Board of Supervisors Minutes January 2008

Board of Supervisors Minutes

January 2008

January 1, 2008:

No Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting. Courthouse Closed for New Years Day Holiday.

January 3, 2008:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, January 3, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson and Larson 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. 2008-1

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

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 3rd day of January 2008, that Supervisor Whipple is appointed Board Chairman and Supervisor Hendrickson is appointed to the position of Vice-Chairman.

ATTEST:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-2

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 3rd day of January 2008, that the 2008 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 Larson.

ATTEST:

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-3

RESOLUTION APPOINTING EMINENT DOMAIN COMPENSATION COMMISSION

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 3rd day of January 2008 that the following persons are appointed as members of the Eminent Domain Compensation Commission for the year 2008.

BANKERS: Martin McCartney, Sidney, IA 51652; Kent Claiborne, Hamburg, IA 51640; Scott Monical, Sidney, IA 51652; Jason Foster, Sidney, IA 51652; 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: Pat Sheldon, 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; Dave Roberts, 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. 2008-4

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 3rd day of January 2008, that the 2007 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 Larson.

ATTEST:

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-5

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 3rd day of January 2008, 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 first Thursday of each month the meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. with no morning meetings.

Motion made by Hendrickson.

ATTEST:

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-6

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 3rd day of January 2008 that the Sidney Argus-Herald and The Hamburg Reporter be designated as the County's official newspapers for 2008.

Motion by Hendrickson.

ATTEST:

At 9:10 a.m. Jim Saufley stopped in to visit with the Board.

At 9:30 a.m. Amy Holbrook met with the Board requesting the Board approve moving the Decat contract from Fremont County to Page County. Holbrook said services would remain in Fremont County even though the contract moves to Page County. Motion was made by Larson to transfer, by mutual agreement, the Decat contract to Page County. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 9:45 a.m. motion was made by Larson to publish the Budget Amendment. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 10:00 a.m. motion was made by Larson to approve the following Resolution 2008-7. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-7

Pertaining to the use of Secondary Roads in Fremont County, Iowa by RAGBRAI and by cyclists in general.

WHEREAS, the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is a unique event that draws thousands of visitors to Iowa annually and promotes Iowa tourism; and

WHEREAS, biking in general is an excellent form of exercise enjoyed by millions of Americans, as well as a pollution-free form of transportation that should be encouraged; and

WHEREAS, secondary roads in Iowa are not designed or maintained to meet any specific standards related to bicycle travel; and

WHEREAS, the recent lawsuit against Crawford County involving the death of a RAGBRAI participant demonstrates the need to address the use of the county secondary road system by RAGBRAI and by cyclists in general; and

WHEREAS, the current situation has created an unacceptable exposure to future bicycle-related lawsuits against this County;

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors that they respectfully request that the Iowa Legislature address this issue in 2008 on a statewide basis so that the Board of Supervisors does not have to act at the local level to regulate the use by cyclists of secondary roads under the jurisdiction of the County.

Approved this 3rd day of January, 2008

Motion was made by Larson.

ATTEST:

At 10:15 a.m. Fremont County Engineer, Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to approve the following Resolution 2008-8. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-8

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT LOW BID AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation held a letting for construction projects on December 18, 2007, and

WHEREAS, two (2) bids were received for RCB Culvert Project FM-CO36(44)—55-36.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County that the contract be awarded to Gus Construction Co., Inc. of Adair, Iowa, for the low bid of $235,526.46. The cost of this project shall be paid from Farm to Market funds.

Motion to approve made by Larson.

Approved this 3rd day of January, 2008

ATTEST:

In other business, the County Recorder’s Monthly Report and the Quarterly Report of Commission of Veteran Affairs were approved.

Payroll and claims were approved for January 4, 2008.

10:30 a.m. there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman

January 8, 2008:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson and Larson 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. M. J. Broomfield, Executive Director, Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) met with the Board to discuss their annual report for year 2006/2007. In 2007/2008 SWIPCO will continue to play an important role in planning and community/economic development in Southwest Iowa.

