Menominee County/Town of Menominee 2014 Annual Report

Transcription

Menominee County/Town of Menominee
2014 Annual Report
For the Period Beginning January 1, 2014
and Ending on December 31, 2014
Reports Submitted by Department Heads
and Compiled by the
Administrative Coordinator’s Office
20 April 2015
(This page intentionally left blank)
Menominee County/Town
2014 Annual Report
Table of Contents
County and Town Highlights ...................................................................................................... 1
Administrative Coordinator’s Office ............................................................................................ 3
Assessor .................................................................................................................................... 4
Clerk of Courts Office ................................................................................................................. 4
Clerk’s Office ............................................................................................................................. 5
Conservation, Forestry and Zoning ............................................................................................ 7
Emergency Management ........................................................................................................... 9
Finance Department .................................................................................................................10
Fire Department ........................................................................................................................11
GIS/Land Information/Property Lister Office ..............................................................................12
Highway Department.................................................................................................................13
Human Services Department ....................................................................................................17
Maintenance Department ..........................................................................................................21
Medical Examiner’s Office .........................................................................................................22
Menominee County 911 Center ................................................................................................23
Register of Deeds .....................................................................................................................24
Sheriff’s Department .................................................................................................................25
Technology Services Department .............................................................................................26
Treasurer’s Office .....................................................................................................................28
UW-Extension Menominee County/Nation ................................................................................30
Veterans Services Office...........................................................................................................32
Appendix A: Town of Menominee Financials .............................................................................35
Appendix B: County of Menominee Financials ..........................................................................44
Appendix C: FY2015 Town Budget ...........................................................................................50
Appendix D: FY2015 County Budget.........................................................................................56
Menominee County Phone Listing..............................................................................................64
Page i
County and Town Highlights
Included in the department head reports contained in this document you will find many notable
accomplishments too numerous to mention in summary.
Nevertheless, there are a few
accomplishments we’d like to highlight for the sake of our readers:
1.
New Budget Process. This past year Administration rolled out a new budgeting process that
involved a standardized application form and a system for allocating County and Town funding
concurrently rather than separately. As with all new ways of doing things, the budgeting
process wasn’t perfect but it was a lot more efficient than had been done in the past. We’ll
revise the application process for 2016 and fine tune a few of the review processes this year.
2.
Comprehensive Plan Revisions. The Town/County Plan Commission began revising the
Comprehensive Plan. Its goal was to reduce the size of the 413 page document to something
more manageable and to better organize it so that it’s more reader friendly. The Plan
Commission aims to complete that work in 2015.
3.
Personnel Policies and Procedures Revisions. The Department Heads formed a
Personnel Policies and Procedures Workgroup to develop revisions to the Personnel Policies
and Procedures. Some of the revisions are designed to clarify the intent of the policy, others
are designed to curb certain activities and practices, while others are designed to enhance
certain employee benefits.
4.
Accounting Procedures Manual. We developed significant revisions to the Accounting
Procedures Manual designed to bring greater compliance to our fiscal practices. With the
implementation of a new financial accounting software package, we’ll have to re-design some
of these policies in 2015.
5.
Centralizing Human Resource Functions. We began implementing certain procedural
changes that ensure more human resource functions are centralized in the Administrative
Coordinator’s Office. Some of the changes are also designed to provide uniformity in the
hiring process.
6.
New Administrative Coordinator. In January of 2014 we said farewell to our former
Administrative Coordinator. With the vacancy, we decided to combine the Administrative
Coordinator position with the Highway Commissioner position effective as of June 1, 2014.
There are several counties throughout the State that have combined their Administrative
Coordinator with other positions, so this isn’t unusual. We left open the possibility of the
Highway Commissioner reassuming the commissioner duties full-time if he should decide to
step down or the Board should decide to restore the coordinator position back to full-time.
7.
New Assistant Finance Manager Position. We created a new Assistant Finance Manager
position. This was done for two reasons: (1) to provide continued coverage in the absence of
the Finance Manager; and (2) to prepare someone to assume the responsibilities of the office
given the Finance Manager’s eventual plans to retire.
8.
New Financial Accounting Software. We purchased a new financial accounting program
given that our current software package is no longer supported by the software manufacturer.
We also purchased a new server and associated equipment. The new software package is
currently being configured by consultants and staff, and should be ready to go “live” in May of
2015.
Menominee County/Town 2014 Annual Report
9.
Foreclosures. The Board decided to take a more proactive approach to dealing with tax
delinquency. We had some residents who were delinquent with their taxes going back 10
years or more. As a result, the Treasurer offered repayment agreements to all of the
residents; unfortunately, not many decided to enter into the agreements. As a result, 69
properties will be going into foreclosure on May 6, 2015.
10.
Ascent Tax Software. We purchased the Ascent land records suite that allows for property
listing, assessment, taxation/settlement, receipting and municipal access. This software
replaces older tax software that was no longer supported by the software manufacturer. The
software was configured in 2014 and will be in full operation for 2015.
11.
Blacksmith Road. We were able to save enough maintenance funding this past year to
repave Blacksmith Road. Not including shouldering, the cost to repave the road was $24,850.
Absent the infusion of more State aid, we’ll have to hope for another good maintenance year
to see if there’s funding left to pave/repave another Town road. Fortunately, the Tribe has
helped us out considerably over the years with maintenance on other Town roads.
12.
Chief Deputy Position. The Sheriff’s Department and the Public Safety Committee
reorganized the department by eliminating the Under Sheriff position and creating a Chief
Deputy position. The Board also passed two ordinance establishing civil service standards for
the Chief Deputy and deputy positions.
13.
Long-Term Solid Waste and Recycling Agreement. The County and the Menominee
Tribe entered into a long-term, five year contract with Harter’s Fox Valley Disposal. The
contract will run from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2019. The Tribe and the County continue to
work as good partners and stewards of the County and Reservation’s resources.
14.
Sensitivity Training. On October 13, 14, 20 and 21st the County and the Town held
mandatory sensitivity training for all employees and public officials. Representatives of the
Board were also present at the trainings. The training sessions were broken down into six
hour blocks of instruction, so employees were not required to attend all four dates. Topics
discussed in the training included: (1) Culture and stereotypes; (2) Brief History of the
Menominee People; (3) History of Menominee County; (4) Survey of the Legal Landscape; (5)
Role of the County Board and Employees; and (6) Real Colors—Personality Groups. This was
one of the first times the County and Town held such mandatory training sessions. We hope
to provide similar training sessions each year.
15.
Significant Flooding in Downtown Keshena. We closed out the year with bad flooding in
the downtown Keshena area. At least three ice blockages were identified that contributed to
all of the flooding. The flooding resulted in a temporary closure of STH 47 and CTH VV-East.
Traffic was rerouted along Go-Around Road and Rabbit Ridge Road until the flooding subsided
and the roads were reopened. Menominee County Highway, Town Fire Department, and the
