Sarah Boese

The meeting focused on the adoption of several resolutions concerning the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds. Specifically, the Board authorized the sale and issuance of Series 2010A Refunding Bonds to refund the County's 2002 bonds, Series 2010B bonds for the Veterans Memorial Auditorium renovation, and Series 2010C bonds for various projects. Each resolution included provisions for levying a tax for bond payments.

The Board of Supervisors addressed several administrative and legislative items. Key actions included the approval of a lease purchase agreement for equipment, personnel appointments for the Sheriff's office, and renewal of a liquor license and various lease agreements. The Board authorized the publication of notices for upcoming public hearings, accepted construction bids, and awarded contracts for traffic safety and cooperative public services. Furthermore, the board acted as a Canvassing Board for the Altoona run-off election and conducted a closed session regarding legal litigation strategy.

The board met to serve as a canvassing board to officially certify the results of the Elkhart Special Election. The proceedings included the formal review of the abstract of votes cast for the Council Member At-Large vacancy and the official declaration of the election winner.

The Board of Supervisors addressed several administrative and operational matters. These included a public hearing regarding Print Shop lease agreements, personnel appointments, and the approval of various resolutions. Key resolutions involved authorizing bid letting for public works, establishing permit fee schedules and right-of-way acquisition protocols, approving infrastructure and construction projects such as the Veterans Memorial Auditorium renovation and the Emergency Operations Center project, and formalizing agreements for pandemic influenza vaccine assistance, utility extensions, and professional services. Additionally, the Board adopted revisions to the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policy.

The board conducted public hearings regarding an easement conveyance to the City of Des Moines for the Lauridsen Skatepark and the certification of weed assessments. Key actions included the approval of various agreements for services ranging from medical support at the juvenile detention center to trauma-sensitive yoga, canine companion services for sexual assault victims, and support services for teenagers impacted by sexual violence. The board also awarded a contract for road construction, approved a preliminary plat, authorized a liquor license renewal, and made several personnel appointments. Additionally, a resolution was passed regarding a property tax credit recommendation.