Summary: GREEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Jerry Guth, Chair
Kristi Leonard, First Vice-Chair | Jody Hoesly, Second Vice-Chair
Green County Historic Courthouse - County Board Room
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
1016 16th Ave • Monroe, Wisconsin
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA - AMENDED
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Recognition of Outgoing County Board Members
5. Approval of Minutes
i. Approve the Minutes of the February 10, 2026 County Board Meeting
6. Presentations
i. RESET Report Presentation
ii. Guaranteed Maximum Price Presentation - Sheriff's Office/Jail Project
7. Resolutions
i. Consider Resolution 3-1-26 (Green County Transportation Resolution)
ii. Consider Resolution 3-2-26 (Resolution Awarding Contracts for Bid Packet # 1 (Site,
Precast, Detention, and Elevator) for Sheriff's Office/Jail Project (Contracts Over
$150,000))
iii. Consider Resolution 3-3-26 (Resolution Awarding Contract for Construction/Project
Manager for the Sheriff's Office/Jail Project (Contracts Over $150,000))
iv. Consider Resolution 3-4-26 (Resolution Awarding Property Contract (Contracts Over
$150,000))
v. *Consider Resolution 3-5-26 (Resolution Designating County Elected Offiers' Salaries)
8. Ordinances
i. Consider Ordinance 26-0301 (ATV Route - Town of Jefferson)
ii. Consider Ordinance 26-0302 (ATV Route - Town of Spring Grove)
www.greencountywi.org
PLEASE NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities
through sign language, interpreters or other auxiliary aids.
For additional information or to request the service, contact the Green County Clerk’s Office at (608) 328-9430.
Page 1 of 1009. Announcements
i. Reminder that Supervisor terms run through 6:59 PM on April 21, 2026
ii. County Board Orientation for new and returning members - 3:45 - 6:45 PM - April 21, 2026
10. Distributions
i. Updated Green County Board and Committee Per Diem and Reimbursement Policy
11. Adjourn
*indicates amended item(s)
Arianna L. Voegeli, Green County Clerk
www.greencountywi.org
PLEASE NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities
through sign language, interpreters or other auxiliary aids.
For additional information or to request the service, contact the Green County Clerk’s Office at (608) 328-9430.
Page 2 of 100PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
February 10, 2026
County Boardroom, Green County Courthouse, 1016 16th Ave, Monroe, WI
Chair Jerry Guth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Clerk read the roll call with 31 present.
The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
UW-Extension Regional Dairy Educator Jackie McCarville and UW-Extension Human
Development & Relationships Educator Bob Wiegel presented the UW-Extension Annual Report.
Motion by Roth, seconded by Knox to receive the UW-Extension Annual Report. Motion carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Supervisor Jody Hoesly gave a Green County Green House Gas Emissions Report. Motion by
Carus, seconded by Roth to receive the report. Motion carried with one no being Carlson.
Motion by Gundlach, seconded by Roth to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2026, meeting.
Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
RESOLUTION 2-1-26
Resolution Granting Municipal Bridge Construction Aid
WHEREAS, various local governments located within Green County have filed petitions for county
aid in the construction of bridges under Section 61.48 and 82.08 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Green County Board of Supervisors, in legal session
assembled, that the following petitions be hereby granted:
Municipality Road/Project # Total Cost 50/50 Split Cost
Town of York Badger Road/2623-23 $83,649.94 $41,824.97
Total $41,824.97
SIGNED: GREEN COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE:
Russ Torkelson, Chair Mark Gundlach, Vice-Chair
William Burchard Kathy Pennington
Kristi Leonard
Motion by Torkelson, seconded by Kranig to approve Resolution 2-1-26. Motion carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
ORDINANCE 26-0201
Amendment of Section 1-5-1-2 Regarding County Supervisors
WHEREAS, the Committee of Committees has supervision over general required changes,
updates and modifications to the Green County Code Title 1, Chapter 5, which lays out the
requirements of County supervisors; and
WHEREAS, after review of the Green County Code, the Committee of Committees has indicated
that the Green County Code is in need of updating to reflect a county supervisor’s duties and possible
censure for violations of those duties; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Green County Board of Supervisors, in legal
session assembled, that Section 1-5-1-2 of the Green County Code be amended as follows:
1-5-1-2: COUNTY SUPERVISORS
E. Duties: The duties, powers and responsibilities of the County Board of Supervisors are defined by
the laws of the State of Wisconsin and this Chapter. County Supervisors are expected to
individually contribute to a collaborative effort to set strategic mission goals and make broad
policy decisions that support the strategic mission and advance the priorities of the County.
Examples of such activities, include, but are not limited to:
1. Taking part in the activities of the Board and serving on one or more Standing Committees
or Special Committees, Boards and Commissions enumerated in Title 1 Chapters 7 and 8 of
the Green County Code, as appointed by the County Board Chairperson;
2. Participating in the process of debate and voting on proposed ordinances, resolutions
and motions in County Board and Committee meetings;
3. Providing oversight and advice to the management of the County regarding delivery of County
services while refraining from participating in the delivery, management or administration of
daily operations of the County;
4. Being responsive to the needs of their constituency through effective communication; and
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Page 3 of 1005. Establishing priorities for the delivery of County services through the annual budget and
tax levy.; and
6. Supervisors shall direct any questions regarding a department's personnel and/or operations
to its Department Head, the County Administrator, the Human Resources Director, the
Corporation Counsel, or the department's oversight committee chair. Replies are expected in
a timely manner during regular county business hours unless otherwise arranged by both
parties.
H. A County Supervisor may be subject to censure or reprimand by the County Board or its
designee, for a violation of this Chapter. For the first violation of board policy during the
supervisor’s term in office, a meeting with and possible verbal reprimand by the County Board
Chair and Corporation Counsel. For the second violation of board policy during the supervisor’s
term in office, a meeting with and possible written reprimand by the Committee of Committees
with the reprimand included in the committee meeting minutes. For the third violation of board
policy during the supervisor’s term in office, a written reprimand resolution from the Committee of
Committees to be considered and voted on by the entire County Board and possible removal from
any County committee, commission, board, or leadership assignment.
SIGNED: COMMITTEE OF COMMITTEES
Jerry Guth, Chair Kristi Leonard, Vice-Chair
Jody Hoesly Dennis Schwartz
Motion by Schwartz, seconded by Wilke to approve Ordinance 26-0201.
Motion by Sheaffer, seconded by Roth to amend section 1-5-1-2, No. 6 under letter E to become
letter E. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Motion by Sheaffer, seconded by Roth to amend section 1-5-1-2, No. 6 under letter E to also add
the wording “Communication with County Personnel:” after the Letter E. Motion carried with nos being:
Furgal, Kranig and Wilke.
Motion by Leonard, seconded by Wilke to amend section 1-5-1-2 letter H to become letter I with
the word “Discipline” after the letter I. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Upon vote of Ordinance 26-0201, motion carried with 25-6 with nos being Burchard, Carlson,
Even, Kranig, Kubly and Smith.
A copy of Title 1 Chapter 5 (County Board of Supervisors) of the Green County Code is on
file in the Green County Clerk’s office or on the Green County Website under County Code at
www.greencountywi.org.
Chair Guth gave a brief summary of the hiring process for the County Administrator.
Appointments: Motion by Leonard, seconded by Furgal to appoint Nicholas Owen as the County
Administrator effective March 11, 2026, with a term ending March 14, 2028, contingent upon passing
the pre-employment drug screen. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Motion by Hartwig, seconded by Roemer to reappoint Dudley Timm to the Land and Water
Conservation committee as the Citizen Advisory Member for a 2-year term ending on March 31, 2028.
Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Motion by Carlson, seconded by Krattiger to reappoint Harvey W. Kubly to the Rail Transit
Commission for a 3-year term ending on February 14, 2029. Motion carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
Announcements: The county clerk asked the supervisors to return their committee assignment
sheets at the March County Board meeting.
Distributions: None
Motion by Kubly, seconded by Knox to adjourn. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
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COUNTY OF GREEN )
I, Arianna L. Voegeli, County Clerk, in and for said County, do hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the proceedings of the County Board of Supervisors of Green
County, Wisconsin, on their meeting of February 10, 2026, A.D.
Arianna L. Voegeli
Green County Clerk
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Page 4 of 100ORDINANCE 26-0201
Amendment of Section 1-5-1-2 Regarding County Supervisors
WHEREAS, the Committee of Committees has supervision over general required changes,
updates and modifications to the Green County Code Title 1, Chapter 5, which lays out the requirements of
County supervisors; and
WHEREAS, after review of the Green County Code, the Committee of Committees has indicated
that the Green County Code is in need of updating to reflect a county supervisor’s duties and possible
censure for violations of those duties; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Green County Board of Supervisors, in legal
session assembled, that Section 1-5-1-2 of the Green County Code be amended as follows:
1-5-1-2: COUNTY SUPERVISORS
E. Communication with County Personnel: Supervisors shall direct any questions regarding a
department's personnel and/or operations to its Department Head, the County
Administrator, the Human Resources Director, the Corporation Counsel, or the
department's oversight committee chair. Replies are expected in a timely manner during
regular county business hours unless otherwise arranged by both parties.
E. F. Duties: The duties, powers and responsibilities of the County Board of Supervisors are defined by
the laws of the State of Wisconsin and this Chapter. County Supervisors are expected to
individually contribute to a collaborative effort to set strategic mission goals and make broad policy
decisions that support the strategic mission and advance the priorities of the County. Examples of
such activities, include, but are not limited to:
1. Taking part in the activities of the Board and serving on one or more Standing Committees
or Special Committees, Boards and Commissions enumerated in Title 1 Chapters 7 and 8
of the Green County Code, as appointed by the County Board Chairperson;
2. Participating in the process of debate and voting on proposed ordinances, resolutions and
motions in County Board and Committee meetings;
3. Providing oversight and advice to the management of the County regarding delivery of
County services while refraining from participating in the delivery, management or
administration of daily operations of the County;
4. Being responsive to the needs of their constituency through effective communication; and
5. Establishing priorities for the delivery of County services through the annual budget and
tax levy.
F G. Service: Service as a County Supervisor is an honor and a trust which compels the office holder
to serve the public through use of his or her judgment for the benefit of the public, and binds him
or her to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin,
and to carry out impartially the laws of the Nation, State and County.
G. H. Values: County Supervisors, being representatives drawn from society at large, are recognized to
hold different views, values, and loyalties that may result in personal conflict. Personal integrity,
Page 5 of 100Ordinance 26-0201
Amendment of Section 1-5-1-2 Regarding County Supervisors
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courtesy and a willingness to work toward consensus on commonly accepted goals are essential
traits, acknowledging that the County Board of Supervisors’ influence and authority comes from
collective action and not from individual action. County Supervisors shall:
1. Be dedicated to the democratic ideals of honesty, openness and accountability in all matters
involving County government;
2. Be willing to accept responsibility for decision-making that can affect many;
3. Understand the County’s mission, priorities, challenges, needs and demographics;
4. Understand the difference between governance and management and accept that their role
is to set policy while management carries out policy;
5. Understand the importance of distinguishing between personal opinions and County Board
positions when communicating with the public and the media, exert a good faith effort to
communicate the full truth about County matters and avoid structuring information to
achieve a personal advantage;
6. Be good listeners and willing to speak to issues, but also recognize when discussion must
conclude and a decision must be made;
7. Be committed to building community partnerships;
8. Actively practice and support stewardship of the County’s fiscal and natural resources by
supporting public policy for the best use of land, water and air consistent with the public
interests, community need and a vision for the future and adopt fiscal policies that promote
the most effective, efficient and ethical use of public funds;
9. Perform the duties of the office with fairness and impartiality to build public confidence in
County government;
10. Support the principle of equal employment and oppose discrimination in all County
operations;
11. Strive to seek and consider citizen input; and
12. Strive for excellence through continuous learning, seek opportunities to acquire skills and
knowledge, and dedicate the time necessary to adequately attend to the assignments and
duties of the office.
I. Discipline: A County Supervisor may be subject to censure or reprimand by the County
Board or its designee, for a violation of this Chapter. For the first violation of board policy
during the supervisor’s term in office, a meeting with and possible verbal reprimand by the
County Board Chair and Corporation Counsel. For the second violation of board policy
during the supervisor’s term in office, a meeting with and possible written reprimand by
the Committee of Committees with the reprimand included in the committee meeting
minutes. For the third violation of board policy during the supervisor’s term in office, a
written reprimand resolution from the Committee of Committees to be considered and
voted on by the entire County Board and possible removal from any County committee,
commission, board, or leadership assignment.Ordinance 26-0201
Amendment of Section 1-5-1-2 Regarding County Supervisors
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SIGNED: COMMITTEE OF COMMITTEES
Jerry Guth, Chair Kristi Leonard, Vice-Chair
Jody Hoesly Dennis Schwartz
FISCAL NOTE: No Fiscal Impact. ALV LEGAL NOTE: Approved as to form. BDB
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
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COUNTY OF GREEN )
We, Jerry Guth, Green County Board Chair and Arianna L. Voegeli, Green County Clerk in and
for said County, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance 26-
0201, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on the 10th day of February, 2026.
Dated at Monroe, Wisconsin, this 10th day of February, 2026.
Jerry Guth Arianna L. Voegeli
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