(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Board of Supervisors in Cass County today (Tuesday) received a presentation from Assured Partners Vice-President Ryan Berven, with regard to County employees health insurance year-to-date claims, and ISAC (Iowa State Association of Counties) insurance rates for July, and Wellness. The discussion lasted for more than one-hour. No action was taken on renewing the insurance. The Board will take the matter into further consideration considering the new rates which go into effect next year, at a future meeting.

Ryan Berven speaks with the Cass County BOS.

The Board then voted 4-to 1 to pass a Resolution pertaining to the setting of compensation of elected officials for Fiscal Year 2024, as previously approved by a Supervisors’ voice vote this past Spring. Supervisor Wendy Richter was the lone Nay vote. Auditor Kathy Somers reminded the Board of how they voted on March 21st before the final vote was taken.

In other business, the Supervisors received a regular, weekly report from Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken. The Board received also, a report covering October and November, from Cass County General Relief/Mental Health Coordinator Debbie Schuler.