SAC COUNTY BOARD MINUTES
Official approved and signed Board Minutes can be found at the Sac County Auditor's Office.
(Click on the date for a printable .pdf file)
Official approved and signed Board Minutes can be found at the Sac County Auditor's Office.
(Click on the date for a printable .pdf file)
April 13, 2021
Board Room
10:00 AM
The Sac County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present, Brent Wilhelm, Chairman, presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Drake to approve the agenda as posted. Ayes all, motion carried.
Mike Green, President of Loring Hospital Board of Directors and Stace Johnson, CEO/CFO of Loring Hospital were present to clarify the Hospital’s position regarding the Public Health Nurse vacancy. The Board is still interested in discussions to merge the public health nurse with Loring’s Home Health care.
Lance Wilhelm reviewed an ordinance from Buena Vista County regarding vendors on County property and rights of ways during the RAGBRAI weekend. The Board indicated that they were not in favor of alcohol sales on any county property mainly for liability reasons. No action was taken.
After some discussion on applications and resumes submitted for the position of County Treasurer, it was moved by Drake and seconded by Wissler to appoint Tina Roth to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Kris Babcock. Ayes Drake, Wissler and Wilhelm; nays none, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Drake to respond to the Sac County Paramedic Association request of a wage increase of 3% by offering an increase of 2.75%. ayes all, motion carried.
Taylor Steinkamp, Sac County IT coordinator, updated the Board on changes and improvements he is making in that department by replacing the existing firewall and purchasing remote support software. It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Drake to approve the purchase of those two items for a total cost of $8,982.74. Ayes all, motion carried.
The Sheriff updated the Board on the ISICS project. Most of the cities in Sac County had adopted a resolution of support for the project with two more cities to consider the resolution in the following days. The Board of Supervisors indicated support for the project and will consider the Essential Purpose levy to fund it. No action was taken.
It was moved by Drake and seconded by Wissler to approve the 2021 Chemical Treatment on Sac County and Joint county drainage districts as submitted by Drainage Engineer Brian Blomme. Ayes all, motion carried. A copy of the drains included in the 2021 program is on file in the County Auditor’s office.
The Chairman administered the Oath of Office to Tina Roth as the newly appointed Sac County Treasurer.
The County Engineer updated the Board on activities of the county road crews and the status of current maintenance and construction projects.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded b y Drake to approve final payment voucher on Project BROS SWAP CO 81-(71) SE—81. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Drake and seconded by Wissler to approve the hiring of Jay Weber as assistant to the Engineer at a starting wage of $24.00 per hour subject to a pre-employment physical and drug test. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Drake to approve the D.O.T. Secondary Road budget and 5-year program. Ayes all, motion carried.
With there being no further business, on motion, the meeting was adjourned.
Secretary S/ James W. Dowling Chairman ______________________________, Date ________________
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Board Room
10:00 AM
The Sac County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present, Brent Wilhelm, Chairman, presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Drake to approve the agenda as posted. Ayes all, motion carried.
Mike Green, President of Loring Hospital Board of Directors and Stace Johnson, CEO/CFO of Loring Hospital were present to clarify the Hospital’s position regarding the Public Health Nurse vacancy. The Board is still interested in discussions to merge the public health nurse with Loring’s Home Health care.
Lance Wilhelm reviewed an ordinance from Buena Vista County regarding vendors on County property and rights of ways during the RAGBRAI weekend. The Board indicated that they were not in favor of alcohol sales on any county property mainly for liability reasons. No action was taken.
After some discussion on applications and resumes submitted for the position of County Treasurer, it was moved by Drake and seconded by Wissler to appoint Tina Roth to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Kris Babcock. Ayes Drake, Wissler and Wilhelm; nays none, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Drake to respond to the Sac County Paramedic Association request of a wage increase of 3% by offering an increase of 2.75%. ayes all, motion carried.
Taylor Steinkamp, Sac County IT coordinator, updated the Board on changes and improvements he is making in that department by replacing the existing firewall and purchasing remote support software. It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Drake to approve the purchase of those two items for a total cost of $8,982.74. Ayes all, motion carried.
The Sheriff updated the Board on the ISICS project. Most of the cities in Sac County had adopted a resolution of support for the project with two more cities to consider the resolution in the following days. The Board of Supervisors indicated support for the project and will consider the Essential Purpose levy to fund it. No action was taken.
It was moved by Drake and seconded by Wissler to approve the 2021 Chemical Treatment on Sac County and Joint county drainage districts as submitted by Drainage Engineer Brian Blomme. Ayes all, motion carried. A copy of the drains included in the 2021 program is on file in the County Auditor’s office.
The Chairman administered the Oath of Office to Tina Roth as the newly appointed Sac County Treasurer.
The County Engineer updated the Board on activities of the county road crews and the status of current maintenance and construction projects.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded b y Drake to approve final payment voucher on Project BROS SWAP CO 81-(71) SE—81. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Drake and seconded by Wissler to approve the hiring of Jay Weber as assistant to the Engineer at a starting wage of $24.00 per hour subject to a pre-employment physical and drug test. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Drake to approve the D.O.T. Secondary Road budget and 5-year program. Ayes all, motion carried.
With there being no further business, on motion, the meeting was adjourned.
Secretary S/ James W. Dowling Chairman ______________________________, Date ________________
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