Board of Supervisors Minutes

September 2005

September 1, 2005:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, September 1, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.

At 9:00 a.m. the following resolution was approved.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-50

Designation Regarding Targeted Case Management

WHEREAS, Pottawattamie County currently provides directly or contracts for the provision of Targeted Case Management (TCM) services for certain populations of county residents; and

WHEREAS, the State Medicaid Plan requires that every county adopt a resolution designating the TCM provider for county residents who are on the Children's Mental Health Waiver; and

WHEREAS, in order to have TCM services provided to county residents in a timely fashion, it is crucial that each county make this designation as soon as possible; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has fully considered all of the options available, including designating the county's existing TCM provider, designating another county and designating the Iowa Department of Human Services;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby designates Pottawattamie County Case Management as its TCM provider for county residents who are on the Children's Mental Health Waiver.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of September, 2005.

ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                                 /s/ David Aistrope, Chairperson
Fremont County Auditor                                                                             Board of Supervisors
by June Hardy, Asst. Auditor

At 9:30 a.m. the following resolutions were approved.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-51

RESOLUTION TO CANCEL TAX SALE CERTIFICATE 2003-03108

WHEREAS, Parcel No. 470 470 071 000 000 describing

Twelve Feet and Two inches (12’2") of even width off the South side of Lot Two (2), and Twenty-two feet and Four inches (22’4") of even width off The North side of Lot Three (3), all in Block "F" in the town of Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof.

The above-described parcel was sold on at Tax Sale on June 16, 2003 to MWM/US Bank, who on August 23, 2005 assigned the above mentioned certificate to the City of Sidney. The City of Sidney purchased the property from Ron and JoAnne Kennedy, the current owners of the property, on August 1, this deed was recorded with the Fremont County Recorders office on August 15. This in effect makes the Tax Sale Certificate invalid, since the property owner cannot bid at Tax Sale.

Be it Resolved that Tax Sale Certificate 2003-03108 be cancelled, as the certificate holder purchased the property and that makes the Tax Sale Certificate invalid.

Dated the 1st day of September, 2005

Motion by Larson.

ATTEST

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                                         /s/ David Aistrope, Chairman       aye
Fremont County Auditor                                                                                     /s/ John E. Whipple                         aye
                                                                                                                               /s/  Chuck Larson                             aye

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-52

RESOLUTION ABATING TAXES ON LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF SIDNEY

WHEREAS, the City of Sidney now owns certain property in Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa

Parcel No. 470470071000000 805 Indiana described as:

S 12’ 2" Lt 2 & N 22’ 4" Lt 3 Blk F, City of Sidney, in Fremont County, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof.

WHEREAS, the property is now owned by the City of Sidney 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 property taxes are abated under Iowa Code Sections 445.63. This includes taxes payable in the 2005/2006 fiscal year.

BE IT FURTHER resolved that the Auditor and Treasurer shall enter such change orders required to abate these taxes.

Dated the 1st day of September, 2005.

Motion made by Whipple to approve resolution.

ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                                         /s/ David Aistrope, Chairman       aye
Fremont County Auditor                                                                                     /s/ John E. Whipple                         aye
                                                                                                                               /s/  Chuck Larson                             aye

Discussion was held regarding fuel system for secondary roads. It was the consensus of the Board to request bid letting on above ground and below ground storage.

At 10:30 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Larson to adjourn.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                         David Aistrope, Chairman

September 5, 2005:

Courthouse Closed Labor Day Holiday

September 6, 2005:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 6, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.

At 9:00 a.m. Mike Heng met with the Board and presented a bid from Zeck Construction Inc. of $2,750.00 for work on West Benton Ditch. Whipple made a motion on behalf of the drainage district to authorize the construction. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

At 9:30 a.m. Dan Davis, Fremont County Engineer, met with the Board to discuss the September 1 meeting with the DOT in Atlantic regarding Highway 2 Safety Project. The DOT will meet with property owners and the Board of Supervisors on October 6 to discuss options to improve the flow of traffic in the Sapp Brothers Development area.

