Marble Rock public meetings in 2025
66 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will meet to review claims and approve previous minutes. The board is deciding on wage increases for Treasurer's Clerks and whether to authorize Lynch Dallas Legal to draft revisions to the County's Nuisance Ordinance.
- Treasurer's Clerks' wage increases
- Authorization for Lynch Dallas Legal to draft Nuisance Ordinance revisions
- Approval of claims
- Pre-planning for January 2 Organizational Meeting
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, the December 16 minutes and special‑meeting minutes, and a set of county claim payments, each by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved December 16, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved December 16, 2025 special‑meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved county claim payments (claims #1369‑1417 & Engineer #10374‑10390) (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will consider amendments to Zoning Ordinance #2011-2. The meeting includes a fourth reading of the amendment and the scheduling of a fifth or final reading.
- Amendments to Zoning Ordinance #2011-2 regarding wind energy conversion systems
- Amendments to Zoning Ordinance #2011-2 regarding battery energy storage systems
- Fourth reading of the Ordinance Amendment
The Floyd County Board approved several amendments, including the fourth reading of the wind‑energy zoning ordinance (3‑0). The Groundwater Depth Record amendment also passed (3‑0), while the Karst Protection amendment was rejected (1‑2). The Fire and Safety Compliance amendment was approved (2‑1) and the final reading date was set for Jan. 6.
- Approved agenda (3‑0)
- Approved Groundwater Depth Record amendment (3‑0)
- Rejected Karst Protection and Tiered Risk-Based Zone System amendment (1‑2)
- Approved Fire and Safety Compliance amendment (2‑1)
- Approved fourth reading of zoning ordinance amendments (3‑0)
- Scheduled fifth and final reading for Jan 6 at 9:15 am (3‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (3‑0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review quotes for Secondary Road department motor graders and FY27 Law Enforcement 28E Agreements. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation strategy with counsel. The board will also act on a liquor license renewal for Wrights Auction.
- Quotes for Secondary Road department motor graders
- FY27 Law Enforcement 28E Agreements
- Res# 48-25: Interfund Transfer from Drain #3 Main Open Ditch Fund to Drainage District Sweep Fund
- Wrights Auction liquor license renewal application
- Res# 47-25: Rescinding Resolution #25-24 Establishing a County Compensation Board
The board approved the purchase of two John Deere 770 P motor graders for $764,380.79, with payment deferred to FY27. It also dissolved the Floyd County Compensation Board and transferred $78,270.53 between drainage funds. Several board and commission members were appointed or reappointed, and a liquor‑license renewal was approved.
- Approved purchase of two John Deere 770 P motor graders for $764,380.79 (3-0)
- Dissolved Floyd County Compensation Board effective Dec 16 2025 (3-0)
- Approved interfund transfer of $78,270.53 from Drain #3 Main Open Ditch Fund to Drainage District Sweep Fund (3-0)
- Approved Wrights Auction liquor license renewal (3-0)
- Appointed Max Gisleson to Conservation Board, 5‑year term retroactive July 1 2025 (3-0)
- Reappointed Tim Speas and Gary Quint to Veterans Affairs Commission, 3‑year terms retroactive July 1 2025 (3-0)
- Reappointed Ben Rottinghaus to Zoning Commission for 5‑year term (2-0, Rottinghaus abstained)
- Reappointed Sean Pitkin to Board of Adjustment for 5‑year term (3-0)
Veterans Affairs Commission
The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission will vote to approve the meeting agenda, the minutes from the previous month, and the consent agenda covering van activity and recurring bills. Commissioners will also review bills, budget items, and claims, and announce the date of the next meeting on January 19, 2026. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of last month’s minutes
- Approval of consent agenda (van activity, recurring bills)
- Review of bills, budget, and claims
- Announcement of next meeting date (Jan 19, 2026)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review and act on agenda approval, minutes, claims, open bids and sale of a 2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, and invoices totaling $ 489.34 and $ 341.46. They will also consider FY27 Law Enforcement 28E Agreements and establish procedures for the fourth reading of the Floyd County Zoning Ordinance (#2011-2) concerning wind energy conversion systems. Additional discussions include budget expectations, board updates, and a holiday fireworks event application.
- Open bids for 2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor
- Sale of 2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor
- Ahlers & Cooney invoices of $ 489.34 for Judicial Review of IUC Permit and $ 341.46 for Sumit Carbon IUB Permit Proceedings
- FY27 Law Enforcement 28E Agreements
- Setting location and rules for fourth reading of Floyd County Zoning Ordinance (#2011-2) on wind energy conversion systems
The board approved the agenda, the November 25, 2025 minutes, and claim payments for County #1201‑1293 & Engineer #10338‑10359. It accepted the $4,800 high bid for a 2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, approved two Ahlers & Cooney invoices, and tabled action on the FY27 Law Enforcement 28E Agreements. The board also approved eleven employee holidays for 2026 and authorized closing the courthouse at noon on Christmas Eve with half‑day holiday pay. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).
- Approved agenda (3‑0)
- Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
- Approved claims County #1201‑1293 & Engineer #10338‑10359 (3‑0)
- Accepted $4,800 high bid for 2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor (3‑0)
- Approved Ahlers & Cooney invoices of $489.34 and $341.46 (3‑0)
- Tabled FY27 Law Enforcement 28E Agreements (3‑0)
- Approved eleven employee holidays for 2026 (3‑0)
- Approved closing courthouse at noon on Christmas Eve with half‑day pay (3‑0)
Conservation Board
The Floyd County Conservation Board meeting will consider several items, including a review of the Castor Falls Conservation Area easement and stewardship agreement. New business includes a review of the boundary line at Wentlands Woods with Chuck Meyer, a review of the Tosanak Recreation Area with WHKS engineering and planning, and a review of proposed changes to county conservation rules and regulations. The board will vote on or take action on these items as indicated.
- Castor Falls Conservation Area easement & stewardship agreement review/action
- Boundary line at Wentlands Woods review/action with Chuck Meyer
- Tosanak Recreation Area review/action with WHKS engineering & planning
- County conservation rules & regulations changes ordinance review/action
The board accepted the November meeting minutes, November claims, and the meeting agenda, each by a 5‑0 vote. It approved a land‑easement and stewardship agreement for Wentland Woods, directing Roy to sign when needed, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board approved a $1,900 WHKS service agreement for a capital improvement plan at Tosanak Recreation Area, contingent on county‑attorney approval, again by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. with a unanimous vote.
- Accepted November meeting minutes (5-0)
- Accepted November claims (5-0)
- Accepted meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved land easement and stewardship agreement for Wentland Woods, Roy’s signature to be obtained (5-0)
- Approved WHKS service agreement for Tosanak Recreation Area improvement plan, $1,900, pending attorney approval (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will consider third reading amendments to Zoning Ordinance #2011-2. The discussion focuses on wind energy conversion systems and battery energy storage systems. The board may also set a date for a final reading.
- Third reading amendments to Zoning Ordinance #2011-2 regarding wind energy conversion systems
- Third reading amendments to Zoning Ordinance #2011-2 regarding battery energy storage systems
- Scheduling of fourth or final reading for zoning amendments
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors adopted several amendments to the wind‑turbine ordinance, such as raising the maximum turbine height to 600 feet and adding safety and setback provisions. Amendments concerning liability insurance wording, removal of battery‑storage references, and a no‑cap turbine limit were also approved. The next reading of the ordinance is scheduled for December 16 at 6 p.m.
