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Cerro Gordo County supervisors authorize field review of failing drainage tile and approve routine permits, reports
Summary
At its April 6, 2026 meeting the Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors authorized Bolton + Menk to field‑review a failing drainage tile in Drainage District 39, approved the Auditor’s quarterly fees report, forwarded a manure management plan to the Iowa DNR, and approved dock permit 50P.
The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors on April 6 authorized an engineering field review of a failing drainage tile in Drainage District 39, approved routine financial and permitting items, and adjourned after a brief update from the county engineer.
Vice Chairman Carl Ginapp convened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Supervisor Chris Watts moved, with Chairman Casey Callanan seconding, to approve the day’s agenda and minutes from the March 30 regular and special sessions; the motion passed unanimously.
The most significant action was the Board’s authorization for Bolton + Menk to conduct a field review of Drainage District DD 39. The work order is recorded as 2026-04-01-01 and lists the problem as a “Failing Tile.” The motion to authorize the field review passed unanimously, with Watts making the motion and Callanan seconding.
The Board also approved county claims and the Auditor’s Quarterly Report of Fees. On a motion recorded in the minutes, the Board approved a report from the Environmental Health Service Manager regarding a manure management plan update for C.B. Neel & Sons — Dad’s Site (site #63839) and voted to forward that report to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for further handling.
Separately, the Board approved dock permit 50P. County Engineer Brandon Billings provided an update to the supervisors; the minutes note the update occurred but do not include substantive details in the provided transcript.
A public comment session was held during the meeting; the minutes indicate public comment took place but do not record specific speakers or statements in the transcript provided. The Board adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
Votes at a glance: the minutes record unanimous passage for each recorded motion. Key recorded motions and outcomes include: approve agenda and minutes (mover: Supervisor Chris Watts; second: Chairman Casey Callanan; outcome: passed, unanimous), approve claims (mover: Chairman Casey Callanan; second: Supervisor Chris Watts; outcome: passed, unanimous), authorize Bolton + Menk field review for DD 39 (mover: Supervisor Chris Watts; second: Chairman Casey Callanan; outcome: passed, unanimous), approve Auditor’s Quarterly Report of Fees (mover: Chairman Casey Callanan; second: Supervisor Chris Watts; outcome: passed, unanimous), forward manure management plan for C.B. Neel & Sons — Dad’s Site (site #63839) to the DNR (mover/second not separately recorded beyond the meeting motion; outcome: passed, unanimous), approve dock permit 50P (outcome: passed, unanimous), adjourn (mover: Chairman Casey Callanan; second: Supervisor Chris Watts; outcome: passed, unanimous).
The meeting minutes and supporting documents are posted on the Cerro Gordo County website.
