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,
July 17, 2025. Supervisor Jack Beggs called the meeting to order at 9:05 a m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Supervisor roll call: Fitzgerald, Watson, and Beggs present. Also present, Auditor Judy Henry, Jim Rowe, Belinda Ogle, Rob Welch and Zoey Lecy.
Watson made a motion to approve the agenda and the July 10,2025 minutes to include the County Attorney Salary of $56,634. Fitzgerald second, MC 3-0.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
SECONDARY ROAD REPORT:
Rowe updated the Board on current and future projects. Auditor Henry presented the Taylor County Engineer contract and agreement. Watson motioned to hire Seth Sunderman on a 3-year contract, salary $170,000 a year plus benefits. Fitzgerald seconded, MC 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Lecy gave the Annual update for the Conservation Department.
At 10:00 a.m. Watson motioned to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 1 (c) to discuss litigation and mediation. Fitzgerald seconded. AYES: Beggs, Watson and Fitzgerald. NAYES: 0. The Board returned from closed session at 10:14 a.m. Fitzgerald motioned to authorize Iowa Community Assurance Pool (ICAP) to approve the mediation settlement concerning prior employee Bethany Murphy. Watson seconded, MC 3-0.
Henry presented the final applications for exemptions and credits for 2024 values. Watson motioned to approve the final applications. Fitzgerald seconded, MC 3-0.
Henry presented the Claim Expenditure Declaration, section 509A.15 (4) pertaining to the County Self Fund. This declaration prevents the County from exceeding claims of no more than 2% of our general fund budget in one year. Watson motioned to approve the Declaration. Fitzgerald seconded, MC 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Culp discussed some storage arrangements.
The Board approved claims to be paid and discussed items for the next meeting.
Fitgerald motioned 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 |
