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Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors Meeting – September 15, 2026

County Board of Supervisors — Tuesday, September 15, 2026
BodyFond Du Lac County, Wisconsin
SessionCounty Board of Supervisors
DateTuesday, September 15, 2026
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Twenty twenty-six meeting of the Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors.

0:04

As is our tradition, we will have the presentation of colors, followed by a moment of silence, followed in turn in turn by the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:12

This evening we have the Campbell Sport Fire Department presenting colors.

0:16

Please rise.

2:07

Thank you, gentlemen.

2:28

Okay, the role this evening, we have twenty-three supervisors present with Supervisor Van Huysen and Hayes being excused.

2:37

The first item on the agenda is to approve a supplementary supplementary agenda that you should have gotten with your packet.

2:47

Is there is there a motion to approve?

2:50

Motion by Supervisor Dornbrook, second by Supervisor Rickert.

2:55

We will place that on the agenda at the end of the agenda.

3:03

All those any discussion, I guess, before we move to the vote.

3:10

I don't see any, so we'll move to the vote.

3:12

All those in favor, press your button aye, oppose nay.

3:27

Okay, the agenda has been approved.

3:29

Twenty-three in favor and none opposed.

3:34

Next item on the agenda is to approve the minutes of the August eighteenth, twenty twenty-six meeting of the Fond du Lac County Board.

3:40

Is there a motion to approve?

3:42

Motion by Supervisor Fenrick, second by Supervisor Simon.

3:49

Any questions, errors, omissions to the minutes.

3:57

I don't see any, so we'll move to the vote.

3:59

All those in favor, press your button aye.

4:03

Once it pops up here.

4:08

Okay.

4:09

Those in favor, press your button aye, oppose nay.

4:20

Jeff, you wanna?

4:24

Oh.

4:25

I'm assuming it was a yes.

4:27

Yes.

4:28

Okay.

4:34

Okay.

4:35

The minutes have been approved, twenty-one in favor and none opposed, with supervisors Madigan and Beer both abstaining.

4:49

All right.

4:49

Our next item on the agenda now is an appointment.

4:53

We have a recommended.

5:00

We have a recommendation by County Executive Sam Kaufman for the appointment of Michael J.

5:03

Streeter to the Fonac County Historical Society Board of Directors.

5:07

You'll notice the updated appointment on your desk tonight with the correct spelling of Mr.

5:13

Please name.

5:14

Please don't vote.

5:15

I know it popped up on your screens already, but uh we're not that far yet.

5:21

Thank you.

5:23

Okay, is there a motion to approve the appointment?

5:26

Motion by Supervisor Ryan, second by Supervisor Beer.

5:31

Any questions or comments on the appointment?

5:37

I don't see any, so we'll move right to the vote.

5:40

All those in favor, press your button aye, oppose nay.

5:49

Carolyn.

5:56

I think hers is still updated.

5:57

I know.

6:04

Carolyn, or I'm sorry, Angela.

6:06

Good.

6:06

Yep.

6:07

Thank you.

6:12

The appointment has been approved.

6:14

22 in favor and none opposed with Supervisor Streeter abstaining.

6:24

All right.

6:24

Our next item on the agenda is a communication.

6:28

It's a recommendation by corporation counsel Megan McNamara for the disallowance of a claim filed on behalf of Rebecca J.

6:36

Holzman.

6:40

Okay.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural███████████████████████████████31%
Public Health██████████████14%
Parks and Recreation████████████12%
Pending Litigation██████6%
Personnel Matters██████6%
Mental Health Awareness█████5%
Economic Development█████5%
Criminal Justice████4%
Aviation Management████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors Meeting – September 15, 2026

The Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors met on September 15, 2026, at the City County Government Center. Twenty-three supervisors were present (Supervisors Van Huysen and Hayes excused). The meeting included approvals, appointments, reports, and resolutions addressing crisis services, opioid fund reallocation, property sales, and park ordinances.

Consent Calendar

  • Supplementary Agenda: Approved unanimously (23-0).
  • Minutes of August 18, 2026 Meeting: Approved (21-0, with Supervisors Madigan and Beer abstaining).

Appointment

  • Michael J. Streeter to the Fond du Lac County Historical Society Board of Directors: Appointed unanimously (22-0, with Supervisor Streeter abstaining).

Reports & Communications

  • Claim Disallowance (Rebecca J. Holzman): Corporation Counsel Megan McNamara recommended disallowing a claim of nearly $300,000 for a tree removed during the Pioneer Road project. The claim had not followed statutory procedures; damages are capped at $50,000. Disallowance limits the time to sue to six months. Approved (23-0).
  • 2025 Annual Report of the Medical Examiner’s Office: Placed on file. Supervisor Brault highlighted 30 suicides in 2025 (up from 13 in 2024; 10-year average 10), with ages ranging from 12 to 90. The reason for the increase is unknown.
  • Finance, Personnel and Economic Development Committee Report on Mileage, Per Diem, and Expenses for August 2026: Approved (23-0). Totals: per diem $1,530, mileage $898.77, expenses $0, total $2,428.77.

