Category: Rice County Commission

8 am: Public Forum One resident gave comment discouraging the county from giving money to education initiatives proposed to the county. Also spoke to concerns about elections and how well machines count ballots as well as concerns about pedophilia arising in any programs serving youth. 8:30 am: Board Meeting Property Tax & Elections: Denise Anderson Appointed … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner Mtg & Milestone Materials Gravel Mine Public Hearing, 6.11.24 →

All commissioners were present. Commissioner Malecha announced that they had no soundsystem due to damage from the storm of the weekend. Everyone spoke clearly and it was easy to hear.● Dennis Lindell retired from running the Solid Waste/Recycling facility. He was praisedand offered good wishes for adventures ahead.● Denise Anderson asked for 5 liquor, gambling … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: County Commissioner Meeting, 5.28.24 →

Rice County Board of Commissioners Open Forum   Open Forum  Present: Docken, Purfeerst, Hoisington, Underdahl, Malacha  Approximately 30-35 members of the public present at this meeting to speak on proposed gravel pit. Noted on the agenda, NOT possible to address the proposed gravel pit as the topic was open to public comment at the planning commission … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: County Commissioner Meeting, 5.14.24 →

Courtroom IT Update and proposal The initial ask: Upgrade all 3 courtrooms tech for a total of $289,044.66 County = $189,818.05  State: $99,496.61 The revised ask based on changes requested by Rice Co Attorney’s office All 3 courtrooms: $289,044.66 + $10,000 ($299,044.66) County = $189,818.05 + $4,000 ($193,818.05) ** State: $99,496.61 + $6000 ($105,496.61) Questions: … Continue reading Rice County Observer Report: Commissioner WOrk SEssion, 5.7.24 →

Rice County Board of Commissioners    April 23, 2024  Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance  Roll Call- Purfeerst, Malacha, Hoisington, Underdahl, Docken present  Approval of Agenda  - approved  Approval of Minutes-regular meeting- April 9, 2024- approved  Students for Youth and Government Day- Suzy   students to have full day county government  Retirement Presentation for Jolene Nelson, … Continue reading Rice County OBserver Report: Commissioner Meeting, 4.23.24 →