12-15-2020 draft 2 res no 38 (20-21) donation acceptance

12-15-2020 Draft 2

Res No 38 (20-21) Donation Acceptance DHHS 19

Res No 42 (20-21) Doanation Acceptance Sheriff's Office 21

Res No 43 (20-21) Reauthorization of Self-Insurance for Worker's Comp 23

Marked up Amend 7.14 Remove 35 mph Speed Limit 24

Clean copy - Amd 7.14 Remove 35 mph 28

2019 Wisconsin Act 183 30

2020-720 Amendment to Chapter 34, Petition No. Z-001-21 32

Extension Impact-Winter 2021 35

2020 ANNUAL REPORT (Complete with Economic Impact & TAPS) 37

2020 CVSO ANNUAL REPORT - SLIDE DECK 59

2020 WC ROD Review 67

Document Deed Transfer Count 01-2021 70

December 2020 Year-End Report 71

WAUPACA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY BOARD SESSION

December 15, 2020

This meeting was conducted under the directive of Waupaca County Resolution #8 (2020-2021) and Governor Evers’ Emergency Order #1. As a result of these directives, the meeting was held with in-person and remote access. Chair Koeppen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. with 27 members present. Present: Suprs. Bosquez, Boyer, M. Craig, P. Craig, Federwitz, Golding, Hardy, Jaeger, Johnson, Koeppen, Kussmann, Lehrer, McClone, Morack, Much, G. Murphy, T. Murphy, Nygaard, Poehlman, Ritchie, Spierings, Wengelski, Will, and Zaug present in person and Suprs. Ellis, Neumann, and Rohan present remotely. Chair Koeppen made the open meeting statement that this meeting and all other meetings of this board are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted and given to the media, in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting. A moment of silent meditation was observed followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Supr. Zaug moved and Supr. Lehrer seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020. Supr. Spierings moved Supr. Morack seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2020 meeting. Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

RESOLUTION NO. 27 (2020-2021) TO AMEND WAUPACA COUNTY

ORDINANCE NO. 45 OF THE GENERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP

The County Board of Supervisors of Waupaca County, Wisconsin, does ordain as follows: WHEREAS; Wisconsin Statutes 66.1001 authorizes Waupaca Country to adopt and amend a comprehensive plan map, and WHEREAS; Waupaca County has adopted written procedures designed to foster public participation at every stage of the comprehensive plan amendment process as required by section 66.1001(4)(a), Wisconsin Statutes, and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Committee held a public hearing on November 17, 2020 for amendments to the Preferred Land Use Map:

PLUM-03-20: The Town of Caledonia to amend the preferred land use category for part of a parcel located in part of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Sec. 25, Town of Caledonia, (part of parcel 02-25-72-12), lying along N. Crosswinds Dr. and State Road 96, from Commercial to Residential and PLUM-04-20: The Town of Lebanon to amend the preferred land use category for a parcel located in part of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Sec. 13, Town of Lebanon, (parcel 11-13-12-22), lying along Johnson Rd., from Residential to Agriculture and PLUM-05-20: The Town of Lind to amend the preferred land use category for a parcel located in part of the SW and NW ¼ of the NW and SW ¼ of Sec. 19, Town of Lind, (parcel 12-19-23-5), lying along County Road E, from Commercial to Residential and PLUM-06-20: The Town of Royalton to amend the preferred land use category for a parcel located in part of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Sec. 34, Town of Royalton, (parcel 16-34-32-3), lying along County Road X, from Agriculture to Commercial and WHEREAS, the attached comprehensive plan amendments were approved and deemed to be consistent with the overall planning goals and objectives by the respective township of origin. NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors adopts an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Map as originally adopted in Ordinance #45 and has been from time to time amended as follows: See attached documents. RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING AND LEGISLATIVE, JUDICIAL, ETHICS, SAFETY & SECURITY COMMITTEES: /s/ James Nygaard, Dennis Kussmann, Lee Much, DuWayne Federwitz, Terry Murphy, Pete Bosquez, Mary Kay Poehlman, Fred Zaug ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel Supr. Kussmann moved and Supr. Federwitz seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 27 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

Resolution No. 30 (2020-2021) Subject: Donation Acceptance – Waupaca County Nutrition Program WHEREAS, Waupaca County’s policy requires resolution to the County Board to accept donations over $1,000; and

WHEREAS, Waupaca County has received a donation in the amount of $4,000.00 from the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region for the purpose of supporting the Waupaca County Nutrition Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors accepts the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region – Waupaca County Nutrition Program donation in the amount of $4,000.00.

Fiscal Note: The amount of $4,000.00 will be placed in a donation restricted account until further budget action is taken to expend the funds.

RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE BOARD AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: /s/ Gerald M. Murphy, Dennis Wengelski, Sue Golding, Judi Olson, Jan L. Lehrer, Jody Muck, David Johnson, Steven Goedderz MD, DuWayne Federwitz, David R. Morack, Patricia Craig, Joe McClone, Dick Koeppen ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel Supr. Lehrer moved and Supr. Wengelski seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 30 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

Resolution No. 31 (2020-2021)

Subject: Donation Acceptance – Waupaca County Nutrition Program WHEREAS, Waupaca County’s policy requires resolution to the County Board to accept donations over $1,000; and WHEREAS, Waupaca County has received a donation in the amount of $5,000.00 from Premier Community Bank for the purpose of supporting the Waupaca County Nutrition Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors accepts the Premier Community Bank – Waupaca County Nutrition Program donation in the amount of $5,000.00. Fiscal Note: The amount of $5,000.00 will be placed in a donation restricted account until further budget action is taken to expend the funds. RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE BOARD AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: /s/ Gerald M. Murphy, Dennis Wengelski, Sue Golding, Judi Olson, Jan

L. Lehrer, Jody Muck, David Johnson, Steven Goedderz MD, DuWayne Federwitz, David R. Morack, Patricia Craig, Joe McClone, Dick Koeppen ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel Supr. G. Murphy moved and Supr. T. Murphy seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 31 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.


Subject: Donation Acceptance – Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office WHEREAS, Waupaca County’s policy requires resolution by the County Board of Supervisors to accept donations over $1,000; and

WHEREAS, Waupaca County has received a donation in the amount of $3,250.00 from Pumpkin Time at the Miller’s for the purpose of supporting the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop; and

WHEREAS, Waupaca County has received a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from Walleyes for Kids, Inc. for the purpose of supporting the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors accepts the donation from Pumpkin Time at the Miller’s in the amount of $3,250.00 and the donation from Walleyes for Kids, Inc. in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop. Fiscal Note: The amount of $4,250.00 will be placed in a donation restricted account. RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES: /s/, Mary Kay Poehlman, Cindy Hardy, Kevin Will, Dick Koeppen, Lee Much, DuWayne Federwitz, Gerald M. Murphy, David Johnson, David R. Morack, Patricia Craig, Joe McClone ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel Supr. P. Craig moved and Supr. Poehlman seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 32 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.


Subject: Donation Acceptance – Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office WHEREAS, Waupaca County’s policy requires resolution by the County Board of Supervisors to accept donations over $1,000; and WHEREAS, Waupaca County has received a donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from Petersen Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram for the purpose of supporting the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors accepts $2,000.00 from Petersen Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram for the Sheriff’s Office.

Fiscal Note: The amount of $2,000.00 will be placed in a donation restricted account. RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES: /s/, Mary Kay Poehlman, Cindy Hardy, Kevin Will, Dick Koeppen, Lee Much, DuWayne Federwitz, Gerald M. Murphy, David Johnson, David R. Morack, Patricia Craig, Joe McClone ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel Supr. Bosquez moved and Supr. Nygaard seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 33 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.


Subject: Donation Acceptance – Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office WHEREAS, Waupaca County’s policy requires resolution by the County Board of Supervisors to accept donations over $1,000; and WHEREAS, Waupaca County has received a donation in the amount of $5,000 from Little Black Dog Design, LLC DBA Chain Link for the purpose of supporting the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors accepts $5,000 from Little Black Dog Design, LLC DBA Chain Link for the Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit.

Fiscal Note: The amount of $5,000.00 will be placed in a donation restricted account. RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES: /s/, Mary Kay Poehlman, Cindy Hardy, Kevin Will, Dick Koeppen, Lee Much, DuWayne Federwitz, Gerald M. Murphy, David Johnson, David R. Morack, Patricia Craig, Joe McClone ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel Supr. Lehrer moved and Supr. Bosquez seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 34 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.


Subject: Donation Acceptance – Waupaca County DHHS WHEREAS, Waupaca County’s policy requires resolution to the County Board to accept donations over $1,000; and WHEREAS, Waupaca County has received a donation in the amount of $6,000.00 from Abbrederis SOW Foundation Inc for the purpose of supporting the Waupaca County residents in need where other fiscal supports are not available. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors accepts the Abbrederis SOW Foundation Inc – Waupaca County DHHS donation in the amount of $6,000.00. Fiscal Note: The amount of $6,000.00 will be placed in a donation restricted account until further budget action is taken to expend the funds. RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE BOARD AND FINANCE COMMITTEE: /s/ Gerald M. Murphy, Judi Olson, David Johnson, Dennis Wengelski, Sue Golding, Steven Goedderz MD, Patricia Craig, Jan L. Lehrer, Jody Muck, DuWayne Federwitz, David R. Morack, Joe McClone, Dick Koeppen ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel

Supr. P. Craig moved and Supr. Lehrer seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 35 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

RESOLUTION NO. 36 (2020-2021) SUBJECT: Support of Increased Child Support Funding WHEREAS, Waupaca County administers the Child Support Enforcement Program on behalf of the State of Wisconsin, providing services to Waupaca County residents including paternity establishment, obtaining child support and health insurance orders for children, and enforcing and modifying those orders; and WHEREAS, our children’s well-being, economic security and success in life are enhanced by parents who provide financial and emotional support; and WHEREAS, Waupaca County’s Child Support Agency provides services to custodial and non-custodial parents that reduce childhood poverty rates, establish parental rights and promote the involvement of both parents in the lives of their children, all having a positive effect on the lives of children; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s Child Support Enforcement Program demonstrates return on investment by collecting an average of $6.20 in support for every dollar invested in the program; and

WHEREAS, County child support agencies collected $935 million in child support in 2019 and 98,405 health insurance orders statewide; and

WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s Child Support Enforcement Program has dropped from a ranking of 2nd in the nation to 5th for collecting current support and as a result has lost approximately $70,000 in federal incentive payments between Calendar Year 2019 and Calendar Year 2020; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s strong performance in child support is at risk without additional state funding, and further drops in performance would result in additional reductions to federal funding for Wisconsin; and

WHEREAS, decreased federal funding results in less funding for Waupaca County’s Child Support Agency, potentially leading to reductions in child support staff and services and reduced child support collections; and

WHEREAS, new state investments in child support are amplified by a federal match; that is, every $1 of state GPR invested in the Child Support Program generates $2 in federal matching funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors respectfully requests that state funding for county child support agencies be increased by $4 million GPR in each fiscal year of the 2021-23 Wisconsin state budget, which will generate approximately $7.7 million in additional federal funding each year to ensure the efficient, effective delivery of program services to Wisconsin families. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded by the County Clerk to the Governor of the State of Wisconsin, Waupaca County’s State Senators and Representatives, the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Administration, and the Wisconsin Counties Association for consideration. RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY LEGISLATIVE, JUDICIAL, ETHICS, SAFETY & SECURITY COMMITTEE: /s/ Dennis Kussmann, Pete Bosquez, Mary Kay Poehlman, Fred Zaug ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel Supr. G. Murphy moved and Supr. Lehrer seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 36 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.


Subject: Marriage License Fee Increase WHEREAS, Wisconsin State Statutes section 765.15 allows for each County Board to increase marriage license fee of $49.50 by any amount, which amount shall become a part of the funds of the County; and

WHEREAS, the average fee for a marriage license in counties that surround Waupaca County is $98.33; and

WHEREAS, the last increase to Waupaca County’s marriage license fee was put in place by Resolution No. 15 (2008-2009) to go into effect on January 1, 2009.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Waupaca County Clerk to increase the existing fee from eighty dollars ($80.00) to one hundred dollars ($100.00) effective January 1, 2021. RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY FINANCE COMMITTEE: /s/ DuWayne Federwitz, Gerald M. Murphy, David Johnson, David R. Morack, Patricia Craig, Joe McClone, Dick Koeppen

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel Supr. Johnson moved and Supr. Morack seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 37 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

RESOLUTION NO. 39 (2020-2021) SUBJECT: Clerk of Court’s Office Staff Reorganization WHEREAS, there has been a thorough review of staffing needs in the Clerk of Court office which resulted in a request to replace one Court Clerk position with one Deputy Clerk position to better serve the public and the circuit courts; and WHEREAS, any increase in personal services funding related to this position replacement will be covered by budget allocations previously earmarked for a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position in the 2021 Clerk of Court personal services budget as the LTE position will not be filled in 2021; and WHEREAS, the position replacement effective date shall commence with calendar year 2021 to coincide with available funding for the reorganization. NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors does hereby approve the replacement of one Court Clerk position to one Deputy Clerk position effective January 4, 2021. RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY FINANCE COMMITTEE: /s/ DuWayne Federwitz, Gerald M. Murphy, David Johnson, David R. Morack, Patricia Craig, Joe McClone, Dick Koeppen ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel Supr. Zaug moved and Supr. T. Murphy seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 39 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

RESOLUTION NO. 40 (2020-2021)

SUBJECT: Land & Water Conservation Department Watershed Technician Position

WHEREAS, the Land & Water Conservation Department has completed several Nine Key Element Watershed Plans throughout the county which show a need for an increase in non-point source pollution work to meet Total Maximum Daily Load water quality goals in those watersheds; and WHEREAS, the Land & Water Conservation Department has secured grant funding from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Large Scale Targeted Runoff Management Program to address the water quality goals set forth in the watershed plans; and WHEREAS, the Large Scale Targeted Runoff Management Program grants now provide a more adequate staffing reimbursement than in prior years; and WHEREAS, there has been a thorough review of staffing needs in the Land & Water Conservation Department by the Land & Water Conservation Committee and the Human Resources Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors does hereby approve the new Watershed Technician Position in the Land & Water Conservation Department. RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY FINANCE COMMITTEE: /s/ DuWayne Federwitz, Gerald M. Murphy, David Johnson, David R. Morack, Patricia Craig, Joe McClone, Dick Koeppen ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel Supr. McClone moved and Supr. Johnson seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 40 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.


Subject: Official Lake Name Change: unnamed Lake to Chalet Lake (38 acres) Town of Lind WHEREAS, Mark Schott representing the Chalet Lake Association submitted a proposal to the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources requesting that the unnamed lake located in the Town of Lind be given the name Chalet Lake; and WHEREAS, the unnamed lake has been listed as Chalet Lake since at least 1998 and the Chalet Lake Association was formed in 2004.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors does go on record in support of assigning the name Chalet Lake, Town of Lind. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Waupaca County Clerk to complete the Geographic Name Proposal Recommendation form as “approved” and submit to the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Geographic Names Council. RECOMMENDED FOR INTRODUCTION BY THE WAUPACA COUNTY LEGISLATIVE, JUDICIAL, ETHICS, SAFETY & SECURITY COMMITTEE: /s/ Dennis Kussmann, Pete Bosquez, Mary Kay Poehlman, Fred Zaug ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Jill Lodewegen /s/ Diane Meulemans Waupaca County Clerk Corporation Counsel Supr. Golding moved and Supr. Federwitz seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 41 (2020-2021). Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER NO. 34 Town of Caledonia, RC-G to RR

2020-715, Z-024-20 TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF WAUPACA COUNTY: Petition #Z-024-20, Town of Caledonia The Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee, having considered the above petition on the 1st of December, 2020 by Whispering Winds of Caledonia for a Petition for Zoning Map Amendment from the Rural Commercial General (RC-G) District to the Rural Residential (RR) District on approximately six (6.0) acres. The following described: Located in part of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Sec 25, Town of Caledonia, lying along North Crosswinds Dr. and State Road 96, Fire Number N9657 Waupaca County, Wisconsin (Part of Parcel 02-25-72-12) Having held a public hearing thereon, pursuant to the Wisconsin Statutes, notice thereof having been given as provided by law, and being duly informed of the facts pertinent to the changes proposed, and duly advised of the wishes of the people in the area affected, hereby recommends as follows: Based on the testimony presented at the public hearing, the Committee decided to GRANT the Petition for Zoning Map Amendment due to the following:

The Town of Caledonia approved this request and it is consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee on December 1, 2020 By: /s/ James Nygaard, Chairman This ordinance shall be in full force and effect in the Town of Caledonia upon filing with the County Clerk of Waupaca County a certified copy of a resolution of the Town Board of Supervisors of said town approving said ordinance or forty (40) days after the adoption of the ordinance by County Board, unless a certified copy of a resolution disapproving the amendment is filed within ten (10) days with the County Clerk within that time. I, Jill Lodewegen, Waupaca County Clerk do hereby certify that the above Zoning Amendment was enacted by the County Board on December 15, 2020. /s/ Jill Lodewegen, Waupaca County Clerk Supr. Nygaard moved and Supr. Bosquez seconded the motion to approve the amendment to Chapter 34 of the Waupaca County Code of Ordinances. Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER NO. 34 Town of Lebanon, RR to AWT

2020-716, Z-025-20 TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF WAUPACA COUNTY: Petition #Z-025-20, Town of Lebanon The Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee, having considered the above petition on the 1st of December, 2020 by Ryan J. R. and Holly H. Pingel for a Petition for Zoning Map Amendment from the Rural Residential (RR) District to the Agriculture and Woodland Transition (AWT) District on approximately ten (9.69) acres. Located in part of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Sec 13, Town of Lebanon, lying along Johnson Rd., Fire Number N6468, Waupaca County, Wisconsin (Parcel 11-13-12-22) Having held a public hearing thereon, pursuant to the Wisconsin Statutes, notice thereof having been given as provided by law, and being duly informed of the facts pertinent to the changes proposed, and duly advised of the wishes of the people in the area affected, hereby recommends as follows: Based on the testimony presented at the public hearing, the Committee decided to GRANT the Petition for Zoning Map Amendment due to the following:

The Town of Lebanon approved this request and it is consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee on December 1, 2020 By: /s/ James Nygaard, Chairman This ordinance shall be in full force and effect in the Town of Lebanon upon filing with the County Clerk of Waupaca County a certified copy of a resolution of the Town Board of Supervisors of said town approving said ordinance or forty (40) days after the adoption of the ordinance by County Board, unless a certified copy of a resolution disapproving the amendment is filed within ten (10) days with the County Clerk within that time. I, Jill Lodewegen, Waupaca County Clerk do hereby certify that the above Zoning Amendment was enacted by the County Board on December 15, 2020. /s/ Jill Lodewegen, Waupaca County Clerk Supr. Kussmann moved and Supr. Nygaard seconded the motion to approve the amendment to Chapter 34 of the Waupaca County Code of Ordinances. Motion carried, with P. Craig abstaining. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER NO. 34 Town of Royalton, RI-G to RC-G

2020-717, Z-026-20 TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF WAUPACA COUNTY: Petition #Z-026-20, Town of Royalton The Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee, having considered the above petition on the 1st of December, 2020 by Ted W. and Linda J. Radtke for a Petition for Zoning Map Amendment from the Rural Industrial General (RI-G) District to the Rural Commercial General (RC-G) District on approximately three (2.66) acres. The following described: Located in part of NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Sec 34, Town of Royalton, lying along County Road X, Fire Number E6142, Waupaca County, Wisconsin (Parcel 16-34-32-3) Having held a public hearing thereon, pursuant to the Wisconsin Statutes, notice thereof having been given as provided by law, and being duly informed of the facts pertinent to the changes proposed, and duly advised of the wishes of the people in the area affected, hereby recommends as follows: Based on the testimony presented at the public hearing, the Committee decided to GRANT the Petition for Zoning Map Amendment due to the following:

The Town of Royalton approved this request and it is consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee on December 1, 2020 By: /s/ James Nygaard, Chairman This ordinance shall be in full force and effect in the Town of Royalton upon filing with the County Clerk of Waupaca County a certified copy of a resolution of the Town Board of Supervisors of said town approving said ordinance or forty (40) days after the adoption of the ordinance by County Board, unless a certified copy of a resolution disapproving the amendment is filed within ten (10) days with the County Clerk within that time. I, Jill Lodewegen, Waupaca County Clerk do hereby certify that the above Zoning Amendment was enacted by the County Board on December 15, 2020. /s/ Jill Lodewegen, Waupaca County Clerk Supr. P. Craig moved and Supr. Spierings seconded the motion to approve the amendment to Chapter 34 of the Waupaca County Code of Ordinances. Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER NO. 34 Town of Lind, AR to RR-O