Discussion Items

  • Resolution 5A – Reorganization of Crisis Intervention Services: Approved (23-0). Authorizes hiring three clinical therapists effective November 1, 2026, at a total cost of $47,730 (wages and fringe benefits) from the salary/fringe contingency reserve. The resolution amends the 2026 Human Services budget. During discussion, Jerry (Human Services) explained the positions will train crisis intervention specialists to be field-ready by January 1, 2026. Supervisor Brault noted that City Police Chief Goldstein had previously requested additional crisis workers for the city, but that request was not incorporated into this resolution. The fiscal note indicates the balance remaining in the reserve account is $3,183,841.
  • Resolution 5B – Redirecting $50,000 in Opioid Funds to Gratitude Club’s Phoenix Nest: Approved (23-0). The funds were originally allocated to the Drug Court Treatment Program (Resolution 77-24), which ceased accepting new participants at the end of 2025. County Executive Kaufman explained the drug court program was unsuccessful due to lack of agreement between judges, the DA, and the public defender’s office, with only two or three graduations. The new use supports sober living and the recovery community.
  • Resolution 6A – Amending Ordinance on City County Building Board: Approved (22-0). Clarifies membership to allow a seventh member.
  • Resolution 6B – Easement for Fiber Communication Cabinet with Win LLC: Approved (22-0).
  • Resolution 6C – Terminate Airport Hangar Lease (Carl Panao) and New Lease with KT2 LLC: Approved (22-0).
  • Resolution 6D – Terminate Airport Hangar Lease (Gregory Stratz) and New Lease with Greg Stratz Living Trust: Approved (22-0). Supervisor Meyerchuck requested clarification on living trust vs. LLC; Corporation Counsel explained the trust is a common estate planning tool.
  • Resolution 7 – Amending County Board Rule 15 B to A (City County Building Board): Approved (22-0). Follows the earlier ordinance amendment.
  • Resolution 8 – Amending Chapters 34 (Law Enforcement) and 43 (Fairgrounds Fees): Approved (22-0).
  • Resolution 9 – Amending Chapter 42 (Parks and Recreation Ordinance): Approved (21-1, Supervisor Brault voting nay). The amendment updates rules for all county parks and adopts a special events policy for Veterans Park. Brault opposed the requirement that special event applicants obtain endorsement from a nationally recognized veterans organization in the county, arguing it gives outside groups undue influence over a county park. Supervisor Streeter supported the policy, noting it honors veterans and includes their input. Others noted the ordinance can be modified in the future.
  • Resolution 10 – WCA Annual Business Meeting Resolutions: Failed (1-21, Supervisor Depperman in favor). Chair Abel explained that a “no” vote gives him flexibility to vote individually on the WCA resolutions; he requested all supervisors vote no.
  • Supplementary Resolution – Accept $1,850,000 Offer for 7.882 Acres (Rugby Field Land) from CMK Properties LLC: Approved (22-0). Proceeds will transfer $1.43 million back to the sales tax revenue account and $370,000 to offset 2025 construction expenses, leaving $5,616,684 in the reserve. County Executive Kaufman noted the land was part of the former UW campus and the sale repays funds used for the Human Services construction. The developer plans a tractor supply store and possibly other retail/grocery. The Finance Committee chose the highest bid.

Key Outcomes

  • All resolutions passed with strong majorities except the WCA resolution (failed) and the parks ordinance (21-1).
  • The board approved the Crisis Intervention Services reorganization, redirecting opioid funds, and the land sale.
  • Chair Abel announced that the jail design presentation will be held in closed session on October 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. for security reasons. Public information will be released in early November, followed by public listening sessions in early January 2027.
  • The clerk reminded supervisors about the Wisconsin Counties Association conference starting September 18 and the need to submit meeting slips and expense receipts in a timely manner.

Meeting Transcript

Twenty twenty-six meeting of the Fond du 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 in turn by the Pledge of Allegiance. This evening we have the Campbell Sport Fire Department presenting colors. Please rise. Thank you, gentlemen. Okay, the role this evening, we have twenty-three supervisors present with Supervisor Van Huysen and Hayes being excused. The first item on the agenda is to approve a supplementary supplementary agenda that you should have gotten with your packet. Is there is there a motion to approve? Motion by Supervisor Dornbrook, second by Supervisor Rickert. We will place that on the agenda at the end of the agenda. All those any discussion, I guess, before we move to the vote. I don't see any, so we'll move to the vote. All those in favor, press your button aye, oppose nay. Okay, the agenda has been approved. Twenty-three in favor and none opposed. Next item on the agenda is to approve the minutes of the August eighteenth, twenty twenty-six meeting of the Fond du Lac County Board. Is there a motion to approve? Motion by Supervisor Fenrick, second by Supervisor Simon. Any questions, errors, omissions to the minutes. I don't see any, so we'll move to the vote. All those in favor, press your button aye. Once it pops up here. Okay. Those in favor, press your button aye, oppose nay. Jeff, you wanna? Oh. I'm assuming it was a yes. Yes. Okay. Okay. The minutes have been approved, twenty-one in favor and none opposed, with supervisors Madigan and Beer both abstaining. All right. Our next item on the agenda now is an appointment. We have a recommended. We have a recommendation by County Executive Sam Kaufman for the appointment of Michael J. Streeter to the Fonac County Historical Society Board of Directors. You'll notice the updated appointment on your desk tonight with the correct spelling of Mr. Please name. Please don't vote. I know it popped up on your screens already, but uh we're not that far yet. Thank you. Okay, is there a motion to approve the appointment? Motion by Supervisor Ryan, second by Supervisor Beer. Any questions or comments on the appointment? I don't see any, so we'll move right to the vote. All those in favor, press your button aye, oppose nay. Carolyn. I think hers is still updated. I know. Carolyn, or I'm sorry, Angela.

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