Marble Rock public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review project updates for the Law Enforcement Center and Courthouse. The meeting includes discussions on ARPA fund balances, board meeting policies, and several upcoming appointments for 2024.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payments
• Review of Ahlers & Cooney invoice for CO2 pipeline representation using ARPA funds
• Appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Zoning Commission, and Board of Health
• Setting compensation for Medical Examiner and Medical Examiner Investigators
• Discussion regarding 2024 appointments to boards and commissions

Zoning Commission

The Board of Supervisors and Planning and Zoning Commission are holding a public session to gather community input regarding updates to the Zoning Ordinance for utility-scale wind energy and battery storage. No decisions will be made at this meeting, as the purpose is to collect feedback from residents and property owners.

• Public listening session regarding utility-scale wind energy zoning ordinance amendment
• Presentations by Invenergy and Nextera Energy on their respective projects

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Planning and Zoning Commission are holding a public session to gather community input regarding updates to the Zoning Ordinance for utility-scale wind energy and battery storage. No decisions will be made at this meeting, as the purpose is only to seek feedback from residents and property owners.

• Public listening session regarding utility-scale wind energy zoning ordinance amendment
• Presentations by Invenergy and Nextera Energy on their respective projects

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve the agenda, previous minutes, and a consent agenda covering van activity and recurring bills. They will also review bills, budget, and claims, and hear an update from the VA director. Public comments are invited.

• Approval of consent agenda (van activity, recurring bills)
• Bills/budget/claims review
• Public comments
• VA director's office update

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review progress and potential change orders for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project. Other items include medical examiner appointments, drainage district assessments, and a liquor license renewal.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project
• Review of Drainage District #3 Open Ditch Pay Application
• Liquor license renewal for Wrightz Auction Co, LLC

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review progress on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including payment applications and potential change orders. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the disposition of a specific real property parcel in Nora Springs.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payments
• Public hearing for disposition of parcel #050830501200 (Nora Springs)
• Review of Res #47-23 regarding Nora Springs Parcel disposition
• Letter of engagement for CO2 pipeline inspection work
• Floyd County Medical Center audit report note

Upper Cedar Watershed Management Improvement Authority

The Upper Cedar Watershed Management Improvement Authority (UCWMIA) will hold its quarterly meeting to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes, discuss a letter-writing campaign and a planned advocacy day at the state capitol, receive member reports, and address a secretary vacancy. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Approve December 5, 2023, quarterly meeting agenda
• Approve September 6, 2023, quarterly meeting minutes
• Discussion on WMA letter-writing campaign
• Discussion on WMA Day at the State Capitol (Jan 29, 2023)
• Secretary position vacancy

Conservation Board

The Floyd County Conservation Board is meeting to review and take action on several items, including a playground at Fossil & Prairie Park, a wetland project at Little Cedar Wildlife Area, a 5-year plan, and a property encroachment at Knapp I Wildlife Area. The agenda also includes routine consent items like meeting minutes and claims.

• Fossil & Prairie Park playground review/action
• Little Cedar Wildlife Area wetland project review/action
• Floyd County Conservation 5-year plan review/action
• Knapp I Wildlife Area encroachment of property review/action

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review progress on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including payment applications and potential change orders. The meeting also includes discussions regarding FY25 budget planning and setting rates for 28E Law Enforcement Agreements.

• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress report and payment applications
• Setting rates for 28E Law Enforcement Agreements for FY25 budgeting
• Appointment of a Medical Examiner through December 2025
• Approval of Medical Examiner and Medical Examiner Investigator job descriptions
• FY25 budget planning discussion

Zoning Commission

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors and Zoning Commission will hold an educational presentation regarding wind energy and battery storage installations. The session includes discussion from officials, representatives from Invenergy and NextEra, and members of the public.

• Educational presentation on wind energy systems and battery storage by John Robbins
• Discussion with representatives from Invenergy and NextEra
• Setting a date for a joint listening session

Board of Supervisors

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors and Zoning Commission will hold a special educational meeting. The session includes a presentation by John Robbins regarding wind energy systems and battery storage installations.

• Educational presentation on wind energy systems and battery storage installations
• Discussion with representatives from Invenergy and NextEra
• Setting a date for a joint listening session

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the SW Bypass Urban Renewal Area. The meeting also includes progress reports on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and reviews of various administrative reports.

• Public Hearing regarding Proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment
• Review/Action for SW Bypass Urban Renewal Area Plan Amendment (Res # 46-23)
• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payments
• Review/Action regarding FY23 Annual Urban Renewal Report
• Wage increase reviews for Auditor Clerks and Treasurer’s Part-Time Motor Vehicle Tax Clerk

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council

The Floyd County EMS Advisory Council is meeting to discuss membership structure, ways to educate residents about the EMS Tax Levy, and milestones for the levy including timelines for community engagement and a possible special or general election. The meeting is open to the public in person or by phone.

• Discuss EMS Advisory Council membership (voting/non-voting)
• Discuss ways to educate residents on EMS Tax Levy (publication, radio, community meetings)
• Discuss EMS Tax Levy milestones (community engagement, special/general election)
• Set date, time, location of next meeting

Veterans Affairs Commission

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission. The commission will review and approve the agenda, previous minutes, a consent agenda covering van activity and recurring bills, and discuss bills, budget, and claims. The VA director will provide an update on office matters, and the next meeting date will be announced.

• Approval of consent agenda (van activity, recurring bills)
• Review of bills, budget, and claims
• Director's update on office matters
• Public comments period

Board of Supervisors

The Board will decide on a moratorium for utility-scale wind energy systems and battery storage installations, review updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, and discuss wage increases for Auditor Clerks.

• Review/Action regarding Res #44-23 Instituting a Moratorium on Accepting, Approving Applications, or Issuing Permits for Utility-Scale Wind Energy Systems and Battery Storage Installations
• Motorola quote for Eventide Logger and Motorola equipment with service costs for Communications Tower project
• Wage increase for Auditor Clerks following 6-month performance review

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review progress on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and discuss law enforcement agreements with several local mayors. The meeting also includes discussions regarding medical examiner options and wind and battery storage ordinance amendments.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress, payments, and change orders
• Discussion of 28 E Law Enforcement Agreements with mayors of Colwell, Floyd, Marble Rock, Nora Springs, Rockford, and Rudd
• Drainage District #3 Pay App #1 for $29,250
• Review of County ordinance amendments for utility-scale wind and battery storage
• Canvass of November 7, 2023 City/School Election results

Conservation Board

The Floyd County Conservation Board is meeting to review and discuss several items, including funding to convert native Red Cedar trees to native prairie mix at Cedar Hills Wildlife, linking website pages to Google Maps, and evaluating campground closures and continuous camping season. The board will also discuss allowing hunting and fishing in campgrounds during the closed season and prohibiting hunting in wildlife preserves and refuges. The agenda includes consent items for October meeting minutes and claims/bills.

• Funding to convert native Red Cedar trees to native prairie mix at Cedar Hills Wildlife
• Link FCCB website pages to Google maps depicting boundaries
• Evaluate campgrounds closing & continuous camping season
• Allow hunting/fishing in campgrounds during closed season
• No hunting in wildlife preserves/refuges

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the 2022/23 Annual Report and discuss year-to-date budgets for both the Sanitarian and Public Health/Home Health Care departments. The agenda includes a potential closed session to evaluate an individual's professional competency.

• Review/action regarding 22/23 Annual Report
• Sanitarian YTD Budget review
• Public Health/Home Health Care YTD Budget review
• Well and Septic update
• Potential closed session regarding professional competency

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review amendments to the county ordinance regarding utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage. The meeting also includes progress updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and reviews of various professional service invoices.

• Payment application #45 for $55,648.47 for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project
• Amendment to County Ordinance regarding renewable energy projects (wind, solar, and battery storage)
• Discussion on requirements for a moratorium on utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage
• Review of Ahlers Cooney invoices totaling $2,919.82 for IUB proceedings
• Approval/disallowance of Family Farm Tax Credit applications

911 Service Board

The board will meet to review the financial report and discuss the budget for the year 2025. Members will also receive updates on radio progress and shared services.

• Discussion of Budget for year 2025
• Updates on radios
• Monthly GIS and yearend report discussion
• Zitron Bill approval

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the FY24 County Budget Amendment. The meeting also includes discussions regarding law enforcement 28E agreements and potential zoning ordinance changes for wind, solar, and battery projects.

• Public Hearing regarding FY24 County Budget Amendment
• Approval of three Sheriff vehicles using American Rescue Plan funds
• Review of Res #40-23 Budget Amendment and Appropriations
• Discussion on NIACOG quote for amending County Zoning Ordinance
• Review of drainage issues in Drainage District #3 and Drainage District #13

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council

The Floyd County EMS Advisory Council is meeting to discuss the EMS tax levy, including a round table discussion with officials from Osceola, Pocahontas, and Jones County. They will also explore ways to educate residents about the levy, such as publications, radio spots, and community meetings. The meeting includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes.

• Round table EMS Tax Levy discussion with Osceola Ambulance Director Sandra Smith, Pocahontas EMS Coordinator Patrick Mooney, and Jones County EMS/Olin City Clerk Jean McPherson
• Discussion on educating Floyd County residents about the EMS Tax Levy
• Discussion of EMS Tax Levy publication ideas, radio spots, and community meetings/engagement

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review progress on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including potential change orders. The meeting also includes discussions regarding zoning ordinance amendments for wind and battery storage projects.

• Review of Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payment applications
• Approval of three Sheriff vehicles using American Rescue Act Plan funds
• Second reading of zoning change for Double Double U, LLC
• Legal description change for Rockford Parcel, Lots 9 & 10, Block 49
• Discussion of NIACOG quote for amending County Zoning Ordinance regarding wind and battery storage

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a rezoning application for Double Double, LLC to build a storage building. The meeting also includes updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and discussions regarding industrial wind ordinance updates.

