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Barry County commissioners approve multiple funding and project measures, including $3.8M in prepaid invoices
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Barry County Board of Commissioners approved $3.83 million in prepaid invoices, several project resolutions and grant submissions, and authorized purchases and funding allocations including opioid-settlement awards and an $87,301 copier contract.
The Barry County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 10 approved a slate of financial and project measures, including prepaid invoices totaling $3,831,269.42, claims of $202,993.76 and mileage reimbursements for commissioners of $255.93.
The board unanimously approved multiple motions during the meeting, acting on a mix of routine payments, bond approvals and grant submissions. The board adopted Resolution #2026-007 pledging the county’s full faith and credit for payment of 2026 drain bonds/notes related to the Shallow Lake Drain. It also approved a $46,010 General Fund allocation to reroute the Henney-Williams Drain around an illegally formed pond and adopted Resolution #2026-008 authorizing the Board of County Road Commissioners to borrow funds and issue notes in support of road projects.
The board authorized the Local Emergency Planning Committee to submit the FY25-26 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant to cover a TIER II Manager subscription of $1,500. IT Director Matt Ward presented a proposal to replace and remove 13 Ricoh copiers and purchase two additional units; the board authorized the county administrator to review and sign the 2026 order agreement totaling $87,301.43.
The meeting included a five-minute recess; after reconvening the board approved recommendations to distribute Opioid Settlement Funds as presented by Liz Lenz: Barry Commute $1,200; Barry County United Way $100,000; Barry County YMCA $9,150; and Barry County Treatment Court $12,450.
The board approved all motions listed above by recorded voice votes with Commissioners Callton, Campbell, Getty, Hatfield, Jackson, Smelker and Teunessen voting in favor of the listed motions unless otherwise noted. Marsha Bassett was absent.
Votes at a glance (motions recorded in the minutes): • Approval of Jan. 27, 2026 minutes — approved (unanimous; Bassett absent). • Prepaid invoices $3,831,269.42 — approved (unanimous; Bassett absent). • Claims $202,993.76 — approved (unanimous; Bassett absent). • Commissioner reimbursements $255.93 — approved (unanimous; Bassett absent). • COA bylaws update — approved (Ayes: Campbell, Getty, Hatfield, Jackson, Smelker; Nays: Callton, Teunessen). • HMEP grant submission ($1,500) — approved (unanimous; Bassett absent). • Resolution #2026-007 (Shallow Lake Drain bond pledge) — approved (unanimous; Bassett absent). • Henney-Williams Drain general fund request $46,010 — approved (unanimous; Bassett absent). • Resolution #2026-008 (BCRC borrowing authorization) — approved (unanimous; Bassett absent). • Opioid Settlement Fund allocations — approved (unanimous; Bassett absent). • Ricoh copier order agreement authorization $87,301.43 — approved (unanimous; Bassett absent).
The board recessed at 10:32 a.m. and reconvened at 10:37 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 11:24 a.m.
