Call to Order – The Mitchell County Commissioners met in formal session on Monday, September 28, 2026. Vice-Chairman Cole Eberle and member Tom Claussen along with Heather Weston, County Clerk, were in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Public Forum – None
Consent Agenda – The consent agenda was approved on motion by Tom Claussen. The motion was seconded by Cole Eberle and carried 2-0. The consent agenda consisted of the meeting agenda, the meeting minutes for September 21, 2026, the department work session minutes for September 21, 2026, and the employee payroll warrants for September 30, 2026.
A letter of support for the NCK Juvenile Detention Facility regarding the reinstatement of federal funding was approved on motion by Tom Claussen. The motion was seconded by Cole Eberle and carried 2-0.
Katie Schroeder presented a request to be appointed to the Pawnee Mental Health Board of Directors. The request was approved on motion by Tom Claussen. The motion was seconded by Cole Eberle and carried 2-0.
Terrence Silvia, Communications, was present to request approval of the Communications EOP. The EOP was approved on motion by Tom Claussen. The motion was seconded by Cole Eberle and carried 2-0.
Missy McGinnis, EMS, was present with the results of the mold tests from The EMS building. Three of the four molds tested were black molds. McGinnis requested approval to contract with Lamunyon for mold removal. Tom Claussen moved to approve working with Lamunyon at a cost not to exceed $34,000. The motion was seconded by Cole Eberle and carried 2-0.
McGinnis presented her weekly report and all numbers matched. The commissioners stated they would like to continue with the weekly update.
Bobby Knudsen, Amber Peters, Matt Lichtenwalter, Ryan Scarrow and Noah Williams, EMS, were present to discuss concerns within the department. Topics discussed included compensation, KP&F, holiday compensation, PTO, the drug policy, the bereavement policy, and the EMS station. No decisions were made.
Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 a.m. on motion by Tom Claussen. The motion was seconded by Cole Eberle and carried 2-0.
