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Mills County board amends speed limit, nullifies clerk renovation bid and advances ordinance second reading
Summary
The Mills County board approved a speed-limit amendment (Resolution 26-9), nullified the clerk-of-court renovation bid because bids did not include required ADA work, and approved the second reading of Ordinance 26-01 on adult-dependent facilities while tabling the third reading pending further review.
At a meeting of the Mills County Board of Supervisors, members approved several procedural and regulatory actions: the board amended a prior speed-limit resolution, nullified a bid award for clerk-of-court renovations because the bids did not address required ADA-compliant work, and approved the second reading of an ordinance establishing county rules for adult-dependent facilities.
Resolution 26-9: A board member introduced Resolution 26-9 to amend Resolution 26-08 governing posted speeds on the rural road in question. The change replaces the existing 35-mph posting with 45 mph signs to better reflect observed driver behavior, the presenter said. The motion was made and seconded and the board approved the amendment by voice vote.
Nullify clerk-of-court renovation bid: Amber Farn told the board the county must nullify the prior bid award because the submitted bids did not include necessary ADA-compliant repairs to restrooms and would require structural changes; staff said they will work with the county attorney to reissue specifications and may need an engineer or architect. The board moved, seconded and voted to nullify the bid award.
Ordinance 26-01 (second reading): The board approved the second reading of Ordinance 26-01, which would create a new chapter of county ordinances titled for adult-dependent facilities. Officials said a state oversight official raised questions about some aspects and that staff will contact Mike Galloway before the third reading; the board tabled formal adoption until those follow-ups are complete.
Other actions: The consent agenda was approved at the start of the meeting by voice vote. Staff announced a public meeting about a local project at 6:00 p.m. in the annex and reported hosting the Hungry Canyons Alliance for site tours and potential grant opportunities; officials noted approximately $1.3 million available for erosion-control structures and discussed applying for grants for bridge-related work. The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Votes at a glance - Consent agenda: approved (voice vote). - Resolution 26-9 (amend Resolution 26-08 speed postings): approved (voice vote). - Nullify clerk-of-court renovation bid: approved (voice vote). - Ordinance 26-01 second reading: approved; third reading and final adoption tabled pending staff consultation.
Staff said the nullified renovation project will be re-specified and re-bid with ADA-compliant requirements.
