2015 Annual Report

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2015 Annual Report

Menominee County & Town of Menominee
State of Wisconsin
2015 Annual Report
January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015
Containing a compilation of Annual Department
Reports and County and Town Budget information
15 April 2016
Menominee County/Town
2015 Annual Report
Table of Contents
Menominee County & Town Vision Statement ....................................................................... 1
Menominee County & Town Mission Statement ..................................................................... 1
Administrative Coordinator’s Office ...................................................................................... 1
Assessor............................................................................................................................ 2
Clerk of Courts Office ......................................................................................................... 3
Clerk’s Office ..................................................................................................................... 4
Conservation, Forestry and Zoning ...................................................................................... 5
Emergency Management .................................................................................................... 7
Finance Department ........................................................................................................... 9
Fire Department................................................................................................................10
GIS/Land Information/Property Lister Office ........................................................................11
Highway Department.........................................................................................................12
Human Services Department ..............................................................................................16
Maintenance Department ...................................................................................................21
Medical Examiner’s Office ..................................................................................................22
Menominee County 911 Center ..........................................................................................23
Register of Deeds..............................................................................................................24
Sheriff’s Department .........................................................................................................25
Technology Services Department........................................................................................27
Treasurer’s Office ..............................................................................................................28
UW-Extension Menominee County/Nation............................................................................30
Veterans Services Office ....................................................................................................34
Appendix A: Town of Menominee Financials ........................................................................36
Appendix B: County of Menominee Financials ......................................................................43
Menominee County Phone Listing .......................................................................................51
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Menominee County & Town Vision Statement
Our Vision is to have a healthy and safe community, a thriving economy, quality housing,
sustainable natural resources, and a strong cultural identity.
Menominee County & Town Mission Statement
Our Mission is to provide quality services with dignity and respect while honoring our
community’s culture and heritage, and preserving our natural resources in a fiscally responsible
manner.
Administrative Coordinator’s Office
Jeremy C. Weso, Administrative Coordinator
W3269 Courthouse Lane, P.O. Box 279, Keshena, WI 54135
Ph: 715-799-3012 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
The Administrative Coordinator’s Office is
responsible for (a) coordinating all administrative
and management functions of the County and
Town, (b) providing guidance and/or direction to
departments of the County and Town, and (c)
assisting the County and Town Board with its
important policy development and oversight
functions.
The office consists of the
Administrative Coordinator, who is appointed by
the Board, and an Administrative Assistant.
Among the several areas these two professionals
work in include:
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Administration of County Departments;
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Financial Management - Budgeting and Coordination;
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Development and Implementation of County Board Directives;
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Development of Programs, Policies and Procedures;
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Grant Administration;
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Human Resources and Labor Relations;
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Administration of Insurance Program, including auto, property, general liability, workers
compensation, unemployment compensation, health, life, short term/long term disability; and
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Administration of Payroll.
Summary of Major Projects and Activities in 2015:
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Created requests for proposals for the following services: (1) Banking, (2) Audit Services, (3)
Assessment, and (4) Lobbying Services.
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Assisted Treasurer with tax foreclosures on 57 properties and sale of 65 foreclosed properties.
Menominee County/Town 2015 Annual Report
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Completed the redesign of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Advocated for changes to the State library statute codified at Chapter 43 of Wis. Stats. to
recognize CMN as a joint County-Tribal-College library.
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Advocated for changes to the Local Road Improvement Program codified at Wis. Stats.
§86.31(4) to allow Tribal/BIA contributions to be treated as qualifying matches.
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Initiated a Human Resources Audit utilizing Schenck as our consultant.
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Created several amendments to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, including (a) one
that establishes personal time off and allows employees to carry larger compensatory time
balances; and (b) recognizes Veterans Day as an observed holiday.
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Wrote an ordinance governing the conduct of the Board of Review.
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Developed County and Town budgets with the assistance of Finance personnel.
2016 Goals and Objectives:
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Support the goals, strategies and recommendations contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Revising the Employee Policies and Procedures Manual.
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Reorganize Financial structure of the organization.
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Continue work on the Human Resource Audit.
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Continue developing an Annual Report for the County and Town.
Assessor
Brad Cupp, Accurate Appraisal (Contractor)
1428 Midway Road, P.O. Box 415, Menasha, WI 54952
Ph: 920-749-8098 | Fax: 920-749-8099
Overview:
Accurate Appraisal is our contracted Assessors for the Town of Menominee. They are a statewide
assessment firm located in Menasha, WI. The Assessment Ratio in 2014 was 110.70% in and 2015
changed to 111.52% which means that the County has been out of compliance for three years. The
County will be out of compliance this year (4th year) as well which means you will be getting a
"Notice of Noncompliance" from the DOR. Essentially this means the Town will have to do a
Revaluation by 2018 or the Wisconsin Department of Revenue will force a supervised revaluation in
2019.
Summary for 2015:
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Residential new construction total ......................................................................... $2,380,600
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Commercial new construction total .....................................................................................$0
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There were 49 building permits taken out totaling ................................................... $3,823,740
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Total equalized value.........................................................................................$287,741,400
This is a slight decrease from the 2014 value of ...................................................$288,236,300
Difference .............................................................................................. -$494,900 (0.172%)
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Total assessed value ........................................................................................$320,711,200
This increased from...........................................................................................$319,395,000
Difference .......................................................................................... +$1,316,200 (0.412%)
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Clerk of Courts Office
Pam Frechette, Clerk of Court
Ph: 715-799-3311 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
Menominee County Clerk of Circuit Court is combined with Shawano County Circuit Courts. We
contract with Shawano County: Judges, District Attorney’s, Family Court Commissioners, Register in
Probate and the Shawano County Jail. Menominee County Clerk of Court’s office is located in
Keshena at the Menominee County Courthouse. Our court proceedings are held in Shawano. The
Clerk of Courts is governed by the Wisconsin State Statutes. We employ one full time Clerk and a
Deputy Clerk, who works thirty-five hours a week. The Clerk of Circuit Courts office processes
criminal, DNR and ordinance forfeitures, traffic, family matters, large civil, small claims and
restraining order actions. We process restitution payments, register of officials, record searches,
license suspensions and arrests and commitments orders for failure to pay fines. We also plan and
implement manual and automated maintenance policies and procedures under the Consolidated
Courts Automation Program (CCAP). The Clerk of Court collects fines and fees and is responsible for
the Fines, Forfeitures, Assessments, Surcharges and Court Fees Monthly Report submitted to the
State. We also set up and monitor payments plans. We prepare yearly budgets and also submit the
Annual Report of Revenue and Expenditures to the State (CS-147). In addition, we schedule
interpreters for non-English speaking persons. We track event and activity reports for both Judges
along with expunged cases and prepare unclaimed funds reports. We also prepare cases for the
Court of Appeals.
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January 2, 2015 we started scanning all 2015 cases and all open cases.
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February 19,20th 2015 attended the Clerks of the Circuit Court Institute in Wisconsin Dells.
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May 1, 2015 Team Meeting Clerk of Courts, Judges, Register in Probate and Judicial Assistants
was held in Wausau.
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May 28, 2015 attended Clerk of Courts Regional Specialty Seminar in Neenah.
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September 25, 2015 District Nine Clerk of Courts meeting in Crandon.
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October 8, 2015 Fall Clerk of Circuit Conference in Stevens Point.
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December 1, 2015 we start accepting Electronic Payments.
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Accept Electronic Files (E Files) for Small Claims, Civil and Family Cases.
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Court Records Retention-Disposing of Court Records. A court records custodian may destroy
records after the minimum retention period.
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Scan old Files. Continue to scan records.
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Clerk’s Office
Laure Pecore, Clerk
Ph: 715-799-3311 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
County Clerks are constitutional officers with a
variety of statutory duties.
Some of their
statutory duties include issuing marriage license,
acting as the secretary and official record keeper
of the County Board and administering the
election process. Funding for the Clerk’s office is
primarily form permit fees and property tax levy.
Some of the other duties include:
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Election Administration:
o Register county candidates
o Prepare and publish election ads
o Print ballots
o Program election tabulation equipment
o Maintain voter registration for municipality and Statewide voter registration systems.
o Tabulate and report election results
o Conduct Board of Canvass and Recounts
o Train and assist local units of government and school districts.
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Services to the County Board:
o Prepare agendas and minutes
o Take minutes of meetings
o Publish official proceedings
o Ensure compliance with open meeting law
o Maintain records
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Licenses and Permits:
o Issue marriage licenses and compile indexes
o Issue work permits to minors
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Financial Functions:
o Process and pay all invoices for courthouse office, Land conservation, Maintenance, Veterans
services, Zoning and Fire Departments
o Process and pay, payroll disbursements
o WI department of Revenue, County and Town taxes
o EFTPS taxes for County and Town
o Unemployment quarterly reports
The County clerk’s office consists of the County/Town Clerk, and two part-time deputies.
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Statewide Voter Registration System. Many hours in the system updating addresses and
mapping. This has been very beneficial for the purpose of contacting voters who haven’t voted
over the last 4 years and their voter registration would have been inactivated by the
Government accountability Board. The Government Accountability Board has rolled out a new
voter registration site called WisVote. This process is a work in progress and update are still
being processed.
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New floor plan for Keshena Polling Place. A new floor plan design was put in place for the
Keshena polling place. We encourage voters to use the Sheriff’s Department entrance to avoid
the steep steps and the layout is designed to prevent voters from standing in line for long
periods of time. All feedback has been positive on the new layout.
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Meetings, minutes and training. The Clerk prepared, participated, and recorded minutes for 18
County/Town Board Meetings, 27 Personnel and Finance Meetings and 9 Planning Commission
meetings in 2015. Also attended training for Wisconsin County Clerk’s Association. Wisconsin
Municipal Clerks, Board of review Training and Election Training.
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Work Municode, Sheriff’s Department, Administrative Coordinator, on the Codification of
Menominee County Ordinances. Progress is being made on the development of codification of
ordinances.
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Education on Board of review process to Menominee County Tax Payers.
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Continues to register qualified voters of Menominee County.
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Participate in the Logo’s system upgrade. Training and roll out of new software.
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Attend County and Municipal Clerk Training.
Conservation, Forestry and Zoning
Jeremy Johnson, Director
P.O. Box 279, W3270 Courthouse Lane, Keshena, WI 54135
Ph: 715-799-3001 | Fax: 715-799-5712
Overview:
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Mission Statement: To help all citizens of
Menominee
County
live
within
our
environment respectfully and adhere to all
applicable regulations.
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Land Conservation: The Land Conservation
Department oversees many aspects of
environmental
management
within
Menominee. We work with many local
agencies and organizations, including the
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, to protect and enhance the land, trees and water here in
Menominee.