- Approved agenda (3‑0)
- Approved C‑WECS Maximum Total Height amendment, raising limit to 600 ft (2‑1)
- Approved Hazard Safety + Third‑Party Certification – Address Karst amendment (2‑1)
- Approved Setback & Setback Waivers amendment (proposed by Carr) with reduced setbacks (2‑1)
- Approved removal of all commercial battery storage references from ordinance (2‑1)
- Approved addition of “current” and “annually” wording to Liability Insurance amendment (3‑0)
- Approved Turbine Cap amendment proposing no limit on turbines (2‑1)
- Set next reading for December 16 at 6 p.m. (3‑0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review contracts for the 170th Street Bridge Replacement and T47 HMA Resurfacing. The board will also discuss rules for the third reading of a zoning ordinance regarding wind and battery energy systems. Other items include a discussion on a Law Enforcement 28E Agreement with mayors.
- Contract award for 170th Street Bridge Replacement project BROS-C034(109)--8J-34
- Final plans for T47 HMA Resurfacing with Milling project FM-C034(123)--55-34
- Zoning Ordinance #2011-2 concerning wind and battery energy systems
- Sheriff’s Department equipment including laptops and body and in-car cameras
- Drainage District 9, Lateral 18 repairs
The board approved awarding the 170th Street Bridge Replacement project to Peterson Contractors Inc. for $1,032,155.50 (3‑0). It also approved $54,008 for laptops and $42,219.43 for one year of sheriff camera maintenance (3‑0). The board certified FY25 debt and TIF obligations totaling $2,303,150 (3‑0) and approved 19 family‑farm tax‑credit applications (3‑0).
- Approved 170th Street Bridge Replacement contract $1,032,155.50 (3-0)
- Approved bond proceeds $54,008 for laptops and $42,219.43 for camera maintenance (3-0)
- Certified FY25 debt and TIF obligations: $1,043,475 GO bonds, $606,025 emergency communications bonds, $653,650 TIF debt (3-0)
- Approved Family Farm Tax Credit Applications: 19 applications, 41 parcels approved; 3 applications, 4 parcels denied (3-0)
- Approved Downing Excavating LLC estimate $2,050 for Drainage District 9 repairs (3-0)
- Approved FY25 Annual Urban Renewal Report (3-0)
- Decided Dec 2 deadline for third reading of wind and battery energy zoning ordinance (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will discuss hiring a Treasurer's clerk and review the Iowa RIC plan. The board will also consider equipment for the Sheriff's Department, including laptops and cameras.
- Review/Action regarding Iowa RIC plan
- Discussion regarding hiring a Treasurer's clerk
- Review/Action regarding Sheriff's Department laptops, body cameras, and in-car cameras
- Note of upcoming retirement of Treasurer's Driver's License Deputy
- Note of upcoming retirement of Engineer's Secondary Road's employee
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, the November 12, 2025 minutes, and specific county claims, each by a 2‑0 vote. They also authorized Shawn Monahan of Corebridge Financial to contact the Iowa RIC Plan to obtain a service agreement and proceed with enrollment, passing 2‑0. No action was taken on proposed laptop and camera purchases. The meeting was adjourned by a 2‑0 vote.
- Approved meeting agenda (2-0)
- Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (2-0)
- Approved County #1082-1145 & Engineer #10307-10321 claims (2-0)
- Authorized Shawn Monahan to contact Iowa RIC Plan for enrollment (2-0)
- Adjourned meeting (2-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Marble Rock Board of Supervisors will first review and approve the meeting agenda. It will then canvass the results of the November 4, 2025 city and school elections, including a Tier 2 certification of Floyd County election results. The board will complete canvass documents, abstracts, and winner certificates before adjourning.
- Review and approve meeting agenda
- Canvass November 4, 2025 City/School election results
- Review/Action on Resolution #44-25 Tier 2 Certification of Floyd County Election Results
- Complete canvass documents, abstracts, and winner certificates
- Adjourn
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors/Canvassers approved its agenda. They voted 2‑0 to adopt Resolution #44‑25, certifying the results of the November 4, 2025 city‑school election and confirming voter turnout with no clerical errors identified. The board then voted 2‑0 to adjourn the meeting.
- Approved agenda (2-0)
- Adopted Resolution #44-25 certifying election results (2-0)
- Adjourned meeting (2-0)
Board of Health
The Floyd County Board of Health will meet on November 17 at 5:30 p.m. to approve its agenda and the minutes from the September 15 meeting. The board will hear a public health report that includes a year‑to‑date budget review, an update on influenza and respiratory illness, and a home‑health update. Members will also consider the annual appointment of the health director and set the date for the January meeting.
- Approve agenda
- Approve minutes from September 15, 2025
- Review year‑to‑date budget
- Annual appointment of health director
- Set date for January meeting
The Board of Health approved the meeting agenda and the September 15 minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. The board also approved Gail Arjes as the director of Floyd County Public Health/Home Health Care by a 3‑0 vote. The next Board of Health meeting was set for January 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
- Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
- Approved September 15 minutes as presented (3-0)
- Approved Gail Arjes as director of Floyd County Public Health/Home Health Care (3-0)
- Scheduled next Board of Health meeting for January 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Veterans Affairs Commission
The Commission will meet to review bills, budget, and claims. The VA Director will provide updates regarding the office freezer and homeless veterans.
- Approval of consent agenda including van activity and recurring bills
- Review of bills, budget, and claims
- Director's report on office freezer and homeless veterans
The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission approved its meeting agenda, the October meeting minutes, and the consent agenda. It also approved payment of bills, the budget, and claims. The commission noted that a freezer purchase was approved by the Iowa Trust Fund and mentioned assistance to a homeless veteran.
- Approved meeting agenda (passed)
- Approved October minutes (passed)
- Approved consent agenda (passed)
- Approved payment of bills, budget and claims (passed)
- Freezer purchase approved by IA Trust Fund
Board of Supervisors
The Marble Rock Board of Supervisors will meet on November 12, 2025 to review and approve its agenda. The meeting will include a canvass of the November 4, 2025 city and school election results and a resolution to certify those results. The board will also complete related canvass documents, abstracts, and winner certificates before adjourning.
- Review and approval of agenda
- Canvass of November 4, 2025 city and school election results
- Resolution #43-25 to certify Floyd County election results
- Completion of canvass documents, abstracts, and winner certificates
- Adjournment
The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, certified the November 4, 2025 City‑School election results for Floyd County, and then adjourned. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Certified election results – Res #43‑25 (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review and act on several items, including a request to contribute at least $500 to an amicus brief in the Couser v. Shelby County case. The meeting also includes approval of invoices from Ahlers & Cooney, discussion of drainage repairs in District 9, and disclosure of interests related to a proposed Wind Energy Ordinance. Additional topics are the Elderbridge Agency on Aging FY27 budget request and a right‑of‑way ordinance discussion.
