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Louisa County supervisors approve Windstream fiber work in Fredonia and routine claims
Summary
At their Dec. 2 meeting the Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved Windstream’s application to bury fiber along 6th Avenue in Fredonia and approved routine claims (motion to approve claims recorded at $283,960.00). The board also heard a public question about building in restricted areas and received a conservation equipment sales report.
The Louisa County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 2 approved Windstream Iowa Communications LLC’s application to bury fiber along 6th Avenue (County Road G40) from Main Street to Market Street in Fredonia and approved routine claims, the board said.
The actions came during a brief meeting called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Shawn Maine, chair. By motion, the board approved the meeting agenda (mover: Scot Hunt; seconder: Kevin Hardin), the Nov. 25 minutes (mover: Kevin Hardin; seconder: Scot Hunt), and claims for Dec. 2, 2025 in the amount of $283,960.00 (mover: Kevin Hardin; seconder: Scot Hunt). The minutes note the board’s practice that members vote “AYE” unless otherwise stated.
On the Windstream application, the board approved the company’s request to construct in the county right-of-way to bury fiber along the specified block of 6th Avenue in Fredonia; the motion was made by Supervisor Kevin Hardin and seconded by Supervisor Scot Hunt and recorded as approved. The transcript lists the motion language as: “Application for Approval of Construction on Louisa County Right of Way to bury fiber along 6th Avenue (County Road G40) from Main Street to Market Street in Fredonia.”
During public comment, resident Randy Foor asked the Planning and Zoning Board about Louisa County citizens building homes in restricted areas. Supervisor Kevin Hardin said he would raise the question at the next Planning and Zoning Board meeting. The record contains no further detail or a formal determination on that point.
Jacob Ewart of the Conservation office reported proceeds from recent equipment sales, listing a 300-gallon fuel barrel for $100, a 500-gallon fuel barrel for $225, an LP tank for $275 and a finish mower for $275. Engineer Adam Shutt provided a weekly update; the minutes note the update but do not provide substantive details in the transcript.
The claims list examined and approved by the board is included in the minutes and names many vendors and amounts. Notable entries recorded in the claims listing include River Products Co. (rock) for $110,319.12; Motorola (other machinery) for $47,436.60; Morning Sun Ambulance payoff $47,654.20; and several other vendor charges and service payments. The motion recorded to approve claims cites a total of $283,960.00 for Dec. 2, 2025.
There being no further business, the board adjourned at 8:50 a.m. The minutes were signed by Selena Gerst, 1st Deputy Auditor, and Shawn Maine, chairman.
