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,
June 19, 2025. Supervisor Jack Beggs called the meeting to order at 9:10 a m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Supervisor roll call: Fitzgerald, Watson, and Beggs present. Also present, Auditor Judy Henry, Rob Welch, Colleen Larimer, Todd Copley, Jerry Longfellow and Ben Ingersoll.
Watson made a motion to approve the agenda for today and minutes from the June 12, 2025, meeting. Fitzgerald second, MC 3-0.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
Beggs attended Landfill Mtg. Watson attended Heart of Iowa Mtg.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Wyckoff questioned the integrity of Jack Reed during the Arbitration hearing. Saying Taylor County deserved better, he requested not to renew the contract with Reed’s company. Jerry Longfellow had Weed Commissioner concerns and commented on the lack of mowing in the ditches and County right of ways.
SECONDARY ROAD REPORT:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Henry presented the FY26 Harris Group Solutions contract in the amount of $54,496.88. The Board contacted Josh Good, IT, questioning if any progress had been made with Solutions services. He stated our hands are tied until a better service is available. Fitzgerald motioned to approve the Solutions contract. Watson seconded the motion, MC 3-0. The Board signed employee insurance buyouts. Henry presented the amended service agreement with Iowa Negotiation and Consulting Services. The Board tabled the amended contract until June 24, 2025, meeting, stating they needed time to gather more information. Brittney Palmer with Crossroads Behavioral Services, requested program financing from the County’s Opioid Fund. Crossroads has been successful with their mental health education in adjoining County’s and would like to provide the same services to Taylor County schools. Henry stated the fund is controlled by a 3-member board. There is approximately $46,000 available, some of which has already been committed to a drug prevention program for younger students. Henry will contact other members of the Opioid Fund Committee to request funding. The Lenox Leading Ladies reported progress on the Lenox Toddler Pool. SICOG had a grant of $100,000 available but one of the stipulations was 1.5% from County funds. Watson motioned to fund $5000. Fitzgerald seconded, MC 3-0. Todd Copley, President of AFSCME Council 61 and Ben Ingersoll, rep for the Sheriffs Union, spoke to the Board about recent arbitration. Copley wanted the Board to understand they normally are on good terms with the County’s; they were only here to help the employees. Henry relayed to Copley that the arbitrator had misquoted her several times on facts in his judgement.
Henry presented a 5-week vacation schedule that had been used by Secondary Roads until recent years. Currently we are on a 4-week vacation schedule. Adding the 5th week will affect employees with 30 plus years of service. During Handbook reviews Department Heads agreed all the Departments needed to follow one schedule unless you are controlled by a different Board. Watson made a motion to approve the 5-week schedule effective July 1, 2025.
Fitzgerlad seconded the motion, MC 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Culp reported on continued projects and upkeep of the Courthouse. Air conditioning has been out in the Auditors’ office for several weeks. Parts had arrived, just waiting on the repairman now.
The Board approved claims to be paid and discussed items for the next meeting.
Fitzgerald made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Watson 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 |