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Forestry: The Menominee County Forestry Department handles all tree related questions. From
insects and diseases to hazard trees and species selection/planting, there is a Certified Arborist
on staff to assist with all tree issues.
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Zoning: All lands within Menominee County jurisdiction, taxable or fee lands, are zoned and
governed by the Menominee County Zoning Ordinance, adopted 4/15/99. All non-tribal lands
near surface waters are regulated by Section 22 of the County Zoning Ordinance to protect our
waters. Restrictions on building, vegetation protection areas, and limitations on impervious
surfaces are important regulations to know and adhere to when using and developing waterfront
property.
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Solid Waste/Recycling:
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Solid waste and recycling questions are handled by the Land Conservation/Zoning
Department. Recycling is extremely important for many reasons. Recycling and composting
are good for our economy, providing dozens of community-based jobs and reusing valuable
materials that would otherwise go to waste. Reducing our waste through recycling and
composting is also good for our environment, reducing waste, cutting air pollution and
saving energy.
Menominee County is fortunate in receiving grant dollars to facilitate the recycling program;
if people do not participate in the program, Menominee County and the Menominee Tribe
will lose grant dollars, causing potential tax increases. It is imperative that we all conform to
recycling. As each individual does their share, together as a community we can proudly
progress toward a clean and sustainable environment.
POWTS: The Menominee County Zoning Department oversees Private Onsite Wastewater
Treatment System (POWTS) installation and maintenance on all fee lands within Menominee.
The goal of the program is to treat household wastewater onsite properly so that groundwater
and surface waters of Menominee do not become contaminated from septic systems. Human
health and clean waters for people and animals are the main objectives of the local and State
rules that are in place.
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Issued 40 oak cutting permits.
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Reviewed and issued 26 sanitary permits.
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Reviewed and issued 43 building permits.
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Reviewed and issued 61 zoning permits.
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Processed one variance request for the Board of Adjustments.
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Injected many oak trees with fungicide at 13 sites for disease control.
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$184,259.32 in revenue generated to help with program costs.
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Treated 49 sites for invasive species controls, encompassing 10 separate species.
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Completed shoreline protection projects for two sites and helped landowners with dozens of
other projects. One completed project was to stabilize and naturalize the shoreline of Horseshoe
Island in Legend Lake with the cooperation of the Legend Lake Protection and Rehabilitation
District.
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Helped hundreds of community members and contractors with a variety of questions or
concerns.
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Completed three educational programs for recycling, invasive species, and shoreline protection.
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Advised dozens of landowners on shoreline protection and other environmental guidance
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Completed a household hazardous waste clean sweep event with the Menominee Tribe for all
community members.
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Integral members of the Timberland Invasives Partnership, which combines efforts of
Menominee, Shawano, Langlade and Oconto Counties with the Menominee and StockbridgeMunsee Tribes to educate, prevent, and control invasive species regionally.
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Continue to control all invasive species within our county in conjunction with the Menominee
Tribe, Menominee Tribal Enterprises, and the Timberland Invasives Partnership.
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Provide adequate opportunities for more cost-share projects with our home owners to control
the erosion into our lakes and enhance natural buffers/habitat.
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Continue to enhance our recycling efforts within our community.
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Maintain and strengthen relationships between the County and its communities to produce
planning practices supportive of proper land usage, services and recreation.
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Continue citizen involvement in environmental projects.
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Insure technical information is available and in understandable format.
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Provide technical advice on environmental issues such as erosion control, wildlife habitat
concerns, wells/groundwater, and arboriculture.
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Continue a timely, orderly and efficient permitting process for contractors and our citizens.
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To protect, maintain, where appropriate develop, and where appropriate restore the long-term
environmental, economic, and social values, diversity and benefits of Menominee County’s
waterways.
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Provide a sanitary tracking system to ensure that all taxable lands have properly working septic
systems to avoid groundwater or surface water contamination.
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Update the County Sanitary Ordinance.
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Continue education of the citizens regarding the proper disposal of waste.
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Update the County Recycling Ordinance.
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Update the shoreland section of the Zoning Ordinance.
Emergency Management
Shelley Williams, Director
Ph: 715-799-5074 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
Menominee County Emergency Management has a duty to coordinate and facilitate a full range of
emergency management activities to assist the county in planning for, responding to, and recovering
from man-made or natural disasters. The department is governed by Chapter 323 of Wisconsin
Statutes.
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Training
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Continuity of Government for Rural Communities (MGT 416)
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American Red Cross Shelter Training
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Understanding Communities and Their Dynamics
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Threat Assessment Training
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Weather Spotter Training
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Notification. Emergency Management (EM) and the 911 Center has continued the
implementation of the Code Red Mass Notification System. This system provides a mechanism
for Officials to disseminate emergency information to the public in a timely fashion. The system
provides access that allows the public to sign up for voice, text and e-mail messages. It also
provides for emergency weather messages (such as tornado warnings) for those who choose to
sign up. Residents can sign up through a link on the County, Menominee Tribe and Legend
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Lake web pages. If they do not have internet access, they can contact the Sheriff’s Department
at 715-799-3357, provide their information and Sheriff’s Department personnel will enter it into
the system on the resident’s behalf.
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Planning
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Menominee and Shawano County have begun the process of updating our Hazard
Mitigation Plans. Multiple meetings have been held, and information gathered. The work
on the plan will be continued.
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Mass Fatality Plans have been completed, for Menominee County specifically, and for the
Northeast Wisconsin Region. These plans provide guidelines for events in which there are
more fatalities than we can handle with our local resources.
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Exercises
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Menominee County EM, Menominee Tribal EM, Shawano County EM, Shawano-Menominee
Public Health and Stockbridge Tribal EM have continued their partnership to promote
emergency preparedness in our communities, and to provide information to the public
regarding potential hazardous situations and how to prepare/respond to them. The group
is titled the Menominee Shawano Emergency Partnership (MSEP).
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Two exercises were conducted that involved all entities in this group. The first was
focused on response to hazardous materials events, sheltering and mass casualty events.
The second was a tabletop exercise that focused on Ebola. I also participated in a
Regional Exercise that focused on response to a mass fatality event. Because of the limited
resources available in our County, there is considerable regional training and exercising
being done.
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Public Outreach
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Public outreach has been an ongoing effort for Emergency Management. Information has
been disseminated through print media, email and radio, with the intention of assisting the
public with preparation for emergencies.
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We are continuing to partner with the Menominee Indian Tribe in providing information via
an automated information hotline. Information is recorded regarding power outages,
County and Tribal closings, and Shelter information. The phone number is 715-799-7000.
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We are on target to complete the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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There is consideration being given to changing the template for the County Strategic Plan for
Hazardous Materials. This plan is updated every year, but we are considering changes to make
the plan more informative.
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We will conduct Public Outreach and Education regarding Preparedness, as well as providing
resources to obtain information.
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We will participate in multiple exercises, both locally and regionally.
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Finance Department
Carla Wilber, Finance Department
Ph: 715-799-3314 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
Menominee County Finance Department, in
combination with the County Clerk’s and
Treasurer’s Offices, is responsible for the
maintenance, accuracy, and accountability for the
County and Town’s finances. Currently a two
person office, it is further responsible for the
development
and
implementation of
the
Accounting Policies and Procedures and for
insuring that the proper internal controls are in
place to prevent loss and fraud throughout the
County and Town. The office is the primary
contact for the annual audit and ensuring that the
annual financial report is accurate.
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Full implementation of New World Systems Logos Accounting software.
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Finalize training of Assistant Finance Manager.
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Assisted with the development of a request for proposals for banking services and helped
implement the new banking services.
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Assisted with the development of a request for proposals for audit services and helped
implement the new auditing services.
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Review Accounting Policies and Procedures and Update as Needed to Adjust for New Accounting
System.
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Meet with Departments to Find New Revenue Sources, Improve Current Collections, and
Discover Methods of Reducing Expenditures.
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Review and Improve Budgeting Process.
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Prepare for the Transition of the Finance Manager and Assistant Finance Manager.
We dedicate this report to our longtime Finance Manager and friend, Carla Wilber, for her 39 years
of public service to Menominee County residents. Carla retired at the end of January, 2016. We
miss her laughter, kookiness, and treasure-trove of stories. We hope she enjoys her retirement as
much as we enjoy our memories of her random sense of humor.—Lee, Lona, Ruth, Laure, Jeremy,
Tim, Shelley, Barb, Pam, and many, many others.
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Fire Department
Patrick Roberts, Fire Commissioner
Ph: 715-799-3511 | Fax: 715-799-3789
Overview:
The Town of Menominee Volunteer Fire Department provides emergency services to the Menominee
County/Reservation, which covers 360 square miles and over 4500 residents. We currently have one
(1) main Fire Department located in Keshena, along with three (3) satellite Fire Departments located
in the Neopit, Middle Village and South Branch areas. We respond to all calls for fires, water
rescues, hazardous materials, missing person searches, and vehicle accidents. We provide building
inspections to all Town/County and Tribal buildings. The Departments have 36 Firefighters
consisting of One Fire Chief, Four Station Chiefs, Four Assistant Station Chiefs, One Captain, and 26
Fireman. We provide public education for the area schools. We Provide training for all firefighters
required by Wisconsin Fire Administration Code, Department of Commerce, Fire Department Safety
and Health and Comm. 30. We provide mutual aid to other communities when requested. All Fire
Fighters are required and will continue to update their training and knowledge of firefighting and
rescue operations.
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The Departments responded to 314 calls
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Purchased a used Mini Pumper for Neopit
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Secured funding for Pumper replacement for Keshena
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Purchase new Pumper/Tanker for Keshena
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Improve wording for reimbursements
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Increase participation for South Branch Fire Department
Vehicles:
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Keshena- One pumper, two tankers, one mini-pumper, one brush truck, one water rescue Truck
with air boat
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Neopit- One pumper/tanker, one mini-pumper, one brush truck
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Middle Village- One pumper/tanker, one brush truck
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South Branch- One pumper/tanker
County/Tribal Departments we work with:
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Menominee County Highway Department – Assist with traffic control, tree removal, etc.
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Tribal Police Department – Assist with traffic control, tree removal, etc.
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Aging Division – Volunteered with wood cutting for the elders.
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Recreation Department – Watering the ball fields and cleaning the pavilion when needed.
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Utilities – Assisted the Tribal Utilities with cleaning it fire hydrants.
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MTE – Assisted with controlled burns.
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GIS/Land Information/Property Lister Office
Ruth Winter, GIS/Land Information/Property Lister
Ph: 715-799-5845 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
The Menominee County GIS/Land Information/Property
Lister Office strives to provide accessible, complete,
timely and as accurate as possible land information
which is available to state and local units of government,
as well as federal agencies, public utilities and the
general public. This office is governed by Wisconsin
State Statute chapters 59.72 and 70.09, and reports to
the Land Information Council. There is one full time
employee in this office.
