BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, IOWA
REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024
At 9:00 am Chairperson Richard Young called the meeting to order in regular session, Courthouse Chambers. Items on the agenda included: Wellman personal property purchase agreement; ground lease agreement related to Wellman Tower location; letter of support for a grant application for the funding of a countywide outdoor warning siren project; County funding commitment for county-wide outdoor warning siren project; Res. 24-12 to fix a date for a public hearing on proposals to enter into General Obligation Loan Agreements and to borrow money thereunder; quote from Slabach Construction Co., Inc., Kalona, to bury fiber line; personnel change request–Ambulance; personnel change request–Office of Sheriff; Res. 24-08 related to application from Office of Sheriff for Washington County Riverboat Foundation grant funding; Res. 24-09 related to application from Washington County Emergency Management Agency for Washington County Riverboat Foundation grant funding; Res. 24-10 related to application from Washington County Emergency Management Agency for Washington County Riverboat Foundation grant funding; Res. 24-11 re: adjustment to FY24 Budget Appropriations-Capital Projects. Supervisors Marcus Fedler, Bob Yoder, and Stan Stoops were also present. Supervisor Jack Seward Jr. was absent.
All motions were passed unanimously unless noted otherwise.
The Board voted to approve the agenda after it was amended to include the following: acknowledgment of donation to Washington County Ambulance Services.
The Board voted to approve a personal property purchase agreement with the City of Wellman and to authorize the Chairperson to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board. Per the agreement Washington County (Buyer) agrees to purchase from the City of Wellman (Seller) a 240’ tower, a tower lighting system, tower foundation, 80’ by 50’ compound, and fencing at such time as the construction of the tower is completed. Terms of the agreement also state that the Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the Seller will be constructing the property in a commercially reasonable manner and the Seller will assume full responsibility and control of the property until closing. Buyer also agrees to pay to Seller a sum equal to the actual out of pocket costs incurred by Seller which are associated in any way with the construction and installation of the property in accordance with the provisions of this agreement.
The Board voted to approve a ground lease agreement with the City of Wellman related to the Wellman Tower location and authorize the Chairperson to sign. Per terms of the lease the County shall make annual lease payments of $1.00 to the City of Wellman with the final rent payment occurring on or before December 31, 2039.
The Board voted to approve a letter of support for a grant funding application from the Washington County Emergency Management Agency to the Washington County Riverboat Foundation for funding of a county-wide outdoor warning siren project and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
The Board voted to commit $30,000.00 to the countywide outdoor warning siren project.
The Board voted by way of roll call vote to approve Res. 24-08, Res. 24-09, Res. 24-10, Res. 24-11, Res. 24-12, and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
The Board voted to accept a quote from Slabach Construction Co., Inc. of Kalona, IA in the amount of $12,438.50 for the cost of installing an underground 2” fiber line underneath an alley located just north of the Washington County Courthouse which extends between North Avenue B and North Marion Avenue.
The Board voted to acknowledge, and authorize the Chairperson to sign, a personnel change request from Ambulance Services for Mary Ebersole will move from casual PT non-exempt EMT to PT non-exempt EMT eff. March 12, 2024.
The Board voted to acknowledge, and authorize the Chairperson to sign, a personnel change request from the Office of Sheriff for Jailer Chelsea Hoback will move to the position of FT non-exempt Shift Supervisor and whose rate of pay will increase to $31.99/hr. with both changes taking effect March 12, 2024.
The Board voted to acknowledge, and authorize the Chairperson to sign, a personnel change request from the Office of Sheriff for Patrol Deputy Robert Stewart final day of employment occurred March 4, 2024.
The Board voted to acknowledge a $300.00 donation from Larry and Sharon Blum to Washington County Ambulance Services.
At 11:27 am the Board voted to adjourn.
ATTEST: s/DANIEL L. WIDMER, Washington County Auditor
1ST AYD CORPORATION, Supplies 259.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS, Service 56.84
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING, Lease 339.40
ACE N MORE, Supplies 1,467.06
ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HLTHCARE, Service 6,922.79
AGRILAND FS INC, Service 125.00
ALL AMER TERM, Pest control 145.00
ALLEGIANT TECHNOLOGY, Subscription 46.30
ALLIANT, Utilities 6,433.44
ALTORFER MACHINERY, Parts 41,734.47
AMERICAN CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST, Service 195.75
ANDREW CONRAD, Reimb 37.52
ARMSTRONG HEATING, Filters 48.00
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY, Parts 1,589.74
AT & T, Service 2,216.25
BAILEY OFFICE OUTFITTERS, Supplies 1,043.42
BAKER PAPER, Supplies 79.48
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS, Sign 589.14
BONNIE LINS, Reimb 322.27
BOUND TREE, Supplies 1,775.78
BRIGHTREE HOME HLTH & HOSPICE, Software 2,981.00
BROWNS SHOE FIT, Uniform 165.00
BULLTOWN REPAIR, Service 88.61
CARA SORRELLS, Reimb 168.96
CARMAN DAVIS, Reimb 277.38
CDW GOVERNMENT, Equipment 61,055.44
CEDAR RAPIDS TIRE, Chains 330.22
CENTRAL IOWA DETENTION, Service 28.00
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC, Supplies 110.00
CHELSEA HOBACK, Reimb 38.45
CINTAS, Service 326.26
CITY OF KALONA, Utilities 105.94
CITY OF WASH, Utilities 871.88
CITY OF WELLMAN, Utilities 781.10
CITY OF WEST CHESTER, Utilities 1,175.87
CJS OIL CO, Fuel 1,201.69
CLAIM MD, Subscription 100.00
COBB OIL CO, Fuel 35,205.75
CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE, Fuel 421.30
COPY SYSTEMS INC, Copies 58.24
COURTESY DOOR SALES & SERV, Repair 103.50
CULLIGAN WATER COND, Water 743.76
CYPRESS SOLUTIONS INC, Gps 1,078.50
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA, Claims 4,352.01
DIANE WALDSCHMIDT, Reimb 306.19
DNTL WORKS EQUIPMENT CORP, Repair 144.15
DOCSVAULT, Software 2,160.00
DOUDS STONE LLC, Roadstone 43,379.27
EASTERN IA LIGHT & POWER, Utilities 870.80
EINCK CORP, Service 8,000.00
ELIZABETH WADE, Reimb 39.74
EMBROIDERY BARN, Service 36.00
EQUATEK INTERACTIVE, Subscription 10.00
ESO SOLUTIONS, Software 2,658.75
EVANS WELDING LLC, Parts 1,298.71
FARMERS CO-OP KEOTA, Service 700.50
FASTENAL COMPANY, Supplies 128.00
GALLS INC, Uniform 192.55
GATR TRUCK CENTER, Parts 363.27
GEORGE DAVID NACOS, Service 9,000.00
GORDON FLESCH COMPANY, Copies 152.55
GRAINGER, Supplies 42.61
HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Premium 2,709.00
HEALTHCARE FIRST, Survey 105.18
HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT, Lodging 1,159.20
IA APCO, Registration 400.00
IA ASSN OF CO COMM VET SERV OF, Registration 60.00
IA DOT, Parts 255.60
IA NENA, Registration 400.00
IA ST SHERIFF &, Registration 125.00
IDEAL READY MIX, Concrete 532.50
IMAGING SPECTRUM, Supplies 289.42
IMPRESSIONS COMPUTERS, Setup 80.00
INOCENCIA DIAZ, Reimb 74.82
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Fees 10,208.74
IRENE MCDOWELL, Reimb 542.70
JACKIE BROWN, Reimb 607.69
JENIFER ROBERTS, Reimb 317.58
JET PHYSICAL THERAPY, Service 3,000.00
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, Parts 133.18
JOHNSON CO SHERIFF, Service 37.36
JULIE MESSER, Reimb 100.00
KALONA CO-OP TELE internet 1,606.94
KARLAS KLEANING, Cleaning 270.00
KCII ads 106.08
KEITH CONRAD, Reimb 18.76
KELTEK INC, Parts 198.24
LAWSON PRODUCTS, Supplies 351.00
LEE CO SHERIFF, Service 115.00
LINDE GAS & EQMT, Supplies 131.50
MARION POLICE DEPT, Service 35.00
MARK ROBE, Reimb 40.20
MCMASTER CARR SUPPL, Supplies 78.73
MEARDON SUEPPEL &, Service 1,000.00
MIDWEST WHEEL, Parts 206.32
MOORES BP AMOCO TOWING, Tow 95.00
MPH INDUST INC, Radar 4,478.00
MUTUAL WHEEL CO, Parts 310.95
NELSON SMITH, Well 500.00
OFFICE DEPOT, Supplies 61.87
ONE SOURCE, Service 38.00
OREILLY AUTO PARTS, Supplies 2,827.93
QUILL CORP, Supplies 983.36
RACOM CORP, Clips 112.50
RICHARD PEPPER, Well 500.00
RIVER PRODUCTS CO, Roadstone 79,661.21
RMB CO, Repair 385.20
RYAN MILLER, Reimb 26.80
SADLER POWER TRAIN, Parts 150.01
SARAH SMITH, Reimb 5.36
SCOTT ADKINS, Reimb 26.74
SCOTT BARTHOLOMEW, Reimb 100.00
SEMCO, Service 3,126.60
SHERYL CURRIER, Transcript 79.50
SINCLAIR TRACTOR-WASH, Battery 290.91
STANDARD PEST CONTROL, Pest control 60.00
STEWART & SONS LTD, Tires 880.00
STORM SOURCE, Renewal 499.00
SUSAN BEATTY, Reimb 21.44
SUSAN RICH, Reimb 415.23
THE NEWS, Notices 1,185.60
THE RAWLINGS COMPANY LLC, Refund 504.04
THRYV ads 131.55
TIM GREINER, Well 500.00
US CELLULAR, Cell phone 854.81
US POST OFFICE, Rent 100.00
US POSTAL SERV, Postage 1,961.04
USIC LOCATING SERVICE LLC, Service 400.00
VIRGINIA MILLER, Reimb 265.99
VISA, Supplies 314.63
WALMART CARD, Supplies 594.35
WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC, Service 72.49
WASH CO AUDITOR, Reimb 58,906.00
WASH CO HOSPITAL, Supplies 882.80
WASH CO SECONDARY, Fuel 8,609.82
WASH CO SHERIFF, Service 483.16
WASH LUMBER & HOME CENTER, Paint 17.18
WASHINGTON DISCOUNT TIRES, Tires 10,156.67
WELLMAN CO-OP TELE, Phone 270.92
WELLMARK/WAGEWORKS, Claims 105,752.00
WEMIGA WASTE INC, Service 310.00
WEX BANK, Fuel 65.09
WINDSTREAM, Phone 2,324.44
WMPF, Notices 1,642.26
Published in The News, Thursday, April 18, 2024 L-280
