

At a May 20, 2025 meeting, Marinette County Fair organizers approved multiple vendor and service contracts, allocated up to $500 for livestock showmanship awards, set a July 5 entertainment contract, and approved website hosting and promotional materials. Meetings were set for June 2 and June 17 and the session adjourned at 8:41 p.m.

Discussion Points

  • •Building & Grounds reported storage is out and lease extension approved by Town of Wausaukee; livestock committee meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025.
  • •Multiple vendor and service contracts were proposed and approved; one vendor contract (Bryan McGowan) was not approved.
  • •Promotional and operational items — coasters, website hosting, portable toilets, and a DHIA door — were approved for purchase.

Decisions

  • •Approve vendor and concessions contracts (various), approve LMMTPA contract ($1,000, half down), sponsor up to $500 for livestock showman awards, approve sanitation and garbage contracts, authorize promotional materials and website hosting, approve grounds use for July 12 horse show, set next meeting for June 17, 2025.

Directions

  • •Events committee to collect deposit for LMMTPA performance and schedule logistics.
  • •Facilities/Building & Grounds to place the DHIA door order and coordinate sanitation deliveries.
  • •Promotions to place coaster order and set up hosting and CDN for website.
19
May

Marinette County Elderly Services Minutes May 19, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

The Marinette County Committee on Aging met May 19, 2025 in Goodman to hear program updates, approve routine minutes and motions, review nutrition and transportation updates (including a new handicap-accessible vehicle), and discuss staffing and funding uncertainties for senior services.

Discussion Points

  • •19th annual golf outing fundraiser scheduled for July 25, 2025; teams nearly full.
  • •Agency is fully staffed after reorganization; new Elder Benefit Specialist Maria Jardeen in training.
  • •Agenda and prior minutes were approved by motions.
  • •Attendance at Oconto Falls and Mountain meal sites increasing; HDM waitlist eliminated in Oconto County.
  • •Federal Title III allocations for 2025 remain unsettled; state budget votes underway with unknown impacts.
  • •Loss of NSIP funding for 2025 after Oconto County Commission on Aging used full grant in Q1.
  • •New handicap-accessible vehicle received in April; DOT paperwork pending before it enters service.
  • •Next meeting date set for Aug. 18 in Crivitz.
  • •Proposal to increase suggested HDM contribution by up to $1 to offset funding gaps.
  • •United Way grant and Older Americans Act funding status reviewed; local fundraising campaigns underway.
  • •Virtual health-promotion class 'Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less' being offered; fall CYI partnership planned.

Decisions

  • •Agenda and minutes approved; meeting adjourned.
  • •Motion to begin process to increase suggested HDM contribution by $1 carried.

Directions

  • •Monitor DOT paperwork; staff to report back when vehicle placed into service.
  • •Staff to continue monitoring funding allocations and report updates to board.
  • •Staff to prepare contribution-change proposal and fiscal analysis for next meeting.
15
May

Marinette County Executive Minutes May 15, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

On May 15, 2025 the Marinette County Executive Committee met in the Marinette County Courthouse and recommended that the County Board support WDNR acquisition of the Escanaba and Lake Superior railroad line for rails-to-trails conversion, ratified counsel's authority to add defendants in opioid litigation (MDL 2804), and approved a consult-level public participation approach and supervisor mileage/per diem for development of a county strategic plan.

Discussion Points

  • •Exhibit A lists a broad, non-inclusive set of potential defendants
  • •Exhibit C recommends a phased approach to public participation using Delphi and STEEP techniques
  • •Finance Director stated fiscal impact is unknown and contingent on WDNR partnership
  • •Finance statement says County financial exposure limited to monetary recovery scenarios
  • •Public comment in support of WDNR acquisition by Doug Oitzinger
  • •Resolution confirms prior engagement with outside law firms and coordination with other Wisconsin counties in MDL 2804
  • •Resolution text cites corridor length (~18 miles) and passage through state forest
  • •Timing suggestions include starting public information within about a week and scheduling listening sessions with at least three weeks lead time

Decisions

  • •Committee approved Consult-level participation and authorized supervisor expenses
  • •Committee recommended County Board approve resolution ratifying counsel's authority
  • •Committee recommended County Board approve resolution supporting WDNR acquisition

Directions

  • •Authorize Corporation Counsel and Board Chair to execute documents necessary to effectuate the resolution
  • •County Clerk to provide resolution copies to Governor and legislators
  • •County staff to begin information step and plan listening sessions; supervisors authorized to claim mileage and per diem
  • •Recommend County Board consider resolution
15
May

Marinette County Administrative Minutes May 15, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

The Marinette County Administrative Committee met May 15, 2025, approved several routine items and recommended county board approval of a Security Awareness Training Policy, budget policy and personnel compensation amendment, authorized two opioid-related budget transfers (one passed with a single no vote), and adopted resolutions urging changes to state levy limits and sales-tax redistribution.

