(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors spent a considerable amount of time, Tuesday, discussing budgetary considerations, but took no action. Near the end of the conversation, Board Steve Baier said, with regard to compensation for County employees, told Sheriff Darby McLaren and Recorder Mary Ward, “This will be a difficult budget time.”

Supervisor’s Hartkopf and Green addressed a declining county population when considering law enforcement needs and pay.

Green said he knows the Deputies serve the rural, and there may be other areas of funding to pay for some aspects of their salary/benefits. Chair Steve Baier said “Salaries are the issue.”

In other business, Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken said work on Bridge #280 which is on 700th Street, which includes the replacement of the deck, began Monday.

His crews are also cutting brush and conducting sign maintenance.