• Public hearing and rezoning for Double Double, LLC from Ag to I-1
• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courress project progress and payments
• Review of two inappropriate use of county credit card charges
• Discussion regarding cancellation of a $105.00 Ahlers & Cooney invoice
• Temporary Easement Agreement with the City of Charles City for ADA sidewalks

Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a rezoning application from Double Double U. The request seeks to change 1.25 acres from AG to I-1 for a storage building. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding wind turbine ordinances.

• Rezoning 1.25 acres from AG to I-1 adjacent to 1923 Rotary Park Rd
• Presentation on Comprehensive Plan and Wind Turbine ordinance
• Presentation on Sunshine Meeting Law

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a petition for industrial wind turbine moratorium and consider zoning ordinance updates. They also update on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including potential change orders
• $8,880.14 invoice for professional services related to Summit Carbon IUB Permit Proceedings
• Setting a public hearing for FY24 County Budget Amendment

Conservation Board

The Floyd County Conservation Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the September minutes and claims. The main action item is reviewing and potentially approving the Mink Creek Bioreactor Operation Maintenance Plan. The board will also discuss the annual Conservation Board Tour.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Approval of claims/bills
• Review/action on Mink Creek Bioreactor Operation Maintenance Plan
• Discussion of Annual Conservation Board Tour

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the September 25, 2023 minutes and approve claims. The meeting includes an update on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and a discussion on improving audio for remote participants.

• Public hearing date setting for Double Double U, LLC rezoning application (Ag to I-1)
• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress report and payment applications
• Review of potential change orders for the courthouse project
• Approval of claims

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and its expenses. The agenda also includes a tax abatement request from the City of Colwell and notes regarding staff pay increases.

• Third Amended and Restated 28E Agreement for County Social Services Region
• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress, payments, and change orders
• Tax abatement request for 3202 4th St, Colwell (parcel #08235200200)
• Property tax suspension review per Iowa Code 427.9
• Pay increases for Public Health/Home Health Care staff

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review and act on the certification of the recent special school district election.

• Certification of Floyd County Election Results for Central Springs Community School District

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission is meeting to approve the agenda, last month's minutes, and a consent agenda covering van activity and recurring bills. They will also review bills, budget, and claims, hear a director's update, and sign the handbook. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of consent agenda (van activity, reoccurring bills)
• Bills/budget/claims review
• Reading and signing Handbook
• Public comments period

Board of Health

The Floyd County Board of Health is meeting to discuss routine public health matters, including year-end and year-to-date budgets, the Community Health Assessment for 2024-2026, and updates on influenza and COVID. They will also hear reports from the Public Health/Home Health Care staff and the Sanitarian, covering well and septic updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Year End Budget 2023 and YTD Budget review
• Community Health Assessment 2024-2026 and Community Health Improvement Plan
• Influenza and COVID Update
• Well and Septic Update from Sanitarian
• Home Health Care Update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review progress on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and consider several invoices for professional services. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Drainage District #3 assessments and the sale of a county van.

• $1,365.00 payment to Ahlers Cooney for Pipeline and ROW ordinances
• $4,026.42 payment to Ahlers Cooney for Summit Carbon Solutions Iowa Utility Board proceedings
• $179.93 payment to Ahlers Cooney for Navigator Iowa Utility Board proceedings
• Rescinding a 2020 motion to assess $2,300 in Drainage District #3
• Waiving interest on $5,000 and $2,000 assessments in Drainage District #3

The Board appointed Ryan Richardson and Luke Chatfield as Floyd Township Trustees. The Board also issued a warning to the Veteran Affairs Executive Director for improper use of a county credit card and approved several payments for professional services and claims.

• Appointed Ryan Richardson and Luke Chatfield as Floyd Township Trustees (3-0)
• Issued warning to VA Executive Director Todd Schriever for improper county VISA use (3-0)
• Approved claims for County #442-538, Engineer/Secondary Roads 10128-10152, and Drains 15391-15392 (3-0)
• Approved American Rescue Act Plan funds to pay Ahlers Cooney for pipeline and permit services (3-0)
• Rescinded November 24, 2020 motion to assess $2,300 to property owners in Drainage District #3 (3-0)
• Waived interest on stamped warrants #2551, 2552, 3981, 6077, 6078, and 13792 through September 1, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved agenda and August 28, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Upper Cedar Watershed Management Improvement Authority

The Upper Cedar Watershed Management Improvement Authority (UCWMIA) will hold its quarterly meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. They will discuss contracting with NIACOG to administer funding for a coordinator position, grant opportunities, and local funding strategies, including a presentation from the Center for Rural Affairs. The board will also consider a funding formula for member contributions and address the upcoming vacancy of the secretary position.

• Discussion of NIACOG contracting to administer funding for a UCWMIA Coordinator
• Update on CFRA efforts to secure legislative support for WMA funding
• Review of UCWMIA Coordinator position descriptions
• Secretary position to be vacant on September 7, 2023
• Funding formula for requesting financial support from UCWMIA members

Conservation Board

The Board approved the consent agenda and amended the meeting agenda. Members decided to start a conservation tour at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, and to invite Fossil & Prairie Foundation members.

• Approved Consent Agenda
• Approved amendment to meeting agenda
• Scheduled Conservation Tour for 9 a.m. Saturday, October 7
• Decided to invite Fossil & Prairie Foundation members to the tour

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the FY24 County Budget Amendment and review Resolution #34-23 for budget amendments and appropriations. The agenda also includes updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and a presentation on wind turbine projects.

• Public Hearing regarding FY24 County Budget Amendment
• Review/Action regarding Res #34-23 FY24 Budget Amendment & Appropriations
• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payments
• Presentation by Invenergy regarding Wind Turbine Projects
• Discussion regarding quotes for a new pager system

The Board of Supervisors approved a budget amendment for FY24, including appropriations for the American Rescue Plan Act and the Emergency Communications System Fund. The Board also reached a consensus to purchase 173 new pagers for first responders.

• Approved FY24 Budget Amendment & Appropriations (3-0)
• Appropriated $926,993 to Dept 51 General Services (Fund 01001 ARPA) (3-0)
• Appropriated $4,150,000 to Dept 99 Non-Departmental (34000 Emergency Communications System Fund) (3-0)
• Consensus to order 173 Motorola pagers for $111,668.32
• Approved August 21, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved County claims #389-441 and Engineer/Secondary Roads 10112-10127 (3-0)

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council

The Marble Rock Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council met to select its Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary. The group reviewed a presentation on Iowa Sunshine Laws and discussed the council's specific roles, scope, and deliverables. No specific contracts, ordinances, or budget figures were decided.

• Selection of EMS Advisory Council Chair, Co-Chair, and Council Secretary
• Review of Iowa Sunshine Laws presentation
• Discussion of EMS Advisory Council Role, Scope, and Deliverables

The council elected its leadership and adopted sunshine law meeting guidelines. Members agreed to recommend that the Floyd County Board of Supervisors wait until November 2024 to place the EMS Tax Levy request on the ballot to allow time for a strategic informational initiative.

• Elected Pat Lumley as council chair
• Elected Dawnett Willis as council co-chair
• Elected Dawn Staudt as council secretary
• Approved adoption of sunshine law meeting guidelines
• Unanimously agreed to recommend delaying the EMS Tax Levy ballot request until November 2024

Veterans Affairs Commission

The commission approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the consent agenda. Members also voted to pay bills, budget, and claims.

• Approved agenda
• Approved April minutes
• Approved consent agenda
• Approved payment of bills, budget, and claims

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review progress, payments, and potential change orders for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project. The meeting also includes discussions on wind turbine projects and Drainage District #3 repair specifications.

• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payment applications
• Motorola Solutions Communication System and Services Agreement review
• Drainage District #3 Main Open Ditch Repair project specifications
• NexEra presentation on wind turbine projects
• Review of wind turbine ordinance requirements

The Board of Supervisors approved the specifications for the Drainage District #3 Main Open Ditch Project and set a bid deadline for September 14. The board also approved a communication system contract and established interest rates for stamped warrants. A presentation was given regarding a proposed 300-megawatt wind project by NextEra.

• Approved Drainage District #3 Main Open Ditch Project Specifications (2-1)
• Approved Notice to Bidder for Drainage District #3 with bids due Sept 14 (3-0)
• Set stamped warrant interest rate at 5% with assessment waiver terms (3-0)
• Approved Motorola Solutions Communication System contract for ICIS Local Enhancement (3-0)
• Approved August 14, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved County claims #351-388, Engineer/Secondary Roads 10101-10111, and Drains #15390 (3-0)
• Decided to cancel the board meeting for the week of Labor Day

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review claims and previous meeting minutes, and discuss the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress. The session includes discussions regarding Department of Health and Human Services office space and noxious weed abatement processes.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payment applications
• Discussion on Department of Health and Human Services expenses and potential courthouse relocation
• Presentation by Clapsaddle-Garber Associates regarding hazardous pipeline inspection services
• Liquor license application renewal for Marianne Carolan d/b/a Fingers and Toes
• Review of FY24 County Budget Amendment/Publication

The Board approved claims for the county, secondary roads, and drains. One new member was appointed to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. The Board also discussed potential relocation of the DHHS building and weed abatement policies.

• Approved August 7 and 8, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims for County #267-350, Secondary Roads 10083-10100, and Drains #15389 (3-0)
• Appointed Dawn Staudt to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (3-0)
• Denied appointment of Brandy Molitor to EMS Advisory Council (motion died for lack of second)
• Approved liquor license prior to October 10, 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review specifications for the Drainage District #3 Main Open Ditch Repair project. The meeting includes discussions on bidding dates and property owner assessments related to drainage work.

• Review/action on Drainage District #3 Main Open Ditch Project specifications by Bolton & Menk
• Setting a date for bid consideration for the drainage ditch repair
• Discussion of interest rates and assessment terms for property owners regarding stamped warrants
• Review of an invoice from David Sargent for waterway cleaning

The Board tabled the acceptance of the Drainage District #3 Main Open Ditch Repair until August 21. The Board approved a $720 payment to David Sargent for ditch cleaning, to be assessed back to the landowners of the Main Open Ditch.

