At 9:00 a.m. Motion was made by Hickey to approve the Sheriff’s Office Union Contract. Hickey, aye; Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

At 9:05 a.m. Dan Davis, Engineer, met with the board requesting approval of the following:

Motion was made by Morgan authorizing Chairman Bartholomew sign contract with Shad & Vicki Smith on Project #STP-S-CO36(59)-5E-36. Hickey, aye; Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

Motion was made by Hickey authorizing Chairman Bartholomew sign Title Sheet for Project #L-FEMA-14-73-36. Hickey, aye; Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

At 9:15 a.m. Becky Shull and Wilbur Henkle, as members of the Conservation Board, met with the board to discuss concerns regarding budget cuts, and the future of the county golf course. Also present was Speck Hendrickson and Doug Weber. Shull and Henkle feel a lease program may be the only recourse to keeping the golf course open. When asked what the membership was Henkle said they have 92 families, 60 single, 9 Jr. and 3 college memberships. Weber was concerned that he would not have a job, but the board of supervisors assured him that his position and Lonnie Shanno’s have not been eliminated from the Conservation Budget. His position has not changed; he is still the Conservation Director. Bartholomew assured them the board of supervisors have no intention of closing the golf course. Shull was asked if they leased out the golf course it may not have the same care as in the past, and wanted to know if the county would bail it out if it was in trouble. Hickey said it is up to the Conservation Board to make sure that does not happen. It is up to the Conservation Board to make decisions concerning the golf course, and be sure there is a good agreement signed if they lease it. Morgan said with a loss of just less than one-half million dollars in the last four years the county can no longer afford to maintain it, and they will need to seek other options.

At 10:10 a.m. Danny Toma, Maintenance, met with the board, regarding the efforts to update the inside of the courthouse with new paint and drywall work; Toma said he has had a couple of complaints of dry wall dust and the smell of paint being a health issue with a couple of workers. Toma is requesting the board approve an additional $1,700 be approved as an expenditure to allow the contractor to work evenings to do sanding on the walls, and hang plastic every night and clean up and wipe down any dust for the next business day. Motion was made by Morgan to go ahead and pay the additional $1,700 for the extra plastic and working unforeseen night shift hours. Hickey, aye; Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

The Recorders Report for the month of January, 2013 was approved.

In other business, payroll and claims were approved for February 8, 2013.

At 11:05 a.m. there being no further business, Hickey made a motion to adjourn. Hickey, aye; Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

ATTEST:

At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were Bart Bartholomew, Randy Hickey, Cara Morgan, Judy Crain, Dan Davis, Karen Berry, Jennifer McAllister, Margaret Johnson, Mike Crecelius, Robin Shirley, Dennis Henneman, Danny Toma, Arnold Emberton and Joan Kirk. Topics discussed were: completion painting inside of courthouse 2 ½ weeks; Road projects; FEMA projects; EDMS visit in March; 2013 assessments; Veterans Affairs and DOT working together on veteran project; Jail Study; ISAC Supervisors meeting.

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Bartholomew, Hickey and Morgan 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. Amanda Baker, Wellmark, met with the Board to go over 2014 ISAC Group Health Program recommendations adopted by ISAC Board of Directors in December, 2012. Also discussed was the impact of Health Care Reform and Fremont County; and upcoming Health Insurance Renewal. Dan Davis and Christy Briley were also present.

At 9:50 a.m. Dan Davis Engineer, met with the Board. Motion was made by Morgan authorizing Chairman Bartholomew to sign Title Sheet for Project #STP-S-CO36(59)- - 5E-36. Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

At 9:53 a.m. Dan Peterson, met with the Board regarding Possum Lodge LLC, owner of approximately 110 acres, with all but 3 acres enrolled in the wetland preserve easement program. They are requesting to build a "crossing" with a tube, on the northerly end of the Schultz Ditch which bisects the approximate 80 acres bordered by the Nishnabotna. A crossing with a tube would allow better access to the west portion of the property, and not restrict the intended drainage which the Schultz Ditch promotes. Also present was Brian Kingsolver. Morgan stated that before she approved it she would like to make sure they had the approval of the Emergency Wetland Reserve Program. Hickey also wanted to be sure NRCS is approving it.

At 10:00 am. Brian Kingsolver, FREDCO, met with the Board requesting at least the same funding as last year. Kingsolver said small business creation is number one project this next year. FREDCO’s intention is to have someone present at City Council meetings to see if they can be of some help to them. Hickey said he feels they need to concentrate on smaller projects and make sure they are completed. Hickey made a motion to pay the same amount as they did last year. Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

At 10:25 a.m. the Board is in favor of turning Hamburg Re-levy over to the City of Hamburg, but Morgan made a motion to table any decision until the Board can talk to Hamburg City Officials.

At 10:45 a.m. Jeremy Middents, SWIPCO, met with the Board to discuss the Asbestos Abatement bids for Flood Demolitions. Also present was Charlie Leist, Zack Ellison and Tim Hauber with Homeland Security; Mike Crecelius and Mike Fox were also present. Hauber said they have June 26, 2013 as a completion date regarding having buildings down and back filled. Thirteen of the twenty-eight properties need to be tested for asbestos. It is important to done by June 2013, the earlier the County gets started the better. They would like to see the County start the abatement work by the end of February. They feel they should be starting the demolitions by April 1^st. Another meeting is set for March 19^th.

At 11.25 a.m. there being no further business, Morgan made a motion to adjourn.

Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                             Bart Bartholomew, Chairman

February 19, 2013:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Bartholomew, Hickey and Morgan 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. Derek Baier, met with the board requesting a special permit for a USATV Ride for Rescue fund raiser that includes crossing into Fremont County. Also present was D.J. Ginsberg, Executive Director, Omaha, NE. Morgan made a motion to approve the ride. Hickey, aye; Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

At 9:15 a.m. Danelle Bruce, CPC, met with the board requesting approval of Amendment to Alegent Health Inpatient/Outpatient MH Contracts, which reflects new coding the government is requiring them to use. Motion was made by Morgan to approve the Amended Contract. Hickey, aye; Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

Bruce also is requesting approval to purchase a desk for the new case manager at a cost of $599.95. Motion was made by Hickey to approve the purchase. Hickey, aye; Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

At 9:30 a.m. Dee Owen, Auditor’s Office, met with the board to go over, and set levy rates for the board controlled drainage districts. The Board reviewed the information and set the levy rates for the board controlled levees. Hamburg Relevy rate will be set at the February 27^th, meeting so the board can consult with Hamburg Mayor/City Council.

At 9:45 a.m. Dan Davis, Engineer, met with the board to request approval of the following:

Motion was made by Morgan authorizing Chairman Bartholomew to sign Work in ROW Permit for David Dreyer for cleaning ditch & removing dirt on 390^th Ave. South of HWY 2. Hickey, aye; Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

Motion was made by Morgan authorizing Chairman Bartholomew to sign Agreement with HGM for 24 Month Bridge Inspections. Hickey, aye; Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

At 9:55 a.m. let the records show Randy Hickey left the meeting.

At 9:58 a.m. Craig Glasgow, Mule Slough Drainage District, met with the board regarding a breakdown of JEO Engineering invoice for a Mule Slough/West Benton tube project. Glasgow feels the JEO Engineering invoice should be split 50-50 with West Benton Drainage District. Morgan believes that it should be a 2/3 1/3 split due to there being 3 tubes and pumps. This would assure that at the time of assessment to the landowners of the district; the cost would be fairly distributed based on relative benefit. No decision has been made at this time.

Howard McQueen stopped in to visit with the board.

In other business, payroll and claims for February 22, 2013, were approved.

At 11:30 a.m. there being no further business, Morgan made a motion to adjourn. Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                             Bart Bartholomew, Chairman

February 26, 2013:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Bartholomew, Hickey and Morgan 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. Bartholomew said he spoke with the Mayor of Hamburg inviting her, and Hamburg City Council to the meeting regarding setting the levy rate, and transferring control of Hamburg Relevy over to the City of Hamburg. No one from the council was available to attend the meeting. Morgan made a motion to leave the levy at the same rate as last year in order to generate enough money for operations, maintenance and any additional repairs. Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

Hickey made a motion to transfer control of the Hamburg Relevy to the City of Hamburg. Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

RESOLUTION NO.2013-12

A Resolution for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of Drainage District Hamburg Relevy [003 1] from the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County, Iowa to the City of Hamburg Iowa.

TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA:

WHEREAS Iowa Code section 468.322 states that a County Board of Supervisors may, by resolution, transfer control of an entire drainage district to any city when twenty-five percent or more of the total area of said drainage district is located within the corporate limits of that city; AND WHEREAS the City of Hamburg. Iowa was established under Iowa law on April 1, 1867, and is an incorporated city within the jurisdiction of Fremont County, Iowa; AND WHEREAS more than twenty-five percent of the drainage district Hamburg Relevy [003 1] (the boundaries of which are documented in Appendix A, attached to and forming part of this Resolution) are situated in the City of Hamburg, Iowa; AND WHEREAS Iowa Code section 468.333 states that the resolution effecting the transfer of jurisdiction of the drainage district to a city shall take effect no less than 30 days after the adoption of the resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA that jurisdiction over Drainage District Hamburg Relevy [003 1] be transferred to the City of Hamburg, Iowa pursuant to Iowa Code section 468.322, with said transfer to take effect 30 days subsequent to the adoption of this resolution.

Dated this 26th day of February, 2013.

A listing of property located within the Drainage District Hamburg Relevy [003 1] can be viewed in the Fremont County Auditor’s Office.

At 9:30 a.m. Motion was made by Morgan to allow a crossing, with a tube, on the northerly end of the Schultz ditch. Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

At 9:50 a.m. Hickey said he has talked to the County Engineer about a complaint regarding a nuisance property south of McPaul; the County Engineer will start the process of serving notice to the property owner.

At 10:00 a.m. Motion was made by Morgan to approve the Asbestos bid for all remaining properties in regards to the FEMA 403 Demo Program. Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

At 10:05 am. Motion was made by Morgan to approve a Multicounty 28E Agreement Regarding Juvenile Detention Center and Emergency Juvenile Service. Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

At 10:20 a.m. Morgan made a motion to go into closed session according to Code 21.5 (a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds. Vote – Bartholomew, aye; Hickey, aye; Morgan, aye. Present were Margaret Johnson, Kevin Aistrope, Steve Owen, Bart Bartholomew, Randy Hickey, Cara Morgan and Joan Kirk, Auditor. At 10:21 a.m. the Board went into closed session. At 11:12 a.m. Morgan made a motion to go out of closed session. Vote: Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye; Bartholomew, aye.

At 11:30 a.m. there being no further business, Morgan made a motion to adjourn.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                                         Bart Bartholomew, Chairman