PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Taylor County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday,
August 28, 2025. Supervisor Jack Beggs called the meeting to order at 9:04 a m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Supervisor roll call: Watson, Fitzgerald, and Beggs present. Also present, Auditor Judy Henry, Engineer Seth Sunderman and IT Josh Good.
Watson made a motion to approve the agenda for today and the minutes from the August 21, 2025, meeting. Fitzgerald seconded, MC 3-0.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
Fitzgerald attended the Crossroads and MATURA meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
SECONDARY ROAD REPORT:
No utility permits. Sunderman stated he has made himself familiar with his budget and current projects. He spent time with County Attorney Mike Wells, drawing up an agreement on reimbursement for CDL testing for county employees. The agreement will be presented to the Board of Supervisor’s at the September 4, 2025, meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Good, presented quotes on the Multi Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA has become a necessary step in security issues for Taylor County. Fitzgerald made a motion to go with DUO for MFA services. Watson seconded, MC 3-0.
The Board discussed the future use of the Annex building. The Courthouse now has a handicap assessable room on the lower level for court services. The topic was tabled until January 2026. Henry informed the Board during the Security meeting Judge Relph questioned the elevator issue and asked if the Board was thinking of ulterior avenues.
Fitgerald made a motion to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 1 (a) to discuss Courthouse security and IT. Watson seconded, MC 3-0. AYES: Beggs, Fitzgerald and Watson NAYS: 0. The Board went into closed session at 10:04 a.m. The Board returned from closed session at 10:30 a.m. Attendance for the Department Head meeting: Seth Sunderman, Dana Davis, Josh Weed, Josh Good, Crystal Drake, Holly Cavin, Shellia Culp, Zoie Lecy, Mike Wells, Judy Henry, Janel Irvin, Belinda Ogle, Dale Bucher, Ron Fitzgerald, Jack Beggs and Kim Watson. Attorney Mike Wells discussed the CDL reimbursement plan. Wells presented a memo on the use of social media during work hours; he had to address a public complaint on this issue. He advised the Department Heads speak to their staff on the use of social media platforms. He stated employees should not be sharing information or pictures about Taylor County on social media platforms as it could lead to prosecutable offense. Henry stated she will be implementing an electronic time clock system for all county employees. She believes there is too much room for error or dishonesty on the current system. She felt this is a step in the right direction to keep employees honest on their work hours and paid leave. Henry also informed Department Heads that their employees need to follow the complaint resolution procedure in the Taylor County Handbook.
OLD BUSINESS:
Sheilla Culp updated the Board on Courthouse upkeep.
The Board approved claims to be paid and discussed items for the next meeting.
Watson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Fitzgerald seconded, MC 3-0.
Meeting adjourned.
The Board of Supervisors approve these minutes to be published in the Taylor County Board of Supervisors Minute Book:
Jack Beggs, Chairman
Taylor County Board of Supervisors
Attest, Judy Henry
Taylor County Auditor
