The Commission addressed several items, including a change to the agenda regarding correspondence from the city of Lennox. A public hearing was held for a zoning amendment application to rezone property from Agricultural and Rural Residential to Rural Residential. The applicant discussed plans for developing the remaining lots in a subdivision, noting the goal of finishing the neighborhood and correcting street layouts. The Commission also approved agreements with the South Dakota Department of Transportation for preliminary engineering on several bridges. Additionally, the Commission discussed and authorized the signing of memorandums of understanding with Lyon County, Iowa, to clarify ownership, maintenance responsibilities, and inspection protocols for shared bridges.
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Lincoln County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda
The agenda included approval of payroll, financial reports, and various consent items such as declaring surplus equipment from the Highway and Emergency Management departments, authorizing airport grant applications, awarding a micro-surfacing bid, and scheduling a public hearing for airport property leases. Regular business involved discussing zoning ordinance amendments, a presentation on a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, and several executive sessions regarding personnel and contractual matters.
Mar 10, 2026·Board meeting
Lincoln County Commission Regular Meeting
The regular meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda items included the approval of the meeting agenda, during which one item was moved from the consent lineup to be discussed just before the emergency management presentation. Discussion also covered the Lincoln County Justice Center construction update, noting significant progress on site work, building enclosure, and interior finishes, with the project currently trending under budget. A detailed update on exterior concrete work, including sidewalks, steps, and plaza areas, was provided, with timing dependent on weather, particularly concerning the area designated for a potential Veterans Memorial. Concerns were raised regarding the pouring schedule for concrete adjacent to the proposed Veterans Memorial site, and flexibility in the concrete schedule was discussed to accommodate the memorial's design and procurement process, which is projected to take six to eight weeks from approval. Furthermore, necessary utility work along West Road Avenue, requiring deep utility tie-ins to Highway 18, was detailed, involving phased shutdowns estimated to last four to five weeks for Phase One and four to six weeks for Phase Two, with efforts made to maintain access for residents and businesses. A separate discussion addressed the proposal for the Veterans Memorial, involving Stockwell Engineers to develop a concept rendering and cost estimate, with an estimated fee of $26,950 for the design and construction administration portion, referencing a prior memorial plaza cost of $200,000 for comparison.
Dec 9, 2025·Board meeting
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The meeting commenced with an approval of the agenda, followed by handling the consent agenda with a temporary transfer of chair duties. Key regular business involved a motion to establish the Public Defender Advisory Committee, including defining its composition (one non-lawyer, non-county employee, non-law enforcement personnel, two county commissioners, and two practicing attorneys), and subsequently deciding on a recruitment strategy (advertising online only initially). A presentation by Helms and Associates provided updates on airport funding, primarily utilizing the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement funds, state apportionment, and discretionary funding. Discussions covered past accomplishments, such as land acquisition and pavement reconstruction projects, and the current project focused on the design and construction of the south hanger area, including building hanger taxi lanes and updating fencing. Future funding opportunities, including potential impacts of expired infrastructure legislation and a competitive terminal grant, were reviewed alongside a pavement condition index assessment that indicated the runway, parallel taxiway, and apron were in good condition, while runway lighting replacement remains a priority due to its end-of-life status.
