PROCEEDINGS OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
At 9:00 a.m., Chairperson Richard Young called to order in regular session a meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors which took place at Orchard Hill. Items on the agenda included the following: Pledge of Allegiance, approval of agenda, public comment related to agenda items, WEMIGA Waste, Inc. update, personnel change request – Conservation, discussion and action regarding County seal for Board Chamber, discussion and action regarding adding thermostats in Building 3 west bathrooms, quarterly report – Veterans Affairs, Resolution 25-12 regarding update to Veteran’s Assistance manual, Ambulance Services – handbook approval, Department Head comment, adjourn.
Supervisors Bob Yoder, Jack Seward Jr., and Marcus Fedler were also present. Stan Stoops was absent.
Other individuals in attendance included Kalen McCain with the SE Iowa Union, Lynn Whaley with WEMIGA Waste, Inc., County Attorney Nathan Repp, County Conservation Director Zach Rozmus, Veterans Affairs Director Carrie Rich, Veterans Affairs Commissioner Darren Dennler, Outreach Director Joe Williams, Ambulance Director Jordan Wright, and Board of Supervisors Administrative Assistant Amber Williams. Various other individuals listened and/or watched remotely via Zoom.
Fedler led the individuals assembled in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
All motions were passed unanimously unless noted otherwise.
On motion by Yoder, seconded by Fedler, the Board voted to approve the agenda as published.
There was no public comment.
Whaley of WEMIGA Waste Inc. presented a report that detailed WEMIGA activities for the first quarter of 2025. During the three-month period of time WEMIGA processed 184.94 landfill tons, 4.69 tons of glass, 8.25 tons of paper, 9.04 tons of plastic, 19.35 tons of cardboard, 13.16 tons of tin and aluminum, 54.49 tons of recyclable material, 38 appliances, 31 televisions and other electronic devices, 8 tires, 66 batteries, and 3 gallons of used oil. Whaley alerted the Board of necessary gutter repairs and building painting in the future. There is a need to install a new compactor for recyclables and to revise the current set up for residential trash drop off. The goal is to create additional space for vehicles in and out of the parking lot. On motion by Fedler, seconded by Seward, the Board authorized Whaley to seek quotes for the necessary items and repairs. The complete report is available for review in the Auditor’s office.
On motion by Seward, seconded by Fedler, the Board voted to acknowledge, and authorize the Chairperson to sign, a personnel change request from Conservation for Steve Libe as a part-time summer aide at the rate of $15.00 hourly, from $14.00 hourly previously, effective April 24, 2025. Libe is returning for his fifth summer and handles the mowing responsibilities at Marr Park.
On motion by Fedler, seconded by Seward, the Board voted to approve option number two of the County seal design for the Board Chambers. Both designs were presented in a combination of satin aluminum and black. Option number one contains more aluminum with black accents, and number two utilizing more black than option one. Option number two passed by a three to one vote with Yoder voting nay.
Fedler presented the Board with information regarding adding thermostats in the restrooms in the west end of Building 3 at Orchard Hill. The total cost of adding the thermostats is $2,308.24. On motion by Felder, second by Seward, the Board approved the change order and authorized the Chairperson to sign. Further comment provided information that the water lines had frozen at one point during the winter and this will help remedy the issue in the future.
Washington County Veterans Affairs Director Rich presented the Veterans Affairs report for the 3rd quarter of FY25. She reported that during the quarter three applications for benefits were received with two of the applications for rent assistance and one for provisions being denied. A previous application for funeral expenses is still in process. On motion by Yoder, seconded by Fedler, the Board voted to acknowledge receipt of the FY25 3rd Quarter Veterans Affairs report. The complete report is available in the Auditor’s office.
Resolution 25-12 was tabled due to a change in effective date of the updates to the Veteran Assistance Manual. This item will be on the agenda for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Ambulance Director Wright informed the Board of a correction to the Ambulance Services handbook. The terms of holiday pay were incorrect in the previous version. There is no change to how the holiday pay is calculated, only how it is described in the handbook. Seward made a motion to approve the change to the Ambulance Service handbook, seconded by Fedler.
There was no department head comment.
