Agenda - 10/27/2026
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. October 20, 2026, Minutes as read.
B. October 23, 2026, Minutes as read.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
3. SCHEDULED SESSIONS
Introduce New Hires to Board
A. Sam Pettit/ Caseworker, Veterans Service - Discussion and/or decision to approve and authorize the Board to sign Proclamation Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans the week of November 4 - 11, 2026.
B. Tracy Nosekabel/Environmental Health Coordinator, Planning and Development – Discussion and/or decision to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the 2026 Weed Commissioner’s Report.
C. Tracy Nosekabel/Environmental Health Coordinator, Planning and Development – Discussion and/or decision to approve appointment of Tracy Nosekabel as County Weed Commissioner for 2027.
D. Josh Weesner/ Assistant Finance &Tax Officer, Auditor’s Office –Discussion and/or decision to approve and authorize Board to sign: Resolution No. 61-2026: entitled: Resolution for Transfer from Ski Hill Fund to Property Acquisition/Improvement/Maintenance Fund.
E. Andy Wicks/County Engineer - Discussion and/or decision to approve Right of Way contracts for:
1) Project HDP-CO78(210)—6B-78 with Farm Power, Inc. in the amount of $26,035.00.
2) Project HDP-CO78(210)—6B-78 with Pamela J. Schmitz as Trustee of the Pamela J. Schmitz Trust of 2002 in the amount of $39,100.00.
3) Project HDP-CO78(210)—6B-78 with Welbourne Family, L.L.C., an Iowa limited liability company in the amount of $1,205.00.
4) Project HDP-CO78(210)—6B-78 with Steven J and Tessa Lachelle Lynn Killpack, Contract Buyer, and Harold F. Trafton, Jr. and Toni D. Trafton, or their successors(s), as Trustees of the Harold F. Trafton, Jr. and Toni D. Trafton Living Trust dated January 11th, 2022, Contract Seller in the amount of $11,830.00.
5) Project HDP-CO78(210)—6B-78 with Underwood Farm Supply, L.L.C., an Iowa limited liability company in the amount of $4,100.00.
6) Project HDP-CO78(210)—6B-78 with Link Snacks, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation in the amount of $191,425.00.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
- Mary Ann Hanusa/Auditor – Discussion and/or decision to approve updated job description and pay for Payroll/Benefits Manager.
5. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
A. Update from Board members on Committee meetings from the past week.
6. RECEIVED/FILED
A. Salary Action(s):
1) Crescent Ski Hill – Employment of Scott Miller, Gabor Czako, and Isabel Livingston a Ski/Snowboard Instructors.
2) Crescent Ski Hill – Employment of Elias McKeagney, Leland Waterkotte, Billy Sanders, Elijah Mathews, Claira Mathews, and John Votrobek as Rental Shop Team Members.
3) Crescent Ski Hill – Employment of Harper Turgeon, Kaylee Meyers, and Alicia Alvarez a Kitchen Staff Team Members.
4) Crescent Ski Hill - Employment of Zikomo Thomas, Aiden Andersen, Evelyn Brandt, and Chloe Andersen, as Chair Lift Attendants.
5) Crescent Ski Hill – Employment of Abbey Dyer as a Hospitality and Guest Services Team Lead.
6) Crescent Ski Hill – Employment of Anna Whitney, Cymber Tierney, Keira Diehm, Mallory Kjeldgaard, and Tessa Clifton, as Hospitality and Guest Services.
7) Crescent Ski Hill – Employment of Mitchell Soetmeik as a Rental Shop Team Lead.
8) Crescent Ski Hill – Employment of Riley Meek as a Snowcat Operator.
9) Crescent Ski Hill – Employment of Triston Kemerling, and Cody Black as Snowmaking Team Members.
10) Auditor – Payroll status change for Joshua Weesner.
B. Report(s):
1) Sheriff Report of Fees Disbursed and Collected for September 2026.
7. ADJOURN