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Valley County sets Aug. 24 budget hearing, schedules social‑media workshop and reviews building and community center needs
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Summary
Commissioners set the FY2027 budget public hearing for Aug. 24, agreed to a social‑media and interdepartmental communications workshop, reviewed a building‑department surge in permits and stormwater training, and directed staff to explore options for repairs at the Yellow Pine community center including possible CDBG funding or an Eco‑John incinerator.
At the April 6 meeting the Valley County Board set the FY2027 budget public hearing for Aug. 24 at 1 p.m., a date the board agreed gives staff time to post notices and prepare materials for public review.
Communications staff presented March metrics showing strong website and Facebook engagement and recommended a workshop to develop a countywide social media policy, posting templates and cross‑posting protocols for department pages. Commissioners asked that IT, road, fire, sheriff and parks & recreation staff participate in the workshop so evacuation and emergency posting processes can be formalized.
The building department reported 38 permits issued in March and 68 since January, with inspections increasing as spring construction resumes. Staff previewed a BMP stormwater management training at Kelly's Whitewater Park that will include certification check‑in stations and a noon training station; departments and partners agreed to assist with set-up and refreshments.
Commissioners also discussed the Yellow Pine community center, where staff said a failed or non‑code wastewater system left the building without running water. Options discussed included installing an Eco‑John incinerating system (staff estimated equipment near $50,000) or buying ground or an easement to install a conventional septic drain field; commissioners asked staff to explore CDBG grant eligibility to transfer ownership or secure funds for repairs.
The board directed staff to proceed with outreach and cost estimates, to schedule the communications workshop, and to post the budget hearing notice.
