Polk County, IA

PSAP Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates from the Des Moines Police, Polk County Sheriff, and Westcom communications centers. The meeting includes reviews of the FY 25-26 and FY 26-27 budgets and a discussion on Iowa Administrative Code minimum standards.

• FY 25-26 Budget PSAP Expenditure Forms
• FY 26-27 Budget Workbooks and Workshop
• Iowa Administrative Code 605, Chapter 10.11(2) Minimum standards
• Quarter #1 Surcharge Distribution report
• September revenue, expense, and cash balance reports

Metro Interoperability Committee

The committee is meeting to review communication plans for upcoming events and project updates. Discussions include encryption expansion and CAD improvements.

• ICS-205 planning for 2027 Triennial Airport Exercise, 2027 Air Show, and USA Triathlon
• Discussion on expanding encryption at the subregional level
• Updates on CAD Improvement Project, Alert Iowa/Smart911, and ISICS
• Training opportunities including Iowa APCO/NENA Conference and ICS 400

Board of Supervisors

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Board of Supervisors

Emergency Management Commission

911 Service Board

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Emergency Management Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two wetland projects and a woodland protection easement vacation. The meeting includes votes on community development grants, tax abatements, and the sale of the Cherry Street Parking Lot.

• Public hearings for Nalean Wetland Project and Terrace Hills Wetland Project
• Vacating woodland protection easement at 7786 NW 37th Street, Ankeny
• Letter of Intent with Sonar Development Partners for sale of the Cherry Street Parking Lot
• Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for NE 94th Ave and NE 56th St intersection
• Tax abatement for Creative Community Options, Inc. (Candeo) at 4209 74th Street, Urbandale

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

911 Service Board

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Executive Committee will discuss a proposed budget amendment for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The board is also reviewing updates to its bylaws and fiscal policy, as well as compliance with Iowa Sunshine Laws.

• FY 26-27 Proposed Budget Amendment for Polk County Sheriff’s Office
• Bylaws update proposal
• Fiscal Policy update proposal
• 911 Telecommunicator National Conference Opportunity Proposal
• Quarter #1 Surcharge Distribution report

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Executive Committee approved recommendations for a fiscal year budget amendment, updates to the board bylaws, and a new telecommunicator national conference training policy. The committee also agreed without objection to designate the Polk County Administration Building for posting agendas and to open the fiscal policy for updates.

• Approved recommendation of Polk County Sheriff's Office FY 26-27 proposed budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation of bylaws updates, removing Camp Dodge and updating quorums (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation of policy to use up to $7,500 in Joint Projects funds for annual telecommunicator conference training (unanimous)
• Agreed to recommend Polk County Administration Building as the designated location for posting agendas
• Agreed to open fiscal policy for updates to match Iowa Administrative Code 605-10 and restrict reimbursements to available funds

Board Staff

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is holding a workshop at the Jester Park Nature Center. The meeting consists of a presentation on the Polk County Strategic Plan.

• Presentation on the Polk County Strategic Plan by Joe Benesh of The Ingenuity Company

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM at 111 Court Avenue, Room 120, Des Moines. The agenda includes a public hearing and resolution amending the FY 26/27 budget, and a third reading of an ordinance rezoning 1560 NW 66th Ave from Agricultural to Low Density Residential. The Board will also act on a bid of $1,249,041.68 from CON-STRUCT, INC of Ames for two twin RCB culverts on NE 150th Ave, and on numerous resolutions covering wetland projects, tax abatements, grants, and tax credit and exemption recommendations from the Polk County Assessor. The meeting ends with a closed session under Iowa Code sections 21.5(1)(a) and 21.5(1)(c).

• Public hearing and resolution amending the FY 26/27 budget
• Third reading of ordinance rezoning 1560 NW 66th Ave from Agricultural District to Low Density Residential District
• Resolution accepting bid of $1,249,041.68 from CON-STRUCT, INC of Ames for two twin RCB culverts on NE 150th Ave (Iowa DOT Project Nos. STP-S-C077(252)--5A-77 and BROS-C077(253)--5F-77)
• Public hearings set for October 20, 2026 on the Nalean Wetland Project, Terrace Hills Wetland Project, and proposed vacation of a platted woodland protection easement at 7786 NW 37th Street, Ankeny
• Tax abatements for Food Bank of Iowa at 2220 E. 17th Street, Iowa Sikh Gurudwara at 11000 Douglas Ave, and Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders In Solidarity at 2509 Douglas Ave

The Board approved a $1,249,041.68 bid for culvert construction on NE 150th Ave and rezoned 1560 NW 66th Ave from agricultural to low density residential. Several grants, tax abatements, and personnel appointments were also approved.

