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AMENDED AGENDA
Notice of Regular Meeting
Oneida County Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 – 9:30 a.m.
County Board Meeting Room - 2nd Floor Oneida County Courthouse
Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/@oneidacountyboardwi/streams

Streaming is being offered as a convenience to view this meeting. Remote participation is not allowed
If streaming functionality drops, the meeting will continue in-person at the location listed above.

1.

CALL TO ORDER
There will be a brief moment of silence for our troops, law enforcement officers and emergency responders followed by
a prayer/invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CHAIR, CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
• Please use a microphone when speaking

4.

APPOINTMENT/CONFIRMATION/SWEARING IN OF DISTRICT #1 SUPERVISOR MATTHEW CAMPBELL

5.

ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16, 2026 MEETING

6.

REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
• Broadband Report

7.

PUBLIC COMMENT (time limit of three minutes)
• Sign attendance form at the podium

8.

CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution # 48 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the ADRC Committee to accept a donation from Linda
Lukowski for the ADRC Senior Nutrition Program.
Resolution # 49 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Land Records Committee to Convey Tax Foreclosed
Property RH-1327 to David Schmitz.
Resolution # 50 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Land Records Committee to Convey Excess County
Lands SU-730-3 to Gregory A. Nesbit and Tammy K. Nesbit.
Resolution # 51 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Land Records Committee to Convey Excess County
Lands WB-39-2 to Kelsey M. Thibdeau and Quinn R. Horner.
Resolution # 52 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Forestry, Land and Recreation Committee to Grant an
Access License Across County Lands Located in the Town of Enterprise, Oneida County to Quinn Goretski to
Access His Property.
Resolution # 53 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 04-2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Public Works
Committee to Establish a $5.00 Boat Launch Fee at Sand/Dam Lake Boat Launch.
Resolution # 55-2026 / Rezone Petition # 01-2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Planning and Development
Committee to Rezone Land from District #11 Shoreland Wetland to District #2 Single Family Residential on property
described as being part of Government Lot 1, Section 13, T35N, R10E, PIN SC-139-2, Town of Schoepke.
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Appointments to Committees, Commissions and other Organizations:
o Appoint Patricia Raske to the ADRC Committee for a 2-year term to expire July 2028.
o Appoint Maureen Rodziczak to the ADRC Committee for a 2-year term to expire July 2028.
o Re-Appoint Linda Lukowski to the Oneida County Nutrition Advisory Council for a 2-year term to expire in
May 2028.
o Re-Appoint Cheryl Gilmeister to the Oneida County Nutrition Advisory Council for a 2-year term to expire in
May 2028.
o Re-Appoint Kathy Plautz to the Oneida County Nutrition Advisory Council for a 2-year term to expire in May
2028.

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Re-Appoint Lee Emmer to the Oneida County Nutrition Advisory Council for a 2-year term to expire in May
2028.
Re-Appoint Sue Emmer to the Oneida County Nutrition Advisory Council for a 2-year term to expire in May
2028.
Re-appoint Dan Chronister to the Board of Adjustment for a 3-year term to expire in July 2029.
Appoint Tim Guilfoyle to the Board of Adjustment as the 1st Alternate for a 3-year term to expire in July
2029.

9. CLOSED SESSION: It is anticipated that a motion will be made, seconded and approved by roll call vote to enter into
closed session pursuant to Section §19.85 (1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the
investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons
require a closed session. (Topic: Winnebago St. Building (RH 9333-1001)Offer to Purchase). It is anticipated that the
County Board will return to open session by roll call vote to consider the remainder of the meeting agenda.
Announcement of action taken in closed session, or take action based on closed session (NOTE: If the announcement
of action taken in closed session would compromise the need for the closed session, the action taken will not be
announced. Any action taken in closed session may be announced when the need for the closed session has passed).
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES
Resolution # 54 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Land Records Committee to Convey RH 9333-1001,
1991 W Winnebago St. to Decorah Properties, LLC.
Resolution # 56 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 02 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Planning and
Development Committee to Amend Section 9.57 of the Oneida County Code to Implement a One (1) Year
Moratorium on Data Centers.
11. NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME September 15th, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m.
Unless a motion is made to change the starting time.

12. ADJOURN
*”NOTICE”: If you wish to reserve your public comment until such time as the agenda item is before the Board for debate, pursuant to County Board Ordinance 2.06(2) you must convey your request to
your supervisor, setting forth the nature of the address which shall be confined to the question under debate. The supervisor on the nonmember’s behalf will present the request to the Chair to approve
the request.”
Notice of posting
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Date: 08/13/2026
Place: Courthouse Bulletin Board
Amended Time: 2:00 p.m.
Date: 08/14/2026
Place: Courthouse Bulletin Board
Scott Holewinski, County Board Chair, Oneida County Board of Supervisors – Tracy Hartman, County Clerk, posted notice. Additional information on a specific agenda item may be obtained by contacting
the person who posted this notice at 715-369-6125.
News Media Notified by group e-mail: Time: 2:00 p.m.
Date: 08/14/2026
Amended Time: 4:00 p.m.
Date: 08/13/2026
Place: Courthouse Bulletin Board
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Must be held in a location which is reasonably accessible to the public.
2.
Must be open to all members of the public unless the law specifically provides
otherwise.
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:
1.
In addition to any requirements set forth below, notice must also be in compliance
with any other specific statute.
2.
Chief presiding officer or his/her designee must give notice to the official newspaper
and to any members of the news media likely to give notice to the public.
MANNER OF NOTICE:
Date, time, place and subject matter, including subject matter to be considered in a closed
session, must be provided in a manner and form reasonably likely to apprise members of the
public and news media.
TIME FOR NOTICE:
1.
Normally, a minimum of 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting.
2.
No less than 2 hours prior to the meeting if the presiding officer establishes there is
good-cause that such notice is impossible or impractical.
3.
Separate notice for each meeting of the governmental body must be given.
EXEMPTIONS FOR COMMITTEES & SUBUNITS
Legally constituted sub-units of a parent governmental body may conduct a meeting during
the recess or immediately after the lawful setting to act or deliberate upon the subject which
was the subject of the meeting, provided the presiding officer publicly announces the time,
place and subject matter of the sub-unit meeting in advance of the meeting of the parent
governmental body.
PROCEDURE FOR GOING INTO CLOSED SESSION:
1.
Motion must be made, seconded and carried by roll call majority vote and recorded
in the minutes.
2.
If motion is carried, chief presiding officer must advise those attending the meeting
of the nature of the business to be conducted in the closed session, and the specific
statutory exemption under which the closed session is authorized.

