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Cerro Gordo supervisors authorize drainage reviews, pledge $20,000 for ash-tree removal and approve DOT plans
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Summary
The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors on April 13 approved routine business and several authorizations, including Bolton + Menk field reviews of drainage complaints, up to $20,000 to support a Fair Board ash tree removal grant, and Iowa DOT road planning and budget documents; all motions passed unanimously.
Chairman Casey Callanan convened the Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors at 10:00 a.m. on April 13. Vice Chairman Carl Ginapp and Supervisor Chris Watts (participating by phone) voted with Callanan on each item.
The board authorized Bolton + Menk to conduct field reviews of reported drainage problems after a motion by Supervisor Chris Watts, seconded by Vice Chairman Carl Ginapp; the motion passed unanimously. The authorization covered three work orders: Work Order 2026-04-06-01 for Drainage District DD 56/6 (reported by David Luett) citing water coming out of the ground; Work Order 2026-04-08-01 for DD 35 (reported by Mark Brown) citing a tile blowout; and Work Order 2026-04-08-02 for DD 35 (reported by Mark Brown) citing tree-root intrusion. The board recorded the problems and directed the field review; no timetable for the consultant visit was specified in the minutes.
The board approved several routine reports and permits. After motions moved by Ginapp and seconded by Watts, members approved the day’s agenda and the minutes of the April 6, 2026 regular session, claims, and the payroll register for the period ending April 4, 2026. The board also approved an 8-month Class C alcohol license for PM Park and granted dock permits 59P and 61P. The Sheriff’s Monthly Report of Fees and the Recorder’s Quarterly Report of Fees were accepted and filed.
The supervisors authorized the chair to sign an Interlocal Agreement for the Justice Assistance Grant Program and agreed to support up to $20,000 toward the Fair Board’s grant application for an ash tree removal project; both actions passed unanimously. The board also approved Environmental Health Service Manager reports concerning manure management plan updates for Christensen Farms, LLC – F088 (site #64329), EJ Pork – Sheldon’s Site (site #58266), and BDM Farms, LLC (site #61706) and directed staff to forward the reports to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
County Engineer Brandon Billings provided an update to the board; the minutes record that an update was given but do not provide further detail. Following the engineer’s appearance, the board approved the Iowa Department of Transportation Five Year Construction Plan and the Iowa DOT Secondary Roads FY27 budget and authorized the chairman to sign both documents. The supervisors also authorized the chairman to sign a Federal Aid Agreement with Iowa DOT for project STP-S-C017(126)—5E-17. Each of those motions was moved and seconded as recorded and passed unanimously.
All recorded motions passed unanimously with the three supervisors present voting yes. With no further business, Chairman Callanan adjourned the meeting at 10:08 a.m. Video recordings and meeting documents are available on the Cerro Gordo County website.