By BARBARA PROFFITT | May 17, 2023

The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 15, and began their meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting and the approval of claims in the amount of $277,912.37.

Various department heads reported on numbers and projects for their units for the last week, including AMR, Rural Fire, the Linn County Sheriff and Public Works.

Public Works Administrator Shaun West presented resolution 2023-24 on surplus property which commissioners approved on a 3-0 vote.

West then presented a service agreement for equipment with Foley for them to service all equipment every 1,000 hours at a cost of $1,039.72 each time. Commissioners approved the agreement and authorized West to sign it.

Darin Wilson, Linn County Planning and Zoning Administrator, presented the revised zoning and subdivision regulations as provided by attorney Jim Kaup, but noted Kaup is currently in the hospital and unable to attend. (See related article in this edition.)

Jay Allen, Director of the Southeastern Technical Academy for Rural Students or STARS, appeared before commissioners asking for a decision on his request for funding. Commissioners approved his request at 1 mill for 2024. (See related article in this edition.)

Commissioners then approved Resolution 2023-25 declaring surplus property be donated to the STARS program.

Commissioners discussed county buildings and planned usage in the future and set a walk-through for next week during their regular meeting.