Dave Scanlan

The board meeting includes updates from the Veterans Affairs Director and the EMS Coordinator. Key business items include the consideration of a resolution for an interfund loan, the review and awarding of a contract for the construction of secondary road maintenance sheds, the approval of claims, and the acknowledgment of manure management plan annual updates.

The board meeting will address several key items, including a public hearing for the FY26 Budget Amendment #2 and the review and approval of related resolutions. The agenda covers discussions on VA Director and Commission duties, consideration of a telecommunications tower project, and the endorsement of applications for state-level economic development and infrastructure grant programs. Additional business includes the appointment of a trustee to the Dumont Community Library Board of Trustees, consideration of a retail alcohol license application, an engineer's update, and the review and acknowledgement of manure management plans.

The Board discussed and approved the Child Abuse Awareness Proclamation for the month of April. Quarterly reports from the Sheriff's office, County Recorder, and Auditor were acknowledged and placed on file. An application for a fireworks display in an unincorporated area was approved, and various county claims were reviewed and approved. Additionally, the Board acknowledged receipt of several Manure Management Plan annual updates.

The board conducted a public hearing and subsequently adopted an ordinance amending the official zoning map to rezone a property from manufacturing to agricultural district. Additionally, the board approved the final plat for the Zannic Addition minor subdivision. Other items included an engineer's update regarding a contractor's pre-bid meeting, research into a new site for a shed, and an upcoming presentation of the five-year DOT plan. The meeting concluded with the approval of claims.

The board discussed a citizen complaint regarding a noise nuisance and explored potential legal pathways under state nuisance codes. The Auditor provided an update on property tax hearing mailings and the status of an audit extension request, noting potential future consideration of an RFP for audit services. The Engineer updated the board on ongoing legislative property tax reform discussions and a grant application for a pedestrian path project. Additionally, the board acknowledged the receipt of a manure management plan annual update.