Board approves roof work, advisory contract, CICS lease and tobacco license
May 19, 2026 | Franklin County, Iowa
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The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved a package of routine and contract items during its May 19 meeting, taking unanimous votes on a set of motions brought during the session.
Among the actions, the board approved a change order and an invoice for the GAR Memorial Hall roof replacement with All Iowa Roofing; approved a multi-year contract with Cost Advisory Services, Inc. for fiscal years 2026–2028; and approved a FY2027 lease agreement for the Community Resource Center with CICS. The board also approved a notice and tenant application form to advertise county-owned office space at the Community Resource Center in the Hampton Chronicle and renewed a tobacco license for Casey’s – Dows.
All motions were recorded as passing with "all ayes." The motions were moved and seconded as follows: approval of the agenda (motion by McVicker, seconded by Lukensmeyer), approval of minutes (motion by McVicker, seconded by Lukensmeyer), change order and invoice approvals for the GAR Memorial Hall roof (motions by McVicker and Lukensmeyer as recorded), the Cost Advisory Services contract (motion by McVicker, seconded by Lukensmeyer), the CICS lease and advertising notice (motions by Lukensmeyer, seconded by McVicker), and the Casey’s tobacco license renewal (motion by Lukensmeyer, seconded by McVicker). No votes were recorded as opposed or abstaining in the minutes.
Votes at a glance:
- Approve agenda — Mover: McVicker; Second: Lukensmeyer; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- Approve minutes (5/12/2026) — Mover: McVicker; Second: Lukensmeyer; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- GAR Memorial Hall Roof change order (All Iowa Roofing) — Mover: McVicker; Second: Lukensmeyer; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- GAR Memorial Hall Roof invoice (All Iowa Roofing) — Mover: Lukensmeyer; Second: McVicker; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- Contract: Cost Advisory Services, Inc. (FY2026–FY2028) — Mover: McVicker; Second: Lukensmeyer; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- FY2027 Community Resource Center Lease Agreement with CICS — Mover: Lukensmeyer; Second: McVicker; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- Notice of County-Owned Office Space for Lease & Tenant Application Form (advertise in Hampton Chronicle) — Mover: Lukensmeyer; Second: McVicker; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- Tobacco license renewal for Casey’s – Dows — Mover: Lukensmeyer; Second: McVicker; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
The board recessed briefly for a drainage meeting and reconvened; the meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m.
Among the actions, the board approved a change order and an invoice for the GAR Memorial Hall roof replacement with All Iowa Roofing; approved a multi-year contract with Cost Advisory Services, Inc. for fiscal years 2026–2028; and approved a FY2027 lease agreement for the Community Resource Center with CICS. The board also approved a notice and tenant application form to advertise county-owned office space at the Community Resource Center in the Hampton Chronicle and renewed a tobacco license for Casey’s – Dows.
All motions were recorded as passing with "all ayes." The motions were moved and seconded as follows: approval of the agenda (motion by McVicker, seconded by Lukensmeyer), approval of minutes (motion by McVicker, seconded by Lukensmeyer), change order and invoice approvals for the GAR Memorial Hall roof (motions by McVicker and Lukensmeyer as recorded), the Cost Advisory Services contract (motion by McVicker, seconded by Lukensmeyer), the CICS lease and advertising notice (motions by Lukensmeyer, seconded by McVicker), and the Casey’s tobacco license renewal (motion by Lukensmeyer, seconded by McVicker). No votes were recorded as opposed or abstaining in the minutes.
Votes at a glance:
- Approve agenda — Mover: McVicker; Second: Lukensmeyer; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- Approve minutes (5/12/2026) — Mover: McVicker; Second: Lukensmeyer; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- GAR Memorial Hall Roof change order (All Iowa Roofing) — Mover: McVicker; Second: Lukensmeyer; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- GAR Memorial Hall Roof invoice (All Iowa Roofing) — Mover: Lukensmeyer; Second: McVicker; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- Contract: Cost Advisory Services, Inc. (FY2026–FY2028) — Mover: McVicker; Second: Lukensmeyer; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- FY2027 Community Resource Center Lease Agreement with CICS — Mover: Lukensmeyer; Second: McVicker; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- Notice of County-Owned Office Space for Lease & Tenant Application Form (advertise in Hampton Chronicle) — Mover: Lukensmeyer; Second: McVicker; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
- Tobacco license renewal for Casey’s – Dows — Mover: Lukensmeyer; Second: McVicker; Outcome: approved (yes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness).
The board recessed briefly for a drainage meeting and reconvened; the meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m.
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