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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2026
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
January 13, 2026 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Robert Lahman, Chair; Dan Bucholz, Vice
Chair; Wayne Johnson, Kurt Mortenson and Sean Sullivan were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Lahman called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' Agenda of January 13, 2026, with the following
additions:
West Central Initiative Follow-up
01/26 I 3:00 p.m. I Elected Leaders Round Table at the FM Bank in Fergus Falls
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
amended with a clerical correction to the January 6, 2026 minutes:
1. January 6, 2026, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for January 13, 2026 (Exhibit A)
3. Amazon Warrants/Bills for January 13, 2026 (Exhibit A)
4. Human Services Warrants/Bills for January 13, 2026 (Exhibit A)
5. Final Payment for 2025 Traffic Marking to Sir-Lines-A-Lot of Edina, MN
6. Final Payment for SP 056-070-035 to Gladen Construction, Inc. of Laporte, MN
7. Approval of the issuance of a Departmental Otter Tail County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day
Limit of $2,500 to the Otter Tail County Recorder's Department, as requested by Lynn Larson,
County Recorder.
8. Approval of the issuance of a County Purchasing card for Chad Nelson, with a 30-Day Limit of
$800.00, as requested by Jodi Teich, County Highway Engineer.
9. Approval of the Renewal of a Tobacco License for the Dalton Corner Store Licensed by Elizabeth
A Dorn, for the period of January 13, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
10. Approval of the Renewal application for an On-Sale Six Month Seasonal Liquor and Sunday
Liquor License for Hillside Beach Holdings Inc dba Elks Point Bar & Grill for the period of May
1, 2026, through October 31, 2026.
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PRAIRIE LAKES COMMUNITY HEAL TH BOARD (PLCHB) AGREEMENTS
Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to approve the agreement, including clerical updates, between Otter Tail County and Wilkin County
for Prairie Lakes Community Health Board data practices and records management.
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to approve the agreement, including clerical updates, between Otter Tail County and Wilkin County
pertaining to the delegation of program, administration, data and resource sharing between Prairie Lakes
Community Health Board and the Boards of Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties.
EMPLOYEE COMMENDATION
The County Assessor commended Otter Tail County Appraiser Todd Finkelson for his outstanding actions
while working in the field on October 24, 2025. Finkelson's actions resulted in a saved life. The Board
recognized and applauded Finkelson.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:49 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 8:53 a.m.
FRAUD SUPPORT & COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to reclassify a Support Specialist position
in the Attorney's Office from a B22 on the classification and compensation structure to a B23 Fraud Support
and Collections Specialist due to the specialized scope of duties that the incumbent is performing.
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST -FPLM
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the addition of a 1.0 full-time
equivalent (FTE) Administrative Specialist to the County structure to support the Finance, Property & License
Management Service Team.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Otter Tail County Probation Director Michael Schommer informed the Board that the Todd Wadena
Community Corrections has a desire to contract for services with Otter Tail County due to a Community
Corrections Director vacancy. Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize
appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between Otter Tail
County and Todd Wadena Community Corrections to fulfill statutory functions of a Community Corrections
Director for Todd Wadena Community Corrections effective January 13, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:03 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 9:09 a.m.
DONATIONS TO OTTER TAIL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12
WHEREAS, community members, service organizations, businesses, and Church groups, offer to donate
items/funds to Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office to assist in meeting the needs of people served by Sheriffs
Office; and
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WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 requires a county to accept gifts by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the donations received throughout the year from community members, service organizations,
businesses, and Church groups will be for the sole purpose of providing services from Otter Tail County
Sheriffs Office to meet needs that are otherwise not covered; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the items/funds in accordance with the donor's terms is in the best interest of the
County of Otter Tail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners does accept the
above-described items/funds as donated throughout the year from community members, service
organizations, businesses, and Church groups and extends its grateful appreciation.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Sullivan and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 13th day of January 2026.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 27, 2026
By: -r2~1~_.'7r.~~~~-
Robert Lahm3.rf~f Commissioners Chair
Attest~' /)1)~ UtJA-:'
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
DONATION
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried for the Sheriffs Office to accept a donation
in the amount of $500.00 from Otter Trail Riders Snowmobile Club.
