Dubuque County public meetings in 2022

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to review office reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The commission has scheduled a closed session to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review budget applications for FY 2024 and provide updates on the FY 2023 budget. The body will also discuss the Cardinal-Hickory Transmission line and local exhibits.

• FY 2024 (July 23 to June 24) Budget Application
• FY 2023 (July 22 to June 23) Budget updates
• Cardinal-Hickory Transmission line updates
• Black Heritage Walking Tour
• Towards a Universal Suffrage Exhibit

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board is meeting to finalize user fees for 2023 and the budget request for fiscal year 2024. The board will also consider permissions to solicit bids for trail repairs and advertise for a park ranger.

• Finalization of 2023 user fees
• Finalization of FY 2024 budget request
• Permission to solicit bids for Heritage Trail bank stabilization near Twin Springs Dr
• Permission to solicit bids for Heritage Trail Hwy 3 overpass pavement deterioration
• Permission to advertise for a park ranger

The Board approved the FY 2024 capital and operating budget requests, including $1.24 million in prioritized capital expenditures. New user fees for 2023 were finalized, including rate increases for electrical camping sites and boat slip daily rentals. The Board also approved a special event application and the advertising for a Park Ranger position.

• Approved FY 2024 capital expenditure requests totaling $1,240,000
• Approved FY 2024 maintenance and operation budget request
• Approved 2023 user fees, including electrical sites at $23.00/night and online reservations at $25.00/night
• Approved daily boat slip rentals at $15.00
• Approved special event application for Mark Dalsing Memorial Run/Walk (May 13, 2023)
• Approved advertising for a Park Ranger position following a meeting with the County Human Resource Director
• Tabled bids for Heritage Trail bank stabilization near Twin Springs Dr
• Tabled bids for Heritage Trail HWY 3 overpass pavement deterioration

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct a public hearing for the FY 2024 budget approval. The board will also review several library policies and the director's evaluation.

• Public hearing for FY 2024 Budget Approval
• Review of Collection Development Policy
• Review of Statement of Concern Policy
• Review of Circulation Policy
• Director Evaluation

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will meet to consider the approval of three final plats. No rezoning cases are scheduled for this meeting.

• Final Plat of Survey of Kane Business Park Plat 2 in Table Mound Township
• Final Plat of Survey of Spruce Hollow North Plat 2 in New Wine Township
• Final Plat of Survey of Rose Spur Subdivision Plat 2 in Peru Township

The commission unanimously approved three final plats to divide land for commercial sales and residential development. The board also discussed a question from a County Supervisor regarding the removal of the 10-acre minimum for Planned Complex amendments.

• Approved Kane Business Park Plat 2 (6-0)
• Approved Spruce Hollow North Plat 2 (6-0)
• Approved Rose Spur Subdivision Plat 2 (6-0)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will vote on personnel hiring and various POS SWAP contracts. The board will also review legislative priorities for the Urban County Coalition and discuss the appointment process for the County Recorder.

• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks
• POS SWAP contracts with Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, MercyOne Dubuque Foundation, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, and City of Peosta
• Amendment #1 to Sustainable Iowa Land Trust POS SWAP contract
• Approval of Grant #22-COPS-Heroin-02
• Personnel requisition for PFT Deputy Treasurer

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several resolutions regarding law enforcement staffing, legislative priorities, and grant funding. They also authorized multiple POS SWAP contracts with local foundations and government entities.

• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 22-403)
• Approved Grant #22-COPS-Heroin-02 (Resolution 22-404)
• Approved Urban County Coalition 2023 Legislative Priorities (Resolution 22-405)
• Approved POS SWAP contract with Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (Resolution 22-406)
• Approved POS SWAP contract with MercyOne Dubuque Foundation (Resolution 22-407)
• Approved POS SWAP contract with Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce (Resolution 22-408)
• Approved POS SWAP contract with City of Peosta (Resolution 22-409)
• Approved personnel requisition for PFT Deputy Treasurer

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Manor Advisory Board will meet to receive administrator and financial reports. The board is scheduled to review bylaws and hold a discussion on strategic planning.

• Review of bylaws
• Strategic planning discussion
• Administrator report
• Financial report

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will meet to discuss administrative updates and review a specific variance request. The board will also receive reports from the County Health Department, VNA, and the Finance Committee.

• Variance request for John Leibfried at 16848 Country Club Dr., Peosta
• Update on the PIO agreement between City and County health departments
• Update on new Executive Director Allie White
• Chapter 137 update

The Board of Health denied a retroactive variance request for a septic system installation at 16848 Country Club Dr. in Peosta. The board also received updates on opioid settlement funds and grant spending for homeless services and IT upgrades.

• Denied variance request for septic system at 16848 Country Club Dr. (0-6)
• Approved December 14, 2022 agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 1, 9, and 16, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the final draft of its bylaws. Members will also review marketing materials for a Facebook page and survey. The meeting includes nominations and votes for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the term starting January 2023.

• Action on DCDC Bylaws final draft
• Approval of Facebook page and survey marketing materials
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for January 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet to vote on personnel hiring and several intergovernmental agreements. The board is also reviewing contracts for historical societies and fiber optic network leasing.

• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreement with the City of Bernard for 2022-2023
• Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds agreement with City of Dyersville and This Is Iowa Ballpark, Inc.
• FY2023 Purchase of Service program contracts for six historical societies
• Leasing of fiber optic network cabling between the County Courthouse and Emergency Operations Center

The Board of Supervisors approved several resolutions including a fiber optic network cabling lease and a snow removal agreement with the City of Bernard. They also authorized funding agreements with the City of Dyersville and This Is Iowa Ballpark, Inc. Multiple appointments to county boards and commissions were confirmed.

• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 22-397)
• Approved Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreement with City of Bernard (Resolution 22-398)
• Approved Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds agreement with City of Dyersville and This Is Iowa Ballpark, Inc. (Resolution 22-399)
• Approved leasing fiber optic network cabling between County Courthouse and Emergency Operations Center (Resolution 22-400)
• Approved FY2023 Historical Society Purchase of Service program contracts (Resolution 22-401)
• Approved Amendment #1 to City of Bankston POS SWAP contract agreement (Resolution 22-402)
• Appointed members to Board of Health, Conservation Board, Disability Council, and Eminent Domain board
• Appointed members to Equal Opportunity Committee, Food Council Policy, Historical Preservation, Library District Board of Trustees, Sunnycrest Advisory Board, and Watershed Working Group

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to review office reports and approve previous minutes. The meeting includes a closed session specifically for interviewing veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Public Meeting

The Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board is meeting to approve specific invoices and payments. The board will also receive staff updates on Swiss Valley projects.

• Waldo Invoice
• Cover Crop Payment(s)
• Swiss Valley Sediment Basins
• Phase II Swiss Valley Streambank

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider five specific land-use requests. The board will review variance requests and applications for special use permits.

• BA#12-38-22 Key West Comm. Fire Department variance
• BA#12-39-22 Jason & Brenda Kern special use permit
• BA#12-40-22 Jason & Brenda Kern variances
• BA#12-41-22 Daniel & Linda Deutmeyer special use permit
• BA#12-42-22 Eagle Point Solar/Billy Scherr variance

The Board unanimously approved a variance for the Key West Community Fire Department expansion and four other requests for residential garages and solar arrays. All approvals were granted with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved variance for Key West Comm. Fire Department 25’ x 100’ addition (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Jason & Brenda Kern 26’ x 44’ detached garage (4-0)
• Approved front lot line and height variances for Jason & Brenda Kern garage (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Daniel & Linda Deutmeyer 12’ x 24’ garage extension (4-0)
• Approved variance for Eagle Point Solar/Billy Scherr solar arrays (4-0)
• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet to vote on personnel hiring and intergovernmental agreements. The board is also reviewing a final plat for a subdivision and a contract amendment.

• Resolution to approve the hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreement with the City of Sherrill for 2022-2023 Winter
• Approval of Wold Subdivision - Final Plat
• Amendment #1 to Steeple Square POS SWAP contract agreement

The Board of Supervisors approved a final plat for the Wold Subdivision and a snow and ice removal agreement with the City of Sherrill. They also authorized the hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks, and amended a contract agreement for Steeple Square POS SWAP.

• Approved Final Plat Wold Subdivision (Resolution 22-393)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 22-394)
• Approved Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreement with City of Sherrill for 2022-2034 Winter (Resolution 22-395)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Steeple Square POS SWAP contract agreement (Resolution 22-396)
• Approved November 28, 2022 minutes

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission will meet virtually to review updates and conduct new business. The body will discuss budget and project updates as well as commissioner applications.

• FY 2023 Budget updates
• Cardinal-Hickory Transmission line updates
• Commissioner Applications
• Black Heritage Walking Tour
• Towards a Universal Suffrage Exhibit

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region Governing Board is meeting to review financial reports and the annual report. The board will consider new contracts for behavioral services and review the budget process.

• New contracts for Southeast Iowa Behavioral Services – PMI
• New contracts for Pillar of Cedar Valley – PMI
• Review of October claims and financial report
• Certification of ending fund balance
• Review of the annual report

Board of Supervisors

The Disabilities Council of Dubuque County is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a letter addressed to the East Central Region.

• Discussion and possible action regarding letter to East Central Region

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY23 Budget Amendment 1, including appropriations and fund transfers. The body will also consider several fire loan agreements and POS SWAP contracts.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY23 Budget Amendment 1
• Fire Loan Agreements with Centralia Peosta Community Fire Department, Cascade Community Fire Truck Association, and Epworth Community Volunteer Fireman Inc.
• Approval of Final Plat for Country View Estates Plat 4
• POS SWAP contracts for Sustainable Iowa Land Trust, Dubuque Main Street, City of Cascade, Creative Adventure Lab, and Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging
• Personnel requisitions for PFT Naturalist and PFT Coordinator of Disability Services

The Board of Supervisors approved appropriations and fund transfer amendments for the FY23 budget. They also authorized fire loan agreements with three community fire departments and approved several POS SWAP contracts. Personnel requisitions for a PFT Naturalist and Coordinator of Disability Services were approved.