• Tabled acceptance of DD #3 Main Open Ditch Repair until August 21 meeting (3-0)
• Approved $720 payment to David Sargent for ditch cleaning (3-0)
• Approved assessment of $720 to Main Open Ditch landowners (3-0)
• Approved 10-year spread at 5% interest for landowners assessed over $500 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)

Conservation Board

The Board adopted the 2023 handbook changes as requested by the County Supervisors. The Board also held elections for its leadership positions. Other items included reports on park maintenance and upcoming community events.

• Accepted the Consent Agenda
• Approved amendment to the meeting agenda
• Adopted 2023 handbook changes
• Reelected Pete Kloberdanz as President
• Reelected Jesse Frerichs as Vice President

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several resolutions regarding tax compliance and the establishment of a new Communications Tower Project Fund. The meeting also includes updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and discussions regarding secondary road activities.

• Resolution #32-23: $4,830,000 General Obligation Emergency Communications Bonds, Series 2023A
• Establishment of new Communications Tower Project Fund via Resolution #34-23
• Review of Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payment applications
• Payment of Ahlers & Cooney invoices for Pipeline Ordinance and Summit Carbon IUB Permit proceedings using American Rescue Act Funds
• Appointments to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council

The Board of Supervisors authorized a loan agreement and the issuance of General Obligation Emergency Communications Bonds to fund E911 system upgrades. The board also approved several sets of claims and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved $4,830,000 General Obligation Emergency Communications Bonds for E911 improvements
• Approved July 24 and 28, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims for County #187-266, Engineer 10056-10082, and Drains 15388 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)

911 Service Board

The Floyd County 911 Service Board will meet to consider routine approvals of the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the financial report. New business includes an update on the ISIC radio contract with Motorola and a maintenance agreement, a discussion of open meetings law, and a report on county addressing (GIS). Old business covers a discussion on Central Square and shared service software.

• Update on ISIC Radio Contract with Motorola and maintenance agreement
• Discussion about Open Meetings (Sunshine Law)
• Update on county addressing (GIS) report
• Discussion on Central Square and Shared Service Software

The board approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and the August 1, 2023 financial report. Members discussed a Motorola radio contract and the Iowa Sunshine Law.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2023 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved motion to discuss maintenance agreement at the kickoff meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several infrastructure projects, including the Victory Avenue Bridge replacement and Drainage District #3 repairs. The meeting also includes discussions on emergency communications bonds and ambulance service agreements.

• Contract for Victory Avenue Bridge Replacement Project with Minnowa Construction, Inc for $1,699,701.65
• Bond Purchase Agreement for General Obligation Emergency Communications Bonds, Series 2023A
• Drainage District #3 Main Open Ditch Repair project specifications and bidding process
• Payment to Zimmerman Digging & Demo LLC for Tesch property cleanup
• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project update regarding stairwell plaster change order

The Board approved a bond purchase agreement for E911 system improvements and a $1.7M bridge replacement contract. Action on Drainage District #3 project specifications was tabled until August 8. The Board also approved an ambulance services agreement and a property cleanup payment.

• Approved Bond Purchase Agreement for E911 communications bonds up to $5.1M (3-0)
• Approved $1,699,701.65 contract with Minnowa Construction, Inc for Victory Avenue Bridge Replacement (3-0)
• Approved $42,399.89 for PCO #148 Stairwell Plaster on Walls (3-0)
• Approved 28E Agreement for Emergency Ambulance Services between Floyd County Medical Center, City of Charles City, and Floyd County (3-0)
• Approved $8,500 payment to Zimmermans Digging & Demo, LLC for Tesch property cleanup (3-0)
• Tabled DD #3 project specifications and scheduled special meeting for August 8 (3-0)
• Approved County #186 claims (3-0)
• Approved July 24, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review minutes from July 17, approve claims, and discuss the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project. The agenda also includes a request to suspend consideration of a hazardous liquid pipeline ordinance pending a court case.

• Third reading and final approval of Res #28-23 regarding Emergency Medical Services
• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payments
• Review of amendment to the Charles City, Floyd County - Cedar Valley Transportation Center 28E Agreement
• Action regarding suspending hazardous liquid pipeline ordinance consideration
• Review of FY24 funding for various property tax credit programs

The Board approved a resolution designating EMS as an essential service to allow for potential future tax funding. The Board also suspended work on a hazardous liquid pipeline ordinance pending court rulings in the Northern District of Iowa.

• Declared EMS an essential county service via Res #28-23 (3-0)
• Suspended consideration of hazardous liquid pipeline ordinance (3-0)
• Required all appointed boards and commissions to review Iowa Sunshine Laws training (3-0)
• Approved Cedar Valley Transportation Center Joint Powers 28E Agreement amendment (3-0)
• Funded FY24 Property Tax Credits: Homestead, Elderly & Disabled, and Military at 100% (3-0)
• Funded FY24 Property Tax Credits: Ag Land at 21.71514547% and Family Farm at 15.46027379% (3-0)
• Approved claims for County 154-185, Secondary Roads #11043-11055, and Drains #15386 (3-0)
• Approved July 17, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Board of Health

The Floyd County Board of Health is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, hear reports from Public Health and the Sanitarian, and discuss budgets, policies, standing orders, employee handbook changes, and updates on wells, septic systems, and nuisances. The meeting includes a call-in option for remote participation.

• Approve minutes of March 20, 2023 and May 15, 2023 meetings
• Year-to-date budget review for Public Health/Home Health Care and Sanitarian
• Annual approval of policies/procedures and standing orders
• Approval of Floyd County Employee Handbook changes
• Well and septic update and nuisance update

The Board of Health approved the annual agency policies, procedures, and disaster preparedness plan. Members also approved changes to the Floyd County Employee handbook. The board discussed staffing and wage options following a nurse's resignation.

• Approved agency policies, procedures, and disaster preparedness plan
• Approved Floyd County Employee handbook changes
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved the meeting agenda

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission is meeting to approve the agenda, last month's minutes, and a consent agenda covering van activity and recurring bills. They will also review bills, budget, and claims, and hear an update from the VA director. Public comments will be taken.

• Approval of consent agenda (van activity, recurring bills)
• Review of bills, budget, and claims
• Director's update on office matters
• Public comments period

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the FY22 County Audit Report and discuss the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress. The meeting includes a public hearing on a rezoning application for a campground at 1914 Windfall Ave and a second reading regarding Emergency Medical Services.

• Public hearing for rezoning 111 acres from Ag-Mining to Commercial-Recreation at 1914 Windfall Ave
• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project including Prochaska Invoice #4760 for $597.41
• Resolution authorizing a preliminary official statement for General Obligation Emergency Communications Bonds, Series 2023A
• Second reading of Resolution #28-23 declaring Emergency Medical Services an Essential Service
• Review of applications for Disabled Veteran, Homestead, and Military tax credits

The Board approved a resolution to use a preliminary official statement for the sale of General Obligation Emergency Communications Bonds not to exceed $5.1 million. The Board also declared emergency medical services (EMS) to be an essential county service. A proposed rezoning for a campground was rejected, with the Board ordering the process to restart.

• Approved Res #30-23 authorizing the sale of General Obligation Emergency Communications Bonds up to $5.1M (3-0)
• Approved second reading of Res #28-23 declaring EMS an essential county service (3-0)
• Denied rezoning of 111 acres for a campground and ordered the Commission to restart the process (3-0)
• Approved Prochaska invoice #4760 for $597.41 using ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved PCO #150 TSG General Conditions June 2023 (3-0)
• Approved 1,861 various tax credit and exemption applications and disallowed 23 (3-0)
• Approved claims for County 72-153, Secondary Roads #10025-11042, and Drains #15385 (3-0)
• Voided check #114417 for $50 and approved reissue to Floyd County Fire Association (3-0)

Zoning Commission

The Floyd County Zoning Commission will consider an application to rezone 111 acres from AM to CR. The proposed change is for the purpose of establishing a campground in Section 1, Township 95 North, Range 15 West.

• Rezoning of 111 acres from AM to CR for a campground

The Commission approved a request by Dallas and Kelly Kuper to rezone 111 acres from AM to CR to allow for a campground in St Charles Township. The proposed site will initially feature 20-25 permanent sites with well, sewer, and electricity. The application will be presented to the Board of Supervisors on July 17, 2023.

• Approved rezoning of 111 acres from AM to CR for Dallas & Kelly Kuper (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Board

The Floyd County Conservation Board is meeting to handle routine business and several substantive items. They will review and possibly act on the Mink Creek Bioreactor update, the Resident Ranger interview process, and a potential property donation, plus discuss county handbook changes.

• Mink Creek Bioreactor update review/discussion
• Resident Ranger interview process review/action
• Potential property donation review/action
• Floyd County handbook changes review/discussion
• Consent agenda: June meeting minutes and claims/bills

The Board approved a request for additional obligated water funds from the water quality initiative for the Mink Creek Bioreactor project. Members also reviewed the Resident Ranger interview process and a potential 20-acre property donation.

• Approved request for increase in obligated water funds from water quality initiative
• Accepted Consent Agenda

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review progress on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including payment application #43 for $83,083.84. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a General Obligation Emergency Communications Loan Agreement.

• Pay App #43 for courthouse project in the amount of $83,083.84
• Public Hearing on General Obligation Emergency Communications Loan Agreement
• First Reading of Resolution #28-23 regarding Emergency Medical Services as an Essential Service
• L&J Industries invoice for Public Health generator stand for $1,425
• Review of Ahlers & Cooney invoices for pipeline services

The Board moved to enter a loan agreement to fund 911 emergency communications upgrades. They also took the first step to declare emergency medical services an essential county service and approved several ARPA-funded payments.

