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Winona County board approves emergency radios, files notice to apply for SHIP funding and clears consent agenda
Summary
On Feb. 11 the Winona County Board approved a purchase agreement for Motorola APX radios funded by a public health grant, authorized a notice of intent to apply for Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) funds, and approved multiple consent items and appointments.
Winona County commissioners on Feb. 11 approved several routine and time-sensitive items, including a purchase agreement to replace portable radios and a notice of intent to apply for state public‑health grant funds.
The board voted to buy replacement Motorola APX 6000 portable radios, a purchase the county said would be paid from a response‑sustainability grant that supports public‑health emergency preparedness. The contract discussed in the meeting included radios plus related accessories and software; a speaker referenced a figure of about $73,000 divided across the units. Commissioners discussed resale or donation of older radios and whether the purchase reflected the best use of limited grant dollars. Commissioner Meyer moved to approve the purchase; Commissioner Vaguely seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote.
The board also approved a notice of intent to apply for the next round of Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) funds. Commissioners were told this would be the sixth round and that the final award amount depends on how many agencies apply. Commissioner Vaguely moved the notice; Commissioner Olsen seconded and the motion passed.
Other consent items approved as a group included interim use permits, an addendum to a professional services agreement, a resolution accepting donations for Oct. 1–Dec. 31, 2024, disposal of excess furniture and equipment, acceptance of a compliance status update, and confirmation of payment of disbursements. The board also approved two appointments that had been moved out of consent: Jordan Potter as Board of Adjustment liaison to the Planning Commission and Craig Giese to the Parks and Environment Committee.
Votes at a glance - Purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions for APX 6000 portable radios — motion to approve by Commissioner Meyer; second by Commissioner Vaguely; outcome: approved (voice vote). Notes: funded by response sustainability grant; older radios may be donated to local fire departments; accessories and antennas discussed as additional costs. - Notice of intent to apply for SHIP funds — motion by Commissioner Vaguely; second by Commissioner Olsen; outcome: approved (voice vote). Notes: exact award amount not yet known, funds expected this fall. - Consent agenda (multiple items listed in packet, including interim use permits, professional services addendum, donations resolution, disposal authorization, compliance update, and confirmation of disbursements) — motion by Commissioner Vaguely; second by Commissioner Meyer; outcome: approved (voice vote). - Appointment of Jordan Potter as Board of Adjustment liaison to the Planning Commission — motion by Commissioner Meyer; second by Commissioner Olsen; outcome: approved (voice vote). - Appointment of Craig Giese to the Parks and Environment Committee — motion by Commissioner Vaguely; second by Commissioner Olsen; outcome: approved (voice vote).
The board discussed but did not finalize several other items (see separate articles). Meeting minutes and additional documents are available in the county packet.
Ending: The board moved on to general business following passage of the consent agenda and scheduled further discussion of tabled items for a future meeting.
