Board of Supervisors Minutes January 2007

Board of Supervisors Minutes

January 2007

January 2, 2007:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Larson, Whipple and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.

At 9:00 a.m. the following resolutions were approved.

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-1

WHEREAS, motion was made by Hendrickson to appoint Chuck Larson as Board Chairman and motion was made by Hendrickson to appoint John E. Whipple as Board Vice Chairman.

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 2nd day of January 2007, that Supervisor Larson is appointed Board Chairman and Supervisor Whipple is appointed to the position of Vice-Chairman.

ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                                /s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman    aye
Fremont County Auditor                                                                             /s/ John E. Whipple                   aye
                                                                                                                     /s/ Earl Hendrickson                 aye

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-2

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 2nd day of January 2007, that the 2007 committee appointments are as follows:

Supervisor Larson – Empowerment Board, SW Iowa MI, MR, DD, BI, Planning Council, Board of Social Welfare, Recreation, Conservation and Development Regional and Local, Loess Hills Alliance, Board of Health, West Central Development, Emergency Management Commission, Local Emergency Response, Empowerment Board, Landfill Commission.

Supervisor Hendrickson – Mental Health Board, DECAT Board, DHS Service Advisory Board,

Waubonsie Mental Health, FREDCO, Southwest Iowa Transit, Southwest Iowa Planning Commission, Landfill Commission

Supervisor Whipple – Hungry Canyons Authority, Hungry Canyons Alliance, Southwest Iowa Juvenile Emergency Services Board, Welcome Center Board, Work Force Development, Fourth Judicial 28E Board, Alcohol and Drug Assistance Agency Inc., Advisory Board for Clarinda Mental Health Center, and Landfill Commission.

Larson, Whipple and Hendrickson appointed to E911 Board with one vote.

Patricia Shull is re-appointed to the Board of Southwest Iowa Transit and Southwest Iowa Planning Commission.

Motion was made by Whipple.

ATTEST:

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-3

RESOLUTION APPOINTING EMINENT DOMAIN COMPENSATION COMMISSION

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 2nd day of January 2007 that the following persons are appointed as members of the Eminent Domain Compensation Commission for the year 2007.

BANKERS: Martin McCartney, Sidney, IA 51652; Kent Claiborne, Hamburg, IA 51640; Scott Monical, Sidney, IA 51652; Jason Foster, Hamburg, IA 51640; Grant Schaaf, Randolph, IA 51649; Camielle Silence, Riverton, IA 51650; Jay Longinaker, Randolph, IA 51649 REAL ESTATE: Denise Hammer, Tabor, IA 51653; Harold Snyder, Sidney, IA 51652; Larry Aspedon, Hamburg, IA 51640; Nancy Vanatta, Sidney, IA 51652; Jenna Gregory, Sidney, IA 51652; Cory Gordon, Riverton, IA 51650; John Sheldon, Hamburg, IA 51640 PROPERTY OWNERS: Lowell Sherwood, Percival, IA 51648; Willis Moyer, Sidney, IA 51652; Nancy Newlon, Thurman, IA 51654; Don Peeler, Hamburg, IA 51640; Roger Booker, Riverton, IA 51650; Gerald Head, Imogene, IA 51645; James D. Doyle, Farragut, IA 51639 FARMERS: John Askew, Thurman, IA 51654; Lynn Handy, Percival, IA 51648; Jim Peeler, Hamburg, IA 51640; John C. Whipple, Sidney, IA 51652; Charles Polk, Sidney, IA 51652; Keith Schaaf, Randolph, IA 51649; Steve Lorimor, Farragut, IA 51639;

Motion was made by Hendrickson.

ATTEST:

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-4

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 2ndday of January 2007, that the 2006 utilities as certified to the Auditor by the Iowa State Department of Revenue and Finance be approved, collected, and disposed of as regular taxes, according to taxing district.

Motion to approve made by Hendrickson.

