Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Steering Committee was established by Resolution #50-25 as follows:

WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes § 66.1001 require counties to adopt and maintain a comprehensive plan to guide land use, transportation, economic development, housing, and environmental conservation; and,

 

WHEREAS, the County Board recognizes the importance of coordinated planning that reflects the needs and priorities of local government, regional partners, and the public; and,

 

WHEREAS, the County Board desires to establish a representative steering committee to guide the update of the County’s Comprehensive Plan in accordance with statutory requirements and public engagement best practices; and,

 

WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee has met and recommends to the Board of Supervisors that a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee be established.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rusk County Board of Supervisors hereby creates a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee to serve in an advisory capacity throughout the planning process.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Steering Committee shall consist of 13 members as follows:

  1. Three County Board Supervisors with the following representation:
    1. One member of the Zoning Committee – Supervisor Willingham
    2. One member of the Land Conservation Committee – Supervisor Halbur
    3. One member of the Law Enforcement Committee – Supervisor Gorsegner
  2. Towns Association Chair – Joe Lawrence
  3. Land Conservation & Development Dept. Director
  4. County Highway Commissioner
  5. County Forest Administrator
  6. Administrator of the City of Ladysmith
  7. UW-Extension Educator serving Rusk County
  8. Ladysmith Industrial Development Corporation member
  9. A member representing a local school district – Jason LeMay
  10. A member representing agriculture – Brady Zuck
  11. A member representing real estate – Wayne Stoll

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that designated alternates may attend Steering Committee meetings in place of the named representatives when necessary, provided they represent the same office, department, or stakeholder group.

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all individuals serving on the Steering Committee shall be eligible for per diem compensation in accordance with County ordinance Sec. 2-25. 

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Administrative Coordinator and Board Chair shall serve in an ex-officio, advisory capacity to the Steering Committee, providing guidance and support as needed, but shall not be considered voting members and are not required to attend all regular meetings.