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Supervisors passed Resolution 2025-3-14-A, which authorizes the county engineer to embargo secondary roads for a 90-day period when conditions warrant. \"Usually, it's for now, it's just the chip seals,\" a supervisor said during discussion of the resolution. The board adopted the measure after a motion and second and a voice vote approving the resolution.

The board also approved the county's spring pavement patching contract with CF (Cedar Falls) Construction. The board discussed recent increases in concrete and construction costs compared with previous years; a supervisor noted a range of past bid prices and said the county previously budgeted about $60,000 for striping work. The board voted to award the spring patching work to Cedar Falls Construction after the bids were opened and discussed.

Supervisors approved a chip-seal project on G Avenue, a roughly three-mile stretch that serves lake access and has deteriorated following winter conditions. The supervisor who presented the item said the chip-seal quote for G Avenue is $166,000 and that the county plans to reallocate maintenance funds and, if needed, approve a budget amendment later in the year.

Board members also reviewed pavement-striping bids and noted an increase in paint costs compared with the prior year, when a low bid had been $21 per gallon. Officials said they had budgeted for striping costs and would move forward with the low-bid process while monitoring final prices.

Throughout the road agenda items, supervisors discussed operational details such as the county providing flagging for projects to reduce costs, the need for traffic control during patching and expectations for how long chip-seal surfaces typically last. \"We need to do it,\" one supervisor said of the G Avenue project, citing safety and the road's accelerated deterioration.

The board’s actions follow routine spring maintenance planning: review of bids, awarding of patching contracts and authorization of temporary road embargoes to protect newly treated surfaces.

Votes at a glance:
- Resolution 2025-3-14-A (authorize 90-day embargo on selected secondary roads by the county engineer): Motion made and seconded; approved by voice vote.
- Spring pavement patching contract: Awarded to CF (Cedar Falls) Construction; motion made and seconded; approved by voice vote.
- G Avenue chip-seal ($166,000): Motion made and seconded; approved by voice vote.

The board discussed potential budget amendments later this year if additional funds are needed and suggested staff coordinate traffic control options with contractors to reduce costs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","regular meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Iowa County Board of Supervisors approved several road-maintenance measures and contracts during its regular meeting, including a resolution authorizing the county engineer to impose a 90-day embargo on selected secondary roads and approvals for patching and chip-seal work.","taxTitle","Iowa County, Iowa","taxId",73085,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6635635,"Board tables Hilton Township clerk resignation for one week for additional research",60,2734000,2794000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2629565-43a62ae3cc8a22d13470480441ee466e&start=2734&end=2794","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2629565-43a62ae3cc8a22d13470480441ee466e/thumbnail_2734000.jpg","/articles/6635635/Iowa-County/Iowa/Board-tables-Hilton-Township-clerk-resignation-for-one-week-for-additional-research","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635635-1de6c4a4a204603dec1fc67a8b401e8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177574&Signature=SRL-~oE32Yv4zylfjGOnMZOMZpD1b2NuQPGWu1vgN98OiL1t9HsmZ1QK5phlNl~NkyZP~sW4jPg2BUfoPV2RITK-Uzrn8~XE547YLH2FJswhM5VN7OemsyHxLcyv7i2Tmpsy54qpiDT5dBvPXNnmS8hl2E2ATb6mhw2WSqDiBLa2ilmXqVvQBxiScgcE~jw-FdRCrwX0iFknH3yGb1S-5qNRDideaSFxFMcwF1k2x9g25WWRicbWbiXN54654GHraENagOwStW8kD1YYEdg0AmvHT5-bDnkYial1Ynn1X0CgAdDbCaxaECX7L-LUfoLS1tetR2ZJbOiuQtjmfoY48g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Iowa County Board of Supervisors tabled action on the resignation of the Hilton Township clerk to allow supervisors time to consult township trustees and gather more information.

A supervisor asked for additional time to research the matter and speak with other township trustees before making an appointment. \"Can we table that for another week, please?\" the supervisor asked. The board agreed to hold the item and to discuss it at a subsequent meeting.

Board members placed agenda items 7, 8 and 9 on hold pending follow-up; no appointment or replacement was made at this meeting.

The board asked that trustees and staff provide information ahead of the next meeting so supervisors can consider potential candidates or procedural steps for filling the vacancy.","The Iowa County Board of Supervisors agreed to delay action on the Hilton Township clerk resignation to allow supervisors time to consult trustees and gather additional information before appointing a replacement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6635639,"Iowa County discusses courthouse basement drying options and judge’s library repairs",2217,333000,2550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2629565-43a62ae3cc8a22d13470480441ee466e&start=333&end=2550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2629565-43a62ae3cc8a22d13470480441ee466e/thumbnail_333000.jpg","/articles/6635639/Iowa-County/Iowa/Iowa-County-discusses-courthouse-basement-drying-options-and-judges-library-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635639-2791f61db235fee764b81886221f9770/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177574&Signature=YhxkcBz-qhswvy5g0FOzgsjh03LeyC9AGR13eVFlC6mhDxr70kLnPPiYq18AhX-xmg3zdMGHEJNvDQpG6k-PGtACtJbF~L~lDAf1d0A7wzouBoHRDgqWFdbO3oo9Uon-~BkavpFJ5HyZ7zINTfZDP4YiClylSXX3MDZk5cdS3nGtKTr38RJX0Lk~V6qQDji1E3Ua-RrQRBwLUhbWXi4hh6HkWOaIOrejctWgU7X6WdKn90e9bu5mEqvFfV-9~bLXJ1tML81ABOu2MkUHci3kD7ZOB4quAeV1XzzpatAzSC2YK7gzQYCXggwrhZpxOMXfKryERHpMWWfyCuwTuLUmkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Iowa County supervisors discussed options to address persistent basement dampness at the county courthouse and repair water-damaged areas in the judge’s library during the meeting.

A supervisor reported meeting a vendor who described a nonstandard drying system for courthouses. \"By the time I walked over there, the price had gone $10,000... 40, yeah. And it takes, like, 2 years to get it all dried out,\" the supervisor said, expressing skepticism about the technology and its cost. The board said it will contact references and speak with other counties that have used the vendor before scheduling any work or presentations.

Separately, the board discussed interior repairs in the judge’s library and basement walls. Officials described a proposed approach to cut out damaged areas, install moisture-resistant drywall and finish with plaster, and noted that a contractor (referred to as Randy) had provided an estimate in prior discussions. A supervisor said they would coordinate with facilities staff and arrange a site visit to determine the bookshelf configuration and finalize repair plans.

Board members emphasized addressing exterior drainage and foundation waterproofing as long-term solutions rather than repeatedly repairing interior finishes. \"Before we do the basement walls, we need to do something on the outside of the courthouse,\" a supervisor said, warning that interior fixes alone risk recurring damage.

Officials said they will contact references for the drying-system vendor, discuss exterior waterproofing options, and proceed with targeted interior repairs where necessary. No formal contracts or votes were recorded on these items at this meeting.","Supervisors said they spoke with vendors about a specialized dry-out system for the courthouse basement, discussed a roughly $40,000 estimate and a two-year drying timeline from one vendor, and reviewed plans to repair judge’s library walls using moisture-resistant materials.","actionData","errors"]

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Iowa County approves road maintenance measures, authorizes 90-day embargo and several contracts

Board tables Hilton Township clerk resignation for one week for additional research

Iowa County discusses courthouse basement drying options and judge’s library repairs