Present: Docken, Purfeerst, Malecha, Hoisington, Underdahl Open Forum 8:00 No one from the public attended. Call to Order Environmental Services: Julie Runkel Overview of Local Cannabis Regulations: 8/1/2023 State Legislation of Legalization Cannabis, most regulations at state level, but some local such as consumption, zoning. Does the County Board want to do anything about local … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: County Board Meeting, 4.9.24
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Observer Report: Northfield Hospital and Clinics Board Meeting, 3.28.24
(Observed remotely.) It was noted in the Consent Agenda that that CC Linstroth was elected Chair and Robert Morrison was elected Vice Chair of the Northfield Hospital Foundation.Tammy Hayes, CNE, reported that the Birthing Center at NH&C has received a Birthing Friendly Designation award. Vern Lougheed (IT/ITS) reported that NH&C did not escape unscathed from … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield Hospital and Clinics Board Meeting, 3.28.24
Rice County Observer REport, Commissioner Meeting, 3.24.24
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Retirement Presentation for Cheryl Bjoraker, Social Services Began in 1978 and has worked with department For 46 years. Environmental Services- Julie Runkel Final Plat/Thom- Section 15, Warsaw Township. Approved Waiver of Plat/Simonson (Lien)- Section 36, Northfield Township. Approved … Continue reading Rice County Observer REport, Commissioner Meeting, 3.24.24
Rice County Observer Report: Working Meeting, 3.19.24
Rice County board meeting of the whole March 19, 2024 Hoisington called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. Pledge. Roll call: all present. I. PUBLIC HEALTH/NURSING: Deb Purfeerst Tobacco Retailer Ordinance Discussion Public health department representative Josh Ramaker presents reasons for updating the tobacco ordinance of 1997, and asks for a speedy timeline. Malecha … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Working Meeting, 3.19.24
Rice County Observer REport: Board of Commissioners Meeting, 3.12.24
No residents came forward during the 8:00 am open comment session. At 8:30 am Commissioner Malecha called the meeting to order. Roll was called and all commissioners were present. The agenda for this meeting and the minutes of the February 27 meeting were unanimously approved II. PUBLIC HEALTH/NURSING: Deb Purfeerst … Continue reading Rice County Observer REport: Board of Commissioners Meeting, 3.12.24