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Beth A. Leary, County Clerk
206 Court Street, Chilton, WI 53014
Office: (920) 849-1458 | Toll Free: (833) 620-2730
Fax: (920) 849-1469
Email: [email protected]
County Board Agenda
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
Monday, November 2, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 019 - County Board Room, Calumet County Courthouse
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CALUMET COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
The County Board of Supervisors of Calumet County, Wisconsin, will meet pursuant to Section 59 of the
Wisconsin Statutes in an annual session at the Courthouse in the County Board Room - 019 to transact
any and all business as may properly come before said meeting. You, as a member, are requested to
be present.
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1.
ROLL CALL
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1.
September 15, 2026 Meeting
County Board - 15 Sep 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
5.
COMMUNICATIONS
6.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
7.
9:15 AM PUBLIC HEARING ON 2027 BUDGET
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8.
RESOLUTIONS
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8.1.
RESOLUTION 2026-15
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS OF
CALUMET COUNTY
20261102 RES 2026-15 Operation Green Light for Veterans 2026
31 - 32
8.2.
RESOLUTION 2026-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SURFACE WATER GRANT APPLICATION FOR
CALUMET COUNTY
20261102 RES 2026-16 Surface Water Grant 2026
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8.3.
RESOLUTION 2026-17
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GIS SPECIALIST
POSITION IN THE PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT FROM SALARY GRADE 9 TO SALARY GRADE 10 EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2027
20261102 RES 2026-17 GIS Specialist Reclassification
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8.4.
RESOLUTION 2026-18
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION AND RETITLING OF THE
NATURALIST SUPERVISOR POSITION IN THE PARKS DEPARTMENT FROM
SALARY GRADE 11 TO SALARY GRADE 9 AND FROM NATURALIST
SUPERVISOR TO NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM MANAGER
20261102 RES 2026-18 Natural Resources Program Manager reclass and retitle
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8.5.
RESOLUTION 2026-19
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE BRILLION CONSERVATION CLUB’S DONATION
OF LAKE ACCESSES
20261102 RES 2026-19 Brillion Conservation Clubs Donation of Lake Accesses kat reviewed
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8.6.
RESOLUTION 2026-20
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2027 BUDGET
Proposed 2027 Budget
20261102 RES 2026-20 approving the 2027 budget FIN
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9.
ORDINANCES
9.1.
ORDINANCE 2026-06
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 82 - ZONING CODE
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20261102 ORD 2026-06 Chapter 82 Amendment Ordinance w attachments
10.
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisors' Reports of Meetings and Seminars attended
11.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
11.1. 20261102 County Administrators Report
12.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE
December 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
13.
CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT BOARD
MEETING
14.
ADJOURNMENT
So as not to disturb the meeting, all cell phones should be placed on vibrate, and all calls should be
taken outside the meeting room.
Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should
contact the County Clerk at 920-849-1458 at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
appropriate arrangements can be made.
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
County Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The County Board of Calumet County was called to order on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
by Chair Connors.
1
ROLL CALL
Supervisors Present: Wayne, McCann, Budde, Elliott, Mueller, Lowey, Kesler, Breeden,
Voight, Schwalenberg, Laughrin, Hofberger, Connors, Dietrich, Kolb, Stuckmann, and
Machesky.
Supervisors Excused: Cleveland, Thunes, Stier, and LaTour.
Staff and others present: Todd Romenesko, County Administrator; Kimberly Tenerelli,
Corporation Counsel; Matt Payette, Director of Operations; Brett Bowe, Sheriff; Cheryl Heller,
Deputy County Clerk; Adam Hernke, Facilities Director; Chad Scheinoha, Highway
Commissioner; Brian Burg, Maintenance Technician; Adam Kernz, Maintenance Technician;
Chris Meuer, Director of Planning, Zoning and Land Information; Jason Pausma, Economic
Development Director; Bernie Sorenson, Emergency Manager; John Anderson, Information
Technology Director; and Rorick Olson, Systems Administrator. In addition, approximately 65
members of the public were in attendance.
2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Supervisor Dietrich and seconded by Supervisor McCann to approve the Agenda as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
4
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Supervisor Elliott and seconded by Supervisor Mueller to approve the Minutes of
the August 18, 2026 County Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
5
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Jon Beach, Mike Smith, Albert Geiger, and Clarissa McNamara spoke in opposition to the
Forest Junction and Union Depot Energy Center Proposal. Leo Prentice, Gene Prentice and
Mark Van Handel spoke in objection to Flock Cameras.
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COMMUNICATIONS
6a.
Kenosha County Resolution urging the State of Wisconsin to provide sustainable,
flexible funding for local Public Health Departments: Placed on file.
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
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6b.
Kenosha County Resolution urging the WI legislature to amend Wis Stat. §961.55 to
expand the definition of "Forfeiture Expenses" to include Drug Treatment, Diversion,
Prevention, and Law Enforcement program costs: Placed on file.
6c.
Kenosha County Resolution relating to Consumer Lending Reform and Predatory
Lending Protections: Placed on file.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
7a.
Chad Scheinoha recognized APWA Highway Roadeo award winners, and commended
the entire Highway Department staff.
7b.
Todd Romenesko, County Administrator, presented "County Board Finances/Budget
Training." General discussion followed. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is
attached to the minutes.
County Board Finances-Budget Training
8
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisors' reported on meetings and seminars recently attended.
9
COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
County Administrator's Report - provided with the County Board packet.
10
NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE
October 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM (Budget Review Meeting with Administrative Services
Committee.)
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CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT BOARD
MEETING
12
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Connors adjourned the meeting at 7:37 PM.
Cheryl Heller, Recording Secretary
State of Wisconsin)
Calumet County)
I, Cheryl Heller, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of proceedings of the
County Board Meeting.
/s/ Cheryl Heller, Deputy County Clerk
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COUNTY
BUDGET
County Board Finance and Budget Training
THE BIG PICTURE
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
Presented by: Todd M. Romenesko
September 2026
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
The county budget is more than a financial document—it is the County Board’s
policy and priority document expressed in dollars.
Learning Objectives
01
Budget Process – Roles and
Responsibilities
02
Revenue Sources
03
Levy Limits
04
Fund Balance
05
Operating vs. Capital
06
Earmarked Revenue
07
Mandated Services
08
Structural Balance
09
Review Tips
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
2
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
Budget Process Overview
• Departments build budgets
• County Administrator and the Finance Director review
• The County Administrator develops a recommended budget
• Standing committees review department proposals
• A public hearing provides transparency
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
• Budget-to-actual performance is monitored throughout the year
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
• The County Board adopts the annual budget
Process Timeline
Date
Action
June 29, 2026
1
July 10, 2026
July 24, 2026
August 7, 2026
August 17-21, 2026
August 24-September 11, 2026
October 6, 2026
November 2, 2026
Issue budget guidance to Department Heads.
New Position Authorization/Reclass requests submitted to the Department of Administration-Human Resources
Division, with prior approval of the County Administrator.
All Department Budgets are entered into Tyler.
The County Administrator and Finance Director review budgets.
County Administrator and Finance Director to review budgets with Department Heads.
Administrative Services Committee budget review with the County Administrator and Finance Director.
Notice of Public Hearing and Budget Summary sent to Tri-County and Brillion News (Class one notice). Copies sent to
libraries for public review.
Notice of Public Hearing published in the Tri-County News. (published 15 days prior to hearing).
County Budget Hearing and Adoption
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
October 15, 2026
5
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
October 9, 2026
Budget projection created for County Departments.
Roles and Responsibilities-Departments
• Develop a budget to share with the Administrator.
• Manage services within adopted budgets, monitor spending, communicate emerging risks, and
implement Board-approved programs.
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
5
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
Roles and Responsibilities-Committees
• Provide detailed review of department budgets, evaluate requests, examine service impacts.
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
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MINUTES ITEM #7b.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
Roles and Responsibilities-Administrator
• The Administrator builds and recommends the budget.
• The Administrator manages the organization to carry it out.
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
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MINUTES ITEM #7b.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
Roles and Responsibilities-County Board
• Establishes policy direction
• Approves the annual tax levy
• Adopts the budget
• Authorizes major capital spending
• Sets countywide financial priorities
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
8
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
Revenue Sources
OTHER REVENUE
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
• Tax Levy = Total property taxes collected by the county. Tax Rate = Levy ÷
Equalized Property Value.
• A county can increase its levy while the tax rate decreases if property values
grow sufficiently.
• Wisconsin law generally limits levy growth, with certain adjustments and
exceptions.
• User fees, permits, fines, and charges for services: tied to service usage and
legal authority to charge
• Interest earnings and miscellaneous revenues
EARMARKED REVENUE
• Not every dollar can be spent anywhere. Grants and aids may have specific
uses.
Key concept: Growth in expenses does not automatically create authority to
increase the levy by the same amount.
Remember: A lower tax rate does not necessarily mean every property owner’s tax
bill goes down.
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
• County sales tax: 0.5% locally; in Calumet, only utilized for capital
items.
• State shared revenue
• Important intergovernmental funding that may be restricted and
formula driven.
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
SALES TAX
Every County has Fallen Behind Cumulative Inflation
CUMULATIVE CPI-U · 49.9%
Bayfield
9.9
Ashland
11.8
Manitowoc
15.9
Dodge
17.3
Milwaukee
18.1
Waukesha
23.4
State Total
24.1
Racine
Not one of Wisconsin's 72
counties has closed the gap
to the inflation line.
26.1
St.Croix
27.7
Brown
29.4
36
38.7
Dane
39.3
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Cumulative NNC (%)
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Cumulative growth 2010–2025 for a representative spread of counties.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
Kenosha
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
Calumet
Fund Balance & Reserves
• Think of fund balance as the county’s financial cushion—not an ongoing revenue source.
