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The fair board manager, Terry Selzer, briefed the supervisors on both proposals and said the fair board recommended against expansion to the north, east or south of the building because of buried utilities, memorial trees, limited turning radius for large livestock haulers and frequent use of the adjacent space for camping and events.

\"It seems like every Saturday night trying to keep traffic off of Platt Street, people are parked 2, 3 wide on the road,\" Selzer said, arguing that expansions to the south would reduce campground and access area used for larger events. He also said a water line, power and gas infrastructure run on the east side and that a north addition would require removing memorial trees and would only yield limited usable interior space.

Supervisor then moved and Supervisor Mike Steinas seconded a motion “to not allow expansion on Grampa’s shed due to feasibility.” The motion carried.

Selzer said the fair board is supportive of other improvements and presented a separate plan from the fair’s sheep-and-goat committee to install a roughly 20-by-30-foot wash bay between the swine barn and the sheep/goat barn. He said the committee has funding and volunteer labor already pledged, and that the work would be primarily concrete slab construction with removable internal panels so pens can be taken out during winter.

\"They came to the board with the plan, the board has approved this, and I want to bring that to you guys,\" Selzer said, describing the proposed wash station and how it would be served from an existing hydrant by a hose for seasonal use.

Supervisor Mike moved to approve the installation of the sheep-and-goat wash station as presented; Supervisor Nin seconded. The board voted and approved the project. Selzer said the fair board will provide blueprints and funding documentation to county staff.

Nut graf: The supervisors’ decisions balance preservation and practical use of fairgrounds property: they declined the historical society’s requested expansion because of access and utility constraints but approved a smaller, donor-funded facility intended to reduce scheduling conflicts for animal exhibitors.

Background and context: County staff and board members cited several limiting factors — memorial trees and a water line to the north, gas and electric services at the east facade, and insufficient turn radius and campsite loss at the south — when explaining why an addition would be impractical. Selzer also noted that Boyer Hall (another fairgrounds building) needs roof work and that relocating uses among buildings has trade-offs for revenue and functionality.

Ending: The supervisors asked fairgrounds staff to provide any further cost estimates for utility relocation if the historical society wishes to pursue a different plan; for now the fair board's recommendation stands and the sheep-and-goat wash bay will proceed under the committee’s funding and volunteer plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Jackson County Iowa Board of Supervisors Meeting 4-15-2025","oneSentenceSummary","After receiving a recommendation from the fair board, the supervisors voted not to permit an addition to the historical building known as 'Grandpa shed' citing space, utilities and circulation constraints; the board approved a separate, donor-funded wash bay for sheep and goats between the swine and small-animal barns.","taxTitle","taxId",38127,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":78,"_47":79,"_49":80,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6273409,"Jackson County supervisors approve final payment on federally funded road project, multiple permits, licenses and hires",0,1134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000812-4830ab9f2787411299ccc2435fb727f3&start=1134&end=1134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000812-4830ab9f2787411299ccc2435fb727f3/thumbnail_1134000.jpg","/articles/6273409/Jackson-County/Iowa/Jackson-County-supervisors-approve-final-payment-on-federally-funded-road-project-multiple-permits-licenses-and-hires","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273409-776ff3c1dfbaf35ca316fc727c2398c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771005502&Signature=djdpWRw25qhZNCsBN5aJtSDqkRrMBrBUMUkjCEYJmf9vKogjTszFtU9i8inf6uKA6YtEyTpEfDvjfdiYVfMQmt1Yp9LpJ7Xtxvrd3OmKCdyS5NG3DbPfU~yqVI39iZ6dT-DkSt38HtlhQctHniS35JXJdXerFaGWwxQ3YB9G2jOrEC1wt~2kVrQjBLtDUEdNAAmDLwCey1qUXvzT4cqxgtJRsYuTQVVCoiFBWRAxac-7yQ5snOFByhQy4BdnF2HwoaEIkDG6w6rHkSAAyMES9lYtO4EdISOS0tGgVBhYH3VhFhiFtXNik4nbE7~LC64Hrq2etG4IN6JYZ7wypCOuqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jackson County supervisors on Tuesday approved release of retainage to complete a federally aided construction contract, cleared multiple utility and driveway permits, issued two retail alcohol licenses and confirmed three county hires and one long-term appointment.

The actions concluded routine county business while closing out a project that had been delayed by a Department of Transportation audit. The moves affect local road maintenance, utility work in several townships and staffing for county offices and the sheriff's department.

Jaden Schekel, Esquire, told the board the originally awarded bid totaled $659,050.01 and the “total final cost of the project is slightly less than that at $659,012.70.” He said the delay between project completion and final payment resulted from a DOT audit of the federally funded work, which examined construction and material inspection records.

