Poweshiek County Board of Supervisors Packet Summary — 2026-09-03
For its September 3, 2026 meeting, Poweshiek County Board of Supervisors has Jail Administration and Dispatch Appointment, Assistant Jail Administrator and Dispatch Supervisor Appointment, Transfer from UR#4 to Secondary Roads, 240Th Street Bridge Replacement Plans, Aug. 31, 2026, Board Minutes, Kwik Star Liquor License Renewal, Accounts Payable Policy, Inclement Weather Policy, and Deputy Sheriff Reassignment on the agenda.
Key Takeaways
- The board will consider approval of Resolution #2027-8 for a transfer from UR#4 to Secondary Roads. No amount or additional terms are supplied.
- The board will consider approving Resolution #2027-8 to adopt an accounts payable policy. The policy terms are not supplied.
- An inclement weather policy is listed without a stated action or supporting terms.
- The board will consider a certificate appointing Michelle Atcher as Assistant Jail Administrator/Dispatch Supervisor.
- The board will consider a certificate appointing Kaylene Robison to a jail administration and dispatch supervisor position.
Key Items
- Jail Administration and Dispatch Appointment
- Assistant Jail Administrator and Dispatch Supervisor Appointment
- Transfer from UR#4 to Secondary Roads
- 240Th Street Bridge Replacement Plans
- Aug. 31, 2026, Board Minutes
- Kwik Star Liquor License Renewal
- Accounts Payable Policy
- Inclement Weather Policy
Packet and Meeting Details
Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: 2026-09-03
This summary highlights 9 source-supported agenda items included in the reviewed packet.
Jail Administration and Dispatch Appointment
The board will consider a certificate appointing Kaylene Robison to a jail administration and dispatch supervisor position.
Status: For Consideration
- Decision stage: Proposed for approval
Assistant Jail Administrator and Dispatch Supervisor Appointment
The board will consider a certificate appointing Michelle Atcher as Assistant Jail Administrator/Dispatch Supervisor.
Status: For Consideration
- Decision stage: Proposed for approval
Transfer from UR#4 to Secondary Roads
The board will consider approval of Resolution #2027-8 for a transfer from UR#4 to Secondary Roads. No amount or additional terms are supplied.
Status: Recommended
- Decision stage: Proposed for approval
- Resolution: Resolution #2027-8
240Th Street Bridge Replacement Plans
The board will consider approval of plans to replace the 240th Street bridge over Walnut Creek in Section 1 of Jefferson Township.
Status: Recommended
- Decision stage: Proposed for approval
- Location: 240th Street over Walnut Creek, Section 1, Jefferson Township
Aug. 31, 2026, Board Minutes
The board will consider approval of its Aug. 31, 2026, meeting minutes.
Status: Recommended
- Decision stage: Proposed for approval
Kwik Star Liquor License Renewal
The board will consider approval of a liquor license renewal for Kwik Star in Brooklyn.
Status: Recommended
- Decision stage: Proposed for approval
- Location: Brooklyn
Accounts Payable Policy
The board will consider approving Resolution #2027-8 to adopt an accounts payable policy. The policy terms are not supplied.
Status: For Consideration
- Decision stage: Proposed for approval
- Resolution: Resolution #2027-8
Inclement Weather Policy
An inclement weather policy is listed without a stated action or supporting terms.
- Decision stage: Not stated
Deputy Sheriff Reassignment
The board will consider a certificate of appointment reassigning Joseph Meyer to deputy sheriff.
Status: For Consideration
- Decision stage: Proposed for approval
Why It Matters
- A bridge replacement could affect local travel and access during construction, while its cost would determine the taxpayer commitment.
- Moving county resources from UR#4 to Secondary Roads would change how public funds are allocated and how much is available for road work.
- What are the cost, location, schedule, and accountability measures for Transfer from UR#4 to Secondary Roads?
- What specific practices would Accounts Payable Policy change, permit, or prohibit?
- What specific practices would Inclement Weather Policy change, permit, or prohibit?
- What are the cost, location, schedule, and accountability measures for Assistant Jail Administrator and Dispatch Supervisor Appointment?
- What are the cost, location, schedule, and accountability measures for Jail Administration and Dispatch Appointment?
What to Watch at the Meeting
- Watch whether supervisors approve the 240th Street bridge replacement plans and provide additional scope or timing.
- Watch whether Resolution #2027-8 is approved for the transfer from UR#4 to Secondary Roads and whether an amount is stated.
- Agreement terms: Watch the cost, scope, duration, performance standards, and safeguards included in the board's decision.
- Policy decision: Watch what would change, who would be affected, when the change would take effect, and how it would be implemented.
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- 2026-09-03: Board of Supervisors Meeting; the listed recommendations and other agenda matters are scheduled for consideration.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Poweshiek County Board of Supervisors
- Organization type: county
- Government body: county-boards
- Location: Montezuma, iowa
- County: Poweshiek County
- Provider: neapolitan-board
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