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Thursday, November 12, 2026
Iowa / Scott County

Scott County

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Population
174,6082024
Higher than communities in Iowa
Household income
$78,2772024
More favorable than communities in Iowa
Home value
$222,0002024
More favorable than communities in Iowa
Unemployment
4.5%2026
Less favorable than communities in Iowa
Violent crime
4552023
Less favorable than communities in Iowa
Work from home
10.9%2024
Similar to communities in Iowa
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.Data from Polco

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3
Nov

November 03, 2026 Unofficial Committe of the Whole Meeting Minutes (55.6 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

The Scott County Board of Supervisors met Nov. 3, 2026. Staff reviewed two zoning items concerning the Bettendorf Soccer Complex, multiple insurance matters including jail medical staffing, an ARPA budget update, two tax suspensions, and two liquor license renewals; the meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.

Discussion Points

  • •Emergency purchase of professional liability policies and designation of two physicians for county detention facilities.
  • •Motion to adjourn was made and seconded; unanimous 'All Ayes' vote recorded.
  • •No vote or conditions are recorded in the meeting transcript.
  • •Overview of insurance renewals and coverage elements (medical, dental, vision, stop-loss, pharmacy rebates, wellness credit).
  • •Proposal to consider a five-year extended reporting period for CNA insurance.
  • •Quarterly ARPA update covering projects, budgets, encumbrances, expenditures and obligations.
  • •Recommendation to transfer interest earned to MEDIC EMS, Conservation, Secondary Roads and one-time Capital Fund projects.
  • •Second and final reading to rezone approximately 18.848 +/- acres of Bettendorf Soccer Complex from 'A-G' to 'C-R' was presented by Planning and Development staff.
  • •Text amendment to create special permitted use for BSA within 'C-R' district was presented.
  • •The minutes do not include taxpayer names, amounts, or board action.
  • •Two liquor license renewals were reviewed by county administration.
  • •Two tax suspension requests were reviewed by Community Services staff.

Decisions

  • •Meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
22
Oct

October 22, 2026 Unofficial Board Meeting Minutes (153.2 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

Scott County Board of Supervisors met Oct. 22, 2026; the board approved consent agenda items including equipment purchases, a bridge project letting date, a weed-commission report, zoning-first-readings for a proposed Bettendorf Soccer Complex, and actions supporting MEDIC EMS; staff reviewed the FY27 dashboard and the meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

Discussion Points

  • •Administrator provided updates on regional coalition work, benefits team and public safety staffing.
  • •Agreement aligns local permitting with Iowa Code and county code.
  • •Board approved a 30-day temporary over-hire to cover administrative billing needs at MEDIC EMS.
  • •Board approved purchases as routine consent agenda items.
  • •Board authorized support and amendment for capital financing with Davenport.
  • •Board designated Scott County Health Department as the permitting agency.
  • •Board discussed a companion zoning text amendment to define 'SOCCER COMPLEX'.
  • •Board reviewed ordinance text and legal description for rezoning.
  • •Board reviewed project scope and funding sources.
  • •County staff confirmed the project will be let by Iowa DOT.
  • •FY27 fiscal indicators reviewed including gaming revenues and sales tax.
  • •Public commenter raised concern about comparative costs of renewable energy sources.
  • •Report documents key noxious weeds and treatment activities per Iowa Code §317.7.
  • •Staff noted the dump truck is needed to restore capacity while awaiting replacement.

Decisions

  • •28E agreement approved and signed.
  • •Annual report approved and authorized for submission.
  • •Board received reports; no formal action recorded.
  • •First reading approved; proceed to second reading.
  • •No board action recorded.
  • •Plans and letting date approved.
  • •Purchases approved and funds affirmed.
  • •Support and over‑hire approved as consent agenda items.

