Board of Supervisors - Open Session - June 9, 2026

The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors held an open session on June 9, 2026, covering a range of administrative and operational topics. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $5,200 purchase for a 500-gallon fuel barrel with containment for the county recycling center, funded from existing capital budget lines. The board also approved a rate increase for municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal at the recycling center, raising the fee to $100 per ton to better align with rising costs. Additionally, the board authorized several road improvement projects for fiscal year 2027, including seal coating and asphalt paving on multiple county roads, with an emphasis on prioritizing 400th Street and coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions for potential grant funding. The board approved a resolution transferring funds from the rural services fund to the secondary roads fund to support these infrastructure projects. Other procurement actions included authorization for the auditor to pay election costs and approval of a group insurance application for supplemental employee coverage with Metropolitan Life Insurance. A fireworks permit was also approved for a display at a gravel pit. The board deferred discussion on department head agreements to a future meeting. Overall, the meeting focused on capital improvements, contract approvals, and budget allocations impacting county operations and services.