Marshall County public meetings in 2022

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

This agenda item is the 2022 schedule of Marshall County Board of Supervisors meetings and county holidays, which was approved by the Board on November 9, 2021. It lists regular and special meeting dates for each month, along with observed holidays. No other business is on this agenda.

• Approved 2022 Board of Supervisors meeting schedule
• Lists regular and special meeting dates for each month
• Includes observed holidays: Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
• Approved by Board on November 9, 2021

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is holding a special session to rescind a previous motion from December 20 regarding appointments to the Marshall County Radio Governance Board and then appoint a new set of members. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda and a public forum.

• Rescind motion from 12/20 appointing Sheriff Joel Phillips, Rhonda Braudis, Kim Elder, Evan Folk, John Worden, and Steve Salasek to the Radio Governance Board
• Appoint Sheriff Joel Phillips, Kim Elder, Rhonda Braudis, Evan Folk, Brad Mauseth, and Steve Salasek to the Radio Governance Board

The Board of Supervisors rescinded previous appointments to the Marshall County Radio Governance Board and appointed a new set of members. This action included replacing the fire department representative.

• Rescinded appointments to Marshall County Radio Governance Board made on Dec 20, 2022 (3-0)
• Appointed Sheriff Joel Phillips, Rhonda Braudis, Kim Elder, Evan Folk, Brad Mauseth, and Steve Salasek to the Marshall County Radio Governance Board (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed $2.25 million decrease in non-departmental appropriations for the 2022-2023 budget, followed by adoption of resolutions to approve the decrease and re-appropriate funds across departments. The board will also consider personnel changes, utility valuations, zoning variances, and establishment of a radio governance board.

• Public hearing on $2,250,000 decrease in non-departmental budget appropriations
• Resolution 2022-0036: Budget Decrease in Appropriation 2022-2023
• Resolution 2022-0037: Re-Appropriation of Funds for FY 2022-2023 (total $39,458,909)
• New hire: Jose Sanchez, Jailer, Sheriff Department, $20.41/hour
• Rental agreement with City of Marshalltown for Coliseum jury trials, $4,200 total

The Board adopted Resolution #2022-0036 to decrease non-departmental budget appropriations by $2,250,000 and Resolution #2022-0037 to re-appropriate funds for FY 2022-2023. Other actions included establishing a Radio Governance Board and approving utility company taxable values for 2023-2024.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-0036 for budget decrease in appropriations (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-0037 for FY 2022-2023 re-appropriation of funds (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-0038 for utility company taxable values payable 2023-2024 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-0039 establishing the Marshall County Radio Governance Board (3-0)
• Approved $4,200 rental agreement with City of Marshalltown for Court Jury Trials (3-0)
• Approved subdivision requirement waivers for James Zeisneiss and Irene Oetker (3-0)
• Approved status change for Katie Sharer to full-time and hire of Jose Sanchez as Jailer (3-0)
• Appointed Steve Salasek to E911 Communications Board to replace Bill Patten (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget with the County Attorney and Public Health departments. The board will receive information and direct staff during these sessions, with formal budget action to occur at a later regular or special meeting. The agenda is procedural and contains no specific dollar amounts or decisions.

• Budget discussion with County Attorney at 10:00 AM
• Budget discussion with Public Health at 11:00 AM
• Public invited to attend all budget work sessions

VETERANS AFFAIRS

The Marshall County Commission of Veterans Affairs will hold its regular public meeting to approve minutes, review claims, hear the director's report, and take public comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of November minutes
• Presentation of claims and approval
• Director's report
• Public comments

The Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting and authorized payment for all monthly claims. The board discussed budget and pay levels for the Director and Admin Assistant positions for the upcoming year.

• Approved prior meeting minutes
• Approved payment of all monthly claims

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board is holding a special session to interview Director Candidate #2 for the position of conservation director. This is the sole agenda item for the meeting.

• Interview Director Candidate #2

The board held a special session to interview Candidate 2 for the Executive Director position. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda
• Interviewed Candidate 2 for Executive Director position

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Marshall County Board of Health is meeting to discuss routine reports and new business. They will consider the 2023 meeting calendar, a budget request for a public health clerical position, and a contract to complete the county's Community Health Assessment and Health Improvement Plan. The meeting is held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Budget request for Public Health Clerical Position
• Approve contract for completion of Marshall County CHA & HIP
• 2023 BOH Calendar
• Environmental Health Report by Todd Apfel
• Public Health COVID-19 Response report

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board is holding a special session to interview a candidate for the director position. The only listed agenda item is the interview of Director Candidate #1.

• Interview Director Candidate #1

The board met for a special session and entered a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda (3-0)
• Entered closed session to evaluate professional competency of an individual (3-0)
• Ended closed session at 6:04 pm (3-0)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board will meet in regular session to approve claims, approve Fiscal Year 24 budget requests, approve an expense to move a donated structure from the Emergency Food Box to Sand Lake, and discuss staff succession planning. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of claims
• Approval of Fiscal Year 24 budget requests
• Approval of expense to move donated structure from Emergency Food Box to Sand Lake
• Discussion of staff succession planning

The Board approved the FY24 Budget Requests and authorized spending for the relocation of a donated shelter. The Board also approved the list of claims as presented with addendums.

• Approved list of claims as presented with addendums (5-0)
• Approved FY24 Budget Requests (5-0)
• Approved expense not to exceed $10,000 for Ferneau & Sons Housing Moving & Raising, LLC to move a donated shelter from the Emergency Food Box to Sand Lake (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, starting with the Emergency Management department. The board will receive information and direct staff during these sessions, with formal budget action to occur at a later regular or special meeting. The Veteran's Affairs budget work session has been rescheduled to a date to be announced.

• Budget discussion for Emergency Management department
• Veteran's Affairs budget work session rescheduled
• Public invited to attend budget work sessions

External-Marshall County Emergency Management

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission will meet electronically on December 8, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on the proposed budget for the coming year, which includes a 5% increase in assessments for the county and cities, a 5% salary increase plus 2% COLA, and placeholder funding for MCCC. The commission will also consider hiring a part-time administrative assistant and discuss the Comms/SO/EMA trailer and EOC furniture setup. Public comments are welcome, but no action will be taken on items not on the agenda.

• Proposed 5% increase in assessments for county and cities
• Proposed 5% salary increase plus 2% COLA increase
• MCCC Levy $1,500,000 placeholder until firm number from MCCC
• Discussion on hiring 1/4 to 1/2 time administrative assistant
• Budget hearing scheduled for January 12, 2023

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 13, 2022. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved agenda for November 10, 2022 meeting
• Approved minutes for October 13, 2022 meeting

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider awarding a $1,427,198.18 contract to replace Bridge F-4 on Jessup Ave over Minerva Creek, set a public hearing on a proposed decrease in appropriations, and discuss the 2023 property tax assessment. They will also review proposals for decedent transport and accept the RACOM P25 radio system final report. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, claims, and filing of reports.

• Award contract ID 64-C064-115 to Godberson-Smith Construction for $1,427,198.18 for Bridge F-4 replacement
• Set public hearing for Dec 20, 2022 on proposed 2022-2023 decrease in appropriations
• County Assessor report on 2023 property tax assessments
• Review proposals for decedent transport
• Approve RACOM P25 system 30-day test period final report and acceptance

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract for the replacement of Bridge F-4 on Jessup Ave. They also authorized a decedent transport agreement and accepted a radio system report. A public hearing for a decrease in appropriations was scheduled for December 20, 2022.

• Approved $1,427,198.19 contract to Godberson-Smith Construction Company for Bridge F-4 replacement (3-0)
• Approved Letter of Understanding with Anderson Funeral Home and Mitchell Family Funeral Homes for decedent transport at $695 per transport (2-0)
• Approved RACOM P25 System Acceptance and Final Report (3-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including November 22 minutes and audited claims (3-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2022-2023 Decrease in Appropriations for December 20, 2022 (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes approving claims, a sheriff's quarterly report, a voluntary annexation request from the City of Albion, and a motion regarding juvenile court services funding. They will also vote on several personnel changes, a road improvement contract, a tax abatement resolution, and $121,449.38 in courthouse construction change orders. A discussion on truck noise near Wallace Avenue and a tabled item on decedent transport bids are also on the agenda.

• Approve $121,449.38 in courthouse construction change orders (PCO 63-74)
• Approve Elder Corporation road improvement proposal for $40,105.00 at Marshall Farms LLC / Kevin Blood Dairy Farm
• Adopt Resolution 2022-0035 abating mobile home taxes totaling $7,485.00
• Approve status changes: Wes Spencer to MECH3 at $28.40/hr, Katie Sharer to full-time at $17.00/hr
• Approve County Engineer Paul Geilenfeldt contract renewal through 11-30-2025

The Board of Supervisors approved several personnel changes, a road improvement contract, and tax abatement. They also authorized construction change orders for the courthouse and renewed an employment contract.

• Approved $121,449.38 for Courthouse Construction Change orders (3-0)
• Approved $40,105.00 Elder Corporation proposal for road improvement at Marshall Farms, LLC (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0035 Abatement of Mobile Home Taxes (3-0)
• Approved Paul Geilenfeldt Employment Contract and Agreement Renewal through 1/30/2025 (3-0)
• Approved status change for Wes Spencer from MECH2 to MECH3, $27.88/hr to $28.40/hr (3-0)
• Tabled status change for Katie Sharer from PT to FT (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including November 8 and 15 minutes and audited claims (3-0)
• Approved motion for Juvenile Court Services to use alternative funding for CIJDC evaluation services (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is holding a special session to canvass the November 8, 2022, General Election. The board will vote to accept the election canvass as presented and authorize the chair to sign. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Canvass of November 8, 2022, General Election
• Authorize chair to sign election canvass
• Public participation via Zoom, phone, YouTube, or in person

The Board of Supervisors met for a special session to review election results. The board accepted the General Election Canvass as presented.

• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Accepted the November 8, 2022, General Election Canvass (3-0)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board will hold its regular meeting to approve several action items, including an archaeological survey for the Green Castle Campground project, an IDNR Fish Habitat Grant submittal, and an agreement with the Emergency Food Bank to move a shelter to Sand Lake. The board will also discuss staff succession planning and handle routine approvals of minutes and claims.

• Approve archaeological survey for Green Castle Campground project
• Approve IDNR Fish Habitat Grant submittal
• Approve agreement with Emergency Food Bank and expense to move shelter to Sand Lake
• Discussion of staff succession planning
• Approve claims

The Board approved a $4,116 archaeological survey for the Green Castle Campground project and authorized a grant application for shoreline armoring at the Green Castle Recreation Area. The Board also accepted the letter of intent to retire from Mike Stegmann.

• Approved October 10 minutes as presented
• Approved list of claims with addendums (4-0)
• Accepted Mike Stegmann's letter of intent to retire
• Approved $4,116 archaeological survey for Green Castle Campground by University of Iowa (5-0)
• Approved submittal of IDNR Fish Habitat Grant for Green Castle Recreation Area east shoreline armoring (5-0)

External-Marshall County Emergency Management

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission is meeting electronically on November 10, 2022, to handle routine business including agenda and minutes approval. They will discuss a budget question about hiring a quarter- to half-time administrative assistant, and plan for a budget-oriented meeting in January. The agenda is mostly procedural with one substantive item.

• Discussion on hiring 1/4 to 1/2 time administrative assistant
• Next meeting set for December 8, 2022
• January meeting to be budget-oriented with budget hearing
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19
• Public forum for comments on MCEM business

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 4, 2022. Members discussed emergency paging policies, delays in CERT team pager programming, and the potential hiring of a part-time administrative assistant.

• Approved October 13, 2022 agenda
• Approved August 4, 2022 meeting minutes

External-Technical Oversight Board, an advisory committee to the MCCC

The Technical Oversight Board, an advisory committee to the Marshall County Communications Commission, is meeting to discuss updates on access fees from a prior Board of Supervisors meeting, work on new policies and MOUs, and two channel-related requests. The board will also consider setting its next meeting date.

• Update from 10-25-22 BOS meeting regarding access fees
• Work session on new policies, MOUs, and other working documents
• State Center PD encrypted training channel
• Jasper County request for channel access

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will vote on a one-time transfer of $3,800,000 from the General Basic Fund to Capital Projects for final courthouse construction. They will also consider personnel changes, a contract extension, and several consent agenda items including claims and reappointments.

• Transfer of $3,800,000 from General Basic Fund to Capital Projects for courthouse final construction
• Approve two-year contract extension with Teamsters Local #238 (Clerical Unit)
• New hire: Jailer Modestie Thongsouk, $20.41/hour, effective on or after 11-20-2022
• Status changes: Travis Daters (MECH2 to MECH3, $28.40/hr) and Katie Sharer (PT to FT, $17.00/hr)
• File manure management plans for four farms (Applegate, Burt Farm, Edler Bros, Triple E Farm)

The Board of Supervisors approved a one-time fund transfer for courthouse construction and a two-year contract extension for Teamsters Local #238. Personnel changes were approved for the Engineer and Sheriff departments. Several administrative items and manure management plans were filed.

• Approved $3,800,000.00 transfer from General Basic Fund to Capital Projects for Courthouse final construction (3-0)
• Approved two-year contract extension with Teamsters Local #238 Clerical Unit (3-0)
• Approved position change for Travis Daters from MECH2 to MECH3, $27.88/hr to $28.40/hr (3-0)
• Approved hiring Modestie Thongsouk as full-time Jailer at $20.41/hour (3-0)
• Approved DNR waiver of separation distance for Marshall Ridge Farms, LLC (3-0)
• Reappointed Tom Deimerly to the Marshall County Conservation Board (3-0)
• Tabled Treasurer's Office status change for Katie Sharer to November 22, 2022 (3-0)
• Tabled Decedent Transport bid discussion to November 22, 2022 (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board approved $325,000 in ARPA funds for the Green Castle Campground and record indexing. It also established monthly radio fees for specific county agencies and private entities. Additionally, the Board approved a zoning variance for a modular data center.

• Approved $325,000 in ARPA funding for Green Castle Campground and record indexing (3-0)
• Set radio fees at $10/month for specified agencies and $33/month for Unity Point and new users (3-0)
• Approved zoning variance for Richard L Goshon for a Modular Data Center (3-0)
• Approved $700,000 transfer from Rural Services Fund to Secondary Road Fund (3-0)
• Approved $147,619 transfer from Capital Projects fund to ARPA fund (3-0)
• Approved $2,300 transfer from General Supplemental to General Basic Fund (3-0)
• Approved hiring Sara Badger as Elections/Vitals/DNR/Real Estate Clerk at $18.75/hr (3-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including October 11 minutes and 2023 meeting schedule (3-0)

External-Marshall County Emergency Management

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission is meeting electronically to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes and old business. Key items include the status of the unincorporated siren project (awaiting FEMA after passing an environmental review step), CERT team pagers still waiting on the DiCal program, and research into hiring a part-time administrative assistant. New business covers updating plans for the new federal fiscal year, training opportunities, and mental health support for first responders.

• Unincorporated siren project: application passed EHP step, awaiting FEMA response
• CERT team pagers still waiting for DiCal program
• Research into hiring 1/4 to 1/2 time administrative assistant
• Working with Paul Daniel on mental health of first responders (state grant to Center Associates)
• Budget for FY24 to begin next month; furniture quotes for EOC not yet received

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission approved a motion to have the auditor's office place EMA Coordinator Kim Elder on unlimited vacation accrual, preventing loss of accrued vacation time. The commission also discussed a $200,000 emergency fund carryover, potential hiring of a part-time administrative assistant, and ongoing projects including pagers for the CERT team and an unincorporated siren grant application awaiting FEMA response.

• Approved agenda for August 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to place EMA coordinator on unlimited vacation accrual (unanimous)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider several routine and financial items, including a $341,950 wheel loader purchase, ARPA funding requests, a Teamsters contract extension, and insurance changes. They will also act on appointments, personnel changes, and a homestead credit reinstatement.

• Purchase of 2023 John Deere 644 P wheel loader from Murphy Tractor & Equipment for $341,950
• Approve ARPA funding: $275,000 for Green Castle Campground & Shower House, $50,000 for records indexing with Cott
• Approve MOU with Teamsters Local #238 extending sheriff deputy/jailer contract to June 30, 2025
• Approve new hire Rebecca Ledvina as Sheriff Department Nurse at $31.00/hour
• Consider engine brake ordinance petition for Wallace Road in Green Mountain

The board approved a $341,950 John Deere wheel loader purchase, a new holiday schedule for non-union employees, and a contract extension for sheriff deputies and jailers. Several appointments and personnel changes were also approved. A request for ARPA funding was tabled.

• Approved purchase of 2023 John Deere 644 P wheel loader for $341,950 (3-0)
• Approved personnel policy holiday schedule changes, including floating holiday for non-union employees (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Teamsters Local #238 for contract extension through June 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Will Wears to Zoning Commission (3-0)
• Approved new hire Rebecca Ledvina as Sheriff Department Nurse at $31.00/hour (3-0)
• Approved status change for Stacey Freiberg to $31.50/hour (3-0)
• Approved reinstatement of 2021 Homestead Credit for parcel 8318-05-254-003 (3-0)
• Tabled discussion of ARPA projects totaling $325,000 (3-0)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board is holding a public hearing and bid letting for Timmons Grove Campground improvements, with possible bid approval. The board will also consider approving expenses for electrical upgrades at Grimes Farm, increasing the native grass drill rental fee, and discussing a land donation and staff succession planning.

• Public hearing and bid letting for Timmons Grove Campground improvements
• Approve expense for upgrades to 70 amp electric outlets at Grimes Farm and Conservation Center
• Increase rental fee for native grass drill from $10 to $15/acre
• Twinkle Hill Prairie Preserve donation discussion
• Staff succession planning discussion

The board approved a $632,934.65 bid from Hay Construction for the Timmons Grove Campground Improvements Project 5810, with the difference from the engineer's estimate to be borrowed from trust fund reserves. They also approved an $8,189 upgrade of Nature Center outlets (partially funded by a $7,500 donation), raised the grass drill rental fee from $10 to $15 per acre, and noted receipt of a $392,109 REAP grant for the Mann/Mount property purchase.

• Approved $632,934.65 bid from Hay Construction for Timmons Grove Campground Improvements (3-0)
• Approved $8,189 upgrade of Nature Center west-side outlets to 70 amp (3-0)
• Approved increase of grass drill rental fee from $10/acre to $15/acre (3-0)
• Approved list of claims as presented with addendums (3-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for Timmons Grove Campground Improvements Project 5810 (3-0)

External-Technical Oversight Board, an advisory committee to the MCCC

The Marshall County Communications Commission Technical Oversight Board is meeting for a work session and discussion only, with no action items. The board will discuss new policies, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), and other working documents, and will select the next meeting date. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Work session on new policies, MOUs, and other working documents
• Select next meeting date

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The board approved change orders totaling $65,800.97 for courthouse renovations, increasing the contract sum to $11,567,751.29. They also adopted a budget decrease in appropriations and a re-appropriation of funds for FY 2022-2023. An insurance renewal was approved at $545,118.50, and the board authorized the purchase of a property at 901 E Boone St for $18,363.45.

• Approved $65,800.97 in change orders for courthouse renovations (motion carried 3-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0031 for a budget decrease in appropriations (motion carried 3-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0032 for re-appropriation of funds for FY 2022-2023 (motion carried 3-0).
• Approved insurance renewal with Shomo-Madison Insurance for $545,118.50 (motion carried 3-0).
• Approved $540 in additional contractor labor for septic permitting data at 2436 Cooper Avenue (motion carried 3-0).
• Approved assignment of tax sale certificates to the City of Liscomb (Resolution 2022-0034, motion carried 3-0).
• Approved closing statement and payment for property at 901 E Boone St, $18,363.45 (motion carried 3-0).
• Approved personnel actions for the November 8, 2022 General Election (motion carried 3-0).

