Agenda - 10/6/2026

Board of Supervisors

Chairman Brian Shea
Tim Wichman
Susan Miller
Jeff Jorgensen
Keith Jones

Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
Pottawattamie County Courthouse, 2nd Floor
227 South 6th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Phone: 712-328-5644 | Fax: 712-328-5770
Pottawattamie County Website

How to Participate in this meeting:

• In Person
• Telephone Conference Call: (402) 819-2955 conference ID: 25 78 84 8#
• Microsoft Teams

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Comment Announcement

1. CONSENT AGENDA

A.September 29, 2026, Minutes as read.
B. September 2026 Vendor Publication Report.

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3. SCHEDULED SESSIONS

Introduce New Hires to Board

A. CHI Health Mercy – Discussion and/or decision to approve and sign Proclamation designating October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
B.  Mark Eckman/Director, Unleash Council Bluffs – Update on Unleash Council Bluffs.
C.  Jason Slack/Director, Buildings and Grounds – Discussion and/or decision regarding a potential work-based learning opportunity with the Buildings and Grounds Department.
D.  Discussion and/or decision to approve and authorize Board to sign lease renewal with the City of Avoca and Newtown Avoca Historical Society for the Avoca Courthouse.
E.  Josh Weesner/Assistant Finance &Tax Officer, Auditor’s Office –Discussion and/or decision to approve and authorize Board to sign:
           1.Resolution No. 57-2026: entitled: Resolution for Transfer from General Basic Fund to Capital Projects Fund.
           2.Resolution No. 58-2026: entitled: Resolution for Transfer from Gaming Fund to Capital Projects Fund.
           3.Resolution No. 59-2026: entitled: Resolution for Transfer from Capital Projects Fund to Bond Series 2026    Debt Fund.
F.  Jeff Franco/Director, Conservation – Discussion and/or decision to approve funding for park infrastructure improvements including Arrowhead Park pedestrian bridge, Hitchcock Nature Center overlook deck, and contracted development assistance.
G.  Jeff Franco/Director, Conservation, Jason Slack/Director, Buildings and Grounds, and Garfield Coleman/Director, Risk Management: Discussion on progress of Loess Hills Lodge renovation plans.
H. Mary Ann Hanusa/Auditor – Discussion and/or decision on continuing health insurance for Thriving Families Alliance.

4. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Kelly Fischer/Payroll and Benefits Specialist, Auditor’s Office - Discussion and/or decision on allowing employees  to use their biometric screenings to be extended with dates from November 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027, with the new wellness vendor, WIQSpark, to qualify for the wellness incentive for the 27/28 plan year.

5. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

A. Update from Board members on Committee meetings from the past week.

6. RECEIVED/FILED

A. Out of State Travel Notification(s):
      1. Sheriff’s Office – Out of State Travel for Luis Trujillo.

7. CLOSED SESSION

A. Kristen Bracker/Attorney and Jeff Franco/Director, Conservation – Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j), for discussion and/or decision on purchase or sale of real estate.

B. Matt Wilber/County Attorney– Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) for discussion and/or decision on personnel matters. 

8. ADJOURN