Black Hawk County public meetings in 2023
34 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health and Board of Supervisors will meet for a joint session. The meeting includes a public health update, discussion of 2024 advocacy priorities, and a review of the FY22-23 Biennial Report.
- Black Hawk County Public Health Update
- 2024 Advocacy Priorities discussion
- FY22-23 Biennial Report review
Board of Health
The Board of Health will hold a work session regarding the FY25 Public Health budget. The meeting also includes a vote to set a public hearing for a mobile health clinic request for proposal. Additionally, the board will review personnel requests, financial disbursements, and various grant and contract renewals.
- FY25 Black Hawk County Public Health Budget Work Session
- Public hearing for Mobile Health Clinic Request for Proposal
- 2023 Lead Poisoning Prevention Mini-Grants application
- Waterloo Community Foundation Grant for Waterloo Community Gardens
- Renewal of MOU for Nutrition Education with Northeast Iowa Food Bank
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the adoption of quarantine and isolation model rules. The board will also vote on the ordinance, 2024 advocacy priorities, and several service contracts.
- Public hearing and vote on Isolation and Quarantine Ordinance
- Vote on 2024 Black Hawk County Public Health Advocacy Priorities
- Pinecrest Audio & Visual Equipment and Installation Project Change Order
- Approval of translation language services and mobile device management
- Consent agenda including grants for syphilis awareness, healthy foods, and HIV/STI outreach
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a request from John Hinding for a variance. The request involves constructing a 28’ X 40’ replacement accessory structure within a FEMA designated floodway.
- Variance request for 28’ X 40’ accessory structure at 6340 Lincoln Road
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health will consider an update to the Electronic Communications Policy and a letter of support for the Cedar Falls High School swimming pool. The board will also vote on several grants, contracts, and financial disbursements. Additionally, a public hearing will be set for an updated Isolation and Quarantine Ordinance.
- Vote on Electronic Communications Policy update
- Vote on Letter of Support for Cedar Falls High School Swimming Pool
- Grant applications for Track 2 Development Base and NEHA-FDA
- Multiple contract renewals and amendments with Iowa HHS
- Setting a public hearing for updated Isolation and Quarantine Ordinance
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to vote on the appointment of a new Public Health Director. The board will also vote to approve the meeting agenda.
- Resolution to appoint Kaitlin Emrich as Public Health Director
- Annual salary of $129,012.78 for Public Health Director position
- Appointment effective date of October 9, 2023
Board of Health
The Board of Health will vote on several personnel requests, including converting a Disease Prevention Specialist to a Public Health Nurse. The meeting also includes votes on various purchase requests and a consent agenda containing multiple grant and contract renewals.
- Private well variance request for 325 Elaine Dr.
- Personnel request to convert Disease Prevention Specialist to Public Health Nurse
- Purchase request for Community AIDS Assistance Project sponsorship
- Purchase request for a digital advertising campaign
- Consent agenda including Iowa HHS and Wellmark Foundation grant applications
Board of Adjustment
The regular meeting for September 24, 2023, has been canceled. There were no agenda items scheduled for discussion.
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet in a closed session on September 20, 2023. The session is intended to discuss the professional competency of individuals regarding appointment, hiring, or performance.
- Executive closed session regarding individual professional competency
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health will meet in a closed session on September 7, 2023. The session is scheduled to discuss the professional competency of specific individuals regarding hiring or performance.
- Executive closed session regarding professional competency of individuals
Board of Health
The Board of Health will vote on a new cell phone provider and a request for a temporary public health nurse. The meeting includes updates on mosquito West Nile surveillance and several grant and contract renewals with Iowa HHS.
- Vote on new cell phone provider
- Vote on temporary public health nurse for immunization audit
- Mosquito West Nile Surveillance 2023 update
- Consent agenda including HPV vaccine education contract with OnMedia
- Multiple contract amendments with Iowa HHS
Board of Adjustment
The regular meeting for August 22, 2023, has been canceled. There were no agenda items scheduled for discussion.
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet in an executive closed session on July 27, 2023. The session is designated to discuss the professional competency of specific individuals regarding appointment, hiring, or performance.
- Executive closed session regarding individual professional competency
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review an annual update for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. Members will also vote to set a public hearing for August 30, 2023, regarding a mobile clinic funded by ARPA funds.
- WIC Program Annual Update presentation
- Public hearing for Mobile Clinic (ARPA Funds)
- Renewal of Iowa HHS Grants to Counties FY24
- Renewal of Iowa HHS Immunization Services contract
- Amendment to Integrated HIV and Viral Hepatitis Testing Services contract
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet in an executive closed session on July 26, 2023. The session is intended to discuss the professional competency of individuals regarding appointment, hiring, or performance.
- Executive closed session regarding professional competency of individuals
Board of Adjustment
The Black Hawk County Board of Adjustment will meet to review two items of new business. The board will consider a special permit for an agricultural product sale and a construction timeline extension for a residence.
- Special permit request for a seed company north of 9313 Osage Road
- One year project timeline extension for a new home at 6728 Sunnyside Street
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health met for an executive closed session on July 19, 2023. The session was called to discuss the professional competency of specific individuals regarding appointment, hiring, or performance.
- Approval of agenda
- Closed session discussion regarding individual professional competency
Board of Health
The Board of Health will consider a request for proposal and a public hearing for a mobile clinic funded by ARPA. Presentations are scheduled regarding syphilis rates in the county and a behavioral services report. The board will also vote on personnel requests and various grant and contract renewals.