• Appropriate uses may include:
• Emergencies and unexpected costs
• One-time capital purchases
• Temporary revenue disruptions
• Planned one-time expenditures
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
Using fund balance for ongoing salaries or recurring programs can create a structural deficit.
Debt & Fund Balance
Debt & Fund Balance Summary • as of 12/31/2025
Debt & Fund Balance Summary
as of the year ended 12/31/2025
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
General Obligation Debt*
$34,825,000
$37,015,000
$39,165,000
$41,415,000
$43,620,000
$42,785,000
Governmental Fund Balance
$25,267,069
$25,371,730
$24,643,530
$23,359,088
$22,499,795
$28,947,377
Debt Limit**
$396,606,420
$362,330,350
$338,395,900
$296,248,175
$254,181,800
$236,960,220
8.78%
10.22%
11.57%
13.98%
17.16%
18.06%
Utilization (Debt to Limit)
Note: Data prior to 2020 not present on DOR website
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
**Limit per WI DOR using Equalized Value Information
(Posted September annually)
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
*Final maturity 12/1/2039
Capital Budget
Long-lived assets:
• Buildings
• Highways
• Equipment
• Technology
•
Fleet
• And other major improvements.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
• Infrastructure
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
• Communications
Capital Budget
Example
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
Operating Budget
Annual service delivery:
• Salaries
• Benefits
• Utilities
• Supplies
• Contracts
• Software
• And daily operations.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
• Insurance
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
• Maintenance
Operating Budget Example
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
Discretionary Services
• Parks enhancements
• Economic development
• Tourism promotion
• Recreation
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
• And locally determined initiatives
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
• Expanded programs
Mandatory Service
• Law enforcement
• Jail
• Courts
• Public health
• Human services
• Elections
• And other legally required functions
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
• Emergency management
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
• Veteran's services
Mandated & High-Cost Services
•
Child welfare
•
High-cost youth placements
ASK
Mental health commitments
•
Jail & corrections
•
Courts
•
Certain state & federal mandates
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
•
Is this expenditure
DISCRETIONARY,
MANDATED,
or somewhere in
between?
Structural Balance
• Recurring Revenue ≥ Recurring Expenses
• If ongoing expenses consistently exceed ongoing revenues, the county has a structural
budget problem.
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
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CALUMET COUNTY • COUNTY BOARD BUDGET TRAINING
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
• One-time money can delay the problem—but generally does not solve it.
Reviewing a Department's Budget
Look for:
• What is driving the increase or decrease?
• Is this expense ongoing or one-time?
• Is the expenditure mandated or discretionary?
• What revenue pays for it?
• Is that revenue sustainable?
• Are we using fund balance? If so, why?
• What happens if we don't fund this?
• Are we adding staff or future obligations?
• What are the long-term financial consequences?
• What are we giving up by choosing this priority?
Prior
Actual
→
Current
Budget
→
WHAT CHANGED — AND WHY?
Projected
Actual
→
Proposed
Budget
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
Ten questions every supervisor should ask
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
Don’t Start by Looking at the Total Budget
Bottom Line
ONE-TIME MONEY
→
ONE-TIME EXPENSES
ONGOING PROGRAMS
→
ONGOING REVENUE
EVERY BUDGET DECISION
→
A TRADEOFF
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AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
A good budget tells you the County Board's priorities are sustainable.
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
A balanced budget tells you the math works.
Questions?
AGENDA ITEM #4.1.
MINUTES ITEM #7b.
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AGENDA ITEM #8.1.
RESOLUTION 2026-15
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT
FOR VETERANS OF CALUMET COUNTY
To the Honorable Chair and Board of Supervisors of Calumet County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, the residents of Calumet County, Wisconsin have great respect, admiration and the utmost
gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the
Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of those who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in
maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Calumet County seeks to honor individuals who have made countless sacrifices for freedom
by placing themselves in harm’s way for the good of all; and
WHEREAS, veterans continue to serve our community in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
religious groups, civil service, and as County Veterans Service Officers in 29 states to help fellow former
service members access more than $52 billion in federal health, disability and compensation benefits
each year; and
WHEREAS, approximately 200,000 service members transition to civilian communities annually; and
WHEREAS, active military service members transitioning from military service are at a high risk of suicide
during their first year after military service; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties encourages all counties, parishes and boroughs to
recognize Operation Green Light for Veterans; and
WHEREAS, Calumet County appreciates the sacrifices of our United States military personnel and
believes specific recognition should be granted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Calumet County Board of Supervisors designates Operation
Green Light for Veterans from November 4, 2026, through Veterans Day, November 11, 2026, as a time
to salute and honor the service and sacrifice of those transitioning from active service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in observance of Operation Green Light for Veterans, Calumet County
encourages its citizens in patriotic tradition to recognize the importance of honoring all those who made
immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying green lights in windows of their place of
business or residence from November 4-11, 2026.
Dated this 2nd day of November 2026.
INTRODUCED BY THE VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION
__________________________________________
David Elliot, Chair
RESOLUTION 2026-15 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETER...
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AGENDA ITEM #8.1.
__________________________________________
Joseph Mueller
__________________________________________
Ronald Dietrich
COUNTERSIGNED BY
__________________________________________
Alice Connors, County Board Chair
RESOLUTION 2026-15 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETER...
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AGENDA ITEM #8.2.
RESOLUTION 2026-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SURFACE WATER
GRANT APPLICATION FOR CALUMET COUNTY
To the Honorable Chair and Board of Supervisors of Calumet County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, Calumet County's surface waters are an important resource used by the public for
recreation, enjoyment and natural beauty, and
WHEREAS, Calumet County recognizes that surface waters contribute significantly to the overall
quality of life of residents and visitors, and
WHEREAS, Calumet County recognizes that nonpoint source stormwater runoff poses a
significant threat to the overall water quality of surface waters, and
WHEREAS, Calumet County has demonstrated it is qualified to carry out the responsibilities of
nonpoint source best management projects, and
WHEREAS, Calumet County is interested in obtaining a $50,000 cost-share grant from the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of implementing measures to
control storm water runoff pollution sources, and;
WHEREAS, the applicant attests to the validity and veracity of the statements and
representations contained in the grant application;
WHEREAS, a grant agreement is requested to carry out the project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Calumet County has budgeted a sum sufficient to
fully and satisfactorily complete the project and hereby authorize and empower the following
officials or employees to submit the following documents to the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources for financial assistance that may be available:
Task
Title of Authorized
Sign and submit a grant application to DNR
County Administrator
Enter into a grant agreement with the DNR
County Administrator
Take necessary action to undertake, direct, and
complete the approved project and bind the
applicant
County Conservationist
Sign and submit quarterly and/or final reports to the
DNR to satisfy the grant agreement, as appropriate
County Conservationist
RESOLUTION 2026-16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SURFACE WATER GRANT APPLICAT...
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AGENDA ITEM #8.2.
Sign and submit reimbursement request(s) to the
DNR no later than the date specified in the grant
agreement
County Administrator
Sign and submit an Environmental
Hazards Assessment Form, if required
County Administrator
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Calumet County will comply with all local, state and federal rules,
regulations and ordinances relating to implementation of this project and the cost-share
agreement.
Dated this 2nd day of November 2026.
INTRODUCED BY THE LAND &
WATER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
____________________________________
Mike Hofberger, Chair
____________________________________
Nicholas Kesler
____________________________________
James Lowey
____________________________________
Paul McCann
____________________________________
Jake Wayne
Countersigned by
____________________________________
Alice Connors, County Board Chair
RESOLUTION 2026-16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SURFACE WATER GRANT APPLICAT...
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AGENDA ITEM #8.3.
RESOLUTION 2026-17
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GIS SPECIALIST
POSITION IN THE PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
FROM SALARY GRADE 9 TO SALARY GRADE 10 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027
To the Honorable Chair and Board of Supervisors of Calumet County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, the GIS Specialist position was created and added to the Table of Organization and
Compensation Structure in 2021 with a salary grade 9 placement; and
WHEREAS, the position has grown past original expectations and now has a high level of
autonomy, requiring a significant amount of independent decision making to function primarily
focused on parcel fabric database management, the county drone program, and administration
of our online mapping environment; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the GIS Specialist is to function as a countywide technical resource
responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting geospatial data, parcel mapping
systems, GIS applications, and land information products used by County departments,
municipalities, partner agencies, and the public. The position performs advanced GIS analysis,
manages the County's parcel fabric database, develops custom mapping solutions, supports
enterprise GIS systems, and administers the County's drone program; and
WHEREAS, the job description for the GIS Specialist is attached and made part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the GIS Specialist position was evaluated using the point-factor job evaluation
system which resulted in a recommended placement of salary grade 10; and
WHEREAS, the position has been approved by the Administrative Services Committee at a
salary grade 10 on the Calumet County Compensation Plan. The 2026 wage ranges for salary
grades 9 and 10 are as follows:
WHEREAS, the anticipated 2027 fiscal impact will be $5,518.50.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Calumet County Board of Supervisors herein
assembled authorizes the reclassification of the GIS Specialist position to salary grade 10 on the
Calumet County Compensation Plan effective on January 1, 2027.
Dated this 2nd day of November 2026.
RESOLUTION 2026-17 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GIS...
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AGENDA ITEM #8.3.
INTRODUCED BY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
______________________________________
Ronald Dietrich, Chair
______________________________________
Pete Steir
______________________________________
Matthew Budde
______________________________________
Ty Stuckmann
______________________________________
Patrick LaTour
______________________________________
Mike Hofberger
______________________________________
Mary Schwalenberg
COUNTERSIGNED BY
______________________________________
Alice Connors, County Board Chair
RESOLUTION 2026-17 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GIS...
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AGENDA ITEM #8.3.
