Woods County commissioners approve officers, regrant contracts and $281,904.06 building fund transfer

Woods County commissioners met on Jan. 5, 2026, and approved a series of routine actions including the selection of 2026 officers, three regrant contracts and a transfer to the county government building fund.

The board moved and approved the slate of officers for 2026 by voice vote after a brief nomination discussion. The board also approved the minutes of the Dec. 29, 2025 meeting and accepted monthly reports from county offices.

On grants and contracts, commissioners approved regrant contract WD26-1 for $96,376.62, WD26-2 for $89,150.82 (listed in the transcript as for the Freedom Fire Board), and WD26-3 for $96,376.62 (listed in the transcript as for Winona County Court). Staff noted that invoices may not be dated prior to the approval date.

The board approved a transfer of $281,904.06 from the general fund to the government building fund. Commissioner discussion indicated the transfer and contract approvals were procedural and the motions passed by voice vote.

The meeting recessed after the board approved a motion to adjourn.

Actions at a glance:
- Selection of 2026 officers for the Board of County Commissioners — motion moved and approved by voice vote (recorded as unanimous/3 ayes).
- Approval of minutes (Dec. 29, 2025) — approved by voice vote.
- Acceptance of monthly reports (assessor, court clerk, treasurer, county clerk, coroner) — accepted by voice vote.
- Regrant contract WD26-1 — $96,376.62 — approved.
- Regrant contract WD26-2 (Freedom Fire Board) — $89,150.82 — approved.
- Regrant contract WD26-3 (Winona County Court) — $96,376.62 — approved.
- Transfer from general fund to government building fund — $281,904.06 — approved.

All quotations and motions in this summary are taken from the meeting transcript; speaker names in the transcript are recorded as Speaker 1, Speaker 2 and Speaker 3 (no full names provided for elected commissioners in the transcript).