The Clark County Board of Supervisors met Sept. 17, 2026, in Neillsville. The board postponed a resolution to demolish the historic 1897 Clark County Jail after public opposition, adopted updates to Chapter 16 (Health and Safety) to regulate electronic smoking devices, received the annual economic development report, and approved two humane officer appointments.
Discussion Points
•Board of Health recommended the ordinance on Aug. 14, 2026; staff cited public-health studies on secondhand aerosol exposure.
•Chair appointed two humane officers; no substantive debate recorded.
•Opposition votes recorded (4 supervisors) but ordinance passed; specifics of enforcement and signage were left to Health Department implementation.
•Presenters delivered the annual economic development report; no substantive board debate recorded in minutes.
•Public commenters listed opposition to demolition; the Public Property Committee had recommended demolition due to condition and repair costs.
•Resolution packet cites National Register status and required Wisconsin Historical Society notification.
Decisions
•Appointments concurred by voice vote.
•Board voted to receive and file the report.
•Ordinance 260-8-26 adopted by the County Board (roll call 23–4).
•Resolution 26-9-26 postponed by roll call vote (26–1).
Directions
•Health Department to install signage and update enforcement procedures; county staff to publish ordinance.
•Matter postponed for three months; Public Property Committee and county staff authorized to pursue mitigation plans per existing resolution language if later adopted.
Clark County Board of Supervisors met Aug. 20, 2026 in Neillsville; the board reappointed a member, received several annual reports, approved two resolutions (including county participation in an employee Income Continuation Insurance plan and a DNR conservation-aids grant), and approved first reading of an amended health-and-safety ordinance adding vaping and expanded smoking restrictions.
Discussion Points
•Chair reappointed David Newman and the board concurred by voice vote.
•Committee recommended a 90-day elimination period for ICI.
•Committee recommended approval on Aug. 11, 2026.
•Each department presented its 2025 annual report and the board voted to receive and file them.
•Minutes note historical premium holiday and the potential for premiums to resume in future years.
•Motion to refer back to committee failed on tie, indicating divided views among supervisors.
•Need to update county code to address vaping and smoking near county property.
•Project costs and required county match were presented in the packet.
Decisions
•Board adopted Resolution 25-8-26 to participate in the ETF Income Continuation Insurance Plan.
•Board authorized submittal of the CCA application.
•First reading of Ordinance 260-8-26 carried as amended 21–5 (3 absent).
•Reappointment approved.
•Reports received and filed; no further action recorded.
Directions
•County to offer benefit through Dec. 31, 2027 and Personnel Committee to review annually.
The Clark County Board of Supervisors met July 16, 2026 in Neillsville, approving three resolutions (public health funding support; backing a broadband grant applicant; disallowing a $50,000 claim), receiving reports from UW Extension and the county ADRC, and making two appointments.
Discussion Points
•ADRC presented funding pressures and a three-part plan to address equity concerns.
•Board discussed nonfinancial assistance county could provide.
•Board of Health proposed increased GPR, inflation adjustments and reduced reliance on competitive grants.
•Claim alleges wrongful arrest and detention on or about Dec. 11, 2025 and sought $50,000 in damages.
•Insurance carrier and legal counsel recommended disallowance.
•Marketing video showcased Home Delivery Meals users to illustrate need.
•Mosaic representatives answered board questions about scope and prior investments.
•Presentation of the UW Extension 2025 annual report.
Decisions
•Information received; no board funding action recorded.
•Motion to receive and file carried by voice vote.
•Resolution 21-7-26 adopted by roll-call 17–6.
•Resolution 22-7-26 adopted by roll-call 23–0.
•Resolution 23-7-26 adopted by roll-call 22–1.
Directions
•Corporation Counsel to serve notice of disallowance per Wis. Stat. §893.80.
•County will assist as resources permit, including permitting and meeting space.
•Forward copies of the resolution to the governor, Wisconsin Legislature and Department of Health Services.
