Commissioners hear report of leak at Iowa Senior Citizens Project; contractors not yet mobilized
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Summary
Commissioners discussed a roof leak and slow contractor activity at the Iowa Senior Citizens Project building. A commissioner who visited the site reported puddles on the floor and urged county staff to check whether the city has roof insurance coverage.
A Woods County commissioner reported visible water on the floor and ongoing roofing problems at the Iowa Senior Citizens Project building during the board's April 21, 2025 meeting, saying contractors had not yet made repairs and utility crews had not begun work.
"I went out there last night and I looked in the window and I seen a couple of puddles of water on the floor," Commissioner David said, describing the leak and his observation that some sheetrock repairs had not been completed. He said a contractor and local contacts had been asked to inspect the roof earlier when it first rained but that the county had not seen a lasting repair.
Commissioner David said the leaks appear concentrated where roof valleys meet the eaves and that the roof is not flat; he described the roof as "fairly new" but said the valleys were letting water through in a couple of spots. He reported that calls had been made to Bryce Roy and other contractors but that county staff had not yet seen sustained repair activity.
A staff member said the county should alert the city to determine whether the city holds insurance on the roof that could cover repairs. Commissioners did not take formal action at the meeting; the item was listed on the agenda as "discussion of possible action regarding the Iowa Senior Citizens Project." No motion to repair or contract work was recorded on the transcript.
Why it matters
The Iowa Senior Citizens Project building houses county services for older residents; unresolved roof leaks can damage interior finishes and delay occupancy or programming. Commissioners flagged the need to determine insurance coverage and to follow up with contractors so repairs can proceed.
What was said and next steps
Commissioner David said he had been contacted earlier by local contacts about the leak and that some people believed a contractor could fix it; he encouraged staff to check with the city about insurance and to pursue contractor engagement. The transcript records discussion only; the board did not authorize expenditure or contract awards at the April 21 meeting.
