Board of Supervisors Minutes
March 2005
March 1, 2005:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday,
March 1, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope,
Whipple and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially
called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the February 24, 2005 Board meeting were
read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
At 9:00 a.m. payroll and claims for March 4, 2005 were approved by the Board.
At 9:15 a.m. Whipple made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2005-15. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-15
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 1st day of March, 2005, that the following change in appropriation be made:
Increase 02000 – 08000 – 636 – 02 by $1,200
Increase 01000 – 01110 – 413 –28 by $4,000
Decrease 02000 – 08000 – 447 – 55 – 44 by $1,200
Decrease 01000 – 01200 – 352 – 99 by $4,000
Motion to approve made by Whipple.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan
Kirk
/s/ David Aistrope, Chairman aye
Fremont County
Auditor
/s/ John
Whipple
aye
/s/ Chuck
Larson
aye
At 9:30 a.m. Brian Shirley met with the Board. Larson made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2005-16. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye. Larson also made a motion at the request of Brian Shirley to delete number 11 of the Farm Lease titled 'No Removal of Grain or Produce Until Payment of Rent'. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-16
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FARM LEASE MARCH 2005 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2008 AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO SIGN LEASE.
WHEREAS the previous lease for the farm land at the county farm has expired, and
WHEREAS the Board has advertised for bids from prospective tenants, and
WHEREAS bids have been received and considered by the Board and the best bid is from Brian Shirley in the amount of $18, 549.00 per year, payable semi-annually for a term of three years, and
WHEREAS a lease has been prepared by the county attorney accordingly and a copy of the lease is attached hereto,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The lease as presented is hereby approved. The Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to sign it on behalf of the county and present it to tenant for signing.
Moved by Larson.
ATTEST: Roll call:
/s/ Joan
Kirk
/s/ David Aistrope, Chairman aye
Fremont County
Auditor
/s/ John
Whipple
aye
/s/ Chuck
Larson
aye
At 11:00 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Carol Rands and Connie Aistrope discussed clarification of policies and procedures for general assistance. Sillers said it will not always be possible for the County Attorney to be present whenever there is a complaint because it has to be done in a timely manner which may cause a problem with being up to code. Whipple suggested she revise the Policies and Procedures stating the County Attorney will be advised of the date of hearing so if possible she can be there. Sillers explained to Rands, Aistrope and the Board that her department does not pay for medication for mental health patients if they are in a hospital, jail or an institution. Mental Health will only pay meds for an individual who cannot afford his medication, and this is a one-time payment.
At 11:19 a.m., there being no further discussion, Whipple made the motion to recess. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye
At 2:30 p.m., nothing further discussed, Whipple made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County
Auditor
David Aistrope, Chairman
March 3, 2005:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, March 3, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope and Whipple present. Larson was called to Grand Jury Investigation at 8:55 a.m. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. The agenda was approved as posted.
At 9:00 a.m. Tracy Vanatta met with the Board. Whipple made the motion to approve the following resolution. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-17
WHEREAS, emergencies and disasters transcend jurisdictional boundaries, making intergovernmental coordination essential in successful emergency response efforts; and
WHEREAS, there will inevitably be emergencies which require immediate access to outside resources due to the fact that few individual governments have all of the resources they may need in every type of emergency; and
WHEREAS, Senate File 2124, approved by the Second Session of the 79th General Assembly in 2002, creates Iowa Code section 29C.22, the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact; and
WHEREAS, the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact allows participating counties, cities and other political subdivisions to provide in advance for mutual assistance in managing any emergency or disaster;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF FREMONT COUNTY that in order to maximize the prompt, full and effective use of resources of all participating governments in the event of an emergency or disaster, the County hereby adopts the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan
Kirk
/s/ David Aistrope, Chairman aye
Fremont County
Auditor
/s/ John
Whipple
aye
Date: 3-3-2005
/s/ Chuck
Larson
absent
At 9:10 a.m. Tracy Vanatta stated that Jan Winkler should sign the Iowa Department of Health Contract so Jan Winkler will be on the agenda for March 8, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Vanatta also left a Request for Bids for County Substance Abuse Prevention Services, which involves a grant for $10,000. The Board will turn this over to Sandie Sillers, CPC, today.
