10:00 AM

The Sac County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present, Rebecca Hillmer, Chairman, presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted.

The County Engineer updated the Board on current construction projects, including a bridge on the North side of Section 21, Coon Valley Twp., which was damaged due to flooding.

It was moved by Kroeger and seconded by Bensley to advance payment to contractor for work done on the Church Street bridge in Early. Ayes all, motion carried. County will be reimbursed by the City of Early for their share.

The Board and the Engineer discussed a situation where the County would trade a piece of property in Wall Lake for another piece of property to upgrade the maintenance facility located there.

It was moved by Kroeger and seconded by Bensley to call for a public hearing on the disposition of the maintenance facility owned by Sac County in the City of Wall Lake for Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at 10:00 AM, in the Sac County Courthouse. Ayes all, motion carried.

It was moved by Bensley and seconded by Kroeger to direct the Chairperson to sign rate contract with Westco Industries for fiscal year 2001 - 2002. Ayes all, motion carried.

Scot McDonough, Sac County EMS Director, presented a quarterly report from the ambulance service for the quarter ending March 31, 2001.

Erin McCullough, attorney from Lake View, addressed the Board regarding fees for commitment for substance abuse. The Board agreed to meet with the County Magistrates and attorneys to discuss the County's responsibility on payment of charges pursuant to Iowa Code. No date was set.

County Attorney, Pamela Dettmann, presented further discussion on establishing the county attorney's position as full time. Further discussion will follow after the Board considers specific numbers to support the argument.

Ed Lehey, Steve Irwin, and Bob Nedrow, representing Kid's World, Inc., made a power point presentation to solicit support for the Kid's World project in Sac City. Projected costs were estimated at approximately $775,000.

It was moved by Kroeger and seconded by Bensley to table any decision on supporting the project until Tuesday, July 24, 2001. Ayes all, motion carried.

There being no further business, on motion, the meeting adjourned.

Secretary S/ James W. Dowling, Chairman