• Approved $1,249,041.68 bid from CON-STRUCT, INC for NE 150th Ave culverts
• Approved zoning change from Agricultural to Low Density Residential at 1560 NW 66th Ave
• Approved Agreement with Simonson & Associates LLC (3-1 pass, 1 pass)
• Approved Forgivable Loan Agreement with FOCUSS Youth Crisis Center & Mobile Crisis Team
• Approved tax abatements for Food Bank of Iowa, Iowa Sikh Gurudwara, and Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders In Solidarity
• Approved 5-day retail alcohol license for Limitless Garage
• Approved personnel actions for 12 employees including salaries for Treasurer, Auditor, and Sheriff staff
• Approved funding agreement for Ankeny Art Center

Metro Interoperability Committee

The Metro Interoperability Committee will review old business, including expanding encryption at the subregional level and ICS-205 plans for the USA Triathlon and 2027 Air Show. New business includes the 2027 Triennial Airport Exercise. The committee will also receive updates on the CAD Improvement Project, Alert Iowa/Smart911, and ISICS.

• Expanding encryption at the subregional level
• ICS-205 for USA Triathlon and 2027 Air Show
• 2027 Triennial Airport Exercise
• CAD Improvement Project update
• Alert Iowa/Smart911 update

The Metro Interoperability Committee met on September 24, 2026 and heard status updates on radio planning, encryption, CAD connections, and alerting systems. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals; the only recorded action was approval of the agenda and the August 27, 2026 minutes. The meeting adjourned at 11:03.

• Approved the agenda and the August 27, 2026 minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• No other decisions, approvals, denials, or tabled items recorded

PSAP Advisory Committee

The PSAP Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates from Des Moines Police, Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Westcom, and to review old business including a telecommunicator conference scholarship. They will also review FY 25-26 and FY 26-27 budgets, including a joint projects request, and receive financial reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Review of FY 25-26 PSAP expenditure forms
• FY 26-27 Joint Projects Request (Attachment #2)
• 911 Telecommunicator Conference Scholarship (Attachment #1)
• August financial reports: Google Dashboard, JD Edwards revenue/expense/cash balance
• Legislative update on Iowa Administrative Code 605, Chapter 10.11(2) minimum standards

The PSAP Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the August 27, 2026 minutes. It agreed to revise a proposed 911 telecommunicator conference scholarship so it is no longer called a scholarship, and to fund professional development from money already projected for training in Joint Projects (1206) instead of adding $7,500 to the budget; the proposal now goes to the 911 Service Board Executive Committee. The committee also received staffing, budget, and alerting updates, including that city-specific Alert Iowa/Smart911 lists will be decommissioned September 30.

• Approved the agenda and the August 27, 2026 minutes
• Agreed to rework the telecommunicator conference scholarship proposal to avoid the term 'scholarship' while still funding professional development
• Chose to cover that training from funds already projected for training in Joint Projects (1206) rather than adding $7,500 to the budget
• Sent the revised proposal to the 911 Service Board Executive Committee for consideration
• Noted PSAP expenditure forms are due September 30, with extensions available if needed
• Received reports: August Google Dashboard, JD Edwards Revenue, Expense, and Cash Balance (Attachments #3-#6)
• Heard that city-specific Alert Iowa/Smart911 lists will be decommissioned September 30, with a migration reminder set for September 28
• Adjourned at 10:20

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a single resolution authorizing the Board of Health Chairperson to sign an attestation supporting the Polk County Health Department's proposal in response to RFP #PHTHOPD27001. The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond roll call and adjournment.

• Resolution authorizing Board of Health Chairperson to sign attestation for RFP #PHTHOPD27001 proposal

The Polk County Board of Supervisors, acting as the Local Board of Health, approved a resolution allowing the Chairperson to sign an attestation for a proposal response to RFP #PHTHOPD27001.

• Authorized Chairperson to sign attestation for RFP #PHTHOPD27001 proposal (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of actions including approving a $2,878,787.94 bid for local road resurfacing, a lease with Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, a zoning map amendment, and several property quit claim deeds. The agenda also includes numerous resolutions for grants, agreements, and tax abatements, as well as a closed session for litigation strategy.

