The Madison County Board of Supervisors elected James J. Cunningham chair by weighted vote, sworn in at the organizational meeting. Cunningham announced Pete Walrod as vice chair and outlined priorities including a countywide strategic plan, infrastructure capacity mapping and use of GIS.

At its June 30 meeting the Waseca County Board of Commissioners appointed its 2026 chair and vice chair, adopted 2026 ditch damage rates and an amended fee schedule, designated publication outlets and approved appointments and a state emergency management grant; a bus contractor urged action on rural road maintenance during public comment.

Council approved a resolution authorizing an application to FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for a $945,000 hydraulic study of the Little Lot(s) Creek Basin; the 10% match ($94,500) would come from the stormwater fund. Staff clarified the grant would fund a study only, not construction.

Council extensively debated options to develop 112th Avenue (between Chambers and Bison Ridge area), questioning cost estimates, funding responsibility and coordination with partners; after concerns about budget priorities and missing data, the maker withdrew the motion for further study at the CIP/budget retreat.

Council approved a use-on-review to allow a second rental unit at 1318 South 16th, rezoned 1615 Frisco Ave to heavy industrial (I-2), and approved preliminary plat and a planned-unit development for the industrial park west of the municipal airport after staff and Planning Commission recommendations.

City staff presented preliminary analysis showing a $21 million cost to extend EP True Parkway across Sugar Creek and recommended removing the extension from the ultimate streets map; after extensive public comment and debate, council directed staff to work with development planning and landowners on alternatives and return with a comprehensive‑plan amendment and impact analysis.

After hours of public testimony and council debate, Fresno council declined to certify the Southeast Development Area EIR or approve the specific plan and instead voted to refer items back to staff for targeted financial, infrastructure and phased alternatives analysis. The motion directs separate study of a consolidated business-park (South SEDA) and the residential element along with safeguards to protect schools and neighborhoods.

Keller Associates presented a reservoir siting study for St. Helens and recommended Site 2 as the preferred alternative for cost and constructability, while councilors expressed concerns about wetlands mitigation, haul routes through subdivisions and long‑term hydraulic performance.

HDR consultant told commissioners that FERC returned comments on the Flint Creek dam inspection plan; HDR has drafted responses, added consequence‑analysis material and scheduled inspections for May with backup dates in June. Coordination calls with FERC will follow formal plan approval.

City staff and a state representative discussed recent inquiries from data centers for the County Road 1 corridor, the marketing of Tailgate Ranch (2,100+ acres), and potential interest from cities/counties in hosting a state‑approved nuclear plant; staff urged coordination on annexation, utilities and regulatory oversight.

Trustees authorized a $130,488.53 facility condition assessment (Alpha Facility Solutions), approved MEP commissioning for Elementary School No. 9 ($141,000 to Hendricks Consulting Engineers) and a $405,500 civil design agreement with Langan Engineering for three elementary expansions.

After a design presentation on five planned roundabouts and significant retaining walls, the council directed staff to develop a vision plan emphasizing lower-maintenance options and Caltrans coordination; council unanimously approved the direction.

The Transportation Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee voted to recommend City Council direct staff to reevaluate high‑capacity transit options for West Phoenix rather than adopt a locally preferred light‑rail alignment, citing legislative risks and the need for further study; the decision goes to full council Jan. 27, 2026.

City staff and consultant Cayuga Solutions told the Pleasanton City Council that the city's new IRIS-based asset-management program inventories more than 200,000 assets and estimates an average need of about $63 million a year over the next decade to sustain current service levels; staff plans prioritization and funding scenarios in February.

The Fountain City Council unanimously tabled Resolution 25‑061, a proposed 50‑year Venetucci water rights lease with Security Water District, and asked staff to return within 90 days with a plan for how the new water inventory would be allocated among residential, commercial and other priorities.

Facilties staff presented a revised 2026 five‑year plan that delays several roof and HVAC projects and proposes using a fund supported by real‑estate excise tax; commissioners debated pausing a $1 million transfer and whether to use long‑term debt for large deferred maintenance needs such as the juvenile facility roof.

At its Dec. 15 zoning meeting, Charlotte City Council approved the 2026 meeting schedule, deferred multiple petitions to Jan. 20, approved numerous rezoning items on the consent agenda and separately, and voted on several contentious rezonings including approvals that include mitigation offers for displaced mobile-home residents and a council motion opposing a large Mallard Creek proposal.

After a lengthy debate on sustainability, infrastructure and special-needs transportation needs, the Clarke County School District board approved purchase of nine 48-passenger wheelchair-capable buses (eight propane, one gas) and tabled two 72-passenger propane buses until January to allow staff to examine alternatives and long-term fleet planning.

SRPC regional planner Blair Haney urged Strafford County to apply for a $25,000 CDBG transformative planning grant to identify sites, infrastructure needs and permitting paths for housing projects (to position county land for future implementation grants).

County staff told supervisors that gaps in RSA data, hydraulic models and EDU rules risk hampering growth and public health; supervisors agreed to a small working meeting with RSA to clarify capacity, EDU allocation and an expansion outfall before formal direction.

County engineers briefed the board on a $3,000,000 regional drainage study and capital improvement plan that inventories culverts and drainage assets, models future rainfall and sea‑level scenarios, and seeks community input via drainage.dnco.org.

The council enacted Ordinance 2025‑047, a PDD modification that increases allowed residential density (from 300 approved units to up to 400–530 units in the PDD text), adds commercial space, and establishes deviations and buffers; staff said infrastructure work would begin in a phased build beginning in 2026 pending preliminary plat and a traffic impact analysis.

San Mateo LAFCO presented a draft municipal service review for Woodside that flags limited sewer service coverage (30–40% of parcels on sewer), constrained treatment capacity, and a projected structural gap related to the sheriff contract; LAFCO recommended sewer feasibility studies and interagency coordination.

Staff briefed the commission on an 18‑month, $350,000 Urban Expansion Area study covering I‑4 and Little Manatee South that will evaluate boundaries, infrastructure needs, and public engagement; Little Manatee South is being advanced first and staff recommended a boundary adjustment adding roughly 750 acres.

After extended discussion about slab design, insulation, utilities and long‑term utility needs, the Adams County Parks & Recreation Committee voted to award the Castle Rock Park maintenance/storage building contract to the lowest bidder; staff said eight bids were received and the low bid was $469,800 with an average near $555,000.