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The county administrator said the Pretrial Monitoring Program Consortium would likely include three contiguous counties and that the county’s portion would be about $93,000. She said internal meetings will be needed with the sheriff’s office, judges, and other personnel to assess feasibility and sustainability.

The administrator noted the program is substantial even when costs are shared and that the county must determine whether it can accommodate that expenditure in its budget. No formal commitment was made; staff will continue feasibility work and return to the board with recommendations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Administrative & Finance Committee Meeting March 2025","oneSentenceSummary","County administrator reported staff are assessing the feasibility of joining a four‑county pretrial monitoring consortium. The county’s share would be about $93,000; staff will meet internally with courts and sheriff’s office to evaluate options.","taxTitle","Adams County, Wisconsin","taxId",73648,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291907,"County weighs creating animal control position and continuing humane society funding",305,1910000,2215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2528694-4bd8d254a3a65294a9fcbd88c61165bf&start=1910&end=2215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2528694-4bd8d254a3a65294a9fcbd88c61165bf/thumbnail_1910000.jpg","/articles/6291907/Adams-County/Wisconsin/County-weighs-creating-animal-control-position-and-continuing-humane-society-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291907-04edac36c10e791be380f02d1a62aa50/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153661&Signature=MGioBSoQ3XLmYVuAmQDeswDl-kk~VcpBW7CklbJ3rcBTGdYZzJ1QCfa44JaJoDaiITFqL8YGkTw8IxsCvNsyu9cHuxa6uWF~npyyvMSV1G20FvNM28rmOV0prkjDENdU7~XT3QiVls38fFjTjAbgNcEPoRVt7K3d2fk2E2hJKav~9km495lQbnbkKUQtO94U~wno9E7CIn4IdzI6bHhKMZjf4YxSuY1m2GeiMAKn06T3AwNIzPZGKGwlKAZnEIbG89Kh0HLvpzkJgekSz95G7TX15opFfPFiCLIN7MKjNGOoqe-E0cFUSg0BLcV066Vx7fTBI3ElNpOYnY8WGwa4Gw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County leaders discussed shifting animal control responsibilities away from the sheriff’s office and possibly hiring or contracting an animal control officer housed in planning and zoning.

County Administrator Cynthia (name provided in discussion) said the sheriff had expressed reluctance to include animal control or humane‑society costs in his budget. The administrator said the county may be well placed to hire or contract an animal control officer and proposed housing code enforcement and animal control together in planning and zoning if the county expands the half‑time code‑enforcement position to full time.

Supervisors asked about cost estimates and whether the county would continue funding the Adams County Humane Society. The administrator said the county intends to continue the $30,000 annual payment to the humane society in 2026 while also funding an animal control position if feasible. The packet showed varying monthly cost estimates for contracted animal control — $1,200 versus $2,500 per month — with the higher figure equating to about $30,000 a year; the administrator said the board should plan for that potential increase in ongoing costs.

No final decision was made; staff will continue to develop options, cost estimates and possible contracting models for north vs. south county coverage and return to the board.","Adams County staff discussed potentially shifting animal control responsibilities out of the sheriff’s office, possibly housing a new animal control officer in planning and zoning, and retaining a $30,000 annual contract with the Adams County Humane Society while evaluating costs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291912,"County counsel outlines newly filed class action and other pending cases",247,1228000,1475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2528694-4bd8d254a3a65294a9fcbd88c61165bf&start=1228&end=1475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2528694-4bd8d254a3a65294a9fcbd88c61165bf/thumbnail_1228000.jpg","/articles/6291912/Adams-County/Wisconsin/County-counsel-outlines-newly-filed-class-action-and-other-pending-cases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291912-ef0163ab4c3ced86c70fb21bb3a49f52/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153661&Signature=Ei20g1~Cv-p5LiAcx4yC8SeI7k1FH~datKq2rVmu05lb7TBC9YEacah3cs~4Dq4S5A~F2I-BqpTUTYmGO2RSXnXzUoWXjSj2qwk2vOZ4-84a~fH0G-Vs8JdBo4sdh7HWsBBgS1b1B9ZtPYX43Ile-Znwijli5WczST~0jK2cWmpBOhg5Yat5frA2-AU6TU1erzdEZq0TMQU9i4cG5uEo8rLWZdF87qFG7PcRFIIe29HcRWk4tybn6P18t-Irp7DX0hmKgq2OoPOdkE0hGIm04cWCS3YN-kfqOBFe88Kt3XsIDkAMPLkhdx1vYOfAqZmMMjXXB9YDPPJaD~Xc1RhCfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County counsel informed the board that a new class action has been filed seeking return of surplus funds from tax foreclosures for 72 counties and the city of Milwaukee.

Counsel said the suit was prompted by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision involving Hennepin County, noting that the Minnesota case found retaining surplus funds after in rem tax foreclosures could constitute an unconstitutional taking. The new Wisconsin filing asks for return of surplus funds from 1975 through the present, counsel said; the claim is newly filed and county insurers are coordinating a defense. Counsel cautioned it was too early to predict outcomes but suggested a court might impose a recovery limit (for example, six to 10 years) rather than ordering return of 40 years of funds.

