PROCEEDINGS OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024
At 9:00 a.m. Vice-Chairperson Bob Yoder called to order in regular session a meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors which took place in the Washington County Courthouse. Items on the agenda included the following: Pledge of Allegiance; approval of agenda; public comment related to agenda items; discussion and action regarding various job descriptions – Ambulance; application from Riverside VFW Post #6414 for renewal of Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial); designation of “The News” for publication of official Washington County proceedings in 2025; personnel change request – Secondary Roads; Central Service Cost Allocation Plan; discussion and action regarding Army Reserve Center, 1411 N Marion Avenue, Washington, discussion and action regarding Highland Community School Public Bond Measure VF; department head comment; 1st canvass of November 5, 2024, General Election; adjourn. Supervisors Jack Seward, Stan Stoops, and Marcus Fedler were also present. Supervisor Richard Young was absent.
Other individuals in attendance included Kalen McCain with the SE Iowa Union along with County Attorney Nathan Repp, Highland Community School Superintendent Ken Crawford, Board of Supervisors Administrative Assistant Amber Williams, and citizens Anthony Mortale and Terri Seidler. Other individuals watched remotely by way of electronic means.
Seward led the individuals assembled in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Stoops, seconded by Yoder, the Board voted to approve the agenda as published.
There was no public comment related to agenda items.
On motion by Seward, seconded by Fedler, the Board voted to approve a job description for the position of Washington County Ambulance Service Billing Office Manager.
On motion by Seward, seconded by Fedler, the Board voted to approve a job description for the position of Washington County Ambulance Service Billing Coder.
On motion by Fedler, seconded by Stoops, the Board voted to approve an application from the Riverside VFW Post #6414 for renewal of its Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial) and to authorize the Chairperson to sign the application on behalf of the Board.
On motion by Yoder, seconded by Fedler, the Board voted to designate the “The News” for publication of official Washington County proceedings in 2025.
On motion by Fedler, seconded by Stoops, the Board voted to acknowledge, and authorize the Chairperson to sign, a personnel change request from Secondary Roads for Shop Manager Michael Roush whose classification will change from full-time non-exempt to full-time exempt and whose compensation will change to a bi-weekly rate of $2,528.80 with such changes to take effect on November 14, 2024.
On motion by Seward, seconded by Stoops, the Board voted to approve, and authorize the chairperson to sign, a Certification of Cost Allocation Plan prepared by Cost Advisory Services, Inc., (CASI) of Adel, Iowa for FY24. Auditor Dan Widmer explained that CASI assists a majority of counties in Iowa, including Washington County, in developing cost allocation plans which allow counties to collect reimbursement of indirect costs from the Iowa Department of Human Services. According to the completed FY24 Cost Allocation Plan for Washington County, the reimbursement amount will be $38,571.00. The fee charged by CASI is $4,450.00.
County Attorney Nathan Repp provided the Board with information regarding a possible sale of real estate located at 411 North Marion Avenue in Washington. The deed holder to the property is the United States Army Reserve Center (USARC). Repp stated that at the present time the URARC is awaiting an appraisal of the property and has expressed a desire to sell the entire property in “as is” condition to one buyer. The Board took no action.
Repp updated the Supervisors with regard to the recent November 5, 2024, General Election and explained that some voters who voted at the Ainsworth polling place were mistakenly provided with the incorrect ballot. Auditor Dan Widmer provided further explanation by stating that there were two ballot styles available with both being identical except for the fact that one style provided voters the option to vote on a proposed $15 million Highland Community School Bond measure while the other ballot style did not include the bond question. Only voters residing in the Highland Community School District should have been provided with a ballot that included the Highland School bond measure while voters residing outside of the Highland School District should have been provided with the ballot style that did not include the Highland bond measure. As a result of the error some voters mistakenly received and completed an incorrect ballot. Repp stated that according to Chapter 62 of the Iowa Code the election was canvassed and the results were determined to be official. Repp continued by stating that the County is neutral in the matter and added that the law allows an individual three days after the canvass is completed to challenge the election results by way of a contest court and depending on the court’s decision another election could be called for with regard to the bond measure. The Board took no formal action.
