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Residents press Mills County supervisors on pipelines, data centers and water quality; Pony Creek HOA seeks LMI funding
Summary
During public comment at the May 26 Mills County Board meeting, residents raised concerns about the Treasurer's office, CO2 pipeline activity and possible data-center projects. Pony Creek HOA leaders and an engineer described local water-quality issues and said they will return to the board June 16 with options including LMI funds.
Residents used the public-comment portion of the Mills County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 26 to raise multiple concerns about local infrastructure and proposed projects.
Bonnie Millsap raised concerns about operations in the county Treasurer's office. Jan Norris provided an update to the board about a CO2 pipeline project in the area. Karen Seipold cautioned about future pipeline projects and potential data-center development. Victor Smith described problems he encountered with renovation project quotes and a subsequent rescission of those awards. Chris Weide also spoke about pipeline-related concerns. The meeting record does not show board votes or formal responses addressing those specific comments.
Mills County Engineer Jacob Ferro briefed the board on ongoing roadwork and related issues, noting a meeting with contractor, the Iowa Department of Transportation and a supplier concerning L63 and reporting complaints about bumps on a bridge south of Malvern. Ferro also said the Deacon Road seal coat meeting was well attended.
Representatives for Pony Creek Homeowners Association — including Jake Zimmerer of Eagle Engineering and HOA leaders Tristan Nolan (president) and Verlin Phelps (vice president) — described continuing water-quality issues in Pony Creek. They discussed potential solutions, including pursuing Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) funding, and indicated they would bring a follow-up item to the Board of Supervisors on June 16, 2026. A possible Silver City water project was mentioned as one potential avenue for addressing the issue.
The record notes these remarks as public comment or informational updates; it does not record the board taking immediate corrective action on the pipeline or data-center concerns during the May 26 session.
