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Fireworks permit: The board moved and approved a fireworks-permit application for a community display; recorded 'yes' votes were Tom Broker, Shane McCampbell and Jim Carey. The sheriff was not present at the vote and the board noted insurance was in order.

Temporary liquor license: Supervisors approved a temporary liquor license (referred to in the meeting as a \"Tipsy Traveler's\" license) for a wedding at the Warren on Ridge in April 2025; recorded 'yes' votes were Shane McCampbell, Tom Broker and Jim Carey.

Personnel actions: The board approved two personnel items described as unpaid hours for employees: one totaling 73.3 unpaid hours and a second for part-time correctional officer Peyton Krogemeyer (77.11 unpaid hours). The motion passed with recorded 'yes' votes from Tom Broker, Shane McCampbell and (recorded at the meeting) Jeff/Jim Carey.

Minutes and reports: The board approved minutes for a special meeting (08/01/2025) and regular minutes for April 2025 and received the March 2025 report to be filed in the auditor’s office for public viewing.

Each motion was seconded (a county official said \"Second. Sarah\" in those instances); the record shows unanimous recorded yes votes by the three supervisors present. The meeting record did not specify individual motion movers in the transcript; recorded votes on each approval were taken by roll-call-style prompts and answered 'yes' by the listed supervisors.

No substantive policy changes, contract awards, or budget adoptions were made in these items; approvals were routine and procedural.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Des Moines County Board Meeting 04/08/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Des Moines County Board approved a fireworks permit, a temporary liquor license for a wedding, two personnel unpaid-hours actions, and minutes for special and regular meetings; votes were recorded by supervisors on the dais.","taxTitle","Des Moines County, Iowa","taxId",68487,"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},6080835,"Des Moines County proclaims April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month; local advocates report services provided",246,627000,873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2945485-232d7c118eed9122d4ef02520377387b&start=627&end=873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2945485-232d7c118eed9122d4ef02520377387b/thumbnail_627000.jpg","/articles/6080835/Des-Moines-County/Iowa/Des-Moines-County-proclaims-April-2025-Sexual-Assault-Awareness-Month-local-advocates-report-services-provided","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6080835-7d52c488bff3cfe244bb20d47294f053/orig.mp4?Expires=1770762264&Signature=FyUWeDoe5J0vbt8OPXYxlE1BPqPxMes5J2mD5CHzYLtaRE2yYHI5msDFIiFbFAjQ0QK7dfT8d4qYbW0JelZMHtCywtcmr7wg~9IZU3YVLLPj1~Y2NAw~cXwZiYZkN-Z4yQ-iGKJLonknfT1usAKdpTcbEf5fWjtXOXNMWee1VM~v1MgTSe2FhdS4AoJKwxrb9bwVpEO-JZFEEh4vC~OVmsHhj7FRyi3ycQ9pt0J2C6~yWSeIIKfgV6Ryk67~k0h~NshYJy0NrL9lS5bXAb03-6xwDR~8lDfIxtBnJRjhrI~b-rhJ8AMt0PCY6gH6vLfhVjg2KgqA4b2OcTv68R0jAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and urged community support for survivors.

The proclamation, read by a county official, cited the long-term physical and psychological harms of sexual and domestic violence, noted the prevalence of such crimes and recognized local service providers. The board moved and approved the proclamation by voice vote: recorded 'yes' votes were Tom Broker, Shane McCampbell and Jim Carey.

Rachel Long, identified at the meeting as a sexual assault advocate for Des Moines and Henry counties, described services provided since October 1 following a consolidation of DVIP and RVAP. Long said the consolidated service model has served 58 clients across eight counties, including 47 new clients, and delivered 607 services. She described advocates’ work from medical care through court hearings and in some cases ongoing support for years.

Long also announced a survivors’ event scheduled for April 16 at Burlington High School from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. Board members thanked the advocates and approved the proclamation by unanimous voice vote.","The Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation declaring April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A Des Moines County advocate reported that, since an October service consolidation, advocates served 58 clients across eight counties and provided 607 services.",{"_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},6080840,"County conservation reports water-line leak at Star Escape and temporary nature-center closure for ADA work",1925,94000,2019000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2945485-232d7c118eed9122d4ef02520377387b&start=94&end=2019","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2945485-232d7c118eed9122d4ef02520377387b/thumbnail_94000.jpg","/articles/6080840/Des-Moines-County/Iowa/County-conservation-reports-water-line-leak-at-Star-Escape-and-temporary-nature-center-closure-for-ADA-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6080840-ca2ad52db2e58f2fc06521a76feef99a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770762264&Signature=msKljnNzWVRO1xsaFuUMruVQV-JTzNLZKRxr3NE9-CYh1gRdz-edC~n95ePLz0Q8wpewcWCZgA0buUDdoChIpUEoIeg5Mg5f0WKVoAef-zeultyIiTBcMXtuMjUBc9B9tNtkIz3BibUnsBh5cVvtHjThYvmXQJzSMbcehg7ZZ8YFZec6e08-CzTXtRiiI144-P~IL8WgMlYnVGP8LwMEzhQCuD89S9dAESsPGhEHn7Ytcx3kR2GB2tXHcT-Jvv46iq4jMCTdkRU0sR7snyEE0KLp83H4VbOI1IoMRuw~r2QegPiGLexVNTBDKoOf35~jG4kIMJWE0ZADs5Bfbrto6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chris Lee, Des Moines County Conservation, told the Board that staff have identified a persistent leak in a roughly 3,000-foot buried water line at the Star Escape facility and have received a quote of about $30,000 for a full replacement.

