Board of Supervisors Minutes
July 2016
July 5, 2016:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on
Tuesday, July 5, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Morgan
and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called
to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and
approved. The agenda was approved as posted
Let the records show Randy Hickey was absent for this meeting.
Hendrickson made a motion to table a Resolution regarding Bidding Requirements &
Procedures for Hazard Mitigation until the Cory Becker, County Attorney, can get
additional required information he needs. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to reappoint Sherry Gilbert to another term on
the Conservation Board. Also present were Doug Weber, Becky Shull and Wilbur
Henkle. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to appoint Chuck Larson to the Tourism Board.
Also present were Doug Weber, Becky Shull and Wilbur Henkle. Motion carried
unanimously.
Judy Crain, Treasurer, met with the board to present the Treasurer’s Semi-Annual
Report for approval. Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the Treasurer’s
Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve a request by Troy Housh, Courthouse
Maintenance, to get bids for tree care services for the courtyard. Motion
carried unanimously.
At 10:10 a.m. Hendrickson made a motion to go into Public Hearing to discuss a
Nuisance Abatement. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye. Present were Mike Crecelius,
Corey Becker, Tim Bothwell and Jim Vrbsky. Corey Becker, County Attorney, asked
Mr. Vrbsky to verify that it was okay with him, that a written notice was waived
by him of the hearing date as required by county ordinance. Vrbsky said it was.
Becker explained to all present what the requirements are for the person
receiving the Notice to Abate Nuisance and the requirements of the Board of
Supervisors and the Zoning Administrator. Vrbsky explained that he has been
working on his property and making progress every year, but he is having health
issues and along with the current weather cannot get out and work. Vrbsky said
his vehicles on the property are not unlicensed, they are currently in storage.
Hendrickson made a motion to table any decision until all three supervisors
could be present. Motion carried unanimously.
In other business,
claims were approved for July 8, 2016.
The Sheriff’s Report for the month of May, 2016 was approved.
At 10:25 a.m. there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor
Cara Morgan, Chairman
July 12, 2016:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Hendrickson, Hickey, and Morgan 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 that Sandy Parmenter from the Hamburg Reporter was present for this meeting.
Sandy Bengtson, President & Jann Tackett, Vice President of the Fremont County Historical Society met with the board to discuss possible long-term funding. They have several current funding sources including memberships, the Memorial Day Dinner, 50/50 raffle at rodeo, Marty Mincer will be performing on July 17th and grants for which they apply. They have ideas for future funding such as concessions for RAGBRAI in July, event rentals at the Gathering Place, and possible bus tours to the museum. They asked the board about possible funding available through the county in addition to the $3,000 that they already receive. The board suggested a golf tournament fundraiser. They also suggested meeting with the Fremont County Tourism Board to discuss additional funding requests. No action was taken at this time.
Doug Weber, Conservation Director, met with the board to discuss convening the REAP Commission to approve REAP grants for the DNR. County Attorney Corey Becker joined the meeting. He advised that he would look into who comprises the REAP Commission and will have information ready for the July 19th meeting. No action taken at this time.
Fremont County Engineer & Zoning Administrator, Dan Davis met with the board. Motion was made by Hickey to authorize Chairman Morgan to sign Amendment No. 1 (acceptance proposal) with HGM Associates for County Road J-24 project from north intersection with L-44 to US HWY 275. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following resolution to re-appoint Brian Shirley to the Fremont County Board of Adjustment. Motion carried unanimously.
BE IT HERE BY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 12th day of July, 2016, that Brian Shirley be appointed to the Fremont County Board of Adjustment for a five-year term, ending April 30, 2021.
Motion to approve made by Hendrickson, seconded by Hickey, carried unanimously.
Date: July 12, 2016.
ATTEST: |
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/s/ Joan Kirk |
/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman |
aye |
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Fremont County Auditor |
/s/ Earl Hendrickson |
aye |
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/s/ Randy Hickey |
aye |
The Recorder’s Report for the month of June 2016 was approved as presented.
At 9:53 a.m. there being no further business, Hickey made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Cara Morgan, Chairman
July 19, 2016:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, July
19, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Morgan, Hendrickson
and Hickey present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to
order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and
approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
Corey Becker, Attorney, presented the following Resolution 2016-40. Motion was made by Hickey to approve the Resolution. Also present were Mike Crecelius, Troy Housh, John Travis and Randy Monroe. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION APPROVING BIDDING/PROCUREMENTS REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, Fremont County requires a policy which codifies the steps to be taken when using federal award monies for Hazard Mitigation Plan funds, and being that Fremont County currently lacks such a policy;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FREMONT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS that the “Bidding/Procurements Requirements and Procedures” is approved and adopted by this board as of the below date. The policy shall be recorded and disseminated to all County employees.
DATED this 22nd day of July, 2016.
ATTEST: |
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/s/ Joan Kirk |
/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman |
aye |
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Fremont County Auditor |
/s/ Earl Hendrickson |
aye |
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/s/ Randy Hickey |
aye |
Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve a Class C Beer Permit/Sunday Sales Liquor License for Pilot Travel Center #238. Motion carried unanimously.
Troy Housh, Maintenance, presented four bids for tree trimming around courthouse. Also present were Mike Crecelius, John Travis, Dan Davis and Randy Monroe. Motion was made by Hendrickson to hire Lumber Jack Tree Service to do the work for $2,400.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Hickey to appoint the Fremont County Board of Supervisors Chair to the REAP Committee. Also present were Dan Davis, Randy Monroe and John Travis. Motion carried unanimously.
John Travis, Sanitation, met with the board requesting the county purchase a reliable vehicle for the sanitation department. Travis said the vehicle he is driving has 173,000 miles on it and is beyond repair. Mike Crecelius, Dan Davis and Randy Monroe were also present. Travis is requesting to take over a Tahoe that the Sheriff’s office will be trading in when they purchase a new vehicle. The board will take this into consideration when it comes time for the Sheriff’s Office to purchase a new vehicle. No decision was made at this time.
Dan Davis, Engineer, met with the board seeking approval of the following:
a. Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign contract & Contractor’s Performance Bond on Project #L-2016--73-36. Motion carried unanimously.
b. Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign payment voucher w/HGM Associates per Agreement for J-18 Project #STP-S-CO36(65) - - 5E-36. Motion carried unanimously.
c. Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign payment voucher w/HGM Associates per agreement for J22/150th St. Bridge, Project #BROS-CO36(68) - - 5F-36. Motion carried unanimously.
Randy Monroe, met with the board to discuss nuisance properties in Anderson. Monroe said he has not seen much improvement in Anderson since last talking to the board. He said there is tall grass next door to where he lives, and when fall comes he is concerned it will be a fire hazard. Monroe said there are houses that should be condemned, and open houses with animals living in them. He feels there are things the county can do. Also present was Dan Davis. Davis said they need to get together with the County Attorney and maybe hire someone to clean up the properties and assess the cost to the property owner’s taxes. Hickey said he would invite Monroe to the next Board of Health meeting to see if they have any suggestions.
The Sheriff’s Monthly Report for the month of June, 2016 was approved.
Conrad Hall stopped in the visit with the board.
In other business, claims were approved for July 22, 2016.
At 10:05 a.m. there being no further business, Hickey made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Cara Morgan, Chairman
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Morgan and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
Let the records show Randy Hickey was not present for this meeting. Also, let the records show present for this meeting was, Sandra Parmenter with The Hamburg Reporter, Doug Weber, Ruth Paper, Twila Larson, Doug Friedli and Terry Graham.
Ruth Paper stopped in to visit with the board.
Hendrickson made a motion to table any discussion on the Blackburn Contract until the county attorney, and all board members could be present. Motion carried unanimously.
Twila Larson, FREDCO, and Doug Friedli, Community Coach for Hometown Pride, met with the board. Larson is asking if the county could finance the final two years of the Hometown Pride obligation. Larson feels the communities have stepped up and proven they are all in and working towards their goals. Friedli presented a report showing the accomplishments the Hometown Pride Communities have made, and he is very proud that they are stepping up and helping each other when needed. Morgan said she feels the communities have shown their support in Hometown Pride. Morgan made a motion to do the full $20,000 for the next two years, to be paid out of County Betterment, she is hoping the Hometown Pride Communities will reinvest their money back into their communities. Motion carried unanimously.
At 9:35 a.m. there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Cara Morgan, Chairman