09/09/26 - Board of Commissioners Wednesday Meeting

The JUS County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 9, 2026, which included significant procurement-related discussions focused on solid waste management. The board considered a public hearing and recommendation from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to select the Horse Ridge site for the county's future solid waste management facility. The discussion covered site evaluations, cost analyses, environmental and land use considerations, and public outreach efforts. The board moved to adopt the committee's recommendation to proceed with property acquisition and permitting at the Horse Ridge site, acknowledging the need for mitigation measures and the potential impact on tipping fees. Additionally, the board approved a budget resolution increasing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, including retroactive federal forest payments. The meeting concluded with a directive to staff to proceed with labor negotiations discussed in executive session.