Butler County adopts plan to build three regional road maintenance sheds, directs bid process

The Butler County Board of Supervisors on March 10 unanimously adopted Resolution #21-2026, which directs the County Engineer to advertise plans, distribute specifications and solicit sealed bids for construction of three regional road maintenance sheds.

The board’s action follows a public hearing on the project. County Engineer John Riherd reported one phone inquiry with general questions; Supervisor Wayne Dralle said he received a question about whether a potential Clarksville site lies in a flood plain. No in-room comments were offered during the hearing, which the board opened and then closed by motion.

The resolution describes the project as three 100-foot by 54-foot by 18-foot post-frame structures intended to increase operational efficiency and house graders, trucks and other equipment. The county engaged Accord Architecture of Ames, Iowa, to develop plans and specifications. The resolution cites the Iowa Construction Bidding Procedures Act (Iowa Code chapter 26) and directs the County Engineer to follow the competitive bidding process required for public improvements above the statutory threshold.

Board Chairman Greg Barnett moved the resolution and Rusty Eddy seconded. A roll call vote recorded ayes from Supervisors Wayne Dralle, Greg Barnett and Rusty Eddy; there were no nays and the measure passed.

Next steps: the County Engineer will advertise the project, distribute plans and receive bids for the board’s consideration. The resolution text notes that plans, specifications, contract and estimated cost were reviewed at the hearing, but the transcript does not list an estimated construction cost.