Board of Supervisors

 

Board of Supervisors met Tuesday in Chambers:

Jayden Scheckel–J.C. Engineer-

Farm entrance for Dan Davis, 100th Street, South Fork Township, approved.

Farm entrance for Steve Borman, 216th Avenue, Richland Township, approved.

Resolution 1093-0114-2025  to close County Morehead Bridge.

The Resolution removal of Bridge weight limits on 224th Street Bridge,  136th Street in Farmers Creek Township,  184th Avenue South of Town in South Fork Township.  Motion to approve bridge weight restrictions, approve.

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Ruth  Eltrich- J.C. Veterans Affairs Administrator

In Jackson County we currently have 417 veterans and their families receiving a totally of $776,736 in benefits.  The State of Iowa  estimated that we have 177,922 veterans in the state of Iowa. In Jackson County, they estimated we have 1,248.

Veteran’s population has gone down from 2022 by 35, but our veteran’s benefits has gone up, and part of that is compensation ,and pension, part of that is education, vocational, rehabilitation, also includes medical care.  Because of the change in policy or charge in the pack act that was done in 2022, it opened a lot for veterans  who may not have been eligible because of their income before, but are eligible now because they were exposed to toxins.  Ruth will have information in the Maquoketa Sentinel Press.

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Frank Frieberg–Director of Waste Authority of J.C.–

The appointment of Waste authority directors– two new members –Jason Geerz , Preston, is taking Dennis Driscoll’s place

Ed Pickle is taking Jim Ring’s place.  Resolution number 1091-0114-2025,  effective January 1st, 2025 through December 31st, 2026… approved

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Alisa Smith –J.C.  Auditor-

Presented the Auditors agendas items and claims

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Becki Chapin–Director of Human Resources–

Authorize Chair Signature in Certificates of Appointments for 1st Deputy Mary Stickley,  1st Deputy Sheely Hoy, Helen Decker Clerk, all under the auditor Alisa Smith, and Chief Deputy James Kraker, Sergeant Brandon Beck,  sergeant Daniel Blake, Deputies–Brandon Coin, Joel Driscoll, Wesley Unke, all under Sheriff Brent Kilburg effective January 2nd, 2025 through January 1st, 2029,  approved.

Jonathan Hines as PR and corrections officer effective December 15th, 2024 at an hourly rate of $21.41 bi-weekly paycheck, approved.

Approve Title VI Non Discrimination Assurances

Approve Title VI Non Discrimination Policy Statement

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LuAnn Goeke–Executive Assistive

Presented the Boards Calendar

Action on Conservation Board appointment, 1 to 5 years expires December 31st, 2029.  Tabled.

Reappointment – Pioneer Cemetery Committee, 2 to 3 years, to Mary Yochum and David Koon, expire December 31st, 2027, approved.

Reappointment Fairfield Township Trustees to David Franzen, Matt Franzen, expired January 1st, 2029, approved.

Appointments to Benefited Fire District Trustees, table until next meeting.

Setting a date for the Green Island Drainage District meeting, February 4th, at 11am.

, 216th Avenue, Richland Township, approved.

 

The Resolution removal of Bridge weight limits on 224th Street Bridge,  136th Street in Farmers Creek Township,  184th Avenue South of Town in South Fork Township.  Motion to approve bridge weight restrictions, approve.

 

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Ruth  Eltrich- J.C. Veterans Affairs Administrator

In Jackson County we currently have 417 veterans and their families receiving a totally of $776,736 in benefits.  The State of Iowa  estimated that we have 177,922 veterans in the state of Iowa. In Jackson County, they estimated we have 1,248.

Veteran’s population has gone down from 2022 by 35, but our veteran’s benefits has gone up, and part of that is compensation, and pension, part of that is education, vocational, rehabilitation, also includes medical care.  Because of the change in policy or charge in the pack act that was done in 2022, it opened a lot for veterans  who may not have been eligible because of their income before, but are eligible now because they were exposed to toxins.  Ruth will have information in the Maquoketa Sentinel Press.

