Waseca County public meetings in 2024

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the authorization of spending for local homeless prevention aid.

• Authorization to spend local homeless prevention aid

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on December 31, 2024, to authorize spending Local Homeless Prevention Aid funds before the year-end deadline. They unanimously approved donating $39,630 to Bethlehem Inn of Waseca for its After Care Program, which helps women and children secure transitional housing. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with only this substantive decision made.

• Approved $39,630 donation to Bethlehem Inn for After Care Program (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will meet to review a procedural checklist for revolving loans. The board will also receive updates on the Morgan Meat Market loan and a joint meeting with the City of Waseca.

• Procedural checklist for revolving loans
• Morgan Meat Market Loan update
• Consultants Forum by Area Development
• Joint Economic Development Authority meeting with City of Waseca

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to present the 2025 budget. The body is scheduled to decide on the approval of the 2025 Waseca County Budget and Levy.

• 2025 Budget Hearing Presentation
• Approval of 2025 Waseca County Budget and Levy

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-48, setting the final 2025 budget at $39,913,903 and a net property tax levy of $18,075,313, a 1.36% increase over 2024. The board also heard public comment from Phil Marquardt of Freedom Township regarding concerns over agricultural land values. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-48 establishing final 2025 budget of $39,913,903 (5-0)
• Certified final 2025 net tax levy of $18,075,313, a 1.36% increase (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of action items, including agreements on local transit tax, a UCare provider contract, and a second‑half appropriation for the Soil and Water Conservation District. Several resolutions will set the 2025 salaries for the County Attorney, Sheriff, and Commissioners, adopt a cybersecurity incident response plan, and authorize purchases through the Local Housing Trust Fund, including a Marketplace Project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, consent agenda items, and public comment.

• Resolution 2024-41: Approval of Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan
• Resolution 2024-46: Authorization of Purchase Through Local Housing Trust Fund
• Resolution 2024-47: Authorization of Purchase Through Local Housing Trust Fund – Marketplace Project
• Local Transit Sales & Use Tax Agreement
• UCare Contract, Provider Participation Agreement

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including setting the 2025 County Attorney salary at $146,652 and the County Sheriff salary at $133,350 (4-1). The board also authorized up to $65,000 from the Local Housing Trust Fund for a land purchase and up to $150,000 for a 36-unit affordable housing project. A $25,000 second-half appropriation to the Soil and Water Conservation District failed due to lack of a motion.

• Approved Resolution 2024-40 to sponsor Waseca County Trails Association (5-0)
• Approved updated Local Transit Sales & Use Tax Agreement (5-0)
• Approved UCare Provider Participation Agreement (5-0)
• SWCD $25,000 second-half appropriation failed (no motion)
• Approved Resolution 2024-41 Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-42 supporting City of Waseca AT grant application (5-0)
• Approved 2025 County Attorney salary of $146,652 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 County Sheriff salary of $133,350 (4-1)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will open with a call to order and the pledge of allegiance. The meeting will include a recap on the Judicial Center and Jail Project. No decisions are listed; the agenda ends with adjournment.

• Recap on Judicial Center and Jail Project

The Waseca County Board held a work session to discuss the jail/justice center project, including concerns about building or not building a jail, upgrading the current building, and next steps. No formal decisions were made; the board asked the Sheriff to bring a plan back for the second meeting in February 2025.

• Requested Sheriff present jail plan at February 2025 board meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider amending sections 6.23 and 8.03 of the Unified Development Code (Ordinance 159). It will also act on a resolution to accept a SHSP (HSEM) grant for security‑camera replacement in county buildings, and consider a $40,000 revolving loan request. Additional items include final acceptance of Contract No. 812408, a revision to the UCare contract, and approval of various fund transfers and tax abatements.

• Public hearing to consider amendment to §§6.23 and 8.03 of the UDC Ordinance 159
• Resolution 2024-38: Accept SHSP (HSEM) grant for security‑camera replacement on all county buildings
• Approve request for a revolving loan in the amount of $40,000.00
• Contract No. 812408 – final acceptance
• UCare contract revision

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved a 3-year Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Minnesota Extension Office for 2025-2027 on a 4-1 roll call vote, with Commissioner Christopherson voting nay. The Board also adopted Ordinance 159 amending the Unified Development Code, approved a $40,000 revolving loan, and authorized a $555,000 transfer from the general fund to the ditch fund. The UCare Contract Revision was tabled until December 17, 2024.

• Approved 3-year U of M Extension MOA 2025-2027 (4-1, Christopherson nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 159 amending UDC §6.23(B)(1) and §8.03 (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 revolving loan request (5-0)
• Approved revised EDA revolving loan lending policy, max loan $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved $555,000 transfer from general fund to ditch fund (5-0)
• Tabled UCare Contract Revision until December 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-37, 2025 AIS Prevention Plan (5-0)
• Accepted Resolution 2024-38, SHSP grant for security camera replacement (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session to review the 2025 Public Health budget. The board will also discuss a study regarding the Waseca County Court Services Delivery System.

• 2025 Public Health Budget Review
• Waseca County Court Services Delivery System Study

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met in a work session on December 3, 2024. Public Health Director Sarah Berry and Business Manager Leah Cameron discussed the 2025 Public Health Budget with the board. Court Services Director Jonathan Schiro presented on the county's court services delivery system, covering CCA, DOC, and DOCCPO models, staffing, caseloads, the current STS program, and community supervision funding. No motions, votes, or formal decisions are recorded in these minutes; the session was discussion only and adjourned at 9:27 a.m.

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority Planning Commission will review and vote on a new revolving loan policy and a specific loan fund request. The meeting will also include updates on the Market Place multifamily housing project, business attraction initiatives, and a joint economic development authority meeting with the City of Waseca. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024.

• Consider approving Revolving Loan Policy and application
• Consider application for Revolving Loan Fund request
• Market Place Multifamily Housing Project update
• Business Attraction Project updates
• Joint Economic Development Authority meeting with City of Waseca

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board will discuss and vote on several operational items, including a public hearing on the body‑worn cameras policy and a purchase bid from AXON Enterprise for those cameras. Other agenda items cover drainage policy adoption, 2025 ditch assessments, and extensions of zoning permits for specific properties. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as fund transfers, tax abatements, and a collective bargaining agreement for the Courthouse & Public Works.

• Adoption of Waseca County Drainage Policy
• Certification of 2025 Ditch Assessments
• Extension of Zoning Permit for Joey Priebe
• Public Hearing on Body Worn Cameras Policy
• Purchase bid from AXON Enterprise for Body Worn Cameras

The board approved a $267,388.40 bid from Axon Enterprise for body-worn cameras and equipment, funded partly by a $42,000 grant and Public Safety Aid money. It also adopted collective bargaining agreements for courthouse and public works units (2025-2027) and set 2025 wage increases for non-union employees. Several other items were approved, including a letter of support for a passenger railroad, a drainage policy, and various fund transfers.

• Approved Axon Enterprise bid for body-worn cameras/equipment at $267,388.40 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-35 for Courthouse and Public Works bargaining agreements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-36 establishing 2025 wage increases for non-union employees (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Southern Minnesota Passenger Railroad (5-0)
• Adopted Waseca County Drainage Policy (5-0)
• Certified 2025 ditch assessments (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 IT fund transfer for camera purchase (5-0)
• Tabled UCare contract revision to December 3, 2024 (5-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 budget outlook, including interest revenues and capital expenditures. The meeting also includes a review of the 2025-2027 MoA with UMN Extension and a discussion on the County Surveyor.

• 2025-2027 MoA Review with Christy Kallevig, UMN Extension
• Discussion on County Surveyor and Monumentation
• Review of 2025 Budget Outlook: Interest Revenues, Capital Expenditures, and Appropriations
• Discussion on Temporary Real Estate Acquisition
• Update on Union Negotiation Status and Expectations

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a work session on November 19, 2024, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. Discussion covered a proposed 2025-2027 memorandum of understanding with U of M Extension adding 1.5 FTE, the County Surveyor and monumentation, and the 2025 preliminary budget outlook including the tax levy, capital items, and union negotiations. The board requested that Alexis attend a future board meeting to share her National Congress experience. The session ended at 9:25 a.m.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; work session only
• Requested Alexis attend a future board meeting to share National Congress experience
• Reviewed proposed 2025-2027 U of M Extension memorandum of understanding adding 1.5 FTE
• Discussed County Surveyor and monumentation, including hiring a GIS Coordinator
• Discussed 2025 preliminary budget, tax levy percentages, and appropriations
• Noted $40,000 building fund for lower level steps repair before year-end

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority Board will close the meeting to the public to review and evaluate offers received for the parcel identified as PID 01.003.1050, also known as 3071 380th Avenue in Janesville. No decisions or actions on the parcel will be taken at this meeting. A public comment period is provided, limited to three‑minute remarks per speaker, but the board may not act on new items raised.

• Opening of Request for Offers for parcel PID 01.003.1050 (3071 380th Avenue, Janesville)
• Meeting closed to public for offer review
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Call to Order of Special Meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss ditch special assessments and conduct a review of the drainage policy.

• Ditch Special Assessments
• Drainage Policy Review

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss ditch special assessments and review the county drainage policy. No formal votes or final actions were taken during this meeting.

• Discussed ditch special assessments
• Reviewed and edited drainage policy

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss several contracts, fund transfers, and resolutions. Key items include a resolution to launch Operation Green Light and a petition to amend JD No. 11. The board will also review final acceptance of multiple contracts and a land lease agreement.

• Resolution 2024-33 Operation Green Light
• Resolution No. 2024-30 Petition to Make Changes in JD No. 11
• Contract No. 812407 Final Acceptance
• Land Lease Bid Results & Agreement
• U​Care Contract Revision

The Waseca County Board approved initiating a redetermination of benefits and damages for four county ditches, appointed viewers and an engineer, and adopted a cooperative construction agreement with the City of Waseca for a tile replacement project. The board also accepted final payments for three road projects, approved a land lease, and adopted resolutions on a bridge replacement and Operation Green Light.

• Approved redetermination of benefits for CD 18, CD 33, CD 40, CD 42 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-34 for airport tile replacement with City of Waseca (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $27,078.76 to Crane Creek Asphalt for CR 103 project (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $14,807.27 to Ti-Zack Concrete for CSAH 5 project (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $20,825.79 to Ulland Bros. for CSAH 33 project (5-0)
• Accepted land lease bid from Kent Joecks at $32,032/year for 112 acres (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-30 petitioning for JD 11 bridge changes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-33 Operation Green Light (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will open with a call to order and a public comment period, then approve the agenda and the minutes. No specific action items are listed on the agenda. The commission will receive updates on economic development, including a land‑sale request for offer packet and other project updates.

• Public comment period (no action on new items)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes (consent agenda)
• Economic development land sale update (RFO packet)
• Economic development project updates

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will review several action items, including a highway transfer request, recent public health audit results, a grant application for the SCHA reinvestment, and a FY25 cooperative agreement for the Steele‑Waseca Drug Court. The board will also decide on a new contract for the county medical examiner. These items are listed on the agenda for discussion and possible approval.

• Highway Transfer Request
• Recent Public Health Audit Results
• SCHA Reinvestment Grant Application
• Steele‑Waseca Drug Court FY25 Cooperative Agreement
• Medical Examiner Contract

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss several contracts for riparian fund projects and authorize a bid solicitation for leasing public lands. A public hearing will be held to consider amendments to Sections 6.16 and 8.03 of the Unified Development Code. Additional items include canceling a conditional use permit for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC and approving funding for flood‑mitigation modeling.

• Public hearing to consider amending Sections 6.16 and 8.03 of the UDC
• Authorization to solicit bids for the lease of public lands
• Roemhildt, 2 Gen Partnership, and Johnson riparian fund contracts
• Cancellation of Conditional Use Permit – ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC
• Authorization of funding for flood mitigation modeling

Planning Commission

The Waseca County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss the sale of a specific property and update lending policies. The body will also review economic development updates.

• Setting a public hearing date to sell PID# 010031050 in the Janesville area
• Approval of Revolving Loan Lending Policy and application forms

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss the budget. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Budget discussions

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and review prior meeting minutes. They will adopt a consent agenda covering bills, fund transfers, and reports, including a partial release of an agricultural use covenant. Action items include final acceptance of Contract 812401, cancellation of a conditional use permit for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC, appointment to the Economic Development Authority, a limited‑use permit amendment, and the 2025 preliminary budget and levy. Additional updates will be provided on administration, human resources, and community development.

• Contract 812401 Final Acceptance
• Cancellation of Conditional Use Permit – ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC
• Appointment of Member to Economic Development Authority
• Resolution 2024-28: Amendment No. 1 - Limited Use Permit 8101-0001
• 2025 Preliminary Budget and Levy

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure grants and park improvements. The agenda includes updates from GreenSeam, LLC and Bevcomm, as well as several zoning and permit requests.

• Res 2024-27: Letter of Commitment for Local Match of Federal EDA Infrastructure Grant
• Goose Lake Park Enhancement
• Child Safety Seat Distribution Award
• Amendment to Agricultural use zone restrictive covenant for MoonFlower Farm LLC
• Hidden Spring Lake Farm LLC Transfer of Development Rights

The board adopted Resolution 2024-27, authorizing up to $900,000 in local match for a federal EDA grant to build a Workforce Development Center in the lower level of the Community Services Building. It also approved several land-use items, including a CUP cancellation for ConAgra, a transfer of development rights for Hidden Spring Lake Farm, and corrections to clerical errors in solar project bonds. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-27 committing up to $900,000 local match for EDA grant (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of ConAgra conditional use permit (5-0)
• Approved Hidden Spring Lake Farm transfer of development rights (5-0)
• Approved two convertible child safety seats from MN Office of Traffic Safety (5-0)
• Approved Goose Lake Park enhancement with Great River Greening (5-0)
• Corrected solar project decommissioning bond from $35,000 to $45,000 (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved joint ditch committee assignment changes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session. Commissioners will discuss budget items related to soil and water programs and an extension project. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Budget discussion – soil and water
• Budget discussion – extension

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met in a work session to discuss the 2025 proposed budgets for the Soil and Water Conservation District and the University of Minnesota Extension. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; budget presentations only

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 20, 2024 for a budget work session. The agenda includes a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, and a discussion of the county budget. No specific budget items or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Budget Discussions – general review of the county budget

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on August 20, 2024, to discuss the weed harvesting program. Chris Howard, Land and Water Resources Manager, recapped the program's accomplishments over the past three years, and the board discussed cost-sharing with the Lakes Association or the City of Waseca, as well as the possibility of expanding to other lakes in the county. No formal decisions were made during the session.

• Reviewed 3-year weed harvesting program recap
• Discussed cost share from Lakes Association or City of Waseca
• Discussed looking at other lakes within Waseca County

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board will consider several action items, including final acceptance of Contract 812405 and the Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant Initiative. The agenda also includes a redetermination of benefits hearing for the Ditch Authority and transfers of funds for the wheelage tax and solid waste investments. Legislative updates featuring state representatives and senators will be presented, followed by standard administration and commissioner reports.

• Final acceptance of Contract 812405
• Safe and Secure Courthouse Grant Initiative
• Redetermination of Benefits Final Hearings – Ditch Authority
• Transfer of Funds – Wheelage Tax (Consent Agenda)
• Transfer of Funds – Solid Waste Investments (Consent Agenda)

The board approved final acceptance and payment of $66,041.93 to Scott Construction, Inc. for Contract No. 812405, covering bituminous seal coat, fog seal, and pavement markings on about 20 miles of county roads. The board also approved final hearing notices for ditch redetermination hearings (CD 26, CD 32, CD 47) set for September 20, 2024, and approved the consent agenda including bill payments and fund transfers. No public comment was made, and commissioner reports were tabled.