Clark County Agricultural Society Minutes May 19, 2025
At the May 19, 2025 Clark County Agricultural Society meeting, board members approved the secretary and treasurer reports and opened a new special funds account; livestock entries rose, prompting discussion of adding 15 hog pens (decision tabled); organizers advanced fair planning items including entertainment, chain-saw carving, cultural arts volunteers and 4H activities.
Discussion Points
•Audit of primary checking completed; Special Funds account opened with specified balances.
•Chain-saw carving demonstration and silent-auction carve sales scheduled.
•Committee proposed two facility solutions and noted lack of water/power for draft tent.
•Pig entries increased to 107 from 77 year-over-year.
•Poultry cage quote $3,916.35 noted as pending update; horse panels to be rented at $50 each; goats to be rented from Central WI Fair.
•Tentative headliner booking for Chris Kroeze; yard signs and banners planned; 50/50 raffle slated.
Decisions
•Approval of secretary's and treasurer's reports; new Special Funds account recorded.
•Approve cultural-arts volunteer outline; approve 4H cleanup activity; authorize Kyra to pursue Green Space donation request.
•Decision to add pens tabled to next month.
Directions
•Livestock committee to develop detailed options and safety plan for next meeting.
•No specific spending directions recorded at meeting for Special Funds.
•Officials to follow up on ticket/gate-fund request next month and on pending equipment quotes.
Clark County Social Services Committee Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025
The Clark County Department of Social Services Committee met May 13, 2025, approved routine minutes and financial reports and received updates on litigation, volunteer transportation statistics, Children & Family staffing, Economic Support Week, and the Human Services Ad Hoc Committee.
Discussion Points
•Director Shauna O’Keefe provided administrative updates including litigation and volunteer transportation statistics.
•O’Keefe and Chair Chuck Rueth provided an update on the Human Services Ad Hoc Committee.
•O’Keefe gave a staffing update for the Children & Family unit.
•O’Keefe noted that it is Economic Support Week and reported related agency activity.
Decisions
•Acceptance of March 2025 credit card statement
•Adjournment at 10:13 a.m.
•Approval of April 8, 2025 minutes
•Approval to approve/receive and file budget materials (9:43 motion)
Clark County Ag & Extension Education Committee Meeting Minutes May 12, 2025
The Clark County Ag & Extension Committee met May 12, 2025 in Neillsville to approve routine minutes and finance items, hear staffing and program updates (including a loss of an AmeriCorps position and hiring progress), and receive a Fair Board report and educator updates.
Discussion Points
•Community Development Educator search has two finalists; county needs differ between Clark and Trempealeau.
•Electronics recycling event scheduled for July 12, run by Dynamic Innovations; schools should RSVP.
•Fair Board reported $26,377 and progress on poultry barn cementing and bylaws revisions.
•Federal funding changes will eliminate an AmeriCorps placement; a Positive Youth Development intern will be funded by state, county, and Ag Source sponsorship.
•FoodWIse Educator search has two candidates in reference checks.
Decisions
•Approve minutes and finance items; accept and file educator reports; schedule future meetings; adjourn.
Directions
•None recorded directing staff to take further formal action; searches to continue and reference checks to be completed.
Clark County Executive Committee Minutes May 5, 2025
At its May 5, 2025 meeting the Clark County Executive Committee approved routine business (minutes, vouchers, child support report), authorized travel for the Register of Deeds, forwarded a revised judicial privacy policy to the Board, and recommended ending 2026 library reimbursements for Marathon County residents.
Discussion Points
•Committee members discussed the impact on Marathon County residents who use Clark County libraries and the need to notify libraries and municipal boards.
•Corporation Counsel presented draft 2 of the judicial privacy policy and a legal opinion on library reimbursements.
•Corporation Counsel provided a legal opinion on WI Stat. 43.12(1) regarding which library payments are statutorily required.
•Multiple routine items were approved by voice vote, including minutes, vouchers, and travel.
