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Houston County approves seasonal highway hire and routine contracts; payments accepted
Summary
Commissioners approved a $100 donation for foster-care funds, renewed the mosquito-abatement contract, hired one seasonal highway worker for summer projects and approved the county payments report; the board discussed advertising for the seasonal position.
The Houston County Board approved several routine items: acceptance of a $100 donation from the Winona County Foundation/Fastenal Blue Team for foster-care funds, renewal of the mosquito-abatement contract with Driftless Region Vector Control LLC, authorization to hire one seasonal highway help employee for summer staking projects, and approval of the county payments report.
County highway staff described the seasonal hire as a short-term, student-oriented position (about the summer months) to assist with staking on multiple construction projects; staff said the hire can be funded within existing municipal-maintenance and regular maintenance accounts and that the vehicle/paving projects this summer justify the extra help. Commissioners discussed whether the temporary role should be advertised; staff said the county often selects candidates from prior interest expressions but that the position can be posted if needed.
The mosquito-abatement contract was described as similar to prior years with a modest rate increase; the contractor will supply before-and-after reports and staff will pass those reports to the board. The $100 donation was accepted to support foster children in Houston County.
Votes and next steps: These items were approved by voice vote. Staff will proceed with the seasonal hire and gather any requested information about advertising and temporary-employee classification.