• Approved FY23 Appropriations Amendment 1 (Resolution 22-379)
• Approved FY23 Fund Transfers Amendment 1 (Resolution 22-380)
• Approved Final Plat Country View Estates Plat 4 (Resolution 22-381)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 22-382)
• Approved fire loan agreements with Centralia Peosta, Cascade, and Epworth fire departments
• Approved POS SWAP contracts for SILT, Dubuque Main Street, City of Cascade, Creative Adventure Lab, and Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging
• Approved contract with Racom (Resolution 22-392)
• Approved personnel requisitions for PFT Naturalist and PFT Coordinator of Disability Services

Board of Supervisors

The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and accessibility information. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several final plat approvals and snow and ice removal agreements with the cities of Balltown and Rickardsville. The meeting includes decisions on personnel requisitions and the hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks.

• Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreements with the City of Balltown and City of Rickardsville
• Final Plat approvals for Grant-Gaber Place, Joseph O'Neills 4th Sub, Placid Road Sub, and Rose Spur Sub
• Resolution to approve the hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Personnel requisitions for PFT Maintenance Person I and PFT Shop Supervisor for Secondary Roads
• Class WCN Native Wine Permit for Barrel Head Winery

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several final plats and snow and ice removal agreements with the cities of Balltown and Richardsville. The Board also authorized the hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks, and approved a shared liability agreement with the Northeast Iowa Workforce Area.

• Approved Class WCN Native Wine Permit for Barrel Head Winery
• Approved Final Plat Grand-Gaber Place (Resolution 22-369)
• Approved Final Plat Lot 1-1 & Lot 2-1 of the E1/2 of NE1/4 Section 27-T89N-R1E (Resolution 22-370)
• Approved Final Plat Joseph O’Neills 4th Sub (Resolution 22-371)
• Approved Final Plat Placid Road Sub (Resolution 22-372)
• Approved Final Plat Rose Spur Sub (Resolution 22-373)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 22-374)
• Approved Snow & Ice Removal 28E Agreements with City of Balltown and City of Richardsville

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board is meeting to conduct public hearings and award bids for restoration and trailhead projects. The board will also discuss the FY 2024 budget and professional service agreements for Heritage Trail stabilization and pavement work.

• Public hearing and bid award for Catfish Creek Restoration Phase 2
• Public hearing and solicitation of bids for IPC Trailhead
• Professional service agreements with Endeavor for Heritage Trail bank stabilization near Twin Springs Dr and Hwy 3 overpass pavement
• Special event application for Triple D Winter Bike Ride and Run on Heritage Trail
• Discussion of FY 2024 budget and setting of user fees

The Conservation Board awarded the low bid for the Catfish Creek Restoration project and approved professional service agreements for Heritage Trail repairs. The board also authorized soliciting bids for the IPC Trailhead parking lot and approved a winter event application.

• Awarded Catfish Creek Restoration Phase 2 bid to Gansen Excavating Inc. for $254,673.00
• Tabled the Catfish Creek Restoration Phase 2 Alternate bid
• Approved soliciting bids for IPC Trailhead parking lot
• Approved Triple D winter bike ride and run special event application for January 14, 2023
• Accepted professional service agreement with Endeavor Civil Engineering for Heritage Trail bank stabilization near Twin Springs Dr
• Accepted professional service agreement with Endeavor Civil Engineering for Heritage Trail HWY 3 overpass pavement repair
• Approved advertising for a Naturalist position
• Tabled Fish Habitat Grant for a future project

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to review office reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The commission will hold a closed session to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a resolution regarding a legislative recount. The meeting is being conducted via Zoom.

• Resolution to authorize the Auditor to conduct a recount for legislative district #72

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will meet to discuss the Chapter 137 Ordinance and a specific variance request. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss Executive Director candidates.

• Action on Chapter 137 Ordinance
• Variance request for John Leibfried at 16848 Country Club Dr.
• Update on Executive Director interviews
• PIO Agreement with The City Health Department
• Partnering with The Conservation Department

The Board of Health voted to offer the Executive Director position to a final candidate. The board tabled a sewage disposal ordinance and a specific property variance request pending further legal and zoning information.

• Approved employment offer to Candidate #2 for Executive Director (6-0)
• Tabled Chapter 137 Ordinance pending legal counsel review (7-0)
• Tabled variance request for 16848 Country Club Dr. in Peosta pending zoning information (7-0)
• Approved November 16, 2022 agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Changed December meeting date from the 21st to the 14th (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and notice of the meeting. No specific action items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Disabilities Council of Dubuque County is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a final draft of its bylaws. The body will also consider the approval of a Facebook page and survey marketing materials.

• Action on DCDC Bylaws final draft
• Approval of Facebook page and survey marketing materials
• Communication from Dubuque County Auditor regarding DCDC Election Day Teams invoice

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and committee updates. The board is scheduled to set a public hearing date for the approval of the FY 2024 budget.

• Setting a public hearing for FY 2024 Budget Approval
• Review of accounts payable and account balances
• Reports from JLAC, Library Agency, and Farley Library Committee

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider the approval of seven final plats across various townships. The body will also discuss amendments to the Planned Complex District sections of the Zoning Ordinance and a general zoning code update.

• Final Plat of Survey of Sherrill West Side Third Addition (Jefferson Township)
• Final Plat of Survey of Placid Road Subdivision (Taylor Township)
• Final Plat of Survey of Wold Subdivision (Town of Durango and Peru Township)
• Final Plat of Survey of Country View Estates Plat 4 (Dubuque Township)
• ZC#11-31-22: Proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance sections 1-15.13 through 1-15.14 regarding Planned Complex Districts

The Commission approved seven final plats for property subdivisions and lot adjustments. It also approved amendments to the Planned Complex District zoning ordinance to require more detailed written statements and health department reviews.

• Approved Sherrill West Side Third Addition final plat (7-0)
• Approved Placid Road Subdivision final plat (7-0)
• Approved Wold Subdivision final plat (7-0)
• Approved Country View Estates Plat 4 final plat (7-0)
• Approved Conley-Wilwert Place final plat (7-0)
• Approved Breitsprecker Acres No. 2 final plat (7-0)
• Approved E 1/4 of the NE 1/4 final plat (7-0)
• Approved amended Chapter 1-Zoning Ordinance for Planned Complex District (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a zoning request and vote on several vehicle purchases. The board is also reviewing FY2023 Purchase of Service program contracts and a lease for winter equipment parking.

• Public hearing for ZC#10-30-22 to change Matt & Annette Smith property from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• Purchase of four 2023 pickup trucks from Runde Chevrolet of East Dubuque
• FY2023 Purchase of Service (POS) program contracts for 15 organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital
• Lease agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for winter equipment parking
• FY2023 Purchase of Service County Fair contract for Dubuque County Fair Association

The Board of Supervisors approved several vehicle purchases from Runde Chevrolet and authorized the hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks. The Board also approved FY2023 Purchase of Service contracts and a lease with the Iowa Department of Transportation.

• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 22-361)
• Approved lease with Iowa Department of Transportation for winter equipment parking (Resolution 22-362)
• Approved purchase of one 2023 Large Regular Cab pickup truck from Runde Chevrolet (Resolution 22-363)
• Approved purchase of one 2023 Heavy Duty Regular Cab pickup truck from Runde Chevrolet (Resolution 22-364)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 1/2-ton Heavy Duty pickup trucks from Runde Chevrolet (Resolution 22-365)
• Approved FY2023 Purchase of Service (POS) program contracts (Resolution 22-366)
• Approved FY2023 Purchase of Service County Fair contract for Dubuque County Fair Association (Resolution 22-367)
• Approved personnel requisition for PFT Maintenance Person II

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health is meeting to conduct interviews for an Executive Director. This portion of the meeting will be held in a closed session to evaluate professional competency.

• Executive Director interviews in closed session

The Board of Health held a special meeting to conduct interviews for an Executive Director in a closed session. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved the agenda (2-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for Executive Director interviews (2-0)
• Approved motion to return to open session (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions including the hiring of deputies and the approval of final plats. The meeting includes a notice for a public hearing regarding FY23 Budget Amendment 1 and a professional services agreement for courthouse HVAC design.

• Notice of Public Hearing for FY23 Budget Amendment 1
• Professional services agreement with Shive-Hattery for Courthouse HVAC preliminary design
• FY23 Tom Hancock Memorial Fire & EMS Grant Program contracts for 8 departments
• Final Plat approvals for Trails End Ranch and Domeyer Farm Sub
• Lease agreement with Miller Companies, LLC for DHS office space

The Board of Supervisors approved several service agreements, including a professional services agreement for courthouse HVAC design and a lease for DHS office space. The board also approved two final plats and various personnel requisitions.

• Approved professional services agreement with Shive-Hattery for Courthouse HVAC preliminary design (Resolution 22-359)
• Approved lease agreement with Miller Companies, LLC for DHS office space (Resolution 22-360)
• Approved Final Plat for Trails End Ranch PCC (Resolution 22-351)
• Approved Final Plat for Domeyer Farm Subdivision Plat 2 (Resolution 22-352)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 22-353)
• Approved 28E Sharing Agreement Extensions with Delaware County for Assistant to the County Engineer and Licensed Surveyor services (Resolutions 22-355, 22-356)
• Approved FY23 Tom Hancock Memorial Fire and EMS Grant Program contracts (Resolution 22-358)
• Tabled resolution to authorize easement for Interstate Power and Light Company

Public Meeting

The Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board will meet to approve September 2022 minutes and address specific action items. The board will also receive staff updates regarding the SRF budget and a conservation agronomist opening.

• Waldo Invoices
• Cover Crop Application and Payment Rates
• SRF Budget Update
• Conservation Agronomist Opening

Veteran Services Commission

The commission will hold a bimonthly meeting to review office reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes a closed session to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Board of Health

The Board of Health met in closed session to discuss second-round and stakeholder panel interviews for an Executive Director. Following the session, Chairperson Sandra Larson stated the board intends to bring three candidates in for in-person interviews.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss Executive Director interviews (7-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider five separate variance requests. The board will also review and approve minutes from the October 4, 2022 meeting.

