The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors approved a slate of routine administrative items at its Dec. 31, 2024 meeting, including a one‑year reappointment to the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission, designation of official county newspapers for 2025, payroll and noncash claims, cancellation of outstanding treasurer checks, appointment of township clerks and trustees, and multiple personnel actions.

Votes at a glance

- Reappointment of Jim Carey to the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission board of directors (term to expire Jan. 1, 2026): approved unanimously (Jim Carey, Shane McCampbell, Tom Broker – yes).
- Official newspapers for 2025 (Burlington Beacon, Des Moines County News, The Hawk Eye and others as read into the record): approved unanimously.
- Payroll reimbursement claims ($435.71) and noncash taxable claims ($53.65): approved unanimously.
- Cancellation of outstanding treasurer checks listed individually in the record (multiple small checks; grand total recorded as $45): approved unanimously.
- Appointment of township clerks and trustees for 14 townships (names read into the record): approved unanimously.
- Personnel actions including a part‑time conservation technician step increase (Brian Habner: $17.50 to $18.00/hour), a 12‑month step increase for a motor vehicle clerk in the treasurer’s office (Jennifer Phillips: new annual rate recorded as $35,894.76), unpaid hour approvals for correctional and public health staff, and other routine personnel items: approved unanimously.
- Approval of minutes for Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, 2024 meetings: approved unanimously.

Resolution and appointments

The board passed a resolution reappointing Jim Carey to a one‑year term on the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission board, with the resolution stating the term will expire Jan. 1, 2026. The motion to approve the resolution was moved and seconded during the meeting and carried on a unanimous roll call.

Newspapers and claims

The board designated the county’s official newspapers for 2025 as read into the record (the transcript lists the Burlington Beacon, Des Moines County News, The Hawk Eye and additional local publications). The board then approved payroll reimbursement claims of $435.71 and noncash taxable claims of $53.65.

Treasurer checks and township appointments

As required by Iowa law referenced during the meeting, supervisors approved cancellation of a number of outstanding treasurer checks listed by payee and amount in the record; the meeting summary recorded a “grand total of 45.” The board also read and approved appointments for township clerks and trustees across 14 townships; names and addresses for each appointee were read into the record and the board approved the package in a single motion.

Personnel and reports

Personnel items approved included a step increase for Brian Habner (conservation technician, part time) from $17.50 to $18.00 per hour; a 12‑month step increase for Jennifer Phillips (treasurer’s office, motor vehicle clerk) to an annual rate recorded as $35,894.76; unpaid hour approvals for Angela Dunn (correctional officer) and Ronald Lee II (registered nurse, local health). The board also received routine reports (court fees, veterans affairs, actuarial valuation) that were placed on file by staff for public review in the auditor’s office.

The board voted on all listed items by roll call; Supervisors Jim Carey, Shane McCampbell and Tom Broker each voted “yes” on the motions recorded in the transcript. No “no,” abstain or recused votes were recorded in the meeting audio for these items.