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Louisa County supervisors approve $361,147.65 in claims, authorize three right‑of‑way fiber projects
Summary
At its March 17, 2026 meeting the Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved $361,147.65 in claims, authorized three right‑of‑way permits for fiber work, received updates from the county engineer and public health, and discussed creating a property tax program for new and rehabilitated buildings.
Kevin Hardin, chair of the Louisa County Board of Supervisors, called the March 17 meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the supervisor’s office. Supervisors Shawn Maine and Scot Hunt were present; several members of the public attended in person and via Zoom.
On a motion by Supervisor Shawn Maine, seconded by Supervisor Scot Hunt, the board approved claims for March 17, 2026, totaling $361,147.65. The minutes show the claims list was examined and includes payments to multiple vendors and service providers that support the approved total.
The board approved three applications for work in the county right of way. The first two motions authorized Windstream Iowa Communications LLC to bury fiber under I Avenue to 13606 I Avenue (Project #53762) and to 13482 I Avenue (Project #53732); both passed on motions by Maine, second by Hunt. The board also approved Louisa Communications’ request to re‑route cable on 40th Street from 13163 40th East to U.S. 61; that motion was made by Maine and seconded by Hunt.
Adam Shutt, County Engineer, delivered his weekly update to the board; the minutes record the update without itemized detail. Leah McElhinney provided the monthly public health update; again, the minutes note the presentation without further particulars in the transcript.
The supervisors discussed creating a property tax program aimed at new construction, rehabilitation, and additions to buildings and homes in Louisa County. Supervisor Maine will work with Adam Parsons to gather additional information on developing the program; the minutes do not specify a timeline or proposed incentives.
The meeting record lists itemized claims (examples include River Products and Morning Sun Farm Improvement among others) that underpin the approved total. The session adjourned at 9:11 a.m.; the minutes are signed by Susan Schedler, Louisa County Auditor, and Kevin Hardin, chairman of the board.
Votes at a glance: Maine motion, Hunt second — agenda approved (unanimous AYE); Maine motion, Hunt second — claims approved, $361,147.65 (unanimous AYE); Maine motion, Hunt second — Windstream (13606 I Ave, Project #53762) approved (unanimous AYE); Maine motion, Hunt second — Windstream (13482 I Ave, Project #53732) approved (unanimous AYE); Maine motion, Hunt second — Louisa Communications reroute on 40th Street approved (unanimous AYE).