Sheriff’s Department were a real asset to the flood mitigation efforts, as well as the
Menominee Tribe.
16.
Creation of Annual Report. Starting with 2015, we’ll be creating annual reports each year
identify work that was accomplished the year before and goals and objectives for the new
year. We hope our readers enjoy the reports. Of course, feedback is always welcome.
Page 2 of 63
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:
•
Administration of County Departments
•
Financial Management - Budgeting and Coordination
•
Development and Implementation of County Board Directives
•
Development of Programs, Policies and Procedures
•
Grant Administration
•
Administration of Human Resources and Labor Relations
•
Administration of Insurance Program, including auto, property, general liability, workers
compensation, unemployment compensation, health, life, short term/long term disability
•
Administration of Payroll
Summary of Major Projects and Activities in 2014:
•
Combining Administrative Coordinator/Highway Commissioner Positions
•
Hiring of an Assistant Finance Manager
•
Direct Deposit
•
New Format for Budgeting, Planning Commission, Leave Request Forms
•
Approval of paid leave for Emergency Responders
•
Tax Foreclosure and Tax Settlement
•
Accounting Procedure Manual revisions
•
Emergency Loan Program for Energy Assistance for Employees
•
County Board Training
•
Sensitivity Training for all Employees
2015 Goals and Objectives:
•
Support the goals, strategies and recommendations contained in the Comprehensive Plan
•
Revising the Employee Policies and Procedures Manual
•
New logos.net Financial/Payroll System
•
Human Resource Audit
•
Develop Orientation Program for New Board members
Page 3 of 63
•
Annual Reports of all Departments
•
Budget Processing implemented earlier in the year
•
Vacation/Comp Policy
•
Create an Inventory Database
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 2013 was 110.83%, and in 2014
changed to 110.70%. In 2014 there were 64 usable sales that the Wisconsin Department of
Revenue used showing a ratio of about 116%. These are the sales that will determine the equalized
value for 2015. It is estimated that the equalized value will drop slightly for 2015, therefore
meaning another year of non-compliance. In the fourth year of non-compliance the County will
receive a notice from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue state the non-compliance and the
county will have to do a revaluation within the next 3 years to get back to 100%. Depending on
what the 2015 sales show, you may be looking at a revaluation in the next couple of years.
Summary for 2014:
•
2014 New Residential Construction total = $1,791,600
•
2014 New Commercial Construction total = $0
•
48 Building permits were taken out, totaling = $2,054,105.
demolitions.
•
The 2013 Total Equalized Value for the County increased slightly from $288,439,700 to
$289,426,700 in 2014.
•
The 2013 Assessed Value increased from $319,683,800 to $320,408,200 in 2014.
This included 3 permits for
Clerk of Courts Office
Pam Frechette, Clerk of Court
Ph: 715-799-3311 | Fax: 715-799-3412
Overview:
Menominee County Clerk of Circuit Court maintains cases and processes cases for all Civil and
criminal court activity in Menominee County. The Circuit Court is governed by the Wisconsin State
Statutes. We have one full time clerk of court and a deputy clerk of court who works 35 hours a
week. We process criminal and traffic cases for non-native people who are charged with civil and
criminal offenses. We have our own office in Keshena and attend court at the Shawano County
Courthouse. The Clerk of Courts Office works closely with all court personnel at the Shawano
County Courthouse as we have combined courts-Shawano/Menominee Circuit Court Branch I and II.
The Clerk of Courts Office collects fines and fees and is responsible for the fines and fees report that
Page 4 of 63
is submitted monthly to the State of Wisconsin. We set up and monitor payment plans. Our office
prepares yearly budgets. We also submit an Annual Report of Revenue and Expenditures to the
State (CS-147). Plans and implements new procedures including automated recordkeeping under
the Consolidated Courts Automation Program CCAP. Prepare Appeal Cases, schedule interpreters
for non-English speaking persons, track event and activity reports for both Judges along with
expunged cases and prepare unclaimed funds report.
•
December 2014 we started scanning all of our open cases.
•
CCAP upgraded our computers to a Thin Client, received a new printer, two monitors, receipt
printer and two scanners.
•
Continue to scan records.
•
Prepare for Mandatory E-filing 2016.
•
Court Records Retention-Disposing of Court Records. A court records custodian may destroy
records after the minimum retention period.
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 from
permit fees and property tax levy. Some of the other duties include:
•
•
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.
Services to the County Board:
o
Prepare agendas and minutes
o
Take minutes of meetings
o
Publish official proceedings
Page 5 of 63
•
•
o
Ensure compliance with open meeting law
o
Maintain records.
Licenses and Permits:
o
Issue marriage licenses and compile indexes
o
Issue work permits to minors
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.
Bernadette Tucker works 29 hours a week and is primarily responsible for accounts payables. Ron
Bowen Jr. is the Clerk’s offices Election Specialist and works an average of 11 hours a week.
•
Voter Registration Drive. The Clerk’s office collaborated with Native Vote of Wisconsin to register
eligible Menominee County residents. Our efforts consisted of providing registration forms to all
tribal and county employees and setting up registration drives at CMN, Tribal offices and
Menominee Casino. We did training for Special Registration Deputies with Native Vote
employees and volunteers which made them eligible to register voters as they went door to
door.
•
Statewide Voter Registration System. Deputy County Clerk, Ron Bowan Jr. has spent 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.
•
Polling place modifications. The Neopit polling place had received violations for the Government
Accountability Board in 2010. The previous clerk had not addressed these issues and I received
an email from GAB asking if we had done the modifications... This raised the question of what
could be done to have the Neopit polling place be compliant with WI State Stats.
Correspondence from the Clerk’s office and the Administrative Coordinator with GAB had
resulted in some fairly easy fixes. The Highway Department repaired the parking lot and built a
new ramp that made it compliant per WI State Stats. Maintenance Department fixed the
doorways to make them handicap accessible. A BIG thank you to both Departments for their
help with this project.
•
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.
•
Meetings, minutes and training. The Clerk prepared, participated, and recorded minutes for 14
County/Town Board Meetings, 26 Personnel and Finance Meetings and 9 Planning Commission
meetings in 2014. Also attended training for Wisconsin County Clerk’s Association. Wisconsin
Municipal Clerks, Board of review Training and Election Training.
Page 6 of 63
•
Work Municode, Sheriff’s Department, Administrative Coordinator, on the Codification of
Menominee County Ordinances.
•
Prepare an amendment to Ordinance 2013-01 Liquor and Beverage Regulations. A motion had
been made to adopt a 2 year term for operator’s licenses.
•
Education on Board of review process to Menominee County Tax Payers.
•
Continues to register qualified voters of Menominee County.
•
Participate in the Logo’s system upgrade.
•
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:
•
Mission Statement: To help all citizens of Menominee County live within our environment
respectfully and adhere to all applicable regulations.
•
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.
•
Forestry: The Menominee County Forestry Department handles all tree related questions. From
insects and diseases to hazard trees and species selection/planting, we can answer your
questions.
•
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.
•
Solid Waste/Recycling:
o
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 hundreds 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.
o
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.
Page 7 of 63
•
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.
•
Issued 48 oak cutting permits
•
Reviewed and issued 27 sanitary permits
•
Reviewed and issued 46 building permits
•
Reviewed and issued 40 zoning permits
•
Processed three variance requests for the Board of Adjustments
•
Injected many oak trees at 13 sites for disease control
•
$118,738.58 in revenue generated to help with program costs
•
Treated 46 different sites for invasive species controls, encompassing 11 separate species
•
Completed shoreline protection projects for three site
•
Worked with highway department to upgrade the Town boat ramp at Running Bear Road
•
Help hundreds of community members and contractors with a variety of questions or concerns
•
Completed four educational programs for recycling, invasive species, and shoreline protection
•
Advised dozens of landowners on shoreline protection and other environmental guidance
•
Entered into a five year contract with Harter’s for solid waste and recycling
•
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
•
Continue to control all invasive species within our county.
•
Provide adequate opportunities for more cost-share projects with our home owners to control
the erosion into our lakes.
•
Enhance our recycling efforts within our community.
•
Maintain and strengthen relationships between the County and its communities to produce
planning practices supportive of proper land usage, services and recreation.
•
Resume our correlation with contractors.
•
Create more citizen involvement.
•
Insure technical information is available and in understandable format.
•
Protect the county's forest economy by making possible economically efficient forest practices
that assure the continuous growing and harvesting of forest tree species as the leading use on
forest land consistent with sound management of soil, air, water, and fish and wildlife resources.
