Scott County Board of Commissioners March 18, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Approval of ditch board meeting minutes
Abandonment of county drainage ditches 5, 7, 8, and 12
Scott County Board of Commissioners meeting
Legislative delegation update on Medicaid home care administrative laws
Retirement recognition of Scott County employee Kevin Young
Children's mental health services continuum of care overview
Areas of Interest (4)
- Successful lobby by Scott County resulted in a proposed legislative change to Medicaid home care assessment frequency, saving $260 million.
- County infrastructure focus: Ditch board moves to abandon four aging county drainage ditches.
- Mental Health Crisis: School administrators call for expanded residential treatment options and more school-based therapists.
- Success of school-based 'Move This World' program in early identification of student mental health struggles.
Votes (4)
Approve November 19, 2024 ditch board meeting minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve consent agenda including resolutions 2025-91 through 2025-94
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Adjourn ditch board meeting
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve February 18, 2025 minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (3)
The challenges that we're faced with today cannot be solved solely inside the domains of our organizations... we need to find ways to come together.
I think mental health is become the biggest challenge that we face in schools right now.
I'm appreciative and I'm grateful for it.
People (5)
Tom WolfCommissionerParticipating via Zoom in both ditch board and board of commissioners meetings.
Participating via Zoom in both ditch board and board of commissioners meetings.
Kurt BriggsMayorAddressed the board regarding the National Association of Counties meeting and legislative priorities.
1 quote
Addressed the board regarding the National Association of Counties meeting and legislative priorities.
“The challenges that we're faced with today cannot be solved solely inside the domains of our organizations as a city, as a county, as a state, but we need to find ways to come together.”
Discussing the importance of interjurisdictional collaboration.
Kevin YoungRetireeRecognized for 19 years of service, including roles as a business analyst and Service Now administrator.
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Recognized for 19 years of service, including roles as a business analyst and Service Now administrator.
“I'm appreciative and I'm grateful for it.”
Reflecting on his career and work-life balance at Scott County.
Ryan LoggerSuperintendentPanelist on children's mental health, discussing school-based therapy and support systems.
Panelist on children's mental health, discussing school-based therapy and support systems.
James HoldenSupervisorProvided insights on school-based mental health service integration.
Provided insights on school-based mental health service integration.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- March 18, 2025: Scott County Ditch Board Meeting
- March 18, 2025: Scott County Board of Commissioners Meeting
- April 15, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.: Public hearings for ditch abandonment
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
Setting a public hearing on April 15, 2025, for abandonment of county drainage ditch 5.
Setting a public hearing on April 15, 2025, for abandonment of county drainage ditch 7.
Setting a public hearing on April 15, 2025, for abandonment of county drainage ditch 8.
Setting a public hearing on April 15, 2025, for abandonment of county drainage ditch 12.