- Approve Ahlers & Cooney invoices: $2,414.81 for Judicial Review of IUC Permit, $78.00 for Pipeline and ROW Ordinances, $717.36 for Sumit Carbon IUB Permit proceedings
- Consider a minimum $500 contribution to ISAC for an amicus brief in Couser v. Shelby County
- Review repairs in Drainage District 9, including a broken tile in the main line and a plugged or blown tile in Lateral 18
- Disclosure of financial and personal interests related to the proposed Wind Energy Ordinance
- Discussion of a right‑of‑way ordinance
The Floyd County Board approved the meeting agenda, October 28 minutes, and several invoices. It authorized the secondary road repair in Drainage District 9, approved the disposal of the sheriff’s 2018 Ford Explorer, and voted to contribute $500 to ISAC for an amicus brief. A motion to disclose interests for a proposed wind‑energy ordinance failed.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved claims invoices (3-0)
- Approved Ahlers & Cooney invoices totaling $2,414.81, $78.00, and $717.36 (3-0)
- Approved secondary road repair in Drainage District 9 (3-0)
- Approved disposal of sheriff’s 2018 Ford Explorer by sealed bids (3-0)
- Approved $500 contribution to ISAC for amicus brief (3-0)
- Motion to disclose financial interests for wind‑energy ordinance failed (1-2)
Conservation Board
The Floyd County Conservation Board will consider several items at its November 6 meeting. Items include reviewing an easement and stewardship plan for Castor Falls Conservation Area and evaluating the Mohawk Archery Club agreement for the R100 at Tosanak Recreation Area. The board will also discuss the Tosanak Maple Syrup Committee 2026 agreement and a pay increase for the office manager. Additionally, the board will review land disturbance related to a Floyd County Communication Tower.
- Castor Falls Conservation Area easement & stewardship review/action
- Mohawk Archery Club agreement for the R100 at Tosanak Rec Area review/action
- Tosanak Maple Syrup Committee 2026 agreement review/action
- Floyd County Communication Tower land disturbance review/action
- Pay increase for Office Manager following performance appraisal review/discussion
The board accepted the October meeting minutes, claims, and agenda unanimously. It approved moving forward with the Caster Falls easement after attorney review. It also approved the 2026 agreement with the Maple Syrup Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
- Accepted October meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted October claims (3-0)
- Accepted meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved pursuit of Caster Falls easement after attorney review (3-0)
- Approved 2026 Maple Syrup Committee agreement (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review routine items such as agenda approval, public comments, and minutes. They will consider a resolution to establish a speed limit on 195th Street and set the date, time, location, and procedures for the third reading of the county zoning ordinance for wind energy conversion and battery storage systems. Additional items include a financial disclosure related to the wind energy ordinance, a presentation by the Iowa Retirement Investors Club, and the hiring of a dispatcher.
- Res #41-25: Establish speed limit for 195th Street
- Set date, time, location, and rules for third reading of Floyd County Zoning Ordinance (#2011-2) for wind energy conversion and battery storage systems
- Disclosure of financial and personal interests related to proposed wind energy ordinance
- Iowa Retirement Investors ’ Club (RIC) presentation by Shawn Monahan
- Hiring of a dispatcher
The board approved a 35 mph speed limit on 195th Street and scheduled the third reading of the 2011‑2 zoning ordinance for Dec. 2, 2025. It also approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes, the weed commissioner’s report, and county claim reimbursements. A motion requiring notarized financial disclosures for the proposed wind‑energy ordinance was rejected. The board noted the hiring of dispatcher Madelyn Calease at a starting wage of $25.91.
- Correct agenda item 3 to read “Review/Action regarding approval of October 21, 2025 minutes” – approved 3‑0
- Approve amended agenda – approved 3‑0
- Approve October 21, 2025 minutes – approved 2‑1
- Approve County #901‑951 & Engineer #10250‑10266 claims – approved 3‑0
- Approve Weed Commissioner’s Report – approved 3‑0
- Establish 35 mph speed limit on 195th Street – approved 3‑0
- Set continuation of third reading of Zoning Ordinance #2011‑2 for Dec 2, 2025 – approved 3‑0
- Require notarized financial disclosures for wind‑energy ordinance – failed 1‑2
Veterans Affairs Commission
The commission will meet to review bills, budget, and claims. The VA Director will provide updates on Fall Schooling, "Homeless Vet," and pork loins.
- Review and action on bills, budget, and claims
- Approval of consent agenda regarding van activity and recurring bills
- Director's report on Fall Schooling and "Homeless Vet"
The Veterans Affairs Commission approved its meeting agenda, the July meeting minutes, and the consent agenda. A motion to pay bills, budget items and claims was also approved. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (passed)
- Approved July minutes (passed)
- Approved consent agenda (passed)
- Approved payment of bills, budget and claims (passed)
- Adjourned meeting (passed)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will discuss a right-of-way ordinance and a wind energy mediation. They will also note quarterly fees collected from the auditor, recorder, and sheriff, and announce the hiring of a part‑time recorder’s clerk. The agenda includes setting future meeting dates and other upcoming items.
- Discussion regarding right-of-way ordinance
- Discussion regarding wind energy mediation
- Note fees collected from the auditor, recorder, and sheriff for the quarter ending September 30, 2025
- Hiring of a part‑time recorder’s clerk
- Upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting schedule
The supervisors voted 2‑1 to delete Item 7 – Wind Energy Mediation Discussion from the agenda and then approved the amended agenda by the same 2‑1 vote. They unanimously approved the October 14, 2025 minutes (3‑0) and the listed county and engineer claims (3‑0). The meeting was formally adjourned by a 3‑0 vote. The board also noted the recent hiring of a part‑time Recorder’s Clerk.
- Removed Item 7 – Wind Energy Mediation Discussion from agenda (2‑1)
- Approved agenda as amended (2‑1)
- Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
- Approved County #838-900 & Engineer #10238 claims (3‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (3‑0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review and act on several agenda items, including authorizing a Community Foundation grant, an update on the Tower Project, and a discussion of remaining tower bond funds for Sheriff’s Department equipment such as laptops, cameras, and tornado sirens. They will also consider purchasing new culvert forms for secondary roads and approve invoices to Prochaska & Associates, Inc. totaling $3,141.36. Additional actions include setting the date, time, and location for the Tier 1 and Tier 2 canvass for the November 4 City/School Election and noting a jailer resignation.
- Authorization for Community Foundation Grant
- Discussion of remaining tower bond funds for Sheriff’s Department equipment (laptops, body and in‑car cameras, tornado sirens)
- Approval of Prochaska & Associates, Inc. invoices: $632.97 for printing and lodging, $2,508.39 for construction administration
- Purchase of new culvert forms for secondary roads
- Setting date, time, and location for Tier 1 and Tier 2 canvass for November 4 City/School Election
The board approved the meeting agenda, the listed claims, and a community foundation grant for the sheriff’s office. It voted 3‑0 to withdraw from the Third Amended and Restated 28E Agreement, ending the regional mental‑health service arrangement. The board also set November canvass dates, suspended the Weed Commissioner report until Oct. 28, and approved payment for lodging expenses.