Directions

  • •Chair authorized to sign; health department to implement permitting.
  • •Chair authorized to sign; staff to submit to state.
  • •County Auditor directed to record ordinance language.
  • •Fleet Manager and Secondary Roads to complete procurement and asset updates.
  • •Scott Emergency Communication Center to execute amendment; HR to process over-hire.
  • •Staff to continue follow-up on benefits communications and technology upgrades.
  • •Staff to coordinate with Iowa DOT for Feb. 16, 2027 letting.
20
Oct

October 20, 2026 Unofficial Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes (84.9 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

The Scott County Board of Supervisors met Oct. 20, 2026, and reviewed the 2026 Annual Weed Commissioner Report, a funded bridge replacement project, equipment purchases, zoning text changes for the Bettendorf Soccer Complex, and multiple administrative items including staffing, insurance selection, and a 28E agreement with the Iowa DNR. The board adjourned at 9:35 a.m. after a motion that passed unanimously.

Discussion Points

  • •28E Agreement reviewed for permitting private wells; Supervisor Maxwell asked about sand point versus deep wells and water quality.
  • •30-day over-hire for Administrative Billing Specialist to allow hands-on training.
  • •City of Davenport proposed reimbursing $275,000 of TIF to its General Fund for economic development staff costs.
  • •First reading of a text amendment to create a special permitted use for BSA.
  • •First reading to rezone 18.848 acres from 'A-G' to 'C-R' presented.
  • •Holmes Murphy conducted RFI; P&A Group selected from six options for a five-year agreement.
  • •MOU amendment extends MEDIC EMS support through June 30, 2027; City of Davenport approved the amendment.
  • •Plans and letting date approved for procurement
  • •Proposed updates to subparagraphs G and K of General Policy 12 presented.
  • •Report reviewed; locations and strategies discussed with supervisors Beck and Maxwell.
  • •Tax suspension request presented and reviewed; transcript does not specify applicant or outcome.
  • •Two equipment purchases reviewed; costs and asset replacements explained.

Directions

  • •Proceed to letting scheduled for 2027-02-16
12
Oct

October 12, 2026 Official Special Board Meeting Minutes (72.0 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

On Oct. 12, 2026 the Scott County Board of Supervisors held a brief meeting that included a vote to close part of the meeting for attorney consultation under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c); the board reconvened to open session later the same day and then adjourned.

Discussion Points

  • •Motion to close the meeting for attorney consultation citing Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c).
  • •Motion to reconvene to open session and immediately adjourn.

Decisions

  • •Closed session approved 4–1; board may act after returning to open session.
  • •Reconvened; adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
12
Oct

October 12, 2026 Unofficial Special Board Meeting Minutes (72.0 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

Scott County Board of Supervisors held a short session on Oct. 12, 2026, that included a closed-session motion to discuss litigation strategy under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c); the board reconvened and adjourned the same day.

Discussion Points

  • •Motion texts and roll-call outcomes recorded; no substantive public discussion of litigation topic provided in minutes.
  • •Supervisor Dickson proposed closure to confer with counsel on litigation strategy and noted potential prejudice if discussion were public.

Decisions

  • •Close-session motion passed 4–1; reconvene and adjourn motions passed unanimously.
  • •Motion to close the meeting under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c) passed 4–1; board reconvened and later adjourned.

Directions

  • •None recorded beyond reconvening into open session for possible subsequent action.
8
Oct

October 08, 2026 Official Board Meeting Minutes (157.9 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

The Scott County Board of Supervisors met Oct. 8, 2026; a proposed closed session failed for lack of four votes after Supervisor Bribriesco objected, the board held public hearings on a rezoning and a zoning text amendment for soccer complexes, approved several consent-agenda contracts and transfers, and heard reports including continued volunteer fire coverage for Eldridge through Dec. 31, 2026.

Discussion Points

  • •Beck moved to close the meeting under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c).
  • •Board approved the contract on roll call.
  • •Bribriesco objected citing sunshine/open-records concerns.
  • •Bribriesco objected to the Wold Architects and Engineers contract.
  • •Contract awarded to Iowa Bridge & Culvert, L.C. for specified project and amount.
  • •Director Schaapveld stated no opposition and P&Z approval; Supervisor Bribriesco asked about lighting rules.
  • •Director Schaapveld stated no written or verbal opposition.
  • •DOT Living Roadway Trust Fund grant amount specified.
  • •Equipment purchase and funding sources presented.
  • •He said Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department will continue coverage through Dec. 31, 2026 while a Chapter 28E agreement is discussed.
  • •Large year-end fund transfers and warrants approved as described in agenda.
  • •Ordinance text for rezoning presented.
  • •Property-tax suspensions for specific parcels recorded.
  • •Sharma reported intergovernmental coordination and regional meetings.
  • •Text amendment defines 'Soccer Complex' and lists possible operations including lighting.

