wednesday may 13 2026

The Edgar County Board held a regular meeting on May 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related resolutions were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included authorizing the county chairman to sign participation agreements and contracts related to county road improvements, specifically for Lower Terraote Road, with Midwest Engineering and Testing. The board also approved appropriations of local funds for these infrastructure projects. Additionally, the board accepted the FY25 audit performed by Whiffley LLC, which included costs of approximately $55,000 covering general and jail commissary audits. Other business included reappointments to various fire protection district boards and discussions about emergency telephone system agreements contingent on board approval. The meeting also touched on ongoing highway projects and upcoming procurement considerations for insurance bidding and contractor agreements. No votes were taken on new contracts beyond those mentioned, but the meeting emphasized maintaining compliance and improving procurement documentation processes.