On the agenda: meeting — Data Center (Aug 18)

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:

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
6:00 PM
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 adjourned 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.

County Board - 16 Jun 2026 - Minutes - Pdf

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

7.

SPECIAL BUSINESS

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Joanne Metzen, Director of Special Education, will present information on the
Calumet County Special Education Program.
8.

RESOLUTIONS

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8.1.

RESOLUTION 2026-11
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY COALITION ASSESSMENT GRANT
20260818 RES 2026-11 Amending 2026 Budget for the US Environmental
Protection Agency Coalition Assessment Grant

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8.2.

RESOLUTION 2026–12
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE REPAIR OF THE
REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM AT CALUMET COUNTY PARK
20260818 RES 2026-12 Amending 2026 Budget - Reverse Osmosis System
Repair

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8.3.

RESOLUTION 2026-13
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO THE RURAL FUNCTIONAL
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IN CALUMET COUNTY
20260818 RES 2026-13 Approving Changes to Rural Functional Classification
System

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8.4.

RESOLUTION 2026-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLEAN BOATS CLEAN WATERS APPLICATION FOR
CALUMET COUNTY
20260818 RES 2026-14 Clean Boats Clean Waters Application

9.

SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisors' Reports of Meetings and Seminars attended

10.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT & APPOINTMENTS

10.1. Monthly Report
20260818 County Administrator's Report
10.2. Appointment to Fox Valley Workforce Development Board. Recommend the
appointment of Sara Cardinal to fill the vacancy on the Fox Valley Workforce
Development Board. The term will expire 6/30/29.
11.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE
September 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM

12.

CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT BOARD

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MEETING

13.

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, June 16, 2026

The County Board of Calumet County was called to order on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM by
Chair Connors.

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ROLL CALL
Supervisors Present: Budde, Connors, Dietrich, Elliott, Kesler, Kolb, Laughrin, Lowey, Machesky,
McCann, Mueller, Schwalenberg, Voight and Wayne.
Supervisors Excused: Breeden, Cleveland, Hofberger, LaTour, Stier, Stuckmann and Thunes.
Staff and Others present: Todd Romenesko, County Administrator; Cheryl Heller, Deputy County
Clerk; Tristan Vukosich, Network Technician; Jim Messer, Desktop Support Specialist; and Kevin
Fischer, Zoning Board of Adjustment Chair.

2

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

3

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Supervisor Mueller and seconded by Supervisor Elliott to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.

4

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Supervisor Dietrich and seconded by Supervisor McCann to approve the minutes of the
May 19, 2026 County Board meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

5

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Zoning Board of Adjustment Chair, Kevin Fischer, addressed the Board to give accolades to Deb
Reinhart and Jon Cousins for their dedication and commitment during their many years of service to
the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

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SPECIAL BUSINESS
6a.

Chris Meuer, Director of Planning, Zoning and Land Information presented "Data Centers and
Land Use Impacts." A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is in the file. It can be reviewed at
the County Clerk's office.

6b.

Todd Romenesko, County Administrator, presented "How county finances shape Wisconsin
human services - and what we do about it." A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is in the
file. It can be reviewed at the County Clerk's office.

SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisor Mueller expressed sincere thanks to the County Veterans Service Office staff and all
County Supervisors for the support he's received after the passing of his wife.

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COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT & APPOINTMENTS
8a.

County Administrator's Report - provided with the County Board packet.

8b.

Moved by Supervisor Schwalenberg and seconded by Supervisor Machesky to
approve the following appointments:
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Jody Schwarz to fill the vacancy on the Brillion Library Board whose term will
expire 7/1/2027;

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Kevin Fischer, to the Zoning Board of Adjustments. whose term will expire on
6/30/2029;

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Lynetta Mahlberg to the Zoning Board of Adjustment whose term will expire
6/30/2029

The appointments passed unanimously.

9

NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE
July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM

10

CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT BOARD
MEETING
No items were brought for consideration.