Calumet County
Job Description
Job Title:
GIS Specialist
Salary Level:
Grade 10
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Department:
Planning, Zoning and Land Information
Reports To:
Land Information Manager
Prepared By:
Chris Meuer, Director of Planning, Zoning and Land Information
Prepared Date:
October 1, 2026
Approved By:
Michelle L. Wright, Human Resource Director
Approved Date:
October 1, 2026
Summary Performs Under the direct supervision of the Land Information Manager, this
position is responsible for the maintenance of the County-wide Geographic Information
System program and management of the County drone program, parcel fabric, and online
mapping environment. Performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Create customized mapping products utilizing cartographic skills to portray data in an
understandable format for consumption by internal and external stakeholders.
Complete GIS digital data requests from internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain the county’s parcel fabric enterprise geodatabase.
Maintain relevant GIS related scripts and help update as needed to ensure proper and
complete processing.
Coordinate with other departments and local municipalities to develop applications of mutual
interest such as GIS data layers, web-based applications and mobile solutions.
Maintain and update existing databases using GIS software to reflect current conditions.
Assist in growth of GIS online environment including ArcGIS Online and Portal.
Maintain and oversee the use of the department drone and related software.
Maintain advanced knowledge of the ESRI Software and ArcGIS Online suites and industry
best practices.
Participate in the statewide GIS and Land Records community through attendance and
participation in state and local user groups and statewide associations.
It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list
exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform; the
examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
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AGENDA ITEM #8.3.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in GIS, Geography,
Urban/Regional Planning or related area; two to three years of GIS experience or planning
experience that illustrates a high proficiency in GIS disciplines; or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data and information, professional journals,
financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints
from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to
effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of
directors. Ability to effectively explain complex, technical programs in simple, easy-tounderstand terminology.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such
as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to classify,
compute, tabulate and categorize data.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to
quickly analyze, troubleshoot, and successfully resolve problems and issues within the Land
Records program. Ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information such
as land records, maps, statistical data, and computer documentation.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual needs to have a current working knowledge of
the Microsoft Windows Environment, Microsoft Office 365 Suite, networking concepts,
database management, current web technologies, scripting languages and concepts, and
other related computer information systems.
Knowledge of current GIS software, including but not limited to, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise
including ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS DataStore, and ArcGIS WebAdaptor, Online GIS
Software (specifically, applications like Survey123, ArcGIS Experience Builder, Dashboards,
StoryMaps, QuickCapture, Drone2Map/ArcGIS Reality, Instant Apps, ArcGIS Hub, and ArcGIS
Field Maps) and working knowledge of SQL Server and RDBMS concepts, Python,
Arcade,Autodesk Map or Civil3D, general understanding of GPS units and technologies,
commercial drones, and large format plotters and scanners.
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AGENDA ITEM #8.3.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
GISP certification preferred.
Remote Pilot Certificate Part 107 required within one year of hire.
Other Skills and Abilities
Good knowledge and understanding of the principles and accepted practices of GIS; Land
Records; geography, surveying; County mapping and the ability to read and interpret complex
legal descriptions.
Good knowledge of, and the ability to coordinate and evaluate the activities of the mapping
program.
Ability to maintain records and reports.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to monitor accuracy and quality of data and set standards for new system data.
Knowledge and skills related to 'graphic imagery'.
Other Qualifications
None.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands
to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up
to 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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GRADE
87.50%
Minimum
90.00%
Step 2
92.50%
Step 3
95.00%
Step 4
97.50%
Step 5
Control
Point
100.00%
Step 6
102.50%
Step 7
105.00%
Step 8
107.50%
Step 9
110.00%
Step 10
112.50%
Max
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JOB TITLE
DEPARTMENT
11
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE (CASUAL)
PATROL SERGEANT**
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SHERIFF
$36.70
$37.75
$38.80
$39.84
$40.89
$41.94
$42.99
$44.04
$45.08
$46.13
$47.19
10
HHC/HOSPICE RN
HHC/HOSPICE RN (CASUAL)
HOSPICE SOCIAL WORKER (CASUAL)
WIC PROJECT DIRECTOR/PROJECT NUTRITIONIST
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
$34.09
$35.06
$36.04
$37.01
$37.98
$38.95
$39.93
$40.91
$41.88
$42.85
$43.83
9
COMMUNICATIONS & PROJECT SPECIALIST
CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK OF COURTS
REGISTER IN PROBATE
OFFICE MANAGER/LEGAL ASSISTANT
PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (HHSD)
NETWORK TECHNICIAN
SOIL HEALTH SPECIALIST/AGRICULTURAL EDUCATOR
EROSION CONTROL/STORMWATER SPECIALIST
CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN
GIS SPECIALIST
PLANNER
ADMINISTRATION
CIRCUIT COURT
CIRCUIT COURT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
FINANCE
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
PLANNING
PLANNING
$31.49
$32.39
$33.29
$34.18
$35.08
$35.99
$36.89
$37.79
$38.68
$39.59
$40.48
8
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PAYROLL SPECIALIST
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM SPECIALIST
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COORD
ACCOUNTANT (FINANCE)
ECONOMIC SUPPORT/CHILD SUPPORT LEAD WORKER
FOREMAN
MECHANIC
OFFICE/PROGRAM MANAGER
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
FINANCE
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HIGHWAY
HIGHWAY
PARKS
$28.89
$29.71
$30.55
$31.35
$32.19
$33.01
$33.84
$34.67
$35.49
$36.31
$37.14
7
DEPUTY CLERK CIRCUIT COURT
DEPUTY CLERK CIRCUIT COURT-BOOKKEEPER
DEPUTY REGISTER IN PROBATE/JUDICIAL ASSISTANT
LEGAL ASSISTANT (CORPORATION COUNSEL)
LEGAL ASSISTANT (DA)
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST
DISABILITY BENEFIT SPECIALIST
ECONOMIC SUPPORT RESOURCE SPECIALIST
ELDER BENEFITS SPECIALIST & VOLUNTEER COORD
HHC/HOSPICE LPN
NUTRITION EDUCATOR (CASUAL)
NUTRITION EDUCATOR (WIC)
PROGRAM ASSISTANT (HSD)
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (CASUAL)
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (LTE)
OFFICE COORDINATOR
DESKTOP SUPPORT SPECIALIST
CIRCUIT COURT
CIRCUIT COURT
CIRCUIT COURT
CORPORATION COUNSEL
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HIGHWAY
HIGHWAY
HIGHWAY
HIGHWAY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
$26.29
$27.03
$27.77
$28.54
$29.27
$30.04
$30.78
$31.54
$32.28
$33.04
$33.79
Approved by County Board: 11/3/2025
AGENDA ITEM #8.3.
RESOLUTION 2026-17 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GIS...
2026 CLASSIFIED NON-EXEMPT WAGE SCHEDULE
GRADE
87.50%
Minimum
90.00%
Step 2
92.50%
Step 3
95.00%
Step 4
97.50%
Step 5
Control
Point
100.00%
Step 6
102.50%
Step 7
105.00%
Step 8
107.50%
Step 9
110.00%
Step 10
112.50%
Max
JOB TITLE
DEPARTMENT
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (CASUAL)
NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST
NATURAL RESOURCE PROGRAM ASSISTANT
NATURALIST ASSISTANT
PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
PARKS PROGRAM ASSISTANT
PROGRAM ASSISTANT (PLANNING)
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/EVIDENCE SPECIALIST
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER (CERTIFIED) (CASUAL)
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER (CERTIFIED) (CASUAL) - TRANSPORT
DISPATCHER
DISPATCHER (CASUAL)
REAL PROPERTY LISTER/DEPUTY TREASURER
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
PARKS
PARKS
PARKS
PARKS
PARKS
PLANNING
SHERIFF
SHERIFF
SHERIFF
SHERIFF
SHERIFF
SHERIFF
TREASURER
6
DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK
ACCOUNT CLERK
HHC/HOSPICE AIDE
HHC/HOSPICE AIDE (CASUAL)
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
DEPUTY REGISTER OF DEEDS
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
COUNTY CLERK
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
REGISTER OF DEEDS
SHERIFF
$23.68
$24.36
$25.03
$25.70
$26.39
$27.06
$27.73
$28.43
$29.09
$29.76
$30.45
5
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (CASUAL)
JANITOR/RELIEF MAINTENANCE
DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HIGHWAY
MAINTENANCE
MEDICAL EXAMINER
VETERAN'S SERVICES
$21.08
$21.69
$22.29
$22.89
$23.48
$24.08
$24.69
$25.31
$25.90
$26.50
$27.10
4
SUPPORTIVE HOMECARE WORKER
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
$19.13
$19.67
$20.22
$20.76
$21.31
$21.85
$22.39
$22.94
$23.48
$24.03
$24.57
3
(VACANT)
$17.82
$18.33
$18.84
$19.34
$19.85
$20.36
$20.87
$21.38
$21.89
$22.40
$22.91
2
HOME SUPPORT ASSISTANT (CASUAL)
$16.52
$16.99
$17.47
$17.93
$18.41
$18.88
$19.34
$19.82
$20.29
$20.77
$21.24
1
(VACANT)
$15.22
$15.66
$16.09
$16.52
$16.96
$17.39
$17.83
$18.26
$18.70
$19.14
$19.57
7 (cont.)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
**EXEMPT - ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME
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CASUAL/LTE POSTIONS DO NOT PROGRESS THROUGH THE STEPS.
CASUAL/LTE POSITIONS ON THE NON-EXEMPT WAGE SCHEDULE RECEIVE ACROSS THE BOARD INCREASES, SUBJECT TO COUNTY BOARD APPROVAL.
Approved by County Board: 11/3/2025
AGENDA ITEM #8.3.
RESOLUTION 2026-17 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GIS...
2026 CLASSIFIED NON-EXEMPT WAGE SCHEDULE
AGENDA ITEM #8.4.
