The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday morning (Today), approved the establishing of a new deputy sheriff classification. The title of Sergeant for two positions was adopted and included in an addendum to the employee handbook. Supervisor Steve Green said he’s discussed the matter with Sheriff Darby McLaren since last Summer.

The addendum is effective as of January 1st.

In other business, the Supervisors held a public hearing on County Ordinance 37: a re-compiling of county ordinances in accord with the Code of Iowa. There were no written or oral comments. The Board approved the second reading of the ordinance, waived the third reading and adopted the ordinance.

They also approved the abatement of tax for parcels owned by the City of Massena, and, adjusting the temporary shop foreman’s wage in Griswold retroactive to October, as he has been and continues to, fill-in as foreman for the full-time foreman, who is experiencing medical issues. Supervisor Frank Waters abstained from the vote due to a potential conflict of interest.