• Approved borrowing up to $5.1M for E911 system improvements (3-0)
• Approved first reading to declare EMS an essential county service (3-0)
• Approved $83,083.84 payment for Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project via ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved $5,094.88 and $4,357.50 payments to Ahlers & Cooney via ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved $1,425 payment to L&J Industries for a generator stand via ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved letter of engagement for Goodwin Law Office at $230/hour, max $3,000 (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Charles City's Thriving Communities Grant (3-0)
• Approved vacation accrual transition for 13 employees hired in FY23 (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including potential change orders. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a proposed emergency communications loan and Summit Carbon Solutions' pipeline filings.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payment applications
• Resolution #22-23 regarding a public hearing for an Emergency Communications Loan Agreement
• Discussion of Summit Carbon Solutions new lateral hazardous carbon pipeline through Floyd County
• Review of bids for remedying nuisance on rural Nora Springs property
• Zoning hearing application from Dalton Kuper to rezone property from AM to CR

The Board scheduled a July 10 public hearing to consider borrowing up to $5.1 million for E911 system improvements. Other actions included approving property cleanup and various fund transfers. The Board also discussed CO2 pipeline routing and zoning ordinances.

• Scheduled July 10 public hearing for $5.1M E911 loan agreement (3-0)
• Approved $9,050 contract with Zimmermans Digging & Demo LLC for Tesch property cleanup (3-0)
• Approved $5,593.60 for PCO #149 TSG General Conditions (3-0)
• Approved $2,500 contribution for AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent Program (3-0)
• Rejected FY24 terrorism insurance coverage with EMC Insurance Companies (3-0)
• Transferred $49,500 from General Fund to Conservation Reserve Fund (3-0)
• Transferred $123,110 from General Basic Fund to Secondary Road Fund (3-0)
• Re-appointed Doug Johnson to the Conservation Board for a 5-year term (3-0)

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and approve the agenda, previous minutes, consent agenda (including van activity and recurring bills), and bills/budget/claims. The director will discuss office updates, and officers will be rotated. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Approval of consent agenda (van activity, reoccurring bills)
• Bills/budget/claims review and action
• Director's office update discussion
• Officer rotation

The Commission approved the agenda, previous minutes, the consent agenda, and the payment of bills, budget, and claims. The body also established the officer rotation for the following year.

• Approved agenda
• Approved April minutes
• Approved consent agenda
• Approved payment of bills, budget, and claims
• Set next year's officers: Tim Speas (Chair), Bob Mondt (Vice Chair), and April Banks (Secretary)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review various contracts and project updates, including the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse progress. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding Drainage District #3 annexation and reclassification.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payments
• Dean Snyder Construction contract for 3rd and 4th floor wall project using ARPA funds
• Bonding services for Motorola Solutions ISICS Local Enhancement and communications equipment
• Public hearings regarding Drainage District #3 Annexation and Reclassification
• Pay increases for two jailers and the Emergency Management/Safety Coordinator

The Board approved the Drainage District #3 Annexation and Reclassification reports following public hearings. Other key actions included approving a multi-year auditing contract and funding for courthouse wall repairs.

• Approved Drainage District #3 Annexation report (3-0)
• Approved Drainage District #3 Reclassification report (3-0)
• Approved $59,521 payment to Dean Snyder Construction for courthouse wall repairs using ARPA funds (3-0)
• Accepted Gardiner & Company audit bids for FY23 ($35,000), FY24 ($38,350), and FY25 ($41,425) (3-0)
• Approved Northland Securities as underwriter for 911 equipment and towers bonding (3-0)
• Approved Nora Springs Volunteer Ambulance Services contract (3-0)
• Reappointed Robert Mondt and April Banks to the Veteran Affairs Commission (3-0)
• Changed two Assistants to the Engineer from exempt to non-exempt hourly status (3-0)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission meets to discuss a proposed pipeline ordinance, with presentations from legal counsel and industry representatives followed by public input and board discussion.

• Workshop on proposed Pipeline Ordinance
• Presentations by Ahlers & Cooney, Summit, and Navigator

The commission held a meeting for information discovery regarding a proposed pipeline ordinance. Representatives from Summit Carbon Solutions LLC and Navigator Heartland Greenway, LLC provided presentations, and no official actions were taken.

• No action was taken

Conservation Board

The Floyd County Conservation Board is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. They will review and potentially act on a resident ranger departure and job announcement, discuss a potential property purchase of non-agricultural acres, review a county supervisors' discussion about a communication tower at Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve, and consider ATV/UTV use on county conservation areas.

• Resident Ranger departure & job announcement review/action
• Potential property purchase, non-agricultural acres review/discussion
• County Supervisors discussion on communication tower at Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve review/action
• ATV/UTV use on Floyd County Conservation Areas review/action

The Board approved allowing ATV/UTV use wherever motor vehicles are authorized. It also voted to open the Resident Ranger position for applications and tabled a potential property purchase of non-agricultural acres.

• Approved opening the Resident Ranger position with updated degree requirements
• Approved allowing ATV/UTV use wherever motor vehicles are authorized
• Tabled potential purchase of non-agricultural CRP acres
• Rejected proposal to place a communication tower at Fossil & Prairie Park
• Accepted Consent Agenda

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review the June 5 minutes and approve county claims. The agenda includes updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and discussions regarding Motorola Solutions equipment funding.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payment applications
• Review of American Medical Response contract for services
• Discussion regarding funding for Motorola Solutions ISICS Local Enhancement, communications tower, and fiber requirements
• Review of County Attorney position wages and salary
• Presentation by County Assessor on new homestead exemption

The Board approved a three-year emergency ambulance services agreement and authorized the hiring of a part-time Assistant County Attorney and a full-time Secretary/Office Manager. The Board also approved excavation work to a property line and a temporary credit limit increase for courthouse blinds.

• Approved 3-year Emergency Ambulance Services Agreement starting at $415,000/year (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Kalliope Genzler as part-time Assistant County Attorney at $42,500 annual salary (3-0)
• Approved hire of Elizabeth Knecht as Secretary/Office Manager at $21.60/hour (3-0)
• Approved excavation work to property line and future curb cutout (3-0)
• Approved claims for County, Secondary Roads, and Drains; issued warning to Auditor Carr for credit card policy misuse (3-0)
• Approved temporary VISA limit increase to $11,000 for courthouse blinds (3-0)
• Approved use of courthouse grounds for Floyd County Fair advertising wagon (3-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Upper Cedar Watershed Management Improvement Authority

The Upper Cedar Watershed Management Improvement Authority is holding its annual meeting. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving annual updates from members, electing officers, and reviewing bylaws. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main action being the election of officers, including the automatic succession of Scott Cerwinske to Chair.

• Election of officers: Chair – Scott Cerwinske by automatic succession
• Review of June 7, 2022 approved annual meeting minutes
• Annual update – member reports
• Bylaws review/action as needed
• Meeting held at Floyd County EOC, 101 S. Main Street, Charles City, Iowa

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review project updates for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse and discuss hiring a part-time assistant county attorney. The agenda includes reviews of various service contracts, legal statements, and funding requests for emergency communications equipment.

• Payment application #42 for $66,311.42 for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project
• Discussion on hiring a part-time assistant county attorney and a legal secretary
• Presentation regarding funding for Motorola Solutions ISICS, towers, and fiber requirements
• Review of attorney statements for pipeline and ROW ordinances and Summit Carbon IUB permit proceedings
• Review of Fifth Amendment to the Child Support Staffing Contract with Iowa DHHS

The Board approved several operational contracts, including IT services and plumbing maintenance. They authorized payments for courthouse projects and legal services using ARPA funds. The Board also discussed a proposed $4.95 million radio communication project and potential bonding options.

• Approved Pay Ap #42 for $66,311.42 using ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved $665 and $1,061.06 payments to Ahlers Cooney using ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved one-year maintenance contract with Young Plumbing & Heating for $13,888 (3-0)
• Approved FY24 Solutions Support Agreement for $42,940.17 and Silver Managed Services Agreement for $32,052 (3-0)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to Child Support Staffing Contract with Iowa DHHS (3-0)
• Approved claims for County 278 6-2824, Secondary Roads #2298 6-22988, and Drains #15375-15377 (3-0)
• Approved May 30, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Decided to order six new boardroom chairs

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review previous meeting minutes and claims. The agenda includes updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and discussions regarding board room technology and a part-time Assistant County Attorney position.

• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress, payments, and potential change orders
• Washington School Watershed Priority Area 1 - work order #1678 repairs
• Drainage District #9 - work order #1971 Lateral 4 repairs
• Review of Right-To-Use Lease Asset Policy
• Personnel changes in Conservation, Sheriff’s Department, and County Attorney Office

The Board approved two drainage district assessments and the Right-To-Use Lease Asset Policy. They also authorized a request for proposals for audit services for fiscal years 2023 through 2025.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims for County, Secondary Roads, and Drains (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 assessment in Washington School Watershed Priority Area 1 (3-0)
• Approved $4,000 assessment to Drainage District #9, Lateral 4 (3-0)
• Approved Floyd County Right-To-Use Lease Asset Policy (3-0)
• Approved RFP for audit services for FY23, FY24, and FY25 (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the FY23 budget amendment, adjusting departmental appropriations including a $397,430 increase for General Services. Other actions included approving drainage work orders and property tax exemptions. The Board also issued a warning to the Sheriff for a credit card policy violation.

• Approved FY23 Budget Amendment and departmental appropriations (3-0)
• Issued warning to Sheriff Jeff Crooks for credit card policy misuse (3-0)
• Approved PCO #147 TSG General Conditions for $10,001.49 (3-0)
• Approved Work Order #1715 for Drainage District #25 (3-0)
• Approved Work Order #1714 for Drainage District #26 (3-0)
• Denied Drainage District #3 claim pending itemization of services (3-0)
• Approved 2023 property tax exemptions for various land types (2-0)
• Approved transitioning salaried employees to be paid one week behind starting July 1, 2023 (3-0)

Veterans Affairs Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and the consent agenda. Members also voted to pay bills, budget, and claims. Director Todd Schriever reported a steady flow of veterans seeking assistance at the new office.

