Board of Supervisors Minutes

April 2003

April 1, 2003:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, April 1, 2003, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Hickey, Aistrope and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the agenda as posted; vote carried unanimously. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the minutes of the previous Board session; vote carried unanimously.

At 9:00 a.m. motion was made by Larson to sign a letter to mobile home owners, at the request of the Treasurer, to notify them of changes in Chapter 435 Code of Iowa, requiring all mobile homes located outside of a mobile home park to be assessed and taxed as real estate and make these homes eligible for a homestead tax credit and military tax exemption upon meeting the requirements of Iowa Code sections 425.2 and 427.3. Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye; Hickey, aye.

At 9:15 a.m. Les Robbins and Bill Sapp met with the Board to present an economic and business update. Arnie Shirley, Ross Silcock and Paul Lattin were present. Sapp said the area is growing and their water and treatment plant are in good shape. Robbins said he would like Fremont County to bond for three million dollars and take over the debt for infrastructure in the area. He said it made more sense that Fremont County borrow the money at a lower rate. He also said he would like a one cent sales tax for that area. Robbins then discussed the development of a welcome center in the area. Robbins said the Merchants Association was willing to give $60,000 and he believed the county should give $150,000. No action was taken by the Board.

At 10:40 a.m. County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board.

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT LOW BID AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation held a letting for construction projects on March 18, 2003, and

WHEREAS, bids were received for Federal Aid project BROS-CO36(31)—5F-36, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County that the contract be awarded to Barton Construction Company, Inc. for the low bid of $230,786.65. The cost of this project shall be paid from Federal Bridge Replacement Funds and Farm to Market funds.

Motion to approve made by Larson, seconded by Aistrope.

Approved this 1st day of April, 2003.

ATTEST:

/s/ Lucille Hunt                                             /s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor                             /s/ David Aistrope                aye
                                                                      /s/ Chuck Larson                   aye

At 11:00 a.m. Heidi Stewart, Deputy Treasurer, met with the Board to discuss properties that have tax sale certificates issued to Fremont County.

In other business, the Report of Veterans Affairs Commission was approved. Claims and payroll for April 4, 2003 were approved.

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                             Keith Hickey, Chairman

April 3, 2003:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, April 3, 2003, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Hickey, Aistrope and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the agenda as posted; vote carried unanimously. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the minutes of the previous Board session; vote carried unanimously.

At 9:00 a.m. Vicki R. Danley, County Attorney, met with the Board. Danley prepared a Notice of Public Hearing and two resolutions in regards to the sale of certain county real estate by sealed bids. After discussion the following resolution was approved.

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-24

A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE SALE OF CERTAIN COUNTY REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BIDS AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.

WHEREAS, Fremont County owns certain property not being used, to wit:

PARCEL #1 – Parcel A, a parcel of land located in part of the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 11, Township 70N, Range 43W, consisting of 6.14 acres bare land located approximately 2 miles of Bartlett/I29 exit.

PARCEL #2 – Consisting of a one story, 3 bedroom house located at 809 Ohio Street, Sidney, Iowa 51652. House will be sold "as is" and is to be moved or torn down within 90 days of acceptance of the bid. To inspect this house, contact Fremont County Sheriff’s Office. The house must be paid for within 10 days after the bid has been accepted. Bidder will furnish the liability insurance.

WHEREAS, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors proposed to sell the said property by sealed bids as follows;

Sealed bids are to be received by 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at the Auditor’s Office at the Fremont County Courthouse, 506 Filmore Street, Sidney, IA 51652; that bidders that place a bid on a certain parcel will have the opportunity to raise their bid until the parcel is sold at the bid opening April 29, 2003. Thirty percent 30% of the bid price is due on April 29, 2003. The Board of Supervisors has the right to reject any and all bids.

WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 331.361 requires the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing prior to approving the proposal; and

WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 331.361 directs the Board of Supervisors to publish notice of the public hearing at least once, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days prior to the public hearing pursuant to Iowa Code Section 331.305

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

A public hearing will be held at 11:00 a.m. on the 22nd day of April, 2003, in the Boardroom at the Fremont County Courthouse, Sidney, Iowa,

The Fremont County Auditor shall publish a notice of public hearing in the Sidney Argus Herald at least once, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days prior to the public hearing.

Passed this 3rd day of April, 2003.
Moved by Aistrope, seconded by Larson.

ATTEST: Roll Call:

/s/ Lucille Hunt                                         /s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor                         /s/ Chuck Larson                  aye
                                                                  /s/ David Aistrope                aye

Resolution prepared by

Vicki R. Danley
Fremont County Attorney

At 11:00 a.m. Judy Crain, Treasurer, met with the Board. Discussion was held in regards to two Tax Sale Certificates on properties held by Fremont County. After discussion, the information on the properties in question was forwarded to the County Attorney.

In other business, the County Recorder’s Monthly Report of Fees Collected was approved.

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                             Keith Hickey, Chairman

April 8, 2003:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Hickey and Aistrope present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the agenda as posted; vote carried unanimously. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the minutes of the previous Board session; vote carried unanimously.

At 9:00 a.m. County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Aistrope to authorize Chairman Hickey to sign the Iowa Department of Transportation Secondary Road Budget and Construction Program for 2004. Vote carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Aistrope to authorize Chairman Hickey to sign the final payment voucher with Cedar Valley Corporation on Project FM-CO36(25)—55-36. Vote carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Aistrope to authorize Chairman Hickey to sign Contractor Bonds for Doyle Box with Barton Construction Co. Vote carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Aistrope to approve the following resolution. Vote carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 8th day of April, 2003, that the following order for destruction of noxious weeds be effective immediately.

1. That each owner and each person in the possession or control of any land in Fremont County shall cut, burn, spray, or otherwise destroy all noxious weeds thereon and shall prevent weed seeds from blooming or coming to maturity, and shall keep said lands free from such growth of any other weeds as shall render the streets or highways adjoining said land unsafe for public travel.

Noxious weeds shall be cut, burned, sprayed, or otherwise destroyed on or before the following dates and as often thereafter as is necessary to prevent seed productions:

Group 1: May 15, 2003 – for Leafy Spurge, Perennial Peppergrass, Sour Dock, Sheep Sorrow.

Group 2: May 20, 2003 – for Canada Thistle, Russian Knapweed, Buckhorn, Wild Mustard, Musk Thistle and all other species of thistle.

Group 3: June 30, 2003 – for Field Bindweed, Wild Carrot.

Group 4: June 30, 2003 – for Horse Nettle, Perennial Sow Thistle, Quack Grass, Butter Print, Puncture Vine, Cocklebur, Bull Thistle and Hemp.

Group 5. August 14, 2003 – for Shatter Cane and Wild Sunflower.

2. That each owner and person in the possession or control of any lands in Fremont County, infested with any noxious weeds, including Quack Grass, Perennial Sow Thistle, Canada Thistle, Field Bindweed, Horse Nettle, Leafy Spurge, Perennial Peppergrass, Russian Knapweed, Hemp, or any species of Thistle, shall adopt a program of weed destruction described by the Weed Commissioner, which in five years may be expected to destroy and will immediately keep under control such infestations of said noxious weeds.

3. That if the owners or persons in possession/control of any land in Fremont County fail to comply with the foregoing order, the Weed Commissioner shall cause this to be done and the expense of said work, including costs of serving notice and other costs, if any, to be assessed against the land and the owners thereof.

ATTEST:

/s/ Lucille Hunt                                     /s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman  aye
Fremont County Auditor                     /s/ David Aistrope                 aye
                                                                   Chuck Larson                   Absent

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                             Keith Hickey, Chairman

April 10, 2003:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, April 10, 2003, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Hickey, Aistrope and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the agenda as posted; vote carried unanimously. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the minutes of the previous Board session; vote carried unanimously.