•
Continue a timely, orderly and efficient permitting process for our citizen’s needs.
Page 8 of 63
•
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.
•
Conserve, protect, where appropriate, develop and where appropriate restore the resources and
benefits of all shorelands, recognizing their value for protection and maintenance of water
quality, fish and wildlife habitat, water-dependent uses, economic resources and recreation and
aesthetics.
•
Continue education of the citizens regarding the proper disposal of waste.
•
Resume collection and proper disposal of all solid waste through proper management.
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 State statute 323.
•
Emergency Management (EM) and the 911 Center implemented the use 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. Sign up can be done by
going to the Menominee County Website and clicking on the Code Red logo.
•
Menominee County EM, Menominee Tribal EM, Shawano County EM, Shawano-Menominee
Public Health and Stockbridge Tribal EM have formed a 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.
•
The annual exercises this year focused on response to hazardous materials events, sheltering
and mass casualty events. Because of the limited resources available in our County, there is
considerable regional training and exercising being done.
•
Menominee and Shawano County submitted a joint grant to update our Hazard Mitigation Plans.
The Menominee Indian Tribe also submitted a grant request, and it is our intention to work
together in 2015 during the update process.
•
Menominee and Shawano County have a joint Mobile Command Post, which is under the
umbrella of the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department. The vehicle was obtained by Menominee
under a grant in 2004. Because our County did not have the financial resources to adequately
equip the vehicle, we entered into a joint venture with Shawano County, which requires that
they maintain and equip the vehicle. During the last year, considerable effort was expended to
get the command post organized and equipped. Shawano County obtained $25,000 to provide
additional equipment, and the Shawano County EM Director has done an outstanding job in
facilitating all the work needed to get it installed. This is a fantastic resource for our County.
Page 9 of 63
•
Complete the Hazard Mitigation Plan
•
Host a Weather Spotter Training Class (April 21st 1:00 pm-3:30 pm at the Legend Lake Lodge)
•
Update the County Strategic Plan for Hazardous Materials
•
Conduct Public Outreach and Education regarding Preparedness.
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.
•
May 20, 2014, approved the revised Menominee County/Town Accounting Policies and
Procedures Manual, with revisions recommended by the U.S. Department of Justice.
•
September 2, 2014, hired Assistant Finance Manager.
•
Implemented new budget worksheets drafted by the Administrative Coordinator with revised
2015 Budget Proposed Reports.
•
Complete Training of New Assistant Finance Manager
•
Finalize Transition to Logos.net Accounting System
•
Review Accounting Policies and Procedures and Update as Needed to Adjust for New Accounting
System
•
Meet with Departments to Find New Revenue Sources, Improve Current Collections, and
Discover Methods of Reducing Expenditures
•
Review and Improve Budgeting Process
•
Prepare for the Transition of the Finance Manager and Assistant Finance Manager
Page 10 of 63
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.
•
The departments responded to 242 calls
•
Purchased a new set of extrication tools for Neopit Fire Department
•
Install new dry hydrants in the Zoar, South Branch, and Legend Lake areas
•
Purchase a new Mini Pumper for Neopit
•
Improve the funding for new Fire Truck replacement
•
Reduce the amount of calls we respond to
Vehicles:
•
Keshena- One pumper, two tankers, one mini-pumper, one brush truck, one water rescue Truck
with air boat
•
Neopit- One pumper/tanker, one mini-pumper, one brush truck
•
Middle Village- One pumper/tanker, one brush truck
•
South Branch- One pumper/tanker
County/Tribal Departments we work with:
•
Menominee County Highway Department – Assist with traffic control, tree removal, etc.
•
Tribal Police Department – Assist with traffic control, tree removal, etc.
•
Aging Division – Volunteered with wood cutting for the elders.
•
Recreation Department – Watering the ball fields and cleaning the pavilion when needed.
•
Utilities – Assisted the Tribal Utilities with cleaning it fire hydrants.
•
MTE – Assisted with controlled burns.
Page 11 of 63
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.
•
For the year 2014, the GIS/Land Information/ Property Lister updated ownership in the
assessment program, tax program, property list spreadsheet, maps and list for 911 with: 138
Electronic transfer returns, 70 Warranty deeds, 47 Quit Claim deeds, 12 Trustee’s deeds, 14
Termination of Decedents, 1 Transfer by affidavit, 1 Limited Warranty deed, 1 Ancillary Admin, 2
Correction instruments, 2 Land contracts, and 2 Sheriff’s deeds.
•
Entered 44 Building permits, 36 Zoning permits, nine Sanitary permits, and one Conditional-Use
permit into the GVS assessment program.
•
Received 2014 Wisconsin Land Information Grant Funding in the amount of $51,702.
•
Received a letter from MITW Community Development for Notice of Intent to take land into trust
for six taxable properties.
•
Verified and corrected legal descriptions for properties that were on the tax foreclosure list.
•
Planning stages for the 2015 Wisconsin Regional Orthophotography Consortium Project in
collaboration with MITW and MTE.
•
Revising and condensing the Town/County Comprehensive Plan.
•
Prepared tax bills for printing and the necessary reports in the new tax program Transcendent
Ascent.
•
Applied for and received approval on the 2015 Wisconsin Land Information Program Grant in the
amount of $96,544.
•
Work collaboratively on more project with MITW and MTE, such as data sharing
•
Maintain a modern GIS that delivers useful quality data
•
Provide accessible and the most accurate as possible data for all users of land information
Page 12 of 63
•
Revise and condense the Town/County Comprehensive Plan
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 205 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.
•
Pulverized and repaved Blacksmith Road.
•
Routed and crack sealed 16.79 miles of County, Town and Tribal road; performed center and/or
edge line striping on these roads.
•
Routed and crack sealed approximated seven miles of STH 55 and 47.
•
Stabilized the shoreline on Legend Lake at the Legend Lake/Lamotte Lake overlook/junction.
•
Installed concrete pads at Running Bear Boat landing.
•
Repaired bridge deck on STH 47-Wolf River Bridge (south-bound lane; north-bound lane repairs
scheduled for 2015).
•
Sealed parking lots at Menominee County Highway Department.
•
Reconstructed entranceway/sidewalk at Neopit fire station.
•
Patched and sealed all bridge decks.
•
Addressed significant flooding issues in the downtown Keshena area in December of 2014.
•
Installed a video surveillance system at the Highway Department.
•
Support the goals, strategies and recommendations contained in the Comprehensive Plan
•
Finish bridge deck repairs on STH 47-Wolf River Bridge (north-bound lane).
•
Rout and crack seal on STH 47, CTH M-east, and several secondary roads.
•
Brushing on Spirit Rock Road, Old South Branch Road cut-across, and South Line Road.
•
GIS mapping of signs, culverts, drains, and other road features.
•
Fog line and center line striping as funding permits.
Page 13 of 63
•
Resurface bridge deck on West Branch Road and Bear Trap Falls Road.
•
Paint exterior of Highway Department.
•
Replace culvert on CTH VV west.
•
Replace 111 signs on STH 47 and 55.
•
Repave certain Town roads in Neopit and Zoar.
Equipment Inventory:
#
Equipment Brand/Model/Name
Purchase
Date
Location
Owner
Condition
1
2008 Ford 4x4 F150 C Pickup
01/11/08
Hwy
MenCo
Good
2
FordF250 Pickup
06/26/97
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
3
Ford F150 2x4 Pickup
03/17/08
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
4
2003 Ford F150xlt Pickup
04/28/09
Hwy
MenCo
5
Ford F150 Pickup
07/07/92
Hwy
MenCo
6
Chevy 4x4 Utility Pickup
01/17/11
Hwy
7
Ford F250 Pickup
09/27/13
8
Sterling Tandem Axle Dump Trk
12/26/00
9
Dodge 4x4 Pickup
10
International Dump Trk
11
Purchase
Cost (PC)
Current
Value (CV)
$27,744
CV/PC
$4,162
15.00%
20,343
3,051
15.00%
14,246
12,109
85.00%
Fair
12,975
1,946
15.00%
Fair
11,576
1,736
15.00%
Tribe
Fair
-
-
N/A
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
9,271
7,627
82.26%
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
71,099
10,665
15.00%
03/01/14
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
15,575
13,717
88.08%
02/11/03
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
99,235
14,885
15.00%
Western Star Single Dump Trk
12/01/13
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
182,532
163,663
89.66%
12
Sterling Dump Trk
01/24/07
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
92,394
30,221
32.71%
13
Sterling Dump Trk
01/22/07
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
92,394
30,221
32.71%
14
Sterling Dump Trk
11/04/08
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
89,141
42,416
47.58%
15
Freightliner Single Dump Trk
10/13/11
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
113,484
82,132
72.37%
16
Freightliner Single Dump Trk
10/28/11
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
111,979
81,832
73.08%
17
Western Star Tandem Dump Trk
12/01/13
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
187,065
165,698
88.58%
18
Mtd Yard Machines Ri
10/12/94
Hwy
Tribe
Poor
-
-
N/A
19
John Deere 737 Z-Tra
07/19/04
Hwy
MenCo
Good
6,250
938
15.01%
20
Skidsteer
10/15/12
Hwy
Tribe
Fair
-
-
N/A
21
Arps-Ar150Rake
10/10/85
Hwy
Tribe
Fair
-
-
N/A
22
Loader Front End Vol
06/26/95
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
88,817
13,323
15.00%
23
Sweeper
08/15/96
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
8,823
1,323
15.00%
24
Loader Front End Vol
08/30/10
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
120,000
75,800
63.17%
25
Case Tractor (Red)
05/17/94
