The Cass County Board of Supervisors today (Wednesday), tabled matters pertaining to a speed restriction along a road in and near Griswold, on the south side of the City, and the awarding of a mowing bid for the Southlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. The latter was over possible confusion on the extent of ground to be mowed. A single bid was received for the project, but the bid price raised concerns the person who submitted the bid might not have been fully aware of how much mowing and how frequently, is needed.

The Board tabled action on a Resolution establishing a speed restriction or limit on a portion of Road #6 of 1880 (currently known as Troy Road in Griswold, and Cass Street in the County), until the Griswold City Council takes action on setting the rate of speed on their side, and then making the speed limit uniform for the County side.    The speed limit proposed by City leaders in Griswold is 35 miles per hour.

There are currently no signs indicating the speed limit. Supervisor Steve Baier setting the same speed limit said it would make it easier for law enforcement to enforce, and lessen the chances of an accident. Cass County Engineer Charles Bechtold was not opposed to the speed restriction, and said a traffic survey (counting the number of vehicles using the road) wouldn’t be needed or cost effective to make the change.

In other business, the Board passed a Resolution abating the taxes, penalties and interest on a parcel of land now owned by the City of Atlantic, on the southwest side of town. The move follows the Code of Iowa.