- Approve agenda (3-0)
- Approve September 30 canvass and Oct. 7 minutes (3-0)
- Approve claims list (3-0)
- Approve community foundation grant for sheriff’s office (3-0)
- Suspend Weed Commissioner report until Oct. 28 (3-0)
- Withdraw from 28E Agreement, terminating regional mental‑health services (3-0)
- Set Tier 1 canvass Nov 12 and Tier 2 canvass Nov 18 (3-0)
- Pay $632.97 lodging to Prochaska & Associates (3-0)
Conservation Board
The Floyd County Conservation Board will meet on October 11, 2025 at the Trowbridge Wildlife Area. The board will review the R100 Archery Shoot at Tosanak Recreation Area, discuss and decide on fireworks at Ackley Creek Park, and begin the annual Conservation Board tour of several wildlife sites. The tour will visit Colwell Park, Stricker Fen, Slough Creek, West Idlewild, and Seter’s Landing.
- Review of R100 Archery Shoot at Tosanak Recreation Area (old business)
- Discussion and action on fireworks at Ackley Creek Park (new business)
- Launch of the annual Conservation Board tour of Colwell Park, Stricker Fen, Slough Creek, West Idlewild, and Seter’s Landing (new business)
- Colwell Park: 19.5‑acre area purchased in 1966 for $100, managed for camping, picnicking & wildlife viewing
- Seter’s Landing: 10.5‑acre site purchased in 2008 for $20,500, provides canoe access to Cedar River
The board voted 3‑0 to accept the September meeting minutes and the meeting agenda. A permit to light fireworks at Ackley Creek was placed on hold pending additional information and a consult with the planning and zoning board. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.
- Accepted September meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted meeting agenda (3-0)
- Placed Ackley Creek fireworks permit on hold pending further review
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will review and act on several items, including the approval of the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes and a purchase of a meal for a Secondary Road Safety Meeting on October 21, 2025. They will also consider appointments to boards and commissions, authorize settlement of opioid claims referenced in Resolution #50-21, and address a property‑tax abatement for county‑owned parcels for FY25.
- Approval of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes
- Purchase of a meal for the Secondary Road Safety Meeting on October 21, 2025
- Appointments to boards and commissions
- Opioid settlements reports and authorization to settle and release the County’s claims per Res #50-21
- Abatement of FY25 property taxes for County‑Owned parcels
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved its agenda and the September 30, 2025 minutes. It authorized a meal purchase for a secondary road safety meeting and approved a list of county expense claims. The board appointed Supervisor Frank Rottinghaus to twelve boards and committees, authorized the county attorney to complete opioid settlement reports, voided a $110 warrant, and abated FY26 property taxes for four county‑owned parcels.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved claims for County #699-750 & Engineer #10191-10202 (3-0)
- Approved purchase of meal for Secondary Road Safety Meeting (3-0)
- Appointed Frank Rottinghaus to 12 boards and committees (3-0)
- Authorized County Attorney Todd Prichard to complete opioid settlements reports (3-0)
- Voided Warrant No. 33928 to Yankton County for $110 (3-0)
- Abated FY26 property taxes for four County‑owned parcels (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will first approve the meeting agenda. It will then review and record the September 23, 2025 special election results. Finally, the board will consider Resolution #40-25 to certify the election results for the District 2 vacancy. The meeting will adjourn after these actions.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Canvass of September 23, 2025 special election results
- Resolution #40-25 to certify Floyd County election results for District 2 vacancy
The Board of Supervisors/Canvassers approved the meeting agenda (3-0). They then approved Resolution #40‑25, certifying the September 23, 2025 special election results (3-0). Finally, the board adjourned the meeting (3-0).
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Certified special election results (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will consider several actions, including approval of Ahlers & Cooney invoices, a multi‑jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, an extension of the utility‑scale wind energy moratorium, property tax suspensions under Iowa Code 427.9, and discussion of opioid settlement reports with authorization of claim settlements. The agenda also includes review of September 23 and 25, 2025 minutes, updates from various boards and commissions, and routine items such as agenda approval, public comment, and noting a pay increase for the Auditor’s Clerk.
- Approve Ahlers & Cooney invoices of $293.64 for Judicial Review of IUC Permit and $663.00 for Pipeline and ROW Ordinances
- Adopt the Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Extend Res #3 9‑25 Moratorium on Utility Scale Wind Energy Systems
- Approve property tax suspensions per Iowa Code 427.9
- Discuss opioid settlement reports and authorize persons to settle and release the County’s claims
The board voted 3‑0 to extend the moratorium on utility‑scale wind and battery projects until Jan 13 2026. It also moved to suspend property taxes for FY26 on five listed parcels (vote not recorded). The board approved the agenda, prior minutes, several expense claims and invoices, and noted a pay increase for the auditor’s clerk to $23 per hour effective Oct 7 2025.
- Approved agenda (3‑0)
- Approved September 23 & 25, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
- Approved claims County #657-698 & Engineer #10182-10190 (3‑0)
- Approved Ahlers & Cooney invoices $293.64 and $663.00 (3‑0)
- Extended moratorium on utility‑scale wind and battery installations through Jan 13 2026 (3‑0)
- Moved to suspend property taxes for FY26 on parcels 120633100400, 140837700500, 120635600400, 50737700200, 82540000200 (vote not recorded)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will first approve the meeting agenda. It will then open a public comment period. The board will review and act on Resolution 38-25, which orders an administrative audit of votes for the absentee precinct in Floyd County, Iowa. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Approval of meeting agenda
- Public comment period
- Resolution 38-25: Order administrative audit of absentee precinct votes
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda (3-0). The board then adopted Resolution 38-25, authorizing an administrative audit of the absentee precinct votes from the September 23, 2025 District 2 Special Election after a counting error, with a 3-0 vote. Finally, the board adjourned (3-0).
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 38-25 ordering administrative audit of absentee precinct votes (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will consider routine items including approval of the meeting agenda, the September 16, 2025 minutes, and outstanding claims. They will also discuss adjusting the courthouse schedule for the Christmas Party and announce the hiring of a part‑time Auditor’s Clerk. Additional updates from various boards, commissions, and an engineer will be provided.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of claims
- Discussion of adjusting courthouse schedule for the Christmas Party
- Hiring of part‑time Auditor’s Clerk
Supervisors Boyd, Campbell, and Neupert approved the meeting agenda (3‑0), approved the September 16 minutes (3‑0), and approved the listed county claims (3‑0). The board noted the hiring of Ann Wagner as a part‑time Auditor’s Clerk at $21.50 per hour starting September 24, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous (3‑0) motion.
- Agenda approved (3‑0)
- September 16 minutes approved (3‑0)
- County claims approved (3‑0)
- Ann Wagner hired as part‑time Auditor’s Clerk ($21.50/hr)
- Meeting adjourned (3‑0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve minutes, claims, and a reimbursement request. The board will also discuss a compromise settlement agreement, drainage district repairs, and a wage increase for an assistant engineer position.
- Approval of Compromise Settlement Agreement (Resolution 37-25)
- Review of repairs in Drainage District 9
- Wage increase for Assistant to the Engineer position
- Hiring of a Sheriff's Deputy
- Retirement of Assistant County Attorney
The board approved a compromise settlement agreement (Resolution 37‑25) to resolve litigation involving the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center. It also approved a $68.59 reimbursement for an attorney‑office training meal, authorized Secondary Roads to inspect a potentially plugged tile in Drainage District 9, increased wages for two engineering assistants to $42.30 per hour, and approved advertising for a part‑time Recorder’s Clerk position up to 29 hours per week. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).
