CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved major communications project payments, road equipment purchases, zoning board compensation, drainage district expenses and a conservation fund transfer during its regular meeting on June 30, 2026.
Supervisors Gloria Carr, Boyd Campbell and Frank Rottinghaus were all present for the meeting, which was held at 9:00 a.m. in the Floyd County Courthouse board room.
During public comment, Merlyn Schweizer told the board that drainage district funds should be earning interest.
The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting before turning to several county business items.
One of the largest actions involved the county’s communication tower project. Carr reported that a dispatch headset quote came in at approximately $40,000 and was not feasible at this time. She also noted that the camera installation cost came in $292.50 under the quoted amount, and that remaining bond proceeds would be applied to the Motorola maintenance contract.
Supervisors then approved payment of invoices from Communication Tower Project Fund bond proceeds, including $3,003.90 to Electronic Specialties, Inc. and $416,338.44 to Motorola, Inc.
The board also approved county claims numbered 2848 through 2964 and engineer claims numbered 10763 through 10784.
Kailey Einspahr, Floyd County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Director, was introduced to the board and answered questions about the Extension and Outreach program in Floyd County.
Supervisors approved a quote from Seiler for GPS survey equipment totaling $42,464.13.
The board also approved Resolution 27-26, establishing 55 mph speed limits at multiple locations on designated secondary roads throughout Floyd County. The action was based on an engineering and traffic investigation conducted by the county engineer and authorizes placement of appropriate signage.
County Engineer Adam Miller updated supervisors on secondary road work, including bridge repairs, cleanouts, log removal, driveway repairs and shoulder work on B60. Miller said the county’s new flail mower has nearly doubled mowing productivity. He also reported that new trucks are being received, new motor graders are expected within the next few weeks, and snow equipment has been delayed.
Miller also said a new flatbed trailer is arriving and that the department is exploring purchase of a new tractor and an additional flail mower. Construction updates included environmental clearances for design work, right-of-way acquisition nearly complete for the Niles Corner bridge, continued work on the bridge replacement on 170th Street south of Rudd, and use of the Speed Feedback Trailer on Rotary Park Road.
Jessy Willadsen, zoning administrator, presented a recommendation to establish compensation for Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment members. Supervisors approved compensation of $35 per meeting, plus mileage at the county-established rate. Members who decline payment must complete a waiver form, and all claims must be submitted within 90 days. The 90-day submission requirement applies retroactively to April 1, 2026.
The board appointed Campbell as the primary representative and Rottinghaus as alternate representative to the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center Board.
Supervisors approved several drainage district payments, including $5,370.68 to Secondary Roads for Drainage District 9 Lateral 3 tile repairs; $2,243.19 to Legge Farms & Drainage for spraying Drainage District 3 Main Open Ditch; and $563.48 to Legge Farms & Drainage for spraying Drainage District 1 Main.
The board also reappointed Robert Mondt to the Veterans Affairs Commission for another three-year term and noted the resignation of Veterans Affairs Commission appointee April Banks.
Supervisors approved payment of a $241.36 Ahlers & Cooney invoice tied to judicial review of an IUC permit.
The board approved the Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw Early Childhood Iowa Fiscal Agent Agreement Non-Contract Renewal and Transition Agreement.
Supervisors also approved Resolution 28-26, transferring $90,820 from the General Basic Fund to the Conservation Reserve Fund for camping fees collected. The auditor and county treasurer were directed to update county records accordingly.
The board noted the hiring of Carter Johnson as Conservation Park Ranger/Natural Resource Technician at an hourly rate of $24.04, effective July 6, 2026.
Future agenda items listed were codification of ordinances, a Conservation Board appointment and a Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center 28E agreement.
The meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m.
Information for this story was taken from the Floyd County Board of Supervisors June 30, 2026 meeting minutes.
