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The supervisor said the petition and supporting materials were substantial and that the joint board's usual law firm (Ehlers & Cooney) is conflicted because it also represents Hardin County; the county's insurance carrier is arranging outside counsel for Kossuth County. The supervisor said the county has asked the CJIDC executive director for historical documents going back to 2018 and earlier; some of those records are missing and may be necessary for the court to resolve questions about which bylaws are valid.

Board members noted the procedural difficulty: the county cannot hold an executive-session discussion of potential litigation until it has legal counsel assigned. The speaker said the petition raises questions about the CJIDC '2080' foundational documents and whether the organization properly filed or maintained required records over many years; the petition may prompt litigation or at least a formal court determination.

No formal board action was taken at the meeting beyond requesting staff to work with insurance and counsel to secure legal representation and to gather relevant records for counsel review. The supervisor urged colleagues to be prepared to meet in closed session with counsel once counsel is appointed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kossuth County Board of Supervisors Meeting 12/17/2024 Part 1 of 1.","oneSentenceSummary","Kossuth County officials were informed that Hardin County filed a petition seeking a court ruling on which CJIDC bylaws and voting rules control the inter-county board and that the county's insurer will assist in appointing outside counsel because the usual firm is conflicted.","taxTitle","Kossuth County, Iowa","taxId",69823,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747790,"Kossuth County Board approves routine claims, permits and contract items; transfers interest to opioid settlement fund",725,388000,1113000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171563-da753aff2c49226b0ea8f2703127ecd1&start=388&end=1113","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171563-da753aff2c49226b0ea8f2703127ecd1/thumbnail_388000.jpg","/articles/6747790/Kossuth-County/Iowa/Kossuth-County-Board-approves-routine-claims-permits-and-contract-items-transfers-interest-to-opioid-settlement-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747790-33f2ae495aa492157d2b3631d52386d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770907911&Signature=EWEVFlNi8yqDCZ1YBVDRXiSt4ElllLX954moHJS4Dseggm6cMGY~mDJAVytg7P2oES-RLd4D8-Swr~KaTbMFqyBy8l5mH0zOmkVcWasEjyRbmE1TwYJoVyNgd-EG35RqtGUBxcpiTgawRXz1iYfn3XsATEBCzjWeOvBrIi2WI~IcTUIO3mb1C0Q~j3wDz~QBNz18vkIr1sOUBahfGJnQiaXgLy0ucmPEsyfZ~yW~spyINzX6YgTR4AYoqrJkh7VpmLd21nBFmf7iVNr-FnwCFPwtk4Sksh-edIlLfTNhVtUbKr8srklfoKBCi0cxxAP64NN5Aitrd-MtF4q6Fxdayg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors handled a series of routine and project-specific votes during the meeting, approving the agenda and minutes, claims and budget status reports, construction permits, a resolution to move interest into the county's opioid settlement fund, and contract actions for drainage district work.

On the consent and routine side, the board approved the meeting agenda and minutes by voice vote, then approved claims and the accompanying budget status report. The board also approved two requests for work in the road right-of-way: a private tile crossing for Al Dimon on 420 Street and a permit from Interstate Power Light Company to remove overhead lines and place them underground along the state line (permit 12424). Both permits were approved without recorded opposition.

A resolution to transfer interest earned to the county's opioid settlement fund was brought forward and approved by roll-call vote. The roll call as read in the meeting shows Supervisors Platt, Jarcz, Wecker, Nast and Stecker voting yes. Motion carried unanimously.

Contract actions on drainage District 60 Sub 4 were approved: the board approved Change Order 4 for DD60 Sub 4 and then approved Pay Application 3 for the same project; both motions carried unanimously.

The board also approved multiple repair requests for surface outlets and tile replacements (motions carried, generally by voice vote). For one repair request the board specifically voted to wait for multiple contractor quotes before making a final selection; that motion passed 4–1.

No final construction contracts for the larger drainage DD4 Sub 9 project were awarded at the meeting; the board scheduled a public hearing to consider that project on Feb. 4, 2025.

Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Agenda and minutes: approved (voice vote, unanimous)
- Claims and budget status: approved (voice vote, unanimous)
- Resolution to transfer interest to opioid settlement fund: approved (roll call: Platt Yes; Jarcz Yes; Wecker Yes; Nast Yes; Stecker Yes)
- Private tile crossing (Al Dimon): approved (voice vote)
- IPLC permit to place lines underground (permit 12424): approved (voice vote)
- Change Order 4, DD60 Sub 4: approved (voice vote)
- Pay Application 3, DD60 Sub 4: approved (voice vote)
- Repair requests (multiple tile/surface outlet requests): approved (voice vote; one motion to wait for additional quotes passed 4–1)

The board recorded no defeats on the listed items and directed staff to proceed with administrative follow-up for notices, signatures and next steps.","The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors on Thursday approved routine agenda items, claims, two right-of-way permits and contract actions for a drainage project, and passed a resolution transferring interest into the opioid settlement fund.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747795,"Kossuth County sets Feb. 4 public hearing on large drainage repair after Ducks Unlimited plan presented",1113,2708000,3821000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171563-da753aff2c49226b0ea8f2703127ecd1&start=2708&end=3821","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171563-da753aff2c49226b0ea8f2703127ecd1/thumbnail_2708000.jpg","/articles/6747795/Kossuth-County/Iowa/Kossuth-County-sets-Feb-4-public-hearing-on-large-drainage-repair-after-Ducks-Unlimited-plan-presented","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747795-4332779eba44ef5dfaf3fb893ec0ea93/orig.mp4?Expires=1770907911&Signature=FG5UNalExRQ3fefMhP5RAikW7400miU6oACZWrwKc-2RGZj2DJZhKbpnS1zXtMhm93z7bMHAUPjzfwR~k-DycBzvXJsicq5dOiWE~KsF8zVXhNkBSaSgFqPDFyEGuuMMK0gkBD7KBpaKAv17vVaMuKyRnFKYSJIeO9zW~UAx3C-wbC41KyY0tP-aHoUTsBzQEakzl83thOPk20~wrVUM-o6pHoRXQ3OA-TY0OGPuf7RkGxOQ-eFxuC4r8kEwBdKTXiZXdyvU3sWzSaH1uWx9p2Au4RtT~q7IROE3EFyC9pF~FDyQZ70tvdJl~TZp7Fqcic3HlQp7HsZkQYMvgfW7vA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors on Thursday set a public hearing for Feb. 4, 2025, to consider a plan to replace two failing drainage tiles in drainage district DD4 sub 9 with a single 36-inch tile. The board voted unanimously to set the date after a detailed technical briefing and funding overview.

Tyler, a staff presenter, told the board that camera inspections (a televising report) showed collapsed segments, heavy sedimentation and debris in the existing system and concluded, “it’s very bad condition through that ground. It’s shot.” The briefing identified two existing lines through a parcel owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and outlined a Ducks Unlimited plan to replace them with one deeper, straighter tile routed to avoid subsided and pothole-prone areas.

Engineered capacity comparisons presented to the board showed the existing relevant section carrying about 7.9 cubic feet per second (cfs) as constructed, while the proposed 36-inch tile at the grades shown would provide a theoretical capacity of roughly 16.4 cfs. Presenters emphasized that, because of downstream limits, the functional gain would be to restore and modestly improve the system’s effective capacity rather than create unconstrained higher flows.

Funding and cost-sharing for the proposal were discussed at length. Ducks Unlimited and the Union Soil and Water entity provided a plan that, if accepted, would supply materials through awarded grant funds while the drainage district would pay for installation. Presenters described the Ducks Unlimited contribution as significant compared with what the district would otherwise pay; the draft project estimate included a district share of roughly $143,000 (estimate presented to the board) with Ducks Unlimited and other grant sources covering material costs in part.