- Approved $68.59 reimbursement for attorney‑office training meal (3‑0)
- Approved Resolution 37‑25 compromise settlement for CIJDC (3‑0)
- Authorized Secondary Roads to inspect/repair tile in Drainage District 9 (3‑0)
- Approved wage increase for two engineering assistants to $42.30/hr, 37.5 hrs/week (3‑0)
- Approved advertising for part‑time Recorder’s Clerk up to 29 hrs/week (3‑0)
Board of Health
The Board will approve the agenda and the July 21, 2025 minutes, review several public‑health reports, and consider an action to update procedures for the Private Well Grant Program. Other items include budget updates and influenza/vaccine information.
- Approve agenda
- Approve minutes from July 21, 2025
- Review YTD budget for Public Health/Home Health Care
- Influenza and vaccine updates
- Action: update procedures for the Private Well Grant Program
The Board of Health approved the meeting agenda by a 3‑0 vote and later approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes by the same 3‑0 vote. A motion to adopt the yearly review of Private Well Grant Procedures was also passed, with all four members present voting aye. No other actions were decided at this meeting.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved Private Well Grant Procedures (unanimous)
Veterans Affairs Commission
The Commission will meet to approve the previous month's minutes and a consent agenda covering van activity and recurring bills. The body will also review budget claims and receive an update from the VA Director.
- Approval of consent agenda including van activity and recurring bills
- Review of bills, budget, and claims
The commission approved the meeting agenda, the July minutes, and the consent agenda. It also approved a motion to pay bills, the budget and related claims. All motions passed. The next meeting was scheduled for October 20, 2025.
- Approved meeting agenda (passed)
- Approved July minutes (passed)
- Approved consent agenda (passed)
- Approved payment of bills, budget and claims (passed)
- Adjourned meeting (passed)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial and operational actions, including approving invoices for legal services and drainage work, confirming a paving agreement with the City of Nashua, and authorizing personnel changes such as hiring a part‑time assistant. They will also review a nuisance ordinance violation at 1768 Oak Drive and approve a liquor license for Apres Bar Co. The meeting includes updates from various boards and commissions.
- Approve Ahlers & Cooney invoices: $2,116.90 for Judicial Review and $234.00 for Pipeline and ROW Ordinances
- Approve Legge Farms & Drainage invoice: $2,129.60 for Drainage District #3 open ditch spraying
- Acknowledge agreement with City of Nashua to pave B60 FM extension
- Hire David Kuehner as part‑time assistant at $75,000 starting October 1
- Approve Apres Bar Co liquor license
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved a temporary part‑time assistant county attorney position for David Kuehner at a salary of $75,000, effective October 1, 2025. The board also set the canvass date for the September 23 special election, approved a five‑day liquor license for Apres Bar Co., and approved several invoices and the meeting agenda. All motions carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved Ahlers & Cooney invoices totaling $2,350.90 (3-0)
- Approved Legge Farms & Drainage invoice for $2,129.60 (3-0)
- Approved hiring of David Kuehner as part‑time assistant county attorney at $75,000 (3-0)
- Set canvass for September 23 special election on September 30 at 10:00 AM (3-0)
- Approved five‑day liquor license for Apres Bar Co. at 2526 US Highway 218 (3-0)
- Moved to adjourn the meeting (3-0)
Conservation Board
The board accepted the July and August meeting minutes and the agenda unanimously. It approved the proposed terms for the Mohawk Archery Club’s 2026 event, setting the club cost at $1,800 and outlining facility use. The board elected Roy Schwickerath as president and Mary Ramon as vice president for the next year, and scheduled the October meeting and tour at Trowbridge Wildlife. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
- Accepted July meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted August minutes (3-0)
- Approved agenda addition for officer elections (3-0)
- Approved Mohawk Archery Club event terms, cost $1,800 (3-0)
- Scheduled October board meeting and tour at Trowbridge Wildlife on Oct 11, 9:00 AM (3-0)
- Elected Roy Schwickerath as president (unanimous)
- Elected Mary Ramon as vice president (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:55 p.m. (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a 6-month pay increase for the County Engineer and a housing preservation grant for HVAC and water heater replacements. The meeting includes discussions on Drainage District #18 repairs and the Assistant County Attorney role.
- 6-month pay increase for County Engineer
- NIACOG Housing Trust Fund Statement of Activities for Section 533 Housing Preservation Grant
- Repairs in Drainage District #18
- Compensation Commission appointments and eminent domain procedures
- Resignation of a Dispatcher
The supervisors approved the agenda, the August 19 meeting minutes, and several county claims unanimously. They also approved a Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant and a six‑month, 2.75% salary increase for County Engineer Adam Miller to $133,575 effective September 1, 2025. The board entered a closed session on litigation matters and later approved a PRN arrangement for former dispatcher Jamie Ekwall.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved August 19 minutes (3-0)
- Approved claims County #402-441 & Engineer #10110-10122 (3-0)
- Approved Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant (3-0)
- Approved 2.75% pay increase for Adam Miller, new salary $133,575 (3-0)
- Entered closed session to discuss pending litigation (3-0)
- Approved PRN arrangement for former dispatcher Jamie Ekwall
- Moved to adjourn (djourn) (3-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting. It then approved Summit Locations, LLC’s variance request for a three‑face billboard that exceeds the height limit by 10 ft 6 in on Parcel #061920000700. The motion passed with five votes in favor and none against. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved minutes (5-0)
- Approved Summit Locations billboard variance (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The board approved the agenda and the previous meeting minutes unanimously. It approved County and Engineer claims (346‑399 & 10090‑10107) with a 3‑0 vote. The board declined to act on the remaining balance of the Thomas S. Reavely invoice pending further correspondence, noted the closing of Fund 25000, and recorded the hiring of Jailer Cassidy Wegner at $24 per hour (to rise to $25 with certification). The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 motion.
- Approved agenda (3‑0)
- Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
- Approved County #346‑399 & Engineer #10090‑10107 claims (3‑0)
- Declined to take action on Thomas S. Reavely invoice pending further correspondence
- Noted closing of Fund 25000: FMC ECI‑Early Childhood Fund
- Noted hiring of Jailer Cassidy Wegner, $24/hr effective Sept 1 (increase to $25/hr with certification)
- Adjourned meeting (3‑0)
Veterans Affairs Commission
The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission will review and approve the agenda, last month's minutes, and a consent agenda of recurring bills and van activity. The body will also discuss bills, budget items, and claims, and hear an update from VA Director Todd Schriever.
- Approval of last month's minutes
- Approval of consent agenda (recurring bills, van activity)
- Review of bills, budget, and claims
- Update from VA Director Todd Schriever
- Next meeting set for September 15, 2025
The Veterans Affairs Commission approved its meeting agenda. It also approved the July meeting minutes and the consent agenda. A motion to pay outstanding bills, budget items, and claims was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 4:11 p.m.
- Approved agenda (passed)
- Approved July minutes (passed)
- Approved consent agenda (passed)
- Approved payment of bills, budget and claims (passed)
- Adjourned meeting (passed at 4:11 p.m.)
