(Shelby Co) The Shelby County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, received reports from several department heads. According to the meeting minutes provided by Shelby County Auditor/Board Secretary Mark Maxwell, the Supervisors congratulated Sheriff Neil Gross on the recent award from the Iowa State Association of Counties for consolidating the Harlan Police Department under the Shelby County Sheriff’s office.

Sheriff Gross reported that his department is fully staffed, with one person currently at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in Johnston. He said also, talks are underway with the Elk Horn and Harlan Schools for funding the School Resource Officer position that’s currently being funded by Shelby County ARPA funds, not property tax dollars.

Jordon Sanders reported that he is researching how other counties handle their EMS Department finances, as there are very few in similar size that have EMS employees structured the same as Shelby County. He also said that one employee is in the process of completing a certification process that will allow to this person to instruct EMTs in Shelby County.

Shelby County EMA Director Alex Londo announced a new state program offering to repay up to $50,000 in interest for the tornado victims for rebuilding. The funds are limited and are on a first-come first-serve basis.

Screenshot of the Shelby County BOS mtg., 9-3-24

The Supervisors considered and discussed an engagement letter for joint representation for a judicial review concerning the final decision regarding the Summit Carbon Pipeline. They approved the needed Board Chair’s signature on the document.

The Supervisors approved also:

• Leo Lapke as a Supervisors Compensation Board Representative.

• Seven applications for right-of-way utility permits in various areas of Shelby County by Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company.

• An amendment to the sales contract for the County Annex Building. Details of the amendment will be available at the Auditor’s Office soon.

• And, the Supervisors approved the Beaver Bounty for this year. They increased the budgeted amount from $6,000 to $8,000.