Marshall County public meetings in 2025

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider several items, including a conflict waiver for the River's Edge Subdivision and the FY 2025 Cost Allocation Plan. It will also vote on a proposal from EIDE BAILLY LLP for the county’s annual audit covering fiscal years 2025‑2030, and adopt a resolution on assessed and taxable values of utility companies for 2026‑2027. A public forum will be held for residents to comment on any county business not listed on the agenda.

• Approve Conflict Waiver Request for River's Edge Subdivision and authorize the Chair to sign
• Approve FY 2025 Cost Allocation Plan and authorize the Chair to sign
• Approve proposal from EIDE BAILLY LLP for the annual audit for fiscal years July 1 2025 to June 30 2030 (Option 1: 3‑year, Option 2: 5‑year)
• Approve Marshall County Zoning Variance No. 2025-VAR-6032
• Adopt Resolution 2025-0032 on assessed/taxable values of utility companies payable 2026‑2027

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the prior meeting minutes. It approved the Conflict Waiver for River's Edge Subdivision, the FY 2025 Cost Allocation Plan, a five‑year audit contract with EIDE Bailly LLP, Zoning Variance No. 2025‑VAR‑6032, and the utility companies' assessed values resolution. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0). Veterans Affairs Commission members were reappointed for the terms listed.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved December 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Conflict Waiver for River's Edge Subdivision and authorized Chair to sign (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Cost Allocation Plan and authorized Chair to sign (3-0)
• Approved five‑year audit contract with EIDE Bailly LLP for FY 2025‑2030 (3-0)
• Approved Zoning Variance No. 2025‑VAR‑6032 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑0032 on utility companies' assessed/taxable values (3-0)
• Reappointed Veterans Affairs Commission members (terms as listed) (3-0)

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Marshall County Board of Adjustment will review a request to waive the minimum acreage requirement for an A-1 zoned parcel (Parcel #8520-01-200-002). The board will also approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. A public forum will be provided for additional comments from residents. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 A.M. at the Marshall County Courthouse, 1 East Main Street, Marshalltown.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of request #2025-VAR-6032 to grant a waiver of the minimum acre requirement for an A-1 zoned area (Parcel #8520-01-200-002)
• Public forum for comments on topics not on the agenda
• Adjournment

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda, personnel changes, and several resolutions. They will vote on the federal aid funding agreement to replace Bridge O-6 on Oaks Avenue over South Timber Creek. Additional items include approval of a road maintenance agreement with ITC Midwest, a grant for heroin and methamphetamine hot‑spot programs, and a new jailer hire.

• New hire: Triton Maddox, Sheriff's Office jailer, $24.36 per hour (effective Jan 5 2026)
• Status change: Donnie Box III, Secondary Roads, BOP2 to BOP3, $33.08 per hour (effective Dec 11 2025)
• Approval of Heroin and CAMP (Meth) Hot Spot Grants
• Approval of federal aid funding agreement to replace Bridge O-6 on Oaks Avenue over South Timber Creek (FHWA #241835)
• Approval of road maintenance agreement between Marshall County and ITC Midwest

The Board of Supervisors approved the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and National Qualification System (NQS) as the standard for incident management and designated the Emergency Management Coordinator as the local point of contact. The board also approved several other items, including a new jailer hire, a status change for a road employee, the Heroin and CAMP hot‑spot grants, a conservation board appointment, a federal aid bridge replacement agreement, a road‑maintenance contract, and the 2025 homestead, family‑farm and military‑service tax credit resolutions. All motions were adopted unanimously (3‑0).

• Adopted NIMS and NQS as incident‑management standards; designated Emergency Management Coordinator as LPOC (3‑0)
• Approved Heroin and CAMP (Meth) Hot Spot Grants (3‑0)
• Approved Tina Nelson as County Conservation Board member (2026‑2031) (3‑0)
• Approved Federal Aid Funding Agreement for replacement of Bridge O‑6 on Oaks Avenue (3‑0)
• Approved Road Maintenance Agreement with ITC Midwest (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑0030 approving homestead, family‑farm and military‑service tax credits (3‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including new hire Triton Maddox (jailer) and status change for Donnie Box III (3‑0)
• Approved FY 2025 County Highway Official Report (part of Consent Agenda) (3‑0)

External-Marshall County Emergency Management

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission will meet to discuss personnel policy, a proposed full-time specialist position, and budget/levy matters. The agenda includes updates on emergency operations plans, training, and a regionalization discussion.

• Discussion and possible action on adopting County Personnel Policy
• Discussion and possible action on a proposed full-time Specialist position starting January 1, 2026
• Regionalization discussion regarding a DOGE report
• Budget and levy discussion
• Purchase of a vehicle within the FY26 budget

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a corrected date, approved the September 11, 2025 minutes, and adopted the county personnel policy to meet grant guidance. The personnel policy motion passed unanimously with no opposition. No final decisions were made on the proposed full‑time specialist position or vehicle purchase; those items will be revisited at the December meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment (date corrected to September 11) – unanimous
• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adopted county personnel policy to comply with grant guidance – unanimous
• Discussed full‑time specialist position (salary $35,000) – no decision
• Discussed vehicle purchase options (used $10,000‑$18,000 or new vehicle) – no decision

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board of Health will vote to end its contract with the Animal Rescue League. It will also consider a partnership with the Iowa Community HUB for the Thrive Iowa Initiative. Discussion will cover a possible electronic health record system for the county. The board will approve the 2026 meeting calendar and consider FY26 and FY27 budget amendments.

• Termination of contract with Animal Rescue League
• Potential partnership with Iowa Community HUB for Thrive Iowa Initiative
• Discussion of electronic health record (EHR) system for Marshall County Public Health
• Approval of 2026 Board of Health meeting calendar
• Proposed FY26 and FY27 budget amendments for Marshall County Public Health

CONSERVATION BOARD

The board will meet to approve the FY 2027 budget and strategic plans. Members will also consider a crop lease bid package and a contract for the Iowa National Guard.

• Approval of FY 2027 Budget
• Approval of Strategic Plans
• Bid Package for 2026 - 2028 Klauenberg Crop Lease
• Iowa National Guard Contract Use for Grammer Grove Recreation Area

The board approved the list of claims with addendums, the Strategic Plans, the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, and the Klauenberg Crop Lease Bid Package. Each motion passed with votes from Mack, Naughton, Deimerly, and Armstrong. The request to approve the Iowa National Guard contract use for Grammer Grove Recreation Area was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved list of claims with addendums (4-0)
• Approved Strategic Plans (4-0)
• Approved FY2027 budget (4-0)
• Approved Klauenberg Crop Lease Bid Package (4-0)
• Tabled Iowa National Guard contract use for Grammer Grove Recreation Area (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will vote on several routine items, including approval of the November 19 minutes, audited claims, and personnel changes. It will also approve the transfer of $23,869 from the national opioid settlement to the County Public Health department and adopt the accompanying Memorandum of Understanding. Additional items include approval of the EIWA CEO Shared Liability Agreement and related signatures.

• Approve Previous Regular Session Minutes – November 19, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Approve audited claims and authorize payment (Consent Agenda)
• Hire Lillie Ferguson, Sheriff’s Office jailer at $24.36 per hour, start on/after Dec 12 2025
• Status changes for Derek Kulhavy, Richard Flege, and Antonio Mendoza to TD2 at $31.57 per hour, effective Dec 6 2025
• Allocate $23,869 of national opioid settlement funds to Marshall County Public Health and approve the related Memorandum of Understanding

The Board approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, and authorized payment of audited claims. It hired a new jailer and promoted three secondary‑roads staff, filed a manure‑management plan and the July‑September audit report, and approved a $23,869 transfer of opioid settlement funds to the County Public Health department with a Memorandum of Understanding. The Board also approved the EIWA CEO Shared Liability 28E agreement.

• Agenda approved (3-0)
• Previous minutes approved (3-0)
• Audited claims authorized for payment (consent agenda)
• New hire: Lillie Ferguson, Sheriff’s Office jailer, $24.36/hr approved
• Promotions: Derek Kulhavy, Richard Flege, Antonio Mendoza to TD2, $32.37/hr approved
• Manure Management Plan for Clemons Finisher Farm #58020 filed
• Quarterly audit report (July‑Sept 2025) filed, total $78,129.91
• Opioid settlement $23,869 transferred to Public Health, MOU approved (3-0)

VETERANS AFFAIRS

The Marshall County Commission of Veterans Affairs will approve the minutes from the November 4 meeting and approve the presented claims. It will review the Veterans Helped Report and discuss budget considerations for July 1 2026 – June 30 2027 to finalize the budget presentation for the Board of Supervisors. The agenda also includes notices about county holiday office closures and reports from the Director and Commissioners.

• Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting of 11/4/2025
• Approve claims as presented in the Year‑to‑Date Expenditures document
• Review Veterans Helped Report (monthly statistics and State IDVA summary)
• Discuss next year’s budget (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027) for Board of Supervisors
• Announce county holiday closures: 12/24‑12/26, 1/1, and office closure 12/29‑1/2

The commission approved the regular meeting minutes from November 4, 2025 with a 2-0 vote. It also approved the presented claims with a 2-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 2-0 motion.

• Approved regular minutes dated November 4, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved the claims as presented (2-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (2-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to re‑appropriate funds for the FY 2025‑2026 budget. Other actions include approving a new 457(b) deferred compensation plan, adopting additional non‑union state holidays, and authorizing the CEO Shared Liability 28E agreement. The meeting also covers personnel hires, a library board appointment, and a review of the County Attorney’s Westlaw contract.

• Resolution 2025-0027: Re‑appropriation of funds for FY 2025‑2026 budget
• Approve CEO Shared Liability 28E and authorize the Chair to sign
• Adopt new 457(b) deferred compensation plan for employee retirement
• Approve Additional Non‑Union State Holidays
• Review County Attorney Westlaw contract and authorize signing

The Board approved its consent agenda, including three new hires and payment of audited claims. It adopted a new 457(b) deferred compensation plan, added two state holidays, and appointed Ronnie Manis to the Marshalltown Library Board. The Board also approved a budget re‑appropriation for FY 2025‑2026 and elected to use the reimbursable unemployment insurance method. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved Consent Agenda with personnel hires (3‑0)
• Approved recount for Gladbrook Reinbeck Bond Referendum (3‑0)
• Adopted new 457(b) deferred compensation plan (3‑0)
• Approved Additional Non‑Union State Holidays (3‑0)
• Appointed Ronnie Manis to Marshalltown Library Board through 06/30/2028 (3‑0)
• Approved Paul Geilenfeldt employment contract renewal through 11/30/2028 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑0027 re‑appropriation of funds for FY 2025‑2026 budget (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑0028 elect unemployment method (3‑0)

External-Marshall County Emergency Management

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission will discuss the proposal for a full-time specialist starting January 1, 2026. The body will also consider adopting the County Personnel Policy and purchasing a vehicle within the FY26 budget.

• Proposed full-time specialist position starting January 1, 2026
• Possible adoption of County Personnel Policy
• Proposed vehicle purchase within FY26 budget
• Discussion of regionalization based on DOGE report
• Updates on Hazard Mitigation Plan and City EOPs

The commission voted 8‑yes and 0‑no to fund the Marshall County Emergency Management Commission through the 29.C levy option instead of the current assessment. A separate motion was approved for the coordinator to develop budget numbers for the levy. The meeting agenda and the April 10 2025 minutes were also unanimously approved. No members of the public attended the meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 10 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding Emergency Management Commission via 29.C levy (8‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved motion for Elder to prepare levy budget numbers (passed)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board will meet to review strategic plans and approve claims. The board is also scheduled to take action on a bison purchase and an application for a Fish Habitat Grant.

• Application for the Fish Habitat Grant
• Bison purchase
• Review of Strategic Plans

The Conservation Board approved the list of claims with addendums. It also approved applying for a $46,450 fish habitat grant to armor shoreline at Green Castle Recreation Area. Finally, the board approved the purchase of four bison for $9,000. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved list of claims with addendums (5-0)
• Approved Fish Habitat Grant application for shoreline armoring ($46,450) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 4 bison for $9,000 (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve a purchase of a 2027 Volvo snowplow and chassis, authorize the signing of a labor agreement, and approve various claims and licenses. The meeting will include a closed session regarding pending litigation.

