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AGENDA
Notice of Regular Meeting
Oneida County Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, September 15th, 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.

ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18TH, 2026 MEETING

5.

REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
•

2025 Planning and Zoning Annual Report

6.

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

7.

CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution # 57 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Land Records Committee to Convey Excess County
Land part of LT-566-4 to Kelly Kuehl Brown and Ed Brown.
Resolution # 58 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Executive Committee to Eliminate the Evidence
Technician/Property Room Manager Position and Create a Property Room Technician/Investigative Analyst
Position.
Resolution # 59 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Executive Committee to Eliminate Communications
Lieutenant Position and Create Communications Sergeant Position.

8.

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) (g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is
rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is
likely to become involved (Topic: Bug Tussel). 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).

9.

NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME October 20th, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m.
Unless a motion is made to change the starting time.

10. 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: 3:00 p.m.

Date: 09/10/2026

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: 3:00 p.m.

Date: 09/10/2026

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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.

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SYNOPSIS OF STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS UNDER WHICH CLOSED
SESSIONS ARE PERMITTED:
1.
Concerning a case which was the subject of a Judicial or quasijudicial 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

Agenda
MINUTES
Oneida County Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, August 18th, 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 Condado.
Members Present: Collette Sorgel, Sandy Hamburg, Scott Holewinski, Kyle Timmons, Robert
Briggs, Debbie Condado, Dan Hess, Greg Oettinger, Russ Fisher, Billy Fried, Ted Cushing, Robb
Jensen, Michael Tautges, Chris Schultz, Bob Almekinder, Andrea Sheppard, Mary Roth Burns, Kyle
Kilbourn, Matthew Campbell and Linnaea Newman.
Absent: Lopez
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CHAIR, CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS:
 Please use a microphone when speaking.
APPOINTMENT/CONFIRMATION/SWEARING IN OF DISTRICT #1 SUPERVISOR MATTHEW
CAMPBELL:
Chairman Holewinski appointed Matthew Campbell as District # 1 Supervisor. Vote confirming
appointment: 19 Aye; 1 Vacant, District 1; 1 Absent, Lopez
Chief Deputy County Clerk Heidi Nehls swore in the new District # 1 Supervisor Matthew Campbell.
ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16, 2026 MEETING:
Motion/Second: Kilbourn/Sheppard to amend the June 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes to strike the
wording “Kilbourn expressed concern that Vilas County was spending more money on Tourism than
Oneida.” And to replace with “Kilbourn expressed concern that Oneida County’s tourism growth rate
was less than Vilas and other tourist destinations in Wisconsin.”
Vote on Motion: 20 Aye, 1 Absent, Lopez
Motion/Second: Cushing/Jensen to accept the amended Minutes of the June 16, 2026 meeting.
All “Aye”; Motion carried.
REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS:
 Broadband Report – Economic Development Executive Director Tony Pharo gave an update
regarding broadband. Pharo reported that the six county buildings are now hooked up with
fiber from Bug Tussel. Pharo noted that there are some areas now live.
PUBLIC COMMENT (time limit of three minutes):
 Sign attendance form at the podium. Victor Ponelis made a public comment regarding the
proposed moratorium. Eric Rempala spoke regarding Resolution # 56 – 2026 / Ordinance
Amendment # 02 – 2026.
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 to accept Donation from Lynda Lukowski.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the

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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 June 5th, 2026 that a donation totaling $5,000 will be made to
the ADRC of Oneida County by Lynda Lukowski; and
WHEREAS, The donation requires the specific use of funds provided is for the ADRC Senior Nutrition
Program; 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 Lynda Lukowski; 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 22nd day of June,
2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Joan Hauer, Melanie Fralick, Debbie Condado, Rita Mahner,
Sandy Hamburg.
Resolution # 49 – 2026: Offered by the Supervisors of the Land Records Committee to Convey Tax
Foreclosed Property RH-1327 to David Schmitz.
Resolution to convey tax foreclosed and other county real estate.
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 parcel(s) identified in Exhibit A listed below have been
offered for public sale pursuant to the procedures in 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 the parcel(s) by quit claim deed to the successful bidder(s) listed in Exhibit A; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida County Board of Supervisors hereby approve the
sale of the parcel(s) listed in Exhibit A to the successful bidder(s) listed with any condition or terms
listed in Exhibit A; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida County Board of Supervisors hereby approves
conveying the parcel(s) described in Exhibit A to the successful bidder(s), upon the receipt of the
required sale amount listed in Exhibit A, and the Board authorizes the County Clerk, upon receipt of
the $30 deed recording fee(s), to issue quit claim deed(s) 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 _4th day
of August, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Robert Briggs, Chris Schultz, Lonore Lopez, Kyle Timmons.
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.