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ADJOURNMENT
Chair Connors adjourned the meeting at 7:45 PM.

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, Calumet County Deputy Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM #8.1.

RESOLUTION 2026-11
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY COALITION ASSESSMENT GRANT
To the Honorable Chair and Board of Supervisors of Calumet County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Department has been selected for a $1,500,000.00
Coalition Assessment Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in
conjunction with coalition partners Outagamie County and Fox Cities Greenways, which goes
through September 30, 2030; and
WHEREAS, the grant will pay 100% of the expenses incurred to support the Phase I and Phase II
environmental site assessments and other site investigation work, site inventory and
prioritization, the development of cleanup plans, and other redevelopment planning activities.
The assessment work is expected to focus primarily on brownfield sites within Calumet County
and Outagamie County; and
WHEREAS, the selection for the Coalition Assessment Grant was received after the approval of
the County’s 2026 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Finance
Director to increase expenditures by $300,000.00 and revenues by $300,000.00 in the
Economic Development Department 2026 budget to reflect this amendment.
Dated this 18th day of August 2026.
INTRODUCED BY THE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

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Ronald Dietrich, Chair
______________________________________
Pete Stier

Matthew Budde

Ty Stuckmann

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Mary Schwalenberg

Pat LaTour

Mike Hofberger
COUNTERSIGNED BY

Alice Connors, County Board Chair

RESOLUTION 2026-11 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE UNITED ST...

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AGENDA ITEM #8.2.

RESOLUTION 2026–12
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE
REPAIR OF THE REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM AT CALUMET COUNTY PARK
To the Honorable Chair and Board of Supervisors of Calumet County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, Calumet County Park is located north of Stockbridge on the east shore of Lake
Winnebago. This 233-acre site is one of the largest county parks in East Central Wisconsin.
Along with Lake Winnebago, the forested hillsides, and uplands of the Niagara Escarpment, the
site features Indian effigy mounds which are listed on the State and National Register of
Historical Places, and a post-Civil War brickyard. The park provides opportunities for yearround recreational activities for 250,000 annual park visitors. The facilities include a lake-side
picnic area, playground equipment, 82 camp sites total (consisting of 32 with water and
electric, 43 with electric, 5 nonelectric, and 2 camping cabins), a modern boat launch facility,
winter access to the lake, a tube hill, a sled hill, hiking, brindle and mountain bike trails, and
cross-country ski trails. The trails take park visitors up to the Niagara Escarpment through
mature deciduous forests and upland fields; and
WHEREAS, all drinking water at Calumet County Park must be treated by two commercial
reverse osmosis (R.O.) plants prior to being distributed in the park; and
WHEREAS, several components of the R.O. plant have failed prematurely and need immediate
replacement to prevent the plants from shutting down; and
WHEREAS, the cost to replace the required components is estimated at $28,000; and
WHEREAS, sales tax collections for Calumet County exceeded the 2025 budget by over
$358,000; and
WHEREAS, sales tax collections for Calumet County are projected to exceed the 2026 budget by
approximately $500,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Supervisors authorizes the
County Administrator to use $28,000 of the undesignated sales tax funds to increase the Parks
Department's Capital Improvement account.
Dated this 18th day of August 2026.

INTRODUCED BY THE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
______________________________________
Ronald Dietrich, Chair
______________________________________
Pete Stier

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Matthew Budde

Ty Stuckmann

Mary Schwalenberg

Pat LaTour

Mike Hofberger
AND THE PARKS COMMISSION

Mary Schwalenberg, Chair

Pete Stier

Paul McCann

Kathleen Thunes

Pat LaTour
COUNTERSIGNED BY
___________________________________
Alice Connors, County Board Chair

RESOLUTION 2026–12 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE REPAIR OF...

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AGENDA ITEM #8.3.

