On the agenda: Lacon Minutes — flock camera (Jul 16)

MARSHALL COUNTY BOARD MEETING
July 16, 2026
The Marshall County Board met for the July Board meeting on July 16th, 2026; at 10:00 A.M.
Chairperson Travis McGlasson called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance,
roll call shows: McGlasson, Balensiefen, Lindstrom, Minnick, Durham, Meierkord, Fecht,
Lueders, Stash, Perona and Schmitt were present.
McLaughlin was absent.
It was moved by Minnick and seconded by Balensiefen to approve June 11th, 2026, minutes as
presented.
Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
It was moved by Stash and seconded by Meierkord to approve the payment of the bills.
Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
Public Comments:
Margaret Toniny was present and questioned again about the committee reports not being back on
the agenda. Chairperson McGlasson stated that any member could report any information they
may have.
Hans and Colleen Soon were present. Colleen stated that she has been following the National
Discussion on flock cameras for using AI for surveillance. She asked her husband Hans who
normally comes to meetings she asked if there had been any discussion on flock cameras and he
replied no. She stated that she got on two Facebook groups and asked how the 8 flock cameras
were placed and approved in Marshall County. Hans also brought concerns up about whether a
person is searching for the same information several times a day would it flag a question. Colleen
stated that she would like them to be removed.
Chairperson McGlasson stated that Marshall County only owns 2 of the 8 cameras, one being at
the foot of Lacon Bridge and the other being in Wenona. We do not have any privately owned
cameras in Marshall County. The other 6 cameras are owned by other government entities and
Bennington Township. Our cameras have been installed for 2 years. He also stated that the
cameras have been used for investigation purposes and in order to use the data a case number has
to be entered. They have been used for possible child abductions, missing people and stollen
vehicles. The Sheriff Department currently has a policy on file for the flock cameras, and the
information is stored on an outside server.
Bill Maupin was present and asked why the May minutes weren’t posted on the website and if the
website could be monitored more. County Clerk & Recorder Jill Kenyon reported the information
is sent to a company that takes care of the website and will follow up on it. He also stated that he
would like the holiday schedule saved and approved later in the year for the new incoming
members.
#26-20 A-C It was moved by Perona and seconded by Schmitt to approve the consent agenda.
Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays & 1 absent.
Consent Agenda:
a.
b.

Approve the 2027 Holiday Schedule #26-20A
Approve the County Clerk & Recorder 6-month report #26-20B

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c.

Approve the appointment of Robert Newman to replace Ladd Harms Trustee
Washburn Fire Protection District as Trustee /Director for a 3-year term #26-20C

Health Department:
Lindstrom reported they are narrowing down the applications to get an administrator.
Zoning:
Ryan Giacometti gave an update. They did not have any action items or a ZBA hearing. He stated
from the storm damage to Richland Solar. They had to get the EPA involved in case there was
any transformer oil spilled, and they confirmed there was nothing spilled. The debris will also
have to be cleaned up. Catherine is currently working on a road use agreement.
Highway:
County Engineer Catherine Terando was present. The maintainers are doing routine maintenance.
Crack sealing is completed for the season. They are dealing with bleeding roads with the hot
weather and are being treated as needed. Tree cleanup is being done. Currently are having mower
issues. The PTO shaft broke and the quote was $2600 for repairs. Sterling Roofing company is
currently working on the repairs to the damage to the office roof. They have a 20-year warranty.
Discussion was also held on a Solid Waste Plan.
Recycling: Routine operation. She is working on a tire recycling event for government agencies
only for the end of August.
New Business:
Chairperson McGlasson went over several weather events that have happened in the past few months
in the County. On May 16th the west side of the County had damage to several places due to wind.
One June 11th a tornado hit on the east side of the County with damaging several places in Washburn
& Richland Township area that destroyed 9 places, affected 13 & another 13 had minor damage. No
injuries or deaths happened. Then flooding happened on 4th of July.
#26-21 It was moved by Chairperson McGlasson and seconded by Meierkord to approve resolution
ratifying, confirming & continuing the proclamation & declaration of local disaster with
waving the fees for zoning application for 5 years for any residents that were affected.
Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays & 1 absent.
Various Correspondence:
At 11:11 A.M. it was moved by Minnick and seconded by Lueders to recess the meeting.

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