Board of Supervisors - Open Session - July 2, 2026

The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors held an open session on July 2, 2026, primarily addressing human resources and payroll matters. Key procurement-related discussions focused on adjustments to the county's step and grade pay scales for fiscal year 2026-2027, including eliminating grade 511 and moving affected employees to grades 512 and 514 with appropriate pay step adjustments to ensure consistent raises, particularly between steps 11 and 12. The board approved motions to authorize payroll staff to implement these changes and to maintain a 2.5% increase between steps 11 and 12. Additionally, the board approved the Teamsters Local Union 554 wage reopener agreement effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, which included a minor adjustment to training compensation but no wage or language changes. The board also extended the deputies' contract for one month during ongoing arbitration without pay increases. Finally, the board discussed the termination of the Lockton wellness program contract and the search for alternative vendors, with plans to bring options back for future decision-making. No new contracts were awarded during this meeting, but several motions were passed affecting payroll and labor agreements.