SYNOPSIS OF STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS UNDER WHICH CLOSED SESSIONS ARE PERMITTED:
1.
Concerning a case which was the subject of a Judicial or quasi-judicial trial before
this governmental body. Sec. 19.85(1)(a)
2.
Considering dismissal, demotion or discipline of any public employee or the
investigation of charges against such person and the taking of formal action on any
such matter; provided that the person is given actual notice of any evidentiary
hearing which may be held prior to final action being taken and of any meeting at
which final action is taken. The person under consideration must be advised of
his/her right that the evidentiary hearing be held in open session and the notice of
the meeting must state the same. Sec. 19.85(1)(b)
3.
Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation
data of any public employee over which this body has jurisdiction or responsibility.
Sec. 19.85(1)(c)
4.
Considering strategy for crime detection or prevention. Sec. 19.85(1)(d)
5.
Deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public
funds, or conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or
bargaining reasons require a closed session. Sec. 19.85(1)(e)
6.
Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of
specific person, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the
investigation of specific charges, which, if discussed in public, would likely have a
substantial adverse effect on the reputation of the person referred to in such data.
Sec. 19.85(1) (f), except where paragraph 2 applies.
7.
Conferring with legal counsel concerning strategy to be adopted by the
governmental body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become
involved. Sec. 19.85(1)(g)
8.
Considering a request for advice from any applicable ethics board. Sec. 19.85(1)(h)
PLEASE REFER TO CURRENT STATUTE SECTION 19.85 FOR FULL TEXT

CLOSED SESSION RESTRICTIONS:
1.
Must convene in open session before going into closed session.
2.
May not convene in open session, then convene in closed session and thereafter
reconvene in open session within twelve hours unless proper notice of this
sequence was given at the same time and in the same manner as the original open
meeting.
3.
Final approval or ratification of a collective bargaining agreement may not be given
in closed session.
4.
No business may be taken up at any closed session except that which relates to
matters contained in the chief presiding officer’s announcement of the closed
session.
5.
In order for a meeting to be closed under Section 19.85(1) (f) at least one committee
member would have to have actual knowledge of information which he or she
reasonably believes would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the
reputation involved and there must be a probability that such information would be
divulged. Thereafter, only that portion of the meeting where such information
would be discussed can be closed. The balance of that agenda item must be held in
open session.
BALLOTS, VOTES AND RECORDS:
1.
Secret ballot is not permitted except for the election of officers of the body or
unless otherwise permitted by specific statutes.
2.
Except as permitted above, any member may require that the vote of each member
be ascertained and recorded.
3.
Motions and roll call votes must be preserved in the record and be available for
public inspection.
USE OF RECORDING EQUIPMENT:
The meeting may be recorded, filmed, or photographed, provided that it does not interfere
with the conduct of the meeting or the rights of the participants.
LEGAL INTERPRETATION:
1.
The Wisconsin Attorney General will give advice concerning the applicability or
clarification of the Open Meeting Law upon request.
2.
The municipal attorney will give advice concerning the applicability or clarification of
the Open Meeting Law upon request.
PENALTY:
Upon conviction, any member of a governmental body who knowingly attends a meeting held
in violation of Subchapter IV, Chapter 19, Wisconsin Statutes, or who otherwise violates the
said law shall be subject to forfeiture of not less than $25.00 nor more than $300.00 for each
violation.
Prepared by Oneida County Corporation Counsel Office - 5/16/96

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MINUTES
Oneida County Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 – 9:30 a.m.
County Board Meeting Room - 2nd Floor Oneida County Courthouse
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Holewinski called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the County Board Meeting Room of
the Oneida County Courthouse. There was a brief moment of silence for our troops, law enforcement
officers and emergency responders, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by
Supervisor Jensen.
Members Present: Collette Sorgel, Scott Holewinski, Kyle Timmons, Robert Briggs, Debbie
Condado, Dan Hess, Lenore Lopez, Greg Oettinger, Russ Fisher, Billy Fried, Ted Cushing, Robb
Jensen, Michael Tautges, Chris Schultz, Bob Almekinder, Andrea Sheppard, Mary Roth Burns, Kyle
Kilbourn, and Linnaea Newman.
Absent: Hamburg
Vacant: District 1
Members Present: 19
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CHAIR, CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS:
 Please use a microphone when speaking.
ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 19, 2026 MEETING:
Motion/Second: Sorgel/Cushing to accept the Minutes of the May 19, 2026 meeting. All “Aye”;
Motion carried.
REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS:
 Broadband Report – Ken Kortenhoff presented his update. Kortenhoff stated that things are
moving forward. Executive Director of the Oneida County Economic Development
Corporation Tony Pharo gave a brief update.
 Oneida County Tourism Council 2025 Annual Report – Krystal Westphal, President of the
Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau, presented the annual report. Westphal noted that herself,
Lauren Sackett of the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce and Jacqui Sharp of the Three
Lakes Visitors Bureau are Directors of Oneida County Destination Marketing Organizations.
Westphal reported that their goal is to increase revenue and visitor spending for Oneida
County. Westphal reported that they stretch their funding by applying for grants. Sharpe
stated that every year the State Department of Tourism provides an Economic Impact
Report, Sharpe stated that both the state and Oneida County were at record breaking levels.
Kilbourn expressed concern that Vilas County was spending more money on Tourism than
Oneida.
 Oneida County Human Services 2025 Annual Report – Director of Human Service
Department Beth Hoerchler presented her Report. Hoerchler stated that much of the year
has been spent on the transition to a Human Service Department. Hoerchler presented the
locations and services provided by the Department. Hoerchler explained a few changes to a
program that allows for children placed by the County to be placed with a “like-family” nonrelated person.
 Oneida County Wisconsin Conservation Congress Report – Jensen reported that Ed
Choinski presented a report to the Land and Water Committee at the monthly meeting.
Jensen noted that this is an advisory organization in nature and the report is informational
only.