In other business, the Recorder’s Monthly Report was approved.

There being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                         David Aistrope, Chairman

September 8, 2005:

At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2005, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were David Aistrope, John E. Whipple, Chuck Larson, Joan Kirk, Dan Davis, Art Claiborne, Karen Berry, Steve Whitehead, Margaret Henkle, Patricia Rengifo and Arnold Emberton. Aistrope handed out a memorandum from Sidney Fire and Rescue regarding dates for evening classes on CPR and use of a public access defibrillator. Aistrope said he would like to see as many people as possible attend. There was a short discussion on FedEx wanting to leave packages for courthouse personnel at an alternate location. General consensus was no. With fuel prices so high, some counties are considering going to a four-day workweek with longer daily hours. It was decided Fremont County would not change. Margaret Henkle said anyone interested in old leather bound chattel books for decorating, whatever, should stop by the courthouse and pick them up before they are destroyed. Dan Davis said if a governmental agency is interested in using the meeting room in the new county shop building they just need to call and let them know. Art Claiborne said he would be attending a seminar at Vets Hospital school of instruction in Des Moines.

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, September 8, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted. Patricia Rengifo with The Hamburg Reporter was present for the entire meeting.

At 9:00 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, met with the Board to discuss wages for a full time Administrative Assistant. Sillers' recommendation was to offer between $11.00 and $12.00 per hour, depending on their experience. Whipple made the motion to accept Sillers' recommendation. Present were Mack Taylor and Wanda Ewalt. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

At 9:20 a.m. Wanda Ewalt visited with the Board on behalf of the Tabor Historical Society. She was asking how a nonprofit organization could apply for any available funds the county may have for donations. The Board suggested the organization make a request in writing at budget time but could not guarantee any funds would be available.

At 9:30: a.m. Mills County Sheriff Mack Taylor presented the Board with a corrected 28E Agreement for a regional jail. Motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Aistrope to sign the corrected 28E Agreement for Regional Jail. Also present was Fremont County Sheriff Steve MacDonald. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

At 9:50 a.m. the Board of Supervisors received a phone call from Dave Hart concerning closing Manti Road for maneuvering railroad cars in and out of the proposed Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc., ethanol plant. Aistrope reminded him they could not do more than the Iowa Code allowed.

At 10:00 a.m. Steve Whitehead and Ryan Sjulin with Swedish Touch Landscaping were present for bid opening on the retaining wall project. Swedish Touch Landscaping made a bid of $48,060.00. There were no other bids. The bid includes 2,020 sandstone blocks to match the existing wall; retaining wall steps 360 step treads 6"H x 8"W x 12"D; retaining wall universal cap 440 4"H x 18"W x 10.5"D; final grade and seeding 30,500 sq’; tree removal; shrub removal. The retaining wall will carry a 10-year warranty.

In other business, claims for September 9, 2005 were approved. Claim number 3947 was not approved.

There being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                         David Aistrope, Chairman 

September 13, 2005:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted and a landfill meeting at 7:00 p.m. was added. Patricia Rengifo with The Hamburg Reporter was present for most of the meeting.

At 9:00 a.m. the following resolution was approved.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-53

RESOLUTION ABATING TAXES ON LAND OWNED BY SOUTHERN LOESS HILLS WELCOME CENTER INC.

WHEREAS, the Southern Loess Hills Welcome Center Inc. now owns certain property in Fremont County, Iowa, Parcel No. 030030162000000 and 030030163000000, described as: LT 22A & LT 23A IN CROSSROADS DEVELOPMENT REPLAT 1 IN 20-68-43 FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA according to the recorded plat thereof.

WHEREAS, the property is now owned by the Southern Loess Hills Welcome Center Inc. 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 in the 2005/2006 fiscal year.

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 13th day of September 2005.

 ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                                         /s/ David Aistrope, Chairman       aye
Fremont County Auditor                                                                                     /s/ John E. Whipple                         aye
                                                                                                                              /s/  Chuck Larson                             aye

At 9:15 a.m. Fremont County Sheriff Steve MacDonald met with the Board to discuss the uniform policy at the Sheriff’s Office. Whipple made a motion to approve claim #3947 based on the Sheriff’s explanation. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.

In other business, the Sheriff’s Monthly Report was approved.

At 10:00 a.m. Steve Whitehead met with the Board regarding a sprinkler system for the courthouse lawn. He was asked to obtain estimates on the cost of a sprinkler system.

In other business, payroll for September 16, 2005 was approved.

At 10:30 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

 ATTEST:

  Fremont County Auditor                                                                                     John E. Whipple, Vice-Chairman

September 15, 2005:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, September 15, 2005, 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 David Aistrope was not present for this meeting.

At 9:00 a.m. present were Janet Lemrick, Tim Lemrick, Carl Johnson, Tim Worcester, Brian Hardy, Chris Johnson, Gregg Cruickshank, Superintendent of Sidney School, Steve Baer, Project Manager, and Dan Davis, Fremont County Engineer. Janet Lemrick said they were concerned there would not be a direct route open to Sidney this winter regarding the new by-pass north of town. Baer assured the group that 290th would remain open and he would work out an agreement with Fremont County to maintain the road. Baer said the road would be paved in 2006.

At 9:15 a.m. County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Vice Chairman Whipple to sign an extension for Hungary Canyons Agreement on Prater Box. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 9:30 a.m. present were Mike Sullivan with Protex Central Incorporated and Steve Whitehead, Maintenance Supervisor, regarding a security system for the courthouse. Sullivan said he could get a system to secure the courthouse but needs to know how much security and how many options are wanted before he could bid on the job. Larson said he would like to wait on further discussion until Supervisor Aistrope was present.

At 10:30 a.m. Larson made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                         John E. Whipple, Vice-Chairman

September 16, 2005:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met on Friday, September 16, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 8:00 a.m.

At 8:00 a.m. the Board of Supervisors, concurring with the County Auditor, held the official canvass of votes cast in the September 13, 2005 School Election. Supervisors Aistrope, Whipple and Larson were present. County Auditor Joan Kirk, Georgene Peeler, Trisha Holt, Arnold Emberton and Clara Jean Gude were present. Motion was made by Whipple to declare the following elected. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

Farragut Community School – Kelly Carey, Farragut Direct District 2 (3 votes); Staci Scroggie, Farragut Director District 3 (write in) (9 votes); Diane Dee Owen, Farragut Director District 4 (7 votes).

Farragut Merged Area XIII Director District 1 – Monty Boswell (19 votes).

Fremont-Mills School – Denise Anderson, Fremont-Mills School Director District 1 (58 votes); Keith Barber, Fremont-Mills School Director District 4 (58 votes).

Hamburg Community School – Daniel Aspedon, Hamburg School Director At Large, (141 votes); Charles Dovel, Hamburg School Director At Large, (214 votes); Mary Ann Gregg, Hamburg School Director At Large, (179 votes); James E. Lechner, Hamburg School Director At Large, (171 votes).

Sidney Community School – Jason Holt, Sidney School Director At Large (107 votes); Janet Teten, Sidney School Director At Large (107 votes); Chairman of the Board, David Aistrope, drew Teten’s name out of the hat to break the tie. Public Measure A (140 votes FOR) and (72 votes AGAINST) - to authorize for a period of ten (10) years to levy and impose an Instructional Support Tax.

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

 ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                     David Aistrope, Chairman

September 20, 2005

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope and Whipple 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 Chuck Larson was not present for this meeting.

At 9:00 a.m. Whipple made a motion for Chairman Aistrope to sign the Vote Tabulation System Contract with Parrott/Adkins for 9 AccuVote Optical Scanners and 9 AccuTouch DRE for $94,932.00. Iowa HAVA Voting Systems Funding Program will reimburse Fremont County $84,030.00 to replace current voting systems to meet the requirements of the Help America Vote Act. Aistrope, Aye; Whipple Aye.

