Marble Rock meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

County Board Slated to Act on $416,338 Motorola Change Order, Federal Bridge Agreement

Floyd County's Board of Supervisors had two meetings on its July calendar, with agendas calling for action on a large communications-system change order, a federal-aid agreement for two highway bridge grant projects, and several smaller financial items. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings below, the items are reported here as scheduled agenda actions, not confirmed outcomes.

Board of Supervisors — July 21

The supervisors' agenda included a Motorola Solutions Change Order 008 that would apply a $416,338.44 prepayment to reduce maintenance costs for the county's emergency communications system. Also on the agenda: stopping interest on the FMC ECI-School Ready Fund in the amount of $24,000, and a corrective operating transfer (Resolution 3-11-26) from the Emergency Communications Sys Fund to the General Fund. The board was also scheduled to approve the July 14 meeting minutes and note the hiring of a dispatcher.

Board of Supervisors — July 28

The board was set to consider signing a federal-aid agreement for two Competitive Highway Bridge Program grant projects: BRS-CHBP-C034(121)--GB-34 and BRS-CHBP-C034(122)--GB-34. A resolution, #32-26, was listed to vacate a segment of county road for Quarry Road. The agenda also included a $653.05 reimbursement request from the Floyd County EMS Association for opioid settlement funds, to cover BLS and CPR training materials. The board was to note the hiring of a part-time Auditor's Clerk.

Board of Health — July 20

The Floyd County Board of Health agenda called for annual approvals of policies and procedures, the FCPH preparedness plan, and standing orders. The board was scheduled to review public health and home health care reports, including year-to-date budgets, and to receive updates on tobacco grants, cancer initiatives, well and septic issues, and nuisance reports. Approval of the May 18 meeting minutes was also listed.

Veterans Affairs Commission — July 20

The commission's consent agenda included van activity and recurring bills. The director was scheduled to provide updates on office activities, and the commission was to review bills, budget, and claims.

Coming up

The Floyd County Board of Supervisors meets August 4, 2026. The agenda includes signing final plans for project HDP-C034(117)--6B-55, applications for Homestead Tax Credit, Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Credit, Homestead 65, and Military Service Property Tax Exemption, a discussion on Home Base Iowa Initiatives, and receipt of a Public Consulting Group Service Agreement for an Emergency Medical Services Transport Feasibility Study.

Note: All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only at the time of this report. Minutes had not yet been published, so final vote tallies and any amendments are not available.

Floyd County Board Eyes Bridge Grants, Motorola Change Order; Health and Veterans Boards Meet

Floyd County officials packed several meetings into mid-July, with the Board of Supervisors scheduling action on a $416,338.44 Motorola Solutions change order, bridge project contracts, and conservation rules. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so the items below reflect what was listed on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes.

Board of Supervisors — July 14

The Board's July 14 agenda included the second reading of Ordinance 2026-02, which would establish rules for County Conservation areas. Also scheduled for action were right-of-way contracts for the Underwood Avenue Bridge Project and Resolution 29-26, setting a speed limit on Rotary Park Road.

Resolution 30-26 would authorize a temporary road closure tied to the 170th Street Bridge replacement. A fireworks permit for J&M Displays at the Floyd County Fairgrounds on July 18 was also on the agenda, along with updates on boards and the juvenile detention center.

Board of Supervisors — July 21

A week later, the Board was set to approve the July 14 minutes and consider several financial actions. The largest dollar item was Motorola Solutions Change Order 008, which would apply a $416,338.44 prepayment to reduce maintenance costs. The agenda also listed stopping interest on the FMC ECI-School Ready Fund, which holds $24,000, and Resolution 3-1-26 for a corrective operating transfer from the Emergency Communications Sys Fund to the General Fund.

The Board was also scheduled to note the hiring of a dispatcher and receive updates from various boards and commissions.

Board of Health — July 20

The Floyd County Board of Health was scheduled to approve minutes from its May 18 meeting and take annual actions on policies and procedures, the FCPH preparedness plan, and standing orders. Public health and home health care reports — including year-to-date budgets — were on the agenda, along with updates on tobacco grants, cancer initiatives, well and septic issues, and nuisance reports.

Veterans Affairs Commission — July 20

The Floyd County Veterans Affairs Commission agenda included approval of a consent agenda covering van activity and recurring bills, plus a review of bills, budget, and claims. The director was set to provide updates on office activities.

Coming Up

The Board of Supervisors meets again on July 28, with a notable agenda item: signing a federal-aid agreement for two Competitive Highway Bridge Program grant projects — BRS-CHBP-C034(121)--GB-34 and BRS-CHBP-C034(122)--GB-34. The Board will also consider Resolution #32-26 to vacate a segment of county road for Quarry Road, review a $653.05 reimbursement request from the Floyd County EMS Association for opioid settlement funds (BLS and CPR training materials), and note the hiring of a part-time Auditor's Clerk.

Because minutes from the July 14 and July 21 Board of Supervisors meetings have not yet been published, residents should watch for confirmed outcomes on the conservation ordinance, Motorola change order, and bridge contracts once minutes are available.