January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM - Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
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1. Meeting called to order and roll call
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2. Election of Chairperson
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to close the nominations and elect as Chairperson for 2026. Motion Carried.
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3. Election of Vice Chairperson
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to close the nominations and elect as Board Vice Chairperson. Motion Carried.
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4. Approve agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to approve the agenda for 1/14/2026. Motion Carried.
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5. Approve minutes for the December 23, 2025 meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 that the rules be suspended and the minutes of the 12/23/25 meeting be approved but not read for the purpose that all board members were furnished a copy of said minutes prior to the meeting. Motion Carried.
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6. Approve Claims
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7. Accept Monthly Fee Reports: Co Clk $232, Reg of Deeds $75,167, Co Crt $21,187, Co Plan $2,757, Clk Dist Crt $904, Co Sheriff $2,890, Road Dept $99,667 & December Treasurer's statement- Collections $3,194,919, Disbursements $2,143,293, Inheritance Tax Balance $1,540,214, Ending Balance $9,837,791
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to receive office fee reports and place on file. Motion Carried.
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8. Accept correspondence, consider and place on file
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9. Appointment of Merri Hightree to complete the term for Treasurer, term ending 1/7/2027. D/PA
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to appoint Merri Hightree to complete term for County Treasurer. Motion Carried.
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10. Dave Kruger, Hwy Supt: Road Dept update not limited to projects, equipment, and personnel
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10.1. Speece Lewis renewal Master Service Agreement pricing for 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to. Motion Carried.
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11. Sheriff Mike Robinson: Jail revenue update
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12. Motion to designate WCB, Union Bank & Trust, NPAIT, and RVR Bank as depositories for county funds for 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to designate WCB, NPAIT, Union Bank & Trust, and RVR Bank as depositories for county funds for 2026. Motion Carried.
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12.1. Authorize the Treasurer to deposit 2026 funds in any of the designated depositories
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to authorize the Treasurer to deposit 2026 funds into any of the designated depositories. Motion Carried.
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13. Appoint County Highway Superintendent for 2026 as required in order to qualify for the annual incentive payment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to appoint Dave Kruger as Washington County Highway Superintendent for 2026. Motion Carried.
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14. Change meeting date from May 12 to May 13, 2026 due to the Primary Election
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to change meeting date from May 12 to May 13, 2026. Motion Carried.
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15. Comments from public
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16. Committee Reports
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17. Closed session: for the purpose of discussing attorney client privileged information, attorney client privileged information regarding current, potential, imminent threat of litigation, and contract negotiations involving Washington County. D/PA
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to enter into closed session at p.m. Motion Carried.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to exit closed session at p.m. Motion Carried.
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18. Motion to adjourn meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion Board Member #1 and second by Board Member #2 to adjourn from the Board of Supervisors meeting at p.m. Motion Carried.
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