MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on January 27, 2025:
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 22, 2025
The Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa,
met in special session pursuant to adjournment at
2:30 p.m. Present: Chairman Chris Watts, Vice Chairman
Casey Callanan, Supervisor Carl Ginapp, and various
members of the public.
The Board held budget meetings with the County
Attorney, County Auditor, County Recorder, County
Treasurer, and the IT Director.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at
3:22 p.m.
Various tabulations, reports, correspondence and other
documents that were presented at today’s meeting are
placed on file with the supplemental minutes.
_________________________________
Chairman Chris Watts
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
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Bob Peshak, Deputy Auditor
Cerro Gordo County
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 27, 2025
The Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, met in special session pursuant to adjournment at 10:30 a.m. Present: Chairman Chris Watts, Vice Chairman Casey Callanan, Supervisor Carl Ginapp, and various members of the public.
The purpose of the meeting was to hold budget meetings with the Chief Administrative Officer, Finance Director and discuss outside funding requests.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:04 p.m.
Various tabulations, reports, correspondence and other documents that were presented at today’s meeting are placed on file with the supplemental minutes.
_________________________________
Chairman Chris Watts
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Bob Peshak, Deputy Auditor
Cerro Gordo County
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 27, 2025
The Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, met in regular session pursuant to adjournment. Present: Chairman Chris Watts, Vice Chairman Casey Callanan,
Supervisor Carl Ginapp, and various members of the public.
Chairman Watts convened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to approve
today’s agenda and the minutes for the January 20, 2025 special sessions, the January 20, 2025 regular session, and the January 22, 2025 special sessions. Motion passed unanimously.
Public comment session was held.
Ginapp moved with Callanan seconding, to approve claims. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt Resolution 2025-16, WHEREAS, it is desired to transfer monies from the General Supplemental Fund to the Public Health Fund; and, WHEREAS, said operating transfers are in accordance with Section 331.432, Code of Iowa; and, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, as follows:
The sum of Five hundred thousand and 00/100 ($500,000) dollars is ordered to be transferred from the
General Supplemental Fund to the Public Health Fund, effective January 27, 2025. (Transfer #1436) The Auditor is directed to correct his books accordingly and to notify the Treasurer of this operating transfer. Motion passed unanimously.
Ginapp moved with Callanan seconding, to approve the Auditor’s Quarterly Report of Fees. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding to authorize the IT Director to accept quote for upgrading PureStorage Systems for $90,000. Motion passed unanimously.
Ginapp moved with Callanan seconding, to approve
$54,320 disbursement from the Opioid Fund for Opioid Treatment Program. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adopt Resolution 2025-17, A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR AN APPLICATION THROUGH THE REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY (RAISE) PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HIGHWAY 122/4TH STREET SW CORRIDOR IN THE CITY OF MASON CITY, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Mason City has made
an application for grant funding to the Department of Transportation for much needed improvements to the Highway 122/4th Street SE corridor in the City of Mason City for the purpose of safe and efficient travel, and WHEREAS, the City has taken the first step by preparing a Feasibility Report that provides proposed improvements to reduce accidents and provide a safe route for walkers and bicyclers; and WHEREAS, this project demonstrates a comprehensive approach to making this corridor safer for all users; and WHEREAS, the improved roadway will foster growth and will be a benefit to our community as a whole by prioritizing the well-being of its citizens and
visitors; and NOW, THREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors, Cerro
Gordo County, Iowa:
Section 1: that the Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors hereby supports the application by the City of Mason City for grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program from the Department of Transportation for improvements to the Highway 122/4th Street SW Corridor in the City of Mason City, Iowa. Motion passed
unanimously.
Ginapp moved with Callanan seconding, to authorize the Chair to sign Purchase Agreement with Jon & Linda Matson for C-20-D Bridge Project (Project Number FMC017(124)—55-17. Motion passed unanimously.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to authorize the Chair to sign Temporary Construction Easement with Jon & Linda Matson for C-20-D Bridge Project (Project Number FM-C017(124)—55-17. Motion passed unanimously.
County Engineer Billings provided an update.
Callanan moved with Ginapp seconding, to adjourn at 10:11 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