• BA#11-33-22 Michael & Angie Breitbach variance
• BA#11-34-22 Ryan Begle variances
• BA#11-35-22 Jesse & Heather Schmitz variance
• BA#11-36-22 Thomas & Julie Kane variances
• BA#11-37-22 Sherrill United Methodist Church variances

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment approved five separate variance requests for garage additions, a pole building, property platting, and church land reconfiguration. All approved variances passed with unanimous 4-0 votes.

• Approved front lot line variance for Michael & Angie Breitbach garage addition (4-0)
• Approved front, side, and height variances for Ryan Begle pole building (4-0)
• Approved front lot line variance for Jesse & Heather Schmitz garage addition (4-0)
• Approved two setback variances for Thomas & Julie Kane to plat a lot (4-0)
• Approved multiple acreage and setback variances for Sherrill United Methodist Church (4-0)
• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health met to discuss Executive Director interviews in a closed session. The board decided to bring Candidate #2 in for an in-person interview. Members Sandra Larson and Amy Crow Sunleaf will coordinate a schedule for office visits during the director vacancy.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for interviews (5-0)
• Approved motion to return to open session (5-0)
• Approved bringing Candidate #2 in for an in-person interview (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health modified the job description for the Director position. The new requirements state that in-county residency is preferred and the Director must live within a 45-mile radius of Dubuque County or the Health Department office.

• Modified Director job description to require residency within a 45-mile radius of Dubuque County or the Health Department office (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Entered closed session for Executive Director interviews (4-0 and 6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors approved a 5-year fiber lease with the City of Dubuque for $29,707.50 and moved forward with hiring an HR director after interviewing a candidate. They also set a public hearing for November 14 on a zoning amendment from A-1 to A-2 Agricultural for Matt & Annette Smith, and approved personnel requisitions for a PFT Clerk IV and an Engineering Tech II.

• Approved Resolution 22-348: $29,707.50 fiber lease with City of Dubuque for 5 years
• Set public hearing for November 14, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. on Matt & Annette Smith's zoning amendment (A-1 to A-2 Agricultural)
• Approved Resolution 22-349: hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks
• Approved Resolution 22-350: authorized Chairperson to sign contract with Torus Technologies for firewall licensing
• Approved personnel requisition for PFT Clerk IV for County Attorney
• Approved personnel requisition for PFT Engineering Tech II Option
• Approved Class LC Liquor Licenses for Burkey's Bar & Grill and Rhody's Double J, LLC

Veteran Services Commission

The commission will hold its bimonthly meeting to review office reports and approve previous minutes. The session includes a closed session specifically for interviewing veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health is meeting to discuss the appointment of a Strategic Plan Committee and a Finance Committee. The board will also consider a contract for the City of Dubuque Health Department to serve as the county's interim Public Information Officer.

• Approval of $15,000.00 in ARPA funds for a Strategic Plan Consultant
• Contract agreement for City of Dubuque Health Department to act as interim Public Information Officer
• Discussion of Chapter 137 ordinance
• Appointment of a Strategic Plan Committee
• Appointment of a Finance Committee

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and committee updates. The board will discuss a policy regarding library use by sex offenders against minors and consider new policies for computer use and emergencies.

• Library Use by Sex Offenders Against Minors Policy
• Computer Use Policy
• Emergencies Policy
• Financial reports including accounts payable and account balance

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider the approval of five final plats and one rezoning case. The body will also discuss a zoning code update regarding the PC-Planned Complex amendment.

• Final Plat of Survey of Trails End Ranch (Mosalem Township)
• Final Plat of Survey of Grant-Gaber Place (Mosalem Township)
• Final Plat of Survey of Datisman’s Place Plat 2 (Peru Township)
• Final Plat of Survey of Rose Spur Subdivision (Peru Township)
• Rezoning case ZC#10-30-22 for Matt & Annette Smith from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve final plats and various financial contracts. The board is also considering the allocation of flood control funds to three fire departments.

• Allocation of flood control monies to City of Dubuque, Key West, and Sherrill Fire Departments
• Approval of Final Plats for Heisler Place and Kane Business Park
• POS SWAP contracts for Dubuque County Energy District, Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association, Finley Health Foundation, Hillcrest Family Services, City of Bernard, and UNI
• EcoServices payments and 20-year maintenance agreements for Ashley Hoffman Farms and Carlton Busch Farm
• Duplicate warrant for Donald Wolfe in the amount of $469.05

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Disabilities Council of Dubuque County will meet to review and potentially act on council bylaws. The body will also discuss the sharing of results from a DCDC survey.

• Discussion and possible action on DCDC Bylaws
• Discussion and possible action on sharing DCDC survey results

Board of Health

The Board of Health is holding a special meeting to conduct virtual interviews for the Executive Director position in a closed session.

• Executive Director virtual interviews (Closed Session)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is holding a special meeting to conduct virtual interviews for the Executive Director position during a closed session.

• Closed session for Executive Director virtual interviews

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on hiring personnel, purchasing four pickup trucks, and temporary road restrictions for a 5K event. The meeting includes work sessions regarding ARPA requests and a union memorandum of understanding.

• Purchase of four new pickup trucks from the State of Iowa Bid
• Temporary road travel restrictions on October 30, 2022, for the Brown’s Hometown Victory Foundation 2022 5K Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run
• Hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks
• Personnel requisition for PPT Custodian
• Possible action on ARPA requests

Public Meeting

The Governing Board is meeting to review August claims and financial reports, including the FY21 financial audit. The board will consider new or revised contracts for the Darrell Davis Center, GuideLink, and Tanager.

• August Claims and Financial Report
• FY21 Financial Audit
• Contract: Darrell Davis Center – Adult Day Hab Services
• Revised Contract: GuideLink – Access Center
• Revised Contract: Tanager – CSRS MOU Update

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Manor Advisory Board will meet to review administrator and financial reports. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Administrator Report
• Financial Report
• Public Comment period

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board is meeting to award bids for Heritage Trail resurfacing and bank stabilization. The board will also discuss 2023 user fees for the trail and a professional service agreement for Swiss Valley Park site improvements.

• Award bid for Heritage Trail bank stabilization and fence removal west of Peru Rd
• Award bid for Heritage Trail limestone resurfacing
• Professional service agreement for Swiss Valley Park site improvements Phase 2
• Heritage Trail 2023 user fees
• Interstate Power Company forest preserve trailhead plan layout review

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and committee updates. The board is scheduled to discuss a Library Use by Sex Offenders Against Minors Policy and various staff job descriptions.

• Library Use by Sex Offenders Against Minors Policy
• Job descriptions for Library Clerk and Librarian I
• Job descriptions for Children's Librarian and Programming Specialist
• Job descriptions for Community Outreach and Technical Services Librarians

Zoning

The Zoning Commission will consider the approval of nine final plats for various subdivisions and business parks. The body will also discuss two rezoning requests and a general update to the zoning code.

• Rezoning request ZC#09-28-22: Agricultural (A-1) to Single Family Residential (R-2) for Michael Hodge and Annette Hall
• Rezoning request ZC#09-29-22: Rural Residential (R-1) to Highway Business (B-2) for Betty Tigges/Miller Companies
• Final Plat approval for Kane Business Park in Table Mound Township
• Final Plat approval for McAndrew Farm Subdivision in Prairie Creek Township
• Final Plat approval for Windy Ridge Subdivision and Windy Ridge Subdivision Plat 2 in Center Township

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will discuss road project agreements and various POS SWAP contracts. The meeting includes decisions on personnel hiring and a lease for winter equipment parking.

• Iowa DOT Agreement No. 2022-16-137 for grade and pave improvements to Northwest Arterial/D10/S John Deere Road
• Resolution 22-293 for Y-Camp Place No. 2 in Dubuque Township
• Lease agreement with Greg and Roxanne Wille for winter equipment parking
• POS SWAP contracts for City of Epworth, City of Bankston, City of Sherrill, and UNI
• Personnel requisitions for PFT Assistant Roads Maintenance Superintendent and PFT Custodian

Public Meeting

The Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board will meet to act on several invoices and receive staff updates. The board will discuss the budget and available SRF funding.

• Payment of Waldo invoices
• Payment of SQR Invoice for Green Valley Landscaping
• Payment of Ian Loar invoice
• Budget discussion regarding available SRF funding
• Plaza 20 update

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will meet to discuss a contract agreement between the City Health Department and the Dubuque County Health Department. The board will also receive updates on the Executive Director search and COVID-19.

• Contract Agreement between the City Health Department and the Dubuque County Health Department
• Executive Director search update and interview scheduling
• Ordinance adoption update
• Strategic Plan Consultant request update
• VNA and COVID-19 update

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Disabilities Council will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also discuss future cooperation with the CEO of the East Central Region, Mae Hingtgen.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of Disabilities Council
• Discussion with East Central Region CEO Mae Hingtgen regarding future cooperation
• Approval of minutes from 08/09/2022 and 08/15/2022

Food Policy Council

The Food Policy Council will meet to receive updates from the Board of Health and various subcommittees. The body will also hold a discussion regarding Summer Solstice Funds.

• Board of Health update
• Strategic Planning subcommittee report
• Local Foods Economy subcommittee report
• Waste Minimization subcommittee report
• Healthy Food Access subcommittee report

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings on five zoning change requests. The meeting also includes votes on three final plats and personnel approvals for county positions.

• Public hearing ZC#08-23-22: Dennis & Sallie Hunt (A-1 to A-2)
• Public hearing ZC#08-24-22: Thomas J Budde Revocable Family Trust (A-1 to A-2)
• Public hearing ZC#08-25-22: Ronald & Jessalynn Breiner (R-1 to R-2)
• Public hearing ZC#08-26-22: Kent & Judy Roebken (R-1 to R-2)
• Public hearing ZC#08-27-22: Lucille McAndrew (A-1 to A-2)

Veteran Services Commission

The commission will hold a bimonthly meeting to review office reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes a closed session specifically for interviewing veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several resolutions including personnel hiring and POS SWAP contracts. They will also consider a grant agreement for the Northwest Arterial-John Deere Road Corridor project. Work sessions are scheduled to discuss the courthouse video court system and a traffic study for Schueller Heights Rd.