Board of Supervisors
The Board approved the meeting agenda and the August 5 minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved a series of vendor claims and adopted the FY26 budget amendment, appropriating $720,000 for non‑departmental expenditures, with a 3‑0 vote. The Board noted the resignation of Conservation Aide Carter Burkhardt and then adjourned the meeting (3‑0).
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved vendor claims listed in the agenda (3-0)
- Adopted FY26 budget amendment, $720,000 non‑departmental appropriation (3-0)
- Noted resignation of Conservation Aide Carter Burkhardt
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Conservation Board
The Conservation Board accepted the July meeting minutes and the current meeting agenda, each with a 3‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting at 5:57 p.m. with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were formally decided.
- Accepted July meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted meeting agenda (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved the agenda, meeting minutes, and a list of expense claims. They approved a $173,024.10 invoice from Motorola for a communication tower, to be funded with tower project bonds. Additional approvals included a $77.99 invoice for judicial review, a $5,958.18 security quote for the public health building, and a liquor license renewal. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved July 29, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved listed expense claims (3-0)
- Approved $173,024.10 Motorola invoice for communication tower (3-0)
- Approved $77.99 Ahlers Cooney invoice for judicial review (3-0)
- Approved $5,958.18 Communication Innovators security quote (3-0)
- Approved Fingers & Toes liquor license renewal (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The board approved the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and several expense items, including a $67,838.28 reduction to a Samuels Group contract and a $10,380 payment to a law firm. It designated county voting representatives for the Iowa State Association of Counties and authorized the purchase of three new trucks (one F150 for $48,769.05 and two F250s for $50,473 each). The semi‑annual treasurer’s report was approved, and the board noted recent personnel changes.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved claims County #169-225 and Engineer #10042-10055 (3-0)
- Approved Samuels Group Change Order #15 decreasing contract by $67,838.28 (3-0)
- Approved payment of $10,380 to Thomas S. Reavely – Whitfield & Eddy Law (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 35-25 to designate ISAC voting representatives (3-0)
- Approved purchase of one F150 for $48,769.05 and two F250 trucks for $50,473 each (3-0)
- Approved semi‑annual Treasurer’s Report (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and several financial claims. It authorized CICS to use former CSS office space and approved multiple homestead tax credit and exemption applications while denying others. The board supported the workforce‑development agency merger and set a FY26 budget amendment hearing. A special election was scheduled for September 23 to fill the District 2 supervisor vacancy.
- Approved agenda (3‑0)
- Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
- Approved County #109‑167 and Engineer #10034‑10041 claims (3‑0)
- Approved CICS use of former CSS office space (3‑0)
- Approved 159 homestead tax credit, 84 homestead exemption, 11 disabled‑veteran credit, 17 military exemption applications and disallowed two credit, one exemption, one disabled‑veteran credit, one military exemption applications (3‑0)
- Supported workforce‑development agency merger option (3‑0)
- Called special election for District 2 supervisor vacancy on September 23 (2‑0, one abstention)
- Set FY26 budget amendment hearing for August 12 at 9:15 a.m. (3‑0)
Board of Health
The board granted Gail Arjes signatory authority for several contracts, including vaccines, local public health services, a six‑year response contract, a preparedness contract, and the Tobacco Prevention contract. The board also approved the agency’s policies and procedures, the public health preparedness plan, and the standing orders, each by a 3‑0 vote. A contract for pool and tattoo inspections with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, covering Floyd and Mitchell counties through June 30 2028, was approved by a 3‑0 vote. The Tobacco Prevention grant, valued at about $12,000, will now be administered by Floyd County Public Health.
- Approved Gail Arjes as signatory authority for five health contracts (3‑0)
- Approved agency policies and procedures (3‑0)
- Approved Floyd County Public Health Preparedness Plan (3‑0)
- Approved standing orders (3‑0)
- Designated Floyd County Public Health as contract holder for $12,000 Tobacco Prevention grant
- Approved Pool and Tattoo Inspections contract with Iowa Department (July 15 2025‑June 30 2028) covering Floyd and Mitchell counties (3‑0)
Veterans Affairs Commission
The commission approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the previous month, and the consent agenda covering van activity and recurring bills. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved. No public comments were received and the next meeting was scheduled for August 18, 2025.
- Agenda approved (motion by Gary, seconded by Tim)
- Last month's minutes approved (motion by Bob, seconded by Tim)
- Consent agenda approved (motion by Tim, seconded by Bob)
- Motion to adjourn approved (motion by Bob, seconded by Tim)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved the agenda, minutes, and several financial claims. It authorized a $9,894 invoice for wind‑energy ordinance mediation and approved a temporary closure of T38 (Lancer Ave.) for bridge‑approach resurfacing. The board also repealed two tax ordinances, made multiple board appointments, and corrected FY26 wage certifications.
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved July 8 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved claims: County #1‑108 and Engineer #10000‑10033 (3-0)
- Approved $9,894 Lavorato invoice for wind‑energy mediation services (3-0)
- Approved temporary closure of T38 (Lancer Ave.) for bridge‑approach resurfacing (3-0)
- Approved repeal of Ordinance Nos. 12 and 13 in Southwest Bypass URA (3-0)
- Approved appointments to boards and commissions (3-0)
- Corrected FY26 wage certification for Dispatch and Sheriff Departments (3-0)
Conservation Board
The Conservation Board voted 3‑0 to provide a letter of support to the Engineers Office for its bridge‑replacement grant east of Rockford. Earlier, the board unanimously approved the May meeting minutes, the May and June claims, and the meeting agenda. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.
- Accepted May meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted May and June claims under consent agenda (3-0)
- Accepted meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for Engineers Office bridge grant (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:33 p.m. (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance 2025-01, which repeals tax ordinances for the Southwest Bypass Urban Renewal Area. The board also approved a Title VI Non‑Discrimination Agreement with IDOT and Floyd County, and recertified Jill McKeen’s wage to $49,920 for FY26. The Assistant County Attorney position previously offered to Blake Meyer was rescinded.
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved June 30, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Rescinded Assistant County Attorney position offer (no vote recorded)
- Approved Title VI Non‑Discrimination Agreement with IDOT and Floyd County (3-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-01 repealing tax ordinances for Southwest Bypass area (3-0)
- Recertified Jill McKeen’s wage to $49,920 for FY26 (3-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board voted 2-0 to repeal the Southwest Bypass Urban Renewal plan, terminating county involvement and the bylaws of its joint administrative board. It also approved participation in the Competitive Highway Bridge Program grant, the FY26 Area Development Corporation contract, and several budget items including an interfund transfer of $17,195.12 and a $1,770.38 invoice. Salary and wage certifications for FY26 were approved, and the discussion on Public Health building security upgrades was postponed pending more information.
- Repealed Southwest Bypass Urban Renewal plan, terminating county involvement (2-0)
- Approved participation in CHBP grant and authorized Chair to sign agreements (2-0)
- Approved FY26 Area Development Corporation contract (2-0)
- Approved interfund transfer of $17,195.12 to County Attorney Collection Incentive Fund (2-0)
- Approved $1,770.38 invoice from Ahlers & Cooney for judicial review (2-0)
- Approved FY26 salary/wage certifications for Medical Examiner staff (2-0)
- Recertified Allison Hocking FY26 wage from $21.43 to $22.50 (2-0)
- Postponed further discussion on Public Health building security upgrades
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors voted 2‑0 to appropriate 100% of the budgeted amounts for fiscal year 2025/2026 for every county department. It also extended the moratorium on utility‑scale wind energy and battery storage permits through October 7, 2025, and increased the FY25 engineering department appropriation to 100%. Additional actions included approving the Iowa DOT FY26 road program amendment, a firework permit for July 12, and appointing Boyd Campbell as Chair and Gloria Carr as Vice Chair.
