GARNER — The Hancock County Board of Supervisors approved a fiscal year 2025-2026 budget amendment, opioid-fund spending, maintenance garage purchases and more than $686,000 in county claims during its May 18, 2026, meeting.
The board met in adjourned session with Supervisors Gary Rayhons and Osmund “Bud” Jermeland present at the start of the meeting. Supervisor Florence “Sis” Greiman arrived at 10:35 a.m. No supervisors were absent.
The board first approved the tentative agenda and the minutes from the May 11 meeting.
Supervisors then held a public hearing on budget amendment No. 3 for the current operating budget, which had originally been adopted April 14, 2025. County Auditor Michelle Eisenman, County Engineer Jeremy Purvis and several members of the public were present, with others attending through GoToMeeting.
No written or oral comments or objections were received. Supervisors closed the public hearing and approved Resolution No. 2026-020, adopting the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget amendment.
Under the amendment, total revenues decreased from $18,597,889 to $18,596,508. Total expenditures decreased from $20,547,634 to $19,871,344.
The amendment included changes in several spending categories. Physical health and social services increased from $549,432 to $565,097. Roads and transportation increased from $7,586,573 to $7,646,573. Government services to residents increased from $840,407 to $843,657. Administration increased from $1,962,198 to $1,974,198.
Capital projects decreased from $2,191,500 to $1,426,500, while operating transfers out decreased from $2,909,887 to $2,907,682.
Supervisors also approved the use of opioid funds totaling $1,679.76 annually for sharps containers at two locations: the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and Wagner Drug in Britt. The spending is effective July 1, 2026.
The board signed a letter of support for the 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Implementation grant application.
Supervisors also approved quotes for items for the county maintenance/storage garage. The purchases include lumber for a work bench from Garner Lumber & Supply Co. for $224, a tool set from Campbell’s Supply for $949, and a fireproof cabinet, air compressor, power washer, shelving unit, tool box and floor jack from Menards for $2,889.22. The total approved cost was $4,062.22.
After Greiman arrived, the board approved a 14-day special Class C retail alcohol license for the Hancock County Agricultural Society with outdoor service at the fairgrounds, effective July 21, 2026.
The board also approved the transfer of $1,060.92 from the Medical Benefit Account to the Medical Benefit Fund.
Supervisors approved sending letters regarding health official findings under nuisance ordinance No. 7 to properties at 2857 Orr Avenue, Garner; 2830 Oake Avenue, Garner; and 2863 Oak Avenue, Garner.
The board also approved a contract with Cost Advisory Services Inc. to provide professional consulting services for cost allocation services for fiscal years 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Supervisors authorized the county auditor to issue checks for claims on file from May 4 to May 18, totaling $686,071.95.
The meeting adjourned at 11:38 a.m. The board was scheduled to meet again May 26, 2026.
COUNTY CLAIMS AND EXPENSES
3SI Security Systems Inc., GPS service: $1,200.00
Absolute Waste Removal, disposal: $430.70
Ahlers & Cooney P.C., professional services: $1,162.40
Airgas USA LLC, welding supplies: $458.70
Allender Butzke Engineers Inc., bridge inspection: $13,600.00
Alliant Energy, utilities: $6,413.39
Amazon Capital Services, supplies: $1,789.60
Ames Engineering, engineering supplies: $585.00
Andrea Nedved, mileage: $182.97
Andrew Ries, safety boots FY26: $150.00
Ann Tendall, cleaning community health: $100.00
Arnold Motor Supply, floorliners: $324.99
AT&T Mobility, phone/data plan/licenses: $3,550.24
Batteries Plus Bulbs #577, batteries and bulbs to refill stock: $282.16
Belinda Rasmuson Oulman, medical examiner: $240.56
Bell’s Fire Stop Inc., annual fire extinguisher inspection: $834.00
Black Hawk County Treasurer, medical examiner: $50.00
Black Hills Energy, utilities: $289.40
Blackstrap Inc., road salt: $6,549.88
Bolton & Menk Inc., CLP plans: $5,750.00
Brad’s Pest Control, insect control: $70.00
Bret Bredlow, safety boots FY26: $150.00
Brothers Ace Hardware, plumbing supplies: $709.16
Brownells Inc., AR-15 magazines: $546.44
Brush & Weed Control Spec Inc., spray DD: $4,445.55
Burtness-Lundgren Plumbing & Heating Inc., ranger house repair: $200.00
C.J. Cooper & Associates Inc., safety screening: $110.00
Calhoun-Burns & Associates Inc., bridge inspection: $5,137.00
Campbell Supply Co. Inc., parts: $1,472.64
Capital Court Reporting LLC, deposition: $98.90
Card Services, legal and court/patch management/AV/software/hotel: $3,082.19
CDW Government Inc., computer: $6,876.18
Central Iowa Distributing Inc., custodial supplies: $3,239.00
Central Iowa Detention, juvenile shelter care: $7,609.38