• First Amended and Restated Grant Agreement for the Northwest Arterial-John Deere Road Corridor BUILD Grant Project
• Purchase of a 2009 Ford F750 Super Duty Bucket Truck from Tschiggfrie Excavating
• POS SWAP contracts for Dubuque County Fair Association, Dubuque Food Pantry, and Operation Empower
• Personnel requisitions for PPT Courthouse Security and PFT Assistant Roads Maintenance Superintendent
• Extension of task force grant #19-Heroin-02

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for three cases. The board will consider requests for variances and a special use permit.

• BA#09-30-22: James & Lori Kalmes variance request
• BA#09-31-22: Gerald & Jennifer Elbert special use permit request
• BA#09-32-22: Gerald & Jennifer Elbert variance requests

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission will meet virtually to discuss budget updates and commission leadership. The body will also review ongoing surveys and projects.

• FY 2022 & FY 2023 budgets
• Cardinal-Hickory Transmission line updates
• Resignation of Sandra Larson
• Election of Commission Secretary
• Black Heritage Survey and Towards a Universal Sufferage projects

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will vote on a Methamphetamine Hot Spot Grant and two POS SWAP contracts. The board will also consider a personnel requisition for a clerk cashier in the Treasurer's Office.

• Resolution to authorize Chairperson to sign Methamphetamine Hot Spot Grant award
• POS SWAP contract for Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa
• POS SWAP contract for Rural Community Food Pantry
• Personnel requisition for PFT Clerk Cashier in Treasurer's Office

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Disabilities Council of Dubuque County will meet to discuss data and a dissemination plan for a disabilities and mental health survey. The body will also take public comments and plan its next meeting.

• Discussion of Disabilities and Mental Health Survey data and dissemination plan

Veteran Services Commission

The commission is holding a bimonthly meeting to review office reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes a closed session to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Disabilities Council of Dubuque County will meet to review the July 12, 2022 minutes and discuss a data dissemination plan for a disabilities and mental health survey. The meeting includes an update on November elections and volunteer opportunities.

• Approval of July 12, 2022 minutes
• Update on November elections and volunteer opportunities from the County Elections Commissioner
• Discussion of data and dissemination plan for the Disabilities and Mental Health Survey

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on several resolutions including road resurfacing and travel restrictions for local events. The body is also reviewing personnel requisitions and a new drug and alcohol testing policy.

• RCTP agreement with the City of Farley for the Road Resurfacing Project
• Final Plats for Schmerbach Farm Plat and Dalsing Place No. 4
• Temporary travel restrictions for Special Olympics Iowa Benefit Ride (Aug 20) and Sherrill Fest Parade (Sept 10)
• New Dubuque County Administrative Policy for Drug & Alcohol Testing
• Personnel requisitions for PFT Budget Analyst and PFT Assistant County Engineer

Food Policy Council

The council will meet to elect a Secretary officer and receive updates from the Board of Health. Members will discuss reports from subcommittees focused on strategic planning, local foods economy, waste minimization, and healthy food access.

• Vote for Secretary officer
• Board of Health update
• Strategic Planning work plan and measurement document report
• Final Grantee Reports

Public Meeting

The Commission will meet virtually to review updates on the Cardinal-Hickory 345kV transmission line and the FY 2022 and FY 2023 budgets. The body will also conduct business regarding a Black Heritage Survey.

• Cardinal-Hickory 345kV transmission line updates
• FY 2022 & FY 2023 Budgets
• Black Heritage Survey
• Dyersville Tour presentations

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider three specific land-use requests. The board will hold public hearings for two special use permits and one variance request.

• BA#08-27-22: Special use permit for Allan & Cathy Demmer/Towerco 2013 LLC
• BA#08-28-22: Variance for Brad & Elizabeth Heying
• BA#08-29-22: Special use permit for David & Lori Klein/Flynn Company Inc

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider resolutions regarding staff hiring, grant participation, and FY2023 SWAP Purchase Of Service projects. Work sessions are scheduled to discuss the road department, middle mile updates, and various Purchase Of Service applications.

• Resolution to approve the hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Resolution to approve participation in SS4A grant application
• Resolution to approve certain FY2023 SWAP Purchase Of Service (POS) projects
• Personnel requisitions for Budget Analyst, Assistant County Engineer, and Maintenance Worker I
• Work session on middle mile updates including budget narratives and maps

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health is meeting to address action items regarding the Health Department's leadership. The board will discuss the Executive Director position and interim plans.

• Dubuque County Health Department Executive Director Position
• Interim Plans

Public Meeting

The Governing Board is meeting to approve June claims and financial reports. The body will discuss CEO contract signing authority and centralized administration. The meeting includes a review of a transportation gap analysis and a referral platform evaluation.

• Approval of June Claims
• June Financial Report
• FY22 4th Qtr. Payment to the Fiscal Agent
• New Contracts
• 28E Agreement - Final

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will meet to adopt new procurement and anti-harassment policies. The board will also discuss infrastructure projects including parking lots and trail stabilization.

• Adoption of Dubuque County Procurement Policy effective July 5, 2022
• Adoption of Dubuque County Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure effective June 27, 2022
• Permission to solicit bids for Heritage Trail bank stabilization west of Peru Rd
• Permission to replace parking lot striper
• Proposed parking lot at IPC and Bankston Pond proposal

Veteran Services Commission

The commission is holding a bimonthly meeting to review office reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes a closed session specifically for interviewing veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss infrastructure projects and zoning updates. The body is deciding on a pavement resurfacing agreement and the approval of a subdivision plat.

• Notice of Public Hearing for Amendments to Zoning Ordinance
• RCTP agreement with City of Rickardsville for James Road Pavement Resurfacing Project
• Final Plat approval for Wildflower Ridge Subdivision #4
• FY23 lease for MHDS office space with Dubuque Idea Campus LLC
• Approval of hiring for deputies, assistants and clerks

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Manor Advisory Board will review previous meeting minutes and receive reports from the Administrator and regarding finances. The board will also discuss by-laws and agenda structure.

• Review of June 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Administrator Report
• Financial Report
• Discussion of By-Laws and agenda structure

Public Meeting

The Board of Directors will review June 2022 operating statements and tonnage reports. The agenda includes several construction and service agreements, a credit limit increase for a customer, and waste minimization grant awards.

• Progress Payment #3 for the Landfill Fencing Project to Connolly Construction
• Engineering Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for Maintenance Shop Roof Replacement
• Change Order #1 for the Gas System Expansion Project
• Agreement with EB Solutions for methane probe installation
• Credit limit increase for Kluesner Sanitation

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health is meeting to conduct a public hearing and decide on the adoption of the Chapter 69 Ordinance. The board will also consider variance requests and discuss strategic planning and job development.

• Public hearing and adoption of Chapter 69 Ordinance
• Variance request: CK Development
• Variance request: 16387 Country View Court
• Resignations of BOH members Marsha Horwitz and Tom Bechen
• Interim Executive Director resignation and signing authority

Public Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and receive updates from the Director and various committees. The agenda includes a committee appointment under new business.

• Review of accounts payable and account balances
• Reports from JLAC, Library Agency, and Farley Library Committee
• Committee appointment

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider final plats for several subdivisions and one rezoning application. The body will also discuss updates to the Zoning Code.

• Final Plat of Wildflower Ridge Subdivision No. 4 (Sageville and Dubuque County)
• Final Plat of Connolly Farm #3 (Prairie Creek Township)
• Final Plat of Dalsing Place No. 4 (Table Mound Township)
• Rezoning request ZC07-22-22 for Estate of Lester A. Weber from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• Final Plat of Weber’s Second Addition (Mosalem Township)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several action items including plat approvals, road travel restrictions, and personnel requisitions. Work sessions are scheduled to discuss Purchase of Service applications for Early Childhood and Habitat for Humanity.

• Approval of Final Plat - Lot 1-3 & 2-3 Clifford South Mound Addition
• Approval of Final Plat - Wilwert Farm Subdivision Plat 2
• Temporary delayed travel restrictions for Research for the Kids Poker Run Ride on September 17th
• Temporary delayed travel restrictions for Research for the Kids UTV Ride on August 28th
• ECIA Business Growth IRP loan to Dubuque County Fair Association

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a closed session to discuss the selection of an Executive Director. Following that discussion, the Board will take action regarding the position.

• Executive Director Selection Discussion (Closed Session)
• Action: Executive Director Selection

Public Meeting

The Board will review May 2022 meeting minutes and address several action items regarding invoices. Staff updates include budget reports, water monitoring, and project updates.

• Waldo May and June Invoices
• TJ Faley Native Prairie Invoice
• Swiss Valley Park Streambank Invoice
• SRF Budget Update
• Outreach RFP Update

Veteran Services Commission

The commission is meeting to review office reports and approve previous minutes. A closed session is scheduled to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a closed session to conduct interviews for the position of Executive Director. The meeting includes provisions for public comment and roll call.

• Executive Director Interviews - Closed Session

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on four zoning changes between agricultural and agricultural residential designations. The body is also deciding on office space leases and the allocation of ARPA-SLFRF funds.

• Public hearings for rezoning requests ZC#06-18-22, ZC#06-19-22, ZC#06-20-22, and ZC06-21-22
• Approval of Final Plat-Country View Estates Plat 3
• FY23 lease for Juvenile Court Services office space with the City of Dubuque
• FY23-FY24 lease for MHDS office space with Dubuque Idea Campus LLC
• Allocation of ARPA-SLFRF project funds for Dubuque County Historical Society

Food Policy Council

The council will review subcommittee reports regarding strategic planning, the local foods economy, waste minimization, and healthy food access. The agenda also includes a recap of the Solstice Dinner Event from the Local Foods Planner.

