Board of Supervisors Minutes
February 2016
February 2, 2016:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Morgan 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.
Terry Graham representing Hometown Pride met with the board to
give an update on current projects in the City of Sidney. Graham said they are
really starting to build up for bigger and better things for the community. A
grant for $5,000 was received for the boot project and that project is going
great. Also the Trail of Treasurers last year was a big success and the group
is working on the one for 2016. Also discussed was the swimming pool project;
and a golf tournament fund raiser. The group is also looking for grants to
improve the Sidney Fitness Center, located in the elementary school gym
building. Graham thanked the board for their support to allow Hometown Pride to
be such a big success for all the communities in Fremont County. Let the
records show Sherry Bohlen was not present for this meeting, and present were
Christy Briley and Jennifer Thompson.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign a Security Benefit Retirement Plan
Resolution and Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Mike Crecelius, EMC, met with the board to discuss Courthouse Security. Crecelius said he and Todd Fletcher with Convergint Technologies, walked around the courthouse and found thirty-six doors that were a concern for changing to key card and lanyard entry. Three door locks need replacing.
Jennifer Thompson, CPC Supervisor/Director, met with the board to discuss the Community Services vehicles; office equipment and supplies that would be left when the office closes. Thompson said four other counties have offices closing also, so Thompson has been discussing how they are deposing of their property. All cars were purchased at Beecher’s in Shenandoah. The board discussed keeping one of the vehicles for county use. More research is needed on cost of title and licensing before a decision is made. Thompson said the client files will be kept in a secure area by the county.
The Recorders report for the month of January was approved.
In other business, claims were approved for February 5, 2016.
At 10:55 a.m. there being no further business, Morgan made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Cara Morgan, Chairman
February 9, 2016:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Morgan, Hendrickson and Hickey 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 Dennis Golden did not attend this meeting.
Dee Owen, Auditor Office, met with the board to Canvass the February 2, 2016 Hamburg Special School Election. 222 people voted; 116 voted yes; 106 voted no. The public measure was adopted. The board declared the election official.
Cory Becker, County Attorney, presented a document titled Fremont County Inclement Weather or Emergency Procedure. The document states “If current or future weather conditions or emergencies appear to make it unsafe for normal operation in the courthouse to continue, the closing of the courthouse will be considered. The following people will be called and consulted: Fremont County Engineer, or designee; Fremont County Sheriff, or designee; Emergency Management Coordinator, or designee; and/or; Arnold Emberton, as administrator of the county alert system.” After some discussion motion was made by Hickey to implement the procedures. A copy of the document will be provided to all departments. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hickey to approve a Liquor Licenses for Special Class C Liquor License (Beer/Wine), Outdoor Service, and Sunday Sales for D & L Pro. Hendrickson abstained from the vote; Hickey; Aye, Morgan Aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve a Class B wine, Class C. Liquor Outdoor Service & Sunday Sales Permit for Wild’s Property Management. Motion carried unanimously.
Let the records show Mike Crecelius, EMC, did not attend this meeting.
Dan Davis, Engineer, met with the board requesting approval of the following:
Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign work in ROW Permit for U.S. Geological Survey for installation of Water Quality Instrumentation to Monitor Nitrate Levels & Water Temperature in the W Nishna River. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hickey to sign Title Sheet for Proj# FM-CO36(73) -- 55-36 (J-34). Motion carried unanimously.
At 9:30 a.m. there being no further business, Hickey made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Cara Morgan, Chairman
February 16, 2016:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday,
February 16, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Morgan,
Hendrickson and Hickey 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 present for this meeting was, Sandra Parmenter with The Hamburg Reporter.
Cathy Crain and Willie Thorp, Hamburg, met with the board to discuss negotiation of law enforcement contract. Mark Travis and Kevin Aistrope were also present. Crain said they are attempting to renew their contract with Fremont County for law enforcement in the City of Hamburg. Crain feels they have been contracting with the county for seven years and feels it should not be based on Sidney’s contract costs. Hickey said he feels they need to pay the same price of what covers the deputy by a per hour rate, so in that aspect the rate should be the same to cover the cost. Crain said she would like to see a breakdown of the actual cost and will set up an appointment to discuss actual costs with the city council and Sheriff Aistrope.
