Board of Supervisors Minutes
April 2019
April 2, 2019:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Graham, Hickey, and Sheldon present. A quorum was declared, and the meeting officially called to order at 9:01 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session was read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
Also present for this meeting were County Attorney Naeda Elliott, Assistant County Attorney Tyler Loontjer, Doug Berry with RDO Truck Center, Sandy Parmenter with Valley News Today, and Andy Pearson with Truck Center Companies.
Engineer Dan Davis and Purchasing Agent Jeff Shirley met with the board to open bids for two single axle dump trucks. The bids received were as follows:
Truck Center Companies – 2020 Freightliners with Cummins $157,492 and with
Detroit $155,740;
Peterbilt of Council Bluffs – 2020 Peterbilts $176,998;
RDO Truck Center – 2020 Macks $207,601.32 and 2020 Macks with Allison
Transmission $212,023.32;
MHC Kenworth – 2020 Kenworths $185,000;
Cornhusker International – 2020 Internationals $156,898.
Davis and Shirley will review the bids and the item will be on for action next
week.
The board considered the job description drafted by Jack Reed, HR, and County Attorney Naeda Elliott for the safety coordinator position. The position primarily deals with workman’s compensation, injuries to employees and the public on county property, and identifying unsafe work conditions. After much discussion about whether to include property damage only claims in the duties, it was decided that the departments should keep their own property damage reports and insurance claims. Those reports are available for review at any time. Motion by Sheldon to approve the job description with the agreed upon change from “various” to “all” in the first paragraph of the description. Motion carried unanimously.
The board discussed the revised procurement policy with Assistant County Attorney Tyler Loontjer. He made some clarifications on the FEMA language, professional consultant and vendor selection language. Motion by Sheldon to approve the updates to the Fremont County Procurement Policy. Motion carried unanimously.
Engineer Dan Davis met with the board for a signing. Motion made by Hickey to allow Chairman Graham to sign IDOT payment voucher with HGM Associates for Project #STP-S-CO36(75) - - 5E-36. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Hickey to appoint Mike Fox as another voting member to the Loess Hills Alliance Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Claims were approved for April 5, 2019.
At 9:50 a.m., there being no further business, Sheldon made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Terry Graham, Chairman
April 9, 2019:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Graham, Hickey, and Sheldon present. A quorum was declared, and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session was read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
Also present for this meeting were Assistant County Attorney, Sandy Parmenter with Valley News Today, Sandy Graybill, and EMC Mike Crecelius.
The board canvassed the Sidney School Special Election that was held on April 2, 2019. There were 441 ballots cast. Question #1: 264 Yes votes, 177 No votes. Question #2: 255 Yes votes, 185 No votes, 1 Undervote. Motion by Sheldon to approve the canvass of the election. Motion carried unanimously.
Engineer Dan Davis and Purchasing Agent Jeff Shirley met with the board regarding bids for two single axle dump trucks that were opened April 2, 2019. Hickey made a motion to accept the bid from Truck Center Companies for two 2020 Freightliners with the Detroit Motors for $155,740, based on the engineer and purchasing agent’s recommendations. Motion carried unanimously.
Engineer Davis presented the proposal from HGM Associates, Inc. for bridge inspections for 2019 fracture critical and routine bridge inspections for approximately 122 structures. The cost is not to exceed $48,000. Motion made by Sheldon to allow Chairman Graham to sign the proposal. Motion carried unanimously.
Sandy Graybill, General Secretary for L-575, met with the board for the signing of a rehabilitation assistance letter & non-structural alternatives to rehabilitation of flood control works letter for the USACE. The board must sign as sponsors of the Hamburg Relevy District. Motion by Sheldon to allow Chairman Graham to sign the letters. Motion carried unanimously.
The board acting as Trustees for Scott Drainage District discussed appointing an administrative assistant for the management of flood claims. Motion by Sheldon to appoint Cara Marker-Morgan to be the administrative assistant for Scott Drainage District. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Sheldon to approve the part-time employment resolution for the golf course presented by the conservation board. Motion carried unanimously.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 9th day of April 2019, that Kris Henneman and Mike Allen shall be appointed as golf course part-time seasonal help, and remove Dallas Moores and Jerry Moores, as requested by Fremont County Conservation Board. The rate of pay shall be $8.83 per hour. The effective date of employment shall be April 10th, 2019.
Motion to approve made by Sheldon.