• Approved agenda
• Approved April minutes
• Approved consent agenda
• Approved payment of bills, budget, and claims

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review various contracts, including a generator maintenance agreement and professional consulting services. Discussion items include the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and potential zoning ordinance changes regarding hazardous liquid pipelines.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payments
• Discussion of hazardous liquid pipeline ordinance with Zoning Commission
• Review of generator maintenance contract
• Fourth Amendment to Iowa Dept of Health and Human Services coordination contract
• Second Amendment to Community Partnership Protecting Children contract

The Board of Supervisors suspended a staff member's credit card for six months following a personal charge and issued a warning to another employee for a sales tax error. The Board also approved several contracts for health services, consulting, and courthouse generator maintenance.

• Suspended Jeff Sherman's VISA card for six months (2-1)
• Issued warning to Adam Sears regarding credit card sales tax (2-1)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to DHHS Coordination Contract (3-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Community Partnership Protecting Children Contract (3-0)
• Approved use of courthouse north parking lot for July 4 fireworks staging (3-0)
• Approved generator maintenance agreement with 3E (3-0)
• Approved $4,450 annual consulting contract with Cost Advisory Services, Inc. for three years (3-0)
• Approved claims for County 2598-2674 and Secondary Roads #22954-22964 (3-0)

Board of Health

The Floyd County Board of Health is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the March 20th meeting, then hear reports from Public Health/Home Health Care and the Sanitarian. These reports include year-to-date budgets, staff updates, and updates on wells, septic systems, and nuisances. The meeting is largely routine oversight of county health services.

• Approve minutes of March 20th, 2023 meeting
• Year-to-date budget report for Public Health/Home Health Care
• Staff update and Home Health update
• Well and septic update from Sanitarian
• Nuisance update from Sanitarian

The board was unable to take action on the agenda or minutes because a quorum was not present. The meeting consisted of reports on the YTD budget, well and septic testing, and a nuisance property update.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and consider a payment application for $192,451.61. The agenda includes discussions on emergency medical services, cybersecurity software replacement, and drainage district annexation.

• Payment application #41R for $192,451.61 for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project
• Proposed action to declare Emergency Medical Services as an Essential Service
• Public hearing regarding the disposition of a parcel in Rockford Company's First Addition
• Contract renewal with Communication Innovators for Genetec Advantage security systems
• Approval of Iowa DOT Federal-aid Agreement for County Highway Bridge Program Project BRO S-C0 34(104) -- 8J-34

The Board approved the sale of a Rockford real estate parcel to Jerome and Karen Schlader via Quit Claim Deed. They also authorized a $192,451.61 payment using ARPA funds and approved several service contracts. A proposal to change Secondary Roads employee hours to a four-day week was declined.

• Approved Pay Ap 41R for $192,451.61 using ARPA funding (3-0)
• Approved sale of Rockford property to Jerome and Karen Schlader for $1 plus transfer costs (2-0)
• Approved Communication Innovators contract for $21,806 (2-0)
• Approved Notice of Proposed Action to declare EMS an Essential Service (3-0)
• Approved Veterans Memorial Committee landscaping plan for Otto's Oasis (3-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Rustic Acres, LLC (2-0)
• Approved MOU for cybersecurity services with Iowa Office of the Chief Information Officer (2-0)
• Tentatively accepted Drainage District #3 annexation and reclassification reports (2-0)

Conservation Board

The Floyd County Conservation Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the April minutes and claims. They will also hear reports from the director and foundation liaison. Under new business, the board will review and potentially take action on the maple syrup update and a tour of the new campground area.

• Approve April meeting minutes
• Approve claims/bills
• Review/action on maple syrup update
• Review/action on tour of new campground area

The Floyd County Conservation Board met on May 2, 2023, and approved the consent agenda and an amended meeting agenda. The board reviewed updates on maple syrup sales (over 165 gallons collected), agreed to allow a memorial tree for Morgan Walters at Colwell Park, and discussed soil amendments for park fields. No votes on substantive policy or spending were recorded beyond procedural motions.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Amended meeting agenda with three additions (unanimous)
• Agreed to allow memorial tree planting for Morgan Walters at Colwell Park (no formal vote recorded)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review various claims, personnel updates, and progress on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project. Discussion includes declaring emergency medical services as essential services under Iowa Code 422D.

• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress and payment applications
• Emergency medical services essential services discussion (Iowa Code 422D)
• Ahlers & Cooney bills for pipeline matters and American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Secondary Roads Work Order #1696 for Drainage District #3 - Lateral 18 repairs
• Drainage District #13 repair work by Fullerton Excavating

The Board approved several claims, drainage district repairs, and payments to Ahlers & Cooney using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Board also reviewed a timeline to declare emergency medical services as an essential service.

• Approved County claims 2484-2519 and Secondary Roads claims 22920-22931 (3-0)
• Approved $210 and $700 payments to Ahlers & Cooney using ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved repair work for Drainage District #3, Lateral #18 per Work Order #1696 (3-0)
• Approved invoice #22074 payment to Fullerton Excavating for Drainage District #13 (3-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 minutes as amended (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and discuss secondary road activities. The agenda includes several items regarding American Rescue Plan Act fund usage and drainage district issues.

• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse progress, including Pay App #41 for $192,330.43
• Prochaska & Associates invoice for $4,469.78
• 28E Agreement for secondary road extensions between City of Nora Springs and Floyd County
• Agreement between Floyd County and Floyd County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (July 2023–June 2026)
• Discussion regarding the purchase of a Sheriff’s vehicle

The Board approved several payments for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and affirmed the allocation of $3,038,275 in American Rescue Plan Act funds as lost revenue. They also approved multiple road agreements and a contract with the Deputy Sheriff’s Association.

• Approved PCO #145 Floor Leveling in New Board Room for $15,883.40 (3-0)
• Approved Prochaska & Associates, Inc invoice #4728 for $4,469.78 using ARPA funds (3-0)
• Tabled Pay Ap #41 (3-0)
• Approved 28E Agreement for Secondary Road Extensions with City of Nora Springs (3-0)
• Approved 2-year Adopt-A-Highway extension for Charles City Elks Lodge (3-0)
• Approved Agreement with Floyd County Deputy Sheriff’s Association for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Fiscal Agent Agreement 2024 for Floyd Mitchell Chickasaw Early Childhood Iowa Area (3-0)
• Affirmed allocation of $3,038,275 in ARPA funds as lost revenue via Res #18-23 (3-0)

Board of Health

The Floyd County Board of Health is meeting to discuss an employee complaint filed under the county handbook's complaint resolution procedure. The board may enter a closed session to evaluate the employee's professional competency, as allowed by Iowa Code, and will then return to open session to decide how to handle the complaint. The agenda contains only this one substantive item.

• Discussion of employee complaint per Floyd County Employee Handbook, section 7.8
• Potential closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate professional competency
• Review and possible action on disposition of the complaint

The Board of Health reviewed an employee complaint and held a closed session to evaluate professional competency. Following the session, the Board voted to uphold the termination of Beth Rottinghaus.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session to evaluate professional competency (5-0)
• Upheld termination of Beth Rottinghaus (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 17, 2023, at 4:00 PM in the Floyd County Veterans Office. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the agenda, last month's minutes, and a consent agenda for van activity and recurring bills. The commission will also discuss bills, budget, and claims, and hear a director's update. Public comments are scheduled.

• Approval of consent agenda (van activity, recurring bills)
• Bills, budget, and claims review
• Director's update on office news
• Public comments period
• Announcement of next meeting date and time

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and consider several administrative actions. Items include a presentation on carbon pipeline inspection services and discussions regarding solid waste collection hours.

• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project progress, including PCO #140, PCO #146, and Pay App #38
• Appointment of Drainage District #3 Reclassification Commissioners
• Washington School Watershed Priority 1 repair to district tile
• Schedule change for the Solid Waste Collection Site
• Agreement between Floyd County and Floyd County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026)

The Board authorized a public hearing for the sale of real estate in Rockford and set new operating hours for the collection site. Several payments for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project were approved using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Board also appointed commissioners for Drainage District #3.

• Approved Res #17-23 to propose sale of real estate in Rockford and set public hearing for May 8 (3-0)
• Set collection site hours as Saturdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Tuesday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. effective May 13 (3-0)
• Approved PCO #14 for $568.88 and PCO #146 for $12,680.64 (3-0)
• Approved Pay Ap #38 for $64,125.38 using American Rescue Plan Act funds (3-0)
• Appointed Ben Rottinghaus, Jim Howe, and Tyler Conley as Drainage District #3 Reclassification Commissioners (3-0)
• Authorized Secondary Roads Department to fix a tile hole in Washington School Watershed Priority #1 (3-0)
• Approved claims for County # 235 8- 2425, Secondary Roads # 2289 3-22904, and Drains #15371 (3-0)
• Tabled agreement with Floyd County Deputy Sheriff’s Association until April 24 (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the FY24 Budget and review resolutions for adopting the county budget and certifying taxes. The meeting also includes updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and presentations regarding carbon pipeline inspections.

• Public hearing regarding FY24 Budget
• Resolution #16-23: Adoption of County Budget and Certification of Taxes for FY24
• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project update including PCO #144
• Presentation on hazardous carbon pipeline inspection services
• Review of Ahlers & Cooney bills for pipeline matters and ARPA funds

The Board approved the FY24 budget and certified taxes following a public hearing. They also established FY24 salaries for elected officials, reducing several Compensation Board recommendations by 70%.

