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Iowa County supervisors approve landfill rate changes, hear EMS and roads updates
Summary
Supervisors approved several operational items: the landfill assessment increased by $1 to $31 and the landfill board was authorized to acquire a dozer up to $200,000; EMS, road and bridge reports and a motion to enter closed session over a property purchase were also on the agenda.
Iowa County supervisors heard a cluster of operational updates and approved several measures affecting county services and maintenance.
Landfill: A landfill board action was reported that increased assessments for entities by $1 (bringing the assessment to $31) and authorized acquisition of a dozer for up to $200,000. Presenters described several proposed rate changes, including eliminating charges for ballast, fluorescent bulbs, and electronics, and introducing a $10-per-ton charge for concrete grinding to offset processing costs.
EMS and finance: The county's EMS report for October showed 146 responses that month, with 103 billable transports and 43 refusals. Year-to-date figures and budget-to-actual comparisons were provided; the department reported ongoing training (ventilator and BiPAP management) and routine maintenance of equipment provided by the state.
Roads and DOT coordination: County road staff described ongoing bridge and ditching work, GPS deployments for winter readiness and coordination needs when the state closes interstate segments during severe weather. Supervisors discussed notification procedures so county offices and emergency responders are alerted if the interstate is closed.
Closed session and property: The board voted to enter closed session to discuss a possible property purchase; after closed session, supervisors voted to authorize the county engineer to make an offer on the parcel as discussed.
What happens next: Staff will follow up on landfill fee implementation and the authorized property offer; road crews will continue winter preparations and the EMS director will submit updated financial reports in the next meeting.
