By Sam Parsons

The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting yesterday morning. The board approved new 28E agreements with the city of Fremont for Police Protection Services in fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem said that he discussed and came to an agreement with the city on the terms.

Following that discussion, the board appointed a new ADA and safety coordinator for the county: Zach Kauffman will be replacing the outgoing Troy Bemis, after his appointment was approved unanimously.

And the board discussed the possibility of hiring an economic development director for the county. Supervisor Chuck Webb said that, after speaking with some small cities in the county, he believed the county did not need to hire an economic development director because it would be redundant with what the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group does. Supervisors Steve Wanders and Mark Groenendyk said they agreed, and while no action was taken, the board said they would be dropping the matter until further notice.

The next regular meeting with the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for August 19.