PROCEEDINGS OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 27, 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, discussion and possible action regarding space needs and realignment including proposed office locations after building renovations, discussion and possible action regarding board room cameras, Resolution 25-15 Adjustment to FY25 budget appropriations Medical Examiner, Department Head comment, adjourn.
Supervisors Bob Yoder, Jack Seward Jr., Marcus Fedler and Stan Stoops were also present.
Other individuals in attendance included Kalen McCain with the SE Iowa Union, County Attorney Nathan Repp, Citizens Gwen Yang and Lynette Iles. Various other individuals listened and/or watched remotely via Zoom.
Stoops 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.
Supervisor Fedler presented information regarding the courthouse remodel of the previous Board of Supervisors chambers. The space needs and proposed office locations of the departments involved were addressed. Juvenile Court Services will occupy two offices in the newly remodeled space, along with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Human Resources. Outreach and the Department of Corrections will remain at Orchard Hill Building 3 and not move as previously discussed. Motion was made by Fedler, seconded by Seward, to approve the proposed office locations.
On motion by Seward, seconded by Stoops, the Board approved, and authorized the Chairperson to sign, an agreement with Convergint for the purchase and installation of security cameras in the Board of Supervisors Chambers in the amount of $3,545.22.
On motion by Seward, seconded by Fedler, the Board approved, and authorized the Chairperson to sign, Resolution 25-15 Adjustment to FY25 Budget Appropriations Medical Examiner. The resolution is increasing the budget amount $5,000.00 and reducing this amount from the County Attorney budget. The resolution is available in the Auditor’s Office.
There was no Department Head comment.
At 9:12 a.m. on motion by Yoder, seconded by Fedler, the Board voted to adjourn.
ATTEST:s/ Tamera S. Stewart, Washington County Auditor
ACE N MORE, Supplies 520.67
AHLERS & COONEY PC, Service 2,500.00
ALLIANT, Utilities 2,507.28
AMERICAN CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST, Service 67.50
AT & T, Service 2,232.09
ATCO INTERNATIONAL, Supplies 380.00
BAILEY OFFICE OUTFITTERS, Suppies 174.00
BAKER PAPER, Supplies 275.98
BOB BARKER CO, Supplies 441.54
CAPPER AUTO CENTER, Service 238.17
CARA SORRELLS, Reimb 11.65
CARRIER ACCESS IT, Service 244.00
CARSON PLUMBING & HEATING, Repair 75.00
CASH N CARRY CHEMICALS, Herbicides 290.50
CDW GOVERNMENT, Equipment 1,080.77
CENTRAL IOWA DETENTION, Detention 17,094.50
CENTURY LAUNDRY, Repair 323.00
CINTAS, Service 1,697.16
CITY OF WELLMAN, Utilities 148.85
CJ COOPER, Service 55.00
COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA, Salt 38,954.15
CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE, Fuel 294.43
CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Service 10,510.66
CULLIGAN WATER COND, Water 256.99
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA, Claims 3,924.71
DOUDS STONE LLC, Roadstone 49,430.19
EDGE CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC, License 1,000.00
ELECTRONIC SERVICES SYSTEM, Service 971.38
EMS DETERGENT SERV, Supplies 320.86
ENVIRONMENTAL EDGE, Asbestos 6,033.83
ESO SOLUTIONS, Service 1,096.99
FAREWAY STORE, Support 123.23
FEDERATION BANK, Rent 6,800.00
FOSTER COACH SALES, Step 836.01
GORDON FLESCH COMPANY, Copies 229.53
HEARTLAND SHREDDING INC, Shredding 217.88
HENRY CO SHERIFF, Service 42.00
HYGIENIC LABORATORY, Water tests 14.50
IA DOT, Supplies 1,304.65
IA GEMT PAYMENT PROGRAM, Service 5,351.35
IA POLICE CHIEF’S ASSN, Registration 175.00
IA ST MEDICAL EXAMINER, Fees 4,089.00
IA ST SHERIFF &, Registration 375.00
IGRAPHIX INC, Supplies 1,338.88
JAYSE HORNING, Reimb 26.73
JEFFREY GARRETT, Reimb 524.16
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, Parts 117.64
JOHN OR LISA EXLINE, Host 600.00
JOHNSON CO SHERIFF, Service 146.10
JOLEEN KROTZ, Well 700.00
KALONA GRAPHICS, Supplies 188.19
KARLAS KLEANING, Cleaning 270.00
KELTEK INC, Equipment 12,182.02
LENOVO INC, Equipment 1,878.00
LINDE GAS & EQMT, Supplies 134.01
MCKESSON MEDICAL, Supplies 238.39
MUSCATINE FIRE DEPT, Hazmat 5,641.25
OWENS KING CO, Service 228.30
PENN CARE INC, Equipment 2,730.00
PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP LLC HEALTH, Service 9,882.33
QUILL CORP, Supplies 634.61
RACOM CORP, Radios 718.75
RANDY BILLUPS, Well 400.00
RINKER MATERIALS, Pipe 8,406.00
RIVER PRODUCTS CO, Roadstone 178,828.72
RMB CO, Repair 24,258.41
SANOFI PASTEUR, Supplies 106.82
SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR, Maint 267.06
SEMCO, Service 3,269.20
TERESA MANGOLD, Reimb 77.00
THOMAS PATTERSON, Rent 300.00
THOMSON REUTER WEST, Westlaw 1,645.01
THRYV, Ads 25.00
TRIZETTO PROVIDER SOLUTIONS LLC, Service 589.69
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, Service 187.50
U I HLTHCARE, Service 519.00
US CELLULAR, Cell Phone 165.54
US POST OFFICE, Stamps 73.00
VANGUARD APPRAISALS, Service 1,320.00
VERTIV CORP, Maint 8,222.42
VISA WASH STATE BANK, Supplies 3,195.81
WASH CO AUDITOR, Reimb 400.00
WASH CO HOSPITAL, Suppleis 2,096.63
WASH CO SECONDARY, Service 3,387.89
WASH CO SHERIFF, Service 139.60
WASH CO TREASURER, Debt payment 1,900,650.00
WASH LUMBER & HOME CENTER, Supplies 64.99
WASH YMCA, Pledge 2,000.00
WELLMARK/WAGEWORKS, Claims 76,224.29
WEMIGA WASTE INC, Service 15,220.28
WINDSTREAM, Phone 1,764.35
Published in The News, Thursday, June 12, 2025 L-172
