Walworth County Commission meeting February 15, 2022

The Walworth County Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday (Feb. 15th).

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A motion passed to surplus several items at the Highway Department.  These items will be destroyed.  Another motion passed to surplus snowblower fan blades,  a cutting edge, and a starter for the snowblower to possibly be sold.  The board also approved replacing an old mower/tractor.  The old one will be surplussed and auctioned.

The Highway Department will be advertising for a Contract for Services with bids to be accepted March 3rd at 10am.

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Leo Rookey was appointed temporary Veterans’ Service Officer until a new one is hired.

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For Emergency Management, the commissioners approved advertising for a budget supplement for $34,000.00 for the purpose of paying for the Lake Hiddenwood H & H Study.  The supplement is being done in advance of the claim for payment.

Walworth County Emergency Manager Jeff Jensen informed the commissioners that sixteen smoke detectors have been installed in the courthouse.  Jensen gave a public thank you to Curt Rawstern for volunteering his time to put them in.

Jensen suggested to the commission to amend the Fire Hazards Ordinance to include an open burning ban that would be in place any time a portion of Walworth County is declared in a D-2 Severe Drought Category or above on the U.S. Drought Monitor.  The First Reading of the amendment will be put one of the next meeting agendas.  Jensen said the eastern part of the county is already listed as “D-Zero” which is “abnormally dry” and the western part of the county is in the “D-1” category, which is “moderate drought”.

The commissioners also gave their support to Jensen to accept the position of Warhawk District Director.

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A motion was approved to hire Penny Goetz as part-time bookkeeper at the landfill.

Walworth County Commission meeting 2-15-22 PART 1

Walworth County Commission meeting 02-15-22 PART 2