• Adopted FY24 Budget and Certification of Taxes (3-0)
• Set FY24 elected official salaries: Attorney-Part Time $84,000, Auditor $75,314, Recorder/Treasurer $74,653, Sheriff $104,913, Supervisors $40,098 (3-0)
• Approved FY24 Iowa DOT Secondary Road Budget and Five Year Program (3-0)
• Approved PCO #142 ($2,220.87) and PCO #144 ($810.43) for Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project (3-0)
• Approved three Ahlers Cooney invoices totaling $2,338.40 (3-0)
• Approved claims for County #2277-2357 and Secondary Roads #22868-22892 (3-0)
• Rescinded April 3 motion regarding 2022 values/FY24 payable allocation of property tax credits (3-0)
• Approved National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation (3-0)

Conservation Board

The Floyd County Conservation Board is meeting to review and take action on several items, including a budget/salary adjustment for the Conservation Department, food plots on county conservation areas, habitat work at Cedar Hills Wildlife Area, and remote primitive campsites. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the March meeting minutes and claims/bills.

• Budget/Salary adjustment for Conservation Department review/action
• Food Plots on FCC Areas 2023 review/action
• Cedar Hills Wildlife Area Habitat review/action
• Remote Primitive Campsites FCC Areas review/action
• Consent agenda: March meeting minutes and claims/bills

The Board accepted the consent agenda and amended the meeting agenda. Several items were reviewed, including budget adjustments, food plots, and campsite options, but no action was taken on those topics.

• Approved Consent Agenda
• Approved amendment to meeting agenda

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review progress on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including potential change orders for boiler relocation. The meeting also includes discussions regarding tax assessments, road resurfacing bids, and bridge replacement plans.

• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project update and PCO #143 Boiler and Water Heater Flue Relocation
• Review of bids for the 2023 Crushed Stone Resurfacing project
• Signing plans for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO34(104) -- 8J-34
• Review of North Iowa Regional Housing Authority request for Payment In Lieu of Taxes
• Review of 2022 values and FY24 allocation percentages for various property tax credits and exemptions

The Board approved a contract for road resurfacing and signed plans for a bridge replacement on Victory Ave. They also authorized specific staffing levels and appointments for county offices and set employee health and dental insurance premiums.

• Approved $1,475,990 contract with Bruening Rock Products for 496 miles of crushed stone resurfacing (3-0)
• Approved plans for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO34(104)--8J-34 on Victory Ave (3-0)
• Approved Res* #14-23 setting number of deputies, assistants, and clerks and specific staff appointments (3-0)
• Set Recorder's Clerk Jennifer Hoeft wage at $20/hour (3-0)
• Approved $68.52 Payment in Lieu of Taxes for North Iowa Regional Housing Authority (3-0)
• Approved 2022 values/FY24 payable allocation for assessment limitations per Iowa Department of Revenue (3-0)
• Set employer/employee health and dental insurance premium rates (3-0)
• Approved claims for County # 2245-2276 and Secondary Roads # 22852-22867 (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors met for a special meeting to review and act on changing the County Attorney role from full-time to part-time. The agenda also included a review regarding the appointment of a part-time county attorney to fill a vacancy.

• Review/action regarding Res # 13-23: County Attorney Full-Time to Part-Time
• Review/action regarding appointment of part-time county attorney to fill a vacancy

The Board of Supervisors changed the Floyd County Attorney position from full-time to part-time. They adjusted the salary for the role and appointed Todd Prichard to fill the vacancy.

• Changed County Attorney position from full-time to part-time (3-0)
• Adjusted County Attorney salary to $84,000 for the remainder of FY 22-23 and for FY 24 (3-0)
• Appointed Todd Prichard as part-time Floyd County Attorney effective March 29 (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing progress on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including several potential change orders and payment applications. The Board will also conduct interviews for the County Attorney position and hold a public hearing regarding the FY24 proposed maximum property tax levy.

• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse: Pay App #40 for $177,751.53
• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse: Pay App #39 for $14,305.25
• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse: Pay App #39 difference in revisions for $19,029.72
• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse: Prochaska invoice for $3,234.44
• Public Hearing regarding Proposed Property Tax Levy (Max Levy) for FY24 budget

The Board approved the FY24 maximum property tax dollars for General and Rural County Services. They also approved several change orders for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and voted to appoint a part-time county attorney.

• Approved FY24 max property tax: General County Services $5,163,161 and Rural County Services $2,289,707 (3-0)
• Approved appointment of a part-time county attorney to fill vacancy (3-0)
• Approved appropriation changes: Public Defender decrease $5,000, Juvenile Probation increase $5,000 (3-0)
• Approved PCO #127 ($1,420.63), #131 ($15,086.12), #136 ($3,514.37), #138 ($3,824.73), and #141 ($9,106.87) (3-0)
• Denied PCO #137 ($13,813.36) and PCO #139 ($7,992.95) (3-0)
• Approved Pay Ap #39 ($14,305.25) and Pay Ap #40 ($177,751.53) from ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved Prochaska invoice for $3,234.44 from ARPA funds (3-0)
• Set FY24 budget public hearing for April 10 at 10:00 a.m. (3-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved a variance request for Brandon Houdek to construct a storage building on agricultural land. The Board also elected new leadership for the Chair and Vice Chair positions.

• Approved variance for storage building at 2346 Old Highway Road (4-0)
• Elected Teresa Stevens Marth as Chair
• Elected Sean Pitkin as Vice Chair
• Approved agenda
• Approved November 16, 2022 minutes

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes and the consent agenda, review bills and the budget, and discuss a new form for Veteran Aid. The meeting is primarily administrative, covering routine approvals and office updates.

• Approval of consent agenda including van activity and reoccurring bills
• Review of bills, budget, and claims
• Discussion of a new form for Veteran Aid
• Public comments session

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and a draft ordinance regarding hazardous liquid pipelines. The meeting also includes discussions on the County Attorney selection process and the DHS relocation to the courthouse.

• Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project update including PCO #134 deduction for Room G121
• Payment of Prochaska invoice using American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Draft ordinance regarding land use for hazardous liquid pipelines
• FY24 budget review, fund balances, and levy rates
• Joint Drainage District 6/56 closed session regarding litigation strategy

The Board of Supervisors and Cerro Gordo County officials declined a settlement offer from Iowa Northern Railroad regarding Joint Drainage District #6/56. The Board also approved claims and a construction deduct for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project.

• Approved County claims #2138-2191 and Secondary Roads claims #22834-22841 (3-0)
• Approved PCO #134 Deduct for Work in Room G121 for $2,535 (3-0)
• Postponed action on Prochaska & Assoc invoice until March 27 (3-0)
• Declined settlement offer from Iowa Northern Railroad (6-0)
• Agreed to have Ahlers and Cooney send draft pipeline ordinance directly to the Zoning Commission

Board of Health

The Board approved an 8% increase in charges for all services as suggested by the accountant. This includes raising rates for Home Care Aide/Homemaker visits to $50.00 per hour and Skilled Nursing visits to $187.00.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved 8% increase in service rates

Board of Supervisors

The board will continue FY24 budget review, including wages, fund balances, and levy rates, and set a date for a public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax dollars. They will also discuss a request for a mural on the Law Enforcement Center, review Conservation Department staff wages, and consider an appropriation transfer. A separate canvass of the March 7 special election results will be held at 4 p.m.

• Discussion and possible action on a mural request for the Law Enforcement Center south side
• Review of Conservation Department staff wages for FY24 budget
• Resolution #09-23: Appropriation change transferring $5,000 from Clerk of Court to Juvenile Probation
• Resolution #10-23: Certification of March 7 special election results for North Butler, Nashua-Plainfield, and Hawkeye Community College
• Setting date/time for public hearing on proposed FY24 maximum property tax dollars

The Board of Supervisors certified voter turnout and results for three special elections. They also approved departmental budget adjustments and scheduled a public hearing for the proposed property tax levy.

• Certified March 7 special election results for North Butler CSD, Nashua-Plainfield CSD, and Hawkeye Community College (3-0)
• Approved appropriation changes: decreased Dept 6 Clerk of Court by $5,000 and increased Dept 61 Juvenile Probation by $5,000 (3-0)
• Set public hearing for Proposed Property Tax Levy for March 27 at 9:15 a.m. (3-0)
• Approved FY2022 Other Post-Employment Benefits plan Actuarial Valuation Report (3-0)
• Approved County # 20 40- 2137 and Secondary Roads # 2281 9- 22833 claims (3-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Conservation Board

The Board voted to amend the budget to provide staff raises after supervisors declined to raise salaries to the state average. The Board also approved a budget amendment and timeline extension for the Mink Creek Bioreactor project.

• Approved Consent Agenda
• Approved amendment to meeting agenda
• Approved motion to rework budget numbers to provide staff raises
• Approved budget amendment for Mink Creek Denitrifying Bioreactor cost share assistance
• Approved moving Mink Creek Bioreactor completion date to September 30th

Board of Supervisors

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review and take action on several items, including approval of minutes and claims, updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, staffing needs in the Recorder's office, bids for crushed stone and pavement marking, and a presentation on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. The board will also continue FY24 budget review and discuss health insurance rates.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project including progress report, payment applications, and change orders
• Review/action regarding additional office staff in the Recorder's office
• Review/action regarding Ahlers & Cooney presentation at Iowa Utility Board's Technical hearing on Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline
• Review/action regarding Ahlers & Cooney bill for pipeline matters and use of American Rescue Act Plan funds
• Continuation of FY24 budget review including wages, fund balances, levy rates, and max levy notice

The Board of Supervisors approved a low bid for a pavement marking project and authorized hiring a full-time staff member for the Recorder's office. They also approved various claims and legal bills related to pipeline intervention.

• Approved $167,961.99 low bid from Vogel Traffic Services, Inc. for pavement marking project (3-0)
• Approved hiring a full-time staff person in the Recorder's office (3-0)
• Approved County #1990-2039, Secondary Roads #22799-22818, and Drain #15370 claims (3-0)
• Approved Ahlers & Cooney bills of $6,160 and $238 for pipeline intervention and ordinances using ARPA funds (3-0)
• Directed attorney Tim Whipple to inquire if video evidence can be presented at IUB intervention hearings (3-0)
• Set the March 7 Special Election canvass for March 13 at 4 p.m. (3-0)
• Consented to removing the empty LP tank at the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project
• Approved the agenda and February 27, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the agenda, previous minutes, a consent agenda for van activity and recurring bills, and a review of bills and budget. The meeting also includes public comments and a director's update on office matters.

