The Board of Supervisors in Cass County will meet 1-p.m. Monday in their Boardroom at the Courthouse. Prior to the start of their regular session, the Board will canvass the votes of last Tuesday’s Special Election, with regard to the Iowa Western Community College bond referendum. Unofficial results show the bond measure was approved in Cass County, by a vote of 197-to 60.

During the regular session, the Board will act on an annual construction evaluation Resolution, related to the construction of confinement feeding operation structures (otherwise known as the “Master Matrix”). Producers in counties that file the resolutions must meet higher standards for a construction permit than sites in other counties. They must earn points on a master matrix by choosing a site and using practices that reduce effects on the environment and the community. The Master Matrix development, submittal and approval process allows applicants and county supervisors to discuss options for site selection, facility type and management. The county submits a recommendation to the DNR on the permit application after reviewing the master matrix items the applicant selected. Counties that participate in the master matrix process may accompany DNR on site visits to proposed locations. The county board of supervisors may also appeal the DNR’s preliminary approval of a permit to the Environmental Protection Commission. County boards of supervisors may approve the resolutions at any time, but must submit resolutions between Jan. 1 and 31, 2019.

In other business, reports (as available), will be presented by the County Attorney, Engineer and Mental Health/General Relief Coordinator.