(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors today (Wednesday) approved a few administrative matters before hearing from County Attorney Melissa Larson. The Board approved taxable mileage for Supervisor Matt Wedemeyer, acknowledged the receipt of monthly reports and Board Chair Nathan Baier’s signing of Family Farm and Agland Disallowances. Adair County Auditor Mandy Berg explained…

County Attorney Melissa Larson discussed a contract with Westlaw for a legal publication subscription, instead of renewing a contract with Thomson Reuter.

The Board approved her recommendation to sign an electronic contract that Larson said fits her needs as County Attorney. And, County Engineer Nick Kauffman presented for the Board’s approval Chairman Baier’s signature, plans for the resurfacing of Adair-Dallas County Road P-48 near Dexter. The project will cost $2.1-million, and will be paid for through a $310,000 Safety Grant. Adair County’s share of the cost amounts to $608,535, and will be paid for through the Farm-To-Market Fund.

Kauffman said bid-letting is expected to take place May 20^th, with a late start date of July 21^st. The I-80 ramps at Dexter will have to be closed during the construction project. A total of four different counties are participating in the project. The Board approved signing of the papers to move the project forward.

Kauffman updated the Board on Adair County Secondary Roads Department Maintenance and Activities prior to the conclusion of the meeting.