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On appointments and administrative authority, supervisors approved a nomination for vice chair and a range of committee reappointments and new appointees. The board also authorized several auditor delegations to streamline payments and payroll.

Budget and debt-service discussion dominated the latter part of the meeting. Supervisors noted that several smaller bonds and the security-camera debt reach final payments soon, freeing budget capacity. Members discussed the possibility of using savings from debt-service reductions to accelerate repayment or to fund the upcoming county radio-system replacement estimated to be a large, multi‑year capital expense. Supervisors asked staff to consult with the county’s bond adviser (named Heidi in the discussion) about whether early payoff or redirected payments would be feasible and what legal or accounting steps would be required.

Votes at a glance:
- Nomination and appointment of Abby Moss as vice chair — motion approved (voice vote).
- Appoint Marilyn (mental health advocate) to continue through June — motion approved (voice vote).
- Authorize the auditor to issue warrants without prior approval to sheriff and deputy for prisoner-transport and related expenses — motion approved (voice vote).
- Authorize incoming auditor to issue payroll warrants under Iowa Code chapter 331.5063b — motion approved (voice vote).
- Set board mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile for out-of-county meetings — motion approved.
- Set veteran funeral and related assistance rates (as read at meeting): opening/closing $30 or $300, funeral assistance $2,500, rental assistance $400, medical reimbursement $500 — motion to set rates approved.
- Approve multiple committee appointments and reappointments (conservation board, landfill commission, Board of Health, civil service commission for deputy sheriffs, and others) — motions approved by voice vote.

Supervisors did not finalize any changes to county debt policy at this meeting. Instead, they requested additional analysis from staff and the bond adviser on the financial impact and feasibility of redirecting payments from expiring obligations toward the radio-system replacement or making accelerated debt payments. No binding financial commitments were made.

The board continued budget work and scheduled follow-up sessions; supervisors said they would invite staff, consult with outside advisors as needed, and return with updated figures and options.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Beginning of year meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Board approved a slate of committee appointments, routine administrative authorizations and fee resolutions, set mileage and per‑diem rates, and spent an extended period reviewing the county budget, debt service and whether savings from expiring bonds and camera payments could accelerate radio-system replacement funding.","taxTitle","Iowa County, Iowa","taxId",73085,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677963,"Iowa County supervisors discuss interstate closure plans, gates and communications during winter storms",207,43000,250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171524-03c52af5b67bf6502dc559339cf06faf&start=43&end=250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171524-03c52af5b67bf6502dc559339cf06faf/thumbnail_43000.jpg","/articles/6677963/Iowa-County/Iowa/Iowa-County-supervisors-discuss-interstate-closure-plans-gates-and-communications-during-winter-storms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677963-a653f0b64c43d658eb95af8076e7d9db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098721&Signature=Hz7qRp2q1ho1-wNbN~kNUqOrRpwPpO9SU2Z5~uT-qBbVQoQtlmZfP8FNKV9mVwJGtC06G5oAj5PiOjFNSjZxHl-ctw4vB~0PsXBj7TJbcNgkVtvgn7a31Iame1H-kkjD8fi7yWIXy-ZDoBszxDjuLXOsnpXffR~gylRO20qqzZeiJH29aKg3L2bO4Hri7ICPj8gRGKrX7lqmhrmZokCfAUv~dh9Ci~QvnJTlxqmCDDHahtdy82Ys6cuO~n4ghXkgK4mTrYZhSzDDeiGmM2JInW0ZPD~UxKKDiaZrjWsr5yr9-EO9T6CgbxW~3ArMsR-q4YZZxRSytZsxOZ9uO-3hFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Iowa County supervisors spent part of their meeting discussing winter-storm interstate closure plans, whether gates should be placed on county roads and how the county will coordinate with state agencies when closures occur.

The discussion centered on how the Iowa Department of Transportation and state patrol plan to close interstates at designated locations during severe storms so travelers can be off the highway and sheltered in nearby towns and facilities. Supervisors said those closure points typically include hotels, restaurants and parking areas identified by the state.

Supervisors expressed concern about an online post showing a vendor for gates that prompted questions about placing gates on county roads. Several supervisors said county roads should not be gated because local agricultural traffic, including farm equipment and emergency-response access, would be impeded. One supervisor said closing county roads could create problems for farmers who must move tractors and livestock and for residents who rely on local roads for essential travel.

Board members emphasized the need for clear communication with the DOT and state patrol. A supervisor who attended a state meeting reported that the DOT is “open to communications,” and that counties can call the state patrol for assistance at specific locations during closures. Supervisors asked that information be passed to the board ahead of any closures so the county can prepare.

The board did not adopt any new rules or formal policies on road closures or gating during this meeting. Supervisors said they would monitor how the first use of the interstate-closure plan proceeds, learn from the county’s and region’s experience during last year’s big snowstorm and make adjustments if necessary. Staff were asked to relay state-provided closure plans and vendor information to supervisors when available.","Supervisors reviewed state plans to close interstates at designated points during major snowstorms, raised concerns about using gates on county roads and emphasized improved coordination with DOT and state patrol.","actionData","errors"]

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Iowa County supervisors approve routine appointments and fees, continue budget work and discuss redirecting debt savings toward radio replacement

Iowa County supervisors discuss interstate closure plans, gates and communications during winter storms