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The presenters said their system uses tuned frequencies to release moisture from masonry, and they offered examples from other jurisdictions where they said the system reduced moisture and improved conditions for historical documents and building occupants. They described the technology as noninvasive and said they provide follow-up testing at one year and three years.

The company provided preliminary price estimates during the meeting: they said the original historic portion of the courthouse would be about $15,000 and that the connected additions would total roughly another $24,000, producing an approximate combined estimate of about $39,000. They also offered to take hydrometer readings and perform onsite inspections of the courthouse, the treasurer’s office, and the public-health building, and they asked to coordinate with county staff (Jackie) to collect data and deliver a formal estimate.

County supervisors asked staff to have the vendor take baseline moisture readings and to submit written estimates for the buildings discussed. The board plans to review the vendor’s findings and pricing at a future meeting when members have had time to evaluate the materials.

Ending: The vendor will perform hydrometer readings and provide a packaged estimate; the board will revisit the matter at a subsequent meeting after reviewing the data and costs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Worth County Board of Supervisors 09.22.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Two company representatives described a noninvasive moisture-control system for masonry and offered to inspect the Worth County courthouse and other county buildings. The board asked staff to take hydrometer readings and requested written estimates for the board to consider at a future meeting.","taxTitle","Worth County, Iowa","taxId",73033,"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},6455342,"Worth County staff seek guidance on change orders after groundwater found at conservation building site",159,53000,212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5845807-8bb29ae22dd0182031b696f167f1810e&start=53&end=212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5845807-8bb29ae22dd0182031b696f167f1810e/thumbnail_53000.jpg","/articles/6455342/Worth-County/Iowa/Worth-County-staff-seek-guidance-on-change-orders-after-groundwater-found-at-conservation-building-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455342-81ac7b205070f0194d1fac50e985a5e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770803146&Signature=cLX0Ufx2SYi5HDP5icfUcdvtLZK8NXNbWDk1o3j1KEFi~WHIEirf90nhNna6l7fQJF85m2xWeX-8F1Tuy5bmHKBq9mZoWHccEhFDZcwebMNoaLVcJacOXgl9s8o60-dAqDEO8BMmuYQIlppChw0mzwl9qbyObHXfJ4jnT3NJ8k9eJVIc5NoM5-RWOaDMQiq3xLzmX2Wm3Rj-6oDb0L-NyKjwHVyyz-OEc262y~Xuz8YlC43K95e18l7RSkayXQ7zCcFQpW6qW1kX3o-Z8mxVR0EActAdnt5ktFTgcs00b21IEhZHi2v4bePbWvWL97owLLDITfEwAHdJqHG7xn2KlA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff told the Worth County Board of Supervisors that excavation for the county's conservation building encountered groundwater while moving borrow material, leaving insufficient fill for planned grading and prompting a discussion about approving change orders to complete work.

Staff reported that groundwater was encountered while hauling dirt for the conservation building, and that available fill material was insufficient. That, the staff member said, will likely require change orders to haul additional material into the site. The staff estimate for the immediate additional hauling was roughly $7,000 to $8,000.

Board members and staff discussed whether the board should authorize a standing dollar limit allowing staff to approve routine change orders without calling a formal board vote, or whether each change order should be brought to the board. Several supervisors said they wanted to be kept in the loop and asked staff to notify the board of any “drastic” or unusual expenditures; for smaller, routine additions many expressed comfort with staff coordinating directly to keep the construction schedule moving.

No formal policy or dollar-limit decision was adopted at the meeting; staff said they would leave the item on the agenda so it can be raised again if needed and would return for discussion if a major change order is required.

Ending: Staff will proceed with the project and seek board direction if change orders exceed routine amounts or if unusual conditions are encountered.","County staff reported crews hit groundwater while moving borrow material at the conservation building site and asked the board whether to authorize staff-level change orders to keep work moving; staff estimated an immediate change order need of roughly $7,000–$8,000.",{"_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},6455347,"Worth County approves contract to clean drainage ditch in Hartland Township (DD 263)",77,476000,553000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5845807-8bb29ae22dd0182031b696f167f1810e&start=476&end=553","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5845807-8bb29ae22dd0182031b696f167f1810e/thumbnail_476000.jpg","/articles/6455347/Worth-County/Iowa/Worth-County-approves-contract-to-clean-drainage-ditch-in-Hartland-Township-DD-263","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455347-28693db0b68edad27516fd2be5ecb2c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770803146&Signature=mGPMGQynMInFTilqRvR7mzqADKkWQ3VA4ZyULbeSRGnQYfoaPddHdfySzFJe6g7RHitm8a8EYymEelwtgN8ylqX0M0ohqDa6EJahPMnmdd~I~ZE7rJgUfrRbaVBpuHsFOvc8K-23M17TrBT6gfV75DCPtssAjCsZiEESoXy9ytuRNueNrX0UfxM1OGf51vuxuFjAubdkXKy~KJ~AmH9CIYSy-NgT91DrD3gl72AAUwCB6AY47MXfb444FyMYIhakvzWOYgT0YYPDIW0KcLvsQUZHWdT4ACG4J5pRr7XEeKtNMexYytZwL5XXFziMgWaXQkp7RAg4Oi9lIK4yzpS-rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Worth County Board of Supervisors voted during the meeting to award a contract to clean the bottom of a drainage ditch in Hartland Township, identified as Drainage District DD 263. The work covers an approximately 5,280-foot segment described in the bid documents.

County staff presented two competitive bids for cleaning the drainage channel in Section 31 of Hartland Township. One bid listed a unit price of $3.45 per foot; a competing bid from a contractor identified in the packets at $4.24 per foot was also discussed. The board moved to accept the low bid and approve the work on the north–south stretch and the adjacent curve, with the motion carried by the board.

Board members discussed scope limitations noted in the low bid, which excluded tile and surface pipes and did not include seeding. Staff said the dozer would clean when crops were out and that payment would be measured on completion. The board directed that additional contiguous stretches would be considered later if landowners asked to extend the work.

The board recorded the motion as approved; no individual mover or second was recorded in the transcript. The vote was announced as carried with all in favor.

The action will be scheduled and coordinated with the contractor; staff noted they would return to the board if the landowner requests further work extending beyond the approved section.

Ending: Staff will finalize scheduling and measurement details with the contractor and will bring any scope changes or tile/pipe issues back to the board for direction.","The Worth County Board of Supervisors approved a contract to clean the bottom of a drainage ditch in Hartland Township (Drainage District DD 263), awarding the work to the low bidder for an approximately 5,280-foot stretch.","actionData","errors"]

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Company presents moisture-control system for courthouse; county asks for inspection and estimate

Worth County staff seek guidance on change orders after groundwater found at conservation building site

Worth County approves contract to clean drainage ditch in Hartland Township (DD 263)