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Board of Supervisors Minutes
March 4, 2025 5:00 PM
Room 1400 - County Board Room
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
Call to Order
Chair Long called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM
Invocation - Paul Diehn of Willow Church
Pledge Allegiance to the Flag
Roll Call
PRESENT: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Rick Ottino,
Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
ABSENT: Dave Ostness
Public Comment
Public comment given by Mary Hardtke and unknown gentleman- name not given.
Consent Agenda
(Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)
Motion: To Approve the Consent Agenda
Result: Passed
Moved by: Paul Berning
Seconded by: Kerry Reis
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Rick
Ottino, Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - February 4, 2025
2. Date of Next Meeting - April 1, 2025 at 5:00 pm
3. Rezonings
a. Resolution Approving Town of Hudson Rezoning for 2.849 Acres from Residential to Industrial
Presentations or Recognitions
1. American Tissue Services Foundation Recognition of Medical Examiner Patty Schachtner
Greg Kinblom of American Tissue Services Foundation presented a plaque to both St. Croix County and Medical
Examiner Patty Schachtner for tissue donations within St. Croix County.
2. Recognition of Patty Schachtner's Years of Services as Medical Examiner
County Administrator Ken Witt presented a gift to Patty Schachtner in appreciation of her years of service to St. Croix
County.
County Administrator's Report
1. County Administrator's Report
County Administrator Ken Witt provided an update on the monthly financials, personnel changes, ongoing projects and
other key highlights.
Business
1. Confirmation of County Administrator Appointment of Tina Forrest as Chief Medical Examiner
Motion: To Approve The Confirmation of County Administrator Appointment of Tina Forrest as Chief
Medical Exa
Result: Passed
Moved by: Paul Adams
Seconded by: Cathy Leaf
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Rick
Ottino, Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
2. Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15 - General Zoning - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances
Motion: To Amend Chapter 15 by eliminating the language in 157.10 subs 4-8
Result: Failed
Moved by: Daniel Hansen
Seconded by: Greg Tellijohn
Ayes: Paul Adams, Rick Ottino, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Greg Tellijohn, Bob
Swanepoel, Tim Ramberg
Nays: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Berning, Bob
Feidler, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Jerry VanSomeren
Motion: Motion to amend - Allowing 15 agricultural events as opposed to 10
Result: Passed
Moved by: Mike Barcalow
Seconded by: Paul Berning
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Bob
Feidler, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob
Swanepoel
Nays: Rick Ottino, Scott Counter, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Motion: To amend the Use Table by adding a green L underneath the C-1 Zoning Districts for
dealerships
Result: Passed
Moved by: Shawn Anderson
Seconded by: Paul Berning
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Rick
Ottino, Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Motion: To Approve the Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15 - General Zoning - of the St. Croix County
Code AS AMENDED
Result: Passed
Moved by: Shawn Anderson
Seconded by: Ryan Sherley
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Rick
Ottino, Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: Greg Tellijohn
Notes:
3. Resolution Adopting St. Croix County 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Motion: To Approve Resolution Adopting St. Croix County 2025-45 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Result: Passed
Moved by: Shawn Anderson
Seconded by: Kerry Reis
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Rick
Ottino, Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
4. Ordinance to Adopt St. Croix County 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Motion: To Approve Ordinance to Adopt St. Croix County 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Result: Passed
Moved by: Shawn Anderson
Seconded by: Mark Carlson
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Rick
Ottino, Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
5. Resolution Approving Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan Amendment
Motion: To Approve Resolution Approving Eckert Blufflands Park Master Plan Amendment
Result: Passed
Moved by: Shawn Anderson
Seconded by: Jerry VanSomeren
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Rick
Ottino, Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
6. Resolution Supporting 2025 Wisconsin DNR Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Application for Troy Beach
Motion: To Approve Resolution Supporting 2025 Wisconsin DNR Recreational Boating Facilities Grant
Applicatio
Result: Passed
Moved by: Shawn Anderson
Seconded by: Ryan Sherley
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Rick
Ottino, Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
7. Resolution Supporting Frontier's Grant Request Through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD)
Program
Motion: To Approve Both Resolutions Supporting Frontier's and Comcast's Grant Request Through the
BEAD Program
Result: Passed
Moved by: Paul Berning
Seconded by: Ryan Sherley
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Bob
Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike
Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: Rick Ottino
8. Resolution Supporting Comcast's Grant Request Through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD)
Program
Motion: To Approve Both Resolutions Supporting Frontier's and Comcast's Grant Request Through the
BEAD Program
Result: Passed
Moved by: Paul Berning
Seconded by: Ryan Sherley
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Bob
Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike
Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: Rick Ottino
9. Resolution Amending Personnel Policy - Outside Employment
Motion: To Approve Resolution Amending Personnel Policy - Outside Employment
Result: Passed
Moved by: Paul Berning
Seconded by: Shawn Anderson
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Rick
Ottino, Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson,
Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
10. Resolution Amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors
Motion: To Approve Resolution Amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors
Result: Passed
Moved by: Paul Berning
Seconded by: Paul Adams
Ayes: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Bob Long, Cathy Leaf, Kerry Reis, Paul Adams, Paul Berning, Rick
Ottino, Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Ryan Sherley, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow,
Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, Tim Ramberg
Nays: Daniel Hansen
Annual Department Reports
1. Annual Department Report - County Administrator Ken Witt
Administration's Annual Department Report given by County Administrator Ken Witt.
2. Annual Department Report - Corporation Counsel Heather Amos
Corporation Counsel's Annual Department Report given by Heather Amos.
Request for Future Agenda Items
None.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests
None.
Announcements
County Administrator Witt noted that he sent an email out regarding the upcoming Committee of the Whole Meeting
scheduled for April 3, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Administrator Witt also informed the board of a benefit being held for former County Board Supervisor Andy Brinkman
at Ready Randy's on May 4 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Adjournment
6:53 pm