Votes at a glance: Des Moines County board approves routine claims, liquor license, hires and district election

Des Moines County supervisors on Feb. 4 approved a series of routine agenda items including accounts payable claims, payroll reimbursements, a liquor license, personnel actions and the canvass of a drainage-district election.

Key items approved by voice vote or roll call: - Accounts payable claims in the amount read into the record (amount as stated during the meeting) were approved by motion and second. - Payroll reimbursement claims of $459.97 (noncashable) were approved. - A liquor license for River Mark was approved after the sheriff’s office indicated no issues. - Personnel actions: the board approved the hiring of Daniel McLaughlin in the auditor’s office at an annual salary listed in the packet as $48,202.56; leaves of absence for correctional center staff were also approved as presented. - The board canvassed and approved elected trustees for two drainage districts; Roger Lender was elected to a three-year term commencing Jan. 29, 2025, for one district as read into the record. - Minutes and standard financial reports (treasurer’s cash on hand and semi-annual report) were approved for submission to the auditor’s office.

Why it matters: these routine approvals keep county operations, payroll and contracted services functioning. The approved liquor license and personnel actions affect local businesses and county staffing.

Voting and procedure: most items were approved by motion, second, and voice vote. Supervisors Shane McCampbell, Tom Broger and Jim Carrey were recorded voting yes on the motions shown in the record. The board later moved into closed session for an evaluation as noted on the agenda.