Mark Goskeson

This Comprehensive Plan for Freeborn County Probation & Pre-Trial Services outlines strategies to reduce crime and delinquency within the community. It focuses on promoting public safety, rehabilitating offenders through evidence-based programming and restorative justice practices, and reintegrating them into society. Key areas of focus include continuous improvement, utilizing a risk/needs responsivity model, and providing comprehensive pre-trial and victim support programs, all aimed at reducing recidivism and fostering positive developmental assets for individuals and the community.

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners convened to address various county matters. Key actions included approving the agenda with added items, such as accepting the resignation of an Eligibility Worker and filling the vacant position. The board also approved the Consent Agenda, covering items like the April 16th minutes, Regular Full-Time Status employees, and Drainage Repairs. Scholarship recipients for 2024 were presented. The board adopted a revised Freeborn County Abatement Policy and awarded a contract for bridge construction. They approved a grant agreement for a local bridge replacement program and cost participation with the City of Albert Lea for a street reconstruction project. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a new sign maintenance truck, and several resolutions related to personnel matters, including filling vacant positions and accepting resignations. The board also appointed a new County Recorder. Finally, they rescheduled a workshop and approved claims for various funds.

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners held a meeting to address several resolutions. These included an amendment to a conditional use permit, authorization to submit a grant application for PLSS Monument Restoration, approval of consulting services for a paved multiuse trail in cooperation with the City of Albert Lea, acceptance of a resignation, permission to fill various positions (Eligibility Worker and Veteran's Court Coordinator), and approval of claims.

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners held a meeting where they discussed and approved several resolutions. These included amending the agenda, approving the consent agenda items such as the June board meeting minutes and drainage repairs, and adopting an ordinance regarding cannabis businesses. They also discussed public assistance following the June 2024 flooding, appointed members to the Shell Rock River Watershed District Board of Managers, declared certain county property as surplus for sale, and authorized the Environmental Health Coordinator to make decisions on low-income SSTS cost share funding. Additionally, they approved a purchase of service agreement for guardianship and conservator services, accepted resignations from Ashley Hall and April Elliott, and approved filling the vacant positions. They also approved an amendment to an agreement granting statewide affordable housing aid funds and invited Dr. Bhagra and Mayo staff to provide an update on Mayo Health System plans for care in Albert Lea. Finally, they approved claims for various funds.

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners convened to discuss various matters. Key agenda items included the presentation of the 2023 Audit Report, acceptance of a resignation and filling of a vacant position within Family Based Services, and updates from the Board Committee. The board also opened and continued a public hearing for the Petition of Shell Rock River Watershed District to divert drainage waters on Freeborn County Ditch No. 55. Additionally, resolutions were passed regarding property tax system maintenance, ratification of an agreement with TriMin Systems Inc., authorization of a short-term loan, acceptance of donations for the Freeborn County Fair, approval of the Shell Rock & Winnebago River Implementation Funds budget, and renewal of a grant agreement for domestic violence and crime victim services. The board also approved purchase of service agreements with Cedar Valley Services, Grace Home Health Transportation, and FairRyde Transportation, and authorized a cost share agreement with the City of Freeborn. Permission was granted to fill a vacant Office Support Specialist position.