DRAFT: Agenda - 9/1/2026

You are hereby notified a meeting of the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors will be held September 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the Basement of the Courthouse, 620 Douglas Street, Sioux City, Iowa, for the purpose of taking official action on the agenda items shown hereinafter and for such other business that may properly come before the Board.

This is a formal meeting during which the Board may take official action on various items of business. Members of the public wishing to speak on an item must follow the participation rules adopted by the Board of Supervisors.

1. Please silence cell phones and other devices while in the Boardroom.
2. The Chair will recognize the agenda item presenter before asking for public comments or board discussion.
3. Members of the public will approach the microphone one at a time and give their name and city of residence before their statement.
4. Members of the public who comment will limit their remarks to three minutes on any one item and address their remarks to the Board.
5. At the beginning of discussion on any item, the Chair may request statements in favor of an action be heard first followed by statements in opposition to the action. The Chair may also request delegates provide statements on behalf of multiple speakers.
6. Any concerns or questions which do not relate to a scheduled item on the agenda will be heard under the item “Citizen Concerns.” Please note the Board is legally prohibited from taking action on or engaging in deliberation on concerns not listed on the agenda, and in such cases the Chair will request further discussion take place after properly noticed.
7. Public comment by electronic or telephonic means is prohibited except for a particular agenda item when approved by the Chair 24 hours before a meeting or by a majority of the board during a meeting for a subsequent meeting.

Agenda

4:30 p.m.
Call Meeting to Order - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Moment of Silence

1. Approval of the agenda | Action

Consent Agenda

Items 2 through   constitute a Consent Agenda of routine action items to be considered by one motion. Items pass unanimously unless a separate vote is requested by a Board Member.

2. Approval of the minutes of August 25, 2026, meeting

3. Approval of claims

4.  Board Administration - Karen James
      a.  Approval of resolution for suspension of taxes for J.H.
      b.  Approval of resolution for suspension of taxes for J.A. and A.A.

5.  Board of Supervisors - Daniel Bittinger/Sky Ranch Behavioral Services - Anna Bertrand
      Approval of Year 2 Opioid Remediation funding for Sky Ranch in the amount of $181,986 

6.  Human Resources - Melissa Thomas
      a.  Approval of  Memorandum of Personnel Transactions
      b.  Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process
      c.   Approve the renewal of Employee & Family Resources (EFR) as our employee assistance provider

7.  Board of Supervisors - Daniel Bittinger/County Treasurer - Tina Bertrand
      Approval of resolution to abate taxes for Antiochain Orthodox / St. Thomas Church

     End of Consent Agenda

8.  WCICC-IT - John Malloy
       Approve New GIS Datum and Coordinate System Proposal with Dan Corbin, Inc. - Action

9.  Board Administration - Ryan Ericson
      FY27 Capital Improvement Requests
      Approve the increase the amount allocated to Conservation project of waterfall retaining wall, sidewalk, steps and railings replacement by $19,650 to a new total of $121,125.00
      - CIP Review - Action

8.  Board Administration - Ryan Ericson
     General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026A
4:45 p.m.  a.   Public Hearing on the proposed reallocation of Unspent Proceeds - Action
(Set time)  b.   Approval of  resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action and approving the reallocation - Action                       

9.  Board Administration - Ryan Ericson
      $4,555,000 (Dollar Amount Subject to Change) General Obligation Capital Loan Notes
      Approval of resolution approving electronic bidding procedures and distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement - Action

10.  Board of Supervisors - Mark Nelson
        Approval to purchase up to 2 tables for the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner - Action

Reports on Committee Meetings | Information

Citizen Concerns | Information

Board Concerns | Information

Adjournment