Justin Stutzman

The board addressed various county matters, including reports from the weed superintendent, clerk, zoning administrator, emergency manager, and highway superintendent. Key actions included approving appointments, resolutions for fund investments and salary increases, and contracts for public defender services and telecommunications. They also discussed personnel issues in executive session, reviewed reports from various departments, and addressed zoning matters through public hearings. The board also approved claims and issued checks for various funds and services.

The board addressed various topics including the reorganization for 2023, appointments to agencies, and reports from different departments such as the general assistance clerk, district court clerk, sheriff, public defender, and vet service officer. They discussed the vacant weed superintendent position and authorized the chairman to sign the annual Weed Reports. The resignation of the county attorney was accepted, and a replacement was appointed. The board also approved meetings for 2023, authorized the county treasurer to invest surplus funds, set salaries, renewed appointments for various positions, and approved a revised mileage rate. Additionally, they reviewed bids for a motor grader, approved a bond schedule, discussed a conservation easement application, and addressed issues related to County Road 17. Other topics included health insurance, courtroom technology upgrades, and a reimbursement to the Schuyler Senior Citizen Center from the COVID Rescue Plan fund.

The Board of Commissioners held meetings to discuss various county matters. Key topics included reports from the general assistance clerk, county attorney, weed superintendent, and other officials. The board addressed applications for funding, renewed appointments, and reviewed monthly fees and reports. Discussions were held regarding county employee benefits, meeting schedules, and methods of providing public notice. Resolutions were approved for investing surplus funds, cost of living increases for county employees, and mileage rates. The board also discussed zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, and the comprehensive plan. Public hearings were held for conditional use applications, and the board made decisions on lot splits and appointments to the Board of Adjustments. Road improvement plans, vacation/abandonment of county roads, and agreements with other entities were also discussed.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as the general assistance clerk report, an agreement between the Colfax County Court and Clerk of District Court, and a request to have an ATM machine in the courthouse. The Weed Superintendent provided a report, and the board reviewed monthly fees and upcoming workshops. The county attorney reviewed the Agreement between the Colfax County Court and Clerk of District Court.

The meetings included reports from various departments such as the General Assistance Clerk, County Attorney, Weed Superintendent, and Emergency Manager. Key discussion points included the county's compliance with Section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act, updates on the Hughes-Payzant Drainage Ditch project, and the potential for contracting law enforcement services with the City of Clarkson. Decisions were made regarding the purchase of a new John Deere motor grader, approval of resolutions for fracture critical bridge inspection, and authorization for signatures on a Certification of Compliance for Structure C001904405. Additionally, gravel bids were opened and read, with action deferred to a future meeting.