RESOLUTION 2026-18
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION AND RETITLING OF THE
NATURALIST SUPERVISOR POSITION IN THE PARKS DEPARTMENT FROM
SALARY GRADE 11 TO SALARY GRADE 9 AND FROM NATURALIST SUPERVISOR
TO NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM MANAGER
To the Honorable Chair and Board of Supervisors of Calumet County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, the position currently is a Naturalist Supervisor position at salary grade 11 in the
2026 Compensation; and
WHEREAS, as a result of resignation, the position is being vacated and consistent with our
business practices prior to initiating the recruitment process for a replacement, the Parks
Director has reviewed the job functions and job title of the position; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Director made significant changes to the essential functions of the
position and job title to better fit the department’s current needs; and
WHERAS, the new job title is Natural Resources Program Manager; and
WHEREAS, the Natural Resources Program Manager position is responsible for the effective
management of County nature programs such as planning, organizing, directing and assisting
the work of nature center staff and volunteer guides; developing and implementing
environmental education programs within the Park system; and instructs County residents and
Park visitors in learning conservation practices; and
WHEREAS, the job description for the Natural Resources Program Manager is attached and
made part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the Natural Resources Program Manager position was evaluated using the pointfactor job evaluation system which resulted in a recommended placement of salary grade 9;
and
WHEREAS, the position has been approved by the Administrative Services Committee at a
salary grade 9 on the Calumet County Compensation Plan. The 2026 wage ranges for salary
grades 11 and 9 are as follows:
WHEREAS, the anticipated 2027 fiscal impact will be a savings of $20,926.10.
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AGENDA ITEM #8.4.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Calumet County Board of Supervisors herein
assembled authorizes the reclassification of the Natural Resources Program Manager position
to salary grade 9 on the Calumet County Compensation Plan.
Dated this 2nd day of November 2026.
INTRODUCED BY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
______________________________________
Ronald Dietrich, Chair
______________________________________
Pete Steir
______________________________________
Matthew Budde
______________________________________
Ty Stuckmann
______________________________________
Patrick LaTour
______________________________________
Mike Hofberger
______________________________________
Mary Schwalenberg
COUNTERSIGNED BY
______________________________________
Alice Connors, County Board Chair
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AGENDA ITEM #8.4.
Calumet County
Job Description
Job Title:
Natural Resource Program Manager
Salary Level:
Grade 9
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Department:
Parks
Reports To:
Parks Director
Prepared By:
Adam Backus, Parks Director
Prepared Date:
September 12, 2026
Approved By:
Michelle L. Wright, Human Resources Director and
Todd Romenesko, County Administrator
Approved Date:
October 1, 2026
Summary: Under supervision of Parks Director is responsible for County nature programs. Supervises
and provides daily work direction to nature center staff. Develops and implements environmental
education programs within the Park system. Instructs County residents and Park visitors in learning
conservation practices. Performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plans, organizes, directs and assists the work of nature center staff and volunteer nature guides,
including but is not limited to: assigning tours and daily tasks while monitoring the quality and quantity
of work, making adjustments as needed.
Directly responsible for the effective management of County nature programs; and ensuring nature
programs operate as directed by management and in accordance with policy and procedure.
Provides input to the Parks Director in updating a five-year plan for the Park system's nature programs..
Reports to the Park Commission in person or in writing monthly on attendance and programming.
Assists Parks Director in coordinating maintenance and supervises planting, landscaping, and other
improvements
May prepare and distribute brochures and other educational material to promote the facilities and
activities at the Park system's nature centers; may do this in coordination with the Parks Business
Manager and Naturalist Assistants.
Develops and conducts training programs for employees and volunteers; coordinates their work as it
pertains to the Park system's nature center and programs.
Visits area schools to aid students in the preparation for nature study and environmental sciences within
the school.
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AGENDA ITEM #8.4.
Establishes and maintains a technical laboratory for indoor and outdoor use by visitors.
Conducts nature tours, learning activities, and workshops to inform visitors of the many aspects of the
environment and the theories of conservation and preservation.
Serves as a source of technical information in the field of natural resources.
Assists in caring for nature center live animal displays, feeding, cleaning and assisting in general nature
center maintenance.
Assists Parks Director in other areas as necessary.
It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in
the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely
indicative, not restrictive.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees at the Nature Center and oversees the work of volunteers in accordance
with the County's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting with training employees;
planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems. Provides information to Parks Director on issues
concerning employee work performance by reporting outstanding performance, misconduct, or
disciplinary matters. . Coordinates with Parks Office/Business Manager as needed.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Science, Environmental Interpretation or Education with specialization in
Natural Sciences or related field; two to three years of experience in the field of natural resources,
environmental education or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license required.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,
and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Public speaking skills
required. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small or large group situations to
persons of various age groups representing diverse backgrounds including visitors, children, employees
of the County; and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations. Ability to carry out special and general assignments requiring organization of material and
development of procedures without direct supervision.
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AGENDA ITEM #8.4.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software and
internet. Ability to manage and update County’s website. Ability to learn business accounting software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain
Other Skills and Abilities
Good knowledge of the principles of ecology, wildlife, forestry, and speleology.
Ability to work variable days and hours to meet programming requirements.
Desire and ability to perform physical work associated with the implementation of nature study
programs and routine maintenance of facilities.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the public
of various age groups, volunteers, and other County employees.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of departmental policies
and safety regulations.
Ability to provide effective leadership and plan and direct the work of others.
Ability to initiate and install procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand and
walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell. The employee must frequently
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet, muddy, and/or
humid conditions, small spaces, a variety of temperatures, and outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Control Point
GRADE JOB TITLE
DEPARTMENT
87.50%
Minimum
90.00%
Step 2
92.50%
Step 3
95.00%
Step 4
97.50%
Step 5
100.00%
Step 6
102.50%
Step 7
105.00%
Step 8
107.50%
Step 9
110.00%
Step 10
112.50%
Max
19
CORPORATION COUNSEL
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR
CORPORATION COUNSEL
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
$119,769.00
$4,606.50
$123,201.00
$4,738.50
$126,613.50
$4,869.75
$130,045.50
$5,001.75
$133,477.50
$5,133.75
$136,890.00
$5,265.00
$140,302.50
$5,396.25
$143,754.00
$5,529.00
$147,147.00
$5,659.50
$150,579.00
$5,791.50
$154,011.00
$5,923.50
18
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
FINANCE DIRECTOR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
FINANCE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
$109,609.50
$4,215.75
$112,749.00
$4,336.50
$115,888.50
$4,457.25
$119,008.50
$4,577.25
$122,148.00
$4,698.00
$125,287.50
$4,818.75
$128,407.50
$4,938.75
$131,547.00
$5,059.50
$134,667.00
$5,179.50
$137,806.50
$5,300.25
$140,946.00
$5,421.00
17
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION MANAGER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER
ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HIGHWAY
$102,024.00
$3,924.00
$104,890.50
$4,034.25
$107,815.50
$4,146.75
$110,721.00
$4,258.50
$113,646.00
$4,371.00
$116,571.00
$4,483.50
$119,476.50
$4,595.25
$122,401.50
$4,707.75
$125,307.00
$4,819.50
$128,212.50
$4,931.25
$131,137.50
$5,043.75
16
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES DIVISION MANAGER
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
$96,934.50
$3,728.25
$99,684.00
$3,834.00
$102,472.50
$3,941.25
$105,241.50
$4,047.75
$107,991.00
$4,153.50
$110,760.00
$4,260.00
$113,548.50
$4,367.25
$116,317.50
$4,473.75
$119,067.00
$4,579.50
$121,855.50
$4,686.75
$124,605.00
$4,792.50
15
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
FACILITIES DIRECTOR
PARKS DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR PLANNING, ZONING & LAND INFORMATION
CHIEF DEPUTY
ADMINISTRATION
MAINTENANCE
PARKS
PLANNING
SHERIFF
$91,864.50
$3,533.25
$94,477.50
$3,633.75
$97,129.50
$3,735.75
$99,703.50
$3,834.75
$102,355.50
$3,936.75
$104,968.50
$4,037.25
$107,601.00
$4,138.50
$110,253.00
$4,240.50
$112,827.00
$4,339.50
$115,479.00
$4,441.50
$118,092.00
$4,542.00
14
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION SUPERVISOR
MANAGER OF AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCES
CONSERVATIONIST
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
$86,794.50
$3,338.25
$89,271.00
$3,433.50
$91,747.50
$3,528.75
$94,224.00
$3,624.00
$96,681.00
$3,718.50
$99,196.50
$3,815.25
$101,653.50
$3,909.75
$104,169.00
$4,006.50
$106,606.50
$4,100.25
$109,102.50
$4,196.25
$111,579.00
$4,291.50
13
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
ADRC SUPERVISOR
BUSINESS SUPERVISOR
CHILD WELFARE UNIT SUPERVISOR
CHILDREN'S SUPPORT SERVICES SUPERVISOR
ECONOMIC SUPPORT/CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION MGR
EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
FAMILY SERVICES UNIT SUPERVISOR
FINANCE SUPERVISOR
HHC/HOSPICE UNIT SUPERVISOR
PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT SUPERVISOR/HEALTH OFFICER
SUPPORTIVE HOMECARE SUPERVISOR
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
JAIL ADMINISTRATOR
LIEUTENANT (PATROL)
FINANCE
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SHERIFF
SHERIFF
$81,705.00
$3,142.50
$84,045.00
$3,232.50
$86,365.50
$3,321.75
$88,686.00
$3,411.00
$91,045.50
$3,501.75
$93,366.00
$3,591.00
$95,706.00
$3,681.00
$98,065.50
$3,771.75
$100,366.50
$3,860.25
$102,687.00
$3,949.50
$105,066.00
$4,041.00
12
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
HHC/HOSPICE QUALITY & INFECTION CONTROL COORD
QUALITY ASSURANCE CASE COORDINATOR
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HIGHWAY
$76,635.00
$2,947.50
$78,819.00
$3,031.50
$81,003.00
$3,115.50
$83,187.00
$3,199.50
$85,390.50
$3,284.25
$87,574.50
$3,368.25
$89,778.00
$3,453.00
$91,962.00
$3,537.00
$94,146.00
$3,621.00
$96,330.00
$3,705.00
$98,514.00
$3,789.00
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AGENDA ITEM #8.4.