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Frank Frieberg–Director of Waste Authority of J.C.–

 

The appointment of Waste authority directors– two new members –Jason Geerz , Preston, is taking Dennis Driscol’ls place

Ed Pickle is taking Jim Ring’s place.  Resolution number 1091-0114-2025,  effective January 1st, 2025 through December 31st, 2026… approved

 

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Alisa Smith –J.C.  Auditor-

 

Presented the Auditors agendas items and claims

 

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Becki Chapin–Director of Human Resources–

 

Authorize Chair Signature in Certificates of Appointments for 1st Deputy Mary Stickley,  1st Deputy Sheely Boy, Helen Decker Cleck, all under the auditor Alisa Smith, and Chief Deputy James Kraker, Sergeant Brandon Beck,  sergeant Daniel Blake, Deputies–Brandon Coin, Joel Driscoll, Wesley Unke, all under Sheriff Brent Kilburg effective January 2nd, 2025 through January 1st, 2029,  approved.

 

Jonathan Hines as PR and corrections officer effective December 15th, 2024 at an hourly rate of $21.41 bi-weekly paycheck, approved.

 

Approve Title VI Non Discrimination Assurances

Approve Title VI Non Discrimination Policy Statement

 

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LuAnn Goeke–Executive Assistive

 

Presented the Boards Calender

Action on Conservation Board appointment, 1 to 5 years expires December 31st, 2029.  Tabled.

Reappointment – Pioneer Cemetery Committee, 2 to 3 years, to Mary Yochum and David Koon, expire December 31st, 2027, approved.

Reappointment Fairfield TownshipTrustees to David Franzen, Matt Franzen, expired January 1st, 2029, approved.

Appointments to Benefited Fire District Trustees, table until next meeting.

Setting a date for the Green Island Drainage District meeting, February 4th, at 11am.

n Davis, 100th Street, South Fork Township, approved.

Farm entrance for Steve Borman, 216th Avenue, Richland Township, approved.

Resolution 1093-0114-2025  to closed County Bridge Bridge Morehead.

The Resolution removal of Bridge weight limits on 224th Street Bridge,  136th Street in Farmers Creek Township,  184th Avenue South of Town in South Fork Township.  Motion to approve bridge weight restrictions resolution number approved.

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Ruth  Eltrich- J.C. Veterans Affairs Administrator

In Jackson County we currently have 417 veterans and their families receiving a totally of $776,736 in benefits.  The State of Iowa they estimate that we have 177,922 veterans in the state of Iowa, in Jackson County, they estimate is 1,248.

Veteran’s population has gone down from 2022 by 35, but our veteran’s benefits has gone up, and part of that is compensation,and pension, part of that is education, vocational, rehabilitation, also includes medical care.  Because of the change in policy or charge in the pack act that was done in 2022, it opened a lot for veterans  who may not have been eligible because of their income before, but are eligible now because they were exposed to toxins.  Ruth will have information in the Maquoketa Sentinel Press.

 

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Frank Frieberg–Director of Waste Authority of J.C.–

The appointment of Waste authority directors– two new members –Jason Geerz , Preston, is taking Dennis Driscolls place

Ed Pickle is taking Jim Ring’s place.  Resolution number 1091-0114-2025,  effective January 1st, 2025 through December 31st, 2026… approved

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Alisa Smith –J.C.  Auditor-

Presented the Auditors agendas items and claims

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Becki Chapin–Director of Human Resources–

Authorize Chair Signature in Certificates of Appointments for 1st Deputy Mary Stickley,  1st Deputy Sheely Boy, Helen Decker Cleck, all under the auditor Alisa Smith, and Chief Deputy James Kraker, Sergeant Brandon Beck,  sergeant Daniel Blake, Deputies–Brandon Coin, Joel Driscoll, Wesley Unke, all under Sheriff Brent Kilburg effective January 2nd, 2025 through January 1st, 2029,  approved.

Jonathan Hines as PR and corrections officer effective December 15th, 2024 at an hourly rate of $21.41 bi-weekly paycheck, approved.

Approve Title VI Non Discrimination Assurances

Approve Title VI Non Discrimination Policy Statement

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LuAnn Goeke–Executive Assistive

Presented the Boards Business

Action on Conservation Board appointment, 1 to 5 years expires December 31st, 2029.  Tabled.

Reappointment – Pioneer Cemetery Committee, 2 to 3 years, to Mary Yochum and David Koon, expire December 31st, 2027, approved.

Reappointment Fairfield Township Trustees to David Franzen, Matt Franzen, expired January 1st, 2029, approved.

Appointments to Benefited Fire District Trustees, table until next meeting.

Setting a date for the Green Island Drainage District meeting, February 4th, at 11am.