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The board’s most substantive roll-call actions included approval of Drainage District 14 Change Order 3 and payment of pay application No. 4, and a motion to abate a set of common-outlet charges tied to a drainage district assessment.

Supervisor 1 (Supervisor) moved to amend the agenda to add a tax-abatement item, saying, “I’m gonna take a motion to amend the agenda. I have tax abatement in there.” The board then approved the amended agenda and the minutes by voice vote.

Supervisor 5 (Supervisor) moved to approve Drainage District 14 Change Order 3 and pay application No. 4; a second was recorded and the motion passed. The board discussed that the application appeared to be effectively closed aside from retainage and that further payments would likely be limited to retainage going forward.

On the tax-abatement item, a supervisor explained that a drainage district had not been assessed for common outlet charges in prior years and therefore did not have funds to pay the current charges. “They should have been assessed too so that they would have had enough money to pay these, and they don’t,” Supervisor 2 (Supervisor) said. The board voted to abate the charges so the district would not accrue interest for another year and to charge the district at a later date.

The board also approved routine business: acknowledgement of a special claim (IPAC) and approval of the regular claims and check register, including payroll and a special vehicle acknowledgement.

Other administrative items carried on voice votes with no further recorded discussion.

Ending — The board moved on to department reports and other agenda items after approving the above motions. No detailed vote tallies or mover/second names were recorded in the transcript for each motion beyond the motions and voice votes noted above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Worth County Board of Supervisors 09.29.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Supervisors amended the agenda to add a tax-abatement item, approved Drainage District 14 Change Order 3 and pay application No. 4, agreed to abate common-outlet charges for a drainage district and approved claims and special claims.","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},6455336,"Worth County supervisors discuss road-use/right-of-way permit changes and possible pipeline restrictions",145,1296000,1441000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5845805-4e706572ae2349b88e53729b0d771eda&start=1296&end=1441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5845805-4e706572ae2349b88e53729b0d771eda/thumbnail_1296000.jpg","/articles/6455336/Worth-County/Iowa/Worth-County-supervisors-discuss-road-useright-of-way-permit-changes-and-possible-pipeline-restrictions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455336-9f67b264bcd397289129c0df0b690250/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452105&Signature=NH8NUDP3rW9EOzh7JmCe58dtLaySiGw9A-ySfJMromgzJYD785yUmk7wllXIe7zmnlrEfH5r92QnTO1P9A6bCmkiX65cqAcUW4lJbnoCCSZjfmHUOf8j3N02qrsjXywE-chjfb7oRv9Kz1NqSsgTKa-WbFPbLAjBGAutGxRGKzIK2Od6fNsQXI5xwE-RqRnPUz3MGMhzSgMhQlCnnSwg5P1fA0q3B0rF8nGt1LfRgkem7uUj14bU4brMv5h7L43UUHY8L3Jce-rOSEd9WFV8W6BJzQHm-cXriOAxLAHMmi6rtg3HYKdvkG5h7QTHNAVi4aDvljdECUOxCbOQJMKA-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Worth County supervisors discussed potential changes to road-use and right-of-way permitting to clarify authority over private utilities, pipelines and other installations within county rights-of-way.

The board compared a draft to ordinances used in neighboring counties and said a goal is to protect county road infrastructure and existing county facilities from private utility placement that could hinder future maintenance or replacement. One supervisor said the county has authority to impose restrictions in the right of way and suggested a waiver system for exceptions.

Supervisors emphasized the distinction between public utilities (which may have explicit rights) and private, non-hazardous utilities such as small water lines or tile that previously have had limited oversight. The discussion noted larger existing gas pipelines fall under a different regulatory framework and that counties must balance permitting authority and legal constraints.

The board asked staff to send the draft to the county attorney for review and to place a road-use/right-of-way permit item on a future meeting agenda for further review and possible approval. No formal vote was taken on ordinance language at this meeting.

Ending — Staff will circulate the draft permit language to the county attorney and reintroduce the item for board review at a future meeting (October agenda was suggested).","Supervisors discussed drafting or reviewing a road-use/right-of-way permit and possible restrictions for private utilities and pipelines in county right-of-way; the board directed staff to circulate a draft to the county attorney and place the item on a future agenda.",{"_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},6455340,"Worth County staff outline public-notification app; startup cost $12,406.50 and $6,040 annual fee discussed",279,627000,906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5845805-4e706572ae2349b88e53729b0d771eda&start=627&end=906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5845805-4e706572ae2349b88e53729b0d771eda/thumbnail_627000.jpg","/articles/6455340/Worth-County/Iowa/Worth-County-staff-outline-public-notification-app-startup-cost-1240650-and-6040-annual-fee-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455340-f822cd85ca8f1dc7117e094144c78e64/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452105&Signature=LzLtDG~dIJ~oPrwpnSwX9qdGfHK4OXDjgsKMj4gpZ-ybUISV4MydEQK3WdoHBkHzICxylqmHwaWMV7pOvP6mSjqb8V-cMQdYpjwDGclggRFl-1uey8HMMy5EGTbhLMwDN2eE4KeG9aIO3854M0vMQsO5QIa565mIHA7i9g67y6Bcfg7lqwAm66HAIwghVL7AkgNT3jV4FHopRpF7xbcMrHau1iusKM6Klz52W26t6htXN~NMwf2Yg39yys2Ftsa953KHSfR25FcUrXcImLzjPWiwwbgW-CSZjUCGaJP03Kd3Z14dbJ7XnOkoPEDQFXYWsnJFdjsmk2de~CdJVA9DXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A county staff member described an informational app used by roughly 25 to 30 counties that can deliver public notifications, host sheriff-sale listings and accept permit-related information.

The staff member said the vendor offered a three-year agreement with a startup fee of $12,406.50 and an annual fee thereafter of $6,040. The speaker said the vendor was offering a 10% discount via an association (ISSTA) and an additional 5% discount if the county decided to buy. “Typically, they're using opioid money to get it,” the staff member said when discussing possible funding sources.

Staff explained the app would be primarily used by the clerk/recorder's office for items like sheriff sales, gun permits and farm-check notifications, but could also be used to broadcast road-closure or weather alerts countywide. The staff member noted that adopting the app would require members of the public to download it and said adoption trends show younger generations increasingly use apps and social media for county information.

Board members raised funding questions and whether public-health opioid funds — which staff said currently hold the majority of the county’s opioid-related funds for advertising and programs — would be available to cover the purchase. No motion to purchase the app was taken; the item was presented as information for future consideration and staff said they would demonstrate the app to supervisors at a later time.

Ending — Staff will show a demonstration of the vendor’s system (Hamilton County example) at a future meeting and the board may consider funding options, including opioid-related grants or allocations.","County staff described a multi-county public-notification app used by roughly 25–30 counties. The startup cost discussed was $12,406.50 with a $6,040 annual fee; staff noted potential use of opioid funds to cover initial costs and that the app could host permits, sheriff sales and road-closure alerts.",{"_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},6455345,"Worth County supervisors add remote monitoring for tower-site generator to maintenance plan",294,956000,1250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5845805-4e706572ae2349b88e53729b0d771eda&start=956&end=1250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5845805-4e706572ae2349b88e53729b0d771eda/thumbnail_956000.jpg","/articles/6455345/Worth-County/Iowa/Worth-County-supervisors-add-remote-monitoring-for-tower-site-generator-to-maintenance-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455345-79d6b0a6a1b96e8a9a5bf7c77c61790a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452105&Signature=N7r-R5Cmr~PLhQDeCTNqrv0hWLDBAtB7jI3GLRPjBG-2JhbOgWAM5oCmu70HCoUfwPAh6aeGWqAwxNOPZorUcg4WbceDCT89TA13QmwJFAtJT6a1-hmITxzxMLvHgJAMLxfgZ18BF0dIZklEUHotm~Csw9ZvZn0UBOFy5BmS1N2lAIZEoiFGX4ruP-skDgpLZjl9tFyslMHOoOW4prFjaor-wzb0njIQExJjqsFT8zlNH-Cc1LMcFYwiBd4pF1DAxQCDK3XFmpudsOi91PjzwCgl3CahG4TFFHVeN2Vy0xlWgToVylRyuJ6yX~ATsIqZYUAR7OYwFee6sJnFVy3gJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Worth County Board of Supervisors voted to add remote monitoring for a generator at a county communications tower site to the county’s existing generator maintenance agreement.

Supervisors discussed the monitoring after staff noted past issues at tower sites and the value of remote alerts. A staff member said the idea was raised during an inspection and that monitoring “could save bigger damages or bigger problems if you have issues with the generator.” The board noted that radio communications — including paging and deputy communications — rely on generator-backed power at the tower site.

Supervisors clarified that the monitoring would be added to the county’s annual maintenance and inspection agreement for generators, which provides one scheduled service visit per year and would not replace remote monitoring. The staff member said the tower generator had not been serviced this year and that regular inspections occur, typically in the fall.

Supervisor 1 (Supervisor) made a motion to add remote monitoring for the tower-site generator to the maintenance schedule; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Board members discussed funding sources and noted the expected charge would come from the general fund rather than a special fund. The board directed staff to coordinate with the contractor that already performs annual generator maintenance to include the monitoring in upcoming service work.

Ending — Staff will follow up with the county’s generator service contractor to add the tower site to remote monitoring and report back at the next appropriate meeting.","Board approved adding remote generator monitoring for a county radio tower site to the county’s generator maintenance program; funding was described as general-fund and the monitoring is intended to detect failures that could affect communications.","actionData","errors"]

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Worth County supervisors approve agenda amendment, Drainage District 14 payment and tax abatement; routine claims cleared

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Worth County staff outline public-notification app; startup cost $12,406.50 and $6,040 annual fee discussed

Worth County supervisors add remote monitoring for tower-site generator to maintenance plan