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Votes at a glance: Linn County Board of Supervisors, Jan. 13 meeting
Summary
The board approved routine procedural items and two departmental budgets by voice vote. Minutes, accounts payable and an alcohol license were among the items approved; the sheriff and board budgets received preliminary approval for FY2026.
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved several routine actions and two departmental budgets. Key outcomes recorded in the meeting transcript are below.
Votes at a glance
- Approve meeting minutes (Jan. 7 and Jan. 8): Motion made and seconded; board voice vote recorded as "motion carries." No roll‑call tally recorded in transcript. (Action: approval of minutes)
- Approve accounts payable checks (amount partially recorded in transcript): Motion made and seconded; board voice vote recorded as "Aye" and "motion carries." The precise dollar amount was not fully specified on the audio transcript. (Action: accounts payable approval)
- Approve class E retail alcohol license for Troy Store, Troy Mills: Board recorded that conditions had been met; motion passed by voice vote. (Action: license approval)
- Approve employee change roster: Motion made and seconded; board voice vote recorded as "motion carries." (Action: personnel roster)
- Approve fiscal year 2026 Linn County Sheriff’s Office appropriations of $33,268,824 and revenues of $6,327,644: Motion made on the record; approved by voice vote. Budget presenters and board members discussed U.S. Marshals housing revenue, staffing and jail medical costs. (Action: budget adoption — sheriff)
- Approve fiscal year 2026 Board of Supervisors operating appropriations of $1,269,582: Motion made on the record; approved preliminarily by voice vote. Two budget offers (CIP increase and communications email‑signature software) were advanced for further review. (Action: budget adoption — board)
Notes about recorded voting: All votes in the transcript were taken by voice; the transcript reports "all those in favor say aye" followed by "motion carries" or similar wording. No roll‑call tallies or named vote counts were recorded in the transcript for the actions above.
Ending: Multiple routine and budget actions carried by voice vote; several items (CAFO resolution) were placed on consent for the next meeting, and budget offers were advanced for further deliberation.