• Purchase of 2027 Volvo VHD64F300 snowplow equipment for $208,636.16
• Purchase of 2027 Volvo VHD64F300 tandem axle chassis for $155,256
• Memorandum of Understanding with P.P.M.E. Local 2003 (Secondary Roads)
• Approval of State of Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division License for Durnan Wine LLC
• Closed session to discuss pending litigation

The Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding with P.P.M.E. Local 2003, a liquor license for Durnan Wine LLC, and the 2025 County Weed Commissioner Certification Report. It also approved the purchase of a new Volvo chassis for $155,256 and associated equipment for $208,636.16, as well as an Iowa DOT cooperative agreement for a primary road project. The Board entered and exited a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with P.P.M.E. Local 2003 (2-0)
• Approved State of Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division License for Durnan Wine LLC (2-0)
• Filed 2025 County Weed Commissioner Certification Report (2-0)
• Approved purchase of 2027 Volvo VHD64F300 Tandem Axle Chassis for $155,256 (2-0)
• Approved purchase of dump body, plows, scraper, salt spreader, and installation for $208,636.16 (2-0)
• Approved Iowa DOT Cooperative Agreement for Primary Road Project (2-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss pending litigation (2-0)
• Exited closed session and returned to open session (2-0)

VETERANS AFFAIRS

At the November 4, 2025 meeting, the Marshall County Commission of Veterans Affairs will approve the October 7 minutes and the presented claims. The board will hear a veterans‑helped report and a director’s update, then start an initial discussion of the July 1 2026 – June 30 2027 budget before public comments.

• Approve October 7, 2025 minutes (motion by ___, second by ___).
• Approve claims as presented (motion by Streets, second by Grimes).
• Veterans Helped Report – monthly statistics (September 2025 report unavailable).
• Initial discussion of FY 2026‑27 budget (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027).
• Director’s Report items: Home Base Iowa relocation grant, banner sales starting Nov 1, van driver advertisements.

The commission approved the regular meeting minutes from October 7, 2025 with a 2‑0 vote. They also approved the veteran claims presented, again by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 2‑0 motion.

• Approved regular minutes dated Oct 7, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved veteran claims as presented (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Marshall County Board of Health will review reports from Environmental Health, Emergency Management, and Public Health. The board will discuss the implementation of electronic health record software and possible action on rabies confinement policies.

• Discussion and possible action on rabies confinement policies and procedures
• Purchasing and implementing electronic health record software at Marshall County Public Health
• Review of Marshall County Private Well Grant EHO Procedures
• Update on Iowa SNAP benefits
• Presentation by Annie Rodruck, Disease Intervention Specialist Iowa HHS

The Board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. A motion was made and seconded to accept the Marshall County Private Well Grant EHO Procedures manual, but the vote outcome was not recorded. The board also voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2025.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to accept Private Well Grant EHO Procedures manual (vote not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board adopted its consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes and audited claims. It approved a quarterly transfer of $750,000 from the Rural Services Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund. The Board also approved four conditional use permits (2025-CUP-6029, 2025-CUP-6030, 2025-CUP-6031, 2025-VAR-6028) and provided time for a public forum.

• Quarterly transfer of $750,000 from Rural Services Fund to Secondary Roads Fund (Transfer #958)
• Approval of Conditional Use Permit 2025-CUP-6029
• Approval of Conditional Use Permit 2025-CUP-6030
• Approval of Conditional Use Permit 2025-CUP-6031
• Approval of Conditional Use Permit 2025-VAR-6028

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the prior meeting minutes, audited claims, and a manure management plan. It then approved a $750,000 quarterly transfer from the Rural Services Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund (3‑0). The Board also approved four conditional use permits (2025‑CUP‑6029, 2025‑CUP‑6030, 2025‑CUP‑6031, 2025‑VAR‑6028) and a letter of support for the Bobcat Energy Center, each with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (previous minutes, claims, manure plan) – 3‑0
• Approved $750,000 quarterly transfer from Rural Services Fund to Secondary Roads Fund – 3‑0
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 2025‑CUP‑6029 – 3‑0
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 2025‑CUP‑6030 – 3‑0
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 2025‑CUP‑6031 – 3‑0
• Approved Zoning Variance 2025‑VAR‑6028 – 3‑0
• Approved letter of support for Bobcat Energy Center – 3‑0

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will hold a special session to consider a resolution that would waive the right to appeal the issuance of a draft construction permit for Marshall Ridge Farms, LLC. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and a public forum.

• Resolution 2025-0026: Waiver of Right to Appeal the Marshall Ridge Farms, LLC Draft Construction Permit
• Approval of the October 22, 2025 Special Session Agenda
• Public Forum for topics not on the agenda
• Next regular session scheduled for November 5, 2025

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution 2025-0026, waiving the county's right to appeal the draft construction permit for Marshall Ridge Farms, LLC. The resolution encourages the Iowa DNR to issue the final permit immediately. The agenda was also approved unanimously (3-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-0026 waiving right to appeal draft permit for Marshall Ridge Farms, LLC (3-0)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board will consider several approvals related to Phase 2 of the Green Castle Campground project, including a change order, pay estimates, and a statement of completion. The board will also review an additional work item on the 330 Trail and an application for a Forest Resilience Grant. Minutes from the September 8 meeting will be approved unless corrections are requested. Public comment is scheduled before the agenda items are voted on.

• Approve Change Order #1 for Phase 2 Green Castle Campground
• Approve Pay Estimate #4 for Phase 2 Green Castle Campground
• Approve Statement of Completion for Phase 2 Green Castle Campground
• Approve Additional Work on 330 Trail
• Approve Application for the Forest Resilience Grant

The Conservation Board approved several financial items, including a $3,400 change order and a $12,023.86 retainage payment for the Green Castle Campground Phase 2. It also approved a $24,373 drainage improvement for the 330 Bike Trail and a $22,765 cost‑share for a Forestry Resiliency Grant. The board tabled the Strategic Planning discussion.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Green Castle Campground Phase 2 ($3,400) – vote: Paone, Armstrong, Deimerly
• Approved Pay Estimate #4 to Steele Excavating for Green Castle Campground Phase 2 ($3,230) – vote: Paone, Armstrong, Deimerly
• Approved Statement of Completion for Phase 2 of Green Castle Campground Project – vote: Paone, Armstrong, Deimerly
• Approved Pay Estimate #5 to Steele Excavating (retainage $12,023.86) – vote: Paone, Armstrong, Deimerly
• Approved accessibility permit – vote: Paone, Armstrong, Deimerly
• Tabled Strategic Planning discussion – vote: Paone, Armstrong, Deimerly
• Approved additional work on the 330 Bike Trail ($24,373) – vote: Paone, Armstrong, Deimerly
• Approved application for Forestry Resiliency Grant (cost‑share $22,765) – vote: Paone, Armstrong, Deimerly

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will discuss a construction permit for a confinement feeding operation and appoint a new plan sponsor for the county's 457(b) deferred compensation plan. The board will also review the 2026 meeting calendar and personnel changes.