At 9:15 a.m. Whipple made a motion to authorize Chairman Aistrope to sign a letter to Jim Nussle in support of West Central Development. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Whipple made a motion to go into recess until Larson returns. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 1:00 p.m. present were David Aistrope, John Whipple and Renee’ Von Bokern. Aistrope reconvened the meeting with Larson still absent. Whipple made the motion to approve minutes of March 1, 2005. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye. At 1:04 p.m. with nothing more to discuss, Whipple made the motion to adjourn The Board then met for union negotiations.
ATTEST:
Fremont County
Auditor
David Aistrope, Chairman
March 8, 2005:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday,
March 8, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope,
Whipple and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially
called to order at 9:00 a.m.
At 9:00 a.m. Larson made a motion to approve minutes of March 3, 2005. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye. Whipple made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye.
At 9:05 a.m. Jan Winkler said she would come back a little later in the morning and bring a new contract from Iowa Department of Health for Chairman Aistrope to sign.
At 9:10 a.m. Whipple made a motion to approve and for Chairman Aistrope to sign Renewal License for Beer and Sunday Sales for Fremont County Golf Course. Hearing no further discussion, Aistrope called for a vote. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye.
At 9:16 a.m. present were Steve MacDonald, Fremont County Sheriff; Vicki Danley, Fremont County Attorney and Alan Cross, Valley News. Larson made the motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2005-18. Aistrope asked if there was any further discussion. Danley said she talked to Mr. Weinhardt, Counsel, who drafted the resolution and requested he ask the Board to wait. Danley said she just wanted to get confirmation that they decided not to wait. Aistrope said they had a motion on the floor and asked for any further discussion. Hearing none, Aistrope called for a vote. Whipple, aye; Larson, aye and Aistrope, aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-18
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF COUNSEL TO REPRESENT CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE FREMONT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND CURRENT AND FORMER FREMONT COUNTY EMPLOYEES REGARDING MATTERS RELATED TO GRAND JURY SUBPOENAS SERVED ON THOSE PERSONS
WHEREAS, the Fremont County Attorney has convened a Grand Jury and has served subpoenas to appear and testify before that Grand Jury upon current Fremont County Board members David Aistrope, John Whipple, and Chuck Larson, former Fremont County Board member Keith Hickey, current Fremont County employees Joan Kirk, Steve Whitehead, and Sandie Sillers, and former Fremont County employee Lucille Hunt (collectively the '"Subpoenaed Parties"); and
WHEREAS, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors understands that the grand jury subpoenas have been issued pursuant to an investigation of matters pertaining to the Country Acres Care facility, that the investigation concerns actions or alleged actions taken in an official capacity on behalf of Fremont County by each of the Subpoenaed Parties, and that the Fremont County Attorney seeks to question each of the Subpoenaed Parties about their official actions as Fremont County Board members or Fremont County employees; and
WHEREAS, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors believes that each of the Subpoenaed Parties is being subpoenaed to testify before the Grand Jury, and that his or her official acts are the subject of the Grand Jury's inquiry, solely as a result of his or her official position with Fremont County; and
WHEREAS, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors believes that it is customary, proper, and prudent for persons subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury or whose actions are the subject of a grand jury investigation to be represented by counsel, that it is appropriate for Fremont County to provide counsel for current and former Board members and employees who have been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury as a result of their official acts and whose official acts are the subject of a grand jury investigation, and that if Fremont County did not provide counsel for current or former Board members or employees in such cases, citizens would face a strong disincentive to serve Fremont County as Board members or employees, and
WHEREAS, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors has been in communication with the law firm of Belin Lamson McCormick Zumbach Flynn, A Professional Corporation, of Des Moines, Iowa and believes that the Belin firm possesses the requisite expertise and experience to represent the Subpoenaed Parties in the matters related to the current investigation of the Fremont County Attorney and the Grand Jury.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Fremont County will retain Belin Lamson McCormick Zumbach Flynn, A Professional Corporation, of Des Moines, Iowa to represent the Subpoenaed Parties with regard to the current investigation of the Fremont County Attorney and the Grand Jury into matters regarding Country Acres Care and that the Fremont County Board is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Belin Firm regarding its representation of the Subpoenaed Parties.
Motion to approve made by Larson.
Adopted this 8th day of March, 2005.
ATTEST: Roll call:
/s/ Joan
Kirk
/s/ David Aistrope, Chairman aye
Fremont County
Auditor
/s/ John
Whipple
aye
/s/ Chuck
Larson
aye
In other business, the County Recorder’s Monthly Report was approved. Aistrope signed contract for Iowa Department of Health. The following claim was approved for hand-written warrants: General Basic Fund:
Bank One, office furniture, 311.94; General Supplemental Fund: Bank One, office furniture, 1200.00.
At 9:32 a.m. Mike Travis came in regarding a question of a tax exemption on the William Jobe Gibson Legion Club. He said they are a nonprofit organization and not open to the public anymore except for a few wedding receptions during the year. He said because of the income from the Rodeo the Fremont County Assessor did not think they would qualify. The Board made a phone call to Jim Moyle, a Taxpayer Services Specialist with the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance. After discussion Mr. Moyle suggested Mike Travis put all of his information down on paper and explain it to the Assessor. If the Assessor does not agree, he could protest through the Board of Review. Moyle agreed that it could probably be prorated.
At 10:04 a.m. the public hearing for the Fremont County Budget for 2005/2006 was held. After discussion and with no objection, the following resolutions were passed to approve the 2005/2006 fiscal year Fremont County Budget. Steve MacDonald and Alan Cross were present.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-19
RESOLUTION REGARDING SALARY INCREASES RECOMMENDED BY THE COMPENSATION BOARD:
WHEREAS, the Fremont County Compensation Board has recommended raises of a 3% percent increase for the County Attorney, Sheriff, Supervisors, Auditor, Recorder and Treasurer, and
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Fremont County Board or Supervisors this 8th day of March 2005, that the recommended raises of 3% be reduced by .5% to 2.5%. The Fremont County Attorney will receive $48,258 for 2005/2006, an increase of $1,177 from 2004/2005 salary of $47,081; the Fremont County Sheriff will receive $45,887 for 2005/2006, an increase of $1,119 from the 2004/2005 salary of $44,768; the Fremont County Auditor, Recorder and Treasurer will each receive $37,629 for 2005/2006, an increase of $918 from the 2004/2005 salary of $36,711 for each; the Fremont County Supervisors will each receive $23,484 for 2005/2006, an increase of $573 from the 2004/2005 salary of $22,911 for each.
Motion to approve made by Larson, carried unanimously.
ATTEST::
/s/ Joan
Kirk
/s/ David Aistrope, Chairman aye
Fremont County
Auditor
/s/ John
Whipple
aye
/s/ Chuck
Larson
aye
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-20
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF BUDGET AND CERTIFICATION OF TAXES:
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 8th day of March 2005, that the proposed budget for fiscal year July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006, after one public hearing as required by law on March 8, 2005, be adopted as proposed and published. Property taxes levied will be as follows: County wide levies; General Basic amount of $1,193,748.00 with a rate of 3.5000, General Supplemental amount of $715,901.00 with a rate of 2.09898 MH-DD Services Fund amount of $345,198 with a rate of 1.01210, with a countywide valuation without gas and electric of 341,070,766. Rural Services with a valuation without gas and electric of 253,953,156, for an amount of $671,998.00 at the rate of 2.64615. Grand total dollars is $2,926,845.00.
Motion to approve by Whipple, carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan
Kirk
/s/ David Aistrope, Chairman aye
Fremont County
Auditor
/s/ John
Whipple
aye
/s/ Chuck
Larson
aye
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-21
RESOLUTION FOR APPROPRIATIONS
WHEREAS, it is desired to make appropriations for each of the different officers and departments for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005 in accordance with Section 331.434, Subsection 6, Code of Iowa.
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 8th day of March 2005, the following: SECTION 1-The amounts itemized by fund and department on the attached schedule are hereby appropriated from the resources/fund as shown. SECTION 2- Subject to the provisions of other county procedures and regulations, and applicable state law, the appropriations authorized under Section 1 shall constitute an authorization for the department/officer listed to make expenditures or incur obligations from the itemized fund, effective July 1, 2005. SECTION 3-In accordance with Section 331.437, Code of Iowa, no Department/Officer shall incur any liability in excess of the amount appropriated to this resolution. SECTION 4-If, at any time during the 2005/2006 budget year the Auditor ascertains that the available resources of a fund will be less than said fund's total appropriations, he/she shall immediately inform the Board and recommend appropriate corrective action. SECTION 5-The Auditor shall establish separate accounts for the appropriations authorized in Section 1. The Auditor shall report the status of such accounts to the applicable Departments/Officers monthly during the 2005/2006 budget year. SECTION 6-All appropriations authorized pursuant to this resolution lapse at the close of business on June 30, 2006. The above and foregoing resolution was adopted by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 8, 2005.
Motion to approve by Larson, carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan
Kirk
/s/ David Aistrope, Chairman aye
Fremont County
Auditor
/s/ John
Whipple
aye
/s/ Chuck
Larson
aye
In other business, Steve MacDonald discussed with the Board a line item that was added to the Sheriff’s Department regarding impound fees. MacDonald asked the Board if he could buy a patrol car out of Rural Services. Aistrope said he would check into that possibility.
At 10:30 a.m. the Board met with Tim Travis, Cheryl Heinen and Jerome Rewolinski from United HealthCare. Also present were Susan Moores, Nancy Johnson, Kevin Aistrope and Randy Chapman. Discussion followed regarding the county's current health insurance. Heinen went over several plans their company has to offer. No decision was made at this meeting. The county will continue looking into health insurance options.
At 11:48 a.m., there being no further business, motion to adjourn was made.
ATTEST:
Fremont County
Auditor
David Aistrope, Chairman
March 10, 2005:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, March 10, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple 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 9:05 a.m. Jim Owen, Assistant County Engineer, met with the Board. Motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Aistrope to sign Work in ROW Permit for Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. regarding utility permit on 190th Street. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye.
At 9:15 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC, presented to the Board a draft, which included corrections from Fremont County Attorney, of Fremont County General Assistance Manual – Policy and Procedures. Sillers is in the process of repealing Ordinance 5-92 as Amended.
At 9:39 a.m. the Board signed Certificates of Levy for drainage districts with Board control that Georgene Peeler, Assistant Auditor, presented.
At 9:45 a.m. Whipple made a motion to approve and for Chairman Aistrope to sign a work in Right of Way permit for Bud Mount on Dudley Alexander property. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye.
At 10:00 a.m. Aistrope called for a recess and at 11:45 a.m., with no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Larson, aye; and Aistrope, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor David Aistrope, Chairman
March 15, 2005:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple 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.
At 9:00 a.m. the Board approved the HMN bill regarding the feasibility study on the current jail.
9:15 a.m. Steve Whitehead cancelled to gather more information regarding retaining wall around the Courthouse.
9:30 a.m. Sandie Sillers cancelled with nothing new to report.
Whipple made the motion to approve the agenda as amended. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:25 a.m. Margaret Henkle, Fremont County Recorder, gave the Board an update on Iowa County Land Record Information System (CLRIS) project. The purpose of this project is to implement electronic recording and electronic transactions in each county and developing county and statewide internet websites to provide electronic access to records and information. Fremont County records will go live in the near future.
At 10:30 a.m. Nikia Lacina with Kingsgate Health Insurance – BC/BS discussed health insurance plans with the Board of Supervisors. Present were Betty Whitehead, Randy Chapman and Kevin Aistrope.
In other business, claims and payroll for March 18, 2005 were approved.
There being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor David Aistrope, Chairman
March 17, 2005:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors did not meet on Thursday, March 17, 2005, as they were attending ISAC Spring School in Des Moines.
March 22, 2005:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on
Tuesday, March 22, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with
Aistrope, Whipple 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 Fox, Fremont County Landfill Manager, met with the Board regarding a letter in support of Fremont County Landfill Commission’s use of local government guarantee to demonstrate financial assurance for closure and post closure cost. The auditor will prepare a letter for the Chairman of the Board to sign and return to Mike Fox.
At 9:30 a.m. Brian Shirley, who is cash renting the county farm for the next three years, came in with concerns about reshaping the waterway on the county farm. The Board asked Brian to get a couple of estimates to see what the costs would be to reshape the waterway and terrace work. Another concern Shirley had was the PH levels of the soil on the farm. No decision was made at this time.
At 10:00 a.m. Steve MacDonald, Fremont County Sheriff, and Vicki Danley, Fremont County Attorney, met with the Board regarding a 1994 Pontiac Bonneville that was sold at sheriff’s auction in August, 2004. The man that purchased and repaired the auto was unable to get a clear title for it. The buyer will be asked to present receipts for repairs on the auto. Discussion was also held concerning the Sheriff's phone bill. MacDonald refuses to present the County Auditor with an itemized copy of his phone bill to be paid by county funds. The Sheriff and Auditor are trying to come to an agreement on this issue. MacDonald was upset because of a Fremont County Sam’s Club membership was not allowed for a gentleman who is not a county employee. The Board thought his name was removed last year. The Board requested Sheriff MacDonald use an itemized format for his monthly reports to the Board and he agreed to do that.
At 10:45 a.m. Dan Davis, County Engineer presented two payment vouchers for Project FM-CO36 (39)-55-36 and FM-CO36 (38)-55-36. Motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Aistrope to sign IDOT vouchers. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye; Aistrope, aye.
At 11:00 a.m. Jackie Monroe, Brian Whipple, Cecil Ward and Leon Ward met with the Board regarding clean-up and dumping issues in Anderson. They are asking for the Board's help in getting Anderson cleaned up. The Board asked them to bring in names and areas of property that needs to be cleaned up and they will turn them over to the Sheriff’s Office. The Board said they would make sure taxes are current and would follow up on these issues.
At 11:25 Larson made the motion to approve work on the courtyard for Sons of Legion. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye.
At 11:30 Whipple made the motion for Chairman Aistrope to sign a letter regarding confirmation for county insurance with ICAP. Statement of values and property covered by this policy will be distributed to the various departments for their approval.
At 11:32 Whipple made the motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye; and Aistrope, aye
ATTEST:
Fremont County
Auditor
David Aistrope, Chairman
March 24, 2005:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, March 24, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple 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. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC, presented Form 470-0887, Community Mental Health Center Affiliation, for the Board's approval. Larson made the motion for Chairman Aistrope to sign. Whipple, aye; Larson, aye; and Aistrope, aye. Sillers told the Board that while the gas prices are so high, anyone further out than a 50-mile radius will be seen only once every three months, which is required by law.
At 9:15 a.m. Dan Davis, Fremont County Engineer met with the Board. Whipple made the motion for Chairman Aistrope to sign annual ROW permit with Alliance Gas to apply dust control treatment on Fremont County rock roads. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye; and Aistrope, aye. The Board gave Dan Davis a list of people regarding the Anderson clean-up project. Davis said he would turn the list over to the Sheriff for investigation. Davis also presented a resolution for re-appointing Bob Benton to the Board of Adjustment for a five year term. Whipple made to motion to sign resolution. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-22
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 24th day of March, 2005, that Robert Benton be reappointed to the Fremont County Board of Adjustment for a five year term, ending April 30, 2010.
Motion to approve made by Whipple.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan
Kirk
/s/ David Aistrope, Chairman aye
Fremont County
Auditor
/s/ John
Whipple
aye
/s/ Chuck
Larson
aye
At 9:30 a.m. Jim Ebmeier, Mills County Engineer, met with the Board. Larson made the motion to approve drawings and specifications for Project STP-E-CO36(36)(--8V-36) for Southern Loess Hills Welcome Center parking lot and set letting date for project. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye; and Aistrope, aye.
