May 14th 2026 Clinton County Ways and Means and HR Committe Meeting

The Clinton County Ways and Means and HR Committee meeting held on May 14, 2026, focused heavily on financial and procurement matters. Key procurement discussions included the award of a contract to Spalding Decker for the Phase One development project of Clinton Trails County Park, with a contract not to exceed $58,100. The committee also approved a budget amendment of $80,000 to upgrade the county's fire department paging system from VHF to digital, authorizing the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for the new system. Additionally, the board approved a one-year service agreement extension with Granger for the rural recycling drop-off site in Fowler. The meeting addressed the replacement of a sheriff's patrol vehicle lost in an incident, approving up to $56,000 for a new vehicle, including a trial of a hybrid model to assess performance and safety. The committee also discussed an RFP for owner's representative services for a potential jail project to assist with project scope and A&E firm selection. Other budgetary and policy topics included animal control ordinance updates, planning and zoning department reorganization with associated staffing and salary adjustments, and support for a local fairgrounds water infrastructure grant application. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were passed unanimously or with majority support, reflecting ongoing capital improvement and operational planning efforts in Clinton County.