Bremer County supervisors approve administrative reports, hear landscaping plan and opioid fund totals
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Summary
The board approved claims, an employee appointment, the annual opioid abatement report and the treasurer's semiannual report, and heard presentations on a Trees Forever courthouse landscaping plan and potential crisis canine program.
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.