The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors met in special session on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 with Rick Mongan, Bryan Petersen, Duane Mummert, Cheryl Ellis and Dave Skou present. Erin Rydgren, Chronicle Times, represented the press. Roger Braun, Gary Lundquist, Steve Erdman, Marla Conley, Francis Conley, Scott Osborn, Sarah Tracy, Derek Scott and Stu Hogg were also in attendance. Unless otherwise indicated, all votes were offered as follows: Ayes – Ellis, Skou, Mummert, Petersen, Mongan; Nayes – none; Abstentions – none.
Chairman Mongan called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Skou, seconded by Mummert to open the 2024/2025 Property Tax Notice Hearing. Roll call vote: Petersen-aye, Ellis-aye, Mummert-aye, Skou-aye, Mongan-aye. Motion carried.
Chairman Mongan called for comments from the public.
Several questions were presented from those in attendance regarding a recent mailing received by all property owners in the state. Kris Glienke, County Auditor and Budget Director, explained the new process is a requirement of the HF718 legislation and is the first step in providing property tax transparency to the public. A lengthy question and answer session was informative and helpful to those in attendance to better understand the county’s budgeting and taxation process.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Petersen to close the 2024/2025 Property Tax Notice Hearing. Roll call vote: Petersen-aye, Ellis-aye, Mummert-aye, Skou-aye, Mongan-aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Chairman Mongan called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Skou to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 a.m.
All board agendas and minutes are available online at cherokeecounty.iowa.gov .
Attest: Kris Glienke, County Auditor
Rick Mongan, Chairman
Published in the Marcus News on April 11, 2024.