At 9:00 a.m. County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Architects Gary Nielsen and Mike Mayne were also present and discussion was held regarding the proposed Secondary Road building. A date for Public Hearing for Capital Project was set for May 15, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.

Motion was made by Aistrope to authorize Chairman Hickey to sign a payment voucher with Kirkham, Michael & Associates for design work on Golf Course Box, Project FM-CO36(33)—55-36. Vote carried unanimously.

At 9:30 a.m. the following resolution was approved.

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-26

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 10th day of April, 2003, that the Fremont County HIPAA Policy and Procedures be approved effective April 14, 2003.

Motion is hereby made by Aistrope, seconded by Larson to adopt this resolution.

ATTEST:

/s/ Lucille Hunt                                         /s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman   aye
Fremont County Auditor                         /s/ David Aistrope                  aye
By June Hardy, Asst. Auditor                 /s/ Chuck Larson                    aye

Motion was made by Aistrope to authorize Chairman Hickey to sign a Business Associate Agreement by and between County Case Management Services and Fremont County. Vote carried unanimously.

There being no further business, motion for adjournment was made.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                             Keith Hickey, Chairman

April 14, 2003:

On Monday, April 14, 2003 the Board attended a four county meeting in Pacific Junction.

April 15, 2003:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Hickey, Aistrope and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the agenda as posted; vote carried unanimously. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the minutes of the previous Board session; vote carried unanimously.

At 9:00 a.m. Norma Halling from ICAP, County Insurance Company, met with the Board in regards to Loss Control Training. She then met with the Sheriff, Conservation, Engineer and County Attorney.

At 10:00 a.m. Patty Lundgren, representing Grape Community Hospital, met with the Board. Janeth Winkler, Chairperson of the Board of Health, was present. Lundgren presented two agreements to the Board. Lundgren requested a six month contract with an amount for a county grant at $5.00 per capita in Fremont County with payments made monthly. Aistrope said the Board had already said the stipulation for skilled nursing would be taken off so they could utilize the money for other purposes. Aistrope said the county still would require a voucher submitted with the reason for the requested amount. Lundgren said that would not be a problem. Aistrope made a motion to authorize the Public Health Nurse to use county grant money for public health, listing the use of the money requested on a voucher, for the remainder of fiscal year 2002/2003, ending June 30, 2003. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Hickey, aye. Further discussion was held in regards to the contract. Janeth Winkler stated that a meeting is supposed to be held to discuss the contract and the amount of the contract. Winkler said at the Board of Health meeting a couple of days ago it was decided that one member of the Board of Supervisors, one member of the Board of Health, one member of the Hospital Board, the Public Health Nurse, the Hospital Administrator and Gay Hightshoe from the Iowa Department of Public Health were meeting to review everything and to come up with a recommendation on funding and agreements. Lundgren said the Hospital Board is not willing to provide services to what is budgeted to just provide bare bones and she wanted the answer today. Aistrope said the meeting should be held first with a recommendation from the Board of Health. Hickey also said the meeting needs to be held first and he did not want a six month contract but a year contract should be implemented. Larson agreed.

At 11:15 a.m. Treasurer Judy Crain and Heidi Stewart met with the Board. Motion was made by Aistrope, upon recommendation by the Treasurer with confirmation by the State Auditor’s Office, to dispose of records in the Treasurer’s office consisting of: Apportionment Orders 1981 to 1999; Daily Cash Sheets 1974 to 1999; Tax Receipts 1986 to 1999; Miscellaneous Receipts 1988 to 1999; 2 boxes of plate envelopes with Christine Sheldon’s name on them; Daily Balance Book 1974 to 1984; Copies of Deposit Slips 1985 to 1986; General Ledger Sheets 1941 to 1966; Register of Tax Receipts 1970 to 1977; Corporation Ledger 1970 to 1977; General Ledger 1983 to 1986; Check Stubs 1967 to 1979. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Hickey, aye.

After discussion the following resolution was approved.

