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Supervisors approve $607,083 in payments; county reports SUV purchase, election ballots and ongoing audit
Summary
The board approved claims totaling $607,083.12, noted a $41,500 payment to Tollmy Packard Builders for a fishing-deck construction, confirmed purchase of a used 2023 Toyota Highlander for county use and reminded the public that ballots for city and school elections are available.
Black Hawk County supervisors on Oct. 14 approved claims and expenditures totaling $607,083.12, a consent-agenda item that included routine bills and a $41,500 payment to Tollmy Packard Builders for construction of a fishing deck.
County staff reported that the county purchased a used 2023 Toyota Highlander with about 75,000 miles after prior board authorization to acquire the vehicle. The auditor's office also told the board that ballots for upcoming city and school elections will be available beginning Wednesday at the county's second-floor office counter.
The auditor's office provided an update on the county's financial audit, reporting that auditors had been in the building the prior week and will continue remote work for several more weeks. Staff asked for patience while the audit process continues and said responses to questions may take longer than usual.
The board approved minutes from the Oct. 7 meeting and handled several routine consent items by roll call. Supervisors Brandt, Leland, Birkenbach, Schwartz and Paul voted in favor of the consent agenda items noted.
The board chair also reminded supervisors of a community-funds scoring process and requested submissions be sent to Michelle for compilation; staff will then schedule a discussion about funding decisions. The board noted a ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking event for "court works" scheduled for Oct. 28 at 10 a.m., an event the board previously supported; the transcript did not provide additional details or an official event name.
Votes at a glance: claims/payments resolution — approved, total $607,083.12; minutes approval (10/07/2025) — approved.