Decisions
•Executive Committee recommended the County Board discontinue reimbursements in 2026 for Marathon County residents using Clark County libraries.
•Routine approvals carried by voice vote; judicial privacy policy forwarded to County Board; library reimbursement recommendation to be sent to County Board.
Directions
•Corporation Counsel to draft letters to county libraries and municipal boards on library reimbursement recommendation; forward judicial privacy policy to County Board.
•Corporation Counsel to draft letters to the ten Clark County libraries and municipal boards explaining the committee’s recommendation.
CLARK COUNTY PLANNING, ZONING & LAND INFORMATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 2, 2025
Clark County Planning, Zoning & Land Information Committee met May 2, 2025, to discuss survey staffing, NG911/address corrections, revisions to a draft battery energy storage (BESS) ordinance, land-use permit compliance, POWTS maintenance mailings and a septic violation resolved ahead of roadwork.
Discussion Points
•Committee agreed to send informational letters to affected homeowners and flag addresses in Ascent for updates at time of sale.
•Committee members raised public‑safety and fire‑response capacity concerns and proposed reducing the maximum acreage from 10 acres to roughly 2–5 acres.
•Highway Department raised concern about septic discharge into the ditch causing freeze hazard and potential impact to upcoming road construction.
•ZA and GIS coordinator reviewed correspondence about address errors and reported most fixes are simple numeric corrections.
•ZA explained certified notices were sent with deadlines; one owner complied, one property was sold to an Amish family and new owner sent a permit application.
•ZA recommended the draft focus on stand‑alone BESS rather than storage tied to solar/wind projects.
Decisions
•No formal enforcement action or vote recorded during the meeting; committee recorded that the issue was addressed before the scheduled road construction.
•No formal vote; committee directed ZA to gather additional fire‑service guidance before revising the ordinance.
•Proceed with planned outreach and Ascent flagging; continue NG911 grant reporting.
Directions
•County staff requested removal of the discharge pipe and will monitor compliance; ZA to follow up with new owner on privy permit.
•Send informational letters to the roughly 20 homeowners with flagged addresses; flag addresses in Ascent so update is required at sale.
•ZA to consult county fire chiefs and the Clark County Emergency Management Director and update the draft ordinance with their input.
Clark County Planning Zoning & Land Information Minutes May 2, 2025
Clark County Planning, Zoning & Land Information Committee discussed a draft Battery Energy Storage Systems ordinance and public-safety limits, updates to land information and NG911 grant reporting, a summer LTE hire for the Survey Department, POWTS maintenance mailings, and a resolved septic violation ahead of planned road work.
Discussion Points
•Committee directed ZA to collect information and update the draft ordinance.
•Committee members asked for input from fire chiefs about training and containment capacity.
•DNR response noted it does not verify individual pump entries.
•Highway Department Commissioner reported septic discharge into ditch creating roadway hazard.
•NG911 grant entering second-quarter reporting; about 20 address errors flagged and planned homeowner notifications.
•Survey Department filled a summer LTE position starting May 19.
•ZA described certified-letter outreach and one property’s compliance by April 30.
•ZA explained the draft covers stand‑alone BESS and that the original 10‑acre threshold may be too large for local response capabilities.
Decisions
•Approved minutes and vouchers; adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Clark County ADRC of Clark County Governing Board Minutes April 26, 2025
The ADRC of Clark County Governing Board met April 26, 2025, approved March minutes and financials, heard director updates including a planned estate-planning training and a kitchen plan of correction, discussed power shut-off assistance, and recessed to closed session on staffing before reconvening with no action taken.
Discussion Points
•Directors report items: planned Power of Attorney training, ADS kitchen plan of correction, power shut-off assistance referrals, Senior Center item disposition, congregate program participation increases and low meal contributions.
•Voucher start date, quantity per participant (five $5 vouchers), last year’s redemption rate (66%), and follow-up vendor list to be provided.
Decisions
•Approve March 26 minutes; approve financial report; enter closed session for staffing (no action taken); adjourned meeting.