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/s/Dee Owen, |
/s/ Terry Graham, Chairman |
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Fremont County Auditor |
/s/ Randy Hickey |
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/s/ Dustin Sheldon |
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EMC Mike Crecelius met with the board regarding the evacuation order and allowing residents to return home. He has had several people requesting to return to their homes. The assistant county attorney will work on a waiver/release of liability form for individuals that are able to now get to their homes on safe roads and after the proper inspections are complete. This item will be on the agenda for next week.
The board briefly discussed updates on certain conditions around the county due to the flood.
In other business, the Sheriff’s monthly report for February and the Recorder’s monthly report for March were approved.
Claims were approved for April 12, 2019.
At 10:00 a.m., there being no further business, Sheldon made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Terry Graham, Chairman
April 16, 2019:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Graham, Hickey, and Sheldon present. A quorum was declared, and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session was read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
Also present for this meeting were Assistant County Attorney Tyler Loontjer, Engineer Dan Davis, Assistant Engineer Robbie Kromminga, EMC Mike Crecelius, Kasie Morris, John Brust, Margaret Brust, Richard M. Payne, Gregg Dixon, Lori Hopkins, Mike Heng, Virginia Heng, Taylor Parton, and Sandy Parmenter with Valley News Today.
Kasie Morris met with the board to propose cleaning services for the courthouse. She has a company called Jill of All Trades. She started a cleaning services and does carpentry and painting. She is offering a weekly or monthly deep cleaning for the courthouse. The board thanked Morris for coming in and took her references.
Attorney Steve Nadel with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. phoned in to speak with the board regarding the landfill bond issuance. Nadel discussed the need to put in place more reassurance that no entities can leave the 28E Agreement while debt still exists. He presented three options. The first option is to amend the 28E Agreement so that no member can leave without paying off their pro rata share. The second would be to have the landfill borrow the money from the county directly in the form of a loan under another 28E Agreement. The third option would be to have the landfill assess all members an amount to cover the debt service whether it be by population or another way. The payments could be made monthly, annually, or however the board would like to see them. The board stated they would like to continue with the option three. The agreement has been working well and this would be just a bit more security.
Motion made by Hickey to reappoint Twila Larson to the SIRHA Board. Motion carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF Fremont, IOWA
WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors of Fremont County, Iowa held a duly authorized regular meeting on the 16th day of April, 2019; WHEREAS, at said meeting the following resolution was passed and adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF Fremont, Iowa
That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fremont Iowa hereby make the following resolution.
WHEREAS, a resolution has been passed and adopted entitled "Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Certain Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Purpose of Creating a Multi-County Housing Authority."
NOW, THEREFORE, Pursuant to the provision of Chapter 28E. Code of Iowa, and by virtue of our office as Supervisors, we hereby appoint Twila Larson for Three years, as the one (1) person to serve as Commissioner of the Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority, representing the County of Fremont Iowa, and to serve for the number of years appearing after his name, respectively, from the ninth day of April, 2019.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fremont, Iowa and caused the official corporate seal of said County of Fremont Iowa to be attached hereto this 16th day of April, 2019.
/s/ Terry Graham
Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors
Fremont County, Iowa
ATTEST:
/s/ Dee Owen
Clerk
Motion made by Hickey to allow all members of the board of supervisors to be allowed to sign emergency signatures for the Rehabilitation Assistance and Non-Structural Alternatives to Rehabilitation of Flood Control Projects. Each member that signs a document should place on the agenda what was signed and brief the board about the signing. Motion carried unanimously.
Taylor Parton met with the board regarding the purchase of 809 Ohio Street. Parton is now displaced from Hamburg and would like to purchase the property and place a tiny house on it. The board advised they would look in to the process of selling the property and let Parton know what the next steps are.
At 9:30 a.m., Vice Chairman Randy Hickey made a motion to go into public hearing regarding the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of notes to evidence the obligation of the county thereunder. Present for this hearing were Assistant County Attorney Tyler Loontjer, Engineer Dan Davis, Assistant Engineer Robbie Kromminga, EMC Mike Crecelius, Kasie Morris, John Brust, Margaret Brust, Richard M. Payne, Gregg Dixon, Lori Hopkins, Mike Heng, Virginia Heng, Taylor Parton, and Sandy Parmenter with Valley News Today. At 9:31 a.m., there being no public comments, Hickey made a motion to go out of public hearing. Motion made by Hickey to pass Resolution No. 2019-27 instituting proceedings to take additional action. Graham, aye; Hickey, aye; Sheldon, aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Sheldon to pass Resolution No. 2019-28 approving Official Statement. Graham, aye; Hickey, aye; Sheldon, aye. Motion carried unanimously. (The full text of these resolutions is available in the auditor’s office.)
