Story County

AI summary

• The Board will review an Urban Renewal Area application and an annual American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) report from the City of Story City.
• Several personnel actions are up for consideration, including pay adjustments for staff in the Attorney's Office, Board of Supervisors, Secondary Roads, and Sheriff's Office, as well as a promotion in Animal Control.
• The Board will consider an amendment to the Story City ARPA agreement, an $82.00 per hour attorney fee for involuntary substance abuse commitments, and a $1.00 temporary easement purchase from Norman M. Yoder.
• Various appointments and agreements are on the agenda, including Board of Health and Board of Adjustment members, a 28E agreement with the Iowa Department of Revenue, and a $8,278.16 electrical service extension with Alliant Energy.
• The Board will review permits for Viking Aggregate Commercial fencing and AT&T Enterprises fiber optic maintenance, along with several other utility permits.
• Departmental reports will be presented regarding Environmental Health, the FY26 Annual Opioid Report, IRVM, and Animal Control.

AI summary

• The Board will consider a licensing agreement with Ergometrics starting November 7, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $600.
• The Board will consider hiring Jay Sanderson for the Sheriff's Office at a rate of $2,255.29 per biweekly pay period, effective November 10, 2026.

AI summary

• The Board will consider several amendments to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) agreements involving The Bridge Home, YSS, and the City of Roland.
• Discussion items include a commercial zoning permit for Manatts Temporary Portable Paving Facility, a $274.63 highway right-of-way easement purchase from Cairns Farms LLC, and a joint city/county agreement regarding the Rouse Urban Renewal Area.
• The Board will review resolutions regarding the Story County Urban Renewal Area plan and an amended development agreement with the Story County Housing Trust.
• Financial and administrative items include renewing Adobe software with Insight for $9,141.12, extending Mimecast services with CDW-G for $7,863.80, and reviewing the 2026 Weed Commissioner's Report.
• Personnel actions include pay adjustments for Sara Strottman, Kody Harrelson, Micah Andersen, and Jeffrey Scott, a position change for William LaPage, and a transfer for Christopher Wierson.
• Quarterly reports will be presented for Veterans Affairs and General Assistance.

AI summary

• Presentations regarding Urban Renewal Area applications for the City of Colo (Contigo Rentals and a Lot Buy Down Program) and the City of Roland.
• Approval of several large contracts and renewals, including $434,236.80 for FY27 vehicle purchases, $128,955.66 for Microsoft licensing through LiftOff, $108,665.20 for forest management by KT&T Landscape, and $12,500.00 for tree removal by Harrison Land Clearing.
• Consideration of a service agreement with Fellowship of Christian Athletes for two deputies at $80 per hour per deputy, a $2,835 bulletproof vest grant, and a $248.00 CLIA certificate.
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) amendments for ACCESS and the City of Roland, a commercial zoning permit for a Lumen Technologies generator, and a Zoom business license renewal with CDW.
• Review of the Human Resources quarterly report, the Treasurer's quarterly report, and a memo from the Story County Interagency Coordinating Council.

AI summary

• The Board will consider several personnel actions, including hiring Jason Sellers for Secondary Roads at $26.78/hr and pay adjustments for five employees in Facilities Management, Planning & Development, and the Sheriff's Office.
• Major business items include reviewing final plans for resurfacing Highway 65 and E41, a $8,858.62 change order for CJ Shrek Water Trail improvements from Hands On Excavation LLC, and an amendment to an ARPA agreement with Nevada Food At First.
• The Board will review various contracts and grants, including a public health services contract with Mary Greeley Home Health Services, a "Pick A Better Snack" farm-to-school grant for less than $15,000, and a 90-day AI software trial with Vala, Inc. for Veterans Affairs.
• Other items include the 2027 holiday calendar, economic development policy changes, road closures, utility permits, and quarterly reports from the Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, and Planning & Development.
• The Board will also discuss making amendments to the Story County Urban Renewal Plan and review the 2026 third-quarter compliance report for ARPA funds.

AI summary

• Review final replacement plans for a bridge on 710th Ave. over Middle Minerva Creek and a culvert on 670th Ave. in Indian Creek Township.
• Discuss a pilot project with Common Chain LLC to digitize historical land records.
• Consider a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
• Review reports from the Treasurer, the Sheriff's Office, and the Engineer, as well as a road closure resolution.
• Address personnel and financial items, including hiring Dillon Saboda for the Sheriff's Office at $2,255.29 biweekly, a $7,215 grant reimbursement to Iowa Health and Human Services, and a Sheriff's Office purchase of over $5,000.

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• The Board will consider several agreements and amendments, including a grant for improvements to the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, a $16,803.00 Justice Assistance Grant program award between the City of Ames and the County, and a licensing agreement with Ergometrics not to exceed $900.
• Personnel matters include pay adjustments for various employees in Animal Control, Facilities Management, General Assistance, IT, Recorder's Office, Secondary Roads, Sheriff's Office, and Treasurer's Office, as well as the appointment of a Reserve Deputy Sheriff and a request to hire a temporary…
• The Board will review requests for $3,919.00 in additional funds for the ASSET Admin budget and a service renewal with Insight for X-1 software for $79.37.
• Other business includes updating the Go Green Team membership, amending an agreement with YSS, updating an agreement between Animal Control and the City of Cambridge, resolving road closures, reviewing a utility permit, and receiving a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) update.

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• The Board will discuss the FY27 Communications Plan, a proposal from Neapolitan Labs to develop and optimize the county website, and the possibility of re-opening applications for the LMI Housing Support Program.
• Several service agreements and renewals are up for consideration, including security for Gilbert High School homecoming, bridge inspections by WHKS, fire alarm monitoring at Hazel GH by Midwest Alarm Services, and moving services from Ferneau and Sons Moving and Raisin.
• Financial and contract items include an amendment to an ARPA agreement with Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance, an amendment to an ARPA agreement with YSS, and various annual fees for software and services such as ArcaSearch LLC ($2,400.00), Solutions, Inc. ($2,205.08), and GoDaddy ($799.98).
• The Board will review personnel actions including new hires in the Auditor's Office, a promotion in Secondary Roads, and a re-hire in the Auditor's Office.
• Other business includes a proclamation for Mesothelioma Awareness Day, a fireworks permit for Center Grove Orchard, 28E agreements between Animal Control and the city of Gilbert, and a new policy regarding animals in the workplace.