Morgan Tamminga

The committee discussed several infrastructure and facility projects, including awarding a bid for a 48v DC Power System for the Ellsworth Communication Tower and approving the use of county parking lots for the Cheese Curd Festival. Additionally, the committee authorized the purchase of a storage container for the Fairgrounds, awarded a bid for exterior repairs to the Blue Building, and requested additional funding from the Finance and Personnel Committee for that project. The committee also awarded a bid for a sealcoating project and forwarded a resolution to allow the Highway Department to self-perform paving work at the Fairgrounds. Finally, the committee received an update on the completed LED Retrofit project, which finished under budget.

The meeting agenda includes the election of temporary and permanent chairpersons, as well as a vice-chair. Key business items involve an update and recommendation from the bylaws work group, recommendations for rotating council positions, membership updates, and a report from the TAD subcommittee. Additionally, the agenda features a presentation regarding the Sheriff's app, presentations on Restorative Services and Able Services, planning for future council activities, a discussion on strangulation and medical involvement, and a review of council priorities and focus areas.

The board meeting agenda includes the consideration of two resolutions: an amendment to the county's purchasing policy, specifically updating bidding and competitive quote thresholds, and authorization for the sale of county-owned property located in the Town of Oak Grove. Additionally, the meeting covers an appointment to the Veterans Service Commission.

The committee meeting agenda includes the establishment of a quorum, the acceptance of public comments, and consideration for the approval of an updated position description for the Insurance/Risk Manager role.

The board conducted its reorganizational meeting, which included the administration of oaths of office for supervisors and the election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons. Key actions included the adoption of County Board rules, approval of the meeting schedule for the upcoming year, and the assignment of supervisors to various standing committees and external boards. The board passed resolutions to amend fees for the Medical Examiner, authorize self-performed paving work for the fairgrounds by the Highway Department, allocate jail assessment funds for equipment upgrades, and approve the use of opioid settlement funds for surveillance cameras and inpatient treatment. Additionally, the board approved updates to the recycling ordinance, established a new slow no-wake zone, and merged the Fair and Extension committees.