Lee said the leak currently does not affect water pressure but appears to be worsening; he estimated the leak rate varies between about 32 and 50 gallons per hour and that the line is buried about 6 feet deep in sand, which means there is no surface discharge to spot the location. He said finding the exact leak location is difficult and that county staff are exploring options.

Lee also reported other maintenance issues at the Big Hollow campground: two shower-house fixtures failed and staffing shortages have limited programming. He said 10 campers used Big Hollow over the previous weekend and the department held an I Heart County Parks banquet that raised funds for the department’s foundation.

Separately, county maintenance staff advised the board that contractors expect to begin ADA sidewalk work at the nature center later this week (weather permitting). The county expects to close the nature center temporarily while the contractor replaces the stairs and sidewalk approaches; staff said the closure will be announced via the department’s Facebook page.

During public comment, Nancy Burkett, president of the Middletown Cemetery Association, asked the board to address a tree she believes is on county property that is dropping limbs in the cemetery. County staff said they have inspected the tree, contacted the electric utility (Align Energy) because of proximity to power lines, and will follow up once the utility responds. Staff noted the tree is not currently a threat to the road but is close to power lines and tombstones, which creates liability concerns.

No formal county action or funding commitment for the Star Escape line or cemetery tree removal was made at the meeting; staff said they will continue to investigate options and seek utility feedback on the cemetery tree.","Des Moines County Conservation staff reported an underground leak in a 3,000-foot water line at the Star Escape facility with a contractor quote around $30,000; the county also expects a temporary closure of the nature center for ADA sidewalk work and discussed cemetery tree maintenance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6080845,"Local resident proposes Des Moines County clean energy district, outlines pilot projects and funding routes",695,923000,1618000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2945485-232d7c118eed9122d4ef02520377387b&start=923&end=1618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2945485-232d7c118eed9122d4ef02520377387b/thumbnail_923000.jpg","/articles/6080845/Des-Moines-County/Iowa/Local-resident-proposes-Des-Moines-County-clean-energy-district-outlines-pilot-projects-and-funding-routes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6080845-5371c74719eceec99a419857cff9df19/orig.mp4?Expires=1770762264&Signature=kTUhDrPNDJFouOKGsD~aT-d03sDXwFHteOsh7fNKHjdYCSdGeeaDpHAj5ojSJN3Wur8PO3AEmccjPiKEau17UQF-6TFMaRiMkLl3IKF8LegA5R05rXO~Hb~fjsfcln7VpUSEcqskYEGROn3jJb-b11lkC1NoaQdNjQXjDbl3FAUROu3fer7idaOmz8fij3CwGf1Gxi09ePz4VGNAjXLINKjvOI4x96UEolCA9iWxfjAcVxx-XFJC~B~9hdORT0~I-9Obk7UUBfRj6MD~84U5zteURz-TViQZjMhG4~-2EN36O9c5U4MMHSCE~l7CI2wR1sG67Mf5tKZkcw~mjm7n2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenny Olsen, a Burlington resident and certified energy manager, told the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors on April 2025 that he intends to form a local clean energy district and offered technical assistance for municipal projects such as rooftop solar and energy tracking.

Olsen said the Clean Energy Districts of Iowa is a nonprofit that supports local energy districts and now covers 13 counties; he said Des Moines County would be the 14th. He described goals including keeping energy dollars in the local economy, creating jobs, reducing environmental impacts and improving local control over energy choices.

Olsen detailed several immediate priorities: establishing a strategic plan, securing initial funding, pursuing partnerships with residents, businesses and local governments, and using the EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager to benchmark municipal energy use. He said the library is one of the county’s largest municipal energy users and that an RFP is being prepared to evaluate solar for the library, the Public Works building and the animal shelter.

On funding, Olsen cited federal and state programs his group can help local governments pursue, including Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) and USDA programs such as REAP (Rural Energy for America Program). He also discussed tax incentives that can reduce municipal solar costs by roughly one-third when structured as tax-exempt entities receive a cash payment in lieu of tax credits.

During a question-and-answer period Olsen said he can help evaluate battery storage and emergency backup options and monitor buildings’ energy use to identify savings. He also recommended measuring energy use at the building level and said even modest investments can yield growing savings if utility rates continue to rise.

Olsen offered to work with county staff on RFPs and baseline benchmarking; he left his contact information with county staff and asked supervisors to consider piloting the Portfolio Manager benchmarking approach.

Olsen did not present firm funding commitments or binding agreements; he described proposals, potential grants and program options and offered ongoing technical assistance.","Kenny Olsen, a Burlington resident and certified energy manager, presented a plan to create a Clean Energy District in Des Moines County, describing local projects, grant programs and tools to track municipal energy use.","actionData","errors"]

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