Apr 2, 2026Board meeting
Brown County Council Work Session
The council discussed a significant, 241% increase in the annual cost for VMware software following its acquisition by Broadcom and agreed to draft an ordinance for an additional appropriation to cover this expense. The council reviewed bond expenditures for 2024, including updates on mechanical work at the jail and courthouse, and addressed drainage issues at the courthouse. Additionally, the council reviewed a proposal for a new prosecutor's office building and received an introduction from a consultant regarding project evaluation and the build-operate-transfer delivery method.