The Menominee County Land Information Office (LIO) was created in 1998 through grant funding
from the Wisconsin Land Information Program (WLIP). The WLIP provides funding to counties for
the modernization of land records. The LIO is responsible for the implementation of the county
wide land records modernization plan.
The LIO has the custodianship of the topographic/planimetric base map information for Menominee
County. It is also responsible for the maintenance of the tax/parcel-id numbers, rural addressing,
and other information related to all taxable parcels within Menominee County.
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For the year 2015, the GIS/Land Information/ Property Lister updated ownership in the GVS
assessment program, the Transcendent tax program, property list spreadsheet, maps and lists
for 911 using: 190 Electronic real estate transfer returns which is 52 more than the previous
year; 75 Warranty deeds, 5 more than previous year; 97 Quit Claim deeds, 50 more than
previous year; 11 Trustee’s deeds, 3 less than the previous year; 13 Termination of Decedents,
1 less than the previous year; 1 Transfer by affidavit, same as the previous year; 3 Correction
instruments, 1 more than the previous year; 3 Land contracts, 1 more than the previous year; 1
Sheriff’s deeds, 1 less than the previous year; 1 Special Admin Deed; 4 Personal Representatives
deeds and 7 Transfer on Death deeds.
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Entered forty-three Building permits; sixty Zoning permits; and seventeen sanitary permits into
the GVS assessment program.
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Received a letter from MITW Community Development for Notice of Intent to take land into trust
for three taxable properties.
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Participated in the 2015 Wisconsin Regional Orthophotography Consortium Project in
collaboration with MITW and MTE. Received the data in November 2015.
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Revised and condensed the Town/County Comprehensive Plan. Meetings have begun and
departments are reporting to the planning commission on the new plan.
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Prepared tax bills for printing and the necessary reports in the Transcendent Ascent Land
Records tax program.
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Wrote the 2016 – 2018 Menominee County Land Information Plan as per the directions of the
Wisconsin Department of Administration.
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Applied for and received approval from the Wisconsin Department of Administration for the 2016
Wisconsin Land Information Program Grant in the amount of $96,216.00.
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Applied for and received approval from the Wisconsin Department of Administration for the
Strategic Initiative Grant in the amount of $50,000.
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Work collaboratively on more projects with MITW and MTE.
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Apply for and receive WLIP grant monies.
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Maintain a modern GIS that delivers useful quality data.
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Provide accessible and the most accurate as possible data for all users of land information.
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Continue to coordinate the department reporting for the newly revised Town/County
Comprehensive Plan.
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Research document imaging programming for the Register of Deeds office.
Highway Department
Jeremy C. Weso, Highway Commissioner
W2703 Chief Carron Road, Keshena, WI 54135
Ph: 715-799-3369 | Fax: 715-799-3789
Overview:
Menominee County Highway Department (MCHD)
strives to provide the commuting public with a
safe and efficient driving experience on all public
access roads located within the County of
Menominee and Menominee Indian Reservation.
It accomplishes this through snow removal and
ice control, woody vegetation and brush control,
drainage installation and maintenance, road
resurfacing and repair, and a host of other
services. MCHD maintains 221.87 miles of State, County, Town and Tribal roads utilizing 13
personnel consisting of the Highway Commissioner, Patrol Superintendent, office manager, seven
operators, one mechanic, one stock room clerk, and one custodian. MCHD offices are located in
Keshena, Wisconsin. Its facilities include a 35,458 sq. foot building (includes administrative offices,
shop, inventory, and equipment storage), a 7,200 sq. foot cold storage shed, and a 2,373 sq. foot
salt storage shed. The Highway Commissioner acts under and in accordance with Chapters 82, 83,
and 86 of Wisconsin Statutes.
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Performed center and/or edge line striping on Go Around Road, CTH VV east and west, East Line
Road, Mianaceqtawak Road, Chief Little Wave Road, and Library Road.
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Replaced box culvert on Chickney Creek near the Forestry Center on STH 47.
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Wedge patched at various locations between Keshena and Neopit on STH 47.
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Routed and crack sealed approximated 9.94 miles of STH 47, from Neopit to the Langlade Co.
line.
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Graveled portions of St. Joseph’s road and Max Martin Road.
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Repaired bridge deck on STH 47-Wolf River Bridge (south-bound lane; north-bound lane).
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Performed various road and lane patches at 12 scattered sites throughout the County/Town.
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Repaint Highway Department exterior.
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Support the goals, strategies and recommendations contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Rout and crack seal on STH 55, CTH M-east, and several secondary roads.
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Install epoxy overlay on bridge deck (B-73-006) on STH 47.
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Shoulder portions of STH 55.
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Fog line and center line striping as funding permits.
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Resurface bridge deck on West Branch Road and Bear Trap Falls Road, subject to available
funding.
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Spot paving on STH 47 between Keshena and Neopit.
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Replace culvert on STH 47.
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Repave certain Town roads in Neopit and Zoar (through the MITW – Community Development
Dept.).
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Equipment Brand/
Model/Name
Trk 1: Ford F150 C pickup
Trk 3: Ford F150 pickup
Trk 7A: Ford F150 XLT pickup
Trk 11A: Chev Utility trk
Trk 12: Ford F250 Super Duty trk
Trk 15: Dodge 3/4 ton trk
Trk 17: Chev 5/25 qtr ton trk
17A: Water tank
Trk 18: International dump trk
Trk 21: Western Star dump trk
Trk 23: Sterling dump trk
Trk 26: Freightliner dump trk
Trk 27: Freightliner dump trk
Trk 28: Western Star dump trk
Trk 29: Ford mini dump trk
Trk 32: International bucket trk
201: John Deere riding mower
202: Skidsteer
203: Case Skidsteer TV 380
203A: Skidsteer grappler
205C: Rake attachment
219B: Sweeper for loader
220: Volvo Loader L70F
221: Volvo Loader L90G
229: Case tractor
229R: Alamo Versa Mower
230: Tractor
230R: Alamo Versa Mower
Purchase
Date
01/11/08
06/26/97
03/17/08
04/28/09
07/07/92
01/17/11
09/27/13
03/01/14
12/08/14
12/18/14
01/20/03
12/18/14
01/27/07
01/22/07
11/04/08
10/13/11
10/28/11
12/18/13
05/28/14
07/15/15
07/19/04
10/15/12
04/30/15
04/30/15
10/10/85
08/15/96
08/25/10
05/18/15
05/17/94
05/17/94
05/17/94
05/17/94
Location Owner Condition
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MITW
MITW
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MITW
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
Good
Salvage
Fair
Fair
Salvage
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Poor
Excellent
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Excellent
Fair
Good
Fair
Fair
Excellent
Excellent
Fair
Poor
Good
Good
Fair
Fair
Salvage
Poor
Purchase
Cost (PC)
27,744
20,343
14,246
11,029
11,576
3,000
9,271
15,575
99,235
182,532
92,394
92,394
113,484
113,484
111,979
187,065
15,812
12,900
6,250
63,410
2,865
825
8,823
120,000
157,395
18,026
6,674
17,786
6,500
Current
Value (CV)
4,162
3,051
12,108
1,946
1,736
2,610
6,314
11,489
14,885
146,246
14,513
14,513
72,486
72,486
72,313
145,976
13,151
12,529
938
59,852
2,707
124
1,323
65,600
149,594
2,704
1,001
2,668
975
CV/PC
15.00%
15.00%
84.99%
17.64%
15.00%
87.00%
68.10%
73.77%
N/A
N/A
15.00%
80.12%
15.71%
15.71%
63.87%
63.87%
64.58%
78.03%
83.17%
97.12%
15.01%
N/A
94.39%
94.49%
15.03%
14.99%
54.67%
95.04%
15.00%
15.00%
15.00%
15.00%
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60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
231: Case tractor
231D: Post hole digger
231R: Alamo versa mower
232: Case tractor
232R: Alamo versa mower
233: New Holland tractor
301: Caterpillar motor grader
309: Shoulder attachment
400: Brauer utility trailer
401: Utility trailer
402: Best tilt trailer
403: Trailer
408: Sullair air compressor
409: Twin Air Compressor
418: Spreader
421: Spreader
421A: Cross Conveyor
423: Spreader
424: Spreader
425: Spreader
426: Spreader
427: Spreader
428: Spreader
429: Spreader
557: Wheel Excavator
557B: Super mulcher
601W: Wing for grader
603W: Wing for grader
612A: Snow plow
615: Snow plow
616A: Snow plow
617: Snow plow
618: Snow plow
618A: Wing
619: Snow plow
619A: Wing
621: Snow plow
621A: Wing
622: Snow plow for grader
623: Snow plow
623A: Wing
624: Snow plow
624A: Wing
625A: Wing
626: Plow
626A: Wing
627: Plow
627A: Wing
628: Plow
628A: Wing
629: Plow
701: Tar Kettle
800: Trash water pump
850: Cut off saw
904: Generator
909: Pressure washer
937: Vibrator plate
938: Road roller
939: Pavement router
941: Pavement router
06/17/98
10/20/98
06/17/98
11/14/01
11/14/01
08/12/14
02/07/84
01/17/13
08/31/15
06/27/97
06/04/97
10/08/96
05/23/94
12/08/14
06/29/93
10/02/08
2/11/036
12/18/14
02/23/15
01/24/07
01/22/07
11/04/08
10/13/11
10/28/11
12/01/14
05/28/14
09/20/04
09/12/13
02/07/84
01/17/13
09/22/00
03/11/14
09/07/00
12/02/97
02/11/03
02/11/03
07/12/95
09/19/00
12/18/13
12/18/13
03/11/85
01/22/07
01/24/07
01/22/07
01/22/07
11/04/08
10/13/11
10/13/11
10/28/11
10/28/11
12/18/14
12/31/13
05/28/14
04/01/03
09/28/96
10/01/96
09/24/96
04/26/93
02/18/93
05/31/96
04/01/03
10/09/14
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
Hwy
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MITW
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MITW
MITW
MITW
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
MITW
MITW
MITW
MenCo
MITW
MenCo
MenCo
MenCo
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Excellent
Poor
Good
Good
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Good
Fair
Fair
Poor
Excellent
Excellent
Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Good
Good
Poor
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
Fair
Fair
Excellent
21,767
2,950
10,107
29,028
13,670
52,000
95,415
164,670
13,500
795
700
11,522
3,179
8,350
8,350
3,862
3,862
7,530
5,022
5,022
4,766
2,000
142,297
33,921
8,225
27,130
8,387
2,000
8,387
3,715
4,853
5,990
3,862
8,387
9,277
9,440
7,715
6,085
7,068
6,085
7,068
11,603
8,138
7,217
8,138
7,217
9,277
9,440
3,000
29,000
6,670
9,854
5,601
11,375
3,265
443
1,516
4,354
2,051
45,733
14,312
126,718
2,025
119
105
1,728
477
7,609
7,609
579
579
1,795
2,755
2,800
3,708
1,649
21,345
27,190
1,234
20,404
1,258
1,688
1,258
557
728
899
579
1,258
7,509
7,765
1,157
1,473
1,711
1,473
1,711
4,533
5,200
4,607
5,257
4,658
7,638
7,764
2,595
4,352
1,001
1,478
840
8,958
15.00%
15.02%
15.00%
15.00%
15.00%
87.95%
15.00%
76.95%
N/A
15.00%
14.97%
15.00%
15.00%
N/A
N/A
N/A
15.00%
91.13%
91.13%
14.99%
14.99%
23.84%
54.86%
55.75%
77.80%
82.45%
15.00%
80.16%
15.00%
75.21%
15.00%
84.40%
15.00%
14.99%
15.00%
15.01%
14.99%
15.00%
80.94%
82.26%
15.00%
24.21%
24.21%
24.21%
24.21%
39.07%
63.90%
63.84%
64.60%
64.54%
82.33%
82.25%
86.50%
15.01%
N/A
N/A
N/A
15.01%
N/A
15.00%
15.00%
78.75%
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95
942: Chipper
10/20/14
Hwy
MenCo Excellent
Totals
