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The board finalized the county\u001awide fiscal year 2026 budget after opening and closing a public hearing earlier in the meeting. A motion to approve the fiscal year 2026 general budget passed after a voice vote. The board later approved the secondary road budget and the related five-year construction program; the board\u001as discussion stressed that the first two years of the five-year program are the most firm and later years are effectively a prioritization list.

Supervisors approved a 28E intergovernmental agreement with the city of Leland that allocates administrative, inspection and consultant responsibilities for a bridge replacement project on Broadway east of Leland; the agreement specifies the city will pay consultant fees and the county will provide administrative support and construction inspection at no cost to the city.

The board appointed Chris Barber as the county\u001as representative on the Winnebago River Watershed Coalition, with Susan Smith named as the alternate. The board also authorized replacement of the motor and barrel on a roll-up door at the county trailer dock and approved the auditor\u001as transfer of $452,384.73 from rural basic to secondary roads to keep road projects funded. The board approved county claims in a routine vote.

Where motions and seconds were recorded in the audio, the meeting minutes show the mover and seconder; recorded roll-call tallies were not announced beyond the board\u001as voice \"ayes\" during votes.

Votes at a glance:
- Fiscal year 2026 budget: motion to approve passed (motion text: \"I\u001amake a motion to approve the fiscal year 2026 budget.\") — second recorded by Smith — outcome: approved.
- Secondary roads 2026 budget and five-year construction program: motion by Derby; second by Smith — outcome: approved.
- 28E agreement with city of Leland (bridge J-01-NX-1): motion to approve; second recorded — outcome: approved. Agreement allocates consultant fee responsibility to the city and administrative/inspection support to the county; terminates on project completion.
- Appointment to Winnebago River Watershed Coalition: motion by Derby (read on the record), second by Smith — Chris Barber appointed as primary representative; Susan Smith alternate — outcome: approved.
- Replacement of motor and barrel for trailer dock roll-up door: motion to proceed; second recorded — outcome: approved.
- Auditor transfers: $452,384.73 from rural basic to secondary roads — motion and second recorded — outcome: approved.
- County claims: motion and second recorded — outcome: approved.

The board noted the secondary roads program is a moving plan: first and second year projects are firm while years three through five are prioritized lists subject to change. Supervisors and staff said they will obtain the required signed pages and file the bridge agreement after city signatures and proceed with procurement or scheduling for approved repairs and maintenance.

Provenance (excerpted from meeting audio):
- Fiscal year 2026 budget: meeting segments beginning approximately at the public hearing opening (segment index ~138.425 seconds) through the motion and vote (segment index ~424.49\u001a441.72).
- Secondary roads budget & 5-year program: segments ~3625.64\u001a3767.11.
- 28E Leland bridge agreement: segments ~3991.97\u001a4163.75.
- Watershed Coalition appointment: segments ~3835.30\u001a3948.39.
- Trailer dock motor replacement: segments ~5859.32\u001a5879.72.
- Auditor transfers and county claims: segments ~6565.14\u001a6630.14.

The meeting record shows voice votes for each approval; named movers and seconders are recorded where speakers announced them during the session. The board did not record a full roll-call vote with a per-member recorded tally in the audio excerpts provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-04-15 Winnebago County Supervisors","oneSentenceSummary","Winnebago County supervisors approved the county\u001as fiscal year 2026 budget and a package of road and project measures during a regular meeting, including a bridge agreement with the city of Leland and an appointment to the Winnebago River Watershed Coalition.","taxTitle","Winnebago County, Iowa","taxId",73035,"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},6604070,"Five-year inspection finds minor masonry and window issues; board seeks 5-to-10-year maintenance plan",844,4543000,5387000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2994518-878d4d63c03dc1b0f0d88ad0ea802fc4&start=4543&end=5387","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2994518-878d4d63c03dc1b0f0d88ad0ea802fc4/thumbnail_4543000.jpg","/articles/6604070/Winnebago-County/Iowa/Five-year-inspection-finds-minor-masonry-and-window-issues-board-seeks-5-to-10-year-maintenance-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604070-b2a4ca38ae4f572eacab30fed7333852/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069568&Signature=V~q0JOBhR0SawU0kzRSc4wP0n8lp5YV7JG1DiSK3Zb0gfXuEeO09GD2~2~Eg~sGBakjSXwQMkCZPvpBlOz4lJCeU87CkDHFkmBjQRP4A0ola-gi6WmHjESpwEcexMVIcv-jolm2Jm5wM5SCrBHWQMYLXtZFLmzJtCtm~haJh26G9avbmjObc8nqYEYOn-kTE4fdwAMr-1zlkdM-t0r0esdZC1e3NzXZmX~nTUkHX-WM4g~oR40MrjOBpU4OZ1w6FG0fV6EBTbBbFJc-n-SYX2G2qrMUyoKekar9wrLTLcwLpbAfcW26P5ztzO9p~jjR1kmKm9qpT6mbMLz0upC~9GA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A five-year building inspection of the Winnebago County courthouse found mostly cosmetic wear and a set of maintenance issues the county should plan to address over five to ten years, the inspector told the board.

