PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WORTH COUNTY, IOWA

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Board of Supervisors of Mitchell County and Worth County convened at 12:00 p.m. at the Carpenter Bar & Grill in Carpenter, IA. Present from Worth County were Supervisors Jeff Creger, David Haugen, Dennis May and Auditor Kay Clark. Present from Mitchell County were Supervisors Joel Voaklander, Stan Walk and Auditor Lowell Tesch. Supervisor Bob Marreel was attending a funeral. Also present were County Engineer Jim Hyde and Assistant County Engineer Rich Brumm.

Motion by Voaklander, second by Haugen to approve the agenda. All voted aye.

The salary package for the Engineer and the Assistant Engineer was reviewed. Jim stated that effective July 1, 2010 he would be stepping down as the County Engineer and would be assuming the duties as the Assistant Engineer and Rich will become the County Engineer for both counties. Effective July 1, 2010 Jim’s salary will be $60,000 and Rich’s salary will be $85,000. The combined salaries are $27,000 less than the state average of what dual Iowa County Engineers and Assistants receive. Jim stated that he will continue working the same hours as he has been previously. Motion by Creger, second by Voaklander to approve the salary package as presented. Roll call vote: all ayes.

The FY 2011 Engineer’s employment contract and agreement was reviewed. After discussion, motion by Voaklander, second by May to approve the contract. This will be effective July 1, 2010. Roll call vote: all ayes. It was reported that the health insurance package will continue to be administered by Worth County.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m. All voted aye.

Kay Clark - Worth County Auditor Dave Haugen – Chair Board of Supervisors