COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 A. Call to Order Chairman Thomas Egan called the meeting of the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors to order at 6:00 P.M. from the Winnebago County Courthouse, 415 Jackson Street, Oshkosh, Wisconsin and virtually by TEAMS. B. Roll Call The following Supervisors were present: 35 – Dowling, Laux, Ulbricht, Holt, Reinke, Hancock-Cooke, Wise, Nussbaum, Stafford, Paterson, Gabert, Binder, Swan, Gilbertson, Mueller, Halbur (arrived at 6:04 pm), Ponzer, Belville, Macho, Hinz, Zellmer, Pluchinsky, Buck, Powers, Hanson, Cox, Gustafson, Bureau, Farrey, Harrison, Frassetto, Egan, O'Brien, Nelson (via Teams) and Miller; Excused: 1 – Lutz. C. Pledge of Allegiance The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. D. Invocation The invocation was given by Supervisor Powers. E. Adopt Agenda Prior to adopting the agenda, County Board Chairman Egan informed everyone that agenda item no. L. 7. Ordinance 183-092025: Amend Winnebago County General Code Chapter 7.02 "Speed Limit Regulations" to include proposed modifications is being pulled off the consent calendar. Motion by Supervisor Farrey, seconded by Supervisor Hanson, to adopt the agenda for tonight's meeting. CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE. F. Public Comments The following people spoke in opposition of Resolution No. 179-082025: "Authorizing the Submission of an Ordinance Establishing a Winnebago County Sales & Use Tax": • Jay Schroeder, Fox Crossing • Jordan Hansen, Oshkosh • Steve Goodman, Neenah • Cameron Crandall, Oshkosh • Joan Paterson, Oshkosh • Bill Pollnow, Neenah • Chris Olthoff, Oshkosh • Cameron Clark, Neenah (via TEAMS) • Jennifer Koser, Winneconne (via TEAMS) • Diane Koser, Winneconne (via TEAMS) Bob Schmeichel, Neenah, voiced his thoughts and support regarding Resolution No. 179-082025: "Authorizing the Submission of an Ordinance Establishing a Winnebago County Sales & Use Tax". G. Communications from the County Clerk Julie Barthels, Winnebago County Clerk, presented the following communications: The following Petitions for Zoning Amendments were referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee. • Petition for Zoning Amendment 001: Danny L. Buser, Town of Winchester, Rezone from R-1 (Rural Residential District) to A-2 (General Agriculture District) for tax parcel no. 028- 0449-07. • Petition for Zoning Amendment 002: Thomas W. & Deborah A. Rosenfeldt Living Trust, Town of Neenah, Rezone from A-2 (General Agriculture District) to R-1 (Rural Residential District) for tax parcel no. 010-0310-01-02(P). • Petition for Zoning Amendment 003: Town of Clayton, Town of Clayton, Rezone from A-2 (General Agriculture District) to R-4 (Multifamily Residential District) for tax parcel no. 006- 0328-02-02. H. Reports from Committees, Commissions and Boards Supervisor Hinz informed the public and board members that the Facilities & Property Management Committee would be having a meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 3:30 pm. Mr. Hinz informed everyone that the Master Plan Implementation would be discussed and assured everyone they are looking at many different ideas to find the smartest way to move forward. They will also be discussing the future addition to General Code Chapter 8 Public Works, where work is done by County Departments versus contracting out. Mr. Hinz encouraged anyone that may be interested to please attend the meeting or if unable, watch the recording. Supervisor Holt expressed her appreciation for the Budget Workshops. This was an improvement from last year and wanted to say "Thank You" to the individuals and/or group who organized, ran and presented at these two meetings. I. County Executive's Report and Appointments Gordon Hintz, County Executive, commented and provided updates on the following topics: 1. Fox Cities Campus 2. Employee Appreciation Events 3. Budget 4. COSSUP Grant 5. Resolution 179-082025: Authorizing the Submission of an Ordinance Establishing a Winnebago County Sales & Use Tax Executive Hintz then took questions from the board. J. County Board Chair's Report and Appointments Chairman Egan reported that Supervisor Lutz and Supervisor Nelson were excused from tonight's meeting and welcomed back Supervisor Bureau. Chairman Egan reminded the Supervisors to bring their FY 2026 Proposed Budget Detail and FY 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation books that were