ReNae Arnold

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to various capital projects, including courthouse renovations, county auditor office improvements, and the construction of an evidence storage and firing range facility. The Board addressed payroll change notices, reviewed the 2026 dust control policy and vendor permits, and discussed the potential vacation of alleys to facilitate new construction. Additionally, the Board tabled a decision on participating in a new opioid settlement to allow for further review of the program's requirements and potential benefits.

The board discussed the administrative recount and recanvass of a special election. The County Elections Administrator presented findings regarding vote count discrepancies, clarifying that while the total number of ballots was adjusted, the outcome of the election remained unchanged. The board adopted a resolution to certify the recanvass and declare the official results for the county.

The board conducted a canvass of the special election held for the City of West Des Moines. Key topics included the review of resolution 20260029, the results of the runoff election, and the final vote totals. The board received a report on absentee ballots, the absence of provisional ballots, and the successful completion of a post-election audit. The board also discussed administrative procedures for upcoming requests related to the election process.

The Board discussed a request for an administrative recount regarding a recent election following an equipment malfunction that resulted in a discrepancy between the total ballots cast and the number of voters who signed in. The Board approved a resolution to conduct the recount to ensure election integrity and trust, and established the next steps for recanvassing the results.

The board meeting agenda included several operational and administrative items. Key topics of discussion involved the review of payroll change notices, updates on capital projects including local option sales tax bond funding, and the introduction of a zoning ordinance amendment regarding accessory dwelling units. The board also addressed emergency management reports, a resolution regarding a drainage obstruction near the High Trestle Trail, and reviewed secondary roads project matters. Additionally, the board considered various personnel status and pay rate changes for employees across multiple departments.