The Cass County Board of Supervisors met 10-a.m. Tuesday, in Atlantic. According to the agenda minutes, during their session, the Board heard from County Conservation Director Micah Lee, who presented a quarter ending (Sept. 30th) report of activity with regard to county recreational sites (maintenance at Cold Springs, West Nodaway Area, Pellett Memorial Woods and Outdoor Classroom) and naturalist Lora Kanning’s environmental education activities (She presented 67 programs to 1,115 persons).

The Board and representatives from ISU extension, Cass Co. Memorial Hospital, Harrisdale Homestead, Cass Co. Conservation, and others, discussed the concept of a Wellness Coordinator for Cass County. The Coordinator would be a connector and bridge builder, between various working groups around community health initiatives.  Projects involved in could include community events promotion, infrastructure and implementation projects, food systems development, applying for grants and educational programming.

Considered was a part time county-based position with the county providing a portion of the salary plus other non-salary expenses such as an office in the courthouse.  Other funding partners could include ISU Extension, YMCA, and CCMH to start.  Considered also, was an annual wage of $20,000, with each funding partner (minimum of four) contributing $5,000 per year.  Since Soc. Sec. and IPERS would be over 17% additional, a higher contribution may be requested.  Proposed, was a possible 28E agreement and intent to commit to five years.  Also discussed was a one year renewable agreement.  After due consideration, the consensus of the board was to proceed with work plan with goal of having something in place by end of calendar year.

After their regular meeting was adjourned, the Cass County Board of Supervisors met again at 11:35-a.m. Tuesday, to serve as Board of Canvassers to proceed with the official canvass of the November 6, 2018 General Election. After examination of the tally books submitted by the precinct election officials, the total votes received by all candidates were ascertained. County Auditor Dale Sunderman was directed to draw up the abstracts of the election to be submitted to the Secretary of State and to be filed in the office of County Auditor and to notify all local candidates who were declared elected in the General Election. Certified canvass was prepared and placed on file in the office of the County Auditor.

SUMMARY OF LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS (that is, candidates declared elected):

COUNTY OFFICIALS                             Votes:

County Treasurer      Tracey J. Marshall (R)  5,005

County Recorder       Mary Ward          (R)  4,859

County Attorney       Michael Donn Hooper(R)  4,645

Bd. of Supr. (2nd)    Mark T. O’Brien    (R)    614

Bd. of Supr. (3rd)    John Hartkopf      (R)    695

NW Hosp. Trustee      Roger Herring           4,545

NE Hosp. Trustee      Julie Pollock           4,282

AG. EXTENSION COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Chad Becker       3,183  Kristi Plagman       3,138

David York        2,407  Bradley J. Pellett   3,153

Todd Weppler      3,188

SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS:

John J. Hansen                                2,888

Greg Zellmer                                  4,413

TOWNSHIP CLERKS:                              Votes

Edna                   Travis Erickson         52

Union                  Cheryl R. Christensen   93

TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

Edna                   Patrick Erickson        52

Edna                   Kevin A. Stender        44

Union                  Daryl Schrier           84

Union                  Richard Hoffman         62

Board Chair Gaylord Schelling then declared canvass completed and all vote totals to be Official.