The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday morning, are expected to act on approving the appointment of an Auditor’s Assistant, to fill a vacancy. The Board is also expected to discuss and take possible action on the closing of 570th Street at the Interstate 80 underpass as part of a plan by the Iowa Department of Transportation, to turn I-80 into six lanes (3 each direction), which would necessitate the closure of roads under certain overpasses that have a low volume of traffic. The DOT has previously stated that it costs anywhere from two-to three-million dollars to replace a bridge that would not be necessary if the road is closed and the earth built-up to support traffic instead of a bridge.

Landowners in the area have voiced their opposition to the plan, citing the need to get to their crops and/or animals living on either side of the bridge on their land. In other business, the Cass County Supervisors will discuss further, ISICS (Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communications System), cost and funding. Last week, Cass County Public Safety Communications Supervisor Mike Kennon and Sheriff Darby McLaren reported to the Board that several entities have voiced support for going with ISICS. Additional communication antennae and related equipment will be needed. Both men requested the Board begin the process to secure essential purpose bonds. A Public Hearing on a proposal to fund the project was set for Oct. 12th.

The Supervisors will also continue discussion with regard to the Willow Heights building and grounds the county owns, and possible uses for American Rescue Plan funding.  Their meeting takes place 9-a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5th, in the Supervisor’s Board Room inside the Cass County Courthouse.