Environmental Resources Committee

Environmental Resources Committee Agendas & Minutes

Mission / Purpose
Provide leadership for the implementation of the County Strategic Plan, monitoring outcomes, reviewing and recommending to the County Board policies related to environmental resource initiatives of Marathon County.

Membership
The Environmental Resources Committee shall be comprised of eight (8) County Board Supervisors, two of which are members of the Education and Economic Development Committee, appointed by the County Board Chairperson at the April meeting of the County Board in even-numbered years, one representative of the Towns Associations of Marathon County appointed by the County Board Chairperson, and one Farm Service Agency (FSA) Member.

Term
Members shall serve two year terms concurrent with their terms of office as County Board Supervisors.

Reporting Relationship
The Environmental Resources Committee is accountable to the County Board. It shall have the responsibility for outcome monitoring and overseeing the implementation of all policies related to the environmental resources of the County. The Environmental Resources Committee shall have the primary responsibility for conferring with and providing guidance to the following County departments:

• Conservation, Planning and Zoning
• Parks, Recreation and Forestry
• Solid Waste Management

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Environmental Resources Committee will include, but not be limited to:

1. Foster the implementation of the County's Comprehensive and Strategic Plans.
2. Act as Land Conservation Committee pursuant to §§ 92.06 and 92.07, Wis. Stats., and maintain the [following]:
   1. Chapter 91 - Farmland Preservation
   2. Chapter 92 - Soil and Water Conservation and Animal Waste Management
   3. Chapter 93 (§93.90) - Livestock Facility Siting and Expansion
3. Act as Planning and Zoning Committee and maintain the following:
   1. Chapter 59, §59.69, Wis. Stats., Zoning Ordinance.
   2. Chapter 59, §59.692, WIs. Stats., Shoreland and Shoreland-Wetland Zoning Ordinance
   3. Chapter 59 and §87.30, Wis. Stats., Floodplain Zoning.
   4. Section 145.20, Wis. Stats., Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Ordiance
   5. Section 236.45, Wis. Stats., Land Division and Surveying Ordinance.
   6. Section 59.69, Wis. Stats., Land Use, Information and Regulation, Environmental Protection, Surveys, Planning and Zoning.
   7. Section 59.69, Wis. Stats., Uniform Citation Ordinance.
   8. Section 59.54(4) and (4m), Wis. Stats., Uniform Addressing Ordinance.
   9. Chapter 295, Subchapter 1, Wis. Stats., Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance.
   10. Chapter 31, Wis. Stats., Regulation of Dams and Bridges Affecting Navigable Waters.
   11. Sections 56.70(8), 66.0103, 92.07, 281.31, 281.35, Wis. Stats.
4. Identify and recommend to the County Board, policies and long-range plans related to environmental and community resources of the County including land use, forests, soil and water, and outdoor recreation.
5. Review new programs and associated budget requirements, prior to their being considered for inclusion in the County's budget.
6. Facilitate broad based discussion of issues and policies by encouraging involvement and communications with the public and with other standing Committees.
7. Serve as the initial contact point for individuals and/or organizations who wish to influence County Board policy regarding County environmental and community resources.
8. Delegate operational procedures and practices to appropriate program committees, boards and commissions which include Forestry and Recreation, Solid Waste, and Park Commission. Provide policy guidance and oversight to the Conservation, Planning and Zoning; Parks, and Recreation and Forestry departments.
9. Encourage soil and water conservation research and educational information and public service programs.
10. Assist in development and administration of the annual and long-range plans and annual reports for the following program activities:
    1. Land and Water Resource Management.
    2. Lake Management.
    3. Parks and Recreation.
    4. County Forestry.
    5. Public Transportation.
    6. Farmland Preservation.
    7. Solid Waste Management and Recycling.
11. Administer the wildlife damage and abatement program including approving the annual budget, claims, and fence contracts.
12. Distribute and allocate federal, state, and county funds made available to the committee for cost-sharing programs and other incentive programs for improvements and practices relating to soil and water conservation on private or public lands, and within the limits permitted under these programs, and determine the methods of allocating these funds.
13. Provide County oversight for Sewer Service Area planning.
14. Evaluate our conservation, land use planning, zoning, and recreation programs and policies to reduce/eliminate disparities in access where they may exist.
15. Additional duties as assigned by the County Board Chairperson.

