Board approves routine claims, contracts, hires and permits at May 26 meeting
Summary
The Des Moines County Board approved payroll reimbursements ($1,197.85), an emergency-management payment ($59,876.34), an amended list of depositories, a fireworks permit for Sperry (July 3), a cost-advisory services contract, an RFP for Veterans Affairs Coffee and Conversation, and two personnel actions including a new assistant county attorney at $75,718.
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors moved through a series of routine items and approvals at its May 26 meeting, voting to approve payroll reimbursements and several contracts, permits and personnel actions.
The board approved payroll-reimbursement claims in the amount of $1,197.85. On an accounts-payable item, the board approved a $59,876.34 payment tied to an emergency-management grant (see related article). The board adopted an amended list of county depositories (including Farmers' Emerging Bank and Trust, 2 Rivers Bank & Trust, Minnesota Savings Bank and others, with deposit limits listed in the record) and approved a fireworks permit for the Sperry Fireworks Show on July 3.
The board also authorized a cost-advisory services contract with a firm described in the document as Cost Advisory Professionals (CAS) to develop cost-allocation plans that conform to federal and state requirements and approved an RFP seeking proposals for a venue to host 'Des Moines County Veterans Affairs Coffee and Conversation' (proposals due 06/11/2026 at 4:30 p.m.).
Personnel items approved included hiring Benjamin Toll as assistant county attorney at $75,718 annually effective 06/01/2026 and adjusting Mandy Spencer's salary from $51,875 to $53,947 after completion of her probationary period. The board also approved minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting.
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