Poweshiek County Board of Supervisors Packet Summary — 2026-09-10
For its September 10, 2026 meeting, Poweshiek County Board of Supervisors has Carnforth Road-Vacation Hearing, Monthly Claims, DNR Well-Permitting Agreement, Inclement Weather Policy, Board of Adjustment Reappointment, and September 11 Payroll on the agenda.
Key Takeaways
- The board will review an inclement weather policy. No proposed terms are provided.
- The board will consider Resolution #2027-10 to establish a public hearing for a road vacation in Carnforth. The complete road description and hearing date are not provided.
- The board will consider approving a 28E agreement with the DNR for well permitting. The agreement’s terms are not provided.
- The board will consider approving monthly claims. No total amount is provided.
- The board will consider reappointing Matthew Ranfeld to the Board of Adjustment. The proposed term is not provided.
Key Items
- Carnforth Road-Vacation Hearing
- Monthly Claims
- DNR Well-Permitting Agreement
- Inclement Weather Policy
- Board of Adjustment Reappointment
- September 11 Payroll
Packet and Meeting Details
Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: 2026-09-10
This summary highlights 6 source-supported agenda items most relevant to residents.
Carnforth Road-Vacation Hearing
The board will consider Resolution #2027-10 to establish a public hearing for a road vacation in Carnforth. The complete road description and hearing date are not provided.
Status: Public Hearing
- Proposed action: Establish a public hearing for a road vacation
- Location: Carnforth
Monthly Claims
The board will consider approving monthly claims. No total amount is provided.
Status: For Consideration
- Proposed action: Approve monthly claims
DNR Well-Permitting Agreement
The board will consider approving a 28E agreement with the DNR for well permitting. The agreement’s terms are not provided.
Status: For Consideration
- Agreement: 28E agreement with DNR
- Scope: Well permitting
Inclement Weather Policy
The board will review an inclement weather policy. No proposed terms are provided.
- Topic: Inclement weather policy
Board of Adjustment Reappointment
The board will consider reappointing Matthew Ranfeld to the Board of Adjustment. The proposed term is not provided.
Status: For Consideration
- Proposed appointee: Matthew Ranfeld
- Body: Board of Adjustment
September 11 Payroll
The board will consider approving the September 11, 2026 payroll. No total amount is provided.
Status: For Consideration
- Payroll date: September 11, 2026
Why It Matters
- Resolution #2027-10 would establish a public hearing for the proposed Carnforth road vacation, creating a formal step for consideration of the road-vacation proposal. This occurs because The board will consider Resolution #2027-10 to establish a public hearing for a road vacation in Carnforth. The complete road description and hearing date are not provided.
- The proposed 28E agreement concerns how the county and DNR address well permitting, although its specific terms are not provided. This occurs because The board will consider approving a 28E agreement with the DNR for well permitting. The agreement’s terms are not provided.
- What specific practices would Inclement Weather Policy change, permit, or prohibit?
- When and how can community members comment on Carnforth Road-Vacation Hearing?
- What costs, term, performance expectations, and safeguards apply to DNR Well-Permitting Agreement?
- What criteria, alternatives, and community effects will inform consideration of Monthly Claims?
- What criteria, alternatives, and community effects will inform consideration of Board of Adjustment Reappointment?
What to Watch at the Meeting
- The board will consider whether to establish the Carnforth road-vacation hearing; the source documents do not supply the hearing date or complete road description.
- Agreement terms: Watch the cost, scope, duration, performance standards, and safeguards included in the board's decision.
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- 2026-09-10: 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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