Board of Supervisors - Open Session - August 25, 2026

The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors held an open session on August 25, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related decisions were made. Key procurement discussions included approval of funding for virtualization hardware, storage, and backup systems, with the board selecting option three to migrate away from VMware to a more cost-effective open-source solution, Proxmox. This decision involved capital project funding and aimed to reduce future licensing costs. Additionally, the board approved hiring a part-time case worker for veteran services, reallocating existing budget funds and state allocations to support the position. Another personnel-related approval was for a seasonal part-time bartender position at the Ski Hills, funded through an enterprise fund. The meeting also covered infrastructure projects, notably the approval to vacate a portion of Lombardi Road to facilitate a $6.5 million sewer plant upgrade, which included discussions on engineering challenges, grant funding, and regulatory compliance with the Iowa DNR. Public health updates were provided, focusing on community health needs assessments and regional health improvement plans, though these did not involve direct procurement actions. Overall, the meeting featured significant procurement decisions related to IT infrastructure, staffing, and capital improvement projects.