Board of Supervisors Minutes
September 2012
September 4, 2012:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Bartholomew 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 Randy Hickey was not present for this meeting.
At 9:00 a.m. Patrick Newlon met with the board to discuss road and easement for levee setback west of McPaul. Newlon said he talked to the Corp and they are going to put the road back at no cost to the county, and they want the county’s easement in order to do this. The road now is along the toe of the levee, and the new road will be the same way. Newlon said the County Engineer did not have a problem with it as long as they were able to maintain it. Morgan said she has to know if the county will have to buy easements for the new road from the berm to the dry side. Morgan called the County Engineer with her concerns, and a meeting is going to be set-up with the County Engineer and Corp of Engineers.
At 9:45 a.m. Kevin Aistrope, Sheriff, stopped in to visit with the board.
At 10:00 a.m. Mike Jones with Vision Care Direct, visited with the board regarding a vision care plan.
In other business, payroll and claims for September 7, 2012, were approved.
At 11:30 a.m. there being no further business, Morgan made a motion to adjourn.
Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Randy Hickey, Chairman
September 11, 2012:
At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were Randy Hickey, Bart Bartholomew, Cara Morgan, Dennis Henneman, Karen Berry, Darren Osborne, Judy Crain, Dan Davis, Arnold Emberton, Kevin Aistrope and Joan Kirk. Topics discussed were: software problems; bridge work, and ditch cleaning; update from county attorney’s office; jail study; jail study minutes on county web site; Morgan spoke at Missouri EMS Team meeting; Lieutenant Governor will be in Fremont Co. on Sept. 20, 2012; Hickey discussed Regionalizing DHS; DOT, DNR and Corp meeting; hog confinements.
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Hickey, Bartholomew 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.
At 9:00 a.m. Patrick Newlon met with the board for a conference call with the Army Corps of Engineer Gordon Lewis. Answering the question regarding the county having to buy more easement, Lewis said the area is going to be wide enough that it will cover Fremont County’s need for an easement. After looking at maps Lewis said it did not look like the county would not have to get more easement. Davis said the county would still have to have some say and, Lewis said he did not know why we could not do that with the County having an easement on theirs. Newlon asked about approaches saying we should not need more land there either. Lewis said that is correct. North one is Corps land the south one they can stay off of. There will be no restrictions on County Maintenance, just have to use good judgment. Davis said he is okay with it as explained to the group. Motion by Bartholomew to sign the Flood Protection Levee Easement. Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Danelle Bruce, CPC, met with the board saying she reviewed applications and interviewed three applicants, now is requesting approval to hire a new part-time employee. Motion was made by Morgan approving the following Resolution 2012- 35. Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
WHEREAS, The Office of Fremont County Community Services has completed the
interview process and wishes to fill the part-time vacancy position.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FREMONT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
That Paige Moreland be hired to fill the open part-time position in the Fremont
County Community Services office.
Motion to approve made by Morgan.
Dated 9/11/2012
Attest:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Randy Hickey, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Bart Bartholomew aye
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
At 9:45 a.m. Susan Parrott, Family Heritage Program, would like to set up an appointment to visit with employees about what Family Heritage can offer. Morgan said there are so many companies that want the employees business, she would like to set up a day a year when they all come, that way if an employee is interested they can talk to them, if not they do not have to respond. This will be discussed further.
At 10:00 a.m. Kevin Aistrope, Sheriff, met with the board to request a budget amendment for Room and Board funds that have been collected over the years. Aistrope said he would like to use the funds for a jail study. Morgan made a motion to approve the amendment. Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
At 10:15 a.m. Motion was made by Morgan approving Tobacco/Cigarette Permit for Pilot Travel Centers. Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
At 10:30 a.m. Mike Jones, Vision Care Direct, presented a bid for an eye care policy. The Board went over the figures Jones presented, and decided to get some more information before committing.
At 11:00 a.m. Wilbur Henkle, Conservation Board, met with the board to discuss a golf course fundraiser. Henkle said they have spent this year’s building money on the cart sheds and are in the process of putting new doors on the old sheds. At the rate they are going it would take four years to get the project done. The Conservation Board would like to have a golf tournament and have all funds go towards the doors. They are asking to waive green fees so any money they receive goes towards the doors. Bartholomew made a motion to approve the tournament. Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
In other business, the County Recorder’s Monthly Report was approved.
At 11:30 a.m. there being no further business, Morgan made a motion to adjourn.
Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Randy Hickey, Chairman
September 18, 2012:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Hickey, Bartholomew 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.
