Cerro Gordo County supervisors approve payroll change, contracts and permits; set budget amendment hearing

The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors met on May 11, 2026, and unanimously approved a slate of routine actions, including a payroll change for a conservation employee, several permits and a professional services contract. Chairman Casey Callanan convened the meeting at 10:02 a.m.; Vice Chairman Carl Ginapp moved the principal motions and Supervisor Chris Watts seconded many of them.

The board adopted Resolution 2026-26 approving a payroll change for Cadence Rish (Conservation), setting pay at $17.00 per hour effective May 11, 2026. The resolution was moved by Vice Chairman Carl Ginapp and seconded by Supervisor Chris Watts and passed unanimously.

The supervisors approved claims and the payroll register for the period ending May 2, 2026. They also approved a 12-month Iowa retail cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permit for Pine Creek Golf Club effective July 1, 2026, and approved dock permits numbered 53P and 58P. The motions on these items passed unanimously.

The board authorized Cost Advisory Services, Inc. to prepare the county’s Cost Allocation Plan for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 and authorized the chair to sign the professional services contract. The hearing for a FY26 budget amendment was set for May 26, 2026 at 10:05 a.m.

Supervisors approved the Sheriff’s Monthly Report of Fees and agreed to move the regular May 25, 2026 session to May 26, 2026 because of the Memorial Day holiday. Video of the meeting and associated documents are available on the county website.

The board’s actions at the session were routine in nature; the minutes record unanimous votes but do not include extended debate or quotations from public commenters. The next scheduled step of note is the public hearing on the FY26 budget amendment on May 26, 2026.