Motion made by Sheldon to approve the following noxious weed resolution:
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 16th day of April 2019, 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: June 1, 2019 - for Leafy Spurge, Perennial Peppergrass, Sour Dock, Sheep Sorrow, Canada Thistle, Russian Knapweed, Buckhorn, Wild Mustard, Musk Thistle, Bull Thistle, and all other species of thistle
Group 2: July 1, 2019 - for Field Bindweed, Wild Carrot
Group 3: August 1, 2019- for Horse Nettle, Perennial Sow Thistle, Quack Grass, Butter Print, Puncture Vine, Cocklebur, Hemp, Shatter Cane, Wild Sunflower, and Palmer Amaranth
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, any species of Thistle, and Palmer amaranth 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.
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/s/ Randy Hickey |
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Motion made by Hickey to allow Chairman Graham to sign the GAX Form to draw from the CDBG Grant for the East and West Nishnabotna Watershed Project. Motion carried unanimously.
EMC Mike Crecelius met with the board regarding the evacuation order release and reentry plan. Considering the rising waters and roads being closed again, he asked that the board leave the evacuation order in place and reevaluate on a week-by-week basis. Motion by Sheldon to leave the order in place and reevaluate the situations each week. Motion carried unanimously.
Engineer Dan Davis met with the board regarding the possible permanent closure of 262nd Street at Interstate 29 and the vacation of land. Present regarding this topic were John Brust, Margaret Brust, Richard M. Payne, Gregg Dixon, Lori Hopkins, Mike Heng, and Virginia Heng. Davis said that the Iowa DOT has offered the county $1.5 million to permanently close 262nd Street at Interstate 29. Several landowners voiced their displeasure about the closing. Richard Payne stated that he has 700 acres in that area and is opposed to the closing. He advised that the damage to the road does not appear to be as bad as it was in 2011. Mike & Virginia Heng stated that they have a pivot in that area and that would be affected and there wouldn’t be a three-phase line there anymore. Margaret Brust said that they own an elevator in the area and use it for grain storage, equipment storage, and power. All members present regarding this matter stated that the closing would make it very difficult to get to their properties. The board voiced that they have no interest in closing the road. Motion made by Sheldon to formally deny the closure of 262nd Street and vacation of the land in the area. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Graham to table the termination of agreement of the Public Nature Center at Blackburn’s Green Hollow Center at Thurman, IA, until July 2, 2019. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Hickey to approve the two-year bargaining proposal between Fremont County and Teamsters Local Union No. 238. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Hickey to approve petition requesting a recount of votes in the Sidney School Precinct, pertaining to the Sidney School Special Election held on April 2, 2019. Motion carried unanimously.
Assistant County Attorney Loontjer presented the board an addendum to the Fremont County Procurement Policy. The previously approved policy was geared towards the watershed grant program. The addendum provides clarification on the FEMA side of procurement. Motion by Hickey to approve the addendum. Motion carried unanimously.
In other business, claims were approved for April 19th, 2019.
At 10:07 a.m., there being no further business, Sheldon made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Randy Hickey, Vice-Chairman
April 23, 2019:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Hickey and Sheldon present and Graham present by telephone. A quorum was declared, and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session was read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
Also present for this meeting were Assistant County Attorney Tyler Loontjer, Sandy Parmenter with Valley News Today, EMC Mike Crecelius, and Heidi Kuhl with Northland Securities.
There were no updates or signings for the Rehabilitation Assistance and Non-Structural Alternatives to Rehabilitation of Flood Control Projects.
Motion by Graham to set a public hearing date of May 28, 2019, at 9:15 a.m. for the possible sale of county owned property at 809 Ohio Street. Motion carried unanimously. There will be a public notice regarding this published in the Sidney Argus Herald.
EMC Mike Crecelius met with the board regarding the evacuation order release and reentry plan. He asked that the board leave the evacuation order in place and reevaluate on a week-by-week basis. Motion by Sheldon to leave the order in place and reevaluate the situations each week. Motion carried unanimously.