• Approved final payment of $66,041.93 to Scott Construction for Contract 812405 (5-0)
• Approved final hearing notice for Ditch 26 redetermination on Sept 20, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved final hearing notice for CD 32 redetermination (5-0)
• Approved final hearing notice for CD 47 redetermination (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and fund transfers (5-0)
• Approved $507,046.40 transfer from Wheelage Tax fund for seal coat expenses (5-0)
• Approved $25,998.98 transfer from Solid Waste Investment for Bobcat skidsteer (5-0)
• Approved potential cash match up to $20,000 for Safe and Secure Courthouse grant (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board will set the meeting date for the JCD 6 Redetermination of Benefits Final Hearing. It will also approve the draft notice that will be sent to the public about that hearing. No other items are scheduled for decision.

• Set meeting date for JCD 6 Redetermination of Benefits Final Hearing
• Approve final hearing notice (draft) for JCD 6 Redetermination of Benefits

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct budget discussions. No specific budget figures or line items are listed in the agenda.

• Budget discussions

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met in a budget work session to discuss proposed 2025 budget planning. County Administrator Michael Johnson reviewed and discussed revisions since the last meeting. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills, finalize contracts, and consider the sale of property PID# 01.003.1050. The agenda includes a public hearing on a ditch outlet and a presentation by MIDCO.

• Public hearing on ditch outlet petition
• Contract 812313 Final Acceptance
• Cooperative Agreement - CSAH 4 Improvements
• Property Sale PID# 01.003.1050
• Courthouse Park New Pavilion

The Waseca County Board approved Resolution 2024-26 allowing John and Doris Krause to use CD35 as an outlet for a private drainage system, following a public hearing and viewers' report. The board also accepted the final contract for the CSAH 3 bridge replacement, approved a cooperative agreement for CSAH 4 improvements, and authorized construction of a new pavilion at Courthouse Park. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-26 approving CD35 as drainage outlet (5-0)
• Approved Contract 812313 final payment of $9,434.93 to M&K Bridge Construction (5-0)
• Approved cooperative design/construction agreement for CSAH 4 (4th St SW) improvements (5-0)
• Approved material transfer service agreement with Thompson Sanitation (5-0)
• Approved Riparian Fund contract RF-2024-01 for 78.6 acres of cover crops (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for property PID 01.003.1050, returning earnest money to Miller Homes (5-0)
• Approved Courthouse Park new pavilion construction at estimated cost of $104,106.40 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on August 6, 2024. Commissioners will hear updates on the county’s 2025 budget presented by Michael Johnson. A separate presentation on the 2025 public health budget will be given by Sarah Berry and Leah Cameron. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• 2025 Budget Updates presentation – Michael Johnson
• Public Health 2025 Budget Presentation – Sarah Berry and Leah Cameron

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to review the 2025 budget forecast, including presentations from Court Services and Public Health. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, with discussions on the proposed shift of Septic and SSTS programs to the Land and Water Resources Department.

• Reviewed 2025 budget forecast (no vote)
• Discussed Court Services 2025 budget (no vote)
• Discussed Public Health 2025 budget (no vote)
• Discussed shifting Septic and SSTS programs to Land and Water Resources (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a contract for a Public Works cold storage building and a resolution regarding off-site gambling. The board will also consider a site plan amendment for Ruby Ranch.

• Contract 812410: Public Works Cold Storage Building
• Resolution 2024-25: Authorization to Conduct Off-Site Gambling
• Conditional Use Permit Site Plan Amendment for Nickolas and Ashley Rehder (Ruby Ranch)
• Solid Waste Collection & Transportation Licenses
• MnDOT District 7 CHIP Outreach Presentation

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review budget updates. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a cold storage building.

• Budget updates
• Cold storage building

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 budgets for Building and Grounds and IT. The meeting also includes general budget updates.

• 2025 Building and Grounds Budget discussion
• 2025 IT Budget discussion
• General budget updates

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met in a work session on July 2, 2024. Directors presented overviews of the Building and Grounds and Information Technology budgets for 2025. The County Administrator shared the 2025 budget timeline. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

• Work session held to review 2025 budgets
• Building and Grounds 2025 budget overview presented
• IT 2025 budget overview presented
• 2025 budget timeline shared by County Administrator

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding changes to the Unified Development Code and various conditional use permits. The agenda also includes presentations from the Public Health Department and the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. Additionally, the board will consider a contract for Wilton Township remonumentation.

• Public hearing: VMX Village Mixed Use District Standards amendment
• Conditional use permit: Landscape material retail business in Matawan
• Contract 812409: Wilton Township PLSS Remonumentation
• SMIF Literacy Grant for Early Readers Project
• Conditional use permit: Essential service in Woodville Township

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved a $182,875 bid to Jones, Haugh, and Smith Inc. for remonumentation of 133 Public Land Survey System section corners in Wilton Township, funded by a state grant reimbursing up to $300,000. The board also approved a zoning amendment allowing landscape retail businesses in the Village Mixed Use District, a conditional use permit for such a business in Matawan, and a three-year residential tax abatement for Jerry and Suzanne Lewis worth up to $6,060.33. All votes were unanimous except a Woodville Township essential service permit, which passed 4-0 with Chair Harguth abstaining.

