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The board discussed setting the bond sale-award meeting for either May 27 or May 29 and agreed to aim for late May, noting they would need four supervisors available for the award meeting. Finance staff said the debt-service plan currently modeled a first-year principal payment of $580,000 but that figure could be adjusted before sale.

Supervisor discussion highlights:
- Remodel and security: Several supervisors questioned the nearly $800,000 construction estimate for a board area remodel and discussed the potential benefits of improved office layout, conference-room space and upgraded HVAC; one supervisor raised security concerns about the current public-facing office configuration and said enhancements would reduce staff and elected-official exposure.
- Traffic ordinance and revenue: Supervisors discussed exploring a local county traffic ordinance to retain a larger share of fines currently remitted under state enforcement; staff said the county now receives roughly 10'15% of fines under state enforcement and that mirroring state schedules could allow the county to collect civil fines locally for county road violations, subject to further legal review and coordination with cities and state jurisdictional rules.
- Health insurance: County staff (Tim and Amanda referenced in the meeting) told supervisors they plan to present options expected to reduce health-insurance costs by about 5% at the April 21 budget hearing.
- Renewable-energy permitting: Supervisors discussed revisiting the county's utility-scale wind ordinance to make it more resilient to appeals and better positioned to capture tax revenue from large projects; board members noted prior appeals delayed projects and a changed technology environment led developers to pursue other counties.

Why it matters: These discussions shape budget priorities and county policy that affect future capital spending, potential new revenue streams and the county's ability to host large renewable-energy projects.

Ending: Board members asked staff to continue refining debt-service schedules, finalize the bond sale timetable and prepare the health-insurance presentation for the April 21 hearing; additional legal and feasibility work was requested on a local traffic ordinance and on renewable-energy permitting options.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting - 04-01-25","oneSentenceSummary","During a work session the board discussed sale timing for proposed bonds, a courthouse/board-office remodel estimated near $800,000, possible new county traffic ordinance revenue, revisions to wind/utility-scale solar permitting, health insurance savings and safety concerns for public-facing elected offices.","taxTitle","taxId",3693,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6095419,"Board proclaims April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Black Hawk County",106,114000,220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2838280-4d0e7265454cd59b875c03a702b4ba5a&start=114&end=220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2838280-4d0e7265454cd59b875c03a702b4ba5a/thumbnail_114000.jpg","/articles/6095419/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/Board-proclaims-April-2025-Sexual-Assault-Awareness-Month-in-Black-Hawk-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095419-4e6af468b0bc2b93d894ab955d62b168/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045093&Signature=o~aKbJRPkUHS7HON35PbLJZNmhqjvFuVV70p0snF8tY9KwpTWgaTxS5um5MrDKSLq2IQlA6tY1SSg9Qza~ScJSl85Yb2P4SdV0ExMfEXcKP-m3O2xsy0rV3-veTdIMyG9xkr6apVfvyk63Qboj2UevRrHsRXnlB~VwzDF6ch2hybToDqftJmGQzlqlnP00m7lJtBAQoafWd1Uo9835UvSN6pwu68Q3o-hu7HQSt3kK7aS9m8VQ-EmGyfqg9Ln2cLRGyw9kpXQewFXrw6WGxg6hp~DQl7sgZlceOUT~Or1eD98ivI26uY2jWy-GxHLFiswwb2Ys3PX1U1VzERcidP9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors on April 1 proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Black Hawk County and encouraged citizens to learn more about violence prevention and support services.

The proclamation, read into the record by a board member on behalf of an absent presenter, noted that sexual assault affects people of all backgrounds and that consequences can include post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, depression, homelessness and suicide. The board approved the proclamation by motion and second.

During public comment, an unnamed advocate from the Riverview Center spoke to supervisors about the center's services, saying the center provides \"100% free and confidential services to those impacted by violence,\" including medical and legal advocacy, general advocacy and peer counseling. The advocate emphasized that services are available whether the incident occurred recently or many years ago.

