Buchanan County approves FY26 fund transfers, purchases John Deere dozer and moves lawn care to bid
March 30, 2026 | Buchanan County, Iowa
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The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors on March 30 approved a package of fiscal and administrative actions including FY26 operating fund transfers, a heavy-equipment purchase, personnel actions and a directive to solicit bids for county lawn-care services.
Auditor Kris Wilgenbusch presented Resolution 26-30 authorizing multiple FY26 operating fund transfers: $35,000 from the Jail Room & Board Fund to the General Fund; $77,500 from the General Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund; $15,000 from the General Fund to the Conservation Reserve Fund; $30,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund; and $1,035,000 from the Rural Basic Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund. The board approved the resolution by roll call, with supervisors Vogel, Kurtz and Wieland voting aye.
County Engineer Alex Davis reported two competitive quotes for a replacement dozer with equivalent specifications: John Deere for $441,600 and Cat for $479,922. The board approved the John Deere purchase after discussion.
On personnel matters the board approved hiring Doug Derr as a seasonal Roadside Management employee effective April 13, 2026 at $19.50 per hour and approved the appointment of Mike Cook to the Certified Local Government Commission for a three-year term. The board also renewed a rental contract for Case Management office space and IT at $1,600 per month, with the tenant to secure and pay for its own internet service usable in the courthouse.
A procurement question produced a split vote: after discussion the board voted to put lawn care services for Human Services/Food Pantry and Public Health/EOC out for bid; the motion passed by majority with Wieland and Vogel voting aye and Kurtz voting nay.
The board received a review of the FY25 audit from Elizabeth Thyer of Gardiner + Company; no action was taken on the audit at the meeting. Board and commission updates and public comments concluded the session, and the board adjourned at 10:44 a.m.
Auditor Kris Wilgenbusch presented Resolution 26-30 authorizing multiple FY26 operating fund transfers: $35,000 from the Jail Room & Board Fund to the General Fund; $77,500 from the General Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund; $15,000 from the General Fund to the Conservation Reserve Fund; $30,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund; and $1,035,000 from the Rural Basic Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund. The board approved the resolution by roll call, with supervisors Vogel, Kurtz and Wieland voting aye.
County Engineer Alex Davis reported two competitive quotes for a replacement dozer with equivalent specifications: John Deere for $441,600 and Cat for $479,922. The board approved the John Deere purchase after discussion.
On personnel matters the board approved hiring Doug Derr as a seasonal Roadside Management employee effective April 13, 2026 at $19.50 per hour and approved the appointment of Mike Cook to the Certified Local Government Commission for a three-year term. The board also renewed a rental contract for Case Management office space and IT at $1,600 per month, with the tenant to secure and pay for its own internet service usable in the courthouse.
A procurement question produced a split vote: after discussion the board voted to put lawn care services for Human Services/Food Pantry and Public Health/EOC out for bid; the motion passed by majority with Wieland and Vogel voting aye and Kurtz voting nay.
The board received a review of the FY25 audit from Elizabeth Thyer of Gardiner + Company; no action was taken on the audit at the meeting. Board and commission updates and public comments concluded the session, and the board adjourned at 10:44 a.m.
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