• Strategic Planning workplan & measurement document review
• Solstice Dinner Event recap

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss personnel hiring and a township referendum. The session includes several work sessions regarding ARPA funding allocations and procurement policy amendments.

• Resolution for Township Trustee and Clerk referendum for Washington and Taylor Townships
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• 14 day Liquor License for the Dubuque County Fair
• Personnel requisition for PFT Human Resources Director
• Work session to discuss ARPA proposal from Dubuque County Health Dept.

Zoning

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider three specific land-use requests. The board will also review and approve minutes from the June 6, 2022 meeting.

• BA#07-24-22 James & Catherine McAuliffe variance
• BA#07-25-22 Shane Hosch & Sarah Steffen-Hosch variance
• BA#07-26-22 Jared Urbain/Bernard & Mary Urbain special use permit

Public Meeting

The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region Governing Board is meeting for a work session. The board will discuss administrative and financial budget processes.

• Discussion of administrative and financial budget processes

Veteran Services Commission

The commission will meet to review an office report and conduct interviews with veterans in a closed session. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Closed session to interview veterans
• Review of Office Report

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on several FY23 salary and collective bargaining agreements for county employees and deputies. The meeting includes a public hearing notice for zoning ordinance amendments and approvals for two subdivision plats. The Board will also consider contracts for road resurfacing and improvements.

• Public hearing notice for Amendments to Zoning Ordinance
• Final Plat approvals for Gansen Farm Subdivision Plat 4 and Kendrick Subdivision
• Collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 120 and Dubuque County Deputy Sheriff's Association
• HMA resurfacing on Sundown Rd with Steger Construction Inc.
• Grade and pave improvements to Northwest Arterial/D10/S John Deere Road with Pirc-Tobin Construction

Public Meeting

The governing board will meet to review financial reports, claims, and audit planning. The agenda includes discussions on new contracts for Tanager Place and de Novo, as well as a review of Mental Wellbeing Project data.

• Approval of May claims
• Review of County Fund Balance Projects
• May Financial Report
• Audit Contract discussion
• New contracts for Tanager Place and de Novo

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health is meeting to conduct interviews for an Executive Director. This portion of the meeting will be held in a closed session to evaluate professional competency.

• Executive Director interviews (closed session)

Public Meeting

The Board of Directors will review May 2022 operating statements and tonnage reports. The agenda includes several discussion items regarding construction payments, fund transfers, and equipment purchases.

• Progress Payment #2 for Landfill Fencing Project to Connolly Construction
• Transfer of funds to the Closure/Post-Closure Financial Assurance Fund
• Agreement with Iowa Northland Region Coalition of Governments regarding Iowa Waste Exchange Services
• Extension of Annual Engineering Services agreement with Foth Environmental and Infrastructure
• Purchase of crushed aggregate from CJ Moyna

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and committee updates. The board is scheduled to discuss a union contract and costs related to a temporary location for the Farley Branch.

• Approval of Union Contract for July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024
• JLAC Reimbursement Agreement
• Farley Branch update
• Farley Temporary Location Costs
• Emergencies Policy

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider several final plats for subdivisions and individual property rezoning requests. The body will also discuss a zoning code update and elections.

• Final plat approvals for Kendrick Subdivision, Y-Camp Place No. 2, Domeyer Farm Subdivision Plat 2, Schmerbach Farm Plat 2, Clifford South Mound Addition, Wilwert Farm Subdivision Plat 2, and Markham Acres
• Rezoning request ZC#06-18-22: Tim and Andrew Lahey (A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential)
• Rezoning request ZC#06-19-22: Eric and Meredith Lahey (A-2 Agricultural Residential to A-1 Agricultural)
• Rezoning request ZC#06-20-22: Steve and Dawn Wilwert and Eric and Meredith Lahey (A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential)
• Rezoning request ZC06-21-22: James and Linda Markham (A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting virtually to conduct interviews for an Executive Director. This portion of the meeting is held in a closed session to evaluate professional competency.

• Executive Director interviews (Closed Session)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several resolutions regarding fiscal year 2023 budgets, fund transfers, and project funding. Discussions include work sessions on ARPA applications for Dubuque Main Street, the Historical Society, and the City of Bankston.

• Resolution to approve budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023
• Resolution to approve budget fund transfers for Fiscal Year 2023
• Resolution to approve support for Rural County Transportation Program projects
• Resolution regarding Northwest Arterial/D10/S John Deere Road BUILD Project
• Resolution to approve Dubuque Main Street project funds from ARPA-SLFRF allocation

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a presentation regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds provided to the Board of Supervisors. The Board may also take action on an ARPA request.

• BOH ARPA Presentation to the BOS
• Possible action on ARPA Request

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Manor Advisory Board will meet to review administrative and financial reports. The board is scheduled to discuss its by-laws and the structure of its agendas.

• Consideration of April 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Administrator Report
• Financial Report
• Discussion of By-Laws and agenda structure

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will meet to award bids for a UTV, a truck, and an out front mower. The board will also review final acceptance and payment for the Heritage Trail Bridge No. 1 replacement.

• Award bid for UTV
• Award bid for a truck
• Award bid for out front mower
• Heritage Trail Bridge No. 1 replacement final acceptance and payment
• Quotes for trail counter and Miller Cabin electricity

Veteran Services Commission

The Commission will conduct a bimonthly meeting including an office report and the approval of previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes closed sessions to interview veterans.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Office Report
• Closed sessions to interview veterans

Board of Health

The Board will review various administrative updates and action items. Discussion includes a guest presentation on FY22 grants and updates regarding staff positions.

• Variance Request: 16308 Country View Court
• Set Public Hearing for Ch. 69 Ordinance Adoption
• BOH/VNA Annual Contract Review & Signing
• Updates on Executive Director, Assistant Director, and Clerk positions

Mental Health and Disability Services

The council will hear a presentation from Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh. The agenda includes updates on the Young Adults with Disabilities Civic Service Group and a mental health survey.

• Presentation by Mayor Brad Cavanagh
• Update on Young Adults with Disabilities Civic Service Group
• Voting Audit update from June 7th election
• Disability Rights Iowa and National Mental Health Awareness event update
• Disabilities and Mental Health Survey update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will decide on the allocation of ARPA-SLFRF project funds for several cities and organizations. The meeting includes a public hearing on a zoning request and the canvassing of the June 7 primary election results.

• Public hearing for ZC#05-17-22 Ronald Joseph Steger to change zoning from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• ARPA-SLFRF fund allocations for City of Cascade, City of Epworth, City of Farley, Four Mounds Foundation, Steeple Square, Sustainable Iowa Land Trust, and Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA
• Resolution to approve the hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks
• Personnel requisitions for Full Time County Engineer and PFT Clerk IV for County Attorney
• Canvass of the June 7, 2022 Primary Election

Food Policy Council

The council will review the Board of Health presentation from May 18 and receive subcommittee reports regarding the strategic planning work plan. The meeting also includes updates on the Local Foods Planner role and a farm to table event.

• Recap of 5/18 Board of Health presentation
• Strategic Planning work plan report
• Local Foods Planner transition and objective summary
• Farm to table event update and June 21 Solstice volunteer signup

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss human resources and personnel matters. The agenda includes a request for a jail social worker and a closed session regarding labor negotiations.

• Personnel requisition for PFT Jail Social Worker for Sheriff's office
• Human Resources updates
• Closed session regarding strategy for upcoming labor negotiations with organized employees

Zoning

The Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several variance and special use permit requests. The agenda includes items for PFABCO LLC/Cory Pfab, Donald Howes & Lisa Hoffmann, David & Diane Corbin/USCOC of Greater Iowa LLC, Joseph Hesselman, Jesse & Megan Schmitt/Eagle Point Solar, and James & Catherine McAuliffe.

• PFABCO LLC/Cory Pfab modification or extension of a special use permit
• Donald Howes & Lisa Hoffmann variance
• David & Diane Corbin/USCOC of Greater Iowa LLC special use permit
• Joseph Hesselman variance
• Jesse & Megan Schmitt/Eagle Point Solar variance

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will meet to address action items including a certification letter for the City of Bernard. The board will also prepare for a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors.

• Certification Letter - City of Bernard
• BOH/BOS Joint Meeting Preparation

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board is meeting to review special event applications and seek permission to solicit bids for equipment and facility upgrades. The board will also review staff reports and approve bills.

• Special event applications for Heritage Trail: bow shooting course (Sept 24) and jeeps on the mountain (Oct 15) at Sundown Mountain
• Permission to solicit bids for HVAC at Fillmore Clubhouse
• Permission to solicit bids for a UTV
• Permission to solicit bids for a vehicle
• Permission to solicit bids for an out front mower

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Manor Advisory Board will meet to review administrative and financial reports. The agenda includes a general discussion regarding Sunnycrest Manor.

• Review of minutes from April 21, 2022 meeting
• Administrator Report
• Financial Report
• General discussion regarding Sunnycrest Manor

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will review updates on the Executive Director and Assistant Director positions. The board will also hear presentations on maternal and child health and the Food Policy Council Strategic Plan.

• Assistant Director Position - Dubuque County Health Department
• IMT Project Proposal Request - AAR
• Dubuque County Health Department ARPA Proposals
• Maternal & Child Health + Dula Project presentation
• Dubuque County Food Policy Council Strategic Plan presentation

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider the approval of four final plats for land subdivisions. The body will also review a request to rezone a property from agricultural to agricultural residential.

• Final Plat of Survey of Adams Acres in Table Mound Township
• Final Plat of Survey of Kendrick Subdivision in Liberty Township
• Final Plat of Survey of Gansen Farm Subdivision Plat 4 in Vernon Township
• Final Plat of Survey of Country View Estates Plat 3 in Dubuque Township
• Rezoning case ZC#05-17-22 for Ronald Joseph Steger from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the summer reading program and financial reports. The board is deciding on a union contract for 2022-2024 and a temporary location for the Farley branch.