ATTEST:

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-5

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 2nd day of January 2007, that the Board will hold its regular meetings on Tuesday and Thursday of each week in the office of the Fremont County Courthouse, Sidney, Iowa, commencing at 9:00 a.m. until business is concluded. The February 1^st, March 1^st and April 5^th meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m., with no morning meetings. At the April 5^th evening meeting the Board will re-evaluate continuing the evening meetings.

Motion made by Hendrickson.

ATTEST:

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-6

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 2nd day of January 2007 that the Sidney Argus-Herald and The Hamburg Reporter be designated as the County's official newspapers for 2007.

Motion by Whipple.

ATTEST:

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-7

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 2nd day of January 2007, that the following be appointed to the Board of Health: Janeth Winkler, term ending 12-31-08; Jane Buck, term ending 12-31-08; Chuck Larson, term ending 12-31-2010.

Motion made by Whipple.

ATTEST:

At 9:35 a.m. Judy Crain, Fremont County Treasurer, met with the Board, requesting the Chairman sign a Drivers License 28E Agreement and a Mail Services Motor Vehicle Renewal Contract. Motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Larson to sign the Drivers License Agreement and Motor Vehicle Renewal Contract. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

At 10:00 a.m. Whipple made a motion to approve the following resolution.

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-8

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 2^nd day of January 2007, that the following individuals shall be approved as staff for the Office of the Fremont County Attorney, as requested by Fremont County Attorney, Margaret Gregory. The effective date of employment shall be January 2, 2007:

Jennifer Clark – Paralegal/Office Manager – full time at $28,000 per year, with benefits

Amy Kelley – Secretary/Victim and Witness Coordinator – part-time at $12.40 per hour, 30 hours per week.

ATTEST:

In other business, claims were approved for January 5, 2007.

At 11:00 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman

January 4, 2007:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, January 4, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as amended; it was amended to take off 9:45 a.m. Schultz Drainage, which was duplicated.

At 8:55 a.m. Brian Kingsolver joined the meeting.

At 9:00 a.m. the Board asked Fremont County Attorney Margaret Gregory to write a letter concerning a statement that was received for work done on Schultz Ditch drainage.

At 9:15 a.m. Hendrickson made a motion to approve Jennifer McAllister as Deputy Recorder, serving under Margaret Henkle, Fremont County Recorder. Whipple, aye; Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.

At 9:36 a.m. Whipple made a motion to approve Mary Hansen, Alise Snyder and Tricia Miller as Treasurer Assistants, serving under Judy Crain, Fremont County Treasurer. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

At 10:00 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Larson to sign Hungry Canyons Reimbursement for Dinville Box. The project will not proceed unless funds are received from the federal government. Whipple, aye; Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.

Motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Larson to sign IDOT Payment Voucher for Kirkham-Michael on M16 Box, paid out of Farm to Market funds. Whipple, aye; Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.

Motion was made by Whipple to sign Work in Right-of-Way Permit for Green Plains Renewable Energy for sewer and water extension to serve the alcohol plant. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

Motion was made by Whipple to sign two applications for underground construction for 6" and 8" waterforce mains across Airport Road for City of Shenandoah. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

Payroll was approved for January 5, 2007.

At 10:30 a.m. Doug Doty, with Fremont County Extension, presented the Board with a bulletin entitled "For the Citizens of Fremont County" that provided a brief overview as to what is going on with the Extension Office and Fremont County. Doty discussed with the Board a couple of projects he would like to do with a GIS System and local classrooms in order to get children familiar with using it. Doty also reported that Iowa State University is celebrating its 150^th anniversary. With the Ag Extension system being one of the three major parts of the University, ISU is requesting that each extension office in the state of Iowa come up with a community service project. Doty was seeking suggestions from the Board on that project.

Red Haun stopped in to visit with the Board regarding Hazmat.

Karen Berry visited with the Board about setting a time for a Conference Board meeting.

At 11:30 a.m., there being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman

January 9, 2007:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.