Why it matters: The proclamation is a symbolic step to recognize the county's role in supporting survivors and connecting the public with local resources.

Ending: The board recorded the proclamation and the Riverview Center representative indicated residents can contact the center for confidential help and advocacy.","The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors unanimously proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and heard a brief public comment from a Riverview Center advocate about services available to survivors.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":77,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6095423,"County engineer flags cost to replace 55 mph signs if state raises secondary road speed limits",385000,491000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2838280-4d0e7265454cd59b875c03a702b4ba5a&start=385&end=491","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2838280-4d0e7265454cd59b875c03a702b4ba5a/thumbnail_385000.jpg","/articles/6095423/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/County-engineer-flags-cost-to-replace-55-mph-signs-if-state-raises-secondary-road-speed-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095423-7d580ad16fd14f7cec288c5dfe3b560c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045093&Signature=aik73lR72VJoNB0XjhoZoyZJbPiedn0Bznsy76e1pSHhZYyquoT4LwdHdKvMI4FePigcHtoIBttCflK5JjtFA3~4u~8SUBw318MC6YAjHYg2eoSNtBFtsq9zdFVbs0hXa52TXWkz0PMpdorISPai8fru-6FKU~3RFdAop4nSUJnqukF6dl10STvvW6lrrjORwXIg3kXj1K~cLowCb2mzwCs9A6WdWovPpHohy96d1PbdqrPqE~UTGo3Hf9H5Jy64TbuYYIE4pU3cfLekO9QB~k3wbMJc8K5mh5w3XmdBNRfJGM0c6cHdTsGB9YsX25rsz1VNmYV13NkaEE4PZJ8NPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Black Hawk County Engineer Cathy Nicholas briefed the Board of Supervisors on April 1 about local road conditions and a pending legislative proposal that could raise many secondary road speed limits from 55 mph to 60 mph.

Nicholas said roads are in good shape as spring begins; the county is starting culvert replacements and a mile-rack resurfacing project in the south-central portion of the county. She told the board she had provided cost data to the Iowa County Engineers Association regarding Senate File 73, which would permit increasing posted speeds on many secondary roads.

Nicholas estimated the cost to replace about 65 existing 55-mph signs (to match any new 60-mph standard using county signage) at roughly $8,500. She told the board that simply adding stickers to existing signs would not be preferred and that matching the county's existing signing would likely require replacement.

Why it matters: If state law changes posted speed limits, counties may face immediate signage costs and operational work to ensure signs conform to the new statutory standard.

Additional points from the engineer's report:
- County dust-control vendor lists have been published for residents wishing to order roadside dust control for the season.
- Culvert replacement work is starting on a road scheduled for resurfacing next year.

Ending: Nicholas offered to answer questions and asked supervisors to consider the cost implications should the legislature adopt higher secondary-road speed limits.","Cathy Nicholas, Black Hawk County engineer, said Senate File 73 would increase many secondary road speed limits from 55 to 60 mph and estimated replacing about 65 signs would cost roughly $8,500; the board was asked whether to support post-legislative signage-change costs.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6095428,"Conservation director: Casey Lake filling, fish stocking delayed by regional hatchery shortages",185,496000,681000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2838280-4d0e7265454cd59b875c03a702b4ba5a&start=496&end=681","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2838280-4d0e7265454cd59b875c03a702b4ba5a/thumbnail_496000.jpg","/articles/6095428/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/Conservation-director-Casey-Lake-filling-fish-stocking-delayed-by-regional-hatchery-shortages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095428-9f133257199f47b10a123f04fb6e13ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045093&Signature=Lw0A38HZfCUug-~7-0-RWnwCukVvZMpy1ftSUD~piO6Nc04k8n8v5XU3jCVcO8qkkGGF9dRyrLwQwhsjKM-pC17IssBW1~AYW4yXMgMDbwvITEEMOSOUqvxGGZRlfozvPykZ2OgCutHMVo4spOBN-EPY3vaCFrp2DbbzASvlVAIcilhoBiIe~c~wk~ZVZUhiMh5EI0rTnJwPBCzlVa6kXInoQzJHh6r7F6qdthZ3NUPT2-8-7owZbTauHTSECctakj0zIIYBbD5qesSE1mN1855DK-Qt8ewG0vY3nBKtFdQnIpBbUcLKpV3hLbV4VzLz4O3W8tqP40~UiczAig-cvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Black Hawk County Conservation Director Mike Hendrickson told the Board of Supervisors on April 1 that Casey Lake is catching water and contractor work is nearly complete, but fish stocking could be delayed because regional hatcheries lack the bluegills needed.