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PUBLIC COMMENT (time limit of three minutes):
 Sign attendance form at the podium. Brian Euckde of Three Lakes spoke in support of
Resolution # 9 – 2026. Paul DeLeers of Three Lakes spoke in favor of Resolution # 9 –
2026.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Resolution # 38 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Aging and Disability Resource Center
(ADRC) Committee to Accept a Donation from the Town of Nokomis.
Resolution to accept Donation from the Town of Nokomis.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Committee.
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, Wisconsin State Statue s 59.52(19) requires that the County Board approves all
donations to the county; and
WHEREAS, Oneida County Resolution #37-2019 adopted the Oneida County Acceptance of
Monetary, Non-Monetary and In-Kind Donation Policy; and
WHEREAS, The ADRC was notified on May 7th, 2026 that a donation totaling $2,223.65 will be
made to the ADRC of Oneida County by the Town of Nokomis; and
WHEREAS, The donation requires the specific use of funds provided is for the ADRC Senior Nutrition
Program Nokomis Dining Site; and
WHEREAS, The ADRC provides essential nutrition services to the adult, aging and disabled citizens
of Oneida County and the donation would benefit the citizens of Oneida County; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Oneida County Board of Supervisors that Oneida County
accepts the generous donation from the Town of Nokomis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Oneida County Board of Supervisors that the Oneida County
ADRC Committee will approve use of any and all funds provided through this donation for use in the
ADRC Senior Nutrition Program.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the ADRC Committee this 26 th day of May,
2026
Offered and passage moved by: James Unger, Linnaea Newman, Joan Hauer, Melanie Fralick,
Sandy Hamburg, Mary Roth Burns, Debbie Condado, Rita Mahner.
Resolution # 39 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Land Records Committee to Convey
Excess County Lands PI-304-5 to James R. Houg.
Resolution to convey excess county lands to James Houg
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the
Land Records Committee.
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, Oneida County retained a 100 foot strip of land on each side of the center line of existing
roads crossing the NE ¼ - NW ¼ of Section 20, Township 37 North, Range 11 East, as recorded in
the Register of Deeds, Volume 58 of Deeds on Page 109, Document # 118100, recorded on April
14th, 1944; and,
WHEREAS, a request has been made to Oneida County from the adjoining landowner(s) listed in
Exhibit A below requesting that a portion of said strip of land described above adjacent to Gagen Rd.
in the Town of Piehl be conveyed to the them as they are the present adjoining owner(s) of the land,
and they have paid the $250.00 administrative fee to process this request; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Piehl has been notified of such request, and if the Town has no objection to
conveying the excess lands to the adjoining landowner(s); the Land Records Committee recommends
that the parcel described in Exhibit A be conveyed to the adjoining landowner.

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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida County Board of Supervisors hereby approves
conveying the parcel described in Exhibit A below to the adjoining landowner(s), and authorizes the
County Clerk, upon receipt of the $30 deed recording fee, issue a quit claim deed conveying any
interest the County has in the description noted below in Exhibit A.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Land Records Committee this 2nd day of
June, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Robert Briggs, Chris Schultz, Lenore Lopez, Kyle Timmons
Resolution # 40 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Land Records Committee to Convey Tax
Foreclosed County Real Estate to PIN Number LT-495-4 to BAK Holdings II LLC.
Resolution to convey tax foreclosed county real estate to BAK Holdings II LLC.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the
Land Records Committee.
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, the tax foreclosed real estate in Judgement Document Number 731225
recorded on August 19th, 2013 in the Register of Deeds office, listed and identified as LT-495-4 in
Exhibit A listed below has been offered for direct sale and has followed the procedures required in
Wisconsin State Statutes Chapter 75 and Chapter 18 of the General Code of Oneida County, WI;
and,
WHEREAS, the Land Records Committee has determined it would be in the best interest of Oneida
County to convey this parcel of land to the adjoining landowner for the price listed in Exhibit A and sell
the property directly to BAK Holdings II LLC; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida County Board of Supervisors hereby approves
conveying the parcel described in Exhibit A to BAK Holdings II LLC, upon the receipt of the required
sale amount as listed in Exhibit A, and the Board authorizes the County Clerk, upon receipt of the $30
deed recording fee, to issue a quit claim deed conveying any interest the County has in the parcel
described in Exhibit A.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Land Records Committee this 2nd day of
June, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Robert Briggs, Chris Schultz, Lenore Lopez, Kyle Timmons
Resolution # 41 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Forestry, Land and Outdoor Recreation
Committee to Approve the Addition of Kelly Fire Lane, Town of Little Rice, to the Oneida County
Forest Road System and Certification for County Forest Road Aids.
Resolution to Approve the Addition of Kelly Fire Lane, Town of Little Rice, to the Oneida County
Forest Road System and Certification for County Forest Road Aids.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the
Forestry Committee.
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, Oneida County owns and manages County Forest Lands entered under Section 28.11 of
the Wisconsin Statutes; and
WHEREAS, a Highway Order was filed by the Town of Little Rice and recorded with the Oneida County
Register of Deeds as Document #869234, discontinuing an approximately 5.89 mile segment of Kelly
Fire Lane in Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, and 22 in Township 36 North, Range 5 East, thereby reverting
ownership to the landowner, Oneida County; and