distributed to them for their committee meetings. This information can be useful for when they hear the departments do their budget presentations. K. Honoring Retiring County Employees 1. RESOLUTION 184-092025: Commendation for Terri Schroeder Submitted by: PERSONNEL & FINANCE COMMITTEE Motion by Supervisor Cox, seconded by Supervisor Holt, to adopt. Julie Barthels, Winnebago County Clerk, recognized Terri Schroeder for her employment with Winnebago County. Vote on Resolution: CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE. L. Consent Calendar Consent Calendar Items are those items which are voted on by the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors in a single roll call vote. Committees recommend approval of all items. Any Winnebago County Board of Supervisor may request an Item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Questions relating to items on the Consent Calendar do not require the item be removed from the Consent Calendar. 1. Approval of Proceedings for August 19, 2025, Adjourned Session of the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors 2. Report 001 and Zoning Amendatory Ordinance 09/001/25: Sylvia Fournier, Town of Nekimi, Rezone from A-2 (General Agriculture District) to R-2 (Suburban Residential District) for tax parcel no. 012-0168 (P). 3. Report 002 and Zoning Amendatory Ordinance 09/002/25: Jeffrey J. Coulthard Jr., Town of Neenah, Rezone from I-2 (Heavy Industrial District) to I-1 (Light Industrial District) for tax parcel no. 010-0073-05. 4. Report 003 and Zoning Amendatory Ordinance 09/003/25: Brian & Kristine Stedl, Town of Neenah, Rezone from B-2 (Community Business District) to B-2 (Community Business District) and R-1 (Rural Residential District) for tax parcel no. 010-0312 (P). 5. RESOLUTION 180-092025: Notice of Claim for Brian Jovan Johnson Submitted by: PERSONNEL & FINANCE COMMITTEE 6. RESOLUTION 181-092025: Notice of Claim for Sarah Wallace Submitted by: PERSONNEL & FINANCE COMMITTEE 7. ORDINANCE 182-092025: Amend Chapter 19.32 to Further Define the Sunnyview Exposition Center's Purpose Submitted by: Parks Commission 8. ORDINANCE 183-092025: Amend Winnebago County General Code Chapter 7.02 "Speed Limit Regulations" to include proposed modifications Submitted by: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Supervisor Nussbaum requested that this item be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Motion by Supervisor Paterson, seconded by Supervisor Stafford to adopt the consent calendar excluding: 8. Ordinance 183-092025: Amend Winnebago County General Code Chapter 7.02 "Speed Limit Regulations" to include proposed modifications VOTE ON CONSENT CALENDAR: CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 8. Ordinance 183-092025: Amend Winnebago County General Code Chapter 7.02 "Speed Limit Regulations" to include proposed modifications Submitted by: HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Motion by Supervisor Nussbaum, seconded by Supervisor Farrey to adopt. Supervisor Pluchinsky noticed a mistake on the resolution. Motion made by Supervisor Nussbaum, seconded by Supervisor Farrey to make an amendment. On lines 14 and 22, strike "easterly" and replace with "westerly". Vote on amendment. CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE. Vote on ordinance as amended. CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE. M. Business Items, Resolutions, and Ordinances 1. RESOLUTION 179-082025: Authorizing the Submission of an Ordinance Establishing a Winnebago County Sales & Use Tax Submitted by: VICE-CHAIRMAN CHUCK FARREY, District 30 Motion by Vice Chairman Farrey to adopt. This motion died for a lack of a second. N. Adjourn Motion by Supervisor Farrey, seconded by Supervisor Gustafson, to adjourn until the October 21, 2025, Adjourned Session of the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors. CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Submitted by: Cassie J. Smith-Gregor Winnebago County Chief Deputy Clerk State of Wisconsin) County of Winnebago) ss I, Cassie J. Smith-Gregor do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Journal of the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors for their Business Meeting held September 16, 2025. Cassie J. Smith-Gregor Winnebago County Chief Deputy Clerk The video portion of this meeting is available on the County website: https://winnebagocowi.portal.civicclerk.com WNAXLP November 9 2025 LWIX0403273