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is holding a special session to certify the canvass of the BCLUW School Special Election held September 13, and to approve requests for the Oktemberfest festival, including a band shell agreement and use of county property. Public participation is available in person, via Zoom, phone, or YouTube.

• Certify election canvass for BCLUW School Special Election (Proposition IO and IP)
• Approve Band Shell Agreement for September 22-26, 2022
• Approve use of Annex Parking Lot and courthouse grounds for Oktemberfest, 9/20-9/26/2022
• Review Oktemberfest street closure information

The board certified the canvass of votes from the September 13 BCLUW School Special Election, with 32 votes cast. Proposition IO (Revenue Purpose Statement) passed 23-9, while Proposition IP (physical plant and equipment property tax levy) failed 14-18. The board also approved the Oktemberfest Band Shell Agreement for use of county property September 22-26, 2022.

• Certified BCLUW School Special Election canvass (3-0)
• Approved Oktemberfest Band Shell Agreement for annex parking lot and courthouse grounds use (3-0)

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Marshall County Board of Health meets to hear presentations from The Bridge Home and UPH-Grinnell on postpartum home visits, approve minutes, and receive reports on environmental health, emergency management, and public health activities including COVID-19 response. The meeting is held both in-person and via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Presentation by Andrea Gronau, Development Manager of The Bridge Home
• Presentation by Jennifer Havens (CEO UPH-Grinnell) and Shauna Callaway on postpartum home visits via Center of Excellence Grant
• Environmental Health Report by Todd Apfel
• Public Health Report including COVID-19 response and Community Health Assessment
• Public forum limited to 3 minutes per comment

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will vote on several items, including right-of-way contracts for the F-4 Bridge replacement on Jessup Avenue, an updated purchasing policy, and ARPA-funded 911 communications projects. They will also consider a tabled request for county funding for public safety tower equipment and discuss a possible engine brake ordinance.

• Right-of-way contract with Royal F. Young for $350 for Bridge F-4 on Jessup Avenue
• Right-of-way contract with Melissa M. Ream for $2,760 for Bridge F-4 on Jessup Avenue
• Approve Marshall County Purchasing Policy (dated 9-13-2022) with minor modifications
• Discuss possible engine brake ordinance (no current county ordinance found)
• ARPA funding for 911 Communications: recording radio/phone system and backup site mitigation

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved right-of-way and temporary entry agreements for the F-4 Bridge replacement project on Jessup Avenue, totaling $3,110, and adopted an updated county purchasing policy. They also approved a consent agenda including manure management plans and a wine permit. An engine brake ordinance was discussed but no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, canvass meeting, manure plans (2-0)
• Approved wine permit for Buzzed Bee Meadery (2-0)
• Approved right-of-way contract with Royal F. Young for $350 (2-0)
• Approved right-of-way contract with Melissa M. Ream for $2,760 (2-0)
• Adopted updated Marshall County Purchasing Policy (2-0)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board is holding its regular September meeting with several action items, including setting a public hearing and bid letting date for Timmons Grove Campground improvements, approving a special scuba diving permit at Sand Lake, and approving archery deer hunting at select conservation areas. The board will also discuss staff succession planning and approve claims and minutes.

• Set date for public hearing and bid letting for Timmons Grove Campground improvements
• Approve special scuba diving permit and liability waiver at Sand Lake
• Approve archery deer hunting at select MCCB areas
• Approve claims
• Approve minutes of August 8 and special meeting of August 10

The board approved a motion to allow archery-only deer hunting in seven designated wildlife refuges: Coppock Park, Timmons South, Grimes Farm north of Linn Creek, Wickersham West, Stewart Bird Sanctuary, French Grove, and Grammer Grove. It also set a public hearing and bid letting for the Timmons Grove Showerhouse project for October 10, 2022, and approved the claims list and a scuba diving permit for Sand Lake. The minutes of August 8 and August 10 were approved with a correction.

• Approved archery-only deer hunting in 7 wildlife refuges (4-0)
• Set public hearing and bid letting for Timmons Grove Showerhouse project for October 10, 2022 via Resolution #2023-01 (4-0)
• Approved list of claims as presented with addendums (4-0)
• Approved Waiver of Claims and Scuba Diving Permit for Sand Lake (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 8 and August 10 with correction (4-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular session with several routine items, including a proclamation, consent agenda, and a new sheriff deputy hire. The most significant item is a tabled request from the Marshall County Communication Commission for county funding related to a Public Safety Tower and radio equipment, which will be discussed and possibly acted upon. Also on the agenda is a decision on a band shell rental fee for a nonprofit event and a property tax abatement.

• Proclamation of September as Recovery Month in Marshall County
• Approve new hire: Deputy Sheriff Andrew Cole, $28.37/hr, start on/after 9/12/2022
• Band Shell rental agreement and fee ($450) for Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center grand opening on 9/18/2022
• Adopt Resolution 2022-0030: abatement of real estate taxes for 719 N 4th Ave, Marshalltown, $1,192.00
• Tabled: MCCC request for county funding for Public Safety Tower and radio equipment

The board unanimously approved a proclamation designating September 2022 as Recovery Month to raise awareness about mental health and substance use disorders. They also approved a new sheriff's deputy hire, set a $450 fee for the Arts Center's band shell use, and abated $1,192 in property taxes on a Marshalltown property. A request for county funding for a new public safety tower and radio equipment was tabled indefinitely.

• Approved proclamation of September 2022 as Recovery Month in Marshall County (3-0).
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, clerk report, and manure management plans (3-0).
• Approved new hire Deputy Sheriff Andrew Cole at $28.37/hr, start date on or after 9/12/2022 (3-0).
• Set $450 fee and approved use of Band Shell for Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center Grand Opening on September 18, 2022 (3-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0030 abating $1,192.00 in real estate taxes on 719 N 4th Ave, Marshalltown (3-0).
• Tabled indefinitely the MCCC/Technical Oversight Board request for county funding for a new public safety tower and radio equipment (3-0).
• Approved SARA system application for Emergency Communication System at no cost to the county (3-0).

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to provide $37,581 in cash assistance to the Region 6 Housing Trust Fund for FY 2023-2024, which supports owner-occupied housing improvements. The board will also act on several personnel changes, including new hires and status changes, and consider a lease for temporary office space. The agenda includes routine items such as approving claims and minutes, and a tabled request for public safety tower funding.

• Resolution 2022-0029: $37,581 cash contribution to Region 6 Housing Trust Fund
• Lease with First Interstate Bank for courthouse temporary office space at 11 N 1st Avenue, $2,346.10/month through Dec 31, 2022
• New hires: Deputy Sheriff Ian Winfield ($28.37/hr), Jailer Justice Dannen ($20.41/hr), VA Administrative Assistant Julie Miller ($17.47/hr)
• Status changes: Rob Crandon (TD2 to TD3, $27.75/hr), Wesley Spencer (Mech1 to Mech2, $27.88/hr)
• Tabled item: MCCC request for county funding for public safety tower and radio equipment

The board voted 1-2 to reject Resolution 2022-0029, which would have provided $37,581 in cash assistance from the county to the Region 6 Housing Trust Fund for owner-occupied housing repairs in fiscal year 2023-2024. Chair Thompson and Member Patten dissented, citing the expiration of TIF funds and the need to use General Basic funds. Other approved actions included personnel changes, a lease for temporary court office space, and a five-year copier lease.

• Rejected Resolution 2022-0029 for $37,581 Region 6 Housing Trust Fund cash contribution (1-2)
• Approved agenda with modification to lease signing authority (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, claims, manure management plans, civil service list, and 2021 property tax rates (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Julie Miller from Veterans' Affairs Commission (3-0)
• Appointed Laurel Delgelau to Veterans' Affairs Commission through 2025 (3-0)
• Approved new hires: Julie Miller (Veteran's Affairs, $17.47/hr), Ian Winfield (Deputy Sheriff, $28.37/hr), Justice Dannen (Jailer, $20.41/hr) (3-0 each)
• Approved status changes for Rob Crandon and Wesley Spencer in Engineer Department (3-0 each)
• Approved lease with First Interstate Bank for temporary court office space at $2,346.10/month through Dec 2022 (3-0)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving the submittal of a REAP grant application for the Mann Wetlands acquisition project. The agenda includes public comment and a motion to adjourn, with the grant approval as the only action item.

• Approve submittal of REAP grant for Mann Wetlands acquisition project

The Marshall County Conservation Board approved the submittal of a REAP grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the Mann/Mount acquisition. The motion was made by Steve Armstrong, seconded by Rich Naughton, and passed unanimously by the three members present.

• Approved submittal of REAP grant to IDNR for Mann/Mount acquisition (3-0)

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The Marshall County Civil Service Commission will review the 2022 testing results and may approve a new certified deputy sheriff eligibility list. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and setting the next meeting date.

• Review 2022 testing results and possibly approve new certified deputy sheriff eligibility list
• Approve minutes from September 7, 2021
• Set date for next meeting

The Marshall County Civil Service Commission certified a Deputy Sheriff New Hire List for three individuals—Andrew B. Cole, Caleb O. Sheets, and Ian Winfield—based on testing results reviewed at the meeting. The list is valid for no more than two years, and the commission will accept new applications and test additional candidates for future consideration. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 (3-0)
• Certified Deputy Sheriff New Hire List for three candidates (3-0)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board is holding its regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and claims, and to discuss forest management on county conservation areas with IDNR Forester Joe Herring, as well as staff succession planning. Public comment is allowed for items not on the agenda.

• Discussion of forest management on MCC areas with IDNR Forester Joe Herring
• Discussion of staff succession planning
• Approval of claims
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2022

The Marshall County Conservation Board approved a list of claims with addendums totaling $32,547.19. The meeting also included a presentation on forest management by a DNR forester and discussion of non-action items regarding the director's retirement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved claims list with addendums totaling $32,547.19 (4-0)

External-Marshall County Emergency Management

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. at 2369 Jessup Avenue, Marshalltown. The agenda includes routine items (call to order, approval of minutes) and open discussion, plus old and new business items such as pagers for the CERT team, a siren committee project, a FEMA application, a conference report, and a possible MOU revision with Story County. New business includes a possible part-time administrative assistant hire, a COVID-19 after-action review, and a Governor's Volunteer Award for the CERT team.

