Floyd County Board of Supervisors Meeting
March 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors met in the Floyd County Courthouse Board Room. Supervisors
Gloria Carr, Boyd Campbell, and Frank Rottinghaus were in attendance.
Campbell/Rottinghaus moved to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
Carr opened the public hearing at 9:06 a.m.
Auditor Morrigan Montagne explained the proposed Property Tax public hearing and related notification
letters. Noting that the originally proposed tax rates of 7.748539 countywide and 10.84461 rural had already been
reduced to 6.16384 countywide and 9.52306 rural. Carr outlined HF 718 requirements and its intent to reduce
property taxes and noted that FY26 levies are 6.20 countywide and 9.66 rural, with lower rates anticipated for FY27.
Public Comment: Louis Nixt inquired about the other taxing authorities’ rates listed in the notice. Carr
clarified that those rates are outside the Board of Supervisors’ jurisdiction and advised Nixt to attend the respective
taxing authority’s public hearing. Merlyn Schweizer asked how agricultural land valuations are calculated. Assessor
Brandi Schmidt explained the valuation methodology and advised individuals with valuation questions to contact the
Assessor’s Office. John Zimmerman questioned the timing of the mailed notices, noting that he had spoken with
Floyd County property owners who believed the notices were not sent timely. Montagne assured the Board that the
notices were mailed in compliance with Iowa Code § 24.2A. Stan Pyatt inquired about the increase in tax dollars.
Carr explained the increase was due to higher personnel costs (wages, FICA, IPERS, and insurance), operational
expenses (ambulance service, communications center, and IT infrastructure), and required debt service payments.
Carr closed the public hearing at 9:52 a.m.
Rottinghaus/Campbell moved to adjourn at 9:52 a.m. Motion carried 3-0.
ATTEST: _________________________________ _____________________________________
Morrigan Montagne Gloria A. Carr, Chair
Floyd County Auditor Floyd County Board of Supervisors