The Board of Supervisors met in their chambers on the 4th floor, 720 Central Ave. Dubuque IA, 52001. You now have options to attend Board of Supervisor meetings. The County offers Zoom with both audio and video available. Every agenda will include information on how to login to attend that meeting. Those wishing to attend meetings in person may do so. All Board of Supervisors official meetings are recorded and available to be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXFvtJQ2WWIsG8vVFVreYCQ
LET THE RECORD SHOW that all approvals, appointments, motions, claims, warrants, receipts, proclamations, recesses, adjustments, resolutions, permits, and public hearings, were approved unanimously, unless otherwise noted.
WORK SESSION – All Budget work sessions will have discussion and possible action on the FY24 and FY25 budgets
WORK SESSION – Key West Technology Budget Proposal. Dubuque County IT Director Nathan Gilmore presented a memo supporting this signed by four Department heads. The roads department may be able to help with some of the work. Motion made by Supervisor McDonough to approve $65,000 request, seconded by Supervisor Pothoff, Supervisor Kenniker voting nay.
WORK SESSION – Medline – Proposal to relocate additional departments. Veterans Affair Executive Director Randy Rennison and City Assessor Troy Patzner spoke on behalf of leasing space in the Medline building. Supervisor McDonough mentioned that there is not a bus line or stop at this location.
WORK SESSION – Discussion on discretionary funding including Purchase of Service, Tom Hancock Grant, Historic Preservation Commission, Historical Societies, and Dubuque County Fair. Dubuque County Budget Director Stella Runde spoke about putting dues in the budget and using DRA funds for the POS program.
WORK SESSION – Classification and Compensation Discussion and Possible Action. Dubuque County Supervisors McDonough and Pothoff asked for a meeting with Carlson Dettman Consulting for clarification on information presented. Motion made by Supervisor Kenniker to approve recommendation; motion died for lack of second.
Recess 2:41 p.m. – 2:46 p.m.
WORK SESSION – Health Insurance Plan Discussion. Supervisors agreed to make no changes to the plan.
WORK SESSION – Overall budget discussion, including but not limited to funding discussion on improvements and other requests.
Adjourn at 3:23 p.m.
Harley V. Pothoff Harley V. Pothoff (Feb 21, 2024 17:23 CST)
Harley V Pothoff, Chair
Dubuque County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
K-P Kevin Dragotto (Feb 21, 2024 13:12 CST)
Kevin Dragotto, Dubuque County Auditor