Multi-Jurisdictional Advisory Committee (MJAC)

The Kenosha Multi-Jurisdictional Advisory Committee (MJAC) consists of representatives from each of the nine local governments participating in the County's joint comprehensive plan, as well as representatives from the non-participating municipalities, the public school system, and various other interested parties.  The nine governments taking part in the multi-jurisdicational planning effort include:

(The Town of Randall, the Village of Paddock Lake and the Village of Twin Lakes have adopted their own comprehensive plans, which will be incorporated into the county plan.)

The purpose of the MJAC is to oversee activities necessary to develop and implement a comprehensive plan as defined in Section 66.1001, Wis. Stats.

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversee the development of the plan chapters and maintain timeliness of major planning milestones.
  • Assist with the implementation of the public participation plan and work program.
  • Develop the nine required elements of the comprehensive plan.

 

MJAC Members

Voting Members

Member Alternate Representing
Jerry Helmert David DeVito Town of Brighton
Rich Gossling Randy Kerkman Town of Bristol
John Holloway Virgil Gentz Town of Paris
Dennis Faber Brad Zautcke Town of Salem
Bill Morris (Vice-Chairman) James Smith Town of Somers
William Glembocki, Jr. Sheila Siegler Town of Wheatland
Jean Werbie Peggy Herrick Village of Pleasant Prairie
Joanne Maggio Roger Johnson Village of Silver Lake
Jeff Lebahn Rich Schroeder City of Kenosha
Fred Ekornaas (Chairman) John Roth Kenosha County Land Use Committee

Non-Voting Members

Member Representing
Rose Nolan Town of Randall
Marlene Goodson Village of Paddock Lake
Lon Wienke Village of Twin Lakes
Pat Finnemore Kenosha Unified School District (East Side School District)
Dr. Scott Pierce Westosha School District (West Side School District)
Todd Battle Kenosha Area Business Alliance (Business/Economic Development Interest)
Colleen Fisch Kenosha-Racine Land Trust (Environmental Interest)
Mark Edquist Farming Community
Sandie Hansen Citizen
Nancy Washburn Mastercraft (Builder)
Lena Schlater/Fred Schlater Realtors
Gary Sipsma Kenosha County Department of Public Works (Highway Interest)
Ron Iwen City of Kenosha Transportation Department (Transit Interest)

 

MJAC Meetings

The Kenosha Multi-Jurisdictional Advisory Committee (MJAC) typically meets on the last Tuesday of every month, starting at 2:00 pm in the Public Hearing Room of the Kenosha County Center (19600 75th Street, Bristol). 

Community members and other stakeholders are welcome to attend these meetings, but please note that meeting times are subject to change.  Please contact Kristen Lie for current meeting information.

 

Agendas & Minutes

Date Agenda & Minutes Presentations
Dec. 22, 2009 Agenda    
Nov. 24, 2009 Agenda Minutes  
Oct. 27, 2009 Agenda Minutes  
Aug. 25, 2009 Agenda Minutes  
June 30, 2009 Agenda Minutes  
Mar. 31, 2009 Agenda Minutes  
Jan. 27, 2009 Agenda Minutes  
Nov. 25, 2008 Agenda Minutes Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Water Supply Planning Program Update - Alternative and Preliminary Recommended Plans: Kenosha County Focus
Oct. 28, 2008 Agenda Minutes  
Aug. 26, 2008 Agenda Minutes Chapter XII, Preliminary Draft of the Utilities and Community Facilities Element
June 24, 2008 Agenda Minutes Chapter XI: Preliminary Draft of the Transportation Element
April 29, 2008 Agenda Minutes Chapter VIII: Preliminary Draft of the Agricultural, Natural, and Cultural Resources Element
Feb. 26, 2008 Agenda Minutes Chapter X: Housing Element, Part 4 of 4 - Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Programs

Jan. 29, 2008

Agenda Minutes Chapter X: Preliminary Draft of the Housing Element Inventory Portions

Nov. 27, 2007

Agenda Minutes Chapter VII: Issues and Opportunities Element

Oct. 30, 2007

Agenda Minutes

Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Water Supply Planning Program - Background, and Update, Findings to Date, and Next Steps: Focus on Kenosha County

Chapter XIII: Economic Development Element Parts 3 and 4

Aug. 28, 2007

Agenda Minutes Chapter XIII: Economic Development Element

June 26, 2007

Agenda Minutes Chapter VI: Inventory of Existing Plans and Ordinances

April 24, 2007

Agenda Minutes Chapter V: Inventory of Existing Utilities and Community Facilities

Feb. 27, 2007

Agenda Minutes Chapter IV: Inventory of Existing Land Uses and Transporation Facilities and Services

Jan. 30, 2007

Agenda Minutes Chapter III: Inventory of Agricultural, Natural, and Cultural Resources
Nov. 28, 2006 Agenda Minutes

Chapter I: Introduction and Background

Chapter II: Population, Household, and Employment Trends

Oct. 31, 2006

Agenda Minutes  

Sept. 26, 2006

Agenda Minutes  

Aug. 29, 2006

Agenda Minutes