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-27

RESOLUTION TO CANCEL TAX SALE CERTIFICATE 2002-02067

WHEREAS, the Parcel No. 43043082000000 describing

S ½ Vac U St Lyg NE & Adj to Blk 11 Nuckolls Add in Hamburg, Iowa

This above described parcel was erroneously sold and should not be subject to taxation as the parcel is actually U Street in Hamburg, IA and not a vacated street.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Tax Sale Certificate listed above shall be cancelled. This resolution shall represent an entry in the county system as evidence of the fact, and the purchase money from the tax sale shall be refunded to the purchaser.

Dated this 15th day of April, 2003.

Motion by Larson, seconded by Aistrope, carried unanimously.

ATTEST:

/s/ Lucille Hunt                                     /s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman   aye
Fremont County Auditor                     /s/ David Aistrope                 aye
                                                              /s/ Chuck Larson                   aye

In other business, payroll and claims for April 18, 2003 were approved.

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                             Keith Hickey, Chairman

April 17, 2003:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, April 17, 2003, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Hickey, Aistrope and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the agenda as posted; vote carried unanimously. Supervisor Aistrope moved to approve the minutes of the previous Board session; vote carried unanimously.

At 9:00 a.m. the Board of Supervisors attended a Conference Board meeting.

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                             Keith Hickey, Chairman

April 22, 2003:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Hickey and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Supervisor Larson moved to approve the agenda as posted; vote carried unanimously. Supervisor Larson moved to approve the minutes of the previous Board session; vote carried unanimously. Supervisor Aistrope traveled to Des Moines in regards to voicing his opinion upon the legislature’s vote on transferring ownership of some of the state roads to county roads.

Jim Baylor stopped by to visit with the Board with a request that the county should consider hiring a roadside manager.

At 11:00 a.m. a public hearing was held in regards to selling certain property in Fremont County.

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-28

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN COUNTY REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BIDS.

WHEREAS, Fremont County owns certain property not being used, to wit:

PARCEL #1 – Parcel A, a parcel of land located in part of the NE ¼ NW ¼ of Section 11, Township 70N, Range 43W, consisting of 6.14 acres bare land located approximately 2 miles of BartlettI/29 exit.

PARCEL #2 – Consisting of a one story, 3 bedroom house located at 809 Ohio Street, Sidney, Iowa 51652. House will be sold "as is" and is to be moved or torn down within 90 days of acceptance of the bid. To inspect this house, contact Fremont County Sheriff’s Office. The house must be paid for within 10 days after the bid has been accepted. Bidder will furnish the liability insurance.

WHEREAS, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors proposed to sell the said property by sealed bids as follows;

Sealed bids are to be received by 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at the Auditor’s Office at the Fremont County Courthouse, 506 Filmore Street, Sidney, IA 51652; that bidders that place a bid on a certain parcel will have the opportunity to raise their bid until the parcel is sold at the bid opening April 29, 2003. Thirty per cent 30% of the bid price is due on April 29, 2003. The Board of Supervisors has the right to reject any and all bids.

WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 331.361 requires the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing prior to approving the proposal; and public hearing was held at 11:00 a.m. on April 22, 2003 at the Boardroom pursuant to timely notice of public hearing, and

WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to sell the property, and the Board believes the best procedure is to sell it by sealed bids.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

The sale of the above-described property by sealed bids as hereinbefore set out, is hereby approved, pursuant to notice to bidders previously published, timely publication of notice of public hearing and public hearing on the proposal.

Passed this 22 day of April, 2003.

Moved by Larson

Seconded by Hickey 

ATTEST: Roll call:

/s/ Lucille Hunt
Fremont County Auditor                             /s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman aye
                                                                      /s/ Chuck Larson                  aye
                                                                            David Aistrope –            Absent

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

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                             Keith Hickey, Chairman

April 24, 2003:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, April 24, 2003, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Hickey, Aistrope and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Supervisor Larson moved to approve the agenda as posted; vote carried unanimously. Supervisor Larson moved to approve the minutes of the previous Board session; vote carried unanimously.