• Pagers for CERT team still waiting for DiCal program
• Unincorporated siren committee/project; FEMA application awaiting response
• Possible changes to MOU with Story County EM (paragraph 6 concerns)
• Research into hiring 1/4 to 1/2 time administrative assistant
• COVID-19 AAR finished; Community Engagement Strategies being worked on

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will vote on resolutions to establish a Local Government Opioid Abatement Fund and to participate in a statewide SS4A grant for roadway safety. They will also discuss funding for emergency radio access fees and consider previously tabled ARPA-funded projects, including a mental health court and radio equipment for LeGrand and Timber Creek Township. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, a sheriff's report, manure management plans, and several new hires.

• Resolution 2022-0027: participate in SS4A grant for roadway safety action plan
• Resolution 2022-0028: establish Local Government Opioid Abatement Fund
• Tabled ARPA projects: Mental Health Court $229,000, LeGrand radio equipment $16,099.26, Timber Creek Township radio equipment $17,154.76
• Approve amendment to close out Cory Eldridge construction permit, lowering animal numbers to 1,745 head
• New hires: jailers Jeffery Grimes and Adrianne Mann at $20.41/hr, treasurer clerks Jade Eash and Sierra Winters at $17.56/hr

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved two resolutions: one to participate in a statewide SS4A grant for roadway safety action plans, and another to establish a Local Government Opioid Abatement Fund. They also approved several new hires, a manure management permit amendment, and tabled a request for emergency radio funding. ARPA-funded township radio equipment requests were denied.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-0027 for SS4A grant participation (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0028 to establish opioid abatement fund (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Cory Eldridge construction permit, lowering animal numbers to 1745 head (3-0)
• Approved new jailer Jeffery Grimes at $20.41/hr (3-0)
• Approved new jailer Adrianne Mann at $20.41/hr (3-0)
• Approved new universal clerk Jade Eash at $17.56/hr (3-0)
• Approved new universal clerk Sierra Winters at $17.56/hr (3-0)
• Tabled MCCC emergency radio funding request until August 16 (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is holding a special session to consider a one-time transfer of $3,375,000 from the General Basic Fund to the Capital Projects Fund for courthouse renovation expenses. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and adjourning.

• Transfer #935: $3,375,000 from General Basic Fund to Capital Projects Fund for Courthouse Renovation Expenses
• Special session held at Election Center, 107 S 1st Avenue, Marshalltown, Iowa, and via Zoom

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors held a special session and approved a one-time transfer of $3,375,000 from the General Basic Fund to the Capital Projects Fund for courthouse renovation expenses. The board also approved the meeting agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved Transfer #935: $3,375,000 from General Basic Fund to Capital Projects Fund for Courthouse Renovation Expenses (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider several items, including approving ARPA-funded projects (mental health court, radio equipment for LeGrand and Timber Creek Township), a bridge inspection agreement with Calhoun and Burns, an IDOT bridge funding agreement, and transferring tax sale certificates to the City of Marshalltown. They will also vote on personnel changes and a resolution appointing a new Assistant Auditor and Recorder. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a public forum.

• Approve ARPA-funded projects: Mental Health Court $229,000; LeGrand radio equipment $16,099.26; Timber Creek Township radio equipment $17,154.76
• Adopt Resolution 2022-0026 transferring tax sale certificates to City of Marshalltown for $10 each (617 W Nevada St, 704 Lee St, 401 S 6th St)
• Approve agreement with Calhoun and Burns for 2023-2024 bridge inspections
• Approve IDOT agreement for bridge federal-aid swap funding (Project BROS-SWAP-C064(115)-SE-64, Bridge F4 on Jessup Ave over Minerva Creek)
• Approve personnel changes: Donnie Box III pay increase to $27.75/hr; Katie Sharer to part-time; appoint Maria Vargas-Gonzalez as Assistant Auditor and Recorder

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Maria Vargas-Gonzalez as Assistant Auditor and Recorder, effective July 22, 2022. They also approved several employee status changes, a certificate of substantial completion for the Annex-Interior Renovation Project, an IDOT bridge funding agreement, and a bridge inspection contract. Motions to remove ARPA-funded projects (mental health court and radio equipment) from the table failed, so those items remain tabled.

• Approved appointment of Maria Vargas-Gonzalez as Assistant Auditor/Recorder (3-0)
• Approved employee status change for Donnie Box III to TD3 at $27.75/hr (3-0)
• Approved employee status change for Katie Sharer from FT to PT at $17.00/hr (3-0)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Annex-Interior Renovation Project (3-0)
• Approved IDOT Agreement for Bridge F4 on Jessup Avenue over Minerva Creek (3-0)
• Approved bridge inspection agreement with Calhoun and Burns for 2023-2024 (3-0)
• Motion to remove mental health court from table failed (1-2)
• Motion to remove radio equipment from table failed (1-2)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board will meet in regular session to approve claims, approve a special use of the Leonard Grimes Memorial Amphitheater by the Marshalltown Community Theatre, discuss forest management in MCCB areas, and approve the submittal of a REAP grant for the Mann acquisition. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of claims
• Approval of special use of Leonard Grimes Memorial Amphitheater by Marshalltown Community Theatre
• Discussion of forest management in MCCB areas
• Approval of REAP grant submittal for Mann acquisition

The Marshall County Conservation Board announced a special session for August 10, 2022, to consider approving a Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant request to the Iowa DNR. No decisions were made at this meeting; the notice only sets the agenda and provides public participation details.

• Scheduled special session for August 10, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. to consider REAP grant submission

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will vote on routine items including minutes, claims, and personnel changes, and will discuss or take action on several contracts and agreements. Key items include a new hire for the County Attorney's Department, a lease and business associate agreement with Central Iowa Community Services, and a resolution transferring a tax sale certificate for a property in Liscomb. The board will also revisit tabled ARPA-funded projects and consider grant applications for well water testing and a siren project.

• Approve new hire Lisa Crouch as Administrative Assistant in County Attorney's Department at $16.50/hr
• Approve RACOM 911 radio and tower staging acceptance
• Approve lease agreement with CICS for Annex space effective 7/01/22
• Adopt Resolution 2022-0024 assigning tax sale certificate for 111 Dubuque St, Liscomb to City of Liscomb
• Consider ARPA-funded projects: Mental Health Court $229,000, LeGrand radio equipment $16,099.26, Timber Creek Township radio equipment $17,154.76

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved several routine items, including a new hire, a radio system acceptance, lease and business associate agreements with CICS, and a resolution transferring a tax sale certificate for 111 Dubuque St, Liscomb, to the City of Liscomb. They also approved an application for Iowa Grants to Counties for well water testing and repairs. A review of ARPA-funded project expenditures was tabled.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved new hire Lisa Crouch as Administrative Assistant in County Attorney's Department at $16.50/hr (3-0)
• Approved RACOM 911 Radio and Tower Staging Acceptance (3-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Central Iowa Community Services for Annex space effective 7/01/22 (3-0)
• Approved Business Associate Agreement with CICS (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0024 approving assignment of tax sale certificate for 111 Dubuque St, Liscomb to City of Liscomb (3-0)
• Approved application for Iowa Grants to Counties for well water testing, repairs, and plugging (3-0)
• Tabled review of ARPA-funded project expenditures (Mental Health Court $229,000; LeGrand radio $16,099.26; Timber Creek Township radio $17,154.76)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is holding a special session to enter a closed (exempt) session under Iowa Code 20.17(3) to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The board will vote on motions to enter and exit the closed session, and may direct staff to proceed as discussed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Closed session under Iowa Code 20.17(3) for collective bargaining strategy
• Possible motion to direct staff to proceed as discussed in closed session
• Meeting held at Marshall County Election Center, 107 S 1st Avenue, Marshalltown

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy under Iowa Code Chapter 20.17(3). After returning to open session, they directed staff and attorney Michael Galloway to proceed as discussed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered closed session for collective bargaining strategy (3-0)
• Ended closed session and returned to open session (3-0)
• Directed staff and attorney to proceed as discussed in closed session (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will vote on the FY2022-23 appropriation resolution totaling $39,458,908.55, along with several personnel changes, property tax abatements, and fund transfers. The agenda also includes discussion on acquiring 901 E Boone Street for Secondary Road use and a possible action on a hazard mitigation grant for a siren project.

• Resolution 2022-0021 appropriates $39,458,908.55 for FY2022-23, including $6,640,650 for Sheriff and $9,173,400 for County Engineer
• Resolution 2022-0023 abates delinquent real estate and mobile home taxes totaling $10,283.00
• Transfers include $785,993.43 from LOST revenue to Secondary Road Fund and $251,095.38 to Conservation Land Acquisition Trust
• New hire Cassandra Gerstandt at $19.25/hr and status changes for Rob Crandon ($26.72/hr) and Veterans Affairs staff
• Renewal lease for Antique Power Association on 51 tillable acres at $6,375/year

The board unanimously adopted the FY2022-23 appropriations resolution totaling $39,458,908.55, along with resolutions for advance payments and tax abatements. It also approved several personnel changes, a lease renewal, and transfers. A proposed ARPA-funded project list was tabled for later review.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-0021 appropriating $39,458,908.55 for FY2022-23 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0022 authorizing advance issuance of payments (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0023 abating real estate and mobile home taxes (3-0)
• Approved status change for Rob Crandon to TD2 at $26.72/hr (3-0)
• Approved new hire Cassandra Gerstandt at $19.25/hr (3-0)
• Approved pay increases for Veterans Affairs staff (3-0)
• Approved 10-year lease renewal with Mid Iowa Antique Power Association at $6,375/year (3-0)
• Tabled ARPA project expenditures recommended by committee

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special session to conduct the election canvass for the primary election held on June 7, 2022. The meeting also includes a period for public forum regarding county business.