•No formal motion recorded in minutes; item presented as program update.
Directions
•Provide vendor list for Farmers Market vouchers at next meeting; staff to refer residents to Western Dairyland for energy assistance; begin payment-encouragement education next September.
Clark County Finance Committee Minutes April 22, 2025
At its April 22, 2025 meeting, the Clark County Finance Committee approved routine financial reports and minutes, voted to stop reimbursing Clark County libraries for Marathon County circulations (impacting an estimated $141,421.57), and reallocated $12,500 in first-quarter ARPA funds between personnel and maintenance.
Discussion Points
•Committee discussed allocation categories and preserved the total first-quarter ARPA amount.
•Renee Schoen summarized circulation statistics and reimbursement estimates; committee discussed fiscal impact to Clark County libraries.
•Staff presented routine financial and program reports; questions, if any, were procedural and did not change recommended actions.
Decisions
•Approved reallocation of ARPA funds between Personnel and Maintenance categories.
•Committee approved minutes and received and filed multiple routine reports.
•Committee voted to instruct corporation counsel to draft the notification and recommended the budget presentation scenarios; no final 2026 budget decision taken.
Directions
•Corporation counsel to draft letter to Marathon County; County Clerk to present 2026 budget scenarios at 90% and 95% reimbursement for Clark County circulations only.
•Finance staff to record the reallocation and include it in ARPA tracking.
Clark County Law Enforcement/Emergency Management Committee Minutes April 21, 2025
The Clark County Law Enforcement/Emergency Management Committee met April 21, 2025 in Neillsville. The committee conducted closed sessions on telecommunicator interviews and corrections strategy, approved multiple personnel and financial items, reviewed emergency management and sheriff reports, and adjourned at 1:43 PM.
Discussion Points
•Committee conducted closed-session interviews for telecommunicator position under WI Statute § 19.85(1)(c).
•EMPG/EPCRA plan corrections submitted and checks in the mail; annex/off-site plan updates in progress; March 14 fuel spill noted.
•Patrol Captain Hebert performed Detective Captain duties Jan. 12–Apr. 5, 2025; committee approved compensation increase to be forwarded to Personnel Committee.
•Sheriff reported FLOCK camera deployment and ongoing courthouse security planning; EMD protocol review with Marshfield noted.
Clark County Agricultural Society Minutes April 21, 2025
At its April 21, 2025 meeting in Greenwood, the Clark County Agricultural Society approved the secretary and treasurer reports, agreed to open a new special funds account for event-specific revenues, discussed 2025 fair promotions and facility upgrades, and noted a rental request from the Northern Wisconsin State Fair.
Discussion Points
•Committee updates including Forestry & Parks proposal for concrete and door upgrades to the Poultry/Rabbit Building; promotional planning for pedal pull, chainsaw show, and All for One Show; bylaws update posted for May vote; Northern WI State Fair panel rental request.
Decisions
•Secretary's Report approved with correction (Men's Club payout $6,000); Treasurer's Report approved; new special funds account opened; meeting adjourned.
Directions
•Produce flyers and promotional posters for All for One Show and other events; confirm chainsaw show times; Treasurer to manage creation of new special funds account.
Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes April 17, 2025
The Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center Sub-Committee met April 17, 2025, reviewed the history of the Woodland Enhanced Health Services Commission and its assessment rate, heard no formal motions on the assessment, and adjourned after a motion at 11:34 a.m.
Discussion Points
•Review of the history of the Woodland Enhanced Health Services Commission and its assessment rate (presenter not specified)
Decisions
•Motion to adjourn carried at 11:34 a.m.; next meeting scheduled for May 15, 2025.
CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH COMMITTEE MINUTES April 16, 2025
Meeting minutes for the Clark County Board of Health Committee on April 16, 2025: committee heard an update on sudden federal grant terminations and a temporary court order restoring funding, approved a contingency to continue a jail immunization program if RICE funds are revoked, accepted financial reports and an amended 2024 annual report, authorized an Instagram account, and received a Health Officer/Director report.