34,650
$ 2,481,756
30,358
$ 1,332,365
87.61%
53.69%
Expenses:
For the year ending December 31, 2015, MCHD had the following expenditures*:
1. Salaries and Fringe Benefits .......................... $676,332.62
2. Legal Fees ....................................................... 2,702.00
3. Accounting Fees ............................................... 3,060.00
4. Office Supplies ................................................. 4,830.56
5. Postage ............................................................. 510.67
6. Telephone........................................................ 4,076.36
7. Mileage.............................................................. 140.31
8. Commissioner Meetings ....................................... 787.00
9. Office Machines .................................................... 63.88
10. Dues ................................................................. 496.42
11. Cleaning Supplies ............................................. 1,989.98
12. Maintenance/Repairs ....................................... 38,785.25
13. WisDOT Alcohol/Drug Testing .............................. 526.00
14. Other Utilities ................................................. 60,982.55
15. Shop Supplies................................................. 17,065.68
16. Construction Tools .......................................... 24,055.55
17. Equipment Insurance ...................................... 22,890.17
18. General Liability Insurance................................. 4,334.00
19. Insurance ........................................................ 2,808.73
20. Highway Fuel/Gas/Oils .................................... 49,828.85
21. Highway Oil/Grease .......................................... 6,407.59
22. Highway Tires/Batteries................................... 12,909.57
23. Highway Machinery ......................................... 81,262.56
24. Highway Machinery Parts................................. 38,785.25
25. Highway Road Supplies ................................... 63,650.14
26. Furnished Materials: Road Supplies ................ 129,544.64
27. Furnished Materials: Fuel/Gas/Oils.................... 42,570.33
28. Furnished Materials: Oil/Grease .............................. 87.08
29. Furnished Materials: Tires/Batteries .................... 2,173.06
Totals ...................................................... $1,293,656.80
* Unaudited financial information
Itemized Estimates on Needs in FY2016:
MCHD anticipates it will require the following funding to operate in FY2015:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Highway Wages and Fringe Benefits ..................... 773,142
Highway Operations .......................................... $616,276
Highway Construction and Contractual .................. $56,968
Totals ......................................................$1,446,386
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Human Services Department
Barbara Nelson, Executive Director
P.O. Box 280, W3272 Wolf River Road, Keshena, WI 54135
Ph: 715-799-3861 | Fax: 715-799-3517
Overview:
Menominee County Department of Human
Services is responsible for administering a variety
of programs to families, adults and children that
need assistance with mental health, substance
abuse, and disability issues as well as promotion
of health and safety of the whole community.
Services are authorized through State Statute and
are administered on contractual basis with the
State of Wisconsin.
•
Mission: Working together with people to
enhance their quality of life.
•
Vision: Menominee County envisions a service delivery system which strengthens families;
encourages healthy behaviors; promotes integrated services of value to county residents;
protects vulnerable children, adults and families; provides elderly and disabled individuals with
cost-effective living choices and support towards independence; partners with individuals and
community; promotes a responsive and proactive community.
•
Strategy: Promote positive lifestyles; prevent unhealthy behaviors; protect and empower the
vulnerable.
•
Methods: Connection; Cooperation; Coordination; Collaboration
•
Admissions Policy: To assure the equitable and accessible delivery of human services to the
population of Menominee County. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that
receives or benefits from assistance through this department. The institution is an equal
opportunity provider.
•
Menominee County Human Services Department is located in Keshena, Wisconsin. The
Department has 43 employees consisting of Case Workers, Substance Abuse Counselors,
Supervisors, Managers, Finance staff, Support Workers, and Director. The Department contracts
for psychiatric service and for a therapist. The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) has
a satellite office located at the building and contracts out space for the W-2 program through
Forward Services. Public Health is a consolidated department with Shawano County.
•
The Human Services Department implements service provision covering target populations of
Developmentally Disabled, Physically and Sensory Disabled, Abused and Neglected Children;
Children and Families; Delinquent/Status Offenders, Alcohol and/or Other Drug Abuse; Mental
Health; and Adults and Elderly, Over 35 programs are administered.
•
Menominee County Human Services Department is Trauma Informed and knowledgeable of
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). We have one supervisor is a now a master trainer for
ACEs.
Activities and Program Summaries for 2015:
•
In 2015, the Human Services Department worked closely with the School District with respect to
a grant, “Safe Schools”, they received. The Student Health Center was opened and has received
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positive responses from the students and families. The Center will have crisis, substance abuse
and mental health services available to students. Menominee County Human Services provides
crisis services and consultation for students at the Student Health Center. The “Safe Schools”
project continues to focus on 5 areas/elements with our Agency participating in some of the
elements: Promoting Mental, Emotional & Behavioral Health and Preventing Behavioral Health
Problems (including Substance Abuse). This will be an on-going project for the coming year.
•
Throughout 2015, we continued to train and look at our practices in order to be a Trauma
Informed Agency. Participation continued through the year in Fostering Futures. We are
working a plan to ensure all staff is trained in Trauma Informed Care and ACEs (Adverse
Childhood Experiences).
•
Family Services:
o
Child Welfare – Child Protective Services:
 There were a total of 63 child welfare referrals or requests for services to assist
families or to access resources. This was a 33% reduction in the number of such
requests from the previous year.
 A total of 204 reports alleging child abuse and neglect were received during 2015. Of
these, 103 were screened in, referrals met the State of Wisconsin’s definition of child
maltreatment and/or present threats to child safety. While our total number of
reports is almost the same as 2014, we screened in 20 more reports than we did last
year. Our county’s screen in rate and substantiation rate continue to exceed the
State average.
 Menominee County’s Child Welfare Program spent 2015 preparing for our
implementation of “Alternative Response” (AR) which will occur in June of 2016.
“Alternative Response” is more in-line with Trauma Informed Practice than traditional
Child Protective Services practices. With AR the focus is on identifying if a family is in
need of services, rather than on making a determination if there is child
maltreatment.
o
Juvenile Court Intake Services:
 The Human Service Dept. received 151 juvenile delinquency referrals. Approximately
90% of those referrals are from the Menominee Tribal Police Department and are
processed thru Menominee Tribal Court and the other 10% are from surrounding
counties. Of these 151 referrals, 59 youth were First Time Offenders. Juvenile
delinquency referrals were up in 2015 in relation to previous years as well as very
serious offenses (in 2014 the number of referrals was 116).
 All staff is trained in Motivational Interviewing and are now utilizing “Compass” which
is provided by the Department of Corrections as a risk assessment and case planning
tool.
o
Out of Home Care:
 Menominee County coordinated and/or funded out-of-home care to 33 children and
youth, for Children In Need of Protection and Services. Sixteen of these children were
in relative/kinship placements, nine in licensed foster care, four in treatment foster
care, two in group homes, and two in a residential child care center. During the year,
17 of these children returned to the care of their parents, were placed under
guardianship with a relative, or were adopted. Parental substance abuse and
children’s mental health continue to be the two main factors that lead to the children
being removed and delay for their not being able to return home timely and safely.
 Six youth were placed with the Department of Corrections (Lincoln Hills for boys and
Copper Lake for girls); five of these youth have returned home or have been placed
in a less restrictive setting. In addition, we provided out of home care to eight youth
via relative care, treatment foster care, group home and a Residential Care Center.
There was a slight increase in 2015 for placements.
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o
o
o
o
•
Independent Living Program (ILP): Seven eligible youth participated in this program. To be
eligible a youth must be in an out of home care placement setting after 15½ years of age
for a total of six months. Assistance is offered in career planning, budgeting, gaining
employment, health/medical needs, housing, and secondary education.
Foster Care: There are three y licensed foster homes. The current homes were all licensed
for specific family members. Two of the three foster homes are now available to foster
additional youth from the community. We always need more foster homes and continue to
promote Foster Care to the community.
Birth to Three: A total of 14 children were served (an increase over 2014). The program
works closely with local health care providers and Head start programs to assure services
are identified early.
Family Support: Seventeen children/families were provided services.
The program
provides resources and funding to assist families in meeting the needs of their disabled
child.
Children’s Long Term Support Waiver: The program provided services to six children/youth
with severe disabilities. The services support each child’s ability to function in their home,
school, and community to the best of their abilities.
Behavioral Health/Clinical:
o
More services were provided in the schools and community vs. in the agency, giving
clients/families more flexibility. Case workers continue to develop crisis and safety pans
with clients to keep individuals at home/in the community with support and family
involvement whenever possible. Hospitalization is always seen as a last resort.
o
The MISD (Menominee Indian School District) Student Health Center opened on September
10th. Response from students and families has been overwhelmingly positive. Thirty-one
students have been seen for mental health and/or substance abuse. There have been 170
appointments scheduled, with 164 of them kept (no-show rate of less than 3.5%).
Menominee County Human Services provides crisis services, consultation and participates
in IEP meetings for students at the Student Health Center.
o
Menominee County Human Services was awarded the funding again in 2015 for
Coordinated Services Team (CST) initiative. The program for youth is now operating, with
four enrolled families. We are collaborating with the Tribe’s CST program, which has been
moved from Maehnowesekiyah to Menominee Indian School District (MISD)
o
There were no completed suicides in 2015, however we saw more dangerous methods
used in suicide attempts, especially among juveniles. All staff providing Emergency
Services are trained in the Columbia Suicide Severity Risk Scale, an evidence based
screening tool to help make decisions about hospitalization or diversion.
o
In 2015, Prescription drug abuse, especially narcotics increased. Pregnant women
addicted to prescription pain medication came through our programs more often than in
past years.
o
Annual Spaghetti Dinner for Drug Free Awareness has been completed with 89 served.
