Boone County Board of Supervisors approve personnel moves, landfill policy changes and multiple contracts

The Boone County Board of Supervisors met at the Boone County Courthouse on July 15, 2026 and took a series of routine personnel, policy and infrastructure actions.

Chairman Erich Kretzinger called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and, after approving the agenda and consent agenda, the board approved a pay adjustment for part‑time jailer Jayson Johnson to $29.41 per hour effective July 7, 2026 and authorized issuance of warrants totaling $318,565.82 for county claims.

In personnel business, the board discussed the General Assistance director wage and voted to offer the position to Tim McGlynn “with salary and hours as discussed.” The motion was made by Supervisor Scott Longhorn and seconded by Supervisor Shawn Bryant; the minutes record the vote as all ayes.

Preparing for RAGBRAI on July 21, the board voted to keep all courthouse doors locked during the event and to post signage directing visitors to call the Auditor’s Office for assistance.

The supervisors adopted Resolution 26‑27 authorizing execution of an amended intergovernmental agreement under Iowa Code Chapter 28E with the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center and participating counties. The board also adopted Resolution 26‑28, which amends the Boone County Sheriff’s Office mileage rate, and approved Resolution 26‑26 accepting the final plat for Buckhill Estates 5th Addition.

As Boone and Story counties met as drainage-district trustees, the trustees directed Bolton & Menk engineer Tyler Conley to consult City of Slater officials about future area plans and further investigate the matter; that joint action was recorded as approved. In landfill business, Landfill Administrator John Roosa provided an update and the board approved Change Order #2 for the FY27 Leachate Forcemain Project in the amount of $5,441.47.

The board addressed landfill operations and policy after four guests spoke. The supervisors voted to keep the landfill open on Veterans Day while providing employees an additional floating holiday effective in 2026, and they voted to discontinue the site’s current lightning policy. The board also approved a Trane Boone Co LEC UPCM replacement proposal for $49,550.00, as presented by Buildings & Grounds staffer Russ Stevens.

County Engineer Jonathan Bullock gave a departmental update; the board approved a Maintenance Superintendent contract for Kyle Kilstrom and approved plans for the Farm‑to‑Market bridge replacement project LFM‑BR001—7X‑08 on 150th Street (S29 T85 R28, approximately 0.5 miles west of C Avenue).

Planning & Development and Health & Sanitation Director Mike Salati presented and the board approved a five‑year renewal 28E agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources concerning private water well construction and abandonment, and accepted the final plat for Buckhill Estates 5th Addition.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m. Diane R. Patrick, County Auditor, attested to the minutes on July 22, 2026.

Votes at a glance
- Offer of General Assistance Director to Tim McGlynn: motion Longhorn; second Bryant; outcome: approved (all ayes).
- Resolution 26‑27 (amended 28E — Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center): motion Longhorn; second Bryant; outcome: adopted (all ayes).
- Resolution 26‑28 (Sheriff mileage rate): motion Longhorn; second Bryant; outcome: adopted (all ayes).
- Resolution 26‑26 (Accept final plat — Buckhill Estates 5th Addition): motion Longhorn; second Bryant; outcome: adopted (all ayes).
- Change Order #2, FY27 Leachate Forcemain Project ($5,441.47): motion recorded; outcome: approved (all ayes).
- Trane Boone Co LEC UPCM replacement proposal ($49,550.00): motion recorded; outcome: approved (all ayes).

(Clerical note: the transcript appendix of claims includes a header reading “for July 15, 2027” that appears inconsistent with the July 15, 2026 meeting date; the board’s approval in the minutes and the auditor’s attestation are dated July 2026.)