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Votes at a glance: Pottawattamie County Board approves proclamations, appointment and small contracts
Summary
The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month and National County Government Month, appointed Stephen Houston to the Veteran Service Office voting seat, approved Resolution 22-2026 for electronic bidding tied to a communications bond process, awarded a $10,150 mold-remediation contract, and set a salary range of $80,000–$100,000 for the finance director posting.
At its April 2 meeting the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors recorded several unanimous approvals on routine items and organizational business.
Proclamations and appointments: The board approved a proclamation designating April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and accepted participation from local prevention groups. The board also approved a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as National County Government Month. The board approved the Veteran Service Office selection committee recommendation and appointed Stephen (Steve) Houston to the vacant voting seat with a term through June 30, 2027.
Resolutions and contracts: The board approved Resolution No. 22-2026 on electronic bidding procedures and the distribution of a preliminary official statement to support the bond process for county communications upgrades. The board also approved a contract to JAMCO Abate and Service Inc. for mold remediation at the Central Shop in the amount of $10,150; the Buildings & Grounds director recommended the contract after an environmental assessment identified mold in several areas.
Personnel: The board discussed and approved posting the finance and budget director job with a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 to make the opening competitive.
Votes and procedure: Where roll-call votes were recorded, the transcript shows unanimous 'aye' responses from supervisors present; motions were seconded and approved on the items summarized above. Several items noted costs and next steps (bonding process, HR posting) that staff must follow through on after the meeting.
