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Pocahontas County supervisors award fuel bid, table IDALS wetland project and handle personnel and routine approvals
Summary
At the June 16 meeting supervisors accepted a Wessels Oil fuel bid, tabled wetland project #POC933415C pending further IDALS information, approved a deputy status change and several personnel and invoice items, and scheduled an IDALS wetland follow-up for June 30 at 1 p.m.
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors on June 16 accepted a county fuel bid, postponed action on a state wetland project pending more information, and approved several personnel and routine business items.
County Engineer Tate Schmeling presented two fuel bids; the board voted to accept Wessels Oil’s bid over Pro Coop. Sara Smith, an IDALS engineer, presented documents on wetland project #POC933415C (Reese); after discussion the board tabled approval until IDALS provides additional information and set a follow-up meeting for Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m.
Sheriff Steve Nelson requested that Ryan Jergens’ status be changed to part-time deputy. The board acknowledged the status change effective June 11, 2026, with an hourly starting rate of $34.04. Alison Hauser presented her third-quarter report; the board approved a FY27 JA Grant application related to Hauser and authorized Supervisor Clarence Siepker to sign the application.
The board acknowledged receipt of the FY25 Audit Report from the State Auditor and accepted the resignation of Katie Reinhardt, effective June 8, 2026. The board appointed Heather Peters as Legal Administrative Assistant for the County Attorney effective July 1, 2026, at a starting rate of $24.67 per hour, and approved the hire of Danielle Lawman for the County Attorney’s office effective July 1 at $21.12 per hour. The board also approved moving the Collections Assistant office to share space with the Mental Health Liaison.
Supervisors approved multiple drainage and tile invoices: JT DD 63 (several branch invoices totaling recorded amounts), JT DD 181 (Madsen Beavertails and Secondary Roads invoices), and DD 49 Main 2 Tile (amounts listed in the minutes). The board approved a Manure Management Plan for Dan & Laura Erickson (ID# 60392). Supervisors provided weekly reports (topics included safety, drainage, Linking Families, fair board, solar, tile and bridge concerns) and the meeting adjourned by unanimous vote.
Most routine approvals passed on unanimous voice vote; the minutes record no extended public comment on these items.
