Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary — 2026-08-24
Key Actions
- The Board adopted Resolution 27-04, setting a public hearing on Novak Electric’s rezoning request for 10:00 a.m. on September 8, 2026. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
- The Board approved the first reading of a resolution declaring Emergency Medical Services an Essential Service. The motion carried unanimously.
- The Board scheduled the second reading of the Emergency Medical Services resolution for 10:00 a.m. on August 31, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.
- The Board approved the consent agenda, including the previous meeting’s minutes, claims filed with the Board, a liquor license for Country Express, and acceptance and filing of the VA Commission’s monthly report. The motion carried unanimously.
- The Board adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Major Discussion Topics
Road Projects
County Engineer Michael Kueny met with the Board to discuss road projects. The minutes do not record additional details about the projects or the discussion.
Emergency Exercise in Ossian
Emergency Management Coordinator Sean Snyder provided an update on an emergency exercise conducted in Ossian. The minutes do not provide further details about the exercise or the update.
Emergency Medical Services Essential Service Resolution
The Board held the first reading of a resolution declaring Emergency Medical Services an Essential Service and unanimously approved the first reading. The Board then unanimously scheduled a second reading for 10:00 a.m. on August 31.
County Issues
County Attorney Andy Van Der Maaten met with the Board to discuss county issues. The minutes do not identify the specific issues discussed.
Public comments were received on the Emergency Medical Services Essential Service resolution. The minutes do not identify the commenters or summarize the substance of their comments.
What Happens Next
- The second reading of the resolution declaring Emergency Medical Services an Essential Service was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 31, 2026.
- A public hearing on Novak Electric’s rezoning request was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 8, 2026.
- The Board adjourned until its next meeting at 9:30 a.m. on August 31, 2026.
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