Commissioners approve permissive resolution to allow online tax sales in future years

The county clerk's office presented a permissive resolution to allow online tax‑foreclosure auctions using a hosted platform operated by a vendor (mvba). The clerk explained the resolution is not mandatory; it permits online sales and the county can revert to in‑person sales if needed.

"It is a permissive resolution so if we try them and see that right now is not the time for them we can always come back and do sales in person," the clerk said, adding that the platform posts bid sheets and an acknowledgement form and that sales would start at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. on the scheduled first‑Tuesday dates. The clerk noted the platform has been used successfully in other counties and that publicity and website links will be provided to inform people who normally attend in person.

Commissioners approved the resolution 4–0. The clerk said the change will not take effect immediately; the resolution must be recorded and there is a required waiting period before online sales may begin (the clerk indicated they would still hold in‑person sales for the remainder of the current year).