The Henry County Board of Supervisors met Thursday morning, approving previous minutes and discussing county infrastructure, landfill operations, and courthouse technology needs.
Engineer Jake Hotchkiss reported steady progress on fall maintenance work, including ditching, shoulder repairs, and seeding along rural roads. Two utility permits were approved—one for IMON Communications and one for Windstream. Bids will be opened next week for the Fremont Avenue culvert replacement, with construction possibly beginning this winter.
Planning Director Joe Buffington presented a resolution approving the Smyth Subdivision near Salem, which the Board unanimously adopted. Supervisors also set an October 30 public hearing to consider the sale of Lot G in Linden Heights, an unused county-owned property.
Supervisor Steve Detrick updated the Board on courthouse IT and security improvements. The county will post a new IT position soon and will host a technology audit October 29–30 with help from the Iowa State Association of Counties. Temporary assistance from Lee County’s IT staff continues as Henry County evaluates long-term needs.