2020-718, Z-027-20 TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF WAUPACA COUNTY: Petition #Z-027-20, Town of Lind The Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee, having considered the above petition on the 1st of December, 2020 by Jeffrey L. Larsen for a Petition for Zoning Map Amendment from the Agriculture Retention (AR) District to the Rural Residential Overlay (RR-O) District on approximately four (4.0) acres. The following described: Located in part of SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Sec 35, Town of Lind, lying along Clark Mills Rd, Waupaca County, Wisconsin (Part of Parcel 12-35-43-3) Having held a public hearing thereon, pursuant to the Wisconsin Statutes, notice thereof having been given as provided by law, and being duly informed of the facts pertinent to the changes proposed, and duly advised of the wishes of the people in the area affected, hereby recommends as follows: Based on the testimony presented at the public hearing, the Committee decided to GRANT the Petition for Zoning Map Amendment due to the following:

The Town of Lind approved this request and it is consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee on December 1, 2020 By: /s/ James Nygaard, Chairman This ordinance shall be in full force and effect in the Town of Lind upon filing with the County Clerk of Waupaca County a certified copy of a resolution of the Town Board of Supervisors of said town approving said ordinance or forty (40) days after the adoption of the ordinance by County Board, unless a certified copy of a resolution disapproving the amendment is filed within ten (10) days with the County Clerk within that time. I, Jill Lodewegen, Waupaca County Clerk do hereby certify that the above Zoning Amendment was enacted by the County Board on December 15, 2020. /s/ Jill Lodewegen, Waupaca County Clerk Supr. Johnson moved and Supr. Poehlman seconded the motion to approve the amendment to Chapter 34 of the Waupaca County Code of Ordinances. Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER NO. 34 Town of Lind, AWT to RR

2020-719, Z-028-20 TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF WAUPACA COUNTY: Petition #Z-028-20, Town of Lind The Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee, having considered the above petition on the 1st of December, 2020 by Richard Gohlke for a Petition for Zoning Map Amendment from the Agriculture Woodland Transition (AWT) District to the Rural Residential (RR) District on approximately fifteen (15.08) acres. The following described: Located in part of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Sec 19, Town of Lind, lying along County Road. E, Waupaca County, Wisconsin (Parcels 12-19-32-7, 12-19-32-8, 12-19-32-9, 12-19-23-5 and 12-19-22-7) Having held a public hearing thereon, pursuant to the Wisconsin Statutes, notice thereof having been given as provided by law, and being duly informed of the facts pertinent to the changes proposed, and duly advised of the wishes of the people in the area affected, hereby recommends as follows: Based on the testimony presented at the public hearing, the Committee decided to GRANT the Petition for Zoning Map Amendment due to the following:

The Town of Lind approved this request and it is consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Committee on December 1, 2020 By: /s/ James Nygaard, Chairman This ordinance shall be in full force and effect in the Town of Lind upon filing with the County Clerk of Waupaca County a certified copy of a resolution of the Town Board of Supervisors of said town approving said ordinance or forty (40) days after the adoption of the ordinance by County Board, unless a certified copy of a resolution disapproving the amendment is filed within ten (10) days with the County Clerk within that time. I, Jill Lodewegen, Waupaca County Clerk do hereby certify that the above Zoning Amendment was enacted by the County Board on December 15, 2020. /s/ Jill Lodewegen, Waupaca County Clerk Supr. Zaug moved and Supr. Nygaard seconded the motion to approve the amendment to Chapter 34 of the Waupaca County Code of Ordinances. Motion carried without a negative vote. Passed the 15th day of December, 2020.

REPORTS

COVID-19 Update Jed Wohlt, Waupaca County Health Officer

Jed Wohlt gave an overview of the state COVID-19 statistics as well as the county numbers.

County Clerk Update Jill Lodewegen, County Clerk

Jill Lodewegen reported on office changes that have occurred over the past 4 years and what to look forward to in 2021.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR REPORT

Chair Koeppen thanked the department heads for their positive attitudes during the pandemic.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE Chair Koeppen placed the following correspondence for December on file in the County Clerk’s Office: WCEDC Monthly Report.

Supr. Kussmann moved and Supr. Lehrer seconded the motion to adjourn. Chair Koeppen declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Jill Lodewegen Waupaca County Clerk

7.14 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES (Created 6/19/18)

A. INTENT

1. The County of Waupaca, Wisconsin hereby adopts the following ordinance permitting all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic upon roadways listed in Section C. This ordinance is enacted in due consideration of the recreational and economic value to connect trail opportunities and weighed against protecting the safety of motorists by maintaining the road edge and surface; the integrity of the right-of-way; public safety; liability aspects; terrain involved; and traffic density and patterns.

2. Municipality is defined as any Village, City or Township that is in the territorial jurisdiction of Waupaca County.

3. The County of Waupaca adopts a “blanket” approach and permits all local municipalities that create an ATV/UTV route or trail within their territorial jurisdiction by local ordinance the authority to utilize any bridge, county trunk highway or state highway located within the municipality as part of a dedicated ATV/UTV route or trail.

B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND STATE LAWS ADOPTED

1. The ATV/UTV route or trail designation is created pursuant to town, village, city, or county authority as set forth in sec. 23.33 (8) (b), Wis. Stats.

2. The applicable provisions of sec. 23.33, Wis. Stats., regulating ATV/UTV operations pursuant to routes and trails are adopted.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the statutory provisions in Wisconsin Statutes Chapters 23, 340 to 348, and 350 establishing definitions and regulations with respect to ATVs and UTVs, and Wisconsin Administrative Code Ch. NR 64, All-Terrain Vehicles, exclusive of any provisions therein relating to penalties to be imposed and exclusive of any regulations for which the statutory penalty is a fine or term of imprisonment, are hereby adopted and by reference made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

4. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, any act required to be performed or prohibited by any statute incorporated herein by reference is required or prohibited by this ordinance. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statutes incorporated herein are made part of this chapter in order to secure uniform statewide regulation of ATVs and UTVs.

C. ROUTES AND TRAILS

1. The County of Waupaca designates to the Waupaca County Highway Committee with consideration of the Highway Commissioner the authority to temporarily close, terminate, or modify routes and trails at anytime. Any restrictions of trails and routes placed by the Highway Commissioner shall be considered by the Waupaca County Highway Committee at the

next regular Highway Committee meeting and properly noticed on its agenda. The Highway Commissioner will communicate the restrictions to the local municipality. The local municipality or its designee shall immediately mark the ATV/UTV trail or route with the restriction.

2. The local municipality or its designee shall maintain all ATV/UTV routes and trail signs within its jurisdiction, including on county trunk highways, which are adopted by the municipality.

3. All ATV/UTV routes and trails shall be signed in accordance with Wis. Admin. Code NR 64.12 and NR 64.12(7)(c).

4. Local municipalities that adopt ordinances authorizing ATV/UTV routes and trails within their jurisdiction utilizing county trunk highways, roads, streets, sidewalks, alleyways and transportation-marked corridors shall be designated as ATV/UTV routes. Private lands subject to public easement or authorized leases are designated ATV/UTV trails. Waupaca County grants permission and mutual authority for use of county trunk highway system within local municipalities upon adoption of a local ordinance of an ATV/UTV designated route or trail.

5. The local municipality shall maintain a route and trail map and provide current routes to Waupaca County Highway Commissioner.

D. CONDITIONS

1. All ATV/UTV operators on routes that are portions of roadways shall observe and comply with posted roadway speed limits; at no time shall speed exceed 35 miles per hour.

2. All ATV/UTV operators shall ride single file. 3. All ATV/UTV operators shall observe all state laws pertaining to the

use of an ATV/UTV; said state laws are further adopted by reference in this County ordinance.

E. ENFORCEMENT

This ordinance shall be enforced by any law enforcement officer authorized to enforce the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

F. PENALTIES

ATV/UTV penalties as found in § 23.33(13)(a), Wis. Stats., and as may be subsequently amended are adopted by reference.

G. SEVERABILITY

If any section, provision or portion of this ordinance or the application to any person or circumstances is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the ordinance shall not for that reason be rendered ineffective, but rather shall be enforced, to whatever degree possible, as if the provision which was declared invalid had not been enacted.

H. EFFECTIVE DATE

This ordinance becomes effective upon passage and publication.

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Amend Chapter 7, Traffic Code 7.14 D (1) to remove 35 mph Speed Limit

7.14 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES (Created 6/19/18)

A. INTENT 1. The County of Waupaca, Wisconsin hereby adopts the following

ordinance permitting all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic upon roadways listed in Section C. This ordinance is enacted in due consideration of the recreational and economic value to connect trail opportunities and weighed against protecting the safety of motorists by maintaining the road edge and surface; the integrity of the right-of-way; public safety; liability aspects; terrain involved; and traffic density and patterns.

2. Municipality is defined as any Village, City or Township that is in the territorial jurisdiction of Waupaca County.

3. The County of Waupaca adopts a “blanket” approach and permits all local municipalities that create an ATV/UTV route or trail within their territorial jurisdiction by local ordinance the authority to utilize any bridge, county trunk highway or state highway located within the municipality as part of a dedicated ATV/UTV route or trail.

B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND STATE LAWS ADOPTED 1. The ATV/UTV route or trail designation is created pursuant to town,

village, city, or county authority as set forth in sec. 23.33 (8) (b), Wis. Stats.

2. The applicable provisions of sec. 23.33, Wis. Stats., regulating ATV/UTV operations pursuant to routes and trails are adopted.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the statutory provisions in Wisconsin Statutes Chapters 23, 340 to 348, and 350 establishing definitions and regulations with respect to ATVs and UTVs, and Wisconsin Administrative Code Ch. NR 64, All-Terrain Vehicles, exclusive of any provisions therein relating to penalties to be imposed and exclusive of any regulations for which the statutory penalty is a fine or term of imprisonment, are hereby adopted and by reference made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.

4. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, any act required to be performed or prohibited by any statute incorporated herein by reference is required or prohibited by this ordinance. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statutes incorporated herein are made part of this chapter in order to secure uniform statewide regulation of ATVs and UTVs.

C. ROUTES AND TRAILS 1. The County of Waupaca designates to the Waupaca County Highway

Committee with consideration of the Highway Commissioner the authority to temporarily close, terminate, or modify routes and trails at anytime.