CenturyLink, phone: $33.95
Chris Heyer, mileage: $374.49
Chrysler of Forest City, repairs/service: $671.35
City of Britt, sewer and water: $98.56
City of Crystal Lake, water/sewer fees: $134.37
City of Garner, water/sewer: $247.81
City of Goodell, sewer and water: $85.00
City of Klemme, sewer and water: $59.44
City of Woden, sewer and water: $63.00
Clear Lake Sanitary District, ESP water testing: $44.00
Communications 1 Network, phone/internet: $1,183.38
Cory Squier, safety boots FY26: $150.00
Cost Advisory Services Inc., cost recoveries/FY2027: $4,450.00
Culligan Mason City, rental service: $70.60
Dalton Bates, safety boots FY26: $150.00
Doug’s Small Engine Sales & Service, filters: $387.84
Duncan Heights Inc., payee services: $627.00
ElectionSource, parking signs/seals: $790.32
Electronic Engineering, radar certification: $115.00
Electronic Specialties Inc., monthly radio service: $174.00
Equipment Blades Inc., blades: $1,195.60
Forest City Vet Clinic, K9 meds and treatment: $1,142.90
Forge & Build, parts: $283.59
Garner Leader, legal: $1,134.12
Globe Gazette, subscription: $399.39
Gold-Eagle Cooperative, fuel: $180.58
Hancock County Coop Oil Association, gas: $45,283.78
Hancock County Health System, grants/safety screening: $1,927.27
Hancock County Medical Benefit, June 2026 medical premiums: $167,587.74
Hancock County Sheriff, party served: $299.55
Heartland Power Coop, utilities: $10.00
Henry M. Adkins & Son Inc., coding and ballots/primary election: $7,210.81
Hy-Vee Accounts Receivable, custodial/supply: $57.68
Iowa Communications Network, network services: $452.00
Iowa Department of Revenue, cabin tax: $146.93
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, training: $175.00
Iowa Prison Industries, signs: $11,317.40
Iowa’s County Conservation System, ICCS dues: $1,500.00
James Nelson, meeting/mileage: $62.54
James Welsh, IDVA spring school mileage: $204.60
Jaspersen Insurance, bond: $100.00
John Deere Financial, parts: $1,097.89
John J. Sweers, rent: $550.00
Johnson Drainage Services, repair DD 153 Lat D: $490.00
Joseph David Petersen, medical examiner: $50.00
Kami Ochoa, deposition: $325.00
Kent Kluver, well plugging: $700.00
Lakeside Environmental Inc., seed: $675.00
Language Line Services Inc., interpretation: $164.66
Legge Farms LLC, repair DD #138 Lat 68 tile: $9,950.82
Liberty Tire Services LLC, tires: $310.77
Linahon Electric Inc., power to cold storage building: $8,583.13
MARC, parts: $503.00
Marco Technologies LLC, copier: $79.83
Marvin L. Johnson, meeting/mileage: $76.22
Megan Schmidt, campsite refund: $20.00
Menards, hand tools: $120.95
Michelle Eisenman, mileage: $23.94
Midland Power Cooperative, utilities: $5.33
Midwest Waste LLC, rural recycling: $7,244.00
Midwest Wheel Companies, parts: $1,842.73
Miller Pharmacy, inmate meds: $26.63
MSC, paint: $1,668.53
Nelson Septic Services LLC, ESP septic tank clean out: $625.00
North Central International, parts: $5,153.43
North Iowa Reporting, transcript: $541.75
Nuss Truck and Equipment, parts: $1,472.66
Ollenburg Motors Inc., vehicle service: $196.99
Overhead Door Co. of Mason City, Miller shed repairs: $1,409.80
P & P Electric Inc., annual generator maintenance: $827.73
Pam Dalbeck, campsite refund: $250.00
PetroBlend Corporation, oil: $986.75
Plumb Supply Company-MSC, plumbing supplies: $83.16
Prairie Energy Cooperative, utilities: $441.80
Pritchard Auto Company, parts: $4,205.67
Quill Corporation, sheet protector: $32.22
Reilli Dhabalt, cabin refund: $90.00
Router12 Networks LLC, internet supplies: $200.00
Sanco Equipment, skidloader windshield: $311.96
Schleusner Dirt Works LLC, repair DD: $16,232.77
Schumacher Elevator Co., annual safety test: $570.00
SEAT Treasurer, SEAT I: $25.00
Shaun Hackman, safety boots FY26: $150.00
Shield Technology Corp., law enforcement membership: $200.00
Signs & Designs by Liz, QR codes: $1,240.00
Site Services Inc., asbestos testing in vault: $285.00
SkyBlue Solutions, phone bill: $942.92
Stacie Hansen, cleaning public health office: $300.00
State Hygienic Laboratory, well water testing: $1,175.00
State Medical Examiner, autopsy fee/toxicology: $2,047.00
Summit Fire Protection, annual extinguisher inspection: $1,249.70
Swenson’s Hardware, parts: $689.05
Tim Riherd, safety boots FY26: $94.95
T-Mobile, phone: $1,208.10
Truck Center Companies, parts: $1,348.06
Trulson Auto Parts, batteries: $1,362.31
UMB Bank N.A., bond payment and interest: $236,350.00
UScellular, data plan: $40.81
Verizon, phone: $40.01
Veronica Maas, meeting/mileage: $72.00
Vestis, miscellaneous supplies: $143.64
Victoria J. Wagner, city/school election: $114.50
Visual Edge IT, licenses: $3,971.07
Visual Edge IT, lease: $78.96
Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, printer lease: $364.76
West Payment Center, online/software: $922.00
WEX Bank, gas: $16,670.70
Wilson Dental Clinic PLC, inmate dental: $305.00
Winnebago Coop, phone: $559.27
Winnebago County Jail, monthly inmate: $15,510.00
Zupke Safety Resources, safety training/forklift: $2,200.00
Total claims: $686,071.95