The Osceola County Board of Commissioners took a series of routine and substantive actions during its Nov. 25 meeting. Key outcomes:

- Pay application approved: Commissioners approved a recommended pay application for the county jail construction project of $1,089,031.50 after staff reviewed invoice line items and retainage details.

- Weed report accepted: The board accepted the 2025 weed commissioner’s report (county chemical spending $36,801.11).

- Budget-amendment public hearing set: The board set a public hearing for the fiscal-year 2025–26 budget amendment for Dec. 23 at 9:00 a.m., noting opioid fund shortfalls and special-election costs.

- Board of Health appointments: Dr. Garrett Sterk was appointed to the Board of Health (replacing Dr. Koster); Ashley Hench was reappointed.

- Bridge plans approved: Plans for Bridge E15 deck overlay were approved; the work will mill to top of rebar and place a 2-inch concrete overlay funded through state HBP funds.

- Oak Hill final payment approved: Final FEMA-reimbursed payment and closeout for Oak Hill box culverts approved (remaining retainage ~$2,700).

- Cedar Cabin lease approved: The board approved a lease with Light Energy to store materials at the Cedar Cabin site for $500/month with stipulations to preserve access for theater troop and snowplow storage.

- Urban renewal engagement: The board authorized staff to request an engagement letter from Ehlers & Cooney (or similar counsel) to evaluate potential urban renewal uses and amendments to the 5-year program.

- TIF and state reports certified and claims approved: Annual TIF/state reports were approved and the board approved claims and two small payments to Boswell Water Service.

Several motions were made and passed by voice vote; where a mover or supporter was recorded the transcript identifies Schulte, Elmer, Loring, Helmer and others participating in motions and support.