The Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors convened on March 17, 2026, for a regular meeting that included presentations, discussions, and votes on a range of items. Key topics included a presentation by jail planning consultant Tom Weber, a contentious debate over the sheriff's salary, and adjustments to fee schedules for the Prairie Theater and Event Center. The board approved multiple resolutions, including recognitions, appointments, and grants, with the sheriff's compensation resolution passing after several amendments failed.
Jail Planning and Justice System Assessment Presentation Tom Weber, executive director of Just Us Service Group, presented an overview of his independent study process and timeline. He is conducting a justice system assessment, studying alternatives to incarceration, and developing jail bed projections to right-size the facility. Key points:
Sheriff's Salary Resolution The board debated a resolution establishing total annual compensation for the sheriff for the 2027–2030 term. The original Finance Committee recommendation was a 20% increase in 2027 ($138,858) followed by 3% increases in subsequent years. Three amendments were proposed and defeated:
Okay, I hereby call to order the Tuesday, March seventeenth, twenty twenty-six meeting of the Fondal Lac County Board of Supervisors. As is our tradition, we will have the presentation of colors, followed by a moment of silence, followed in turn by the Pledge of Allegiance. This evening we have the Brothertown Indian Nation presenting the colors. Please rise. Motion by Supervisor Van Huysen, second by Supervisor Simon. All those in favor, press your button aye. Opposed nay. I don't see any, so all those in favor. It's shutting down on me. Who was the first? Um Ryan and Conley. Okay. Okay. Going to the vote. All right. All those in favor, press your button aye. Oppose nay. Okay, the supplementary agenda agenda has been approved. 21 in favor and none opposed. Now we are moving on to the agenda. Our first agenda item this evening is the resolution congratulating Campbell Sport High School for winning the Wisconsin Association of Cheer Palm Coaches, WACPC Division Three State Hip Hop Dance Championship. This is submitted by Stephen E. A. Abel, Kenneth W. Depperman, and Thomas E. Dornbrook, along with the entire county board of supervisors. Okay, as is our tradition, I will read the resolution. Whereas it is fitting that the Fon Lac County Board of Supervisors should recognize the young people of the county who excel in activities that bring great pride to the Fondal Lac County community. And whereas the Campbellsport High School Lady Cougars dance team earned this recognition on February 7th, 2026 at the La Crosse Center in Lacrosse. And whereas this is the third consecutive state championship in Division Three Hip Hop Dance State Champions. And whereas the team consists of 16 dancers and is coached by Carly Coleman. And whereas the team also earned third place with their POM with their POM routine in their division five competition. I'll therefore be it resolved that the Fonac County Board of Supervisors take pleasure in congratulating the Campbell Sport High School Lady Cougars Dance Team for winning the WACPC Division III State Hip Hop Dance Championship. Is there a motion to approve? Motion by Supervisor Dornbrook, second by Supervisor Deperman. Are there any questions or comments on the resolution? Supervisor Smith. Real quick, I just want everyone to understand that they also cheer on St. Mary Springs. And in reverse, Springs cheers them on. It's really kind of fun to watch the two teams cheer each other on. Okay. So good sportsmanship, ladies. Thanks for pointing that out. Supervisor Dornbrook. Yes, I think uh maybe when I relay the information to the county clerk for the resolution. I I might have somehow misinformed her. There's more than one coach, and when they come up to uh receive this resolution, maybe they can name the other coaches. Perfect. We'll do that.