• Approval of Union Contract July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024
• Approval of Temporary Location for Farley Branch
• Establishment of Ad Hoc Farley Committee
• JLAC Reimbursement Agreement
• Election of Officers FY23

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region Governing Board is holding a special meeting. The primary financial action involves reviewing revisions to County Fund Balance Projects.

• Revisions to County Fund Balance Projects

Public Meeting

The Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board is meeting to review invoices and a landscaping application. The board will also discuss available SRF funding, the Catfish Creek Stream Corridor, and RFP outreach for Dubuque County Watersheds.

• Waldo March and April invoices
• Native Landscaping Application
• Budget discussion regarding available SRF funding
• Catfish Creek Stream Corridor update
• RFP Outreach for DBQ County Watersheds

Veteran Services Commission

The commission will hold its bimonthly meeting to review office reports and approve previous minutes. A closed session is scheduled to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider six public hearing requests. The board will review applications for variances and a special use permit.

• BA#04-12-22 Randy & Julie Klein - Variance
• BA#04-13-22 Austin Heacock & Kaitlyn Schwers - Special Use Permit
• BA#04-14-22 River City Paving/Mathey Construction Co.
• BA#04-15-22 Josh Potter - Variance
• BA#04-16-22 James & Katherine Kueter - Variances

Public Meeting

The Board of Review will meet to elect officers and review the rules of procedure. The body will discuss 2022 assessment changes and act upon assessment appeals.

• Election of officers
• Review of 2022 assessment changes
• Review of approved informal review changes
• Action on assessment appeals

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several infrastructure contracts and personnel resolutions. The meeting includes work sessions on an ATV ordinance, HVAC systems, and ARPA funding allocations.

• Bridge replacement on Chesterman Rd with Tschiggfrie Excavating
• HMA Resurfacing and RCB Culverts on Goose Hill Rd with Progressive Structures
• Grade and pave improvements to Northwest Arterial/D10/S John Deere Road with Pirc-Tobin Construction
• Hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks
• Personnel requisition for FT Clerk IV in the Health Department

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region Governing Board will meet to address financial actions and operational updates. The board is scheduled to review the FY22 budget, March claims, and county reimbursement requests.

• March Claims
• Revisions to County Fund Balance Projects
• FY22 Budget Review & March Financial Report
• 3rd Qtr. Payment to the Fiscal Agent
• 3rd Qtr. County Reimbursement Requests

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts, plat approvals, and funding allocations for ARPA external applications.

• Public hearing for Amendments to Zoning Ordinance
• Bridge replacement on Hammerand Rd with Jim Schroeder Construction
• Purchase of two railroad flat cars from Erman Corporation
• 28E Agreement with the City of Dubuque for Northwest Arterial/John Deere Road Corridor BUILD Grant
• Final Plat approvals for John Bergfeld's Farm No. 2, John Bergfeld's Farm No. 3, and Zewen Acres Plat 2

Public Meeting

The county is conducting a virtual workshop to assist applicants with the FY2023 Purchase of Service program. The session covers application tips, required documentation, and contract requirements.

• Application deadline: Monday, May 9, 2022, at 5:00pm

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board is meeting to review a reuse plan for the Flexsteel site and manage Heritage Trail infrastructure. The board will also consider personnel hiring and grant agreements for wildlife areas.

• Flexsteel site reuse plan
• Award bid for truck
• Permission to advertise for Park Ranger and Trail Crew Leader
• Heritage Trail Bridge No. 1 Replacement: Change Order No. 1 and Contract Payment No. 1
• Wildlife Habitat Stamp Grant No. 22-06W for McCarthy Wildlife Area

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Manor Advisory Board will meet to review administrative and financial reports. The session includes a general discussion regarding Sunnycrest Manor and a period for public comment.

• Review of minutes from February 17, 2022 meeting
• Administrator Report
• Financial Report
• General discussion regarding Sunnycrest Manor

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health is meeting to review updates on COVID-19 and local public health services. The board will consider action on a Clerk IV position posting and review reports from Food Policy Council grantees.

• Clerk IV position posting
• Food Policy Council Grantees Quarter 2 Reports
• Executive Director position updates
• Well and septic permitting process updates
• Ordinance updates

Veteran Services Commission

The commission will meet to review office reports and approve minutes. The meeting includes a closed session to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Public Meeting

The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Board of Directors will review March 2022 operating statements and tonnage reports. The board is deciding on engineering service extensions and a new equipment purchase.

• Extension of Annual Engineering Services Agreement with HDR, INC.
• Addendum to FY2022 Annual Engineering Services Agreement with Foth Infrastructure
• Purchase of a 2021 JRB Sweepster 21321 MH2 sweeper attachment from Martin Equipment
• Request for bids for servicing recyclables drop-off stations
• Authorization of an updated Agency logo

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider the approval of five final plats for land division. The body will also review five rezoning requests, including four transitions from agricultural to agricultural residential use.

• Final plat approvals for Smith Acres No. 2, Demmer Acres No. 2, Adams Acres, Brehm Acres Plat 2, and Albrecht Farm Subdivision
• Rezoning ZC#04-13-22: Faber Family Rev. Trust (A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential)
• Rezoning ZC#04-14-22: Clarence & Florence Kennicker Trust (A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential)
• Rezoning ZC#04-15-22: John P Taylor Declaration of Trust et al (A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential)
• Rezoning ZC#04-16-22: Spring Valley Investments/Michael Friederick (PC Planned Complex to Amended PC Planned Complex)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is deciding on the allocation of ARPA-SLFRF project funds for various community organizations and healthcare providers. The meeting also includes reviews of road project quotes and a roadway improvement agreement with the City of Asbury.

• ARPA-SLFRF fund allocations for 15 entities including Finley Hospital, MercyOne Dubuque Foundation, and the Dubuque Food Pantry
• Budd Road Roadway Improvement 28E Sharing Agreement with the City of Asbury
• Quotes for bridge replacement on Chesterman Rd (Project L-B23(05)--73-31)
• Quotes for HMA Resurfacing and RCB Culverts on Goose Hill Rd and Thunder Rd
• Personnel requisition for PFT Deputy Sheriff

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region Governing Board is holding a special meeting. The board will consider revisions to County Fund Balance Projects.

• Revisions to County Fund Balance Projects

Food Policy Council

The council will meet to review its bylaws and member expectations. The body will also discuss aligning subcommittees with strategic plan priorities and coordinate participation in the April 23 Party for the Planet event.

• Review of bylaws and council member expectations
• Subcommittee and strategic plan priority alignment
• Member sign-up for April 23 Party for the Planet event
• Local Foods Planner updates

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review budget items for FY 2022 and FY 2023. The body will also discuss a work plan for the Certified Local Government Report and a support letter for Ham House Preservation.

• Updates on Cardinal-Hickory 345kV transmission line
• FY 2022 Budget / Towards a Universal Suffrage Exhibit
• FY 2023 Budget (1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023)
• Certified Local Government Report / Work Plan
• Letter of Community Support for Ham House Preservation

Veteran Services Commission

The commission will meet to review an office report and conduct a closed session to interview veterans. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two variance requests. The board will also review minutes from the March 1, 2022, meeting.

• Public hearing for variance BA#04-10-22 (Mark & Christine Neuhaus)
• Public hearing for variance BA#04-11-22 (Joseph & Tammy Henry)

Public Meeting

The Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board will meet to approve March minutes and a Waldo March invoice. Staff will provide updates on the SRF budget, the 28e Watershed meeting, and water monitoring.

• Approval of Waldo March invoice
• SRF Budget Update
• 28e Watershed Meeting March 22 Update
• Water Monitoring Snapshot Event
• Farmer Field Days

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review plans and right-of-way documents for road work on Flannagan Rd, James Rd, and other various roads. The meeting includes a canvass of special elections for the City of Dubuque and City of Cascade. Members will also discuss external ARPA applications and FY2023 Purchase of Service materials.

• HMA Resurfacing and culvert replacements on Flannagan Rd & James Rd (Project LFM-P23(05)--7X-31)
• Culvert replacements on various roads (Project L-C23(01)--73-31)
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Canvass of Special Election for City of Dubuque-Ward 4 and City of Cascade
• Review of ARPA applications for Holy Family Catholic Schools, Bell Tower Productions, and other organizations

Public Meeting

The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Board of Directors will discuss refinancing 2014 Series Bonds and a feasibility study for Cell 10. The board will also consider contract terminations and new agreements for education and marketing.

• Refinancing of Series 2014 Bonds
• Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Cell 10 Feasibility Study
• Termination of waste delivery contract with Roling Sanitation
• Education and Marketing Assistance Agreement with Loras College
• Purchase of a replacement vehicle not to exceed $40,000

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to amend the FY2022 and FY2023 Secondary Roads Five Year Construction Programs. The meeting includes several road and bridge project approvals and personnel requisitions for the Recorder's Office and elections.

• Public hearing on FY2022 and FY2023 Secondary Roads Five Year Construction Program amendments
• Purchase of two railroad cars and one culvert from Erman Corporation
• Bridge replacement plans for Chesterman Rd (Project L-B23(05)--73-31)
• HMA Resurfacing and culvert work on Goose Hill Rd and Thunder Rd
• Personnel requisitions for a Full Time Clerk II and five Temporary Part-time Election Clerks

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board is meeting to discuss a memorandum of understanding for Hwy 3 reconstruction along the Heritage Trail. The board will also review a request for a dwelling addition in C-1 Conservancy and a farm lease for the McCarthy Wildlife Area.

• Request to build addition to existing dwelling in C-1 Conservancy
• De minimis impact finding for Heritage Trail from south of C9Y to .7 mile north of Boy Scout Rd
• Memorandum of Understanding for Hwy 3 reconstruction along Heritage Trail
• 2022 farm lease award for McCarthy Wildlife Area
• Approval to solicit bids for truck replacement

Public Meeting

The Governing Board of Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region is meeting to discuss financial reports and budget planning. The body will consider the FY23 Annual Service and Budget Plan and review county reimbursement requests.

