[{"_1":2,"_121":-5,"_122":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_25":26},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_27":28,"_29":30},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[31,73,85,97,109],{"_32":33,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":41,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":47,"_48":49,"_50":51,"_52":53,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":55,"_67":68,"_69":55,"_70":71,"_72":71},"mediaId",6081434,"mediaKeyId","2942450-c0ae410bcf5749c22145dcea0b7534ec","parentId",2942450,"title","Supervisors adopt budget moves: $200,000 transfer, multiple hiring freezes and other adjustments for FY26","audioSeconds",1003,"startMs",1129000,"endMs",2132000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942450-c0ae410bcf5749c22145dcea0b7534ec&start=1129&end=2132","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942450-c0ae410bcf5749c22145dcea0b7534ec/thumbnail_1129000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6081434/Woodbury-County/Iowa/Supervisors-adopt-budget-moves-200000-transfer-multiple-hiring-freezes-and-other-adjustments-for-FY26","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081434-c758cbd5f0f931df9ffcbf215caee5a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770014919&Signature=W~ASQAu9TzrJtFboay3-G~1kuNUvN6RHBLgA6Yne1qT9B36kGOLUjnu7avET6bPWeXqG1Re4FIhQxpGfIdzm~4OZsvf811WPsljTaUq0DMQ25zWlRxuI~0WIrv3v0tYlgPayfU9cBcUpnxPfxIrKW-CUcNcNQjVf1r0SN189xM3LZ1H0homoMQOOpX0aqBnXY35TqoHYQuJcUck1W-PUT35w3kfSu2Q2gOGIKyLKZCneWvVQxvrroC9frxmvlqpxeix6dt5mYeAhode0YB9JFlXPUgngyVqJhjngFrKCq-1VpB1NCRP7XVuGz7J87SEr2-IslW~tnznOG9KJkPTmNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Woodbury County, Iowa","date","2025-04-10T11:21:10.747Z","article","The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors reviewed the fiscal 2026 budget publication and approved multiple adjustments intended to shore up reserve balances across county funds.

Michelle (budget staff) presented the budget publication and an updated reserves‑vs‑expenses worksheet showing options to reach two months’ operating reserves. She explained proposed adjustments to levy calculations and noted changes since the previous meeting, including updated training revenue, recognition of unspent payroll in several departments, and a corrected room‑and‑board revenue calculation.

Actions taken by the board included: receipt of the budget publication; approval to transfer $200,000 from the Courthouse Maintenance Fund to General Supplemental reserves for FY26 (motion by Supervisor Aung, seconded by Supervisor Bittinger; passed 5‑0); approval to defund (but not deauthorize) 12 seasonal Conservation Department positions for FY26, producing projected savings of $105,099.42 (motion passed 5‑0); and approval to freeze an open maintenance position in Building Services pending further funding (motion passed 5‑0).

The board also moved several accounting adjustments discussed in staff scenarios: placing PILOT dollars into General Supplemental as shown in the budget scenarios and transferring 50% of the auditor’s wages from General Basic to General Supplemental (motions passed 5‑0). The board deferred a final decision on how much of benefits/FICA to shift between funds and asked staff for updated accrual and payroll figures prior to final adoption. The board set a schedule to consider the wage plan at the next meeting and to resolve elected‑official pay at the final adoption meeting.

Nut graf: Facing a multi‑million dollar shortfall to meet targeted reserve ratios, the board adopted a mix of fund transfers, hiring freezes and accounting moves to improve projected reserves while leaving open additional payroll reallocations until staff can confirm accruals and unspent payroll totals.

Supervisors discussed tradeoffs between preserving staff capacity and raising wages; one supervisor cautioned that incremental (six‑month) raises could create complexity, while another suggested phased increases could reduce short‑term budget pressure. The board also directed staff to pursue a budget amendment after adoption to move unspent hospitalization funds into the county’s self‑liability health fund to meet statutory requirements under Iowa Code section 509A (as referenced in the meeting).

