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Des Moines County supervisors approve Floodplain Ordinance, interlocal e-bike purchase and routine personnel, payroll items
Summary
At its April 14 meeting the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors approved the second reading of Floodplain Ordinance #25, an interlocal agreement to buy three e-bikes with Burlington police, and several routine payroll and personnel actions; officials also warned of rising river levels and scheduled a courthouse safety drill.
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors met April 14 in Burlington and unanimously approved several routine and public-safety related items, including the second reading of Floodplain Ordinance #25 and an interlocal agreement with the City of Burlington to purchase three e-bikes for police use.
Vice Chair Tom Broeker moved to approve the second reading of Floodplain Ordinance #25; Member Jim Cary seconded the motion and it passed. Lieutenant Rohrer of the Burlington Police Department explained the interlocal agreement covers three e-bikes—two to be used by the city and one by the county—to improve maneuverability in certain areas; the board approved that agreement on a motion by Broeker, seconded by Cary.
The board also approved payroll claims reimbursements totaling $256.23 and a set of personnel actions for the Correctional Center. The personnel approvals include Maisson Boyer’s promotion to full-time correctional officer effective April 14 with a yearly salary of $50,072.77; Rory Cockerham’s 12-month step increase to $53,827.05 effective May 19; and a new hourly rate of $17.10 for part-time cook Kathy Manley effective May 1. All motions were made by Broeker and seconded by Cary and recorded as approved.
During departmental reports, Emergency Management Director Shannon Prado said the river is currently at minor flood stage and, with recent rain to the north, levels are expected to rise; she urged caution for people on the river. Sheriff Kevin Glendening reported a Run.Hide.Fight. training last week and announced a courthouse drill scheduled for April 21 that will close the courthouse at 3 p.m. with an increased presence of law enforcement, medical personnel and firefighters. Glendening also provided the jail census—96 adults and one juvenile, with 25 out-of-county inmates.
Other department updates included a reminder from Budget Director Cheryl McVey that budget amendment letters were due that day; Assistant County Attorney Trent Henkelvig said the Driver’s License Reinstatement Program is being converted to wage assignments to maintain collection levels; Recorder Natalie Steffener reported increased boat registrations and vital records requests; and Public Health Director Christa Poggemiller said the department is scheduling school immunizations for the coming school year.
During public input, resident Kathy Rashid asked, “Where all the jobs are in the area?” Chair Shane McCampbell advised job-seekers to contact Iowa Workforce Development at the mall. The board adjourned at 9:24 a.m. and held a work session afterward about a property sale with John and Kathy Rashid.
Votes at a glance: Floodplain Ordinance #25 (2nd reading) — approved (motion: Broeker; second: Cary). Interlocal Agreement (e-bikes) — approved (motion: Broeker; second: Cary). Payroll claims reimbursement $256.23 — approved (motion: Cary; second: Broeker). Personnel actions, Correctional Center — approved (motion: Broeker; second: Cary). Reports and April 7 minutes — approved.
