FOREST CITY — The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors approved a Newton Township easement, discussed drainage and road projects and settled on a fence for a property during its Tuesday, August 11, 2026, meeting.
Supervisors Bill Jensvold, Terry Durby and Susan Smith were all present for the meeting. The board first approved the minutes from its August 4 meeting and the August 11 agenda.
At 9 a.m., supervisors opened a public hearing concerning an easement agreement in Newton Township. County Auditor Karla Weiss, Chris Barber with Conservation, Bennie Hostetler and Jason Hallberg were among those attending.
No members of the public offered comments during the hearing. Supervisors then closed the hearing and unanimously approved the Newton Township easement agreement.
Later in the morning, supervisors turned their attention to the Bennie Hostetler property. Following discussion, the board decided on a fence for the property, although the meeting minutes did not provide further specifications about the fence or its cost.
Drainage Clerk Kris Oswald also met with the board to discuss county drainage matters. Durby requested that a culvert be installed as part of the Drainage District 1 repair project. Helgeson Drainage is expected to add the culvert to its repair estimate.
County Engineer Scott Meinders reported on secondary road work, including completion of two box culverts south of Buffalo Center. The county will next order a culvert for another project.
The supervisors also had what the official minutes described as “much discussion” concerning dust control, although no specific action on the issue was recorded.
The board unanimously approved an auditor’s transfer of $11,549.25 from the county’s General Basic fund to Winn-Worth Betco.
Supervisors also approved payroll claims before adjourning. The board was scheduled to meet again at 9 a.m. August 18.
COUNTY CLAIMS AND EXPENSES
• Auditor’s transfer: $11,549.25 from General Basic to Winn-Worth Betco
• Payroll claims: Approved; the August 11 meeting minutes did not include an itemized list of individual payroll claims.