PROCEEDINGS OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 13, 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, General Assistance policy change, discussion and possible action regarding contracts for the Engineer’s Office Construction, discussion and action regarding change requests for Orchard Hill Building 2 and 3, 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, County Attorney Nathan Repp, County Engineer Jacob Thorius, 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.
Young 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.
On motion by Seward, seconded by Fedler, the Board approved a change in the General Assistance policy to increase the allowable income to 150% of the Federal poverty guideline level. This results in an allowable yearly income of $23,475.00 for individuals and $48,225.00 for a family of four to be eligible to receive benefits from General Assistance. There was an initial intent to have this match the amount of increase to the Veterans Affairs assistance program; however, the VA program is set at 200% of the Federal poverty guideline level. After discussion, the income level of 150% was approved by the Board for the purpose of the General Assistance policy.
Three contracts regarding construction of the new Washington County Engineers building were presented to the Board. The contracts were approved as follows:
On motion by Seward, seconded by Fedler, the Board approved, and authorized the Chairperson to sign, the contract with Ace Electric in the amount of $180,455.00 for electrical work.
On motion by Fedler, seconded by Yoder, the Board also approved, and authorized the Chairperson to sign, the contract with Christner Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $818,929.00 for general trade services.
On motion by Seward, seconded by Fedler, the Board then approved, and authorized the Chairperson to sign, the contract with Winger Contracting, Co. in the amount of $301,185.00 for mechanical services.
Supervisor Fedler presented change request orders for work at Orchard Hill buildings two and three. On motion by Fedler, seconded by Seward, the Board approved, and authorized the Chairperson to sign, a change order in the amount of $488.61 to relocate microphone wires in the Board of Supervisors chambers. A second change order to perform concrete slab and sidewalk work around the buildings was approved in the amount of $8,278.25. Motion was made by Fedler, seconded by Seward, to approve, and authorize the Chairperson to sign the second change order.
During Department Head comment, County Engineer Thorius informed the Board that work has begun on the Wellman bridge project, with the bridge deck being started. Thorius estimated the project to be complete in 1.5 months.
At 9:21 a.m. on motion by Yoder, seconded by Fedler, the Board voted to adjourn.
ATTEST:s/ Tamera S. Stewart, Washington County Auditor
4IMPRINT INC, Supplies 835.53
4M PLUMBING & HEATING, Service 2,273.46
ACE N MORE, Supplies 721.26
ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HLTHCARE, Service 16,322.26
AHLERS & COONEY PC, Service 2,658.20
ALL AMER TERM PEST CONTROL, Service 860.00
ALLEGIANT TECHNOLOGY, Software 46.43
ALLIANT, Utilities 11,050.17
ALTORFER MACHINERY, Parts 6,181.95
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, Equipment 629.00
AMBER ARMBRUSTER, Reimb 217.21
ARMSTRONG HEATING, Repair 190.00
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY, Parts 1,071.41
AT & T, Service 2,232.09
ATCO INTERNATIONAL, Service 180.05
ATT MOBILITY, Data 88.63
B&B PROPANE, Lp 1,911.23
BAILEY OFFICE OUTFITTERS, Supplies 4,598.12
BAKER PAPER, Supplies 551.96
BONNIE LINS, Reimb 303.80
BOUND TREE, Supplies 447.20
BRIGHTREE HOME HLTH & HOSPICE, Software 2,981.00
BROOKHART ELECTRIC INC, Service 1,501.79
BROWNS SHOE FIT, Uniform 410.39
BUSINESS FORMS &, Supplies 76.44
CALHOUN BURNS & ASSOC, Service 15,181.45
CARA SORRELLS, Reimb 199.36
CARL A NELSON & CO, Renovation 39,638.54
CARMAN DAVIS, Reimb 750.40
CARRIE RICH, Reimb 400.00
CARRIER ACCESS IT, Service 146.25
CASH N CARRY CHEMICALS, Herbicides 583.50
CDW GOVERNMENT, Equipment 6,195.21
CENTRAL IOWA DETENTION, Service 223.08
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC, Supplies 533.00
CENTURYLINK, Service 20,654.32
CHRISTNER CONTRACTING INC, Renovation 31,843.07
CINTAS, Service 349.81
CITY OF KALONA, Utilities 106.60
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Utilities 5,525.75
CITY OF WEST CHESTER, Utilities 1,044.36
CJ COOPER, Service 275.00
CJS OIL CO, Fuel 290.39
CLAIM MD, Subscription 100.00
CLIA LAB PROG, Fees 248.00
CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT CO, Meals 16,356.29
CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE, Fuel 693.54
CONTINUOUS TOUCH, Service 479.96
CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Service 4,192.94
COPY SYSTEMS INC, Contract 91.37
CRITICAL HIRE, Service 25.00
CULLIGAN WATER COND, Water 374.56
CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE, Service 854.51
DANIEL STIGERS, Fees 200.00
DAVID GUHL, Well 700.00
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA, Claims 6,882.00
DEREK PORSCH, Reimb 80.26
DIANE WALDSCHMIDT, Reimb 467.60
DONS TRUCK SALES, Parts 172.09
DOUDS STONE LLC, Roadstone 180,290.80
EASTERN IA CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE, Service 270.00
EASTERN IA LIGHT & POWER, Utilities 2,010.60
ELLIOTT BULK SERVICES, LLC, Fuel 40,190.01
EMS DETERGENT SERV, Supplies 204.25
EQUATEK INTERACTIVE, Subscription 10.00
ESRI INC, Maint 21,975.00
ETHAN HANSEN, Reimb 103.28
FOUNDATION 2, Detention 466.50
GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES INC, Service 2,533.00
GEORGE MOORE, Cistern 400.00
GOPHER SIGN, Signs 145.00
GORDON FLESCH COMPANY, Contract 324.73
HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Premium 2,851.44
HEALTHCARE FIRST, Survey 110.44
HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP, INC., Service 2,520.00
HIWAY SERV CTR, Parts 64.67
HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT, Lodging 403.20
HYGIENIC LABORATORY, Kits 785.00
IA APCO, Registration 100.00
IA ASSN OF CO COMM VET SERV OF, Dues 50.00
IA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACAD, Service 150.00
IA PRISON IND, Signs 8,828.35
IA ST MEDICAL EXAMINER, Fees 2,076.40
IGRAPHIX INC, Supplies 60.00
IMAGING SPECTRUM, Supplies 360.92
IMPRESSIONS COMPUTERS, Maint 270.00
IRENE MCDOWELL, Reimb 94.50
JACKIE BROWN, Reimb 529.20
JASPER CO SHERIFF, Service 67.40
JENIFER ROBERTS, Reimb 1,017.80
JET PHYSICAL THERAPY, Service 4,889.50
JOAN SIEREN, Fees 473.08
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, Parts 876.06
KALONA CO-OP TELE, Internet 2,503.74
KALONA TIRE, Tires 2,675.70
KAREN DONALDSON, Refund 84.00
KARLAS KLEANING, Cleaning 405.00
KARRI FISHER, Reimb 26.60
KCII ads 237.28
KELTEK INC, Install 1,745.96
KEN GINGERICH, Rent 200.00
LEETS REFRIGERATION, Service 342.00
LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, Disposals 1,826.84
LINN CO SHERIFF, Service 47.90
LORI HOBSCHEIDT, Reimb 59.50
MAIL SERVICES, Renewals 913.46
MCMASTER CARR SUPPL, Parts 109.38
METAL CULVERTS, Parts 13,494.00
MIDWEST WHEEL, Parts 1,283.67
MOSE LEVY CO, Suppleis 140.88
MP CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES, Software 599.00
NATL SHERIFFS ASSN, Dues 2,280.00
NEXTRAN TRUCK CENTERS, Parts 1,756.44
ONE SOURCE, Service 22.00
OREILLY AUTO PARTS, Parts 2,667.31
PAUL TOWNER, Fees 577.80
PAYGROUND INC, Fees 242.23
PENN CARE INC, Supplies 4,391.30
PETTY CASH, Petty cash 23.27
POWELL FUNERAL HOME, Transport 1,452.50
PRINTERS WORKSHOP, Earthtones 820.51
QUADIENT FINANCE USA, Postage 894.00
QUILL CORP, Supplies 143.60
RAPIDS REPROD, Parts 1,454.42
RICHARD YOUNG, Refund 21.90
RIVER BEND RACE PRODUCTIONS, Service 450.00
ROLLING HILLS CONSULTING SERV, Service 1,500.00
RONDA STAUFFER SOBASKI, Service 150.00
RYAN DIAGNOSTICS INC, Kits 452.00
SAFE HIRING SOLUTIONS, Service 51.15
SANDRA LOVETINSKY, Registration 22.52
SECRETARY OF STATE, Ncoa 304.21
SEMCO, Service 55.35
SEWARD DEADSTOCK, Service 500.00
SHELBY HILL, Reimb 240.10
SHELLEY REED-WULF, Reimb 225.53
SHOTTENKIRK - WEST BURLINGTON, Parts 199.21
SINCLAIR TRACTOR-WASH, Parts 45.19
SIRCHIE ACQUISTION COMPANY LLC, Supplies 79.70
THE NEWS, Publications 1,359.13
THE WATER SHOP INC, Salt 46.85
THRYV ads 116.85
TOWN & COUNTRY VET CLINIC, Vet 125.90
TRANSIT WORKS, Supplies 187.96
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, Software 5,379.54
ULINE, Supplies 123.98
UMB BANK, Bond 600.00
US CELLULAR, Cell phone 4,875.88
US POST OFFICE, Stamps 730.00
US POSTAL SERV, Postage 2,168.30
USIC LOCATING SERVICE LLC, Service 400.00
VERIZON WIRELESS, Data 120.03
VIRGINIA MILLER, Reimb 227.50
VISA, Supplies 1,310.87
VISA WASH STATE BANK, Supplies 153.19
WAGEWORKS/HEALTH EQUITY, Fees 33.75
WALMART CARD, Supplies 299.39
WAPELLO RURAL WATER ASSOC, Service 66.50
WASH AUTO CENTER, Repair 5,826.73
WASH CO AUDITOR, Reimb 12,500.00
WASH CO HOSPITAL, Supplies 369.88
WASH CO SECONDARY, Reimb 9,985.16
WASH CO SHERIFF, Service 80.20
WASH LUMBER & HOME CENTER, Supplies 17.96
WASH RENTAL, Blade 20.99
WASHINGTON DISCOUNT TIRES, Tires 6,409.77
WELLMAN CO-OP TELEPHONE ASSN, Phone 270.92
WELLMARK/WAGEWORKS, Claims 116,940.52
WEMIGA WASTE INC, Service 100.00
WEX BANK, Fuel 106.32
WILSONS TOWN & COUNTRY, Repair 95.00
WINDSTREAM, Phone 1,206.84
WMPF, Publications 1,305.56
WOODRUFF CONSTRUCTION, Renovation 331,166.30
ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC, Parts 733.75
Published in The News, Thursday, June 5, 2025 L-282
