Board of Supervisors Minutes
October 2008
October 2, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, October 2, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple 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. Present were Mike Crecelius and Sharon Yahnke.
At 6:30 p.m. Mike Crecelius reported on the Governor’s Homeland Security Conference he attended last week.
Sharon Yahnke visited with the Board about a new state tourism pamphlet being published.
Motion was made by Larson to approve a request from the Fremont County Republican Women to use the courthouse breakroom on Monday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 7:10 p.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
October 7, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, October 7, 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 Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a Work in ROW Permit for Page 1 Water District for boring a 2" service line under Manti Road. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a payment voucher for Iowa Department of Transportation on Project BRS-CO36(41)—60-36. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. motion was made by Larson to approve payment of the library contracts that have been submitted to the county. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Payroll was approved for October 10, 2008.
In other business, the County Recorder’s Monthly Report and the Sheriff’s Monthly Report were approved.
At 10:15 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
October 9, 2008:
At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2008, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were John E. Whipple, Earl Hendrickson, Chuck Larson, Judy Crain, Dan Davis, Art Claiborne, Karen Berry, Margaret Johnson, Nancy Henneman, Margaret Henkle, Arnold Emberton and Joan Kirk. Some topics discussed were: Iowa Land Records; Solution Windows Program; Treasurer’s Office closed for training October 16th; National Victim Notification Network; Conference regarding crimes against children; Road department still working on FEMA work; DOT working on I-29 over the next three years; Orchards Corners being the new location for Veterans Clinic.
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, October 9, 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. Dean Maher met with the Board to discuss cleaning out a road ditch on County Road J-18. Maher was also requesting reimbursement for work he had completed on the other side of the ditch in 2007. The Board will look into the problem area, and also see if any funds are available.
At 9:30 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 Extreme Trenching for a Quest Telephone service line at 2482 310th Street. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:00 a.m. Mike Crecelius, Emergency Management Coordinator, met with the Board to make them aware of a possible septic system violation in Fremont County. Also present was Fremont County Attorney Margaret Johnson. Crecelius presented a letter he sent to the property owner.
At 10:00 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
October 14, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, October 14, 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.
Mike Crecelius, Environmentalist Coordinator, stopped in the visit with the Board regarding a septic tank situation.
At 9:15 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign final DOT payment voucher for L31 Box. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Larson to approve two replacement employees for Secondary Roads Department. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign final DOT payment voucher for Sta-Bilt Construction for Seal Coat Project FM-CO36(50)—55-36. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
In other business, the following claim was approved for a handwritten warrant. General Supplemental Fund: Elections Administration, Postage, $177.00.
Claims for October 17, 2008 were approved.
At 10:15 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
October 16, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, October 16, 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.
Mike Crecelius, Environmentalist Coordinator, stopped in to visit with the Board.
Steve MacDonald, Fremont County Sheriff, stopped in to visit with the Board.
At 10:00 a.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
October 21, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with 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 Whipple was not present for this meeting.
At 9:00 a.m. Fremont County Sheriff Steve MacDonald met with the Board for approval of the items listed on the Sheriff’s Sale. Motion was made by Larson to approve the sale of items listed on the sale bill. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
At 9:15 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Vice-Chairman Hendrickson to sign Progress Voucher for Dakota Traffic Services, Project No. FM-CO36(49)—55-36. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize Vice-Chairman Hendrickson to sign Work in ROW Permit for Iowa Telecom for work at intersection of Hwy 275 and County Road J-46. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize Vice-Chairman Hendrickson to sign DOT payment voucher for HGM Associates, Project No. FM-CO36(32)—55-36. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize Vice-Chairman Hendrickson to sign Work in ROW Permit for Iowa Telecom to place telephone cable along 150th St. in Green Twp., Sec. 31. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
Payroll was approved for October 24, 2008.
At 10:25 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
October 23, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, October 23, 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 approve IDOT Budget and Program Amendment #1. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign Amendment to J-34 design – Phase I Additional Archeological Bluff Road and Wetland Mitigation. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:50 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
October 28, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, October 28, 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. motion was made by Larson to approve a Nutrient Management Plan for Jim Gregory. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:10 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson authorizing Chairman Whipple to sign work in ROW Permit for Sean Smith to clean ¼ mile of west ditch along 225th Ave. to 230th St. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign work in ROW Permit for Extreme Trenching for Qwest service lines at 2635 Wa-Shaw-Tee Rd. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize chairman Whipple to sign EWP Funds for Anderson bridge work. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Harold Snyder met with the Board. Snyder said he met with the Fremont County Conservation Board about purchasing a piece of land from the county that joins his land-locked land. Larson said it would be up to the Conservation Board to make the recommendation to sell the land, until they do that the Board can’t approve it. The Board suggested the County Attorney research what the rules are and let the Conservation Board know how to proceed.
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
October 30, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, October 30, 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-Lant was present for part of this meeting.
Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, was unable to keep her 9:00 a.m. appointment with the Board.
At 9:15 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign IDOT payment voucher to reimburse Fremont County for inspection services on L-31 and Plum Creek Boxes. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Davis said he has no information yet regarding the cost share agreement between the Corps of Engineers and Fremont County regarding Nishnabotna River Basin for planning assistance. Davis said he would let the Board know when he has something put together.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign utility permit for Iowa Telecom for service line at 1686 242nd Ave. for Colleen Burroughs. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a utility permit for Iowa Telecom to replace 846’ on 150th Street East of Hwy. 275. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign utility permit for Iowa Telecom for service line at 1549 300th Ave. for Tom Woolsey. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. motion was made by Hendrickson to approve a Notice of Public Hearing concerning application for special use permit for RSA 1 Limited Partnership, DBA Cellular 29 Plus, to erect a 180’ monopole tower for wireless communication. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:50 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