Mahaska County Supervisors Approve Key Projects and Address Public Concerns in June Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened on June 17, 2024, addressing a comprehensive agenda that included public comments, financial approvals, and multiple agreements.
Agenda Approval and Public Comments
The meeting commenced with the approval of the day’s agenda, followed by an invitation for public comments. The minutes from the meetings held on June 3, June 10, and June 11 were approved unanimously.
Financial Matters
The board approved the May bills totaling $2,363,497.15. A quarterly HIPAA compliance review was presented by Carosh Compliance Solutions, highlighting an 80% completion rate in training courses and outlining future steps to maintain compliance.
Permits and Agreements
Several permits and agreements were reviewed and approved:
A fireworks display permit for the City of Leighton’s Fourth of July celebration.
An Iowa Retail Permit Application for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine for Dollar General.
Fiscal Year 2025 agreements for public health services with Mahaska Health and police protection services with the cities of Beacon and Keomah Village.
Reappointments and Appointments
The board reappointed Kurt Kollasch and Darrin Alderson to the Mahaska County Veterans Affairs Commission for three-year terms and appointed Steve Wanders as the secondary trustee on the Heartland Insurance Risk Pool board.
Personnel Changes
The board approved payroll changes in the Conservation and Secondary Roads departments and discussed posting a job description for maintenance personnel due to an upcoming retirement.
Engineering Projects
Two significant engineering agreements with the Union Pacific Railroad Company were approved:
A $40,000 agreement for preliminary engineering services related to the Southeast Connector Project.
A $50,000 agreement for the bridge replacement project over Union Pacific Railroad on Mahaska County Route G29.
Five-Year DOT Program Revision
The board approved a revision to the FY25 DOT five-year program, ensuring proper funding allocations for upcoming projects.
Committee Reports
Supervisor Chuck Webb reported on the Southeast Iowa Detention Center’s budget, while Supervisor Steve Wanders updated the board on mental health services. The conservation fund day saw a turnout of 1,600 people.
Public Comments
A member of the public raised concerns about the salary of Oskaloosa’s city manager compared to the Iowa governor, sparking a brief discussion. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