• Approval of consent agenda including van activity and recurring bills
• Review and action on bills, budget, and claims
• Public comments period
• Director's update on office news

The Commission approved the agenda, January minutes, and the payment of bills. Director Todd Schriever provided an update on the new office progress and plans to review general assistance policy and procedures at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda
• Approved January minutes
• Approved consent agenda
• Approved payment of bills

Board of Supervisors

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review and take action on several items, including approval of claims, updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, and agreements for new National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart. They will also discuss the County Attorney vacancy process, the Floyd County Nuisance Ordinance, and the FY24 budget review including wages and levy rates.

• Review/action on National Opioid Settlements: Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart
• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including PCO #129 Combined Neutral Remediation Panel G1
• Discussion on County Attorney vacancy and potential publication notice to fill vacancy
• Discussion on Floyd County Nuisance Ordinance and nuisance property process
• Continuation of FY24 budget review, wages, fund balances, levy rates, and max levy notice

Conference Board

The Floyd County Conference Board is meeting to review and act on several items, including appointing a Board of Review member, approving an Assessor Employee Handbook and expenditure policy, and holding public hearings on a FY22/23 budget amendment and the proposed FY23/24 budget. The board will also consider authorizing FY23/24 salaries and adopting the FY23/24 budget. This is a routine budget and administrative meeting.

• Public hearing and action on FY22/23 budget amendment
• Public hearing and action on proposed FY23/24 budget
• Authorization of FY23/24 salaries
• Board of Review appointment – Ardi Gisleson
• Approval of Assessor Employee Handbook and expenditure policy

The Board approved the FY23/24 budget with total expenditures of $418,157 and set salaries for the Assessor and staff. It also approved a budget amendment for FY22/23 and appointed a new member to the Board of Review.

• Appointed Ardi Gisleson to the Board of Review for a term ending December 31, 2028 (3-0)
• Adopted the Floyd County Employee Handbook (Section 7.8) and Assessor Expenditure Policy (3-0)
• Approved FY22/23 Budget Amendment in the sum of $41,533.00 (3-0)
• Approved salaries: $102,000 for Assessor, $71,400 for Deputy, and $40,950 for other personnel (2-1)
• Approved FY23/24 budget with total expenditures of $418,157, including $54,216 for health insurance premiums (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will consider approving the agenda, minutes, and claims, followed by updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project including progress reports and potential change orders. They will also discuss various courthouse projects, right-of-way contracts for the Victory Ave bridge project, the Treasurer's semi-annual settlement report, and the resignation of the County Attorney. Additionally, they will review liquor license applications for Freeze Frame LLC and Cedar Ridge GC, and discuss FY24 health insurance rates with a state representative.

• Update and action on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including change orders
• Right-Of-Way Contracts for Victory Ave over Little Cedar Bridge Project
• Resignation of County Attorney and discussion on filling the vacancy
• Liquor license applications for Freeze Frame LLC and Cedar Ridge GC
• FY24 budget review including wages, fund balances, and levy rates

Emergency Management Commission

The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and prior meeting minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the budget. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Budget discussion
• Approval of 01-31-23 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Commission unanimously approved the proposed budget for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The meeting also included the approval of the previous meeting's minutes and updates on EMA Coordinator training.

• Approved Proposed Budget for fiscal year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved 01-31-23 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

911 Service Board

The Floyd County 911 Service Board will hold its quarterly meeting to consider approval of the agenda, minutes from November 3, 2022, and the financial report from the auditor. Under new business, the board will elect a chair and vice chair, discuss the 911 budget with Gloria, review the Electronic Engineering bill and radio status, and appoint a secretary. Old business includes a discussion on Alert Iowa sign-ups. The meeting follows the Communications Advisory Board meeting at 6:00 pm.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of 911 budget with Gloria
• Discussion of Electronic Engineering bill and radio status
• Appointment of Secretary
• Alert Iowa sign-up discussion

The Floyd County 911 Service Board approved a financial report and allocated $25,000 for radio and tower maintenance. The board also re-elected its Chair and appointed a new Vice Chair and Secretary.

• Approved financial report ending 01-31-2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget for new towers, radios, and radio maintenance (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Keith Starr as Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Ben Chatfield as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Set aside $25,000 for radios and maintenance (Unanimous)
• Appointed Secretary of the 911 Board (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review and take action on several administrative items, including claims, minutes, and procurement policy updates. They will also discuss the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including a potential change order, and continue FY24 budget review with wages, fund balances, and levy rates. Road-related actions include designating roads for overweight permits, a dust control policy, and a resolution to embargo River Road.

• PCO #133 TSG General Conditions Jan 2023 for Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project
• Ahlers & Cooney bill for pipeline matters and use of American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Resolution #08-23 to embargo River Road
• Box culvert bids for projects LFM-FY24-01--73-34 and LFM-FY24-02--7X-34
• FY24 budget review including wages, fund balances, levy rates, and max levy notice

The Board of Supervisors approved two bridge projects with Minnowa Construction and established a five-ton axle load limit on a portion of River Road. The board also adopted new procurement and dust control policies and approved payments for courthouse construction and legal services.

• Accepted Minnowa Construction bids for 130th St ($105,747.63) and Packard Ave ($109,750.59) culverts (3-0)
• Approved five-ton axle load limit for River Road from Quarry Rd/150th St to 130th St (3-0)
• Approved Floyd County Procurement Policy (3-0)
• Approved Floyd County Dust Control Policy (3-0)
• Approved PCO #133 TSG General Conditions for $11,111.37 (3-0)
• Approved Ahlers & Cooney pipeline bills for $6,379.26 and $1,116.00 using ARPA funds (3-0)
• Designated Quarry Road south of Avenue of the Saints and 185th St for All-Systems Overweight Permit (3-0)
• Approved County claims #1766-1873 and Secondary Roads #22741-22766 (3-0)

Conservation Board

The Floyd County Conservation Board is meeting to review and take action on several items, including a salary survey for county conservation employees, a cost share amendment for the Mink Creek Bioreactor Project, a request to ride horses on East Idlewild, and appointing the director as the county's representative on the Shell Rock River Watershed Management Coalition. The board will also approve the January meeting minutes and claims/bills.

• Salary Survey for County Conservation Employees review/action
• Cost Share Amendment for the Mink Creek Bioreactor Project review/action
• Request to ride horses on East Idlewild review/action
• Adam as Floyd County representative on Shell Rock River Watershed Management Coalition review/action
• Consent agenda: January meeting minutes and claims/bills

The Board approved a cost share amendment for the Mink Creek Bioreactor Project and appointed Adam Sears as the Shell Rock River Watershed Management Coalition representative. The Board denied a request to allow horse riding on East Idlewild and decided against converting Cedar Hills to prairie.

• Approved cost share funding amendment for Mink Creek Bioreactor Project with Soil & Water Committee
• Appointed Adam Sears as Floyd County representative on Shell Rock River Watershed Management Coalition
• Denied request to ride horses on East Idlewild, maintaining current prohibition policy
• Decided not to proceed with converting Cedar Hills to prairie
• Accepted Consent Agenda

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially take action on several items, including a 30-day notice to reduce supervisor compensation before the FY24 budget is certified, setting a date for the proposed property tax levy, and reviewing the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project with progress reports and change orders. They will also hear presentations on the Charles City Watershed Project and the Floyd County Emergency Medical Services Association/Pandemic Resiliency Initiative, and discuss health/dental insurance premiums and a Weed Commissioner appointment.

• Review/Action regarding 30-day notice to reduce supervisor compensation per Iowa Code 331.907
• Review/Action regarding setting date/time for Max Levy/Proposed Property Tax Levy for FY24
• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project including PCO #115 Security Screens & Bar Package credit and ground floor furnace sign-off
• Discussion regarding health and dental insurance premiums for FY24 and employee health plan fund balance
• Presentation on Floyd County Emergency Medical Services Association/Pandemic Resiliency Initiative by Brandi Molitor

The Board of Supervisors voted to take no pay increase for FY24. The board also approved various claims and a credit for security screens. Discussions were held regarding FY24 budget reviews and health insurance premiums, but no action was taken on the FY24 Max Levy.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved January 30, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved County claims #1737-1765 and Secondary Roads claims #22732-22740 (3-0)
• Approved PCO #115 Security Screens & Bar Package credit of $7,692 (3-0)
• Decided to take no pay increase for FY24 (3-0)
• Decided to take no action on setting the FY24 Max Levy/Proposed Tax Levy

Emergency Management Commission

The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Commission is meeting to continue its budget conversation and to approve meeting minutes from December 27, 2022, and January 24, 2023. The agenda also includes public comment and commission comments.

• Continuation of budget conversation
• Approval of 12-27-2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of 01-24-2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from December 27, 2022, and January 24, 2023. Members discussed two EMPG grants totaling $35,307.19 and a $12,000 budget allocation from Supervisors for EOC furniture. The Commission agreed the EMA Coordinator may use county time to complete 24 hours of required EMT license renewal training.

• Approved 12-27-2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 01-24-2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved EMA Coordinator using county time for EMT license renewal

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved three payment applications totaling $261,344.63 using American Rescue Plan Act funds. Other actions included hiring a new road equipment operator and updating the county leave donation policy. The Board also approved the FY22 Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan.

