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Approve 2025 drainage levies — Motion made and seconded; adopted by voice vote. (See action provenance.)

Approve county claims — Motion made and seconded; adopted by voice vote.

Approve payroll claims — Motion made and seconded; adopted by voice vote.

The transcript records the motions, seconds and affirmative \"aye\" responses; no roll-call tallies or recorded dissent were provided in the public transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-07-15 Winnebago County Supervisors","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting, the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors approved the 2025 drainage levies and authorized county and payroll claims by voice votes.","taxTitle","Winnebago County, Iowa","taxId",73035,"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},6518562,"Supervisors discuss proposed Northeast Iowa workforce-development merger; vote expected Thursday",195,3070000,3265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5390857-97d1179f8dc70e3b7b9b6210cbc370f1&start=3070&end=3265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5390857-97d1179f8dc70e3b7b9b6210cbc370f1/thumbnail_3070000.jpg","/articles/6518562/Winnebago-County/Iowa/Supervisors-discuss-proposed-Northeast-Iowa-workforce-development-merger-vote-expected-Thursday","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518562-846d78eef1e56fef680a67b9b5701a36/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189321&Signature=AnWuyeyNrkuQJJr4EUahby4w8YptgpTEMG3R8JBbzRHXsYzUcwW9sBR7pkA7H9vwMwazEr-bpW69VuisqUt2cjnoJ0jrSAFOSCnlc9qmV4L-q~vKWFHYUznGUsJvzenaYMEfq9GjMhexFVao~vizjrXil7GmuBJNc3gLr~fBvolS3NJydum-hpyRiDxWtwd~wN0wdnZfLcupLYafIQywEiG7ri-56O1UWyQ44DqqFeXvSrwM2UgTtnvxSXsutnuI9L2CGTTOaYY1~NpQR5JpoZ9LVrIkqjvCq6vk8BSSumQlCDvTn-zuLbw4k5yAn7223b5nkFDz5B7EPJY-CRWIZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Winnebago County supervisors discussed a proposed merger of neighboring local workforce development areas during open forum. The merger would combine local administrative operations, create a regional board, designate a new fiscal agent, and require new bylaws and 28E agreements signed by participating counties.

Staff summarized materials from the Northeast Iowa merger discussions: Mississippi Valley planned to merge with South Central, East Central had opted not to merge at this time, and several counties in Northeast Iowa were considering joining the new combined region. The staff member said about half of the counties in the Northeast Iowa discussion had already indicated support to their boards.

Advantages cited included greater competitiveness for federal funding, better ability to pilot innovative workforce programs, and potential protection against unilateral state redesigns. Staff also said the state plans could reduce funding by roughly 25% and that consolidating could improve responsiveness to layoffs and attract investment.

Supervisors voiced concerns that larger regions can centralize services in bigger cities and reduce local representation. Several supervisors said Winnebago County is on the \"outside edge\" of the proposed region and questioned whether county residents use IowaWorks services frequently. Staff said IowaWorks centers would remain open locally and Title I youth, adult and dislocated worker services would continue, although a new service provider would be selected through procurement.

Next steps: county CEOs and participating boards will meet; Winnebago County supervisors expected to meet or otherwise give direction before partner counties vote on the merger during a scheduled meeting on Thursday. No final county decision was recorded in the transcript.","Winnebago County supervisors discussed a proposed merger of several local workforce development areas into a larger regional area and the pros and cons for local representation and services. Board members will provide direction ahead of a county CEOs meeting and a Thursday vote by partner entities.",{"_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},6518566,"County staff flag building punch-list, generator and drain-grate costs for new secondary roads facility",507,1141000,1648000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5390857-97d1179f8dc70e3b7b9b6210cbc370f1&start=1141&end=1648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5390857-97d1179f8dc70e3b7b9b6210cbc370f1/thumbnail_1141000.jpg","/articles/6518566/Winnebago-County/Iowa/County-staff-flag-building-punch-list-generator-and-drain-grate-costs-for-new-secondary-roads-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518566-9ae2c21556110fec6fdc594236574e6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189321&Signature=jwfNwQJOXZdhOD-pWk1kZFby~im842ojT91AJA3jYn5Qgja8o-OiL3g0Kzs0GWzP702Y0WNKizYkkquTp00X3U6rCiVJZcfmoRS6AifSZr1XKpA0HCYcdAqpSTrgYxVbGot-gH9DaILyh579Cel-DdCHoSecJRO~hFTGUKqK5Q78TeDLJYLz-d4KCV7zAm7UpdvBPl4moT3z993pIEOoHcPxU6~1lxtmtvVQ3SV2BeNQ7yrB4x6rBs9GDih8K00Am6akLQ1YBQpTaVxYi~JZfrdN-ShYBq1B-MGytvhdb0C5yVsxqe081JNZiwQpmTjKmzVv6X92D4KUtBbz3-vMog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Secondary Roads staff told the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors the county's new secondary roads shop building is near completion but still requires punch-list work, and they asked supervisors to weigh in on two contractor requests.

