Minutes - 10/23/2026 - Special Board meeting

October 23, 2026

MET IN SPECIAL SESSION

The Board of Supervisors met in special session at 10:00 A.M. All members present.  Chairman Shea presiding.

1. CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Wichman, second by Jones, to go into Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i), for discussion and/or decision on personnel matters.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen, Jones. Motion Carried.

Motion by Jorgensen, second by Jones to go out of Closed Session.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen, Jones. Motion Carried.

Motion by Jones, second by Jorgensen, to go into Closed Session for discussion and/or decision on evaluation of individual’s hirings, as allowed by Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen, Jones. Motion Carried.

Motion by Jones, second by Jorgensen, to go out of Closed Session.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen, Jones. Motion Carried.

2. SCHEDULED SESSION

Motion by Wichman, second by Jorgensen, to create the position of interim HR Director and make an offer of employment to the individual discussed in Closed Session, with a salary of $10,000 per month.
Roll Call Vote: AYES: Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen, Jones. Motion Carried.

3. ADJOURN

Motion by Jones, second by Miller, to adjourn meeting.
UNANIMOUS VOTE. Motion Carried.

THE BOARD ADJOURNED SUBJECT TO CALL AT 11:30 A.M.

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          Brian Shea, Chairman

ATTEST:          _____________________________________________
                        Mary Ann Hanusa, County Auditor

APPROVED: October 27, 2026
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