At 9:20 a.m. the Board tabled any decision on health insurance regarding Earl Hendrickson until after discussing it with Renee Von Bokern, Human Resources & Labor Relations Consultant.

At 10:00 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board regarding bid letting on the Dinville Box. Two bids were received; Gus Construction made a bid of $112,287.08 and Barton Construction made a bid of $124,575.76. Whipple made a motion to accept the apparent low bid from Gus Construction of $112,287.08. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

In other business, the Sheriff’s monthly report was approved.

At 11:00 a.m., there being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman

January 11, 2007:

At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2007, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were Chuck Larson, John E. Whipple, Earl Hendrickson, Judy Crain, Dan Davis, Art Claiborne, Karen Berry, Nancy Henneman, Margaret Gregory and Joan Kirk. Gregory just got back from four days of training; she said she would be around to visit with the individual departments. Claiborne spoke about veterans coming back from war with one in ten having post-traumatic stress.

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, January 11, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was corrected to change the 9:45 a.m. "signing" 28E Agreement to "approving" the 28E Agreement. Whipple made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

Let the records show Patricia Rengifo was present for this meeting.

At 9:00 a.m. Dan Davis, Fremont County Engineer, met with the Board. Motion was made by Whipple to sign the title sheet approving Project FM-CO36(43)—55-36, seal coat for farm to market program. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

Whipple made a motion to sign the following resolution.

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-9

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT LOW BID AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors held a letting for construction projects on January 9, 2007, and

WHEREAS, bids were received for Secondary Road Project L-3-23-2, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County that the contract be awarded to Gus Construction of Casey, Iowa for the low bid of $112,287.08. The cost of this project shall be paid from Secondary Road funds.

Motion to approve made by Whipple.

Approved this 11^th day of January, 2007

ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                                /s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman    aye
Fremont County Auditor                                                                             /s/ John E. Whipple                   aye
                                                                                                                     /s/ Earl Hendrickson                 aye

At 9:15 a.m. Steve MacDonald, Fremont County Sheriff, presented the Board with a 28E Contract for Law Enforcement Services. The contract is between Fremont County Board of Supervisors, Fremont County Sheriff’s department and city of Sidney. Fremont County Attorney Margaret Gregory was also present. The purpose of this agreement is to provide law enforcement services to the city.

Larry Whitehead stopped by to visit with the Board regarding a letter he received from the Board.

At 9:45 a.m. Whipple made a motion to approve a 28E Agreement with the landfill. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

At 10:30 a.m. motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Larson to approve renewal of liquor license for Skyline Sportsman’s Club LLC. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

At 10:54 a.m. Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman

January 16, 2007:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Larson, Whipple and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.

At 9:30 a.m. Angie Lutt with SWIA Families/Stork’s Nest met with the Board to discuss how the organization works. The Stork’s Nest program serves families from prenatal to two years of age in Page and Fremont Counties. The organization is requesting Fremont County Board of Supervisors contribute 40% of the salary and travel expenses, totaling $5,360.

At 10:05 a.m. Whipple made a motion to sign a 28E contract for law enforcement services for the city of Sidney. Also present was Fremont County Sheriff Steve MacDonald. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

At 10:30 a.m., after some discussion, due to lack of estimate and funding, Whipple made a motion to pay one half of the expenses for repair work on Schultz Drainage Ditch. Also present was Larry Whitehead. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

Payroll and claims were approved for January 19, 2007.

In other business, the Treasurer’s Semi-Annual Report was approved.

At 11:10 a.m., there being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman

January 18, 2007:

No Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting-New Officers Training School-Des Moines

January 23, 2007:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.

At 9:00 a.m. Ross Silcock with FREDCO and John McCurdy, SW Iowa Planning Council, met with the Board to discuss the economic development of Fremont County. Also present were Edna Eaton, M.J. Broomfield, Margaret Gregory, Lynda Cruickshank, Kimberlee Spillers, Frank Spillers, Kim Gee, Kent Claiborne, and Patricia Rengifo. Gee presented FREDCO’s budget for fiscal year 2007-2008. The Board will take the request for funds into consideration during their budget process.

