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Rock County board approves routine business, closes two funds and defers one high-value claim
Summary
At its April 7 meeting in Bassett, the Rock County Board of Commissioners approved minutes, closed the LACTF and AARPA funds, adopted the 1 & 6 Year Road Plan and approved multiple subdivisions and claims — but withheld a FyrTek ambulance payment pending additional quotes.
The Rock County Board of Commissioners met in Bassett on April 7, 2026, and conducted a slate of routine county business, approving minutes, financial reports and a set of claims while taking specific actions on county funds, road planning and subdivisions.
Chairman Wade Hollenbeck called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and noted that the Open Meeting Law is posted in the commissioners' room. After approving the posted agenda, the board moved through consent items including approval of the March 17, 2026 minutes and fee reports for the Clerk, Clerk of District Court and Sheriff for March.
The board adopted a resolution to close the LACTF and AARPA funds after a presentation by Budget Preparer Caleb Johnson. Commissioners also approved the county's 1 & 6 Year Road Plan (Resolution 2025-6). Several subdivision requests were approved by unanimous roll-call vote. The commissioners appointed Doug Fox to the NCDHD Board and approved a Special Designated Liquor License for Ranch Expo scheduled June 17—6, 2026. The board also approved a proclamation declaring Men's Health Week for June 15——6, 2026.
On claims, the board audited a large list of invoices and payroll items and voted to approve the April 7 claims with one exception: a FyrTek ambulance-related claim was withheld pending the Ambulance obtain additional informal quotes for a cot. Commissioners noted that "3 informal quotes weren't obtained" and requested the Ambulance seek quotes before the county pays the item.
The airport lease agreement and a road-mowing item were tabled until the April 21 meeting for further review and legal input. County staff noted internet-speed issues in county offices and heard a presentation from Applied Connective on fiber-optic and cellular options; that matter was tabled for more information.
Votes at a glance - Agenda approval: motion by Colby Sybrant, second by Faye Smith — approved (Hollenbeck, Smith, Sybrant: yes). - Minutes (March 17, 2026): motion by Faye Smith, second by Colby Sybrant — approved (unanimous). - Close LACTF & AARPA funds: motion by Colby Sybrant, second by Faye Smith — approved (unanimous). - Subdivisions (multiple tracts): motions by Faye Smith/Wade Hollenbeck — approved (unanimous). - 1 & 6 Year Road Plan (Res. 2025-6): motion by Faye Smith, second by Colby Sybrant — approved (unanimous). - Exempt application for Rock County Senior Center vehicle: approved in Board of Equalization session (unanimous). - Special Designated Liquor License (Ranch Expo): motion by Wade Hollenbeck, second by Colby Sybrant — approved (unanimous). - Appointment of Doug Fox to NCDHD Board: motion by Wade Hollenbeck, second by Colby Sybrant — approved (unanimous). - Fee reports (March): motion by Faye Smith, second by Colby Sybrant — approved (unanimous). - Claims approval: motion by Colby Sybrant, second by Wade Hollenbeck — approved except FyrTek (unanimous). - Adjourn: motion by Colby Sybrant, second by Faye Smith — approved (unanimous).
What happens next: The airport lease and road-mowing items return on April 21 when the county attorney will be present; the board also asked the Ambulance to provide additional quotes before the FyrTek invoice is reconsidered.