At closing, Supervisor Fedler informed the Board on the remodel progress. Orchard Hill Building 3 has some minor issues yet to be resolved, including audio/visual and heating/cooling issues. Sheet rock is going up in Building 2 and that project is about a week and a half ahead of schedule. The courthouse floor tile asbestos issue has been remedied which has put that remodel project behind schedule. Tentative completion date is August 1, 2025.
Supervisor Seward gave an update on Mental Health and Disability Service Commission stating the organization is now out of business. Seward also noted that he has been accepted as a member of District 6 Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. He will attend his first meeting on April 28, 2025.
Supervisor Young reported they are still in the process of hiring a new Emergency Management Coordinator. Interviews will begin in the near future.
At 9:32 a.m. on motion by Yoder, seconded by Fedler, the Board voted to adjourn.
ATTEST:s/ Tamera S. Stewart, Washington County Auditor
3-E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EQUIP, Repair 90.93
ACE N MORE, Supplies 151.95
ACE REPORTING, Depos 218.75
ADLM COUNTIES, Reimb 693.12
AGRILAND FS INC, Fuel 397.15
AIRGAS, Oxygen 404.00
ALL AMER TERM PEST CONTROL, Service 85.00
ALLIANT, Utilities 3,165.97
ALTORFER MACHINERY, Parts 15,454.91
AMBER ARMBRUSTER, Reimb 254.54
AMERICAN HOME FINDING ASSO, Service 186.60
ANGELA LANGSTRAAT, Reimb 80.50
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY, Battery 173.79
ATT MOBILITY, Data 88.63
AUTO ZONE, Parts 76.47
BAILEY OFFICE OUTFITTERS, Supplies 60.86
BAKER PAPER, Supplies 656.74
BASEPOINT BUILDING AUTOMATIONS, Repair 815.10
BOUND TREE, Supplies 884.72
CAPPER AUTO CENTER, Key fob 210.00
CARA SORRELLS, Reimb 11.84
CARL A NELSON & CO, Service 1,500.00
CARRIE RICH, Reimb 408.48
CARRIER ACCESS IT, Service 244.00
CDW GOVERNMENT, Supplies 735.91
CENTRAL IOWA DETENTION, Detention 6,343.50
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC, Supplies 49.00
CINTAS, Service 2,177.07
CITY OF KALONA, Utilities 38.56
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Utilities 155.94
CITY OF WELLMAN, Utilities 239.08
CITY OF WEST CHESTER, Utilities 52.00
CJS OIL CO, Fuel 369.47
COLTON SCHNEIDER, Reimb 81.03
CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE, Fuel 623.84
CONTINUOUS TOUCH, Service 383.80
CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Service 2,651.31
CULLIGAN WATER COND, Water 13.24
CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE, Service 276.67
DANIEL STIGERS, Fee 200.00
DASH MEDICAL GLOVES, Supplies 276.00
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA, Claims 2,345.63
DENNIS MURRAY, Reimb 75.00
DOUDS STONE LLC, Roadstone 22,811.00
EASTERN IA LIGHT & POWER, Utilities 691.26
ELLIOTT BULK SERVICES, LLC, Fuel 45,079.41
EMBROIDERY BARN, Service 18.00
ENCITE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN, Service 95,052.25
FEDERATION BANK, Rent 6,800.00
FIFTH DIST CO AUDITOR, Dues 75.00
FIRST RESPONSE EXTINGUISHER, Service 74.50
FOSTER COACH SALES, Service 1,181.71
G & R MILLER CONSTRUCTION, Tile 6.20
GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES INC, Service 2,533.00
