## SUPERVISOR’S MINUTE BOOK "CC" LOUISA COUNTY, IOWA

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August 25, 2022 08252022 Public Hearing Board Meeting

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors met in regular session for Public Hearing at the Supervisors office. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Brad Quigley, Chairman. The following board members were present: Chris Ball, and Randy Griffin. Board members voting “AYE” unless otherwise noted. Other attendees: Joellen Schantz, Randy Schlutz, Kathy Jolly Vance, Gwendolyn Jolly, Sherry Humphreys, Sam Willson, Amy Willson, Judy Ball, Shawn Hawks, Roger Huddle, Adam Parsons, Dianne Bohling, Al Bohling, Bill Small, Jim Rudisill, David Hihs, Tim Knutson, Vicki Frank, Cathy Smith, Tammy Hayes, Carrie Murray, Paul Greufe, Katie Walker, and Katie Hammond. Pledge of Allegiance Motion Griffin, second Ball to approve agenda for August 25, 2022 Adam Parsons, Louisa County Attorney, presented the Board of Supervisors with results of his investigation regarding Sam Willson’s dismissal from Conservation Board. Paul Greufe reports that he received an email on June 8, 2022, from Joellen Schantz a member of Louisa County Conservation Board who shared a screen shot of a Facebook post by Sam Willson. Paul Greufe states he spoke to Sam Willson regarding this post which made accusations of Board being corrupt. Roger Huddle, spoke on behalf of Sam Willson and the notice of removal from Conservation Board. Discussed Iowa Code 331.3 and 350.4 Iowa Code that talks about cause and Roger feels that Board of Supervisors wrongly removed Sam from Conservation Board. Roger spoke of the alleged facts with the issue of selling of Baird Timer by Conservation which generated discussion from the general public and when Sam responded to someone’s post regarding this issue Sam was speaking of the Conservation Board and not the Board of Supervisors. Roger reports that nothing Sam said was illegal, unlawful or fits malfeasance, “he only offered his opinion”. Roger requested that Sam be reinstated to the Conservation Board. Paul Greufe then reviewed that the Conservation Board members that contacted him felt it crossed the line with Sam’s allegation of members being corrupt as Paul said that corruption is a criminal statute in Iowa. And these members felt it was defamation of character and slander. Quigley opened up the meeting for public comments and asked that comments be limited to 3 minutes and to be professional. Kathy Jolly Vance read the letter from Brad Moss that he dropped off at Auditor’s office on August 24, 2022, which emphasizes the need for qualified Louisa County Conservation Board members who demonstrate an interest in conservation matters. He also states he believes Sam’s Facebook post was taken out of context. Kathy read her letter in support of Sam. She states all Boards have a healthy dose of controversy and conflict. If there is no difference of opinion, Boards would not be needed. Supervisor’s job is to appoint a person that demonstrates an interest in Conservation. Kathy then asked if the Supervisors complete an application for the Boards they sit on and Griffin states “No, it is part of job”. Kathy said she believes if Supervisors would complete an application to serve on Conservation Board, Sam’s would raise to the top over yours”. Sherry Humphreys who is a former Conservation Board member asked “Why did we get here? Dismissal of a volunteer board member for something he wrote on Facebook? And categorizing his statement as malfeasance? While Sam’s comment was not complimentary to you or the Conservation Board, I find it hard to believe it rises to the level of malfeasance. I would think in your capacity of Supervisor’s you would be able to express your disappointment and move on rather than to dismiss Sam as a Board member. Move on and reinstate Sam.” Amy Willson, Sam’s wife spoke on his behalf and asked if they could have the names of the 2 board members that were upset with his comment on Facebook. She was