Clinton County supervisors discuss payroll staffing, solar projects and emergency-management preparations

At the March 16, 2026 meeting the Clinton County Board of Supervisors considered operational and planning issues without recording formal votes on them.

The board discussed a recent resignation in the Auditor’s Office and examined options for reallocating payroll and election duties to ensure continuity of payroll and election operations. The transcript notes the board considered restructuring tasks between payroll and elections but does not record a formal decision or timeline for implementation.

Supervisors also discussed potential solar installations at county facilities. The conversation focused on technical and financial considerations: limitations of roof structures for mounting panels, the projected cost and return on investment, equipment lifespan and warranty issues, and questions about metering and how solar generation would offset the county’s energy usage. No procurement action or contract award was recorded in the available transcript.

Emergency Management reported activation of an extreme-temperature plan in response to forecasted wind chills and noted that a FEMA exercise was rescheduled to May 19, 2026. The Budget Director advised the board that an initial audit review has been completed and a final report is expected within the next week.

The board discussed but did not finalize a proposed Fair Board meeting date at the county fair (proposed July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.).