2026-04-28 Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on April 28, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included awarding a contract to Vogel Traffic Services for 2026 pavement markings at $181,669.78 and approving a $35,764 expenditure from gaming funds for seven new law enforcement tablets to replace aging equipment. The board also discussed and approved a Memorandum of Understanding to increase pay grades for maintenance technicians, aiming to attract new hires, with a net budget increase of approximately $40,840. Budget deliberations focused on elected officials' salary adjustments, with motions passed to approve a 3% increase for the county auditor and treasurer, a 0-2.5% increase range for supervisors, and a $3,500 increase in the chair stipend to a total of $7,000. Additionally, the board approved the fiscal year 2027 budget and addressed funding for human resources and other miscellaneous budget adjustments. A public hearing was held regarding the authorization of loan agreements and issuance of notes for capital projects, with no opposition recorded. Discussions also covered the logistics and safety concerns related to moving election equipment, ultimately deciding against hiring an external moving company and relying on county staff for the task. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement decisions, budget approvals, and contract awards impacting county operations and infrastructure projects.