Inspector Dave Randall reported hairline cracks in stone joints, some inclusions and areas where stone or mortar is flaking. Window gaskets on upper windows are aging and some gaskets are coming loose; the inspector recommended recaulking windows and replacing worn gaskets. Glass-block areas are deteriorating in places and the inspector suggested options ranging from replacement with clear, energy-efficient blocks to restoring openable windows for improved ventilation and appearance.

Randall recommended routine cleaning of dirty stonework (a cleaning product that reactivates with rain was discussed) and proposed targeted tuckpointing and joint repairs to prevent moisture intrusion that could lead to larger repairs. He advised the county to assemble a five- to ten-year plan to spread maintenance costs and avoid larger future bills. \"Everything looks pretty good right now, but we need to keep up on the maintenance so we have small bills instead of huge bills,\" Randall said.

Board members asked for the inspector and county staff to develop cost estimates and priorities; county staff (Kevin and the inspector) said they would meet to draft a prioritized plan, including cost estimates and timelines for items such as window gasket replacement, tower caulking and repairs to glass-block areas.

Provenance (excerpted from meeting audio): five-year inspection presentation and Q&A across segments ~4543.27 to ~5542.87 seconds, including detailed observations and recommended next steps.","A building inspector presented a five-year inspection of the Winnebago County courthouse, identifying hairline cracks in stone, worn window gaskets, dirty stonework and glass-block deterioration and recommending a multi-year maintenance plan.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604075,"Supervisors discuss river maintenance, water-trail grants and who is responsible for clearing debris",467,1771000,2238000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2994518-878d4d63c03dc1b0f0d88ad0ea802fc4&start=1771&end=2238","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2994518-878d4d63c03dc1b0f0d88ad0ea802fc4/thumbnail_1771000.jpg","/articles/6604075/Winnebago-County/Iowa/Supervisors-discuss-river-maintenance-water-trail-grants-and-who-is-responsible-for-clearing-debris","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604075-d001419654317672646cc7e6c1c0ac53/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069568&Signature=f7k8a9n45BnIqBOr4aSzbeIRsysOqqO7lzoYhC4dfYGXGl3-aNgk2gEO2LGOkVWoy-hhLm8OhJAMJyBhXEHQXjTkNkjXJ6xGESNgxTJul9IavK-Gd8aqkZE2O0oFUmnIVOuh27sjSBWpp~ZulreKKa47AZDryhAQJ1ud7SAq95zRr5pfbtAawWbTniHG28Vj68CmiT-71JFH-Or3oUbiXrBdtAc4VYo6WeuDZwAWBrpUt8WOfI397fQomRjBp4P07TVV9anPiZxNk~UFd33JNexF4wT94wl2~BPJsnrDtQXtek7YQS2XZ9yztoZDmy39lkHkKAchjXb94jzh-bjsIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Winnebago County supervisors and staff held an extended discussion about maintenance needs on the Winnebago River, including when to remove downed trees and brush, who bears responsibility for water-trail upkeep and whether available DNR grants or watershed coalition planning could support larger work.

Staff and supervisors laid out three primary considerations: public safety where \"strainers\" (trees and branches) make navigation hazardous; ecological benefits of in-stream wood for habitat and bank stabilization; and erosion or property impacts where debris shifts flow toward roads or private property. County staff said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers allows cutting and releasing trees from roots but generally restricts digging out root systems; any larger sediment work could require additional permits and oversight.

Board members asked staff to consult the DNR and the newly formed watershed coalition for engineering plans, grant eligibility and the anticipated responsibilities of any local sponsor. Staff noted the watershed coalition has recently obtained a grant for an engineering plan; supervisors suggested inviting coalition leadership or DNR representatives to brief the board on grant timelines, responsibilities and what the coalition's engineering work will cover.

Options discussed ranged from targeted chainsaw work in low flows to remove small obstructions to coordinated large-scale removal that would require excavation equipment, permits and potential hauling of sediment (which can increase costs if material must be removed rather than spread). One staff member suggested beginning with tree removal and monitoring whether subsequent flows clear smaller material.