• Construction permit application for Marshall Ridge Farms, LLC confinement feeding operation
• Resolution 2025-0025: New plan sponsor for 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Resolution 2025-0026: Authorization for Auditor/Recorder to sign on behalf of the Board
• New hires Omar Rico Alba and Antonio Ordaz Mendoza for Secondary Roads at $31.57 per hour
• Use of Courthouse Grounds for Haunt the Block on October 23, 2025

The Board approved its consent agenda, including prior minutes, claims, two new hires, and a manure management plan. It adopted resolutions appointing new sponsors for the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and authorizing the Auditor/Recorder to sign plan documents. The Board also approved a non‑union floating holiday schedule for 2026, a construction permit for Marshall Ridge Farms, LLC, and use of the courthouse grounds for the Haunt the Block event.

• Approved consent agenda (2-0)
• Approved non‑union floating holiday Dec 24 (half day) and Dec 28 (all day) and 2026 board meeting dates (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-0025 appointing Nan Benson, Maria Vargas‑Gonzalez, and Cassandra Gerstandt as 457(b) plan sponsors (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-0026 authorizing Auditor/Recorder to sign benefit‑plan documents (2-0)
• Approved Marshall Ridge Farms, LLC construction permit for a confinement feeding operation (2-0)
• Approved use of courthouse grounds for Haunt the Block on Oct 23, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved new hires Omar Rico Alba and Antonio Ordaz Mendoza, Secondary Roads TD1, $31.57/hr, start Oct 9, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved filing of Manure Management Plan for Hatch Finisher Farm #70460, 1431 AA Ave, Gladbrook (2-0)

VETERANS AFFAIRS

The Commission of Veterans Affairs will meet to review claims, budget expenditures, and veteran service reports. The body will also discuss the availability of Home Base Iowa relocation assistance funds.

• Welcome of new Commissioner Herschel Edwards
• Review and approval of claims and year-to-date expenditures
• Discussion on Home Base Iowa relocation assistance budget
• Commissioner Training scheduled for October 13
• Veteran Service Officer Training scheduled for October 21-23

The commission approved the regular minutes from September 2, 2025 with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the veteran claims as presented, again by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 3‑0 motion.

• Approved September 2, 2025 regular minutes (3-0)
• Approved veteran claims as presented (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will open the special session, approve the agenda, and consider motions to enter and later exit a closed session to discuss pending litigation. After the closed session, the board will hold a public forum where comments may be made but no action will be taken. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve agenda
• Motion to enter closed session to discuss pending litigation (Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c))
• Motion to end closed session and return to open session
• Public forum (comments only, no action)
• Adjournment

The Board approved the meeting agenda with a 3‑0 vote. It then moved into a closed session to discuss pending litigation, also approved 3‑0. The closed session was ended and staff actions were directed, each with a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive business was taken.

• Agenda approved (3-0)
• Closed session entered to discuss pending litigation (3-0)
• Closed session ended and returned to open session (3-0)
• Staff and attorney actions directed as discussed in closed session (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will vote on several items, including a $28,900 purchase of a Snowblast 8600A snowblower, a contract for services with YSS of Marshall County for 2025‑2026, and two Iowa Department of Transportation preconstruction agreements (2026‑C‑008 and 2026‑C‑022). The board will also consider the purchase of a permanent easement from Douglas D. Honeck and Eileen E. Honeck, and will address personnel hires and insurance matters.

• Approve purchase of 2025 Snowblast 8600A Snowblower from Central Iowa Farm Store for $28,900
• Approve Contract for Services for 2025‑2026 between Marshall County and YSS of Marshall County
• Approve Iowa Department of Transportation Preconstruction Agreement 2026‑C‑008
• Approve Iowa Department of Transportation Preconstruction Agreement 2026‑C‑022
• Approve purchase of permanent easement from Douglas D. Honeck and Eileen E. Honeck

The Board approved the appointment of Herschel Edwards to serve the remainder of Commissioner Randy Kessler’s term. It also approved the EMC insurance renewal, several contract and equipment purchases, and two Iowa DOT preconstruction agreements. All motions passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

• Appointed Herschel Edwards to fill Commissioner Randy Kessler’s vacancy (3-0)
• Approved EMC insurance renewal with Shomo-Madsen Insurance, effective Oct 1, 2025 (3-0)
• Authorized Auditor/Recorder to DocuSign updated Business Auto Uninsured/Underinsured coverage limits form (3-0)
• Approved filing of State of Iowa 509A Certificate of Compliance Actuary Report (3-0)
• Approved contract for services 2025-2026 with YSS of Marshall County (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Snowblast 8600A snowblower for $28,900 (3-0)
• Approved Iowa DOT Preconstruction Agreement 2026-C-008 (3-0)
• Approved Iowa DOT Preconstruction Agreement 2026-C-022 (3-0)

VETERANS AFFAIRS

The Marshall County Commission of Veterans Affairs will consider a motion to accept the resignation of Commissioner Randy Kessler. The motion also recommends Herschel Edwards, representing the Army, to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term through 12/31/2026. The meeting will set a training date for commissioners on October 13, 2025, and include reports from the director and commissioners, followed by public comments.

• Motion to accept Commissioner Randy Kessler's resignation and recommend Herschel Edwards as replacement
• Set commissioner training date for October 13, 2025
• Director’s Report covering coffee & camaraderie, outreach, Home Base Iowa update, legislative update
• Commissioner’s Report
• Public comments period

The board approved the resignation of Commissioner Randy Kessler and voted to recommend Herschel Edwards to fill the vacancy through 12/31/2026, forwarding the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The commission set a training date of October 13, 2025 and agreed that the county will pay and register the commissioners for the session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Randy Kessler (vote 2-0)
• Recommended Herschel Edwards to fill the vacancy (vote 2-0)
• Scheduled commissioner training for October 13, 2025, with county covering costs
• Adjourned meeting (vote 2-0)

External-Marshall County Emergency Management

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission will meet to discuss budget options, including a potential Emergency Management Levy, and review updated emergency plans and training requirements.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 agenda and April 10, 2025 minutes
• Discussion on Emergency Management Levy and budget
• Review of updated plans for ESFs, RSFs, and City EOPs
• Hazard Mitigation Plan grant approved
• Matt Salamander Alert Iowa project update

The Marshall County Emergency Management Commission unanimously approved the agenda for the April 10, 2025 meeting and the minutes from the January 2, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions or decisions were taken during this session.

