(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Board of Supervisors this (Friday) morning, passed Resolutions with regard to an amended FY 2023-24 Budget/appropriations, and Declaring Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an essential service. Their actions followed separate public hearings on both matters. Auditor Kathy Somers explained the reason for the Budget Amendment.

(She was referring to Trent Wolken, Cass County Engineer) On the topic of Declaring EMS an essential service, Atlantic Firefighter Bob Reynolds spoke in favor of the matter, and asked the Board for their support in putting it on the November General Election ballot. Supervisor Steve Green…

Board Chair Steve Baier reiterated the method voters will get to chose in November on paying for the service, if they approve it.

In other business, the Cass County Supervisors acknowledged the following appointments in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Wage Rate Schedules: Sawyer Ocheltree to a Sheriff’s Deputy/K9 position at $35.10/hour, and Cameron Ward to a Sheriff’s Deputy position at $34.08/hour. They also approved a FY 2025 Employee Group Agreement with the Secondary Roads Department.

Cass County Board of Supervisors mtg, 5-31-24

In his report to the Board, Cass County Engineer Trent Wolken said some of the County’s equipment was sent to Adair County to help with removal of tornado debris in Greenfield.

He said they spent most of last Friday and Saturday lending a hand at the task, which Adair County was most appreciative of. Cass County will be reimbursed by Adair County via FEMA, for the expenses associated with a service agreement for Disaster Recover with Adair County, once the paperwork is filed.
Board Chair Steve Baier said the County didn’t go into the fray, looking to be reimbursed. He said it “was the right thing to do.”

Trent Wolken updated the Board also, on Secondary Roads Department maintenance work and activities. He said that includes normal road blading with the graders. And…

And, the Cass County Supervisors approved the re-appointment of Veteran’s Affair Commission Member Christine Short, to the three-year term (through June 30, 2027).