Let the records show Jennifer Thompson, Director/Case Management Supervisor, did not make it to this meeting. Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign Memorandum of Understanding with Amerigroup. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to start the process regarding the purchase of tax certificate on parcel 460460084010000. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hickey to approve the 2016/2017 County Budget for Publication. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hickey to approve the following Resolution 2016-8. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION ABATING TAXES ON LAND OWNED BY CITY OF FARRAGUT
WHEREAS, the City of Farragut now owns certain property in Farragut, Fremont County, Iowa, Parcel No. 420420105000000, 500 Washington Street, described as: W 90’ of EVEN WIDTH OFF LTS 476 & 477, FARRAGUT, FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA according to the recorded plat thereof.
WHEREAS, the property is now owned by the City of Farragut 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 property 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.
BE IT FURTHER resolved that the Auditor and Treasurer shall enter such change orders required to abate these taxes.
Motion made by Hickey to approve resolution.
Dated this 16th day of February,
2016.
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/s/ Joan Kirk |
/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman |
aye |
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Fremont County Auditor |
/s/ Earl Hendrickson |
aye |
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/s/ Randy Hickey |
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At 9:50 Hickey made a motion to go in to close session according to Iowa Code 21.5(c) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation. Vote – Morgan, aye, Hendrickson, aye; Hickey, aye. Present were Joan Kirk, Auditor, Cara Morgan, Earl Hendrickson and Randy Hickey. At 9:52 a.m. the board went into closed session. At 10:10 a.m. motion was made by Hickey to go out of closed session. Vote: Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Hickey, aye. No action was taken.
Motion as made by Hickey to allow Arnold Emberton, IT, the authority to go ahead and finish the interview with the two selected candidates for custodian, and have the authority to hire for the position. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hickey to table any decision regarding purchasing first aid kits for courthouse offices. Motion carried unanimously.
Robert Reed met with the board requesting adding more holes for flags on the courthouse grounds for Avenue of Flags. Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the project. Motion carried unanimously.
Dan Davis, Engineer, met with the board requesting approval of the following:
Motion was made by Hickey to sign payment voucher with HGM Associates for J-18 Resurfacing Project from L-68 to M-16. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hickey to sign payment voucher with HGM Associates for Bridge Replacement J-22/150th St. Bridge over West Nishnabotna. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hickey to sign payment voucher with HGM Associates for J-18 resurfacing from Hwy 275 to L-68. Motion carried unanimously.
In other business claims were approved for February 19, 2016.
At 10:30 a.m. there being no further business, Hickey made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Hendrickson and Hickey 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 Cara Morgan was not present for this meeting.
Let the records show present for this meeting was, Jay Hannah, B103 Radio.
One bid was opened for work on the county farm. The bid was for $15,000 from Hendrickson Transportation, Hamburg. Motion was made by Hickey to table any decision until they could determine where the funds would come from. Motion carried unanimously.
Mike Crecelius, Emergency Management Coordinator, told the board the first aid kits would run approximately $299 each. Motion was made by Hickey to purchase the kits. Motion carried unanimously.
The Resolution regarding county held tax certificate was put on the agenda in error and will be put back on the agenda at a later date.
Motion was made by Hickey to allow Hendrickson to sign renewal of a 28E Agreement with SWIA Juvenile Detention Center & Emergency Juvenile Services. Motion carried unanimously.
Dee Owen, Auditor’s Office, met with the board to set levy rates for board controlled drainage districts. Hickey made a motion to table any decision on the rates until next week. Motion carried unanimously.
Dan Davis, Engineer, met with the board requesting approval of an agreement with Iowa DOT for FHWA Fund on J-18/Plum Creek RD Bridge Replacement. Motion was made by Hickey to approve. Motion carried unanimously.
Carlene Crom, Veteran’s Affairs, met with the board to share some of the positive things happening with the Veterans’ Affairs Office.
Randy Monroe met with the board to discuss a Nuisance Abatement that seems to be at a standstill, saying the junk is starting to creep out into the roadway. Dan Davis, Engineer was also present.
Also discussed were the roads leading
to Anderson, 107th Street that goes to 330th Ave., are torn up saying where the
asphalt ends and the rock begins there is a big drop off and feels that could be
dangerous. Davis said he will go out and look at the road to see what it takes
to fixed it.
Monroe said the Federal Government plans on spending $95 Million on the
Nishnabotna River Basin Project, and he feels now would be a good time to
approach them about a watershed project for recreation in Fremont County.
In other business the Sheriff’s Monthly Report was approved for the month of January 2016.
At 10:10 a.m. there being no further business, Hickey made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
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