At 9:30 a.m. the Board discussed a possible funding increase for Public Health services. Janeth Winkler, Chairperson of the Board of Health, was present. Aistrope said the budget has been set for the 2003/2004 year and a tax levy set for the budgeted amount. An increase would have to come from the ending fund balance for the general basic fund. A 3% increase was budgeted to increase the county grant. Other state and federal home health grants, public health nurse grants, and other various grants flow through Fremont County to provide services for Fremont County. Grape Community Hospital wants the county to fund more money before they sign a contract to continue services for Public Health Services in Fremont County. After discussion, motion was made by Aistrope to propose an increase of $8,010 for fiscal year 2003/2004, a 30% increase from the current year county funding, for an amount of $34,533 county funds for public health services, with a voucher submitted for payments for public health services. Hickey, aye; Aistrope, aye; Larson, nay. Winkler said she set an informal meeting to be held on Monday, April 28, 2003, at 3:00 p.m., asking a member of the hospital board, a member of the Board of Supervisors, Gay Hightshoe a representative from the State Board of Health, Grape Hospital Administrator and the current Fremont County Public Health nurse. Aistrope said the Fremont County Board of Supervisors need to know if Grape Community Hospital will accept the proposal by May 1, 2003.

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                             Keith Hickey, Chairman

April 29, 2003:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, April 29, 2003, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Hickey, Aistrope and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Supervisor Larson moved to approve the agenda as posted; vote carried unanimously. Supervisor Larson moved to approve the minutes of the previous Board session; vote carried unanimously.

At 9:00 a.m. the Board discussed funding for the Loess Hills Interpretive/Welcome Center. There is money left in the REAP fund and may be used for conservation and parks. There is no available money in the general fund. Motion was made by Aistrope to approve $10,000, payable from the REAP fund, per year for three years to fund the Loess Hills Interpretive/Welcome Center. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Hickey, aye.

At 9:15 a.m. Mike Fox, Landfill Manager, met with the Board. The following resolution and agreement for closure/post closure were prepared and approved by the County Attorney.

Resolution No. 2003-29

A Resolution Approving an Agreement between Fremont County acting through the Fremont County Board of Supervisors and the Fremont County Landfill Commission Electing the "Local Government Guarantee" as the financial assurance mechanism for the Fremont County Landfill as required by law.

WHEREAS, Section 455B.306 of the Code of Iowa requires financial assurance instruments for all sanitary disposal projects in the State of Iowa, including the Fremont County Landfill, and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has adopted Chapter 567—111 of the Iowa Administrative Code, promulgating rules for financial assurance instruments; and

WHEREAS, Chapter 567—111.6 provides for the "Local Government Guarantee" mechanism to be an acceptable financial assurance instrument; and

WHEREAS, the Landfill Commission desires to elect the "local Government Guarantee" mechanism, as it is the least expensive possible alternative to accomplish the desired result and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Fremont County Landfill, the cities in Fremont County and all Fremont County citizens that financial assurance for closure and post-closure care, as is required by Chapter 111of the Iowa Administrative Code be met through a "Local Government Guarantee" made by Fremont County in conformance with Section 111.6(8) of the Iowa Administrative Code and

WHEREAS, the County Attorney has prepared an agreement to accomplish the desired result, which agreement is attached hereto, and the agreement is satisfactory and meets the requirements set by law, and

WHEREAS, the agreement prepared by the County Attorney accomplishes the desired objective, and complies with the requirements of state law, and the approval of the agreement is in the best interests of the Landfill, the cities and Fremont County citizens.

Now, therefore, be it resolved:

1. The agreement is hereby approved.

2. The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized and directed to sign it on behalf of Fremont County.

Moved by Aistrope

Seconded by Larson

ATTEST: Roll Call:

/s/ Lucille Hunt                                           /s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman       aye
Fremont County Auditor                           /s/ David Aistrope                      aye
                                                                   /s/ Chuck Larson                        aye

Prepared and submitted by 
Vicki R. Danley, Fremont County Attorney.