At 9:30 a.m. Fremont County Sheriff Steve MacDonald met with the Board to discuss purchasing a new copier for the Sheriff’s Department. MacDonald said he has looked at a couple of machines and has chosen a Ricoh for the machine he would like to purchase for his office. This machine has the capability to copy, scan and fax. For a 60-month lease the cost per month would be $196.24 with fax; the total cost would be $11,774.00. To buy outright the cost including fax kit is $6,331.00 with a 60-month maintenance of $3,600.00. Sheriff MacDonald said he has the funds in his budget to purchase the copier. The Board gave their approval for the purchase. Also present were Angie Rasmussen and Kevin Aistrope.

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

At 10:15 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman

January 10, 2008:

At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2008, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were John E. Whipple, Chuck Larson, Earl Hendrickson, Judy Crain, Art Claiborne, Karen Berry, Nancy Henneman, Margaret Henkle, Steve Whitehead and Joan Kirk. Topics discussed were: motorcycle and CDL testing area; honor guard pay; leak in basement; holiday resolution; Economic Development visitation.

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, January 10, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson and Larson 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. Mike Heng met with the Board to discuss work on West Benton Drainage Ditch. So far $800 has been spent and Heng estimated it would take at least another $3,000 to complete the project. Also present was Larry Greedy. Larson made a motion to approve the additional funding for the drainage ditch. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 9:15 a.m. Rick Swenson and Faron McFarland phoned to say they would reschedule their appointment at a later date.

At 9:45 a.m. motion was made by Larson to appoint Erik Laumann to replace Vivian Lashier on the Board of Health. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 10:30 a.m. Joel Dirks, Executive Director of West Central Community Action, went over services provided Fremont County in 2007. Their request for funding will remain at $3,000.

In other business, the Treasurers Semi-Annual Report was approved.

At 10:55 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman

January 15, 2008:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson and Larson 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. Don Gibson met with the Board and discussed septic issues at three locations in Fremont County.

At 9:15 a.m. Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign Title Sheet on Project L-14-21-1. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign contracts and bonds for Gus Construction Co. on L31 Box, Project FM-CO-36(44)55-36. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye. Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign IDOT Payment Voucher for Kirkham-Michael on Project FM-CO36(46)—55-36. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 9:30 a.m. Kevin Gowing, Page 1 Regional Water District, met with the Board and discussed potential rural water expansion areas in Fremont County and reviewed the present service area and feasibility of new projects.

At 10:00 a.m. Lona Lewis, Emily Bengtson and Mary Ann Waltz met with the Board regarding Fremont County Historical Society Rodeo Museum funding. Lona stated that an architect and museum designer need to be employed and that both have been selected. They requested that the County provide $5000 of the $20,000 needed to hire these individuals. Lona said this would be in addition to the $3000 allocation for the Fremont County Historical Society that has been provided by the County for years. She said they were not asking for a decision today but would like to have the money put in next year’s budget.

At 11:00 a.m. Tom Fleming and Kelly Lester, Wellmark, met with the Board regarding health coverage renewal. They presented a report on the ISAC Group Health Program for FY2007 with a financial overview for FY2003 to FY-2009.

Payroll and claims were approved for January 18.

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

The Board left to attend a four-county meeting at the Gathering Place in Sidney,

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman

January 17, 2008:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, January 17, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple and Hendrickson present. Larson was attending the statewide supervisors annual meeting in Des Moines.
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. Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign a Work in ROW Permit for Stanley Schaaf to clean out road ditch on the north side of road in 28-70-41. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.

Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve a resolution to designate authorized representatives for FEMA.
Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.

STATE OF IOWA
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL/STATE ASSISTANCE
DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-9

The signatures of the individual(s) named below shall be recognized as certification that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the information on this application is complete and accurate, and that their respective designation to sign and file documents on behalf of the applicant cited is authorized by this official resolution, or by the governing body of the applicant as legally binding.