• Canvass of the June 7, 2022, primary election results

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors met in special session to canvass the 2022 primary election. They voted 2-0 to accept the canvass as presented. Election staff reported on an administrative recount, new equipment orders, a post-election audit, and two rejected late ballots. The meeting was procedural and adjourned without further business.

• Accepted 2022 Primary Election Canvass (2-0)
• Noted administrative recount completed June 8, 2022
• Reported new election equipment ordered to replace 9-12 year old equipment
• Reported post-election audit for Marshalltown Ward 1-1 with hand count
• Reported two late ballots rejected and senders notified

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board of Health will review reports from Environmental Health, the Emergency Management Agency, and Public Health. The agenda includes updates on disease investigation, COVID-19 response, and financial reporting.

• Environmental Health Report
• Emergency Management Agency Report
• Public Health COVID-19 Response update
• Community Health Assessment & Community Health Improvement Plan review

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Board will conduct a regular meeting to approve the agenda, previous minutes, and claims. The session includes discussion regarding forest management on Marshall County Conservation areas and consideration of FY23 salary increases.

• Approval of FY23 salary increases
• Discussion on forest management for MCC areas
• Approval of May 9, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of claims

The Marshall County Conservation Board approved the claims list with addendums and the Fiscal Year 2023 salary changes, both by unanimous vote. A discussion on forest management in county parks was held but no decision was made. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

• Approved claims list with addendums (4-0)
• Approved FY23 salary changes (4-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met in a special session to consider a request from the Auditor and Recorder. The request seeks an administrative recount following voting equipment jams at certain polling locations during the 2022 Primary Election.

• Request for an administrative recount due to voting equipment jams during the 2022 Primary Election

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors held an emergency special session to address voting machine paper jams during the 2022 Primary Election. Auditor Nan Benson requested an administrative recount for five precincts where ballot counts differed from signed declarations. The board approved the recount unanimously (3-0).

• Approved administrative recount for five precincts (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved multiple items, including $1.49 million in courthouse construction approvals, a $197,800 motor grader purchase, and a $109,333 federal grant. They also approved two zoning variances and several contracts. The ARPA project expenditures were tabled.

• Approved courthouse construction approvals totaling $1,488,435.00 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of used 2015 CAT 12M3 Motor Grader for $197,800 after trade-in (3-0)
• Approved participation in Iowa Byrne JAG Grant totaling $109,333 (3-0)
• Approved zoning variance 2022-Var-6010 for DDL Farms LLC (3-0)
• Approved zoning variance 2022-Var-6011 for Ryan and Amanda Dejong (3-0)
• Approved $11,000 service contract with Youth and Shelter Services of Marshall County (3-0)
• Approved new hire Wesley Spencer as Mechanic 1 at $27.02/hour (3-0)
• Tabled ARPA project expenditures (Mental Health Court, LeGrand, Timber Creek Township)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will vote on terminating a $126,000 HUD Community Development Block Grant for the Green Mountain Sanitary Sewer Installation Project due to timeline concerns, and will consider extending law enforcement 28E agreements with ten cities through June 2023. They will also discuss a hazard mitigation grant application for a siren project and review tabled ARPA-funded expenditures, including $229,000 for Mental Health Court.

• Resolution 2022-0019 to terminate CDBG funding for Green Mountain sewer project ($126,000 grant)
• Law enforcement 28E agreement extensions for 10 cities, amounts from $2,487.50 to $25,175.00
• 28E agreement with Franklin County for CICS employer of record, effective July 1, 2022
• Tabled ARPA projects: Mental Health Court $229,000, LeGrand radio equipment $16,099.26, Timber Creek Township radio equipment $17,154.76
• Business Associate Agreement with Springbuk, Inc. for HIPAA matters on self-funded health plan

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to terminate the Community Development Block Grant funding for the Green Mountain Sanitary Sewer Installation Project because the project could not be completed by the May 1, 2023 deadline. The board also approved extensions to law enforcement 28E agreements with several cities, pending receipt of signed contracts, and approved several routine items including the consent agenda and a Title VI agreement. A review of ARPA-funded project expenditures was tabled.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-0019 terminating $126,000 CDBG grant for Green Mountain sewer project (3-0)
• Approved extensions to law enforcement 28E agreements through June 30, 2023, for 10 cities (3-0)
• Approved Title VI NonDiscrimination Agreement (3-0)
• Approved Business Associate Agreement with Springbuk, Inc. (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes, claims, and manure management plans (3-0)
• Tabled review of ARPA-funded project expenditures

External-Technical Oversight Board, an advisory committee to the MCCC

The Technical Oversight Board, an advisory committee to the Marshall County Communications Commission, is meeting to discuss network access and fees. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with setting the next meeting date and adjournment.

• Discussion of network access and fees

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is holding a special session to discuss and possibly take action on a hazard mitigation grant application for a siren project, as well as funding options for the project. The agenda includes only these two discussion items, with no other substantive business. Public participation is available in person, by phone, or via Zoom.

• Hazard Mitigation Grant Application for siren project
• Funding options for Hazard Mitigation Siren project
• Discussion and possible action on both items

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors discussed grant funding options for a county-wide siren project and voted to instruct Kim Elder to pursue Option 2, which splits the project into two phases to maximize grant funding. The motion carried 3-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Instructed Kim Elder to pursue Option 2 for the siren project grant application (3-0)

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Marshall County Board of Health is meeting to receive reports on environmental health, public health activities, COVID-19 response, and financial status. They will also discuss new and unfinished business, including the Local Public Health Services contract application for 2023. The meeting is held in person and via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• FY22 Local Public Health Services grant awarded $100,138.00
• FY22 Immunization Services grant awarded $11,000.00
• Public Health COVID-19 Response report
• Community Health Assessment & Health Improvement Plan (CHA & CHIP) update
• Public forum for comments on public health topics

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider approving $711,808.35 in change orders for the courthouse interior project, set FY23 employee health and dental plan rates, and discuss a hazard mitigation grant for sirens. They will also act on routine items like claims, licenses, and a bridge cost-sharing agreement with Jasper County.

• Approve Breiholz Construction change orders totaling $711,808.35 for courthouse interior work
• Set FY23 monthly rates: health single $812.00, family $1,745.84; dental single $39.76, family $90.68
• Approve MOU with Jasper County for 50% shared cost of bridges CO2 and CO6, Marshall County share $55,560 and $55,561
• Approve liquor/tobacco licenses for Prime Stop Inc. at 1659 Marshalltown Blvd, Melbourne
• Approve letter of support for TRAILS Inc. Destination Iowa grant for Iowa River's Edge Trail

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved multiple items including courthouse renovation change orders, a liquor license renewal, employee status change, lease extension, and a bridge cost-sharing agreement. They also tabled ARPA fund expenditures and scheduled a special meeting to decide on a siren project grant application.

• Approved courthouse renovation change orders totaling $707,355.62 (3-0)
• Approved Class C Liquor License renewal for West Marshall Golf Course (3-0)
• Approved cigarette/tobacco/vapor license for Prime Stop Inc. (3-0)
• Approved liquor and alcohol licenses for Prime Stop Inc. (3-0)
• Approved employee status change for Travis Daters to MECH2 at $27.88/hr (3-0)
• Approved lease extension with IVCCD for Orpheum Theater (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Jasper County for shared bridge costs (3-0)
• Tabled ARPA fund expenditures for Mental Health Court and radio equipment

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. Action items include approving the minutes, claims, a 28E trailhead management agreement with the city of Rhodes, and a construction easement for Three Bridges. Public comment is also accepted for items not on the agenda.

• Approve 28E trailhead management with city of Rhodes
• Approve construction easement for Three Bridges
• Approve claims
• Approve minutes of April 11, 2022
• Public comment for items not on the agenda

The Marshall County Conservation Board approved the list of claims as presented with addendums, approved a 28E trailhead management agreement with the City of Rhodes for the Heart of Iowa trail, and approved a construction easement with Jary and Connie Hoskey for the Three Bridges Swinging Bridge project. All votes were unanimous. A discussion on logging in county parks was held but no decision was made.

• Approved list of claims as presented with addendums (5-0)
• Approved 28E trailhead management on Heart of Iowa with City of Rhodes (5-0)
• Approved construction easement with Jary and Connie Hoskey for Three Bridges Swinging Bridge project (5-0)

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The Marshall County Civil Service Commission has released a testing notice for Deputy Sheriff openings in the Sheriff's Office. Applications are accepted until a list is certified by the Commission. The notice includes hiring details such as bonuses for certified and non-certified candidates.

• Deputy Sheriff openings announced by Sheriff Joel Phillips
• Applications accepted until list certified by Civil Service Commission
• $3,000 hiring bonus for ILEA certified candidates
• $1,000 hiring bonus for non-certified candidates
• Applications available at 2369 Jessup Ave., Marshalltown or marshallcountysheriff.com

The Marshall County Civil Service Commission received a written request from Sheriff Joel R. Phillips to begin the application and testing process for a new certified eligibility hiring list for deputy sheriff vacancies. This follows the withdrawal of the last eligible applicant, Joshua Gonsalaus, who remains employed as a jailer. The commission did not take any formal action in this document; it is a request and informational packet.

• Requested to begin application and testing for deputy sheriff eligibility list
• Noted withdrawal of applicant Joshua Gonsalaus from eligibility list
• Board of Supervisors authorized increase of deputy sheriff positions by one starting July 1, 2022
• Announced starting wage of $53,350 for new deputies effective July 1, 2022
• Offered $3,000 hiring bonus for Iowa certified candidates, $1,000 for non-certified

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will meet to review license applications for a convenience store/gas station in Melbourne. The session also includes a closed session to discuss strategy regarding imminent litigation.

