Joe Caffery

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding amendments to the Scott County Code of Ordinances and heard public comments on issues including Freedom of Information Act requests, golf cart usage, and alleged rights violations. Key actions included the approval of consent agenda items, quarterly financial reports for the second quarter of FY26, and a public hearing date for property tax requests. The Board approved various re-appointments to fire districts and local boards, authorized payment of outstanding warrants, and performed a first reading to amend civil citation requirements in the county code. Significant organizational changes were approved for several county departments, alongside cost-of-living salary adjustments and updated salary schedules for elected officials and non-represented staff for the upcoming fiscal year.

The agenda for the meeting included several key items for discussion and resolution. These covered the review of the agenda and public comment period. Major actions involved a Public Hearing regarding amendments to Chapter 29 of the Scott County Code of Ordinances concerning Civil Citations. Further items included a resolution to participate in the Blackhawk Hills landowners association, approval of quarterly financial reports for FY26 Q2, and setting a Public Hearing for the 2027 Property Tax Levy. The board addressed resolutions for appointments to various Boards and Commissions, approval of warrants, EFT payments, and purchasing card transactions. Significant discussion points under Facilities & Economic Development concerned the first reading to amend Chapter 29 to remove date of birth and social security number requirements on civil citations. Resolutions were also proposed for approving classification and staffing adjustments, salary adjustments (3.5% COLA) for non-represented county employees for FY2027, and establishing the FY2027 compensation schedules for various elected officials including the Board of Supervisors, Auditor, Recorder, Treasurer, County Attorney, and Sheriff.

The meeting addressed the canvass of votes for the March 3, 2026 Special Election. The Auditor reviewed voter turnout statistics, noting that 2,485 out of 104,504 eligible registered voters participated (2.38% turnout). The use of 14 Vote Centers and Express Votes to maintain lower costs was also discussed. The canvass of votes confirmed Joseph Quick as the winner for the Walcott City Council position.

This document is a budget work session outlining Scott County's financial plans and capital project proposals for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031. It focuses on ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainable asset management. Key strategic areas include detailed capital investments in Buildings & Grounds, Information Technology, Conservation, Fleet Services, Secondary Roads, and MEDIC EMS, aiming to enhance infrastructure, services, and operational efficiency.

The agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, included several Consent Agenda Considerations related to Facilities & Economic Development, such as awarding a contract for FY2026 pavement markings to Vogel Traffic Services, purchasing a new command pickup for MEDIC EMS, amending a contract surcharge for two tandem Cab and Chassis units with Ascendance Truck Centers (formerly Thompson Truck and Trailer), and accepting a quote to replace approximately 400 desktop computers from Hewlett-Packard. Human Resources items involved a hiring exception for a Full-Time Critical Care Paramedic position, an out-of-cycle organizational change request for the Auditor's Office (reclassifying a Finance Generalist to Payroll Specialist), updates to HR policies D (Classification and Compensation) and O (Short Term Disability a.k.a. Sick Leave), and consideration of collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME and PPME. The Finance & Intergovernmental section included discussion of a 28E Agreement with the DOT and a closed session to discuss pending litigation. Subsequent meetings scheduled for February 25th and 26th included an FY27 Budget Work Session and the Regular Board Meeting. Resolutions detailed approvals for the pavement marking contract award, the purchase of the MEDIC EMS command pickup, the contract surcharge amendment, the desktop computer replacement project, the hiring of a Critical Care Paramedic, the Auditor's Office classification adjustment, policy updates, and tentative agreements for wage re-openers with AFSCME and PPME.