BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, IOWA
REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024
At 9:00 am Chair Richard Young called the meeting to order in regular session, Courthouse Chambers. Items on the agenda included: personnel change request–Communications; personnel change request–Ambulance; personnel change request–Environmental Health; appointment to Magistrate Appointment Commission; establish time, date, and location for a public hearing re: to proposed Washington County Wind Ordinance 24-02; Res. 24-29 re: to release of road right-of-way; discussion/action on bridge replacement options for Larch Avenue & Orange Avenue; acknowledgement of dump truck purchase by Secondary Roads Department; discussion/ action re: designation of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an Essential Service; official canvass of the August 6, 2024, Washington County Special City Elections in the City of Brighton and the City of Washington. Supervisors Bob Yoder, Jack Seward Jr., Stan Stoops, and Marcus Fedler were also in attendance.
All motions were passed unanimously unless noted otherwise.
, The Board voted to approve the agenda as published.
, During the public comment portion of the meeting Citizens Richard Stout and Perry Schnicker informed the Board that at the present time a bridge on Larch Avenue is impassible and urged the Board to take steps to correct the situation. Suggestions to solve the problem included installation of a concrete box culvert to replace the existing bridge, installation of a used railroad box car as a means of bridge support, or repairing the existing bridge structure. Stout voiced opposition to designating a portion of Larch Avenue as a Class C road as well as installing a gate for the purpose of preventing access to the existing bridge. Schnicker opined that a low water crossing would be troublesome and explained that such a crossing would force him to navigate a sharp turn in order to access his field when pulling farm equipment with his tractor. The Board took no action.
, The Board voted to acknowledge, and authorize the Chair to sign, a personnel change request from Communications for the hiring of Michelle Martin as a FT non-exempt Dispatcher effective August 14, 2024, at the rate of $27.85 per hour for 1st shift duties, $28.20 for 2nd shift duties, and $28.35 for 3rd shift duties.
, The Board voted to acknowledge, and authorize the Chair to sign, a personnel change request from Washington County Ambulance Services for Chad Smothers final day of employment occurred July 29, 2024.
, The Board voted to acknowledge, and authorize the Chair to sign, a personnel change request from Environmental Health for Environmental Health Specialist Cindy Rico Chavez who will move from FT non-exempt status to temporary non-exempt status eff. August 19, 2024.
, The Board voted to appoint Sue Basten to fill an unexpired term on the Washington County Magistrate Appointment Commission that ends December 31, 2026.
, The Board voted to establish 9:15 am on September 3, 2024, in the Supervisor’s Chambers at the Washington County Courthouse as the time, date, and location for a public hearing related to proposed Washington County Wind Ordinance 24-02.
, The Board voted by way of roll call vote to approve Res. 24-29 and authorize the Chair to sign Res. 24-29.
, Thorius provided information as to a one-vehicle accident that involved a dump truck which was deemed as a total loss as a result of the accident. The County’s property and casualty insurance carrier, Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP), has investigated the matter and has offered an insurance settlement offer in the amount of $180,000.00. However, Thorius stated that his research has led him to believe that $200,000.00 is more realistic and thus he is working with ICAP in an effort to settle the matter in a mutually agreeable manner
, Thorius shared that in reviewing the three chassis bids he identified some discrepancies and due to the small difference in the two lowest bids he felt compelled to complete additional research and verification in order to make certain that each bid was fairly and completely evaluated and also that all components of the bid specifications were addressed. Board discussion took place and eventually on motion the Board voted to acknowledge the purchase of a new dump truck to replace a dump truck deemed a total loss as a result of an accident.
, The Board undertook discussion regarding options for bridge repair and/or replacement options for bridges on Larch Avenue and Orange Avenue in Marion Township. Thorius summarized the various options and reminded that he must prioritize and make decisions based on factors that include such things as county traffic patterns, estimated project costs, and sources of funding. Discussion continued until ultimately on motion the Board voted to direct Thorius to make repairs to the Larch Avenue river crossing by utilizing a used railroad tank car. After a brief discussion on motion the Board voted to direct the County Engineer to proceed with the task of improving the abutments and pilings as well as replacing the wooden deck on Orange Avenue.
, The Board voted to proceed with preparing a resolution that if passed by the Supervisors would result in the question of designating Emergency Medical Services as an Essential Service in Washington County being placed on the November 5, 2024, Washington County General Election ballot.
, The Board voted to accept as official the results of the canvass of the August 6, 2024, Washington County Special City Elections for the City of Brighton and for the City of Washington.
At 10:20 am the Board voted to adjourn.
