(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, today (Tuesday), passed a Resolution approving the sale of County-owned farm land (at the site of the former Willow Heights Care Facility). The vote was 4-to 1, with Supervisor Wendy Richter opposed. Board Chair Steve Baier..

The property consists of 117.73 acres of cropland and 34.43 acres of pasture land. Milk Unlimited owners Kelly and Christy Cunningham had a high bid of $13,100 per acre for the farmland and a high bid of $6,200 per acre for the pasture. Supervisor Steve Green reminds citizens of the County, the decision was not made without public input.

In other business, the Cass County Supervisors set June 13, 2023 as the date for a Public Hearing on Fiscal year 2022-23 Budget Amendments. Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken reported the Secondary Roads Department is still hauling rock for rural roads and driveways in two County districts, and other projects. Wolken updated the Board some Secondary Roads Department construction projects.

On a related note, the Board approved an updated Title IV Non-Discrimination Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation & U-S Department of Transportation. The agreement existing agreement, Wolken said, dates back to 2016, and needed to be updated according to the DOT’s satisfaction.

The Supervisors then approved extending the current insurance deductible/out-of-pocket maximum through Dec. 31, 2023, but they tabled discussion and possible action, with regard to the Wellness Program and base premium insurance rate for County employees who do not participate in the program, and a discount for those who do. The Supervisors want more information before they act on the matters.