The Commission addressed several items of business, including the rescission of a burn ban and the approval of multiple land plats for farm additions. Several agreements were authorized, covering community health services, a lease renewal for office space, and a web accessibility program. The Commission also reviewed the courthouse cupola project, approved a budget supplement for the Sheriff's department, and authorized filling a vacancy for an Equipment Operator. Numerous appointments were made to various boards and commissions, including the Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board, Extension Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Brookings Health System Board of Trustees, among others.
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The commission addressed several agenda items, including the approval of a 2026 pay plan resolution, an easement agreement for overhead utility relocation, and a special events license for an event at the Oakwood Lakes Lodge. A new policy for public records requests was proposed and discussed, requiring requests to be made in person or via certified mail to ensure identity authentication against potentially fraudulent email requests. Department head updates included project status reports from the Highway Department, information on absentee voting and property tax deadlines, and updates on zoning and public utility commission meetings regarding proposed 765 kilovolt lines.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting
Brookings County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board addressed several key items, including a report from the Brookings Regional Humane Society regarding animal intake and adoption data. Department head updates were provided regarding road maintenance and paving projects, jail operations and plumbing issues, and election timelines. The board approved the FY2027 provisional budget changes and formally adopted the 2027 annual budget. Other actions included the approval of the Highway Road and Bridge 5-Year Plan, several property tax abatements, and agreements for engineering services. The board also authorized requests to fill multiple vacancies in the detention center and government center, and discussed the process for upcoming county board appointments.
Aug 18, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Brookings County Commission Commission Meeting
The Commission meeting covered a wide range of business including consent agenda items, department reports, and specific scheduled business. Key actions included the approval of special event and liquor licenses, the declaration of a fire danger emergency with a corresponding open burning prohibition, the authorization of requests to fill several correctional officer vacancies, and the surplus declaration of tasers for transfer to another department. Additionally, the commission handled financial matters, such as budget supplements and claims approval, and conducted an executive session regarding personnel.