Hendrickson said contractors will return within a week or two to finish minor grading and seeding and that the lake's deepest part will be roughly 28' or 29 feet. He reported fisheries biologists are prepared to stock catfish, bass and bluegill \"but they do not have the supply of bluegills that they need due to flooding on the Mississippi River last spring and summer,\" which affected hatchery production.

Hendrickson said the biologists are looking for alternate hatchery sources; if public hatcheries cannot supply the bluegills, the county will consider purchasing fish from private hatcheries and conducting a local fundraising effort to cover the cost.

Why it matters: The timing of stocking will affect the lake's inaugural recreation and education programming. The conservation department expects the lake to support education programs this spring and to receive tour requests from regional watershed and conservation partners.

Details mentioned at the meeting:
- Campgrounds under county conservation opened April 1 for use; showers and many water services remain off until weather permits. Education staff expect to host more than 2,500 local students for spring field trips over April and May, including second- and fifth-graders from Waterloo schools.
- Contractors will return soon to finish final grading and seeding for Casey Lake; the lake is filling and appears to be holding water.
- Fisheries staff are ready to stock catfish, bass and bluegill but bluegill supply is uncertain because Mississippi River flooding disrupted hatcheries. Hendrickson said private hatcheries have been priced at about $0.55 to $0.85 per fish; county staff discussed the option of raising funds to buy the fish if necessary.
- Hendrickson said the county plans to protect the lake's initial water quality by restricting unauthorized stocking and ensuring that introduced fish are inspected, keeping rough or invasive species out.

Hendrickson also described a planned April 17 tour and demonstration with the Cedar River Watershed Management and East Central Iowa Council of Governments at the Lakeview Lodge to show water-quality work and educational features.

Ending: Conservation staff asked for community support if private hatchery purchases are needed and said they will report back once fisheries staff confirm bluegill availability and any fundraising steps.","Black Hawk County Conservation reported Casey Lake is collecting water and contractors will finish grading soon; fisheries biologists are ready to stock catfish, bass and bluegill but bluegill supply shortage may delay stocking or require private-hatchery purchases at a significant per-fish cost.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6095433,"Board approves series of bond resolutions, weed-control notice and routine payments",799,307000,1106000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2838280-4d0e7265454cd59b875c03a702b4ba5a&start=307&end=1106","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2838280-4d0e7265454cd59b875c03a702b4ba5a/thumbnail_307000.jpg","/articles/6095433/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/Board-approves-series-of-bond-resolutions-weed-control-notice-and-routine-payments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095433-10a30455f4dc16df650bffa1a032ff61/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045093&Signature=fMbjKe0c6A8j~0wwRDyEOB20rKyRI3Osqh64-jt8skTw7MIohPKm5P3yM1NbAqnZXz5YNu8D8vN1aeRyXEiK2PktpjuG~cMLufZeHIClMUx1hq9kFaBsct4wC3vhACEW0cbDtyJduh4UAoUu9s4OZdDLv9KksoW5KCmtFdaH~gm2hfCKUl6HpFbNX-c7wbamxzr6qvSIMrGbSateTr2pcnnMQP1AUdrHq7V5wWLwkAErQP3I7HJsz4g9Xc1-lF504kPrx4xoZJYo139EXHEASODpkJylxWS17PZ0AFL1zOvH6vBIzXRA2clwgFlL5ObBKYqregEZkPaY3yPijdzXCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors on April 1 approved a package of procedural resolutions to begin issuance proceedings for several general obligation capital loan note programs, authorized routine county payments and adopted the county's annual noxious-weed notice.

