Votes at a glance: Franklin County Board actions April 14, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved multiple routine and substantive actions at its April 14 meeting. Below is a concise summary of each formal action recorded in the meeting minutes.

- Resolution 2026-35: Awarded GAR Memorial Hall roof replacement contract to All Iowa Roofing (Des Moines) for $35,250 plus sheeting replacement. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Lukensmeyer. Roll call: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness — all ayes.

- Resolution 2026-31: Set FY2027 elected-official compensation (attorney $135,075; auditor $90,799; recorder $86,133; treasurer $87,725; sheriff $130,200; supervisor recommended $45,786; chairman receives $1,500 stipend). Motion carried; roll call unanimous.

- Resolution #2026-33: Adopted FY2027 budget with property-tax line items listed in the resolution (General Basic $3,923,158; General Supplemental $2,041,992; Rural Services Basic $3,570,836; Rural Services Supplemental $58,574). Motion carried; roll call unanimous.

- Resolution #2026-34: Approved and adopted the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Plan pursuant to Chapter 314.22, Code of Iowa, enabling grant eligibility. Motion carried; roll call unanimous.

- Approved claims as presented. Motion by McVicker, seconded by Lukensmeyer; all ayes.

- Approved Secondary Roads Utility Permit for Dumont Telephone. Motion carried.

- Approved Pay Application #1 for Carl A. Nelson for the Courthouse Electrical Upgrade Project. Motion carried.

- Approved Change Order #1 for the Courthouse Electrical Upgrade Project. Motion carried.

- Approved GIS Support Contract between Franklin County and the Franklin County Assessor. Motion carried.

- Acknowledged Sheriffmonthly report for March 2026 and Veterans Affairs quarterly report for January'March 2026.

All routine approvals were recorded as carried; where roll-call votes were recorded the three supervisors voted aye. Several items were advanced without public comment. The board recessed during the meeting for drainage business and adjourned at 10:30 a.m.