Decisions

  • •Contract approved; Director authorized to sign documents.
  • •Contract award approved; County Engineer authorized to sign documents.
  • •Hearing closed; recommendation from Planning & Zoning recorded.
  • •Informational report; no formal Board action on Chapter 28E agreement recorded.
  • •Motion to enter closed session failed for lack of four votes.
  • •Public hearing opened and closed; record shows ordinance text presented for consideration.
  • •Purchase authorized; County Engineer authorized to sign agreements.
  • •Resolutions approved and take effect immediately.
8
Oct

October 08, 2026 Unofficial Board Meeting Minutes (157.9 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

Scott County Board of Supervisors met Oct. 8, 2026. The board debated and failed to secure a closed session vote, approved zoning changes including rezoning ~18.85 acres to Conservation-Recreation and a zoning-text amendment to permit "Soccer Complex," approved multiple consent items (equipment purchases, culvert contract, tax relief actions, fund transfers), awarded a $281,334 design contract to Wold Architects over an objection, and heard reports on regional coordination and emergency services coverage for Eldridge through Dec. 31, 2026.

Discussion Points

  • •Approval of multiple consent items including equipment, construction contract and transfers
  • •Board authorized Director of Facility & Support Services to execute contract documents
  • •Definition of 'Soccer Complex' and lighting regulations
  • •Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department coverage through Dec. 31, 2026 and pending Chapter 28E agreement
  • •Intergovernmental meetings and operational deadlines
  • •Motion to enter closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c)
  • •No recorded follow-up or technical detail in the minutes
  • •Planning staff reported no opposition
  • •Planning & Zoning approval and no recorded opposition
  • •Public comment on election equipment suite
  • •Public comment urging review of county ordinances on solar and wind farm development
  • •Rezoning request for ~18.85 acres in Sheridan Township
  • •Supervisor Bribriesco objected citing open meetings and open records concerns
  • •Supervisor Bribriesco objected to the contract prior to vote
  • •Use of IDOT Living Roadway Trust Fund toward equipment purchase

Decisions

  • •Consent items approved on the record
  • •Continue coordinated work toward a Chapter 28E agreement; no formal action taken at meeting
  • •Contract approved; Director of Facility & Support Services authorized to sign
  • •Motion to enter closed session failed (Three Ayes; one Nay)
  • •No action recorded
  • •No action recorded at meeting
  • •Ordinance adopting rezoning to 'C-R' approved
  • •Ordinance amendment advanced for adoption and recording
6
Oct

October 06, 2026 Official Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes (62.2 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

The Scott County Board of Supervisors met October 6, 2026, to review procurement, construction contracts, zoning notices, budget year-end transfers, and county facility projects. The board held a closed session on real-estate negotiations and reconvened before adjourning.

Discussion Points

  • •Auditor presented cost and vendor options for ES&S machines.
  • •Board discussed permanent lighting and parking concerns.
  • •Board discussed training and trade-in values.
  • •Board reconvened and adjourned.
  • •Discussion of space study, roof repair, storage, training and security needs.
  • •Engineer reported low bid and bid variance vs. estimate.
  • •Farmer presented quarterly budgeting outcomes and FY26 transfers totaling $22,141,603.22.
  • •Kersten presented cost and vendor for the Bobcat loader.
  • •Motion to enter closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j).
  • •Notices set for Oct. 8 public hearings on rezoning and a soccer-complex special-use text amendment.
  • •Presentation of a $281,334 Wold Architects & Engineers contract for auditor warehouse design.
  • •Public comment was received regarding the agenda item.
  • •Request to use Living Roadway Trust Funds for equipment purchase.
  • •Roll call recorded as 'All Ayes.'
  • •Staffing and turnover in Sheriff and MEDIC were discussed as budget considerations.
  • •Supervisors asked about commencement timing and project duration.

Decisions

  • •Closed session held; no public disclosures recorded.
  • •No formal vote or contract award recorded
  • •Resolution to transfer funds presented but transcript does not record a vote.

Directions

  • •Farmer moved agenda item #13 to #11 for discussion.
  • •Item removed for further review; Auditor to return with additional information.
6
Oct

October 06, 2026 Unofficial Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes (62.2 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

The Scott County Board of Supervisors met October 6, 2026; the board reviewed procurement and capital items including election machines, a culvert contract low bid, equipment and warehouse design work, zoning hearing notices for a proposed soccer complex, FY26 year-end transfers, and approved closing for a real-estate closed session before reconvening and adjourning.

Discussion Points

  • •Board and Auditor discussed warehouse renovation priorities including roof repair and storage layout.
  • •Board followed up on project timing.
  • •Farmer reviewed FY26 post‑year‑end fund transfers totaling $22,141,603.22 and presented the Quarterly Budgeting for Outcomes report indicating metrics on or above target.
  • •He discussed staffing with the Sheriff and MEDIC departments and countywide strategic planning used in the FY26 budget.
  • •Kersten reported eight bids and named Iowa Bridge & Culvert as the low bidder at $418,576.69.
  • •Kersten reviewed use of Living Roadway Trust Funds and purchase details for a 2026 Bobcat Mini Track Loader priced at $53,608.79.
  • •Motion to close meeting cited Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j) and stated reason related to potential impact on price by premature disclosure.
  • •Public commenter Diane Holst addressed agenda item #7 regarding the ES&S purchase.
  • •Reconvene and adjourn motions recorded with mover/seconder and unanimous roll calls.
  • •Schaapveld presented the notices and date for the hearing.
  • •Speidel presented a recommended $281,334 contract with Wold and referenced a county space study.
  • •Supervisors asked about start time and project duration.
  • •Supervisors questioned rezoning impacts and asked about permanent lighting and parking plans.
  • •Tompkins presented machine counts, pricing, discount and trade‑in; board asked about vendor options, bids, costs and training.

Decisions

  • •Closed session approved; reconvened and adjourned by unanimous vote.
  • •No final decision recorded in transcript; item removed for later review.
  • •No formal award or motion recorded in the transcript.
  • •No formal award or procurement decision recorded in this meeting.
  • •No recorded vote in transcript for this segment.
  • •Public hearing scheduled for Oct. 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
  • •Resolution to transfer funds introduced; vote outcome not recorded in transcript for this segment.
24
Sep

September 24, 2026 Official Board Meeting Minutes (150.0 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

The Scott County Board of Supervisors met on Sept. 24, 2026; the board approved a multi-item consent agenda including vehicle purchases for MEDIC EMS, several property-tax abatements and suspensions, an over-hire for a corrections custodial officer (4–1), a proclamation recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month, and took routine administrative actions. County Administrator Mahesh Sharma said the county will not open new applications for authorized agencies due to the recent property tax cap.

Discussion Points

  • •County Administrator summarized recent meetings and stated the county will not open new applications for new authorized agency consideration due to the property tax cap.
  • •Individual tax suspensions with specific amounts and addresses.
  • •Municipal requests to abate taxes for specified parcels, statutory authority cited.
  • •Need to address staffing shortages in corrections custodial positions.
  • •Procurement of EMS vehicles and remounting of Life Line boxes with power-load systems and cots.
  • •Routine consent approvals including warrants, EFTs, purchase-card transactions, license renewals, and appointment.

Decisions

  • •Approve consent agenda items as presented.
  • •Authorize purchases and remounting as specified.
  • •Authorize temporary over-hire immediately.
  • •Direct County Treasurer to strike amounts per statute.
  • •Direct County Treasurer to suspend collection and establish liens.
24
Sep

September 24, 2026 Unofficial Board Meeting Minutes (150.0 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

The Scott County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on Sept. 24, 2026, approving a multi-item consent agenda including purchases for MEDIC EMS vehicles, several property-tax abatements and suspensions, payments and warrants, an appointment, and a proclamation recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month. The meeting included a brief public comment on solar power and ended by unanimous adjournment at 5:32 p.m.

Discussion Points

  • •Abatements and suspensions cited statutory procedure under Iowa Code Section 445.63 and were requested by municipalities.
  • •Appointment and license renewals included in consent agenda and recorded as approved.
  • •Board acknowledged staffing shortages in Corrections; the motion authorizes a temporary solution rather than a permanent headcount change.
  • •FY26 General Funds, General Expenditures and MEDIC were reviewed in an informational dashboard presentation.
  • •Payments presented as routine financial approvals; no debate recorded in transcript.
  • •Proclamation read by Chair Maxwell; officials summarized recent outreach and meetings.
  • •Public comment raised the topic of renewable energy/solar power impacts; no further discussion recorded.
  • •Purchases incorporated into consent agenda with no recorded substantive debate in transcript.

Decisions

  • •Authorized vehicle purchases and remount contracts for MEDIC EMS; resolutions effective immediately.
  • •Ben Petty appointment and three alcohol-license renewals approved.
  • •Directed County Treasurer to strike or suspend taxes on listed parcels; resolutions effective immediately.
  • •No formal action recorded; informational update only.
  • •Proclamation recognized and adopted on the record.
  • •Temporary over-hire approved (4-1).
  • •Warrants, EFTs and purchase-card payments approved.
22
Sep

September 22, 2026 Official Committee Of The Whole Meeting Minutes (108.9 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

The Scott County Board of Supervisors met as a committee of the whole on Sept. 22, 2026. The board reviewed EMS vehicle purchases and remounts, an overhire request for sheriff's corrections staffing, employee awards and recognitions, community events, tax abatement requests, an appointment to the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management board, liquor-license renewals, and adjourned at 9:57 a.m.

Discussion Points

  • •Abatement request from the City of Bettendorf.
  • •Abatement request from the City of Davenport.
  • •Appointment of Ben Petty to an unexpired three-year term on the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management board, term expiring Dec. 31, 2028.
  • •Employee of the Quarter announced for Deputy Curt Wilson.
  • •No formal vote or funding source recorded in the transcript.
  • •Presentation of county finance awards (PAFR, COA, Distinguished Budget Presentation).
  • •Presentation of remount work for assets #5800 and #5806 at $538,044 total.
  • •Presentation of replacement vehicle purchase for asset #5814 for $46,318.
  • •Readings of new-employee list and years-of-service recognitions (including a 30-year recognition).
  • •Recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month and notice of Sept. 24 meeting at 5:00 p.m.
  • •Request to overhire one full-time corrections custodial officer.
  • •Student Hunger Drive involvement and Scott County contribution.
  • •Supervisors asked about staffing in the jail.
  • •Third-place trophy and volunteer recognition for Quad City Corporate Games.
  • •Three liquor-license renewals presented with business names and addresses.
22
Sep

September 22, 2026 Unofficial Committee Of The Whole Meeting Minutes (108.9 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

Scott County Board of Supervisors met Sept. 22, 2026; the board reviewed EMS vehicle purchases and ambulance remounts, an overhire request for the sheriff's office, awards and employee recognitions, appointments and liquor-license renewals, and adjourned at 9:57 a.m.

Discussion Points

  • •Abatement request from City of Bettendorf presented
  • •Abatement request from City of Davenport presented
  • •Contractors and dollar amounts disclosed (Stivers Ford; Klocke's Emergency Vehicles)
  • •Employee years-of-service recognitions and Employee of the Quarter acknowledgment
  • •Identification of asset #5814 as meeting replacement criteria and planned remarketing
  • •Presentation of appointment of Ben Petty to IRVM
  • •Presentation of GFOA awards (PAFR, COA, Distinguished Budget Presentation)
  • •Proposal to remount ambulance boxes on new chassis for assets #5800 and #5806
  • •Request to overhire one custodial officer for corrections
  • •Sharma's reflection on ten years of service
  • •Supervisors questioned staffing, but no authorization recorded
  • •Term noted as unexpired three-year term ending Dec. 31, 2028
  • •Three liquor-license renewals identified by business name and address
10
Sep

September 10, 2026 Official Board Meeting Minutes (147.7 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

Scott County Board of Supervisors met Sept. 10, 2026; they approved routine minutes and consent items including multiple property-tax suspensions, accepted an $88,739 JAG grant, updated county depositories, approved warrants totaling $2.19 million, and approved a $43,150.40 KeyWatcher keybox purchase (4-1).

Discussion Points

  • •Board accepted JAG award and delegated signature authority to Chair.
  • •Board acted on City of Davenport abatement request under Iowa Code § 445.63.
  • •Board adopted updated depository list with new maximum balances.
  • •Board considered procurement of keybox solution and approved the purchase.
  • •Multiple individual tax suspension resolutions were presented and approved on consent.
  • •Public comment raised concerns about renewable-energy siting and agricultural land use.
  • •Warrants and EFTs approved on consent.

Decisions

  • •Grant acceptance approved
  • •Payments authorized
  • •Purchase approved (4–1)
  • •Resolution adopted; Treasurer to comply with caps.
  • •Resolutions adopted; Treasurer to suspend collection and establish liens.
  • •Treasurer to strike amounts as directed.
8
Sep

September 08, 2026 Official Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes (118.9 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

Scott County Board of Supervisors met Sept. 8, 2026, handling routine administrative actions including review of county depositories, a proposed KeyWatcher keybox purchase (pulled from consent), MEDIC survey and grant items, a temporary over-hire tabled, tax-suspension reviews, receipt of a JAG grant, financial reporting awards, and scheduling a public hearing on CIPCO.

Discussion Points

  • •Administrator reported receipt of JAG funding in the amount of $88,739
  • •Administrator reviewed tax suspension requests for specific properties
  • •Board discussed the upcoming IUB public hearing on Nov. 17 at 9:00 a.m. regarding CIPCO.
  • •County received ACFR, PAFR, and Distinguished Budget Presentation Award; this is the tenth consecutive year for the set of awards.
  • •MEDIC submitted MIH grant application on Sept. 1, 2026; award may be announced on or around Oct. 16, 2026
  • •Motion to adjourn moved and seconded
  • •Proposed 30-day trial of patient satisfaction phone surveys with Baldrige Group
  • •Staff described two KeyWatcher configurations and total cost of $43,150.40
  • •Staff presented staffing shortage and requested a temporary 1.0 FTE over-hire
  • •Supervisor Paustian requested removal from consent agenda
  • •Treasurer reviewed the list of financial institutions and proposed maximum balances including notable increases and a removal

Decisions

  • •Item pulled from consent for future consideration
  • •Item tabled for future discussion
  • •Meeting adjourned
31
Aug

August 31, 2026 Unofficial Special Board Meeting Minutes (74.0 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

Scott County Board of Supervisors met Aug. 31, 2026; the board held two closed sessions to discuss pending or imminent litigation (Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c)) and recorded votes, with Supervisor Bribriesco voting Nay on both closures.

Decisions

  • •Authorized two closed sessions under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c); board reconvened twice and adjourned.
  • •Recorded two closures under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c); reconvened and adjourned on the same date.
27
Aug

August 27, 2026 Unoffical Board Meeting Minutes (78.1 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

The Scott County Board of Supervisors met Aug. 27, 2026, approved routine payments on the consent agenda, took motions related to a Bettendorf TIF letter and an alcohol license renewal, heard a County Administrator report including comments on the Tyson Foods closure, received a public comment about the Scott County Humane Society, and adjourned at 5:33 p.m.

Discussion Points

  • •Administrator and supervisors noted the financial and employment impact of the Tyson Foods closure and participation in workforce/regional meetings.
  • •A motion to approve a TIF letter for Bettendorf’s downtown north URA was placed on the record.
  • •A motion to renew Slaby’s Bar and Grill’s Class C license was placed on the record.
  • •Board approved consent agenda payments as a single motion.
  • •Public commenter Dr. Jordan Schneider raised concerns about the Scott County Humane Society’s treatment of the public.

Decisions

  • •Approve Res. 181-2026 to authorize listed payments.

Directions

  • •No formal direction recorded in provided excerpt.
25
Aug

August 25, 2026 Unofficial Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes (50.9 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

The Scott County Board of Supervisors met Aug. 25, 2026; staff reviewed a proposed Bettendorf Downtown North Urban Renewal Area letter tied to a developer plan to replace Hillside Mobile Home Park with 168 market-rate apartments and a county administrator reviewed a Class C liquor license renewal for Slaby's Bar and Grill. The board adjourned after the brief business items.

Discussion Points

  • •Brief staff reviews preceded adjournment.
  • •Chairman Maxwell reviewed the potential use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
  • •Greg Schaapveld presented the URA letter and developer plan to redevelop Hillside Mobile Home Park into 168 market-rate apartments.
  • •Mahesh Sharma reviewed a Class C Retail Alcohol License renewal for Slaby's Bar and Grill.
  • •Supervisors Beck and Bribriesco raised concerns about the area and the proposal.

Decisions

  • •Motion to adjourn approved (All Ayes).
13
Aug

August 13, 2026 Unofficial Board Meeting Minutes (141.4 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

Scott County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on Aug. 13, 2026, approving consent agenda purchases and contracts including a $143,103.64 wheel loader, a $53,130.59 sheriff pickup, a $15,000 MEDIC EMS training contract, participation in an AOT grant, and a $200,000 match for a HUD lead-hazard grant; minutes and warrants were approved and two liquor licenses renewed.

Discussion Points

  • •Administrator reported on meeting attendance and storm response coordination.
  • •Board approved match funding; transcript did not provide budget sources or fiscal-year allocations.
  • •Financial dashboard reviewed; no formal action requested.
  • •No additional discussion in meeting; item passed on consent agenda.
  • •No operational details or funding amounts provided in meeting remarks; item passed on consent agenda.
  • •No separate public discussion recorded; approved on consent agenda.
  • •No substantive discussion of individual warrants or license renewals recorded in meeting transcript; items approved on consent agenda.
  • •No substantive discussion recorded; item approved on consent agenda.

Decisions

  • •Contract authorized; MEDIC EMS to implement.
  • •County to participate in AOT program effective July 1, 2026.
  • •Letter of support authorized; match funding committed as stated.
  • •Payments and renewals approved.
  • •Purchase authorized; old unit to be re-marketed.
  • •Purchase authorized; retiring vehicle #5049.
11
Aug

August 11, 2026 Unofficial Committee of the Whole Minutes (57.7 KB)

Iowa/Scott County

The Scott County Board of Supervisors reviewed several county purchases and contracts, approved participation in federal grant matching, received an ARPA budget update, temporarily closed to attorney-client strategy on litigation, then reconvened and adjourned.

Discussion Points

  • •ARPA reconciliation method: final invoices will resolve remaining balances.
  • •Contract amount and end date provided.
  • •County match commitment of $200,000 over four years to support Davenport's HUD application.
  • •Facility scheduling implications.
  • •Funding source and amount ($268,062) through BH-ASO contract.
  • •Grant administered by ECIA for remediation of homes with lead and children under age 6.
  • •Grant agreement and partners for AOT program.
  • •Interest earned will be reimbursed to project funds.
  • •Motion and roll-call outcome to enter closed session under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c).
  • •No-cost lease term and tenant responsibilities.
  • •Presentation of purchase details and re-marketing plan for asset #1531.
  • •Presentation of three-year HHS contract for a training coordinator.
  • •Presentation of vehicle purchase and plan to re-market asset #5049.
  • •Reconvene motion and adjournment recorded with roll calls.
  • •Supervisor question about vehicle choice versus interceptor.

Decisions

  • •Closed session motion passed; board reconvened and adjourned.
Mahesh C. Sharma
County Administrator
Jean Dickson
Supervisor (Vice-Chair) — At-large
John D. Maxwell
Supervisor (Chair) — At-large