The Rice County Board met for a regular meeting on July 9 at 8:30 am, after a public comment opportunity at 8:00 am. All commissioners were present. They approved the agenda, the minutes of the June 25th meeting and stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. II. FINANCE: Paula O'Connell and auditor Doug Host presented the … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioner Meeting, 7.9.24
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Observer Report: Northfield HOspital & Clinics, 6.26.24
The main presentation was by Mr. Jeff Halloin, former Board member with Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) in Eau Claire WI. The System operated two hospitals, one in Eau Claire and one in Chippewa Falls and employed over 14,000 people with $1.5 billion dollars of revenue in 2022. HSHS no longer operates the hospitals. There-in … Continue reading Observer Report: Northfield HOspital & Clinics, 6.26.24
Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 6.25.24
Present: Docken, Purfeerst, Malacha, Hoisington, Underdahl Outside Agency: MICA Matt Massman, Steve Novak, Nancy Silesky. (MN Intercounty Association). Presentation on 2024 Legislative Session Priorities and outcomes. Tyler Settlement for 109 million dollars, good for counties. Tax Forfeiture Policy Changes discussed. No changes to state aid. No local Sales Tax for Cities and Counties. No Construction … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 6.25.24
Observer REport: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 7.2.24
All commissioners were present. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 am and the Pledge was recited. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel and a colleague led a discussion on the opportunity to pass Cannabis & Zoning Ordinance Amendments. BACKGROUND: The Office of Cannabis Management has provided guidance on the different areas of cannabis regulation that … Continue reading Observer REport: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 7.2.24
Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners Work Session, 6.18.24
Present: Docken, Purfeerst, Malacha, Hoisington, Underdahl Information Technology: Allan King Annual report: To help all departments use technology to better support everyone in the county system. Reviewed infrastructure, staff, IT services (network, data, communications, security, project management and support, compliance, license management, Rice Steele Dispatch support). Discussed recent year trends (cybersecurity a top priority, hardware … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners Work Session, 6.18.24