The Clinton County Board of Commissioners met on Dec. 4, 2025, and approved a series of routine contracts, personnel actions and a plan to solicit bids for a tax revenue anticipation note. The board voted to adopt Resolution No. 26 of 2025 to enter an interlocal cooperative‑purchasing agreement with the Houston‑Galveston Area Council (HGAC) and approved multiple county contracts, hires and budget items.

The resolution approved an HGAC interlocal contract that the record says is incorporated as Exhibit A and cites authorization under the county code. Commissioners also approved an agreement with the City of Lochaven waiving liability for Clinton County Department of Emergency Services participation in a law‑enforcement activity and a memorandum of understanding with the Children and Youth Services Agency for partial reimbursement through 4e funds for legal representation in dependency proceedings.

On county operations, the board approved a contract with Cintas Corporation for biweekly commercial rug and mat service (pricing effective 03/24/2026); a support services agreement with Moorefield Communications for block time services at $2,500 effective 12/04/2025; hardware and contracted services for a network core switch replacement at $6,624.60; a 60‑month copier lease for the treasurer’s office with a $168.17 monthly payment (including a $60.53 service contract); and a $550 contract with Project Point of Life for clinical polygraph administration for children and youth services.

The board authorized a $56,707 transfer from the 4d checking account to the general fund to reimburse expenses dated 08/25/2025. Commissioners approved county bills totaling $496,018.76 for the two‑week period ended 12/04/2025 and a net payroll of $334,497.97 for the period ending 12/05/2025.

Personnel actions on the consent agenda included retirement recognitions, appointments and hires. The board accepted the retirement of John Gammo from the SETACOG Joint Rail Authority effective 12/31/2025 and thanked him for his service. Rob Bowman’s resignation as public director of the Clinton County Conservation District Board was accepted, and John Shapiro was appointed to that board for a term expiring 12/31/2029; Elam Stolfus was reappointed to the same board for a term expiring 12/31/2029. The board reappointed Sean ***** and Brian Mann to the Clinton County Recreation Authority for five‑year terms expiring 12/31/2030 (the transcript redacts part of one name as '*****').

The board recognized the upcoming retirement of Susan Biffler as deputy treasurer effective 12/05/2025; the record shows she said she had 20 years with the county. The board approved the promotion of Michelle Agiam from second deputy treasurer to deputy treasurer effective 12/08/2025 at a salary of $37,304 (grade H), based on the starting salary established by the salary board on 01/02/2025. The board also approved hiring Rebecca Yost as a part‑time custodial worker (effective 11/17/2025) at $15.50 per hour not to exceed 1,000 hours annually; Aiden May as a part‑time dispatcher in the Department of Emergency Services (effective 11/24/2025) at $16.25 per hour not to exceed 1,000 hours annually; and Deborah Bueno as clerk typist 2 in the prothonotary’s office (effective 12/01/2025) at a salary of $31,745 (grade D).

Votes at a glance: Resolution No. 26 (HGAC interlocal contract) — approved; Agreement with City of Lochaven (liability waiver) — approved; MOU with Children and Youth Services Agency (partial reimbursement) — approved; Cintas contract — approved; Revolving loan fund request ("Turkish depot" as named in the record) — approved; Moorefield Communications support services and core switch replacement — approved; Copier lease (Willets) — approved; Project Point of Life contract — approved; Transfer of $56,707 from 4d account to general fund — approved; Appointments and reappointments noted above — approved; Promotion of Michelle Agiam — approved; Hires of Rebecca Yost, Aiden May and Deborah Bueno — approved; County bills and payroll — approved.

After routine business, a county official announced that RFPs have been issued for a tax revenue anticipation note (TRAN). The county contacted local financial institutions and set bids due on Monday, Dec. 15, with the intent to present a recommended bidder for approval at the Dec. 18 commissioner's meeting.

The meeting adjourned following a motion to close. The record shows no extended debate, no public speakers recorded in the transcript, and multiple unanimous or voice approvals recorded simply as 'Aye.'