The Commission addressed several administrative and operational topics, including an update on the Brown County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and the approval of administrative fees for certain title and registration services. The board discussed and approved bidding procedures for a hydraulic elevator modernization, lease renewals for hay land at the Richmond Lake Youth Camp, and updated rental rates for fairgrounds facilities and the youth camp. A 5-year County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan was approved, along with an update from the Highway Department. The Commission reviewed a request regarding the preservation of the Women's Building, approved the first reading of a rezone ordinance, and authorized an MOU for a wage study. Additionally, the Commission approved claims, various HR reports including employment changes, travel requests, general election vote center workers, and lease agreements for fairgrounds and camp facilities.
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The commission reviewed updates on the Richmond Dam project, discussed the creation of task forces for Data Centers and homeless issues, and approved requests for proposals for sound, lighting, stage equipment, grandstand big screens, sanitation services, and electrician services for the 2027-2031 county fair. Additionally, the commission amended a hay cutting lease, approved various occupancy applications, received a highway department update, transferred a vehicle, adopted three zoning ordinances, authorized payment for landfill construction, accepted a contract resignation, and approved various personnel actions and travel requests.
Aug 25, 2026·Board meeting
Brown County Commission General Meeting
The Commission recognized 4-H volunteer award recipients and heard public comments regarding proposed regulations for data centers. Updates were provided on the Richmond Dam construction project and the 2026 Fair financial performance. The Board approved fee waivers for the fall residential clean-up, authorized the surplus of highway and equalization equipment, and set bid dates for infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Commission approved an emergency management grant agreement, a letter of support for F35 deployment, the purchase of a new building, various zoning ordinance amendments, personnel reports, travel requests, and the approval of claims and payroll.
Aug 11, 2026·Board meeting
Brown County Commission General Meeting
The meeting included public comments regarding the preservation of the Women's Building at the county fairgrounds. The Commission received an update on the Richmond Dam project, specifically regarding the seepage cutoff wall and sheet piling progress. They authorized the signing of a Certification of Compliance for an Emergency Management Performance Grant and approved a resolution for the reconveyance of real property. Additionally, the Board reviewed applications for occupancy for electrical infrastructure, received updates from the Highway Department on road projects, amended the fair promotional ticket list, and approved claims, payroll, and various HR personnel changes, including retirements and hirings. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding personnel and legal matters.
