Board of Supervisors Agenda & Packet Summary – Story County Board of Supervisors – August 4, 2026

Source note: This briefing is based on the attached extracted meeting packet and summarizes only information supported by that source.

Meeting Information

• Public Body: Story County Board of Supervisors
• Organization Type: county
• Government Body: county-boards
• Meeting Title: Amended 8/4/26 Board of Supervisors Download ▼ HTML Packet
• Meeting Date: 2026-08-04
• City: Nevada
• County: Story County
• State: iowa
• Meeting Source URL: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-3195
• Meeting Listing URL: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/AgendaCenter/Board-of-Supervisors-Agendas-and-Minutes-2/
• Public Body Website: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/92/Board-of-Supervisors
• Meeting Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLajnmHYlpovDrzvgi0hMw/streams
• Video Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLajnmHYlpovDrzvgi0hMw

What Community Members Should Know

The August 4, 2026 meeting includes a mix of routine county business and several decisions with broader public significance. Among the most consequential items are the opening of bids for modifications to Hannum's Mill Dam, a proposed $229,001 installment purchase of county property, revisions to county financial policies, and scheduling a public hearing on a zoning map amendment.

The Board will also review quarterly and annual reports from Environmental Health and Prairie Flower, consider multiple technology and software renewals, approve fiscal allocations to the Story County Economic Development Group, and address numerous personnel pay adjustments across county departments. Together, these items reflect both ongoing county operations and longer-term investments in infrastructure, administration, and economic development.

Residents should also note opportunities for public participation. The meeting includes two public comment periods, is available through Zoom, and schedules an August 11 public hearing regarding a proposed zoning map amendment from Agricultural (A-1) to Agribusiness (A-2). A closed session related to pending or anticipated litigation is also scheduled near the end of the meeting.

Several agenda items involve relatively modest administrative expenditures, while others may have longer-term impacts on county land use, facilities, public services, and governance. The packet emphasizes both operational continuity and planning for future county needs.

Major Discussion and Action Items

Bid Opening for Hannum's Mill Dam Modification

The Board will open bids for the Hannum's Mill Dam Modification project. Bid openings begin the formal evaluation process before a contract can be awarded. While the packet identifies the project and the staff lead, it does not provide construction schedules, engineering details, or estimated costs within the accessible extracted text.

Because dam modifications can affect public safety, recreation, environmental management, and county infrastructure, this represents one of the more significant operational matters before the Board.

Proposed Purchase of County Property

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution #27-02 authorizing an installment real estate contract for approximately 40 acres described as the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 83 North, Range 23 West.

The purchase price is $229,001.00. If approved, the resolution would authorize the Board Chair to execute the installment real estate contract and other required documents necessary to complete the transaction.

Proposed Financial Policy Revisions

County officials will discuss proposed revisions to Story County's financial policies.

According to the agenda, these revisions remain subject to a seven-day review period, indicating that the policies are still undergoing review before final adoption. Financial policies establish expectations for budgeting, financial controls, reserves, investments, and fiscal management, making them important governance documents even when individual changes are not detailed in the accessible packet.

Environmental Health Quarterly Report

Environmental Health staff will present their quarterly report.

Although the accessible packet identifies the presentation, it does not provide detailed statistics or findings. The report gives supervisors an opportunity to review departmental performance and ongoing public health and environmental regulatory activities.

Prairie Flower Annual Report

Prairie Flower Director Monica Marcomb will provide the organization's annual report.

The packet identifies the report as an informational presentation. Annual reports generally provide updates regarding operations, services, accomplishments, and organizational priorities for the coming year.

Zoning Amendment Public Hearing Scheduling

The consent agenda includes Resolution #27-12 establishing August 11, 2026 as the date for the first consideration of Ordinance No. 335.

The ordinance would amend the official Story County zoning map by changing property from the A-1 Agricultural District to the A-2 Agribusiness District. Setting the hearing does not itself approve the rezoning but begins the formal public review process.

Technology and Software Renewals

Several information technology agreements are proposed for renewal, including Zoom licensing, Microsoft on-premises licensing, and annual fiber locate services.

These renewals help maintain county communications, software infrastructure, and technology operations necessary for daily government services.

Community Public Art Installation

The Board will discuss hosting the Ames and Story County Juneteenth Celebration's traveling public art installation at the Human Services Center, Administration Building, and Justice Center.

The proposal highlights collaboration with community organizations and would bring public artwork into multiple county facilities.

Financial Matters

The packet includes several significant financial actions:

• Purchase of county property for $229,001.00 through an installment real estate contract.
• GovInvest TrueComp Module renewal with the Iowa League of Cities for $3,500.00 covering approximately August 1, 2026 through July 1, 2027.
• Zoom licensing renewal with CDWG totaling $2,099.50 for approximately June 23, 2026 through June 22, 2027.
• Microsoft on-premises licensing renewal with Heartland Business Systems totaling $15,611.77 covering approximately May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027.
• Revised contract with Communication Innovators for annual fiber locate services totaling $14,105.00.
• FY2027 allocations for the Story County Economic Development Group are scheduled for consideration, although specific allocation amounts are not included in the accessible packet.
• Resolution #27-07 addresses the FY26 Fund Balance Resolution.
• The Board will also review the annual Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report and tax suspension recipients.

Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance

Governance actions include:

• Resolution #27-07 concerning FY26 fund balances.
• Resolution #27-12 scheduling the August 11 public hearing for the first consideration of Ordinance No. 335 regarding the proposed zoning map amendment.
• Resolution #27-13 appointing a Deputy Recorder.
• Resolution #27-02 authorizing execution of the installment real estate purchase contract.
• Discussion of revised county financial policies following a seven-day review period.
• Review of utility permits #27-9206 and #27-9212.

These actions address county governance, financial oversight, land-use administration, and organizational authority.

Reports, Presentations, and Informational Updates

The packet includes several informational reports:

• Environmental Health Quarterly Report.
• Prairie Flower Annual Report.
• Review of July 28, 2026 meeting minutes.
• Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for FY2026.
• Departmental reports and other reports listed later in the agenda.

Although detailed report contents are not available within the extracted text, these presentations provide supervisors with updates on departmental operations and organizational performance.

Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters

Personnel actions include multiple pay adjustments effective August 9, 2026, affecting employees in:

• Attorney's Office
• Auditor's Office
• Facilities Management
• Secondary Roads
• Sheriff's Office
• Treasurer's Office

The agenda also includes appointment of a Deputy Recorder through Resolution #27-13.

These actions primarily concern employee compensation and organizational staffing.

Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations

Major operational items include:

• Hannum's Mill Dam Modification bid opening.
• County property acquisition.
• Fiber locate services contract.
• Microsoft licensing renewal.
• Zoom licensing renewal.
• Utility permits.
• Proposed public art installation within county facilities.

Together these items support county infrastructure, technology systems, facilities management, and community engagement.

Public Hearings and Opportunities for Community Input

Residents have several opportunities to participate:

• Public Comment #1 near the beginning of the meeting for agenda-related topics.
• Public Comment #2 near the conclusion for other county matters.
• The meeting is available both in person and through Zoom.
• Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.
• Resolution #27-12 schedules a public hearing on August 11, 2026 for the first consideration of Ordinance No. 335 regarding the proposed zoning change.

Community Impact

Residents may see future impacts from infrastructure improvements associated with the Hannum's Mill Dam project.

Property owners and nearby land users may have particular interest in the proposed agricultural-to-agribusiness zoning amendment because it begins the formal public review process.

County taxpayers benefit from Board oversight of technology contracts, financial policies, fund balances, and property acquisitions intended to support county operations.

County employees are directly affected by the proposed compensation adjustments and organizational appointments.

Community organizations may benefit from the proposal to host the Juneteenth traveling public art installation in county facilities, increasing public access to community programming.

Questions Community Members May Want to Ask

1. What work is anticipated under the Hannum's Mill Dam Modification project?
2. How was the $229,001 purchase price for the county property determined?
3. What long-term purpose will the newly acquired property serve?
4. What changes are proposed in the revised county financial policies?
5. Why is the A-1 to A-2 zoning change being requested?
6. What community input will be accepted before the zoning decision is made?
7. How were FY2027 economic development allocations evaluated?
8. What benefits are expected from the renewed technology contracts?
9. How will the Juneteenth public art installation be displayed across county facilities?
10. Are additional infrastructure improvements anticipated following the dam bid opening?

Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps

• August 4, 2026: Board of Supervisors meeting.
• August 7, 2026: Purple Heart Day recognized through a proposed proclamation.
• August 9, 2026: Effective date for listed personnel pay adjustments.
• August 11, 2026: Scheduled public hearing for first consideration of Ordinance No. 335 concerning the proposed zoning map amendment.
• Following bid opening, county staff are expected to review submitted bids before any future contract award.
• Financial policy revisions remain under review before potential future adoption.

Key Takeaways

• Bid opening for the Hannum's Mill Dam Modification project is scheduled.
• The Board will consider purchasing county property for $229,001.
• A public hearing is being scheduled for an agricultural-to-agribusiness zoning amendment.
• Multiple employee pay adjustments become effective August 9 if approved.
• County financial policies are being revised.
• Technology licensing renewals exceed $20,000 combined across major agreements.
• Annual fiber locate services contract totals $14,105.
• FY2027 economic development allocations are on the agenda.
• Environmental Health and Prairie Flower will provide major informational reports.
• Residents may participate in person, through Zoom, or during two public comment periods.
• The meeting concludes with a planned closed session regarding litigation strategy permitted under Iowa law.

Official Sources

• Meeting source: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-3195
• Meeting listing: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/AgendaCenter/Board-of-Supervisors-Agendas-and-Minutes-2/
• Public body website: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/92/Board-of-Supervisors
• Meeting video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLajnmHYlpovDrzvgi0hMw/streams
• Video channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLajnmHYlpovDrzvgi0hMw

About the Public Body

• Name: Story County Board of Supervisors
• Organization type: county
• Government body: county-boards
• Location: Nevada, iowa
• County: Story County
• Provider: agendacenter

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