After years of unsuccessful efforts with the Legislature to get a 0.5% sales tax increase approved, Douglas County Board Chairman Mark Liebaert said it just made sense for Superior Days delegates to ask the Legislature to forgo some of the surplus revenue the state is collecting.
The Wisconsin Legislature designated the Brunsweiler River this week as a state wild river in honor of conservationist Martin Hanson. The 10-mile designated segment of the Brunsweiler River in Ashland County, within the Chequamagon-Nicolet Nation.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Thursday, January 20, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Board Room, Second Floor, Government Center 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting called to order by Chairman Mark Liebaert. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Roll call taken by County Clerk Susan Sandvick. There were 20 Present, 1 Absent. Absent – Borgeson (remote). Motion by Pomush, second Baker, to approve the December 16, 2021, meeting minutes. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Three items of correspondence were received and placed on filed. PRESENTATION Char Kastern, Clerk of Courts, received Employee of the 4th Quarter Award. Michelle Wick, Clerk of Courts, accepted award on her behalf. Kastern recognized for respectful nature, positive attitude in difficult situations, training of new employees, and completion of court financials. PUBLIC COMMENT Robin Krawza provided comment supporting Resolution #3-22, Forestry Department Annual Work Plan – 2022. The following individuals pr