The Commission addressed several administrative and operational topics, including an update on the Brown County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and the approval of administrative fees for certain title and registration services. The board discussed and approved bidding procedures for a hydraulic elevator modernization, lease renewals for hay land at the Richmond Lake Youth Camp, and updated rental rates for fairgrounds facilities and the youth camp. A 5-year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan was approved, along with an update from the Highway Department. The Commission reviewed a request regarding the preservation of the Women's Building, approved the first reading of a rezone ordinance, and authorized an MOU for a wage study. Additionally, the Commission approved claims, various HR reports including employment changes, travel requests, general election vote center workers, and lease agreements for fairgrounds and camp facilities.
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The commission reviewed updates on the Richmond Dam project, discussed the creation of task forces for Data Centers and homeless issues, and approved requests for proposals for sound, lighting, stage equipment, grandstand big screens, sanitation services, and electrician services for the 2027-2031 county fair. Additionally, the commission amended a hay cutting lease, approved various occupancy applications, received a highway department update, transferred a vehicle, adopted three zoning ordinances, authorized payment for landfill construction, accepted a contract resignation, and approved various personnel actions and travel requests.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting
Brown County Commission General Meeting
The Commission discussed and acted upon several matters, including the review of lien removal requests, approval of construction bids for building maintenance, and scheduling of future public hearings for the Highway 5-year plan and elevator repairs. The Commission also reviewed fiber optic and utility occupancy applications, authorized the demolition of a county building, and approved budget adjustments for the State's Attorney and Register of Deeds departments. Additionally, the first readings of three zoning ordinances were processed, a resolution supporting 911 telecommunicators for retirement classification was adopted, and various HR reports, lease agreements, and travel requests were reviewed and approved.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
Brown County Commission General Meeting
The commission discussed the status of the surplus building at the fairgrounds and reviewed pending asbestos inspection results. Ordinances regarding rezoning applications were adopted. A resolution for a speed limit change on County Road #13 was considered but failed to pass. Financial approvals were granted for the Landfill Cell #5 construction project, the amendment of the county benefit plan, and the authorization to open a new checking account for the jail. Additionally, the commission approved routine claims, human resources reports involving staff resignations and job descriptions, several travel requests, and various lease agreements for county facilities.