- Approved FY26 budget appropriations: 100% of budgeted amounts for all departments (2‑0)
- Extended moratorium on utility‑scale wind energy and battery storage permits through Oct 7, 2025 (2‑0)
- Increased FY25 Engineering Department appropriation from 90% to 100% (2‑0)
- Approved amendment to Iowa DOT FY26 Secondary Road Five‑Year Program (2‑0)
- Approved firework permit for J&M Displays, July 12 (2‑0)
- Postponed action on dissolution of Floyd County’s interest in SW Bypass TIF (2‑0)
- Approved FY26 salary/wage certifications with exceptions (2‑0)
- Appointed Boyd Campbell Chair and Gloria Carr Vice Chair (2‑0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board voted 2‑0 to continue insurance coverage with EMC Option 2 at $372,585. It also approved a bridge load posting that reduces weight limits on Bridge #155421. Several contract amendments and the use of courthouse grounds for Fourth of July fireworks were approved, and a Motorola claim was tabled.
- Approved continuation of insurance coverage with EMC Option 2 at $372,585 (2‑0)
- Approved Bridge Load Posting resolution updating weight limits on Bridge #155421 (2‑0)
- Approved First Amendment to Coordination Contract DCAT2‑25‑101 (2‑0)
- Approved Fourth Amendment to Community Partnerships Protecting Children Contract DCAT2‑23‑109 (2‑0)
- Approved use of Floyd County Courthouse Grounds for Charles City Fourth of July fireworks (2‑0)
- Approved liquor license renewal for Rustic Acres, LLC (noted approval)
- Tabled Motorola claim of $1,248.61 to be paid with Tower Project Bonds (2‑0)
- Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0)
Veterans Affairs Commission
The commission approved its agenda, May meeting minutes, and consent agenda. A motion to pay bills, the budget, and claims was passed. Officer positions for July were set in a normal rotation. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (motion by Speas, second by Mondt)
- Approved May minutes (motion by Speas, second by Mondt)
- Approved consent agenda (motion by Speas, second by Mondt)
- Approved payment of bills, budget, and claims (motion by Speas, second by Mondt)
- Set officer rotation for July meeting: Chair April Banks, Vice Chair Bob Mondt, Secretary Caitlyn Angell
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Speas)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved two interfund transfers, moving $1,516,798 from the Rural Services Basic Fund and $131,101 from the General Basic Fund into the Secondary Road Fund. They also appropriated $50,000 from the General Basic Fund to the Emergency Management Fund and approved several invoices totaling $2,988.37 and $351.00. The Board authorized Supervisor Campbell to sign a letter of support for the Area Development Corporation’s reaccreditation and approved routine items such as the agenda, meeting minutes, and claim numbers.
- Approved $1,516,798 interfund transfer from Rural Services Basic Fund to Secondary Road Fund (2-0)
- Approved $131,101 interfund transfer from General Basic Fund to Secondary Road Fund (2-0)
- Approved $50,000 appropriation from General Basic Fund to Emergency Management Fund (2-0)
- Approved $2,988.37 invoice to Ahlers & Cooney for judicial review and $351.00 for pipeline ordinances (2-0)
- Authorized Campbell to sign letter of support for ADC reaccreditation (2-0)
- Approved agenda (2-0)
- Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved claims County #2785-2825 and Engineer #11411-11423 (2-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board adopted the FY25 County Budget Amendment, approving $194,938 in departmental expenditures. It also increased FY25 appropriations to 100% for several departments. Additional actions included tax certificate assignment, property‑tax exemption approvals, and various administrative corrections.
- Approved FY25 County Budget Amendment, adopting $194,938 in departmental appropriations (3-0)
- Increased FY25 appropriations to 100% for Clerk of Court, Child Support Recovery, Road Clearing, Debt Service, General Services, Conservation Reserve, and County Government Assistance (3-0)
- Assigned Tax Certificate #2009-09004 for Parcel #140935400400 to Jamie and Chad Schriever (3-0)
- Approved 2025 property‑tax exemption applications covering $3,869,340 and additional parcels (2-0, Keifer abstained)
- Approved repair of Drainage District #3 Lateral #2 tile repair on Secondary Roads (3-0)
- Corrected County Treasurer Jessie Holm’s salary certification from $78,178 to $78,177 (3-0)
- Accepted FY24 Cost Allocation Plan from Cost Advisory Services, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved FY26 First Amendment to the Child Support Staffing Contract (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, the May 13‑15 minutes, and several claim payments. They also approved the Treasurer's semi‑annual report, the purchase of a John Deere 190GW end loader for $271,321, and a $289,421.24 pavement maintenance contract with Denco. The board authorized repairs to Drainage District #7 tile and then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved May 13‑15 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved claims County #268‑2742 and Engineer #11379‑11395 (3-0)
- Approved Treasurer's semi‑annual report (3-0)
- Approved purchase of 2025 John Deere 190GW end loader, $271,321 (3-0)
- Approved Denco pavement maintenance contract, $289,421.24 (3-0)
- Approved repair of Drainage District #7 tile (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Health
The board approved the meeting agenda and the March 17 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. A motion to appoint Jessy Willadsen as the signatory authority for the 2026 private well grant was approved unanimously (4‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.
- Agenda approved (4-0)
- March 17 minutes approved (4-0)
- Jessy Willadsen appointed grant signatory (4-0)
- Meeting adjourned (4-0)
Veterans Affairs Commission
The Veterans Affairs Commission approved its agenda, the June meeting minutes, and the consent agenda. A motion to pay outstanding bills, the budget, and claims was also approved. The next meeting is set for June 16, 2025, and the session was adjourned.
- Approved agenda (passed)
- Approved June meeting minutes (passed)
- Approved consent agenda (passed)
- Approved payment of bills, budget, and claims (passed)
- Scheduled next meeting for June 16, 2025
- Adjourned meeting (passed)
Board of Supervisors
The board approved the meeting agenda with a 3-0 vote. They then approved hiring Aerial Services, Inc. to process and extract information from LiDAR data for Drainage District #3 Main Open Ditch at a cost of $2,560, also by a 3-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 3-0 motion.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved hiring Aerial Services Inc. for LiDAR processing ($2,560) (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Conservation Board
The Conservation Board voted 3‑0 to accept the April meeting minutes, the claims and bills on the Consent Agenda, and the meeting agenda itself. The board then adjourned the May 13 meeting at 6:14 p.m. with a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Accepted April meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted claims and bills on Consent Agenda (3-0)
- Accepted meeting agenda (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The board approved its agenda and the May 6 meeting minutes, and authorized payment of listed claims. It entered a closed session, delayed the courthouse security plan, and approved hiring a temporary PRN dispatcher without a 10‑day posting period. The board also authorized business officers for county credit cards and approved the FY25 budget amendment public notice.