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
18,026
2,704
15.00%
26
Alamo Versa Mower6
05/17/94
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
6,674
1,001
15.00%
27
Case Tractor W/Dual
05/17/94
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
17,786
2,668
15.00%
28
Alamo Versa 60" Roto
08/17/94
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
6,500
975
15.00%
29
Case Ih Tractor (Red
06/17/98
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
21,676
3,265
15.06%
30
Danuser 3pt Hyd Post
10/20/98
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
2,950
443
15.02%
31
Alamo Versa V605 Sid
06/17/98
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
10,107
1,516
15.00%
32
Tractor (Red) W/Air
11/14/01
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
29,028
4,354
15.00%
33
Versa Mower 60"
11/14/01
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
13,670
2,051
15.00%
34
Caterpillar Motor Grader
02/07/84
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
95,415
14,312
15.00%
35
Caterpillar Motor Grader
02/17/13
Hwy
MenCo
Good
164,670
139,730
84.85%
36
Shoulder Attachment
06/27/97
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
13,500
2,025
15.00%
37
Brauer 5x8 Utility Trk
06/04/97
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
795
119
14.97%
38
Utility Trailer 5'x8
10/08/96
Hwy
Tribe
Poor
-
-
N/A
39
Best Tilt Trailer 40
05/23/94
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
11,522
1,728
15.00%
40
Trailer
12/08/14
Hwy
Tribe
Poor
-
-
N/A
Page 14 of 63
41
Sullair Air Compress
06/29/93
Hwy
Tribe
Fair
-
-
N/A
42
Twin Screw Compressor
09/01/08
Hwy
Tribe
Fair
-
-
N/A
43
Spreader, Tailgate
12/26/00
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
5,988
898
15.00%
44
Spreader-Monroe Snow
02/11/03
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
3,179
477
15.00%
45
Spreader Monroe Snow
01/24/07
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
3,862
613
15.87%
46
01/22/07
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
3,862
613
15.87%
47
11/04/08
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
7,530
2,595
34.46%
48
Tailgate Spreader
10/13/11
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
5,022
3,289
65.49%
49
10/28/11
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
5,022
3,334
66.39%
50
Spreader Tail Gate
12/18/13
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
4,766
4,214
88.42%
51
Wheel Excavator W/48
12/14/04
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
142,297
21,345
15.00%
52
Snow Wing Henke
02/07/84
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
8,225
1,234
15.00%
53
Snow Wing Balderson
01/17/13
Hwy
MenCo
Excellent
27,130
22,710
83.71%
54
Snow Plow
09/22/00
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
8,387
1,258
15.00%
55
Plow Reversible
12/28/00
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
7,304
1,096
15.01%
56
Widening Wing
12/28/00
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
6,368
955
15.00%
57
Underbody Plow Blade
12/28/00
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
7,386
1,108
15.00%
58
Snow Plow
09/07/00
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
8,387
1,258
15.00%
59
Snow Plow
12/21/97
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
3,715
557
14.99%
60
Plow-Monroe Snow & Ice
02/11/03
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
4,853
728
15.00%
61
Wing-Monroe Snow & Ice
02/11/03
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
59,990
899
1.50%
62
Plow Viking,Cives,Lt
07/12/95
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
3,862
579
14.99%
63
Snow Plow
09/19/00
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
8,387
1,258
15.00%
64
Henderson Plow
12/01/13
Hwy
MenCo
Excellent
9,277
8,359
90.10%
65
Henderson Wing
12/01/14
Hwy
MenCo
Excellent
94,440
8,567
9.07%
66
V Snow Plow Balderso
03/11/85
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
7,715
1,157
15.00%
67
Plow Monroe Snow & Ice
01/22/07
Hwy
MenCo
Good
6,085
1,990
32.71%
68
Wing Monroe Snow & Ice
01/24/07
Hwy
MenCo
Good
7,068
2,312
32.71%
69
Plow Monroe Snow & Ice
01/22/07
Hwy
MenCo
Good
6,085
1,990
32.71%
70
Wing Monroe Snow & Ice
01/22/07
Hwy
MenCo
Good
7,068
2,312
32.71%
71
2009 11' Plow Monore
11/04/08
Hwy
MenCo
Good
10,661
5,072
47.58%
72
2009 Wing 9' Plow
11/04/08
Hwy
MenCo
Good
11,603
5,519
47.57%
73
2012 Plow
10/13/11
Hwy
MenCo
Good
8,138
5,892
72.40%
74
2012 Widening Wing
10/13/11
Hwy
MenCo
Good
7,217
5,220
72.33%
75
Reversible Plow
10/28/11
Hwy
MenCo
Good
8,138
5,949
73.10%
76
2012 Widening Wing
10/28/11
Hwy
MenCo
Good
7,217
5,271
73.04%
77
Henderson Plow
12/01/14
Hwy
MenCo
Excellent
9,277
8,427
90.83%
78
Plow
12/18/13
Hwy
MenCo
Excellent
9,440
8,567
90.75%
79
Crack Sealer Machine
04/01/03
Hwy
MenCo
Good
29,000
4,352
15.01%
80
Elgin Sweeper-Pelican
09/24/02
Hwy
MenCo
Disabled
3,000
450
15.00%
81
Wacker Trash Water
09/28/96
Hwy
Tribe
Poor
1,429
214
14.98%
82
Cut Off Saw Partner
10/01/96
Hwy
Tribe
Poor
695
104
14.96%
83
Wacker Generator
09/24/96
Hwy
Tribe
Fair
1,700
255
15.00%
84
Airco Dc Welder
04/17/78
Hwy
Tribe
Poor
2,779
417
15.01%
85
Pressure Washer/Steamer
04/26/93
Hwy
Tribe
Poor
6,670
1,001
15.01%
86
Wacker Vibratory Plate
02/18/93
Hwy
Tribe
Fair
1,435
215
14.98%
87
Wacker Road Roller
05/31/96
Hwy
MenCo
Poor
9,854
1,478
15.00%
88
Pavement Router 2003
04/01/03
Hwy
MenCo
Fair
5,601
840
15.00%
90
Little Wonder Blower
01/03/08
Hwy
MenCo
Good
1,570
635
40.45%
91
Husqvarna Blower Backpack
01/03/08
Hwy
MenCo
Good
Totals:
349
142
40.69%
$ 2,396,286
$ 1,092,079
45.57%
Page 15 of 63
Expenses:
For the year ending December 31, 2014, MCHD had the following expenditures:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
Salaries ............................................................. $503,638.46
Fringe Benefits.....................................................305,454.54
Legal Fees ................................................................. 154.00
Accounting Fees ...................................................... 5,607.00
Office Supplies ........................................................ 3,896.80
Postage ..................................................................... 245.00
Telephone ............................................................ 11,203.01
Mileage ..................................................................... 842.30
Commissioner Meetings ........................................... 2,827.22
Per Diem ...................................................................... 0.00
Office Machines ......................................................... 553.30
Dues ......................................................................... 280.00
Cleaning Supplies .................................................... 2,314.29
Maintenance/Repairs ............................................. 13,321.99
WisDOT Alcohol/Drug Testing................................... 1,866.62
Engineering & Independent Contractor ......................... 276.00
Other Utilities ....................................................... 42,465.78
Shop Supplies ....................................................... 18,307.72
Construction Tools .................................................. 9,356.23
Equipment Insurance............................................. 20,323.72
General Liability Insurance ....................................... 4,179.00
BS Prp Insurance .................................................... 2,578.75
C P Shop O .......................................................... -57,193.63
Highway Fuel/Gas/Oils ..........................................100,162.29
Highway Oil/Grease ................................................. 3,535.81
Highway Tires/Batteries ......................................... 14,142.71
Highway Machinery ................................................. 7,530.00
Highway Machinery Parts ....................................... 54,791.23
Highway Road Supplies.......................................... 75,728.65
Highway Sundry Items..................................................74.50
Furnished Materials: Road Supplies ........................176,480.87
Furnished Materials: Fuel/Gas/Oils .......................... 61,341.70
Furnished Materials: Oil/Grease ................................... 534.73
Furnished Materials: Tires/Batteries .......................... 7,423.81
Totals ...................................................... $1,394,244.43*
* Unaudited financial information
In FY2014, a total of $1,711,713.00 was budgeted for MCHD operations; this included $185,000 for
a new tandem axle truck that was not acquired, $40,000 for two new pickup trucks (one acquired
and one not acquired, and $30,000 for a used F550 mini-dumper pickup truck (a used F450 minidumper was acquired).
Itemized Estimates on Needs in FY2015:
MCHD anticipates it will require the following funding to operate in FY2015:
1.
2.
3.
Highway Wages and Fringe Benefits ....................... 792,451.00
Highway Operations ............................................ $667,567.00
Highway Construction and Contractual .................... $43,000.00
Totals ....................................................... $1,503,018.00
Page 16 of 63
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.
Activities and Program Summaries for 2014:
•
In 2014, the Human Services Department worked closely with the School District with respect to a
grant, “Safe Schools”, they received. The project focuses on 5 areas/elements with our Agency
participating in 2 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, as their goal is to develop a student health center in 2015, which will have crisis,
substance abuse and mental health services available to students from all of the district schools.
•
During 2014, Human Services worked with the State and the Menominee Tribe in transitioning
the eligibility piece for Child Care Services. Certification for in-home care providers will continue
to remain with the County.
•
In the beginning of 2014, we weathered the frigid cold and the propane shortage crisis. There was
an extreme amount of people calling for heating assistance. Additional benefit dollars were received,
through the State, when our funds were depleted to help the community.
Page 17 of 63
•
Family Services:
o
o
o
o
o
Child Welfare – Child Protective Services:

There were a total of ninety-four (94) child welfare referrals or requests for services
to assist families or to access resources.

A total of two hundred six (206) reports alleging child abuse and neglect were
received during 2014. Of these, eighty-two (82) were screened in, referrals met the
State of Wisconsin’s definition of child maltreatment and/or present threats to child
safety. Our county’s screen in rate and substantiation rate continue to exceed the
State average.

Menominee County applied for and was selected to implement “Alternative Response”
beginning in June of 2016. “Alternative Response” is more in-line with Trauma
Informed Practice with emphasis on services to the family.
Juvenile Court Intake Services:

The Human Service Dept. received 116 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 116 referrals, 35 youth were First Time Offenders. Juvenile
delinquency referrals were down in 2014 in relation to previous years as well as very
serious offenses.

All staff was 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.
Out of Home Care:

Menominee County coordinated and/or funded out-of-home care to thirty-one (31)
children and youth, for Children In Need of Protection and Services. Sixteen (16) of
these children were in relative/kinship placements, eight (8) in licensed foster care,
four (4) in treatment foster care, two (2) in group homes, and one (1) in a residential
child care center. During the year, sixteen (16) of these children returned to the care
of their parents. 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.

Five (5) youth were placed with the Department of Corrections (Lincoln Hills for boys
and Copper Lake for girls); three (3) of these youth have returned home or have
been placed in a less restrictive setting. In addition, we provided out of home care to
five (5) youth via relative care, treatment foster care, group home and a Residential
Care Center.
Independent Living Program (ILP):

Six (6) eligible youth participated in this program. To be eligible a youth must be in
an out of home care placement setting after 15 ½ years of age for a total of six
months.

Assistance is offered in goal planning, career planning, budgeting, gaining
employment, health and medical needs, housing, and secondary education.
Foster Care: There are two licensed foster homes. The current homes are licensed for
specific family members. We always need more foster homes and continue to promote
Foster Care to the community.
Page 18 of 63
•
o
Birth to Three: A total of thirteen (13) children were served. The program works closely
with local health care providers and Head start programs to assure services are identified
early.
o
Family Support: Seventeen (17) children/families were provided services. The program
provides resources and funding to assist families in meeting the needs of their disabled
child.
o
Children’s Long Term Support Waiver: The program provided services to five (5) children
and youth with severe disabilities. The services funded by the Waiver support each child’s
ability to function in their home, school, and community to the best of their abilities.
Behavioral Health/Clinical:
o
In 2014, more services were provided in the schools and community vs. in the agency,
giving clients/families more flexibility.
o
In 2014 we were granted approval to start a Coordinated Services Team (CST) initiative for
youth. The Tribe and County share a Coordinating Committee and policies/procedures.
o
The good news for 2014 is that there were no completed suicides. Our staff continues to
work with clients, families and the community on creative diversion plans and follow-up
services.
o
Annual Spaghetti dinner was held in October for Drug Free Awareness. 135 individuals
were served a dinner.
o
Statistics for 2014:

Crisis services: 171 individuals

Outpatient Substance Abuse: 97;
 State IDP (Intoxicated Driver Program) assessments – 60;
 Tribal IDP assessments - 6