• FY23 Annual Service and Budget Plan
• FY22 County Reimbursement Requests
• February Claims and Financial Report
• Fund Balance Project revisions for Buchanan County and Delaware County

Veteran Services Commission

The commission is holding a bimonthly meeting to review office reports and approve previous minutes. A closed session is scheduled to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Public Meeting

The Dubuque Soil & Water Conservation District is meeting to review the 28e program and 2021 water monitoring. The body will discuss various conservation updates and land stewardship funding for FY2022-2023.

• 28e Program Review
• 2021 Water Monitoring Recap presentation by Professor Adam Hoffman
• Land Stewardship Funding Discussion for FY2022-2023
• Stormwater (MS4) Program updates
• Catfish Creek WMA Update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings to adopt the FY23 proposed budget and the FY22 re-estimated budget. The meeting includes decisions on road infrastructure projects and equipment purchases for the Secondary Road Department.

• Public hearings on FY22 Re-estimated Budget and FY23 Proposed Budget
• Bridge replacement project on Hammerand Rd (Project L-B23(04)--73-31)
• Purchase of two heavy duty tandem axle trucks from Thompson Truck & Trailer
• Purchase of snow equipment from Tri-State Truck Equipment
• Approval of Final Plat for Hilken Hill Subdivision

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will discuss COVID-19 mitigation recommendations and updates on the Executive Director position. The board will also review well and septic permitting processes and fees.

• Variance request for Massey Station Road
• Review of BOH COVID-19 mitigation recommendations
• Discussion on well and septic permitting process and fees
• Guest presentation from Iowa DNR
• Updates on the Executive Director position

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider several requests to change land use designations, primarily from agricultural to residential. The body will also review final plats for four different subdivisions.

• Final Plat of Survey of Hilkin Hill Subdivision in Mosalem Township
• Rezoning requests for Paul & Jean Deutmeyer, State of Iowa, David & Susan Albrecht and Dylan Kutsch, and Thomas J. Budde Rev. Family Trust
• Final Plat of Survey of Lot 1-2 and Lot 2-2 of O’Rourke Farms Addition
• Final Plat of Survey of Budde Farm Subdivision in Concord Township
• Rezoning request for Timothy Kendrick Trust and Kirby Kendrick from A-1 Agricultural to PC Planned Complex

Public Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and the Director's report. The board will also discuss an update regarding the Farley Branch.

• Farley Branch update
• Review of accounts payable and account balances

Food Policy Council

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on four agricultural rezoning requests and one zoning ordinance amendment. The body will also consider resolutions for road improvements and a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 120.

• Rezoning requests for Joseph A Demmer Trust, Horsfield/Wegmann, and Vorwald Family Trust from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• Paving and shoulder widening on Olde Massey Rd via Mathy Construction D/B/A River City Paving
• Resurfacing and pipe culverts on Rockville Rd, Olde Worthington Rd, and Olde Farley Rd via Mathy Construction D/B/A River City Paving
• Federal-Aid Funding Agreement for Northwest Arterial/D10/S John Deere Road BUILD Project
• Collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 120 for administrative sheriff's deputies

Public Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing to receive statements regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. Following the hearing, the board will discuss and vote to adopt the budget.

• Public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Vote to adopt Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Conference Board will hold a public hearing to review and potentially adopt the County Assessor’s Office budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The board will also consider appointing a Board of Review member.

• Public hearing and adoption of the FY 2022-2023 budget for the County Assessor's Office
• Appointment of a Board of Review member

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission will hold a bimonthly meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Disabilities Council of Dubuque County will meet to review updates on a mental health and disabilities needs survey. The body will also discuss a civic service group for young adults with disabilities and an upcoming awareness event in May.

• Update on Dubuque County Disabilities and Mental Health Needs Survey
• Discussion of 'Brain Health' naming consideration
• Young Adults with Disabilities Civic Service Group
• National Mental Health Awareness and Celebration Event on May 10th

Public Meeting

The Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board will meet to review February minutes and action items. The board will discuss a budget update and several upcoming watershed and monitoring events.

• Waldo February Invoice
• Waldo Annual Report and IPC Update
• SRF Budget Update
• 28e Watershed Meeting on March 22
• Water Monitoring Snapshot Event

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting public hearings regarding the FY23 property tax levy and a loan agreement. The body is also reviewing budget notices and road construction projects.

• Public hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy and Resolution Establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars for FY23
• HMA resurfacing on Sundown Rd (Project STBG-SWAP-C031(113)--FG-31) with Steger Construction Inc.
• Right of way documents for HMA resurfacing, culvert replacements, and grading on Haberkorn Rd
• Appointment to the vacated office of Dubuque County Treasurer
• Quotes for two heavy duty tandem axle trucks and snow equipment for the Secondary Road Department

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct the canvass of the City of Dubuque Primary Election held on March 1, 2022.

• Canvass of City of Dubuque Primary Election of March 1st, 2022

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several variance requests and one special use permit modification. The board will also review and approve minutes from the February 2, 2022 meeting.

• BA#03-06-22 Robert Roussel - Variances
• BA#03-07-22 Richard & Elaina Biechler - Variance
• BA#03-08-22 Douglas & Cindi Hirsch - Variance
• BA#03-09-22 Dustin & Katherine Lucas - Variances
• BA#08-32-21 Pfabco LLC/Cory Pfab - Modification or Possible Revocation of the Special Use Permit

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will review bids and plans for several road and bridge projects. The board is also considering a professional services agreement for the NW Arterial/John Deere Road Corridor project and a notice for zoning ordinance amendments.

• Notice of Public Hearing for Amendments to Zoning Ordinance
• Bids for paving and shoulder widening on Olde Massey Rd
• Bids for resurfacing on Rockville Rd, Olde Worthington Rd, and Olde Farley Rd
• Bridge replacement plans for Hickory Valley Rd and North Bankston Rd
• Professional Services Agreement with Origin Design for NW Arterial/John Deere Road Corridor

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will meet to award a bid for streambank stabilization and discuss land acquisition for the Miller/McGrath Wildlife Area. The board will also review concession agreements for Massey Marina and Fillmore Recreation Area.

• Award bid for Bowstring Wildlife Area streambank stabilization project
• Land acquisition for Miller/McGrath Wildlife Area
• Concession agreements for Massey Marina and Fillmore Recreation Area
• Special event permits for Heritage Trail and Proving Grounds
• Skid steer track replacement

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a public hearing for a General Obligation Refunding Loan Agreement. The meeting includes decisions on road paving, equipment purchases, and personnel requisitions.

• Public hearing date for General Obligation Refunding Loan Agreement
• Approval of Final Plat for Klein Farm Subdivision
• Purchase of a 2022 John Deere 5065E Utility Tractor from Dyersville Equipment Company
• Asphalt Paving Agreement with City of Dubuque for Old Highway Road and Cousins Road
• Contract for Geisler Brothers Co. regarding the DLEC roof project

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a budget worksession with possible action on the FY22 and FY23 budgets. The meeting includes a proposal to approve the notice of public hearing for the FY23 proposed property tax levy.

• Budget worksession for FY22 and FY23 budgets
• Proposed property tax levy public hearing notice for FY23

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting virtually to discuss COVID-19 updates and environmental outreach. The body will also receive the 2021 Dubuque VNA Annual Report and discuss hiring for an Executive Director position.

• Review of BOH COVID-19 Mitigation Recommendations
• Receive and file 2021 Dubuque VNA Annual Report
• Guest presentation on Open Meeting Laws
• Discussion on hiring for Executive Director position
• Discussion on opportunities to improve environmental outreach

Public Meeting

The commission will meet to review office reports and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission is meeting to consider several final and preliminary plats. The body will also discuss four rezoning cases from agricultural to agricultural residential and review tabled zoning ordinance amendments.

• Final Plat for Klein Farm Subdivision in Jefferson Township
• Preliminary Plat for Country View Estates Plat 2 in Dubuque Township
• Final Plats for John Bergfeld's Farm No. 2 and No. 3 in Dodge Township
• Four rezoning cases (ZC#02-03-22 through ZC#02-06-22) from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• ZC#10-21-21 Chapter 1-Zoning Ordinance Amendments

Food Policy Council

The Food Policy Council will conduct officer nominations and elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The body will also review survey results and updates on the Winter Market grant program and Farm To Table dinner.

• Officer nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Update on the council appointment process by Samantha Kloft
• Winter Market grant program update
• Strategic Plan final goals and design preview
• Focus Group scheduled for February 21, 2022, at Third Corner

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and vote on five plat approvals. The meeting includes requests for quotes for heavy duty trucks and snow equipment for the Secondary Road Department.

• Public hearings for rezoning ZC#01-01-22, ZC#01-02-22, and ZC#05-11-21
• Request for quotes for two heavy duty tandem axle trucks and snow equipment
• Approval of plats for Adams-Hodges Addition, Country View Estates Plat 2, Greenfield Place, RJ Ranch, and Stone Quarry No. 5
• Personnel requisitions for a Business Office Assistant at Sunnycrest Manor and a Health Director
• Authorization for the Chair to sign the Municipal Advisory Services Agreement

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget worksession to discuss and potentially take action on the FY22 and FY23 budgets. Discussions include tax calculations, fund balances, and compensation.

• Discussion on full budget, levies, and fund balances
• Preliminary Tax Calculation
• FY23 Compensation
• Communication from Dubuque County Auditor regarding non-bargaining compensation
• Departmental Improvement Requests

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting virtually to approve the job description and salary for the Executive Director. The board will also discuss the interviewing process and the level of board involvement in that process.

• Approval of Job Description for Executive Director
• Approval of Salary for Executive Director
• Discussion of interviewing process and BOH involvement

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Disabilities Council of Dubuque County will review and finalize questions for the Dubuque County Disabilities Needs Survey. The body will also recap a January 31 work session with the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors.

