Bethany Smith

The meeting agenda includes the review of liability insurance certificates, authorization for the chairman to sign a contract for the operation and lease of the county recycling center, and a discussion regarding a request for tax abatement on leased land buildings with the County Treasurer. Additionally, the Board will review the insurance renewal for the upcoming fiscal year, discuss secondary roads matters with the County Engineer, including a safety action plan and a federal grant application, and acknowledge manure management plan updates.

The meeting agenda includes a public hearing for the adoption of the FY2027 County budget and setting salaries for elected officials and non-elected employees. Key items involve the selection of a contractor for the hot water boiler replacement, establishing a 28E agreement for fire protection with the Keosauqua Fire Department, and reviewing reports on SAFE Coalition programs and National Opioid Settlement fund usage. The Board will also address updates on secondary road projects, including budget and five-year planning approvals, as well as the adoption of ordinances regarding floodplain management and sewer system rates. Additionally, the Board will consider a blanket bond, acknowledge manure management plan updates, and conduct committee reports.

The board agenda includes opening and selecting a winner for the lease of the county's convenience and recycle center, meeting with the county engineer for updates on highway department personnel and an integrated roadside vegetation management plan, and considering grant applications for equipment purchases. Additionally, the meeting covers the third consideration of the Mt. Sterling sewer system rate ordinance, discussion of a tower lease agreement, appointments to the floodplain appeal board, and the application of special assessment liens for delinquent sewer accounts. The board will also address retail alcohol license applications, authorize an auditing services engagement letter, and review payroll and claims reports.

The agenda includes public hearings for the approval and adoption of the Vernon Township budgets for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Key discussions involve proclamations for National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, updates from the County Engineer regarding secondary roads, consideration of floodplain management and sewer system rate ordinances, approval of property tax exemption requests and family farm tax credits, and a closed session to discuss legal strategy for a recycle center lease agreement.

The tentative agenda for the meeting includes the Pledge of Allegiance, the canvassing of votes for the March 3, 2026, Special Election for the Birmingham City Council vacancy, and a public forum. Key operational items involve meeting with the County Engineer for updates on secondary roads and the County Five Year Plan discussion. The Board is scheduled to consider the second reading of Ordinance #2026-1 regarding Floodplain Management. Furthermore, the agenda covers acknowledging the automatic renewal of a Class E retail alcohol license for Douds Kwik Stop, approving a Class C retail alcohol license for AJ's Saloon, authorizing the chairman to sign the annual software support agreement with Solutions, Inc., and reviewing payroll/claims/reports. The agenda concludes with committee reports and adjournment.