• Approved agenda for April 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for January 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will discuss opioid litigation settlement agreements and an MOU for opioid settlement funds. The meeting includes a vote on a contract for the Sheriff's Office and Jail Phase 1 Renovation and the purchase of a new vehicle.

• Contract with Garling Construction for Marshall County Sheriff's Office and Jail - Phase 1 Renovation
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD from Karl Automotive Group for $55,706.80
• Opioid settlement agreements with Purdue Pharma, the Sackler Family, and secondary manufacturers
• MOU for YSS of Marshall County application for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Hiring of precinct election officials for the November 4, 2025 City School Election

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda (3‑0) and then approved a memorandum of understanding to apply for opioid settlement funds (3‑0). It also approved the opioid litigation settlement agreements with Purdue Pharma, the Sackler Family, and secondary manufacturers (both 3‑0). Additional actions included approving the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for $55,706.80 (2‑1), approving a contract with Garling Construction for the Sheriff's Office and Jail Phase 1 renovation (3‑0), and adopting Resolution 2025‑0024 to approve the CIJDC compromise agreement (3‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved MOU for YSS opioid settlement fund application (3‑0)
• Approved opioid settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family (3‑0)
• Approved opioid settlement agreements with secondary manufacturers (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab LT for $55,706.80 (2‑1)
• Approved contract with Garling Construction for Sheriff's Office and Jail Phase 1 renovation (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑0024 approving CIJDC compromise agreement (3‑0)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board will meet to approve claims and several site-specific projects. The board is deciding on work and purchases for Green Castle and an archaeological study for Three Bridges.

• Archaeological Study Proposal for Three Bridges
• Concrete work at Green Castle
• Purchase of trees for Green Castle Phase 2
• Pay Estimate No 3 to Steele Excavating for Green Castle Phase 2
• Archery deer hunting in select MCCB areas

The Marshall County Conservation Board approved several items, including the list of claims with addendums, an archaeological study for Three Bridges County Park, concrete work at Green Castle Recreation Area, purchase of trees for Phase II of the campground project, and a payment estimate to Steele Excavating. The board also voted to allow archery‑only deer hunting in designated wildlife management areas. All motions carried with four votes in favor and none against.

• Approved list of claims with addendums (4‑0)
• Approved Bear Creek archaeological study ($35,245) (4‑0)
• Approved concrete work at Green Castle Recreation Area ($4,000) (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of trees for Green Castle Phase II ($5,500) (4‑0)
• Approved Pay Estimate No 3 to Steele Excavating ($19,912) (4‑0)
• Approved archery‑only deer hunting in specified wildlife areas (4‑0)

VETERANS AFFAIRS

The Marshall County Commission of Veterans Affairs will meet to review claims and veterans' service reports. The commission is seeking clarification from the Board of Supervisors regarding budget availability for Home Base Iowa relocation assistance.

• Review of Home Base Iowa relocation assistance applications
• Presentation and approval of claims
• Review of Veterans Helped Report and Director's Report
• Discussion of Home Base Iowa and legislative updates

The commission approved the regular minutes from August 5, 2025 with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved the veteran claims as presented, again by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 2‑0 vote. No public comments were made.

• Approved August 5 minutes (2-0)
• Approved veteran claims as presented (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2025‑0023, approving a $1,663,000 construction contract and bond with Garling Construction Inc. for the Sheriff’s Office and Jail Phase 1 renovation, with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting also approved the consent agenda, the Fleet Safety Manual, several service and consulting contracts, and new personnel hires, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda items including prior minutes, claims, new hires, manure plans, and 2024 property tax rates (3‑0)
• Approved Fleet Safety Manual for Secondary Roads department (3‑0)
• Approved RECORDhub Services contract with Cott Systems for Auditor/Recorder and Engineer online records (3‑0)
• Approved construction contract with Garling Construction Inc. for Sheriff’s Office & Jail Phase 1 renovation, $1,663,000 (3‑0)
• Approved Snyder & Associates Professional Services Agreement for RISE and C‑STEP projects (3‑0)
• Approved Consultant Agreement with Calhoun‑Burns and Associates for FEMA Project on 235th St (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Deyson Poweshiek, Sheriff’s Office Jailer, $24.36/hr, start Sep 2 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Becky Baedke, Auditor/Recorder Election Staff, $15.00/hr, start Sep 2 2025 (3‑0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors will consider purchasing a wood chipper for $75,481.60 and securing $200,000 for traffic improvements at US 30 and Binford Ave. The meeting also includes approval for a Sheriff's Office renovation, equipment purchases, and a public forum.

• Purchase of 2025 Bandit Intimidator 18XP Chipper for $75,481.60
• Iowa DOT Agreement for US 30 and Binford Ave improvements ($200,000)
• Sheriff's Office and Jail Phase 1 Renovation contract
• Hiring Angela Soto as Auditor/Recorder Clerk ($22.00/hr)
• Canfield Avenue Vacation discussion

The Board adopted the consent agenda, which included prior meeting minutes, audited claims, a manure management plan, and two personnel changes. It approved a $49,191 cash contribution to the Region 6 Housing Trust Fund and authorized the plans and cost estimate for the Sheriff’s Office and Jail Phase 1 renovation. Several equipment purchases and agreements—including a C‑STEP transportation project and a Tyler Technologies services contract—were also approved, each by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, claims, manure plan, personnel changes) – 3-0
• Approved $49,191 cash contribution to Region 6 Housing Trust Fund – 3-0
• Approved plans, specifications, contract and cost estimate for Sheriff’s Office & Jail Phase 1 renovation – 3-0
• Approved purchase of Land Pride AP‑SC6072 mulcher for $14,250 – 3-0
• Approved purchase of OrangeLine SU35‑14BK4RG utility trailer for $2,950 – 3-0
• Approved purchase of Bandit Intimidator 18XP chipper for $75,481.60 – 3-0
• Approved Iowa DOT C‑STEP agreement (Agreement No. 1‑25‑CSTEP‑029) – 3-0
• Approved Tyler Technologies Memorandum of Understanding (Nov 3 2025 – Nov 2 2026) – 3-0

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board will meet to approve claims, a five-year copy lease, and a survey of the Stewart Wildlife Management Area. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Grimes Farm and Conservation Center.

• Approve claims
• Approve five-year copy lease
• Approve survey of Stewart Wildlife Management Area
• Approve minutes from July 14, 2025
• Regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025

The board approved the July 14 minutes as presented. It approved the list of claims with addendums. It approved a five‑year copier lease with Premier. It approved surveying the Stewart Wildlife Management Area to determine boundaries.

