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Des Moines County supervisors approve routine permits, personnel changes and contract work in June meeting
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved routine payroll reimbursements, a two-lot subdivision plat, an engineering contract for a local bridge project, a fireworks permit, a Veterans Affairs appointment and personnel actions; they also canvassed the 2026 primary returns.
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors on June 9 approved a slate of routine actions including payroll reimbursements, permits, personnel steps and contracts.
At the start of the meeting the board approved payroll reimbursement claims totaling $2,938.28. The board then moved through several consent and individual items: a resolution approving the SBT Subdivision (a two-lot split on Tamara Road) with conditions requiring coordination with Secondary Roads on access and compliance with floodplain elevation and flood-proofing requirements; appointment of Arnie Kosnick to another three-year term on the Veterans Affairs Commission; a tax-suspension request (not a tax waiver) that county staff said will remain collectible when the property changes hands; and a fireworks permit for a Glutty family reunion that included the fire chief’s signatures.
The board approved an engineering-services agreement for bridge project BRFCO29160-29 to allow the county to begin design work and pursue grant opportunities. Secondary Roads staff said the design work will be funded from the farm-to-market account whether or not the county receives a federal grant for replacement.
The board canvassed the preliminary returns for the 2026 primary election, with elections staff reporting a 19.5% turnout, two provisional ballots added without changing results, and several local candidates moving forward to November.
Personnel items approved included step increases and hires in the correctional center (new and promoted correctional officers) and a 12-month step increase for a victim-witness coordinator in the county attorney’s office. The recorder’s May 2026 fee report and minutes for the June 2 meeting were also accepted and filed.
The meeting concluded after two closed sessions: one to discuss the sale of Douglas Avenue properties and another to consult with counsel on present or imminent litigation. After the closed sessions the board disclosed that it received an offer at asking price for three smaller Douglas Avenue parcels and discussed zoning-violation strategies with counsel.