EMERALD WATERS DEVELOPMENT & CONSUL TING CONTRACT
Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute an agreement between Otter Tail County and Independent Contractor, Tina Edwards,
with Emerald Waters Development & Consulting for Independent Contractor services to support
documentation development, staff training, workflow clarification, and process improvement within property
tax operations.
EDUCATION IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT BOARD RESOLUTION
FOR THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-13
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Professional Educator Licensing Standards
Board (PELSB), and Office of Higher Education (OHE) require annual designation of an Identified Official with
Authority (IOwA) for the County that uses the Education Identity and Access Management (EDIAM) system;
and
WHEREAS, the IOwA is responsible for authorizing, reviewing, and recertifying user access for their local
educational agency in accordance with the State of Minnesota Enterprise Identity and Access Management
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Standard, which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified
at least annually; and
WHEREAS, the IOwA will authorize user access to the State of Minnesota Education secure systems in
accordance with the user's assigned job duties, and will revoke that user's access when it is no longer needed
to perform their job duties; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Mickelson, Deputy Administrator for the Finance, Property & License Center Service
Team is designated as the Identified Official with Authority on behalf of Otter Tail County to authorize user
access to State of Minnesota Education secure websites; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County's 6-Digit Organization Number is 0056-91 .
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners designates
Elizabeth Mickelson, Deputy County Administrator, as the Identified Official with Authority for Otter Tail County
to access and designate user access to the Education Identity and Access Management system with the
Minnesota Department of Education.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 13th day of January 2026.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: ---1-/l-,,<---=-L-Jl~, /c~~~=---~----, -
Ro~-Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated: January 27, 2026
Attest &1 C,O ~ Mn/-1.----'
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:16 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 9:21 a.m.
FINAL PAYMENT TO NORTH CENTRAL, INC.
Motion by Bucholz, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve final payment, in the amount of
$138,487.68, to North Central, Inc. for the construction of a partial final cover on the Henning Construction
and Demolition Landfill as presented by Solid Waste Director Chris Mcconn.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials
to proceed with the preparation and execution of service agreements with Widseth, within the terms of the
grants through the MN Department of Education, for architectural services related to the build out of Family
Resource Centers in New York Mills and Pelican Rapids.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the agreement between Otter Tail County and the Community Development Agency
(CDA) of Otter Tail County for the advancement of economic, commercial, housing, and/or industrial
development and redevelopment within Otter Tail County.
2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING SINGLE-FAMILY TAX REBATE APPLICATIONS
Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the proposed list of 2026 Public
Hearing Dates regarding Single-Family Tax Rebate Applications as presented. Notices of the public hearings
will be published as each hearing date approaches on an as-needed basis when applications for new homes
in a partner community have been submitted.
NORTHERN COUNTIES COALITION
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on an Agreement Establishing Participation in Northern Counties Land Use Coordinating Board,
also known as Northern Counties Coalition, which includes a $2,000.00 membership appropriation, for a
partnership focused on supporting land use and natural resources.
OTTER TAIL LAKES COUNTRY ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT
Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard provided the Board with history and background on Otter Tail Lakes
Country Association and provided a list of current Board of Directors and marketing efforts. Motion by Bucholz,
second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute
an agreement between Otter Tail County and Otter Tail Lakes Country Association (OTLCA) for marketing
and promotion of Otter Tail County as a premiere destination to vacation/visit, live and work.
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
Commissioner Mortenson provided background and information on West Central Initiative with a focus on their
financial resources and programing specific to Otter Tail County. Mortenson recognized the positive economic
impacts as well as youth leadership support that West Central Initiative has provided and continues to provide
throughout the county.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:58 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 10:02 a.m.
FPL ORDINANCES PUBLIC HEARING
Land and Resource Management Director Chris LeClair noted that with the establishment of the new Prairie
Lakes Community Health Board (PLCHB), the five (5) ordinances related to the Food, Pool and Lodging (FPL)
Program need to reflect the name of the new Community Health Board. Leclair highlighted language changes
and updates to the Food Protection Ordinance, Lodging Ordinance, Public Swimming Pool and Spa
Ordinance, Youth Camp Ordinance and Manufactured Home Park and Recreational Camping Area
Ordinance.