At 9:15 a.m. Whipple made a motion to raise the limit on reporting fixed assets for county property from $100.00 to $1500.00. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.

In other business, claims were approved for September 23, 2005.

At 9:45 a.m. Whipple made a motion to approve minutes of September 16, 2005. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 10:00 a.m., there being no further business, motion to adjourn was made.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                         David Aistrope, Chairman 

September 22, 2005:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, September 22, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted. Patricia Rengifo with The Hamburg Reporter was present for the entire meeting.

At 9:00 a.m. County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Aistrope to sign a universal payment voucher with HGM for Knox Road realignment study. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye, Larson, aye.

At 9:10 a.m. Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Whipple to approve the following Resolution.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-54 

RESOLUTION TO ANNUL AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BID AND REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR SECONDARY ROAD PROJECT L-17-36-3

WHEREAS, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors previously approved awarding a contract to Barton Construction Company on May 31, 2005 under RESOLUTION NO. 2005-33.

WHEREAS, Barton Construction Company failed to execute a contract and file an acceptable bond within 30 calendar days of the award, therefore, according to the Standard Specification 1103.07 there is just and sufficient cause for annulment of the award and forfeiture of the proposed guaranty to Fremont County.

FURTHERMORE, the County has decided to reject any and all other bids in order to let the project in the near future.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County that RESOLUTION NO. 2005-33 be rescinded, that the contract previously awarded be annulled, that the proposed guaranty be cashed and deposited back to the Secondary Road Fund, and that any and all bids be rejected for the Project L-17-36-3 so that the project may be let again.

Motion to approve made by Whipple 
Approved this 22 day of September, 2005

 ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                                         /s/ David Aistrope, Chairman       aye
Fremont County Auditor                                                                                     /s/ John E. Whipple                         aye
                                                                                                                              /s/  Chuck Larson                             aye

At 9:30 a.m. Ross Silcock and Linda Cruickshank, representatives of the Fremont County Economic Development Corporation (FREDCO), presented a resolution providing for an election on whether to impose a hotel and motel tax in the unincorporated areas of Fremont County. Whipple made a motion to approve the following resolution.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-55

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AN ELECTION ON WHETHER TO IMPOSE A HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF FREMONT COUNTY

WHEREAS, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors has been requested by representatives of the Fremont County Economic Development Corporation (FREDCO) to consider the imposition of a hotel and motel tax as provided in Chapter 423A of the 2005 Code of Iowa in order to provide an ongoing source of funding other than property-taxes for FREDCO and its economic development efforts; and FREDCO representatives believe that funds collected could legally be directed entirely to FREDCO; and

WHEREAS, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors has determined that the revenues from such a tax would benefit the citizens of the unincorporated areas of Fremont County; if used as by law provided; including economic development; and

WHEREAS, the imposition of such tax is within the power of a simple majority of the voters of Fremont County, and the Board of Supervisors has determined that the rate imposed should be 7%, to be imposed upon the gross receipts from the renting of sleeping rooms, apartments or sleeping quarters in a hotel, motel, inn, public lodging house, rooming house, mobile home which is tangible personal property or tourist court or any place where sleeping accommodations are furnished to transient guests for rent with or without meals, except while rented by the same person for a period of more than thirty-one consecutive days, all as defined in Iowa Code Section 422A; and the tax would be imposed only in unincorporated areas of Fremont County and the matter should be determined by the voters at a special election.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

A special election to be held on the 6th day of December, 2005, and there shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the Unincorporated Areas of Fremont County, Iowa, the following question:

Shall the following public measure be adopted?

"Shall the Board of Supervisors, Fremont County, Iowa, be authorized to impose a hotel and motel tax at the rate of seven percent (7%) in the Unincorporated Area of Fremont County, effective January 1, 2006 which shall be used by Fremont County for economic development, tourism and recreation as provided in Section 423A.2 (4), 2005 Code of Iowa?"

