The Taylor County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Supervisor Fitzgerald called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Supervisor roll call: Fitzgerald, Watson, Beggs, all present. Also present: Corey Leftwich, Josh Good and Justin Savage.
Beggs motioned to approve the minutes from June 1st, as well as approve the agenda for the meeting. Watson seconded. MC 3-0.
Amanda Masilko spoke in public comments regarding the Wind Turbine Ordinance. Masilko advised there are other wind and solar firms in the area and requested the Board discuss a moratorium until the Ordinances can be reviewed, updated and/or finalized.
There were no committee reports.
Savage provided an update to the Board on the status of Secondary Roads in Taylor County. There were no utility permits presented for approval.
Savage presented a request to the Board for the purchase of a 2010 Kenworth T800 for $50,000 for Secondary Roads. Watson motioned to approve the purchase as presented. Beggs seconded. MC 3-0.
Savage presented two quotes to the Board for the purchase of a Hydroseeder for Secondary Roads. Watson motioned to approve the purchase of the Finn T90 Trailer Mounted Hydroseeder from Midwest Underground for $87,900.00. Beggs seconded. MC 3-0.
Savage presented the results of the appraisals that were recently completed on the properties in New Market. The Board agreed that the appraisals could be shared with the property owner as part of the previous decision made to have the appraisals done.
Watson motioned to open the hearing for the sale of 203 Main Street. Beggs seconded. MC 3-0.
Beggs motioned to close the hearing for the sale of 203 Main Street. Watson seconded. MC 3-0.
Watson motioned to approve the sale of 203 Main Street to Parrish Marr and Wanda Marr via Resolution 2023-20 for $70,000.00. Beggs seconded. MC 3-0.
The Board reviewed and approved claims to be paid.
Watson motioned to go into closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(k), to discuss improvements to the server room and other infrastructure improvements relating to security, for records protected by Iowa Code 22.7(50); as well as CJIS 5.5.2. Beggs seconded. Fitzgerald, Watson and Beggs voted aye. No nays. MC 3-0.
The Board returned from closed session.
Watson motioned to approve the enhancements to the Password Management and Security Policy. Beggs seconded. MC 3-0.
Watson motioned to approve the Security Related Information Policy. Beggs seconded. MC 3-0.
Watson motioned to approve the Security Camera and Video Policy. Beggs seconded. MC 3-0.
Watson motioned to approve the quote for purchase from Team Alert for the Courthouse panic system and the ongoing maintenance/access fees being paid for out of LOST, in the amount of $4,407.74 and monthly fees of $392.42.
Crystal Drake reported to the Board on Kim Watson’s resignation from the Board of Health. Drake then advised that the Board of Health decided to recommend the appointment of Rodney Gold to the Board of Health. Beggs motioned to approve the appointment of Rodney Gold to the Board of Health. Watson abstained from the vote. Fitzgerald and Beggs voted aye. No nays. MC 2-0.
The Board discussed Courthouse maintenance projects. Watson motioned to approve Andrew Tuckpointing to repair the Courthouse Dome for $32,504.00. Beggs seconded. MC 3-0.
The Board reviewed and approved Homestead Credit Applications.
The Board reviewed topics for discussion in future meetings. Beggs motioned to adjourn the meeting. Watson seconded. MC 3-0.
Ronald Fitzgerald, Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Corey Leftwich, Auditor
