(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, today (Tuesday), heard a report from representatives with the non-profit Cass County Committee on Aging. Judy Marnin spoke about the history of the organization, activities at each site and working to get senior’s out and about so they stay healthy and active.

Supervisor’s Board Chair Steve Baier told the Board the Supervisors had been contributing a total of $7,446 per year for the organization, but then Covid came along….

The Board opted to continue with the same amount funds from the upcoming Budget.

In other action, the Cass County Supervisor’s approved the hire of Tony Gustafson, Operator 1 with the Secondary Roads Department, but they scrubbed discussion and action on a County Investment Policy, while waiting on additional information.

Discussion, followed by action to approve, took place on the following matters:

• Snow removal for all three locations (courthouse, annex & jail), effective July 1, 2023. Green Acres’ bid was approved. They had bid $75 for the courthouse (an increase of $25 over last year), and $50 each for the Comm. Center & DHS Building.
• Trash service for all three (Aforementioned) locations, efffectve July 2, 2023. Cook Sanitation’s bid of $195/month. An increase of $30.Trash is collected once per week.
• and Seasonal lawn service to include fertilizer, chemical sprays, etc., for the courthouse and public safety building (does not include mowing services), beginning immediately. Green Acres was the lone bidder, with no change in the price from last year.

All contracts are for two-years. The Board however tabled action on a bid for Southlawn Memory Gardens mowing services, until Supervisor O’Brien can talk with Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett about cost-sharing and related matters.