Cass County Republican Supervisor Frank Waters announced prior to the start of today’s (Tuesday’s) Board of Supervisor’s meeting, that he would not seek re-election to the 5^th District seat on the Board. Waters said “It’s time for someone else to take over.” Waters, who has served on the Board for 11-years, to date, said he wanted to get the word out now, so someone who may be interested in circulating their nomination papers, can do so.

When the Board convened their regular session, they approved the plans, specifications, cost estimations and form of contract, for the Cold Springs Park Paving Project. Their action followed a public hearing on the matter, and discussion with Cass County Conservation Director Micah Lee.

The project will cost $129,270.50. It will go through the standard bid letting process before work begins later this Spring or Summer. The Cass County Supervisors also approved the renewal of the County Wellness Plan, which last year, Wellness Committee representative Deb Schuler said, saved the County a good chunk of money.

(She said implementing the policy saved the County more than $66,350 in costs, thanks to a 5-percent insurance discount. Schuler said “Over the past two years, there has been 100% participation” from County Employees.)

The only change in the policy ISAC 2020 employee Health Insurance/Wellness Program, is the date of effectiveness, from 2019 to 2020. Auditor Dale Sunderman said there are additional incentives for employees to participate and complete 100% of the Wellness Programs Offered by July 31, 2020.

In other business, the Supervisors accepted the bids and contract for Stock, and Project pipe, to be used by the Cass County Secondary Roads Department. The Board tabled action on setting set the dates for public hearings on a re-compilation of the Cass County Code of Ordinances. The Board wanted to go through the Ordinances and mark those that need to be repealed because they are no longer necessary. Before the Ordinances can then be re-codified, as required at least every five-years under the Code of Iowa, they must set the date for public hearings.