The board discussed timing and notifications and accepted staff recommendations to coordinate with the Union Soil and Water unit and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A motion to set a public hearing for Feb. 4, 2025 at 9 a.m. in the boardroom carried unanimously; the motion was seconded during the meeting and the board instructed staff to publish notices and begin the statutory notification process.

Board members asked for continued coordination on grading, connection points to existing tiles and an accounting of exact grant amounts before construction. Staff said notices must be mailed and that the formal hearing requires at least 20 days’ public notice and is to occur not fewer than 40 days from filing of the engineer’s reports.

The board did not make a final contract award at the meeting; the hearing will be the formal opportunity for landowners and interested parties to comment before the board considers confirming the report and ordering construction.","The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors on Thursday set a Feb. 4, 2025, public hearing to consider replacing two failing drainage tiles in drainage district DD4 sub 9 with a single 36-inch tile after a technical briefing that showed collapsed segments and heavy sedimentation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747784,"Kossuth County veterans services reports November activity, VA claims and benefit totals",240,683000,923000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171563-da753aff2c49226b0ea8f2703127ecd1&start=683&end=923","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171563-da753aff2c49226b0ea8f2703127ecd1/thumbnail_683000.jpg","/articles/6747784/Kossuth-County/Iowa/Kossuth-County-veterans-services-reports-November-activity-VA-claims-and-benefit-totals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747784-38c3661bb6eaf1126fadcecf9a1d2de2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770907911&Signature=DUwG52S5k8u~BQZFNAIST5Qw7cwu~bi0LmKN0ELZolIJWYk~sWIDmyMGOiMfay5OxlzjuDRg153PjWX7INCuobXkwYSQ3NQfm7p0vNFQeSDBQeJuCzmEeb77~18doUoX0wnJZBYV7L8TLy2PF-zjhJhRXoeElHC8J-1brKyS8TiaJH0CWRb0A4kYiLVZCqUBNNrpmRghCjpRhtTtWmFUjUDBlKDJwo9TYbv-sCsH1a8JhmvbbLNIgxBPaKk35DWJvDpZ3aYAXchITwJtYXtID7DR2opWV8LAid6SfqJ7NRs8OscWCewMTsxa8ua~6PjyZiqV40vtpXi7hGcVmcvz1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors meeting, county veterans services staff delivered a monthly report covering client contacts, VA claim activity, training and benefit amounts.

The presenter reported 27 phone calls, 39 messages and emails, 24 walk-ins, 25 scheduled appointments and one appointment outside the office during the month being reported. The office aided one veteran transport and submitted over 70 Department of Veterans Affairs forms. Staff said they are tracking 1,237 records in the county database and have 39 open VA claims in the VA system, nine ready for decision and 18 under development. The presenter also reported one supplemental claim and two recent health-care enrollments for veterans.

For the month reported, the office recorded monthly awards totaling $8,693.88 and retroactive benefits of $4,560; year-to-date monthly awards were reported at $46,470.37 and retroactive benefits year-to-date at $156,827 (figures reported by the presenter). Staff said they completed computer-based training on VA decision processes and district training earlier in the month, and trained/mentored a new assistant county BSO in a neighboring county.

The presenter described major 2025 changes to VA ratings for several conditions (mental health/post-traumatic stress, obstructive sleep apnea, digestive system conditions, and hearing/tinnitus) and said it is not yet clear how those rating changes will affect existing claims or whether a grandfathering provision will apply. The office is preparing a calendar-year metrics report and requested that budget materials be submitted to the auditor; staff said they will send requested information about CEU credit for a training course if asked.

No decisions were required of the board; this was a report for information and planning.","The county veterans services staff presented a monthly update covering phone calls, walk-ins, VA claim workload and recent training. The office reported monthly awards, retroactive benefits and ongoing case counts and said it is preparing a quarterly report and budget projections.","actionData","errors"]

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