RESOLUTION 2026-18 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION AND RETITL...
2026 CLASSIFIED EXEMPT WAGE SCHEDULE
Control Point
GRADE JOB TITLE
DEPARTMENT
87.50%
Minimum
90.00%
Step 2
92.50%
Step 3
95.00%
Step 4
97.50%
Step 5
100.00%
Step 6
102.50%
Step 7
105.00%
Step 8
107.50%
Step 9
110.00%
Step 10
112.50%
Max
11
ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
EMERGENCY MANAGER
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST
FAMILY COURT MEDIATOR
FOSTER CARE COORDINATOR
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
SPEECH THERAPIST
SHOP SUPERINTENDENT
PROGRAMMER ANALYST
NATURALIST SUPERVISOR
GIS ADMINISTRATOR
VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HIGHWAY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PARKS
PLANNING
VETERAN'S SERVICES
$71,565.00
$2,752.50
$73,612.50
$2,831.25
$75,660.00
$2,910.00
$77,688.00
$2,988.00
$79,735.50
$3,066.75
$81,783.00
$3,145.50
$83,830.50
$3,224.25
$85,878.00
$3,303.00
$87,906.00
$3,381.00
$89,953.50
$3,459.75
$92,020.50
$3,539.25
10
DEMENTIA CARE SPECIALIST/PREVENTION COORD
HOSPICE SOCIAL WORKER
HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONAL
PROJECT MANAGER
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
SERVICE COORD & EARLY CHILD/EX ED NEEDS TEACHER
LAND RESOURCE SPECIALIST
WATER RESOURCE SPECIALIST
CODE ADMINISTRATOR
JAIL SERGEANT
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
LAND & WATER CONSERVATION
PLANNING
SHERIFF
$66,475.50
$2,556.75
$68,367.00
$2,629.50
$70,278.00
$2,703.00
$72,169.50
$2,775.75
$74,061.00
$2,848.50
$75,952.50
$2,921.25
$77,863.50
$2,994.75
$79,774.50
$3,068.25
$81,666.00
$3,141.00
$83,557.50
$3,213.75
$85,468.50
$3,287.25
9
(VACANT)
$61,405.50
$2,361.75
$63,160.50
$2,429.25
$64,915.50
$2,496.75
$66,651.00
$2,563.50
$68,406.00
$2,631.00
$70,180.50
$2,699.25
$71,935.50
$2,766.75
$73,690.50
$2,834.25
$75,426.00
$2,901.00
$77,200.50
$2,969.25
$78,936.00
$3,036.00
A33
PSYCHIATRIST
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PAID ON SLIDING SCALE
MINIMUM
A39
A29
MEDICAL EXAMINER
CHIEF DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER
MEDICAL EXAMINER
MEDICAL EXAMINER
PAID ANNUAL FLAT RATE
PAID ANNUAL FLAT RATE
$75,741
$70,331
$182,070
MAXIMUM
$244,494
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AGENDA ITEM #8.5.
RESOLUTION 2026-19
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE BRILLION CONSERVATION
CLUB’S DONATION OF LAKE ACCESSES
To the Honorable Chair and Board of Supervisors of Calumet County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, the Brillion Conservation Club has offered to donate lake access properties located
on Becker Lake, Boot Lake, and Round Lake to Calumet County; and
WHEREAS, these lake accesses provide public recreational opportunities and support access to
the lakes for residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Commission has reviewed the proposed donation and determined that
accepting the lake accesses is in the public interest, subject to completion of any necessary
title, environmental, legal, and other due diligence; and
WHEREAS, the Brillion Conservation Club has agreed to convey its interest in the lake access
properties to the County in accordance with mutually acceptable terms;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of Calumet County, that the donation
of the lake access properties on Becker Lake, Boot Lake, and Round Lake from the Brillion
Conservation Club is hereby accepted;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the
necessary documents and take all actions reasonably necessary to complete the transfer and
accept the donated properties on behalf of the Calumet County;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of the donation is subject to satisfactory completion
of all required legal, title, and administrative requirements.
Dated this 2nd day of November 2026.
INTRODUCED BY THE PARKS COMMISSION
___________________________________
Mary Schwalenberg, Chair
___________________________________
Pete Stier
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AGENDA ITEM #8.5.
___________________________________
Paul McCann
___________________________________
Kathleen Thunes
___________________________________
Pat LaTour
COUNTERSIGNED BY
___________________________________
Alice Connors, County Board Chair
RESOLUTION 2026-19 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE BRILLION CONSERVATION CLUB’S...
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AGENDA ITEM #8.6.
RESOLUTION 2026-20
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2027 BUDGET
To the Honorable Chairperson and Board of Supervisors of Calumet County
Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, the County Administrator offers the following Resolution approving
the 2027 Budget after review with the Administrative Services Committee, and
having considered the amounts necessary to be levied, and examining the
various revenues and expenses for 2026; and
WHEREAS, this budget includes an overall decrease in FTE’s of 8; and
WHEREAS, the following positions will be added to the organizational chart
effective Jan. 1, 2027; and
Department
Health and Human
Services
Health and
Human Services
Veteran
Services
Highway
Position Title
FTE
Proposed
Effective Date
HS Professional - Children's
Long-Term Support
2.0
1/1/2027
Accounting Technician
Assistant Veteran Service
Officer
Highway Maintenance
Technician
1.0
1/1/2027
1.0
1/1/2027
1.0
1/1/2027
WHEREAS, the 2027 budget is in compliance with Wisconsin Statutes 66.0602
regarding levy limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Calumet
County herein assembled that the following 2027 Budget be approved and that
the specific revenues and expenditures as outlined below be committed to the
appropriate funds.
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For the Year Ending December 31, 2027
Governmental Funds
Revenues
General Fund
Non-Departmental
Finance
Information Technology
Administration
Circuit Court
District Attorney
Medical Examiner
County Clerk
County Treasurer
Corporation Counsel
Register of Deeds
Family Court Commissioner
Maintenance
Sheriff's Department
Emergency Management
Veterans
Parks
UW Extension
Planning
Land Conservation
Total General Fund
Other Funds
Home Nursing
Human Services
Opioid Abatement
County Trunk Highway
Dog License
UW Extension Projects
Jail Maintenance
Land Records
ARPA
Micro Loan
Debt Service
County Sales Tax
County Highway Operations
Total Other Funds
Total Governmental Funds
Estimated Expenditures
Estimated Revenues
$
$
$
1,563,569
1,377,618
1,369,190
3,777,576
1,334,417
560,641
423,768
243,915
264,935
486,816
266,097
31,700
1,703,539
10,563,381
176,355
212,447
2,172,652
149,846
773,991
1,585,974
29,038,427
2,915,728
23,184,177
107,000
3,451,289
16,774
79,350
100,000
383,664
101,539
3,245,804
5,733,023
9,792,159
49,110,507
78,148,934
$
3,267,007
234,215
3,500
1,495,600
620,800
80,000
18,500
12,000
261,000
515,000
2,297,815
106,600
20,600
569,850
1,300
152,380
838,849
10,495,016
2,925,573
16,979,229
100,000
2,777,721
16,774
83,750
30,000
128,000
361,123
7,022,965
10,190,210
40,615,345
51,110,361
Property Taxes
$
Fund Balance Applied
842,492
1,006,279
1,681,425
525,813
354,150
298,613
170,882
2,899
358,700
23,357
1,255,216
6,090,304
51,397
141,358
1,180,990
109,453
458,021
550,503
15,101,852
$
6,228,303
255,664
2,884,681
117,543
9,486,191
24,588,043
$
$
(1,703,438)
300,911
359,411
600,551
187,804
126,491
106,655
61,033
1,036
128,116
(248,903)
8,343
448,323
2,175,262
18,358
50,489
421,812
39,093
163,590
196,622
3,441,559
(9,845)
(23,355)
7,000
673,568
(4,400)
70,000
101,539
(1,289,942)
(515,594)
(991,029)
2,450,530
Total
$
$
1,563,569
1,377,618
1,369,190
3,777,576
1,334,417
560,641
423,768
243,915
264,935
486,816
266,097
31,700
1,703,539
10,563,381
176,355
212,447
2,172,652
149,846
773,991
1,585,974
29,038,427
2,915,728
23,184,177
107,000
3,451,289
16,774
79,350
100,000
383,664
101,539
3,245,804
5,733,023
9,792,159
49,110,507
78,148,934
For the Year Ending June 30, 2027
CCDEB Funds
Revenues
Other Fund
Children with Disabilities Board
Estimated Expenditures
Estimated Revenues
$
$
5,524,141
3,253,946
Property Taxes
$
2,270,195
Fund Balance Applied
$
-
Total
$
5,524,141
Dated this 2nd day of November 2026.
Introduced by:
Countersigned by:
_________________________________________
Todd Romenesko, County Administrator
_______________________________________
Alice Connors, County Board Chair
_________________________________________________
Alice Connors, County Board Chair
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AGENDA ITEM #9.1.
ORDINANCE 2026-06
ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 82 - ZONING CODE
The Board of Supervisors of Calumet County, pursuant to Section 59.69 (5) of Wisconsin
Statutes, does hereby ordain as follows:
1.
