Board of Supervisors - Open Session - August 18, 2026

The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors held an open session meeting on August 18, 2026, covering a range of administrative and operational topics. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a resolution to set a public hearing date for amendments to the development agreement for the Legacy Ridge subdivision, which involves extending the timeline and increasing the total reimbursement amount to $5 million for infrastructure costs. The board also approved the final plat for the Wonder Ridge Reed Plat subdivision. Additionally, the board approved a deputy addendum contract for the 2026-27 fiscal year, solidifying shift differential pay. A significant discussion focused on approving a 3% pay increase for sergeants in the sheriff's department to address pay compression, with a budget impact of approximately $25,000 to be absorbed within the current fiscal year. The board reviewed and approved updated job descriptions for the director of safety and risk management and safety coordinator positions. A wellness program vendor selection was made, approving Wick Spark as the new provider pending contract review, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and employee engagement. The finance director presented a detailed capital planning update, outlining available funds, ongoing projects including the Motorola contract, jail HVAC, and IT VMware project, and the county's fund balances and reserves. The board discussed funding strategies for capital projects, including the use of gaming revenues and general fund reserves, while acknowledging the need to maintain debt service payments for a $6 million bond. The meeting concluded with plans to proceed with capital projects and further budget planning for upcoming fiscal years.