Heidi Kuhl with Northland Securities met with the board with the proposal for the Landfill Bond Issuance. The interest rate came in lower than expected at 2.88%. Motion by Sheldon to approve the contract with Northland Securities for the landfill bonds. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Member Hickey introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE $805,000 (Dollar Amount Subject to Change) GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2019A" and moved that it be adopted. Board Member Sheldon seconded the motion to adopt, and the roll being called thereon, the vote was as follows:
AYES: Terry Graham, Chairman; Randy Hickey, Vice-Chairman; Dustin Sheldon, Member
Whereupon, the Chairperson declared the Resolution duly adopted as follows:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE $805,000 (Dollar Amount Subject to Change) GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2019A
WHEREAS, Fremont County, sometimes hereinafter referred to as the County, is a political subdivision duly incorporated, organized and existing under and by virtue of the Constitution and laws of the State of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary that the County should enter into a Loan Agreement and borrow the amount of $805,000 (Dollar Amount Subject to Change) as authorized by Sections 331.402 and 331.443, Code of Iowa as amended; and
WHEREAS, a proposal has been received from Northland Securities; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of this Board of Supervisors to enter into a Loan Agreement in accordance with said proposal dated April 23, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF FREMONT COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this Board of Supervisors does hereby accept the attached proposal of Northland Securities of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and takes additional action to permit the entering into of a Loan Agreement.
Section 2. The Chairperson and County Auditor are authorized and directed to proceed on behalf of the County to enter into such Loan Agreement, to negotiate the final terms of a Loan Agreement to take all action necessary to permit the entering into of a Loan Agreement on a basis favorable to the County and acceptable to the Purchaser, and to proceed to meet the conditions of this accepted proposal.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of April, 2019.
/s/ Randy Hickey
Vice-Chairperson, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
/s/ Dee Owen
County Auditor
Honorable County Board
Fremont County, Iowa
Dear Board Members:
We understand that you desire to issue $800,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2019A (the “Bonds”). Accordingly, we propose as follows:
We agree to purchase $800,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2019A to be dated May 15, 2019 and to mature June 1, 2023 - 2032. We agree to pay for the Bonds $794,449.00 plus accrued interest, if any, to the date of settlement.
The Bonds are to be payable at UMB Bank, N.A., Kansas City, Missouri, as paying agent and registrar. Interest is to be payable on December 1, 2019 and semiannually thereafter. The Bonds will have the following interest rates and will mature or be subject to mandatory redemption on June 1 in the years and amounts as follows:
2023 $70,000
2.25 % 2028 $80,000 3.00 %
2024 75,000 2.25 2029 80,000
3.00
2025 75,000 2.45 2030 85,000
3.00
2026 75,000 2.45 2031 90,000 3.00
2027 80,000 2.45 2032 90,000 3.00
All Bonds will be Book Entry and in multiples of $5,000. The average interest rate is 2.8017% and the TIC is 2.8833%.
Mandatory Redemption: This issue shall have three term bonds maturing June 1, 2024 (2023 and 2024 maturities), June 1, 2027 (2025 through 2027 maturities) and June 1, 2032 (2028 through 2032 maturities) which will have mandatory redemptions equal to the annual principal due as stated above.
Optional Redemption: Bonds maturing in the years 2029 through 2032, inclusive, are callable at the option of the Issuer in whole or in part on June 1, 2028, and on any date thereafter, at a price of par plus accrued interest.
This contract is made for prompt acceptance and subject to the approval of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. (Bond Counsel) of Des Moines, Iowa, as to the legality and regularity of all proceedings taken in the issuance of the Bonds.
The Issuer agrees to pay the expenses of registering the Bonds and the fee of Bond Counsel, recognized municipal bond attorneys, in furnishing the necessary proceedings required to authorize the issuance of the Bonds.
Northland Securities, Inc. (the “Underwriter”) agrees to assist the Issuer in establishing the issue price of the Bonds. For this purpose, the Issuer shall treat the initial offering price to the public of each maturity as the issue price of that maturity under the “hold-the-offering-price” rule. The Underwriter shall execute and deliver to the Issuer at closing an “issue price” or similar certificate, together with the supporting pricing wires or equivalent communications, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with such modifications as may be appropriate or necessary, in the reasonable judgment of the Underwriter, the Issuer and Bond Counsel, to accurately reflect the initial offering price or prices to the public of the Bonds.
Fremont County, Iowa
$800,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2019A
The Underwriter confirms that it is the sole Underwriter of the Bonds and has offered the Bonds to the public on or before the date of this Bond Purchase Agreement at the offering price or prices (the “initial offering price”), or at the corresponding yield or yields, set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto. The Issuer and the Underwriter agree that the restrictions set forth in the next sentence shall apply, which will allow the Issuer to treat the initial offering price to the public of each such maturity as of the sale date as the issue price of that maturity. So long as the hold-the-offering-price rule remains applicable to any maturity of the Bonds, the Underwriter will neither offer nor sell unsold Bonds of that maturity to any person at a price that is higher than the initial offering price to the public during the period starting on the sale date and ending on the earlier of the following:
(1) the close of the fifth (5th) business day after the sale date; or
(2) the date on which the Underwriter has sold at least 10% of that maturity of the Bonds to the public at a price that is no higher than the initial offering price to the public.