2

Any restrictions of trails and routes placed by the Highway Commissioner shall be considered by the Waupaca County Highway Committee at the next regular Highway Committee meeting and properly noticed on its agenda. The Highway Commissioner will communicate the restrictions to the local municipality. The local municipality or its designee shall immediately mark the ATV/UTV trail or route with the restriction.

2. The local municipality or its designee shall maintain all ATV/UTV routes and trail signs within its jurisdiction, including on county trunk highways, which are adopted by the municipality.

3. All ATV/UTV routes and trails shall be signed in accordance with Wis. Admin. Code NR 64.12 and NR 64.12(7)(c).

4. Local municipalities that adopt ordinances authorizing ATV/UTV routes and trails within their jurisdiction utilizing county trunk highways, roads, streets, sidewalks, alleyways and transportation-marked corridors shall be designated as ATV/UTV routes. Private lands subject to public easement or authorized leases are designated ATV/UTV trails. Waupaca County grants permission and mutual authority for use of county trunk highway system within local municipalities upon adoption of a local ordinance of an ATV/UTV designated route or trail.

5. The local municipality shall maintain a route and trail map and provide current routes to Waupaca County Highway Commissioner.

D. CONDITIONS 1. All ATV/UTV operators on routes that are portions of roadways shall

observe and comply with posted roadway speed limits. 2. All ATV/UTV operators shall ride single file. 3. All ATV/UTV operators shall observe all state laws pertaining to the use of

an ATV/UTV; said state laws are further adopted by reference in this County ordinance.

E. ENFORCEMENT This ordinance shall be enforced by any law enforcement officer authorized to enforce the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

F. PENALTIES ATV/UTV penalties as found in § 23.33(13)(a), Wis. Stats., and as may be subsequently amended are adopted by reference.

G. SEVERABILITY If any section, provision or portion of this ordinance or the application to any person or circumstances is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the ordinance shall not for that reason be rendered ineffective, but rather shall be enforced, to whatever degree possible, as if the provision which was declared invalid had not been enacted.

H. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance becomes effective upon passage and publication.

Waupaca County Courthouse

811 Harding Street

Waupaca, WI 54981

Phone: (715) 258-6230

Extens ion Impact: Educat ion Makes a Di f ference

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T w i t t e r : @ uw ex wa up ac ac o

Winter 2021

In March of 2020, Partners in Transportation began a planning process led by Waupaca County Community Development

Educator Jessica Beckendorf. Through the process, the group determined that coordinating with existing programs that provide

transportation services would be the most efficient and effective way to find and fill transportation gaps in the county - an effort

referred to as “mobility management.”

Who is Partners in Transportation?

Partners in Transportation is a collection of public and private organizations who care

about collaborating with and working alongside existing transportation services in

order to fill transportation gaps in Waupaca County to make sure that residents in need

of service are able to obtain it, regardless of age or mobility. So far, the fledgling

partnership includes: ThedaCare, Make the Ride Happen, East Central Wisconsin

Regional Planning Commission, the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources,

and Extension.

Next Steps

Keep collaboration at the center of our efforts by connecting and coordinating with more stakeholders. This ensures coordinated efforts, and avoids duplication.

Continue working with the New London transportation committee, building support and effectively making use of local assets and knowledge.

Conduct an inventory of transportation service assets - private and public. Share this with all stakeholders.

Begin offering services in the New London area to start, with a focus on workforce transportation gaps, while offering referrals for those that can be served by another program (to avoid duplication).

The effort has received some grant funding to begin work, and is seeking to work with existing stakeholders such as

transportation companies, non-profits who provide rides, and governmental bodies for the purpose of understanding the needs

and gaps and coordinating efforts.

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

La Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison, un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y acción afirmativa (EEO/AA), proporciona igualdad de

oportunidades en empleo y programas, incluyendo los requisitos del Titulo VI, Título IX, y de la Ley para Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA).

Getting to Work: Partners in Transportation Beginning a Journey to Meet

Transportation Gaps By Jessica Beckendorf, UW-Madison Extension Community Development Educator for Waupaca County

Winter 2021 Extension Waupaca County

Extension Impact: Education Makes a Difference

Virtual Parenting Workshops Provide Opportunity to

Learn and Connect

2

FoodWIse Helps Promote Farm Market During

Pandemic

3

Providing Resources to Maintain Partnership

3

Getting to Work: Partners in Transportation Beginning a

Journey to Meet Transportation Gaps

4

In This Issue

Jessica Beckendorf

Community Development

Christi Gabrilska FoodWIse

Sandy Liang

Human Development & Relationships

Hailee Struck

FoodWIse

Penny Tank 4-H Youth Development

Chris Viau

Area Extension Director

Support Staff: Amy Ebert, Annette Spieth

Extension Committee: Bob Ellis, Dick Rohan, Ken

Jaeger, Bernie Ritchie, Dennis Wengelski

Project Boxes Provide Hands-on Learning at Home

By Penny Tank, UW-Madison Extension 4-H Program Educator for Waupaca County

4-H project boxes offer a variety of 4-H projects for both youth and adults including

lesson plans, directions and supplies to continue 4-H learning at home. Based on

evaluation results from the first set of project

boxes earlier this year and interest within the

county, a second set of project boxes was created

and promoted this winter. Since in person project

meetings are limited at this time, the project boxes

are a way for families to get everything they need

to continue hands-on 4-H learning at home.

Youth Ambassadors and volunteer leaders helped

determine some of the project box ideas. Two of

the boxes included more holiday focused projects,

one box was a woodworking step stool kit, one

box was string art, and the last box had a literacy

focus for younger children with the book The

Rainbow Fish and activities that relate to the book. One hundred four boxes were

purchased, compared to 54 with the first set of boxes in July/August. Two 4-H clubs

offered to purchase a box of choice for each family to complete as club projects. With

this set of project boxes, two live zooms were planned where families could sign on to

make a project together and the Rainbow Fish box will include a time where we read the

book together, discuss, and make a project. Boxes were advertised to 4-H and non 4-H

families through 4-H emails, facebook, and the Extension facebook page. Feedback will

be collected soon for this set of project boxes, some remarks from the first set of project

boxes included “please keep offering things like this”, “we took our boxes camping with

us for 5 days; lots of fun

activities that we got to share

with friends and family,”

“excellent project; I have

promoted it to current

members and a new family”.

Additional new project boxes

are being considered by the

Super Saturday project day

planning committee for early

spring.

Woodworking project box – each box comes with a lesson plan with project

directions and supplies.

Brynn enjoyed all of the painting projects.

Working on a holiday craft box.

Winter 2021 Extens ion Impact: Educat ion Makes a Di f ference

Virtual Parenting Workshops Provide Opportunity to Learn and Connect

By Sandy Liang, UW-Madison Human Development & Relationships Extension Educator for Waupaca County

Parenting workshops that were once held in-person, moved to a virtual format. In a survey from last spring/summer, parents reported feelings of stress, isolation, and difficulty parenting during the pandemic. These virtual workshops held through Zoom allowed parents to learn and connect, with the purpose to learn easily-implemented strategies and have support from others.

Last fall and winter, the workshops were offered once a month on Tuesday in the evening and covered the following topics:

How to Talk to Kids About Tough Stuff

Emotion Coaching

Easy Routines for Families

These evidence-based workshops were developed through the Human Development and Relationships Institute as part of the prevention education and brief interventions programs and to potentially spark interest in more in-depth longer duration programming.

The virtual format allowed parents from multiple cities and towns to participate. As a result of these workshops:

Nearly 93% reported feeling an increased feeling of support

100% reported that they “strongly agree” or “agree” that the topic was helpful to them and their family

About 87% reported that the session helped them learn something they did not already know

Next steps include expanding access to more community members and to offer other brief intervention topics.

Connecting with Extension Waupaca County Educators & Staff

Extension Waupaca County is closely monitoring the impact COVID-19 is having on our community and our Extension

programming. We are following the guidance from UW-Madison, Waupaca County Public Health and our Waupaca County

partner and adjusting our procedures for events and staffing as needed.

To continue to be a resource, Extension Waupaca County Educators continue to

work safely and deliver programming using the most current guidance and

best practices. We are very much available—email is best. Staff are working on

innovative methods to serve YOU! Please check our website for the latest

information and resources: w a u pa c a . e x t e ns i o n . w is c .e d u

You may also call our office at 715-258-6230 or email [email protected] for

assistance. The office is open to the public, and County Support Staff are still able

to mail 2019 Plat Books as well as provide assistance to our Educators!

Connect via EMAIL:

Educators Jessica [email protected] Christi [email protected] Sandy [email protected] Hailee [email protected] Penny [email protected] Chris [email protected]

Support Staff Amy [email protected] Annette [email protected]

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FoodWIse Helps Promote Farm Market During Pandemic By Christi Gabrilska, UW-Madison Extension FoodWIse Coordinator for Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago & Waupaca Counties

After serious consideration, Waupaca Farmers Market Manager decided they would go ahead with the 2020 market season after COVID precautions and policies were put in place. FoodWIse stayed in close connection with the market manager throughout the summer sharing updates with the community. In the absence of in-person contacts and market promotion at partnering agencies such as WIC and the Waupaca Area Food Pantry, Nutrition Educator Hailee Struck, created promotional materials for the Farm Market. The importance of shopping local, accessing fruits and vegetables, how to use SNAP and WIC Farm Market Checks at the Market and updated market policies and procedures were highlighted.

Farm Market highlights of the year included:

Double your dollar days were offered two times/month

Online ordering and curbside pick-up were offered through a newly created market website www.waupacafarmersmarket.org

EBT and WIC were accepted online as well as in person at the market

The market was highlighted by Farm2Fact for their safety policies

“This week’s #modelmarketmonday is Waupaca Farm Market. They have made various changes due to COVID...Thanks for doing your best to keep your community safe!"

The market manager reported over a $15,000 increase in market sales in 2020 compared to 2019 and a huge increase in vendor participation at the market. Although customer counts were down, Lindsey, farm market manager said vendors noticed every customer was shopping with intention. FoodWIse is hopeful they will be able to continue promoting the farm market and help increase access to fruits and vegetables in person at partnering agencies again next year.

Providing Resources to Maintain Partnership By Hailee Struck, UW-Madison Extension FoodWIse Educator for Waupaca County

Throughout the last nine months, our jobs as educators have looked quite different with the restrictions of in person

programming and telecommuting from our homes. This has presented the challenge of how to connect with

participants and continue a strong relationship with our partners. We have had to get creative, troubleshoot and go

about things in a completely different way.

