Bruce Haag

The Board of Supervisors convened to address the approval of the IDOT Budget Amendment.

The board discussed various departmental updates, including County website and IT infrastructure upgrades, public health assessments, and secondary road maintenance and construction projects. Key actions included the approval of claims, the award of the East Side Drive project contract to PCS, and the acceptance of personnel resignations within the Secondary Roads department. Conservation updates covered cabin bookings, park maintenance, and plans for acquiring a bull elk. Furthermore, the auditor provided updates on election preparations, and the board passed resolutions to correct an FY21 accounting error and to establish the FY27 wage for the auditor clerk position.

The board discussed several items, including a presentation on a Veteran's Memorial project and approval of the DNR Annual Update/Changes for Clark Family Farms. Updates were provided on the Ragbrai event and the board approved claims for payment. The department head meeting included discussions on staffing, wellness program requirements, insurance contribution rates, and the status of the county handbook. The IT Director reported on new authentication requirements, ongoing server room projects, and internet infrastructure upgrades. The Auditor provided updates on the budget process, ordinance revisions, and a proposed budget amendment for the current fiscal year. Finally, the board accepted a resignation in the Veteran's Affairs department and passed a wage resolution for the IT Director.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative and infrastructure items, including the approval of DNR MMP updates, legal assistant wage resolutions, and the hiring of a custodian/maintenance position. Departmental updates were provided regarding recodification of county ordinances, the Veteran's Memorial Wall project, bridge replacement contracts, and utility permits. The board deliberated on the cost-effectiveness of county-owned semi-trucks for rock hauling versus external contractors, addressed security concerns regarding non-employee access to county email systems, reviewed department claims for payment, and scheduled a public hearing for a budget amendment.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative and budgetary matters, including updates on county policies, the Veteran's Memorial Wall project, and a wind turbine project. Representatives from the City of Exira provided information on the planning for the upcoming RAGBRAI event. Key actions included the approval of an annual update for a confinement feeding operation, the discussion and approval of the FY27 proposed budget and elected officials' wages, and public health updates regarding grants and vaccination programs. The Board also reviewed and approved project plans and bid documents for East Side Drive, addressed personnel hiring recommendations, and held an exempt session for a handbook review. Additionally, the Board officially adopted the FY27 budget and certified taxes.