Outpatient Mental Health: 42; Clients provided Mental Health Case management:
72

Community Support Program (CSP) participants: 7

Emergency Detentions (EM-1): 2014 = 18

EM-1’s over the past 3 years:
 2011=44;
 2012=32;
 2013=21

•
Crisis Intervention Service: 705 hours. This is separate from the time spent with
clients in other programs.
Support
o
In 2014 the front desk and reception area received a complete make over with counter
space, desks, another access (window) for customers and new chairs in the reception area;
creating a greatly enhanced first impression for the Department.
o
The scanning of medical records continues and in 2014 a new digital dictation system was
put in place for the Doctors and Therapists.
Page 19 of 63
•
•
o
By the end of 2014, Support staff excelled in navigating and using the new ShoreTel phone
system
o
Numerous procedures/protocols were completed for the Support Unit
Adults/Elderly
o
The Long Term Support Division is made up of 5 case workers who continue to case
manage both the County and The Tribal Waiver programs, they do guardianships and
protective placements, license Adult Family Homes, and Adult Protective Services which
includes investigating Elder Abuse referrals
o
There were 76 referrals received for Waiver programs in 2014; 23 individuals on the
waiting list were approved for the waiver program and 25 were removed for either noneligibility, did not want the services, or deceased. In July 2014 a change took place and
new referrals except for non-Tribal were sent directly to the Tribal Aging/LTC Dept instead
of to Human Services.
o
We ended 2014 with 105 people on the Tribal waiver program and 9 people on the County
Waiver program. During the year we added 23 people to the waiver programs. We have
38 guardianships, 21 of which are in protective placements. We have 3 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 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. The costs of these services
combined add up to over 2 1/2 million dollars a year.
o
We had several employees who participated in the “Arise” Elders Empowerment
conference.
o
Human Services was on panel with the Tribe at the Aging Conference for Long Term Care
Services provided by the Tribe and the County.
Family Care/ADRC
The State has issued a Request for Proposal to expand Family Care into our district.
projected date for conversion to Family Care will be in 2015.
•
The
Personal Care
For 2014 a total of 36 clients received personal care services. The program helps eligible individuals
remain independent in their homes by assisting with non-medical services. A registered nurse
oversees the program. At the end of the year we still had a waiting list of 11, which increases yearly.
Financial Summary for 2014:
•
Menominee County Human Services had a budget of $6,592,555.00 for the year 2014.
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.
•
Revenues are made up of the following:
o
39% - Federal Funds;
Page 20 of 63
o
32% - State Funds;
o
15% - Third Party Revenues (MA, Insurances, Private pay, etc.);
o
10% - County Funds (Levy); and
o
4% - Tribal Funds.
•
To be fully and appropriately staffed to meet the needs of the community and to retain
employees
•
To request funding for another substance abuse counselor to provide intensive outpatient
services to the youth
•
To increase collaboration with community partners to provide more seamless care, especially in
the schools
•
Develop a TIC logic model/Strategic plan and provide Trauma Informed Care (TIC) training to all
HSD employees; including more ‘hands on’ (skill) training.
•
Assess where internal program policies and procedures/protocols may be implemented or be
changed to be more trauma informed and to interact with customers in a trauma informed way.
•
Develop and implement strategies to provide support for staff in dealing with work stress and
vicarious trauma; secondary trauma and crisis debriefing (for staff).
•
To develop and implement an Agency Crisis Debriefing program for staff
•
Develop an orientation program relevant to program departments and agency wide.
•
Continue to utilize OE (organizational effectiveness) skills in addressing agency barriers.
•
Continue partnerships with various community projects and entities and participate in
Community Engagement
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:
•
The safety of employees and visitors entering the County/Town owned buildings and premises;
•
The cleanliness of those buildings and the grounds owned by the County/Town;
•
Lawn, sidewalk and parking lot maintenance, including grass mowing and snow removal;
•
Inspection and maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical, and plumbing;
•
Minor renovations and remodeling;
•
Planning or coordination with vendors/contractors;
•
Delivery of mail to and from the Post Office; and
•
Coordination of special projects and assignments.
Page 21 of 63
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.
•
Installed surveillance systems in the Court House and HSD buildings.
•
Remodel the access to the Treasurer’s Office by adding a service counter and window to
limit/control persons inside the office.
•
Remodeled the Sheriff’s Department evidence storage area doubling its size and making it more
secure.
•
Remodeled the inside of the Neopit Municipal building for voting concerns and assisted with the
new handicapped access outside the building.
•
Oversaw the installation of a new computer control package for the HVAC systems of the Court
House/HSD buildings. All the new computer wire runs were made by the Maintenance
Department.
•
New flooring was installed at the HSD building upper break room.
•
The outdoor building lights on the Court House and also at the Post office building were replaced
with LED light fixtures.
•
Installed new duct work and exhaust fan for the rest rooms within the upper level of the ESS
building.
•
Have engineering and design work completed for the replacement of the County’s main parking
lot.
•
Replace the side walk from the main parking lot to the Courthouse.
•
Replace the front lobby windows at the HSD building.
•
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.
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 2014:
•
Participated in the State mass casualty training
•
Training in State vital records reporting
Page 22 of 63
•
Continue to improve the working relationships with the Tribe and F.B.I. in regards to Autopsy
costs
Departments we work with:
•
Menominee County Sherriff
•
Tribal Police Department
•
F.B.I.
•
United States Attorney’s Office
•
Surrounding Medical Examiner/Coroner’s Office
•
St. Vincent’s/Fon du Lac Co. – Autopsies
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.
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 Information:
o
20,054 telephone calls were answered
o
2,098 of those calls were from the 911 system.
o
13,224 calls were dispatched to first responders, and information entered into the
appropriate computer system.
Training: The County has chosen to utilize the Power Phone call handling protocol system. All
dispatchers will be required to complete a full course of training that will enable them to provide
Page 23 of 63
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.
This system also allows for quality assurance checks that will be performed on a regular basis.
•
All Dispatchers will be required to complete their Power Phone Certification by May 1st.
•
We will be implementing a Ride-along program that will allow for dispatchers to ride with
Deputies on the road for at least 2 hours per month. This program will give dispatchers an
insight into events that occur on “the other side of the radio”, and improve their understanding
of the dynamics in play during emergency situations.
Register of Deeds
Louise Madosh, Register of Deeds
Ph: 715-799-3315 | Fax: 715-799-1322
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, section 59.43. The primary
function of the Register of Deeds office is to record documents, duties related to vital statistics, keep
safely and maintain the documents. 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 four hundred forty eight (448) documents recorded in 2014, with comparison to five
hundred three (503) recorded in 2013. Recordings of Deeds, Mortgages, Satisfactions, Quit Claim,
Attachments, Lis Pendens, Land Contracts, Permit for Lease of Land, Driveway Agreements, plats
and miscellaneous instruments are recorded in suitable books and scanned.
Vital records provided in 2014; Birth Certificates, One hundred ninety two (192), Marriage
Certificates, thirty seven (37), and Death Certificates, fifty seven (57). Record Comparison in 2013;
Birth Certificates, two hundred eighteen (218), Marriage Certificates, sixty (60), and Death
Certificates, thirty eight (38). All documents occurring in Menominee County are filed and indexed.
During 2014 our office continued to perform daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual work.
following is a brief summary of the main items our office achieved:
The
•
Our office continues to complete scanning of all documents; and
•
Issue vital records as instructed collect appropriate fees and compile reports to the State
throughout the year.
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
Page 24 of 63
crumbling and tearing. Providing service for credit card/online pay through Point and Pay, Visa,
Mater Card, Discovery, or other sources of payment.
•
During 2015 are goal is to process documents, and provide assistance and guidance to our
customers.
•
Maintain a connection of accurate documents with the State Vital Records System, and to
process State reports as required throughout the year.
•
Continue credentials for CMP (Wisconsin Certified Public Management), and UWGB (University of
Wisconsin Green Bay) certification(s).
•
Maintain active membership to 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, 6 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.
The Sheriff’s Department was restructured, in an effort to streamline operations and cut costs. As
part of the restructuring, the County passed 2 ordinances that adopted Civil Service standards for
the Deputies and the Chief Deputy. The Chief Deputy position was changed from a solely
administrative position, to combined administrative and patrol position.
•
Training: 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. Our Deputies averaged more than double the
standard of citations issued per hour required by the DNR, and was given “very high marks” 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 the most efficient and productive patrol in his region, which covers 8 counties and multiple
municipalities in Northeastern Wisconsin.
Page 25 of 63
•
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.
•
Training: Deputies will continue to attend training, as it becomes available. There is also
