Van Buren County Board of Supervisors Packet Summary — 2026-08-10
Meeting: Meeting
Scheduled: Monday, August 10, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM
Location: Board of Supervisors’ Office, Keosauqua, Iowa, with remote attendance available by Zoom.
Key Items on the Agenda
FY2027 Budget Amendment Public Hearing
The Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing at 9:05 AM, or immediately after the preceding agenda item, concerning approval and adoption of an amendment to the FY2027 Budget. The agenda identifies the hearing and proposed action but does not provide financial details about the amendment.
Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Request
Marty Ryan is scheduled to meet with the Board regarding a request from the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency to reduce its Payment in Lieu of Taxes obligation. The agenda does not specify the amount of the requested reduction or provide additional terms.
HIPAA Program and Compliance Contract
Stephanie Lathrop is scheduled to provide a quarterly update on the County's HIPAA Program. The agenda also calls for discussion and possible action on renewing the County's contract with Carosh Compliance Solutions for 2026–2027.
SAFE Coalition and Opioid Settlement Funds
Kris Rankin of the SAFE Coalition is scheduled to update the Board on coalition issues and programs. The presentation is also expected to include a progress report concerning National Opioid Settlement funds.
Secondary Roads and Transportation
The County Engineer is scheduled to update the Board on several secondary roads matters. Items identified for discussion and possible action include:
- A resolution concerning a Traffic Safety Improvement Program Traffic Control Devices Grant Application.
- The wage step for a highway department equipment operator.
- Highway department equipment purchases.
The agenda does not state the requested grant amount, proposed wage adjustment, or equipment purchase costs.
Policy / Governance Items
Floodplain Management Ordinance
The Board is scheduled for discussion and first consideration of Ordinance #2026-1, Amendment #1, described as an ordinance relating to floodplain management within Van Buren County. Because this is identified as a first consideration, the packet does not establish a final outcome on the ordinance.
County Check Cancellation
The agenda includes proposed action to authorize the County Auditor to cancel County check #52039, dated June 29, 2026. No reason for the cancellation or check amount is stated in the agenda.
Routine and Administrative Business
Additional agenda items include:
- Acknowledging minutes from the July 27, 2026 meeting.
- A public forum.
- Approval of payroll, claims, and reports.
- Acknowledging receipt of one four-year manure management plan update.
- Acknowledging receipt of two one-year manure management plan updates.
- Committee reports.
- Adjournment.
What to Watch at the Meeting
Several agenda items could result in Board action, including the FY2027 budget amendment, the Carosh Compliance Solutions contract renewal, secondary roads matters, and cancellation of County check #52039. The Board is also beginning consideration of a floodplain management ordinance amendment, while the housing agency request and opioid settlement progress report bring financial and community-program matters before the Board.
