CEDAR COUNTY COMMISSION

The Cedar County Commission met September 16, 2019. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk 

Approved Commission Minutes for September 9, 2019.

Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor

Requests to process court order 24720-24728, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property.  24727 held until 2020 rates are confirmed with state.

Met with Cheryl Marcum for an update on SB391.

Resident requested gravel on CR676.

Met with Surveyor, Mark Francis, on status of surveys.

Met with Dogwood Special Road Commissioner, Charles Cummins, concerning CR2025 whistle request to private land owner.

Met with Chief Deputy Sheriff, Jason Johnson for update on jail.

Call inquiring about a permit for hog barn, less than 500 head starting as weaned to finished pigs.  Potential site, 32 and 97 HWY.

Met with DJ Ford, Road & Bridge Supervisor

Discussed Myers Bridge project.

Commission reviewed monthly reports from County Clerk’s Office, Cedar County Health Department, and Sheriff’s Office Lake Patrol Invoice.

Commission reviewed payment requests submitted to the Treasurer for discretionary funds by elected officials. 

Bills were approved.

The Cedar County Commission met September 23, 2019. Present were: Marlon Collins, Presiding Commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, Northern Commissioner; Robert Foster, Southern Commissioner; Heather York, County Clerk 

Approved Commission Minutes for September 16, 2019.

Met with Chad Pyle, Assessor

Requests to process court order 24729-24734, to add-on the assessed valuation of newly purchased personal property. 

Discussions on SB391 –

Met with Cheryl Marcum for an update on SB391. 

Bill McBrair and Lynden Kenney also stopped in, individually.

Jeffery Law Group was contacted for a follow-up on the lawsuit over SB391 and how people can support the suit.

Ginnese Oglesby requested access to a portion of CR1180 that has never been closed.  She will clear and link a driveway from her property.

Byron Hamilton and Joe Levi stopped in, individually, to visit with commissioners.

Met with Prosecuting Attorney, Ty Gaither, to discuss PACARS letter.

Met with Sheriff James McCrary

Weekly Report of Inmate Housing: Out of County – 53, Cedar – 8 = 61

Report of CR1101, CR220, & CR1125 being muddy and difficult to travel.

Met with DJ Ford, Road & Bridge Supervisor

Discussed Myers Bridge project, CR1101, CR220, CR1125, and CR1025.

Motion to by Boultinghouse to proclaim October 4, 2019 as Manufacturing Day in Cedar County, second by Foster.  Collins – Yes, Foster – Yes, Boultinghouse – Yes.

Commission approved contracts for City of Stockton, Village of Jerico Springs and Village of Umberview Heights for tax collection by Cedar County Collector, Lisa Nelson.

Motion by Foster to sign agreement for election security assessment work authorization with Cyber Defenses Inc, second by Boultinghouse. Collins – Yes, Boultinghouse – Yes, Foster – Yes.

Commission reviewed monthly reports from Prosecuting Attorney Office, and minutes from CCMH.

Commission reviewed payment requests submitted to the Treasurer for discretionary funds by elected officials and current sales tax report. 

Bills and payroll were approved.