There was no department head comment;
ELECTION CANVASS
On motion by Seward, seconded by Stoops, the Board voted to accept as official the results of the 1st tier canvass of the November 5, 2024, Washington County General Election.
At 11:45 a.m. on motion by Stoops, seconded by Yoder, the Board voted to adjourn.
ATTEST:s/DANIEL L. WIDMER, County Auditor
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING, Lease 96.40
ACE N MORE, Supplis 1,234.94
ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HLTHCARE, Service 11,541.82
AGRILAND FS INC, Fuel 2,850.00
ALL AMER TERM PEST CONTROL, Service 310.00
ALLEGIANT TECHNOLOGY, Subscription 46.39
ALLIANT, Utilities 7,803.91
ALTORFER MACHINERY, Parts 10,486.92
AMBER ARMBRUSTER, Reimb 208.94
ANITA MILLER, Peo 206.80
ANNE SKADEN, Peo 207.55
APCO INT, Dues 380.00
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY, Parts 959.02
ASHLEY STOUT, Peo 221.18
ASPEN BROMELL, Reimb 169.06
AT & T, Service 2,232.09
BAILEY OFFICE OUTFITTERS, Supplies 1,610.11
BAKER PAPER, Supplies 1,417.99
BETHANY GLINSMANN, Peo 177.50
BETTY EARNEST, Peo 188.40
BEVERLY COLBERT, Peo 261.95
BILLIE NICKOLAN, Peo 228.50
BLAINE WIDMER, Runner 30.05
BONNIE LINS, Reimb 600.99
BRIGHTREE HOME HLTH & HOSPICE, Software 2,981.00
BROOKHART ELECTRIC INC, Repair 585.50
CAPPER AUTO CENTER, Service 861.50
CARDIO PARTNERS INC, Parts 300.34
CARL A NELSON & CO, Service 17,305.30
CARMAN DAVIS, Reimb 493.12
CAROL IVES YODER, Peo 229.84
CARRIE RICH, Reimb 194.71
CARRIER ACCESS IT, Service 2,389.00
CDW GOVERNMENT, Equipment 14,458.73
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC, Supplies 302.00
CHELSI TOEUN, Reimb 128.40
CHRISTINE GLOSSER, Peo 202.60
CINTAS, Service 231.66
CITY OF KALONA, Utilities 67.93
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Utilities 825.32
CITY OF WEST CHESTER, Utilities 1,260.24
CJS OIL CO, Fuel 422.69
CLAIM MD, Subscription 100.00
COLEEN GUHL, Peo 207.52
COLEMAN CONSTRUCTION, Sidewalk 4,500.00
COLLEEN HIGGINS, Peo 127.75
CONNIE PENCE, Peo 345.36
CONNIE REES, Peo 225.74
CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT CO, Meals 70,428.80
CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE, Fuel 924.73
CONTINUOUS TOUCH, Service 536.80
CONTROL SOLUTIONS INC, Service 1,330.00
CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Service 1,382.48
COPY SYSTEMS INC, Copies 18.34
CORINE WELTE, Peo 198.75
COST ADVISORY SERV, Service 4,450.00
COURTESY DOOR SALES & SERV, Repair 100.00
CRITICAL HIRE, Report 25.00
CULLIGAN WATER COND, Water 339.60
CUSTOM IMPRESSIONS INC, Uniforms 570.86
DALLMEYER FARMS, Service 3,485.00
DANS OVERHEAD DOORS, Service 3,204.66
DARIN BEEZLEY, Reimb 327.22
DARREN DENNLER, Reimb 267.22
DAVID HYMAN, Runner 49.48
DEB SIMMERING, Peo 393.50
DELONG CONSTR, Grading 21,352.90
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA, Claims 6,179.55
DIANE VANHOOZER, Peo 202.60
DIANE WALDSCHMIDT, Reimb 284.08
DONNA ARTHUR, Peo 180.72
DONNA FORDHAM, Peo 147.50
DORCAS JARRARD, Peo 227.07
DOUDS STONE LLC, Roadstone 40,475.07
DUANE ROYER, Reimb 518.62
EASTERN IA CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE, Service 180.00
EASTERN IA LIGHT & POWER, Utilities 1,538.69
ELAINE JENNINGS, Peo 177.68
ELLIOTT BULK SERVICES, LLC, Fuel 4,623.69
EMBROIDERY BARN, Uniforms 612.00
EMS DETERGENT SERV, Supplies 308.67
ENCITE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN, Renovations 20,818.42
EQUATEK INTERACTIVE, Subscription 10.00
ERICA TENOLD, Peo 180.36
ERMAN CORP INC, Pipe culvert 18,720.00
FELD FIRE, Bunker gear 5,580.00
FIRST RESPONSE EXTINGUISHER, Service 1,240.15
FORCE AMERICA, Parts 220.54
G & R MILLER CONSTRUCTION, Tiles 117.10
GALLS INC, Uniforms 604.95
GATR TRUCK CENTER, Parts 983.14
GAZETTE CO, Subscription 447.20
GERALD SHEEHY, Peo 304.42
GLAXO SMITH KLINE, Supplies 1,945.72
GORDON FLESCH COMPANY, Copies 547.52
GOVCONNECTION, Workstation 4,967.30
GREAT WESTERN SUPPLY CO, Supplies 430.48
H&L MACK TRUCK SALES CORP, Parts 186.77
HAMMES VERMEER, LLC, Parts 181.86
HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Premium 2,871.48
HEALTHCARE FIRST, Survey 105.18
HENDERSON PRODUCTS INC, Parts 571.66
HENRY ADKINS & SON INC, Service 14,663.84
HENRY CO SHERIFF, Service 37.50
HIWAY SERV CTR, Supplies 86.44
IA CO ATTYS ASSN, Registration 80.00
IA COMM ASSURANCE POOL, Premium 6,581.00
IA DEPT OF JUSTICE, Registration 200.00
IA DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, Ori number 300.00
IA ONE CALL, Service 12.60
IA PRISON IND, Signs 4,229.30
IA ST UNIVERSITY, Registration 510.00
IMPRESSIONS COMPUTERS, Maint 337.50
IMWCA, Premium 24,502.00
INTOXIMETERS, Parts 70.00
IRENE MCDOWELL, Reimb 729.22
JACKIE BROWN, Reimb 473.02
JANET BOYD, Peo 175.85
JANICE MILLER, Peo 394.60
JEAN YODER, Peo 196.08
JEFFRY GREENE, Peo 175.00
JENIFER ROBERTS, Reimb 46.71
JENNIFER FREEMAN, Peo 195.46
JENNIFER GILL, Peo 195.46
JET PHYSICAL THERAPY, Service 2,700.00
JOAN SIEREN, Reimb 205.70
JOANN WHITMORE, Peo 212.52
JODI MEADER, Peo 197.78
JOHN OR LISA EXLINE, Host 300.00
JOHN WAGNER, Reimb 306.32
JOLENE COLTHURST, Peo 177.50
JOLLEEN CERKA, Peo 207.16
JUDY MILLER, Well plugging 700.00
JULIE LAWRENCE, Peo 425.76
JULIE THOEMKE, Peo 196.44
KALONA BUILDERS SUPPLY CO, Bird houses 327.87
KALONA CO-OP TELE, Internet 1,049.60
KARALEE MARTIN, Peo 207.16
KARLA STOUT, Peo 204.48
KARLAS KLEANING, Cleaning 405.00
KATHRYN BRENNEMAN, Peo 225.82
KELLY ANN MOORE, Service 13.50
KENT DAVIS, Reimb 150.39
KERRIE WILLIS, Peo 65.80
KEVIN KULA, Peo 175.46
KIMBERLY CRANSTON, Peo 199.43
LEETS REFRIGERATION, Repair 159.50
LINN CO SHERIFF, Service 37.00
