(Atlantic, IA) – The Board of Supervisors in Cass County met in a regular session this (Tuesday) morning (March 3rd), in Atlantic. The Board heard a presentation from Cass County Community Wellness Coordinator Grace McAfee, with regard to Cass County Day of Service Training and Implementation Fund. McAfee said $4,000 grants are available to as many as 20 organizations in Cass County. She explained in order to qualify, organizations must have at least two representatives complete 12 hours of training, followed by a “Day of Service.”

The deadline for all non-profit organizations, schools and government agencies to apply for the funds is April 1st. There are no stipulations on the organizations selected, as to how and when the funds are spent. Her presentation was informational only, so no action was taken. The Supervisors approved the release of responsibility for the maintaining of the Crooked Creek Watershed site in Benton Township, to Glen Ellen Farms, Inc. (Dave Hansen). Board Chair Steve Baier explains…

In other business, the Board reviewed and authorized Board Chair Steve Baier to sign a 28-E (cost sharing) agreement with Southwest Iowa Juvenile Emergency Service. Baier said it was basically the same agreement that’s been in-place since 1994, and which has worked out well for all parties involved. They agreed to set Tuesday, March 24th at 9-a.m., as the date & time for a Public Hearing on the proposed FY2027 Tax Levy, and Tuesday, April 14th at 9-a.m., as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the proposed FY2027 Cass County Budget. Their final order of business was to pass a Resolution Implementing a Temporary Vacancy Review Procedure to fill positions, as allowed under the Code of Iowa. Steve Baier explains…

Whenever a vacancy occurs in a position in any County Department or elected office, the department head or elected official is required to submit a a request to fill vacancy form to the Supervisors for approval, prior to posting the job opening. The Board will then evaluate the request, taking into account the County’s financial condition, service levels and statutory obligations. A temporary suspension of automatic approvals is now in effect until further notice.