RESOLUTION 2026-13
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO THE RURAL
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IN CALUMET COUNTY
To the Honorable Chair and Board of Supervisors of Calumet County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, functional classification is the method by which roads and streets are categorized
based on the levels of mobility and access they provide; and
WHEREAS, functional classification categories are separate for Urban and Rural areas; and
WHEREAS, geographic areas not within a designated Urban area are designated as Rural; and
WHEREAS, Rural areas, for the purposes of functional classification, are defined by county; and
WHEREAS, functional classification of a road or street has a bearing on federal transportation
funding eligibility, and
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Wisconsin Department of
Transportation (WisDOT) have developed guidance for functional classification of roads and
streets; and
WHEREAS, WisDOT periodically reviews and makes updates to the functional classification
system of roads and streets throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, these recommended functional classification changes were developed through joint
review by County officials and WisDOT planning staff; and
WHEREAS, these recommended changes have been reviewed by the Calumet County Highway
Committee; and
WHEREAS, documents showing the recommended functional classification changes are attached;
and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will, after local approval of the
recommended functional classification changes, approve the changes and submit them to FHWA
for final approval; and
WHEREAS, the approved final functional classification map will be made available to Calumet
County after FHWA final approval; and
WHEREAS, the new functional classifications will supersede the existing functional classifications
in Calumet County;

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AGENDA ITEM #8.3.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Calumet County Highway Committee and County
Board hereby approve all recommended functional classifications.
Dated this 18th day of August 2026.
INTRODUCED BY THE HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

________________________________________
Matthew Budde, Chair

________________________________________
Kathleen Thunes

________________________________________
Ronald Dietrich

________________________________________
Joe Mueller

________________________________________
Ty Stuckmann
COUNTERSIGNED BY

________________________________________
Alice Connors, County Board Chair

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AGENDA ITEM #8.4.

RESOLUTION 2026-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLEAN BOATS
CLEAN WATERS 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 aquatic invasive species pose a significant threat to
the overall water quality and recreational opportunities of surface waters, and
WHEREAS, Calumet County, as an aggressive and concerned entity, has demonstrated that it is
qualified to carry out the responsibilities of aquatic invasive species projects, and
WHEREAS, Calumet County recognizes the importance of education and outreach when
combating the spread of aquatic invasive species, and
WHEREAS, Calumet County is interested in obtaining a cost-share grant from the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of aquatic invasive species control (through
the Clean Boats Clean Waters Program), 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Calumet County has budgeted a sum sufficient to fully
and satisfactorily complete the project and hereby authorizes and empowers 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 Representative

Sign and submit a grant application

County Administrator

Enter into a grant agreement with the DNR

County Administrator

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Take necessary action to undertake, direct, and
complete the approved project and bind the
applicant
Submit quarterly and/or final reports to the DNR to
satisfy the grant agreement, as appropriate

County Conservationist

Submit reimbursement request(s) to the DNR no
later than the date specified in the grant
agreement
Sign and submit other necessary documents

County Conservationist

County Conservationist

County Administrator

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Calumet County will comply with all local, state and federal
rules, regulations and ordinances relating to this project and the cost-share agreement.
Dated this 18th day of August 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

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AGENDA ITEM #10.1.

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 Report
August 2026
Hiring Update – August 6, 2026
Sourcing/Accepting Applications (Open until filled, unless noted):
Full-time/Part-time:
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Calumet County School Psychologist
Family Support Worker
HHC/Hospice RN
Paraprofessional (New Holstein High School EBD)
Park Maintenance Technician
Senior Accountant (HHSD) – 8/21/2026
Speech Language Pathologist (New Holstein School District) – 8/25/2026

Casual/Limited-Term:
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Calumet County School Psychologist (.5 FTE)
HHC/Hospice RN (Casual)
HHC/Hospice RN (Part-Time)
Highway Maintenance Technician
Meal Site Manager
Paraprofessional (PT) (New Holstein Early Childhood)
Supportive Home Care Assistant
Supportive Home Care Worker
Van Driver

