Jennifer R Shires

The board conducted public hearings concerning the Southern Hills Wind Farm Urban Renewal Plan and the proposed vacation of 198th Lane. Resolutions were approved to adopt an amendment to the urban renewal plan, establish bridge ratings, and formalize the road vacation of 198th Lane. Additionally, the board approved the Department of Transportation fiscal year 2027 budget, a utility permit, and an ordinance amending the urban renewal area property tax divisions. Other business included the approval of claims, review of quarterly reports from the Recorder and Treasurer, support for a grant application for the Hartford Small Business Accelerator Program, and updates from the secondary roads department and various department heads.

The meeting agenda includes a secondary roads update, department head reports, and new business items. New business consists of the approval of claims, discussion and potential approval of a resolution to transfer funds from the Hotel Motel fund to the Conservation reserve fund, consideration of a liquor license for The Vault, and review of soil and water commission inspection reports. Supervisors will also provide committee updates and coordinate agenda items for future meetings.

The board received updates from the Secondary Roads department regarding ongoing construction and equipment maintenance. Actions taken included the approval of a utility permit, an insurance renewal application, and a wage increase for the Secondary Roads Union Contract. Additionally, the board approved Resolution 2026-17, which sets salary and hourly wages for staff for the upcoming fiscal year. A decision was made to include specific wind turbine properties in a proposed TIF ordinance. Department head reports were provided by the Auditor, Sheriff, and Conservation departments, and members shared updates from various committee meetings.

The meeting included a secondary roads update and the approval of various financial claims. The Board approved an engagement letter for audit services for fiscal year 2026 and discussed the Adams County Safety Policy, which was tabled for further action. Additionally, ownership update amendments for a liquor license were approved. The meeting also featured discussions regarding an Ambulance Management Services Agreement and reports from department heads, including updates on IT security and voter equipment testing.

The board meeting covered several operational and administrative topics, including a Secondary Roads update involving a five-year plan and sewer pipe maintenance. The board approved a resolution setting a public hearing for a road vacation and passed a federal bridge funding agreement. Tax abatements were approved, and salary increases for employees, the Attorney, and the Sheriff were finalized. Additionally, the board discussed an ambulance management services agreement and scheduled a public hearing for the upcoming budget. Reports were provided on various department activities, including veterans affairs, auditor operations, sheriff services, and conservation projects such as dock installation and facility maintenance.