County staff identified the final payment as the release of retainage for the contract; a staff member identified in the meeting as Ken stated the retainage amount being released was $19,770.38. Supervisor Nin moved to approve the final payment; Supervisor Mike Steinas seconded. The board voted and the motion carried.

Other permits the board approved included a new pole and transformer installation for Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative at the intersection of Caves Road and 170 Second Avenue, and an underground fiber-boring permit for Preston Telephone adjacent to 430 Fifth Avenue (Z34) related to an asphalt project. Staff said the Preston Telephone work was needed because a large culvert and ditching work exposed and required relocation of the fiber line.

The board approved three driveway/entrance permits: a farm entrance for Paul Gerlach on Caves Road in Farmers Creek Township (site-distance met; longer culvert required because traffic exceeds 400 vehicles per day), a field entrance for Roger Birkin on Twelfth Street in Fairfield Township (site-distance met; no culvert required) and a residential entrance for Robert Riesen on 200 16th Street in Bellevue Township (site-distance met; no culvert required).

The supervisors also took routine administrative votes: they approved the minutes of the April 8 meeting, accepted and placed on file Veterans Affairs Commission minutes for March 12, and approved two retail alcohol licenses — a Class C retail license for Parker’s Pit Stop LLC at 29418 Highway 52 in Bellevue (effective April 4, 2025–April 3, 2026) and a special Class C retail license with living quarters for Oakland Mill LLC at 22095 Highway 64 (effective May 1, 2025–April 30, 2026).

Human resources director Becky Chapin presented personnel actions the board approved: hiring Brian Donnelly as assistant county attorney effective April 14, 2025, at $95,000 annually, increasing to $100,000 after successful completion of a six-month probationary period; approval of Donnelly’s probationary certificate of appointment for April 14–October 14, 2025; appointment of Bryce Schmidt to a sheriff’s deputy certificate of appointment covering April 17, 2025, through Jan. 1, 2029 (the remainder of the current sheriff’s term); and hiring of Caitlin Kuhl as a PRN corrections/transport employee effective April 8, 2025, at $21.41 per hour. Chapin asked for the auditor to issue biweekly paychecks for the hires, which was authorized by the board.

Assistant county attorney Brian Donnelly introduced himself to the board after the personnel votes, saying, “My name is Brian Donnelly,” and summarized his prior experience in prosecution, juvenile court and governmental representation.

Votes at a glance
- Approve final payment (release of retainage $19,770.38) for the bridge/road project (original award $659,050.01; final cost $659,012.70) — mover: Nin; seconder: Mike; outcome: approved.
- Approve utility permit: Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative — mover/second: Mike/Nin; outcome: approved.
- Approve underground utility permit: Preston Telephone (new fiber) — mover: then; seconder: Mike; outcome: approved.
- Approve farm entrance: Paul Gerlach (Farmers Creek Township) — mover: Mike; seconder: Nin; outcome: approved.
- Approve field entrance: Roger Birkin (Fairfield Township) — mover: then; seconder: Mike; outcome: approved.
- Approve residential entrance: Robert Riesen (Bellevue Township) — mover: Mike; seconder: Nin; outcome: approved.
- Approve minutes (04/08/2025) and authorize publication — mover: Nen; seconder: Mike; outcome: approved.
- Accept and place on file Veterans Affairs Commission minutes (03/12/2025) — mover: Mike; seconder: Ninh; outcome: approved.
- Approve Class C retail alcohol license: Parker’s Pit Stop LLC (29418 Highway 52, Bellevue) — mover: then; seconder: Mike; outcome: approved.
- Approve special Class C retail alcohol license with living quarters: Oakland Mill LLC (22095 Highway 64) — mover: Mike; seconder: Nin; outcome: approved.
- Approve hiring of Brian Donnelly, assistant county attorney (04/14/2025; $95,000 rising to $100,000 after six months); authorize biweekly payroll — mover: Mike; seconder: Nin; outcome: approved.
- Approve probationary certificate of appointment for Brian Donnelly (04/14/2025–10/14/2025); authorize chair signatory — mover: Nunn; seconder: Mike; outcome: approved.
- Approve certificate of appointment for Bryce Schmidt (04/17/2025–01/01/2029); authorize chair signatory — mover: then; seconder: Mike; outcome: approved.
- Approve hiring of Caitlin Kuhl (PRN corrections/transport) effective 04/08/2025 at $21.41/hour — mover: then; seconder: Mike; outcome: approved.

Ending: The board concluded routine county business and scheduled the next regular meeting for April 22, 2025; several items discussed (including a potential demonstration of new voting machines) were noted for follow-up but did not require additional board votes at this session.","At their April 15 meeting the Jackson County Board of Supervisors authorized final payment on a federally funded roadway project after a DOT audit, approved several utility and entrance permits and licensed two retail alcohol businesses; the board also confirmed three new hires and one sheriff's appointment.","actionData","errors"]

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