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Worth County board endorses new ICAP legal counsel arrangement
Summary
After discussion of options, the Worth County board voted to retain the attorney recommended with the newly organized firm (naming Brent Hinders / Updegraft & Franklin) for ICAP-related matters rather than continuing with Hopkins & Huber. The motion passed by voice vote.
The Worth County board voted to align its ICAP legal representation with a newly formed firm that includes attorney Brent Hinders.
Chair (S2) explained ICAP had shifted legal coverage following attorneys’ reorganizations; the board discussed two options: retain Brent Hinders at the new firm (Updegraft & Franklin) or continue with the existing Hopkins & Huber arrangement. One board member argued for continuity with the current firm; others recommended retaining counsel familiar with ongoing matters.
A motion to select the new-firm option was moved and seconded; the board carried the motion by voice vote. Members said they would follow up with Jeff Green (staff) to notify parties via letter.
Why it matters: ICAP is an intergovernmental risk-pool/insurance relationship; legal counsel choices affect how the county handles future litigation and claims tied to ICAP-covered matters. Board members framed the vote as aligning counsel with the current needs and personnel handling outstanding matters.
Next steps: The board requested staff follow up to notify the chosen firm and to send a confirmation letter; no fee schedule or contract text was stated during the meeting record.