planning underway to provide for joint training with other law enforcement departments with
whom the Menominee Sheriff’s Department works closely.
•
Boat Patrol: The same program and coverage will be instituted for boat patrol as was utilized in
2014.
•
Directed Patrols: Grant funding will once again be utilized to provide for additional patrols.
Technology Services Department
Kristi Onesti, Director
Ph: 715-799-5040 | Fax: 715-799-1322
Overview:
Menominee County Technology Services Department, the County’s newest department, was created
to provide computer technology support; research; development; project management;
implementation; user support, education, and training; and cost efficient equipment sourcing, setup,
and installation to all other County Offices while reducing the cost of outside consultants. With daily
computer technology advancements and as other government entities advance technologically then
requiring electronic data and reporting submissions from all other entities, it’s a struggle for
agencies the size of Menominee County to keep up and be compliant with requirements. Hosting
an in house IT department enables Menominee County to comply with technology requirements and
progressively advance the level of technology in use while keeping expenses for those improvements
down. More importantly is the County’s services to the community. In house IT support reduces
wait time considerably for the repair of daily technology issues, updates, upgrades, and
improvements which directly enables Menominee County Offices to better serve and provide for the
needs of the community along with maintaining timely reporting to other government entities using
current technology. In house IT has become a standard for Counties across the nation.
Since the creation of this department, it has lead Menominee County in undertaking many large
scale technology projects for reasons of need, requirement, and future annual cost reduction.
These efforts have resulted in three times the technology, three times the support requirement, of
which specific technology education and experience has become a requirement for the personnel of
this department. Constant advancements in the world as related to technology along with
manufacturer end-of-life for outdated technology which means no future support nor updates for
that item, results in a computer’s average life span of 3-5 years. Aligning hardware specifications to
user needs, sourcing with price comparisons between vendors, configuring and updating Windows,
installing programs, and physical setup of one computer takes 6 hours on average. Resolving user
problems and training users to use software and hardware require approximately 2-3 hours daily.
Activities performed for network monitoring, security, disaster recovery, testing, and tweaking
average approximately 2-3 hours per day. Project management requires a minimum of 2-3 hours
daily for the life of that project. Average per hour rates of consultants is at $125.00 per hour. In
house IT knowledge and support is advantageous both for cost efficiency, quick response to users
and community needs, annual cost reductions for basic County operation expenses such as
telephone service, and future annual savings enabled by new technology.
Page 26 of 63
The Menominee County Technology Services Department supports 6 County office locations, 3
Networks, 24 Servers, 93 Desktop Computers, 27 Laptop Computers, 3 Data Backup Systems, 46
4 Print/Copy/Scan devices, 105 Telephones, 3 Video Surveillance Systems, 104 Computer Users, 9
Sheriff’s Department Squads, 9-1-1 Center equipment, Video Conference System, numerous
miscellaneous electronic devices, secured remote network accessibility, and computer software used
for Email, Accounts Payable, HR, Payroll, Property Tax Bills, Revenue Collection, Land Information
and Maps, Computer Aided Dispatch, 9-1-1 Systems, Sheriff Reports and Incident Tracking, Digital
Document Storage, Human Services Client Tracking, Dictation, Fuel Management , and Inventory
Tracking.
The department is staffed with 1 employee working in partnership with a consulting
firm. Costs paid to that consulting firm have been cut in half as related to day-to-day issues. The
majority of consulting firm support in recent years has been due to the large scale improvements
that have been undertaken have brought Menominee County up to speed with all other government
agencies. Increased cuts in consultant expenses will be realized in coming years.
•
Network infrastructure improvements - GIG speed switches; SPAM and Web Filters; Server
Virtualization in conjunction with Logos.Net Project; Offsite Data Backup
•
Enhanced 9-1-1 implemented; 9-1-1 Center remodel upgraded to Cat6 cabling; map display
software implemented
•
Telephone system upgraded from Centrex to PBX. $30,000.00 future annual savings expected
•
Direct Deposit payroll started
•
County Website redesigned
•
Video Surveillance systems installed at three locations
•
Sheriff Dept. Squads software version upgrade and actual map displays added
•
Ascent Property Tax system implemented to replace the obsoleted AS400 based system
•
Logos.Net Financials system large scale project – Multi Vendors researched; Windows based
Financials system upgrade; Virtual servers required so project scaled to virtualize all servers
•
The Clinical Manager (TCM) Human Services Client tracking system
•
Human Services Scheduling program changed to run from remote AS400
•
HVAC System server, control units, and cabling replaced
•
Integrate Logos.Net and TCM with Laserfiche and state data submissions
•
Upgrade all software to version allowed under maintenance agreement for no additional costs
•
Install alternate VPN connection software in Sheriff squads to improve reliability of connections
•
Virtualize Sheriff’s Department servers as current servers are reaching end-of-life
•
Add second Domain Controller for redundancy
•
Implement Email encryption
•
Lock down remote routers
•
Handle client Windows updates through a WSUS server to avoid automatic EI upgrades which
cause problems for many State based web applications in use
•
Reduce consultant costs through training
Page 27 of 63
•
Replace long distance provider and create dial code reports from internal PBX for cost savings
•
Install telephone failover via analog lines to ensure telephone service during Charter outages
•
Upgrade computer equipment and accessibility for Board members
•
Lead official user training sessions regularly and develop new employee orientation
•
Implement network monitoring tools to find broadband bottlenecks or misuse
•
Add user disk quotas to avoid monthly overage charges for offsite backup
•
Integrate personal device access on networks with proper security
•
Upgrade VPN software for general remote users
•
Eliminate Windows XP vulnerability issues caused by Microsoft’s XP end-of-life
•
Build departmental computer replacement plan for budgeting
•
Provide user documentation with screen shot examples
•
Research areas where improvements will result in future cost savings
Treasurer’s Office
Louise Madosh, Treasurer
Ph: 715-799-3315 | Fax: 715-799-1322
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 County Treasurer office consist of one part time deputy and the elected public official, whose
constitutional duties are defined in the Wisconsin State Statutes, section 59.25. The primary
function of the Treasurer’s office is to collect and receipt all monies received by Menominee County
from 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 State throughout the year.
There were two thousand three hundred fifty one (2351) bills (real estate and personal property)
printed for the 2014 first installment tax collection season. This is a decrease of five (5) bills versus
the prior year (2013) and is attributed to the consolidation of personal property bills, or transferred
to USA In Trust Land. 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 staff.
The Treasurer works with Menominee County Corporation Counsel and his staff in the preparation of
the proper legal documents. Delinquency notices total sixty nine (69) and In Rem proceedings are
the result of such delinquencies. From those sixty nine (69), five (5) property tax owners have paid
in full or signed a contract agreement. Property that is obtained by Menominee County by In Rem
Page 28 of 63
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. The
following is a brief summary of the main items that our office achieved:
•
Our office completed receipting and depositing payments from our taxpayers and other County
departments;
•
Collected first and second installment taxes;
•
Collected delinquent taxes; and
•
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 our office for 2015. 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.
•
Maintain reports;
•
Provide input to foreclosure process and increase awareness of the foreclosure procedures for
the upcoming year(s);
•
Continue credentials for PME (Public Management Essentials) and CPM (Wisconsin Certified
Public Management) certification(s);
•
Maintain active membership to WCTA (Wisconsin County Treasures Association) and MTAW
(Municipal Treasurers Association of Wisconsin);
•
Continue District meetings as assigned; and
•
Ensure the continued safety and allocation of funds, while generating revenue.
Page 29 of 63
UW-Extension Menominee County/Nation
Co-Department Heads: Crystal Chevalier, Dawn Doperalski, and Jennifer Gauthier
P.O. Box 1179, N172 STH 47/55, Keshena, WI 54135
715-799-6226
Overview:
The University of Wisconsin Extension Menominee County/Nation is committed to teaching, learning,
leading, and serving by connecting people to educational opportunities. We bring the resources of
the University of Wisconsin to people where they live and work. Our work reflects the local
concerns of the community established through community visioning sessions and continuous
community outreach. There are five positions and four main program areas for the local UWExtension office and they are: 4-H Youth Development; Family Living; Wisconsin Nutrition Education
Program; and Community, Natural Resources, and Economic Development.
County UW-Extension offices are departments of county government. Wisconsin Statute 59.56, as
passed in 1914 and amended over the years, permits county boards to establish and maintain an
educational program in cooperation with UW-Extension. Menominee County/Nation reports to the
Land Conservation/UW-Extension Committee on a quarterly basis. This office also maintains
important relationships with the College of Menominee Nation, and Menominee Indian Tribe of
Wisconsin.
•
•
4-H and Youth Development
o
Coordinated the Summer Transportation Institute, a six week day camp that explores the
science and careers that drive the vast transportation industry, and provided education to 30
