Commissioners record resignation from cemetery board; outreach under way for replacement

Prairie County commissioners recorded a letter of resignation from cemetery board member Dale Hellman and discussed next steps for filling the vacancy. A commissioner said, "Dale Hellman has resigned," and the board agreed to note the resignation in the meeting minutes and to contact prospective replacements.

Commissioners and staff discussed timing and outreach. They described calling people they thought might serve and specifically named Tom McGalski as someone to contact about serving; one commissioner said she would reach out and asked candidates to contact the clerk and recorder’s office within a short deadline. The board did not take a formal appointment during the session; the resignation was recorded and the county will process candidate responses and include appointment details in a subsequent meeting record.