At 9:30 a.m. M.J. Broomfield and John McCurdy with SW Iowa Planning Council met with the Board to discuss the impact SW Iowa Planning Council has on Fremont County. Two of the services mentioned were Southwest Iowa Housing Trust Fund, Inc. and Southwest Iowa Transit Service. Representatives have been going out and talking to the counties and communities, handing out brochures and explaining what SWIPCO contributes to the area. Also present were Kim Gee, Patricia Rengifo, Lynda Cruickshank, Kimberlee Spillers and Frank Spillers.

At 9:55 a.m. Ross Silcock met with the Board regarding a resolution for tax abatement and a resolution to cancel tax certificate for the city of Tabor. Whipple made a motion to approve the following resolutions. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

RESOLUTION NO: 2007-10

RESOLUTION ABATING TAXES ON LAND OWNED BY CITY OF TABOR

WHEREAS, the City of Tabor now owns certain property in Tabor, Fremont County, Iowa, Parcel No. 480480142010000, Tabor, Iowa, described as:

East ½ of the South 60 Feet of Lot 7 Block 14 in the town of TABOR, FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA according to the recorded plat thereof.

WHEREAS, the property is now owned by the City of Tabor and therefore should not be on the tax rolls according to Section 427.1(2), Code of Iowa,

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above described properties shall be listed as exempt on the tax list of the Fremont County Auditor. Further, all current and delinquent real property taxes are abated under Iowa Code Section 445.63. This includes taxes payable as long as the City of Tabor owns the property.

BE IT FURTHER resolved that the Auditor and Treasurer shall enter such change orders required to abate these taxes

Motion made by Whipple to approve resolution.

Dated this 23^rd day of January 2007.

ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                                /s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman    aye
Fremont County Auditor                                                                             /s/ John E. Whipple                   aye
                                                                                                                     /s/ Earl Hendrickson                 aye
RESOLUTION NO: 2007-11

RESOLUTION TO CANCEL TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #2004-517

WHEREAS, Parcel No. 480 480 142 010 000 describing East ½ of the South 60 Feet of Lot 7 Block 14 in the town of Tabor,
Fremont County, Iowa

was subject to taxes for years payable 1983-1984 thru 1985-1986 and the taxes on the parcel for the years stated remained due and unpaid at the date of sale; and the Treasurer, at tax sale began and publicly held on the third Monday of June the 15 day, 1987 exposed to public sale at the office of the County Treasurer in Fremont County, the parcel described, for the payment of the total amount then due and remaining unpaid on the parcel, and at that time and place Fremont County offered to pay the sum of Twenty-Four Dollars and 60/100, being the total amount then due and remaining unpaid on the parcel, which was the least quantity bid, credit for payment of that sum was given to Fremont County at that price. Fremont County was the owner and holder of Tax Sale Certificate No. 1987-175 purchased at said tax sale, pursuant to an Assignment from the Fremont County Treasurer dated June 19, 2003 the certificate holder became The City of Tabor, Iowa; by affidavit of Matthew G. Woods, filed in the Treasurer’s Office on the 28^th day of September, A.D. 2006, it appears that notice has been given more than ninety days before execution of this deed to the City of Tabor by publishing the Notice to Redeem from Tax Sale in the Fremont-Mills Beacon Enterprise on December 16, 2004 and by mailing the Notice to Redeem from Tax Sale to all parties in possession on December 16, 2004; of the expiration of the time of redemption allow by law; and two years have elapsed since the date of the sale, and the parcel has not been redeemed.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Tax Sale Certificate #2004-517 is cancelled under Iowa Code Section 445.61.

BE IF FURTHER resolved that the Treasurer shall enter such changes into record.

Dated the 23rd day of January 2007.

Motion made by Whipple to approve resolution.