• Accept bid of $2,878,787.94 from InRoads, LLC for 2026-27 Local HMA Resurfacing
• Approve lease agreement with Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino
• Zoning map amendment from Agricultural to Low Density Residential at 1560 NW 66th Ave
• Quit claim deeds for parcels in Allen Township and Bondurant
• Grant permanent sidewalk and temporary construction easement to Absolute Farms LLC on High Trestle Trail

The Board approved a $2,878,787.94 contract for local HMA resurfacing and several real estate quit claim deeds. Other actions included approving a zoning map amendment and various grant agreements for public health and justice programs.

• Approved $2,878,787.94 bid from InRoads, LLC for 2026-27 Local HMA Resurfacing
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment from Agricultural to Low Density Residential at 1560 NW 66th Ave (5-0)
• Approved Quit Claim Deeds for parcels in Allen Township and Bondurant
• Approved Lease Agreement with Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino
• Approved Amendment to Agreement with TrueNorth Companies LC (3-1)
• Approved renewal and ownership updates for Class 'E' Retail Alcohol Licenses
• Approved petitions suspending taxes and special assessments for multiple parcels (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions for 35 positions including Director of General Services

Board Staff

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion meeting with two agenda items: a presentation on Health Department realignment by Health Department Director Juliann Van Liew, and an update on Invest DSM by Executive Director Theresa Greenfield. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Health Department realignment presentation
• Invest DSM update presentation

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Board of Health Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold a brief meeting to canvass the votes from the City of Ankeny special Local Option Sales and Services Tax (LOSST) election held September 8, 2026. The agenda contains only this canvass item plus roll call and adjournment, with no other business or discussion items listed.

• Canvass of votes from Ankeny special LOSST election of September 8, 2026

The Polk County Board of Supervisors, acting as the Board of Canvassers, certified the results of the September 8, 2026, Ankeny special election. The measure to impose a 1% local sales and services tax in Ankeny, effective January 1, 2027, was approved with 3,888 yes votes to 2,183 no votes. The board declared the measure approved and adjourned.

• Certified Ankeny special election results (3,888 yes, 2,183 no)
• Declared 1% Ankeny sales tax measure approved
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Conservation Board

Emergency Management Commission

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission Executive Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including recommendations from an Authority Workgroup on governance models and legislative talking points for the 2027 session. They will also review the impact of SF 2472, a new state law capping emergency management budget revenue growth at 3% for the local property tax portion. The agenda includes routine approvals, staff reports, and program updates, with no new business or action items scheduled.

• SF 2472: 3% cap on annual revenue growth for emergency management commission budgets (local property tax portion only)
• FY2026 tentative closeout: ending fund balance $442,516, revenue $1,122,505, expenses $1,151,783
• SHSGP grants approved: counter-drone program scoping and barrier gate system for Iowa State Fairgrounds
• Federal disaster declaration issued Sept 1, 2026 for July 2-3 flash flooding (Public Assistance)
• Outdoor warning siren testing moves to first Wednesday at 11am starting January 2027

The Executive Committee approved the meeting agenda and the August 19, 2026, minutes. The committee also reviewed updates regarding a new 3% cap on local property tax revenue growth for emergency management budgets.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted 3% cap on annual revenue growth for local property tax portion of budgets
• Scheduled outdoor warning siren testing for the first Wednesday of each month starting January 2027

Board Staff

The Board of Supervisors will hold a staff discussion regarding the first quarter budget amendment for fiscal year 2026/27. The item will be presented by Budget Director Deb Anderson.

• FY 26/27 1st Quarter Budget Amendment discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several land use amendments, including a rezoning for 1560 NW 66th Ave. The meeting includes decisions on county bond issuances, various real estate disposals, and infrastructure contracts.

• Rezoning 1560 NW 66th Ave from Parks and Open Space to Low Density Residential
• Little Fourmile Creek Stream Restoration Project plans and contract approval
• Approval of Series 2026A and 2026B General Obligation County Purpose Bonds
• $92,934.04 contract for HTT-NW 118th Av & NW 44th St Crossings with Caliber Concrete, LLC
• 28E Agreement with Des Moines and The Graham Group for skywalk stabilization

The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Little Fourmile Creek Stream Restoration Project - ARA 13, and approved a Future Land Use Map Amendment from Parks and Open Space to Low Density Residential at 1560 NW 66th Ave. A first reading of an ordinance rezoning that property from Agriculture District to Low Density Residential also passed. The Board accepted a $92,934.04 quote from Caliber Concrete, LLC for the HTT - NW 118th Av & NW 44th St Crossings project and approved issuing General Obligation County Purpose Bonds Series 2026A and 2026B. All votes recorded were unanimous (4-0) with Supervisor Matt McCoy absent.

