Executive and Finance Standing Committee of Richland County meets

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis (WRCO / WRCE) – The Richland County Executive & Finance Standing Committee approved Interim Emergency Services Director, Barb Scott, to get bids to replace the roof at the Emergency Services Building which has been leaking. Bids were obtained in 2024, but the ball was dropped and not acted on. Since those bids are no longer valid, a new Request For Proposal is necessary.

The Wisconsin Department of Administration Plat Review has been reviewing certified surveys, known as CSMs, for Richland County. The surveyors have been submitting the surveys to the state and charging the clients the extra $100 for the state to review. The state will no longer review the CSM’s. The Zoning office has been in contact with the County Surveyor about potential costs for him to review. It will cost an additional $200. The Land Conservation & Zoning Department is looking at changing the fee immediately to $300 plus $20 per lot. It was approved to move on the full board.

The committee also approved resolutions to move on to the full County Board:

A mission statement for the county which states: Richland County is dedicated to fostering a thriving, inclusive community through transparent, accountable, and fiscally responsible services. We aim to promote growth, well-being, and prosperity while respecting our rural roots and empowering all residents to succeed.

The addition of one full-time EMT position. EMS runs on a three-crew model and are required to run with a minimum of two people on a crew per state statute. Currently there are five staff members and overtime is excessive. Adding an additional full-time position will increase operational efficiency and be a more cost-effective solution.

The creation of an Ambulance Services Director position.
For the Public Works Committee to absorb the strategic plan for the long range buildings plan for the county.

Changes to the reimbursement section of the handbook of Personnel Policies & Work Rules of Richland County.

The donation by the Symons Foundation to the Symons Recreation Complex of a Matrix Treadmill valued at $5,700, Miscellaneous Weight Room Equipment valued at $1,000, and three Portable Pickleball Net Systems valued at $510 for a total donation valued at $7,210.

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