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Des Moines County Board approves housing grant match, MOU with Burlington and routine personnel actions
Summary
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 30 approved a FY2027 match for the Great River Housing Trust Fund grant, a six‑month MOU letting the City of Burlington pilot use county recycling containers, and several personnel items and routine claims.
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors met Sept. 30 and approved a series of routine administrative actions and intergovernmental agreements.
The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing matching funds for a Great River Housing Trust Fund fiscal‑year 2027 grant application. A county presenter said the program provides down‑payment assistance, home rehabilitation loans for low‑ and moderate‑income (LMI) owners, and support for upper‑story housing conversions. The presenter described local projects that used program loans and tax credits and thanked the board for continued support.
The board also authorized a memorandum of understanding with the City of Burlington to allow temporary, pilot use of county‑owned recycling containers in the downtown area. County staff described the arrangement as a six‑month trial; the county retains ownership of the containers while the city would assume liability, insurance, maintenance and transport and provide monthly updates on usage and volumes. The presenter said locations are not yet final and that downtown partners and apartment owners will be consulted on siting. The board approved the MOU by voice vote.
Board members approved a routine payroll reimbursement claim of $466.38, placed the September Veterans Affairs report and the minutes from the Sept. 23 meeting on file, and approved several personnel items. Those personnel matters included anniversary pay increases for conservation technicians and acceptance of resignations in the correctional center and maintenance department; supervisors publicly thanked long‑serving correctional staff for nearly 20 years of service.
During public comment, a resident asked about a QR code sign near Big Hollow about algae surveys. Staff said the survey collects ongoing community input to support future grant applications and to guide lake‑management efforts. Chad Byrd, Burlington’s city manager, told the board the city expects to deploy planned sidewalk safety features by the end of next week.
The board approved all items presented during the morning session; several votes were recorded by roll call and others carried by voice vote. The meeting then moved into a lengthy workshop on a separate agenda item (a revision of the county’s renewable‑energy siting ordinance).
