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Boone County Board approves consent agenda, personnel changes and a $28,678 jail equipment purchase
Summary
At its June 17 meeting the Boone County Board of Supervisors approved a consent package including a pay increase for a jailer, a longtime county employee's retirement, the hire of an assistant engineer and county claims totaling $331,343.40; the board also authorized a $28,678 Wave Plus purchase for the jail and an electronic MOU signing.
The Boone County Board of Supervisors on June 17 approved the posted agenda and a consent package that included a pay adjustment for a full‑time jailer, an announced retirement after 47 years of county service, the hire of an assistant county engineer and county claims totaling $331,343.40.
Chairman Erich Kretzinger called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Supervisors Scott Longhorn and Shawn Bryant moved and seconded procedural motions throughout the meeting; votes on routine items were recorded as unanimous "all ayes." The consent agenda approved the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes; increased Shane Larkin’s pay to $28.55 per hour effective June 18, 2026; accepted the retirement notice of Tim Herrstrom, Engineer’s Office maintenance superintendent, effective Aug. 1, 2026; and approved hiring Cassidy Stone as Assistant Engineer.
Beyond the consent items, the board authorized IT Director Eric Sloan to electronically sign a memorandum of understanding with the Iowa Department of Management for enhanced security services. The board also approved signing a quote with Secure Tech Systems, Inc. for a Wave Plus system priced at $28,678 to be paid from Jail Rent Funds.
Planning & Zoning official Mike Salati presented a preliminary plat (see separate notice of resolution acceptance). County Treasurer Lauren Novak requested and the board approved abating delinquent mobile home garage penalties for three taxpayers (Scott & Nichole Drobny — $679; Robert Kennedy — $336; Daniel Leach — $728).
HR Director Katelynn Hensley presented proposed employee handbook updates. The board approved an "Engaging Contractors Policy" with the additions discussed during the meeting and approved an update to Policy 11.9 (Air Travel Expense Reimbursements).
The meeting packet includes a detailed claims listing for June 17, 2026, that was approved under the consent agenda; the listing shows a grand total of $331,343.40 across funds. Chairman Kretzinger adjourned the meeting at 10:58 a.m.
What happens next: the minutes were formally attested by County Auditor Diane R. Patrick on June 24, 2026. Copies of Resolution 26‑22 and the full claims listing are available from the Auditor’s Office.