Hired:
Full-time/Part-time Hires:
 Administrative Assistant (HHSD) (2) – 7/13 & 7/27/26
 Administrative Assistant (Special Education) – 8/17/26
 Calumet County School Psychologists (3) – 8/18/26
 Correctional Officer (Male) – 8/11/26
 Economic Support Specialist (Internal) – 7/27/26
 HHC/Hospice LPN – 7/13/26
 Investigator (Internal) – 8/23/26
 Land Resource Specialist – 7/13/26
 Mental Health Program Coordinator – 8/3/26
 Recruit Officer (Internal) – 8/2/26

www.calumetcounty.org

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Soil Health Specialist/Agricultural Educator – 8/11/26
Special Education Teacher (Brillion Early Childhood) – 8/18/26
Special Education Teacher (Brillion HS ID) – 8/18/26
Special Education Teacher (Chilton HS EBD) – 8/18/26
Special Education Teacher (New Holstein Early Childhood) – 8/18/26
Special Education Teacher (New Holstein HS EBD) – 8/18/26

Casual/LTE Hires:
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Correctional Officer (Female) – 6/9/26
Park Building Attendant (2) - 7/24 & 7/28/26
Ranger/Maintenance Worker (2) – 7/6/26
Supportive Home Care Assistant – 7/20/26
Supportive Home Care Worker – 7/9/26
Transport Officer – 7/20 & 7/31/26
Milestone Work Anniversaries (April – June)

Years Worked

Employee Name

Department

30

Susan Vanne

Sheriff’s Office

25

Andrew Hess

Planning & Zoning Department

15

Chad Hederer

Sheriff’s Office

15

Louise Marum

Parks Department

15

Paula Piper

Department of Health & Human Services

10

Benjamin Pomeroy

Parks Department

10

Kelly Tasch

Department of Health & Human Services

5

Clara Cohen

Department of Health & Human Services

5

Douglas Depies

Planning & Zoning Department

5

Lexie Lau

Highway Department

3

Michele Brickl

Sheriff’s Office

3

Daisy Delcid

Department of Health & Human Services

3

Amanda Mohrbacher

Department of Administration

3

Fredrick Sense

Department of Administration

3

Tristan Vukosich

Information Technologies Department

1

Kaitlin Armbruster

Sheriff’s Office

1

Nathan Beatty

Sheriff’s Office

1

Crystal Champeau

Department of Health & Human Services

1

Kolton Davidson

Department of Health & Human Services

1

Josephine Dewane

Department of Health & Human Services

1

Kelsey Hagan

Land & Water Conservation Department

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AGENDA ITEM #10.1.

1

Joseph Prange

Highway Department

1

Michael Stoegbauer

Finance Department

1

Madelyn Stumpf

Clerk of Courts

Calumet County Hospice Celebrates 50 Years
In 2026, Calumet County Home Health Care (HHC) and Hospice proudly marks 50 years of serving residents throughout
Calumet County and surrounding communities. Since opening its doors in 1976, the county-operated agency has been
dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care that helps individuals recover from illness,
manage chronic conditions, and receive end-of-life care in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.
Read the full article to learn more about the people, history, and commitment behind five decades of caring for our
community.
Legal Update-Court of Appeals Upholds Act 10
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has reversed a 2024 Dane County Circuit Court decision that found portions of Act 10
unconstitutional. The court ruled that the law's distinction between different groups of municipal employees has a
rational legal basis and does not violate the Wisconsin Constitution.
There is no immediate impact for counties or other local governments. Because the lower court's ruling was stayed
during the appeal, Act 10 has remained in effect throughout the case and will continue to do so.
The plaintiffs may petition the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review the decision. Until any further action is taken,
counties should continue operating under Act 10 as they have for the past 15 years.
Ozaukee County Distribution Interconnection Project Update
Attached are informational resources related to the Ozaukee County Distribution Interconnection Project. As additional
information and resources become available, we will continue to share them.
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American Transmission Company (ATC) Project Information
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Case Information

