Lee County Board of Supervisors Packet Summary — 2026-08-25
Meeting: August 25, 2026 - Regular Session
Scheduled: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Location: North Lee County Administration Building, 933 Avenue H, Fort Madison, Iowa
Key Items on the Agenda
County Code Ordinance — Second Reading
The Board is scheduled to consider approval of the second reading of Ordinance 2026-07, which would adopt the “Code of Ordinances of Lee County, Iowa.” The agenda identifies this as a second-reading action but does not provide additional detail about the ordinance's provisions or changes to the county code.
Data Center Regulations
The agenda includes discussion and possible approval of Contract 27-701 with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission. The proposed services would assist Lee County in developing an ordinance regulating data centers.
The packet does not state the contract amount, proposed regulatory provisions, or a timeline for developing the ordinance.
Small Modular Reactor Regulations
The Board is also scheduled to discuss and consider approval of Contract 27-702 with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission. Under the proposed contract, the commission would provide services to update Chapter 13 of the county's ordinances to incorporate regulations concerning Small Modular Reactors.
The agenda does not provide details about the proposed regulations, contract cost, or schedule for the ordinance update.
Demolition and Cleanup at 703 Main in Keokuk
The Board is scheduled to consider approving a request for sealed bids for work at 703 Main in Keokuk. The proposed bid solicitation covers:
- Demolition.
- Cleanup.
- Potential asbestos abatement or removal.
- Debris removal.
The agenda sets a proposed bid deadline of Friday, October 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. No estimated project cost is included in the packet.
Funding and Intergovernmental Items
Old Fort Madison Preservation Inc.
The agenda includes a discussion of a Lee County Non-Profit Funding Application for Old Fort Madison Preservation Inc. The packet does not state the requested funding amount, describe the proposed use of the funds, or identify an approval action for this item.
Letter of Support for Ida County
The Board is scheduled to consider approval of a letter of support for Ida County concerning Ida County v. Iowa Department of Management. The packet does not provide the proposed letter or further describe the litigation or the position Lee County would support.
Consent Agenda and Routine Business
The Board is scheduled to consider a consent agenda containing:
- August 18, 2026 Board minutes.
- Claims for payment.
The packet does not provide additional detail about the claims within the agenda text.
Personnel Actions
Two personnel actions appear on the agenda:
- A step increase in the Auditor's Office for an Election Administrator/Payroll Specialist, moving from Step 4 to Step 5.
- A replacement transfer in EMS for an EMT moving from part-time to full-time.
The agenda does not list compensation amounts, effective dates, or other terms for these personnel actions.
The meeting agenda provides an opportunity for public input and includes the Sheriff's Report of Fees Collected under reports. Commission or committee reports are also scheduled.
A possible workshop may follow the regular meeting, although the packet does not identify a workshop topic or confirm that a workshop will occur.
What to Watch at the Meeting
Several agenda items could shape future county policy or projects. The proposed contracts with the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission would initiate ordinance work concerning data centers and Small Modular Reactors, while the second reading of Ordinance 2026-07 would advance consideration of adopting the county's Code of Ordinances.
The Board is also expected to consider whether to solicit bids for the 703 Main demolition and cleanup project in Keokuk, with potential asbestos work included in the proposed scope. The nonprofit funding application, Ida County support letter, personnel actions, and other agenda business are also scheduled for consideration or discussion.
