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Board approves tax abatements for two fire-damaged parcels, confirms personnel changes and canvassing volunteers

Watonwan County Board of Commissioners · July 7, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved tax abatements for two parcels damaged by fires in 2025, appointed two employees and accepted one resignation, and appointed commissioners to the August 13 canvassing board.

County Auditor/Treasurer Kelly Pauling presented two tax abatements related to fires on June 29, 2025 (parcel 110080300) and September 22, 2025 (parcel 030210100); the Board approved the abatements (motion recorded in SEG 018). The abatements were described in the minutes by parcel number and fire dates.

The Board approved personnel actions: appointment of Samuel Baumgartner as a Summer Worker and Daniel Smith as Dispatcher, and accepted the resignation in good standing of Molly Simmons; the appointments and resignation were approved by motion (SEG 020). Pauling also requested two commissioners to serve on the Canvassing Board on August 13 at 10:00 AM; Commissioners Melheim and Branstad volunteered. The Board adjourned at 9:55 AM (SEG 021).