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Votes at a glance: Franklin County Board approves routine agenda items, permits, equipment purchase and a personnel hire
Summary
At the Nov. meeting the board approved the agenda and minutes, pay application for courthouse replacement, claims, an amendment to the Twin Rivers road‑use agreement, multiple road closures and permit applications, a truck package purchase, drainage plans and a hire for an emergency‑management coordinator.
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.