• Awarded Wilton Township PLSS remonumentation bid to Jones, Haugh, and Smith Inc. at $182,875 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 157 amending UDC §6.21 to add Landscape Retail Business as a conditional use in VMX district (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Tyler M. Baumann to operate landscape material retail business in Matawan (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for essential service in Section 20, Woodville Township (4-0, Harguth abstained)
• Approved 3-year residential tax abatement for Jerry and Suzanne Lewis, up to $6,060.33 total (5-0)
• Approved Waseca County credit card purchasing policy with $4,000 limit for commissioners/department heads (5-0)
• Accepted CD 35 outlet petition to move 14 acres from CD 50; set public hearing for Aug. 6, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, fund transfers, and zoning permit extension for Leonard Marquardt (5-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting to align with the Governor's Chapter 12 peacetime emergency. The board adopted a resolution declaring a state of emergency.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-23 Declaring State of Emergency (3-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the structure of the EDA and the Public Works budget.

• EDA Structure
• Public Works Budget

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met in a work session on June 18, 2024. Administrator Michael Johnson discussed the future of the EDA structure, noting it would include a Community Development Coordinator whose job description is being completed, scored/graded, and will be posted, with the individual housed in the Planning and Zoning Department office space. Public Works Director/County Engineer Jim Kollar reported Public Works is fully staffed and he has no FTE requests for 2025. No substantive decisions were recorded; the session was discussion-only and adjourned at 9:23 a.m.

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including the sale of county-owned parcels and a commitment to a federal EDA infrastructure grant. The agenda also includes a presentation on the FORWARD Program from UMN Extension.

• Approval of sale of county-owned parcels
• Letter of commitment for local match of Federal EDA Infrastructure Grant
• Resolution 2024-20 regarding transfer of funds
• Agreement to cancel a conditional use permit
• Waseca County Code Violation: Gerard Wilmes Nuisance

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved the sale of four county-owned parcels for a combined $254,464.00, adopted Resolution 2024-20 transferring about $647,000.00 in excess municipal state-aid highway funds to the county-regular construction account, and adopted Resolution 2024-21 committing up to $600,000.00 in local match for a federal EDA grant toward a Workforce Development Center. The board also authorized county cleanup of a nuisance property at 20801 & 20817 Matawan Ave., New Richland, and adopted Resolution 2024-22 on county data practices and records policies. All action items passed 5-0.

• Approved sale of county-owned parcels: PID# 12.004.1100 ($50,001.00), PID# 06.013.0400 ($33,000.00), PID# 05.030.1110 ($117,088.00), and combined PID#s 02.026.1100–02.027.0600 ($54,375.00) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-20 transferring approximately $647,000.00 from the county-municipal construction account to the county-regular construction account (5-0)
• Approved agreement to cancel conditional use permits without a public hearing, with agreements signed by the Board Chair and Senior Land Use Planner and process reviewed in 2 years (5-0)
• Authorized assessment of costs and county cleanup of the Gerard Wilmes nuisance property at 20801 & 20817 Matawan Ave., New Richland (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-21 authorizing up to $600,000.00 in local match for a federal EDA infrastructure grant for a Workforce Development Center (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-22 adopting county policies on data practices, records retention, disposition, litigation holds, and data security (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, economic development tax abatements, May 2024 EFT report, and use of county equipment for the 2024 Waseca County Free Fair (5-0)
• Approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes (April 30 special, May 7 regular, May 21 work session) (5-0)

General

The June 18, 2024, meeting for the Waseca County Board of Commissioners consists of procedural boilerplate. The agenda includes a call to order and a reference to the Waseca County Board of Appeal and Equalization.

The Waseca County Board of Appeal and Equalization reviewed property value disputes and classification changes. The board voted to keep the assessed values unchanged for several residential and agricultural parcels, including those owned by Jessica Royer, Bruce Barrie, and Robert Androli. The board also approved reclassifying Calvin Priem’s parcel from rural residential to agricultural tillable and adjusted tillable acreage counts for multiple other properties.

• No change to Jessica Royer's parcel value (6-0)
• No change to Bruce Barrie's parcel value at $697,300.00 (5-1)
• No change to Robert Androli's parcel value at $888,300.00 (4-2)
• Reclassification of Calvin Priem's parcel to Ag tillable approved (6-0)
• No change to Calvin Priem's parcels 01.007.0400 and 01.18.0200 (6-0)
• No change to Keith Remund's parcel 02.003.0710 (6-0)
• No change to David Lienke's parcel 04.016.0300 (6-0)
• Tillable acreage adjustments approved for Richard Androli, Mark and Jan Wolff, Curtis Keyes, and Roger Androli (6-0 each)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session on June 5, 2024. The agenda is largely procedural boilerplate and lists UDC as the only substantive topic without further detail. No binding votes, public hearings, rezoning actions, or specific projects are scheduled.

• Work session on UDC (agenda provides no further details)

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to receive updated information on the Unified Development Code. The session consisted of discussion regarding the updating and revising of the current code; no formal votes were taken.

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will consider a contract for CR 64 pavement rehabilitation and an amendment to the Third Judicial District Drug Court contract. The meeting also includes presentations on health alliance reports and court services plans. Additionally, the board will review a donation from American Legion Post 228.

• CR 64 Pavement Rehabilitation contract
• Third Judicial District Drug Court Contract Amendment
• CERT Donation from American Legion Post 228
• South Country Health Alliance 2024 Report
• Court Services and MN Department of Corrections Comprehensive Plan

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for pavement rehabilitation on County Road 64 and accepted a $500 donation for the Community Emergency Response Team. The Board also approved a $13,000 amendment to the Steele-Waseca Drug Court contract and renewed various tobacco and liquor licenses. Additionally, the Board audited and allowed county bills and approved a security agreement for public funds.

• Approved $823,697.60 road contract for CR 64 to Ulland Brothers Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-19 accepting $500 CERT donation (5-0)
• Approved $13,000 amendment to Third Judicial District Drug Court contract (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and license renewals (4-0)
• Approved security agreement with Keen Bank (4-0)
• Tabled commissioner reports

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session for strategic planning regarding the Transportation Improvement Plan. This item is listed as a discussion topic.

• Transportation Improvement Plan - Strategic Planning Discussion

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 21, 2024. Public Works Director Jim Kollar led a strategic planning discussion on the Transportation Improvement Plan. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed Transportation Improvement Plan strategic planning (no vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a construction agreement for the Woodville LRIP Project and a workforce development joint powers agreement. Additionally, the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development will present on digital opportunities in Waseca County.

• Cooperative Construction Agreement - Woodville LRIP Project (SAP 081-592-001)
• South Central Workforce Development Area Joint Powers Agreement
• Presentation: Digital Opportunity and Waseca County
• Proclamation of Commissioner Blair Nelson Day for May 30, 2024
• Road Closure - Hay Daze

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a residential tax abatement for Andrew W. Cariveau. They will also consider contracts for CR 103 pavement resurfacing and Riparian Fund recommendations.

• Public hearing for Andrew W. Cariveau residential tax abatement
• Contract No. 812407 for CR 103 pavement resurfacing
• Resolution 2024-17 MnDNR Cooperative Agreement
• Riparian Fund Recommendation Contract RF-2023-09
• Transfer of funds for American Legion Post #587

The Board approved a contract for pavement resurfacing on CR 103 and granted a three-year property tax abatement for a single-family home project. Additionally, the Board entered a cooperative agreement with the MN DNR for boat ramps at Blowers Park.

• Approved $463,618.70 contract to Crane Creek Asphalt for CR 103 resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-15 granting a 3-year tax abatement to Andrew W. Cariveau (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-17 for MN DNR cooperative agreement for Blowers Park boat ramps (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $3,720.54 to Holtmeier Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $74,410.80 fund transfer for bituminous/concrete crushing expenses (5-0)
• Approved $500.00 transfer for American Legion Post #587 Veterans' Memorial (5-0)
• Approved Riparian Fund contract RF-2023-09 for a 51.9-acre cover crop project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda and bills (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider two agreements for action. The board will review Resolution 2024-16, a letter of commitment for the Round 10 Border to Border program. Members will also discuss the governance agreement for the Waseca County Collaborative for Families.

• Resolution 2024-16: Letter of Commitment for Round 10 Border to Border
• Governance Agreement for Waseca County Collaborative for Families
• Public comment period with a three-minute time limit per speaker

The Board approved a funding commitment for the Round 10 Border to Border Program to expand fiber optic connectivity. The Board also approved a governance agreement for the Waseca County Collaborative for Families.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-16 to commit $165,000 for the Round 10 Border to Border Program (5-0)
• Approved Governance Agreement for Waseca County Collaborative for Families (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on April 16, 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding National Child Abuse Prevention Month and MNPrairie.

• Discussion on National Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Follow-Up on Ehler's Financing Presentation
• MNPrairie

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss a proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the current state of the bonding market. MNPrairie County Alliance presented a Family Resource Center Community Assessment. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including a $50,000 state grant for peace officer training and the purchase of server/recorder equipment for the Dispatch Center. The agenda also includes permit extensions and updates to job descriptions.

• Acceptance of $50,000 ICPOET State Grant from the MN Department of Public Safety
• Purchase of Verint v15.2 Premise Server/Recorder for Dispatch/Communications Center
• Addition of 0.2 FTE to WIC Coordinator position
• Land Alteration Permit Extension for Thomas Mariska
• Zoning Permit Extension for Tyler Traynor

The Board approved a medical consultant contract with Dr. Troy Benson and Mayo Clinic Health Systems and accepted a $50,000 state grant for police officer training. Other actions included approving a $21,945 server for the Dispatch Center and increasing WIC Coordinator staffing.

• Approved medical consultant contract with Dr. Troy Benson and Mayo Clinic Health Systems (5-0)
• Approved 0.2 FTE addition to WIC Coordinator position (5-0)
• Approved $20,821 grant amendment for Steele-Waseca Drug Court - DWI Track (5-0)
• Approved $21,945 purchase of Verint v15.2 Premise Server/Recorder for Dispatch (5-0)
• Accepted $50,000 ICPOET state grant for police officer education (5-0)
• Designated May 16, 2024, as Waseca County Mental Health Awareness Day (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, land alteration extensions, and job reclassifications (5-0)

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners and the Waseca/Freeborn Joint Drainage Authority will meet to consider a repair for JCD6 Freeborn. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Repair for JCD6 Freeborn

The Waseca County/Freeborn Joint Ditch Authority met on April 16, 2024, and approved a low bid of $24,601.78 from SF Enterprise for repair on Joint CD 6, including replacing tiles and consolidating two existing lines into one. The board also authorized up to an additional $7,000.00 for ditch cleaning and buffer repair if necessary, for a total of about $32,000.00. The board approved the agenda and the February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, with Malterer abstaining on the minutes), then adjourned at 11:34 a.m.

• Approved agenda (motion by Edwin, seconded by Krause)
• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, Malterer abstained)
• Approved low bid from SF Enterprise for $24,601.78 for repair on Joint CD 6 (4-0)
• Authorized up to $7,000.00 additional for ditch cleaning and buffer repair if necessary (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:34 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The meeting includes procedural items and a review of UDC Articles VI and VII. No other specific business or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Review of UDC - Article VI and VII

Board of Commissioners

This meeting is a scheduled work session for the Waseca County Board of Commissioners. The agenda consists only of procedural items and an entry for Bruce Kimmel, with no specific topics or discussion details provided.

• Item regarding Bruce Kimmel

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to review financial scenarios for Justice Center costs. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review a broadband grant application and consider appointing a new County Veteran Services Officer. Action items include resolutions for a CERT donation and a land survey system grant. The agenda also includes approval of the 2024 Noxious Weed List.

• Broadband Grant Application presentation
• Appointment of County Veteran Services Officer
• Resolution 2024-13: CERT Donation 2024 VFW
• Resolution 2024-11: Public Land Survey System Grant Application
• Approval of the 2024 Noxious Weed List

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2024-11 authorizing a $300,000 application to the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office's Public Land Survey System monument grant program, targeting 133 corners in Wilton Township. The board also adopted Resolution 2024-13 accepting a $480 donation from Sweet-Sommers VFW Post 1642 for CERT training equipment, and reappointed Chris Hinton as County Veteran Services Officer. All votes were 5-0. The rest of the meeting was routine: agenda and prior minutes approval, a consent agenda of bills and notices, and staff updates.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-11 authorizing a $300,000 PLSS monument grant application to MnGeo for 133 corners in Wilton Township (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-13 accepting a $480 donation from Sweet-Sommers VFW Post 1642 for CERT training equipment (5-0)
• Reappointed Chris Hinton as County Veteran Services Officer (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the March 19, 2024 work session and regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including audited bills, the 2024 Noxious Weed List, and a Notice of Expiration of Agricultural Preserve for Mitchell Wayne Kruger (12.55 acres removed from Ag Covenant, PID 08.019.0510) (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:09 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the Unified Development Code (UDC), specifically Articles VI and VII. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda includes only the call to order, the UDC discussion, and adjournment.

• Discussion of UDC Article VI and VII

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss UDC - Article VI. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of UDC - Article VI

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Unified Development Code's floodplain overlay district standards. Members will also review bid results for CSAH 13 reconstruction and consider several county contracts and ordinances.

• Public hearing on Waseca County Unified Development Code floodplain standards
• Contract No. 812403: CSAH No. 5 Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation
• CSAH 13 (8th Ave) Reconstruction bid results
• Resolution 2024-10 CH Park Outdoor Recreation Grant Program
• Waseca County Parks Ordinance #77 Parks Addition

Board of Commissioners

This meeting agenda is sparse and consists primarily of procedural items. The only substantive item listed is UDC - Article VI.

• UDC - Article VI

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss proposed changes to Chapter 6 of the Unified Development Code. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear a presentation regarding the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. Commissioners will also consider updates on the U of M Extension and revised 2024 committee assignments.

• Presentation on Outdoor Recreation Grant Program
• Appointment of County Extension Committee Members
• Revised 2024 Board of Commissioners Committee Assignments
• PH-Doc Contract with Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative
• Approval of 2023 Fund Transfer

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met on March 5, 2024, and approved its agenda and the February 20, 2024 minutes, both 5-0. The board approved a consent agenda 5-0 that included payment of audited bills, a 2023 fund transfer of $10,000.00 and $2,734.31, a 2024 wellness budget of $10,640.00 with no additional cost to the county, out-of-state travel for two public health staff to conferences in Detroit, and a PH-Doc contract membership fee of $21,754.41. In action items, the board appointed Kay Gottschalk and Jamie Beckstrand to the County Extension Committee and approved revised 2024 committee assignments, both 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0), including payment of audited bills
• Approved 2023 fund transfer of $10,000.00 from 01-451-453 to 25-456-453 and $2,734.31 from 25-455-050 to 01-451-455
• Approved 2024 wellness budget of $10,640.00 (133 contracts at $80.00 each), no additional cost to the county
• Approved out-of-state travel for Sarah Berry and Leah Cameron to NACCHO360 and PHI*con in Detroit, Michigan, July 22-26, 2024
• Approved PH-Doc contract with Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative; 2024 annual membership fee $21,754.41
• Appointed Kay Gottschalk and Jamie Beckstrand to the County Extension Committee (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several road maintenance contracts and a land use permit amendment for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC. The agenda also includes the approval of recent meeting minutes and various administrative reports.

• CUP amendment request for a spray field in St. Mary Township (ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC)
• Contract No. 812405: 2024 Bituminous Seal Coat
• Contract No. 812406: Bituminous/Concrete Crushing
• Contract No. 812404: 2024 Pavement Markings
• Transfer of funds for VFW 75 and VFW 228 memorial supplies

The Board approved several public works contracts, including a road seal coat project and material crushing. They also granted a conditional use permit amendment for a ConAgra Foods spray field and opted to use a state partnership for pavement markings.

• Awarded 2024 Bituminous Seal Coat contract to Scott Construction Inc. for $512,427.64 (5-0)
• Awarded bituminous/concrete crushing contract to Holtmeier Construction, Inc. for $57,300 with extension up to $80,000 (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit amendment for ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods LLC to add a spray field in St. Mary Township (5-0)
• Rejected all private bids for pavement markings to utilize MnDOT Master Partnership Contract No. 1050075 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and a $1,000 fund transfer for VFW memorial supplies (5-0)
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting and work session minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss UDC - Article V. No other specific items are listed for discussion in this session.

• Discussion regarding UDC - Article V

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several action items including a MnDOT bridge replacement grant and pavement rehabilitation for CSAH No. 33. Discussion also includes an amendment to the Steele-Waseca Drug Court agreement and a Community Justice Reinvestment grant contract.

• Resolution 2024-09: MnDOT Agreement No. 1054450 for Local Bridge Replacement Program Grant
• Contract No. 812402: CSAH No. 33 Pavement Rehabilitation
• Amendment to FY24 Cooperative Agreement between the Third Judicial District and the Steele-Waseca Drug Court
• Community Justice Reinvestment 2024 Grant Contract Agreement
• Partial Release of Exclusive Agricultural Use Zone Restrictive Covenant for Jodi Kay Miller-Hammes Trustee

The Board approved a major road rehabilitation project and a $420,499 state grant for bridge replacement. Other actions included approving drug court funding, a law enforcement joint powers agreement, and membership in Minnesota Rural Counties.

• Awarded CSAH No. 33 Pavement Rehabilitation contract to Ulland Bros., Inc. for $2,058,601.32 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-09 to accept $420,499.00 MnDOT grant for Bridge No. 7005 replacement (4-0)
• Approved $6,725.00 increase to Steele-Waseca Drug Court cooperative agreement (4-0)
• Approved Community Justice Reinvestment 2024 Grant for DWI Track totaling $185,675.54 (4-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (4-0)
• Approved membership with Minnesota Rural Counties (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $111,046.12 between Ditch Fund and Land & Water Resources (4-0)
• Approved partial release of agricultural use restrictive covenant for Jodi Kay Miller-Hammes Trustee (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session regarding Waseca County broadband. No specific actions or votes are listed for this item.

• Waseca County Broadband discussion

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met in a work session on February 6, 2024 to discuss Broadband initiatives. Commissioners present were Chair Brian Harguth, DeAnne Malterer, Doug Christopherson, and Brad Krause, along with County Administrator Michael Johnson. The minutes record no motions, votes, or formal decisions; the session ended at 12:34 p.m.

General

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss UDC Article V. No other specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding UDC - Article V

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners held a work session on January 16, 2024, where staff presented proposed changes to Chapter 5 of the Unified Development Code. No decisions were made; the Board asked staff to discuss the information further and bring back a revised set of suggestions at a future date. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m. The minutes contain an internal date inconsistency, listing the meeting as both January 16, 2024 and February 6, 2024.

• No formal decisions made; UDC Article V changes discussed and sent back to staff for revision

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review action items including a contract for Bridge No. 7005 on CSAH No. 3 and a public hearing regarding the 2024 Waseca County Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes the introduction of new staff and approval of various administrative transfers and licenses.

• Contract No. 812401: Bridge No. 7005 Replacement on CSAH No. 3
• Public Hearing on 2024 Waseca County Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2024-06: Establish an Absentee Ballot Board for 2024
• Resolution 2024-07: Le Sueur River Watershed Collaboration Fiscal Agent Sub-Agreement
• Tobacco License for Janesville Tobacco

The Waseca County Board of Commissioners approved Contract No. 812401 to replace the structurally deficient Bridge No. 7005 on CSAH No. 3 (35th St) over Bull Run Creek, awarding it to apparent low bidder ICON Constructors, LLC for $985,416.70. The board also adopted the 2024 county fee schedule, established an absentee ballot board for the 2024 election cycle, signed a Le Sueur River watershed fiscal agent sub-agreement, and approved a joint powers agreement with the City of Waseca for economic development manager services. All action items passed 4-0.

• Approved Contract No. 812401 to ICON Constructors, LLC for $985,416.70 to replace Bridge No. 7005 on CSAH No. 3 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-06 establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for the 2024 election cycle (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-07 signing the Le Sueur River Watershed Collaboration Fiscal Agent Sub-Agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-08 approving the 2024 Waseca County Fee Schedule with corrections to public health education fees for car seats and lactation set at $120.00 (4-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Waseca for use of the economic development manager's services (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, fund transfers, a tobacco license for Janesville Tobacco at 108 N Main Street, and out-of-state travel for two staff (4-0)
• Approved the amended agenda adding the economic development joint powers agreement (4-0)
• Approved the January 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold elections for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk positions for 2024. The meeting includes several action items regarding county committee assignments, personnel policies, and official designations.

• Election of 2024 Board Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Setting the 2024 mileage reimbursement rate
• Appointment of citizens to the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Authority
• Resolution 2024-01 designating the 2024 legal newspaper
• Request to schedule a public hearing for the 2024 County Fee Schedule