The person named below is the Authorized Representative for the Fremont County Secondary Road Department

Printed Name: Daniel R. Davis             Signature: /s/ Daniel R. Davis
Title: Fremont County Engineer            Organization: Fremont County Secondary Road Department
Address: 2014 290th Avenue               City: Sidney, IA Zip: 51652
Business Phone#: (712)374-2613       Fax#: (712)374-2222            Home Phone#: (712)374-2148
Cellular #: (712)215-2108                     E-Mail address: ddavis@co.fremont.ia.us

Person named above can sign and file documents with Iowa Homeland Security and FEMA for the purpose of obtaining Federal/State financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act (1737) or otherwise available from the President’s Disaster Relief Fund and the Code of Iowa, Chapter 29C.

Others that may provide information in these matters are:

Printed Name: James E. Owen             Signature: /s/ James E. Owen
Title: Assistant to the Engineer              Organization: Fremont County Secondary Road Department
Address: 2014 290th Avenue                City: Sidney, IA Zip: 51652
Business Phone#: (712)374-2613        Fax#: (712)374-2222           Home Phone#: (712)382-2496
Cellular#: (402)657-3540                       E-mail address: jowen@co.fremont.ia.us

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Fremont County Board of Supervisors recognizes the above named persons as authorized representatives for Federal/State assistance to sign and file all documents and conduct all business related to this assistance.

Motion to approve made by Hendrickson.
Approved this 17th day of January, 2008.

ATTEST:

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

At 9:15 a.m. Sandie Sillers met with the Board and discussed problems with two of the case managers’ vehicles. She had gotten estimates to repair the vehicles and decided to have repairs made to one of them. The other vehicle, a 2000 Lumina, needs a new transmission and will need new tires. For the cost of repairs and with the miles that are on the car she did not feel that she wanted to put that much into it. The Board told her to get some prices and see what it would cost to trade it in on another vehicle.

At 9:30 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Hendrickson to adjourn.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman

January 22, 2008:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson and Larson 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 was present for this meeting.

At 9:00 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board for approval of a resolution concerning the Wilds RV Park 2. Patricia Rengifo and Faron McFarland were also present. McFarland said they have six lots unsold on the riverfront and seven river view lots left on Park 1. Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following Resolution 2008-10. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, nay; Whipple, aye. Hendrickson also made a motion to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign the Plat for Park 2. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, nay; Whipple, aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-10

RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF THE WILDS RV PARK 2, LOTS 40 THROUGH 80, INCLUSIVE, A SUBDIVISION IN PART OF THE NE ¼ SE ¼ AND IN PART OF THE SE ¼ SE ¼, AND IN PART OF THE WILDS RV PARK, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF SAID NE ¼ SE ¼ AND IN PART OF SAID SE ¼ SE ¼, ALL LOCATED IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 70 NORTH, RANGE 43 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA.

WHEREAS, the Wilds Development Bartlett, LLC, an Iowa Limited Liability, proprietors of the following described real estate, situated in Fremont County, Iowa, to-wit:

A parcel of land located in part of the NE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of The Wilds RV Park, a subdivision located in part of said NE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of said SE ¼ SE ¼, all located in Section 5, Township 70 North, Range 43 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Fremont County, Iowa, said parcel being more fully described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of said Section 5; thence N86°13’35"W along the South line of said Section 5 a distance of 987.83 feet; thence N08°42’25"E a distance of 250.00 feet; thence N86°09’18"W a distance of 13.16 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing N86°09’18"W a distance of 15.77 feet; thence N24°18’07"W a distance of 104.23 feet to the beginning of a curve concave Northeasterly having a central angle of 35°40’34" and a radius of 62.50 feet; thence Northwesterly along said curve an arc length of 38.92 feet with a chord bearing and distance of N06°27’44"W, 38.29 feet to the end of said curve; thence N11°22’27"E a distance of 141.43 feet to the beginning of a curve concave Northwesterly having a central angle of 03°02’18"and a radius of 1525.00 feet; thence Northeasterly along said curve an arc length of 80.87 feet with a chord bearing and distance of N09°51’18"E, 80.86 feet to the end of said curve; thence N08°20’09"a distance of 638.61 feet to the beginning of a curve concave Northwesterly having a central angle of 05°07’34"and a radius of 3025.00 feet; thence Northeasterly along said curve an arc length of 270.64 feet with a chord bearing and distance of N05°46’22"E, 270.55 to the end of said curve; thence N03°12’35"E a distance of 647.83 feet to the beginning of a curve concave Southeasterly having a central angle of 26°32’04" and a radius of 37.00 feet; thence Northeasterly along said curve an arc length of 17.14 feet with a chord bearing and distance of N16°28’17"E, 16.98 feet; thence N77°40’27"W a distance of 54.59 feet; thence N86°47’25"W a distance of 158.37 feet to the East bank of the Missouri River; thence N06°43’57"W along said East bank a distance of 357.64 feet; thence S58°13’09"E a distance of 246.83 feet; thence S37°15’45"E a distance of 3.02 feet; thence N43°44’24"E a distance of 130.65 feet; thence S06°44’41"E a distance of 168.59 feet; thence S03°49’45"W a distance of 37.47 feet; thence S86°10’15"E a distance of 21.45 feet to the West right-of-way line of the Missouri River Levee; thence S03°49’45"W along said West right-of-way line a distance of 956.49 feet; thence S08°28’55"W along said West right-of-way line a distance of 1105.74 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel contains 5.32 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements of record.

