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Calhoun County board approves permits, transfers, audit and event fireworks permits
Summary
At its June 16 meeting the Calhoun County Board approved three Windstream fiber permits, an Iowa DOT preconstruction agreement, a $22,153.75 survey equipment purchase, multiple fund transfers to Secondary Roads, accepted the FY 24/25 audit, and approved fireworks permits for two events.
The Calhoun County Board of Supervisors handled a range of routine infrastructure, financial and administrative items at its June 16 meeting.
Engineer Nick Buse presented department updates and the board approved three underground construction permits for Windstream Iowa Communications, LLC to install fiber optic cable at county right-of-way locations (Permits 10-2026, 11-2026 and 12-2026). The board also approved the Iowa DOT Preconstruction Agreement and authorized purchase of a Carlson Viking Rover Kit with Sokkia SHC6400 tablet for survey work at a cost of $22,153.75.
On finance matters, the board approved three fund transfers to Secondary Roads (Transfer Resolutions 2026-20 from Rural Services, 2026-21 from ARPA, and 2026-22 from LOSST). The board also approved Resolution 2026-23 abating delinquent real estate taxes and directing assignment of a tax sale certificate for property within the City of Lohrville; that resolution passed on a roll call: Ayes — George, Ridgely, Jacobs. The FY 24/25 audit was accepted and the chairman was authorized to sign the representation letter.
The board approved fireworks permits for the Middleton Classic (June 27–28, 2026, at 9:00 AM) and for Crash My Crater (June 27, 2026, at 10:00 PM). Sandy Sweeney-Pamperin, Mental Health Advocate, asked the board to consider a pay increase; the minutes note the discussion but show no action taken on compensation. Richard Hall, the EMA/E911 Coordinator, asked for guidance on which account to charge a Hazard Mitigation Plan invoice; the minutes record the question but no payment action in the transcript.
The board adjourned to its next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