The presentation by Detective Dave Mahkimetas on Trending Drugs in the community was
well received.
o
Intoxicated Driver Program Groups continued throughout the year, with good results.
o
Bruce Dudzik, Program Supervisor, is now a Master Trainer for ACEs and will be able to
provide the training to community entities.
o
Statistics for 2015:
 Crisis services: 110 individuals
 Crisis Intervention Service: 563 hours. This is separate from the time spent with
clients in other programs.
 Third Party Petitions: 1 – a pregnant client hospitalized twice under a 3 party order
 Outpatient Substance Abuse: 106
 State IDP (Intoxicated Driver Program) assessments – 44;
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 Tribal IDP assessments - 11
Outpatient Mental Health: 75
Clients provided Mental Health Case management: 49
Community Support Program (CSP) participants: 8
Emergency Detentions (EM-1)/ Return on Commitment hospitalizations (involuntary):
2015 = 23; unduplicated count 17.
 13 Adults, 8 juveniles (one juvenile was hospitalized 3 times on the same order)
 5 adult out-of-county residents were hospitalized and referred to their
county/tribe of residence for follow-up care
 Although the number of hospitalizations higher this year, when we consider the
number of out-of-county residents (5) and repeated hospitalization of 2 clients,
the unduplicated client count for Menominee County residents is not significantly
different from 2014 (17 vs 16).
EM-1’s/Hospitalizations over the past years:
 2014=16;
2013=21;
2012=32;
2011=44;
Access: 74 clients calling for information/referral, transit tickets, vouchers, etc. With
the addition of the Access Program, many non-emergency calls were handled by the
Access worker instead of being transferred to Emergency Services.
•
Adults/Elderly:
o
The Long Term Support Division is made up of 4 case workers and a Supervisor. Staff
continue to case manage individuals under the Tribal Waiver program, complete
guardianships and protective placements, license Adult Family Homes, and provide Adult
Protective Services which includes investigating Elder Abuse and Vulnerable Adults at Risk
referrals.
o
The goal of the waiver programs is to help the waiver participants stay in their homes and
communities, and be as active in community as they wish.
o
Since July 2014, the ADRC (Aging, Disability, Resource Center) sent new referrals for any
Indian Health Service (IHS) eligible client directly to the Tribe. Non-tribal referrals came to
the County until November 2015. There were 7 referrals received for Waiver programs in
2015; 11 individuals on the waiting list were approved for the waiver program and 3 were
removed for either non- eligibility, did not want the services, or deceased.
o
On November 1st 2015 all 13 non-Tribal county Waiver cases were enrolled into the Family
care Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). Any non IHS clients are referred to one of the
two Family Care Organizations that service the county (Lakeland and Care Wisconsin). On
November 1st 2015 our 13 clients that are not on the Tribal Waiver program were
transferred to Family Care and are no longer serviced by Menominee County for Long Term
Care Services.
o
We ended 2015 with 93 people on the Tribal waiver program. During the year we added
11 people to the waiver programs. Since entering into the agreement with the Tribe for
the waivers we have added 121 clients to the waiver program.
o
We have 37 guardianships, 25 of which are in protective placements. We have 2 Adult
Family Homes. We work closely with the Menominee Indian Tribe’s Department of Aging
and Long Term Care; attend the Commission of Aging meetings, and the Tribal Elder
Abuse meetings.
o
The County Funded Supportive Home Care (SHC) wait list has been cleared. Everyone on
the list is either now on the Waiver program or receiving the County Funded SHC.
•
Personal Care: For 2014 a total of 27 clients received personal care services. The program
helps eligible individuals remain independent in their homes by assisting with non-medical
services. A registered nurse (RN) oversees the program. At the end of the year we still had a
waiting list, which increases yearly. The RN carries a caseload between 32 – 35 clients.
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Support
o
In 2015 Laserfiche scanning was implemented. Training was provided to staff on
Laserfiche usage and the scanning of active client charts into the system began for each
service worker.
o
All Doctors and Therapists notes/information are now transferred to the TCM (Targeted
Case Management) software system.
o
Numerous procedures/protocols were completed for the Support Unit.
Financial Summary for 2015:
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Menominee County Human Services had a budget of $6,664,141.00 for the year 2015.
o
59% of the budget, almost $3.9 million of which is spent on direct services to the people
we serve,
o
41% of the budget is for staff, operating and overhead expenses.
•
Our High costs service areas are Long Term Support, Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Services, and Children and Youth Placement costs.
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Revenues are made up of the following:
o
27% - Federal Funds;
o
45% - State Funds;
o
15% - Third Party Revenues (MA, Insurances, Private pay, etc.);
o
9% - County Funds (Levy); and
o
4% - Tribal Funds.
•
Training provided to Agency Staff on Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs) and a TIC team has been established.
•
Agency Crisis Debriefing Procedure established and all staff has been trained.
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A revised Orientation Schedule for the Agency is completed and implemented.
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The Human Services Website page completed
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To develop and finalize a written policy/protocol for scanning and record retention regarding
TCM & Laserfiche.
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Develop Agency procedure with respect to Shelter services during an emergency (prior to Red
Cross arriving on the scene). Training to staff on the procedure completed.
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A workgroup identified to look at options, barriers with respect to Retention of Employees.
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Maintenance Department
Tim Gatz, Maintenance Supervisor
Ph: 715-799-3006 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
The Menominee County Maintenance Department
is responsible for the following:
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The safety of employees and visitors entering
the County/Town owned buildings and
premises;
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The cleanliness of those buildings and the
grounds owned by the County/Town;
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Lawn, sidewalk and parking lot maintenance,
including grass mowing and snow removal;
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Inspection and maintenance of HVAC systems,
electrical, and plumbing;
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Minor renovations and remodeling;
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Planning or coordination with vendors/contractors;
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Delivery of mail to and from the Post Office; and
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Coordination of special projects and assignments.
The department has four employees: the Maintenance Supervisor (a hands on position); a full-time
Maintenance Technician; one full time Custodian; and one part time Custodian.
•
The sidewalk to the front entrance of the Court House was replaced.
•
The windows in the front lobby of the HSD building were replaced.
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The front doors to the HSD building were replaced.
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New signs that identify the Court House, Sheriff’s dept. and the HSD buildings along with the
ADRC offices have been installed.
•
Oversaw the remodeling of the break room and the reception area inside the HSD building.
•
Continued to replace outdoor lighting with LED light fixtures.
•
Have engineering and design work completed for the replacement of the County’s main parking
lot.
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Replace one of the Maintenance Department’s trucks, along with the salter unit.
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Replace one of the Maintenance Department’s lawn mowers.
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Continue to replace outdoor lighting with LED fixtures.
•
Continue to identify items and areas that could be updated to increase the efficiency of the
County/Town.
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Medical Examiner’s Office
Pat Roberts, Medical Examiner
Ph: 715-799-3351 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
The Menominee County Medical Examiner’s office provides services that are governed by statute 979
of the Wisconsin State Code. The Department is required to investigate Deaths that fall under
certain categories and we are required to register all Deaths into the State vital reporting system.
Summary of Activities in 2015:
•
Statistics
o The department responded to 29 deaths
o 7 autopsies were performed for
o 16 cremation permits were issued
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Training. Attended training for causes of death relating to illegal drugs.
•
Purchase new radio for Deputy Medical Examiner
•
Purchase safety clothing for both Medical Examiner and Deputy
Departments we work with:
•
Menominee County Sherriff
•
Tribal Police Department
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F.B.I.
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United States Attorney’s Office
•
Surrounding Medical Examiner/Coroner’s Office
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St. Vincent’s/Fond du Lac Co. – Autopsies
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Menominee County 911 Center
Shelley Williams, Director
Ph: 715-799-3881 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
Menominee County 911 Center serves as the
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for
Menominee County, and operates under Wisconsin
State Statute 256.35. The center provides both
emergency and non-emergency dispatch for Law
Enforcement, Fire and Emergency Medical
Services. The Menominee Indian Tribe contracts
with the County for services for the Tribal Police,
Tribal EMS, Tribal Conservation, Tribal Probation
and Parole, and Tribal Housing.
The Center has 6 dispatchers, and is manned 24
hours a day, 365 days a year. While there are many times where there is only one dispatcher on
duty, every effort is made to provide a second dispatcher whenever possible. The regular schedule
allows for 2 dispatchers to be on duty between the hours of 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM. We are
attempting to also expand to 2 dispatchers from 5 PM to 9 PM when grant funding permits, as this
has proven to be a busy time period.
The dispatchers are responsible for answering all incoming calls. There are two emergency 911
lines, and 4 non-emergency lines. They also handle all radio traffic with the various agencies they
dispatch for. There are currently 2 primary frequencies utilized, however, the dispatchers are
responsible for monitoring 6 different frequencies. During certain emergencies, they are required to
utilize all of those frequencies. They are also required to enter the appropriate information into a
computer program that tracks all of the call information. The County and Tribe have separate
systems, so the dispatchers must utilize both.
•
Call
o
o
o
Information
20,915 telephone calls were answered, an increase of 861 calls over 2014 totals.
2841 of those calls were from the 911 system, an increase of 743 calls over 2014 totals.
12,784 calls were dispatched to first responders, and information entered into the
appropriate computer system. This was a decrease of 440 calls over 2014 totals.
•
Training. The County has chosen to utilize the Power Phone call handling protocol system. All
dispatchers have completed the full course of training that enables them to provide consistent
service to the community and first responders. The training prepares them to handle Law
Enforcement, Fire and Emergency Medical calls in a professional and informed manner. The
Emergency Medical portion of this system makes it possible for dispatchers to give pre-arrival
instructions to people on scene, such as how to perform CPR, or even deliver a baby. These
instructions could be lifesaving. This system also allows for quality assurance checks that are
performed on a regular basis.
•
Equipment. The dispatch consoles that handle all radio traffic in the 911 Center were upgraded
this year. The previous consoles were Motorola Gold Elite consoles. These consoles had been
manufactured since the 1990’s and were discontinued by Motorola in 2011. The equipment was
replaced with the Motorola MCC 7500. With the advances in technology, there is a whole array
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of capability that the new consoles bring. We hope that funding will become available in the
near future that will allow us to upgrade to Next Generation 911 equipment. This will integrate
with the Motorola MCC 7500, and provide “text to 911” ability, along with a number of other
features.
•
We intend to expand the training that is being offered to the dispatchers. Several dispatchers
will be attending an 8 hour “Verbal S.W.A.T.” class, which will provide skills for dealing with
distraught or irate callers. Other training will be provided, as it becomes available. The
dispatchers will also be getting re-certified in CPR this year.
•
We will continue the “ride-along” program that was started last year. This program allows
dispatchers to ride with Deputies to see and experience what happens out in the field.
