Adams County

The board received updates from the Secondary Roads department regarding ongoing construction and equipment maintenance. Actions taken included the approval of a utility permit, an insurance renewal application, and a wage increase for the Secondary Roads Union Contract. Additionally, the board approved Resolution 2026-17, which sets salary and hourly wages for staff for the upcoming fiscal year. A decision was made to include specific wind turbine properties in a proposed TIF ordinance. Department head reports were provided by the Auditor, Sheriff, and Conservation departments, and members shared updates from various committee meetings.

The meeting included a secondary roads update and the approval of various financial claims. The Board approved an engagement letter for audit services for fiscal year 2026 and discussed the Adams County Safety Policy, which was tabled for further action. Additionally, ownership update amendments for a liquor license were approved. The meeting also featured discussions regarding an Ambulance Management Services Agreement and reports from department heads, including updates on IT security and voter equipment testing.

The board meeting covered several operational and administrative topics, including a Secondary Roads update involving a five-year plan and sewer pipe maintenance. The board approved a resolution setting a public hearing for a road vacation and passed a federal bridge funding agreement. Tax abatements were approved, and salary increases for employees, the Attorney, and the Sheriff were finalized. Additionally, the board discussed an ambulance management services agreement and scheduled a public hearing for the upcoming budget. Reports were provided on various department activities, including veterans affairs, auditor operations, sheriff services, and conservation projects such as dock installation and facility maintenance.

The board discussed ongoing Secondary Roads projects, including the search for a new bulldozer and current maintenance work. They approved Family Farm Credit applications, while disallowing one that did not meet the necessary requirements. Additionally, the board voted to amend the employee handbook by reducing the cap on accumulated compensatory hours from 150 to 80. The meeting also included preliminary discussions regarding salary and hourly increases for the upcoming fiscal year, alongside reports from board members on their recent external committee activities.

The board discussed secondary roads updates including snow removal and the sale of a paint machine. Approval was granted for the County Pavement Marking Project and a Wellmark Health insurance renewal. The meeting also focused on setting dates for a consultation and a public hearing regarding Amendment No. 2 to the Southern Hills Wind Farm Urban Renewal Plan, which involves adding wind turbine parcels, access easements, and various road right-of-ways to the urban renewal area, along with updating descriptions and costs for several public infrastructure and bridge replacement projects.