The Calumet County Board of Supervisors hereby amends the Calumet County Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 82, Zoning as follows in Attachment A.
2.
The provided amendment language includes new definitions for storage type facilities and
data centers, amends the use not listed section to provide formal standards for
compatibility, and revises the purpose section of two districts to provide clarity for the
intended uses.
3.
This amending ordinance shall take effect upon passage as provided by law.
Dated: November 2, 2026.
INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING, ZONING,
AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
____________________________________
Mike Hofberger, Chair
____________________________________
Nicholas Kesler
____________________________________
Matthew Budde
____________________________________
Rick Voight
____________________________________
Pat LaTour
COUNTERSIGNED BY
____________________________________
Alice Connors, County Board Chair
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AGENDA ITEM #9.1.
Attachment A: Chapter 82 - Zoning
providing sites for nonpermanent overnight use by 4 or more camping units, or by 1 to 3
camping units if the parcel or tract of land is represented as a campground.
Camping: The placement of a temporary shelter used as, or designed to be used for sleeping
purposes. Examples of shelters used for camping includes tents, trailers, motor homes,
recreational vehicles. For purposes of this chapter, the use of a camping unit, located in the
rear yard of a lot occupied by a single family residence, owned and utilized for not more than
30 days in any 1 calendar year, by residents of the single family residence on the lot, shall not
be deemed camping.
Camping Party: Any individual or camping family or group consisting of not more than 6
persons who are 7 years of age or older provided that such individual, family, or group is
engaging in camping.
Camping Unit: Any single temporary shelter, except sleeping bags, bed rolls, and
hammocks, used for camping by a camping party.
Camp Site: A segment of a campground, which is designated for camping by a camping
party.
Cemetery: Land used for burial of dead humans, and dedicated for cemetery purposes,
including columbaria, crematories, mausoleums, and mortuaries when operated in
conjunction with and within the boundary of such cemetery. It is not the intention of this
chapter to regulate private burials on private property that are completed in compliance with
Administrative Code DHS 135.06 or Ch. 157, Wis. Stats.
Cessation: The act of causing to stop, interrupt, pause, terminate, or end operations or
activities.
Change of Use: Conversion of the principal use of a lot from one use to another use.
Class 1 collocation: Means the placement of a new mobile service facility on an existing
support structure such that the owner of the facility does not need to construct a free standing
support structure for the facility but does need to engage in substantial modification.
Class 2 collocation: Means the placement of a new mobile service facility on an existing
support structure such that the owner of the facility does not need to construct a free standing
support structure for the facility or engage in substantial modification.
Clearing: The act of removing trees from any part of woodland for the purpose of building
development or creation of non-wooded areas.
Code Administrator: An authorized representative of the Planning, Zoning and Land
Information Department hired by Calumet County for the purpose of carrying out the terms
of this chapter.
Commercial Speech: Speech which promotes at least some type of commerce and in which
there is a governmental interest in regulating the speech in a reasonable manner to preserve
the purpose and intent of this ordinance.
Commercial Storage Facility: A building or structure used primarily for the storage of
tangible personal property, goods, merchandise, materials, equipment, vehicles, or other
physical items belonging to or intended for use by persons or entities other than the owner or
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operator of the facility, whether such storage is provided for compensation or as part of a
commercial service. Commercial Storage Facilities include warehouses, mini-warehouses,
and self-storage facilities. Electronic storage of data or information, whether on servers,
computer equipment, or other electronic devices, shall not constitute storage for purposes of
this definition.
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Commercial Vehicle: Any motor vehicle or trailer typically used for business, industrial,
office or institutional purposes or having painted thereon or affixed thereto a sign identifying
a business, industry office of institution or a principal product or service of such.
Community Living Arrangement: A facility defined as such in s. 46.03(22), Wis. Stats. and
regulated in Section 59.69(15) of Wisconsin Statutes.
Conditional Use: A use allowed under a conditional use permit, special exception, or other
special zoning permission issued by the County, but does not include a variance.
Conditional Use Permit: A permit, issued by the Planning, Zoning, and Farmland
Preservation Committee, or their designee, stating that a use permitted as a conditional use
may be established, expanded, or enlarged subject to any conditions placed on the
authorization and the provisions of this chapter.
Data Center: A facility consisting of one or more buildings or structures primarily used for
the installation, operation, and maintenance of computer servers, computer systems, data
storage systems, networking equipment, telecommunications equipment, or related electronic
equipment for the purpose of processing, storing, managing, transmitting, or distributing
digital information. The use may include associated electrical, mechanical, cooling, backup
power generation, battery storage, utility, security, and other infrastructure necessary to
support the operation of the facility. The term includes facilities commonly referred to as
data centers, server farms, hyperscale data centers, colocation data centers, and similar
facilities.
Daycare Center: A facility, licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families,
which provides supervision and care and/or instruction for 4 or more children under the age
of 7 for periods of less than 24 hours per day and operated on a regular basis.
Deck: An unenclosed, unroofed exterior platform structure, with or without railings, which is
elevated above preconstruction grade, is typically of wood construction, attached to either a
building or free-standing.
Density: The number of residential units in a given land area.
Development Regulation: Means that part of this ordinance that applies to elements
including setback, height, lot coverage or impervious surface, and side yard.
Driveway: A means of access to or from a property, site, or use; or a means of circulation
within a parking area.
Duplex: Two attached dwelling units on a single lot regardless of the form of ownership of
the units. In the Heartland and Small Estate zoning districts, a duplex shall be considered one
dwelling unit for purposes of density calculations only.
Dwelling Unit: A building or portion thereof, which provides or is intended to provide living
quarters exclusively for one family. In the Heartland and Small Estate zoning districts, a
duplex shall be considered one dwelling unit for purposes of density calculations only.
Dwelling Unit, Single Family: A freestanding building, which provides or is intended to
provide living quarters exclusively for one family, except dwelling units that meet the
definition of a manufactured home.
Electronic Instrument: Any musical instrument where the sound is produced or modified
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Karst: An area or surficial geologic feature subject to bedrock dissolution so that it is likely
to provide a conduit to groundwater, and may include areas with soils less than 60 inches
thick over bedrock, caves, enlarged fractures, mine features, exposed bedrock surfaces,
sinkholes, springs, seeps, and depressional areas with no surface drainage.
Kennel: A kennel is any establishment wherein or whereon 5 or more dogs over the age of 5
months are kept for breeding, sale, or sporting purposes, or where boarding care is provided
for compensation. In the Small Estate, Single Family Residential-20,000, Single Family
Residential-10,000, High Density, Mixed Use Commercial, Recreational Commercial, and
Commercial Center districts the housing of 4 or more dogs is prohibited.
Land Disturbance: Any filling, grading, dredging, excavating or similar activity, which
alters the surface of a site for the purpose of preparing a site, for development, creating
ponds, or altering the topography of a site. Activities, which meet the definition of
nonmetallic mining or solid waste facility, shall not be considered as a land disturbance.
Landing: A horizontal platform, the purpose of which is to provide a turn or resting place in
a stairway.
Large-scale Warehouse: A warehouse, distribution center, fulfillment center, logistics
facility, or similar building or group of buildings primarily used for the receipt, storage,
handling, inventorying, packaging, or distribution of goods, merchandise, materials, or
products, having 50,000 square feet or more of gross floor area, whether contained in a
single building or in multiple buildings or phases operated as part of the same facility.
Lean-to: A roof of a single pitch with a higher end abutting a wall or larger building
containing no exterior walls.
Livestock: Any horse, bovine, sheep, goat, pig, domestic rabbit or domestic fowl, including
game fowl raised in captivity.
Living Quarters: A building or a portion of a building, which provides as a minimum, an
area equipped or furnished for sleeping purposes. Living quarters also include those finished
portions of a building in which normal residential activities occur.
Loft: An upper room in an accessory structure, directly under the roof, used for storage. A
loft covers only a portion of the lower floor area, leaving one or more sides open to the lower
floor. For the administration of this chapter a loft and attic are synonyms
Lot: A continuous parcel of land, not divided by a public road right-of-way, occupied or
intended to be occupied by a principal structure or use and the accessory structures or uses
permitted thereto, and sufficient in size to meet the lot width and lot area provisions of this
chapter. For purpose of this chapter, the terms “parcel”, “tract” “property”, and other similar
terms shall be used interchangeably for the term “lot”.
Lot Area: The area of a horizontal plane bounded by the front, side, and rear lot lines of a
lot, but not including the area of any land below the ordinary high water mark of navigable
waters.
Lot Line: A line bounding a lot, which divides 1 lot from another lot or from a street or road.
Lot Line, Front: A lot line nearest to the centerline of the public or private road from which
the lot takes access.
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Roadside Stand: A use or structure involving only the display and sale of agricultural
products, which are produced exclusively on the premises.
Salvage Yard: Any land or structure where waste or scrap materials including, but not
limited to, scrap iron and other metals, paper, rags, rubber tires, glass, and inoperable
vehicles or appliances, are either stored, stockpiled, bought, sold, exchanged, bailed, packed,
disassembled, or hauled.
Small-Scale Warehousing: A warehouse, storage, distribution, fulfillment, or similar
facility primarily used for the receipt, storage, handling, inventorying, packaging, or
distribution of goods, merchandise, materials, or products, having less than 50,000 square
feet of gross floor area. The term does not include a facility that is part of an integrated
warehouse, distribution, fulfillment, or logistics operation that, when considered collectively
with related buildings or phases, meets or exceeds the threshold for Large-Scale
Warehousing. Also referred to as mini-warehousing.
Search Ring: A shape drawn on a map to indicate the general area within which a mobile
service support structure should be located to meet radio frequency engineering requirements,
taking into account other factors, including topography and the demographics of the service
area.