Discussion Points

  • •A 3% allowance or net new growth would have generated an estimated $296,140 on the 2025 base for Marinette County
  • •Budget guidance on revenues, contingency and capital priorities
  • •Compensation adjustments tied to CPI-W or 2.5% and step-placement rules
  • •Counties face rising operational costs and constrained state aid; levy limits inhibit revenue growth
  • •Need for annual training and initial training within 30 days
  • •Need to support Diversion Program and Overdose Fatality Review Team with county funds
  • •Operational updates: firewall replacement, camera installations, network segmentation pending vendor design

Decisions

  • •Committee recommended both resolutions to County Board
  • •Recommendation to County Board for 2026 Budget Policy and Amendment #148
  • •Recommend County Board approval of the Security Awareness Training Policy
  • •Recommend transfers totaling up to $55,000 for opioid-related expenses

Directions

  • •County Administrator to prepare budget per schedule
  • •Distribute policy to all employees upon adoption
  • •Recommend both the budget policy and compensation amendment to County Board
  • •Recommend County Board approve specified transfers
  • •Recommend County Board approve the resolutions and forward to the Wisconsin Counties Association and state officials
  • •Recommend County Board approve the Security Awareness Training Policy
9
May

Marinette County Group Home Association, Inc. Minutes May 9, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

The Marinette County Group Home Association board met May 9, 2025, approved routine minutes and financials, adopted a new employee attendance policy, approved two new board members, and after closed session authorized sale efforts for a building and narrowed Bridges programming to services funded by the WPP grant through November 2025.

Discussion Points

  • •Adoption of an employee attendance policy; text not included in minutes.
  • •Approval of two community members as new board members.
  • •Board considered program continuity through the WPP grant end date.
  • •Bridges client counts, withdrawals, volunteer needs, and staffing changes due to funding were discussed.
  • •Facility maintenance completed at Anthony House (roof replacement).
  • •Funding constraints and organizational structure discussed in closed session.
  • •Routine approvals of minutes and financials.

Decisions

  • •Minutes and financials approved; attendance policy adopted; two new board members approved.
  • •Sale effort authorized; Bridges programming limited; no new grant applications approved.

Directions

  • •Authorize sale effort and empower Dequaine and Van Gorder to act.
  • •Bridges to continue WPP grant-funded services through Nov. 2025 per board motion.
  • •Limit Bridges services to WPP grant-funded activities through Nov. 2025; consider donations only.
9
May

Marinette County MAR-OCO Minutes May 9, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee met May 9, 2025, in Oconto County to review routine business, defer a tipping-fee increase until the 2026 budget cycle, approve a five-year capital improvement plan to close a portion of the landfill, and review April invoices; operations updates and equipment delivery were reported.

Discussion Points

  • •A new wheel loader will be delivered in the next couple of weeks.
  • •Audits show current tipping fees do not match rising operating and equipment costs.
  • •Clay stockpile and intermediate cover have been seeded/reseeded and mulched.
  • •Committee approved the plan as presented with no negative votes.
  • •Comparable municipal landfills charge $3–$9 per ton more than Mar‑Oco.
  • •Draft plan identifies construction cost estimate for closing a portion of the landfill that has reached capacity.
  • •Pending DNR fee increases could require future adjustments.
  • •Windblown litter has been managed despite high winds.

Decisions

  • •Approve the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • •Postpone any tipping-fee increase until 2026 budget cycle.
  • •Set next meeting for June 13 at Marinette County Resource Center.

Directions

  • •Staff to include tipping-fee options and updated projections in the 2026 budget materials.
  • •Staff to integrate plan items into project schedules and budget requests.
8
May

Marinette County 911 User Committee Minutes May 8, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

The Marinette County 9-1-1 User Committee met May 8, 2025, and approved a motion to research the HIEBA web-based platform for MABAS dispatching. Members also reviewed recent MABAS activity, discussed ongoing radio and pager issues, training for active-shooter/mass-casualty response, rural fire risks, and updates to area rescue protocols including field use of whole blood.

