July 21, 2026 | Pennington County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Pennington County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 21, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. The board authorized the Fire Administration to submit a grant application for PPE in an amount not to exceed $3,700. They approved permits for right-of-way and road closures for local events and discussed delegating permit approval authority to the Highway Department for efficiency. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the county's budget for 2027, including a detailed review of personnel costs, open positions, and potential cost-saving measures such as consolidating timekeeping systems and fleet management. The board also discussed funding allocations for outside agencies, including library services and emergency medical services, with considerations for levy adjustments and regional ambulance district formation. Additionally, the board addressed the legality and logistics of conducting a 100% hand count audit of election ballots, ultimately deciding not to proceed with the hand count for the upcoming election due to legal and staffing constraints but expressed openness to considering it for future elections. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.