Category: Rice County Commission

Work Session Presentation from Caroline McCrady, Executive Sales Representative at Paycom, regarding Rice County possibly updating to a new human resources information and payroll system.  Rice County has utilized ADP, an employee timekeeping payroll and benefits software system provider, since 2016. Additionally, Rice County has used a separate system called Neogov for its job posting … Continue reading Observers Report: Rice County Board of Commissioners, 7.7.26 →

Present: Purfeerst, Malecha, Hoisington, Peters, Underdahl,  Roll Call  Approval Of Agenda and Approval of Minutes Regular meeting 6/9/2026  Retirement Recognition: Karrie Siegfried, Ride County Social Services  Outside Agency:   MICA Presentation (Nathan and Co Road Show): Works at capitol, during/ outside of legislative session. Advocates for counties. From this past legislative session: Monies to prevent homelessness given an extension. Levy limit … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 6.23.26 →

Present: Underdahl, Purfeerst, Peters, Hoisington, Malecha  Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance  Facilities: Sandy Malecha – Rice County Fleet Performance and Modernization.  Months long process with recommendations for improvement of fleet management. Looked at different counties and entities (U of MN) as well as companies who manage their fleets. Also looked at what continues to work, such as local venders, making sure to work with various teams … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 6.2.26 →

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026. OUTSIDE AGENCY: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) Presentation There’s been an explosion in work in Rice County over the last two years.  Priorities Community vitality Would like to get the word out into … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners Meeting, 5.26.26 →

Present: Underdahl, Purferst, Peters, Hoisington, Malecha  Adult Services: Megan Thomas Regarding Local Advisory Committee Assessment   Local advisory committee meets quarterly, in conjunction with children’s mental health, required by state statute. Lack of mental health providers in Rice County. Prevalence anxiety diagnosis in Rice Cty is 21%, depression 17%. Delays in accessing care include insurance, cost, access, transportation (including medical transportation), … Continue reading Observer Report: Rice County Commissioners, 5.19.26 →