ATTEST: s/DANIEL L. WIDMER, Washington County Auditor
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING, Lease 339.40
ACE N MORE, Supplies 1,694.14
ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HLTHCARE, Service 12,599.61
AGRILAND FS INC, Service 5.00
AIRGAS, Oxygen 502.45
ALL AMER TERM PEST CONTROL, Pest control 310.00
ALLEGIANT TECHNOLOGY, Subscription 46.31
ALLIANT, Utilities 16,402.25
ALTORFER MACHINERY, Parts 5,277.52
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, Parts 153.44
AMBER ARMBRUSTER, Reimb 65.33
AMERICAN CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST, Service 317.25
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY, Supplies 1,209.40
ASHLEY STOUT, Peo 171.35
AT & T, Service 2,216.25
AUDITOR OF STATE, Audit 67,170.36
AXON ENTERPRISES INC, Tasers 20,091.08
BAILEY OFFICE OUTFITTERS, Supplies 551.04
BAKER PAPER, Supplies 2,015.51
BETTY EARNEST, Peo 176.08
BINNS & STEVENS, Rd stab 134,513.49
BOB BARKER CO, Supplies 65.19
BONNIE LINS, Reimb 410.04
BOUND TREE, Supplies 511.38
BRETT HOUSTON, Reimb 67.68
BRIGHTREE HOME HLTH & HOSPICE, Software 2,981.00
BROOKHART ELECTRIC INC, Service 435.14
BULLTOWN REPAIR, Service 271.20
CALHOUN BURNS & ASSOC, Inspect 2,161.25
CARA SORRELLS, Reimb 12.20
CARMAN DAVIS, Reimb 447.56
CARRIE RICH, Reimb 3.36
CASH N CARRY CHEMICALS, Herbicides 396.00
CDW GOVERNMENT, Computer 3,332.66
CENTRAL IOWA DETENTION, Service 3,496.75
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC, Supplies 12.00
CHARLIE’S WELDING, INC., Labor 340.00
CINTAS, Service 2,414.58
CITY OF KALONA, Utilities 66.83
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Utilities 1,140.52
CITY OF WELLMAN, Utilities 87.51
CITY OF WEST CHESTER, Utilities 54.10
CJS OIL CO, Fuel 491.06
CLAIM MD, Software 100.00
COBB OIL CO, Fuel 45,101.05
CONNIE PENCE, Peo 62.68
CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE, Fuel 937.36
CONTINUOUS TOUCH, Service 380.87
CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Service 25,878.89
COPY SYSTEMS INC, Printer 64.06
COURTESY DOOR SALES & SERV, Repair 199.00
CRITICAL HIRE, Service 275.00
CULLIGAN WATER COND, Water 502.10
CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE, Service 680.28
CUSTOM IMPRESSIONS INC, Logo 652.24
DANIEL WIDMER, Reimb 60.00
DASH MEDICAL GLOVES, Gloves 90.00
DAVE ERWIN, Well 1,200.00
DELONG CONSTR, Grading 39,346.78
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA, Claims 3,231.73
DEPT OF INSPECTIONS APPEALS LICENSING, Fee 160.00
DIANE WALDSCHMIDT, Reimb 278.72
DORCAS JARRARD, Peo 183.05
DOUDS STONE LLC, Roadstone 475.97
EAST CENTRAL IA HOUSING TR FD, Match 4,754.00
EASTERN IA CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE, Service 180.00
EASTERN IA LIGHT & POWER, Utilities 2,586.65
ELAINE JENNINGS, Peo 162.19
ELDON C STUTSMAN INC, Parts 550.02
ELECTION SOURCE, Supplies 1,005.44
EMS DETERGENT SERV, Supplies 317.67
EQUATEK INTERACTIVE, Subscription 10.00
FAREWAY STORE, Supplies 167.80
FARMERS CO-OP KEOTA, Service 454.02
FIRST RESPONSE EXTINGUISHER, Service 428.15
GARREN STACY, Reimb 87.44
GATR TRUCK CENTER, Parts 6,542.81
GORDON FLESCH COMPANY, Copier 438.47
GRP & ASSOIATES, Service 52.00
HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Premium 2,800.44
HCPRO LLC, Service 313.25
HEALTHCARE FIRST, Survey 105.18
HENRY ADKINS & SON INC, Supplies 255.18
HENRY CO AUDITOR, Fee 182.30
HYGIENIC LABORATORY, Test kits 1,420.50
IA COMM ASSURANCE POOL, Premium 405,654.00
IA DOT, Supplies 623.80
IA EMPLOYMENT CONFERENCE, Registration 340.00
IA INDIVL HLTH, Assessment 1,521.00
