The Shelby County Board of Supervisors was scheduled to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2026, in the Supervisors Room at the Courthouse, 612 Court Street. The agenda’s substantive item was a canvass of the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election; remaining items were procedural.
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet November 3, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. in the Supervisors Room at the Courthouse, 612 Court Street. Agenda items include a public hearing and proposed Resolution 2026-28 to adopt FY2027 Budget Amendment #1 and a Secondary Roads report including consideration of right-of-way (ROW) permits.
Discussion Points
•Agenda lists a Secondary Roads report by Chris Fredericksen (SEG 012).
•Agenda lists consideration of Resolution 2026-28 as the formal action item (SEG 011).
•Agenda requests consideration of one or more ROW permits but provides no permit details.
•Motion scheduled to close the public hearing and resume the regular meeting (SEG 010).
•Motion scheduled to open a public hearing on FY2027 Budget Amendment #1 (SEG 008).
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met Oct. 20, 2026, approved routine consent items and several departmental reports, heard a funding request from Family Crisis Centers, received a cost estimate for lagoon sludge removal from the County Care Center, adopted Resolution 2026-28 (hazard mitigation plan), and scheduled a public hearing on a FY27 budget amendment for Nov. 3, 2026.
Discussion Points
•Board set date/time/location for public hearing and directed Budget Director to advertise.
•Grant decision pending for mobile Integrated Health Pilot.
•High participation in camps and events; new archery range at Nishna Bend.
•New equipment purchased using grants.
•Parkhurst presented the County Care Center letter and relayed the $89,000 estimate.
•Quarter 1 call volume reported at 430 calls.
•Quarterly revenues similar to last year.
•Reminder about RV registration deadline and notifications.
•Resolution adoption to formalize county mitigation planning.
•Ring summarized the annual report and operational steps; board approved report.
•Routine approvals were moved and seconded with unanimous support.
•Wilson presented service statistics and a funding request for FY2028.
Decisions
•Agenda, minutes, claims and ROW permit approved
•Annual weed report approved.
•No action recorded; grant decision pending.
•No action taken at meeting.
•No formal action taken on funding request during meeting.
•Public hearing scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.
•Quarterly report approved.
•Resolution 2026-28 adopted.
•Update recorded; no action taken.
Directions
•Budget Director to publish hearing notice.
•Landowners requested to notify Engineer's office of no-spray locations.
Shelby County Board of Supervisors met Oct. 6, 2026, and approved routine business including an Iowa DOT funding agreement (4-26-STBG-S-026), several permits, a tax abatement for a tornado-damaged bin (parcel 831121302902), and a grounds-use permit for Harvest Fest; the sheriff and county engineer updated the board on road conditions after recent rainfall.
Discussion Points
•A bin destroyed by a tornado had remained on the tax roll and needed correction.
•Board approved routine items and funding agreement without substantive debate.
•Flooding/mud from recent rainfall has caused road issues; public urged to report problems.
•Grounds use application for community Harvest Fest approved.
•Presentation of FY2025 county financial statements.
•Routine items approved with unanimous votes; motions made primarily by Kolbe and Schaben.
Decisions
•Approve abatement for parcel 831121302902 covering AY2025 taxes and penalties.
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met Sept. 15, 2026, approved routine agenda items including an Iowa DOT funding agreement, heard a roads update and sheriff guidance on harvest traffic, received the FY2025 financial statements, approved a tax abatement for a tornado‑destroyed bin, and granted a grounds use permit for Harvest Fest.
Discussion Points
•Assessor reported the bin was destroyed by a tornado but remained on the tax roll.
•Board approved abatement covering AY2025 taxes and penalties.
•Grounds use application presented and approved with no recorded conditions.
•Presentation of FY2025 financial statements by outside auditor.
•Routine approvals were handled as motions and recorded as unanimous with no further discussion noted.
•Sheriff stated no citations would be issued for harvest-related tearing up of gravel/dirt roads; urged farmers to use judgement.
At its Sept. 15, 2026 regular session, the Shelby County Board of Supervisors approved routine consent items including the agenda (with the removal of item #12), minutes (with parcel-number corrections), processed claims, right-of-way permits, a partial tax abatement for William Reid ($430), and a tax-suspension request under Iowa Code §427.9 for Daniel North; a public hearing on Budget Amendment #1 was rescheduled because of an agenda misprint.
Discussion Points
•Announcement that the public hearing will be rescheduled due to a misprint on the published agenda.
•Brief motion and second to approve ROW permits; no substantive discussion recorded.
•directions to county tax officials to apply the approved abatement.
•Lines repainted and rock haul to stockpiles completed; maintenance to continue weather permitting.
•Motion to approve partial tax abatement for William Reid specifying homestead credit and 65+ exemption.
•No conflicts of interest were stated; agenda amended to remove item #12.