Counsel also updated supervisors on other matters: an ongoing opioid case; an appeal of a denied conditional use permit that the circuit court remanded to the board of adjustment for clearer reasoning; an open‑records lawsuit by Pat Rowe involving a missed deadline that is fully briefed and awaiting a judge’s decision; a newly filed claim from AFNI alleging segregated debt; a potential reimbursement claim from an airport hangar damage payment handled by a private insurer; and a Frontier claim for alleged cable damage. Counsel said several matters are early stage and some are covered by insurance.

No board action was taken; counsel said staff will continue to coordinate with insurers and report back as cases develop.","County counsel reported a newly filed class action seeking surplus funds from tax foreclosures referencing a Minnesota Supreme Court decision, and gave updates on several other pending litigations including an opioid case, an administrative appeal remanded to the board of adjustment, and an open‑records deadline dispute.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291917,"Board questions treasurer’s report after apparent PMA investment figure error",246,860000,1106000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2528694-4bd8d254a3a65294a9fcbd88c61165bf&start=860&end=1106","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2528694-4bd8d254a3a65294a9fcbd88c61165bf/thumbnail_860000.jpg","/articles/6291917/Adams-County/Wisconsin/Board-questions-treasurers-report-after-apparent-PMA-investment-figure-error","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291917-0c0ad637565a8074cf662f58862eb8ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153661&Signature=Ew3O24u3CD1Mah18G-em5k766~L9zs0phASCo7FaCFi5-ewXIhqmqx2jRLADw1OTIz4hn7LyKK936VKr4LnzinP-nhYIKxz-j3jmJTNPJojHWoBLkGt2-PXxE95wAWFSmMOWScStOeJDujjkexBTR1-hcI22ARTHVDEfdYNqo-jS8kQpmVpf7mOSXd0PJWj0A6JZMzP5Fw9fp36Of9R0dqIhdaD8h-nIGEyuqjh5KfFs2uzXLeq5lXbu4WU0~0MBU6hz0OeTUT1ZOIcpcIsG2b~Vi3nKYPJ4QfZrQS8BYMkGYkhvJpnONXE0UCOaz7mb431LNHX9knC7vJDNzptwPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Supervisors pressed the treasurer about a discrepancy in the monthly treasurer’s report that appeared to understate PMA investment holdings.

During the finance discussion a supervisor noted that the report listed PMA at $1,000,000 while January’s report had shown $10,000,000. The treasurer said she compiled the report after a multi‑day training absence, that she had downloaded a PMA investments document, and that she would work with Finance Director Kyle to update and correct the figure if there was an error.

The treasurer said she had limited access to PMA/Prevail reporting systems until the fourth of the month and requested training on pulling the investment documents. County staff agreed to correct the date label on the report (from November to February) and to follow up with a corrected report.

No formal action was taken; the item remained a staff follow‑up to verify and amend the published figures.","Supervisors questioned a discrepancy in the treasurer’s report tied to PMA/Prevail investment figures; treasurer said she will work with the finance director to correct the report and requested training on pulling PMA/Prevail data.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6291922,"Adams County supervisors approve agenda, minutes and move into closed session",2406,64000,2470000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2528694-4bd8d254a3a65294a9fcbd88c61165bf&start=64&end=2470","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2528694-4bd8d254a3a65294a9fcbd88c61165bf/thumbnail_64000.jpg","/articles/6291922/Adams-County/Wisconsin/Adams-County-supervisors-approve-agenda-minutes-and-move-into-closed-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291922-92040f26e6347dbe7e8dacd715f8963a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153661&Signature=Gb5g1l7LAB5fTQiStnZPhY1-xt~NudnzglfltIGb057yPXUm44HE-uQCwAaBQyqyK1wennBiKGzLkqlylXrdU-UgKD2bsALqjBBFPTfgYSPunaai9XcvhWTUYKESgfQFtFJv267jq8T-KmCORfYx3REdO70GumTGr3I0omvAQXTLJrc-Tq91Nw9Byeqdn7R9jreT1~zCg2wlzoH8DTTAXfTFeaFaW1auHY1yhMari-gi8z~RciZctSIPpdoj8iomvlSOXRHAXFZh0qAvKQlR0uhQl3J~yXNi~E94EHHMAy5wcLEeoihDhrppgexKnZ8M4NyvMMzOXXpjzWMaRGtJjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Adams County Board of Supervisors approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from Feb. 7, then voted to convene a closed session to discuss the county administrator’s contract.

The board approved the agenda on a motion by Supervisor Kibarski with a second from Supervisor Edwards. The motion passed by voice vote. The board approved the Feb. 7 minutes on a motion by Supervisor Pease, seconded by Supervisor Edwards, also by voice vote.

Later in the meeting Chairman Jerry Taylor moved to convene a closed session “per Wisconsin state statute” to consider the contract and employment performance of the county administrator. Supervisor Pease made the motion and Supervisor Kabarski seconded it. The board took a roll‑call vote; the clerk announced that the motion carried and the meeting moved into closed session.

The closed‑session motion cited the statutory exemption for considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of public employees. The board then ended remote access for the public and moved into the closed deliberations.

No final action or contract text was disclosed in the public portion of the meeting.","At a regular Adams County Board meeting supervisors approved the agenda and February 7 minutes, and voted to convene a closed session to discuss the county administrator's contract under state open‑meeting law.","actionData","errors"]

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