• Approval of State Tobacco Licenses for Prime Stop, Inc. at 1659 Marshalltown Blvd ($62.50 fee)
• Approval of Class E Liquor, Class B Wine, and Class C Beer licenses for Prime Stop, Inc.
• Closed session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors met in special session and approved the agenda. They took no action on tobacco or alcohol license applications for Prime Stop LLC. The board entered closed session to discuss litigation strategy with counsel, then returned to open session and directed staff action as discussed. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Took no action on Tobacco License or Alcohol License applications for Prime Stop LLC
• Entered closed session for litigation strategy (3-0)
• Ended closed session and returned to open session (3-0)
• Directed staff action as discussed in closed session (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider several major items, including awarding a $2,186,634.75 road improvement contract, approving $551,544.86 in courthouse construction change orders, and adopting a resolution to allocate $7,646,967 in federal ARPA funds as lost revenue. They will also discuss acquiring two parcels near 901 E Boone Street from the City of Marshalltown and act on various personnel and benefit renewals.

• Award contract to Manatt's Inc. for road improvements on S52 and E63, $2,186,634.75
• Approve Breiholz Construction change orders totaling $551,544.86 for courthouse construction
• Adopt Resolution 2022-0018 allocating $7,646,967 of ARPA funds as lost revenue
• Consider acquisition of 2 acres near 901 E Boone Street from City of Marshalltown
• Approve seasonal hires and election worker pay rates

The board approved a $2,186,634.75 road improvement contract with Manatt's Inc. and allocated $7,646,967 of ARPA funds as lost revenue. It also approved change orders for the courthouse project, seasonal hires, election workers, and benefit plan renewals. A proposal to fund ARPA committee projects was tabled.

• Approved $2,186,634.75 road contract with Manatt's Inc. (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0018 allocating $7,646,967 ARPA funds as lost revenue (2-0)
• Approved $551,544.86 in change orders for Breiholz Construction (2-0)
• Approved agreement with Marshalltown for survey expenses on 901 E Boone (2-0)
• Approved Conservation Board seasonal hires (2-0)
• Approved June 7 Primary Election hires and pay changes (2-0)
• Approved renewals for health, dental, and disability benefits (2-0)
• Tabled ARPA committee project expenditures (Mental Health Court, LeGrand, Timber Creek)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is holding a special session to consider a FY2022 Iowa DOT budget amendment, a FY2023 Iowa DOT budget, and the county's 5-year secondary roads program. The meeting may be canceled if the county engineer's website is still down and reports cannot be generated. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda county business.

• FY2022 Iowa DOT budget amendment for secondary roads
• FY2023 Iowa DOT budget for secondary roads
• Marshall County Secondary Roads 5-year program document
• Public forum for comments on other county business

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshalltown City Council and Marshall County Board of Supervisors are holding a joint meeting to discuss four items: the use of ARPA funds, a county road project on 233rd Street, an overview of Marshalltown's downtown implementation plan, and a request to acquire property near 901 E Boone.

• Use of ARPA funds by Marshalltown and Marshall County
• 233rd Street project from Highland Acres Road to Grimes Farm (Marshall County)
• Downtown Implementation Plan overview (Marshalltown)
• Request to acquire property in the vicinity of 901 E Boone (Marshall County)

External-Marshall County Emergency Management

The Commission is reviewing updates on a $826,318.44 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant submission and ongoing siren committee projects. The meeting also covers recent training completions and upcoming administrative policy reviews.

• $826,318.44 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant submitted April 10, 2022
• Review of immediate action policy, Duty Officer Succession and Delegation Policy, and MOU with Story EM
• Update on unincorporated siren committee/project and digipeater cost distribution
• Report on completed Rescue Taskforce Training for EMS/FD

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission met March 10, 2022, and approved the agenda and prior minutes. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the main discussion centered on the unincorporated siren project, with the coordinator preparing a ~$700,000 grant application for about 22 sirens, 12 in unincorporated areas. The commission also noted ongoing training and outreach activities.

• Approved agenda for March 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for February 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed $700K grant for ~22 sirens, 12 in unincorporated areas (no vote)
• Adjourned at 7:10 p.m. (motion by Thompson, seconded by Thoms)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will vote on several items, including a $54,945 contract for schematic design of sheriff office and jail improvements, transfers from ARPA funds totaling over $300,000, and a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. They will also consider a letter of support for a RAISE grant, personnel changes, and budget items for secondary roads.

• Approve OPN Architect proposal for sheriff office and jail schematic design, estimated at $54,945.00
• Approve transfers: $700,000 from Rural Services to Secondary Road Fund; ARPA transfers totaling $307,908.48
• Proclaim April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Approve new hire Rachel King, Universal Clerk, $17.05/hour, 40 hours/week
• Consider letter of support for City of Marshalltown RAISE Grant for Highway 14 Corridor

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved an OPN Architect proposal for a Sheriff's Office building facility analysis and schematic design, funded with ARPA funds at an estimated $54,945. They also approved a letter of support for Marshalltown's RAISE grant application, several fund transfers, a new hire, and other routine items. A proposed ARPA project expenditure list was tabled.

• Approved OPN Architect proposal for Sheriff's Office facility study, $54,945 (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Marshalltown RAISE grant application (3-0)
• Approved new hire Rachel King, Treasurer's Office, $17.05/hr (3-0)
• Approved FY2022 Iowa DOT Budget Amendment for Secondary Roads (3-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office ARPA projects, OPN Architect proposal (3-0)
• Approved engagement letter with Ahlers & Cooney (3-0)
• Modified CICS work program for salary allocation (3-0)
• Tabled ARPA Committee project expenditures

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board is holding its regular April meeting with several action items, including a public hearing and bid letting for the Three Bridges suspension bridge, a tabled bid approval for Green Castle Campground, and approval of various grants and expenses. The board will also consider a 28E trailhead management agreement with the city of Rhodes, concrete work at Grimes Farm, and seasonal hires. Most items require formal board action.

• Public hearing and bid letting for Three Bridges suspension bridge
• Tabled Green Castle Campground bid approval
• Approve 28E trailhead management with city of Rhodes
• Approve IDNR tree grant match of $5,000
• Approve submittal of Destination Iowa Grant for Green Castle Campground (May 9 deadline)

The Marshall County Conservation Board approved a $252,200 bid from Weidner Construction for the Three Bridges Swinging Bridge Project #8853, after a public hearing with no comments. The board also rejected a $1,012,157.50 bid for the Green Castle project, approved concrete work at Grimes Farm, and authorized several grants and hires.

• Approved Weidner Construction bid for Three Bridges Swinging Bridge Project #8853 at $252,200 (5-0)
• Rejected Construct bid of $1,012,157.50 for Green Castle project (5-0)
• Approved concrete work at Grimes Farm by Aaron Steward for $28,910.00 (5-0)
• Approved IDNR Fish Habitat Grant #22-01F cooperative agreement for Sand Lake addition with $37,921.00 cost share (5-0)
• Approved fund match up to $5,000 for Timmons Grove tree replacement grant (5-0)
• Approved new lighting in Grimes Farm Shelter by Hansen Electric for $3,310.00 (5-0)
• Approved seasonal hires: Julie Stahl, Ethan Meyer, Hunter Hughlett, and Bill Carey (5-0)
• Approved submittal of grant to $100M Destination Iowa program for Green Castle campground project (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing to consider the adoption and certification of the 2022-2023 county budget. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to update voting precinct boundaries following changes in Marshalltown.

• Public hearing for 2022-2023 Budget adoption and tax certification
• First reading of Ordinance Amendment 2022-01 regarding voting precinct boundaries
• Resolution 2022-0017 for abatement of real estate taxes at seven Marshalltown properties
• One-year extension of Johnson Controls service agreement for $8,696.00
• New hire for Sheriff Department Jailer, Daniel McCready, at $19.88/hr

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors adopted the FY2022-2023 budget and certified taxes (Resolution 2022-0016) after a public hearing with no comments. The board also adopted an amended voting precinct ordinance, approved a tax abatement resolution, and approved several smaller items. A motion to give five Treasurer's office clerks an additional 3% wage increase failed 1-2.

• Adopted FY2022-2023 budget and certified taxes (3-0)
• Adopted amended voting precinct ordinance, waiving second and third readings (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0017 abating delinquent real estate taxes on 7 properties (3-0)
• Approved $15,900 for Conservation director retirement payout (3-0)
• Reduced software line item to $85,000 for DevNet receivables rewrite (3-0)
• Approved new jailer hire Daniel McCready at $19.88/hr (3-0)
• Approved one-year Johnson Controls service agreement extension at $8,696 (3-0)
• Denied additional 3% wage increase for 5 Treasurer clerks (1-2)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing change orders for the Marshall County Annex and Courthouse projects. The agenda also includes adopting a 28E agreement for the ISAC Group Benefits Program and reviewing manure management plans.

• Change Order #4 for Marshall County Annex: $143,931.84
• Change Order #5 for Marshall County Annex: $7,702.00 reduction
• Adoption of Resolution 2022-0015 for the ISAC Group Benefits Program 28E Agreement
• Cancellation of outstanding warrants totaling $128.99
• Review of Manure Management Plans for Prestage Farms of Iowa, LLC and Burt Farm & Livestock

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved multiple change orders for the courthouse and annex projects, adopted a resolution for the ISAC Group Benefits Program, and canceled outstanding warrants. They also discussed the siren project and tabled ARPA fund expenditures.

• Approved Henkel Contract Change Orders #4 and #5 for the Marshall County Annex, net $136,229.84 (3-0)
• Approved 15 change orders for the Marshall County Courthouse, total $279,015.53 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0015 to approve the ISAC Group Benefits Program 28E Agreement (3-0)
• Approved cancellation of two warrants outstanding over one year, totaling $127.99 (3-0)
• Adopted the agenda and consent agenda, including amended minutes and manure management plans (3-0)
• Tabled review of ARPA-funded projects: Mental Health Court $229,000, LeGrand radio equipment $16,099.26, Timber Creek Township radio equipment $17,154.76

CONSERVATION BOARD

The board will review claims and approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda includes public hearing and bid letting items for campground and bridge projects.