• Approved $261,344.63 for Pay Ap #35, #36, and #37 via ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved hiring Tanner Nauman as Secondary Road Equipment Operator II at $22.64/hour (3-0)
• Approved Floyd County Leave Donation Policy with cap reduced from 12 to 8 weeks (3-0)
• Approved FY22 Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan (3-0)
• Approved County claims #168 4-1736 and Secondary Roads #227 20-22731 (3-0)
• Joint Drainage District #6/#56: Assessed $5,500 on Lateral 1A (6-0)
• Joint Drainage District #6/#56: Allowed assessments of $500+ to be spread over 10 years at 5% interest (6-0)

Conference Board

The Floyd County Conference Board will meet to review and potentially approve a budget amendment for 2022/2023 and the proposed 2023/2024 budget. They will also consider appointing Jay Jung to the Board of Review and set a public hearing date for the budgets, likely February 21, 2023.

• Appointment of Jay Jung to the Board of Review
• 2022/2023 Budget Amendment
• 2023/2024 Proposed Budget
• Public hearing for budgets proposed for February 21, 2023

The Board approved a $41,553 budget amendment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and the salaries and office expenditures for the 2023-2024 budget. Jay Jung was appointed to the Board of Review. A public hearing for the budget items is scheduled for February 21, 2023.

• Approved 2022-2023 budget amendment of $41,553.00 (3-0)
• Appointed Jay Jung to the Board of Review for a term ending December 31, 2028 (3-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 salaries: Assessor $102,000, Deputy $71,400, other personnel $40,950 (2-1)
• Approved 2023-2024 office expenditures including $15,000 reserved for vehicle purchase (3-0)
• Set public hearing for budget amendment and 2023-2024 budget for February 21, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Emergency Management Commission

The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Commission will meet to appoint a chair and vice chair, discuss the budget, and set a date for a budget hearing. The meeting is open to the public, both in person and via Zoom.

• Appointment of Commission Chair & Vice Chair
• Budget conversation
• Establish date and time for budget hearing

The Floyd County Emergency Management Commission appointed leadership positions and tabled discussions regarding the budget and the budget hearing date.

• Appointed Sheriff Jeff Crooks as Commission Chair
• Appointed EMA Coordinator Jason Webster as Vice Chair (non-voting)
• Tabled budget review pending further coordination with Sheriff Crooks and Auditor Gloria Carr
• Tabled establishment of the budget hearing date and time

Veterans Affairs Commission

The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to review and approve the agenda, previous minutes, and a consent agenda covering van activity and recurring bills. They will also discuss the budget and claims, hear public comments, and receive updates from the VA director. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of consent agenda (van activity, recurring bills)
• Review/discussion/action on bills, budget, and claims
• Public comments session
• Director's update on office news

Board of Supervisors

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review and take action on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including progress reports, payment applications, and potential change orders. They will also discuss a proposed Leave Donation Policy for employees, and consider resolutions for a road resurfacing project and a right-of-way purchase policy. The meeting includes FY24 budget reviews for multiple county departments.

• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project with potential change orders for duct work and furnace
• Discussion of Leave Donation Policy for employees under FMLA
• Resolution #06-23 for HMA Resurfacing on B20 from Cerro Gordo County line to S70
• Resolution #07-23 for Purchase of Right-Of-Way policy
• FY24 budget reviews for Board of Supervisors, Auditor, Clerk of Court, and other departments

The Board of Supervisors approved a major road resurfacing project and established a new policy for right-of-way land purchases. The board also appointed a member to the Board of Adjustments and signed off on one courthouse furnace.

• Awarded $1,402,230.28 HMA Resurfacing contract to Heartland Asphalt Inc (3-0)
• Approved Res #07-23 establishing right-of-way purchase rates and fence replacement costs (3-0)
• Appointed Scott Tjaden to the Board of Adjustments for a term ending Dec 31, 2027 (3-0)
• Approved Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement with IDOT (3-0)
• Signed off on the furnace in the Veteran Affairs office (3-0)
• Approved County claims #1615-1683 and Secondary Roads #22711-22719 (3-0)
• Tabled vote on vacation time donation policy until January 30

Board of Supervisors

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review and take action on a settlement agreement and mutual release regarding litigation with Prochaska & Associates, Inc. The board will also consider updates on the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including a progress report, payment applications, and potential change orders. Additionally, the board will hear presentations from the Rockford Recreation Trail and Healthy Harvest of North Iowa for FY24 funding requests, and consider a Memorandum of Understanding for Local Housing Trust Fund Administration.

• Review/Action regarding Res #05-22 Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release - Floyd County Board of Supervisors v. Prochaska & Associates, Inc.
• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including PCO #126 General Conditions Dec 2022 and duct work from County Attorney's to Engineer's offices
• Presentations from Rockford Recreation Trail and Healthy Harvest of North Iowa for FY24 funding requests
• Review/Action regarding Memorandum of Understanding – Local Housing Trust Fund Administration
• Review/Action regarding appointments to North Iowa Regional Housing Authority, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, and Board of Adjustments

The Board approved a settlement agreement and mutual release to resolve a legal dispute with Prochaska & Associates regarding design services for the Law Enforcement Center and courthouse. The Board also approved various claims and a project change order.

• Approved Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release with Prochaska & Associates (3-0)
• Approved PCO #126 TSG General Conditions for $4,991.24 (3-0)
• Approved claims for County #1551-1614, Secondary Roads #22694-22710, and Drains #15365-15368 (3-0)
• Entered into MOU for Local Housing Trust Fund Administration with North Iowa Area Council of Governments (3-0)
• Appointed Supv Jorgensen as primary board member to North Iowa Regional Housing Authority (3-0)
• Appointed Jeff Sherman as alternate to North Iowa Regional Housing Authority (3-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a $1,402,230.28 contract with Heartland Asphalt Inc. for the B20 & S70 asphalt resurfacing project. They will also hear presentations from six agencies requesting FY24 funding, including Elderbridge Agency on Aging and the Public Library Association. The board will discuss a letter of engagement with Ahlers & Cooney law firm regarding hazardous carbon pipelines and consider allowing certain individuals to take county vehicles home on a 24-hour basis.

• Review/action on $1,402,230.28 contract with Heartland Asphalt Inc. for B20 & S70 resurfacing
• Presentations from six agencies for FY24 funding requests, including Elderbridge, Public Library, and Healthy Harvest of Iowa
• Review/action on letter of engagement with Ahlers & Cooney law firm regarding hazardous carbon pipelines
• Review/action on allowing certain individuals to take county vehicles home on a 24-hour basis
• Update on Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project, including progress and potential change orders

The Board of Supervisors approved engagement letters with Ahlers Cooney, P.C. to represent the county in creating local ordinances and intervening in the Iowa Utility Board permitting process regarding carbon pipelines. The board also approved a road resurfacing contract and authorized the destruction of old documents.

• Approved engagement letters with Ahlers Cooney, P.C. for pipeline ordinances and IUB intervention (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $1,402,230.28 contract with Heartland Asphalt, Inc. for B20 & S70 resurfacing (3-0)
• Approved Res #04-22 allowing specific Secondary Roads employees to take county vehicles home (2-1)
• Authorized Auditor and department heads to destroy useless documents over 10 years old (3-0)
• Appointed JR Ackley to the NIACOG Board (3-0)
• Appointed Randy Heitz and Trevis O’Connell to the Charles City Area Development Corporation (3-0)
• Approved December 30, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved January 3, 2023 minutes as amended (3-0)

Board of Health

The Floyd County Board of Health is meeting to review year-to-date and proposed budgets for public health and the sanitarian's office, discuss a cell phone policy, and receive updates on COVID, influenza, RSV, and home health. The sanitarian will also present a budget for approval and discuss upcoming septic and well conferences.

• FY24 Proposed Budget for Floyd County Public Health/Home Health Care
• FY23-24 Budget Review and motion to approve for Sanitarian
• COVID/Influenza/RSV Update
• Cell phone discussion
• Update on upcoming Septic and Well Conferences

The Board approved the Fiscal Year ’24 budgets for Public Health and Environmental Health, including specific staff wage increases. The Board also directed staff to obtain costs for providing nurses with cell phones.

• Approved FY ’24 Public Health budget with a 5% staff wage increase
• Approved FY ’24 Environmental Health budget with a 10% staff wage increase
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Directed Gail Arjes to obtain cost from County IT for nurse cell phones

Board of Supervisors

This is the Floyd County Board of Supervisors' annual organizational meeting. The board will appoint a chair and vice chair for 2023, set meeting policies and schedules, and make numerous appointments to boards and committees. A key discussion item at 11:00 a.m. involves a letter of engagement with Ahlers & Cooney law firm regarding hazardous carbon pipelines in Floyd County.

• Appointment of chairperson and vice chair for 2023
• Resolution #01-23: Recurring Claims for 2023
• Resolution #02-23: Naming Depositories for Treasurer, Sheriff, and Recorder
• Resolution #03-23: Allowing county vehicles/equipment to be taken home by certain individuals
• 11:00 a.m. discussion on letter of engagement with Ahlers & Cooney law firm regarding hazardous carbon pipelines

The Board appointed its 2023 leadership, approved the annual budget and holiday schedule, and designated official county newspapers. The board also adopted a construction evaluation resolution for confinement feeding operations and discussed legal strategies regarding carbon pipelines.

• Appointed Mark Kuhn as chairperson and Dennis Keifer as vice chair (3-0)
• Approved Res #01-23 for Recurring Claims (3-0)
• Approved Res #02-23 naming depositories for Treasurer, Sheriff, and Recorder (3-0)
• Approved Res #04-23 Construction Evaluation Resolution for confinement feeding operations (3-0)
• Named Charles City Press and Nora Springs-Rockford Register as official newspapers (3-0)
• Postponed decision on destroying documents over ten years old until January 9 (3-0)
• Postponed Res #03-23 regarding Secondary Roads Employees taking vehicles home until January 9 (3-0)
• Appointed Paul Rottinghaus to a two-year term on the Area Development Corp Board (3-0)

Conservation Board

The Board approved a salary increase for staff to meet the state average. The Board also reviewed the 2023/24 annual budget, including allocations for a new truck and maintenance, prior to presenting it to the Supervisors.

• Approved raising all staff salaries to state average ($34,750.00 total)
• Accepted the Consent Agenda
• Approved amendment to the meeting agenda