The board also directed the finance director to advertise a public hearing on the county's proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget for 10 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2025, in Boardroom 201 of the Black Hawk County Courthouse in Waterloo.

Why it matters: The resolutions begin the formal steps to borrow for public buildings, conservation projects and other county capital needs; advertising the budget hearing starts the required public notice timeline for budget adoption.

The board voted to authorize payment of outstanding claims totaling $737,279.49. The auditor's report submitted at the meeting noted higher-than-normal disbursements this week to catch up two months of payments to NapCare (about $410,000) and a construction payment to Don Gardner Construction for $69,967.50, along with approximately $80,160 in playground-related payments.

The board adopted its annual noxious-weed resolution notifying owners and occupants of unincorporated Black Hawk County that they must spray, cut, burn or otherwise destroy listed noxious weeds so they do not bloom or come to maturity. The resolution referenced the code sections named in the meeting materials (identified in the meeting as chapters 317.1a and 21 and subsection 58.4) and gave a compliance date of June 1, 2025.

Several separate resolutions instituting proceedings were adopted to start the issuance process for general obligation capital loan notes. Those items included (as listed on the meeting agenda):
- Not to exceed $1,560,000 for essential county/public building purposes (ECP-1).
- Not to exceed $1,560,000 for general county purposes including courthouse equipment and remodeling related to IT relocations and other building projects (E72 on the agenda).
- Not to exceed $400,000 for acquisition and development of lands and improvements to be managed by the Black Hawk County Conservation Board (multiple GCP items listed on the agenda, several at $400,000 and one at $400,500 for erosion control at the Hartman Reserve).

The board also approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation capital loan indebtedness, series 2025, to provide funds for the approved purposes and moved to set the sale date for the bond issue in late May, with the clerk asking members whether May 27 or May 29 would work for a follow-up meeting to award the sale.

Other routine business approved included a personnel requisition for a full-time office specialist (a replacement) and placement of the minutes from the March 25 meeting on file.

The meeting record indicates the board closed the required public hearings on the bond notices after receiving no oral or written comments and proceeded with roll-call approvals on the resolutions.

Votes at a glance (as recorded on the agenda and during roll calls):
- Authorization of claims and payments: approved (motion and second; roll call taken)
- Advertisement for FY2025-26 budget public hearing (April 21, 2025, 10 a.m., Boardroom 201): approved (motion and second)
- Annual noxious-weed resolution (compliance required by 06/01/2025): approved (motion and second)
- Personnel requisition for office specialist (full-time replacement): approved (motion and second)
- Multiple resolutions instituting proceedings for general obligation capital loan notes (amounts and purposes listed above): each motion to receive, place on file and institute proceedings was approved by the board on roll call
- Resolution authorizing issuance of general obligation capital loan indebtedness, series 2025: approved (motion and second; roll call taken)

No individual yes/no tallies with full member-by-member breakdown were provided in the meeting transcript beyond routine roll-call confirmations of 'yes' during each vote. The meeting record shows the motions carried after roll-call votes and 'all in favor' procedures for items on the consent and bond-agenda sections.

The board scheduled a follow-up meeting in late May to award the sale and noted that the first year's principal repayment on the proposed debt service was currently modeled at $580,000; that figure may be adjusted before sale.

The board adjourned following a short work session on the FY2026 budget and related topics.

Ending: The procedural approvals move the county closer to selling bonds for courthouse and conservation projects and set the public budget process in motion; the board will reconvene in late May to award the sale and continues preparation for the April 21 budget hearing.","At its April 1 meeting the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors approved multiple resolutions to begin proceedings for general obligation capital loan notes, authorized routine bill payments and adopted the county's annual noxious-weed notice; the board also set a public hearing on the proposed FY2025-26 budget.","actionData","errors"]

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