Staff said Advanced Door System had installed overhead doors and that remaining items include tightening a few exterior screws, replacing rubber washers where paint prevented proper seals, and addressing minor foundation/finish issues. The county has assembled a punch list for final repairs and expects to circulate it to the contractor and county contacts.

Contractor Kinglin (transcript spelling) requested reimbursement for temporary power (generator rental and fuel) used before the site's permanent transformer was installed last June. Staff stated an initial estimate of about $3,300 for the first two months of generator/fuel costs but said the total is ongoing and subject to confirmation. Staff noted the transformer delay was not the county's fault but is a third-party utility timing issue.

A second outstanding item involves trench-drain grates specified in shop drawings. Staff reported the plans did not include loading specifications for grates and that the contractor's submitted grates were lighter-duty units not rated for trucks and graders the facility will store. The quoted cost for the lighter grates was roughly $4,500; upgraded heavier-duty grates were quoted at about $8,500, an approximate $4,000 difference. Supervisors expressed that the heavier grates are appropriate for the building's intended use and directed staff to consult with \"Terry\" and evaluate workmanship offsets (chips, small foundation damage, a crack in the floor) before finalizing payment responsibilities.

Staff also discussed site work: topsoil on site will likely be used to dress the ground north of the building; remaining topsoil may be sold if appreciable. Other operational items reported included shoulder mowing, gravels, rock-run operations, and upcoming bid letting for a Race Lake project.

No formal county action or vote on reimbursement or grate payment responsibility was recorded. Staff said they will follow up with additional information and seek direction on cost-sharing or offsets as appropriate.","Winnebago County secondary roads staff updated supervisors on final work at a new shop building, including missing screws, a request to reimburse temporary generator/fuel (approx. $3,300 for first two months), and a recommended upgrade to heavier trench-drain grates (roughly $4,000 additional).",{"_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},6518571,"Winnebago County approves 2025 drainage levies",131,665000,796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5390857-97d1179f8dc70e3b7b9b6210cbc370f1&start=665&end=796","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5390857-97d1179f8dc70e3b7b9b6210cbc370f1/thumbnail_665000.jpg","/articles/6518571/Winnebago-County/Iowa/Winnebago-County-approves-2025-drainage-levies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518571-d21e3c12a466822e3adb97dd8dd6424b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189321&Signature=c3RnHe~OSAHm49mZ0Fl1tuWiA8Pbrc-009XtfFhXPqe7J6T2WPwUeobyho7NyWoPTi9WICjrKu9ph0xFB9tprr2YKxFuBmabrOh5eKW186fyraT1hqUwyZbSYmkSJ~8-7OwU2jVq5a2SQEXm9BWWFdfJv9hdhdCWSHYJV83-yVTcnzza~~4DTWd5U0i7iwEYVH9eHAATskDGNSD0Al5JaN~teB4QgeM4H~ECAR1FOT6drVuyiNrb8omEPB~-anf~SPAU8fae38RL2cVPssucKzEwdHevzlJRbozvZOR2~Oco5~3BWh1uwe-6wVT57~cI-7bKqsyYvHXDFjD3dGg~-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the county's 2025 drainage levies during its regular meeting (date not specified). The motion to approve the levies was seconded and adopted by voice vote.

County staff noted the levies carry a large dollar amount in aggregate but that some costs fall on only a few parcels, meaning individual landowners may receive unexpectedly large bills. Staff said their long-standing practice of sending personalized letters has reduced follow-up calls, but acknowledged they do not review every district every time and that some larger bills could arrive without prior notice to affected landowners.

No public opposition to the levies was recorded during the discussion and no amendments to the proposal were made. The clerk proceeded with the resolution paperwork after the board's approval.

The board did not specify a total levy amount or show an itemized roll during the public portion of the discussion. Staff indicated payment-plan options exist for a small number of payers but said most recipients do not pursue them.

The board's action was recorded as an approving voice vote; formal paperwork for the levies will be completed following the meeting.","Winnebago County Board of Supervisors approved the county's 2025 drainage levies by voice vote after brief staff remarks about billing and parcel impacts.","actionData","errors"]

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