MONONA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AUGUST 4, 2026 The Monona County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. o'clock on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in the boardroom of the courthouse in Onawa, Monona County, Iowa with Chairman Fox presiding. Other Supervisors present: Vince Phillips. Supervisor Absent: Tom Brouillette. Also present was Auditor Peggy A. Rolph. Motion was made by Supervisor Fox, seconded by Supervisor Phillips, to approve the agenda. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Sgt. Jeremy Bellis and Sgt. Robert Maule were present for authorization to hire part-time deputies. Motion was made by Supervisor Fox, seconded by Supervisor Phillips, to approve hiring part-time deputies Darin Specketer, Kyle Tank, and Lane Vennick. They will be step II and paid $34.93 per hour per Sheriffís MOU. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Marilyn Maly was present to request permission for bible reading on the Courthouse lawn on September 3 and 4, 2026. Motion was made by Supervisor Fox, seconded by Supervisor Phillips, to approve Bible reading on the Courthouse lawn on September 3 and 4, 2026. Vote motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Secondary Roads Engineer John Rasmussen was present for Secondary Roads business. Supervisor Fox introduced and moved to adopt the following Resolution, seconded by Supervisor Phillips: RESOLUTION NO. SR 26-46 The Board of Supervisors consents to the recommendation of the Maintenance Shop Foreman West Shed to approve transfer of Mathew Collett to fill the Vacant Operator III position. Start date is August 04, 2026 Current Classification: Operator II Current Salary: $27.25 Plus .00 Longevity - $27.25 Proposed Classification: Operator III Proposed Salary: $28.44 Plus .00 Longevity $28.44 Date: August 04, 2026 Ayes: /s/ Bo Fox; /s/ Vincent Phillips Nays: None /s/ Bo Fox Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: /s/ Peggy A. Rolph Monona County Auditor Motion was made by Supervisor Fox, seconded by Supervisor Phillips, to table the job description changes for Shop Foreman position until it is reviewed. Vote on motion: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion was made by Supervisor Phillips, seconded by Supervisor Fox, to approve reallocating Parts and Inventory Manager vacancy to Mechanic I. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion was made by Supervisor Fox, seconded by Supervisor Phillips, to give authorization to accept bids for replacement of motor grader. Bids will be opened on August 25, 2026, at 9 a.m. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion was made by Supervisor Fox, seconded by Supervisor Phillips to recess the Board of Supervisor's meeting at 10 a.m. to convene as Drainage Trustees. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Amy Borchardt-Sick and Ashley Brown, Drainage Clerks, were present for Drainage business. Others present: Jim Wigton, IT Director; Tyler Buman and Jacob Hagan, Engineers with AgriVia; John Rasmussen, Engineer for Harrison County and Monona County; via zoom were Brian Rife and Tony Smith, Harrison County Board of Supervisors and Michelle Kersten, Harrison County Drainage Clerk. It was moved by Fox, seconded by Phillips to accept the Engineerís Report filed today by AgriVia for the open ditch repairs on the McNeill Intercounty Drainage District Lateral No. 8. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox, Phillips, Rife and Smith. Nays: None. Motion carried. After much discussion, it was decided to have an informational meeting with landowners of the McNeill Intercounty Drainage District Lateral No. 8 on August 25th @ 10:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room, locate d in the basement of the Monona County Courthouse, Onawa, IA. It was moved by Fox, seconded by Phillips to table the drone footage of Supervisor Drainage Districts at this time. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. The Board, on its own motion and vote, duly carried, adjourned. Motion was made by Supervisor Phillips, seconded by Supervisor Fox to reconvene the Board of Supervisor's meeting at 10:30 a.m. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Russ Uhl was present to discuss zoning enforcement at 17902 Pear Avenue, Center Township. Mr. Uhl requested the Board consider issuing a written out-of-compliance determination, a cease order preventing the project from moving forward or being used, and removal of the engineered features that make the basin usable for industrial waste. Discussion followed. Sandy Bubke, Zoning Administrator will draft a letter and have County Attorney Haley Bryan review prior to sending it to Hawthorn Land Holdings LLC. No action taken. Motion was made by Supervisor Phillips, seconded by Supervisor Fox, to approve the minutes of July 28, 2026, as read. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion was made by Supervisor Fox, seconded by Supervisor Phillips, to approve claims. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion was made by Supervisor Phillips, seconded by Supervisor Fox, to appoint Louis Reed as Kennebec Township Trustee. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion was made by Supervisor Phillips, seconded by Supervisor Fox, to authorize the Chairman's signature on Monona County & Provider Agreement with Monona County Historical Museum. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion was made by Supervisor Fox, seconded by Supervisor Phillips, to authorize the Chairman's signature on Monona County & Provider Agreement with Blencoe Senior Citizens. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion was made by Supervisor Phillips, seconded by Supervisor Fox, to acknowledge receipt of Manure Management Annual Update for Lyle Ernst Facility #57963. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. Supervisor Phillips introduced and moved for the adoption of the following resolution, seconded by Supervisor Fox: RESOLUTION 2026-21 ESTABLISHING POLICY AND FEES The following charges for photocopies and email copies have been established as of August 4, 2026, by the Monona County Board of Supervisors. This Resolution affects County Offices. PHOTOCOPIES: Black and white vs. Color 8 1/2x11: $.50 per copy vs. $.75 per copy 8 1/2x14: $.75 per copy vs. $1.00 per copy 11x17: $1.00 per copy vs. $1.25 per copy Copies on both sides: $.50 per copy vs. $.75 per copy Copies larger than 11x17: $1.00 per copy vs. $1.00 per copy Microfilm Records: $1.25 per copy COMPUTER DATA (Including Email): $25.00 per hour (minimum charge of $25.00) EMAIL COPIES: Copies emailed out of the Official County's Records: $3.00 per page Additional pages: $1.00 per page Passed and adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026. Ayes: /s/ Bo Fox; /s/ Vincent Phillips Nays: None /s/ Bo Fox Bo Fox, Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: /s/ Peggy A. Rolph Peggy A. Rolph, Monona County Auditor Motion was made by Supervisor Fox, seconded by Supervisor Phillips, to approve the Monona County Auditor's Office County Records Policy. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. It was moved by Supervisor Phillips, seconded by Supervisor Fox, to hereby adjourn at the hour of 12:10 p.m. o'clock. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox and Phillips. Nays: None. Motion carried. /s/ Bo Fox BO FOX, CHAIRPERSON MONONA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ATTEST: /s/ Peggy A. Rolph PEGGY A. ROLPH, MONONA COUNTY AUDITOR MP8-20-26