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WHEREAS, the Oneida County Forestry, Land & Recreation Department has identified the need to
add the discontinued portions of Kelly Fire Lane listed above to the official County Forest Road
inventory; and
WHEREAS, this road has been constructed and is maintained to meet the minimum standards required
for County Forest Roads – specifically, a 16-foot surface width and a 20-foot roadway width – and is
open for public travel and forest management; and
WHEREAS, certifying this road allows the County to receive WI DOT County Forest Road Aids to help
defray the costs of road maintenance and improvement;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida County Board of Supervisors, hereby approves the
addition of discontinued portions of Kelly Fire Lane to the official Oneida County Forest road inventory
and the Comprehensive County Forest Land Use Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution serves as formal certification to the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that this road meets
all eligibility criteria for County Forest Road Aids under Section 86.315 of the Wisconsin Statutes with
an estimated annual revenue of $2,000 from state road aids; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Oneida County
Forestry, Land and Recreation Department, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Forestry, Land and Recreation
Committee this 2nd day of June, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Robert Almekinder, Robert Briggs, Collette Sorgel, Chris Schultz,
Lenore Lopez
Resolution # 42 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 13 – 2025: Offered by the Supervisors of the
Planning and Development Committee to Amend Chapter 9, Article 3, Section 9.37, Article 5, Section
9.58, and Article 8, Section 9.82 of the Oneida County Zoning and Shoreland Protection Ordinance.
Resolution to amend Section 9.37, 9.58, and 9.82 of the Oneida County Zoning and Shoreland
Protection Ordinance.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the
Planning and Development Committee.
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, the Planning & Development Committee, having considered Ordinance Amendment #132025, which was filed April 23, 2026 (copy attached) to amend Sections 9.37, 9.58, and 9.82 of the
Oneida County Zoning and Shoreland Protection Ordinance, and having given notice thereof as
provided by law and having held a public hearing thereon April 29, 2026, pursuant to § 59.69(5),
Wisconsin Statutes, and having been informed of the facts pertinent to the changes which are as
follows:
WHEREAS, the Planning & Development Committee wanted to amend Section 9.37 to address
property owners’ difficulty finding contractors to complete building structures within the current twoyear expiration of zoning permits, and to extend the permit expiration by one (1) year, making zoning
permits expire three (3) years after issuance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Development Committee wanted to amend Section 9.82 to include
outstanding violations, stating that violations must be corrected before issuance of any zoning
permits, administrative review permits, conditional use permits, ordinance amendments, or variances.
Additionally, no issuance of any zoning permits, administrative review permits, conditional use
permits, ordinance amendments, or variances would be considered if any judgments resulting from
litigation by the Planning and Zoning Department are pending. Such judgments would not include
citations. Furthermore, if issuance of any permit, ordinance amendment, or variance would abate a
violation, the prohibition for issuance would not apply; and
WHEREAS, with changes to Section 9.82, Section 9.58 would also change to refer back to the

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correct subsection; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2026 the Planning and Development Committee held a public hearing and
the adjoining landowners were provided with a written notice of the change and there were 0 public
comments received, 0 people spoke in favor, 0 people spoke against, and 0 people spoke in
ambiguity of the proposed changes; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee has carefully studied the proposed changes
after listening to comments made at the public hearing and recommends approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE ONEIDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Any existing ordinances, codes, resolutions, or portions thereof in conflict with this
ordinance shall be and hereby are repealed as far as any conflict exists.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect the day after passage and publication as required by law.
Section 3. If any claims, provisions or portions of this ordinance are adjudged unconstitutional or
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected
thereby.
Section 4. Chapter 9 of the General Code of Oneida County, Wisconsin, is amended as follows
[additions noted by underline, deletions noted by strikethrough]:
9.37 MISCELLANEOUS ZONING AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PERMIT PROVISIONS (15-2017)
A. Expiration. A zoning permit, shoreyard alteration permit or administrative review permit shall
expire two three (3) years from the date of issuance of the permit and may not be renewed.
1. The footings, foundation or slab and the outside shell of the structure must be complete
at the time the original permit expires. If the footings, foundation or slab and the outside
shell is not complete within two three (3) years, a new zoning permit must be applied for
and approved.
9.82 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES (#22-2006,1-2024)
The provisions of this ordinance shall be administered, and enforced by and under the direction
of the County Board of Supervisors.
C. Outstanding Violations
1. No zoning permits, administrative review permits, conditional use permits, ordinance
amendments, or variances shall be considered or issued if any violation(s) of any
regulation enforced by Oneida County Planning and Zoning Department exists on the
property or properties for such requests.
2. No zoning permits, administrative review permits, conditional use permits, ordinance
amendments, or variances shall be considered or issued if there are any outstanding
judgments as a result of litigation initiated by the Planning and Zoning Department. This
subsection does not apply to judgments as a result of citations.
3. The prohibition outlined in Section 9.82(C)(1) above does not apply if any permit(s),
ordinance amendment(s), or variance(s) being regulated is/are necessary to correct any
violation(s).
C. D. Violations of Permits Issued Under This Ordinance
Violation of a permit issued under this ordinance shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance
and shall constitute grounds for revocation of the permit, as well as fines and forfeitures and
any other available remedies. Any person who has applied for and received a permit and
begins work on the project authorized by the permit acknowledges that they have read,
understand, and agree to follow all conditions and requirements of the permit.
D. E. Revocation of Permits
1. The Committee shall retain continuing jurisdiction over all activities authorized by the
permit to assure compliance with this ordinance, other ordinances, and the permit terms.
Such authority shall be in addition to the enforcement authority of the Zoning
Administrator. Upon notice to the Committee of an alleged violation of any permit, in its