• Approved plans, specs, contract form and estimated cost for Little Fourmile Creek Stream Restoration Project - ARA 13 (4-0)
• Approved 2050 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment from Parks and Open Space to Low Density Residential at 1560 NW 66th Ave (4-0)
• First reading of ordinance rezoning 1560 NW 66th Ave from Agriculture District to Low Density Residential (4-0)
• Accepted $92,934.04 quote from Caliber Concrete, LLC of Adair for HTT - NW 118th Av & NW 44th St Crossings project (4-0)
• Approved Series 2026A and Series 2026B General Obligation County Purpose Bond loan agreements and issuance (4-0)
• Approved 28E Agreement with City of Des Moines and The Graham Group for skywalk stabilization tied to Brown Garage demolition (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions including Deborah Anderson as Chief Budget Officer at $199,264 and Cory Williams as Jail Administrator at $189,775 (4-0)
• Authorized public hearing notices for Sept. 22 and Oct. 6, 2026 on county real estate disposals, a High Trestle Trail easement, Prairie Meadows lease, and FY 26/27 budget amendment (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a resolution approving an agreement with Prairie Meadows. The agenda contains no other substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Resolution approving Agreement with Prairie Meadows

The Polk County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a lease agreement with Prairie Meadows. The decision followed public comments and discussion by county staff and supervisors. The board then adjourned to its next regular meeting on September 8, 2026.

• Approved lease agreement with Prairie Meadows (5-0)
• Adjourned to September 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. (5-0)

PSAP Advisory Committee

The PSAP Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and July minutes, receive updates from Des Moines Police, Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Westcom, and discuss new business including a national conference award. The committee will also review the FY 27-28 budget, including a joint projects request, and hear reports on Google dashboard, JD Edwards revenue, expenses, and cash balance. This is a routine advisory meeting with no final decisions expected.

• FY 27-28 budget review with joint projects request (Attachment #1)
• July Google Dashboard Report (Attachment #2)
• July JD Edwards Revenue Report (Attachment #3)
• July JD Edwards Expense Report (Attachment #4)
• July JD Edwards Cash Balance Report (Attachment #5)

The PSAP Advisory Committee met and discussed updates from Des Moines PD, Polk County Sheriff's Office, and Westcom, including staffing vacancies and technology upgrades. No formal votes were taken; the committee discussed a potential national conference award for telecommunicators and reviewed the FY 27-28 budget, including a small increase to the telephone lines estimate. The meeting was informational and procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• No formal votes or approvals recorded
• Discussed potential national conference award for telecommunicators, to be funded by Joint Projects budget (no action taken)
• Reviewed FY 27-28 budget draft; telephone lines estimate increased to $6,000 from $5,000
• Noted CenturyLink ending wireline service; 911 Coordinator to follow up
• Des Moines PD requested change to calendar-year call volume data; no consensus from Polk County or Westcom

Metro Interoperability Committee

The Metro Interoperability Committee will review old business including the ICS-205 for the USA Triathlon and 2027 Air Show, the Metro Repeater Project, and expanding encryption at the subregional level. They will also receive updates on the CAD Improvement Project, Alert Iowa, and ISICS, and discuss upcoming training opportunities.

• ICS-205 for USA Triathlon and 2027 Air Show
• Metro Repeater Project update
• Expanding encryption at the subregional level
• CAD Improvement Project updates from subcommittees
• Training: ICS 300 (Sept 23-25), ICS 400 (Nov 4-5), APCO/NENA Conference (Oct 26-27)

The committee discussed a formal request to add nine encrypted public safety tactical talkgroups to the ISICS system, with five reserved for law enforcement only. No consensus was reached on control preferences. The Authority Working Group for the CAD Improvement Project was dissolved, with subcommittees now reporting to the Emergency Management Commission. The Metro Repeater Project was removed from the agenda due to budget constraints.

• Dissolved Authority Working Group for CAD Improvement Project
• Removed Metro Repeater Project from agenda due to budget constraints
• Reviewed ISICS encryption expansion request; no decision made
• Reserved R1TAC15 for Best Warrior Competition on September 20
• Scheduled next meeting for September 24, 2026

Board Staff

The Polk County Board of Supervisors is holding a staff discussion meeting. The sole agenda item is a presentation on Health Department realignment by Juliann Van Liew, Director of the Polk County Health Department. No decisions are listed on the agenda; this appears to be a discussion item.

