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, March 20, 2025. Supervisor Jack Beggs called the meeting to order at 9:12 a m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Supervisor roll call: Fitzgerald, Watson, and Beggs present. Also present, Auditor Judy Henry, Jim Rowe, Rob Welch and Josh Good.
Watson made a motion to amend the agenda for today with the addition of discussion and possible approval to change limits on the County Credit Cards. Fitzgerald seconded the motion. MC 3-0. Watson made a motion to approve minutes from the prior meeting with a correction on Committee Reports to show all the Supervisor’s attended the Conference Board Meeting held on March 10, 2025. Fitzgerald seconded the motion. MC 3-0.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
Beggs attended the Farm Bureau meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
SECONDARY ROAD REPORT:
Rowe presented quotes for bridge steel from Oden for $115,880.12 and Husker Steel for $128,946.00. Watson made a motion to accept the low bid from Oden. Fitzgerald seconded the motion. MC 3-0. Rowe updated the Board on employee positions in the Secondary Road Dept. Watson made a motion to approve Resolution 25-09 Secondary Road Transfer for the 3rd Qtr. of FY25 in the amounts of $297,505.50-Rural Services, $21,658.25-General Basic Services and LOST $33,332.53. Fitzgerald seconded the motion. MC 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Henry submitted Equipment Disposal Forms. Fitzgerald made a motion to approve the Disposal Forms. Watson seconded the motion. MC 3-0. Henry presented Employee Insurance Buyout Forms. Watson made a motion to approve the Insurance Forms. Fitzgerald seconded the motion. MC 3-0.
At 10:30 Fitzgerald made a motion to suspend the regular Board Meeting and go into Closed Session per Iowa Code 21.5(i) as requested by the County Attorney. Fitzgerald seconded the motion. AYES: Beggs, Fitzgerald and Watson NAYS-0. The Board entered closed session.
The Board returned from the Closed Session at 11:05 a.m. and resumed the regular meeting.
Discussion was held on raises and longevity for FY26. Fitzgerald made a motion to increase longevity rates by increments of .25 cents per hour for every 5 years of service. Watson seconded the motion. MC 3-0. Watson made a motion to approve a 5% raise to employees not controlled by a different board or entity. Fitzgerald seconded the motion. MC 3-0.
Watson made a motion to increase the total county credit card limit to $4,000 for each department instead of $4,000 total for all departments.
OLD BUSINESS:
Culp stated Wallen will be in the Courthouse on Monday, March 24, 2025, to install 2 new furnace units.
The board approved claims to be paid and discussed items for the next meeting.
Fitzgerald made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Watson seconded the motion. 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
