(KLZA)--Highway Superintendent Steve Darveau Jr. met with the board. Maintenance on roads was discussed and Mr. Darveau reported that 2 motorgraders were being serviced at this time. He reported that the grant application has been completed and submitted.

Commissioner Campbell inquired on the maintenance being done on school bus routes. Mr. Darveau explained that the designated school bus routes that he currently has on file, which were received from the school districts many years ago, are some of the first to be cleared. He suggested that the County request that the school districts submit updated bus routes to the Road Department so that any changes that have been made by the schools can be also made by the County so that everyone is using the same information to help alleviate any misunderstandings.

The bridge on the road leading into the County Yard is being replaced and is being torn out this week with the replacement construction to start next week.

Sheriff Hardesty updated the Board on the routine business within the law enforcement center the past few weeks. He reported the he calls received during the month of February totaled 455 of which 202 were traffic stops, a total of 25 arrests with 24 made from the Sheriff- Office and 1 from another agency.

Electric Contracting Company will be starting within the next week to replace and install the improved electronic system that operates the doors, cameras and other items at the Law Enforcement Center. Sheriff Hardesty reported that inmates may have to be housed in another facility for a short time while this work is being done.

Motion was made by Karas to approve and authorize the Sheriff to sign the Addendum with Consolidated Foodservice of Des Moines to terminate the current contract dated August 26, 2020. The motion was carried and to sign a new contract with Consolidated Foodservice effective on March 13, 2025 with the pricing based on the quote between the parties dated February 28, 2025 and will remain in effect for three years.

Motion was made by Caverzagie to recess the regular meeting agenda and go into an executive session at 10:42 a.m. with Jerry Pigsley, special legal counsel to discuss pending litigation and for the protection of the public interest.