Rock County Board Meeting - 5/28/2026

The Rock County Board held a public meeting on May 28, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key agenda items involved amending the 2026 budgets for the Human Services Department and Sheriff's Office, including acceptance of grant funding and authorizing expenditures for a mobile app development and sandbagging machines to support emergency management. The board also approved discontinuation of the Community Development Block Grant revolving loan housing program, returning remaining funds to the state as required. Additionally, the board discussed and approved appointments to various advisory committees, notably reappointing a youth member to the Youth and Governance Committee. A resolution was introduced to impose an 18-month moratorium on data center development pending zoning regulation updates. The meeting included a detailed flood response report highlighting infrastructure damage and recovery efforts, with discussions on funding and repair priorities. Motions related to budget amendments and committee appointments were passed unanimously. An executive session was convened to discuss legal strategy related to pending litigation.