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Kossuth County supervisors approve subfund, union representative, DOT detours, longevity extension and routine repairs
Summary
In a routine meeting the board approved creation of an emergency response complex subfund, named legal representation for sheriff's deputies negotiations, approved Iowa DOT detour agreements for US 18, extended employee longevity pay past 20 years, and approved multiple drainage repair requests; all votes recorded as unanimous.
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors approved a package of routine administrative and operational items during its meeting, including a new subfund for an emergency response complex, appointment of legal representation for union negotiations with the sheriff’s deputies, two Iowa Department of Transportation detour agreements for US 18 east of Algona, and extension of longevity pay beyond 20 years for non‑union employees.
Board actions recorded in the meeting minutes included:
- Approve agenda and minutes dated March 4: Motion by Supervisor Wachter; second by Supervisor Garman; motion carried unanimously.
- Establish a subfund of the General Basic Fund (01001) for the emergency response complex: Treasurer and auditor had set up the subfund in the next fiscal year budget; supervisors approved the formal establishment (motion/second on the record; unanimous voice vote).
- Appoint legal representation for union negotiations with Kossuth County sheriff’s deputies: After discussion of options and past counsel relationships, the board approved the appointment of Von Volker/Von Booker (as named in the meeting) to represent the county in negotiations (motion by Supervisor Garmin; second by Supervisor Wagner; unanimous).
- Approve Iowa DOT detour agreements for US 18 east of Algona: The board approved two agreements allowing the state to use county roads as detours during Highway 18 reconstruction, with the DOT to reimburse the county based on average daily traffic and fuel tax calculations (motion by Supervisor Wachter; second by Supervisor Garmin; unanimous).
- Extend longevity pay schedule past 20 years for county employees (excluding union-covered positions): Supervisors agreed to extend the existing 5¢ per hour every five years longevity schedule beyond the previously capped 20-year mark, while also flagging the item for a broader fall budget discussion about whether a different longevity structure would be prudent (motion on the floor; unanimous).
- Drainage repair requests and routine items: The board approved a set of completed drainage repair requests (motion by Supervisor Wagner; second by Supervisor Haas; unanimous).
Board members also acknowledged transfers made by the county auditor and accepted reports from secondary roads staff regarding a recent significant snow event and the need to retain experienced equipment operators. The board discussed employee compensation for courthouse closures during storms and agreed to place a discussion about possible floating-holiday compensation on a future agenda. No final action on storm compensation was taken at this meeting.
All recorded votes on the listed agenda items were carried by unanimous voice vote of the supervisors present.