• Finalization of Dubuque County Disabilities Needs Survey questions
• Recap of Jan 31 work session with Dubuque County Board of Supervisors
• Discussion of a proposed Civic Service Group for young adults with disabilities

Public Meeting

The Board will meet to assign a Chair and Vice-Chair and review invoices from Waldo. Staff will provide updates on the Plaza 20 project and budget funding.

• Assignment of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Waldo December 2021, January 2022, and Insurance invoices
• Budget discussion regarding SRF Funding
• Plaza 20 – N Fork Catfish Creek Project update
• Resolution letter to oppose House Bill 536

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget worksession with possible action on the FY22 and FY23 budgets. The meeting includes departmental presentations and discussions on wages.

• Departmental presentations from Recorder, GIS, and Budget Department
• Comp Board Recommendation
• General Wage Discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing plans, specifications, and right-of-way documents for several road paving and culvert projects. They are also considering a contract with InTech Software Solutions Inc and trustee appointments for Prairie Creek and Peru Townships.

• HMA paving and shoulder widening on Olde Massey Rd (Project LOST-23(01)--73-31)
• HMA resurfacing and pipe culverts on Rockville Rd, Olde Worthington Rd, and Olde Farley Rd (Project LFM-P23(03)--7X-31)
• Contract authorization for InTech Software Solutions Inc
• Permit amendment for Bishop Winery to include outside service
• Township Trustee appointments for Virgil Weber, Steve Freiburger, and Jeff Schmitt

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a budget worksession involving discussion and possible action on the FY22 and FY23 budgets. The meeting includes departmental presentations from several county services.

• Budget presentations from Facilities Maintenance
• Budget presentations from Secondary Roads
• Budget presentations from Sunnycrest Manor
• Budget presentations from County Library

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review the FY 2023 budget. The body will also discuss updates regarding the Cardinal-Hickory 345kV transmission line and the Towards a Universal Suffrage Exhibit.

• FY 2023 Budget (1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023)
• Cardinal-Hickory 345kV transmission line updates
• Towards a Universal Suffrage Exhibit update
• FY 2021 & FY 2022 Budgets

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission will meet to review office reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a closed session to interview veterans.

• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Office report
• Closed session for veteran interviews

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and discuss two special use permit requests. The board will also review minutes from the January 4, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for BA#02-05-22 James & Catherine Olberding regarding a Special Use Permit
• Discussion on BA#08-32-21 PfabcoLLC/Cory Pfab regarding a Special Use Permit

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet to vote on several resolutions, including a lease agreement with St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church and a COVID vaccination policy for Sunnycrest. The board will also review procurement bids and service agreements.

• Lease agreement with St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church for Sunnycrest Manor
• Contract with Globalcom Technologies for Farley Shop Project
• Purchase of Service agreement with Travel Dubuque
• Bid opening for Sheriff's 855 roof project
• Sunnycrest COVID vaccination policy

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget worksession with possible action on the FY22 and FY23 budgets. The meeting includes departmental presentations from several county offices.

• Budget presentations from Conservation
• Budget presentations from Veterans Affairs/General Assistance
• Budget presentations from Sheriff
• Budget presentations from Treasurer

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region Governing Board is meeting to approve financial claims and reports for November and December. The board will discuss county fund balance projects for eight different counties and review new contracts. Other agenda items include the election of officers and an update on the Abbe Community Mental Health Center merger.

• Approval of November and December claims and financial reports
• Review of County Fund Balance Projects for Delaware, Bremer, Benton, Dubuque, Linn, Buchanan, Jones, and Johnson counties
• Approval of new contracts
• Approval of MOU for Individual Counties
• Update on Abbe Community Mental Health Center merger activities

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a budget worksession involving discussion and possible action on the FY22 and FY23 budgets. The meeting includes a discussion on ARPA and presentations from several county departments.

• Discussion and possible action on FY22 and FY23 budgets
• ARPA discussion
• Board of Health presentation
• Watershed presentation
• County Attorney and Emergency Management presentations

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget worksession to discuss and potentially take action on the FY22 and FY23 budgets. The meeting includes departmental presentations and a health plan presentation.

• Cottingham & Butler presentation on County health plan
• MHDS departmental presentation
• IT departmental presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three zoning requests and vote on two final plats. The meeting includes decisions on personnel hiring, financial institution balance limits, and several service contracts.

• Public hearings for zoning changes ZC#12-28-21, ZC#12-29-21, and ZC#12-30-21
• Approval of Final Plats for Interstate Forest Subdivision and Mayme Place #2
• Lease agreement with St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church for Sunnycrest Manor
• Purchase of Service agreement with Fountain of Youth
• 2022 Truterra contract approval

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget worksession to discuss and potentially take action on the FY22 and FY23 budgets. The meeting includes presentations from assessors and discussions on valuations and levies.

• Presentation from City and County Assessors
• Discussion on valuations, levies, and budget process
• Purchase of Service Program discussion
• Supervisors Departmental Budget discussion
• ICAP Insurance Renewal discussion

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Manor Advisory Board is meeting to elect officers and review administrative and financial reports. The board will also hold a general discussion regarding Sunnycrest Manor.

• Election of officers
• Review of minutes from November 18, 2021
• Administrator Report
• Financial Report

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board is meeting to elect officers and review several infrastructure projects. The board will consider the completion of a bridge replacement and a supplemental agreement for a boat ramp and launch. They will also discuss a proposal for streambank stabilization at Bowstring Wildlife Area.

• Approval and acceptance of Heritage Trail Bridge #15 Replacement
• US Army Corps of Engineers Supplemental Agreement #5 for a rip rap arch wall and gravel canoe/kayak launch at Massey Boat Ramp
• Special Event Permit for the 10th Annual Alzheimer’s 5K and ½ Marathon on Heritage Trail
• Permission to solicit bids for Bowstring Wildlife Area Streambank Stabilization
• Eagle Scout Project Proposal

Public Meeting

The Food Policy Council Policy Subcommittee is meeting on January 20, 2022. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet via Zoom to discuss COVID-19 updates and IMT recommendations. The body will also elect officers and review septic and well variances.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• IMT recommendations for mask purchasing and contact tracing plan
• Septic and Wells variance for Massey Station Road
• Septic and Wells review for Country View Estates Plat 2
• Review of VNA and Food Policy Council Grantee Quarterly Reports

Public Meeting

The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Board of Directors is meeting to discuss landfill infrastructure and equipment. The board will consider initiating the bidding process for litter fencing and the purchase of glass recycling containers.

• Discussion on releasing request for qualifications for Cell 10 Feasibility Study engineering services
• Proposed public bidding and February 16, 2022 public hearing for the Landfill Litter Fencing Project
• Proposed purchase of three roll-off containers from Gregory Container for glass recycling
• Review of December 2021 operating statements and solid waste tonnage reports

Public Meeting

The commission will meet to review office reports and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider the approval of three final plats and three rezoning cases. The body will also discuss updates to the Zoning Code.

• Plat of Survey of Adams-Hodges Addition-Final Plat in Mosalem Township
• Plat of Survey of RJ Ranch-Final Plat in Center Township
• Plat of Survey of John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works No. 3-Final Plat in Peru and Dubuque Townships
• Rezoning requests from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential for Ronald & Kimberly Reuter/Adam & Maggie Domeyer and Daniel & Jean Gaul/Collin Dolphin & Melissa Gaul
• Rezoning request from A-1 Agricultural to PC Planned Complex for Timothy Kendrick Trust and Kirby Kendrick

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will meet to conduct a public hearing and discuss the FY23 budget. The board will also review financial reports and receive an update on the Farley Branch.

• Public hearing for FY23 Budget
• Decision on FY23 Budget
• Farley Branch update

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will review purchase of service applications and bridge replacement vouchers. The board is also considering personnel requisitions for the zoning department.

• Purchase of Service applications for Fountain of Youth ($35,000) and Travel Dubuque ($60,000)
• Final progress voucher for bridge replacement on Simon Rd (Project BROS-SWAP-C031(106)--FE-31)
• Personnel requisitions for PFT Assistant Zoning Administrator and PFT Clerk IV in Zoning
• Release of mortgage for the South East Iowa Regional Planning Commission
• Bid opening for Farley Shop IT project

Mental Health and Disability Services

The Disabilities Council of Dubuque County is meeting to review and finalize the questions and methodology for a needs survey. Members will also discuss a plan to update the Board of Supervisors on the council's progress.

• Finalization of Dubuque County Disabilities Needs Survey questions and methodology
• Planning for progress updates to the Board of Supervisors

Food Policy Council

The Food Policy Council is meeting to receive updates from the Local Foods Planner and various subcommittees. Discussions will cover the strategic plan, grants, and the food hub. The council will also review the Local Foods Planner contract.

• Local Foods Planner updates
• Local Foods Planner Contract review
• Strategic Plan subcommittee update
• Grants subcommittee update
• Food Hub subcommittee update

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will discuss road project plans and real estate documents for Northwest Arterial/D10/S John Deere Rd. The board is also holding a public hearing notice for zoning ordinance amendments and reviewing personnel hiring.

• Public hearing notice for Amendments to Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of Final Plat for Junnie's Place
• Real estate documents and plans for Northwest Arterial/D10/S John Deere Rd project HDP-C031(110)--3C-31
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Personnel requisition for PFT Deputy Treasurer

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission is meeting to review office reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes a closed session to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Zoning

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider variance and special use permit applications. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting.

• BA#01-01-22 Craig Christofferson - Variance
• BA#01-02-22 Randy & Julie Klein - Variance
• BA#01-03-22 Adam & Kelli Splinter - Special Use Permit
• BA#01-04-22 Adam & Kelli Splinter - Variance

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2022. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office 855 Central Roof project and various resolutions for equipment purchases and personnel hiring.

• Public hearing and approval of plans for Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office 855 Central Roof project
• Purchase of a 2022 John Deere 6120M Cab Tractor from Dyersville Equipment Company
• Purchase and mounting of a 2022 Diamond Mower from Diamond Mowers of Sioux Falls, SD
• Appointment to the vacated office of Dubuque County Treasurer
• Loan request from Sunnycrest Manor Board of Trustees