The Cass County Board of Supervisors met in a regular session this (Tuesday) morning, both in-person and electronically. Board Chair Supervisor Steve Baier reports he was told by the County Attorney, that jury trials will likely begin in the Courthouse on October 13th. The original date was expected to have been September 13th. There is still some question as to where the jury selection process will take place, who pays for the facilities and the preparation.

Baier says they’ll “Cross that bridge when we get there,” but at least with other Counties getting started before Cass County, it gives Cass County time to prepare. In other business, the Board reviewed and approved the renewal of a partnership agreement between the County Ag Extension District, CCMH, the Nishna Valley YMCA and Cass County, for employment of a Wellness Coordinator for fiscal year 2020-21.

Supervisor Steve Green said Brigham Hoegh has done an excellent job in the position over the past year.

It remains to be seen if the other entities will be all-in with the contract this year, due to budget constraints or other issues. Cass County is a funding partner in the arrangement. In March 2019 the position of a Cass County Wellness Coordinator (person to be a connector and bridge builder in Cass County between various working groups around community health initiatives) was created for FY2020. for the purpose of creating, funding and overseeing a Wellness Coordinator position to serve the residents of Cass County.

The Board also approved a 2020-21 School Year School Resource Officers’ (SRO) Program Agreement. The current SRO is Cass County Deputy Corey Larsen.