March 31 2026 Clinton County Board Meeting

The March 31, 2026 Clinton County Board Meeting included several procurement and contracting discussions. The board approved a two-year service contract with Granger for trash disposal at upcoming spring collection events. They also authorized architectural and engineering services for a Clinton County jail remodel project and directed administration to develop a request for proposal (RFP) for an owner's representative to assist with the jail project, to be considered in April. Additionally, the board approved the use of JLHR Consulting services for human resources consulting as needed. The meeting featured extensive discussion regarding the suspension and review of an independent contractor attorney on the court-appointed indigent defense roster due to workplace conduct concerns, with motions passed to pause the attorney's assignments pending further legal review. Other agenda items included support letters for regional trail projects and rural resilience initiatives, approval of commissioner expense reports, and updates on public safety and county operations. The board also discussed planning and zoning service cost-sharing and potential restructuring, with plans for further review in upcoming meetings.