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Story County supervisors approve appropriations, contracts and routine consent items; set public hearing for Hannum’s Mill Dam modification
Summary
At the June 30 meeting the board approved multiple consent items, budget resolutions, contracts and insurance changes; claims totaling $1,398,135.47 were authorized and a public hearing on the Hannum’s Mill Dam modification was set for July 14, 2026.
The Story County Board of Supervisors on June 30 approved a broad consent agenda and several budget resolutions, authorizing claims and contracts and setting a public hearing for a dam modification.
The board approved claims totaling $1,398,135.47 (run date 6/26/26) and authorized the auditor to issue checks and payments from multiple funds. The board approved a personnel pay adjustment in IRVM for employee Jake Sturtz at $17.50 per hour, effective June 28, 2026.
Consent agenda items approved included Amendment No. 2 to the five-year Master License and Services Agreement with Homewav, LLC (inmate voice/video/messaging/tablet services at the Story County Jail); a commercial zoning permit for Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) Ember Recovery; a 28E interlocal animal-control agreement with Kelley, McCallsburg and Slater; a memorandum of understanding with the Second Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch and the City of Ames to hold court at Ames City Hall (the MOU references relevant portions of Chapter 602 of the Code of Iowa); and a new five-day Class C retail alcohol license for Sassy Lemonade Slushes, effective July 21–25, 2026, including outdoor services (effective dates were changed on the agenda by Chair Murken prior to approval).
The board also approved contract items on the consent agenda: Change Order No. 1 with Graphite Construction for the Range House Project ($38,013.00), a Medical Services Agreement with Integrated Nursing Solutions LLC for jail healthcare ($45,833.33 per month, effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029), and a Local Public Health Services Contract with Iowa HHS ($208,462.00 per year, effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029). The board approved an amendment to the solar Power and Services Agreement with Red Lion Renewables to add solar arrays to the roof of the Human Services Center at no additional cost, with an Ames Municipal Utility rebate to be paid to Red Lion Renewables.
Assistant Auditor Lisa Markley presented and the board approved three budget-related resolutions: Resolution #26-105 (Uncommitment of Fund Balance), Resolution #26-106 (FY27 Appropriation Resolution), and Resolution #26-107 (Interfund Operating Resolution). Resolution #26-108 was filed to set a public hearing on July 14, 2026, for consideration of plans and contracts for the Hannum’s Mill Dam modification.
The board approved a Crime Policy through Travelers Casualty and Surety Company (replacing individual bonds and providing broader coverage) and authorized Client Authorization to Bind Coverage with Gallagher. Supervisors reported on liaison assignments and committee meeting updates before adjourning at 10:45 a.m.
Where votes were recorded, roll-call approvals were unanimous; no individual vote tallies were provided beyond the meeting notation of MCU (motion carried unanimously).
