At its Nov. 25 meeting the Bremer County Board of Supervisors approved several routine administrative items and heard multiple staff and community presentations.

Consent and personnel: The board approved claims and authorized the auditor to issue district checks; it also approved an employee change for Katie Catherine Schleider, with motions moved and seconded by supervisors Corey and Bob and carrying unanimously.

Opioid abatement filing: Staff presented the annual opioid abatement report required by the Iowa attorney general's office. The abatement fund began fiscal year 2025 with $269,397.56, received $72,028.63 during the year, accrued $6,747.59 in interest, had $90 in expenses, and ended the reporting year with $348,083.78. The board approved the report and authorized Lindley to sign.

Treasurer's semiannual report: The treasurer presented the semiannual report for Jan. 1'June 30, 2025, showing approximately $38 million in revenues, $39.3 million in expenditures and an ending balance of $29,003,892.59. The board voted to accept and publish the report.

Trees Forever courthouse plantings: Volunteers from Trees Forever outlined a proposed planting plan for the courthouse lawn that includes a bur oak, disease-resistant Valley Forge elms, redbuds and maples, and a memorial tree with a plaque. The group estimated a project cost in the neighborhood of $4,000 (not to exceed $4,000), discussed maintenance and irrigation constraints, and proposed an educational planting event in coordination with local school groups.

Other business: Staff updated the board on roads planning, an intern/ job-shadow program with a local school, and a state rule change that removes the requirement for a board wet signature on final FM-funded voucher payments (staff will continue to present completed-project reports to the board). Supervisors asked HR and department heads to draft a consistent countywide PPE/footwear policy and to return with a proposal.

The board then adjourned; several items will return for follow-up or scheduling, including the PPE policy and the planned second reading for Ordinance 2507.