• Health Department realignment presentation by Director Juliann Van Liew

Board of Supervisors

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to approve the transfer of three vacant county-owned parcels via quitclaim deeds. The agenda includes resolutions to approve IDOT grants for equipment, a 120-day contract extension with Oak View Group, and various position modifications. The board will also review tax abatement requests and annexation petitions from neighboring cities.

• Quitclaim deed to City of Des Moines for vacant parcel at Lot 66 Vandalia Acres, east side of SE 36th Street
• Quitclaim deed to City of Des Moines for vacant parcel on west side of SE 37th Street, 44.3' south of Wabash RR-Row
• Quitclaim deed to NFC Properties, LLC for vacant parcel at 2901 1st Street, Des Moines
• 120-day extension with Global Spectrum L.P. d/b/a Oak View Group
• Amendment to FY26-27 IDOT 5-Year Road Construction Program

The Polk County Board of Supervisors met and approved a series of resolutions, including the sale of general obligation bonds, agreements for grants and services, and personnel appointments. All resolutions were approved unanimously, with no public opposition to the real estate quit claim deeds. The board also received and filed notices regarding upcoming elections and annexations.

• Approved quit claim deeds to City of Des Moines for two vacant parcels (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim deed to NFC Properties, LLC for vacant parcel at 2901 1st Street (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Class 'E' Retail Alcohol License for Casey's #45 (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions for public hearings on Little Fourmile Creek project and Godwin Family Trust rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved agreements for Living Roadway Trust Fund grants and FY26-27 IDOT road program amendment (unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement with Knock and Drop Iowa for staffing support (unanimous)
• Approved sale of general obligation bonds or notes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel appointments including Frank Marasco as County Administrator at $296,400 (unanimous)

Board of Health Advisory Committee

General

The Polk County Board of Health Advisory Committee is meeting to accept July minutes, receive a director's update, and review a vicious animal case. Public comments will be heard. The meeting is largely routine, with the animal case review being the only substantive item.

• Review of vicious animal case
• Acceptance of July meeting minutes
• Director's update

The Board of Health Advisory Committee approved the June meeting minutes and received updates on the measles response, cancer coalition, and other department activities. No formal votes were taken on policy matters; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Noted agreement with Des Moines University signed by Board of Supervisors (no funding exchange)
• Reported $25,000 grant for 'Ribbons of Hope' bra program

911 Service Board

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board will meet to consider the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan and updated 2027 GIS grant standards. The agenda also includes routine reports on surcharge distributions, PSAP payments, and financial statements, along with updates from various committees and training opportunities.

• Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan (Attachment #1)
• Updated 2027 GIS Grant Standards (Attachment #2)
• Quarter #4 Surcharge Distribution (Attachment #3)
• Quarter #4 Wireless Surcharge Redistribution (Attachment #4)
• Quarter #4 Iowa HSEM PSAP Payments (Attachment #5)

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board unanimously approved the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan, a coordinated effort with Dallas County to align Smart911 and Alert Iowa policies, as a first step toward automatic cross-county alerting. The board also approved the agenda and the May 20, 2026 minutes. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates and reports.

• Approved Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as distributed
• Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Emergency Management Commission

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission is meeting to consider several action items, including a revised outdoor warning siren activation policy, an operations plan for the Alert Iowa mass notification system, and updates to the countywide hazard mitigation plan. The commission will also discuss the impact of a new state property tax reform law on its budget and receive program reports from staff.

• Outdoor Warning Siren Activation Policy: staff recommends approval without adding 'considerable' and 'destructive' severe thunderstorm warning tags; policy would be titled 'Dallas-Polk Regional Outdoor Warning Siren Policy'
• Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan for Dallas and Polk County
• Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan amendments for Bondurant, Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights
• SF 2472 property tax reform caps emergency management commission budget revenue growth at 3% for local property tax portion
• FY2026 tentative closeout: ending fund balance $442,516; $39,000 federal EMPG grant not received

The Polk County Emergency Management Commission unanimously approved updated outdoor warning siren testing criteria and moved the monthly test to the first Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. to align with NOAA/NWS testing. The commission also adopted the Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan and amendments to the Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan for six jurisdictions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates.

• Approved siren testing criteria and date change to first Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adopted Alert Iowa Operations and Procedures Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan amendments for Bondurant, Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights (unanimous)
• Approved duty officer flex schedule proposal (unanimous)