At 10:08 a.m., Chair Lahman opened the Public Hearing regarding the five (5) Food, Pool and Lodging
Ordinances. Chair Lahman asked for comments from the public. One comment was made and pertained to
vacation home rental licensing fees. The Public Hearing was closed at 10:10 a.m., at which time, Land and
Resource Management Director Chris Leclair presented the following resolution for approval:
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEAL TH
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14
WHEREAS, the Prairie Lakes Community Health Board (CHB) has entered into a Delegation Agreement with
the Minnesota Department of Health to provide licensing, regulation and inspection services for food,
beverage, and lodging establishments, public pools and related facilities, youth camps, manufactured home
parks and recreational camping areas; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has five ordinances related to the Food, Pool and Lodging (FPL) program: Food
Protection Ordinance; Lodging Ordinance; Public Swimming Pool Ordinance; Manufactured Home
Park/Recreational Camping Area Ordinance; Youth Camp Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Health is requiring the five ordinances to be revised to reflect the
name of the new CHB; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Health has reviewed each of the five ordinances and approved for
passage by the County Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Otter Tail County by this resolution adopts the proposed
revisions of the Food Protection Ordinance; the Lodging Ordinance; the Public Swimming Pool Ordinance; the
Manufactured Home Park/Recreational Camping Area Ordinance; and the Youth Camp Ordinance.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Mortenson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
passed on a roll call vote as follows:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA
Dan Bucholz X
Wayne Johnson X
Kurt Mortenson X
Bob Lahman X
Sean Sullivan X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 13th day of January 2026.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: ________.v ~ P ·-h-e~k ~:4~-. _
R~ard of Commissioners Chair
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Dated: January 27, 2026
Attest: \Jx-i, (' 0 kl:\: U/)Q./
Nicole Hansen , Clerk
2026 SSTS GRANT/LOAN GUIDANCE
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and motion carried with Johnson abstaining to approve the Subsurface
Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Grant and Loan Guidelines, as presented by Land & Resource
Management Director Chris Leclair, which include:
> SSTS Local Cost Share Fix Up Fund Program through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency,
> SSTS Local Cost Share Fix Up Fund Program through Otter Tail River, Leaf-Wing-Redeye River, Boise
de Sioux River, Pomme de Terre River, and Long Prairie River One Watershed One Plan, and
> SSTS Clean Water Program (CWP) Loan Program.
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FINAL PLAT -EAST BATTLE SOUTH SHORES
Motion by Mortenson, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat known as "East
Battle South Shore", consisting of 5 Riparian Single Family Residential Riparian Lots and 6 Single Family
Residential Non-Riparian lots, 2 Blocks, located South and East of 21978 450th Ave., Battle Lake, MN, Section
2, Nidaros Township, East Battle Lake (56-138) RD.
LONG LAKE LID BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to appoint the following seasonal property
owners to the Board of Directors for the Long Lake Improvement District:
) Allan Cleveland (one-year term) > Steven Aesoph (two-year term) > Craig Hertsgaard (three-year term)
Motion by Bucholz, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to appoint the following homesteaded
property owners to the Board of Directors for the Long Lake Improvement District:
> Chris Impala (one-year term) > Dawn Godel (two-year term)
) Shawn Scheer (three-year term)
> Cameron Rittenour ( one-year term)
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 10:24 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 10:30 a.m.