Ending: Staff will confirm payroll accruals and unspent balances, report back with updated figures, and bring the wage plan back for board consideration at a subsequent meeting prior to the final budget adoption deadline.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-04-08 Board of Supervisors Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board received the FY26 budget publication and approved several measures to improve reserve balances: transferring $200,000 from courthouse maintenance to general supplemental reserves, defunding 12 seasonal conservation positions, freezing an open maintenance position, and approving other reserve adjustments.","taxTitle","taxId",3851,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":74,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":75,"_40":76,"_42":77,"_44":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":55,"_67":68,"_69":55,"_70":71,"_72":71},6081439,"Board approves revised entrance‑permit policy for county roads, shifts work to private contractors",258,820000,1078000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942450-c0ae410bcf5749c22145dcea0b7534ec&start=820&end=1078","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942450-c0ae410bcf5749c22145dcea0b7534ec/thumbnail_820000.jpg","/articles/6081439/Woodbury-County/Iowa/Board-approves-revised-entrancepermit-policy-for-county-roads-shifts-work-to-private-contractors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081439-cdded02dbce1f02bcb6c84c7b8ef6306/orig.mp4?Expires=1770014919&Signature=I9uLlTwLkKOo2wyZmzRbch3-qTPITckq9V-mOl1C42aLZcelL~t~sdGDXdwbQ-Nm~ae44YTyAln429OeTT7Zd2TZVT40eGoKS5nF5iFyuX-X7GybZ8GRTJ1Qv4JMWVnWZruGtYCQViiTlIOiX2VDEvoXw9zytz~Hwhzx6oimpeizZSUCt6wL-H7OErtxOnYQ-RVsapM0MeUhyRS44Jc5uXaaM1aewmRN4Md5HyKEbj3mQRHp9xntxptonXSi7AY62D3GnpBjJWTBRxNjX9p~pX8iyM2YB99qUDWMUQWdlOTntc5IOW1oQevrxfaDslqg4kGpMkEL0XAlm3x0Wme37Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors approved revisions to the county entrance permit and driveway policy that change how new residential and agricultural entrances are installed and maintained.

A representative from Secondary Roads told the board the proposed policy would keep permit review under county authority but discontinue county crews’ routine installation work on private entrances. The policy, as described in staff materials, would allow private contractors to perform entrance construction provided they meet county specifications and are on a preapproved contractor list; it also clarifies material and culvert purchasing options (metal culverts may be purchased through the engineer’s office or procured by the landowner to county specifications).

Under the revisions staff clarified that paved driveways are not appropriate where they connect directly to a granular‑surface county road, and that the county will maintain specifications for acceptable culverts and installation. Staff said the draft was reviewed by zoning and the county attorney and that only minor changes were made before presenting it to the board.

Supervisor (name not specified in record) moved to receive the revised policy and permit; the motion was seconded and the board approved the policy change unanimously, 5‑0.

Nut graf: The change aims to free county maintenance crews to focus on road‑maintenance priorities while allowing private contractors — vetted by the county — to handle driveway installations, and to reduce county time spent on new entrances during each construction season.

Board members said the change responds to constrained county resources and budget pressure; staff noted the intent to keep a preapproved list of contractors to ensure installations meet county standards and to avoid repeated corrective work by county crews.

Ending: Staff will finalize the revised policy and the permit form and post or circulate the preapproved contractor list once established.","Woodbury County approved a revised entrance permit and policy to stop county crews from performing driveway construction work and instead allow property owners to hire preapproved private contractors; the board also clarified culvert purchasing options and surface restrictions.",{"_32":86,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":87,"_40":88,"_42":89,"_44":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":55,"_67":68,"_69":55,"_70":71,"_72":71},6081444,"Supervisors approve temporary relocation of clerks and $80,723 courthouse restoration work",52,641000,693000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942450-c0ae410bcf5749c22145dcea0b7534ec&start=641&end=693","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942450-c0ae410bcf5749c22145dcea0b7534ec/thumbnail_641000.jpg","/articles/6081444/Woodbury-County/Iowa/Supervisors-approve-temporary-relocation-of-clerks-and-80723-courthouse-restoration-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081444-3ddb8880fe186c8e391f84cf67efc403/orig.mp4?Expires=1770014919&Signature=KJzp35gFf5LiA-8W3h8jpdjs~KmFYwRHB6t5780TECSKYgOZ4TYKkva7k3OTx7bAEJK3A1DiTD1OgBJMB6Ql4z0H94-UiSC2v01i3ZiVnM-sUvca6bm9euICf3I9ifyZEqHkrmOACG5zxNeVU85BctBwuRWKv6ch3adX~SDyqHIIGuS5OhgIjZ2tgdqSFepCkTJrrx1NsmQis7-DVSSy7HwhYej5qaVLuFAoui441SXHy-WES9shWI9DRTHGVJNcznWAphtyjjV6pQUxCofEBOP-S9Ctj~UMv7PSm69wMrlsJVgjYudVanhIDQ6L~1pfEdOAOWl1rjY7M1oy9nmK-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors authorized temporary relocation of state clerk employees to the courthouse third floor and approved capital project quotes totaling $80,723.08 to support repairs and restoration in the first‑floor clerk area.

