John Morgan

The Board of Commissioners addressed several administrative and operational matters. These included authorizing a transfer of accrued interest from the Covid American Rescue Plan Fund to the General Fund and approving various vendor claims and official reports for county departments. Key actions involved approving an employment contract for a 4-H summer intern, authorizing the purchase of window shades for the court, and initiating a procurement process for copy paper. Further approvals were granted for infrastructure improvements, including road rake attachments for the Road Department and breakroom repairs and an HVAC unit for the District #1 Road Shop. The Board also reviewed truck maintenance issues, tabled a discussion on insurance policies, and approved applications for special designated liquor licenses for local events.

The Board of Commissioners conducted proceedings that included the authorization of a transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Road Fund, the approval of County Payroll Claims, and the selection of a Customer Value Agreement for road maintenance equipment. Additionally, the Board accepted documentation regarding the Albion North Road Project, initiated the surplus bidding process for a retired ambulance, and approved the purchase of a Video Telematics system for various county vehicles. Funding assistance was granted for a local promotional event, and a resolution was approved for electrical infrastructure installation. Furthermore, the Board held public hearings and approved two separate applications for conditional use permits regarding property subdivision for residential construction.

The Board reviewed and approved twenty-seven tax list corrections presented by the County Assessor. These corrections addressed clerical errors related to property ownership, equipment valuation, and trailer licensing, as well as adjustments to homestead exemptions based on incorrectly reported income data for various tax years.

The board approved the 2026 One and Six Year Road Plan and authorized a $500,000.00 transfer from the General Fund to the Road Fund. Payroll claims for the period of February 22, 2026, through March 21, 2026, were approved. The board authorized the purchase of an upgraded laptop and docking stations for the Extension office, accepted recommended billing rates for ambulance services, and appointed the Highway Superintendent to conduct a road study for 330th Avenue. Furthermore, the board approved an assignment agreement for ambulance collection services and an interlocal agreement with the City of Albion regarding police protection and zoning jurisdiction.

The board discussed several items including the general road report, which covered upcoming projects and motor grader parking arrangements. The board awarded a contract for the replacement of a courthouse rooftop unit, approved the purchase of a new power washer for the road department, and authorized the advertisement for sealed bids for a county-wide microsurfacing project. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the end-of-year report card from the Department of Agriculture, accepted the fiscal year-end audit documents, held a discussion regarding the racetrack facilities and lease agreements, and approved the purchase of new vehicles for the road department based on state bids.