Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Packet Summary — 2026-09-01
Meeting: September 1, 2026 - Regular Session
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Montgomery County Courthouse, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 105 E Coolbaugh St, Red Oak, IA 51566
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for a regular meeting with agenda items involving the County Farm, a tax suspension request, hiring-process participation, and a proposed tax abatement. The tentative agenda also includes departmental updates, public comment, and preparation for the next meeting.
Key Items on the Agenda
County Farm Lease and Bid Letting
The Board is scheduled to discuss the County Farm lease and set a date and time for a bid letting for the cash rental of the County Farm.
The agenda does not specify the proposed lease terms, rental amount, bid requirements, or proposed bid-letting date.
Tax Suspension and Parcel Certificate Redemption
The agenda calls for consideration of an application for tax suspension involving Parcel 641227136009000. The item concerns 2025 values taxes payable in 2026-2027 and cites Iowa Code 427.9.
The agenda also references redemption of Parcel Certificate 2026-152 by the County Auditor. The packet does not provide additional financial details or supporting documentation for the proposed tax suspension.
PT-Budget, Finance, & HR Clerk Interview Process
The Board is scheduled to discuss and appoint two Board members to participate in the interview process for the PT-Budget, Finance, & HR Clerk position.
The agenda does not identify proposed appointees or provide further information about candidates or the interview schedule.
Major Financial Item
$5,316 County Farm Tax Abatement
The Board is scheduled to discuss and consider approval of an abatement of taxes for the County Farm totaling $5,316.00.
The agenda identifies four parcels associated with the proposed abatement:
- 441004100004000
- 441004300002000
- 441004300010000
- 441004100006000
The packet does not provide additional explanation of the basis for the proposed abatement.
Department and Operational Updates
Several regular operational reports are scheduled before the new-business items:
- Supervisors' weekly committee and assignment updates.
- Secondary Roads update.
- Maintenance update from Dan Wright.
- Auditor-Treasurer year-end update.
The packet provides no supporting reports or additional details about the subjects expected to be covered during these updates.
Public Participation and Meeting Business
The agenda provides an opportunity for audience comments, limited to two minutes per person. The Board is also scheduled to consider approval of the agenda and review presented minutes, with the chairman calling for additions or corrections.
The meeting may be conducted via Zoom, according to the agenda. The packet includes remote participation information and instructions for callers wishing to raise their hand to speak.
What to Watch at the Meeting
Items with potential follow-up or Board action include:
- When the County Farm cash-rent bid letting will be scheduled.
- Whether the tax suspension application for Parcel 641227136009000 and related certificate redemption will be approved.
- Which two supervisors will participate in interviews for the PT-Budget, Finance, & HR Clerk.
- Whether the proposed $5,316.00 County Farm tax abatement will be approved.
- Information presented through the Secondary Roads, maintenance, and Auditor-Treasurer updates.
The Board is also scheduled to begin identifying agenda items for its next meeting, including claims and monthly reports. The agenda states that the next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
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