COUNTY CLAIMS AND EXPENSES
AgVantage — Fuel — $18,294.56
Ahlers — Legal — $1,500.00
Allen Hosp — Service — $1,800.00
Alliant — Electric — $154.32
Amazon — Supplies — $2,416.22
G Arjes — Reimbursement — $3.75
Arnold Supply — Parts — $240.06
A Assink — Reimbursement — $537.09
AT&T — Phone — $54.38
Axon — Equipment — $2,297.00
A Bellinger — Reimbursement — $41.88
Black Hills — Utilities — $43.09
Bruening Rock — $29,262.07
J Butterfield — Reimbursement — $80.00
S Butterfield — Reimbursement — $36.88
B Campbell — Reimbursement — $122.49
G Carr — Reimbursement — $63.25
IA Cream — Service — $500.00
Central IA Dist — Supplies — $655.00
Central — Tuition — $2,015.00
CenturyLink — Phone — $705.00
CCADC — Allocation — $50,497.32
Floyd — Utilities — $37.72
CNH Industrial — Parts — $442.95
Cost Advisory — Services — $4,450.00
Daniels Auto — Services — $7,800.50
B Hinz — Reimbursement — $51.25
DeBoest Construction — $16,960.00
Dell Technologies — $1,102.20
Electronic Specialties — Service — $3,003.90
FarmChem — Supplies — $14.98
FC Auditor — Miscellaneous — $3,993.14
FCSO — Services — $607.73
Forest City Library — Allocation — $997.91
Fullerton Funeral Service — $855.00
Fun In Son — Tuition — $4,310.00
S Funte — Reimbursement — $25.00
Galls — Equipment — $573.48
Gordon Flesch — Lease — $124.50
Grafton Library — Allocation — $850.00
Growing Tree — Tuition — $588.96
Hart Bros — Supplies — $13,924.00
IC Preschool — Tuition — $8,450.00
IAMU — Services — $1,423.00
Iowa DOT — Parts — $706.93
Iowa Prison — Supplies — $796.40
ISAC — Dues — $300.00
Janssen — Building repairs — $7,233.00
JDF — Supplies — $1,530.15
Megan E. Kock — Reimbursement — $8.13
Laird Law — Services — $306.00
J. Lantz — Reimbursement — $700.00
LEAF — Services — $808.80
Learning Connections — Fees — $12,140.50
J Lovik — Reimbursement — $211.25
LSI — Support — $20,311.38
M & K Truck Centers — Equipment — $296,678.00
Machines & Media — Supplies — $116.00
Mainstay — Maintenance — $366.00
Marco — Maintenance — $52.50
Marion PD — Service — $35.00
Mark’s T&I — Equipment — $15,376.21
Mason City Public Library — Allocation — $750.00
J McKeen — Reimbursement — $272.50
Mediacom — Service fee — $227.41
Melrose Insurance — Insurance — $401,154.00
Mick Gage — Service — $515.00
Keystone — Tests — $19.50
MidAmerican — Utilities — $905.41
Molsteads — Repairs — $49.36
Mikes C&O — Tires — $1,010.51
Mills — Maintenance — $350.00
Mitchell County — Reimbursement — $16,217.15
Motorola — Communications — $416,338.44
NACo — Membership — $675.00
19th Amend Society — Reimbursement — $916.82
NH Preschool — Tuition — $540.00
Office Express — Supplies — $423.44
Office World — Supply — $50.00
Omnitel — Reimbursement — $2,260.00
PCI — Project — $133,811.50
Pitney Bowes — Supplies — $1,010.90
Pro Serv — Service — $789.61
S Pump — Reimbursement — $269.82
Sargent Trailers — Equipment — $12,300.00
Schueth Ace Hardware — $433.67
Schueth Ace — Service — $220.98
Solutions — Support — $220.51
St. Joseph Learning Center — $4,132.98
State ME — Autopsy — $2,047.00
Superior — Supplies — $940.47
TJ Service — Repairs — $1,719.99
T-Mobile — Service — $486.44
Unique Country — Services — $147.80
Verde Tech — Supply — $856.00
Visa — Miscellaneous — $4,388.91
Wedeking Electric — Service — $3,242.05
L Wulff — Reimbursement — $96.25