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Resolution to convey excess county lands to Nesbit.
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 SW ¼ - NE ¼ of Section 16, Township 39 North, Range 9 East, as recorded in the
Register of Deeds, Volume 64 of Deeds on Page 533, Document # 114619, recorded on December
11th, 1942; and,
WHEREAS, a request has been made to Oneida County from the adjoining landowner(s) listed in
Exhibit A requesting that a portion of said strip(s) of land described above and adjacent to Evergreen
Dr. be conveyed to 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 Sugar Camp has been notified of this request and the Land Records
Committee recommends that the parcel(s) described in Exhibit A be conveyed to the adjoining
landowner(s), provided the Town of Sugar Camp does not have any objection to said conveyance; 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 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) noted below in Exhibit A.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Land Records Committee this 4th day of
August, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Robert Briggs, Chris Schultz, Lonore Lopez, Kyle Timmons.
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 to convey excess county lands to Thibdeau & Horner.
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 SW ¼ - NW ¼ of Section 3 and SE ¼ - NE ¼ of Section 4, Township 36 North,
Range 7 East, as recorded in the Register of Deeds, Volume 64 of Deeds on Page 355, Document #
111924, recorded on December 2nd, 1941; and,
WHEREAS, a request has been made to Oneida County from the adjoining landowner(s) listed in
Exhibit A requesting that a portion of said strip(s) of land described above and adjacent to Hancock
Lake Rd be conveyed to 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 Woodboro has been notified of this request and the Land Records Committee
recommends that the parcel(s) described in Exhibit A be conveyed to the adjoining landowner(s),
provided the Town of Woodboro does not have any objection to said conveyance; 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 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) noted below in Exhibit A.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Land Records Committee this 4th day of
August, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Robert Briggs, Chris Schultz, Lenore Lopez, Kyle Timmons.

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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 to grant an access license across County lands located in the Town of Enterprise,
Oneida County, to Quinn Goretski to access his property.
Resolution approved for presentation to the Oneida County Board by the Supervisors of the
Forestry, Land and Recreation Committee
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, a request has been made to the Oneida County Forestry, Land and Recreation Committee
for an access license across County lands located in the SE ¼ NE ¼ Section 17, T35N, R9E, Town of
Enterprise, by the owners of the land in the NE ¼ SE ¼ Section 17, T35N, R9E, Town of Enterprise;
and
WHEREAS, the Forestry, Land and Recreation Committee has reviewed the aforementioned access
request and determined that no significant negative impact would result to County Forest land or its
users by granting an access license; so
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon receipt of $150.00 land value, $500.00 administration fee,
and $30.00 deed recording fee, the County Clerk be authorized and directed to issue the attached
access license to Quinn Goretski.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Forestry, Land and Recreation
Committee this 4th day of August, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Robert Almekinder, Robert Briggs, Chris Schultz, Collette Sorgel,
Lenore Lopez.
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 to establish a $5.00 boat launch fee at Sand/Dam Lake boat launch.
Ordinance Amendment offered by the Public Works Committee.
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:
WHEREAS, Oneida County recently discovered the Oneida County Highway Department owns the
Sand/Dam Lake boat launch area in Sugar Camp and;
WHEREAS, the Oneida County Highway staff will have to maintain the launch and;
WHEREAS, there is a need for added revenue due to costs to maintain, upgrade or replace
components and the boat launch and;
WHEREAS, it is recommended that a $5.00 boat launch fee be established at the Sand/Dam Lake
boat launch and;
WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee has carefully studied the proposed changes 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 14 of the General Code of Oneida County, Wisconsin, is amended as follows
[additions noted by underline, deletions noted by strikethrough]:

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14.13 RULES AND REGULATIONS
Section 14.13 remains unchanged except for the following:
(23) Sand/Dam Lake Boat Launch.
(a)
The Sand/Dam Lake boat launch shall be under the management, supervision
and control of the Public Works Committee and Oneida County Highway Department
(1)
A daily boat launch fee of $5.00 shall be charged for the access and use
of the Sand/Dam Lake boat launch in Sugar Camp.
The County Clerk shall, within seven (7) days after adoption of Ordinance Amendment #1-2021 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 Safety and Professional
Services.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Public Works Committee this 6 th day of
August, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Ted Cushing, Bob Almekinder, Dan Hess, Billy Fried, Greg
Oettinger.
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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 2year 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.
o Re-Appoint Lee Emmer to the Oneida County Nutrition Advisory Council for a 2-year term
to expire in May 2028.
o Re-Appoint Sue Emmer to the Oneida County Nutrition Advisory Council for a 2-year term
to expire in May 2028.
o Re-appoint Dan Chronister to the Board of Adjustment for a 3-year term to expire in July
2029.
o Appoint Tim Guilfoyle to the Board of Adjustment as the 1st Alternate for a 3-year term to
expire in July 2029.

Supervisor Sheppard requested that Resolution # 55-2026 / Rezone Petition # 01-2026 be pulled
from the Consent Agenda.
Motion/Second: Jensen/Cushing to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote: 20 Aye; 1 Absent, Lopez
Motion: Adopted
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:
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.
Resolution offered by the Planning and Development Committee
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County, Wisconsin:

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WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee having considered Rezone Petition #01-2026
(copy attached), which was filed March 17, 2026, to amend the Master Zoning District Document and
the Oneida County Official Zoning District Boundary Map, and having given notice thereof as
provided by law and having held a public hearing thereon June 10, 2026, pursuant to § 59.69(5),
Wisconsin Statutes, and having been informed of the facts pertinent to the changes which are as
follows:
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.
And being duly advised of the wishes of the people in the area affected as follows:
WHEREAS, the owner is requesting the wetland rezone for residential development; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Schoepke did not recommend approval of the request (copy attached); and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provided a Wetland Delineation Report
stating the following in their findings of fact for the driveway:
1. The project consists of installing 402 square feet of fill for a driveway to access buildable
upland area.
2. The Department has completed an evaluation of the project site and plans and has
determined that the project site and project plans as described in the submitted application
meet the standards to qualify for this General Permit.
3. The proposed project, if constructed in accordance with this permit, will not adversely affect
water quality, will not increase water pollution in surface water, and will not cause
environmental pollution as defined in s. 283.01(6m), Wis. Stats.
4. The wetland discharge resulting from the proposed activity will comply with water quality
requirements as authorized by this document.
5. No practicable alternative exists which would avoid adverse impacts to wetlands, and the
project will result in the least environmentally damaging practicable alternative into
consideration practicable alternatives that avoid wetland impacts.
6. All practicable measures to minimize adverse impacts to the functional values of the
wetland have been taken.
7. The proposed project will not result in significant adverse impacts to wetland functional
values, significant impacts to water quality, or other significant adverse environmental
consequences.
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provided a Wetland Delineation Report
stating the following in their findings of fact for the structure:
1. A permit, GP-NO-2024-44-04331 was issued February 2025 for 402 Square feet of fill for
the driveway.
2. This permit authorizes an additional 312 square feet of wetland fill resulting in a single and
complete project of 714 square feet of wetland fill for residential development.
3. The Department has completed an evaluation of the project site and plans and has
determined that the project site and project plans as described in the submitted application
meet the standards to qualify for this General Permit.
4. The proposed project, is constructed in accordance with this permit, will not adversely
affect water quality, will not increase water pollution in surface waters, and will not cause
environmental pollution as defined in s. 283.01(6m), Wis. Stats.

