12/15/25 Report

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Strategic Planning Committee Report
Date: 12/15/25
Time: 10:00 AM

Call to Order: 10:04 AM

Approval of Minutes: Approved

Committee Members’ Present

  1. Judge Executive Mueller
  2. Squire Sherry Sebastian
  3. Squire Richard Tanner
  4. Amy Quatman

Staff/Guests Present:

  1. Jennifer Durr
  2. Justin Carmack
  3. Meghan Sandfoss, Broadband Development
  4. Sheriff Depp
  5. Erick Mertz
  6. Greg Frye (Absent)

Agenda Items for Discussion:

  1. Broadband Development Update – Meghan Sandfoss
  2. Equipment for Fire, Sheriff and Road Depts 2026/2027
  3. Outlying Buildings Maintenance Updates

Meeting Summary/Narrative:

  • Meghan Sandfoss provided Broadband Development update. Still about 90 days away, probably (March/2026) before they hear back if they can spend the BEAD money.
  • Equipment for Fire, Sheriff and Road Depts 2026/2027
    • Sheriff: 1. Communications continue to be a concern with some dead spots. Electric vehicles are getting pricey for repairs and diagnostics. Mobile Data Terminal last replaced 3-4 years ago. Sheriff Depp suggested looking at lease versus purchase when needed to replace. Still working with County Attorney regarding previous company.
    • Fire: New command vehicle, boat, UTV in service. New Engine will be here in April/May 2026. New Generator installed, Station 8. Continue to replace bunker gear. NO generator at pump station.
    • Road: Look at replacing tractor w/ mower 2026/2027. Batwing will be replaced with w/ surplus money. Look at new single axle dump truck 2026/2027.
  • Greg Frye provided ice & snow removal at outlying buildings this morning and was unable to attend meeting.

Other Business:

Adjourn: 11:26 AM

Next Meeting: Monday, 3/16/26 at 10:00 AM