Dodge County public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting
The Dodge County Public Health Committee is reviewing a request to approve 2024 tobacco retailer licenses. This item was presented by Public Health Director Amy Evans.
- Request to approve 2024 tobacco retailer licenses
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Dodge County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss resolutions for 70'x100' and 80'x100' transfer stations. The agenda also includes reviewing 2024 committee assignments and discussing the county fee schedule. Additionally, the board will review year-end financial items and hold a closed session on collective bargaining.
- Resolutions for 70'x100' and 80'x100' transfer stations
- Approval of 2024 County Board Committee Assignments
- Discussion regarding the county fee schedule
- Approval of 2024 Tobacco Retailer Licenses
- Closed session for collective bargaining
Fairview Care Center Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Fairview Care Center Board will review the 2024 budget projection and the facility's capital plan. The meeting also includes a review of a new HR Coordinator position and recent personnel updates.
- Review of 2024 Budget Projection
- Review of Capital Plan
- Approval of HR Coordinator job description and new position
- Review of December bills
Administration Committee - Committee Meeting
The committee will review the December 12, 2023, Committee of the Whole and Board of Commissioners meetings. The Finance Director will present commissioner warrants, and the Employee Relations Director will present the personnel agenda.
- Review of Dec 12, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting
- Review of Dec 12, 2023, Board of Commissioners meeting
- Presentation of commissioner warrants
- Presentation of personnel agenda
Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting
The Dodge County Public Works Committee will review a presentation from County Engineer Guy Kohlnhofer regarding final payments for projects CP 020-112-001 and SAP 020-624-027. The provided agenda contains only this single item and does not list dollar amounts, project descriptions, or additional discussion topics.
- Final payment review for projects CP 020-112-001 and SAP 020-624-027
Public Works Committee - Committee Meeting
The committee will review quotes for a new demonstration trailer. The meeting also includes consideration of a resolution for a bridge replacement program grant and several final payments.
- Quotes for a new demo trailer
- Resolution for State Transportation Fund Local Bridge Replacement Program grant SP 020-609-032
- Final payment for SAP 020-592-001
- Final payments for C-22-13, CP 020-622-001, CP 020-622-002 & CP 020-624-001
Administration Committee - Committee Meeting
The committee will review minutes from the November 28, 2023, meetings. It will also consider a resolution amendment request regarding a raffle gambling permit for the Dodge County Youth Hockey Association. The agenda includes reviews of commissioner warrants and personnel matters.
- Dodge County Youth Hockey Association Raffle Gambling Permit Resolution Amendment Request
- Review of November 28, 2023, meeting minutes
- Commissioner Warrants
- Personnel Agenda
Public Safety Committee - Committee Meeting
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss two donation items for the Dodge County Sheriff's Office. These include a Field of Flags donation and a donation intended for equipment purchases.
- Field of Flags Donation to DCSO
- Donation to purchase equipment for DCSO
Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting
The meeting agenda is primarily procedural, consisting of a presentation by Judge Debra A. Groehler and items to convene and adjourn the session. No other business or decisions are listed.
- Presentation to the Board by Judge Debra A. Groehler
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a 2024 Truth in Taxation budget hearing and review the 2024 Certified Budget Resolution. The meeting also includes discussions on a draft agreement for Wasioja Seminary and appointments to local commissions.
- 2024 TNT Budget Hearing
- Draft agreement with Minnesota Historical Society for Wasioja Seminary
- Appointments of Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission members
- Closed session regarding litigation for courthouse reconstruction
- Resolution for State Transportation Fund bridge replacement grant terms
Public Health Committee - Committee Meeting
The Dodge County Public Health Committee will meet to receive a public health update from Director Amy Evans and review the PH-DOC Maintenance & Support Agreement. The provided agenda contains only these two items, with no additional substantive matters listed for discussion or vote.
- Public Health Update presented by Public Health Director Amy Evans
- Review of the PH-DOC Maintenance & Support Agreement
Committee of the Whole - Committee Meeting
The Committee of the Whole approved the September 12 meeting minutes. Commissioners heard presentations on the 2024 Environmental Services budget, the Sheriff’s Office budget, and equipment needs. The board discussed the proposed Emergency Operations Trailer and other sheriff equipment upgrades. No formal votes or approvals were recorded for the budget items or equipment proposals.
- Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Board authorized an agreement with MnDOT to accept federal aid for the 2024 resurfacing of CSAH 3. They also approved several personnel step increases, accepted two donations for the Sheriff's Office, and authorized $725,623.29 in bill payments.
- Approved agreement with MnDOT for CSAH 3 federal aid funds (Unanimous)
- Approved personnel step increases and job description updates (Unanimous)
- Authorized filling a Records Support Specialist vacancy and posting an on-call Courthouse Deputy (Unanimous)
- Accepted $50 donation from Pork E Pines Farms for Sheriff's Office Chaplain and Peer Support (Unanimous)
- Accepted $4,710.00 donation from Lamae's Bright Light for Sheriff's Office Chaplain and Peer Support (Unanimous)
- Approved $725,623.29 in bills across four funds (Unanimous)
- Authorized signing of the 2020 Management Representation Letter (Unanimous)