Pierce County

The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the projected mill levy increase and the 2013 budget. No public testimony or written comments were provided during the hearing.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including designating the Pierce County Fair Association as the official fair, reviewing monthly financial and sheriff's reports, and discussing budget and staffing updates for the HACTC. A public hearing was held for a conditional use permit for an aggregate mining operation. The board also approved site authorizations for games of chance, reviewed tax abatement applications, authorized payments for election workers, cancelled stale warrants, adjusted street light specials for Barton Township, and awarded a contract for a new motorgrader to RDO Equipment.

The board conducted several meetings involving a variety of county business. Key discussion topics included the adoption and amendment of a fire emergency and burn ban declaration, the de-obligation of FEMA funds, the approval of payments to townships for road repair, and the hiring of a new county coroner. Sheriff department updates were provided, including personnel changes and monthly activity reports. The board engaged with HACTC administrative reports regarding inmate populations and food service contracts, reviewed construction and road projects, and authorized the purchase of new cutting edges for blade equipment. Additionally, the board addressed inquiries regarding county zoning authority and potential nuclear waste issues.

The board addressed several key administrative and operational items across two sessions. Discussions included updates from the Sheriff's department regarding staffing, grants, and department activity, alongside financial and operational reports for the HACTC jail facility. Infrastructure projects, such as the Knox Road improvement and road stripping near Mylo, were reviewed and authorized. The board acted on numerous tax abatement applications, approved the purchase of new office equipment, and addressed emergency management planning. Additionally, the board finalized and approved the 2019 budget.

The board meetings covered multiple administrative and operational items. Key actions included the approval of a contract with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for low-risk sex offender treatment, the renewal of a building permit for a communications tower, and the authorization of payments from the Disaster Fund for road repairs. Additionally, the board appointed an acting sheriff during a medical leave of absence.