Votes at a glance: Franklin County Board approves routine agenda items, permits, equipment purchase and a personnel hire

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved a series of routine and administrative actions during the meeting.

Key actions taken:

- Approved the meeting agenda and last week’s regular session minutes by voice vote.
- Approved Pay Application No. 1 from All Iowa Roughly for courthouse replacement (staff reported a planned final touchless walk‑through before final payment).
- Approved claims submitted for payment.
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Twin Rivers Exploration road‑use agreement (discussion centered on where a Wright County check should be held; staff will develop a plan for fund placement).
- Approved temporary road closures (240th Street between Hwy 65 and Olive Avenue; 250th/55th Street between Vine and Rem).
- Approved two Franklin County sub‑drain outlet permit applications for Chelsea Trust (locations on 155th Street, section references recorded in minutes).
- Reviewed motor grader and dump truck bids and approved purchase of a truck package from Don’s (motion and voice vote recorded).
- Approved drainage plans and accepted drainage minutes from last week.
- Moved and approved resolution 25‑72 certifying results of the Nov. 4 city school election (roll‑call vote recorded; Lukensmeyer absent).
- Approved hire of a new emergency‑management/merchandise coordinator (Eric) with a wage package reflecting a first‑year step (staff reported a first‑year hourly step of $34.57).

Most votes were recorded by voice ('Aye'); the certified election resolution was recorded by roll call with Lukensmeyer noted absent. The board did not allocate new county funds for any of the items during the meeting; staff follow‑up and administrative paperwork were assigned where needed.