Board Minutes

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Scott Akin, and Merlin Dixon. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to approve today’s agenda along with the minutes from September 27, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Engineer Travis Malone presented a certificate to Kyle Freshour for his forty years of service with Adams County. The board appreciates his dedicated service.

Malone gave an update on his department. The week of October 11^th the crew will be painting lines on Sycamore Ave. Due to a recent incident involving a county employee, Engineer Malone gave two options to protect the crew. One option will be shutting down the road from 9 am -3 pm for one day or to have a deputy follow the procession to catch the attention of drivers and get them slowed down for the crew.

Department Head Reports:  Treasurer – 98.89% collected for the first half of taxes. IT – Got the Meeting Owl set up for meetings. Windows 11 will be rolled out tomorrow but he’s recommending not upgrading just yet. Recorder – Wrapped up end of month and is working on getting the quarterly reports finished up. EMA – There is a Covid outbreak at our nursing home with staff and residents. Sheriff – The last position of dispatcher has been hired and has started the training.

Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows:  Maynes – Crossroads, Sept. 27, Creston, Mitigation Plan, Sept. 28, Corning; Dixon – Mitigation Plan, Sept. 28, Corning; Shipley – Adams Community Foundation, Sept. 21, Corning, MATURA, Sept 28, Creston, Main Street, Sept. 30, Corning.

Dixon moved, seconded by Birt to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

     Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Scott Akin, and Merlin Dixon. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to approve today’s agenda along with the minutes from September 20, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Engineer Travis Malone discussed with the board that the motion made to purchase a forestry head during the September 20, 2021 meeting was no longer available. Therefore, Malone presented new quotes to purchase a forestry head. Shipley moved, seconded by Dixon to approve the purchase of the forestry head from Murphy’s Tractor and Equipment for $56,530.00. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

The Secondary Roads crew is going to start painting lines soon. Malone has been approached by Montgomery County regarding a possible detour of H54 through Nodaway next summer as they plan to replace a bridge on the east side of Villisca.

Birt moved, seconded by Akin to approve the Claims as follows:  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Shipley moved, seconded by Akin to approve setting the public hearing for Oct 11, 2021 at 10:00 am for a budget amendment for FY 2021-2022. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Don Beussink with Cott Systems made a presentation to the board of Cott Systems software for archival services of the Auditor Land and Lot records and the Supervisors minutes.

Shipley moved, seconded by Birt to approve the MOU between MATURA and Adams County for renting space in the courthouse for the WIC clinics in Adams County. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

The board discussed different options for enforcing the clearing of objects from the right of ways. The board tabled this to further discuss and gather additional information. They have upcoming meetings with other Counties and will continue to explore and seek ideas. The topic has been tabled to a later date.

Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to approve the quote from Heartland Business Systems for migrating email accounts to the @adamscounty.iowa.gov domain and implementing Office365 in the government cloud for increased security and also approved the optional Endpoint Management and Intune deployment for remote management of email and Office installations. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Department Head Reports:  Treasurer – 90% collected for the first half of taxes. Has filled the clerk position. Conservation – Should get internet today at the new office and are continuing to finish up the new shop and starting to move items over. The road projects are coming along and should be finished this week. Winter rates start Oct 1, 2021. The Park starts to winterize, pulling docks, buoys, and shutting down bathrooms around Oct 15^th. Starting a Hunter Ed course tonight and there are 9 kids signed up. The cross-country meet was a huge success and will be hosting the District Cross-Country meet. Secondary Roads – Advertising for Inspector position and potentially hiring another seasonal employee.

Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows:  Maynes – Iowa DHS, Sept. 22, via Zoom, Poet/IA Energy Forum, Sept. 24, Corning; Dixon – SCI911, Sept. 22, Creston; Akin – Mental Health, Sept. 14, via Zoom, ACEDC, Sept 16, Corning.

Dixon moved, seconded by Birt to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

     Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, and Merlin Dixon. Scott Akin was absent. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Dixon moved, seconded by Shipley to amend the agenda to appoint a Board of Health member. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried. Shipley moved, seconded by Dixon to approve today’s amended agenda along with the minutes from September 13, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Secondary Roads Maintenance Supervisor Karl McCarty presented the bids to purchase a forestry head. Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to approve the purchase of a forestry head from Ziegler Cat for $60,287. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Dixon moved, seconded by Birt to approve the approve Resolution 2021-22 to jointly undertake to provide reconstruction of the Prescott Second Street Bridge BRS-SWAP-6232(601)-SE-02. 