LYNN YODER, Peo 209.48
MAIL SERVICES, Service 900.38
MAILING SERVICES, Mailing 683.11
MARGO MILLS RAMSEY, Peo 208.81
MARY LOWE, Peo 201.44
MELODY ROWE, Peo 271.84
MICHAEL BOSHART, Reimb 149.79
MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES, Upgrade 3,867.50
MIDWEST WHEEL, Parts 2,248.60
MOORES BP AMOCO TOWING, Towing 275.00
MOSE LEVY CO, Supplies 117.69
MP CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES, Software 599.00
MYERS CONSTRUCTION INC, Construction 11,892.82
NORA REAVES, Reimb 389.74
OLLINGER GARAGE DOOR INC, Repair 237.54
OREILLY AUTO PARTS, Parts 1,550.92
PATRICIA ROE, Peo 180.36
PATRICK HIEBING, Peo 175.85
PAUL HORAK, Peo 65.80
PAUL TOWNER, Med exam fee 1,729.50
PHYLLIS HOFER, Peo 487.16
POWESHIEK CO SHERIFF, Service 48.76
QUADIENT FINANCE USA, Service 3,477.63
QUILL CORP, Supplies 1,420.31
REW SERVICES CORP, Service 8,737.00
ROBERT JOHNSON JR, Reimb 100.00
ROBERTA ROSE, Peo 225.82
ROBIN PLATTENBERGER GILMORE, Peo 177.68
RONDA STAUFFER SOBASKI, Cleaning 225.00
SARA BARTLETT, Peo 173.84
SARA ODONNELL, Peo 242.80
SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR, Maint 258.15
SEAT, Registration 25.00
SEMCO, Service 2,832.30
SENECA CORP, Fuel system 4,042.53
SHELBY HILL, Reimb 224.17
SHIRLEY NEBEL, Peo 232.34
STOUT COMPANIES, Seed 2,157.50
SUBSURFACE, INC., Pipe culvert 42,500.00
SUNSET DIESEL, Parts 2,701.08
SUSAN BEATTY, Reimb 20.10
SUSAN MEEKS, Peo 360.00
SUSAN RICH, Reimb 823.38
SUSAN SIEREN, Depos 308.00
SUSAN WESTERMARK, Peo 175.00
TAMERA STEWART, Reimb 18.76
TAMMY CRULL, Peo 173.84
TERRY PHILIPS, Reimb 391.33
THE NEWS, Publications 1,728.50
THE WATER SHOP INC, Salt 5.05
THOMSON REUTER WEST, West law 2,181.01
THRYV, Ads 116.41
THRYV, Ads 25.00
TIFCO INDUSTRIES, Supplies 54.00
TRI TECH FORENSICS INC, Kits 260.77
UNIFORM DEN INC, Patches 557.43
US CELLULAR, Cell phone 4,624.31
US POST OFFICE, Postage 446.00
US POSTAL SERV, Postage 2,897.25
USIC LOCATING SERVICE LLC, Service 400.00
VERIZON WIRELESS, Data 120.03
VIRGINIA MILLER, Reimb 328.30
VISA, Supplies 829.93
VISA WASH STATE BANK, Supplies 2,819.08
WALMART CARD, Supplies 557.93
WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC, Service 72.49
WASH AUTO CENTER, Service 6,483.46
WASH CO EXTENSION, Training 45.00
WASH CO HOSPITAL, Supplies 1,923.86
WASH CO SECONDARY, Fuel 4,024.17
WASH CO SHERIFF, Service 1,091.84
WASH LUMBER & HOME CENTER, Gate 130.21
WASHINGTON DISCOUNT TIRES, Tires 10,968.49
WELLMAN CO-OP TELEPHONE ASSN, Service 270.92
WELLMARK/WAGEWORKS, Claims 157,949.48
WEMIGA WASTE INC, Service 100.00
WILSONS TOWN & COUNTRY, Parts 11.68
WINDSTREAM, Phone 1,307.84
WMPF, Publications 3,095.03
WOODRUFF CONSTRUCTION, Renovations 159,880.25
YODER POWELL FUNERAL HOME, Transport 625.00
Published in The News, Thursday, January 9, 2025 L-397