•
We are planning to expand our public outreach program, in an effort to educate the public about
the information needed by Police, Fire and EMS when responding to emergencies. One of the
greatest challenges that dispatchers face, is getting people to provide critical information when
an emergency is in progress. We hope that educating people in advance will help in times of
crisis.
•
We will be supporting the efforts of NENA (National Emergency Number Association) and APCO
(Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials) in their efforts to get legislation passed
that will aid 911 Centers with funding and training standardization.
Register of Deeds
Louise Madosh, Register of Deeds
Ph: 715-799-3315 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
The mission statement of the Menominee County Register of Deeds office is to provide service to the
public & other units of government in the most efficient & effective manner.
The Register of Deeds office consist of one part time deputy and the elected public official, whose
constitutional duties are defined in the Wisconsin State Statutes, § 59.43. The primary function of
the Register of Deeds office is to record documents, prepare document indexing, imaging and erecording. Register, index and file all marriages, deaths and births occurring in Menominee County.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to collect recording fees, register deeds by law,
index vital statistic documents, and process multiple reports to file with the State throughout the
year.
•
There were 471 documents recorded in 2015, compared to 448 recorded in 2014. Recordings
include; Deeds, Mortgages, Satisfactions, Quit Claim, Attachments, Lis Pendens, Land Contracts,
Permit for Lease of Land, Driveway Agreements, plats and miscellaneous instruments all
recorded in suitable books and scanned.
•
All vital records provided in 2015 include, Birth Certificates, 203 (compared to 192 in 2014),
Marriage Certificates, 43 (37 in 2014), and Death Certificates, 44 (57 in 2014). All documents
occurring in Menominee County are filed and indexed.
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Issues and Challenges Ahead:
The most exciting challenge that we will embrace will be the implementation of the new Marriage
Module through the State Vital Records Office. Our office would like to establish a system to
preserve documents, not only by scanning but to preserve paper documents from destroying by
crumbling and tearing. Providing service for credit card/online pay through Point and Pay, Visa,
Mater Card, Discovery, or other sources of payment.
•
During 2016 are goal is to process documents, and provide assistance and guidance to our
clients, title company representatives, attorneys, and businesses.
•
Maintain a connection of accurate documents with the State Vital Records System, and to
process reports to the State of Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Transmittal Reports, Annual Social
Security Number Redaction Report Summary, and Probate & Birth Certificate Reports as required
throughout the year.
•
Continue credentials for Wisconsin Certified Public Management and University of Wisconsin Green Bay certification(s).
•
Maintain active membership in WRDA (Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association).
•
Attend District meetings as assigned.
Sheriff’s Department
Robert Summers, Sheriff
Ph: 715-799-3357 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
Menominee County Sheriff’s Department has a duty to provide Law
Enforcement Services within the County as required under Wisconsin
State Statute 59.27. The Department has offices in the basement of
the County Courthouse. The Department composition is as follows:
For sworn personnel, there are Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Sergeant, 7
Deputy Sheriffs and 3 Seasonal Boat Patrol Deputies.
The
administrative personnel consist of a part time Administrator,
Administrative Assistant and on on-call clerical support person.
•
Statistics. In 2015, Menominee County Sheriff’s Dept. responded to 3055 incidents. Some of
which were as follows:
o Traffic Accidents........................................................................................................ 143
o Traffic Stops ............................................................................................................. 576
o Assaults......................................................................................................................70
o Alarms ..................................................................................................................... 266
o Domestic Violence .......................................................................................................33
o Suspicious Person/Vehicle Complaints.......................................................................... 399
o Property Damage ........................................................................................................42
o Sexual Assault.............................................................................................................. 3
o Theft/Burglaries ..........................................................................................................60
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o
Boat Stops ................................................................................................................ 132
•
Taser Cameras. January 2015, all deputies were outfitted with TASER body cameras, which have
been proven extremely beneficial to the department.
•
Training
o All Deputies underwent 24 hours of mandatory training, including emergency vehicle
operations and firearms certification.
o All Deputies underwent 24 hours of mandatory training, including first aid and firearms
certification. In addition to this training, Deputy Jesse Barkow was certified as a Drug
Recognition Expert (DRE) after a rigorous 168 hours of training. Out of 12586 sworn officers
in the state of Wisconsin, there are only 153 who are certified as a DRE. Deputy Barkow is
called upon to work with multiple law enforcement agencies in our area. His training
enables him to identify substances or conditions that could be causing impairment in people
with whom law enforcement come in contact with.
•
Boat Patrol. The Menominee County Sheriff’s Department utilizes funding from the DNR and
LLPOA to fund boat patrols on Legend Lake. Once again our Deputies averaged more than
double the standard of citations issued per hour required by the DNR, and was given “Steller
Performance” for our utilization of seasonal, part time employees to conduct our boat patrol
operations. This is a cost savings across the board for the DNR, and the taxpayers in
Menominee County. According to the DNR representative who handles our region, the
Menominee County Sheriff’s Department has been one of the most efficient and productive
patrols in his region, which covers 8 counties and multiple municipalities in Northeastern
Wisconsin.
•
Directed Patrols. Utilizing grant funding from the State, there have been additional patrols
assigned to areas that have seen an increase in property crimes, such as burglaries, thefts and
vandalism.
•
Ordinance Updates. The Sheriff’s dept. will be in the process of updating/revising current
ordinances as well as adding new ones.
•
Training. Deputies will continue to attend training, as it becomes available. The department will
possibly try to add a second DRE (drug recognition expert) to the department.
•
Boat Patrol. The same program and coverage will be instituted for boat patrol as was utilized in
2015.
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Directed Patrols. Grant funding will once again be utilized to provide for additional patrols.
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Technology Services Department
Kristi Onesti, Director
Ph: 715-799-5040 | Fax: 715-799-1322
Overview:
The Menominee County Technology Services
Department provides onsite technology support
services to all other County employees and the
computer equipment they use in performing their
duties to supply services to the Community. The
department is staffed with 1 person. Technology
Services (TS) leads and manages technology
projects to progress Menominee County to current
standards of technology to meet compliance
requirements for electronic communications and
data transmissions to other State and Local government agencies as well as providing technology
solutions that aid with internal processes.
Technology Services is tasked with ensuring that technology used by Public Safety agencies in the
County is functioning 24 hours a day and 365 days a year and that technology for all other County
offices is functioning during regular business hours. All aspects of technology support are provided
for 104 users, over 300 pieces of computer hardware and devices, and over 20 computer programs
running on the equipment. Support includes but is not limited to: project management; cost
effective technology sourcing, network and data security; configuration and installation; network
infrastructure maintenance; user helpdesk, education, and training; database administration;
application administration; and continual monitoring of new technologies that may benefit
Menominee County.
•
Added Web Filter to allow blocking of non-work related and potentially dangerous website.
•
Virtualized additional servers.
•
Conversion and upgrade completed from Logos400 to Logos.Net for Financials.
•
Upgrade
completed
to
newest
(VisionCAD/VisionRMS/VisionMOBILE).
•
Upgrade completed for Human Services Laserfiche to newest version.
•
Upgraded Ascent Property Tax software to newest version.
•
Windows updates brought in through WSUS server to enable screening before applying.
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Upgraded computer equipment for Board members.
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Created Training Info directory all users can access.
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Developed instructional documents with screen shots.
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Completed computer rename scenario which will assist with budgeting for replacements.
version
of
Public
Safety
software
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Creation of Menominee County Intranet site.
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•
MOU with Shawano County Technology Services for backup IT support.
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Applications integration to pass data between systems automatically.
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Upgrade clients to Windows 10 as much as possible while it’s a free upgrade.
•
Research new remote network access with dual authentication and lock down routers.
•
Research Cyber Security options to increase network security against external intrusions
(hackers).
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Virtualize servers on Sheriff Network and upgrade operating systems.
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Add a redundant Domain Controller.
•
Participate with MITW’s initiative with installation of digital signage at County locations.
•
Research options to enable encrypted email.
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Continue to reduce consultant costs with additional training for TS staff and users.
•
Investigate cost savings of bundling long distance with other Spectrum services.
•
Install telephone failover via analog lines to ensure telephone service during Spectrum outages.
•
Develop curriculum for computer training sessions for all technology users.
•
Investigate options to integrate the growing trend of using personal devices on network.
Treasurer’s Office
Louise Madosh, Treasurer
Ph: 715-799-3315 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
•
The mission statement of the Menominee
County Treasurer Office is to provide service
to the public & other units of government in
the most efficient & effective manner.
•
The Menominee County Treasurer office
consist of one part time deputy and the
elected public official, whose constitutional
duties are defined in the Wisconsin State
Statutes, § 59.25. The primary function of the
Treasurer’s office is to collect and receipt all
monies received by Menominee County from
property taxes and other sources.
This
includes revenues taken in by the various departments in the County. Currently the Treasurer’s
office collects property taxes; first installment (due January 31st), second installment (due July
31st) and delinquent property tax payments. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited
to banking and fiduciary related matters; paying out tax moneys to municipalities due to tax
collection; paying out moneys to the State for taxes collected; keeping a true and correct
account of the receipts and expenditures that come through the Treasurer’s office; tax
foreclosures; and multiple reports required to file with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue
throughout the year.
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•
Tax rolls are maintained in a central file for Menominee County. Rolls are open to the public and
are consulted daily by representatives from real estate companies, attorneys, title insurance
companies, financial companies, and the general public.
•
All preliminary research and preparation of Tax Foreclosure is done by the Treasurer’s office
under statutory requirements of Wis. Stat. §75.521. The Treasurer works with Menominee
County Corporation Counsel and his staff in the preparation of the proper legal documents.
Property that is obtained by Menominee County by In Rem proceedings is advertised in the
County’s official newspaper as a legal notice and posted within the Treasurer’s office as Tax
Foreclosed Property for Sale and sold by sealed bid.
During 2014 our office continued to perform daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual work.
following is a brief summary of the main items that our office achieved:
The
•
Our office completed receipting and depositing payments from our taxpayers and other County
departments;
•
Collected first and second installment taxes;
•
Collected delinquent taxes; and
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Processed reports with the State throughout the year, to include: District Treasurers Tax Roll
Settlement Reports, Lottery and Gaming Credit Report, First Dollar Credit Report, Real Estate
Transfer fee Transmittal Reports, Probate and Birth Certificate Reports, Court Fines and
Assessment Reports.
Issues and Challenges Ahead:
The most exciting challenge that we embrace will be that of our new technology system,
Transcendent (Land records/Taxation module) software system. Additional reductions may be
achieved as integrations between systems are made, which could eliminate manual processes and
data discrepancies between systems.
Outlined below are the goals and objectives for Treasurers office of 2016. Although the list may not
be long the main project our office will be working on is encouraging timely payments by increasing
communication with the taxpayer and providing greater accessibility to the new upgrade of the tax
system.