Committee Relationships

The Environmental Resources Committee shall be the committee of jurisdiction providing the leadership for interaction, communications, and policy recommendations to the County Board with respect to the following:

• Solid Waste Board
• Forestry / Recreation Committee
• County Forest Citizen's Advisory Sub-Committee
• Metallic Mining Committee

Other Organizational Relationships

The Environmental Resources Committee will also serve as Marathon County's liaison to the following organizations:

• Board of Adjustment
• Marathon County Land Information Council
• Marathon County Metropolitan Planning Organization

Committee Members

• Jacob Langenhahn, Chair
• Mike Ritter, Vice-Chair
• Randy DeBroux
• Al Drabek
• John Kroll
• Jay Schoenborn
• Rick Seefeldt
• Kim Ungerer
• Marilyn Bhend (Towns and Villages Association)
• Tom Mueller (Farming Representative)

Executive Committee

Executive Committee Minutes & Agendas

Mission / Purpose
The Executive Committee of the Marathon County Board exists for the purpose of implementing the County's Strategic Plan by coordinating policy formation among the Committees and providing leadership for all County Board policies through supervision of Administrative staff.

Membership
The Executive Committee is comprised of the Chairperson of each of the County Board Standing Committees, and the County Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. A member-at-large shall be selected by election of the County Board to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will be chaired by the County Board Chairperson.

Term
Members shall serve two year terms, concurrent with their being Chairperson of a County standing committee. If for some reason, members relinquish their committee Chairmanship, they will be replaced on the Executive Committee by the new committee Chairperson. If the member-at-large leaves, then the County Board will elect a new member-at-large.

Reporting Relationship
The Executive Committee is accountable to the County Board and provides leadership for and monitors the County Administrator position. The Executive Committee shall have the primary responsibility of conferring wtih and providing guidance to the following County department:

• County Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Executive Committee include but are not limited to:

1. Provide leadership for the implementation of the County's Strategic Plan.
2. Proactively identify County policy development needs.
3. Request the County Board Chairperson to assign requests for any policy development to the appropriate Committee(s).
4. Identify the need for short-term task forces to address policy formation recommendations.
5. Establish County Board policy goals and monitor the success of County Board policy implementation, reporting the results to the County Board.
6. Provide leadership for the development of a biennial County Administrator plan of work, and consult in the completion of the plan. Monitor progress on an ongoing basis and conduct an annual performance review and a biennial survey.
7. Participate in the selection of a County Administrator and recommend a candidate for County Board approval. Recommend to the County Board appropriate contract and compensation considerations.
8. Monitor the County Board's adherence to and progress in implementing its rules and procedures. Appoint a taskforce to update the County Board rules every two years.
9. Consult with the County Board Chairperson regarding the content and structure of the County Board meeting agendas.
10. Provide leadership in the implementation of the County's Strategic Plan core strategies.
11. Provide leadership for the allocation of County resources by major County function.
12. Additional duties as assigned by the County Board Chairperson.
13. Create taskforces as required by duties and responsibilities.
14. Consider requests from County Board Supervisors pursuant to Rule 3(b) to have an item added to a subsequent agenda of the Board of Supervisors.
15. Evaluate the work of the Standing Committees and provide leadership relative to the diversity and inclusion responsibilities set forth within the organizational rules ensuring Marathon County is an open, inclusive, and diverse place to live and work.

Committee Members

• Kurt Gibbs, Chair
• Chris Dickinson, Vice-Chair
• Matt Bootz
• Randy Fifrick
• Brent Jacobson
• Jacob Langenhahn
• Stacey Morache
• John Robinson
• Member-at-Large: Al Drabek
• Member-at-Large: Jennifer Aarrestad

Extension, Education and Economic Development Committee

Extension, Education and Economic Development Committee Agendas & Minutes

Mission/Purpose
Provide the leadership for implementation of the Strategic Plan, monitoring outcomes, reviewing, and recommending to the County Board all policies related to educational and economic development initiatives of Marathon County.

