VILAS COUNTY ( One week 4/8/26 ) Board Proceedings March 31, 2026 The March 31, 2026, Special Meeting of the Vilas County Board of Supervisors was held pursuant to Wis. Stat. §59.11(1)(c) in the Vilas County Courthouse conference rooms A & B, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521. CALL TO ORDER Vilas County Board Vice-Chair Carolyn Ritter called the assembly to order at 9:00 A.M. She instructed the County Clerk, Kim Olkowski to read aloud and insert into the minutes the following notification: Public meeting notice requirements were fulfilled by posting a notice of this meeting on bulletin boards located in the Vilas County Courthouse, Olson Memorial Library and Eagle River City Hall. Notice of this meeting was posted on the Vilas County Government website. All media outlets and members of the public requesting notification of this meeting were notified on March 30, 2026, at 8:16 A.M., more than twenty-four hours prior to the meeting. The public was also notified that discussion and action may occur regarding all items posted on this agenda. The Clerk requested that all present silence their cell phones for the duration of the meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice-Chair Ritter asked all in attendance to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Roll call found the following members in attendance: Lake Edwards, Robert Hanson, Aron Houdini, Ann Konopacky, Daniel Kramer, Arthur Kunde, Richard Logan, Thomas Maulson, Joseph Muehlbach, Carolyn Ritter, Holly Tomlanovich, Leah Trojan, Patrick Weber, and Joseph Wildcat, Sr. Marvin Anderson, Arleen Harsvick, Michael MacKenzie, Thomas Petrusky, Jacob Postuchow, Daniel Swiecichowski, and Jerry Burkett were excused. The Clerk reported 14 Supervisors in attendance at the beginning of the meeting, constituting a quorum of the County Board. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 24, 2026, REGULAR MEETING Motion by H. Tomlanovich, seconded by L. Edwards to approve the minutes of the March 24, 2026, regular meeting as presented. Motion by C. Ritter, seconded by D. Kramer to amend the minutes under the Pledge of Allegiance, should read Vice-Chair Ritter, not Chair Burkett. Discussion. All voted aye. Discussion. All voted aye on the amended minutes presented. Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES TABLED OR POSTPONED TO A DAY CERTAIN None. ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, IN THEIR ENTIRETY, ARE ON FILE IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE Resolutions and Ordinances are posted in the order in which they were acted upon. INTRODUCE AND ACT UPON ALL POSTED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RES. 2026-08 2027 – 2030 Salaries for Certain Vilas County Elected Officials • 2/3 Majority Vote Necessary Motion by H. Tomlanovich, seconded by D. Kramer to adopt. Human Resources Manager, Kris Braynack presented the resolution. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried. RES. 2026-20 Vilas County Health Insurance Trust Fund Emergency Transfer Authority • 2/3 Majority Vote Necessary PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Vilas County Board of Supervisors authorized the use of General Funds. WHEREAS, for many years Vilas County has provided health insurance to staff by utilizing a self-funded plan, as was the case for 2025. However, a fully funded plan is being utilized in 2026, and we are waiting for the final claims and bills to come through for 2025; and WHEREAS, on January 26, 2021, Resolution 2021-03 gave authority to the Finance Director to transfer up to $400,000.00 from the General Fund, if the Health Insurance Trust Fund balance declined below $300,000.00; and WHEREAS, we have been notified that approximately $1,700,000.00 in 2025 claims will be drawn out of the Health Insurance Trust Fund and must be available in the very near future; and WHEREAS, the Finance & Budget Committee recommends that the Finance Director be authorized to exceed the $400,000 transfer amount with a one-time transfer of up to $1,700,000.00 from the General Fund to the Health Insurance Trust Fund; and WHEREAS, the Standing Rules require that specific actions be taken to transfer General Funds, and time may not allow for the required committee and County Board approvals; and WHEREAS, transfers from the General Fund require a 2/3 majority vote of approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Vilas County Board of Supervisors in session this 31st day of March, 2026, that the Finance Director is authorized to exceed the $400,000 transfer amount with a one-time transfer of up to $1,700,000.00 from the General Fund to the Health Insurance Trust Fund. The Board hereby approves amending the 2025 budget as set forth above and the Finance Director is directed to record such information in the official books of the County for the year ending December 31, 2025. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is instructed to publish a Class 1 notice within 10 days of these amendments informing the public of these particular changes. SUBMITTED BY: s/Holly Tomlanovich Motion by H. Tomlanovich, seconded by D. Kramer to adopt. Supervisor H. Tomlanovich presented the resolution. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Vice-Chair Ritter thanked everyone for taking the time to attend this special meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Zoning Committee: R. Logan stated that an eight-lot subdivision in the Town of Lincoln was approved. Tourism & Economic Development Corporation Committee: C. Ritter stated that Wall Street Pharmacy - Hometown Pharmacy in Eagle River and Hometown Pharmacy in Land O’Lakes last day of business was March 30, 2026. LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. NEXT MEETING DATE The next Regular Meeting of the County Board is scheduled for 9:00 A.M, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the County Board Conference rooms. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM Motion by D. Kramer, seconded by P. Weber, to pay mileage and per diem for this meeting. All voted aye. Carried. Please contact the County Clerk’s office for mileage and per diem payment information. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Ritter adjourned the meeting at 9:12 A.M. Prepared and submitted by: Kimberly A. Olkowski, Vilas County Clerk Minutes reflect the recorder's notations and are subject to future revision and approval by the Vilas County Board. WNAXLP