Currently, the Public Service Commission unanimously revoked the previous completeness determination and deemed
the application incomplete due to changes made to the project. This decision does not constitute a denial of the project.
The American Transmission Company (ATC) may submit a new application seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity (CPCN), which would restart the review process.
For more information, check out the complete article here.
Phase 2 – 2nd Floor Courthouse Remodel Project Update
• Design
Kueny Architects has completed the schematic design and design development phase of the project. They are now
working on construction documents and have provided 50% drawings for review. Construction documents take the
approved design from the previous stage and develop construction-ready documents that will be released for bid with
specifications and other relevant information. Design is on schedule, and the planned bid release date of October 6,
2026, is still on target.
• Planning
The Preconstruction Planning Team, including staff from Administration, Health and Human Services, Maintenance, and
Information Technology, continues to meet regularly. The team is reviewing a wide range of factors that will affect
courthouse operations during construction, including parking and building access for staff and clients, staff workspace

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needs, technology requirements, office furniture moves, and communication. Tasks are assigned to team members, and
progress is reviewed at subsequent meetings. The team will continue meeting biweekly to help ensure these issues are
addressed before and during construction.
New Payroll System Live
The County’s new payroll system went live on July 1, transitioning from our legacy system (Naviline) to our new
system (Tyler ERP). Although staff and board members noticed subtle changes, such as the delivery method and
the look and feel of their pay stubs, a much more complicated process was underway behind the scenes. The
new system required the configuration of multiple aspects of payroll, including:
o 587 pay types, 486 positions, 189 jobs
o 46 grades, 11 steps, premium pays, and allowances
o At least five separate payrolls per month (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly)
o Varying levels of employment (Full-time, .5 FTE, .8 FTE)
Now that the new system is installed, Calumet County will realize the following benefits:
o Integration with Tyler ERP Financials
o Elimination of legacy program and system architecture
o Reduction in manual processes - Elimination of paper
o Increased efficiency for staff and payroll
o Employee Access - Empower employees with their data
Special thanks to Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology staff’s hard work and determination on this
project.
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Calumet County led coalition selected for $1.5M EPA Assessment Grant
Calumet County has been selected as one of only 9 communities in Wisconsin to receive one of 11 US EPA grants
totaling $13.4 million. The Calumet County 2026 Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant, totaling $1,500,000, will
primarily be used to conduct Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments on brownfield sites with a focus on
underutilized or blighted sites that can be redeveloped or turned into other public amenities such as trails, to help spur
reinvestment and economic develop activity. Calumet County as the lead agency is working with the two coalition
partners; Outagamie County and the Fox Cities Greenways, Inc. The assessment and planning work will focus primarily
on sites within Calumet and Outagamie County.
The City of Brillion was one of the other 9 communities selected for an EPA Grant. Their $1M Brownfield Multipurpose
Grant will be used to conduct environmental assessment and cleanup work, primarily on the Brillion Works site.
Calumet County receives three WHEDA 9% LIHTC awards, out of 26 statewide
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Association (WHEDA) announced earlier this summer the list of
awardees for their 9% tax credit program, totaling more than $25M statewide to 26 different projects. Three of the 26
projects are located in Calumet County, bringing in $2.6M of investments for affordable housing to Calumet County. The
three proposed projects are located in Menasha, Brillion, and New Holstein.
Calumet County Connect Event brings together business leaders
Calumet County Economic Development recently hosted the second Calumet County Connect event this year at the
Engler Performing Arts Center in Chilton. The half-day event brought business leaders, economic development
professionals and educators together for professional growth and networking.
The event was emceed by US Olympian Paul Schommer, and highlighted keynote presentations by top regional business
leaders, including Mike VanderZanden of Amerequip, David Kapic of Grande Cheese, and Craig Briess of Briess Malt &
Ingredients Co.
A “Why Business Education Partnerships Matter” panel focused on why workforce development and collaboration

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matter for talent development and attraction, highlighting the work of the Business Education Partnership in Calumet
County.

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