• Approved July 14 minutes (unanimous approval)
• Approved list of claims with addendums (voted in favor: Mack, Paone, Deimerly, Naughton)
• Approved 5‑year copier lease with Premier (voted in favor: Mack, Paone, Deimerly, Naughton)
• Approved surveying of Stewart Wildlife Management Area (voted in favor: Mack, Paone, Deimerly, Naughton)

VETERANS AFFAIRS

The Veterans Affairs Commission approved the July 1 meeting minutes and the claims presented, each by a 2‑0 vote. It also approved forwarding the Tyler Technologies Memorandum of Understanding to the Board of Supervisors for consideration, again by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a 2‑0 vote and there were no public comments.

• Approved July 1 minutes (2-0)
• Approved claims as presented (2-0)
• Approved sending Tyler Technologies MOU to Board of Supervisors (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda and adopted Resolution 2025‑0020, designating county officials as voting representatives for the Iowa State Association of Counties. The board also approved the annual actuarial services agreement, closed the hazard mitigation grant for outdoor warning sirens, granted a zoning variance, and authorized purchase of a power broom. All actions were approved unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved Consent Agenda (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑0020 to designate ISAC voting representatives (3‑0)
• Approved Actuarial Services Agreement with The Howard E. Nyhart Company, Inc. (3‑0)
• Approved closure of Hazard Mitigation Grant for outdoor warning sirens (3‑0)
• Approved Zoning Variance 2025‑VAR‑6027 for Dan Matzinger (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of Erskine 960HDXL Power Angle Broom for $9,500 (3‑0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included approving prior meeting minutes and changing Brian Thompson’s position to Full‑Time Deputy Sheriff at $30 per hour effective August 2, 2025. It also approved the EideBailly engagement agreement for external audit services. Additionally, the board approved a actuarial services agreement with HUB International Great Plains through December 31, 2028. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Changed Brian Thompson to Full‑Time Deputy Sheriff at $30/hr effective Aug 2 2025 (3-0)
• Approved EideBailly engagement agreement for external audit services (3-0)
• Approved actuarial services agreement with HUB International Great Plains through Dec 31 2028 (3-0)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The board approved several items, including a $45,000 endowment for a conservation easement, a $75,000 NACWA grant for a possible land purchase, and construction of an observatory at Green Castle Recreation Area. It tabled action on establishing accessible hunting areas and changed the regular meeting start time to 4:00 p.m. All motions carried with votes in favor from Mack, Armstrong, Paone, Deimerly, and Naughton.

• Approved list of claims with addendums (Mack, Armstrong, Paone, Deimerly, Naughton)
• Approved Friends of Marshall County Conservation holding $45,000 endowment for Alliant Energy Conservation Easement (Mack, Armstrong, Paone, Deimerly, Naughton)
• Approved application of $75,000 NACWA grant from IDNR for possible land purchase (Mack, Armstrong, Paone, Deimerly, Naughton)
• Tabled action on Accessible Hunting Areas in Timmons North, Marietta Sand Prairie, Grammer Grove (Mack, Armstrong, Paone, Deimerly, Naughton)
• Approved construction of observatory at Green Castle Recreation Area (total $54,250) funded by donation from Beverly Iverson (Mack, Armstrong, Paone, Deimerly, Naughton)
• Changed meeting start time from 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Set strategic planning exercise date for August 1, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 p.m. (Mack, Armstrong, Naughton)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The Board entered a closed session, later ended it, and directed staff and the county attorney to act on matters discussed in the closed session. All motions were carried unanimously (3‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Entered closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a) (3-0)
• Ended closed session and returned to open session (3-0)
• Directed staff and attorney to act on closed‑session matters (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It also unanimously extended the law‑enforcement 28E agreements through June 30, 2026. The Board approved the purchase of a Kubota SVL97 Track Loader for $42,782.09 from Central Iowa Farm Store, to be paid from the FY2026 equipment budget. No action was taken on the OPN additional‑services payment request.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (3-0)
• Approved extension of law‑enforcement 28E agreements through June 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Kubota SVL97 Track Loader for $42,782.09 (3-0)
• No action on OPN additional‑services request (tabled)

VETERANS AFFAIRS

The commission approved the regular minutes from May 6, 2025 (2‑0) and approved the veteran claims as presented (2‑0). They reviewed budget and service reports, discussed a July 14‑18 office closure, and adjourned the meeting (2‑0). No public comments were received.

• Approved regular minutes dated May 6, 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved veteran claims as presented (2‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (2‑0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors approved several actions, including extending dental coverage for dependents to age 26, approving a vision benefits contract, and authorizing a $30,000 EMS study. They also approved a $1,000,000 transfer from the Rural Services Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund, assigned department board liaisons, and approved an IDOT Federal‑aid agreement for a Surface Transportation Block Grant project. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved extension of dental coverage for dependents to age 26 (3-0)
• Approved DeltaVision contract for employee vision benefits and authorized Chair to sign (3-0)
• Approved EMS study not to exceed $30,000 (3-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 transfer from LOSST revenue in Rural Services Fund to Secondary Roads Fund (3-0)
• Approved assignment of County Department Board Liaisons (3-0)
• Approved IDOT Federal‑aid Agreement for Surface Transportation Block Grant Project STP‑S‑C064(148)—5E‑64 and authorized Chair to sign (3-0)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Marshall County Conservation Board met on June 19, 2025 at the Grimes Farm and Conservation Center. Board members Rich Naughton, Steve Armstrong, Pam Paone and Tom Deimerly (via Zoom) were present; Tom Mack was absent. The board approved the list of claims as presented with addendums, with votes from Paone, Armstrong, Deimerly, and Naughton. No other actions were taken, though a non‑action item about Green Castle campground was discussed.

• Approved list of claims with addendums (4-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY 2025‑2026 appropriations, allocating $21.3 million to county departments. It approved two fund transfers—a quarterly transfer of up to $750,000 from the Rural Services Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund and a one‑time $619,200 move from the General Basic Fund to the General Supplemental Fund. The board also authorized advance payment issuance, a $2,000 donation to Marshalltown fireworks, and a zoning variance for the John & Marvis Landon Trust. All actions were approved unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including prior minutes and claims (3-0)
• Approved Transfer of Funds #955, up to $750,000 from Rural Services Fund to Secondary Roads Fund (3-0)
• Approved Transfer of Funds #956, $619,200 from General Basic Fund to General Supplemental Fund (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-0018 – FY 2025‑2026 appropriations totaling $21,323,247.35 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-0019 – authorize advance issuance of payments when board not in session (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Marshalltown fireworks (3-0)
• Approved Zoning variance 2025-VAR-6026 for John & Marvis Landon Trust (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board approved the meeting agenda (3-0). It approved participation in the Iowa Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Grant #23-JAG-550121) for July 1 2025‑June 30 2026 and authorized the Chair to sign (3-0). The Board voted to enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation (3-0) and later voted to end the closed session and return to open session (3-0).

