Sheriff seeks reclassifications; committee approves multiple staffing and LTE requests

Sheriff Hartman asked the committee to approve reclassification resolutions for two currently vacant positions — a Dispatch Lieutenant and an Evidence Technician — as part of broader 2027 budget-balancing efforts. Hartman said filling the positions is on hold pending the reclassifications and noted an anticipated $68,000 increase for tower maintenance agreements in 2027.

Separately, Lueneburg presented the annual list of new and recurring LTE position requests and other staffing proposals. Buildings & Grounds (Huber) requested an LTE Cleaning Tech to reduce overtime; Jennrich asked to add lead responsibilities to a Minocqua zoning position to support training; Young reported continued increases in demand for Veteran’s Service LTE work. The committee approved forwarding the reclassification resolutions as consent agenda items to the County Board and approved the staffing and LTE requests for budget hearings (motions Hess/Fisher and Fried/Tautges).