Over the course of time, we have established a fluent partnership with the Waupaca

Area Pantry. Pre-COVID 19 we were going in person to provide individuals with

resources, recipes, Farm Market incentives, and recently had started bringing a prepared

recipe for participants to try and take home the ingredients in addition to their

allotment. Although this method is not currently an option for us we have continued to

provide assistance to our partner in the best way we are able. We have had multiple

conversations about innovative ways of how to enhance food distribute during this

significant time. Flyers were made to promote “pop-up” themed pantry distribution

days. Health resources and recipes were provided to be placed in the participants bags through their drive-up food pick

up process. Farmers Market promotion and surprise kitchen incentives were also provided to be given to participants.

We are anxiously awaiting the day we can be back in person to provide our nutrition education but we will remain an

open source to our partner and will continue to assist an any way we possibly can. The pantry is continuing their drive-

up process until an undetermined date but they deserve a round of applause for their response. We value our

partnership with them and have recently discussed starting a Hunger Network, where we can connect with them and

other pantries in the county to continue to troubleshoot different trials and difficulties during this time.

WAUPACA COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE

COURTHOUSE, 811 HARDING STREET WAUPACA, WI 54981

Tel 715-258-6475

Fax 715-258-6266

Website - http:/www.co.waupaca.wi.us/departments/veterans_service_office/index.php

ANNUAL REPORT 2020

INCLUDING OPERATIONAL INFORMATION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020

AND FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2019 (OCT 1, 2018 TO SEP 30, 2019)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

To our Stakeholders ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Federal DVA Data .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Veterans Emergency Relief.......................................................................................................................................... 4

Office Activity ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Office Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Appendix (Economic Impact Report, Annual TAPS Listing)

Mission

The Waupaca County Veterans Service Office reaches out to, coordinates with, and empowers the veterans of

Waupaca County. We stand ready to assist, educate, and advise resident veterans (and eligible dependents) on

non-profit, local, state, and federal benefits associated with military service.

Vision

The Waupaca County Veterans Service Office will remain a relevant and reliable source of contemporary benefit

delivery as well as guidance related to veteran services provided by non-profit, local, state, and federal

entities. In order to accomplish this vision the Waupaca County Veterans Service Office will:

Actively seek and engage in high quality training opportunities

Provide accurate, timely, and consistent service/information

Engage the resident veterans of Waupaca County through a creative variety of medias and venues

Seek continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency

Values

Competence: The capacity of a person to first understand a situation then take reasonable and effective

action within the scope of policy, regulation, and law. Competence incorporates knowledge, skill, and

reasonable action to accomplish the best possible outcome in every situation.

Duty: Fulfilling professional obligations. This value incorporates dynamically carrying out all explicit

and implied tasks as a part of the Waupaca County Veterans Service Office team.

Integrity: Doing what is right, legally, ethically, and morally. Acting with integrity is a developed quality

that binds us to competently performing our duties while adhering to policy, regulation, law, and sound

moral principles.

Credo

The Waupaca County Veterans Service Office is a place where customer service and exceptional veteran benefit

delivery is our highest concern. We pledge to provide the finest personal service for our clients who will always

be treated with courtesy and respect. The Waupaca County Veterans Service Office preserves the dignity of our

clients and diligently works to provide best possible outcomes in every situation.

Motto

At the Waupaca County Veterans Service Office, "We are Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen."

This motto exemplifies the professional service provided by all staff members.

TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS

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2020 Annual Report - Veterans STRATEGIC HIGHLIGHTS

In 2020, the office focused effort toward strategic goals aligned with our Mission, Vision, and Values.

Specifically, we sought improvement in staff competence and office operations. This year, a long-time team

member transitioned to retirement and we welcomed our new Intake Veteran Benefit Specialist, Craig

Hokenstad. In the midst of a dynamic environment created by the COVID-19 global pandemic, we

successfully on-boarded, oriented, and trained Craig to his new role supporting local veterans. We

accomplished this critical process while maintaining focus on first class veteran benefit delivery, and we

could not have been successful without the patience and support of our veteran community. We thank our

veteran community for their part in this success. Additionally, we made progress in our professional

development program and organizational culture assessment working with Jeff Tierney & Team Tierney

Enterprises, LLC.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The Waupaca County Veterans Service Office operates under State of Wisconsin Statute 45, at the pleasure

of the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors, the Waupaca County Veterans Service Commission, and the

citizens of Waupaca County. Cindy, Craig, and I are humbled and honored to provide services to our veteran

community free of charge. In CY 2020, our office provided $3,350.96 in direct emergency assistance and

$5,040 for care of veteran’s graves. In FY 2019, our office assisted the County Veteran population (~4,178)

receive a total of over $48.7 million in earned Federal Benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

(according to the Geographic Distribution of VA Expenditures for FY19 NCVAS, USDVA).

OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

This year, presented remarkable challenges to operations. Thankfully, with the patience and support of the

veteran community we maintained operations throughout the pandemic. This included the successful off-

site operations of our staff as needed. With little to no adverse impact on providing services, the seamless

agility our staff demonstrated ensured first class benefit delivery in one of the most dynamic and difficult

operational environments in recent history. These successful efforts prove our resolve to improve the

consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness of our office in delivering benefits and services. Thanks to all the

agencies and individuals who assisted our office and our county veterans this year.

LOOKING AHEAD

The work of the Waupaca County Veterans Service Office is more important than ever. Since 1934, the

concept of our office has been to provide a local veteran advocate who links local veterans with benefits

and services. That focus remains as relevant today as it was in 1934. The state of Wisconsin and Waupaca

County, in particular, should be proud of the CVSO model. We look forward to continued engagement with

the veteran community as our moral obligation and honored duty.

Jesse P. Cuff

Waupaca County Veterans Service Office

December 31, 2020

FEDERAL DVA DATA – FY 2015 TO FY 2019

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Financial Summary

Chart 1

Chart 2

These charts compare Federal Fiscal year data for the State of Wisconsin and Waupaca County respectively.

The purpose of these charts is to produce a simple comparative graphical trend analysis over a five year

period.

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WI - FED FY SELECTED EXPENDITURE TREND

Total Expenditure Compensation & Pension Medical Care

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WAUPACA CO - FED FY SELECTED EXPENDITURE TREND

Total Expenditure Compensation & Pension Medical Care

FEDERAL DVA DATA – FY 2015 TO FY 2019

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Chart 3

Chart 4

These charts compare Federal Fiscal year data for the State of Wisconsin and Waupaca County respectively.

The purpose of these charts is to produce a simple comparative graphical trend analysis over a five year

period.

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VETERANS EMERGENCY RELIEF

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Waupaca County Veterans Service Commission §45.81

COMMISSION MEMBERS

• Mrs. Brandy Surprise (Chair) – Serving Since November 2007

• Mrs. Judy Deschler – Serving Since December 2012

• Mr. Jim Goeser – Serving Since April 2007

• Mr. Jesse Cuff (CVSO – Secretary) – Serving Since September 2014

CALENDAR YEAR 2020 – EMERGENCY GRANTS

TYPE OF ASSISTANCE APPROVED DENIED EXPENDITURE

Utility 1 1 $130.96

Housing 4 0 $3,220.00

Food 0 0 $0.00

Transportation 0 1 $0.00

Other 0 0 $0.00

Financial Education 0 0 $0.00

TOTALS 5 2 $3,350.96

FIVE YEAR TREND GRAPHIC

Chart 5

This chart shows expenditures by category over a five year period (CY 2016-2020).

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Housing Utility Transport Other Food Finance Ed

5 Year Total Expenditure

OFFICE INFORMATION

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Contact by Type for Calendar Year 2020 (250 working days)

OUTREACH CONTACTS

TOTAL - 11

OFFICE VISIT CONTACTS

TOTAL – 651

OFFICE TELEPHONE CONTACTS

TOTAL – 2,967

COMPLETED FORMS

TOTAL – 1,507

E-MAIL CONTACTS

TOTAL – 1,865

TOTAL OF ALL COMMUNICATIONS

TOTAL – 7,203

TAKEAWAYS

The Waupaca County Veterans Service Office is composed of three full-time staff members committed to

serving our county’s veteran and eligible dependent community. Our veteran population is approximately

4,178 (this number does not account for the total number of eligible dependents). If we assume one

eligible dependent for every veteran, the potential population we serve is over 8,000. Divided evenly, our

potential individual caseload is over 2,500.

CY 2020 Waupaca County Population – 52,155 (www.doa.wi.gov)

FY 2019 Waupaca Veteran Population – 4,178* (www.va.gov/vetdata/veteran_population.asp)

*Population does not include dependents eligible for benefits

GRANT AWARDS

In 2020, the Waupaca County Veterans Service Office applied for two grants. The State of

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs controls and disburses both grants. The first grant is

administered under Wisconsin §45.82 and is intended to aid in the improvement of services to former

military personnel of the county through the county veterans service office. Per Wisconsin §45.82(2), the

Waupaca County Veterans Service Office is eligible for an $11,500 grant. We are pleased to report receipt

of this grant subsequent to a successful application.

The second grant is administered under Wisconsin §45.83 and is intended to aid in the

reimbursement of costs associated with developing, maintaining, and expanding transportation services

for veterans. Per the terms of the grant outlined in Wisconsin Administrative Code VA 16.02(3), the

number of transportation miles determines the amount of the grant during the grant period (period ending

June 30, 2020). The grant amount is based upon the applicant’s pro rata share of miles claimed by all

eligible applicants, except that a grant may not exceed the unreimbursed expenditures of the applicant for

transportation services for the grant year. We are pleased to report receipt of this grant for $7,212.15. This

transportation program and grant is coordinated with our partners in the Aging and Disability Resource

Center Volunteer Driver Transportation Program.

http://www.doa.wi.gov/

http://www.va.gov/vetdata/veteran_population.asp

OFFICE INFORMATION

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Contact Information

JESSE P. CUFF VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER

CINDY ROLOFF SENIOR BENEFIT SPECIALIST

CRAIG HOKENSTAD INTAKE BENEFIT SPECIALIST

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Date: December 16, 2020 To: Jesse P. Cuff

Waupaca County Veterans Service Officer From: Steven Deller

Re: Contribution of VA Expenditures on the Waupaca County Economy: Update for 2019

Per your request, here is the updated (for VA FY 2019) contribution of VA program expenditures on the Waupaca County economy. The methods are identical to prior years so terms and interpretations remain the same. If you have any questions, please feel free to drop me a note.

This work has benefited from the financial assistance made available through the United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration in support of Economic Development Authority University Center (Award No. ED16CHI3030030). Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.

VA Expenditure Impacts Wapacua County, WI: VA FY 2019

EmploymentLabor Income

(000$)Total Income

(000$)Industry Sales

(000$)Direct Effect 128 26,322.7$ 26,322.7$ 48,733.3$ Indirect Effect 27 766.1$ 1,153.9$ 2,936.6$ Induced Effect 182 5,869.7$ 10,742.5$ 20,789.3$ Total Effect 337 32,958.5$ 38,219.0$ 72,459.1$

State and Local Taxes (000$) 2,276.5$

Sales Tax (000$) 989.5$ Property Tax (000$) 401.2$ Income Tax (000$) 669.5$ Other (000$) 216.2$ Total (000$) 2,276.5$


JAN 2020 DEC 2020

NAME CITY DATE OF DEATH SERVICE PERIOD SERVICE BRANCH PLACE OF BURIAL

ABRAHAM, Donald A. Manawa 11/03/20 Korea U.S. ArmyOakwood Cemetery - Weyauwega,

WI

ADKINS, Paul A.Weyauwega

(formerly Waupaca)04/24/20 Gulf War U.S. Navy

Wisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

ALFSEN, George W. Stevens Point 10/21/20 Korea U.S. ArmyLakeside Memorial Park,

Waupaca, WI

ARNDT, Raymond M. Clintonville 07/10/20 World War II U.S. ArmySt. John's Trinity Lutheran

Cemetery, Marion

AYRES, Noel R. Waupaca 05/08/20 Vietnam U.S. Army Cremated

BARTEL, Duane A. Ogdensburg 10/07/20 Korea U.S. ArmyUnion Cemetery

Symco, WI

BARTZ, Frederick C. Waupaca 01/04/20 World War II U.S. Army Air CorpsWisconsin Memorial Park,

Brookfield (Waukesha Co.)

BAUER, Donald R.WI Veterans Home

(formerly Weyauwega)02/06/20 Peacetime U.S. Army

Vandalia,

Illinois

BECKER, Steven T. Manawa 04/07/20 Vietnam U.S. Air ForceGreenwood Cemetery

Monroe, WI (Green Co)

BENDER, Erwin L. King 10/18/20 Korea U.S. NavyRural Cemetery,

Town of Dayton, WI

BEYER, Duane L. Ogdensburg 04/27/20 Peacetime U.S. ArmyPark Cemetery

Ogdensburg, WI

BING, James E. Iola 06/23/20 Korea U.S. ArmyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

TAPS

1 SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED SINCE 1934 13


JAN 2020 DEC 2020


TAPS

BOCK, Robert F. Waupaca 01/03/20 Vietnam U.S. ArmyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

BOCKIN, Larry N. Waupaca 04/11/20 Peacetime U.S. Army Cremated

BORGEN, Keith L. Scandinavia 08/10/20 World War II U.S. Navy Oak Grove Cemetery

Amherst, WI

BRANDT, John E. Waupaca 06/03/20 Korea U.S. ArmySt. Joseph Cemetery

River Grove, IL

BRANDT, Peter G. Waupaca 03/29/20 Korea U.S. ArmyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

BRAUN, Donald C. Weyauwega 06/20/20 Korea U.S. Marine CorpsNorthport-Ostrander Cemetery

Township of Mukwa, WI

BRUNKEY, Keith D. Appleton 06/01/20 Peacetime U.S. Marine CorpsWolf River Cemetery

Fremont, WI

CADY, Arden G. Ogdensburg 12/10/20 Korea U.S. ArmyOakwood Cemetery

Weyauwega, WI

CARLSON, Donald H. Iola 11/22/20 Korea U.S. ArmyNorthland Lutheran Cemetery

Northland, WI

CARLSON, Robert A. Manawa 05/20/20 Vietnam U.S. Air Force Cremated

CONDITT, Marion W. Waupaca 10/27/20 World War II U.S. ArmyLakeside Memorial Park

Waupaca, WI

DARE, Kenneth R. Iola 12/09/20 World War II U.S. ArmySalem Cemetery

Wales, WI



JAN 2020 DEC 2020


TAPS

DESSORT, Robert J. New London 10/20/20 Vietnam U.S. Army Cremated

DIKKERS, Roy W. Fremont 01/14/20 World War II Merchant MarinesEast Bloomfield Cemetery

East Bloomfield (Waushara Co.)

DOEDE, Kenneth M. Waupaca 04/30/20 Vietnam U.S. Army Wisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

DUGAN, Daniel A. Scandinavia 10/23/20 Vietnam U.S. Air Force Cremated

EWALD, Gale E.Fitchburg

(formerly Waupaca)02/29/20 World War II U.S. Army

Lakeside Memorial Park,

Waupaca, WI

FAULKS, Lawrence A.Appleton

(formerly Weyauwega)02/28/20 Vietnam U.S. Marine Corps

Wisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

FEHRMAN, Armond E. Clintonville 08/17/20 Korea U.S. Air ForceSt. Rose Catholic Cemetery

Clintonville, WI

FITZGERALD, William J. New London 11/18/20 Korea U.S. ArmyMost Precious Blood Cemetery

New London, WI

FLANAGAN, Paul R. Bear Creek 06/09/20 Peacetime U.S. ArmySt. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

Bear Creek, WI

FLEEGE, Dalton A. Waupaca 07/27/20 Korea U.S. Marine CorpsSt. Mary Magdalene Catholic

Cemetery - Waupaca, WI

FOGELBERG, Tenny R. Iola 10/22/20 World War II / Korea U.S. Army Air Corps /

U.S. Air Force

Cremated - Hitterdahl Lutheran

Cemetery - Iola, WI

FORSLIN, Thomas C. Fremont 11/11/20 World War II U.S. Marine CorpsWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)



JAN 2020 DEC 2020


TAPS

FREY, Stephen D. New London 03/30/20 Vietnam U.S. ArmyFloral Hill Cemetery

New London, WI

GABRIEL, Robert A. Waupaca 08/09/20 Korea U.S. NavyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

GAMM, Charles E. Waupaca 07/16/20 Peacetime U.S. NavySpencer Lake Memorial Cemetery

Waupaca, WI

GARDNER, James G. Waupaca 02/28/20 Peacetime U.S. Air Force Cremated

GOODWIN, Roland W. Waupaca 12/15/20 Peacetime U.S. Army Cremated

GRAHAM, LeRoy R. Waupaca 10/10/20 Peacetime U.S. Army Cremated

GRAUNKE, Edward J. Waupaca 11/08/20 Peacetime U.S. ArmyChapel Hill Cemetery

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

GREELY, Peter L. Fremont 10/10/20 Peacetime U.S. ArmyZion Lutheran Cemetery

Fremont, WI

GRETZINGER, Paul A. Clintonville 06/07/20 Peacetime U.S. NavyCremated - St. Rose Catholic

Cemetery - Clintonville, WI

GRUENSTERN, Ceylon H. Clintonville 07/22/20 World War II U.S. Army Air CorpsRoseland Cemetery

Marion, WI

GUENETTE, Clifford L. Clintonville 04/20/20 Peacetime U.S. Navy Cremated

GUSTKE, Roger P. Waupaca 03/07/20 Korea U.S. ArmyCremated - Wisconsin Veterans

Memorial Cemetery (King)



JAN 2020 DEC 2020


TAPS

GUTOSKI, Donald J. Sr. New London 03/08/20 Vietnam U.S. NavyMost Precious Blood Cemetery

New London, WI

GUTOWSKI, John E. Waupaca 05/15/20 Vietnam U.S. Navy Cremated

HANDRICH, Alfred L. Manawa 11/06/20 Korea U.S. NavyFloral Hill Cemetery

New London, WI

HANSEN, Robert A. New London 08/01/20 PeacetimeU.S. Army

National GuardCremated

HARRINGTON, Keith A. Waupaca 10/26/20 World War II U.S. NavyLakeside Memorial Park

Waupaca, WI

HARRIS, Andrew R. Waupaca 03/10/20 Korea U.S. ArmyRural Cemetery

Town of Dayton, WI

HARTUNG, Steven R. Waupaca 12/11/20 Vietnam U.S. Army Cremated

HAUKE, John J. Iola 02/22/20 Vietnam U.S. ArmyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

HEBEIN, Rudolph W. Waupaca 02/16/20 Peacetime U.S. Navy Cremated

HERBERT, Earl H. Waupaca 01/28/20 Korea U.S. ArmyCrystal Lake Cemetery

Town of Dayton, WI

HERMAN, David J. Manawa 04/23/20 Persian Gulf War U.S. ArmyCremated - Little Wolf Cemetery

Manawa, WI

HESS III, Jack R. Waupaca 05/20/20 Peacetime U.S. ArmyCremated - Wisconsin Veterans




JAN 2020 DEC 2020


TAPS

HOERNING, Richard E. New London 05/12/20 Korea/Vietnam U.S. ArmyFloral Hill Cemetery

New London, WI

HOFFMAN, Robert T. New London 07/10/20 Peacetime U.S. NavyEmanuel Lutheran Cemetery

Lebanon, WI

HOFSTETTER, Richard W. Waupaca 04/07/20 Korea U.S. Marine Corps Cremated

HOLZ, Carl G. Shiocton 10/17/20 PeacetimeU.S. Army

National Guard

Floral Hill Cemetery

New London, WI

HOUK, Leslie J. New London 04/25/20 World War IIU.S. Army Air Corps

(WAC)

Most Precious Blood Cemetery

New London, WI

HUMPHREY, Michael S. Waupaca 02/08/20 Vietnam U.S. Navy Cremated

INMAN, Joseph E. Waupaca 06/03/20 Peacetime U.S. Navy Cremated

JACOB, Ralph H. Fremont 08/03/20 Vietnam U.S. Air Force Cremated

JACOBY, LeRoy L. Clintonville 04/29/20 Korea U.S. ArmyZion Lutheran Cemetery

Embarrass, WI

JIRSCHELE, Norman A. Clintonville 07/22/20 Korea U.S. ArmySt. Rose Catholic Cemetery

Clintonville, WI

JOHNSTON, Lester D. Waupaca 02/07/20 World War II U.S. NavyCremated - St. Johns Cemetery

(Not in Waupaca Co.)

JULIOT, Lowene A. Waupaca 01/08/20 Peacetime U.S. Army Cremated



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TAPS

KIGER, Bruce A. New London 12/24/20 Vietnam U.S. Air Force Cremated

KIRST, Arden L. Fremont 01/12/20 Peacetime U.S. Army Cremated

KNEPPLE, Dennis G. New London 05/30/20 Vietnam U.S. ArmyResurrection Catholic Cemetery

Justice, IL

KNITT, John H. Marion 04/07/20 Korea U.S. ArmySt. John's Trinity Lutheran

Cemetery - Marion, WI

KOERNER, Thomas R. New London 02/01/20 Peacetime U.S. Army Cremated

KOONTZ, Richard C. Waupaca 04/30/20 Korea U.S. Navy Cremated

KOROTKA, Donald A. Waupaca 03/12/20 Korea U.S. Marine CorpsWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

KOSOBUCKI, Joseph N. New London 12/26/20 Vietnam U.S. ArmySt. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery

Rosholt, WI

KRAINIK, David A. New London 03/14/20 Peacetime U.S. NavyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

KRATZKE, Wilbern C.Shawano

(formerly Clintonville)02/11/20 World War II U.S. Navy

Big Falls Cemetery

Big Falls, WI

KRUZICKI, Nicholas F. Clintonville 12/12/20 Korea U.S. Air ForceShiocton-Bovina Cemetery

Outagamie County, WI

LARD, Robert E. Weyauwega 12/05/20 Peacetime U.S. ArmyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)



JAN 2020 DEC 2020


TAPS

LASKY, Richard H. Fremont 06/21/20 Korea U.S. Marine CorpsCremated - Immanuel Lutheran

Cemetery Zittau, WI (Fremont)

LEWIS, Charles E. Fremont 12/20/20 Vietnam U.S. Air Force Cremated

LOSBY, Daniel H. Waupaca 06/06/20 Korea U.S. Air ForceCremated - Wisconsin Veterans


MALLIET, George J. New London 06/20/20 World War II U.S. Coast GuardMost Precious Blood Cemetery

New London, WI

MAROTZ, Orland O. Jr. Waupaca 02/06/20 Gulf War U.S. Marine CorpsWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

MCNAMARA, Thomas J. Waupaca 12/21/20 Vietnam U.S. Army Cremated

MENTZEL, Ted R. Kaukauna 05/29/20 Vietnam U.S. NavyFloral Hill Cemetery

New London, WI

MESKE, Harold H. Clintonville 04/07/20 World War II U.S. Army Air CorpsPeace Lutheran Cemetery

Oshkosh, WI

MICHALOWSKI, David R. Iola 11/06/20 Peacetime U.S. Air Force Cremated

MILLER, Thomas D. Big Falls 09/27/20 Vietnam U.S. ArmyBig Falls Cemetery

Big Falls, WI

MODER, John L. Clintonville 06/20/20 Korea U.S. NavyCremated - St. Rose Catholic

Cemetery - Clintonville, WI

MONTGOMERY, Eugene E. Weyauwega 09/26/20 Vietnam U.S. ArmyOakwood Cemetery

Weyauwega, WI



JAN 2020 DEC 2020


TAPS

MORACK, Michael M. Royalton 04/11/20 Vietnam U.S. NavyUnion Cemetery

Hortonville, WI

MORALES, Richard O. Waupaca 11/03/20 Korea & Vietnam U.S. Air ForceWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

NICKEL, Duwayne A. Waupaca 07/22/20 PeacetimeU.S. Army

National Guard

Lind Center Cemetery

Waupaca, WI

NIELSEN, Roger F. Iola 12/11/20 Peacetime U.S. ArmyCremated - Wisconsin Veterans


NOTTLESON, David R. Waupaca 02/26/20 Peacetime U.S. Air ForceScandinavia Lutheran Cemetery

Scandinavia, WI

OELHAFEN, William A. Clintonville 04/24/20 Peacetime U.S. NavySt. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

Appleton, WI

OSTRANDER, Gary H. Waupaca 10/18/20 Vietnam U.S. ArmyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

OTTO, Russell R. Weyauwega 11/21/20 Peacetime U.S. Air ForceNorthport-Ostrander Cemetery

Township of Mukwa, WI

PABELICK, Gary A. Clintonville 07/11/20Vietnam, Peacetime, &

Persian GulfU.S. Army & U.S. Navy

Graceland Cemetery

Clintonville, WI

PARKER, Raymond A. Waupaca 12/04/20 Vietnam U.S. NavyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

PETERS, Clarence A. Waupaca 03/15/20 World War II U.S. ArmySaxeville Union Cemetery

(Waushara Co)

PETERS, John W. Waupaca 10/23/20 Peacetime U.S. Navy Cremated



JAN 2020 DEC 2020


TAPS

PLACHETKA, Edward J. Weyauwega 04/28/20 Peacetime U.S. ArmyOakwood Cemetery

Weyauwega, WI

POTTS, Gary D. Waupaca 03/13/20 Peacetime U.S. ArmyRural Cemetery

Town of Dayton, WI

PRICE, Roger B. Waupaca 07/05/20 Korea U.S. Air ForceOakwood Cemetery

Weyauwega, WI

PROBST, Paul E. Royalton 11/14/20 PeacetimeU.S. Army

National GuardCremated

PROCTOR, Richard L. New London 05/09/20 Peacetime U.S. NavyUnion Cemetery

Symco, WI

PURCHATZKE, Lloyd W. Waupaca 07/14/20 Vietnam U.S. Air ForceCremated - Wisconsin Veterans


QUAINTANCE, Francis J. New London 03/02/20 World War II U.S. NavyUnion Cemetery

Hortonville (Outagamie Co)

RAETHER, Fredric A. Weyauwega 04/03/20 Korea U.S. Marine CorpsOakwood Cemetery

Weyauwega, WI

REAS, Lane E. Weyauwega 12/04/20 Peacetime U.S. Air Force Cremated

RILEY, Melvin C. Scandinavia 04/25/20 Vietnam U.S. ArmyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

RINDT, Wayne R. Clintonville 09/14/20 PeacetimeU.S. Army

National Guard

Graceland Cemetery

Clintonville, WI

RISKE, Lloyd J. Manawa 12/12/20 Korea U.S. ArmyUnion Cemetery

Symco, WI



JAN 2020 DEC 2020


TAPS

ROLLYSON, Robert L. Iola 09/26/20 Korea U.S. Coast GuardScandinavia Lutheran Cemetery

Scandinavia, WI

SANBORN, Thomas H. Waupaca 09/20/20 Peacetime U.S. Army Cremated

SASSE, Robert G. Clintonville 01/26/20 Peacetime U.S. NavyGraceland Cemetery

Clintonville, WI

SCHENK, David C. Waupaca 03/13/20 Korea U.S. ArmyRestlawn Memorial Park,

Wisconsin Rapids (Wood Co)

SCHLATTER, Allen J. Waupaca 11/21/20 World War II U.S. Navy Cremated

SCHREIBER, Ralph R. Clintonville 06/21/20 World War II U.S. Army TBD

SCHUELKE, Clyde A. Manawa 06/21/20 Peacetime U.S. Army Cremated

SIMPSON, Wayland N. Waupaca 10/04/20 World War II U.S. NavyLakeside Memorial Park

Waupaca, WI

SMITH, Gerald B. Waupaca 01/17/20 Vietnam U.S. Air ForceLakeside Memorial Park

Waupaca, WI

SNELLENBERGER, Dirk R. Iola 06/13/20 Vietnam U.S. Navy Cremated

STADLER, Robert J.Tigerton

(formerly Clintonville)01/08/20 Vietnam U.S. Air Force

Graceland Cemetery

Clintonville, WI

STINEMATES, Phillip C. Waupaca 02/12/20 World War II U.S. NavyLakeside Memorial Park

Waupaca, WI



JAN 2020 DEC 2020


TAPS

SUEHS, Gordon H. Manawa 10/25/20 Korea U.S. ArmyLittle Wolf Cemetery

Town of Little Wolf, WI

SULLIVAN, William F. Clintonville 03/18/20 Korea U.S. Marine CorpsSt. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Bear

Creek, WI

SWINFORD, Joseph C. New London 06/16/20 Vietnam U.S. ArmyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

SWINTON, Kenneth A. Weyauwega 03/30/20 Peacetime U.S. Marine CorpsHobart Cemetery

Town of Royalton, WI

THOMPSON, Darry D. Clintonville 05/13/20 PeacetimeU.S. Army

National Guard

Graceland Cemetery

Clintonville, WI

TIEDT, Norman R. Bear Creek 07/26/20 Peacetime U.S. ArmySt. Rose Catholic Cemetery

Clintonville, WI

TRUDEAU, Kenneth J. Long Lake, WI 05/31/20 Peacetime U.S. Air ForceSt. Mary Magdalene Catholic

Cemetery - Waupaca, WI

TURNER, Gerald E. Clintonville 12/21/20 Korea U.S. ArmyGraceland Cemetery

Clintonville, WI

WALDHART, Gilbert A. Waupaca 05/14/20 Korea U.S. ArmyOak Hill Cemetery

Wild Rose, WI

WASRUD, Robert H. Scandinavia 10/15/20 Korea U.S. Navy Cremated

WASSERBERG, Gene I. Waupaca 08/15/20 World War II U.S. Army Cremated

WEBER, Joseph W. New London 07/29/20 World War II U.S. ArmyFloral Hill Cemetery

New London, WI



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TAPS

WELLER, Robert C. Waupaca 06/15/20 PeacetimeU.S. Army

National Guard

Rural Cemetery

Town of Dayton, WI

WENDLANDT, Gene F. Iola 03/06/20 Persian Gulf War U.S. Air ForceSacred Heart Cemetery

Polonia, WI

WESTLEY, Donald M. Waupaca 05/22/20 Korea U.S. Army Cremated

WHITE, Neil J. New London 03/31/20 Peacetime U.S. Army Cremated

WHITMAN, Robert H. Waupaca 06/16/20 World War II U.S. NavyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

WILLIAMS, Charles E. Waupaca 05/06/20 Vietnam U.S. ArmyWisconsin Veterans Memorial

Cemetery (King)

WILSON, Houston A. Bear Creek 01/12/20 Vietnam U.S. Army Cremated

ZARLING, LeRoy E. Clintonville 07/21/20 Peacetime U.S. ArmyGraceland Cemetery

Clintonville, WI

ZEICHERT, Otto E. New London 11/24/20 Peacetime U.S. Air ForceFloral Hill Cemetery

New London, WI

ZIEMKE, Harland W.Appleton

(formerly Fremont)02/28/20 Korea U.S. Navy

Highland Memorial Park,

Appleton (Outagamie Co)


