Hamilton County Sheriff Doug Timmons told the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors Tuesday that the student whose perceived threat triggered the recent lockdown of South Hamilton Schools faces terrorism charges.

He did not disclose the student’s identity.

Timmons’ report on the November 6 threat of an active shooter at South Hamilton Schools explained that the threat was received first through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which then reached out to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department.

Timmons estimated that more than 40 law enforcement officials were on site by the time the building was secured.

The student responsible was taken into custody and will face the terrorism charges, he said.

He added that a follow-up meeting with the South Hamilton Schools will be held to recap the events that happened, and to discuss how everyone responded to the threat.

Also during the supervisors’ meeting Tuesday, Leah Maass read a proclamation in honor of Veterans Day that recognizes the sacrifice and valor made by veterans, and expresses the gratitude and respect from citizens. The supervisors ceremonially signed the proclamation during the meeting.

In other business, Hamilton County Auditor Kim Schaa reported that the general election audit was held at Precinct 7, the Jewell precinct.

This involves hand counting the ballots for the major elections. It was reported that the hand count was accurate with the computer tally.

Schaa expressed her appreciation to all the workers at the precincts and poll workers, and anyone else who assisted with the election process. The appreciation was also echoed by Supervisors Jerry Kloberdanz and Dan Campidilli. Supervisor Rick Young was unable to attend the meeting.

The following agenda items were also given consideration:

It was approved to accept the Highway Overpass Easement near Williams. This will involve .045 acres. In addition, the five-year strategic Highway safety plan for FY 2024 to 2028 was approved.

The Hill Farm Range, LLC, a proposed gun range near the Ellsworth area, was back on the agenda. This item was first proposed earlier in the summer. Over the past few months, supervisors have met with several attorneys concerning the project in an effort to be fully diligent. Supervisor Young emailed the opinion after those meetings; Campidilli read the written summary from Young: “After extensive legal counsel we believe we have no authority to regulate any proposed facility.”

The public hearing on the DeCoster Farms Sow 12 expansion sought an increase in the number of animals from 2,599 sows to 3,517 sows. The company will not be constructing a new building or doing a building expansion. This was approved.