The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 with Bryan Petersen, Cheryl Ellis, Ray Mullins II and Shane Bellefy present. Dave Skou was absent. Madeline Combs, Chronicle Times, represented the press. Tony Puffett, Chuck Stubbe, Kaylee Dreeszen and Kelly Puhrmann were also in attendance. Unless otherwise indicated, all votes were offered as follows: Ayes – Mullins, Ellis, Bellefy, 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 Bellefy, seconded by Ellis to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by Mullins, seconded by Bellefy to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Mullins to approve the claims for payment as presented. Motion carried. A complete listing is available for review in the County Auditor’s office.

Claims Approved September 9, 2025:

AgState
Fuel 20,868.68
Ahlers & Cooney PC
Serv 1,200.00
Alliant Energy
Serv 323.57
Allied Time USA Inc
Supp 24.00
Ascendance Trucks Midwest LLC
Parts 8,836.96
Aurelia Fire Department
Apprp 12,500.00
Aurelia Historical Society
Approp 2,392.50
Marcus Lumber
Supp 1,726.21
Marcus News Inc
Publ 550.01
Martin Marietta Materials
Supp 2,028.06
Mid American Energy
Serv 222.80
Midwest Lubricants,LLC
Supp 687.50
Midwest Tech Services LLC Serv 1,742.23
Midwest Wheel Companies
Parts 143.92
Ashley Miller
Serv 600.00
Nohava Construction INC
Serv 25,446.60
Northside Tire
Serv 972.96
Nuvera
Serv 64.00
NW Iowa Yes Center
Shelter 1,050.00
One Office Solution
Supp 1,156.48
Pocahontas County Sheriff
Fees 59.00
Point C Self Fund Admin Fees
Admin Fees 671.25
Point C Health COE
Caf Admin Fees 75.00
Quadient Leasing USA,Inc
Serv 2,116.95
Quimby Library
Approp 2,392.50
Sanitary Services Inc
Serv 830.60
SIMPCO
Dues 3,558.50
Siouxland Regional Transit
Approp 7,670.25
Smith & West Lawn Enforcement Serv 194.53
Debie A Stevenson
Reimburse 201.86
Barb Steward
Serv 450.00
T Mobile
Serv 133.34
Thompson Propane & Supplies
Supp 7,049.55
Thomson Reuters-West
Fees 790.52
US Postal Service CMRS-POC
Postage 4,000.00
Valley Glass & Framing Co
Service 658.00
Vanguard Appraisals Inc
Serv 14,400.00
Verizon Wireless
Serv 1,083.52
Vestis
Uniforms 129.84
Visual Edge IT Inc./Counsel
Serv 296.02
Elizabeth R Warnke
Reimburse 56.78
Washta Library
Approp 2,392.50
WesTel Systems
Serv 405.59
Ziegler Inc
Supp 1,932.41
Grand Total 445,260.69

There were no comments from the public.  

Kelly Puhrmann, County Engineer, presented utility permits for consideration.
Motion by Mullins, seconded by Ellis to approve an underground construction on county right of way application for CML in Section 7 of Afton Township. Motion carried.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Bellefy to approve an underground construction on county right of way application for Cherokee County Conservation in Section 32 of Pilot Township. Motion carried.
Puhrmann provided an update on activities in the Secondary Roads Department.
Kaylee Dreeszen, Globe Life Liberty National Agent, presented employee pre-tax cafeteria benefit options, which would be in addition to what county employees currently have, at no cost to the county. The information presented will be taken under advisement.
Supervisor Bellefy excused himself from the meeting at 9:30 a.m.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Mullins to approve Resolution #2025-20 “Approval of Waiver of Cherokee County’s Right to Appeal Issuance of Final Construction Permit for Twin Valley Producers Network Inc. in Section 13 of Spring Township.” Roll call vote: Mullins-aye, Ellis-aye, Petersen-aye. Motion carried and resolution adopted.
Motion by Mullins, seconded by Ellis to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Urban Renewal Report including cash balances designated for a special roadway project with proceeds from county rebates paid through Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) districts. Motion carried.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Mullins to approve a separation of employment and $9,260.46 final payout of vacation, comp, personal days, longevity and hours worked for John Schwarz, Secondary Roads Operator, effective September 5, 2025. Motion carried.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Mullins to approve a “Cherokee County Provider and Program Participation Agreement” for fiscal year 2026 county funding of covered services provided by the Meriden – Cleghorn Library 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 Ellis, seconded by Mullins to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 a.m.
All board agendas and minutes are available online at cherokeecounty.iowa.gov .
Attest: Kris Glienke, County Auditor
Bryan Petersen, Chairman
Published in the Marcus News on October 2, 2025