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Chickasaw County supervisors approve tax credits, subdivision waiver, speed limits and electrical specs; authorize bids for roads office
Summary
At its Nov. 17 meeting the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors approved 64 family‑farm tax credit applications (and nine denials), waived a major‑subdivision requirement for a 7‑lot plat, established new speed limits on Kenwood Avenue, authorized bidding for a Secondary Roads office building and directed staff to contract for courthouse electrical specifications.
The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 17 handled several administrative votes and motions affecting county finances, land use, traffic control and facilities work.
Family‑farm tax credits: County staff recommended approving 64 new family‑farm tax credit applications and denying nine for failing to meet relationship/qualification requirements. The board approved the recommended 64 approvals and nine denials on a motion by Travis and second by Steve. Staff said denied applicants will receive letters and that appeals may be taken to district court.
Subdivision waiver: County planning staff asked supervisors to waive major‑subdivision requirements for a 7‑lot plat because two back lots will be accessed by ingress easement rather than a new private road. The board approved resolution 11172552 to treat the application as a minor subdivision and pass the plat.
Speed limits: Secondary roads staff presented traffic counter data and crash history for sections of Kenwood Avenue and recommended posting 55 mph on long rural stretches and 45 mph through the denser Boseville area approaching houses and the bridge. The board approved resolution 11‑17‑25‑50 establishing the new speed zones; staff estimated roughly 10 signs would be needed.
Courthouse electrical work and contractor specs: Staff and an electrical contractor reported that the courthouse’s 2nd‑floor panel was replaced and grounding improved, but additional panels and rewiring are likely needed because aging splices and obsolete breakers were discovered. Staff presented rough cost notes (2nd‑floor panel ≈ $3,500; grounding work ≈ $5,200) and asked the board to direct a contractor to prepare bid specifications. The board approved a motion to hire the contractor to develop a spec sheet and proceed toward a bid process.
Secondary Roads office building: Engineer staff briefed supervisors on plans and a tentative procurement schedule (notice to bidders in late Nov.; pre‑bid Dec. 1; bids due Dec. 18; public hearing/award Dec. 22) and asked for owner approval to issue bidding documents. The board approved going out to bid.
Claims, payroll and personnel: The board approved prior claims and payroll items, including smaller prior bill claims (amounts referenced in the meeting packet) and a larger batch of $141,481.76. The board also approved hiring Austin Reichs as an equipment operator effective Nov. 24, 2025, under the union wage schedule.
Why it matters: The votes move forward projects (roads office, courthouse electrical work), implement traffic‑safety signage, and finalize property tax‑credit decisions that affect farmers’ tax liabilities. Several actions will trigger procurement or pubic hearings in December.
What’s next: Staff will issue bid documents for the secondary roads building, prepare the courthouse electrical specs and returns bid timelines, and circulate letters to family‑farm applicants. The speed‑limit signs will be posted after paperwork is processed and materials ordered.