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Maintain reports;
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Provide input to foreclosure process and increase awareness of the foreclosure procedures for
the upcoming year(s);
•
Continue credentials for Public Management Essentials and Wisconsin Certified Public
Management certification(s), and maintain active membership in Wisconsin County Treasures
Association and Municipal Treasurers Association of Wisconsin;
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Continue District meetings as assigned; and
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Ensure the continued safety and allocation of funds, while generating revenue.
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UW-Extension Menominee County/Nation
Co-Department Heads: Crystal Chapman, Dawn Doperalski, and Jennifer Gauthier
P.O. Box 1179, N172 STH 47/55, Keshena, WI 54135
715-799-6226
Overview:
The Menominee County Nation UW-Extension
(Menominee UWEX) is located at the Community
Technology Center on the campus of the College
Menominee Nation and brings the resources and
educational programs of the University of
Wisconsin to Menominee County communities to
strengthen, enrich, and build capacity in local
individuals, families, and agencies. Menominee
UWEX is able to provide these services through
unique partnerships with the Menominee County,
Menominee Indian Tribe, College of Menominee
Nation, and area agencies and stakeholders. For
over twenty years Menominee UWEX has been
providing
educational
programming
and
collaboration
to
Menominee
County/Nation
residents.
At full capacity the Menominee UWEX office includes five educators in four different educational
departments; Family Living, 4-H Youth Development, Community Development, and the Wisconsin
Nutritional Education Program. Each program is uniquely designed to provide community needbased educational opportunities and collaborations; which will be conveyed throughout this report.
Community, Natural Resources, and Economic Development
Jennifer K. Gauthier, Educator
715-799-6226 Ext. 5713
[email protected]
Community, Natural Resources, and Economic Development (CNRED) is a program area within
Cooperative Extension that provides Wisconsin citizens with access to University research and
knowledge in (1) Leadership and Organizational Development, (2) Strengthening Local Government,
(3) Natural Resources, and (4) Economic Development. The flavor of CNRED varies by county and
in Menominee County/Nation, programming is reflective of visioning sessions and community needs.
Further, CNRED programming is mindful of the collective impact model and coordinates and
collaborates with tribal and community partners to integrate local expertise and maximize resources.
Planned work in 2015 focused on local government, language and culture revitalization, and
leadership and organizational development. These projects are on-going and a few may be multiyear projects. There are many instances where community food systems, cultural workshops, and
local government, and organizational development, and leadership overlap and complement each
other. This annual report will provide an overview of developing program trends and direct
education contacts.
•
Community Food Systems. As projects progressed through the year, a number of related
projects are showing the emergence of a community food system. Local traditions, language,
and culture are an important part of this growing initiative and are incorporated within all
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projects. CNRED was part of the community gardens initiative and completed a community
needs assessment, distributed plants and seeds and provided direct garden education, provided
community garden workshops, provided opportunities to harvest wild foods, invited local
speakers to do native foods demonstrations, and implemented a Master Gardener training.
Consolidating and encouraging collaboration remains a focus, Combined, CNRED had 199 direct
educational contacts.
•
Culture Workshops. CNRED partnered with the College of Menominee Nation on two American
Indian College Fund grants aimed at re-introducing traditional Menominee arts. CNRED helped
develop project ideas, provided research based presentations, provided Menominee language
instruction, and completed and pre and post-tests. The two projects were finger-weaving and
quillwork; both arts historically practiced by Menominee. Leadership development naturally
became a part of these workshops with most participants feeling qualified to pass the arts on to
others. CNRED had 34 direct educational contacts this fiscal year.
•
Local Government. Local government work included participation in projects that helped
strengthen foundations for organizations, distribution of research based material, introduction to
community development, sensitivity training, and participation on the Tribal School improvement
team. Completed products include a vision and mission statement for an organization, complete
revision of a comprehensive plan, and the development of specific goals and benchmarks related
to school improvement and obesity prevention. CNRED had 147 direct educational contacts this
fiscal year.
Trend areas presented are not reflective of all projects and activities completed by CNRED in 2015
and does not include State work, contributions to other Extension programs, and partnerships in
community events. To learn more about CNRED, please contact me through the educator contact
information listed above.
Family Living
Dawn Doperalski, Educator
715-799-6226 Ext: 5714
[email protected]
Family Living Programs provides statewide leadership to promote education, resources and
partnerships that create an environment where families and their communities can thrive. Family
Living’s unique and effective programs are developed using university research but are based on
local needs assessments and local input. All families need support and resources to develop skills at
critical points in their lives. Family Living works to meet these needs by: helping communities
explore effective responses to issues affecting families such as poverty, childhood obesity, financial
security and aging; serving as catalysts for positive change by providing leadership to ensure that
community systems, services and facilities support the healthy functioning of families; increasing
knowledge about health, access to safe, nutritious food and parenting practices; and reaching out to
diverse families to provide research-based education and resources to help improve quality of life.
Family Living Programs partners with many local agencies to bring programming to the community.
In Menominee County/Nation, the Family Living Educator works with the Community Resource
Center, Head Start, the College of Menominee Nation Department of Continuing Education, the
Menominee Indian School District, the Menominee Indian Tribal School, Youth Service Providers, the
S. Verna Fowler Academic Library/Menominee Public Library, the Community Engagement Group,
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition (workgroup of CEG), the Menominee Wellness Initiative, Youth
Empowerment Program, CMN’s Early Childhood/Family Engagement/Sacred Little Ones Project and
the Teacher Education Department. These partnerships strengthen the programming of the Family
Living Program and also provide a venue for offering a variety of programs – from parenting to basic
budgeting.
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In a visioning session held on October 8, 2012 for the Family Living position, “Family Management”
ranked as the 3rd highest priority area. The top priority was “Preparedness for Education, job
readiness (for adults and youth)”, an area that is affected by family relationships and involvement in
the education process. Other priority areas are also strongly influenced and intertwined with Family
Management, including “Culture and Values, Relationships, and Respect”, “Financial Management”,
and “Health/Healthy Living, and consequences of non-healthy choices”.
•
Twenty-three Menominee County/Nation residents signed up for one-on-one financial coaching
through UWEX Family Living Programs this year. Seventeen of those residents came for at least
one meeting and learned the basics of tracking expenses and completing a spending
plan/budget. Financial topics were also offered as classes, including “Couponing and Smart
Shopping”, “Managing Personal Finances in Tough Times”, “Rent Smart”, “Budgeting Basics”,
“Just Saving My Money” (youth savings activity), and Teaching Children Money Habits for Life.
Seventy Menominee Nation members participated in these classes – 41 were female and 29
were male.
•
Parenting/Family Management classes were held on topics such as Positive Discipline, Power
Struggles and Temper Tantrums (twice), Stress Breakers for Parents, Sensory Play, Creating a
Routine, and Limiting Screen Time. 55 people participated in these classes. 54 were female and
1 was male.
•
Additional topics were held, including “After the Interview”, “Girls Night Out”, and “Eating Well
and Being Active”, resulting in another 44 participants. The Family Living Educator has a
column, “Menominee Family Corner”, in each edition of the Menominee Nation News. The
Family Living Educator wrote a Fact Sheet for Middle Schoolers last year, which went out to all
6th grade students at the Menominee Indian Middle School and the Menominee Tribal School
this year. The educator also has a texting program for parents of 3 and 4 year olds. They
receive a weekly text from her with a strategy they can use at home to help prepare their
children for school. 10 people participated in the program.
•
The Family Living Educator has been very active in the Community Engagement effort. She
served as the chairperson of the “School Readiness” Workgroup, as a member of the “Teen
Pregnancy” workgroup, a member of the “Childhood Obesity” Workgroup, and as the chair of
the “Food Sovereignty” Workgroup. She is an active member of the back bone team for the
Menominee Wellness Initiative and has become a member of the Physical Activity sub-group.
Through that sub-group, she has completed a survey of Tribal members on where they are
participating in physical activity on the reservation and what some possible barriers may be.
•
The Family Living Educator has partnered with the 4-H Youth Development Educator on the
CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) Grant. This grant is a 5 year grant through
USDA’s NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture). The grant is being used to start the
Nicianak 4-Health program and involves three components: starting two 4-H clubs (one in
Keshena and one in Neopit), holding a parent/caregiver component which includes parenting
classes, newsletters, and social media and the development of family events to accompany the
first two components. The overall goal of the grant is to improve the health and well-being of
participants and, in the long run, the health of the community. The first half of the year included
activities to introduce the program to the community and to get initial participation. The second
half of the year focused on the official start of the program. March focused on Cultural Arts and
there were 5 participants. April focused on physical activity and 27 youth and adults
participated. In May, 6 participants created a Mother’s Day gift and planted flower seeds. June
included a field trip to the Sustainable Development Institute and the planting of a 4-H Pumpkin
Patch. 8 youth and adults attended. In August, a family event was held. 47 children and adults
went on a field trip to the NEW Zoo in Suamico. A formal kick-off event was held in September.
Youth did a nature walk and the adults created a pictorial schedule for their kid’s morning or
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bedtime routine. 30 youth and adults attended. The first meeting of October looked at “My
Health Schedule”, where there were 26 involved. The second meeting in October focused on
learning the sport of tennis and parents were given the option to learn about “Limiting Screen
Time”. 31 youth and adults attended. The Neopit location has focused on working with youth
at the Boys and Girls Club. Additional programming with parents in Neopit will begin in 2016.
4-H Youth Development
Crystal Chapman-Chevalier, Educator
715-799-6226
4-H Youth Development prepares young people to make positive impacts in their communities
through research based educational programs that utilize the experiential learning model and build
capacity within individuals through the essential elements of belonging, mastery, generosity, and
independence. The Menominee County/Nation 4-H Youth Development Educator is a unique
partnership with the University of Wisconsin and the College Menominee Nation that began in 2012.
This partnership has been the foundation of various collaborative projects that serve the local youth.
These projects include the Summer Transportation Institute (STI) a six week day camp that studies
the science and careers that drive the transportation industry. The STI project is funded by the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, and has been
awarded annually to the College of Menominee Nation for the past sixteen years, with the 4-H Youth
Development Educator serving as Director for the last four years. This year’s programs took place
with 15 middle school students in Keshena from June 15th through July 1st and at the CMN Green
Bay campus with 14 middle school students from July 13th through July 29th. In addition the 4-H
Youth Development Educator works closely with the Menominee Youth Empowerment Program; a
five year grant aimed at improving health and capacity and is funded by the Office of Minority
Health. This grant consisted of a cohort of 60 students in grades 6, 7, 8 at the grant’s start, and
currently consists of 53 students currently in grades 9, 10, 11. Regularly scheduled programs occur
weekly throughout the school year and for a week long in each summer month. The 4-H Educator
participates as an MYEP Advisory Board member and also assists with planning and education. The
Children Youth and Families at Risk grant is a collaborative program between 4-H Youth
Development and Family Living and is a large grant program which is funded by the National
Institute of Food and Agriculture that works at increasing the overall health of families and the local
community. This program began in FY 14/15 and has held three talking circle community
assessment events and nine educational events with a total of 124 individual contacts. The goal of
this program is to initiate sustainable 4-H clubs and increased opportunities for positive youth
development in the areas of health and culture, in addition to strengthening families through the
offering of positive parenting programs. The program continues to grow and has now incorporated a
partnership with the Woodland Boys & Girls Club.
