(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Adair County, today (Wednesday), took action on a handful of matters. The Board acknowledged receipt of the 2022 SICOG (Southern Iowa Council of Governments) Annual Report. And, they approved a 10-cent per hour longevity wage increase for Dana Hoakison, a 10-year employee of the Adair County Sheriff’s office.

The Board then heard from Val Cameron w/ISU Extension & Outreach, with regard to a Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation and placing of signs and pinwheels in the Courtyard. The Supervisors approved placement of the pinwheels as requested.

Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention (File Photo)

The Board received a Quarterly report from Adair County Attorney Melissa Larson, who said she’s been keeping busy with an increasing caseload.

County Engineer Nick Kauffman presented to the Adair County Supervisors Resolutions for the Local Option Sales Tax and Bridge ratings. The Board approved both with Board Chair Steve Shelley signing-off on the paperwork. The Supervisors also approved a Contract and Performance Bond with Gus Construction for the N-25 Grand River Culvert Project.

And, Kauffman updated the Board with a weekly report on the Secondary Roads Department Maintenance and Activities.