CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved drainage repairs, discussed future secondary roads shop needs, reviewed road projects and handled routine county business during its regular meeting on June 2, 2026.
Supervisors Gloria Carr, Boyd Campbell and Frank Rottinghaus were present for the meeting, which began at 9:00 a.m. in the Floyd County Courthouse Board Room. The board approved the agenda, the May 26 regular meeting minutes and the May 26 joint meeting minutes. All votes listed in the minutes passed 3-0.
The board approved county claims numbered 2572 through 2641, engineer claims numbered 10701 through 10714 and drainage claim 15457.
Supervisors also approved payment of a $295.91 invoice from Ahlers & Cooney for judicial review of an Iowa Utilities Commission permit.
A major item on the agenda involved drainage work. The board approved a $34,000 estimate from Zimmerman Excavating Inc. for repairs in Drainage District No. 18. The project includes removing silt, with any tile repairs to be added separately.
The board also discussed the condition of the county’s secondary roads shops in Nora Springs and Marble Rock. According to the meeting minutes, both facilities are undersized, in poor condition and lack water and sewer service, creating inefficiencies for county operations.
County officials are looking at new construction options, with Nora Springs being prioritized. Possibilities include a land swap or a joint building with the city, depending on approvals and potential grant funding. A tentative timeline could place the project next summer.
The Marble Rock shop was also discussed, including attendance at a future Marble Rock City Council meeting regarding water and sewer infrastructure, possible vacation of an easement to create more space, and broader consideration of whether some operations could be consolidated to Rockford. Carr also addressed the possibility of selling underused county properties and returning land to the tax rolls.
County Engineer Adam Miller provided a secondary roads update. Work included culvert replacement at 140th Street and Timber Avenue, with the road expected to remain closed through the following week. Patch rock work was nearing completion, and mowing was underway.
Miller also reported that two new trucks were being outfitted and were expected by the end of June. New motor graders are expected in July, and the department is evaluating a tractor mower to improve efficiency.
The engineer’s office also reviewed a new Iowa law increasing speeds on paved two-lane roads from 55 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour. Exceptions will be reviewed by the county engineer and require board action by resolution, along with updated signage.
Other road updates included right-of-way acquisition for the Niles Corner bridges, a revised June 15-22 start date for the 170th Street bridge project, a possible October start for Packard Avenue resurfacing and near completion of the Denco crack sealing project.
In other business, the board approved stopping interest on Communication Tower Fund 34000 and authorized the county treasurer to transfer the money to a non-interest-bearing bank account.
Supervisors also approved a three-year contract with Cost Advisory Services for fiscal years 2027 through 2030.
The board noted approval of the Rustic Acres liquor license renewal.
The board also noted the hiring of Conservation Intern Cole Hansen at $14 per hour, effective May 26, 2026, and Treasurer’s Clerk Ammie Joslin at $23 per hour, effective May 28, 2026.
Supervisors reviewed quarterly fees collected from the auditor and recorder for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
During board updates, Carr reported participating in the FMC Governance Board for DECAT, the CIJD meeting, the Northeast Iowa Workforce meeting and a meeting with the county engineer regarding drainage projects. Campbell attended FMC/ECI and the Aviation Authority meeting. Rottinghaus attended an Ambulance Commission meeting on June 3. All three supervisors attended a joint Charles City City Council and Ambulance Commission meeting.
Future agenda items include an FMC/DECAT discussion and drainage district assessments.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
COUNTY CLAIMS AND EXPENSES
Ahlers, legal, $1,500.00
Alliant, electric, $170.54
Amazon, supplies, $382.99
G. Arjes, reimbursement, $83.75
Arnold Supply, parts, $64.16
AT&T, phone, $53.56
A. Bellinger, reimbursement, $60.00
J. Butterfield, reimbursement, $91.88
S. Butterfield, reimbursement, $26.88
CenturyLink, phone, $108.14
CG Co, service fee, $63.90
CG Co, fees, $373.45
CC Press, notice, $741.00
Floyd, utilities, $37.72
Clements, service, $658.56
Continental Fire, service, $925.00
Crawler Equipment, $2,600.00
D & L, repairs, $372.81
B. Hinz, reimbursement, $51.25
EOJohnson, service, $190.65
Ferguson, service, $144.49
Floyd County General, postage, $1,000.00
FCMC, medical, $241.50
Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, services, $138.00
S. Funte, reimbursement, $18.13
Gordon Flesch, lease, $379.84
GRP & Associates, disposal, $62.00
H. Adkins, supplies, $2,700.00
Iowa Communications Network, service, $452.00
ILEA, training, $750.00
INOVALON, software, $585.17
Iowa DOT, parts, $754.20
ISCTA, education, $36.00
JDF, supplies, $621.39
LEAF, services, $172.01
Learning Connections, fees, $7,371.07
Lessin, parts, $31.80
J. Lovik, reimbursement, $193.13
Mainstay, maintenance, $810.00
Marco, maintenance, $209.91
Mediacom, service fee, $227.41
MidAmerican, utilities, $276.97
Midland Concrete Products LLC, supplies, $481.00
Mitchell, service fee, $37.98
North Iowa Engineering, meeting, $25.00
NS-Rockford Register, notice, $1,943.11
Office Depot, supplies, $639.98
P. Novak, electrical service, $376.06
Pitney Bowes, postage, $994.56
Pocahontas County Engineer, supplies, $335.17
Pro Service, service, $745.09
T. Schriever, reimbursement, $70.00
Schueth Ace Hardware, $81.94
Justin F. Schuttler, reimbursement, $74.54
Secretary of State, notary, $30.00
Solutions, support, $32,308.70
St. Joseph Learning Center, $1,132.33
Standard & Associates, exams, $25.00
Hygienic Lab, tests, $655.50
State Medical Examiner, autopsy, $4,840.00
T-Mobile, service, $75.53
US Cellular, phones, $371.76
VaxCare, vaccines, $20.00
Veit LLC, equipment, $190.79
Warner, parts, $1,095.00
L. Wulff, reimbursement, $111.88
Zimmerman Excavating, DD9 Lat 19 repair, $2,000.00