Jon L. Foster

The agenda for the meeting included several key items: approval of the February 2, 2026 minutes and reports, approval of bills, and consideration of the Appanoose Country Club liquor license renewal, which indicated an effective date of March 10, 2026. The Board planned to discuss and vote on the Urban Revitalization Plan and related Ordinance No. 58, as well as discuss and approve considerations for the FY27 Budget, including Elected Officials Compensation and the EMS Property tax levy. Other items included discussing/approving the EMS Income Surtax Distribution, voiding outstanding Treasurer's checks, and receiving the County Engineer's report.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and payment of bills, including a detailed list of expenditures across various categories such as engineering services, supplies, and legal fees. Key actions involved the approval of the January 30, 2026 payroll and quarterly DHS and VA reports. A public hearing was held and closed concerning the sale of county property (Parcel #020131005720000) to Merle Nisley via Resolution 2026-7. A second public hearing was held and closed for the sale of property (Parcel #020131005730000) to Merle Nisley via Resolution 2026-8. The board approved a 28E Agreement with the City of Centerville for EMS Services and accepted the resignation of the General Assistance Director, effective June 30, 2026. Resolution 2026-9 was approved to declare a temporary road closure and establish a detour for bridge replacement on 130th Avenue (County Highway S-70). Finally, the board awarded the contract for the Moulton Shed bid, splitting the work between Danley's Construction and BKE.

The meeting involved the approval of the agenda and the payroll/quarterly reports for January 16, 2026. The Board approved payment of numerous bills. Key discussions included the approval of the GIS Data Grant Agreement with Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative and a presentation from the City of Centerville regarding their FY27 EMS funding request, which was tabled pending consultation with the county attorney regarding the 28E Agreement. The hiring of Justice Finch as Deputy Sheriff was approved. Additionally, the Board approved the DHS Tax Suspension List letter and Resolution 2026-5, which sets a public hearing for February 2, 2026, to consider the sale of coal rights in Tax Sale #3125. Resolution 2026-6, concerning the sale of coal rights in Tax Sale #3126, also setting a public hearing for February 2, 2026, was approved. The County Engineer provided an update on bridge inspections and the City of Mystic's bridge replacement project.

The agenda for the meeting includes standard opening items such as the pledge and agenda approval, the approval of reports including payroll and quarterly reports from DHS and Veteran Affairs, and the approval of bills. Key discussion items involve the Annual Tourism report from Delaney Evers, discussion and potential approval of the City of Centerville 28E Agreement for EMS Services, and acceptance of the General Relief Director's resignation. The meeting is scheduled to include two public hearings regarding the sale of county property interests (coal rights) for Sale #3125 and Sale #3126, each followed by a resolution for the sale of the county's interest. The County Engineer's report will cover a temporary road closure resolution for a bridge replacement on 130" Avenue and consideration of quotes for the Moulton Maintainer Shed construction.

The Board approved the agenda, bills, and payrolls for specified dates, including the January 2, 2026 meeting minutes. Key actions included adopting Resolution 2026-3 to amend Agency Fund appropriations for the ADLM EM department. The Board also approved the 2026 ICAP renewal and Resolution 2026-4 for the sale of county interest in specific real property to Donald F. Ballanger Revocable Trust following a public hearing. Furthermore, the social media policy was approved despite one dissenting vote, the hiring of a full-time jailer was authorized, and a contract for project no BROS-C0004(131)-SF-04 was awarded. The 2025 Appanoose County Safety Plan was approved. A public hearing was held regarding an Urban Revitalization Plan, which is expected to be approved in February.