GALLS INC, Uniform 199.11
GORDON FLESCH COMPANY, Copies 120.82
GRAINGER, Tool 156.99
HENRY CO SHERIFF, Service 38.50
HIWAY SERV CTR, Supplies 19.08
HYGIENIC LABORATORY, Test kits 501.00
HYVEE FOOD, Supplies 224.75
IA CO SHERIFF OFFICE, Service 107.40
IA DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, Service 300.00
IA DOT, Parts 1,162.88
IA GEMT PAYMENT PROGRAM, Gemt 5,794.02
IA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACAD, Registration 350.00
IA PRISON IND, Supplies 53.00
IA ST ASSN OF CO, Registration 210.00
IA ST UNIVERSITY, Registration 500.00
ICIT, Dues 150.00
IMPRESSIONS COMPUTERS, Maint 247.50
IOWA CO AUDITOR, Fees 2,212.00
JERRY TURNER, Reimb 75.00
JET PHYSICAL THERAPY, Service 4,814.50
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, Parts 850.19
JOHN WAGNER, Reimb 75.00
JOHNSON CO SHERIFF, Service 64.80
JULIE MESSER, Reimb 100.00
KALONA CO-OP TELE, Service 1,654.80
KALONA TIRE, Repair 32.98
KARLAS KLEANING, Cleaning 270.00
KATHLEEN DOLAN, Reimb 28.48
KELLY FARRIER, Reimb 75.00
KELTEK INC, Camera 5,283.60
KIRKWOOD COMM COLLEGE, Supplies 9.00
KUENSTER HEATING & AIR, Repair 287.79
LINDSAY ADAM, Reimb 169.40
LYDIA HOUSTON, Reimb 13.86
MARTHA HERNANDEZ-LOPEZ, Reimb 150.00
MATTHEW HYMAN, Reimb 75.00
MCKESSON MEDICAL, Supplies 358.71
MELANIE LARSON, Reimb 26.60
MID STATE ORGANIZED CRIME INFO, Dues 150.00
MIKE ROUSH, Reimb 75.00
MP CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES, Software 599.00
NATL ELEVATOR INSPECTION SERV, Inspection 95.00
NEXTRAN TRUCK CENTERS, Partrs 800.28
ONE SOURCE, Service 22.00
PATRICK LATTA, Well 700.00
PAUL TOWNER, Fee 35.00
PENN CARE INC, Supplies 82.50
QUILL CORP, Supplies 147.67
RC SYSTEMS, Sirens 292,836.37
RENDEE CAMPBELL, Reimb 20.09
RESERVE ACCOUNT, Postage 153.52
RIVER PRODUCTS CO, Roadstone 192,596.42
RJ THOMAS MFG, Tables 2,709.00
ROBY DOORS LLC, Repair 3,282.81
ROCHESTER 100 INC, Supplies 682.30
SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR, Maint 267.06
SEMCO, Haul 3,168.45
STEPHENS PECK INC, Service 125.00
TEAM SERVICES, INC., Service 2,194.25
TERESA MANGOLD, Reimb 168.00
THE NEWS, Subscription 55.00
THOMSON REUTER WEST, West law 2,181.01
THRYV ads 25.00
TIFCO INDUSTRIES, Supplies 730.11
TIMECLOCK PLUS LLC, Service 4,200.00
TIMOTHY KLEESE, Reimb 75.00
TOWN & COUNTRY VET CLINIC, Vet 150.17
TRANSIT WORKS, Supplies 170.00
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, Software 675.00
U I HLTHCARE, Service 2,522.00
ULINE, Supplies 123.98
UMB BANK, Fees 600.00
US CELLULAR, Cell phone 292.53
US POST OFFICE, Postage 300.00
USIC LOCATING SERVICE LLC, Service 400.00
VERIZON WIRELESS, Data 120.03
VISA WASH STATE BANK, Supplies 9,998.98
WAPELLO CO SHERIFF, Service 46.50
WASH AUTO CENTER, Service 233.33
WASH CO AUDITOR, Reimb 400.00
WASH CO SECONDARY, Fuel 3,404.38
WASH CO SHERIFF, Service 189.20
WASH LUMBER & HOME CENTER, Supplies 20.58
WASHINGTON DISCOUNT TIRES, Service 155.90
WELLMAN CO-OP TELEPHONE ASSN, Radio tower 358,475.40
WELLMARK/WAGEWORKS, Claims 102,526.68
WEMIGA WASTE INC, Service 15,165.28
WILLIAM FIORDELISE, Reimb 117.97
WINDSTREAM, Phone 1,754.35
Published in The News, Thursday, May 8, 2025 L-310