- Request for Proposal and public hearing for a Mobile Clinic (ARPA Funds)
- Presentation on Syphilis in Black Hawk County
- Presentation on Pathways Behavioral Services FY23 Services Report
- Personnel request for Kaitlin Emrich
- Renewal of Iowa Get Screened: Colorectal Cancer Program contract
Board of Adjustment
The regular meeting for the Black Hawk County Board of Adjustment scheduled for June 27, 2023, has been canceled. There were no agenda items submitted for this meeting.
Veterans Affairs
The Black Hawk County Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to elect a new Chair for Fiscal Year 2024. The commission will also consider approving funds for veteran relief and purchasing gift cards for the Warrior Expedition Riders.
- Election of a new Chair for FY24
- Approval of funds for veteran relief
- Approval of six $25 Walmart cards for the Warrior Expedition Riders
- Closed session to discuss professional competency of individuals
- Recommendation to the Board of Supervisors
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health will meet to vote on several administrative items, including public health bylaws and a 28E agreement for private well permitting. The board will also review isolation and quarantine ordinances and hear a presentation on maternal and child health.
- Vote on Black Hawk County Public Health By-Laws
- Vote on 28E Agreement for Private Well Permitting with Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- Motion to proclaim June as Black Hawk County National Healthy Homes Month
- Review of Isolation and Quarantine Ordinance
- Consent agenda including various Iowa HHS grants and contracts
Board of Adjustment
The Black Hawk County Board of Adjustment will meet to review several special permit requests and one variance. Items include proposals for gas collection systems, a concrete batch plant, and a natural gas compression station.
- Special permit for gas collection and control system at W of 6607 Hammond Road
- Special permit for temporary portable concrete batch plant at W of 10915 E Dunkerton Road
- Special permit for 2,550 sq ft natural gas compression station at E of 8221 Hammond Avenue
- Variance for public sewer requirement at South of 5708 W Cedar Wapsi Road
- Selection of 2023 Chair and Vice Chair
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet in a closed session on May 17, 2023. The session is intended to discuss the professional competency of specific individuals regarding hiring or performance.
- Executive closed session regarding professional competency of individuals
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health will consider a position statement regarding bias as a public health crisis and a resolution to confirm the department's name and brand. The meeting also includes a well setback variance request and several contract renewals and amendments.
- Position Statement: All forms of bias including racism, is a public health crisis
- Resolution: Confirming name and brand of Black Hawk County Public Health
- Well Setback Variance Request: 6101 Gilbertville Rd., Gilbertville, IA 50634
- Authorization of Baker Tilly to coordinate finalist interviews for Public Health Director
- Renewal of FY24 Care for Yourself Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Services
Board of Adjustment
The Black Hawk County Board of Adjustment will meet to review several special permit and variance requests. Items include gas collection systems, a concrete batch plant, and a commercial subdivision sewer variance.
- Special permit for gas collection and control system at W of 6607 Hammond Road
- Special permit for temporary portable concrete batch plant at W of 10915 E Dunkerton Road
- Special permit for 2,550 sq ft natural gas compression station at E of 8221 Hammond Avenue
- Variance for public sewer requirement at South of 5708 W Cedar Wapsi Road
- Selection of 2023 Chair and Vice Chair
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will discuss a special permit request from Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management. The request concerns the installation of a new gas collection and control system (GCCS) west of 6607 Hammond Road.
- Special permit request for gas collection and control system (GCCS) at W of 6607 Hammond Road
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health will consider a resolution to adopt a new health ordinance regarding non-public water supply wells. The meeting also includes votes on a National Public Health Week proclamation, personnel requests, and various grants and contracts.
- Resolution to adopt 'Non-Public Water Supply Wells' Ch. 8.35 ordinance
- National Public Health Week Proclamation vote
- Black Hawk County Doula Pilot Project sub-contracts
- Iowa Nutrition Network School Grant Program application
- Integrated HIV and Viral Hepatitis Testing Services contract renewal
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health will hold a special meeting to vote on several resolutions. These include awarding contracts for a message center and marketing services, as well as a new agreement with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
- Resolution awarding the Pinecrest LED Message Center contract
- Resolution awarding Video Development, Production and Marketing contract
- Memorandum of Agreement with the State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (SPAN)
Board of Adjustment
The regular meeting for February 28, 2022, has been canceled. There are no agenda items scheduled for this meeting.
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health will review and vote on several administrative items, including department by-laws and the public health employee handbook. The board will also consider a request for a video messaging proposal and various grants and contracts.
- Vote on Board of Health By-Laws Update
- Vote on Black Hawk County Public Health Policies and Employee Handbook
- Vote on Request for Proposal: Video Messaging
- Vote on University of Northern Iowa Student Clinic Collaboration Memorandum of Agreement
- Public hearing for Well Ordinance scheduled for March 6, 2023
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to address specific administrative items. The primary action involves a vote on a recruiting brochure for the Director position.
- Vote to approve the meeting agenda
- Vote on the Director Executive Recruiting Brochure
- Vote to adjourn
Board of Adjustment
The regular meeting for January 24, 2023, has been canceled. There were no agenda items scheduled for discussion.
Board of Health
The Black Hawk County Board of Health will meet to approve the FY2024 Health Department budget and a request for a digital sign. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new board member and several contract renewals and amendments.
- FY2024 Health Department Budget Approval
- Request for Proposal for a Digital Sign
- Otto Schoitz Foundation application for interactive cooking classes
- Iowa HHS contract amendments for the Emergency Response Multi-Year Program
- Well Ordinance Update
Board of Health
The Board of Health will hold a special meeting to elect officers and discuss planning for the FY2024 budget. The meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2023, at the Pinecrest Building.
- Election of Officers
- FY2024 Budget & Planning discussion