Note: The South line of the SE ¼ SE ¼ of said Section 5 is assumed to bear N86°13’35"W for this description.

Have submitted to this Board a sufficient number of Plats of Subdivision, said Subdivision to be known as The Wilds RV Park 2, Lots 40 through 80, inclusive, a subdivision in part of the NE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of The Wilds RV Park, a subdivision located in part of said NE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of said SE ¼ SE ¼, all located in Section 5. Township 70 North, Range 43 West of the 5th P.M., said plat conforming in all essential respects with the requirements of the Code of Iowa and the Ordinance of this County and to the extent requirements of the latter are omtted, some are either not applicable to the particular subdivision, or are non-essential; and

WHEREAS this Subdivision is more than one mile from the city limits of any town in the county and county subdivision ordinance applies.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA:

That a Preliminary Plat was filed with the Zoning Commission and the Plat of Subdivision of The Wilds RV Park 2, Lots 40 through 80, inclusive, is in substantial compliance with the Preliminary Plat.

That no roads or utilities are being dedicated to the county. All roads and utilities within the Subdivision are private and will remain the sole responsibility of the developer.

That the Plat of the aforementioned Subdivision and accompanying documents are hereby approved and accepted. The Chairman of the Board and the County Auditor are directed to certify this resolution for attaching to the Plat to be made of record in the office of the County Recorder as required by law.

/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman
/s/ Joan Kirk, Fremont County Auditor
Approved as to Form: /s/ Margaret E. Johnson, County Attorney
/s/ Daniel R. Davis, County Engineer

CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION

The undersigned Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, and Fremont County Auditor, respectively, of Fremont County, Iowa, do hereby certify that the plat of The Wilds RV Park 2, Lots 40 thru 80 inclusive, a subdivision located in part of the NE ¼ SE ¼, and in part of said SE ¼ SE ¼, and in part of The Wilds RV Park, a subdivision located in part of said NE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of said SE ¼ SE ¼, all located in Section 5, Township 70 North, Range 43 West of the 5th P.M., Fremont County, Iowa was submitted to the Board of Supervisors of said County, at a regular meeting of said Board, held on 22 day of January, 2008, and that the above and foregoing instrument is a true and correct copy of the Resolution passed and adopted at said meeting which is now recorded in the minutes of the said meeting. Said Resolution was introduced and offered by Board Member Hendrickson, who moved its adoption, that it was seconded by ________________, and that on roll call the following Board Members voted.
                                                                                                                       /s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman aye
                                                                                                                       /s/ Earl Hendrickson                   aye
                                                                                                                       /s/ Chuck Larson                         nay

Whereupon the Chairman declared the Resolution and accompanying documents of The Wilds RV Park 2 carried, approved and accepted.