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sole discretion, the Committee may hold a public hearing to consider amending,
suspending, or revoking the permit. Notice of the hearing and alleged violation shall be
served upon the property owner and permit holder either in person or via certified mail to
the address provided on the permit application form or otherwise provided to the
Department a minimum of 72 hours prior to conducting the public hearing. The notice
shall contain the date, time, and place of the hearing, a description of the property, a
description of the activity authorized by the permit, and a statement of the alleged
violation(s). Notice shall also be published as a class 2 notice. Any person may appear
at such hearing and testify in person or be represented by an agent or attorney. The
Committee, at its sole discretion, may hold additional public hearings. If the Committee
finds after the hearing that the permit holder is not in compliance with the terms of the
permit, it may amend, suspend, or revoke the permit. The decision of the Committee shall
be furnished to the permit holder in writing, stating the reasons therefore.
2. Pursuant to Sections 9.58(E)(3) and (4), property owners shall renew their Tourist
Rooming House Administrative Review Permits. The Planning and Zoning Administrator
can revoke a permit from permit holders who fail to renew their permits annually, pursuant
to Sections 9.58(E)(3) and (4). A permit holder will be provided with notice for renewal of
their issued permit. If the permit holder fails to submit a renewal application by January
1st of the year following the year in Article 8-5 which the renewal is due, the Zoning
Administrator shall revoke the permit.
3. No zoning permit, shoreyard alteration permit, administrative review permit, or conditional
use permit, which has been revoked by the Planning and Development Committee, shall
be considered again within one (1) year of the written notice of revocation.
E. F. Permit Issued in Violation of This Ordinance
A permit issued in violation of this ordinance, the Wisconsin Administrative Code or the
Wisconsin Statutes, gives the permit holder no vested right to continue the activity authorized by
the permit, and the permit is considered voidable.
F. G. In the event the circuit court determines that a permit or mitigation plan has been violated and
orders compliance within a time certain, an abridged judgment or order to that effect shall be
recorded by the Department with the register of deeds if the property owner does not comply.
Upon compliance, the Department shall file an affidavit to that effect. (#30-2001)
9.58 TOURIST ROOMING HOUSE (4-2019, 8-2020,7-2022,1-2024)
4. Tourist Rooming House Administrative Review Process
Renewal applications shall be filed by November 1. The purpose of annual renewal is to
review compliance with the conditions of permit approval, resident agent eligibility and
contact information of the owner and resident agent. Pursuant to Section 9.82(DE)(2), if
the permit holder fails to submit a renewal application by January 1st of the year following
the year in which the renewal is due, the Zoning Administrator shall revoke the permit.
The County Clerk shall, within seven (7) days after adoption of Ordinance Amendment #13-2025 by
the Oneida County Board of Supervisors, cause a certified copy thereof to be transmitted by mail to
the Town Clerks of Oneida County and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Planning and Development Committee
this 13th day of May, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Scott Holewinski, Dan Hess, Robert Almekinder, Billy Fried,
Michael Tautges
Motion/Second: Jensen/Cushing to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: 19 Aye; 1 Absent, Hamburg; 1 Vacant, District 1
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Supervisor Briggs requested that Resolution # 43 – 2026 be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:
Resolution # 43 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Land Records Committee to Convey
Excess County Lands Part of LY-500 to the Town of Lynne and Robert and Dawn Rekowski.
Resolution to convey excess county lands to Rekowski and Town of Lynne.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the
Land Records Committee.
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, Oneida County retained a 100 foot strip of land on each side of the center line of existing
roads crossing the SE ¼ - NE ¼ of Section 32, Township 36 North, Range 4 East, as recorded in the
Register of Deeds, Volume 64 of Deeds on Page 339, Document # 111826, recorded on November
21st , 1941; and,
WHEREAS, a request has been made to Oneida County from the adjoining landowner(s) listed in
Exhibit A below requesting that a portion of said strip of land described above adjacent to Ruth RD
and Town Hall Rd. be conveyed to the them as they are the present adjoining owner(s) of the land,
and they have paid the $250.00 administrative fee to process this request; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Lynne has been notified of such request, and if the Town has no objection to
conveying the excess lands to the adjoining landowner(s); and if the Town has no objection to
accepting a conveyance for a part of Ruth Rd. and Town Hall Rd right-of-ways, the Land Records
Committee recommends that the parcel(s) described in Exhibit A be conveyed to the adjoining
landowner(s) and the Town; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida County Board of Supervisors hereby approves
conveying the parcel(s) described in Exhibit A to the adjoining landowner(s) and the Town as listed in
Exhibit A, and the Board authorizes the County Clerk, upon receipt of the $30 deed recording fee(s),
to issue a quit claim deed conveying any interest the County has in the description(s) described in
Exhibit A.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Land Records Committee this 2nd day of
June, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Robert Briggs, Chris Schultz, Lenore Lopez, Kyle Timmons
Discussion: Supervisor Briggs noted that the wrong Parcel ID was listed in the Resolution.
Motion/Second: Briggs/Cushing to amend Resolution # 43 – 2026, on lines 84 and 111 to strike
through PI-304-5 and insert LY-500-1.
Roll Call Vote on Amendment to Resolution # 43 – 2026: 19 Aye; 1 Absent, Hamburg; 1 Vacant,
District 1
Amendment to Resolution # 43 – 2026: Adopted
Roll Call Vote on Amended Resolution # 43 – 2026: 19 Aye; 1 Absent, Hamburg; 1 Vacant,
District 1
Amended Resolution # 43 – 2026: Adopted
Resolution # 44 – 2026: Offered by Supervisor Billy Fried to Appoint the Oneida County Finance
Director / County Auditor.
Seconded by Fisher.
Resolution to appoint Finance Director/County Auditor.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by Supervisor Billy Fried.
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
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Director/County Auditor and instructed the Labor Relations Employee Services Department to
conduct a recruitment to fill the position; and
WHEREAS, the interview committee, established by the Executive Committee Chair, interviewed two
qualified candidates for the position of Finance director/County Auditor; and
WHEREAS, the interview committee unanimously selected a candidate and recommend the hiring of
Ms. Heather Marheine as the Finance Director/County Auditor contingent upon County Board
approval; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida County Board of Supervisors hereby
confirms the appointment of Ms. Heather Marheine as the Finance Director/County Auditor under the
following conditions:
1. The effective date of the appointment shall be July 20, 2026, and
2. For compensation purposes, Ms. Heather Marheine shall be compensated as follows:
a. Hire rate at Grade Level S, Step 5 of the Oneida County Exempt Wage Schedule
b. Effective the first of the payroll period after six months of employment, based on