youth.
o
Provided education, administrative support, and program coordination to the Menominee
Youth Empowerment Grant. This is year three of a five year grant. Education and outreach
is provided to a cohort of 53 youth that focuses on healthy living, career choices, language
and culture, and community involvement.
o
Developed a community resource guide and coordinated a resource fair that reached 415
individuals in Menominee County/Nation
Family Living
o
Provided direct education to students at the College of Menominee Nation focused on
parenting. 46 education contacts were made and there were many positive comments on
the sessions which showed an increase in understanding of how important early literacy
development is.
o
Offered a variety of financial topics to CRC clients to help them meet their education
requirements and to help them strengthen their financial independence. 28 education
contacts were made. When participants of the Budgeting Basics classes were asked,
“Because of this program, I am confident in my ability to set SMART financial goals”, 44%
strongly agreed, 44% agreed, and 11% slightly agreed. Also, when Budgeting Basics 2
participants were asked “Because of this program, I am confident that I know how to create
a spending plan based on my income and expenses”, 50% Strongly Agreed and 50%
Agreed.
o
Coached 13 individuals on personal financial management with more than half returning for
additional sessions.
Page 30 of 63
o
•
Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program
o
•
Held three talking circles and reached 13 people in efforts to gain more knowledge about
parenting/family related topics and on community issues and opportunities for influence
topics. Participants shared openly and helped to provide information that will shape our
Children Youth and Families At Risk program.
Direct education was provided to 11 departments and programs in the community and
includes the following: Menominee Tribal School, Menominee Indian High School, Keshena
Primary School, Woodland Boys and Girls Club, College of Menominee Nation, Head Start,
Community Resource Center, Maehnowesekiyah, Tribal Clinic WIC program, St. Michael’s
Food Pantry, and Food Distribution.
Menominee Tribal School and the College of
Menominee Nation were new partners this fiscal year. Nutrition topics most presented on
include (1) choosing healthful foods, (2) grain foods and whole grains, (3) fruits, and (4)
vegetables. In Menominee County/Nation, there were a total of 1,399 participants that
received nutrition education with 1,023 children participants and 376 adult participants.
Community, Natural Resources, Economic Development
o
Coordinated a day-long sensitivity training to 100 board members and employees with an
evaluation turnout rate of 82%. As a result of the training, 92.68% of respondents
understand the negative impacts of biases and stereotypes. This will improve their
engagement with diverse communities
o
Provided four brown bag workshops to introduce local permitting/harvesting processes,
Menominee culture and history, Menominee language and vocabulary terms were used
throughout the week, and environmental threats to black ash trees. Twenty community
members participated in a week-long workshop and learned the process of making a black
ash basket from start to finish including tree identification, harvesting, processing, and
building.
o
Delivered health information to 14 local educators about sugary drinks and the health
impacts at a tea workshop. As part of the presentation a local community member provided
education about local foods and plants that can be harvested. Evaluation results showed the
following: 100% of respondents learned something new at this workshop; 100% would
attend more workshops like this; and 88% would like to learn more about sustainable foods.
•
•
4-H and Youth Development
o
Successful completion of the Summer Transportation Institute Grant.
o
Ongoing development of the 4-H Clubs as part of the Children, Youth, and Families At Risk
Grant.
o
Continue educational programming within the Menominee Youth Empowerment Grant.
o
Began the implementation process for the Children Youth and Families at Risk grant which
will fund the Nicianak 4-Health project; a health and culture based program that will include
family and youth programs throughout Menominee County/Nation including the start of two
4-H clubs in the Neopit and Keshena communities.
Family Living
o
Help participants increase their knowledge of basic financial tools including tracking
expenses, creating a spending plan, and renting affordable housing.
Page 31 of 63
•
•
o
Help parents increase their knowledge of child development and parenting techniques and
principles through school readiness programs, teen pregnancy prevention programs, and
community outreach.
o
Help parents and caregivers receive social support and family management information that
will support youth opportunities to develop and practice healthy life skills through direct
culturally relevant educational programming.
Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program
o
Focus on multi-level programming that will have greater impacts in the community.
o
Expand parent programming and parent involvement.
o
Build relationships with local service providers and community members as well to grow the
program.
Community, Natural Resources, Economic Development
o
To refine local data and create resources that improves both agency and community
understanding of governments.
o
To increase language and culture learning opportunities for the community.
o
To increase local government and other agencies capacity through outreach and education.
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 2014:
•
Successfully Completed Veteran Affairs (VA) Disability Compensation Claims.
•
Successfully Completed VA Pension Claims.
•
Successfully Completed VA Eligibility applications.
•
Submitted VA loan Guaranty applications for Menominee County residents.
•
Arrange medical transportation for Menominee County Veterans.
•
Completed Burial benefits applications.
•
Successfully Completed discharge upgrades.
•
Successfully Completed Vocational Rehabilitation applications.
•
Enrolled Menominee County Veterans into the VA health system.
•
Enrolled Menominee Veterans into VA/WDVA education programs.
Page 32 of 63
•
Provide assistance to veterans and qualifying dependents regarding federal, state and local
benefits.
•
Offer services to veterans Monday-Friday 8am to 430pm 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.
Page 33 of 63
Appendix A: Town of Menominee Financials
Page 36 of 63
Page 37 of 63
Page 38 of 63
Page 39 of 63
Page 40 of 63
Page 41 of 63
Page 42 of 63
Page 43 of 63
Appendix B: County of Menominee Financials
Page 44 of 63
Page 45 of 63
Page 46 of 63
Page 47 of 63
Page 48 of 63
Page 49 of 63
Appendix C: FY2015 Town Budget
Page 51 of 63
Page 52 of 63
Page 53 of 63
Page 54 of 63
Page 55 of 63
Appendix D: FY2015 County Budget
Page 57 of 63
Page 58 of 63
Page 59 of 63
Page 60 of 63
Page 61 of 63
Page 62 of 63
Page 63 of 63
MENOMINEE COUNTY PHONE LISTING
A
Administrative Coordinator .......................... 3024
Jeremy C. Weso.......................................... 3012
Lona Tourtillott ............................................ 3024
M
Maintenance .................................................. 3006
Tim Gatz, Maintenance Mgr. ....................... 3006
Wayne Pecore, Asst.
Assessor .......................................... 800-770-3927
Jim Danielson, Accurate Appraisal
Medical Examiner .......................................... 3351
Pat Roberts, ME ......................................... 3351
B
Building Inspector ........................... 920-428-3331
Mike Miller, Building Inspector
Menominee 911 ...................................... 799-3881
Shelley Williams, Director .................... 799-5074
Tanya Sherman ............................ 715-853-6110
C
Clerk of Court ................................................ 3313
Pamela Frechette, Clerk of Court ................ 3313
Margi Fossum, Dep. Clerk of Court
S
Sheriff’s Department ..................................... 3357
Robert “Butch” Summers, Sheriff ................ 3357
Butch’s Cell ................................... 715-853-6110
Lisa Wilson, Admin. Asst............................. 3357
County/Town Clerk ........................................ 3311
Laure Pecore, Clerk .................................... 3311
Bernadette Tucker, Deputy Clerk
Ron Bowan, Deputy Clerk
F
Finance ........................................................... 3314
Carla Wilber, Finance Manager ................... 3314
Lee Stoehr, Asst. Finance Manager ............ 3864
Fire Department ............................... 715-853-6213
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
Human Services............................................. 3861
Barbara Nelson, Exec. Director ................... 3861
Cell................................................ 715-851-0012
L
Land Conservation/Forestry/Zoning ............ 5710
Jeremy Johnson, Director ........................... 5710
Guy Reiter, Assistant................................... 3001
T
Technology Services/IT ................................ 5040
Kristi Onesti, Coordinator ............................ 5040
Cell ............................................... 715-584-9122
Treasurer/Register of Deeds ........................ 3315
Louise Davids, Treasurer ............................ 3312
Shawn Lawe, Deputy Treasurer
Michelle Keshena, Dep. Register of Deeds
U
U.W. Extension ....................................... 799-6226
Jennifer Gauthier ...................................... X5713
Crystal Chapman ...................................... X3234
Dawn Doperalski ....................................... X5714
V
Veterans Service Office ................................ 3729
Adrian Miller, County Vets. Service Officer
Myrna Winter, Administrative Assistant
SUPERVISORS
Muriel Bzdawka (Ward 4) ......................... 799-3328
Michael Chapman (at large) ..................... 799-4258
Elizabeth Moses (at large) ........................ 799-3609
Elizabeth Arnold (Ward 1) ........................ 853-5519
William Waubanascum (Ward 2) .............. 756-2275
Anthony Waupochick (Ward 3) ................. 799-3437
Jim Lowey (Ward 5) .......................... 920-740-3136
Page 64 of 64

Menominee County/Town of Menominee 2014 Annual Report

Transcription

Similar documents

$395,000 - Round Top Real Estate

Erin Mills Port Credit

Wino BY - LeBlanc`s Food Store

1444232486Nuechter_Olson - 12735 Cece Ln., Nathrop

KAS Dark Sky weekend.pptx

property overview 6.49± acres on us hwy. 278 bluffton

PDF

Flyer with Map - Whippoorwill Lake

2424 E MAIN ST., GATESVILLE, TX 76528 Commercial Property

McAleer`s Office Furniture