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5. The wetland discharge resulting from the proposed activity will comply with water quality
requirements as authorized by this document.
6. No practicable alternative exists which would avoid adverse impacts to wetlands, and the
project will result in the least environmentally damaging practicable alternative taking into
consideration practicable alternatives that avoid wetland impacts.
7. All practicable measures to minimize adverse impacts to the functional values of the
wetland have been taken.
WHEREAS, On June 10, 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 2 public
comments received, 0 people spoke in favor, 1 people spoke against, and 0 people spoke in
ambiguity of the proposed changes; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Development Committee has reviewed the general standards as
specified in Section 9.86(F) of the Oneida County Zoning & Shoreland Protection Ordinance and
concluded that the standards have been met. The Planning & Development Committee recommends
passage.
NOW THEREFORE, THE ONEIDA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS: Petition #01-2026:
Section 1:
Any existing ordinances, codes, resolutions, or portion thereof in conflict with this
ordinance shall be and are hereby repealed as far as any conflict exists.
Section 2:
The 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 the ordinance shall not be affected
thereby.
Section 4:
Rezone Petition #01-2026 is hereby adopted amending the Master Zoning District
Document and the Oneida County Official Zoning District Boundary Map, by changing the zoning
district classification from District #11 Shoreland Wetland to District #2 Single Family Residential on
property described as follows:
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.
The County Clerk shall, within seven (7) days after adoption of Rezone Petition #01-2026 by the
Oneida County Board of Supervisors, cause a certified copy thereof to be transmitted by mail to the
Schoepke Town Clerk.
Offered and passage moved by: Scott Holewinski, Dan Hess, Bob Almekinder, Billy Fried, Michael
Tautges.
Discussion: Sheppard expressed concern that the town and the community were against this
Resolution. Sheppard wanted to know what the process was to move this forward. Jennrich
presented the process. Jennrich noted that shoreland/wetland is not allowed to be filled in per the
rules of the State of Wisconsin unless they meet certain requirements or are rezoned. Jennrich
explained that the owners received approval from Federal Emergency Management Agency, US
Army Corps of Engineers and the DNR. Supervisor Briggs stated that he had no concerns.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution # 55-2026 / Rezone Petition # 01-2026: 17 Aye; 2 Nay, Kilbourn,
Burns; 1 Abstain, Campbell; 1 Absent, Lopez