/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman
/s/ Joan Kirk, Auditor

At 9:30 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, met with the Board to discuss emergency placement/commitment/evaluation of juveniles, stating a juvenile placed by court order for a 72-hour evaluation at Mercy Hospital could cost as much as $10,000. Also present was Fremont County Attorney Margaret Johnson. Johnson drafted a letter to Chief Judge Charles L. Smith with a proposal to maximize county assistance. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign the letter supporting the proposal. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

In other business, the following claim was approved for a handwritten warrant. General Basic Fund: Treasurer-State of Iowa, Golf Course Sales Tax, $72.00.

At 10:23 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman

January 24, 2008:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, January 24, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with 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 Chuck Larson was not present at this time.

At 9:00 a.m. S.C. (Red) Haun, Emergency Management, met with the Board. Haun told the Board the 28E Agreement for weapons of mass destruction with Council Bluffs would no longer be in force. He has received word that the State has implemented a statewide response program as of January 2008. The State will be responsible for the cost of the program and for reimbursing the responding hazmat team for their costs.

A resolution to sign off on the County Response Plan will be on the agenda for Thursday, January 31.

At 9:15 a.m. the Board canvassed the drainage elections held on January 19, 2008.

At 9:20 a.m. Chuck Larson joined the meeting.

At 9:30 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, met with the Board regarding purchasing a new vehicle. Sillers said her mechanic has advised her that her current car would not be worth fixing. She has found two cars that could be considered for replacement. The car she prefers is a 2007 Impala with 22,000 miles; with trade-in the cost would be $13,700. The other vehicle is a 2006 Malibu with 24,000 miles for $14,200 with trade-in. Hendrickson made a motion to approve the purchase of the 2007 Impala. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 9:45 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board to discuss the cost of replacing some of the patrol sheds around the county. Davis said he has contacted both Morton and Wick Building representatives regarding prices. He has not heard back from either. Davis said before replacing any sheds he will check with the towns regarding zoning. Davis said he was also checking into the cost of a GPS system.

At 10:00 a.m. a Budget Amendment Hearing was held. Present were Steve MacDonald, Kevin Aistrope, Angie Rasmussen, Earl Hendrickson, John E. Whipple, Chuck Larson and Joan Kirk. MacDonald told the Board that not all repairs have been completed regarding lightening damage at the county jail so he does not have a final total on the cost. Following some discussion, at 10:15 a.m. Hendrickson made a motion to close the budget amendment hearing. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye. Larson made a motion to turn down the budget amendment. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 10:30 a.m. Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman

January 29, 2008:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson and Larson 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. motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign Renewal of Liquor License for Sidney Legion Club. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 9:15 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board to discuss GPS systems.

Payroll was approved for February 1, 2008.

Three claims were approved for handwritten warrants. GENERAL BASIC FUND: USPS/Hasler, Postage, $3,000.00; Southern Loess Hills Welcome Center, Hotel/Motel Tax, $9281.16; FREDCO, Hotel/Motel Tax, $15,963.60.

At 9:30 a.m. there being no further business, motion for adjournment was made.

The Board then worked on budgets until 2:00 p.m

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman

January 31, 2008:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, January 31, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson and Larson 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. S. C. (Red) Haun met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following resolution. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-11

RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A COUNTYWIDE, MULTI-HAZARD EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN FOR FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA; ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FREMONT COUNTY EMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County, Iowa, pursuant to Iowa Code is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Fremont, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, It has been determined that a Fremont County-wide, Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan has been developed in order to provide for a coordinated response and recovery to a disaster or emergency in Fremont County.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County, deems it advisable and in the best interests of Fremont County to approve said Countywide, Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County, Iowa that the Fremont Countywide, Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan be, and hereby is approved.

Adopted this 31st day of January 2008.
Motion was made by Hendrickson.

ATTEST:

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

At 9:15 a.m. Steve Whitehead met with the Board and discussed the courthouse budget.

At 9:30 a.m. Dan Davis met with the Board and reviewed the Secondary Roads budget.

At 10:30 a.m. Steve MacDonald met with the Board and went over the budget for the Sheriff’s Department. Steve Owen was also present.

The following claim was approved for a handwritten warrant. Special Law Enforcement Fund: Fremont County Sheriff, $1500.00.

At 11:15 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Hendrickson to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman

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