Setback: The minimum horizontal distance from areas such as the centerline of a road; from
the edge of the right-of-way of a road, including all points on the arc of the radius of the
right-of-way, if applicable; from the ordinary high water mark; from where a bluff plateau
meets a bluff slope; or from a property line; to a structure or use.
Sign: Any device, fixture, placard or structure that uses any color, form, graphic,
illumination, symbol, or writing to advertise, announce the purpose of, or identify a person or
entity, or to communicate information of any kind to the public and which is intended to be
visible from any road or from navigable water.
Sign, Abandoned: A sign which advertises a use that has ceased, or relates to an individual,
firm, or association, profession, business, commodity, or product that no longer exists, or
relates to an activity or purpose that is no longer applicable.
Sign, Directional: An off-premise sign intended solely for the purpose of directing people to
an establishment that is not located on a State highway.
Sign Face Area: The entire surface area of a sign display face upon which copy could be
placed; or, if no background or frame, the total area of the smallest rectangle or rectangles,
which can encompass all words, letter, figures, emblems, and any other element of the sign’s
message. When a sign has more than 1 display face, the combined surface area of all display
faces that can be viewed simultaneously shall be considered the sign face area.
Sign, Off-Premise: A sign, which is not located on the lot on which the individual, firm,
association, corporation, profession, business, commodity, or product promoted on the sign,
is located.
Sign, On-Premise: A sign located on the same lot on which the individual, firm, association,
corporation, profession, business, commodity, or product promoted on the sign is located.
Sign, Projecting: A sign, generally oriented perpendicular to the face of a building wall,
which is attached to a building and which extends more than 6 inches from a building wall,
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(b)
Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries. The following rules shall be used to determine
the precise location of zoning district boundaries shown on the Zoning Maps of Calumet
County:
(1)
Corporate Limits. Boundaries shown as following or approximately following the
limits of any municipal corporation shall be construed as following such limits.
(2)
Roads. Boundaries shown as following or approximately following roads shall be
construed as following the centerlines of such roads.
(3)
Lot Lines. Boundaries shown as following or approximately following private lot
lines or other property lines as shown on maps prepared by the Calumet County
Planning, Zoning and Land Information Department, shall be construed as following
such lines.
(4)
Waterways. Boundaries shown as following or approximately following the
centerlines of streams, rivers, or other watercourses shall be construed as following
the centerline of such watercourses. In the event of a natural change and location of
such watercourses, the zoning district boundaries shall be construed as moving with
the centerline.
Sec. 82-21. Types of Uses.
(a)
Principal Uses. These uses are sorted and assigned to specific zoning districts, per Article IV,
Zoning District Requirements. Such uses shall be established only if they are located in the
zoning district to which they are assigned. These uses are further divided into the following 3
categories:
(1)
Permitted Uses. These uses are permitted by right, provided all requirements of this
chapter are met.
(2)
Permitted Uses Subject to the Site Plan Review Process. These uses are permitted by
right, provided all requirements of this chapter are met. However, the site design to
accommodate the use shall be subject to the site plan review procedure described in
Sec. 82-134, Site Plan Review.
(3)
Uses Permitted as Conditional Uses. These uses are not permitted by right; rather, the
allowance is subject to the discretionary judgment of the Planning, Zoning and
Farmland Preservation Committee, as described in Sec. 82-133, Conditional Use
Permits.
(b)
Accessory Uses. Accessory uses are permitted in all zoning districts as accessory to an
existing permitted principal use. All accessory uses must be common and typical to the
permitted principal use.
(c)
Temporary Uses. Uses which are conducted for not more than 7 consecutive days, nor more
than 10 days in any 1 year period, shall be known as temporary uses.
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(d)
(1)
Permit. Temporary uses shall not require a regular zoning permit.
(2)
Setbacks. Temporary uses shall meet all setback and yard requirements of this
chapter.
(3)
Structures. Temporary uses shall not involve the construction or alteration of any
permanent structure.
Uses Not Listed. A proposed use that cannot be classified as a permitted listed principal use,
conditional use, or principal use authorized as a site plan review, shall be considered an
unclassified use and subject to the following provisions.
(1)
Determination of Classification. . The Planning, Zoning and Land Information
Department Director, upon referral and recommendation by the Code
Administrator, shall determine if the proposed unclassified use is similar to other
uses listed for the zoning district applicable to the site of the proposed unclassified
use.
(2)
Standards for Classification. In determining whether an unclassified use may be
classified with a listed use, the Director shall consider the proposed use’s principal
purpose and function, the nature of the activities being conducted on the premises,
the type of goods or services provided, the physical characteristics of the use, the
intensity and duration of the use, and the anticipated impacts of the use, including as
applicable, traffic, noise, lighting, utilities, environmental impacts, hours of
operation, and other material characteristics.
(3)
Substantial Similarity Required. An unclassified use may be classified with a listed
use only when the proposed use is substantially similar to the listed use with respect
to its principal purpose, character, intensity, and material impacts. Similarity in only
one or a limited number of characteristics shall not, by itself, establish that the
unclassified use is the same use as a listed use.If there is no similar determination,
the Director may refer unclassified uses to the Planning, Zoning and Farmland
Preservation Committee for processing in the form of a Conditional Use Permit
application.
(4)
Uses Not Reasonably Classifiable. If the Director determines that an unclassified
use cannot reasonably be classified with a use authorized under the applicable
zoning district, the Director shall not authorize the use. The applicant may seek an
amendment to this chapter to establish an appropriate classification for the proposed
use in accordance with Sec. 82-137.
(5)
District Uses. A proposed use shall be classified based upon its principal purpose
and overall operational characteristics. The presence of an activity, structure, piece
of equipment, service, or incidental function that is also present in a listed use shall
not, by itself, establish that the proposed use is the same as, or substantially similar
to, the listed use.
(6)
Written Determination. The Director shall issue a written determination identifying
the basis for the classification of an unclassified use and the specific provision of
this chapter upon which the determination is based.
(d)(7) Appeal. A determination made pursuant to this subsection may be appealed in
accordance with Sec. 82-136.
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(f)
(3)
Home Occupations per Sec. 82-72 (f)
(4)
Residences accessory to a permitted use or approved conditional use.
Dimensional Requirements. The following requirements apply to the Commercial Center
District:
Commercial Center – CC
Dimensional Requirements, Setbacks and Height
Dimensional Requirements
Lot Width
65’
Lot Area
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Max Impervious Surface
75%
Max Residential Density
N/A
Setbacks
Principal
Accessory
Yards – Side & Front
10’
5’
Yards - Rear
15’
5’
Structure Height
35’
22’
Road set back: per Sec. 82-31
125’ / 100’ / 75’
For accessory buildings less than 200 square feet, the minimum required side yard setback is 5 feet.
Minor exempt structures are identified in Sec. 82-39(b)(1)
Sec. 82-59. Light Industrial (LI)
(a)
Purpose. This district is intended to provide for small scale manufacturing, mini or
smalllow- scalevolume warehousing, and other light industrial operations. It is also intended
that this district be used for the location of trade or contractor establishments, commercial
storage facilities, and similar businesses. Such uses shall not be detrimental to the
surrounding area or to the County as a whole by reason of noise, dust, smoke, odor, traffic or
physical appearance, degradation of groundwater, or other nuisance factors. Such uses may
be subject to requirements, which will reasonably ensure compatibility. This district can also
be used for industrial or business parks.
(b) Permitted Uses
Auto Repair 82-72 (c)
Recreational Fishing Equipment Sales
Farm Implement Sales & Service
Commercial Storage Facilities 82-72 (e)
Animal Shelters and Pounds 82-77 (c)
Private Lodges and Clubs
Professional Offices/Studios
Public Highway Garages
Fire/Police Stations
Taxi and Limousine Service
Veterinarian Clinics
Sawmills / Planing Mills 82-73 (a)
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Structure Height
50’
Road set back: per Sec. 82-31
125’ / 100’ / 75’
45’
For accessory buildings less than 200 square feet, the minimum required side yard setback is 5 feet.
Minor exempt structures are identified in Sec. 82-39(b)(1)
Sec. 82-60. Industrial (I)
(a)
Purpose. This district is intended to provide for heavy manufacturing, large- scale
warehousing, and other intense industrial operations. It is also intended that this district be
used for the location of large- scale trade or contractor establishments and, commercial
storage facilities, and similar businesses. Such uses shall not be detrimental to the
surrounding area or to the County as a whole by reason of noise, dust, smoke, odor, traffic or
physical appearance, degradation of groundwater, or other nuisance factors. Such uses may
be subject to requirements, which will reasonably ensure compatibility. This district can also
be used for industrial or business parks.
(b) Permitted Uses
Commercial Trucking Establishments
Commercial Storage Facilities 82-72 (e)
Farm Implement Sales & Service
Grain Mills
Lumber/Building Supply Yards
Radio/TV Stations
Recreational Vehicle Sales/Service or Model
Home/Model Home Sales
Trade or Contractor Establishments 82-72 (d)
Freight Terminals
Fruit/Vegetable/Cheese Processing Plants
Manufacturing, Assembly, Processing
(c) Site Plan Approval
Auto Sales & Service Lot
Animal Shelters and Pounds 82-77 (c)
Asphalt/Concrete Plants
Adult Entertainment Establishments 82-72 (k)
Bulk Storage of Fuel Products
Fertilizer Distribution Plants
Gas Stations 82-72 (l)
Greenhouses
Sawmills / Planing Mills 82-73 (a)
Taxi and Limousine Service
Fire/Police Stations
Temporary MET Towers 82-77 (d)
Permanent MET Towers 82-77 (d)
Non-Commercial Communication Towers, Antennas,
Transmitters 82-77 (d)
Utility Facilities - Type A 82-77 (b)
Utility Facilities - Type B 82-77 (b)
Mobile Service Facilities/Mobile Service Support
Structures 82-77(e)
Auto Repair 82-72 (c)
Home Business 82-72 (g)
Municipal/Commercial Parking Lots
Resource Recovery Facilities 82-73 (e)
Salvage Yards 82-73 (c)
Sewage Disposal/Treatment Plants
Slaughterhouses
Solid Waste Facilities 82-73 (d)
Temporary Concrete or Asphalt Batch Plants 82-73 (f)
Wholesale Establishments and Distributorships 82-73 (g)
(d) Conditional Uses
Airports 82-77 (a)
Airstrips & Landing Fields, Commercial/Government 8277 (a)
Airstrips & Landing Fields, Private 82-77 (a)
(e)
Ammunition Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution
Nonmetallic Mining 82-73 (b)
Accessory Uses. The following uses are allowed in the Industrial district, subject to other
applicable requirements contained in this ordinance.
