Patty McEvoy

The Board addressed several agenda items, including the approval of the Public Defender's position posting and the adoption of Resolution #18-2026 for the County's One and Six Year Road Plan. The Board authorized a KPTM Lease Agreement and accepted proposals for HVAC and pest control services at tower sites. Additionally, a closed session was conducted for contract negotiations. The Board also discussed jurisdiction ceding for River Resort, LLC, evaluated travel reimbursement policies for the Sheriff's department, and approved vendor claims for the month.

The Board discussed various Public Works updates, including road maintenance and bridge project statuses, and approved the One & Six Year Road Plan following a public hearing. The Board also convened as an Equalization Board, addressed a property tax refund, reviewed and tabled a subdivision application, approved an annual review for a commercial feedlot, authorized land-related resolutions, and removed the spending cap for the courthouse bathroom remodel project. The session included updates from NACO regarding legislative changes, committee reports on facility management and safety training, and an executive session held for negotiations and litigation.

The board convened to discuss several key items, including a closed session for contract negotiations and updates from the Public Works Director regarding ongoing road and bridge infrastructure projects. Resolutions were adopted to vacate Nebraska Street and establish a new HR Committee. The board reviewed and approved grant applications for the County Promotion Fund and County Improvement Fund, discussed upcoming library building renovations, and received updates from the Emergency Management Director on disaster preparedness and equipment status. Additionally, the board approved a Special Designated Liquor License, payroll for the May 1st period, and the inclusion of Emergency Management in the upcoming fiscal year's general fund. Other topics included discussions on public safety radio systems, economic development, and potential land use changes for the hospital.

The board reviewed reports from the Public Works Director concerning road maintenance, culvert installations, and ongoing bridge projects, as well as an update from the Emergency Management Director regarding recent emergency responses to fires and winter storms. The Board of Equalization addressed and approved a permissive exemption application for a nursing facility. Additional business included updates on facility maintenance such as roof and bathroom repairs, the approval of a resolution authorizing an agreement for automated license plate readers, authorization of payroll and vendor claims, and discussions on the public safety radio system and HR committee initiatives. The meeting also included a closed session regarding personnel matters.

The board received updates from the Public Works Director regarding road and bridge projects, including culvert installations and concrete girder bridge construction. Action items included approving the Title VI Plan for County Transportation, authorizing change orders for bathroom renovations, and reviewing the early payoff of the Law Enforcement and Judicial Center Bond. Public hearings were held regarding a preliminary plat application for Knuth Subdivision, proposed zoning regulations and maps, and a mobile asphalt/concrete batch plant application, which was denied. Additionally, the board approved various annual reviews, special designated liquor license applications, and payroll for the February pay period. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters.