Board of Supervisors Minutes
May 2008
May 1, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, May 1, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 6:30 p.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
At 6:30 p.m. motion was made by Hendrickson to approve a Class C Native Wine License renewal for Sugar Clay Winery and Vineyards, LLC. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 6:35 p.m. Deputy Sheriff Steve Owen met with the Board and presented the sale bill for the impound auction to be held on May 8. Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the sale bill. Larson, aye, Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
The Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for April was approved.
At 7:15 p.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Larson to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
May 6, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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.
Let the records show Patricia Rengifo was present for this meeting.
At 9:00 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a utility permit for Iowa Telecom for work in right-of-way at 1815 250th Ave. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the Wilds RV3 Plat of Subdivision. Larson, nay; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye. Hendrickson made a motion authorizing Chairman Whipple to sign a certificate for final plat and approve the following Resolution 2008-21. Larson, nay; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF THE WILDS RV PARK 3, LOTS 1 THROUGH 114, INCLUSIVE, A SUBDIVISION located in part of Lot 2 and a part of Lot 8 in the North ½ of the NW ¼ SW ¼, and a part of the SW ¼ SW ¼, all in Section 4; and, a parcel of land located in part of the NE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ NE ¼ of Section 5, all in Township 70 North, Range 43 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Fremont County, Iowa
WHEREAS, the Wilds Development Bartlett, LLC, an Iowa Limited Liability, proprietors of the following described real estate, situated in Fremont County, Iowa, to-wit:
PARCEL A
Legal Description:
A part of Lot 2 and a part of Lot 8 in the North ½ of the NW ¼ SW ¼, and a part of the SW ¼ SW ¼, all in Section 4, Township 70 North, Range 43 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Fremont County, Iowa, being more fully described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said Section 4 and the Point of Beginning; thence N02°08’17"E along the West line of said Section 4 a distance of 2372.69 feet to the Northwest Corner of said Lot 2; thence S86°28’31"E along said North line a distance of 147.38 feet to the centerline of County Road ‘G’; thence S11°41’10"W along said centerline a distance of 418.87 feet to the beginning of a curve concave Southeasterly having a central angle of 10°43’35" and a radius of 2500.00 feet; thence Southwesterly along said centerline and along said curve and arc length of 468.03 feet with a chord bearing and distance of S06°19’23"W, 467.34 feet to the end of said curve; thence S00°57’34"W along said centerline a distance of 446.93 feet to the beginning of a curve concave Northeasterly having a central angle of 21°16’50" and a radius of 500.00 feet; thence Southeasterly along said centerline and along said curve an arc length of 185.71 feet with a chord bearing and distance of S09°40’50"E, 184.64 feet to the end of said curve; thence S20°19’15"E along said centerline a distance of 658.82 feet to Station 6273+30 County Road ‘G’; thence S69°40’45"W a distance of 33.00 feet to the West right-of-way line of said County Road ‘G’; thence S05°40’20"E a distance of 245.17 feet to a point 95 feet normally distant Southwesterly from the centerline of said County road ‘G’ on the South line of said Section 4; thence N87°32’15"W along said South line a distance of 345.27 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 7.36 acres, more or less, including presently established county road right-of-way (1.92 ac.), and is subject to easements of record.
together with,
A parcel of land located in part of the NE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ NE ¼ of Section 5, Township 70 North, Range 43 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Fremont County, Iowa, said parcel being more fully described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast Corner of said Section 5 and the Point of Beginning; thence N86°13’35"W along the South line of said SE ¼ SE ¼ a distance of 810.00 feet to the East right-of-way line of the Missouri River Levee; thence N08°28’39"E along said East right-of-way line a distance of 1356.93 feet to the North line of said SE ¼ SE ¼; thence N03°49’43"E along said East right-of-way line a distance of 1300.68 feet; thence N73°06’08"E a distance of 657.42 feet to the East line of said SE ¼ NE ¼; thence S02°08’17"W along said East line and along the East line of said NE ¼ SE ¼ and along the East line of said SE ¼ SE ¼ a distance of 2886.29 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel contains 43.61 acres, more or less, including presently established county road right-of-way (0.61 ac.), and is subject to easements of record.
Note: The West line of said Section 4 is assumed to bear N02°08’17"E for this description.
Have submitted to this Board a sufficient number of Plats of Subdivision, said Subdivision to be known as The Wilds RV Park 3, Lots 1 through 114, inclusive, a subdivision located in part of Lot 2 and a part of Lot 8 in the North ½ of the NW ¼ SW ¼, and a part of the SW ¼ SW ¼, all in Section 4; and, a parcel of land located in part of the NE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ NE ¼ of Section 5, all located in Township 70 North, Range 43 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, said plat conforming in all essential respects with the requirements of the Code of Iowa and the Ordinance of this County and to the extent requirements of the latter are omitted, some are either not applicable to the particular subdivision, or are non-essential; and
WHEREAS this Subdivision is more than one mile from the city limits of any town in the county and county subdivision ordinance applies.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA:
That a Preliminary Plat was filed with the Zoning Commission and the Plat of Subdivision of The Wilds RV Park 3, Lots 1 through 114, inclusive, is in substantial compliance with the Preliminary Plat.
That no roads or utilities are being dedicated to the county. All roads and utilities within the Subdivision are private and will remain the sole responsibility of the developer.
That the Plat of the aforementioned Subdivision and accompanying documents are hereby approved and accepted. The Chairman of the Board and the County Auditor are directed to certify this resolution for attaching to the Plat to be made of record in the office of the County Recorder as required by law.
Chairman: /s/ John E. Whipple
Fremont County Auditor: /s/ Joan Kirk
Approved as to Form: /s/ Margaret Johnson, County Attorney
/s/ Daniel R. Davis, County Engineer
CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION
The undersigned Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, and Fremont County Auditor, respectively, of Fremont County, Iowa, do hereby certify that the plat of The Wilds RV Park 3, Lots 1 thru 114 inclusive, a subdivision located in part of Lot 2 and a part of Lot 8 in the North ½ of the NW ¼ SW ¼, and a part of the SW ¼ SW ¼, all in Section 4; and, a parcel of land located in part of the NE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ SE ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ NE ¼ of Section 5, all in Township 70 North, Range 43 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Fremont County, Iowa was submitted to the Board of Supervisors of said County, at a regular meeting of said Board, held on 6th day of May, 2008, and that the above and foregoing instrument is a true and correct copy of the Resolution passed and adopted at said meeting which is now recorded in the minutes of the said meeting. Said Resolution was introduced and offered by Board Member Hendrickson, who moved its adoption, that it was seconded by _________________, and that on roll call the following Board Members voted.
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman aye
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
/s/ Chuck Larson
nay
Whereupon the Chairman declared the Resolution and accompanying documents of The Wilds RV Park 3 carried, approved and accepted.
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman
/s/ Joan Kirk, Auditor
Davis talked with the Board about his budget, saying it was going to be really close but he thinks he can get by as long as nothing big comes up before the end of the year.
Also discussed was an ingress/egress easement for Mike Stenzel on county property near Hamburg. The Board decided they would like to see the survey before any further discussion.
At 9: 20 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, met with the Board requesting the Board sign an Application for Renewal of Accreditation for Case Management. Sillers also discussed a new billing process regarding case management. Hendrickson made a motion for Chairman Whipple to sign the application. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:45 a.m. Patricia Rengifo left the meeting.
At 10:00 a.m. the public hearing for a budget amendment was held. After discussion and with no objection, Larson made a motion to close the hearing and adopt the amendment. The following Resolution 2008-22 was passed.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 6th day of May 2008, that the following change in appropriation be made:
Expenditures
Increase 01000-09100-481-99
+$ 30,000
Increase 81000-10500-475-99-109 +$1,371,570
Increase 01000-01110-413-28
+$ 1,000
Increase 01000-03100-425-25
+$ 6,774
Increase 01000-09100-491-99
+$ 10,000
Increase 01000-01040-446-37
+$ 21,877
Increase 01000-01050-442-05
+$ 3,150
Increase 01000-01060-636-05
+$ 648
Increase 01000-01060-447-05-735 +$
586
Increase 01000-01200-352-99
+$ 5,780
Revenue
Increase 01000-00051-1300-99
+$ 30,000
Increase 81000-10500-9100-99-109 + $1,371,570
Increase 01000-09000-2601-99
+$ 5,780
Motion to approve made by Larson.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
At 10:15 a.m. Fremont County Attorney Margaret Johnson met with the Board in regards to pending litigation. At 10:18 a.m. Hendrickson 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; Hendrickson, aye. Present were Judy Crain, Earl Hendrickson, Chuck Larson, John E. Whipple, Margaret Johnson and Joan Kirk. At 10:18 a.m. the Board went into closed session. At 10:40 a.m. motion was made by Larson to go out of closed session. Vote: Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye. No action was taken.
At 10:43 a.m. motion was made by Larson to sign County Optical Scan Voting System Funding Allocation Agreement. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Payroll and claims were approved for May 9, 2008.
At 10:48 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
May 8, 2008:
At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2008, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were John E. Whipple, Earl Hendrickson, Chuck Larson, Dan Davis, Margaret Johnson, Art Claiborne, Steve Whitehead, Arnold Emberton and Joan Kirk. Topics discussed were: Courthouse parking lot and sidewalk, Blue Dental Insurance, wind testing towers, a new bill waiting for Governor Culver to sign regarding funding for Veteran Affairs, employee blood profiles.
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, May 8, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a Dust Control Contract and Work in ROW Permit for Alliance Gas. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:15 a.m. a telephone conference was held with Page County Board of Supervisors regarding the discussion of temporarily utilizing Fremont County’s Engineer to fill Page County’s vacancy. They would need him to sign off bills and payroll for Page County. No decisions were made at this time.
At 9:40 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to
adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
May 13, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board, recommending the Board approve a Revised County Line Agreement with Mills County. Hendrickson made a motion to approve the agreement with Mills County. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Davis presented an agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for use of J-46 as a detour for Highway 2 while resurfacing a bridge. Larson made a motion requesting they hold off construction until after August 4, 2008 so it will not interfere with Rodeo traffic. Davis said he would report back to the Board with the DOT’s response. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:00 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor
John E. Whipple, Chairman
May 15, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, May 15, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for use of J-46 as detour for Highway 2, starting August 4th through November 15, 2008. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Joan Kirk, Auditor, met with the Board regarding an employee. At 9:32 a.m. Larson made a motion to go into closed session according to Iowa Code 21.5 (c) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation. Vote – Whipple, aye; Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye. Present were Joan Kirk, Auditor; John E. Whipple; Chuck Larson and Earl Hendrickson. At 9:32 a.m. the Board went into closed session. At 9:55 a.m. motion was made by Larson to go out of closed session. Vote: Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye. No action was taken.
At 9:50 a.m. Fremont County Attorney Margaret Johnson met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to approve the following Resolution 2008-23. This project will cost approximately $10,400 with 80% being reimbursed by a state grant funds. Also present was Fremont County IT, Arnold Emberton. The Board approved $2,000 to be spent out of the Attorney’s budget and remaining out of the IT Department budget. It was agreed the grant money, when received, will go back into General Basic.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING IOWA COUNTY ATTORNEY'S CASE MANAGEMENT PROJECT 28E AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Fremont County Attorney, Margaret E. Johnson, desires approval of the Iowa County Attorney's Case Management Project 28E Agreement between Thomson Elite, the Iowa County Attorney's Case Management Project and participating affiliate counties, including Fremont County, Iowa to purchase and implement software for case management;
And
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of Fremont County that the Fremont County Attorney's Office join in this project with other participating Iowa counties in order to develop and make available a case management program which is more uniformly accepted, compatible, and able to integrate with other local and county attorneys;
WHEREAS, it is further in the best interests of the citizens of Fremont County to join in this project with other participating Iowa counties at this time, in that it is anticipated that as much as 80% of the start up costs of implementing the case management software in the Fremont County Attorney's Office will be reimbursed to Fremont County as a result of grant funds to be received by the State of Iowa;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF FREMONT COUNTY that the Iowa County Attorney's Case Management Project 28E Agreement is hereby approved and adopted and that the Fremont County Attorney is hereby authorized to sign any further Agreements or documents to implement such Agreement on behalf of Fremont County, Iowa.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of May, 2008.
MOVED by: Larson
ATTEST: ROLL CALL
/s/ Joan Kirk, Auditor
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman aye
Dated: 5-15-08
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
At 10:00 a.m. the Board discussed settlement of a prior tax sale certificate. Larson made a motion to call the County’s Attorney, Rick Crowl, and request making a settlement for $16,564.05. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:15 a.m. Pat Weldon, City Clerk of Tabor, spoke with the Board regarding taxes and special assessment on a property in the city of Tabor. The City of Tabor is requesting the Board forgive the taxes now due on the former Ron Flock property at 504 Main Street in Tabor. The city is also requesting a special assessment due the city be released since it is no longer needed.
At 10:15 a.m. Larson made a motion to go ahead with the courthouse parking lot project. This project includes asphalt, including area that has been torn out; elevate east side to the top of retaining wall. When finished the entire area will drain correctly and be all new asphalt, including both driveways to the street. The bid on the project is $19,876.00. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:25 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
May 20, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
Let the records show Earl Hendrickson was not present for this meeting.
At 9:00 a.m. Larson made a motion to table FREDCO’s request for use of the courthouse on Memorial Day morning until Thursday, May 22, 2008. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:15 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Larson made a motion authorizing Whipple to sign a DOT payment voucher for HGM on J34 Survey and Design Project FM-CO36(32)—55-36. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Larson authorizing Chairman Whipple to sign a utility permit for Extreme Trenching for Quest for new service line at 2891 308th St. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. the Board of Supervisors had a conference call with Page County Board regarding the temporary use of Fremont County’s engineer. Davis will meet with Page County to see now much is involved in helping Page County out until they can find a new engineer.
Payroll and claims were approved for May 23, 2008.
At 9:45 a.m. motion was made by Larson to approve the following resolution. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
THIS RESOLUTION HEREBY REVISES AND RESCINDS Resolution 2008-22 approved on the 6th day of May 2008.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 20th day of May 2008, that the following change in appropriation be made:
Expenditures
Increase 01000-09100-481-99
+$ 30,000
Increase 81000-10500-475-99-109 +$1,371,570
Increase 01000-01110-413-28
+$ 1,000
Increase 01000-03100-425-25
+$ 6,774
Increase 01000-09100-491-99
+$ 10,000
Increase 01000-01040-446-37
+$ 146,665
Increase 01000-01050-442-05
+$ 22,695
Increase 01000-01060-636-05
+$ 3,655
Increase 01000-01060-447-05-735 +$
3,593
Increase 01000-01200-352-99
+$ 5,780
Revenue
Increase 01000-00051-1300-99
+ $ 30,000
Increase 81000-10500-9100-99-109 + $
1,371,570
Increase 01000-09000-2601-99
+$ 5,780
Increase 01000-01000-8490-05
+$ 23,164
Increase 01000-01000-8490-37
+$ 127,183
Motion to approve made by Larson.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
absent
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
At 10:05 a.m. motion was made by Larson to approve the following resolution. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
RESOLUTION ABATING TAXES ON LAND OWNED BY CITY OF TABOR
WHEREAS, the City of Tabor now owns certain property in Tabor, Fremont
County, Iowa, Parcel No. 480480279000000,
504 Main, described as:
LT 58 ROSEDALE ADDITION, TABOR, FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA according to the recorded plat thereof.