Supervisors asked staff to determine the DNR's stance on clearing designated water trails and the watershed coalition's plans, including whether grants cover access improvements and who would manage long-term maintenance. Staff said they would check which local entity applied for any DNR water-trail grant and whether county conservation, a watershed group or another entity is the local sponsor.

Provenance (excerpted from meeting audio): river and watershed discussion across segments ~1771.4 to ~3046.14 seconds, including references to Corps of Engineers guidance and watershed coalition planning efforts.","County supervisors discussed options for removing trees and debris from the Winnebago River, the role of the DNR and watershed coalition, Corps of Engineers limits on excavation and available grants for water-trail signage and improvements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604078,"Property owner and county discuss fence, zoning and complaints at salvage yard site in northern Winnebago County",376,497000,873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2994518-878d4d63c03dc1b0f0d88ad0ea802fc4&start=497&end=873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2994518-878d4d63c03dc1b0f0d88ad0ea802fc4/thumbnail_497000.jpg","/articles/6604078/Winnebago-County/Iowa/Property-owner-and-county-discuss-fence-zoning-and-complaints-at-salvage-yard-site-in-northern-Winnebago-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604078-7c7d2bec1fb43b9617af694c77d56643/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069568&Signature=kQnyEzeBZK5HqqJd~MfWrD2W3eUHWcJDpqlwfauHlTUmT56rvYrO5LVIw5~0RITPt7BcjfHjAg5h9eAPPVJ97WjJRDDSB8ONTi8~htW1kLbBuA6vuJfys4E7pMmdIfVKpzKIVvLVPFpSlHeHqYKH51SojEMIjzcJE509DhcuDPKbLxknAKJioIIw5DTlO-rfI73Gi7L7yeK8aOV0Ywb9~3IdHzfFpL9OQDEbfdpZNliXS0gY7yklYeH2UM8W1eF4uMKVUnzpxmhWBtTVduGmQBWntlTeV1vf5cWYWv9UdMcez7h3MhhGXla~~GAs5d8MUI8i7NX010jVOXCN2pZS7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Winnebago County supervisors and staff held an extended discussion with a property owner about a salvage-yard complaint at a Northern Winnebago County site. The discussion focused on whether construction of a tall, solid fence would address neighbors\u001as visual complaints, whether the owner's use requires rezoning from agricultural to light industrial and what permits are required for a fence on agricultural-residential property.

The property owner, identified in the record as Benny, told the board he lives on the acreage and said he does not advertise a business, does not have a sign or scales, and occasionally receives dropped-off items. Benny said he was only building a fence and was not operating a commercial salvage business from the site. \"I'm only building a fence and that's all I'm gonna do,\" he said on the record.

County staff said previous discussions had suggested the owner might need to apply for rezoning to light industrial if a business were to be conducted there. Staff also said whether the fact the owner now lives on the property changes the zoning analysis would require review; staff said they would consult with other county staff (including Matt Dube) and look at the file to determine next steps. Staff noted a fence permit may be required for properties in the agricultural-residential category and advised the owner to submit a permit application to the zoning department.

Supervisors and staff discussed practical issues: a nine-foot-high solid fence could block neighbors\u001avisual view but could also cause localized snow drifting or other unintended effects near the highway if sited at the property line. The board discussed standard placement of fences on property lines and noted county code and permit processes will govern placement and permitability. Staff said they would investigate whether the owner's change of occupancy to living on site affects the past enforcement approach.

Board members and the owner raised broader fairness and enforcement questions. The owner pointed to other properties in the area with many more vehicles and asked whether the county would enforce uniformly. Staff said they would review complaints and past actions to confirm whether this property is treated consistently with other similar complaints.

Staff indicated the item will be returned to the agenda after staff research and follow-up with planning staff and the county attorney, and the board requested the owner and staff be notified when the matter is rescheduled. \"If everything's under complaints, that's all we really want,\" a staff member said, indicating that staff need the formal complaint record to proceed with enforcement options.

Provenance (excerpted from meeting audio): discussion begins around 08:17:00 (segment ~497.96 seconds) and continues through segment ~1543.31 seconds where staff close the discussion and promise follow-up.","Residents and county staff discussed a salvage-yard complaint in northern Winnebago County, focusing on whether a fence would bring the use into compliance, if rezoning is necessary and what permitting applies to agricultural property.","actionData","errors"]

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Winnebago County supervisors approve 2026 budgets, bridge agreement and other measures

Five-year inspection finds minor masonry and window issues; board seeks 5-to-10-year maintenance plan

Supervisors discuss river maintenance, water-trail grants and who is responsible for clearing debris

Property owner and county discuss fence, zoning and complaints at salvage yard site in northern Winnebago County