County Board approves routine agenda including tax abatements and liquor license applications

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors convened on June 17, 2025, to address a series of agenda items, beginning with the approval of the meeting agenda itself. The motion to approve was made by Supervisor Bittinger and seconded by Supervisor Carper, passing unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

Following the agenda approval, the board moved on to the consent agenda, which included routine action items numbered 2 through 7. These items were considered collectively, with the understanding that they would pass unless a separate vote was requested by any board member.

The consent agenda included the following key items:

1. Approval of the minutes from the June 10, 2025, meeting.
2. Approval of claims.
3. Three resolutions from County Treasurer Tina Bertrand concerning the abatement of taxes for various entities, specifically R Y, Yes Home Sales, Experience LLC, and DH.
4. Approval of a liquor license application for Abu Bakr Shrine in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, presented by County Auditor Michelle Scaff.
5. A memorandum of personnel transactions from Human Resources Director Melissa Thomas, which included authorization to initiate the hiring process.
6. Approval to reallocate fiscal year 2025 WCICCIP funds, presented by Board Administration Ryan Erickson.

A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Supervisor Bittinger and seconded by Supervisor Nelson. The board proceeded to vote, and the motion passed unanimously.

The meeting concluded with all agenda items addressed efficiently, reflecting the board's commitment to routine governance and community service. Further discussions or follow-up actions were not noted in this session.