TABLED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Land and Resource Management Director Chris Leclair held discussion regarding the conditional use permit
application for Arch D Designs LLC which was previously tabled from the December 16, 2025 Board of
Commissioners meeting. The conditional use permit application request was for manufacturing and small craft
retail cannabis at the same location as the cultivation. It was noted that information received from property
owner Scott Dahms was to withdraw the retail component from the proposed conditional use permit
application. LeClair clarified that cultivation does not require a land use permit, but manufacturing does require
a conditional use permit for industrial use. Discussion continued with a motion by Johnson, second by
Mortenson to accept the applicant's withdrawal of his request for small craft retail and approve the Conditional
Use Permit Application for Arch D Designs LLC for manufacturing cannabis, at the same location as the
cultivation, with the following conditions: 1) absolutely no retail at this location, 2) no outside storage, 3) no
signage, 4) all manufacturing is within the structure, 5) any traffic, dust and noise be mitigated by the applicant,
6) minimize light pollution with downward or dark sky lighting, and 7) follow all regulations that are put forth by
the Office of Cannabis Management, with the proposal located at 33963 300th Ave., Dent, MN 56528, Section
5, Maine Township, Mud Lake (56-484) NE, and, after discussion thereof, and upon vote being taken thereon,
the motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Dan Bucholz X
Wayne Johnson X
Kurt Mortenson X
Bob Lahman X
Sean Sullivan X
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CANNABIS REGISTRATION APPLICATION
Land & Resource Management Director Chris LeClair presented a Cannabis Reg istration Application from
Zachary Paige for a retail cannabis business in Dunn Township. LeClair noted that all required buffer distances
detailed in the County's Ordinance to Regulate Cannabis and Lower-Potency Hemp Businesses are met.
Motion by Johnson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the Cannabis Registration
Application for ''North Circle Seeds" from Zachary Paige for a retail cannabis business at 26249 485th St.,
Vergas, MN (Dunn Township) as the location meets requirements for operation.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:57 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned . The
next regular Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m . on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 27, 2026
By:~<.-/-
Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair
Attest\_Sk &JI,__,~ _,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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BRAUN \/ENDIN(, INC
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
122.50
1,f,00.00
2,663.80
94.20
3,469.00
525.0B
650.00
75.00
15,568.03
718.11
2,881.50
58.00
26.25
2,970:00
2,500.00
1,395.00
2,489.00
67.75
234.03
2,812.00
389.60
490.6:,
970.£!3
1,600.00
115.00
2,545.00
2,500.00
26,904.05
120.87
14,232.90
340.00
23,:,5.2.00
138.00
476.69
78 .30
4,550.00
3,230.00
1,696.00
612.97
205.99
2,071.36
180.00
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POPE DOIJGLA.S SOLID VVASTE M.A.NAGEI
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Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
2,308.82
80.00
430.31
·1 ,000.00
122.94
170.80
227.22
15.00
89.00
15.00
71,750.00
3·1.35
299.60
15,771.9:,
1,:,08.36
1,527.73
30.65
5,232.50
48,553.60
130.00
16.45
162.24
5.88.50
2,705.65
23,000.00
722.91
149.77
22,272.00
158.81
28.28
948.16
1-0,731.49
99.00
600.00
177.10
:,29.92
2,131.50
490.08
69.96
80.05
499.88
5,000,00
40.00
205.00
12,144.00
360,665.14
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Vendor Name
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Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2026 (Exhibit A)
Amount
2,'125.83
2,125.83
Amount
75.86
3,185.00
99-9.00
14.95
9.7~;
168.10
190,928.00
24.94
340.00
138.00
1,190.00
11.82
197,085.42
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OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2026 (Exhibit A)
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
January 13, 2026 111 :02 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 11 :02 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Robert Lahman, Chair; Dan Bucholz, Vice
Chair; Kurt Mortenson, Wayne Johnson, and Sean Sullivan were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA
Chair Lahman called for joint approval of the Drainage Authority Agenda and Consent Agenda . Motion by
. Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of January
13, 2026 and the Consent Agenda of January 13, 2026 as follows:
1. January 6, 2026, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
DITCH 15/28-JPA WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim and Nicholas Kludt with the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) provided an update on the County Ditch 15/28 repair plan. Otter Tail County entered into a
Joint Powers Agreement with the DNR for the purpose of funding the completion of initial engineering and
design work necessary to complete repairs and improvements to County Ditch 15/28, which includes the
removal of the stone arch bridge, regrading of in-slopes, stabilizing the ditch grade and the implementation of
fish passage at the outlet of Dead Lake. Kludt provided a project overview with a focus on outcome, roles and
project funding.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :16 a.m., Chair Lahman declared the Otter Tail County Drainage Authority meeting adjourned. The next
Drainage Authority meeting will immediately follow the next regular Board meeting on Tuesday, January 27,
2026, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 27, 2026
By: __ =(M-~,J~ftf:j;--... __ -_nu-_~ ____ _ Attest'SL. CokJ-lU,,,:)L
Robert Lahman, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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