Minutes - 10/13/2026
October 13, 2026
MET IN REGULAR SESSION
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 10:00 A.M. All members present. Chairman Shea presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman read the Public Comment Policy statement.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
After discussion was held by the Board, a Motion was made by Miller, and second by Jorgensen, to approve:
- October 6, 2026, Minutes as read.
- Jail – Employment of Nicholina LaChappell as a Detention Officer.
UNANIMOUS VOTE. Motion Carried.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following appeared before the Board:
Mike Kruger
3. SCHEDULED SESSIONS
Introduce New Hires to Board
- Secondary Roads - Shane Smith, Equipment Operator.
Motion by Jorgensen, second by Jones, to approve and authorize Board to sign Resolution No. 60-2026 entitled: Resolution Approving an Agreement Between Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads and the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Living Roadway Trust Fund Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 60-2026
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY SECONDARY ROADS AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A LIVING ROADWAY TRUST FUND GRANT
WHEREAS, Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads is responsible for the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) program and for managing certain roadside properties;
AND WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation provides funding assistance through the Living Roadway Trust Fund for some expenses related to these responsibilities;
AND WHEREAS, Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads has applied for and been awarded a Living Roadway Trust Fund grant for up to $15,000 in funding for a Morbark BVR16 Diesel Chipper;
AND WHEREAS, County Engineer Andy Wicks is duly authorized to execute the grant as Authorizing Official on behalf of the Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Pottawattamie County approves a Living Roadway Trust Fund grant agreement between Pottawattamie County and the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Dated this 13th Day of October 2026.
ATTEST: ____________________________________________
Mary Ann Hanusa, Auditor
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen, Jones. Motion Carried.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Motion by Wichman, second by Miller, to approve County funding in excess of $96.75 for flu shots for part-time employees; the initial $96.75 to come from Wellness Committee Funds.
UNANIMOUS VOTE. Motion Carried.
5. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
- Update from Board members on Committee meetings from the past week.
6. RECEIVED/FILED
- Report(s):
- Recorder Fee Book for September 2026.
7. CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Miller, second by Jones, to go into Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i), for discussion and/or decision on personnel matters.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen, Jones. Motion Carried.
Motion by Jorgensen, second by Jones, to go out of Closed Session.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen, Jones. Motion Carried.
Motion by Wichman, second by Jorgensen, to go into Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i), for discussion and/or decision on personnel matters.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen, Jones. Motion Carried.
Motion by Wichman, second by Jorgensen, to go out of Closed Session.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen, Jones. Motion Carried.
8. ADJOURN
Motion by Wichman, second by Jorgensen, to adjourn meeting.
UNANIMOUS VOTE. Motion Carried.
THE BOARD ADJOURNED SUBJECT TO CALL AT 11:37 A.M.
____________________________________________
Brian Shea, Chairman
ATTEST: _____________________________________________
Mary Ann Hanusa, County Auditor
APPROVED: October 20, 2026
PUBLISH: X