Discussion Points

  • •Area Rescue Squad Association updated protocols including helicopter procedures, paramedic-intercept staffing and planned field use of whole blood starting in July.
  • •Brenda Powell reported two dispatchers in training and two vacancies in June.
  • •Chief Heckel proposed standardizing active-shooter/mass-casualty training.
  • •Multiple radio interoperability tests and intermittent pager-tone issues reported; Menominee City Fire reported hearing issues on other frequencies.
  • •New MABAS cards went into effect April 1; recent activation was a structure fire in Coleman; HIEBA described as web-based automation tool.

Decisions

  • •Authorized research; no procurement or adoption decision taken.
  • •No formal policy changes or votes recorded on these items.

Directions

  • •Committee members to research HIEBA compatibility, versatility, and advantages.
7
May

Marinette County INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Minutes May 7, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

The Marinette County Infrastructure Committee on May 7, 2025 recommended County Board approval of multiple memoranda of understanding: transferring the UW Fieldhouse parcel to the Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA, an MOU with River Cities Community Pool Association to operate the Max E. Peterson Fieldhouse (with detailed operating and financial terms), and two parcel transfers to the City of Marinette; the committee also received routine facilities, parks, forestry and highway reports and reviewed invoices.

Discussion Points

  • •Agreement assigns day-to-day operating responsibilities to the Association and sets financial thresholds ($3,000/month utility contribution, repairs <$5,000 paid by Association; repairs >=$5,000 paid by County).
  • •Committee moved and approved the recommendation with no recorded dissent; minutes do not record detailed discussion on intended program use or timeline.
  • •Insurance and compliance requirements defined (WI Administrative Code, OSHA).
  • •Motions specify $1 transfer price and City responsibility for recording costs; minutes include no further details on intended uses.
  • •Multiple operational updates delivered to committee; staff thanked for trail maintenance improvements; no policy decisions made.

Decisions

  • •Committee approved recommendations to County Board.
  • •Committee approved recommendation to County Board.
  • •Recommendation to County Board approved by committee.
  • •Reports accepted as information only.

Directions

  • •Recommend County Board approval of MOUs.
  • •Recommend County Board approve entering into the MOU/MOA and forward Exhibit A for County Board review.
  • •Recommend County Board approve the MOU/LOI.
7
May

Marinette County Health and Human Services Board Minutes May 7, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

Marinette County Health & Human Services Board met May 7, 2025 and approved several financial motions including write-offs and a transfer for the Overdose Fatality Review Team; staff reported on community health programs, the CSP caseload, and Rawhide group home placements.

Discussion Points

  • •Board discussed departmental financial variances and collection efforts.
  • •CSP program caseload and staffing; Rawhide Group Home placement counts and status.
  • •Life‑jacket grant awarded; Bike Rodeo partnership and helmet distribution; wastewater testing for measles produced no reports.

Decisions

  • •Approved write-offs totaling $31,965.97; recommended $40,000 transfer; approved travel

Directions

  • •Encourage participation in the Community Health Assessment Survey.
  • •Forward transfer recommendation to Administrative Committee for approval.
6
May

Marinette County Public Services Minutes May 6, 2025

Wisconsin/Marinette County

Marinette County Public Services Committee met May 6, 2025. The committee received updates from the sheriff's office, jail and dispatch, approved several financial actions including write-offs and appropriation entries, recommended a $15,000 transfer for opioid-related Diversion Program expenses, and recommended amending District Attorney user fees effective May 28, 2025.

Discussion Points

  • •Committee reviewed an attached user fee document listing specific fee amounts and categories.
  • •Dispatch call volumes and tower/antenna infrastructure work.
  • •Jail occupancy, damage reports, hiring and training updates.
  • •Minutes note potential waivers by the Diversion Coordinator.
  • •Need to cover opioid-related expenses in Diversion Program; current participant counts (44) and waitlist (3).
  • •Security scan totals and contraband incidents; four auto fatalities this year (three OWI); staffing shortages and personnel changes; multi-county conspiracy case assistance and outcomes.

Decisions

  • •Recommendation approved by committee vote.
  • •Recommendation to Administrative Committee approved by vote.

Directions

  • •Recommend County Board adopt amended user fees effective May 28, 2025.
  • •Recommend transfer of up to $15,000 to Administrative Committee for approval.
Kevin Solway
County Administrator
John M. Guarisco
County Board Chair — 9
Bonnie Lee Popp
County Board Supervisor — 7