Statutory Responsibilities
59.56(3) Wis. Stats.

Membership
Shall be comprised of seven (7) County Board supervisors appointed by the County Board Chairperson at the April meeting of the County Board in even numbered years.

Term
Members shall serve for a two year term concurrent with their terms of office as County Board Supervisors.

Reporting Relationship
The Extension, Education and Economic Development Committee shall have responsibility for outcome monitoring and oversight of the performance of education and economic development initiatives supported by Marathon County. The Committee shall have the primary responsibility of conferring with and acting as liaison for the following County departments:

• Industrial Development Agency
• Marathon County Development Corporation (MCDEVCO)
• Marathon County Public Library Board
• UW Extension
• Marathon County Historical Society
• Work Force Development Board

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the Extension, Education and Economic Development Committee include but are not limited to:

1. Foster the implementation of the County’s Strategic Plan initiatives related to education and economic development.
2. Identify the need for and recommend to the County Board, policies related to education and economic development initiatives appropriately supported by Marathon County.
3. Review new programs and associated budget requirements prior to their being considered for inclusion in the County’s budget.
4. Facilitate broad based discussion of issues and policies encouraging public involvement and communications with the public.
5. Serve as the initial contact point for individuals and/or organizations who wish to influence County Board policy regarding County education and economic development.
6. Delegate operational procedures and practices to appropriate administrative committee(s) and department(s) of the County.
7. Review and recommend to the County Board programmatic and facility plans consistent with the community’s expectations for the UWSP-Wausau Campus.
8. Serve as the County's Extension and Education Committee by performing the following responsibilities:
   • Establish UW County based extension policy
   • Provide budget oversight of UW County based extension department
   • Provide input and monitor the performance of the County based UW Extension programming
   • Create policies and strategies that accomplish educational needs in an efficient and cost effective manner
   • Provide a leadership role with the County Board and other community partners to preserve and enhance access to the resources of the public university
   • Assess future community educational needs
   • Facilitate a partnership between the County and the University of Wisconsin
9. Additional duties as assigned by the County Board Chairperson.

Committee Relationships

The Extension, Education and Economic Development Task Force Committee shall provided leadership for the interaction, communication, and policy recommendations to the County Board with respect to the following:

• Industrial Development Agency

Other Organizational Relationships

The Extension, Education and Economic Development Committee will also serve as Marathon County’s liaison to the following organizations:

• Marathon County Library Board
• North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (NCWWDB)
• Wisconsin Valley Library Board (WVLB)
• North Central Regional Planning
• North Central Technical College (NTC)
• Marathon County Agriculture Society
• Marathon County Development Corporation (MCDEVCO)
• University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Wausau

Committee Members

• Stacey Morache, Chair
• Randy Fifrick, Vice-Chair
• Wayne Hagen
• Ann Lemmer
• Tom Rosenberg
• Rick Seefeldt
• Kim Ungerer

Health and Human Services Committee

Health and Human Services Committee Agendas & Minutes

Mission / Purpose
Provide leadership for the implementation of the strategic plan, monitoring outcomes, reviewing and recommending to the County Board policies related to health and human services initiatives of Marathon County.

Statutory Responsibilities
Wis. Stats., Sec 46.22 (lm) and 46.23 (2g) and their successor statutes.

Membership
The Health and Human Services Committee shall be comprised of seven (7) County Board supervisors appointed by the County Board Chairperson at the April meeting of the County Board in even numbered years.

Term
Members shall serve for a two year term concurrent with their terms of office as County Board Supervisors.