• Public hearing and bid letting for CGA Green Castle campground
• Setting a date for public hearing and bid letting for CGA Three Bridges suspension bridge
• After-hours use request for AAARL Field day at Grimes Farm on June 25-26, 2022

The board held a public hearing on the Green Castle improvements project and received one bid of $1,012,175.50, which exceeded the $678,000 estimate. The bid award was tabled until the next meeting on April 11, 2022. The board also approved a resolution to set a hearing and bid date for the Three Bridges Pedestrian Bridge project, and approved the ARRL's after-hours field days at Grimes Farm.

• Approved claims list as presented with addendums (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on Green Castle improvements (4-0)
• Tabled bid award for Green Castle improvements until April 11, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved resolution for Three Bridges Pedestrian Bridge hearing and bids on April 11, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved ARRL after-hours field days at Grimes Farm on June 25-26 (4-0)

External-Marshall County Emergency Management

The commission will discuss siren grant participation and upcoming training sessions. The meeting also includes updates on CERT team training and recent tornado impacts.

• Identification of cities interested in joining the siren grant process
• Rescue Taskforce Training for EMS/FD (3 sessions remaining)
• CERT team training with Meskwaki and Tama County on Red Cross sheltering
• Update on pagers for CERT team pending DiCal program use

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission adopted the Recovery Support Functions (RSFs) and three updated policies: open records, incident notification criteria, and hazardous weather operations. The commission also noted the county's repeal of the vaccination, testing, and face covering policy, and discussed budget line omissions for FY23.

• Adopted Recovery Support Functions as written (all in favor)
• Adopted updated open records policy and procedures (all in favor)
• Adopted updated Incident Notification Criteria policy (all in favor)
• Adopted updated Hazardous Weather Operations Plan (all in favor)
• Noted repeal of Vaccination, Testing and Face Covering Policy by county (no action needed)

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board of Health will review reports from Environmental Health, Emergency Management, and Public Health. The agenda includes a review of the Local Public Health Services Contract Application and an evaluation of the Public Health Director.

• Local Public Health Services Contract Application
• Public Health Director Evaluation
• 2022 Iowa Public Health Conference of Iowa Registration

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Board is meeting for a special session to approve an addendum to the Green Castle Campground bid package. The agenda also includes approving the meeting agenda and providing time for public comment.

• Approve addendum to Green Castle Campground bid package

The Marshall County Conservation Board approved an addendum to the Green Castle Campground bid package, extending the bid acceptance deadline to May 1, 2023. The motion passed unanimously. The board also discussed the director's planned retirement but took no action on it.

• Approved addendum to Green Castle Campground bid package extending deadline to May 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:15 p.m. (4-0, with one member not voting)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is holding public hearings on proposed property tax levies and budget decreases for the 2021-2022 period. The Board is also reviewing significant re-appropriations of funds across various county departments.

• Proposed FY2023 maximum property tax: $11,974,241 for General County Services and $3,015,200 for Rural County Services
• Resolution 2022-0013 regarding budget decreases in District Court and E-911 Towers
• Re-appropriation of funds for FY 2021-2022, including increases for Sheriff, County Engineer, and County Conservation
• Property tax abatement request for Youth and Shelter Services of Marshall County for 2020 and 2021
• Service agreement with Johnson Controls for fire alarm and extinguisher maintenance at the jail and courthouse

The board held public hearings and adopted resolutions setting the FY2023 maximum property tax dollars at $11,974,241 for general services and $3,015,200 for rural services. It also approved a budget decrease and re-appropriation for FY2021-2022, and approved a 38.9% tax abatement for Youth and Shelter Services. Several other administrative items were approved, and an ARPA expenditure review was tabled.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-0012 setting FY2023 max property tax dollars (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0013 for FY2021-2022 budget decrease (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0014 re-appropriating funds for FY2021-2022 (3-0)
• Approved 38.9% tax abatement for Youth and Shelter Services, 22 N Center St (3-0)
• Approved FCC licensing application for NPSPAC 700 MHz frequencies (3-0)
• Approved Johnson Controls service agreement for fire alarms/extinguishers (3-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for combined law enforcement with Marshalltown (3-0)
• Tabled ARPA project expenditures (Mental Health Court, LeGrand, Timber Creek)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider approving $1,542,467.57 in ARPA-funded projects recommended by the county's ARPA committee, including $1 million for Sheriff's Office windows and $229,000 for a mental health court. They will also vote on a $66,500.51 change order for a generator and LP tank at the St. Anthony site of the P25 radio project. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and appointments, plus a tabled item on $253,060 for mental health court funding.

• Approve P25 Radio Project Change Order #1, $66,500.51 for generator and LP tank at Whitaker Farms (St. Anthony Site)
• Review and possible approval of ARPA-funded projects totaling $1,542,467.57, including $1,000,000 for Sheriff's Office windows and $229,000 for Attorney Mental Health Court
• Tabled item: $253,060 for Attorney-Enhanced Supervision (Drug Court) Mental Health for 1 year
• Appoint Paul Veren to Condemnation Commission through 12/31/2022
• File Manure Management Plans for Eggers Farms, Marshall Ridge Farms, and Edler Brothers Farm

The board approved $1,239,513.55 in ARPA committee recommendations, including $1,000,000 for Sheriff's Office windows, $150,000 for court records scanning, and $47,000 for a cloud backup server. They tabled a mental health court request and denied a drug court request, citing another funding source. They also denied funding for a Freedom Rock gazebo and a fence for a fighter jet, and tabled township radio funding. The board approved a $66,500.51 change order for a generator and LP tank for the P25 radio project.

• Approved $1,000,000 for Sheriff's Office windows (ARPA line item H).
• Approved $150,000 for court records scanning (ARPA line item E).
• Approved $47,000 for cloud backup server (ARPA line item F).
• Approved $66,500.51 change order for generator and LP tank at Whitaker Farms site.
• Denied $253,060 for drug court (Mental Health) request, citing another funding source.
• Denied $12,500 for Freedom Rock gazebo and $28,200 for fighter jet fence (ARPA line items I and J).
• Tabled indefinitely $253,060 for mental health court and $33,254.02 for township radio funding.
• Approved partnering with cities to apply for a county-wide siren grant.

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board will hold its regular February meeting, taking action on several routine items including approving claims, the FY21 annual report, and a memorandum of understanding with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation regarding the Mount property. The board will also consider spending up to $5,000 for derecho damage cleanup at Grammer Grove and receive information on the Green Castle campground bid process.

• Approve up to $5,000 for Grammer Grove derecho damage cleanup
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with INHF for Mount property
• Approve FY21 annual report
• CGA Green Castle campground bid process information
• Approve claims

The Marshall County Conservation Board approved the claims list, set March 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. for opening construction bids and March 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. for a public hearing on the Green Castle campground project, approved the FY2021 Annual Report, entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to purchase the Mound property for $418,000, and approved $5,000 for derecho cleanup at Grammer Grove. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved the list of claims as presented with addendums
• Set March 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. to open construction bids for Green Castle campground project
• Set March 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. for public hearing on Green Castle project
• Approved the FY2021 Annual Report
• Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to purchase Mound property for $418,000
• Approved derecho cleanup at Grammer Grove at a total cost of $5,000

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is continuing its budget process for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023) with a series of department-specific work sessions. The board will also consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022 and set public hearings for the property tax resolution and levy. The public can attend in person, via YouTube, phone, or Zoom.

• FY2022 budget amendment
• FY2023 budget work sessions for all county departments
• Public hearings for property tax resolution and levy
• Meetings at Election Center, 107 S 1st Ave, Marshalltown
• Remote participation via YouTube, phone, or Zoom

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will hold a special session to consider appointing Evan Folk as their representative to monitor 911 radio tower progress, discuss general construction issues, and potentially enter a closed session for pending litigation. The meeting includes routine items like agenda approval, roll call, and public forum.

• Appoint Evan Folk as Board representative for 911 radio towers
• General discussion on construction issues
• Closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c) for pending litigation
• Public forum for comments on county business

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met for a special session to conduct a budget discussion. The agenda also included a public forum for comments on county business not listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion with possible action

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors held a special session to discuss the budget. They directed the Auditor to prepare changes for final review and publication for a public hearing scheduled for March 1, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed Auditor to prepare budget changes for final review and publication (unanimous)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider several appointments, purchases, and contracts, including a tabled $253,060 expenditure for Attorney-Enhanced Supervision (Drug Court) mental health services funded by ARPA. They will also vote on road equipment purchases, architect contract amendments, and set public hearings for the property tax levy and appropriations decrease.

• Approve two Volvo Tandem Axle chassis packages from Henderson Products, Inc. totaling $261,273
• Approve OPN Architects contract amendments #4 and #5, bringing total fee to $638,434.50
• Adopt Resolution 2022-0011 for County Compensation Board salary schedule for elected officials
• Set March 1, 2022 public hearings for property tax levy and decrease in appropriations
• Reappoint Todd Apfel as Weed Commissioner, Sanitarian & Zoning Admin

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved a compensation schedule for elected officials, granting 5% raises to the Auditor/Recorder, County Attorney, Sheriff, and Treasurer, and 3% to Supervisors, despite the Compensation Board's recommendation of 6% for all. They also reappointed several officials, approved a liquor license, road equipment purchases, and architect contract amendments, and set public hearings for the property tax levy and appropriations decrease. An ARPA-funded project was tabled.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-0011 with 5% raises for most elected officials, 3% for Supervisors (3-0)
• Reappointed Condemnation Compensation Commissioners through 12/31/2022 (3-0)
• Reappointed Green Mountain Street Lighting District Trustees (3-0)
• Reappointed Todd Apfel as Weed Commissioner, Sanitarian & Zoning Administrator (3-0)
• Approved Class C liquor license renewal for Jensen Golf, L.C. (3-0)
• Approved two Volvo chassis packages from Henderson Products totaling $261,273 (3-0)
• Approved OPN Architects Contract Amendments #4 and #5 (3-0)
• Set public hearings for March 1, 2022 on property tax levy and decrease in appropriations (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a budget amendment for fiscal year 2021-2022, along with a resolution to re-appropriate funds. The meeting is a special session held via Zoom due to courthouse construction. The board will also take public comments on other county business.