ATTEST:

At 10:00 a.m. Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director Sandie Sillers and Deb Westvold with Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC), visited with the Board regarding case management. Sillers asked Deb Westvold to come down and give an overview of case management to the Board. Westvold said their goal and duties are to help counties provide quality, cost-effective case management programs that comply with all state and federal rules and regulations. Nancy Henneman and Patricia Rengifo were also present.

At 11:11 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Larson to sign two Utility Permits with MidAmerican Energy. The first one on NE Section 24 on Road J32; the second on 200^thStreet, Sections 24 and 25, Fisher Township. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

At 11:15 a.m. Steve Whitehead, maintenance supervisor, met with the Board regarding disposal of a desk the county no longer needed. Hendrickson made a motion to sell the desk. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

At 11:35 a.m., there being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman

January 25, 2007:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, January 25, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.

Let the records show Patricia Rengifo with The Hamburg Reporter was present for this meeting.

At 9:00 a.m. Whipple made a motion to sign a contract with Maximus. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye, Larson, aye. Also present was Sandie Sillers.

9:10 a.m. - Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, will return later in the day to discuss her budget.

At 9:25 a.m. the Board canvassed the drainage elections held on January 20, 2007.

At 9:45 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Larson to sign contracts and bonds for Dinville Box, Project L-3-23-2, with Gus Construction Company. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

Hendrickson made a motion to authorize Chairman Larson to sign two DOT payment vouchers with HGM for Projects FM-CO(45)--55-36 and FM-CO(44)--55-36. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

At 10:00 a.m., after a lengthy discussion, Whipple made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2007-12. Present were Judy Crain, Margaret Henkle, Dan Davis and Steve Whitehead. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye, Larson, aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-12

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FREMONT COUNTY EMPLOYEE INFORMATION HANDBOOK

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 25^th day of January 2007, that the Employee Information Handbook is amended to add the following language to Section 2.2, by adding a new provision

Wellness/Longevity/Uniforms Compensation

Effective January 1, 2007, the County will not offer extra compensation to an employee based solely upon that employee’s time of service and/or non-use of sick leave, nor for uniforms (unless specified by law). This provision applies to all exempt employees, regardless of date of hire, except for Secondary Road Department and Sheriff’s Department employees who have received such compensation prior to January 1, 2007.

Motion was made by Whipple.

ATTEST:

Whipple made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2007-13. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye, Larson, aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 2007-13

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FREMONT COUNTY EMPLOYEE INFORMATION HANDBOOK

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 25^th day of January, 2007, that the Employee Information Handbook is amended to add the following language to Section 2:

Earnings and Hours of Work

"2.3(A) Courthouse – Departments of Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Sheriff and County Attorney

Salaries/Other compensation

Full-time employees hired by these departments shall not be compensated, nor receive a base salary that exceeds 80% of the compensation or salary received by the elected or appointed official of said department.

Motion was made by Whipple.

ATTEST:

At 11:17 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman

January 30, 2007:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.

At 9:00 a.m. Whipple made a motion to appoint Kandra Johnson Prairie Township Clerk and Brad Johnson Prairie Township Trustee. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

At 9:10 a.m. motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Larson to approve Renewal of Liquor License for Sidney Legion Club. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

At 9:15 a.m. Whipple made a motion to sign HazMat Contract with Council Bluffs. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.

At 9:30 a.m. Doug Phillips, Assistant Chief of the Riverton Fire Department, and Carol Jennings, Riverton City Clerk, met with the Board. The city of Riverton has raised $230,000 towards a new fire station and city offices. They will be going to Des Moines to apply for a grant that will help finish the project. They know they will need to show city and county support. The Board suggested they talk to FREDCO, indicating they have helped with similar projects in the past.

At 11:00 a.m. Joel Dirks, West Central Development, met with the Board and presented their annual report. West Central Development is requesting $3000 again this year.

Payroll was approved for February 2, 2007.

At 11:24 a.m., there being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman

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