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Scott County Board swears in commissioner, elects 2025 chair and vice chair and approves routine business
Summary
At its Jan. 7 meeting the Scott County Board of Commissioners conducted a swearing‑in ceremony for a newly reelected commissioner, elected board leadership for 2025, approved minutes, and welcomed new county employees; the board also approved a 14‑item consent agenda later in the meeting.
The Scott County Board of Commissioners held a swearing‑in ceremony and reorganizational votes at its Jan. 7 meeting, administering the oath to a newly sworn commissioner and electing board leadership for 2025.
Judge Lennon conducted the oath for Barb Weckman Brecky, who affirmed she would “support the constitution of The United States and the constitution of the state of Minnesota” and “faithfully execute and discharge the duties of the office of county commissioner district 1.” The board then moved to reorganization business: a commissioner nominated Dave Buren for chair and, after a motion and second, the board approved the election by voice vote. Commissioner John Ulrich was nominated and elected vice chair by voice vote.
The board approved minutes from prior meetings and conducted a brief recognition of nine new county employees. New staff who introduced themselves and their roles included Scott Head (accounting manager), Jeff Wyman (information technology), Crystal Delgado (Community Corrections), Andrea Kunzer (IT solution architect), Steve Lorenza (infrastructure architect), Lisa Hopkins (principal property tax specialist), Natalie Bogdan (schooling therapist, Southwest Metro), Alyssa Maky (mental health center), and others. Commissioners offered brief remarks welcoming the new employees to county service.
Later in the meeting the board took up a consent agenda containing 14 routine items — including adoption of the 2025 board operating rules, appointments to boards and committees, designation of the county’s official newspaper, plat approvals, conditional‑use permits, a radio maintenance contract with Motorola Solutions, an updated joint powers agreement for the Vermillion River Watershed, continued participation in a family homeless prevention program with Carver County, alcohol licenses, and payroll processing authorizations. The consent agenda was approved in a single voice vote.
There were no contested votes during the reorganization items or the consent agenda; matters passed by voice vote and were recorded as approved.
