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MidAmerican right‑of‑way work
Supervisor discussion: County staff reported MidAmerican requested permission to work in the county right‑of‑way to replace four rotten poles on 180th Street (a diagonal running southeast out of Bradgate). A motion to approve MidAmerican’s work was made and seconded; the board recorded a vote in which supervisors responded “Aye” and the motion carried.

Pavement‑marking contract
County staff solicited four quotes for the 2025 pavement‑marking program and received one responsive bid from Local Traffic Services, a contractor the county has used for roughly 15–20 years. The vendor’s unit price rose from about $23.25 per gallon to $24.23 per gallon. Staff estimated the county typically purchases about 4,500 gallons per year to cover roughly 70 miles of centerline striping and 35–40 miles of edge line, plus stop bars and some railroad crossing symbols. The board approved excluding Vogel Traffic Services from consideration and accepted Local Traffic Services’ quote; the motion carried.

FY26 secondary roads public hearing
The board set the public hearing for the fiscal‑year‑2026 secondary road budget and the county’s five‑year road program. Supervisors settled on a morning session; the transcript records the board setting a public hearing date and time during the meeting. (Scheduling was discussed by staff and supervisors; the record shows the board agreed on a specific morning start time.)

Emergency management plan
Supervisors voted to accept and place on file the county’s 2025 emergency management plan update prepared by Tracy Goodell. The board’s action was recorded as “motion carries.”

Health insurance premium and self‑funding
The board considered three options for adjusting the county’s health‑insurance premium/self‑funding contribution (2.5%, 3% and 5%). A board member said the 5% option would grow the county’s self‑funding reserve by about $40,000–$41,000 and reduce the risk of a larger future spike. A motion to set the rate at 5% was made and seconded; the board voted “Aye,” and the motion carried.

Votes at a glance
- MidAmerican right‑of‑way permit (replace 4 poles on 180th Street): approved; motion and second recorded; vote announced “Aye.”
- Pavement‑marking contract (Local Traffic Services, estimated $24.23/gal; ~4,500 gal): approved; Vogel Traffic Services excluded; motion carried.
- FY26 secondary roads public hearing (date/time set during meeting): approved; motion carried.
- 2025 emergency management plan (Tracy Goodell): accepted and placed on file; motion carried.
- Health insurance premium/self‑funding increase (5%): approved; motion carried.

Details and next steps
Staff said they will file the MidAmerican permit paperwork and coordinate insurance and scheduling with the utility. Road‑department staff will proceed with the pavement‑marking contract under the awarded vendor and return any required documentation. The public hearing notice for the FY26 secondary roads budget and five‑year program will be posted as required by state DOT rules; staff noted they must submit certain documents to DOT by April 15. The health‑insurance rate change will be implemented as part of the county’s benefits administration schedule.

The votes were routine administrative approvals; no ordinances or budget‑altering resolutions were recorded in the transcript beyond the health‑insurance rate change and the board’s normal procedural approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Humboldt County Iowa Board of Supervisors Meeting 2025 03-17","oneSentenceSummary","Humboldt County supervisors approved a set of routine infrastructure and administrative items, including a MidAmerican permit to replace four utility poles, a pavement‑marking award to Local Traffic Services, a public hearing date for the FY26 secondary road budget, acceptance of the 2025 emergency management plan, and a 5% health‑insurance premium/self‑funding increase.","taxTitle","Humboldt County, Iowa","taxId",73084,"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},6626823,"Humboldt County supervisors direct handbook rewrite after debate over overtime pay for jailers and other safety‑sensitive staff",524,141000,665000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2742086-76f9a3e578deb556e1bf6b73ad92a4b7&start=141&end=665","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2742086-76f9a3e578deb556e1bf6b73ad92a4b7/thumbnail_141000.jpg","/articles/6626823/Humboldt-County/Iowa/Humboldt-County-supervisors-direct-handbook-rewrite-after-debate-over-overtime-pay-for-jailers-and-other-safetysensitive-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626823-0a97b71e8f84c1ef8a64740aebd0652d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864845&Signature=iRVeqDaLsUk1AZjcRrLOvn-NiFPXeB7AzIWI535vWYKhVH-mEjC59rrDvCTIiY~C6Md66gYg83XclASuwLL9SAZr2aph5JxvEWpUVprvi4YpQ91GCmHUoRg4CIUxKvC3-fBObQJaDLI-UH6NQw81U83Ro17J8TFJXzQwtRQpP4hwc9cyS-8mAZIsUSiAklU3a26NIO4Fjk4a~TdvolMhn2OqubssTmqb3cpZv~Z9RAsfYHintA6OazvH6TE-i~72PtXltPwyuWBlMPC6FQUq9f3erciV3G6RRjtnqjHUUncR7WrtCiv~ACtmRbotY4D6rcam1NPvQ~4eKnVEafDtrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Humboldt County supervisors on [date not specified] discussed whether to pay overtime to jailers, deputies and other safety‑sensitive employees who worked during a recent courthouse closure and directed staff to update the county employee handbook to clarify compensation rules.

The discussion began when Dean Krueger raised concerns about his staff having to work during the closure and whether they should be paid overtime. “I only have 4 people or 5 people times 9 hours — 45, 50 hours, probably overtime,” Krueger said. Board members and department heads exchanged views about union contract language, budgeting limits and public‑safety needs.

The debate focused on two tensions: the public‑safety expectation that certain positions must remain staffed during severe weather, and the county’s budget and union contract constraints that limit ad‑hoc overtime pay. Supervisors noted the practical problem that closing the courthouse to keep the public off the roads can leave front‑line staff working in hazardous conditions. At the same time, several supervisors warned against creating an unpredictable budgetary precedent for paying overtime after closures.

Board members said the sheriff’s office and dispatch had received pay for a similar closure last February, but staff said that payment flowed through public safety procedures and was not explicitly guaranteed in the union contract. County staff and supervisors identified Mike Galloway and other public‑safety officials as points of contact to determine whether prior payments complied with contract language and budget authority.

Rather than adopt a one‑time payment, the board directed staff to: revise the county employee handbook to spell out compensation and time‑off rules for courthouse closures and other emergency situations; include department heads and relevant public‑safety staff in the revision process; and return with recommended policy language that addresses safety‑sensitive positions, budgeting implications and any required approvals. A supervisor said the handbook rewrite will be considered in upcoming personnel‑policy updates.

The board’s action was procedural: supervisors did not take an immediate vote to grant retroactive overtime pay for the recent closure. Instead, they asked staff to craft clearer written policy and to report back so future incidents are handled consistently.

County officials said they will consider whether to pursue changes in the next union contract or to identify a standing procedure for authorizing overtime that preserves budget controls and recognizes safety‑sensitive duties.","Supervisors heard extended discussion about whether jailers, deputies and secondary‑roads staff who worked during a courthouse closure should receive overtime. The board directed staff to clarify policies in the county employee handbook and involve department heads in the rewrite.","actionData","errors"]

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Supervisors approve MidAmerican pole work, pavement‑marking contract, FY26 roads hearing and 5% health premium increase

Humboldt County supervisors direct handbook rewrite after debate over overtime pay for jailers and other safety‑sensitive staff