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Madison County tables Winterset field-house grant, approves air testing and declines HR outsourcing
Summary
During a budget work session the board approved $2,800 for indoor-air-quality testing at the elderly services building, tabled a request to donate to the Winterset Field House, and voted not to proceed with outsourcing human-resources functions after hearing cost comparisons and staff concerns.
Madison County’s Board of Supervisors used its April 20 budget work session to consider several resolutions and programmatic questions tied to the fiscal 2027 budget. The board approved indoor-air-quality testing for the elderly services building, tabled a request for monetary support for the Winterset Field House and decided not to outsource the county’s human-resources (HR) function.
On the testing resolution, Chair described the proposed diagnostic work as limited to identifying mold and the scope of remediation; the board approved a $2,800 test to identify problem areas and inform any mitigation work. The motion to approve the testing carried on a voice vote.
Board members then discussed a city request for community block grant funding to support the Winterset Field House project. Some supervisors said county grant funds should prioritize county-owned assets such as the covered bridges; others said a small grant could help the city secure outside grant funding. After extended discussion about county priorities, audit of past grant commitments and the timing of the county budget, the board voted to table the field-house funding resolution indefinitely so the issue can be revisited if the city’s bond or grant proposal advances.
The HR outsourcing question prompted a detailed review of vendor proposals and costs. Staff explained RFP responses ranged from small retainer models to higher-hour full-service contracts; some vendors offered limited on-site hours and others proposed higher annual costs. Supervisors and staff concluded Madison County’s workload does not support a full-time external HR replacement at present; additional concerns included continuity, local institutional knowledge and several references the board checked. The board voted not to move forward with HR outsourcing and asked staff to return Wednesday with staffing alternatives and cost options.
On the veterans’ occupancy discussion, supervisors discussed alternatives for Veterans Affairs space if the county sells the public health building (options included the courthouse auditor’s area or the conservation building). The board asked for written confirmation from Veterans Affairs about their preferred interim location and tabled the resolution pending that confirmation.
The board closed the work session after confirming next steps on budget line items, vendor contracts and personnel modeling, and directed staff to provide updated worksheets and public packet materials prior to the Wednesday follow-up meeting.
