In a recent meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors, members voted to pass Resolution 41-24 and subsequently addressed Resolution 42-24, which disallows a claim made by attorney Richard Hodgson. The resolution denies the claim and establishes a six-month window for Hodgson to file any potential lawsuit against the county, significantly shortening the typical three-year statute of limitations.

The board discussed the implications of the resolution, with some supervisors expressing concerns about the potential costs associated with litigation. Supervisor Lotz questioned whether pursuing a lawsuit would be financially burdensome for the county, while Supervisor Seidlitz suggested that it might be more prudent to consider paying the claim to avoid escalating legal fees.

Despite these concerns, the board's corporation counsel clarified that the resolution was a standard procedure aimed at expediting the claims process, allowing the county to know within six months whether a lawsuit would be filed. The resolution passed with a vote of 14 to 6.

Additionally, the board approved an appointment to the Housing Authority Commission, with no objections raised regarding the process. The meeting concluded with no further agenda items for future consideration, and a motion to adjourn was unanimously accepted.