Motion was made by Aistrope to approve the Local Government Guarantee letter to the DNR. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Hickey, aye.

At 10:00 a.m. the bid opening for certain property in Fremont County was held. Matthew Lorimor, Leonetta Lorimor, Les Achenbach and County Attorney Vicki Danley were present. The Board received one bid. After discussion the following resolution, prepared by the County Attorney, was approved.

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-30

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN COUNTY REAL ESTATE.

WHEREAS, Fremont County owns certain property not being used, to–wit:

PARCEL #1 – Parcel A, a parcel of land located in part of the NE ¼ NW ¼ of Section 11, Township 70N, Range 43W, consisting of 6.14 acres bare land located approximately 2 miles of Bartlett/I29 exit.

PARCEL #2 – Consisting of a one story, 3 bedroom house located at 809 Ohio Street, Sidney, Iowa 51652. House will be sold "as is" and is to be moved or torn down within 90 days of acceptance of the bid. To inspect this house, contact Fremont County Sheriff’s Office. The house must be paid for within 10 days after the bid has been accepted. Bidder will furnish the liability insurance.

WHEREAS, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors proposed to sell the said property by sealed bids as follows;

Sealed bids are to be received by 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at the Auditor’s Office at the Fremont County Courthouse, 506 Filmore Street, Sidney, IA 51652; that bidders that place a bid on a certain parcel will have the opportunity to raise their bid until the parcel is sold at the bid opening April 29, 2003. Thirty per cent 30% of the bid price is due on April 29, 2003. The Board of Supervisors has the right to reject any and all bids.

WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 331.361 requires the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing prior to approving the proposal; and public hearing was held at 11:00 a.m. on April 22, 2003 at the Boardroom pursuant to timely notice of public hearing, and Resolution No. 2003-28 "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN COUNTY REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BIDS was passed on April 22, 2003.

WHEREAS, one bid has been received on Parcel #1 as follows:

For Parcel #1: The bid of Matthew K. Lorimor and Leonetta K. Lorimor in the amount of $7500, which the Board wishes to accept, being a fair price for the parcel.

For Parcel #2: No bids were received.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

For Parcel #1: The bid of Matthew K. Lorimor and Leonetta K. Lorimor in the amount of $7500, being a fair price for the parcel, is hereby approved and accepted. The county attorney is directed to prepare quit claim deed to parcel #1 and convey it to the buyer upon notification by the Board of Supervisors/Auditor that the total purchase price has been paid in full.

The Board will re-consider the method of sale of parcel 2.

Passed this 29 day of April, 2003.

Moved by Aistrope, seconded by Larson.

ATTEST:

/s/ Lucille Hunt  Roll Call:                                                                 
Fremont County Auditor                               /s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman       aye
                                                                        /s/ David Aistrope                      aye
                                                                       /s/ Chuck Larson                        aye

Resolution prepared by
Vicki R. Danley Fremont County Attorney

At 10:30 a.m. County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Aistrope made a motion to approve resurfacing 190th St. from J32 to Hwy 59, Project L-5-24-7 and to sign Box Plan for Project FM-CO36-(33)—55-36. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Hickey, aye. Motion was made by Aistrope to authorize Chairman Hickey to sign a DOT voucher to pay for printing plans for BROS-CO36(31)—5F-36. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Hickey, aye.

Motion was made by Aistrope to sign a utility application for IAMO Telephone Co. on J64 (East Co. Line to Hwy 59/North side) Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Hickey, aye.

RESOLUTION NO 2003-31

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors that the following salaries be in effect commencing on the 1st day of July 2003, for the supervisory and non-union personnel in the Secondary Road Department.

ASSISTANT TO COUNTY ENGINEER: $18.50 per hour salary

MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT: $16.23 per hour salary

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: $13.33 per hour salary

ENGINEER: $1,809 increase per section 9 of contract in effect as of July 1, 2002.

Motion is hereby made by Aistrope, seconded by Larson to adopt this resolution.

Dated this 29 day of April, 2003.

ATTEST:

/s/ Lucille Hunt                                           /s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman       aye
Fremont County Auditor                           /s/ David Aistrope                      aye
                                                                   /s/ Chuck Larson                        aye

 

At 11:00 a.m. a public hearing concerning applications for two special use permits for Ronald Dale Morrison and Wederquist dba Two Rivers 2. Present were County Engineer Dan Davis and Dale Morrison.

RESOLUTION NO 2003-32:

WHEREAS an application has been received and a Public Hearing held by the Fremont County Zoning Commission for a Special Use Permit as allowed under the Zoning Ordinance of Fremont County, Iowa,

And,

WHEREAS the Zoning Commission has reported to the Board recommending issuance of said Special Use Permit.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a permit is granted to the party for the special use on the piece of property designated in the attached Special Use Permit form.

This resolution hereby authorizes the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute the attached Special Use Permit.

Dated this 29 day of April, 2003. Motion to adopt resolution made by Aistrope and seconded by Larson.

ATTEST:

/s/ Lucille Hunt                                                /s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman
Fremont County Auditor                               /s/ David Aistrope, Vice Chm.
                                                                        /s/ Chuck Larson, Member

SPECIAL USE PERMIT

The Fremont County, Iowa, Board of Supervisors, pursuant to the provisions of the Fremont County Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 335 of the 2001 Code of Iowa, as amended, hereby authorize the following special use: An auto recycling business

The special use shall be located on the following property: Three (3) acres in the NE corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Sixty-nine (69) North, Range Forty (40), West of the 5th P.M., in Fremont County, Iowa, more fully described as follows; measured from the NE Corner of the quarter 6.5 chains South and 4.6 chains West.

The applicant for the special use are as follows: Ronald Dale Morrison, 1809 400th Avenue, Shenandoah, Iowa 51601.

Date of Issuance: April 29, 2003.

/s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-33:

WHEREAS an application has been received and a Public Hearing held by the Fremont County Zoning Commission for a Special Use Permit as allowed under the Zoning Ordinance of Fremont County, Iowa, and,

WHEREAS the Zoning Commission has reported to the Board recommending issuance of said Special Use Permit.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a permit is granted to the party for the special use on the piece of property designated in the attached Special Use Permit form.

This resolution hereby authorizes the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute the attached Special Use Permit.

Dated this 29 day of April, 2003. Motion to adopt resolution made by Aistrope and seconded by Larson.

ATTEST:

/s/ Lucille Hunt                                                /s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman
Fremont County Auditor                               /s/ David Aistrope, Vice Chm.
                                                                        /s/ Chuck Larson, Member

SPECIAL USE PERMIT

The Fremont County, Iowa, Board of Supervisors, pursuant to the provisions of the Fremont County Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 335 of the 2001 Code of Iowa, as amended, hereby authorize the following special use: A motocross track ¼ mile East of the intersection of 110th Street and 340th Avenue in Fremont County, Iowa.

The special use shall be located on the following property: SW ¼ SW ¼ corner of Section 2, Township 70, Range 41 of Fremont County, Iowa.

The applicants for the special use are as follows:

Justin Wederquist, Christopher Wederquist, Wade Wederquist dba Two Rivers 2, 123 N. Washington, Randolph, Iowa 51649; Ann M. Leahy, PO Box 1652, Estes Park, CO 80517; Patrick Leahy, 22437 Weld County Road 19, Milliken, CO 80543; David Leahy, 1728 Fairacres Rd., Greeley, CO 80631.

Date of Issuance: April 29, 2003

/s/ Keith Hickey, Chairman

In other business, payroll for Friday, May 2, 2003 was approved.

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                         Keith Hickey, Chairman

April 30, 2003:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors attended the Page County Board of Health meeting in Shenandoah on Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at 5:00 p.m. Larson and Aistrope attended the meeting to inquire of the possibility to enter into an agreement with Page County Public Health to share a Public Health nurse if Fremont County was turned down by Grape Community Hospital. The Page County Board of Health voted to look into that possibility and to come up with some costs.

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