Kenny Schmitz, Building Services Director, told the board the work would allow repairs in the first‑floor clerk area and requires relocating state staff temporarily to existing third‑floor space. He presented multiple project quotes and recommended Sioux City Tree and Pro Painting despite a higher bid because that firm included an artist to restore historic golden‑scroll column detailing that other bidders did not include.

Supervisor Bittinger moved authorization to relocate the clerk employees; Supervisor Carper seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0. The board also approved the project quote for $80,723.08 by motion (moved by Bittinger, seconded by Nelson) and accepted the recommendation to include the specialized restoration scope.

Nut graf: The board approved both short‑term operational changes (staff relocation) and the larger restoration and repair contract to preserve courthouse historic features while the first‑floor clerk area is repaired.

Schmitz said the project will be phased — one contractor will set up, complete work, tear down, and then the next contractor will proceed — and staff will coordinate timelines with contractors after board approval. The meeting record did not specify a firm completion date.

Ending: Building Services will notify contractors and schedule phased work; clerks will be temporarily relocated to third‑floor space while repairs proceed.","The board authorized temporary relocation of state clerk staff to the courthouse third floor and approved project quotes totaling $80,723.08, selecting a contractor that included specialized restoration work on historic column scrollwork.",{"_32":98,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":99,"_40":100,"_42":101,"_44":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":55,"_67":68,"_69":55,"_70":71,"_72":71},6081449,"Woodbury County sells 1814 West Fourth Street to local bidder for $1,154",70,300000,370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942450-c0ae410bcf5749c22145dcea0b7534ec&start=300&end=370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942450-c0ae410bcf5749c22145dcea0b7534ec/thumbnail_300000.jpg","/articles/6081449/Woodbury-County/Iowa/Woodbury-County-sells-1814-West-Fourth-Street-to-local-bidder-for-1154","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081449-532d619ba44356355d32d1828f1dec14/orig.mp4?Expires=1770014919&Signature=YrSNJ9R7vz5auv2FqpzxHNxR~u1vbo2eMWFIXuTn4UpqTHmEM7sWZeJw24dyoWNrPanRKUcFocOxzWjSpL0iASxNrEKIMbNMT03WUSgW5S4cGtT1EdXc0sgNoEvPAN4tXGrdjXftc9tX2tiJzAgb0T9b6L3f4FG5SvXNAUjr1RkiVy3CON73iVr~9wVO5HOWvg5Dhh1UqTarxWzzM05aW4-NsuoSTQlWyHH8ZBzsn3QtuNakoGA8jIMo17CYhE871OAR3K2nF9JDX8~lvpgj2IfHuy7Us0IqIZRQlviG5i-4qK1CbGY64mCxlZDC-OYFwHjd5JYQ0YZQD1Fu6gcrAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors closed a public hearing and sold county parcel 1814 West Fourth Street (parcel ending in 2003) to a single bidder at the minimum posted price.

Heather Van Sickle, Board Administration, opened and closed the public hearing and oversaw bidding. The board set the minimum bid at $1,154. Callan Cummings appeared at the microphone and submitted the minimum bid, which the board accepted.

Supervisor Nelson moved to award the property to Callan Cummings; the motion was seconded and passed on a unanimous recorded vote. The board instructed the buyer to see Heather Van Sickle to complete post‑sale paperwork.

Nut graf: The sale followed standard procedure: a public hearing with an opportunity for comment, public bidding at a posted minimum, and formal board acceptance on the record.

The board did not discuss conditions of sale or future use of the parcel during the meeting; the motion and vote resolved the matter for the record. The buyer was directed to contact Board Administration to finalize the transaction.

