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Calhoun County supervisors adopt rolling agenda, OK equipment purchases and Narcan training funding
Summary
At its May 12 meeting the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a rolling-agenda format, authorized about $37,508 in road equipment purchases, approved opioid funds for Narcan training, and signed off on routine licenses, claims and personnel payouts.
The Calhoun County Board of Supervisors met May 12 in Rockwell City and unanimously approved a set of routine motions, including adoption of a rolling-agenda format and authorization of equipment purchases and public-health training.
Scott Jacobs, chairman of the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors, presided over the meeting attended by Vice Chairman Dave George and member Cory Ridgely. The board opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the meeting agenda with the addition of a "Rolling Agenda" item and accepted the minutes from its May 5 meeting.
During public comment, Jon Olson provided an update on a nuisance property at 7570 Twin Lakes Road and said the owner had retained a company to demolish and remove an unsafe dwelling structure. The board took no separate enforcement vote at the meeting.
Nick Buse, Calhoun/Sac County Engineer, and BJ Musselman, Secondary Roads Maintenance Superintendent, were present for department updates. The board approved two purchases from Star Equipment, LTD — an air compressor (quote 041726) for $28,275.00 and an associated driver (quote 05062026) for $9,232.82 — on a motion by Cory Ridgely, seconded by Dave George.
Barb Riley, Calhoun County Public Health Director, requested use of opioid-settlement funds to provide Narcan training. The board approved that request on a motion by Dave George, seconded by Cory Ridgely.
The board reviewed and allowed claims checks (81885–81981), bank drafts (DFT0005908–0005931) and drainage warrants (506035–506044). The meeting record includes a published vendor list in subsequent transcript segments listing individual payments and invoices.
Other actions taken included approval of a temporary liquor license for the Pomeroy Men’s Club Foundation (June 10–14, 2026); approval of Gemberling Excavating Inc. drainage invoice #5852 for $386.10; authorization to lease ten copier devices from Gordon Flesch Company; issuance of a tobacco permit to Sparky’s One Stop (effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027); and final payout of accrued vacation and compensatory time for Shelly Teague, who has separated from employment in the Facilities Department. All motions carried with "ayes all."
On recommendation of Ben Smith, Calhoun County Attorney, the board formally adopted the rolling-agenda format. The meeting adjourned with the board setting its next regular meeting for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