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved participation in Iowa Byrne Justice Assistance Grant #23-JAG-550121 (3-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign grant participation documents (3-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss pending litigation (3-0)
• Ended closed session and returned to open session (3-0)

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. The session consisted of reports and informational updates on environmental health, emergency management, and public health activities. No new policies, contracts, or other substantive actions were decided. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Conservation Board approved several contracts and budget items, including a $120,432.64 payment to Steele Excavating and a $14,399 electrical services contract for Phase 2 of the Green Castle Campground. It also approved FY2026 staff salaries, a Mediacom fiber‑optics bill up to $7,550, and the donation of 5.91 acres from Mike Weitzel. The board entered and later exited a closed session to discuss possible land acquisition.

• Approved list of claims with addendums (4-0)
• Approved Pay Application #2 to Steele Excavating – $120,432.64 (4-0)
• Approved electrical services from Consumer Energy – $14,399.00 (4-0)
• Approved FY2026 staff salaries (4-0)
• Approved Mediacom fiber‑optics box bill up to $7,550.00 (4-0)
• Approved donation of 5.91 acres from Mike Weitzel (4-0)
• Moved into closed session to discuss possible land acquisition (4-0)
• Moved to leave closed session (4-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda, including employee status changes and manure management plans. It also approved the State of Iowa tobacco license renewal for Prime Stop, the FY26 employee health, dental and vision benefit rates, and a proposal to readjust the county geodetic control network. All three collective bargaining agreements for the Sheriff’s Office and the Secondary Roads Department were approved. Each motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (employee status change, new hire, manure plans) (3-0)
• Approved State of Iowa Tobacco License Renewal for Prime Stop (3-0)
• Approved FY26 employee health, dental and vision benefit rates (3-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement for Sheriff’s Office clerical staff (Teamsters Local #238) (3-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement for Deputies and Jailers (Teamsters Local #238) (3-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement for Secondary Roads Department (PPME Local 2003) (3-0)
• Approved Dan Corbin Inc proposal to readjust Marshall County geodetic control network (3-0)

VETERANS AFFAIRS

The regular meeting of the Marshall County Veterans Affairs Commission on June 3, 2025 was not held due to a lack of quorum. Commissioners and staff discussed the May 31 budget-to-date report, the State of Iowa Stakeholder Report, and updated continuing‑education requirements. All agenda action items will be considered at the next meeting.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The board unanimously approved the renewal of the county’s dental benefit contract with Delta Dental Plan of Iowa and switched the vision insurance provider from Avesis to DeltaVision. It also adopted a new General Safety Manual and approved a memorandum of understanding with Story County for inmate housing without a per‑diem fee. Additional approvals included a zoning variance, a noxious weed control plan, and two hazard‑mitigation resolutions. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved renewal of Delta Dental Plan contract (3-0)
• Approved change to DeltaVision vision insurance, termination of Avesis (3-0)
• Approved General Safety Manual for Marshall County (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Story County Sheriff's Office for inmate housing without per diem fee (3-0)
• Approved Zoning Variance 2025-VAR-6024 for John & Amy Hohnstein (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-0016, 2025 Noxious Weed Control Plan (3-0)
• Authorized Kim Elder to sign Hazard Mitigation Plan designation form (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-0017, Local Match for Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors met on May 14, 2025 and approved the meeting agenda with a 3‑0 vote. The board then approved the consent agenda, also 3‑0, which included the hiring of Monica Davis as a full‑time registered nurse at $35 per hour starting on or after May 19, 2025. No other actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Hired Monica Davis, Registered Nurse, full‑time at $35/hr effective 5/19/25 (as part of consent agenda)

BOARD OF HEALTH

The board approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes without abstentions. A motion to accept and file the Iowa HHS Applicable Law letter, required for compliance with the President’s executive order, was passed unanimously. No formal action was taken on the FY26 budget discussion. The next meeting was scheduled for September 8, 2025.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed Applicable Law letter from Iowa HHS (unanimous)
• No action taken on FY26 budget proposal discussion

CONSERVATION BOARD

The Conservation Board approved the donation of 5.91 acres from Mike Weitzell, the purchase of a John Deere 333 Compact Track Loader, and a pay application to Steele Excavating for $84,878.70. It also approved a list of claims with addendums, and authorized staff to incur end‑of‑year expenses over $4,000 as needed. The board entered and later left a closed session to discuss a possible land acquisition.

• Approved list of claims with addendums (unanimous vote)
• Approved purchase of John Deere 333 Compact Track Loader from FY2026 budget (unanimous vote)
• Approved pay application #1 to Steele Excavating for $84,878.70 (unanimous vote)
• Approved staff discretion for end‑of‑year expenses over $4,000 (unanimous vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss land acquisition under Iowa Code (unanimous vote)
• Exited closed session (unanimous vote)
• Approved donation of 5.91 acres of land from Mike Weitzell (unanimous vote)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board adopted the consent agenda, approved the State of Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division license renewal for West Marshall Golf Course (LC0010945), and approved county property usage for the RevUp downtown initiative, each by a 3‑0 vote. The Board deferred action on the TRAILS, Inc. funding request pending further review. New hires for the Attorney’s Office and Sheriff’s Office were authorized as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved State of Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division license renewal for West Marshall Golf Course (LC0010945) (3-0)
• Approved county property usage for RevUp downtown (3-0)
• Authorized new hire – Assistant County Attorney Ben Harris-Medina, $84,000 salary (as part of consent agenda)
• Authorized new hire – Sheriff’s Office jailer Jasmin Walton, $23.42/hr (as part of consent agenda)
• Filed manure management plans for six farms (as part of consent agenda)
• Filed Auditor/Recorder’s Quarterly Report Jan–Mar 2025, $68,084.38 (as part of consent agenda)
• Deferred TRAILS, Inc. funding request – no action taken

VETERANS AFFAIRS

The commission approved the regular minutes from April 1, 2025 by a 2‑0 vote. They also approved the veteran claims as presented by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 2‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved regular minutes dated April 1, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved veteran claims as presented (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously (3-0). It recognized May 1, 2025 as the National Day of Prayer. The FY2025 Iowa DOT Secondary Roads Budget Amendment and the FY2026 Iowa DOT Secondary Roads Budget were each approved unanimously (3-0). The FY2026 Secondary Roads Five‑Year Program was also approved unanimously (3-0).