WHEREAS, the property is now owned by the City of Tabor and therefore should
not be on the tax rolls according to
Section 427.1(2), Code of Iowa,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above described property shall be listed as
exempt on the tax list of the Fremont County
Auditor. Further, all current and delinquent real property taxes are abated
under Iowa Code Section 445.63. This includes taxes
payable as long as the City of Tabor owns the property.
BE IT FURTHER resolved that the Auditor and Treasurer shall enter such change orders required to abate these taxes
Motion made by Larson to approve resolution.
Dated this 20th day of May 2008.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
absent
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
At 10:10 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Larson to adjourn. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
May 22, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, May 22, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with 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.
Let the records show Earl Hendrickson was not present for this meeting.
At 9:15 a.m. the Board approved use of the boardroom by FREDCO on Memorial Day morning.
At 9:30 a.m. Fremont County Sheriff Steve MacDonald met with the Board regarding using room/board money to purchase a photo ID card system for the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office. New Millennium Technology quoted for the complete system, installation and training for a total of $4,095.00. Larson made a motion to approve the request. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:45 a.m. Brian Kingsolver joined the meeting.
At 10:00 a.m. Nancy Henneman, with Community Services, met with the Board. Larson made a motion authorizing Chairman Whipple to sign a projected cost report for case management. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:15 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
May 27, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday,
May 27, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple,
Hendrickson 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. a telephone conference call was held with Page County regarding contracting Fremont County’s engineer while they are seeking a new county engineer. Page County would like to use a contract rather than a 28E Agreement, thinking the sharing will be short term. Whipple asked how long they think they will need Davis; they said they are closing applications June 16th. Page County said they would draw up the contract. Larson made a motion to authorize the sharing of Fremont County’s engineer. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:55 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
May 29, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, May 29, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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. FREDCO met with the Board for approval of an executive director and approval of funding. Present were Lynda Cruickshank, Ross Silcock, Ed Thompson, Mark Travis, Randy Monroe, Cara Morgan, Pat Hume, Steve MacDonald and Lonnie Koch. Lynda Cruickshank said they were asking the county for $10,000 for the FREDCO annual budget, which would be in addition to the Hotel/Motel Tax money they receive. She stated that FREDCO would like to hire an executive director and asked the Board to approve the position of executive director to be a Fremont County employee so as to have full benefits. Salary for this position would be $40,000. She said the funds would flow from FREDCO to the county to support the expense of salary and benefits and that supervision would be provided by the FREDCO Board. Whipple stated that FREDCO is already receiving around $50,000 of the Hotel/Motel Tax, which the county does not have to allocate to them. He said that other entities have asked about getting on the county’s health insurance group but the county cannot do that for everyone and he did not think this position should be a county employee. Larson also stated that he did not think the executive director position should be a county employee. After discussion, motion was made by Hendrickson for FREDCO to go ahead and hire someone as a county employee. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, nay; Whipple, nay.
At 9:15 a.m. motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following resolution.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 29th day of May 2008 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, 2008 - for Leafy Spurge, Perennial Peppergrass, Sour Dock, Sheep Sorrow.
Group 2: May 20, 2008 - for Canada Thistle, Russian Knapweed, Buckhorn, Wild Mustard, Musk Thistle and all other species of thistle.
Group 3: June 30, 2008 - for Field Bindweed, Wild Carrot.
Group 4: June 30, 2008 - for Horse Nettle, Perennial Sow Thistle, Quack Grass, Butter Print, Puncture Vine, Cocklebur, Bull Thistle and Hemp.
Group 5: August 14, 1008 – 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/ Joan Kirk
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
At 9:30 a.m. Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign an Application for Approval of Underground Construction County Highway Right-of-Way for Iowa Telecom for fiber optics at Main Street and 215th Street. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:00 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Hendrickson to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman