Hardin County Board of Supervisors Packet Summary — August 19, 2026
Meeting Overview
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet in regular session on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. in the Large Conference Room at the Hardin County Courthouse. The agenda notes that one or more Supervisors or presenters may participate electronically under Iowa Code section 21.8.
The packet agenda includes routine business, proposed approvals, departmental updates, public comments, and a scheduled 9:30 A.M. Regular Drainage Meeting.
Key Items on the Agenda
Emergency Medical Services Property Tax Levy Ballot Measure
The Board is scheduled to consider approval of Resolution No. 2026-26, which would adopt the final Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Property Tax Levy Ballot Measure.
The packet identifies this as a consideration item for Board action but does not provide additional details about the proposed levy, ballot language, or financial impact.
City of New Providence Four Year No Interest Loan
The agenda includes consideration to approve a four-year no interest loan from Hardin County to the City of New Providence.
The packet does not provide additional information about the loan amount, purpose, repayment schedule, or funding source.
The Board is scheduled to consider approval of a Community Betterment Match Grant Application for For5Rentals LLC.
The packet lists the application as an agenda item but does not include details about the project, requested funding amount, or proposed improvements.
Administrative and Department Items
Routine Approvals
The agenda includes several regular administrative items:
- Approval of the meeting agenda.
- Approval of minutes from the August 12, 2026 meeting.
- Approval of claims for payment dated August 19, 2026.
Sheriff’s Department Change of Status
The agenda includes a change of status item for the Sheriff’s Department involving Faith Stevenson.
The packet does not provide additional details about the nature of the status change.
Updates and Public Participation
IFADC Update
The agenda includes an IFADC update under Other Business.
The packet does not provide additional information about the topics expected to be covered in the update.
Public comments are included on the agenda before adjournment or recess.
The packet does not provide details about specific speakers, topics, or comments.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- The Board’s consideration of Resolution No. 2026-26 related to the final EMS Property Tax Levy Ballot Measure.
- Discussion and consideration of the proposed four-year no interest loan from Hardin County to the City of New Providence.
- Review of the Community Betterment Match Grant Application for For5Rentals LLC.
- Departmental and informational updates, including the IFADC update and Sheriff’s Department change of status item.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule Item
Following the regular Board meeting agenda, a Regular Drainage Meeting is scheduled for 9:30 A.M. in the Large Conference Room.