satisfactory performance evaluation, increase to Grade Level S, Step 6
c. Effective the first of the payroll period after an additional six months of employment, based
on satisfactory performance evaluation, increase to Grade Level S, Step 7
d. Effective on the day of hire, Ms. Marheine shall receive 288 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO);
and be placed at Year 17 of the Paid Time Off schedule in lieu of the standard PTO for a
new hire. The PTO bank will not be cashed out if Ms. Marheine leaves within the first 12
months of employment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Oneida County Board of Supervisors that by adoption of this
resolution it shall be deemed that an amendment has been made to the County budget for fiscal year
2026 to meet all projected costs for the position as set forth in the fiscal impact statement which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the
Executive Committee.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by Supervisor Billy Fried this 3rd day of June,
2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Billy Fried, Russ Fisher
Discussion: Fried explained that there was an interview panel involved in the hiring process for the
Finance Director and that the consensus of all five on the committee was to hire Heather Marheine.
Fried stated that this Resolution would finalize that appointment. Human Resource Director Jennie
Lueneburg reported that Marheine has 17 years of experience with Lincoln County, two of those
being the Finance Director. Marheine thanked the Board.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution # 44 – 2026: 19 Aye; 1 Absent, Hamburg; 1 Vacant, District 1
Resolution # 44 – 2026: Adopted
Resolution # 45 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Executive Committee to Amend the 2026
Budget to Add the NG9-1 GIS Grant Capital Project.
Resolution to amend the 2026 Budget to add the NG9-1-1 GIS Grant capital project.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the
Executive Committee.
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, the Oneida County Board adopted Resolution # 67-2025 to approve the 2026 Budget;
and,
WHEREAS, the Land Information Department has been awarded a grant from the Wisconsin
Department of Military Affairs to upgrade hardware and software platforms supporting the County’s
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6-inch aerial mapping project in 2027, including the development of building outlines derived from the
updated imagery; and
WHEREAS, the awarded grant funds will supplement the cost of improving critical public assets,
enhancing GIS capabilities, and strengthening the integrity and operational reliability of the County’s
Emergency Management systems; and will offset costs associated with aging equipment and
outdated software that require replacement and modernization; and
WHEREAS, these upgrades and improvements will provide higher quality data, improved data
management systems, and enhanced public safety resources, allowing Oneida County to continue
advancing human safety, data security, emergency response capabilities, and economic development
opportunities for its citizens and businesses.
WHEREAS, the project total cost is $668,344.50 funded as follows: $401,993.48 to be reimbursed by
the State of Wisconsin; $57,122.00 via Land Information continuing appropriations set-aside for the
purposes of aerial photography; and, a one-time General Fund transfer of $209,229.02; and,
WHEREAS, the 2026 Oneida County budget did not contemplate this grant when the Budget was
adopted, as it wasn’t available to apply for until January, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, the Finance Director is hereby authorized to establish new accounts related to the
anticipated grant in the Capital Improvement Fund as necessary, make a General Fund transfer of
$209,229.02 relative to the project; and,
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Statutes require a resolution adopted by the County Board under section
65.90 (5)(b) for the transfer of money for any purpose in excess of funds appropriated; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida County Board of Supervisors approves this as an
amendment to the 2026 Budget as a supplemental appropriation.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Executive Committee this 3rd day of
June, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Billy Fried, Scott Holewinski, Russ Fisher, Michael Tautges, Ted
Cushing, Dan Hess, Debbie Condado
Discussion: Fried stated that this Resolution was presented to the Executive Committee noting that
this is a funding request for a grant. Land Information Director Sara Chiamulera presented the four
projects brought forward for this grant, needing a 5% match from the County. Chiamulera reported
that they were awarded a grant in the amount of $423,000 with a 5% match requested.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution # 45 – 2026: 19 Aye; 1 Absent, Hamburg; 1 Vacant, District 1
Resolution # 45 – 2026: Adopted
Resolution # 46 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 03 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the
Conservation and UW-EX Committee to Amend Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.30, Committees, of
the Oneida County Code.
Resolution to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.30 of the Oneida County Code.
Resolution offered by the Conservation and UW-EX Education Committee.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the
Conservation and UW-EX Education Committee.
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, the Oneida County Conservation and UW-EX Education Committee consists of five (5)
County Board Supervisors, plus one (1) designee of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA); and
WHEREAS, § 92.06(1)(b)(4), Wis. Stats. allows a county board to appoint up to two (2) members to
the committee who are not members of the county board; and
WHEREAS, agriculture is represented by a statute that requires the appointment of a citizen member
“who is engaged in an agricultural use”; and
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highest concentrations of natural lakes in the world, and recognizes the importance of the quality of
our waters to its citizens, local economies and are integral to the recreational base of the economy in
Oneida County; and
WHEREAS, a citizen member can provide knowledge, expertise, and community perspective on
current and future water quality issues affecting Oneida County (such as PFAS or water usage) and
ensure community input and connection;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE ONEIDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Any existing ordinances, codes, resolutions, or portions thereof in conflict with this
ordinance shall be and hereby are repealed as far as any conflict exists.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect the day after passage and publication as required by law.
Section 3. If any claims, provisions or portions of this ordinance are adjudged unconstitutional or
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected
thereby.
Section 4. Chapter 2 of the General Code of Oneida County, Wisconsin, is amended as follows
[additions noted by underline, deletions noted by strikethrough]:
Article II Committees, Boards, and Commissions
§ 2.30 Committees.
(2) Appointed.
(a) Enumerated. The following standing committees shall be appointed by the Chair at the
organizational meeting of the Board in the year she/he is elected and shall consist of the number
of members listed herein. The County Board Chair will appoint the Chair of each committee,
except the Public Works Committee. The Chair may appoint a Committee on Committees to
assist him/her. All appointed committee members shall serve two-year terms and be County
Board supervisors, except where State law provides for other non-Board members, all State