Reporting Relationship
The Health and Human Services Committee shall be accountable to the County Board. It shall have the responsibility for outcome monitoring and overseeing the implementation of all policies related to the health and human services of the County, including but not limited to:

• Long Term Care
• Physical and Mental Health
• Socioeconomic Needs
• AODA
• Crisis Intervention
• Youth and Elderly
• Nutrition

The committee is also responsible for state and federally funded programs affecting Marathon County and current legislation or proposed legislation affecting health and human services. The Health and Human Services Committee shall have the primary responsibility for conferring with and providing guidance to the following County departments:

• Veterans' Services
• Social Services
• Health Department
• Transportation Coordinating Committee

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Health and Human Services Committee include but are not limited to:

1. Foster the implementation of the County's Strategic Plan
2. Identify the need for, and recommend to the County Board, policies related to the health and human services of the County that meet the physical and mental health and socioeconomic needs of individuals and families.
3. Review new programs and associated budget requirements prior to their being considered for inclusion in the County's budget.
4. Facilitate broad based discussion of issues and policies encouraging public involvement and communications with the public.
5. Serve as the initial contact point for individuals and / or organizations who wish to influence County Board policy regarding County health and human services.
6. Delegate operational procedures and practices to appropriate administrative committee(s) and department(s) of the County.
7. Fulfill all statutory requirements assigned by the County Board.
8. Develop policies and plans for the delivery of all County Sponsored human services programs.
9. Develop a coordinated plan and budget and set priorities on program operations within the funding mechanisms provided by Federal, State, and County Government.
10. Assess the health status of the citizens and recommend policies that will improve the health of community residents and assure that needed health services are available.
11. Ensure that public health services include but are not limited to nursing, immunizations, health screenings, school health, environmental health, nuisance and hazard complaints, and health education.
12. Develop partnerships with private or public funded human service agencies, schools, and health or social institutions in the County which deal directly with the Department of Social Services.
13. Develop options related to future policies related to the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
14. Promote health equity to reduce/eliminate health and social disparities where they may exist.
15. Additional duties as assigned by the County Board Chairperson.

Committee Relationships

The Health and Human Services Committee shall serve as the committee of jurisdiction providing the leadership for interaction, communications, and policy recommendations to the County Board with respect to the following:

• Social Services Board
• Veterans Service Commission
• Transportation Coordinating Committee

Other Organizational Relationships

The Health and Human Services Committee will also serve as Marathon County's liaison to the following organizations:

• Marathon County Board of Health
• Aging & Disability Resource Center of North Central Wisconsin (ADRC-CW)
• Tri-County 51.42 Board & North Central Health Care Facilities
• Community Care of Central Wisconsin (CCCW)
• Marathon County Long-Term Care Council
• Children with Disabilities Board
• North Central Community Action Program (CAP)
• Northern Valley Workshop Board

Committee Members

• Matt Bootz, Chair
• Jennifer Aarrestad, Vice-Chair
• Bill Conway
• Ron Covelli
• Chantelle Foote
• Randy Radtke
• Yee Leng Xiong

Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee

Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee Agendas & Minutes

Mission / Purpose
Provide leadership for the implementation of the County Strategic Plan, monitor outcomes, review and recommend to the County Board policies related to human resources initiatives, finance and property of the County.

Statutory Responsibilities
(65.90(5) (b), 893.80, 65.90(5) (a), 59.62 and their successor statutes.

Membership
The Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee shall be comprised of seven (7) County Board Supervisors, appointed by the County Board Chairperson and confirmed by the County Board at the April meeting of the County Board in even-numbered years.

Term
Members shall serve a two year term concurrent with their terms of office as County Board Supervisors.

Reporting Relationship
The Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee shall be accountable to the County Board. It shall have the responsibility for outcome monitoring and overseeing the implementation of all policies related to human resources, financial, and property matters of the County. The Human Resources, Finance, and Property Committee shall have the primary responsibility of conferring with and providing guidance to the following County departments:

• Treasurer
• Finance
• County Clerk
• Corporation Counsel
• Register of Deeds
• Facilities and Capital Management
• Employee Resources