• Agenda approved (3-0)
• Proclamation recognizing National Day of Prayer adopted
• FY2025 Iowa DOT Secondary Roads Budget Amendment approved (3-0)
• FY2026 Iowa DOT Secondary Roads Budget approved (3-0)
• FY2026 Secondary Roads Five‑Year Program approved (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included previous minutes, payment of audited claims, and several new hires in Conservation and the Sheriff’s Office. They approved an application for Iowa DOT R.I.S.E. funding for paving improvements on Binford Avenue, 245th Street, and a turn lane on US 30. The Board also awarded Contract ID 64-C064-143 to Peterson Contractors Inc. for $844,203.75. All motions carried unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: previous minutes, claims payment, new Conservation hires, Sheriff’s Office hires, manure plan (3-0)
• Approved Iowa DOT R.I.S.E. funding application for road improvements (3-0)
• Awarded Contract ID 64-C064-143 to Peterson Contractors Inc. for $844,203.75 (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board adopted Resolution #2025-0014, approving the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment, with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. They also adopted Resolution #2025-0015 to re‑appropriate funds for FY 2024‑2025, also 3‑0. The Board approved Transfer #954, moving $280,800 from the General Basic Fund to the Capital Projects Fund, 3‑0. The agenda was approved and the public hearing was opened and closed, each by 3‑0 votes.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Opened public hearing on budget amendment (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-0014, FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-0015, re‑appropriation of FY 2024‑2025 funds (3-0)
• Approved Transfer #954, $280,800 from General Basic Fund to Capital Projects Fund (3-0)
• Closed public hearing (3-0)

CONSERVATION BOARD

The board approved the March 10 minutes and a list of claims with addendums. It also approved hiring seasonal staff and contracts for dust control, a Merry‑Go‑Round installation, law‑enforcement vehicle upgrades, an observatory electrical panel, forest‑management planning, and bike‑trail drainage work.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved list of claims with addendums (unanimous)
• Approved hiring seasonal employees Brayden Fetch, Kaleb Grant, Paige Martin, Abigail Kemp (unanimous)
• Approved calcium chloride dust control on 233" St. ($7,920) (unanimous)
• Approved Merry‑Go‑Round installation at Green Castle ($4,950) (unanimous)
• Approved lights and computers installation in law‑enforcement vehicle ($8,843.12) (unanimous)
• Approved electrical panel installation for new observatory at Green Castle (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Geode Forestry for forest management plans at $8/acre (unanimous)

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

The board approved the December 2024 agenda and the November 2024 minutes with unanimous support. A motion to allow each entity onto the Marshall County SARA system failed because it received no second. The board then approved, by unanimous vote, a motion to forward the MOUs and bylaws to the county attorney for review before any further decisions.

• Approved December 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to allow entities on SARA system failed (no second)
• Approved sharing MOUs and bylaws with county attorney (unanimous)

External-Marshall County Emergency Management

The Emergency Management Commission approved the FY2025 (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026) budget as published. Joel Phillips was appointed Chair and Craig Pfantz was appointed Vice Chair. The agenda and minutes for the January 2 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved FY2025 Emergency Management budget (motion passed; votes: Yes – Albion Henning, Ferguson Thompson, Haverhill Welton, LeGrand Abrahams, Heil, Phillips, Greer, Mansager, Pfantz; Not present – Clemons, Gilman, Laurel, Liscomb, Rhodes, Saint Anthony)
• Appointed Joel Phillips as Chair of the Emergency Management Commission (uncontested, motion carried)
• Appointed Craig Pfantz as Vice Chair of the Emergency Management Commission (uncontested, motion carried)
• Approved agenda for the Jan 2 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes for the Dec 12 2024 meeting (motion carried)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda, including payment of audited claims. It awarded a $862,755.59 resurfacing contract to Manatt’s Inc. and transferred $750,000 from the Rural Services Fund to the Secondary Road Fund. Finally, the Board adopted the 2025-2026 county budget and authorized tax certification.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda, authorizing payment of audited claims (3-0)
• Awarded contract ID 64-C064-147 to Manatt’s Inc. for $862,755.59 (3-0)
• Approved transfer of $750,000 from Rural Services Fund to Secondary Road Fund (3-0)
• Adopted FY 2025-2026 budget and certified taxes (3-0)

VETERANS AFFAIRS

The board approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved the veteran claims as presented, again by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 2‑0 motion.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved veteran claims as presented (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board struck Item 5.c.ii from the agenda, approved the consent agenda, renewed a liquor license, and authorized payment to the Iowa DOT for farm‑to‑market projects. It then adopted the 2024‑2025 budget amendment, approved a decrease in appropriations, and re‑appropriated funds across departments. Public hearing dates for the 2025‑2026 and 2024‑2025 budget proposals were also set.

• Strike Item 5.c.ii from agenda – motion carried 3‑0
• Approve amended agenda and consent agenda – motion carried 3‑0
• Approve State of Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division license renewal for CP3, LLC – motion carried 3‑0
• Authorize Iowa DOT payment from Farm to Market account for materials inspection – motion carried 3‑0
• Adopt Resolution #2025‑0010, FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment – motion carried 3‑0
• Adopt Resolution #2025‑0011, budget decrease in appropriations – motion carried 3‑0
• Adopt Resolution #2025‑0012, re‑appropriation of funds for FY 2024‑2025 – motion carried 3‑0
• Set public hearing for Proposed 2025‑2026 budget – motion carried 3‑0

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They opened and later closed the public hearing on the proposed property tax levy, also by a 3‑0 vote. No substantive action on the levy was taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Opened public hearing on proposed property tax levy (3-0)
• Closed public hearing (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The board approved its agenda unanimously (3‑0). It voted to enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation, to end the closed session, and to act on the discussed strategy, each vote 3‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

• Approved agenda (motion by Goodman, second by Heil) – vote 3‑0
• Authorized closed session to discuss pending litigation (motion by Heil, second by Goodman) – vote 3‑0
• Authorized end of closed session and return to open session (motion by Heil, second by Goodman) – vote 3‑0
• Directed staff and attorney to proceed as discussed in closed session (motion by Heil, second by Goodman) – vote 3‑0
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 a.m.