MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on January 2, 2025:
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 2, 2025
The Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, met in regular session pursuant to adjournment. Present:
Vice Chairman Chris Watts, Supervisor Casey Callanan, Supervisor Carl Ginapp, and various members of the
public.
Vice Chairman Watts convened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to approve
today’s agenda and minutes for the December 30, 2024 regular session. Motion passed unanimously.
Public comment session was held.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to appoint Chris Watts as Chairman of the Cerro Gordo County Board of
Supervisors. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to appoint Casey Callanan as Vice Chairman of the Cerro Gordo
County Board of Supervisors. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to appoint the Board to act as committee for the purchase of supplies
and equipment. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to appoint Brandon Billings as County Engineer with his bond fixed
at $5,000 pursuant to Chapter 309.17 and 309.18.
Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to make the following appointments:
ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS CONTACT PERSON
Dan Ries, Delegate
CENTRAL IOWA COMMUNITY SERVICES
Chris Watts, Delegate
Carl Ginapp, Alternate
CENTRAL IOWA COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNTY SUPERVISOR REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chris Watts, Delegate
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Lionel J. Foster
CLEAR PROJECT ADVISORY BOARD
Casey Callanan
COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Jim Aberg
Carl Ginapp, Delegate
Casey Callanan, Alternate
COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
Shannon Anderson
COUNTY 911 SERVICE BOARD
Casey M. Callanan, Delegate
Carl Ginapp, Alternate
COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER
Pathologist Associates of Mason City
COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION
Heidi Marquardt
DECAT P4C GOVERNANCE BOARD
Chris Watts, Delegate
Carl Ginapp, Alternate
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Watts, Delegate
Casey M. Callanan, Alternate
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Carl Ginapp
IOWA TRAVEL INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Lindsey James, Visit Mason City
Libbey Hohn, CL Chamber of Commerce
LANDFILL OF NORTH IOWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carl Ginapp, Delegate
Chris Watts, Alternate
NORTH CENTRAL IOWA REGIONAL ENCONOMIC & PORT AUTHORITY
Casey Callanan
NIACOG BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Casey Callanan, Delegate
Mayor Mike Jensen, City Representative
David Vikturek, Econ. Dev. Representative
NIACOG NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION
Casey Callanan, Delegate
Carl Ginapp, Alternate
NIACOG REVOLVING LOAN FUND COMMITTEE
Shaun Arneson
NIACOG TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD
Casey Callanan, Delegate
Carl Ginapp, Alternate
NORTH IOWA CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE
Chris Watts, Delegate
NORTH IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATON (NICAO) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carl Ginapp
NORTH IOWA CORRIDOR EDC BOARD
Chris Watts, Ex-Officio Member
Tom Meyer, Ex-Officio Member
NORTH IOWA JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES COMMISSION
Casey Callanan, Delegate
Carl Ginapp, Alternate
43 NORTH IOWA
Carl Ginapp
WEED COMMISSIONER
Ryan Wilcke
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Carl Ginapp, Delegate
Casey Callanan, Alternate
BATH TOWNSHIP
Tim Ditsworth, Trustee
Jim Thomas, Trustee
DOUGHERTY TOWNSHIP
Joel Rooney, Trustee
Mark Staudt, Trustee
GENESEO TOWNSHIP
Candace Karsjens, Trustee
Jenny Akins, Trustee
GRIMES TOWNSHIP
Kevin Jurgens, Trustee
Scott Engebretson, Trustee
LAKE TOWNSHIP
Jon Tofte, Trustee
Steve McGrath, Trustee
LIME CREEK TOWNSHIP
Mike Brown, Trustee
Adam Pope, Trustee
MASON TOWNSHIP
Jon Anderegg, Trustee
MT VERNON TOWNSHIP
Debra Newman, Trustee
Michael Bartlett, Trustee
OWEN TOWNSHIP
Stephen Schlader, Trustee
Thomas Bahnsen, Trustee
PLEASANT VALLEY TOWNSHIP
Lyle Watt, Trustee
Matthew Rasmussen, Trustee
Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to designate the following days as official holidays for 2025:
President’s Day Monday, February 17, 2025
Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2025
Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2025
Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2025
Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2025
Day After Thanksgiving Friday, November 28, 2025
Christmas Eve Day Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025
New Year’s Day Thursday, January 1, 2026
Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt Resolution 2025-01, WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 331.903 (1) of The Code of Iowa (2005), the County Auditor, County Attorney, County Recorder, County Sheriff and County Treasurer have made their appointments of deputies, clerks and assistants effective January 2, 2025; and, WHEREAS, the recommendation of each office is in writing and on file in the Auditor’s Office; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, that the following list of deputies, clerks and assistants for the offices mentioned above be and the same are hereby approved as set out in the following table:
COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE
Bob Peshak Deputy Auditor
Sandy Shonka Deputy Auditor
Tracie Siemers Deputy Auditor
Heather Mathre Finance Director
Lori Pierson Claims & Voter
Registration Clerk
Hannah Schmitz Real Estate Assistant
Alexis Jackson Election Clerk
COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Tamara Bird Office Manager
Jaclyn Smith Legal Assistant
Wendy Lafrenz Legal Assistant
Joleene Moretz Legal Assistant
Janet Wineman Legal Assistant
Mariah Jacobson Assistant to County Attorney
Steven D. Tynan Deputy County Attorney
Nichole Benes Assistant County Attorney
Kaitlyn Ausborn Assistant County Attorney
Kalliope Genzler Assistant County Attorney
Deb Angell Victim Witness Coordinator
Courtney Wentworth Assistant Victim Witness Coordinator
Holly Hirsch License Reinstatement Coordinator
Charlene Ramon Collections & License Reinstatement Assistant
COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE
Amy Smalley Deputy Recorder
Lindsey Mathre Deputy Recorder
Amanda Cooper Clerk
Stephanie Sarset Clerk
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Lon Johnson Lieutenant
Matthew Klunder Lieutenant
Andrew Steenblock Jail Administrator
Frank Hodak Deputy
Craig LaKose Deputy
Brian Feld Deputy
John Crom Deputy
Chris Flatness Deputy
Mitchell Kruse Deputy
Cole Arndt Deputy
Zachary Lensing Deputy
Noah Friese Deputy
Marc Kappmeyer Deputy
Aaron Prestholt Deputy
Ed Walthall Deputy
Michael Knapp Deputy
Roungaroun Phaiboun Deputy
Aaron Sanchez Deputy
Robert Beaver Sergeant
Justin Faught Jailer
Maggie Franke Sergeant
Jaimie Groven Jailer
Jerrod Grant Court Officer
Ashley Davis Jailer
Lisa Fausnaugh Jailer
Dustin Schwartz Sergeant
Luke Boston-Cook Jailer
Brad LeClere Sergeant
Shelbie Reisem Jailer
Matthew Holt Jailer
Olivia Sorenson Jailer
Alexander Rickard Sergeant
Destiny Shuck Jailer
Jason Schallock Jailer
Tasha Sargent Jailer
Terra Fuls Jailer
Michael Tyler Jailer
Jacob Mitchell Jailer
Makayela Rozevink Jailer
Elijah Bram Jailer
Tyler Volkmer Jailer
Joseph Bonjour Jailer
Cale Frett Jailer
Parker Skellenger Jailer
Jessie Marker Jailer
Jade Blaas Jailer
Chance Carter Jailer
Gavin White Jailer
Melinda Johnson Jail Nurse
Heather Hahn Communications Supervisor
Kristin Lura Dispatcher
Lisa Skellenger Dispatcher
Crystal Willier Dispatcher
Stephanie Peterson Dispatcher
Olivia Arndt Dispatcher
Mallory Dempsey Dispatcher
Anna Jensen Dispatcher
Jatziry Morales Dispatcher
Adrian Zach Dispatcher
Delanie Prestholt Dispatcher
Amber Nuehring Dispatcher
Jennifer Colby Part-time Dispatcher
Kelsey Hammarstedt Part-time Dispatcher
Carolyn Alden Office Manager
Linda Rahm Secretary/Clerk
Heather Theis Secretary/Clerk
Matthew McClemons Custodian
COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE
Kylie Whitehurst Deputy Treasurer
Leah Karalius Deputy Treasurer
Carrie Allen Clerk
Marnie Kunert Clerk
Breanna Payne Clerk
Tiane Avila Clerk
Shelly Martin Clerk
Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt Resolution 2025-02, WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 349.1, 1995 Code of Iowa, the Globe Gazette (North Iowa Media Group), and the MidAmerica Publishing Corp (Clear Lake Mirror Reporter) have made applications to be designated as official newspapers in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, for the year 2025 for the publication of official board proceedings and all other legal notices; and, WHEREAS, no other applicants have been filed. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors that the Globe Gazette (North Iowa Media Group) published in Mason City, Iowa, and the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter published in Clear Lake, Iowa, are
hereby selected and designated to publish the official proceedings of the Board of Supervisors and such other notices as may be necessary for the year 2025. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt Resolution 2025-03, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 331.506(3), 2005 Code of Iowa, the Auditor of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, is hereby authorized to issue warrants in payment of claims against Cerro Gordo County when the Board is not in session for the following purposes:
1. For such fixed charges including, but not limited to, freight, express, postage, water, light, telephone services or contractual
services, after a bill is filled with the Auditor.
2. For salaries and payrolls if the compensation has been fixed or approved by the Board. The salary or payroll shall be certified by the officer or supervisor under whose direction or supervision the compensation is earned.
3. For reimbursements of elected officials, department heads, employees (who have been approved by their department head)
attending schools of instruction or seminars for which they have first paid the registration fees, please refer to Cerro Gordo County Policy No. 01-2019. Mileage will be compensated at the rate established by the Board of Supervisors with documentation.
4. Advance up to $500 cash to the Sheriff for out-of-pocket expenses anticipated in retrieving prisoners out of State with documentation of expenses required upon prisoner return.
5. For payment of fees for out-of-county
subpoenas and/or service of process by
the County Attorney’s Office when service
is necessary prior to the next Board
Session, but only up to $200 per fee.
This being authorized under the Board of Supervisors’
power of Home Rule (Attorney General opinion dated
May 19, 1994). Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt
Resolution 2025-04, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of
Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, that pursuant
to the provisions of Section 331.323(2)(d), 2005 Code of
Iowa, each of the County officers is authorized to destroy
records in the officer’s possession which have been on
file for more than ten years and are not required to be
kept as permanent records. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt
Resolution 2025-05, that in accordance with the
provisions of Section 12C.2, 2005 Code of Iowa, the
following named banks be approved as official
depositories for funds coming into the hands of the
County Treasurer for the year 2025. The maximum
amount to be deposited is listed opposite the name of
each bank:
DEPOSITORY
AMOUNT
NSB, Mason City
$20,000,000.00
Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Clear Lake, Iowa
$20,000,000.00
First Security, Thornton or Charles City, Iowa
$5,000,000.00
U.S. Bank, Minneapolis, Minnesota
$5,000,000.00
First Citizens Bank, Mason City, Iowa
$60,000,000.00
Farmers State Bank, Ventura or Mason City, Iowa
$20,000,000.00
I.P.A.I.T., Des Moines, Iowa
$20,000,000.00
MBT Bank, Clear Lake, Iowa
$20,000,000.00
Peaks/Capital Management, LLC, Bloomfield Hills, MI
$3,000,000.00
County officials were authorized to deposit funds in the
amounts listed opposite the name of each bank:
AUDITORA
First Citizens Bank
$2,000,000.00
RECORDER
First Citizens Bank
$200,000.00
SHERIFF
First Citizens Bank
$500,000.00
U.S. Bank
$150,000.00
Cent Credit Union
$100,000.00
COUNTY CONSERVATION
First Citizens
$10,000.00
Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt
Resolution 2025-06, WHEREAS, the County Engineer
and the Board of Supervisors are jointly required to
cause the maintenance of the Secondary Road system;
and, WHEREAS, certain maintenance projects and
natural disasters present hazards to the public if
permitted to enter on the site of work of disaster. NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County
Engineer is authorized to temporarily close segments of
Cerro Gordo County Secondary Roads for heavy
maintenance functions and in the event of natural
disaster which causes the road or roads to be hazardous
to enter upon. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt
Resolution 2025-07, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of
Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, that Brandon
Billings, the County Engineer of Cerro Gordo County,
Iowa, be and is hereby designated, authorized and
empowered on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of said
County to execute the certification of completion of work
and final acceptance thereof in accordance with plans
and specifications in connection with all Farm-to-Market
and Federal or State aid construction projects in this
county. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt
Resolution 2025-08, WHEREAS, the following factors
shall be considered by the Board of Supervisors when
public funds are disbursed; and,
A. Businesses that add diversity to or
generate new opportunities for the Iowa
economy should be favored over those
that do not.
B. Development policies in the dispensing of
the funds should attract, retain or expand
businesses that produce exports or
imports substitutes or which generate
tourism-related activities.
C. Development policies in the dispensing or
use of the funds should be targeted toward
businesses that generate public gains and
benefits, which gains and benefits are
warranted in comparison to the amount of
the funds dispensed.
D. Development policies in dispensing the
funds should not be used to attract a
business presently located within the state
to relocate to another portion of the state
unless the business is considering in good
faith to relocate outside the state or unless
the relocation is related to an expansion
which will generate significant new job
creation. Jobs created as a result of other
jobs in similar Iowa businesses being
displace shall not be considered direct
jobs for the purpose of dispensing funds.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board
of Supervisors hereby approves this resolution on this
2nd day of January, 2025. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt
Resolution 2025-09, Whereas, precinct election officials
have substantial responsibilities for the conduct and
integrity of elections in Cerro Gordo County; and,
Whereas, the County Auditor has recommended that
recognizing the public service of the precinct election
officials is in the public interest; now, Therefore, we find
that recognition of public service on behalf of the precinct
election officials in the form of expenditures for light
refreshments and tokens of service such as election
pins, coffee mugs, and items of a similar nature are a
public purpose. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt
Resolution 2025-10, Whereas, Township Trustees and
Clerks have substantial responsibilities for the townships
in Cerro Gordo County; and, Whereas, the Board of
Supervisors has recommended that recognizing the
public service of Township Trustees and Clerks is in the
public interest; now, Therefore, we find that recognition
of public service on behalf of the Township Trustees and
Clerks in the form of expenditures for light refreshments
are a public purpose. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt
Resolution 2025-11, WHEREAS, the Cerro Gordo
County Board of Supervisors has taken action to
reorganize county government; and, WHEREAS, those
actions have created a need for Board action concerning
authorized signatures. THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Cerro Gordo County Board of
Supervisors hereby authorizes the following office head
or designee to submit for payment and sign for all claims
for payment against the county from the following
departments, and that the Board of Supervisors shall
sign for the departments which are shown as requiring
their signature below upon the review and advice of the
County Auditor:
000 Non-Departmental
Budget
Board of
Supervisors
002 Central Services
County Auditor or
Board of
Supervisors
011 Board of Supervisors Board of
Supervisors
012 Personnel
Director of
Administrative
Services
013 LG Opioid Abatement Board of
Supervisors
014 Medical Examiner Board of
Supervisors
015 County Grants Board of
Supervisors
017 County Libraries Board of
Supervisors
018 Co. Ambulance and
Disaster
Board of
Supervisors
019 Special Projects Board of
Supervisors
021 Co Auditor
Administration County Auditor
022 Co. Auditor Elections County Auditor
031 Co Treasurer Tax County Treasurer
032 Co Treasurer
Automotive County Treasurer
033 Co Treasurer
Passports County Treasurer
041 Co Attorney’s Office County Attorney
051 Sheriff Administration County Sheriff
052 Sheriff Dispatch County Sheriff
053 Sheriff Jail Operations County Sheriff
054 Sheriff Patrol County Sheriff
071 Co Recorder’s
Operations County Recorder
072 Postage County Auditor
201 Sec. Road
Administration County Engineer
202 Sec. Road
Engineering County Engineer
203 Sec. Road
Maintenance County Engineer
204 Sec. Road
Construction County Engineer
205 Sec. Road Equipment County Engineer
206 Courthouse
Maintenance
Director of
Administrative
Services
211 Veteran’s Affairs Veteran’s Affairs
Director
221 County Conservation Conservation
Director
222 Roadside
Management
Conservation
Director
223 Nature Center Conservation
Director
231 Public Health
Administration
Public Health
Administrator
232 Home Care Aides Public Health
Administrator
233 Environmental Health
& Preparedness
Public Health
Administrator
234 Population Health Public Health
Administrator
235 Home Care Nursing Public Health
Administrator
236 Disease Prevention &
Health Promotion
Public Health
Administrator
237 Research, Innovation
& Education
Public Health
Administrator
251 General Assistance
General
Assistance
Director
275 DHS Local Office DHS Local Office
Administrator
281 Mental Health
Advocate
Board of
Supervisors
282 CICS Board of
Supervisors
283 Substance Abuse Board of
Supervisors
284 Youth Guidance Board of
Supervisors
291 Juvenile Justice Board of
Supervisors
292 Juvenile Probation Juvenile Court
Office
293 Juvenile Detention Board of
Supervisors
294 Child Support
Recovery
Child Support
Attorney
295 Court Services Board of
Supervisors
296 District Court Board of
Supervisors
300 HIPAA Board of
Supervisors
441 Planning and Zoning Planning & Zoning
Administrator
442 Safety
Director of
Administrative
Services
501 Civil Service Comm. Chairman of Civil
Service
521 Information
Technology IT Director
522 Communications
Services IT Director
531 GIS IT Director
970 Special Assessments Board of
Supervisors
999 No Department Board of
Supervisors
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County does hereby
approve the above and foregoing resolution. Motion
passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt
Resolution 2025-12, Whereas, Domestic Violence
Coalition Members have substantial responsibilities for
the training coordination, public awareness events, and
case investigation of domestic abuse and sexual abuse
in Cerro Gordo County; and, Whereas, the County
Attorney has recommended that recognizing the public
service of Domestic Violence Coalition Members is in the
public interest; now, Therefore, we find that recognition
of public service on behalf of the Domestic Violence
Coalition Members in the form of expenditures for light
refreshments are a public purpose. Motion passed
unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt
Resolution 2025-13, WHEREAS, acting pursuant to
Chapter 6B, 2005 Code of Iowa, the Board of
Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, do hereby
appoint the following named persons to serve as
members of a compensation commission in eminent
domain proceedings:
OWNER/OPERATOR OF AGRICULTURAL
PROPERTY
Brandon Stark 23374 Tulip Ave
Plymouth, IA 50464
Steve Smith 22413 Raven Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
David Just 6946B Killdeer Ave
Swaledale, IA 50477
John Nelson 514 S 3rd St
Thornton, IA 50479
Dave Hansen 20230 Cardinal Ave
Clear Lake, IA 50428
Jay Fritz 19701 320th St
Mason City, IA 50401
Phillip Dougherty 2851 Yarrow Ave
Dougherty, IA 50433
OWNER OF CITY PROPERTY
Kenneth W. Smith 805 1st Ave S
Clear Lake, IA 50428
Joel Myhre 818 N Carolina Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
Fred Greder 362 Lakeview Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
Joe Paulsen 746 S Monroe Ct
Mason City, IA 50401
Mike Shannon 843 4th St SE
Mason City, IA 50401
Lisa Yunek 2130 Country Club Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
Todd Hanson 17 Plaza Dr, Unit 17
Clear Lake, IA 50428
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSONS OR
REAL ESTATE BROKERS
Ray Stearns 1407 N Hampshire Pl
Mason City, IA 50401
Roger Flieth 2809 1st St SW
Mason City, IA 50401
Troy Hanson 517 24th Pl SW
Mason City, IA 50401
Jenna Sheriff 14784 Thrush Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
Dawn Rye 21168 320th St
Plymouth, IA 50464
Jane Fischer 702 6th Place SE
Mason City, IA 50401
Diane Symonds 205 North Shore Dr
Clear Lake, IA 50428
BANKERS, AUCTIONEERS, PROPERTY
MANAGERS, PROPERTY APPRAISERS AND
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING LOANS
ON PROPERTY
Marcus Younge 1251-B 250th St
Ventura, IA 50482
Pam Clark 8 Silver Lane
Mason City, IA 50401
Brad Schoneberg 1302 Limestone Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
Brigitte Wilkins 910 N Carolina Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
Bruce Mastin 1 Boulder Rd
Mason City, IA 50401
Tim Esbeck 4570 Asbury Dr, Unit 4
Clear Lake, IA 50428
Mary Hackman 14332 Lark Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors that the foregoing Resolution be adopted as
read and directs the County Auditor to certify a copy of
this Resolution to the Chief Judge of the Second Judicial
District. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to approve
claims. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to approve the
payroll register for period ending 12/28/2024. Motion
passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to approve
Change Order 2 with Wunsch Construction, Inc for
Drainage District 1 – Main Tile Repair. Motion passed
unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to authorize
Chair to sign Service Agreement with Rodney McKinney
for drainage services. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt
Resolution 2025-14, WHEREAS, Iowa Code section
459.304(3) sets out the procedure if a Board of
Supervisors wishes to adopt a “construction evaluation
resolution” relating to the construction of a confinement
feeding operation structure; and WHEREAS, only
counties that have adopted a construction evaluation
resolution can submit to the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) an adopted recommendation to
approve or disapprove a construction permit application
regarding a proposed confinement feeding operation
structure; and WHEREAS, only counties that have
adopted a construction evaluation resolution and
submitted an adopted recommendation may contest the
DNR’s decision regarding a specific application; and
WHEREAS, by adopting a construction evaluation
resolution the Board of Supervisors agrees to evaluate
every construction permit application for a proposed
confinement feeding operation structure received by the
Board of Supervisors between February 1, 2025 and
January 31, 2026 and submit an adopted
recommendation regarding that application to the DNR;
and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors must conduct
an evaluation of every construction permit application
using the master matrix created in Iowa Code section
459.305, but the Board’s recommendation to the DNR
may be based on the final score on the master matrix or
may be based on reasons other than the final score on
the master matrix; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CERRO GORDO COUNTY that the Board of
Supervisors hereby adopts this construction evaluation
resolution pursuant to Iowa Code section 459.304(3),
subject to the following procedures:
1. All applications to be reviewed under this
resolution shall be filed with the Executive
Assistant to the Board of Supervisors.
2. All applications shall be reviewed by CG
Public Health and the Planning and Zoning
Department prior to consideration by the
Board of Supervisors. CG Public Health
and the Planning and Zoning Department
shall file written reports with the Board of
Supervisors prior to the meeting at which
the application will be considered.
3. The Board of Supervisors shall hold a
public hearing on the application prior to
consideration of an application.
4. Notice of said hearing shall be mailed to
the owner of record of each dwelling
located within a two (2) mile radius of the
proposed confinement feeding operation
structure.
Motion passed unanimously.
County Engineer Billings provided an update.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to approve
reports from the Environmental Health Service Manager
concerning Manure Management Plan Update for
Amaracon (The Red Barn) (site #65072) and forward to
the DNR. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adjourn at
10:10 a.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Various tabulations, reports, correspondence and other
documents that were presented at today’s meeting are
placed on file with the supplemental minutes.
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Chairman Chris Watts
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
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Bob Peshak, Deputy Auditor
Cerro Gordo County