mandated non-County Board members will be selected using the process set out in Paragraph
(4) below:
Conservation
and
UW-EX Five (5) County Board Supervisors plus 1
Education
FSA a person engaged in an agricultural
use, as defined in Ch. 91, Wis. Stats.
The Conservation and UW-EX Education
Committee shall consist of five (5) members
of the County Board and a designee of the
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) up to
two (2) citizen members, and shall have
such powers and duties as prescribed in Ch.
92, Wis. Stats., as amended from time to
time.
The County Clerk shall, within seven (7) days after adoption of Ordinance Amendment #_______ by
the Oneida County Board of Supervisors, cause a certified copy thereof to be transmitted by mail to
the Town Clerks of Oneida County and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Offered and passage moved by: Robb Jensen, Linnaea Newman, Collette Sorgel, Levi Rhody
Discussion: Jensen reported that this Resolution is regarding a citizen member being added to the
make-up of the UW-Extension Committee. Jensen stated the Committee supported bringing this to
the County Board for discussion. Discussion regarding the member requirements of the UWExtension Committee. Hess stated he is not in favor of adding citizen members unless it is required.
Cushing stated that they should not just be adding additional people to Committees, we should be
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Roll Call Vote on Resolution # 46 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 03 – 2026: 4 Aye, Sorgel,
Newman, Kilbourn, Lopez; 15 Nay; 1 Absent, Hamburg; 1 Vacancy, District 1
Resolution # 46 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 03 – 2026: Fails
Resolution # 47 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 09 – 2025: Offered by the Supervisors of the
Planning and Development Committee to Amend Chapter 9, Article 10, Definitions, of the Oneida
County Zoning and Shoreland Protection Ordinance.
Resolution to amend Chapter 9, Article 10 Definitions.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the
Planning and Development Committee.
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, the Planning & Development Committee, having considered Ordinance Amendment #092025, which was filed June 10, 2026 (copy attached) to amend Article 10 of the Oneida County
Zoning and Shoreland Protection Ordinance, and having given notice thereof as provided by law and
having held a public hearing thereon May 13, 2026, pursuant to § 59.69(5), Wisconsin Statutes, and
having been informed of the facts pertinent to the changes which are as follows:
WHEREAS, the public desires more modern architecture, which includes a mono roof design; and
WHEREAS, the public also desires higher ceilings in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee believed that the proposed definition could
accommodate both requests, while not allowing homes to get overly tall; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2026 the Planning and Development Committee held a public hearing and
the adjoining landowners were provided with a written notice of the change and there were 0 public
comments received, two (2) people spoke in favor, 0 people spoke against, and 0 people spoke in
ambiguity of the proposed changes; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee has carefully studied the proposed changes
after listening to comments made at the public hearing and recommends approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE ONEIDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Any existing ordinances, codes, resolutions, or portions thereof in conflict with this
ordinance shall be and hereby are repealed as far as any conflict exists.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect the day after passage and publication as required by law.
Section 3. If any claims, provisions or portions of this ordinance are adjudged unconstitutional or
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected
thereby.
Section 4. Chapter 9 of the General Code of Oneida County, Wisconsin, is amended as follows
[additions noted by underline, deletions noted by strikethrough]:
Building Height (principal and accessory structures located greater than 75 ft from the OHWM):
(A) the measurement from the lowest exposed point of finished grade to eave, PLUS (B) the
measurement from the lowest exposed point of finished grade to the highest roof point. A+B=C÷2 will
give you height of the building.
Building Height (principal and accessory structures located greater than 75 feet from the
OHWM: The height for both principal and accessory structures shall be measured from the lowest
exposed portion of the first floor foundation/wall to the top of the highest roof peak, not to include
basement/walkout, unless basement height exceeds ten (10) feet. Any portion of a basement wall
(exposed, walkout, etc.) that exceeds ten (10) feet in height from the top of the footing or floor to the
top of the basement wall will be counted towards the overall height.
For principal or accessory structures that straddle the 75 foot setback from the ordinary high-water
mark (OHWM), the portion of that structure further than 75 feet can utilize the height definition listed
in the first part of this paragraph. The portion of the structure at the 75 foot setback or closer to the
OHWM utilizes the definition in Article 10 Definitions for Building Height (structures located less than
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The County Clerk shall, within seven (7) days after adoption of Ordinance Amendment #09-2025 by
the Oneida County Board of Supervisors, cause a certified copy thereof to be transmitted by mail to
the Town Clerks of Oneida County and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Offered and passage moved by: Scott Holewinski, Billy Fried, Bob Almekinder, Michael Tautges
Discussion: Planning and Zoning Director Karl Jennrich reported that this proposal is a change in
Chapter 9, Article 10 of the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. Jennrich stated that this would change how
height is measured for structures further than 75 feet from the ordinary high water mark. Jennrich
explained that Oneida County has the ability to create their own definition regarding how to determine
the height of a building after the 75 feet from the ordinary high water mark. Jennrich noted that if you
are closer than the 75 feet, DNR code defines how height is measured. Jennrich explained that they
are seeing different designs and this would clarify how to handle these structures.
Motion/Second: Jensen/Oettinger to Amend Resolution # 47 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 09
– 2025 on line 61 to insert “For principal or accessory structures that straddle the 75 foot setback
from the ordinary high-water mark (OHWM), the portion of that structure further than 75 feet can
utilize the height definition listed in the first part of this paragraph. The portion of the structure at the
75 foot setback or closer to the OHWM utilizes the definition in Article 10 Definitions for Building
Height (structures located less than 75 ft from the OWHM).”
Roll Call Vote on Amendment to Resolution # 47 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 09 – 2025:
19 Aye; 1 Absent, Hamburg; 1 Vacant, District 1
Amendment to Resolution # 47 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 09 – 2025: Passes
Roll Call Vote on Amended Resolution # 47 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 09 – 2025: 19
Aye; 1 Absent, Hamburg; 1 Vacant, District 1
Amended Resolution # 47 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 09 – 2025: Passes
NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME August 18th, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m.
Unless a motion is made to change the starting time.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Holewinski adjourned the meeting at 10:18 a.m.

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August 11, 2026
Collette Sorgel
County Board Supervisor & Broadband Liaison
6463 Cedar Crest Ln
Three Lakes, WI 54562
Dear Collette,
The OCEDC Broadband Committee held a meeting on August 10, 2026, to review the status of broadband
initiatives across Oneida County. Below is a summary of the updates shared.

Bug Tussel Project Update
County Facility Connections
Significant progress continues to be made by connecting Oneida County facilities to fiber broadband. The
following facilities are now connected:
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Courthouse
Law Enforcement Center
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Human Service Center
Solid Waste (Landfill)
Highway Department

These connections represent another important milestone in improving broadband infrastructure for county
operations and enhancing long-term connectivity for public services.

Residential Service Update
Bug Tussel also reported that broadband service is now live in portions of northern Sugar Camp and Three
Lakes, providing additional residents and businesses with access to high-speed fiber internet.
BEAD BOB Grant Update
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) has received all Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment
(BEAD) grant agreements for the four internet service providers serving Oneida County.
The PSC is currently reviewing re-awards involving Bug Tussel and Insight, while also working through travel
consent resolutions, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) permitting
requirements, and other federal compliance items necessary before construction can proceed.
P.O. Box 682 * Rhinelander, WI 54501 * 715/369-9110 * [email protected] * www.ocedc.org

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Wisconsin Broadband Expansion Grant Program
The PSC recently closed applications for the 2026 State Broadband Expansion Grant Program.
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A total of 93 applications were submitted statewide.
Bertram Communications is the only applicant for Oneida County.
The application proposes service to 88 locations within the Towns of Minocqua, Pelican, and
Rhinelander.

The challenge process is scheduled to open on September 6, 2026, with grant awards anticipated in mid-fall.

Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access
The PSC recently released the 2026 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report, highlighting
continued progress in expanding broadband availability across Wisconsin.
Key statewide accomplishments include:
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More than 740,000 Wisconsin residents have gained broadband access since 2019.
Approximately 50% of Wisconsin residents now have access to internet speeds of 1 Gigabit or greater.
Approximately 3% of Wisconsin residents still do not have an internet-capable device available for
connection.

ISP Coordination
The Broadband Committee will continue to monitor project progress and work closely with internet service
providers, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, and county partners as broadband expansion continues
throughout Oneida County.
The next OCEDC Broadband Task Force meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026.
For additional broadband information and mapping resources, please visit:
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Wisconsin Broadband Challenge Map
Interactive Broadband Mapping
Proposed Broadband Projects – Oneida County
BEAD Award Summary (June 17, 2026)
Wisconsin Broadband Expansion Grant Map
PSC State Broadband Expansion Grants
2026 Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report

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The next OCEDC Broadband Task Force meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026.
For additional background and real-time broadband mapping tools, please refer to the following resources:
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Wisconsin Broadband Challenge Map

Interactive Broadband Mapping
Proposed Broadband Project – Oneida County, WI

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like additional details.
Best regards,

Tony Pharo
Executive Director
Oneida County Economic Development Corporation
CC:
• Scott Holewinski
• Billy Fried
• Tracy Hartman (County Board Monthly Board Packet)
• Pete Otis
• Greg Miljevich
• Mark Foley
• Ken Kortenhof
• Sara Chiamulera

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