Clarke County Board of Supervisors Packet Summary — 2026-08-31
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Monday, August 31, 2026 — 9:00 a.m.
Clarke County Courthouse, Osceola, Iowa
The Clarke County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider four agenda items, including possible road and alley vacations in two unincorporated communities, a contribution to the Clarke County Reservoir under a 28E agreement, and county claims. Public comment is scheduled before the agenda items, with comments limited to two minutes per person.
Key Items on the Agenda
Possible Road and Alley Vacations in Jamison
The board is scheduled to consider the possible vacation of roads and alleys in the unincorporated town of Jamison. The packet agenda identifies the proposed vacation for consideration but does not provide additional details about the specific roads or alleys involved, ownership implications, or the reason for the proposed action.
Possible Road and Alley Vacations in Smyrna
A separate agenda item calls for consideration of possibly vacating roads and alleys in the unincorporated town of Smyrna. As with the Jamison item, the packet does not identify the particular roads or alleys or provide further background on the proposal.
Clarke County Reservoir Contribution
The board is scheduled to consider possible approval of a contribution to the Clarke County Reservoir under a 28E agreement. The agenda does not state the proposed contribution amount or provide additional information about the agreement or the purpose of the payment.
County Claims
The agenda includes consideration and possible approval of claims. The packet does not provide a claims listing, total amount, or individual expenditures.
Public comment is scheduled before the agenda items. The agenda limits comments to two minutes per person.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- Whether the board proceeds with either of the proposed road and alley vacations in Jamison and Smyrna, and what additional details are presented about the affected property.
- The amount and purpose of any proposed Clarke County Reservoir contribution under the referenced 28E agreement, which are not specified in the packet.
- Whether the board approves the county claims and what expenditures are included, since the packet does not provide a claims list or total.
- Any issues raised during the public-comment period before the board begins its listed agenda items.
Additional Schedule Note
The agenda states that the Board of Supervisors will hold a work session from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday. The packet does not provide additional information about the subjects planned for those work sessions.
