The Cass County Board of Supervisors, Wednesday, will continue discussion with regard to the bid process for the courthouse HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) replacement project. The meeting begins at 8:30-a.m.

During their meeting last week, the consensus of board was to move forward with replacement of the courthouse HVAC system. Auditor Dale Sunderman says since the cost will exceed $135,000, the competitive bid process under IOWA CODE chapter 26 must be followed.

In other business, the Board may take action on the appointment of a Cass Township Trustee. A vacancy term is available through 2016, with a four-year term to follow.

During their meeting last week, the Supervisors moved to appoint Kenneth Harrison, of Anita, to the Cass County Commission of Veteran Affairs for the 3 year term beginning July 1st, 2015.  They also approved the bond and contract with A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc. for a bridge replacement project near the Griswold Golf Course.

And, the Board held discussion with regard to the avian bird flu and what proactive and preventive measures Cass County could take. It should be noted there has been NO reported case of the H5N1 outbreak in Cass County. Officials say if there is an outbreak, the economic impact would be significant, not only in the loss of animals, but the loss of jobs. The Supervisors stressed local media will help increase public awareness, and the County asks for the public’s cooperation. Cass County will continue to work closely with emergency management and other local, state and federal agencies.