IA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACAD, Fee 20.00
IA PRISON IND, Signs 2,980.10
IA ST ASSN OF CO, Registration 150.00
IA ST MEDICAL EXAMINER, Fee 4,105.00
IA ST UNIVERSITY, Registration 500.00
IDEAL READY MIX, Patch 4,945.89
IGRAPHIX INC, Supplies 27.65
IMPRESSIONS COMPUTERS, Renewal 1,687.22
IMWCA, Premium 7,636.00
IRENE MCDOWELL, Reimb 197.65
JACKIE BROWN, Reimb 742.36
JANICE MILLER, Peo 150.00
JEAN YODER, Peo 166.08
JET PHYSICAL THERAPY, Service 2,800.00
JIM ELWOOD IMPLEMENT INC., Parts 859.86
JOAN SIEREN, Fee 224.50
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, Parts 393.24
JOHN OR LISA EXLINE, Host 300.00
JOHNSON CO SHERIFF, Service 150.00
JOLENE COLTHURST, Peo 160.00
JORDAN WRIGHT, Reimb 139.84
KALONA CO-OP TELE, Internet 2,146.17
KALONA TIRE, Tires 1,486.09
KALONA VET CLINIC, Vet 632.72
KARLA STOUT, Peo 151.61
KARLAS KLEANING, Cleaning 405.00
KCII, Ads 247.52
KRM STENOGRAPHY LLC, Depos 156.95
LEE CO SHERIFF, Service 40.00
LEETS REFRIGERATION, Service 132.00
LINDE GAS & EQMT, Supplies 1,171.19
MAHASKA COUNTY SHERIFF, Service 12.56
MAIL SERVICES, Renewal 967.58
MATT PARROTT, Supplies 1,448.28
MATTHEW SMITH, Peo 160.00
MENARDS-IC, Ice maker 69.99
MIDWEST CARD AND ID SOLUTIONS, Annual fee 500.00
MIDWEST WHEEL, Parts 1,226.60
NACVSO, NACVSO 400.00
NORRIS ASPHALT PAVING, Patch 1,189.65
NORTHLAND SECURITIES INC, Service 1,000.00
ONE SOURCE, Service 22.00
OREILLY AUTO PARTS, Parts 1,964.15
PANELESS WINDOW CLEANING LLC, Cleaning 4,270.00
PATRICIA ROE, Peo 165.36
PAUL TOWNER, Fee 35.00
PAYGROUND INC, Fee 117.34
PHYLLIS HOFER, Peo 70.72
PHYSICAL THERAPY, Service 1,360.00
PRINTERS WORKSHOP, Earthtones 829.06
PRIORITY DISPATCH, Renewal 147.00
QUILL CORP, Supplies 391.64
RACOM CORP, Radios 3,888.00
RESERVE ACCOUNT, Postage 206.16
RMB CO, Testing 556.20
RONDA STAUFFER SOBASKI, Cleaning 150.00
RUTH ERWIN, Well 500.00
RWLPSW, LLC, Rent 28,800.00
RYAN DIAGNOSTICS INC, Kits 452.00
SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR, Maint 258.15
SCOTT CO SHERIFF, Service 70.36
SEMCO, Haul 6,294.15
SHAFCOM, Parts 74.98
SHELBY HILL, Reimb 387.93
SHOTTENKIRK - WEST BURLINGTON, Parts 47.67
SIGN DESIGN, Supplies 125.00
SOUTHEAST IOWA UNION, Subscription 110.00
STANARD & ASSOCIATES, Tests 99.50
STANDARD PEST CONTROL, Pest control 60.00
STAPLES, Supplies 48.53
STRYKER SALES CORP, Battery 541.06
SUSAN CLARK, Peo 89.48
SUSAN RICH, Reimb 234.53
SUSAN WESTERMARK, Peo 162.19
TAMMY CRULL, Peo 160.85
TEAM SERVICES, INC., Service 9,400.00
THE NEWS, Publications 1,478.15
THE WATER SHOP INC, Salt 262.95
THRYV, Ads 116.85
THRYV, Ads 25.00
TRI STATE TOWING, Tow 568.75
TRI-STATE COURT REPORTING INC, Service 452.50
TRUCK COUNTRY, Parts 1,420.13
UMB BANK, Fee 600.00
UNIFORM DEN INC, Uniforms 272.13
US CELLULAR, Cell phone 4,203.62
US POSTAL SERV, Postage 2,508.62
USIC LOCATING SERVICE LLC, Service 400.00
VIRGINIA MILLER, Reimb 486.42
VISA, Supplies 115.44
VISA WASH STATE BANK, Supplies 4,707.44
VISION AG, Chemicals 214.87
WALMART CARD, Supplies 784.05
WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC, Service 29.92
WASH AUTO CENTER, Labor 115.89
WASH CO AUDITOR, Reimb 400.00
WASH CO HOSPITAL, Medications 6,042.59
WASH CO SECONDARY, Fuel 13,632.76
WASH LAW OFFICE, Atty fee 260.05
WASH RENTAL, Patch 1,132.24
WASHINGTON DISCOUNT TIRES, Tires 2,742.81
WELLMARK/WAGEWORKS, Claims 57,387.25
WEMIGA WASTE INC, Service 935.00
WEX BANK, Fuel 113.42
WHITE CAP, L.P., Tools 1,359.98
WINDSTREAM, Phone 1,127.24
WITTHOFT FARM SUPPL, Supplies 130.00
WMPF, Publications 3,276.55
YARO CHMELAR, Well 500.00
Published in The News, Thursday, October 17, 2024 L- 363
