Jackson County supervisors approve permits, licenses and set public hearings

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors approved a series of routine permits, licenses and administrative actions during its May 19 meeting and set two public hearings on county business.

What passed: motions recorded on the floor — usually phrased on the record as "motion by Mike, second by Nin" or similar — carried by voice vote. Actions taken included acceptance of the Veterans Affairs meeting minutes (04/08/2026), approval of a utility permit for the city of Vermont to replace a water main tied to a new municipal well, and approval of a residential entrance permit for David Stevens on 98th Street in Farmers Creek Township. County engineering staff recommended approval of the utility permit, saying "our office recommends approval." The board also set a public hearing for June 23 at 9:00 a.m. to consider vacating a stretch of 133rd Avenue where a closed bridge has made the road impassable; staff noted utilities and adjacent landowners will be notified by certified mail and discussed options for the bridge (removal or transfer/sale to an adjacent owner).

Financial and administrative approvals: Auditor Lisa asked the board to authorize publication of the claims listing totaling $619,733.03; the board approved the request. Lisa highlighted that the listing included about $302,000 in revolving loan fund payments, $90,000 in rock purchases and a $60,000 deposit related to the Hurstville Interpretive Center roof project. The board also approved the May 12 meeting minutes and granted a Class E retail alcohol license to S and K Gas and Food LLC (Anna Creek Stop) for the 04/15/2026–04/14/2027 term; the auditor said she would follow up with the state after paperwork was sent to the city of Zwingle in error. The board approved a fireworks permit for the Leisure Lake Property Owners Association (06/27/2026 at dusk, rain date 09/05/2026) and approved resolution 1185 certifying delinquent Leisure Lake sewer assessments to the county treasurer for property tax collection effective 05/05/2026.

Budget item: the auditor reported the contractor awarded the Hurstville Interpretive Center roof is requesting a $60,000 check before ordering shingles. Because that payment would require moving funds across budget lines, the board set a public hearing for a FY26 budget amendment on June 9 at 9:00 a.m.

Votes and procedure: the board used roll‑call and voice votes for routine actions; tallies were not recorded in the transcript beyond the chair asking for "all those in favor" and stating the motion carried. Where motions were recorded, the transcript identified movers and seconders on the record (for example, "motion by Mike, second by Nin").

What happens next: staff will notify affected property owners and utilities about the 133rd Avenue vacation hearing; the board will consider public comment at the June 23 hearing. The FY26 budget amendment hearing is set for June 9 at 9:00 a.m.