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Human Resources, Finance, and Property Committee shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Consult with County program committees, and in consultation with County Administration, develop annual short-term and multiple year long-term budget assummptions to guide budget development.
2. Provide leadership for the development and implementation of employee compensation, benefits, and working conditions structure which provides internal and external consistency and equality for all County employees, officers, and officials.
3. Review and accept the annual budget proposed by the County Administrator, conduct public listening sessions regarding the proposed budget, and submit with appropriate revisions to the County Board for its consideration, possible modification and adoption.
4. Review, and on behalf of the County Board, act upon claims including all litgation claims against the County.
5. Monitor and oversee all County financial matters including, but not limited to, bills, audit reports, investments, insurance policies, bonding, contingency funds, property acquired by tax deed, budget amendments and transfers, and risk management programs including collaboration on labor contract negotiation issues. Establish, monitor, and appropriately update acquisition policies, use and disposition of non-tax and tax deeded land acquired by the County.
6. Monitor the implementation of County Human Resources policies including organizational compliance with annual budgets for Human Resources.
7. Establish and monitor the County's policies regarding donations and grants.
8. Review and approve for submission all grant requests which directly affect the finances of the County.
9. Review requests for new allocated positions pursuant to Sec. 4.20 of this Code.
10. Authorize the transfer of funds between budgeted items of an individual County office or department, and authorize the transfer of funds from the contingency fund to supplement the appropriation for a particular office, department, or activity as long as such transfers:
     a) do not exceed the amount set up in the contingent fund, or 
     b) add up to more than 10% of the fund originally budgeted to each individual office, department, or activity.
11. Provide for publication of notice of contingent fund transfers pursuant to law.
12. Recommend to the County Board transfers from the General fund.
13. Serve as the County's employee grievance committee, hearing, as required, all employee grievances and issuing decisions, when required by ordinances or labor contracts.
14. Act as the trier of fact in disciplinary hearings, and request, as appropriate, the involvement of County Corporation Counsel to assist in conducting disciplinary hearings.
15. Monitor organizational culture survey results and assure that employees are managed and led consistent with the County's values.
16. Monitor the employee health care benefits and establish broad organizational policies that ensure that the plan is part of a compensation package that supports talent attraction and retention; and that costs are well managed to provide the best value available.
17. Promote cultural competence in County employment policies and in the design and delivery of County programs and services.
18. Additional duties as may be assigned by the County Board Chairperson.

Committee Members

• John Robinson, Chair
• Gayle Marshall, Vice-Chair
• Kurt Gibbs
• Kody Hart
• Ann Lemmer
• Scott Poole
• Jordan Reynolds

Infrastructure Committee

Infrastructure Committee Agendas & Minutes

Mission / Purpose
Provide leadership for the implementation of the Strategic Plan, monitoring outcomes, reviewing and recommending to the County Board policies related to technology and infrastructure initiatives of Marathon County which include, but are not limited to highways, airways, waterways, etc.

Statutory Responsibilities
Wis. Stats. Sec. 83.015 and their successor statutes.

Membership
The Infrastructure Committee will be comprised of seven (7) County Board Supervisors, appointed by the County Board Chairperson at the April meeting of the County Board in even numbered years.

Term
Members shall serve two year terms concurrent with their terms of office as County Board Supervisors.

Reporting Relationship
The Infrastructure Committee is accountable to the County Board. It shall have the responsibility for outcome monitoring and overseeing implementation of all policies related to the County's infrastructure and technology, including but not limited to the airport, highways, communication systems, and all other technology and infrastructure required within Marathon County. The Infrastructure Committee shall have the primary responsibility of conferring with and providing guidance to the following County departments:

• Highway Department

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Infrastructure Committee will include but not be limited to:

1. Foster the implementation of the County's Strategic Plan
2. Proactively identify the need for, and recommend to the County Board, policies related to the infrastructure and technology of the County.
3. Establish outcome expectations for technology and infrastructure needs and monitor performance against these expectations.
4. Review new technology and infrastructure and associated budget requirements prior to their being considered for inclusion in the County's budget.
5. Facilitate broad based discussion of issues and policies to encourage public involvement and communication with the public.
6. Facilitate the increase in transparency in County government through the use of technology and encourage greater public involvement and communication.
7. Review and prioritize requests to utilize new technology within County government.
8. Identify policies and procedures governing the use of technology to increase the efficiency of County government.
9. Identify and promote opportunities for departments to cooperate and coordinate the development of new technologies within the County.
10. Serve as the initial contact point for individuals and / or organizations who wish to influence County Board policy regarding County technology and infrastructure.
11. Delegate operational procedures and practices to appropriate administrative committees and departments of County government.
12. Fulfill all statutory requirements as assigned by the County Board.
13. Develop and propose for County Board approval plans for the construction and maintenance of all County trunk roads and bridges and the construction, improvement, equipment, maintenance, and operation of  the highway department and grounds.
14. Report to the County Board on all matters under the jurisdiction of the Highway Department including highways, County highway speed limits and traffic control devices.
15. Advise the board regarding leases, contracts, and agreements necessary to controlled access highway statute pursuant to Wis. Stats., Sec. 83.027.
16. Act as the highway committee pursuant to Wis. Stats., Sec. 83.
17. Oversee the implementation of purchasing procedures consistent with County purchasing policies.
18. Propose for County Board approval a long-term technology and infrastructure plan.
19. Provide insight and recommendations on technology related issues to any standing committee of the Marathon County Board of Supervisors through joint meetings and / or referred issues from other committees and / or the County Board.
20. Evaluate transportation, highways, broadband, and other services/facilities to reduce/eliminate disparities in access where they may exist.
21. Additional duties as assigned by the County Board Chairperson.

Committee Relationships

The Infrastructure Committee shall be the committee of jurisdiction providing the leadership for interaction, communications, and policy recommendations to the County Board with respect to the following:

• Highway Safety Commission

Other Organizational Relationships

The Infrastructure Committee will serve as Marathon County's liaison to the following organizations:

• Marathon County Metro Planning
• Central Wisconsin Airport Board
• Rib Mountain Metro Sewer District
• City / County IT Commission

Committee Members

• Randy Fifrick, Chair
• Chris Dickinson, Vice-Chair
• Gary Gisselman
• Jasper Hartinger
• Brandon Jensen
• Tom Seubert
• Chris Voll

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee Agendas & Minutes

Mission / Purpose
Provide leadership for the implementation of the Strategic Plan, monitoring outcomes, reviewing, and recommending to the County Board policies related to the public safety initiatives of Marathon County.

Membership
The Public Safety Committee shall be comprised of seven (7) County Board Supervisors appointed by the County Board Chairperson at the April meeting of the County Board in even numbered years.

Term
Members shall serve for a two year term concurrent with their terms of office as County Board Supervisors.

Reporting Relationship
The Public Safety Committee shall be accountable to the County Board. It shall have responsibility for outcome monitoring and oversight of the implementation of all policies relating to public safety for the County. The Public Safety Committee shall have the primary responsibility of conferring with and providing guidance to the following County departments:

• Sheriff
• Clerk of Courts
• District Attorney
• Medical Examiner

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Public Safety Committee include but are not limited to:

1. Foster the implementation of the County's Strategic Plan
2. Identify the need for and recommend to the County Board policies related to the public safety of the County.
3. Review new programs and associated budget requirements prior to their being considered for inclusion in the County budget.
4. Facilitate broad based discussion of issues and policies encouraging public involvement and communications with the public.
5. Serve as the initial contact point for individuals and / or organizations who wish to influence County Board policy regarding County public safety.
6. Delegate operational procedures and practices to appropriate administrative committees and departments of the County.
7. Initiate a study to determine future criminal justice issues.
8. Fulfill all statutory requirements assigned by the County Board.
9. Evaluate programs and services to foster the fair and impartial administration of justice.
10. Additional duties as assigned by the County Board Chairperson.

Committee Relationships

The Public Safety Committee shall be the committee of jurisdiction providing the leadership for interaction, communications, and policy recommendations to the County Board with respect to the following committees of the County:

• Criminal Justice Coordinating Council/Evidence Based Decision Making
• Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Civil Service Commission

Other Organizational Relationships

The Public Safety Committee will serve as the Marathon County Board liaison to the following organizations:

• Humane Society of Marathon County
• Department of Correction (Probation & Parole)

Committee Members

• Brent Jacobson, Chair
• Jean Maszk, Vice-Chair
• Deb Hoppa
• Al Opall
• Tim Sondelski
• Jason Wilhelm
• Yee Leng Xiong