(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors, today (Tuesday) approved by a vote of three-to-one, entering into an agreement between the County and three other agencies, to support a Wellness Coordinator’s position through 2025. Supervisors Bernard Pettinger was opposed to the agreement, which calls for the County to contribute $7,000 from the LOST fund and $25,000 from the ARPA fund in 2024, and $8,000 LOST/$35,000 ARPA funding in 2025.

In his report to the Board, Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken said the Secondary Roads Department is still running contract rock in the Atlantic District.

He also updated the Board on various construction projects underway in Cass County.

In other business, the Supervisors approved the County’s Zoning Commission recommendation to change a zoning classification from General Ag District to Business District, for Schmidt & Schmidt Properties, LLC, as allowed under the County Zoning Ordinance

Jon Schmidt with Schmidt Family Funeral Homes said they bought part of a hay field from Jo Ann and Lee Poeppe along the edge of town in Anita to build a funeral chapel. Schmidt said they plan on petitioning for annexation into the City of Anita, and draw from the City utilities. He said they hope to break ground sometime in the fall, with a planned opening in the Spring of 2024.

The Supervisors also held a public hearing on a proposed amendment of the FY2023 Budget to account for the National Opioid Settlement funds. Hearing no comments, the Board approved the amendment as presented, along with related appropriations.