Discussion Points
•Committee approved contingency authorization for the jail immunization program and approved routine administrative items including financial reports and an amended 2024 annual report.
•Committee authorized creation of an Instagram account for communications and heard a student presentation from UW‑Eau Claire nursing students.
•Financial reports presented and received; an outstanding invoice required a small amendment to the 2024 annual report.
•Mews reported DOT-BOTS funding was cut from $5,000 to $2,500 and is not expected to be restored.
•Mews reported the RICE grant had $9,905.69 remaining of a $15,000 award and was funding a jail immunization program.
•Mews summarized federal grant terminations and a TRO that temporarily reinstated funding; the state DPH has resumed work despite legal challenge.
Decisions
•Committee voted (voice vote, all aye) to: approve March 21, 2025 minutes; receive and file February 2025 financial reports; authorize contingency to continue the jail immunization program; approve the 2024 annual report amendment; authorize creation of an Instagram account; receive the Health Officer/Director report; adjourn the meeting.
•Receive and file February financials; approve amended 2024 annual report; authorize Instagram account; receive Health Officer/Director report; set next meeting dates; adjourn.
Directions
•Department authorized to continue the jail immunization program if RICE funds are revoked and to continue work when current RICE funds are expended.
Clark County Ag & Extension Education Committee Meeting Minutes April 14, 2025
The Clark County Ag & Extension Committee met April 14, 2025, approved routine minutes and finance items, received staffing and program updates from Extension staff, reviewed Fair Board business including a $29,156 balance and upcoming events, and discussed several community events and grant opportunities. The meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m.
Discussion Points
•Community Development Educator position has 11 applicants and is shared with Trempealeau County (reported by Patrick Gatterman).
•DATCP Clean Sweep grant application due May 23, 2025; staff will prepare an application (reported by Patrick Gatterman).
•Dynamic Innovations proposed a free electronics recycling event at the Loyal Highway Building; county must provide forklift resources and overflow space (reported by Patrick Gatterman).
•Fair Board reported a $29,156 balance and plans including using Fair Board insurance for Men’s Club events, construction of a wash rack by Forestry and Parks, and a swine show for special-needs individuals (reported by Fritz Garbisch).
•FoodWIse bilingual educator: three applicants invited to interview May 2 in the Courthouse Auditorium (reported by Patrick Gatterman).
Decisions
•Acceptance and filing of educator reports.
•Adjournment of the meeting at 10:22 a.m.
•Approval of minutes from March 10, 2025.
•Approval of vouchers and office finances for March 1–30, 2025.
Directions
•Committee members asked to review the draft Annual Report and provide feedback at the next meeting.
Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes April 10, 2025
The Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center Sub-Committee met April 10, 2025, approved routine minutes, vouchers and personnel step adjustments, reviewed census and budgets, approved flex schedules, and passed a resolution on an agricultural lease; the committee also discussed next steps for a possible Assisted Living addition and set a follow-up meeting for April 17, 2025.
Discussion Points
•Budget updates for 2024 and 2025 presented.
•Class and Compensation study required step adjustments for certain positions.
•Exploratory discussion of remodeling and/or creating an Assisted Living addition.
•Flex schedule option proposed and approved for department heads and professionals.
•March census numbers reported (Nursing Home 154; FDD 15; CBRF 7; Total 176).
•Scheduling of a follow-up planning meeting to continue work on options.
Decisions
•Approval of Agricultural Lease Agreement Resolution.
•Approval of flex schedules.
•Approval of March minutes (6 and 13).
•Approval of March vouchers and cash bills.
•Approval of two personnel step adjustments.
•Schedule follow-up planning meeting for April 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
Directions
•Execute new agricultural lease with next available bidder following authorization.
•Forward approved step adjustments to the personnel committee for processing.
•Publish flex schedule guidelines (HR).
•Staff to prepare additional options, cost estimates and timelines for the follow-up meeting.
Clark County Public Property Committee Minutes April 9, 2025
The Clark County Public Property Committee met April 9, 2025, to approve routine minutes and vouchers, discuss facility and maintenance matters including the Neillsville Senior Center furnishings, a jail museum demolition estimate, unauthorized equipment at the courthouse, and a sharps-disposal incident; several directions to staff and counsel were given but no demolition decision was made.
Discussion Points
•Approval of minutes and vouchers recorded as motions and carried by voice vote.
•Committee cited need for clearer control and policy review.
•Committee expressed need for additional information before any decision.
•Committee reviewed demolition/disposal estimate for the jail museum.
•Forestry & Parks to take some Neillsville Senior Center furnishings; committee to tour and appraise the building next month.
•Mower estimate from Tractor Central reviewed and contracting mowing services discussed.
•Sharps-disposal container incident in first-floor lobby reported by maintenance staff.
•Unauthorized equipment deliveries to courthouse public areas were identified and discussed.
Decisions
•Forestry & Parks will take select furnishings; committee to tour and appraise the Neillsville Senior Center.
•Minutes approved; vouchers approved; meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m.
•No demolition decision made; item left open for further review.
•No policy changes adopted at this meeting.
Directions
•Corporation counsel directed to send letter to the Counsell’s family.
•Place sharps-disposal incident on May agenda for further discussion/action.
•Staff/counsel to continue gathering information and report back.
•Staff directed to review Public Facilities Policy.
•Staff to evaluate mower estimate and contracting options and report back.
•Tim Thompson directed to remove unauthorized equipment.
Clark County Land Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes April 9, 2025
The Clark County Land Conservation Committee met April 9, 2025 in Neillsville. Committee members approved minutes and vouchers, heard a Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse presentation, reviewed statewide permit fee comparisons and Sportsman Lake operations, and received routine staff reports including a 2026 joint grant submission.
Discussion Points
•Committee requested staff to draft fee-option proposals.
•Dam inspection scheduled for last week of April 2025.
•Department submitted 2026 joint grant application; staff reports were reviewed.
•Presentation described credit-generation steps, fee structure, and a sample credit calculation.
•Routine administrative approvals of minutes and vouchers were carried by voice vote.
•Statewide survey of permit fees across 72 Wisconsin counties provided.
•Timber bids will be issued; logs must be removed before handicap access road work.
Decisions
•Approved minutes and vouchers; meeting adjourned; next meeting set for May 20, 2025
Directions
•Department to propose fee options for future discussion.
•Staff to proceed with timber bidding and coordinate AIS educational activities with Golden Sands.
•Staff to retain information for future evaluation.
Clark County Social Services Committee Meeting Minutes April 8, 2025
At its April 8, 2025 meeting, the Clark County Department of Social Services Committee met in Neillsville, held a brief closed session on litigation, and approved routine administrative items including budget receipt, personnel step adjustments, flex schedules, and the purchase of a county vehicle. No public comment was recorded.
Discussion Points
•Committee discussed joint staffing between Children & Family and Community Services; no staffing reductions or expansions were recorded in the minutes.
•Committee invoked the statutory exemption to consult with legal counsel about litigation.
•Director O’Keefe reviewed the 2025 budget and the February credit-card statements; committee discussed but did not record substantive debate on budget line items.
•Minutes do not record any substantive actions or outcomes from the closed session.
Decisions
•Accepted February credit-card statements.
•Approved flex schedules for three staff.
•Approved March disbursements to be received and filed.
•Approved move into and out of closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g).
•Approved step adjustment for Amanda Conrad effective 4/6/2025.
•Authorized purchase of 2014 Ford Fusion with estimated $7,500 trade-in value.
•Entered and exited closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g); no public actions recorded.
Directions
•Department staff to coordinate vehicle transfer with Forestry & Parks following approval.
•Human Resources to implement Amanda Conrad’s step adjustment effective 4/6/2025.
