Des Moines County supervisors set FY27 budget hearing, approve payroll reimbursement and liquor licenses

The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution setting a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the boardroom of the Des Moines County Courthouse and directed the county budget director to publish the legally required notice and estimated summary.

The chair read the resolution aloud and the board moved and seconded the measure before recording affirmative votes. The board also approved a payroll reimbursement claim for $772.87 after a motion to approve was made and seconded; roll-call lines in the record show at least three recorded 'yes' responses (Jim Carey; Tom Rooker; Shane Campbell). County staff reported no issues with a city of Burlington liquor-license ownership update and several license applications, and the board moved and approved those items as presented.

Why it matters: The public hearing establishes the time and place for residents to review and comment on the county's proposed FY 2027 expenditures and revenue estimates. Routine approvals such as payroll reimbursements and liquor licenses are regular parts of the county's fiscal management and licensing oversight.

Details and procedure: The budget resolution instructs the county budget director to publish the required notice and the estimated summary "as required by law," ensuring compliance with statutory notice requirements. The payroll reimbursement motion (totaling $772.87) passed on a motion and second with roll-call lines captured in the record showing recorded 'yes' votes for at least three supervisors; the published minutes should be consulted for a complete roll call if needed.

Next steps: Staff will publish the FY 2027 hearing notice and estimated summary and will prepare the budget documents for the April 21 public hearing. No additional action on these items was recorded at the meeting.

(Quote attribution: the chair read the resolution language at the meeting.)