The Franklin County Board of Supervisors voted May 29 to include Sub 1-9 annexed parcels in the county’s 2026 drainage assessments, recording a re-levy of 3,236.81% that amounts to $4,089.39.
Supervisor Gary McVicker moved to approve the Sub 1-9 levy under Iowa Code 468.119; Supervisor Richard Lukensmeyer seconded the motion. The board recorded unanimous support and the motion carried. The meeting minutes list the motion’s numbers as “% Re-levy is 3236.81%, Total Re-levy is $4089.39.”
The special session had Chairman Chris Vanness, Supervisors Gary McVicker and Richard Lukensmeyer, Auditor Katy Flint and Drainage Administrator Colette Bruns present via Zoom. Earlier in the session Supervisor Richard Lukensmeyer moved to approve the agenda as presented; Chairman Chris Vanness seconded and that motion also carried unanimously.
The drainage meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m. There were no additional recorded motions or votes in the meeting minutes.