Board of Supervisors - Open Session - September 1, 2026

The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors held an open session on September 1, 2026, covering a range of administrative and community topics. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a resolution establishing a secondary roads department policy regarding overtime and compensatory time, which formalizes existing practices and impacts county payroll costs by approximately $10,000 annually. The board also discussed and tabled approval of a contract with WIQ Wick Spark for employee wellness services, pending further legal review and clarification of contract terms and costs. Additionally, the board approved changes to the employee handbook as recommended by the governance committee, with plans for further updates related to timekeeping policies. Other agenda items included proclamations for National Recovery Month and National Preparedness Month, committee appointments, and preparations for an upcoming state of the county presentation. No new capital projects or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.