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Mills County approves Veterans Affairs office relocation plan after debate over accessibility
Summary
After debate over accessibility and staff space, the board set a Jan. 15 target move date for Veterans Affairs pending movers and approved allocating the reception area and two offices to VA, with further facility modifications discussed.
The Mills County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to relocate the Veterans Affairs (VA) office and allocate specific rooms after extended discussion about accessibility and client privacy.
Board members debated several layout options, with one supervisor stressing that the county serves more than 3,000 veterans and that easy public access is essential. Planning and facilities staff reviewed office sizes and proximity to the front door, noting the back office is actually closer to the entrance than some had assumed.
Early in the discussion a motion to give VA the reception area, the center office and the conference room failed on a split vote. A revised motion to allocate the reception area plus two identified offices (Ben's office and Caitlin's office, as described in the meeting packet) passed by roll call. The board also set a tentative moving timeline — Jan. 15 — pending availability of a moving company.
Supervisors and staff discussed adding soundproofing, one‑way glass or a four‑foot barrier at the reception desk for privacy and security; staff said grant applications could be prepared to help fund modifications. No immediate construction was authorized; staff were directed to obtain bids and return with plans.