The Underwriter shall notify the Issuer when it has sold 10% of that maturity of the Bonds to the public at a price that is no higher than the initial offering price to the public, if that occurs prior to the close of the fifth (5th) business day after the sale date.
The Underwriter acknowledges that sales of any Bonds to any person that is a related party to the Underwriter shall not constitute sales to the public for purposes of this section.
No Advisory or Fiduciary Role. Fremont County, Iowa (“Issuer”) acknowledges and agrees that: (i) the transaction contemplated by this contract is an arm's length, commercial transaction between the Issuer and Northland Securities, Inc.(“NSI”) in which NSI is acting solely as a principal and is not acting as a municipal advisor, financial advisor or fiduciary to the Issuer; (ii) NSI has not assumed any advisory or fiduciary responsibility to the Issuer with respect to the transaction contemplated hereby and the discussions, undertakings and procedures leading thereto (irrespective of whether NSI has provided other services or is currently providing other services to the Issuer on other matters); (iii) the only obligations NSI has to the Issuer with respect to the transaction contemplated hereby are those expressly set forth in this contract and those set forth in applicable law and administrative rules and regulations, including but not limited to MSRB Rule G-17; and (iv) the Issuer has consulted its own legal, accounting, tax, financial and other advisors, as applicable, to the extent it has deemed appropriate.
Respectfully submitted this 22nd day of April, 2019.
NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.
By: Michael Harlander, Managing Director, Head of Institutional
Sales
The foregoing proposal was duly accepted by the Fremont County Board, Iowa, at 9:21 a.m. this 23rd day of April, 2019.
By: /s/ Randy
Hickey
Board Vice-Chair
Attest: /s/ Dee Owen
County Auditor
CERTIFICATE
STATE OF IOWA )
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COUNTY OF FREMONT
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I, the undersigned County Auditor of Fremont County, State of Iowa, do hereby certify that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the records of the County showing proceedings of the Board, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action taken by the Board with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the attachment, which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or rescinded in any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in accordance with a notice of meeting and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely served on each member of the Board and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the Board pursuant to the local rules of the Board and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable advance notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of their respective County offices as indicated therein, that no Board vacancy existed except as may be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the County or the right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Board hereto affixed this 23rd day of April, 2019.
/s/ Dee Owen
County Auditor, Fremont County, State of Iowa
Motion by Sheldon to accept the landfill contract with Leroy and Sons, Inc. for the Phase 5 Expansion. Motion carried unanimously.
EMC Mike Crecelius discussed 403 Demolition with the board. As in 2011, this program is for houses to be destroyed by Fremont County and is funded through the Federal Government. There is no expense to the homeowner. Motion by Hickey to put in to place the 403 Demolition Program, so when the time comes the houses can be demolished. Motion carried unanimously.
In other business, claims were approved for April 26th, 2019.
At 9:32 a.m., there being no further business, Sheldon made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor
Randy Hickey, Vice-Chairman
April 30, 2019:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Hickey, Sheldon and Graham present. A quorum was declared, and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session was read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
Also present for this meeting were Robert Ellis, Kathy Buttry, Assistant Engineer Kevin Lewis, Assistant County Attorney Tyler Loontjer and EMC Mike Crecelius.
Kathy Buttry spoke with the Board regarding the Easement the County Farm tenant uses to access the County farm with semis and farm equipment. The Easement is on their private drive and she expressed safety concerns of her children as well as the children at her home daycare business. The Board will consult with the County Engineer, Dan Davis, about alternative access to the farm ground.
Kevin Lewis, Assistant Engineer, met with the board for a signing. Motion made by Hickey to allow Chairman Graham to Sign IDOT payment voucher with HGM Associates on Project #STP-S-CO36(75) - - 5E-36. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no updates or signings for the Rehabilitation Assistance and Non-Structural Alternatives to Rehabilitation of Flood Control Projects.
EMC Mike Crecelius met with the board regarding the evacuation order release and reentry plan. The board will continue to discuss the evacuation order in place on a week-by-week basis. Motion by Hickey to leave the order in place and reevaluate the situations each week. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Hickey to pass Resolution No. 2019-31 Appointing Paying Agent, Note Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent and Note Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Hickey to pass Resolution No. 2019-32 Approving and Authorizing a form of Loan Agreement and Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance and Levying a Tax to pay the Notes; Approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate. Motion carried unanimously.
In other business, claims were approved for May 3rd, 2019.
At 9:40 a.m., there being no further business, Sheldon made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Terry Graham, Chairman