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Community Development Director Eric Furnace told the board that stone slate has been placed on the courthouse roof and contractors expect to complete upper-level slate work and dismantle top-level scaffolding weather permitting, likely in May. He said finishing the cap connection between the slate and copper roofing tiles on the clock tower would allow crews to progress on the rotunda and remove upper scaffolding.

Supervisors discussed water-quality complaints reported by residents. Board members said the concerns originated in December and that the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and the state’s Inspection, Appeals and Licensing unit are involved. Local public health staff are “in the background” because the matter involves a licensed health-care facility; county staff reported the appropriate state agencies are leading the response.

The board also discussed a safety study connected to proposed solar-powered stop signs; staff said they are awaiting the safety study results before deciding whether to install additional units. Separately, the board acknowledged receipt of an open-records request related to opioid-settlement documents from an outside requester (named in the record as Emily Leeder) and noted that county attorneys and staff will respond and locate relevant meeting minutes and authorizations.

Finally, the board chair said he had signed a mandatory shared-liability agreement for the Mississippi Valley Workforce Development partnership, a routine annual action required of participating counties.

These matters were reported under correspondence and staff reports; no formal board actions beyond routine signatures were recorded in the March 3 minutes for these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 3rd, 2025 Muscatine County Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","County staff updated supervisors on courthouse roof repairs, an ongoing investigation into water-quality complaints at a care facility, a safety study for solar stop signs, opioid settlement records requests and a shared-liability agreement for workforce services.","taxTitle","taxId",52308,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6300606,"Invenergy seeks to present 200-megawatt solar proposal to Muscatine County supervisors",126,882000,1008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2492895-6df91bef7cbec64b4c39966bc6d2dae8&start=882&end=1008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2492895-6df91bef7cbec64b4c39966bc6d2dae8/thumbnail_882000.jpg","/articles/6300606/Muscatine-County/Iowa/Invenergy-seeks-to-present-200-megawatt-solar-proposal-to-Muscatine-County-supervisors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300606-f9c74458d1254a2a6f485ffc10305e16/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139172&Signature=hLr9PqCGkJLC4ltiUOxRiNpSj0~XbniqlcOj48IrZqnSpQr76hBDtxD95pbbkc-veBM5zjOsDzBdYTkX9iWafecBA7~xhurD4EuMdA0pz5TeBek7ZyvRI1e0BaS2ua-dLL0ivhxQlDhJGP7Z3TNNj2S9DxUik858o3qlzyN9ysN4dCExRSXmWOvbAz1OKTZndgEVksCJ7i79Xg0AJku0t2wL~G0YfTJWVVMKM9QCNR3s6JWzWPvPa-gdSxCv3yQDPm3ZFJMa5-AAAtofVdg70xeR~yCHsvtfDOXaHw~jZf-dDF8-1WIljZ2mnHDgmXZxbSB3VfQPI1Bg3gm0t9sxbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Merlo Bartz, county outreach for Invenergy, told the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on March 3 that the company is proposing a 200-megawatt solar project in the Atalissa area and would like to present details to the board.

“We're proposing a 200 megawatt solar project in the Atalissa area, Goshen Township,” Bartz said during public comment, and asked for either March 24 or March 31 as possible dates for a 20-minute formal presentation followed by questions and answers. Bartz said March 24 would be preferred but that the company would “work with the board” on timing.

Board members and staff discussed logistics for scheduling and public notice. The chair advised Invenergy to work with the auditor’s office (staff members identified as Kayla and Melissa in the record) to submit written materials in advance so the county can publish the agenda; the board estimated 30–40 people might attend such a presentation in chambers.

Bartz said he planned to meet later the same day with Dr. Brad Park of economic development and that Invenergy’s local project manager, Steve Morris, had already spoken with county staff. Bartz also asked for help identifying local contacts and expressed a desire to engage with the community ahead of a formal presentation.

No board action to schedule the presentation was recorded at the March 3 meeting; Bartz was asked to coordinate possible dates and provide materials in advance for agenda publication.","A representative of Invenergy requested time at a future board meeting to present a proposed 200-megawatt solar project for Atalissa/Goshen Township and asked to schedule about 20 minutes for a formal presentation and Q&A.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6300611,"Muscatine County supervisors approve claims, payroll and several routine requests",786,75000,861000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2492895-6df91bef7cbec64b4c39966bc6d2dae8&start=75&end=861","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2492895-6df91bef7cbec64b4c39966bc6d2dae8/thumbnail_75000.jpg","/articles/6300611/Muscatine-County/Iowa/Muscatine-County-supervisors-approve-claims-payroll-and-several-routine-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300611-8ee9095f9e14f94dca661fc6b21453d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139172&Signature=M9DdEha~e98f8ZaGuMYQIZMBTUdKPalXu8rbfgUiKeqRqTaXHhdctt4xgBgRNvv~QN3hpBbMukBxdKX7rQk~cAyCNMh2rQ0ZLlfu4C8fQ5w~0UBszCnKZO~aw49pZ~VgWaaj3LqflfwuwfW8B8oRrUDzCIjofBeNyT2gO~yqOMvawlY7knKwRCiEwJYJeH5B7Pvblx54ZEiovv-NOYUL3slSxxVIBzWcYmEM1vRYCKkhBV7VLsmK63fBiUr92NnzqXCF~UJA97tMvobIGysUEuJsENp-LxkoS2BSivDmBmy2S4mJVcaLE2~3FplbFWT8dvxbkTapckE~6fhcPmf8hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on March 3 approved a set of routine administrative measures, including payment of claims totaling $239,346.71 and the county payroll for February 2025.

The approvals came by voice vote during the morning meeting. Supervisors moved and seconded each item and the chair called for “ayes”; each motion passed with no recorded opposition.

Board members authorized the county sheriff’s office to apply for a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $33,915. County Sheriff Quinn Reese described the action as an authorization to apply; he said the department will return to the board with specifics if the county is awarded funds. He noted the county was not successful on a similar application last year.

Separately, the board approved a list of 12 planned special events at Arden Creek Winery that anticipate more than 35 attendees and include on-site sales and consumption. Community Development Director Eric Furnace told supervisors the event list is a condition of the property’s special-use permit and said the winery has been “a great venue and a great asset to the county.”

The board also approved minutes from its Feb. 24 regular meeting.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to approve the meeting agenda: approved by voice vote; mover/second not specified in the record.
- Approval of claims dated 03/03/2025, $239,346.71: approved by voice vote; mover/second not specified in the record.
- Authorization to apply for FY 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, $33,915 (application only): approved by voice vote; mover/second not specified in the record.
- Approval of 12 Arden Creek Winery events (on-site sales/consumption, >35 people): approved by voice vote; mover/second not specified in the record.
- Approval of minutes, 02/24/2025 regular meeting: approved by voice vote; mover/second not specified in the record.
- Approval of February 2025 payroll claims: approved by voice vote; mover/second not specified in the record.

The board handled these items early in the meeting and moved on to staff reports and public comment without further debate on the listed approvals.","The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on March 3, 2025 approved routine county business including claims of $239,346.71, February payroll, authorization to apply for a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and a set of special-event approvals for Arden Creek Winery.","actionData","errors"]

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Muscatine County supervisors approve claims, payroll and several routine requests