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Commission approves internet service for Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum over dissent

Van Buren County Commission · July 20, 2026
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Summary

By a 7–3 roll call, the commission voted to purchase internet service for the Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum (Old Courthouse); three commissioners voted against the purchase.

Commissioner Michael Chandler moved and Commissioner Terry Hodges seconded to purchase internet service for the Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum (Old Courthouse). The roll call recorded seven yes votes (Michael Chandler, Terry Hickey, Terry Hodges, Dusty Madewell, Kenny Smith, Tommy Frady, Michael Woodlee) and three no votes (Jordan Delong, Tabitha Denney and Cale Crain); the motion passed 7–3.

The minutes record the facility and the vote tally but do not include the projected cost, vendor, or installation timeline. Implementation and funding source (e.g., which department or budget line will cover ongoing service charges) are not specified in the meeting record and will require follow-up with county staff for details.