At 9:00 a.m. Motion was made by Morgan to approve Class C Beer (BC) & Sunday Sales Liquor License for Pilot Travel Center #238. Motion Carried. Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
At 9:05 a.m. Dan Davis, Engineer, met with the board for approval of the following four items.
Motion was made by Morgan approving the following Resolution 2012- 36. Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT FEMA SITE 30 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the contract construction work for FEMA Site 30 on 300th Street, Section 19, R-42W T-67N has been completed. THEREFORE, we hereby accept the above mentioned project and authorize the retainage to be released and paid to K&L Landscape and Construction Inc.
Motion to approve made by Morgan.
Approved this 18th day of September, 2012
Attest:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Randy Hickey, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Bart Bartholomew aye
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
Motion was made by Morgan authorizing Chairman Hickey to sign ROW Permit for Chris Doty to Clean Ditch on Jerry Martin Property near Bartlett. Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
Motion was made by Bartholomew authorizing Chairman Hickey to sign IDOT Payment Voucher for HGM on Construction Phase Services Costs, Project BRS-CO36(60)-36 (L44). Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
Motion was made by Morgan authorizing Chairman Hickey sign IDOT Payment Voucher for HGM on Construction Phase Service Costs, Project ERDO36(63)—58-36 (J64). Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
At 9:15 a.m. Kevin and Julie Kruse stopped to visit with the board.
At 9:30 a.m. Motion was made by Morgan to accept the applications for Courthouse Custodian and go through the hiring process. Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
In other business, payroll and claims for September 21, 2012, were approved.
At 11:45 a.m. there being no further business, Morgan made a motion to adjourn.
Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Randy Hickey, Chairman
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Hickey, Bartholomew 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.
At 9:00 a.m. Anna Priebe, City of Sidney, is requesting Abatement of Taxes on 505 Filmore Street, Sidney, IA. Motion was made by Morgan to table approving the Abatement until the City of Sidney could provide a letter requesting it. Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye; Hickey aye.
At 9:10 a.m. Anna Priebe, City of Sidney, presented to the board a letter requesting taxes be forgiven at 505 Filmore Street, Sidney, IA. Motion was made by Bartholomew to approve the following Resolution 2012-37. Morgan, aye; Bartholomew, aye; Hickey aye.
RESOLUTION ABATING TAXES ON LAND OWNED BY CITY OF SIDNEY
WHEREAS, the City of Sidney now owns certain property in Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, Parcel No. 470470083010000, 505 Filmore Street, described as: HALF OF BLDG & LAND LOCATED ON W 21 ½’ LT 5 & E 4 ½’ LT 6 BLK H, SIDNEY, FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA and Parcel No. 470470083020000, 505 Filmore Street, described as: HALF OF BLDG & LAND LOCATED ON W 2 1 ½’ LT 5 & E 4 ½’ LT 6 BLK H, SIDNEY, 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 real property taxes are abated under Iowa Code Section 445.63. This includes taxes payable as long as the City of Sidney 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 Bartholomew to approve resolution.
Dated this 25th day of September 2012.
Attest:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Randy Hickey, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Bart Bartholomew aye
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
At 9:30 a.m. Morgan made a motion to hire Daniel Toma as Maintenance Supervisor for the Courthouse providing he satisfactorily passes further job requirements. Also present was Darren Osborne, Director of Human Resources.
At 10:15 a.m. Kevin Aistrope, Sheriff, introduced Jeff Kromrie, Government Fleet & Commercial Sales Manager, with Deery Brothers Chevrolet. Kromnie presented information regarding a lease program they are prepared to offer Fremont County for replacing the Sheriff’s vehicles. Also present was Brian Kingsolver. No decision was made at this time.
At 10:40 a.m. Joe Skradski, said he was meeting with the board concerning his wetland contract and taxes on wetland he owns around Riverton. Brian Kingsolver was also present. Skradski feels the valuation on his property is unjust saying there is a big difference between purchase price vs. cost. Morgan explained that the new CSR rating change at State Level does not have clear cut guidelines. The state has formed a committee that is working on this problem. The board referred him to the Assessor’s Office for more information. Skradski also told the board he was not happy about the possibility of a nuclear plant being built in his neighborhood. He wanted to know if they knew about this, and not saying anything. The board assured him they did not know about it until they received an invitation recently to attend a meeting.
In other business, the following claim was approved for hand written warrant. General Supplemental Fund; Election Administration, Postage and Mailing; General Election $40.00.
At 11:10 a.m. there being no further business, Morgan made a motion to adjourn.
Bartholomew, aye; Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor
Randy Hickey, Chairman