(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Adair County, today (Wednesday), continued discussion held last week, with regard to the sharing with Adams County, of a County Engineer. Last week, Adair County Engineer Nick Kauffman said he was contacted by the Adams County Supervisors Chairman two-weeks ago, and requested he look into what it would look like to share the position between the two counties. Kauffman put together some figures if his time would be split 50-50, the cost would be split in an equal amount. Adair County would provide a vehicle and collect the mileage.

He said any agreement could stipulate either party can end the agreement with 30-days notice, if things weren’t working out, or, if Adams County were to hire a full-time Engineer. During last week’s meeting, Adams County Supervisors Leland Shipley and Scott Akin said were still actively seeking to hire an engineer, and they need someone in place so they can access the state and federal funds. Kauffman said with an agreement in-place, Adams County could let a federal aid project out for bid without having to risk losing their federal aid funding.

During today’s (Wednesday’s) meeting, Adams County Supervisor Board members reminded the Adair County Board that the position, if approved, would only be temporary.

Adair County Supervisor Jodie Hoadley reiterated her opinion that costs are a concern.

At the end of the discussion, it was decided Kauffman should have a draft 28-E agreement be reviewed by Adair County Attorney Melissa Larson, and have it ready for the Board’s possible approval next week. The position, if ultimately approved, would begin on or about November 5th. In other business, the Adair County Board of Supervisors approved: the addition of an Ad-Hoc position to the Adair County Tourism Council; A Copier Contract for the Adair County Attorney’s Office; and, a Depository Resolution for the Adair County Treasurer’s Office.

Adair County Engineer Nick Kauffman provided the Board with his weekly report on Secondary Roads Department maintenance activities and projects.

Kauffman said also, their hydro-seeder will be busy in Adams and Cass Counties.

A hydroseeder is a machine that sprays a slurry of water, seed, fertilizer, mulch, and glue onto large areas to establish turf or control erosion.