Rice County board set to act on parks ordinance, zoning map, and Paycom system; July 14 minutes not yet published
Rice County's Committee of the Whole received a presentation on Paycom Human Resources software updates and fees on July 7, 2026, with the item scheduled to return to the Board of Commissioners on July 14 for approval. The July 14 board meeting minutes have not yet been published, so final action on that item and several others on the agenda cannot be confirmed from the available record.
Committee of the Whole — July 7, 2026
The Committee of the Whole received a presentation regarding updates and fees for the county's current Human Resources program, identified as Paycom. According to the official minutes, the item was to be brought back to the Rice County Board Meeting on July 14, 2026, for approval. No vote tally or dollar figure was included in the summary provided.
Board of Commissioners Open Forum — July 14, 2026
The Rice County Board of Commissioners held an Open Forum on July 14, 2026. No public comment was recorded during the session, and no substantive decisions were made, according to the official minutes.
Board of Commissioners — July 14, 2026 (agenda only)
Minutes for the July 14 regular board meeting had not been published as of this roundup. The following items appeared on the agenda and were scheduled for board consideration, but the available record does not confirm whether each was approved, tabled, or otherwise acted upon:
- **Resolution #26-025:** Adopting an amendment to the zoning map in Section 19, Morristown Township.
- **Resolution #26-024:** Adopting Rice County Parks Ordinance #930.
- **Contract #2676:** Awarding a contract for Overhead Lighting improvements.
- **Paycom HR/payroll system:** Request to move forward with the Paycom HR/payroll system, following the July 7 Committee of the Whole presentation.
- **Final Plat/Jandro:** Final plat in Section 12, Richland Township.
The agenda also listed a tax-exempt gambling permit, corrections agreements, and a proclamation, though no additional detail was provided in the summary.
What this means for residents
The zoning map amendment in Morristown Township and the final plat in Richland Township are land-use actions that, if adopted, would affect property records and future development in those areas. The proposed Parks Ordinance #930 would govern rules and use of county parks. The overhead lighting contract relates to county highway infrastructure. The Paycom request concerns the county's internal HR and payroll software. Because the July 14 minutes are not yet available, residents should consult the official Rice County Board record to confirm outcomes.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings within the next 14 days were listed in the provided data. Residents seeking the latest schedule should check the official Rice County meeting calendar.