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- Drainage work orders: Supervisors approved work orders for DD 11 Main K and DD Main A Lot 75 (Perkins and Martz). Motion carried by voice vote.

- Payroll claims: Supervisors moved and seconded approval of payroll claims; voice vote recorded as aye and motion carried.

- Liquor license: The board moved to approve a liquor license for an establishment referred to as HappyTime; motion was seconded and carried.

- Other routine approvals: Board approved additional routine items on the consent agenda, including claims and minutes as presented (not all consent items were read aloud individually).

Separately in the meeting the board approved awarding wastewater operations contract to SNH Environment after discussion; a supervisor moved to select SNH Environment and a roll-call-style assent (“Wilbert. Aye.”) was recorded and the motion carried.

Where available, the meeting record does not list full vote tallies or the names of every supervisor who voted; the minutes record motions, seconds and voice or roll-call assent for each item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Worth County Board of Supervisors 05.19.2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Worth County Board approved two drainage work orders, payroll claims, a liquor license for HappyTime and other routine items; roll-call style assent was recorded for the wastewater operator award earlier in the meeting.","taxTitle","Worth County, Iowa","taxId",73033,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542332,"Worth County hears update on prolonged tax appeal involving large ag processor; potential retroactive liability discussed",292,1727000,2019000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633080-1e2f3f753b11b6fbaaac1866011cc8a8&start=1727&end=2019","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633080-1e2f3f753b11b6fbaaac1866011cc8a8/thumbnail_1727000.jpg","/articles/6542332/Worth-County/Iowa/Worth-County-hears-update-on-prolonged-tax-appeal-involving-large-ag-processor-potential-retroactive-liability-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542332-4ff1f36b4836901c982f2ac5b8c39a99/orig.mp4?Expires=1771060610&Signature=NURrEE6a4F7zJFyqfZ~qxN3y6geY4~APQPeM4eETzbeD4IVKFrBga9J5CdsRxGx0BvmORlCuLYghDNDnLbs2QBrrMMJ2OhZg2Df93Nr~~pUOCOGzIsFEI5UGc3Ih2rtdy7h9X0M0lsewLqgyO5BFzAeN9kfZNLFk8fiZ-Y7wrJBqMBmE7Ybc3QQbbCK89V4mxn7BBWqVNC9H9sibPl5R7-VPzfM0WBRFZRgApUGCvZk48F-Orn7ftbtLilGrb1r4~mFoaKi4Pa1kzCceVnHYkF2Jb8NxjW6c375DstZZMaGxPe~zsxjU2mEo6XzwHUpdmz2msnGyOJS2WeNG6hBgEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff briefed Worth County supervisors on a long-running property tax appeal involving a large agricultural processor. The county attorney’s update noted the appeal has been active since about 2017–2019 and could affect the county’s tax base depending on any settlement or final ruling.

Staff provided rough figures discussed in meetings: the petitioners seek retroactive adjustments going back to 2019, and the county’s summary figures suggested potential lost taxable value in the millions. The county’s counsel reported legal fees of roughly $48,000 to date related to the case. Staff emphasized that outcomes and settlement terms are negotiable and that the final figures could differ from initial demands.

One supervisor cautioned about the potential budgetary impact if the county must adopt retroactive tax adjustments, noting other revenue uncertainties such as the wind farm and top-of-Iowa projects. County staff said Vanguard’s revaluation work produced appraisal figures that the county believes support its values, but petitioners may argue different treatment of property items (personal property versus real property adjustments).

Ending: Staff said they will continue discussions with peer counties and counsel and return with further legal and fiscal analysis. No settlement was announced at the meeting.","County staff updated supervisors on an ongoing property tax appeal with potential multi-million-dollar retroactive liability; staff said options and negotiations continue and legal fees over time exceed $48,000.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542336,"Worth County approves two drainage work orders; discusses watchman/engineering services",759,76000,835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633080-1e2f3f753b11b6fbaaac1866011cc8a8&start=76&end=835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633080-1e2f3f753b11b6fbaaac1866011cc8a8/thumbnail_76000.jpg","/articles/6542336/Worth-County/Iowa/Worth-County-approves-two-drainage-work-orders-discusses-watchmanengineering-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542336-1e6fe7b0fc266ea5fb527db492cf5a03/orig.mp4?Expires=1771060610&Signature=VqQPqRIc3WSb6DDHibXUrL12AKqpQKgeXA~VYzZ6xKll6CEKVuW4FPE7qlvq6lt2ZVmRE5s9E42BdSdNnvC0w9Dl14NZdgFJMsRLJrfx6iN5TwC7UOSUoFiLwfiUKpxqyuGkHcTy-DRG2eYUOnRDLfO7LMhQH2UNu4kw74WtCAC9kBvTLgwsft1NlwtPBYCRUI528AtroBgfK3xGPFRPHb82Lg---r8hg0qWc2n0n11MWURdS5LpqVTA4gk~OT-DGr45ukUStBWg3yZMxG-qlFa-jeEuPg601zdOuUGXGO~M3ssmdoC9exQQ559CJiS1TqFfPKlbNjrumeHT1YzKzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Worth County Board of Supervisors approved two drainage work orders and held an extended discussion about using an outside watchman or engineering service to investigate and respond to drainage complaints.