• Public hearing on FY22 budget amendment (Resolution 2022-0009)
• Adoption of Resolution 2022-0010 re-appropriating funds for FY 2021-2022
• Re-appropriation includes $13,974,137 for County Capital Building (dept #84)
• Notice published in Marshalltown Times-Republican and State Center Mid-Iowa Enterprise on Jan 20, 2022

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing and unanimously adopted a budget amendment for FY 2021-2022, increasing revenues and expenditures for ARPA recovery projects and building restoration costs. They also approved a re-appropriation of funds, notably increasing the County Capital Building appropriation from $3,041,998 to $13,974,137. No public comments were made.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-0009 approving FY 2021-2022 budget amendment (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0010 re-appropriating funds for FY 2021-2022 (3-0)
• Increased County Capital Building appropriation to $13,974,137

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is continuing its budget process for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023) with a general discussion work session on January 25, 2022. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a fiscal year 2022 budget amendment, which was set at a previous meeting. The board will take action on the budget and amendment at a regular meeting after the work sessions.

• FY2022 budget amendment public hearing
• FY2023 budget work sessions for all county departments
• Regular meeting schedule through March 2022
• Public participation options: YouTube, phone, Zoom

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular session with a consent agenda, reappointments, and several discussion items. Key items include a tabled proposal to spend $253,060 from ARPA funds for a mental health program, a lease agreement for the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, and a $700,000 transfer to the Secondary Road Fund. The board will also discuss employee record retention for the vaccination policy, a siren project, and courthouse remodel updates.

• Tabled ARPA expenditure: $253,060 for Attorney-Enhanced Supervision (Drug Court) Mental Health for 1 year
• Approve lease/management agreement for Heart of Iowa Nature Trail
• Transfer #923: $700,000 from Rural Services Fund to Secondary Road Fund
• Reappointments: Rich Naughton (Conservation Board), Mike Sharp (Zoning Commission) to 5-year terms
• Resignation of Mel Pitzen, appointment of Tom Lamb as Chair and Julie Miller as Commissioner for Veterans Affairs

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is conducting budget work sessions for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023) with individual departments, and will hold public hearings for a Fiscal Year 2022 budget amendment and the FY2023 property tax levy. The agenda lists the schedule of meetings through March 2022, all held at the Election Center, 107 S 1st Avenue, Marshalltown, IA, with options to view on YouTube, call in by phone, or join via Zoom. The Board will take action to set the budget and budget amendment at regular meetings.

• FY2023 budget work sessions scheduled for departments including Emergency Management, Planning and Zoning, Veterans' Affairs, County Attorney, Public Health, Medical Examiner, County Treasurer, Conservation, Community Services, Information Technology, County Auditor, Board of Supervisors, Building & Grounds Capital Projects, County Sheriff, and Engineering & Secondary Roads
• Public hearing for FYE 2022 Budget Amendment set for January 18, 2022
• Public hearing for Property Tax Resolution set for March 1, 2022
• Public hearing for FYE 2023 Property Tax Levy set for March 29, 2022
• Meetings held at Election Center, 107 S 1st Avenue, Marshalltown, IA; remote participation via YouTube, phone (1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID 871 3622 1316, Passcode 526597), or Zoom

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors is continuing its annual budgeting process, with a schedule of budget work sessions for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023) and a public hearing for a fiscal year 2022 budget amendment. The board will receive department budget information during these sessions and will take action at regular meetings. The public can attend in person or via YouTube, phone, or Zoom.

• FY2022 budget amendment public hearing set for January 18, 2022
• FY2023 budget work sessions for departments including Sheriff, Engineering & Secondary Roads, and Building & Grounds Capital Projects
• Public hearing for property tax resolution scheduled for March 1, 2022
• Public hearing for FY2023 property tax levy scheduled for March 29, 2022
• Meetings held at Election Center, 107 S 1st Avenue, Marshalltown, IA

External-Marshall County Emergency Management

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission will hold a public hearing on the FY2023 budget, then vote on adopting it. They will also appoint a chair and vice chair, approve recovery support functions, and consider several policy updates.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2023 (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023) budget
• Vote to appoint Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission
• Approval of finalized Recovery Support Functions
• Adoption of updated policies: open records, incident notification, hazardous weather operations
• New County vaccination, testing, and face covering policy (repealed)

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Marshall County Board of Health will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports from environmental health, emergency management, and public health, and discussing COVID-19 vaccination. New business includes appointing 2022 board officers, adopting a code of ethics, approving a Community Health Assessment & Improvement Plan policy, conducting the Public Health Director's performance evaluation, and adopting the county employee handbook with modifications. The meeting is held in person and via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Appoint Board Officers for 2022
• Adopt Board Member Code Ethics
• Approve Community Health Assessment & Community Health Improvement Plan (CHA & CHIP) Policy
• Public Health Director Performance Evaluation
• Adopt Marshall County Employee Handbook with Additions/Modifications

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved an $8,476,753 construction contract with Breiholz Construction for courthouse interior reconstruction, adopted a new voting precinct ordinance, and approved resolutions for utility valuations and a hazard mitigation plan. They also granted a conditional use permit for a 250-foot tower, set a budget hearing, approved siren project funding, and adopted a mandatory vaccination policy. The ARPA project expenditures were tabled.

• Approved $8,476,753 courthouse interior construction contract with Breiholz Construction (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-01 establishing new voting precincts (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0006 for utility company assessed/taxable values (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0007 Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (3-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #2021-VAR-6007 for RACOM/WHITAKER FARMS 250' tower (3-0)
• Approved $54,000 local match for unincorporated area siren project (3-0)
• Adopted Mandatory Vaccination Policy effective January 10, 2022 (3-0)
• Tabled ARPA project expenditures totaling $253,060

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will elect officers for 2022 and take action on several items, including approving claims and work agreements for the Three Bridges Suspension Bridge rebuild and Green Castle Campground. Public comment is invited for items not on the agenda.

• Election of 2022 board officers
• Approve claims
• Approve CGA work for Three Bridges Suspension Bridge rebuild
• Approve CGA work for Green Castle Campground
• Approve minutes from December 13, 2021

The Marshall County Conservation Board approved contracts with Clapsaddle-Garber Associates (CGA) for final design, construction documents, and bid letting for the Three Bridges Park suspension bridge rebuild and the Green Castle Recreation Area campground. The board also approved the 2022 officer slate and the list of claims. No action was taken on the Friends of Marshall County Conservation children's book, as it was deemed a Friends project.

• Approved 2022 officer slate: Chair Tom Deimerly, Vice Chair Rich Naughton, Secretary/Treasurer Pam Paone (5-0)
• Approved list of claims as presented with addendums (5-0)
• Approved CGA work for Three Bridges Park suspension bridge final design, construction documents, and bid letting (5-0)
• Approved CGA work for Green Castle Recreation Area campground final design, construction documents, and bid letting (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is laying out the schedule for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023) budget work sessions, with department-specific meetings from December 2021 through March 2022. They will also handle a Fiscal Year 2022 budget amendment, with a public hearing set for January 18, 2022. The agenda is primarily procedural, listing dates, times, and departments for budget discussions, plus regular meeting dates and public hearing dates for the property tax resolution and levy.

• FY2022 budget amendment public hearing set for January 18, 2022
• FY2023 budget work sessions for departments like Sheriff, Engineering & Secondary Roads, and Information Technology
• Public hearing for Property Tax Resolution set for March 1, 2022
• Public hearing for FY2023 Property Tax Levy set for March 29, 2022
• Meetings held at Election Center, 107 S 1st Avenue, Marshalltown, IA

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider approving an $8,476,753 construction contract with Breiholz Construction for courthouse interior repairs, adopt a new voting precinct ordinance, and set a public hearing on a budget amendment. They will also discuss a mandatory vaccination policy and a siren project for unincorporated areas, and vote on a tabled ARPA-funded mental health court expenditure.

• Approve $8,476,753 construction contract with Breiholz Construction for courthouse interior repairs
• Adopt Ordinance 2021-01 establishing new voting precincts (7 rural, 8 in Marshalltown) after 2020 census
• Set public hearing for Jan 31, 2022 on 2021-2022 budget amendment
• Approve conditional use permit for 250' self-support tower for RACOM/Whitaker Farms
• Consider $253,060 ARPA-funded Attorney-Enhanced Supervision (Drug Court) mental health program

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to rescind the county's Vaccination, Testing, and Face Covering Policy adopted on January 4, 2022. The decision followed Iowa OSHA's statement that it would not enforce the federal OSHA ETS. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Rescinded Marshall County Vaccination, Testing, and Face Covering Policy (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board is conducting its annual organizational meeting to select leadership and approve various appointments for the 2022 term. The agenda also includes adopting resolutions regarding construction evaluations, road permits, and official newspapers.

• Selection of Board Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
• Approval of annual appointments to 15 boards and commissions, including the Landfill Commission and Emergency Management Agency
• Resolution 2022-0001 regarding construction evaluation for confinement feeding operation structures
• Resolution 2022-0002 authorizing specific employees to issue oversized vehicle permits on secondary roads
• Approval of Times Republican and Mid Iowa Enterprise as official newspapers for 2022

The Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting, unanimously electing Dave Thompson as Chair and Steve Salasek as Vice Chair. They approved appointments to various boards and commissions, adopted five resolutions including one to evaluate confinement feeding operation permits, and designated official newspapers for 2022. No public comments were made.

• Elected Dave Thompson as Chair and Steve Salasek as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved board and commission appointments for one-year terms (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0001 Construction Evaluation Resolution for confinement feeding operations (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0002 authorizing moving permits for oversized loads (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0003 blanket road closure authorization (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0004 certificate of completion authorization (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-0005 authorizing embargo signs (3-0)
• Approved Times Republican and Mid Iowa Enterprise as official newspapers for 2022 (3-0)