RESOLUTION NO.  2021-22

Joint Agreement between the City of Prescott and Adams County   

WHEREAS, Adams County and the City of Prescott, Iowa, agree that it is in the best interests of the community to jointly undertake to provide reconstruction of the Prescott 2^nd Street Bridge BRS-SWAP-6232(601)—SE-02, and

WHEREAS, the parties have reached an agreement setting forth the rights and responsibilities of each entity.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed Agreement between Adams County and the City of Prescott, Iowa, which has been presented to and considered at this meeting, be hereby approved and authorized, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to said Agreement, all on behalf of the City of Prescott, Iowa, subject to such changes in said Agreement as said officers executing the same shall deem necessary or appropriate and in the best interests of the City of Prescott, Iowa, and said officers are further authorized to do any and all such other acts and things and to execute any and all other instruments and documents as they deem appropriate to give effect to said Agreement for the intent and purposes of this resolution.

            On the motion of Supervisor Dixon, seconded by Supervisor Birt, the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Adams, State of Iowa, this 20^th day of September 2021.  Voting Aye:  Maynes, Birt, Dixon and Shipley.  Voting Nay:  None.  Absent:  Akin.  Motion carried. Whereupon the Chairman declared the resolution duly adopted and that the resolution and vote are done in accordance with Iowa Code this 20^th day of September, 2021.

Birt moved, seconded by Dixon to approve the law enforcement vehicle bid from Stew Hansen for a 2021 Dodge Durango for $33,988 with a trade-in of a Charger for $16,000 for an out-of-pocket cost of $17,988. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Shipley moved, seconded by Birt to approve the Annual Urban Renewal Report FY 2020-2021. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Discussion was held on the proposed Budget Amendment for a public hearing being held on October 11, 2021 at 10:00 am.

The board discussed different options for enforcing the clearing of objects from the right of ways. The board tabled this to further discuss and gather more information.

Auditor Bissell shared the information she had gathered from the bonding attorney regarding bonding for the courthouse renovations.

Shipley moved, seconded by Dixon to appoint Lindsey Hogan to the Board of Health due to the resignation of Wayne Moore for the remainder of the term. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Department Head Reports:  IT- Tom is researching switching the emails from the .com to a .gov and having a new company host the emails. Hoping to have a presentation put together by next week. Recorder – There is an Iowa land records conference for Deputy Recorders next week. Deer & Hunting licenses are coming in. Emergency Management – Ordered the Meeting Owl by Owl Labs for video conferencing and it should be in soon. Treasurer – starting to interview applicants for the open clerk position. Sheriff – Hired the last PT dispatcher so are fully staffed. Secondary Roads – Advertising for Inspector position and potentially hiring another seasonal employee.

Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows:  Maynes – Crossroads, Sept. 16th, Creston; Birt – DCAT/DHS/JCS, Sept. 17, Creston; Shipley – Main Street EV, Sept. 15^th, Corning.

Dixon moved, seconded by Birt to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

     Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Merlin Dixon, and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Dixon moved, seconded by Shipley to approve today’s agenda along with the minutes from September 7, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

During Public Comments Jamie Stargell introduced Raelynne Risser as the newly hired Corning Main Street Director.

David Frank with Arca Search gave a presentation on the scanning and searchable features of Arca Search which would allow the public to be able to research old Board of Supervisor’s minutes and Adams County land records on-line.

Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to approve the claims as presented.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

County Engineer Travis Malone gave an update on his department. Carl 3 bridge is open and is now rated legal for some heavy loads. Lincoln 16 is next in line for repair and once all the supplies are delivered it will be closed for replacement work. Secondary Roads has been very busy hauling rock and rocking shoulders. After shouldering, the roads crew will be working with the paint stripper machine.

Dixon moved, seconded by Akin to approve the 28E Agreement with the City of Prescott to jointly undertake reconstruction of the Prescott Second Street Bridge BRS-SWAP-6232(601)-SE-02.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Birt moved, seconded by Akin to approve the 28E Agreement with the Iowa DNR and Adams County regarding private well permitting. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Akin moved, seconded by Birt to approve the burial request form. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

The board had to table discussion on bonding for the courthouse renovations due to the attorney being gone last week.

Department Head Reports:  IT- Tom is researching switching the emails from the .com to .gov and having a new company host the emails.  Recorder – Seeing more deer licenses for the fall.  Sheriff – Still waiting on vehicle bids. Getting the dispatchers positions filled. Treasurer – Placed ad in paper for hiring clerk position. Conservation – Starting to pour concrete at the new shop. Campgrounds were only half full this past week. The water and restrooms will be shut down in October. There are a lot of Ash trees around the grounds that are dead and will need to be removed. Hosting the JV and Varsity Cross Country meet this Thursday and will be hosting the district meet as well.

Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows:  Maynes – IDHS, Sept. 9, via Zoom; Birt – SICOG, Sept. 7, Creston, Conservation, Sept. 9, Corning.

Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

               Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Merlin Dixon, and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approve today’s agenda along with the minutes from September 1, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

County Engineer Travis Malone gave an update on his department. The shoulder machine should be picked up this week. Prescott 5 bridge on 180^th was opened to traffic last Friday before the holiday weekend. Govco Construction is finishing Carl 3 bridge today on 110^th Street and will move to Lincoln 16 bridge. Malone ordered the piling last week for Lincoln 16 bridge. He met with ATURA last week to discuss and contribute information for the RPA 14 SWAT plan that is submitted every five years. Asphalt project plans have been turned in for the January DOT letting to be built next year. Sycamore Ave seal and rejuvenating coat has been completed. It needs to cure for 4 weeks to allow the lane markings to adhere. Malone is still working on temporary easements for the trail project on Hull Street in Corning. Pattison Sand has given their quote for next year 5,000 ton of dolomite with an increase of $.25 per ton from last year.

Auditor Bissell presented quotes for preservation and online searchability for the Real Estate Land Records, Lots, and Board of Supervisor minutes. The board would like to see presentations by each vendor to get a better understanding of their products.

The board discussed the Courthouse improvements and are needing to discuss bonding with the attorney.

Discussion was held on a 28E Agreement with the Iowa DNR and Adams County regarding private well permitting. The board tabled it for further review and discussion.

Auditor Bissell presented a quote from Henry M. Adkins for updating new tabulating election equipment for each precinct. The current equipment is 10 years old and they are starting to have more maintenance issues. Birt moved, seconded by Akin to purchase the new equipment for $31,030.00. This will be paid over three years with 0% interest.

Department Head Reports:  Recorder – Office will be closing around 3 PM on Thursday on September 9^th.  Sheriff – Still waiting on vehicle bids. Treasurer – taxes are being received on track.

Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows: Maynes – RC&D, Creston, Sept 2.

Dixon moved, seconded by Akin to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

               Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, and Scott Akin. Merlin Dixon was absent.  The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approve today’s agenda along with the minutes from August 23, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Birt moved, seconded by Akin to reluctantly accept Tom Williams resignation with Secondary Roads.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Shipley moved, seconded by Birt to approve the Utility Permit #21-11 for RJ’s Plumbing and Heating to bore under the Nodaway Road for the purposes of getting water to cattle.   All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

County Engineer Travis Malone gave an update on his department. Seventy one out of 178 bridges in the county have deficiencies.  Lincoln 16 on 150^th Street is going to be worked on this fall as it is a Farm to Market Road.  The bridge on 180^th should be open by this weekend. Malone also discussed the forecast of future funding from the state and federal governments.

Department Head Reports:  Recorder – will be presenting a 28E agreement for Iowa Land Records in the near future.  Their office will be closing early on September 9^th.  Sheriff – beginning to get vehicle bids as the department is looking to trade-in the Chargers.   

Chair Maynes and Auditor Bissell reported on what they learned at ISAC concerning ARP funds.

Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows: Maynes – Crossroads, Creston, Aug 23, ISAC, Aug 25 and 26, Des Moines; Shipley – MATURA, Aug 24, Creston.

Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

     Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, and Scott Akin. Merlin Dixon was absent.  The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approve today’s agenda along with the minutes from August 16, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Shipley moved, seconded by Birt to approve the Utility Permit #21-10 for SIRWA on 110^th Street in Carl Township. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

County Engineer Travis Malone gave an update on his department. The 180^th Street bridge replacement bridge is coming along. Repowering permits are coming in for the wind turbines. Plans for asphalting next year are beginning.

Sheriff Alan Johannes introduced Jail Inspector Delbert Longley to share his guidance on renovation of the Law Enforcement area of the courthouse. His main concerns were the shared Jailer/Dispatchers positions, Classifications of inmates and the space to keep populations separated, and also the need to build a sally port.

Birt moved, seconded by Akin to approve the claims as follows. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Department Head Reports:  Conservation – The Beach Bash on August 21 had a good turn out and people enjoyed the entertainment and the food trucks.  IT- Found a decommissioned backup device that was still on our system, which is now unplugged making our network even more secure. Treasurer-Still collecting taxes and reported that only 14% of our tax collections are done online. Schafer pointed out that an EFT payment online charge for a customer is 25 cents, which is less expensive than a stamp to mail in the payments.

Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows: Maynes – Crossroads, Creston, Aug 18, IDHS, Aug 19, via Zoom; Birt – Conservation, Aug 12, Corning, DHS/DCAT/JCS, Aug 20, Creston; Akin – Southern Hills, Aug 20, Corning; Shipley – Main Street/Chamber, Aug 16, Corning, Main Street. EV, Aug 19, Corning.

Akin moved, seconded by Birt to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

     Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Merlin Dixon, and Scott Akin. Doug Birt was absent. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Dixon moved, seconded by Akin to approve today’s agenda along with the minutes from August 9 and August 11, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Shipley moved, seconded by Dixon to approve the Utility Permit #21-09 for Mortenson Construction on the Rolling Hills wind project. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

County Engineer Travis Malone gave an update on his department. AM Cohron’s subcontractor is to mobilize on Tuesday and begin work on the bridge approaches of the 180^th Street bridge replacement. TEK Builders is doing pavement patching on 180^th and 190^th Streets to prepare for opening the bridge next month. They are trying to schedule rental of the shouldering machine in two weeks so new rock can be placed on top of the reclaimed shoulders.

Kevin Provost was hired on the new Part-time Veterans Affairs Director for Adams County. He is also currently serving as the Part-time VA Director in Union County. His office hours will be Monday afternoons 12:30-4:30, and Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00-4:30. Provost presented a GDX report that shows the number of veterans in Adams County and also shows the compensation and pensions. The information in the report details why Adams County needs a strong outreach program for veterans. Provost explained he has to be certified in order to pay out veteran claims and he plans to stay up-to-date on his continuing education so he will be attending upcoming schools. Provost also shared his plans for Veteran’s outreach in the county and will be updating the board quarterly on what is going on with Veterans Affairs office.      

Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approval the burial assistance request.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Dixon moved, seconded by Shipley to approve Resolution 2021-21 modifying the accrual period.

Resolution 2021-21

COUNTY OF ADAMS TO MODIFY COUNTING ACCRUAL PERIOD

WHEREAS, the County of Adams desires to modify the accrual period for County financial affairs; and

 WHEREAS, the County desires that said accrual period be shortened to a 60-day period; and

WHEREAS, the present accrual period is 90 days; and

WHEREAS, the modification of the accrual period to a shorter cycle would create a more efficient system.

 NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNTY OF ADAMS AGREES AS FOLLOWS:

ON THE MOTION OF Supervisor Dixon seconded by Supervisor Shipley the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Adams, State of Iowa, this 16th day August  2021. 

This resolution and vote are done in accordance Iowa Code. 

That the above resolution was moved by Supervisor Dixon, seconded by Supervisor Shipley and upon vote the following individuals voted as follows:

Ayes:  Shipley, Dixon, Maynes, Akin.  Nays:  None.  Absent: Birt

Whereupon the Chairman, Bobbi Maynes declared the resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Adams, State of Iowa, this 16^th day August 2021.

            Department Head Reports:  Conservation – the Conservation Board has approved to hire another full-time maintenance employee. Most of the seasonal help have left. Beach Bash is Saturday, Aug 21 from 5-8 pm. Treasurer – Tax statements went out last week and payments have started to come in. Sheriff – New pickup will be made Oct 18^th so looking for it to be in action around the first of the year. Still looking for a fulltime dispatcher. IT – OCIO’s office does a security vulnerability scan and we receive a report. He continues to keep making our system more secure. Assessor – Adams County has received an equalization order from the state:

Ag -7%, Residential +14%, Commercial -0%, and Multi-Res +65%. Mullen is going to appeal the Residential and Multi-Res equalization orders. The appraisers working on the Revaluation are now working on the bottom tiers of the county and should be wrapping up the data collection process by the end of September. Attorney – Trials are being scheduled but still are being social distanced.

Saundra Leininger updated the board on the Historical Preservation Commission. They continue to meet monthly. They have a video that has been completed where they have interviewed each commissioner on what they have found in their township. They have held workshops on how to clean tombstones.

Dixon moved, seconded by Shipley to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

     Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 1:00 pm with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Doug Birt, Leland Shipley, Merlin Dixon, and Scott Akin.

OPN Architecture along with DCI gave a presentation to the Board regarding the study and plans they’ve done on potential renovations.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

     Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Doug Birt, Leland Shipley, Merlin Dixon, and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Akin moved, seconded by Birt to approve today’s agenda along with the minutes from Aug 2, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Weed Commissioner Larry Maeder gave an update on the year so far and he soon will be preparing the annual report.

Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approve Resolution 2021-19 approving contract and bonds for the construction of the “City of Corning RCB Culvert Replacement – Twin Box project.

                RESOLUTION # 2021-19

RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AND BONDS

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADAMS COUNTY, IOWA:

That the contract and bonds executed by JENCO CONSTRUCTION, INC., of Des Moines, Iowa on the 9^th day of August, 2021, for the construction of the “CITY OF CORNING RCB CULVERT REPLACEMENT – TWIN BOX” project number BRS-SWAP-1590(603) – – FF- 02 and such other work as may be incidental thereto, within the County of Adams County, Iowa, as described in the plans and specifications, and which have been signed by the Board of Adams County, be and the same are hereby approved. 

Voting Aye:  Maynes, Birt, Akin, Dixon and Shipley.  Voting No:  None.  Motion carried.  The full resolution is located in the Auditor’s Office.

Engineer Travis Malone gave an update on the Secondary Roads Department. Bridges are moving along nicely. He’s got several meetings coming up regarding the Hull Street Bridge and the walking trail along Hull Street.

Shipley moved, seconded by Dixon to approve Dave Mullen to the Veterans Affairs Commission effective July 1, 2021. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried. 

County Attorney’s Office Administrator Lisa Brown gave an update on the county collections. The State of Iowa has changed the fines and fee structures so they are adjusting to that.  

Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approve Resolution 2021-20 Committing $100,000 from LOST Funds to the Conservation Reserve Fund.

 RESOLUTION 2021-20

WHEREAS, the County of Adams desires to transfer funds from the Local Option Sales Tax to the Conservation Reserve Fund; and

WHEREAS, the County desires that said transfers be enacted; and

WHEREAS, the County considers it is in the public interest to complete said transfers; and

WHEREAS, the transfers shall occur over the next five (5) years; and

WHEREAS, the transfer shall be in the amount of $100,000.00 per year; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code, the Board of Supervisors has authority to enact said transfers.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNTY OF ADAMS AGREES AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Adams County Board of Supervisors shall enact said annual transfers.

2. The County resolves that the Adams County Auditor shall arrange and transfer the amount of $100,000.00 from the Local Option Sales Tax fund to the Conservation Reserve Fund in fiscal year 2021 and for each of the successive fiscal years until 2026.

3. The County resolves that said transfers be enacted at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Adams County Board of Supervisors.

Voting Aye:  Maynes, Birt, Akin, Dixon and Shipley.  Voting Nay:  None.  Motion carried.  The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Adams, State of Iowa, this 9^th day August 2021. The full resolution is located in the Auditor’s Office.

Birt moved, seconded by Dixon to approve the claims as presented.  Motion carried.

            Andrew Johnson discussed his concerns with COVID and was seeking clarification on information that was provided last week by the Public Health Director Crystal Drake. His major concern centered on the new testing method Drake discussed with the board.  Johnson also shared his desire to know what position the school was going to take moving forward regarding COVID.   

            Department Head Reports:  Treasurer – Tax statements should be sent out starting Wednesday. Conservation –Last week was the first week the campgrounds weren’t full since the beginning of the season.  Construction on the shop is coming along. He was able to get two AED machines through a Public Safety grant that will be placed in Chad and Travis’s trucks.

            Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows: Maynes – July 26, Crossroads, Creston, July 29, RC&D, Creston; Akin – Aug 5, ACEDC, Corning.

Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

     Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor