County Board Presentations

Commission staff gave presentations to county boards of member counties during the months of May and June. The Commissioners and staff want to thank these six counties and the local units of government for their support over the past 42 years. Together, we have accomplished a lot during the past four decades, and we look forward to being a strong partner for another four decades. 

Please contact the Commission, if you would like a staff member to present to your organization, committee, or association regarding all of the services we have to offer, or local planning and development projects.

WisDOT USH 141 Project Open House

The USH 141 Corridor (from USH 41 to STH 64) was upgraded to a 4-lane freeway a few years ago. Since that expansion, WisDOT staff, along with consultants from EMCS, will be seeking input on how to further improve that corridor in the areas of traffic, operations, and safety. An important step in preparing a long-term vision for that corridor is to hold meetings designed to gather input from those the live near USH 141 and use that important highway on a regular basis. 

The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2014, from 5:00 pm. to 7:00 pm. in the Lena Public School cafeteria in Lena. For more information, please contact Natasha Gwidt with WisDOT by email or phone at (920) 492-4125.

Community Project Survey

The deadline for completion of the annual community and economic development project survey is August 8, 2014. For more information regarding the Community Survey, please contact Richard Heath.

EPA Grant Writing Workshop

The EPA will host a July 22, 2014 workshop focused on helping community grant writers produce successful proposals for the EPA Assessment, Clean-Up and Revolving Loan Fund (ARC) grants. Presenters from DNR's Remediation & Redevelopment Program, EPA Region 5, and Kansas State University's Technical Assistance for Brownfields Communities (TAB) program will discuss the basics of the ARC grants, eligibility requirements, the application process and proposal writing tips and resources. Participants will review real examples and will be given ample opportunity to ask questions. Even if you are not writing a proposal this year, the workshop can be a valuable planning tool for local governments interested in brownfields redevelopment. 

There is no cost for the workshop, but registration is required. Space is limited to 30 people. A webinar option is also available. For more information, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website.

HUD Announces Planning Grant

The Commission has 2-4 offices available for occupancy. The offices range in size from 108 sq. ft. to 143 sq. ft.  Each office has a window with partial furnishings. The rent is $7.00/sf and includes utilities. There will be an additional monthly cost for phone and internet service, parking, and office cleaning. A conference room and small break room are included in the rental cost. If your organization is seeking temporary or long-term office space close to all the downtown amenities, please contact Richard Heath for more information. 

Richard Heath 

Executive Director

Jeff Agee-Aguayo

Transportation

Planner

Richard Malone 

Office Accounts

Coordinator 

Angela Pierce 

Natural Resources

 Planner

Brandon Robinson 

Community Assistance

Planner

Joshua Schedler

GIS Coordinator