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Calhoun County supervisors approve permits, transfers, survey purchase, audit and fireworks permits
Summary
At its June 16 meeting the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors approved three underground fiber permits for Windstream, an Iowa DOT preconstruction agreement, a $22,153.75 survey equipment purchase, three transfers to Secondary Roads, Resolution 2026-23 abating delinquent Lohrville taxes, the FY24/25 audit, and fireworks permits; two brief discussions (hazard mitigation invoice and a pay-increase request) were recorded with no action.
The Calhoun County Board of Supervisors approved a package of infrastructure permits, transfers, a procurement, and event permits at its June 16, 2026 meeting in Rockwell City.
Nick Buse, Calhoun/Sac County Engineer, presented department updates and the board approved three Underground Construction Permits for Windstream Iowa Communications, LLC to install fiber-optic cable within county road right-of-way at three described locations (Permits 10-2026, 11-2026 and 12-2026). The board also approved an Iowa Department of Transportation preconstruction agreement. All motions on these items were recorded as passing unanimously.
The board approved purchase of a Carlson Viking Rover Kit with Sokkia SHC6400 tablet for survey work at a quoted price of $22,153.75 (motion by Dave George, seconded by Cory Ridgely). The minutes record three fund transfer resolutions moving money to Secondary Roads: Transfer Resolutions 2026-20 (from Rural Services), 2026-21 (from ARPA) and 2026-22 (from LOSST); each passed unanimously.
The board approved Resolution 2026-23 abating delinquent real estate taxes and directing assignment of a tax sale certificate for property in the City of Lohrville; the roll-call vote was recorded Ayes: George, Ridgely, Jacobs. The board also approved the FY 24/25 audit and authorized the chairman to sign the representation letter.
Two fireworks permits were approved: Middleton Classic for June 27–28, 2026 (approved for 9:00 PM events) and Crash My Crater for June 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM. Sandy Sweeney-Pamperin, identified as a mental health advocate, spoke to the board about a pay increase request during the meeting; the board took no action on the request. Richard Hall, EMA/E911 Coordinator, requested guidance on which account to charge a Hazard Mitigation Plan invoice; the minutes note the question without recording a decision.
The meeting adjourned and was scheduled to reconvene on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
