(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors held their regular weekly meeting today (Friday), instead of Wednesday. During the brief session, the Board passed three Resolutions, including those for Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations, as previously approved by the Board and Department Heads, and the Transfer of funds. Board Chair Jerry Walker explains…

They passed a Resolution to destroy certain records as allowed under the Code of Iowa, and as recommended by the Auditor Retention Guide. They then approved Fiscal Year 2025 hourly salary wages as passed in the previous Budget Hearing. A Fireworks Permit application for the Adair County Fair was approved, along with a six-month raise for the Adair County Treasurer’s Clerk. County Engineer Nick Kauffman provided the Board with an update on the Secondary Roads Department maintenance and activities.

Supervisor Jodie Hoadley took a moment to commend Kauffman’s crews, the numerous contractors who came in from all around the area, and Sheriff’s Department personnel, who really stepped-up and responded quickly, in the aftermath of the devastating May 21st tornado, which packed Doppler radar estimated winds of as much as 318-mph.

Sheriff Jeff Vandewater told the Board a Sheriff’s Department Tahoe was declared a total loss, and debris hung up on the communications tower has been removed, but at least one of the microwave communications dishes were damaged. Crews are not allowed to climb the tower to make repairs, because inspectors say it’s currently not safe to do so.