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County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday.

County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday.

County expecting to receive $1.8M in COVID funds

County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday, reporting that Hamilton County is expected to receive $1.8 million in COVID relief funds, perhaps as early as May.
A number of bridges are on the docket for 2022 one- and six-year plan.

A number of bridges are on the docket for 2022 one- and six-year plan.

County approves one- and six-year plan

Heralding in the spring, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners took time Monday to host a public hearing to approve the county’s one- and six-year road improvement plan.
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County hears noxious weeds update

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners spent most of Monday’s board meeting performing reorganizational tasks, appointing board positions and other boards and committees in the county.  Commissioner John Thomas was appointed vice chair, replacing Commissioner Becky Richter in the role.
Negotiations on Hamilton County's 911 interlocal agreement with Merrick County have no spilled over into the new year.

Negotiations on Hamilton County's 911 interlocal agreement with Merrick County have no spilled over into the new year.

County continues negotiations on 911 interlocal changes

Back in session at the start of a new year, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners began Monday’s meeting with a lengthy executive session to discuss the response of the Merrick County Board of Supervisors on proposed changes to the 911 interlocal agreement between the neighboring counties.
Commissioners passed Resolution No. 1113 Monday.

Commissioners passed Resolution No. 1113 Monday.

County passes COVID-19 resolution

Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting featured another coronavirus related update, as commissioners took a joint stand by passing Resolution No. 1113, encouraging Hamilton County residents to wear masks, practice social distancing and wash their hands regularly.
If no agreement is reached, the interlocal may come to an end.

If no agreement is reached, the interlocal may come to an end.

County Board hears proposed changes to 911 interlocal

Hamilton County Board Chairman Rich Nelson provided his fellow commissioners with an update on the status of the 911 interlocal negotiations with Merrick County during their regularly scheduled Monday meeting.