Moved by Whipple
Passed this 22 day of September, 2005.

 ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                                         /s/ David Aistrope, Chairman       aye
Fremont County Auditor                                                                                     /s/ John E. Whipple                         aye
                                                                                                                              /s/  Chuck Larson                             aye

Resolution Prepared by
Vicki R. Danley
Fremont County Attorney
8-24-05—revised 9-13-05

At 9:50 a.m. county mileage was discussed. The Internal Revenue Service increased the mileage rate used to compute the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business due to the sharp rise in gasoline prices. It went from 40.5 cents to 48.5 cents. Larson made a motion to go along with the federal rate. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 10:40 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

 ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                         David Aistrope, Chairman

September 27, 2005:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 27, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple and Larson present.  A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m.  Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved.  The agenda was approved as posted. 

At 9:00 a.m. County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board.  Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Aistrope to sign a utility permit for Extreme Trenching for work with Qwest at 2915 310th Street .

Larson, aye; Whipple, aye; Aistrope, aye.  

At 9:45 a.m. present were Karen Holt, Alise Snyder and Doug Hobbie regarding a Resolution Abating Taxes for City of Sidney .  The question was if 2005/2006 taxes should be abated due to the City selling the property to the Holt’s before July 1st.  Whipple said he felt the property tax was up to the buyer and seller to work out.     

The following claim was approved for a hand written warrant.  General Basic Fund: Swedish Touch Landscaping, Down Payment for Blocks and Shipping, 16,000.00.   

In other business, payroll for September 30, 2005 was approved. 

At 10:55 a.m., there being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                              David Aistrope, Chairman

September 29, 2005:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, September 29, 2005, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Aistrope, Whipple and Larson present.  A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m.  Minutes of the previous board session were read and approved.  The agenda was approved as posted. 

At 9:00 a.m. Dan Davis, Fremont County Engineer, presented a contract for bridge design with HGM for Bridge on J–18 not to exceed $34,000.   Whipple made a motion to approve the contract.  Whipple, aye; Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye 

Dan Davis presented and motion was made by Larson to approve the following Resolutions 2005-56 and 2005-57.  Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.  

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-56 

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT LOW BID AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation held a letting for construction projects on September 20, 2005, and

WHEREAS, bids were received for Farm to Market Project FM-CO36(38)—55-36, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County that the contract be awarded to Tracy Bros. Construction, Inc. of Centerville , Iowa for the low bid of $113,415.65.  The cost of this project shall be paid from Farm to Market Road funds.

Motion to approve made by Larson.

Approved this  29th day of  September, 2005

 ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                                         /s/ David Aistrope, Chairman       aye
Fremont County Auditor                                                                                     /s/ John E. Whipple                         aye
                                                                                                                              /s/  Chuck Larson                              aye

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-57

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT LOW BID AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation held a letting for construction projects on September 20, 2005, and

WHEREAS, bids were received for Farm to Market Project FM-CO36(39)—55-36, and 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County that the contract be awarded to Gus Construction Co., Inc. of Casey , Iowa for the low bid of $183,357.08.  The cost of this project shall be paid from Farm to Market Road funds.

Motion to approve made by Larson.

Approved this 29th day of  September, 2005.

ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                                         /s/ David Aistrope, Chairman       aye
Fremont County Auditor                                                                                     /s/ John E. Whipple                         aye
                                                                                                                              /s/  Chuck Larson                              aye

At 9:30 a.m. Larson made a motion to sign a 28E Agreement with Iowa Land Records.  The board of supervisors of each county, on behalf of each county recorder, will execute a chapter 28E agreement with the Iowa County Recorders Association for the implementation of the County Land Record Information System.   

At 9:40 a.m. Ken Ludington stopped in regarding road gravel not coming up to his property and a bump in the road where a culvert was repaired.   The Board said they would discuss this with the County Engineer .  

At 10:35 a.m.  There being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

 ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                  David Aistrope, Chairman

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