A county staff member briefed supervisors about recent line-painting and rock-run procurement activity and about the status of a proposed watchman/engineering service. The new service had been discussed as a way to reduce workload on county secondary roads staff, particularly to avoid taking staff away from other duties to investigate drainage concerns on private property.

Supervisors and staff compared options: continuing to use county staff, calling external engineers on an as-needed basis, or entering a standing contract with an outside firm. Staff reported that a local contact (Jacob) said his firm does not want an extended contract but would perform work for the county by billing an hourly flat rate if called; another vendor’s published rates showed stepped billing that would increase if a project exceeded initial hours.

One supervisor said the main concern was whether a contracted service would take time away from Colton (a county employee) on secondary-roads duties. Staff recommended continuing current practice for routine repairs and using outside firms for larger projects as they arise. The board agreed to “sit on it for now” and to continue using Colton and existing contacts while testing external options.

Before concluding drainage business, a supervisor moved to approve two specific drainage work orders: DD 11 Main K and DD Main A Lot 75 (Perkins and Martz). Another supervisor seconded the motion. Supervisors voted in favor; the chair announced the motion carried.

Ending: Staff will obtain additional quotes for related projects and return with recommendations if the county pursues a standing watchman or engineering contract. The board did not approve a standing watchman contract at this meeting.","Supervisors approved two drainage work orders for DD 11 Main K and DD Main A Lot 75 and debated whether to contract an outside watchman/engineering service or continue relying on county staff and ad hoc vendor support.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542341,"Worth County selects SNH Environment to operate wastewater services after staffing debate",683,983000,1666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633080-1e2f3f753b11b6fbaaac1866011cc8a8&start=983&end=1666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633080-1e2f3f753b11b6fbaaac1866011cc8a8/thumbnail_983000.jpg","/articles/6542341/Worth-County/Iowa/Worth-County-selects-SNH-Environment-to-operate-wastewater-services-after-staffing-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542341-7a56fec43e60bae4f1eeb7e2bfe93c3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771060610&Signature=SK3UlFVTZMCFpN5N2DGO1tyRWJKgL-1kkxf28mCe4PuIEaC2hqXSdl-0XrXlgBTmEl9rzjfyoKSiHlnDscbvhIpJhUEJM~TeiR5bueifDevQl6-Xe66psNMEL45IiHktxiPlP6k7Wcd6jp1a9LyEPlIdAb805~340YcQf2c8HioQvThj5FIFjib1KEqEW06lzQBfSAv8csqTON8w09A4NxCi580m7~4Wyq0CZW8sI3HcfFIlLW-V-U6ApbNIIfrCme4hIPNR6mlqTpSgNsqzHpvxYQQ90phle5svwwPNU01Gmi3fZomvDG3j~VBeDLToweRqMEt3pg-qwrg9OJqdGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Worth County supervisors voted to contract wastewater operations to SNH Environment after hearing from competing bidders and county staff about staffing and coverage concerns.

Supervisors discussed two proposals received in response to a request for proposals for wastewater operations. County staff summarized differences between the submissions and noted follow-up questions about personnel availability. A company representative for PeopleService said the firm “has 2 employees within 30 minutes and 11 of them within 90 minutes,” while a company representative responding to questions said the firm had other part-time and prospective staff who could be hired if a contract were awarded.

Supervisor Jason raised staffing concerns directly to the bidders, asking whether the firms would have enough personnel available if key staff had other jobs or were on leave. The PeopleService representative said the company had candidates interested in part- or full-time work but could not hire them until a contract was in place: “We can’t hire an employee without a job for them.” The larger firm representative emphasized their experience scaling staffing, saying the company has “over 200 employees” and has moved staff between projects to maintain service in other communities.

Supervisors also discussed a separate but related sanitarian (sanitation inspection) contract that the county holds with an existing provider; that contract runs through 2027 and includes a 90-day out clause. County staff advised that the sanitarian and wastewater operations are operationally linked and that the county would work with the sanitarian contractor to coordinate any transition. A supervisor asked staff to send a formal termination letter for the sanitarian contract if the board pursues a faster transition timeline.

After discussion, a supervisor moved “to go with SNH environment.” The motion was seconded and, following a roll-call-style assent (“Wilbert. Aye.”), the motion carried.

The board directed staff to work with the winning bidder and the sanitarian contractor to arrange a coordinated handover and to use the contract’s 90-day provisions as appropriate to minimize service disruptions.

The county will finalize staffing details and any necessary notices in the days following the vote; staff scheduled a follow-up meeting with the sanitarian contractor the next morning so the contractor could prepare for the transition.

Costs, start date, and the precise staffing roster to be used under SNH Environment’s contract were not specified in the meeting record.

Ending: County staff said they will notify the sanitarian contractor and the selected operator and return with transition details and any further action items at a subsequent meeting.","After questions about staffing and coverage from rival bidders, the Worth County Board voted to contract wastewater operations to SNH Environment and requested a coordinated transition for an associated sanitarian contract.","actionData","errors"]

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