The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 with Bryan Petersen, Cheryl Ellis, Dave Skou, Ray Mullins II and Shane Bellefy present. Madeline Combs, Chronicle Times, represented the press. Gary Lundquist, Chuck Stubbe, Tony Puffett, Adam Glienke, Brian Glienke, John Nitz, George Wittgraf, Steve Zarr, Ramona Nitz, Theresa Pudenz, Kelly Puhrmann, Robert Wick, Terie Taylor-Wolf, Ben Metcalf and Kent Ohlson were also in attendance. Unless otherwise indicated, all votes were offered as follows: Ayes – Mullins, Ellis, Bellefy, Skou, Petersen; Nayes – none; Abstentions – none.
Chairman Petersen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mullins, seconded by Skou to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Bellefy to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
There were no comments from the public.
Robert Wick, Iowa Economic Development Authority, provided an informative presentation on funds available to impacted communities directly related to recovery and mitigation of future flood events.
The supervisors reviewed a draft solar ordinance recommended by the Cherokee County Zoning Commission. Chairman Petersen thanked the Zoning Commissioners for their work on the document. No action was taken and the County Attorney will be asked to report on his review of the proposed ordinance.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Bellefy to approve a separation of employment and $1,438.68 final payout of hours worked, vacation and comp hours for Ashlyn Gimer, Jailer, effective April 25, 2025. Motion carried.
Motion by Skou, seconded by Bellefy to approve a “Cherokee County Provider and Program Participation Agreement” for fiscal year 2026 county funding of covered services provided by The Barns Museum for the benefit of Cherokee County citizens and individuals. Motion carried.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Skou to approve a “Cherokee County Provider and Program Participation Agreement” for fiscal year 2026 county funding of covered services provided by CAASA for the benefit of Cherokee County citizens and individuals. Motion carried.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Bellefy to approve a “Cherokee County Provider and Program Participation Agreement” for fiscal year 2026 county funding of covered services provided by the Cherokee Library for the benefit of Cherokee County citizens and individuals. Motion carried.
Motion by Mullins, seconded by Ellis to approve a “Cherokee County Provider and Program Participation Agreement” for fiscal year 2026 county funding of covered services provided by the Family Crisis Center for the benefit of Cherokee County citizens and individuals. Motion carried.
The supervisors provided committee reports and reviewed meeting schedules.
There being no further business, Chairman Petersen called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Bellefy, seconded by Skou to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 a.m.
All board agendas and minutes are available online at cherokeecounty.iowa.gov .
Bryan Petersen, Chairman
Kris Glienke, County Auditor
Published in the Marcus News on May 22, 2025