Office of the County Clerk, October 28, 2025. The Board met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by Chairperson Gabrielson at 7:00 p.m. in the County Board Room, located at 320 South Walnut Street, Appleton, Wisconsin. ROLL CALL: 33 present, 3 absent. Members present: Johnson, Smith, Patience, Gabrielson, Kostelny, Hammen, Lawrence, Krueger, Lamers, Ferguson, McCabe, Hermes, MacDonald, Zabronsky, Croatt, Spears, Heiser, Mitchell, Cuff, Hagen, Klemp, Thiede, Janke, Weinberg, Monfils, Winterfeldt, Nejedlo, Clegg, Thyssen, VanderHeiden, Rettler, Koury, and Lautenschlager. Members absent: Supervisors Thompson, Wegand, and Culbertson. The Board Chairperson requested the Board's confirmation to excuse Supervisors Thompson, Wegand, and Culbertson. No objections; so ordered. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Gabrielson. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED 2026 OUTAGAMIE COUNTY BUDGET – Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 65.90. Chairperson Gabrielson opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Janice Quinlan – Appleton; spoke as a county resident and on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities. Ms. Quinlan commented on the following regarding the proposed County Budget: She thanked the County Board for the opportunity to speak and applauded the change in providing county residents with the flexibility to participate in the budget review sessions in-person or viewing the session through a livestream video feed. She suggested having the video streams recorded so the meeting could be reviewed to the public at a more convenient time. The technological upgrades in the audio system were noticed and helped user experience (whether in-person or viewing online). She applauded the exceptionalism and professionalism of Department Heads when it came to presenting their budgets from a narrative point of view (whether it was through the written budget, which could be reviewed online), and through the actual presentations during the budget review sessions. They were crafted in a way the public could understand. She was thankful the budget review sessions concluded before tonight's meeting, as it posed the most benefit in ensuring comprehensive understanding of the budget from the public perspective. She informed the County Board to expect a written letter providing feedback on budget changes and suggestions from the League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities. Chairperson Gabrielson requested any further speakers, none came forward. Supervisor Patience moved, seconded by Supervisor Krueger, to adjourn the public hearing and go into regular session at 7:08 p.m. VOICE VOTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING; PROCEED WITH REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 14, 2025 COUNTY BOARD MEETING Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Lautenschlager, to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025 County Board meeting. ROLL CALL: 31 yes, 2 abstain (Johnson, Thyssen), 3 absent. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 14, 2025 COUNTY BOARD MEETING ARE APPROVED. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS – Anne Van, Executive Operations and Public Relations Specialist, provided an update on the Uniquely Wisconsin film series featuring Outagamie County. Highlights of her update included: The second episode of Outagamie County's three-part docuseries from Uniquely Wisconsin aired during the meeting. Outagamie's Past Preserved – inside the History Museum at the Castle, which touched on the historical significance of the building, its many archived items, permanent exhibits, walking tour opportunities, and various traveling exhibits. Learning about the past helps shape the future of the county, preserving and celebrating the culture and rich history of Outagamie County. After the viewing of the episode, staff featured in the episode, Dustin Mack (Executive Director), Erin Comer (Education & Collections Manager), and Jan Krahn (Volunteer Archivist) thanked the County Board of Supervisors for the opportunity to showcase their museum and its continued impact on preserving regional history. Staff explained the museum is interested in 1960s to modern day items that have an interesting human element or story to accompany the tangible items. Should anyone have any item of interest, there is a form that can be completed through their website. Kyle Sargent, Corporation Counsel, will give a presentation on the elected office of Coroner vs an appointed Medical Examiner. Clerk's Note: This presentation was bypassed, but will be shown at a later meeting when Resolution No. 86—2025-26 will be enacted on. ESTABLISH ORDER OF THE DAY– Chairperson Gabrielson reported Resolution No. 86—2025-26 was held in Legislative Audit Committee, so the item will not be enacted on tonight, but will be revisited at a later date. COMMUNICATIONS – Chairperson Gabrielson summarized the communications. Solid Waste Department received the 2025 Recycling Excellence award from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources award; Chairperson Gabrielson extended his congratulations to the department and their continued efforts to the county. The next County Board meeting will be the Budget Adoption Meeting, and it will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the special time of 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO ONLY MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA AND FOR A TOTAL OF FIFTEEN MINUTES WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED TO 30 MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR – None. APPOINTMENTS – County Executive Nelson nomination for appointment of Dustin Jerabek to the County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC); said term expiring October 31, 2028. Supervisor Patience moved, seconded by Supervisor Kostelny, for confirmation of the above-listed appointment. ROLL CALL: 33 yes, 3 absent. DUSTIN JERABEK IS APPOINTED TO THE COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEPC). REPORT BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE – County Executive Thomas Nelson provided an Administrative Update. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. NEW BUSINESS – Resolution No. 78—2025-26 – Public Safety Committee. Approve decreasing the Sheriff Corrections/Jail Purchased Services line item by $20,000 and increasing the General Fund Surplus Operating Transfer Out line item, increasing the 2025 Capital Projects Operations Transfer In line item, and increasing the 2025 Capital Projects Capital Outlay line item by $20,000 each, to be used for the Jail Third Floor Office Conversion project, as detailed on the attached fiscal note. Supervisor Patience moved, seconded by Supervisor Lamers, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 33 yes, 3 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 78—2025-26 IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 79—2025-26 – Property, Airport, Recreation and Economic Development Committee. Approve using 85.21 Department of Transportation Funds of $69,600 toward the purchase of two modified UTVs, allowing access to areas of Mosquito Hill Nature Center property; and increase the 2025 Capital Projects UTV Purchase line item by $69,600 and decreasing the Human Service Aging Services line item by $69,600 as detailed on the attached fiscal note. Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Monfils, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 33 yes, 3 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 79—2025-26 IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 80—2025-26 – Health and Human Services Committee. Approve increasing the Brewster Village Fund Balance Applied line item and the Brewster Village Capital Outlay line item by $309,225 each, to be used for the Fire Alarm System project, as detailed on the attachments. ROLL CALL: 33 yes, 3 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 80—2025-26 IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 81—2025-26 – Property, Airport, Recreation and Economic Development Committee. Approve the Fourth Addendum to Airline Operating Agreement (attached) between the Appleton International Airport and Allegiant Air LLC, to decrease the square footage by 63 square feet and reduce the monthly rent to $7,333.61 in 2025, with no budget adjustment needed, as the revenue is included in the 2025 budget, as detailed on the attachments. Supervisor Monfils moved, seconded by Supervisor Croatt, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 33 yes, 3 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 81—2025-26 IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 82—2025-26 – Public Safety Committee. Approve the attached Agreement for Enhanced County Law Enforcement Services in the Village of Kimberly and costs as noted on Exhibit A, between the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office and the Village of Kimberly. Supervisor Patience moved, seconded by Supervisor Lamers, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 33 yes, 3 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 82—2025-26 IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 83—2025-26 – Legislative/Audit and Human Resources Committee. Approve an in-year Table of Organization request for the addition of two full-time Patrol Officer positions, effective January 1, 2026, as detailed on the attachments; and increase the following Patrol cost center line items: Charges for Services by $303,312.35; Salaries by $136,890.00; Fringes by $47,764.00; Supplies by $32,720.00; Purchased Services by $9,194.00; and increase the following Squad Cars cost center line items: Charges for Services by $53,776.40; Capital Outlay by $118,266.00, as detailed on the attachments. Supervisor MacDonald moved, seconded by Supervisor Lautenschlager, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 33 yes, 3 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 83—2025-26 IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 84—2025-26 – Legislative/Audit and Human Resources Committee. Approve an in-year Table of Organization request for the addition of one full-time Lieutenant position, effective July 1, 2026, as detailed on the attachments; and increase the following Patrol cost center line items: Charges for Services by $91,644.00; Salaries by $49,929.00; Fringes by $32,882.00; Supplies by $16,090.00; Purchased Services by $4,597.00; and increase the Squad Cars Charges for Services line item by $22,843.60, as detailed on the attachments. Supervisor Smith moved, seconded by Supervisor Lawrence, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 33 yes, 3 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 84—2025-26 IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 85—2025-26 – Legislative/Audit and Human Resources Committee. Approve an in-year Table of Organization request for the addition of two full-time Patrol Officer positions, effective July 1, 2026, as detailed on the attachments; and increase the following Patrol cost center line items: Charges for Services by $149,275.00; Salaries by $68,445.00; Fringes by $35,613.00; Supplies by $32,180.00; Purchased Services by $9,194.00; and increase the Squad Cars Charges for Services line item by $39,588.20, as detailed on the attachments. Supervisor Kostelny moved, seconded by Supervisor Janke, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 33 yes, 3 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 85—2025-26 IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 86—2025-26 – Legislative/Audit and Human Resources Committee. With the Outagamie County Coroner's current term ending on January 4th, 2027, approve the request to change the Outagamie County Coroner's Office to the Outagamie County Medical Examiner's Office; the Medical Examiner will be statutorily required to perform the same duties as the Coroner but would be an administrative employee, appointed by the board, under the supervision of the County Executive; with no immediate fiscal impact as this will only affect future budgets, as detailed on the resolution. Chairperson Gabrielson reiterated this specific resolution was being held in Legislative Audit Committee. Ordinance No. F—2025-26 – Finance Committee. Approve to amend Section 22-271 and Section 22-272, with updated language as pertains to the administration and management of tax-deeded lands of the Outagamie County Code of Ordinances, as detailed on the ordinance. Supervisor Croatt moved, seconded by Supervisor Lawrence, for adoption. ROLL CALL: 33 yes, 3 absent. ORDINANCE NO. F—2025-26 IS ADOPTED. REPORTS – None. ADJOURNMENT – Supervisor Patience moved, seconded by Supervisor Krueger to adjourn until November 3, 2025 at the special time of 5:30 p.m. VOICE VOTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Please call the Outagamie County Clerk's Office (832-5077) if you would like further elaboration of these minutes. Run: November 10, 2025 WNAXLP November 10 2025 LWIX0402009