Ending: Board Administration will complete sale paperwork as directed.","The county closed a public hearing and accepted a single minimum bid of $1,154 for a county parcel at 1814 West Fourth Street, awarding the sale to Callan Cummings.",{"_32":110,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":111,"_40":112,"_42":113,"_44":114,"_46":115,"_48":116,"_50":117,"_52":118,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":119,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":120,"_66":55,"_67":68,"_69":55,"_70":71,"_72":71},6081454,"Woodbury County supervisors decline permit for Flock Safety cameras in easement areas",305,171000,476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942450-c0ae410bcf5749c22145dcea0b7534ec&start=171&end=476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942450-c0ae410bcf5749c22145dcea0b7534ec/thumbnail_171000.jpg","/articles/6081454/Woodbury-County/Iowa/Woodbury-County-supervisors-decline-permit-for-Flock-Safety-cameras-in-easement-areas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081454-638a7d3a108ee71fe4df1fb2b535e487/orig.mp4?Expires=1770014919&Signature=ZIlVjVDTdEc37HmGjnOd8wrElM3TCatXCMqE7HuZyP1sZbAZ~inJMubC8xDn388MQpyV0yWifWZDwpDtYvhQvJjb95NUrL7TfvcwLi2aIzd6QAgsjlkYmw0HYRYT7ErLIk3sBPL0-R5b3JbIFFBLwhoJTSSCcsbRmh7G0rwqWJAbtoqkdN3XvEMEU9iQtPC2Qsz83tOkUJOcnQIPv6jeAc8QsJFWH7kpEZm1gYlicp38DexVJlzQvBNmVLD~2p5LjxCsXgxCTRJuNtCBsx5hc6maEaZZ85zVht9DI5lMJFwcOjU0Oeq4h3rLIzl40uOJTswqAH1bi0k1sPgQbhaGBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Woodbury County supervisors voted April (date not specified) against approving a permit to install Flock Safety cameras along a county right of way after staff and supervisors raised legal and property‑ownership questions.

Laura (county staff) told the board, “Flock safety is a camera system that has been requested by Sergeant Bluff PD to put in the county right of way,” and explained the legal uncertainty: some locations are deeded to the county after acquisition by the Iowa Department of Transportation, while others sit in highway easements that the county does not own outright.

The proposal on the floor was approval of a permit to work in the county right of way to allow installation along Old Highway 75, south of Old Lakeport Road. Supervisor Nelson moved the permit; Supervisor Dietrich seconded. The motion failed on a recorded split vote: Supervisors Nelson and Dietrich voted yes; Supervisors Bittinger and Carper voted no. The motion did not carry.

Nut graf: The board’s decision turned on whether county ownership or authority exists at each proposed camera site. Staff said Iowa code allows utility permits in rights of way but questioned whether license‑plate reader cameras fall under that authority, and pointed to the difference between land deeded to the county and land subject to a DOT highway easement.

Board members and staff identified two distinct property situations: a parcel labeled Old Highway 75 (described in staff materials as deeded to the county after an Iowa DOT highway project) and a site at 200 And Tenth Street that is covered only by an easement. Staff advised that the county likely can approve installation where it holds the deed but not where only an easement exists without landowner permission.

Supervisor Bittinger said he had “some concerns from a surveillance standpoint” and intended to vote against the motion, while other supervisors emphasized public‑safety uses described by Sergeant Bluff Police Department. The board did not adopt a formal policy on camera use during the discussion.

After the vote, staff was asked to follow up with Sergeant Bluff Police Department and Flock Safety and to request legal review on whether the county can authorize equipment in easement areas. No permit was issued at the meeting.

Ending: County staff said they will notify Sergeant Bluff PD that the motion did not pass and will pursue attorney guidance on whether the county can authorize installations on easement parcels or whether landowner permission is required.","The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors voted down a motion to approve a permit allowing installation of Flock Safety license-plate–reading cameras in a county right of way where ownership is uncertain; the board split over whether easements or deeded county property allow placement.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Supervisors adopt budget moves: $200,000 transfer, multiple hiring freezes and other adjustments for FY26

Board approves revised entrance‑permit policy for county roads, shifts work to private contractors

Supervisors approve temporary relocation of clerks and $80,723 courthouse restoration work

Woodbury County sells 1814 West Fourth Street to local bidder for $1,154

Woodbury County supervisors decline permit for Flock Safety cameras in easement areas