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)
June 24, 2025
Board Room
10:00 AM
The Sac County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present, Ranell Drake, Chairman, presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to amend the agenda to remove consideration of a tanning ordinance and Environmental Health Activity Report. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to approve the amended agenda. Ayes all, motion carried.
Clarence Hansen addressed the Board with questions regarding the special projects fund and a recently approved application for the City of Wall Lake. No action was taken.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to authorize the Auditor’s office to make ACH payments to vendors where allowable. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to approve claims as listed on the Claims Register in the amount of $504,152.09. Ayes all, motion carried.
The Board addressed a possible suspension of property taxes for Parcel #810723101123. There was no action taken and the item was tabled for the July 1, 2025 meeting.
Kelsy Ballard from MidAmerican addressed the Board regarding their proposal to resolve the permitting issue for solar project. Ms. Ballard updated the Board about the July 7 docket deadline and that they are hopeful to begin construction in the Fall of 2026, pending approval and process completion with the Iowa Utilities Commission. There was no action taken and the item was tabled for the July 1, 2025 meeting.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to approve final plans of bridge repair Richland 3201 in the estimated amount of $103,200. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to approve final plans of bridge repair Levey 3103 in the estimated amount of $110,800. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to approve final plans of bridge repair Boyer Valley 2107 in the estimated amount of $120,120. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to approve the Notice to Bidders as presented for the three Bridge Abutment Pile Bent Projects. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to approve Voucher 3 to Richards Construction for payment of the retainage on a box culvert project on Fox Avenue, Project No. L-ED-0802—73-81, in the amount of $4,642.29. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to adopt Resolution 2025-0624, Approval of Weight Restrictions on Various County Bridges, resolving that vehicle and load limits be established and posted on 7 county bridges. Roll call vote: Drake – yes, Fischer – yes, Wissler – yes. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to go into closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(i).
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to come out of closed session at 11:22am. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to appoint Ben Ringgenberg as EMS Director effective July 25, 2025, at an annual salary of $89,065. Ayes all, motion carried.
With there being no further business, on motion, the meeting adjourned.
Secretary S/ Renee Roland 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, Ranell Drake, Chairman, presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to amend the agenda to remove consideration of a tanning ordinance and Environmental Health Activity Report. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to approve the amended agenda. Ayes all, motion carried.
Clarence Hansen addressed the Board with questions regarding the special projects fund and a recently approved application for the City of Wall Lake. No action was taken.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to authorize the Auditor’s office to make ACH payments to vendors where allowable. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to approve claims as listed on the Claims Register in the amount of $504,152.09. Ayes all, motion carried.
The Board addressed a possible suspension of property taxes for Parcel #810723101123. There was no action taken and the item was tabled for the July 1, 2025 meeting.
Kelsy Ballard from MidAmerican addressed the Board regarding their proposal to resolve the permitting issue for solar project. Ms. Ballard updated the Board about the July 7 docket deadline and that they are hopeful to begin construction in the Fall of 2026, pending approval and process completion with the Iowa Utilities Commission. There was no action taken and the item was tabled for the July 1, 2025 meeting.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to approve final plans of bridge repair Richland 3201 in the estimated amount of $103,200. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to approve final plans of bridge repair Levey 3103 in the estimated amount of $110,800. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to approve final plans of bridge repair Boyer Valley 2107 in the estimated amount of $120,120. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to approve the Notice to Bidders as presented for the three Bridge Abutment Pile Bent Projects. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to approve Voucher 3 to Richards Construction for payment of the retainage on a box culvert project on Fox Avenue, Project No. L-ED-0802—73-81, in the amount of $4,642.29. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to adopt Resolution 2025-0624, Approval of Weight Restrictions on Various County Bridges, resolving that vehicle and load limits be established and posted on 7 county bridges. Roll call vote: Drake – yes, Fischer – yes, Wissler – yes. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to go into closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(i).
It was moved by Wissler and seconded by Fischer to come out of closed session at 11:22am. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Fischer and seconded by Wissler to appoint Ben Ringgenberg as EMS Director effective July 25, 2025, at an annual salary of $89,065. Ayes all, motion carried.
With there being no further business, on motion, the meeting adjourned.
Secretary S/ Renee Roland Chairman _________________________, Date _____________
**********************************25-0624