- Approve agenda (3-0)
- Approve May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approve listed claims for reimbursement (3-0)
- Enter closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(g) (3-0)
- Delay action on Floyd County Courthouse Security Plan (3-0)
- Approve hiring temporary PRN dispatcher without 10‑day posting period (3-0)
- Authorize Board Chair and Auditor as business officers for county credit cards up to $3,000 (3-0)
- Approve FY25 County Budget Amendment public notice (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The board voted 3‑0 to vacate and close a portion of Apple Lane Road, directing the Secondary Road Department to replace the final culvert before official vacation. It also approved contracts for Aerial Services ($5,300) to collect LiDAR data for Drainage District #3, Legge Farms ($3,622.92) for broadleaf spray, and the Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program. Additional actions included directing repairs to a plugged tile intake in Drainage District #13, tabling repairs for District #18, appointing Jessy Willadsen to the North Iowa Regional Housing Authority, hiring Lynch Dallas, P.C. for an abandoned property, and approving 28E law‑enforcement agreements for several cities.
- Vacated portion of Apple Lane Road; motion carried 3‑0
- Approved Aerial Services contract $5,300 for Drainage District #3 data; motion carried 3‑0
- Approved Legge Farms spray quote $3,622.92 for Drainage Districts #1 & #3; motion carried 3‑0
- Directed Secondary Roads to repair plugged tile intake in Drainage District #13; motion carried 3‑0
- Tabled action on Drainage District #18 repairs; motion carried 3‑0
- Appointed Jessy Willadsen as primary board member for North Iowa Regional Housing Authority; motion carried 3‑0
- Hired Lynch Dallas, P.C. to handle abandoned property; motion carried 3‑0
- Approved 28E law‑enforcement agreements for six cities at $9 per capita (Nora Springs $65 per hour); motion carried 3‑0
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board approved its agenda, minutes, and a series of reimbursements. It adopted a new capitalization policy, increased FY25 appropriations for several departments, and approved the FY26 budget, tax certification, and elected officials’ salaries. The board also directed a 10‑day progress review of drainage ditch work and adjourned.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved listed reimbursements and expense items (3-0)
- Moved to see drainage ditch progress within 10 days (3-0)
- Approved Res #16-25 Capitalization Policy for GASB 34 (3-0)
- Approved Res #19-25 FY25 budget appropriation increases (3-0)
- Approved FY26 budget, certified taxes, and set elected officials’ salaries (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The board approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, accepted a $310 quote for Titus Lock, terminated an engineering agreement, and awarded two road resurfacing contracts—$3,417,166.55 to Mathy Construction and $915,961.04 to Heartland Asphalt. It also approved the Noxious Weed publication, hired a Conservation Office Manager, and authorized advertising for a full‑time Recorder’s Clerk (2‑1).
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved Titus Lock quote $310 (3-0)
- Approved termination of Electronic Engineering Co. agreement (3-0)
- Tabled Capitalization Policy for GASB 34 (3-0)
- Approved resurfacing contract B60/T64 to Mathy Construction $3,417,166.55 (3-0)
- Approved resurfacing contract T26 to Heartland Asphalt $915,961.04 (3-0)
- Approved advertisement for full-time Recorder’s Clerk (2-1, Carr opposed)
Veterans Affairs Commission
The commission approved its agenda, the June meeting minutes, and the consent agenda. A motion to pay the commission’s bills, budget and claims was approved. The next meeting was scheduled for August 19 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
- Approved agenda (passed)
- Approved June minutes (passed)
- Approved consent agenda (passed)
- Approved payment of bills, budget and claims (passed)
- Adjourned meeting (passed)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved the FY26 Iowa DOT secondary road budget and five‑year program. It also approved final plans for the 170th Street bridge replacement and awarded a $1,187,175 crushed‑stone resurfacing contract to Bruening Rock Products. Additional actions included appointing Gail Arjes to General Assistance duties, recertifying an IT director’s salary, approving a phone contract, and tabling a noxious‑weed notice.
- Approved FY26 Iowa DOT Secondary Road Budget (3-0)
- Approved FY26 Iowa DOT Secondary Road Five Year Program (3-0)
- Approved signing final plans for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-C034(109)–8J-34 on 170th Street (3-0)
- Approved 2025 Crushed Stone Resurfacing project award to Bruening Rock Products for $1,187,175 (3-0)
- Appointed Gail Arjes as Public Health Director to take on General Assistance duties (3-0)
- Recertified Bernie Solomon’s FY25 IT Director salary retroactive to July 1 2024 for $70,000 (3-0)
- Approved Marco contract for new phones, $1,916 monthly for 60 months (3-0)
- Tabled action regarding Noxious Weed publication (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved the agenda, the March 31 meeting minutes, and specific county claims. They authorized a $395.18 payment to Ahlers Cooney for a judicial review and a $346,048.20 payment to Motorola for a communication tower funded by tower project bonds. The meeting was adjourned after all motions passed unanimously.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved March 31, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved County #2296-2353 and Engineer #1128-11309 claims (3-0)
- Approved $395.18 payment to Ahlers Cooney for judicial review (3-0)
- Approved $346,048.20 payment to Motorola for communication tower (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Conservation Board
The Conservation Board accepted the March meeting minutes, the claims and bills on the Consent Agenda, and the meeting agenda, each with a 3-0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m. with a unanimous 3-0 vote.
- Accepted March meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted claims and bills on Consent Agenda (3-0)
- Accepted meeting agenda (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:37 p.m. (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, claims, and several proclamations. It terminated the 28E agreement with Cerro Gordo, approved a new 28E with Benton, and set a hearing for the Apple Lane road vacation. The board affirmed allocating the full $3,038,275 American Rescue Plan Act allocation to offset lost revenue. A public hearing for the FY26 budget was scheduled.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved claims County #2260-2295 and Engineer #11278-11285 (3-0)
- Approved termination of 28E with Cerro Gordo (3-0)
- Approved 28E with Benton and Floyd County (3-0)
- Approved resolution for Apple Lane road vacation hearing (3-0)
- Approved ARPA allocation of $3,038,275 (3-0)
- Set FY26 budget public hearing for April 29, 2025 (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The public hearing on the FY26 property tax levy was formally closed by a 3-0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting with another unanimous vote. No budget or tax levy decisions were made.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Closed public hearing (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The board approved several items unanimously, including an amended agenda, prior meeting minutes, and various claims. It also approved a $79,385.56 payment to Samuels Group, a new secondary‑roads and Teamsters contract, a GPS receiver purchase, and raised FY25 appropriations for Risk Management, Sheriff and Treasurer from 90% to 100%. The meeting was adjourned with a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved amended agenda after removing proclamation items (3-0)
- Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved County #2200-2259 and Engineer #11268-11277 claims (3-0)
- Approved Samuels Group Pay App #46 for $79,385.56 (3-0)
- Approved Secondary Roads Department and Teamsters Local Union contract (July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2028) with wage renegotiation provisions (3-0)
- Approved purchase of a GPS receiver using Board of Health funds (3-0)
- Approved Res #14-25 to increase FY25 appropriations to 100% for Risk Management, Sheriff, and Treasurer (3-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (3-0)