Harrison County Commissioners Commissioner Minutes
The commissioners approved regular claims, payroll, and prepaid vouchers. They reviewed and approved flagged claims for Bennett & Bennett Insurance, Inc. and authorized the Health Administrator to sign a new bank credit card application. A zoning change ordinance was adopted for a property from neighborhood business to light industrial use. The County Engineer presented a change order for the Bridge #37 and Bridge #75 overlay project and provided an update on the Bridge #56 project. Additionally, the commissioners processed an additional appropriation request for debt services in the justice center renovation bond fund, acknowledged receipt of July monthly reports from the county clerk and treasurer, and forwarded an additional appropriation request for equipment repair and maintenance from the county sheriff to the county council.
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The commissioners addressed several financial and administrative items, including approval of claims, payroll, and vouchers. Sealed bids were opened for an asphalt contract and a bridge project, with the asphalt contract subsequently awarded. Zoning change requests were adopted, and a major plat proposal was approved. The board enacted a moratorium on data center projects, discussed personnel issues, and ratified an emergency call-back policy. Additionally, the commissioners reviewed monthly departmental reports, authorized various funding requests for forwarding to the county council, approved engineering project contracts, and declared an emergency regarding salt supply shortages.
Jun 1, 2026·Board meeting
Harrison County Commissioners Minutes
The meeting involved the approval of regular claims, payroll, and prepaid vouchers. The Health Department received authorization for a credit application for CPR supplies and a request for employee leave without pay. Memorandums of Understanding were approved regarding the parking of vehicles used for transporting veteran patients. Additional appropriation requests for the circuit court clerk were forwarded to the county council. Discussions regarding county infrastructure included updates on the 2026-1 resurfacing contract, approval of on-call service agreements for various road projects, funding requests for special projects, and the purchase of a new motor grader. Additionally, public official bonds for planning and zoning staff were approved, and a contract for a Flock camera was ratified.
May 26, 2026·Board meeting
Harrison County Council Meeting Minutes
The council reviewed an amendment request for the deputy public defender salary ordinance and discussed multiple additional appropriation requests, including funding for highway department projects such as a geotechnical investigation and equipment purchases. An equipment replacement committee for the highway department was proposed. Additionally, the council approved the repurposing of TIF district feasibility study funds for building appraisals, approved several additional appropriations for probation user fees, and processed fund transfers. A discussion took place regarding future funding for school resource officers, and the council agreed to reschedule the second meeting in June due to scheduling conflicts.