The 4-H Youth Development Educator also assists with a variety of community collaborative
programs including the Breakfast with Santa event where 34 youth were provided a holiday
ornament construction project, the Winter Roundhouse where a cultural arts program was provided
to 28 youth participants including a reenactment of Menominee Legends, the Menominee Teen
Summit where the 4-H Educator participated on the planning committee, event implementation, and
evaluation of this successful event that served 503 students.
UWEX local office initiatives include the Freaky Family Fun Night held on October 30th, 2014 which
featured a Halloween Carnival theme and was attended by over 150 community members. The
Menominee Resource Fair was held on November 4, 2014 and was resultant of a UW- Extension
Innovative Grant for the North Central Region which was awarded to Menominee County/Nation for
efforts to increase community resource advocacy through the creation of the Resource Guidebook
“Menikan Masenahekan” which listed over 80 local agencies of assistance to Menominee families.
This event was a huge success with over 30 featured agencies participating and over 100
community member in attendance to receive their Resource Directory. On August 3, 2015 the 4-H
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Youth Development Educator in collaboration with the Menominee UW-Extension office held the
Strong Girls Future Leaders event with 84 participants who took part in the promotional art contest,
leadership luncheon, educational activities, and inspirational speaker.
The 4-H Youth Development Educator attends Community Engagement meetings schedule
permitting, and utilizes various forms of communication including print, social media, websites,
mailings, email list serves, and flyers postings to ensure the local community is aware of upcoming
programs.
At the end of 2015 we bid farewell to our dear friend and colleague, Crystal Chapman-Chevalier.
We thank her for her hard work and dedication to both 4-H and the local extension office. Crystal
implemented innovative programming that will shape 4-H for many years to come. Above all, she
provided leadership and great friendship during her service to UW-Extension. We wish her the best
in her future endeavors and hope to see her as a 4-H volunteer.
For more information about the 4-H Youth Development program, please refer to the educator
contact information listed above.
Wisconsin Nutritional Education Program
715-799-6226
The Menominee UWEX Nutrition Education Program is funded by Federal SNAP-Ed (Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education) dollars and is a partnership between Menominee
and Shawano counties sharing one WNEP Program Coordinator and two Educators. The focus of
WNEP is to provide education to families with limited income to assist in their ability to choose,
purchase, and prepare healthy meals through wise use of food dollars. WNEP partners with many
local agencies and schools to provide these educational services. WNEP is currently in the
recruitment and hiring phase for the two vacant positions located at Menominee. For more
information about these services or any program provided by UWEX Menominee please contact the
educators through the information provided.
Veterans Services Office
Adrian Miller, Veterans Service Officer
P.O. Box 279, W3191 Fredenburg Drive, Keshena, WI 54135
Ph: 715-799-3729
Overview:
The Menominee County/Tribal Veteran service
office is staffed by two employees. Our goal is to
respectfully provide any available assistance to
veterans and their dependents in regards to
Federal, State, and Local benefits.
Summary of Activities 2015:
•
Successfully Completed Veteran
(VA) Disability Compensation Claims
Affairs
•
Successfully Completed VA Pension Claims
•
Successfully Completed VA Eligibility applications
•
Submitted VA loan Guaranty and NADL applications for Menominee County residents
•
Arrange medical transportation for Menominee County Veterans
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•
Completed Burial benefits applications
•
Coordinated Memorial Day Parade and Veterans Day activities
•
Successfully Completed Vocational Rehabilitation applications
•
Enrolled Menominee County Veterans into the VA health system
•
Enrolled Menominee Veterans into VA/WDVA education programs
•
Facilitated Veterans in obtaining VA Choice program Benefits
•
Assisted Veterans with billing process for non-VA medical payments
•
Enrolled Veterans into numerous AODA Programs
•
Enrolled Veterans into numerous in-patient behavioral health VA facilities
•
Assisted Veterans in the VA appeals process
•
Coordinated Warriors Summit to provide assistance with combat stress
•
Enrolled veterans into the on-site VA Telehealth program
•
Worked with incarcerated Veterans in obtaining legal assistance
•
Provide assistance to veterans and qualifying dependents regarding federal, state and local
benefits.
•
Offer services to veterans Monday-Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm to include evenings and weekends.
•
Attend and represent Menominee County at necessary training conferences.
•
Attend and participate in local veteran community events.
•
Attend and participate in local benefits fairs.
•
Provide assistance to qualifying veterans to and from VA medical facilities throughout the state.
•
Use local newspaper and radio stations to promote Menominee CVSO services.
•
Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies offering benefits needed by
veterans.
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Appendix A: Town of Menominee Financials
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TOTAL ASSETS
Total capital assets
970,364
-
238,895
-
-
3,523
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Less accumulated depreciation
Total, at cost
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Infrastructure
-
3,523
-
300
Fund
-
-
238,895
-
-
-
-
549
2,974
130
Fund
95,505
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
900
Debt
-
-
-
95,505
-
-
-
95,505
400
Fund
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,837,155
3,837,155
3,837,155
1,117,655
550,642
576,197
1,592,661
910
Dec-15
Fire Works Debt Service Cap Improve Long Term Fixed Asset
Machinery and equipment
Building and building fixtures &
CAPITAL ASSETS
970,364
14
Accounts Receivable
Total current assets
-
-
-
1,308
Due from other governments
Inventories and prepayments
77,573
162,001
(679)
262,873
700,005
110
100
Fire
Fund
Fund
General
6,164
Accounts Receivable other taxes
Current year tax levy
Taxes receivable:
Cash and investments
CURRENT ASSETS
ASSETS
Description
TOWN OF MENOMINEE
BALANCE SHEET
2015 YEAR END
Total
5,145,441
3,837,155
-
3,837,155
-
1,117,655
550,642
1,592,661
1,308,286
14
-
1,308
-
5,485
340,995
-
960,484
12/31/2015
of Funds
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-
-
-
-
2,619
95,505
-
3,837,155
-
(1,699)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
5,145,343
-
2,619
4,747,922
3,523
3,837,155
Unrestricted
238,797
-
-
2,481
394,020
-
-
394,020
Restricted
970,364
-
95,505
174
340,945
-
(1,200)
-
-
(731)
-
(71,108)
4,000
-
-
53,632
net of related debt
70,609
222,092
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Invested in capital assets,
2014 (Deficit) / Surplus
589,169
Assigned Fund C/O Maintenance
Fund Balance
2,481
Reserve for Tree Removal
NET ASSETS
Total liabilities
723
-
-
-
-
-
Note Payable - St Bank - original loan $380,000
87,812
723
-
-
-
-
305,486
87,812
-
-
-
Amount to be Provided
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
305,486
549
Total current liabilities
174
77,523
Deferre revenues
262,873
-
South Branch Fund Raisers Trust
(731)
-
Other Payables
Accrued liabilities
-
-
-
-
Accounts payable
10,289
43,344
Current maturities of long-term debt - 1 year
CURRENT LIABILITIES
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
TOWN OF MENOMINEE
BALANCE SHEET
2015 YEAR END
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Appendix B: County of Menominee Financials
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Menominee County Phone Listing
A
Administrative Coordinator.................... 3024
M
Maintenance ............................................ 3006
Jeremy C. Weso.......................................... 3012
Lona Tourtillott ............................................ 3024
Tim Gatz, Maintenance Mgr. ....................... 3006
Wayne Pecore, Asst.
Assessor .................................... 800-770-3927
Medical Examiner .................................... 3351
Jim Danielson, Accurate Appraisal
B
Building Inspector .................... 920-428-3331
Mike Miller, Building Inspector
Pat Roberts, ME ......................................... 3351
Menominee 911 ................................ 799-3881
Shelley Williams, Director .................... 799-5074
Tanya Sherman ............................ 715-853-6110
C
Clerk of Court .......................................... 3313
S
Sheriff’s Department ............................... 3357
Pamela Frechette, Clerk of Court ................ 3313
Margi Fossum, Dep. Clerk of Court
Robert “Butch” Summers, Sheriff ................ 3357
Butch’s Cell ................................... 715-853-6110
Lisa Wilson, Admin. Asst............................. 3357
County/Town Clerk ................................. 3311
Laure Pecore, Clerk .................................... 3311
Misty Wayka, Deputy Clerk
F
Finance .................................................... 3314
Lee Stoehr, Finance Director....................... 3314
Asst. Finance Director (Vacant)................... 3864
Fire Department ........................ 715-853-6213
T
Technology Services/IT .......................... 5040
Kristi Onesti, Coordinator ............................ 5040
Cell ............................................... 715-853-3665
Treasurer/Register of Deeds .................. 3315
Louise Davids, Treasurer ............................ 3312
Shawn Lawe, Deputy Treasurer
Roberta Smith, Dep. Register of Deeds
Patrick Roberts, Fire Commissioner
G
GIS/Land Information/Property Lister ... 5845
Ruth Winter, GIS Coord./LIO/Prop. Lister .... 5845
H
Highway Department .............................. 3369
Jeremy Weso, Hwy Cmm’r .......................... 3635
Steve Wilke, Patrol Supr. ............................ 3640
Carolyn Warrington, Office Manager ........... 3369
Doreen Gauthier, Shop Clerk ...................... 3634
U
U.W. Extension ................................. 799-6226
Jennifer Gauthier ...................................... X5713
Dawn Doperalski ....................................... X5714
V
Veterans Service Office .......................... 3729
Adrian Miller, County Vets. Service Officer
Myrna Winter, Administrative Assistant
COUNTY/TOWN SUPERVISORS
Human Services ...................................... 3861
Barbara Nelson, Exec. Director ................... 3861
Cell................................................ 715-851-0012
L
Land Conservation/Forestry/Zoning ..... 5710
Jeremy Johnson, Director ........................... 5710
April Arrowood, Assistant ............................ 3001
Tony Waupochick, County Vice-Chair (W3) ...... 799-3328
Elizabeth Moses, Town Chairperson (At Lg) ..... 799-4258
Elizabeth Arnold (Ward 1) .................................. 853-5519
William Waubanascum (Ward 2) ....................... 756-2275
Muriel Bzdawka (Ward 4) .................................. 799-3437
James Lowey (Ward 5) ...................................... 799-3560
At Large ................................................................. Vacant

2015 Annual Report

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