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206 Court Street
Chilton, WI 53014
Office: (920) 849-1442
Toll Free: (833) 620-2730
Fax: (920) 849-1481
Planning and Zoning
November 2, 2026
Chapter 82 Updates
The following attached updates are being proposed to Chapter 82 – Zoning, of the Calumet County Code of
Ordinances. These updates include and are designed to address the following issues.
Definition Update
Several definitions are proposed to be added to Chapter 82, including commercial storage facility, data center,
large-scale warehouse, and small-scale warehouse. The addition of these definitions is intended to provide
clarity for how each word or phrase shall be used in the context of the zoning ordinance and does not mean
that the words or phrases being defined have been used or removed from the listed of permitted uses in each
zoning district. If words or uses are not defined in an ordinance, it can leave them up for interpretation and
beyond its original scope or intent.
Use Not Listed
The use not listed section has undergone significant updates. The prior standards left the classification of
unlisted uses up to administrative discretion, with little to no codified basis to support decision making. The
proposed language outlines clear standards for the classification of unlisted uses and requires a text
amendment to approve uses that cannot be deemed substantially similar to a listed use. These changes turn
the process for approving unlisted uses that are not substantially similar into a legislative policy decision,
which is easier to defend during a legal challenge.
District Purpose Statement Updates
The final two changes include updates to the Light Industrial and the Industrial District purpose statements.
The statements previously included words or phrases that were ambiguous, and the proposed changes better
align with uses or definitions included in the ordinance.
Sincerely,
Chris Meuer
Planning, Zoning, and Land Information Director
www.calumetcounty.org
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Todd M. Romenesko, County Administrator
206 Court Street, Chilton, WI 53014
Office: (920) 849-1448
Toll Free: (833) 620-2730
Fax: (920) 849-1620
Email: [email protected]
Department of Administration
County Administrator’s Monthly Report
November 2026
Hiring Update – October 26, 2026
Sourcing/Accepting Applications (Open until filled, unless noted):
Full-time/Part-time:
HHC/Hospice RN
Human Services Professional (Children’s Long-Term Support) (4)
Real Property Lister/Deputy Treasurer – 10/30/2026
Speech Language Pathologist (HHSD)
Speech Language Pathologist (New Holstein School District)
Casual/Limited-Term:
Dispatcher
HHC/Hospice RN (Casual)
HHC/Hospice RN (Part-Time)
Meal Site Manager
Supportive Home Care Assistant
Supportive Home Care Worker
Van Driver
Hired:
Full-time/Part-time Hires:
Correctional Officer (Female) - 11/2/2026
Economic Support/Child Support Division Manager (Internal) – 11/2/2026
Family Support Worker – 9/14/2026
Paraprofessional (PT) – 9/21/2026
Park Maintenance Technician – 9/21/2026
Senior Accountant (Internal) – 10/4/2026
Speech Language Pathologist (Chilton School District) – 10/26/2026
www.calumetcounty.org
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Casual/LTE Hires:
Supportive Home Care Worker – 9/22/2026 & 10/21/2026
Transport Officer – 10/5/2026
Milestone Work Anniversaries (July – September)
Years Worked
Employee Name
Department
25
Kristy Ruebl
Department of Health & Human Services
20
Karla Bartel
Department of Health & Human Services
20
Paula Walsh
Department of Health & Human Services
10
Julie Hoerning
Sheriff’s Office
5
Sabrena Cortazzo
Department of Health & Human Services
5
Christopher Hahn
Highway Department
5
Abigail Kolek
Sheriff’s Office
5
Ashley Patton
Department of Health & Human Services
5
Amanda Prange
Department of Health & Human Services
5
Lauren Schmidt
Clerk of Courts
5
Tammy Tabbert
Maintenance Department
5
Rhonda Thede
Department of Health & Human Services
5
Cody Vande Hey
Sheriff’s Office
3
Stephanie Baeten
Special Education
3
Nicole Berndt
Special Education
3
Hayley Brandes
Special Education
3
Audrey Criter
Special Education
3
Tanner Doxtator
Sheriff’s Office
3
Jennifer Eiden
Special Education
3
Colleen Fictum
Special Education
3
Melissa Giordana
Special Education
3
Jenny Guarisco
Department of Health & Human Services
3
Estrella Kees
Department of Health & Human Services
3
Tara Koenigs
Special Education
3
Timothy Kolbe
Special Education
3
Kristy Konen
Special Education
3
Thomas Kong
Special Education
3
Nancy Krueger
Department of Health & Human Services
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3
Jessica Mader
Special Education
3
Daniel Mallmann
Special Education
3
Dylan Olson
Sheriff’s Office
3
Rachel Peters
Special Education
3
Amanda Reinke
Special Education
3
Troy Rusch
Special Education
3
Angela Rutkowski
Special Education
3
Shari Sagert
Special Education
3
Lorie Totzke
Special Education
3
Lora Vandenboom
Special Education
3
Lorn Waldschmidt
Highway Department
3
Tori Zipperer
Special Education
3
Kimberly Zutz
Special Education
1
Ashley Arnhoelter
Special Education
1
Sahra Behnke
Sheriff’s Office
1
Beth Cardona
Department of Health & Human Services
1
Jaden Head
Sheriff’s Office
1
Bryce Kimmeth
Special Education
1
Corinna Lundquist
Sheriff’s Office
1
Stacy Raddatz
Special Education
1
Kathryn Schema
Parks Department
1
Kevin Sentieri
Veteran’s Office
1
Timothy Trace
Special Education
1
Mary Vanne
Department of Health & Human Services
Phase 2 – 2nd Floor Courthouse Remodel Project Update
Bids were officially released to the public on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The pre-bid walkthrough held on
October 22 was well attended, with 14 general contractors and numerous companies specializing in
mechanical work represented. Nearly 60 people attended. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 19.
The Preconstruction Planning Team continues to meet regularly to review a wide range of factors that will
affect courthouse operations during construction. The design and bid timeline remain on schedule.
Calumet CONNECT: Inspiring the Next Generation of Local Talent.
As part of Calumet County’s Economic Development Department’s on-going Business Education Partnership
(BEP) efforts with Inspire Wisconsin, CESA 6, area school districts, and businesses, the department will be
participating in the Calumet CONNECT event on Thursday, November 12 at Hilbert High School.
A panel will kick off the Calumet CONNECT event for high school juniors from Chilton, Hilbert, New Holstein,
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and Stockbridge and will focus on the theme, “Why Calumet for Your Future Career?” The goal is to help
students hear authentic career stories, understand the opportunities available locally, and to have them think
more intentionally about what they can do now to prepare for life after high school. Following the panel,
students will be able to interact and learn more about Calumet County opportunities directly from
participating businesses from Calumet County in the fair that will follow the panel discussion.
Panelists include:
Anne Troka, Sargento- Senior Manager, Community and Workforce Development
Bill Engler, Retired Former Owner/CEO of Kaytee
Paul Schommer, Ariens Nordic Center- youth programs
Stephen Ariens, AriensCo-Chief Revenue Officer
The conversation will center on three main questions:
1. Where did you think you were headed in high school, and how did your actual career path unfold?
2. Why did you choose to build your career here, and what opportunities should students know about in
Calumet County?
3. What skills, experiences, and choices in high school help prepare someone for success
Premier Financial Credit Union Announces Future Corporate Office Location in New Holstein
Premier Financial Credit Union is making a long-term investment in New Holstein with plans to establish its
future corporate office and a full-service member location on Quality Drive. The land purchase marks the first
step in a multi-year project that will bring its corporate operations and member services together in the
community. Check out the article here .
Calumet County Participates in New Holstein High School Mock Interviews
New Holstein High School English 12 students recently put their career preparation skills to the test by
participating in mock interviews with local business and community professionals as part of their Career
Research Unit. Representatives from Calumet County joined professionals from area businesses and
organizations to help students prepare for future employment opportunities.
Coordinated with the help of Robin Ward of the Inspire Wisconsin Network, the mock interviews provided
students with an opportunity to practice answering interview questions, communicate their strengths, and
build confidence as they prepare to enter the workforce. Following the interviews, students received valuable
feedback to help them strengthen their skills and prepare for real-world job interviews.
As part of the Career Research Unit, students also developed professional portfolios based on a career path of
their choice. Each portfolio included a résumé, cover letter, and personal mission statement, allowing students
to explore their career interests while developing important professional skills.
The experience connected classroom learning with real-world expectations, giving students the opportunity to
learn directly from professionals representing a variety of industries and career paths.
Calumet County representatives participating in the mock interviews included Rick Sense, Economic
Development and Tourism Specialist, Jyll Quinn, Child Welfare Supervisor, and Beth Cardona, Children’s
Support Services Supervisor with Health and Human Services. They joined representatives from the City of
New Holstein, local businesses, financial institutions, manufacturing companies, and the U.S. Army to provide
students with diverse perspectives on career opportunities and workplace expectations.
Through experiences like these, students gain practical interview experience, develop professional
communication skills, and build connections with members of their local workforce as they prepare for their
next steps in education and employment.
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