(Atlantic, IA) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors held a Special Meeting in Atlantic this (Tuesday) morning, to take care of some leftover administrative matters. Following a public comment period, the Board discussed a request to fill a full-time Jailer, vacancy position. Cass County Chief Deputy Sheriff Spencer Walton said the vacancy is the result of a resignation.
The amount of time it will take to get the person selected up-to-speed on the job responsibilities, Walton said, will depend on whether they are already certified or will need certification. If they need training, it will probably be three-to-four months before they are on their own, taking care of inmate needs and the booking process.
Following discussion, the Supervisors authorized Walton to move forward with the hiring of a person to fill the position as he described.
The Board then moved-on to approve a transfer of funds (amounting to $212, 588.42) from the Emergency Communications Upgrade – Capital Projects fund, to the Emergency Communications Upgrade – Debt Service fund. Board Chair Steve Baier..
They passed a resolution designating public meeting notices and agendas. Steve Baier explained the County is required to post such notices in various forms and places, no less than 24-hours in advance of meetings, as required by Iowa Code.
And they approved – by a vote of 3-to-1 with Supervisor Richter opposed – setting the recommended compensation for extra help and clerks appointed by the principal county officers in County government, in accordance with the Iowa Code.