2020 ANNUAL REPORT - VETERANSWaupaca County Veterans Service Officer

The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

OUR MISSION

Since 1934

QUICK FACTS

FY 2019 Waupaca County Veteran Population

~ 4,178

FY 2019 Total Federal Benefit Package Delivered to Waupaca County Veterans

~ $48.7 Million

FY 2019 Economic Impact on Waupaca County:

State and Local Government Revenue

~ $2.3 Million

WISCONSIN VETERANS MATTER

https://youtu.be/Y8cZWZTEiKk

OFFICE ACTIVITY

OUTREACH CONTACTS

11

OFFICE VISIT CONTACTS

651

OFFICE TELEPHONE

CONTACTS

2,967

COMPLETED FORMS

1,507

E-MAIL CONTACTS

1,865

TOTAL OF ALL

COMMUNICATIONS

7,203

EXPENDITURES / GRANTS

• Emergency Grant Program

5 Approved

2 Denied

$3,350 Total Assistance

• Care of Graves Program

$5,040

• Grave Flags and Holders

$1,274

• WDVA to CVSO Grant

$11,500

• WDVA Transportation Reimbursement Grant

$7,212

SPECIAL EXPENDITURES

GRANTS RECEIVED

WAUPACA COUNTY IMPROVING LIVES

https://youtu.be/UEnKZBtbEC0

THANK YOU

Waupaca County Register of Deeds

2020 Annual Report

Presented by: Michael Mazemke

Waupaca County

Register of Deeds

January 13, 2021

WAUPACA COUNTY

REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE

811 HARDING ST., P.O. BOX 307

WAUPACA, WI 54981

Michael Mazemke

Register of Deeds

Phone: 715-258-6250

Fax: 715-258-4990

To the Finance Committee:

Our Mission: To provide and protect the integrity of the official county repository for Real estate records and

Vital records. To provide safe archival storage and convenient access to these public records. To implement

statutory changes, system modernization, program and procedure evaluation and staff development to assure a

high level of timely service for our citizen-customers.

The filing or recording of other documents with the ROD is a way of putting the world on notice that

something important has happened or will happen. The time of the act or transaction is often an important

element in rights or relationships. The ROD records the time when, in effect, the public record is established.

Vital record numbers- 2020 Certified Copies of Vital Records issued are as follows: Birth 894 and 469

additional copies, Deaths 835 and 6,342 additional certified copies, Marriages 595 and 558 additional copies.

As of January 2020, we issue marriage certificates for anyone married in Wisconsin from 1907 to present,

Deaths 2013 to present. Since January 2017, we issue birth certificate for anyone born in Wisconsin from 1907

to present.

Another large portion of revenue in the office comes from the sale of recorded real estate documents. There

are now 7 companies that have a contract to receive documents at the cost of $500.00 per month. Several

surveyors also pay a flat fee of $50 per month. There are individuals that have escrow accounts and others that

use a credit card online access to obtain real estate documents. Over $90,000 of revenue is generated from

companies and individuals obtaining copies of real estate documents.

The latest innovation is electronically recording documents. In 2020 the office recorded 7,879 documents

electronically of the 11,558 documents or roughly 68%.

Also in 2020 the office collected $754,518.00 in Transfer Fees 80% is submitted to the state of Wisconsin. The

transfer fee is a collected on real estate sales @ $3.00 per thousand. That figure represents $251,506,000

Million dollars of real estate sold in Waupaca County last year. That fee is up 30 million over 2019.

Attached you will find detailed information regarding the number of documents recorded, number of deeds as

well as transfer fees paid.

Questions, concerns please stop by the office for additional information.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael Mazemke

Register of Deeds

1. Goals for 2020 Index the entire DD214s.

LisPendens index and images.

Federal Tax Liens images.

Dorton Technologies to provide a report as to documents missing images.

Continue to index images.

Legislative – Condominium Bill

We are assisting with tax deeds for the treasurer’s office.

We helped assisted the DNR with the change over to accepting electronically all

Managed Forest Documents.

It is Centennial and SesQuicentennial application time for recognition with the

state fair.

Document Totals

Deed and Transfer Totals

2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010

No.# Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.# Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.# Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.# Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.# Docs No. Deeds & Fees

14,863 1,489/$564,587.40 14,870 1,325/$515,716.60 13,415 1,098/$445,876.22 14,206 968/$308,761.13 11,659 1,013/$320,695.20

2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015

No.#Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.#Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.#Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.#Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.#Docs No. Deeds & Fees

11,296 884/$328,230.60 13,789 1,186/$438,212.40 11,340 1,162/$470,239.80 9,301 1,242/483,628.80 9,362 1,290/$484,344.00

Year 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 2019 2019 2020 2020

No.#Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.#Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.#Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.#Docs No. Deeds & Fees No.#Docs No. Deeds & Fees

January 662 76/$23,024.40 799 103/$44,383.20 816 102/$50,721.60 689 94/$45,148.80 899 115/$45,359.70

February 641 80/$32,130.00 679 75/$31,397.10 706 64/$25,240.80 545 71/$35,399.70 744 87/$35,498.70

March 795 97/$32,230.50 773 110/$36,690.30 772 113/$61,289.40 659 109/$47,130.90 770 98/$43,667.70

April 779 128/$52,956.30 746 118/$40,192.20 791 117/$52,821.30 836 123/$64,587.30 696 83/$31,824.00

May 874 145/$59,970.90 882 139/$59,310.90 910 158/$75,766.80 895 151/$72,509.10 834 105/$62,788.80

June 856 114/$48,264.90 893 164/$81,507.30 947 166/68,977.70 785 110/$47,591.70 986 127/$56,165.40

July 860 150/$65,972.70 837 131/$52,227.90 900 151/$69,188.10 948 186/$86,672.70 1021 163/$84,335.10

August 910 155/$60,588.30 936 140/75,327.00 911 161/$70,984.20 833 142/$56,223.00 1132 144/$79,848.60

September 932 124/$49,450.50 853 137/58,252.80 775 139/$62,544.60 785 127/$60,101.10 1061 180/$91,397.40

October 795 132/$83,378.60 972 162/67,681.20 1013 143/57,352.20 1002 153/$64,350.30 1152 172/$83,232.90

November 839 115/$59,694.3 916 129/$52,197.30 836 94/42,628.20 713 95/$43,720.50 1130 129/$62,385.90

December 837 114/$51,882.00 812 119/$79,659.90 695 104/39,195.60 889 105/$40,502.10 1133 167/$78,013.80

Totals 9780 1430/$619,543.80 10098 1527/$678,827.10 10072 1512/$676,710.50 9579 1466/$664,207.20 11558 1570/$754,518.00

2018 - 5411 E-recordings or 53% 2019 - 5569 E-recordings of 58% 2020 - 7,879 E-recordings of 68%

12/31/2020

Waupaca County Economic Development Corp. 2020 Annual Report

December is the time to review the accomplishments of the most recent year, as we plan for the upcoming year. Below are some of the major projects and activities the WCEDC has focused on during 2020, as well as a preview of the 2021 work plan. • Worked with the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors and the Marion City Clerk/Treasurer and Mayor to prepare the required documents for completing the WI Department of Administration (DOA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities CLOSE applications. These two applications, along with the Public Facilities CLOSE application being prepared by the City of Clintonville Administrator, will utilize the $956,570.51 of returned revolving loan funds currently being held by the DOA for projects in Waupaca County (broadband), Clintonville (removal of abandoned building) & Marion (reconstruction of a water system well house).

• Worked with the Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Director and the City of Waupaca’s Internet Service Provider, Waupaca Online, to develop a plan to install/construct broadband towers that will expand high-speed internet service to a portion of the unserved and underserved areas in Waupaca County. This project will concentrate on providing high-speed internet service to low-and-moderate income households, according to CDBG CLOSE requirements.

• Helped to coordinate the countywide effort regarding the dissemination of all of the federal information, response actions, and programs that were put in place very quickly, as a result of the pandemic’s devastating effects to the normal business and economic activity throughout the U.S. Worked closely with the WI Economic Development Corporation Regional Director to disseminate all of the information related to the “We’re All In” grant programs for the Wisconsin small businesses that have been hit the hardest economically, by the health crisis.

• Purchased another data package from Claritas for the Waupaca County Marketing Cooperative project. Claritas is the research company we used when we launched the Marketing Cooperative 9 years ago, via a WI Department of Tourism JEM grant. That initial data set focused on identifying the lifestyles of visitors to Waupaca County. The data set we purchased in 2020 focuses on the lifestyles of current Waupaca County residents (see 2021 work plan bullet point below for more information).

• Joined the NE WI Regional Inspire Network as the coordinator for Waupaca County. This is a joint initiative launched in 2020 by the WI Department of Public Instruction and the WI Economic Development Corporation. This program will build a statewide network that uses the same software platform (Inspire) in order to connect students and businesses.

• The 2021 work plan will include the implementation of a new Waupaca County Marketing Cooperative strategy to help attract new residents/students/workers for communities, schools, and businesses. Another high priority task will be putting together a transition process for the next executive director. This will include the duties involved with selecting a candidate for a start date of August 2nd. A third key undertaking will be to define and establish a more sustainable financial model for the WCEDC.

2020 OPERATING BUDGET (ACTUAL)

REVENUE Waupaca County $52,410.00 Waupaca County (Marketing Cooperative) 24,000.00 WCEDC Member Communities City of Clintonville - $4,559 4,559.00

$2,400 (Marketing Cooperative) 2,400.00

Village of Iola - $1,301 1,301.00

$720 (Marketing Cooperative) 720.00

City of Manawa - $1,371 1,371.00


City of Marion - $1,260 1,260.00


City of New London - $5,685 5,685.00

NL City & Chamber - $3,000 (Marketing Cooperative) 3,000.00

City of Weyauwega - $1,900 1,900.00


City of Waupaca - $6,069 6,069.00

$3,240 (Marketing Cooperative) 3,240.00 Village of Fremont - $679 679.00 Fremont Chamber - $360 (Marketing Cooperative) 360.00 Private Sector Investment 10,000.00 Refund & Investment Income 268.54 Revolving Loan Fund Payments 77,406.54 Marketing Cooperative Business Revenue 2,940.00 TOTAL REVENUE $201,849.08

EXPENSES Executive Director Salary $76,277.96 Taxes 5,766.44 Retirement 4,800.00 Health Insurance 6,600.00 Executive Director Expenses 2,275.52 Insurance 1,152.00 Office 1,408.03 Training & Conferences 325.00 Board of Directors Meetings 260.00 Advertising 1,264.00 Marketing Cooperative 36,026.94 TOTAL EXPENSES $136,155.89