At 10:53 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor David Aistrope, Chairman
March 29, 2005:
At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were Dan Davis, Art Claiborne, Steve Whitehead, Margaret Henkle, Arnold Emberton, Ryan Funke, Judy Crain and Karen Berry. Regarding Payroll Direct Deposit, County employees will need to be five days behind in pay before direct deposit can be offered. It was decided to back off 1 day on April 29, May 13, May 27, June 10, and June 24. Whipple said he expected Renee’ Von Bokern to bring the new Personnel Policy Manual when she comes to Fremont County on April 5, 2005. Aistrope told the group that nothing has been decided on employee insurance yet. Larson said the defibulator that the Courthouse ordered should be here this spring and he would like to see at least one person from each department take the CPR training that will be offered.
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:16 a.m. Minutes of the previous Board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as amended.
At 9:16 a.m. Dan Davis, Fremont County Engineer, met with the
Board. Davis said he would like to recommend that the Board deny a Public Road
Right-off-Way Use Permit for work in Carl Johnson ditch. Whipple made the motion
to accept Davis’s recommendation and deny the permit. Aistrope asked for a
vote. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye; and Aistrope, aye. Motion carried. Larson made
a motion for Chairman Aistrope to sign a contract between James W. Folkes and
Ruth M. Folkes and Fremont County regarding a permanent easement for public
right of way. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye. Whipple made a motion
for Chairman Aistrope to sign an IAMO Telephone
Company permit to replace a
section of cable that has deteriorated on County Road No. 320th St.
9.5 miles from Northboro. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye; and Aistrope, aye.
At 9:45 a.m. Brian Shirley met with the Board and presented two estimates for dirt work on the County Farm. Whipple made a motion to approve Larry Whitehead’s low bid of $800.00 for dozer work. Larson said he had a problem with the timing of the dozer work. He feels this should have been checked into before the farm was rented. This and any other improvements may have made a difference on bids and feels this should be done at least every three years before a new lease is offered. Aistrope called for a vote regarding the dozer work. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, nay. Shirley also said the County Farm needed lime on 42.8 acres and offered to pay for a fourth of the cost. Whipple made a motion to table until after harvest and at that time have the whole farm tested. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye; and Aistrope, aye.
At 10:25 a.m. James Baylor visited with the Board about a Land Use Commission.
In other business, payroll for April 1, 2005 was approved. The following claims were approved for hand written warrants. General Basic Fund: Iowa Telecom, 2,190.76; Cellular 29 Plus, 606.10.
At 10: 40 a.m., there being no further business, Whipple made
a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County
Auditor
David Aistrope, Chairman
March 31, 2004:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, March 31, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple 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 amended to add 11:00 a.m. Tour Welcome Center with Department of Economic Development on April 1, 2005.
At 9:02 a.m. Larry Cose with Wellmark Health Care Insurance met with the Board to discuss Wellmark health insurance plans. Also present was Nancy Johnson. No decision has been made on insurance.
At 10:15 a.m. Margaret Henkle, Fremont County Recorder, met with the Board regarding County Land Record Information System (CLRIS). Fremont County now has 2004/2005 land records on CLRIS. CLRIS was created to provide electronic access to Iowa land documents. Henkle suggested Fremont County implement a charge of fifty cents to print a copy of a document from the system. There would not be a charge to view a document. Whipple made a motion to charge fifty cents to print a copy of a document. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye.
At 10:30 a.m. Attorney Bruce Green met with the Board in regards to pending litigation. Larson made a motion to go into closed session according to Iowa Code 2l.5(c) to discuss matters where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Vote: Whipple, aye; Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye. Present were Attorney Bruce Green, John E. Whipple, Chuck Larson, David Aistrope, and Joan Kirk, Auditor. At 10:35 a.m. the Board went into closed session. At 11:50 a.m. motion was made by Larson to go out of closed session. Vote: Whipple, aye; Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye. No action was taken.
At 11:55 a.m., there being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor David Aistrope, Chairman