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Buffalo County names Alliance Bank as primary financial institution; one abstention
Summary
The board approved Resolution #26-04-01 to declare Alliance Bank the county's primary financial institution. Motion carried with one abstention from Mr. Bruegger, who cited a conflict of interest.
The Buffalo County Board approved Resolution #26-04-01 on April 21, 2026, designating Alliance Bank as the county's primary authorized financial institution. County Administrator Lee Engfer told the board the county had most recently banked with Bank of Alma and had evaluated alternatives before selecting Alliance Bank. The Finance Committee supported the recommendation, with member Bruegger abstaining at the committee level.
On the floor, Mr. Mike Taylor moved to declare Alliance Bank as the county's primary bank; Mr. Ruff seconded the motion, which carried with Mr. Bruegger recorded as abstaining from the county vote because of a conflict of interest. The resolution was entered into the record as Resolution #26-04-01.