•Request for suspension under Iowa Code §427.9; motion and unanimous approval recorded.
Decisions
•Agenda approved with removal of item #12; minutes approved with parcel-number correction; claims approved.
•No substantive action taken on Budget Amendment #1 at this meeting.
•Partial tax abatement approved for $430.00.
•ROW permits for FMCTC and Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative approved.
•Tax suspension approved for parcel 831027404004.
Directions
•Clerk to republish corrected agenda and set new hearing date.
Shelby County Board of Supervisors met Sept. 1, 2026, approved routine agenda items and several tax actions, heard department updates on roads, EMS grants and ambulance planning, and reviewed a hazard mitigation plan and three livestock site recommendations.
Discussion Points
•Approved a $4 abatement for City of Panama parcel 832410000100
•Approved updates to county handbook
•Audubon transfer agreement effective Aug. 1, 2026
•Board approved routine administrative items and a small tax abatement
•Denied tax suspension for parcel 831022202002 under Iowa Code Section 427.8
•Engineer reported road maintenance activity across the county
•Grants received and utilization
•Next steps to finalize the plan
•No verbal or written public comments were submitted
•Presentation of Master Matrix scoring for three livestock sites
•Tabled tax abatement for parcel 833390000059
•Updates to the Hazard Mitigation Plan
•Working on shared-cost agreement with City of Harlan for FY28 ambulance
Decisions
•Approved agenda, minutes, claims, ROW permits, and a $440 tax abatement for Parcel 833250006131
•Tabled, approved, and denied tax requests as recorded
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 18, 2026, adopted Resolution No. 2026-27 updating the county Roadway Entrance Application (new technical standards for culverts, sight distance, and permit procedures), approved multiple administrative policy amendments, renewed a Class F alcohol license, and set a Sept. 15 public hearing on FY27 Budget Amendment #1.
Discussion Points
•Board approved three administrative policy amendments; minutes do not supply the text for the amendments.
•Board members moved and seconded adoption with no recorded discussion amendments.
•Board scheduled the public hearing for FY27 Budget Amendment #1; minutes do not include amendment specifics.
•Engineer presented updated entrance application language and technical standards.
•License renewal motion recorded and passed; no public comment recorded.
•ROW permit for Regional Water approved as part of consent items.
•Safety Director presented amendments; the minutes record acceptance but not the content details.
Decisions
•Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27
•Advertise hearing for Sept. 15, 2026
•Approve amended Credit Card, Expense Reimbursement, and Employee Drug & Alcohol policies
•Approve ROW permit
•Approve Safety Policy amendments
•Renewal approved
Directions
•Budget Director to advertise hearing and publish details.
•Clerk/Auditor/HR to update policy records and distribute changes.
•County Engineer to apply amended application and standards in future reviews.
•County Engineer to manage permit filing and oversight.
Shelby County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting Aug. 4, 2026, approving routine claims, minutes and several agenda items including a right-of-way permit, an Iowa DOT Federal Aid bridge agreement, a county private water-well permitting policy and receiving department reports on the jail and the treasurer’s office.
Discussion Points
•Board approved a set of routine motions including agenda, minutes, claims, permit, DOT agreement, well policy and treasurer report.
•Board recorded a motion and approval of a ROW permit for Nishnabotna Valley REC at 1500th and M47.
•Engineer Chris Fredericksen introduced the DOT Federal Aid Agreement (BRS-CHBP-CO83(91)--GB-83).
•Environmental Health Director Luke Wolken presented the proposed Private Water Well Permitting Policy and Procedures.
•Kyle Lindberg presented bookings and average population numbers.
•Treasurer Carolyn Blum presented the semi-annual report and noted the availability of 'pocket talk' translators from Iowa DOT.
Decisions
•All listed motions approved unanimously.
•Approved the DOT Federal Aid Agreement (DOT Agreement No. 4-26-CHBP-015).
On Aug. 4, 2026, the Shelby County Board of Supervisors met in special session to hear department heads about possible county handbook changes; the board took no action and adjourned at 4:21 P.M.
Discussion Points
•Chairman asked for conflicts of interest; none were stated.
•Department heads attended to discuss potential handbook changes; no specific proposals or next steps recorded.
•Department heads presented or discussed potential county handbook changes; no specific proposals or deadlines are recorded.
Decisions
•Agenda approved; no action on handbook changes.
•No formal action taken on handbook changes during this session.
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met July 21, 2026, approved routine business including agenda, minutes and claims, reviewed a 5-year 28E agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, approved a ROW permit, reappointed Board of Adjustment members, received road and 911-marking updates, reviewed the Recorder's quarterly report and discussed a voluntary severance petition; the meeting adjourned at 9:30 A.M.
Discussion Points
•EMA and Sheriff’s Office collaborating to replace faded 911 markers; residents can request replacements via county website.
•Engineer reported on shoulder rock and bridge replacement plans and thanked volunteers for Ragbrai support.
•No conflicts of interest declared; routine approvals proceeded without discussion.
•Petition of Voluntary Severance for property within Harlan discussed; no action taken.
•Planning and Zoning presented the slate; Board approved without further changes.
•Recorder presented quarterly report and summarized legislative changes; Board approved the report.
•Wolken presented the 28E Agreement renewal; no detailed debate recorded in the segment.
Decisions
•Agenda, minutes and claims approved as recorded.
•Five members reappointed with specific term end dates.
Shelby County Board of Supervisors met in special session July 17, 2026, approved the agenda and minutes, authorized a short-term ambulance vehicle lease and intergovernmental use agreement with the City of Shelby, and approved multiple temporary law-enforcement employment agreements; meeting adjourned at 9:08 A.M.
Discussion Points
•EMS Director Kenny Hansen presented the ambulance lease and intergovernmental use agreement between the City of Shelby and Shelby County Ambulance Service.
•Kenny Hansen presented the lease and intergovernmental use agreement; no public comment recorded.
•Sheriff Neil Gross presented temporary employment agreements and listed names and dates; no public comment recorded.
•Sheriff Neil Gross presented temporary employment agreements for specific officers.
•Vice‑Chairman Mike Kolbe called for conflicts of interest; none were declared.
Decisions
•Agenda approved.
•Lease and intergovernmental use agreement approved by unanimous motion.
•Minutes of July 7, 2026 approved.
•Short‑term ambulance lease and intergovernmental use agreement approved.
•Temporary employment agreements for Jesse Hoss (July 17–19) and a group of officers for July 19 approved.
•Temporary employment approvals for listed personnel were adopted by unanimous motions.
Directions
•Clerk recommended to file the written agreement with minutes (not explicitly recorded as an action).
•Clerk to file the approved ambulance lease and agreement in the minutes (recommended follow-up).
•Sheriff’s Office to document assignments and compensation details in personnel records if not already done.
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met July 7, 2026, approved several routine motions and three retail alcohol licenses, received updates on a statewide speed-limit change and storm-water damage at the EMA building, and adopted Resolution No. 2026-26 designating the county's official meeting notice posting location.
Discussion Points
•Board considered and approved three retail alcohol licenses as routine business.
•Board reviewed and adopted a resolution to comply with the Iowa Legislature's amended open meetings requirement.
•State law changed paved-highway posted speed limit from 55 to 60 mph; sign updates are underway.
•Storm‑water damage at the EMA building was reported by the EMA coordinator.
Decisions
•Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26
•Approved three retail alcohol licenses.
Directions
•Shelby County Auditor to post meeting agendas on the designated door at least one full business day prior to meetings.
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors approved FY2027 fund transfers and a $21,170,770 appropriation schedule, and took several routine actions including EMS agreements, a $55,074.05 opioid-fund rollover, ROW permits, and a liquor license. The meeting lasted from 9:00 to 9:31 a.m. in the Supervisors Chamber at the courthouse.
Discussion Points
•Board approved the license without recorded discussion.
•Board authorized publication of the weed destruction notice and approved a personnel vacation conversion.
•Board read and approved the resolution text without amendment; supervisors did not raise objections during the reading.
•Board read Schedule A appropriations and approved without amendment.
•Hansen provided a FY26 recap of calls and transfers; no board changes requested to the proposed actions.
•Kolbe presented donated paintings for Veterans Affairs.
•No further details (locations, amounts) were provided in the transcript.
•Permits and grounds-use request were presented and approved without discussion.
Decisions
•Bylaws and agreements approved; opioid funds rolled over to FY2027.
•Resolution No. 2026-24 approved to authorize auditor transfers totaling $3,783,076.
•Resolution No. 2026-25 approved; appropriations effective July 1, 2026.
•ROW permits and building/grounds use application approved.
•Special Class C license for HOQWRAP, LLC approved unanimously.
Shelby County Board of Supervisors met June 9, 2026, and certified the County canvass of the June 2, 2026 primary election, accepting vote tallies for partisan races and recording a 19.69% turnout. The board approved the agenda and minutes and adjourned at 12:18 PM.
Discussion Points
•Board called for conflicts of interest; none stated.
•Board read precinct tally lists for each contested office and recorded totals.
•Precinct tally lists read aloud and totals recorded for each office.
Decisions
•Agenda approved
•Canvass accepted and certified for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met June 2, 2026, approving routine business, a $0.50 non‑union step wage increase effective after the July 1, 2026 COLA, reappointing and appointing multiple planning and adjustment board members, renewing the county engineer contract, and approving two alcohol licenses. A behavioral health services update and notice of a state speed‑limit change were also presented.
Discussion Points
•Appointments and reappointments presented and approved.
•Engineer requested consideration of non‑union step wage increase.
•Master Matrix scoring and recommendation for Gerald and Nancy Croghan Farm presented with no comments.
•New legislation raises speed limits from 55 mph to 60 mph on most two‑lane highways and rural roads.
•Renewal of County Engineer contract presented and approved.
•Staff updated board on transition from 11 regions to seven districts for behavioral health.
•Two alcohol license items considered and approved.
Decisions
•$0.50 increase approved
•Appointments approved
•Engineer contract renewed
•Licenses approved
Directions
•Human Resources to implement wage adjustment after COLA.
•Secondary Roads to place overlay stickers on current signs and replace signs over time.
Shelby County Board of Supervisors met May 19, 2026, and unanimously approved FY2026 Budget Amendment No. 4 (Resolution 2026-23), adopted multiple departmental appropriations increases, approved ROW permits for Regional Water, updated an agreement to place golf course buildings on the county insurance effective July 1, approved a cost-allocation services contract, and opened public comment on a Master Matrix confinement application through June 1.
Discussion Points
•Board approved contract to produce annual cost allocation plan.
•Board approved ROW permits for Regional Water.
•Engineer reported spring rock haul complete and discussed upcoming bridge projects.
•Master Matrix application submitted to increase units at an existing confinement in Jefferson Township.
•No fiscal or policy actions were taken at the meeting.
•Notice published and written comments accepted until June 1 at 4:30 p.m.
•Percolation tests, water samples, passports, and grants were discussed.
•Presenters described the golf course history and cost changes for insurance coverage.
•Public hearing opened and no comments received.
•Resolution adopted to increase specific service-area budgets and department appropriations.
At its May 5, 2026 regular session, the Shelby County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2026-2 to repeal Ordinance No. 2022-4 after court rulings found the earlier ordinance preempted; the board also approved multiple permits, budget revisions for the county engineer, and a jail update reporting recent intake numbers and staffing needs.
Discussion Points
•14 intakes over the weekend; projected >500 intakes for the year; recruitment for one full-time and one part-time position.
•Board opened posted hearing for first reading of Ordinance 2026-2 and heard two public comments in favor of the Board\u0002s prior work on the issue.
•Engineer cited hail repair reimbursements and increased material costs.
•Engineer requested landowners place flags for dust-control operations.
•Motion to approve ROW permits presented and seconded.
Decisions
•Adopt FY2026 DOT Budget Revision #1 and FY2027 CFYP (unanimous).
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met in special session on April 28, 2026, approved the agenda and minutes, and unanimously approved the Secondary Roads FY2027 DOT budget after an engineer presentation. The meeting opened at 8:00 A.M. and adjourned at 8:56 A.M.
Discussion Points
•Board asked for no conflicts; none stated.
•Engineer Chris Fredericksen presented the FY2027 DOT budget for Secondary Roads.
Shelby County Board of Supervisors adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget, approved a FY2026 budget amendment and other routine actions, scheduled a May 5 hearing to repeal a zoning ordinance after a federal appeals decision, and approved local permits and departmental updates.
Discussion Points
•Audubon Memorial Hospital provided a letter of intent to finalize an EMS transport agreement.
•Board cited court rulings and Planning & Zoning recommendation as basis for scheduling repeal hearing.
•Board directed budget advertisement and appointed ADA Coordinator.
•Board discussed delegating sleep-period timing to department policy rather than a fixed handbook time.
•Board opened public hearing for FY2027 budget and received no comments.
•Engineer presented ROW permit for FMCTC and thanked deputies for traffic control during maintainer incident earlier in the week.
•Hearing opened and closed with no public comment on the FY2026 amendment.
•Parks opened for season, 217 beaver tails turned in for bounty, summer kids’ programs full.
•Recorder updating historical land records on Iowa Land Records; Treasurer reported MV revenue rise and presented abatement request.
Decisions
•Adopted Amendment #3 increasing Public Safety & Legal Services appropriation to $6,702,252
•Adopted FY2027 County Budget via Resolution No. 2026-20
•Approved amendment to Ambulance Addendum
•Approved IDOT ROW permit for FMCTC
•Approved tax abatement for mobile home VIN M602045
•Board expressed support but did not record a formal contract vote
•Directed advertisement; appointed Taryn Knapp as ADA Coordinator; adjourned meeting.
•Set May 5, 2026 public hearing for repeal of Ordinance No. 2022-4
Directions
•Auditor to publish notice at least once not less than four clear days and not more than 20 days before May 5.
•Budget Director to advertise the Amendment #4 hearing; Clerk to record ADA Coordinator appointment.
•Department to apply policy for sleep-period times.
•Staff to proceed toward finalizing agreement (implied).
