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Commission forgives two property‑tax penalties, updates fairgrounds stall rental and adopts employee medical‑exam policy
Summary
The Commission forgave penalties and interest for two tax parcels after owners presented hardship reasons, approved an updated month‑to‑month horse stall rental agreement and adopted Policy 28 addressing employee medical examinations as required by new legislation.
Two property owners requested forgiveness of penalties and interest at the Treasurer's Office agenda item. Heather Murphy said she missed tax notices after a change of address and personal difficulties; Treasurer Shaun Thornley reported penalties and interest totaling $1,005.35 on parcel 05-053-0109 and the Commission forgave the penalties and interest. Larry Stevens asked to waive penalties on a secondary-home tax sale parcel (penalties and interest $3,374.47) due to long hospital stays and personal hardship; the Commission approved forgiveness.
Deputy Attorney Anne Hansen presented updates to fairgrounds agreements, including a facility use agreement with Lola Baker and a revised standard month‑to‑month horse stall rental form; the Commission approved both items. HR Director Jenica Stander presented Policy 28, required by new state legislation effective May 6, 2026, stating "the county is not allowed to ask an employee to pay for a medical exam. The county will pay the bill directly." The Commission approved Policy 28 by roll call.
