September 15, 2026 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

The September 15, 2026, regular meeting of the Story County Board of Supervisors in Iowa included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board reviewed urban renewal housing projects in Ames and Nevada, focusing on affordable housing development and rehabilitation, with the city of Nevada requesting $25,000 in county funds to assist with a $168,250 project. The board also discussed a proposal to select Neapolitan for the county website redevelopment to improve accessibility and ease of content management, with a decision deferred for one week to allow further input from department heads and elected officials. Additionally, the board approved the use of a county credit card for Environmental Health department expenses and considered a draft policy on animals in the workplace, emphasizing liability insurance requirements. The Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center project was highlighted, noting the county's $500,000 ARPA-funded donation and the facility's community benefits. Several motions were passed, including approval of personnel actions and consent agenda items.