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Resolution # 55-2026 / Rezone Petition # 01-2026: Adopted
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 to convey Part of RH 9333-1001, 1991 W Winnebago St. to Decorah Properties,
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, RH 9333-1001, 1991 W Winnebago Street as shown on the map in Exhibit A are owned
by Oneida County, and;
WHEREAS, an Offer to Purchase for the private sale of RH 9333-1001, 1991 W Winnebago Street
has been received from Decorah Properties, LLC for $718,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, per County Code an appraisal was completed for 1991 W. Winnebago St. and an
appraised value of $725,000 to $740,000 was received, and;
WHEREAS, per County Code the County Board can waive the appraised value and accept a lesser
amount, and;
WHEREAS, the Land Records Committee recommends the private sale of 1991 W Winnebago St. to
Decorah Properties, LLC which will allow the property to continue to provide services as a Residential
Substance Abuse Center for Adults while under ownership of Decorah Properties, and;
WHEREAS, the Land Records Committee recommends that the Offer to Purchase be accepted with
the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer (Exhibit B), and recommends that the County Clerk and
the County Board Chair be authorized to execute and sign on behalf of Oneida County any related
documents necessary to complete the transaction and the deed to transfer the property; and,
WHEREAS, if any items arise which require additional negotiations, that the County Board Chair is
authorized to negotiate those items and do not have to bring back to the Land records Committee or
County Board if the negotiations do not substantially affect the Offer; and,
WHEREAS, any costs to complete the transaction such as, but not limited to land surveying,
applications fees, title insurance and related closing cost are to be paid out of the proceeds from the
sale.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Oneida County hereby accepts
the Offer to Purchase with the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer prepared by the Decorah
Properties, LLC shown as Exhibit B, and recommends that the County Clerk and the County Board
Chair be authorized to execute and sign on behalf of Oneida County any related documents
necessary to complete the transaction and the deed to transfer the property; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any items arise which require additional negotiations, that the
County Board Chair is authorized to negotiate those items and do not have to bring back to the Land
Records Committee or County Board if the negotiations do not substantially affect the Offer; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, any costs to complete the transaction such as but not limited to land
surveying, applications fees, title insurance and related closing cost are to be paid out of the
proceeds from the sale.
Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Land Records Committee this 4th day of
August, 2026.
Offered and passage moved by: Robert Briggs, Chris Schultz, Kyle Timmons, Lenore Lopez.
Discussion: Corporation Counsel Chad Lynch stated that Decorah Properties offered to purchase
property that is currently owned by the County. Lynch noted that an appraisal was completed and
presented the offer to purchase. Lynch explained that the asking price was lower due to repairs
needed to the facility. Lynch noted that listed in the offer to purchase is an agreement to continue as
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that if the Board wants to go into closed session, it would need to be for negotiation reasons. Bruce
Decorah presented his plan for the future of the Winnebago property.
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).
Motion/Second: Sorgel/Hess to go into Closed Session at 10:07 a.m.
Roll Call Vote: 20 Aye; 1 Absent
Motion: Passes
Motion/Second: Cushing/Sorgel to return to Open Session at 10:20 a.m.
Roll Call Vote: 20 Aye; 1 Absent
Motion: Passes
Announcement: Chairman Holewinski announced that while in closed session no action was taken.
Resume – 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.
Discussion: Lynch presented an issue with an existing easement on the property.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution # 54 – 2026: 18 Aye; 1 Nay, Burns; 1 Absent, Lopez; 1 Abstain,
Campbell
Resolution # 54 – 2026: Passes
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.
Resolution to amend Section 9.57 to implement a one (1) year moratorium on data centers.
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 #022026, which was filed July 9, 2026 (copy attached) to amend Section 9.57 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 July 8, 2026, pursuant to § 59.69(5), Wisconsin Statutes, and
having been informed of the facts pertinent to the changes which are as follows:
WHEREAS, Oneida County’s zoning regulations are adopted to protect public health, safety, comfort,
convenience, and general welfare; manage growth and the impacts of land development; protect
water and other natural resources; preserve rural character; preserve property values; and facilitate
adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, and other public services and facilities; and
WHEREAS, data centers and similar high-intensity computing facilities may create land use impacts
that can include, but are not limited to, high electrical demand; need for supporting utility
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generation and fuel storage; lighting and security features; traffic during construction and periodic
operations; and potential compatibility concerns with nearby residential, agricultural, and rural land
uses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Development Committee finds that an interim moratorium is necessary to
allow adequate time for County staff and the Planning & Development Committee to evaluate
potential data center-related impacts and to consider whether amendments or clarifications to the
Oneida County Zoning and Shoreland Protection Ordinance are needed to ensure consistent
administration of permits and protections for the public; and
WHEREAS, during the moratorium period, the County intends to evaluate potential zoning text
amendments, application requirements, performance standards, or use classifications to address
data centers in a manner consistent with the overall purpose and intent of the zoning code; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to establish a temporary moratorium on specified data
center-related activities and approvals in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare while
the County conducts necessary review and considers appropriate regulatory standards; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2026, the Planning and Development Committee held a public hearing and
there were 0 public comments received, 15 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]:
9.57 INTERIM MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS MORATORIUM ON LIVESTOCK FACILITIES
LICENSING (2-2020,2-2021,9-2021) Removed from ordinance as moratorium expired March 1,
2022)
A. Purpose & Intent
1. Intent
a. Oneida County’s zoning regulations are adopted to protect public health, safety,
comfort, convenience, and general welfare; manage growth and the impacts of land
development; protect water and other natural resources; preserve rural character;
preserve property values; and facilitate adequate provision of transportation, water,
sewerage, and other public services and facilities.
b. Where property is affected by the regulations imposed by the zoning chapter and by
the other governmental regulations, the more restrictive regulations apply, and the
zoning chapter is intended to be liberally construed in favor of the County for the
promotion of public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare.
c. Data centers and similar high-intensity computing facilities may create land use
impacts that can include, but are not limited to, high electrical demand, need for
supporting utility infrastructure, substantial cooling and mechanical systems, noise
and vibration, emergency power and fuel storage, lighting and security features, traffic
during construction and periodic operations, and potential compatibility concerns with
nearby residential, agricultural, and rural land uses.
d. The County Board finds that an interim moratorium is necessary to allow adequate
time for County staff and the Planning and Development Committee to evaluate
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clarifications to the Oneida County Zoning and Shoreland Protection Ordinance are
needed to ensure consistent administration of permits and protections for the public.
e. During the moratorium period, the County intends to evaluate potential zoning texts,
amendments, application requirements, performance standards, or use classifications
to address data centers in a manner consistent with the overall purpose and intent of
the zoning ordinance.
2. Purpose
a. It is the purpose of this ordinance is to establish a temporary moratorium on specified
data center-related activities and approvals in order to protect the public health, safety,
and welfare, while the County conducts necessary review and considers appropriate
regulatory standards.
B. Authority
The Oneida County Board of Supervisors has the authority under Wisconsin statutes,
including but not limited to, ss. 59.02(2) and 59.69, Wis. Stats.
C. Applicability and Jurisdiction
This Ordinance applies to all territory located within the portions of the unincorporated areas
of Oneida County where Chapter 9 of the Oneida County Zoning and Shoreland Protection
Ordinance applies.
D. Definitions
For the purposes of this Ordinance:
1. Data Center means a facility, or a portion of a facility, whose primary purpose is to house
computer systems and associated components, including servers, network equipment,
and data storage systems, together with supporting mechanical, electrical, power
generation, cooling, ventilation, and security systems, where the facility is designed for or
operates as follows:
a. enterprise data processing;
b. colocation services;
c. cloud computing infrastructure; and/or
d. other large-scale digital data storage, processing, or transmission operations.
2. Data Center Expansion means any physical expansion or intensification of an existing
Data Center, including, without limitation, building additions; new principal or accessory
structures; installation or expansion of generators, fuel storage, substations,
transformers, cooling equipment, or similar infrastructure; or other changes that increase
the facility’s operational capacity or intensity.
3. New Data Center Development means establishment of a new Data Center on a parcel
where a Data Center did not lawfully exist prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
E. Moratorium and Prohibited Actions During Moratorium
1. Moratorium Established. During the effective period of this Ordinance, the County shall
not accept, process, approve, or issue approvals, permits, or authorizations for New Data
Center Development or Data Center Expansion in the unincorporated area of Oneida
County.
2. Specific Actions Covers. The moratorium applies to, without limitations, the following:
a. land use permits/zoning permits for new development or change in use;
b. approvals related to conditional uses, where applicable;
c. zoning map or text amendment requests that are submitted primarily to allow New
Data Center Development or Data Center Expansion; and
d. any other County Zoning approval that, if granted, would authorize New Data
Center Development or Data Center Expansion.
F. Exemptions
1. The moratorium shall not apply to the following:
a. Previously Issued and Lawfully Established Approvals. Work for which a land use
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date of this Ordinance, provided that the permit remains valid under applicable time
limits and has not expired, become void, or been revoked.
b. Ordinary Maintenance/Repair. Ordinary maintenance and repair activities that do
not constitute Data Center Expansion as defined herein.
c. County/Utility Emergency Actions. Emergency work necessary to protect public
health and safety or to restore utility service, as determined by the Zoning
Administrator or designee.
G. Duration of the Moratorium
This moratorium shall remain in effect for twelve (12) months from the date of adoption,
unless it is replaced or extended by the Oneida County Board of Supervisors.
H. Severability
If any provision of this Ordinance is adjudged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such judgment shall not affect the validity of other provisions.
I. Repeal of Conflicting Provisions
All ordinances of parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
The County Clerk shall, within seven (7) days after adoption of Ordinance Amendment #02-2026 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, Dan Hess, Bob Almekinder, Billy Fried, Michael
Tautges.
Discussion: Jennrich explained that data centers are being built in local communities, this issue was
discussed at the Planning and Development Committee. Jennrich noted that Data Centers are not
regulated in the current Zoning Ordinances. Jennrich stated that this Ordinance allows for adequate
time to evaluate any needed changes to our Ordinances. Discussion regarding the limitations to the
proposed Ordinance/Moratorium. Holewinski explained that this give the County time to look into the
issue and determine what the rules should be.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution # 56 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 02 – 2026: 20 Aye; 1
Absent, Lopez
Resolution # 56 – 2026 / Ordinance Amendment # 02 – 2026: Passes
NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME September 15th, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m.
Unless a motion is made to change the starting time.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Holewinski adjourned the meeting at 10:34 a.m.

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