Brown County

The commission addressed several bid openings for road materials, including asphalt, gravel, road oil, and rental services for construction machinery. Key actions included awarding the contract for the Landfill Cell #5 project, setting future hearing dates for waste tire removal, wood waste grinding, and chemical bids, as well as waiving landfill tipping fees for a spring clean-up event. The board also handled administrative matters such as publishing a noxious weed notice, authorizing entertainment contracts, processing vehicle transfers, declaring surplus property, reviewing personnel changes, signing lease agreements, approving travel requests, and passing resolutions for property plats.

The board addressed various financial and administrative matters, including the approval of claims and payroll covering multiple county departments. The meeting also involved reviewing and approving a human resources report, multiple lease agreements for camp and fairground facilities, and lottery permit applications for fundraising purposes. Additionally, the commission acknowledged the monthly landfill tonnage report and sheriff's department activity reports, and approved several travel requests for county staff to attend professional training and conferences.

The board discussed concerns regarding the Rural Access Infrastructure Program (RAIF) and reviewed state requirements for Senior Tax Freeze income guidelines. Key legislative actions included the adoption of Ordinance #321 for a property rezoning, the scheduling of bid openings for highway department equipment and materials, and the approval of a fiber optic cable installation application. The board authorized proceedings for tax deed notices, approved various financial claims, acknowledged staffing changes, and processed travel requests for staff training. The session concluded with an executive session to address contracts, legal, and personnel matters.

Key discussions centered on the implementation of Annual Seasonal Load Restrictions for Brown County Roads, with the Highway Superintendent recommending an effective date of March 2nd, 2026. Resolution #2026-14 detailed the specific weight and speed limits, including exceptions for several county roads. The Commission also approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the Annual Compliance Certification Report for the Brown County Landfill and the Operational Report for the Air Emission Inventory. Furthermore, the Commission approved several Abatements for Tax Year 2026, approved a Rental Agreement for the Richmond Lake House, and set a hearing date for the first reading of a proposed Zoning Ordinance to rezone property near Richmond Lake. A plat for the "Keatts Tenth Subdivision to Richmond Lake" was also approved via Resolution #2026-15. Human Resources matters included the employment termination of a Highway Truck Driver and a transfer for a 911 Supervisor. The meeting concluded with an executive session pertaining to Personnel.

The general meeting included the approval of the agenda and subsequent deferred review of bids for the Brown County Highway Hot 'In-Place' Recycling Project. The Highway Superintendent provided updates on road maintenance activities and requested to defer discussion on Load Limits until the following week. Following a review, the bid from Dustrol, Inc. for the recycling project was awarded. The Commission proceeded with the first reading of Proposed Ordinance #321 regarding a zoning change request by the Dinger family, which passed with one abstention. Ordinance #302, amending Zoning Ordinances related to the Agriculture Preservation District and introducing a new Wind Energy System chapter, was approved and adopted. Agreements were approved for NECOG Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Assistance and the FY2025 LEMPG. Several Fair Contracts were approved for performances and services. A contract with the Department of Health for Community Health Services was approved. Lease agreements for the Holum Expo Building, Clubhouse, and Richmond Lake Youth Camp were authorized. A hearing date was set for opening bids for Cell #5 Construction at the Landfill. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss Personnel and Contracts, followed by adjournment.