Meeker County Board Meeting
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners has reappointed Philip Schmalz as County Engineer. Schmalz was first appointed in 2018, then again in 2022, and will serve another 4-year term.
The Commissioners approved of a quote from Marco for the purchase, configuration and installation of 4 network switches for $39,048.38; approved of a proposal for carpet replacement at the Government Center from Tom’s Carpet for $26,105; approved of a quote from Climate Makers for upgrade controls for the air handler at the jail for $27,000; and accepted a federal boating safety grant in the amount of $38,748.
The Commissioners appointed Lorlane Schmeling of Cosmos to the Park Board; and heard a domestic violence report from Willie Swanson of the Department of Corrections. Land Use Records Division Director Greg Schultz presented some zoning ordinance amendments to the Board, and afterwards, Commissioner Paul Johnson moved to approve of the recommended feedlot animal use ordinance change, but not the R1/R2 lot size recommendation. The Commissioners approved of Johnson’s motion. Also during Tuesday’s meeting, Board Chair Beth Oberg announced that she would not be seeking another term as Meeker County Commissioner.
