Board of Supervisors Minutes
January 2010
January 5, 2010
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Hendrickson, Morgan 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 Board approved the following resolutions to reorganize Board for year 2010. Resolution 2010-3 was tabled in order to appoint a new Eminent Domain member to the commission.
WHEREAS, motion was made by Morgan to appoint Hendrickson as Board Chairman and motion was made by Larson to appoint Morgan as Board Vice Chairman.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 5th day of January 2010, that Supervisor Hendrickson is appointed Board Chairman and Supervisor Morgan is appointed to the position of Vice-Chairman.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Earl Hendrickson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-2
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 5th day of January 2010, that the 2010 committee appointments are as follows:
Supervisor Larson – SW Iowa MI, MR, DD, BI, Planning Council, Board of Social Welfare, Recreation, Board of Health, West Central Development, Emergency Management Commission, Local Emergency Response, Landfill Commission. Supervisor Hendrickson – DECAT Board, DHS Service Advisory Board, Waubonsie Mental Health, FREDCO, Southwest Iowa Transit, Southwest Iowa Planning Commission, Regional Planning Affiliate Board, Landfill Commission. Supervisor Morgan – Loess Hills Alliance, Loess Hills Development and Conservation Authority, Hungry Canyons Alliance, Southwest Iowa Juvenile Emergency Services Board, Welcome Center Board, Work Force Development, Fourth Judicial 28E Board, Zion Recovery Board and Landfill Commission.
Larson, Morgan and Hendrickson appointed to E911 Board with one vote.
Patricia Shull is re-appointed to the Board of Southwest Iowa Transit and Southwest Iowa Planning Commission.
Motion made by Morgan.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Earl Hendrickson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 5th day of January 2010, that the 2009 utilities as certified to the Auditor by the Iowa State Department of Revenue and Finance be approved, collected, and disposed of as regular taxes, according to taxing district.
Motion to approve made by Larson.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Earl Hendrickson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 5th day of January 2010, that the Board will hold its regular meetings on Tuesday of each week in the office of the Fremont County Courthouse, Sidney, Iowa, commencing at 9:00 a.m. until business is concluded. The fourth Tuesday of each month the meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. with no morning meetings.
Motion made by Larson.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Earl Hendrickson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 5th day of January 2010 that the Sidney Argus-Herald and The Hamburg Reporter be designated as the County's official newspapers for 2010.
Motion to approve made by Morgan.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Earl Hendrickson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
At 10:15 a.m. M. J. Bloomfield with Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) met with the Board to go over SWIPCO’s annual report for year 2008-2009. Broomfield said one of SWIPCO’s newer projects is Business Assistance Revolving Loan Fund.
At 10:35 a.m. discussion was held regarding assignment of tax sale certificate to the City of Sidney for two lots located at 1003 and 1005 Clay Street. A public hearing will be held.
Claims were approved for January 8, 2010.
At 11:00 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Morgan, aye; Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Earl Hendrickson, Chairman
January 12, 2010:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Hendrickson, Morgan 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 Board continued discussion on the proposed vacation of a county road, East Street and North Street, that run along the west and north borders of Lots 1 through 6 in Block 1 of the town of Percival. Present were Dan Davis, Curt Boyd, Jason Campbell and Chris Boyd. Also present was Andrea Rexroth. Davis stated the Board of Adjustment had a meeting the night before and voted to approve the proposed anhydrous ammonia facility. The only decision left to make was whether to vacate a section of the county road involved. Jason Campbell said he felt a permanent easement to allow ingress and egress to the adjoining landowners would not be a problem. Larson made a motion to vacate that section of the road pending a permanent easement to permit ingress and egress. Morgan, aye; Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
At 9:10 a.m. Patricia Rengifo-Lant joined the meeting.
At 9:30 a.m. Andrea Rexroth, Fremont County Extension Program Coordinator, met with the Board to introduce herself and give them an update on her duties after the restructuring of the program with the Fremont County Extension Office. She will be paid through the extension council so she will be considered a county employee, and not paid through ISU as they have done in the past.
At 9:45 a.m. Sheriff Kevin Aistrope met with the Board requesting permission to hire a part-time jailer/dispatcher and a full-time dispatcher. Aistrope said he would like to bring part-time dispatch on full-time to fill a recent vacancy in dispatch. Aistrope is also requesting to hire a part-time jailer/dispatch. Motion was made by Larson to allow Aistrope to hire a full-time dispatch. Morgan, aye; Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye. Motion was made by Morgan to allow Aistrope to hire a part-time jailer/dispatch. Larson, aye; Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
Motion was made by Morgan to transfer the drug dog to his current handler for $1.00, and sign the paper work to retire the dog. Larson, aye; Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
RETIREMENT OF POLICE SERVICE DOG AND TRANSFER OF DOG OWNERSHIP
WHEREAS,
PSD Gerry joined the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office in October 2000. He was trained in Obedience, Tracking, Article Search, Building Search, Narcotics Detection, Criminal Apprehension and Handler protection. PSD Gerry was certified as a Dual Purpose Patrol Dog. His partner, Deputy Eric Blevins, was trained and certified as a K-9 Handler. During the last nine years, PSD Gerry has made numerous finds of suspects, narcotics and cash. PSD Gerry has saved countless personnel hours in conducting building, vehicle and area searches.
AND WHEREAS,
During his time as a police service dog, Gerry has served the Sheriff’s Office and the community well and should be commended for his outstanding service.
AND WHEREAS,
Gerry is ten years old and in the twilight of his career as a police service dog. Gerry has experienced medical difficulties over the last two years, including an operation. The average service life of a police service dog is approximately five to seven years and Gerry has already far exceeded the average.
AND WHEREAS,
Traditionally, when a PSD is retired, the handler is provided the option to purchase the PSD for the sum of one dollar. A purchase agreement has been prepared and approved as to form and to content that releases Fremont County from all liability from the actions of the PSD, once it has been sold. In this case, it is recommended that PSD Gerry be sold to his handler, Deputy Eric Blevins.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FREMONT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THAT
With the advanced age of PSD Gerry and the fact that he has already exceeded the average service life span of a police service dog, it is appropriate to retire PSD Gerry at this time. Additionally, it is appropriate to sell and transfer ownership of PSD Gerry to Deputy Eric Blevins.
The Board approves the retirement of Police Service Dog (PSD) Gerry and commends him for nine years of outstanding service.
The Board further approves the sale of PSD Gerry to Deputy Eric Blevins as per purchase agreement and authorizes the Sheriff to enter into such agreement.
Moved by Morgan.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Earl Hendrickson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
Dated 01-12-2010
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
Agreement on file in Fremont County Auditor’s Office.
Payroll was approved for January 15, 2010.
In other business, the following reports were approved: Sheriff’s monthly report; County Recorder’s monthly report and Treasurer’s semi-annual report.
At 10:05 a.m., there being no further business, Morgan made a motion to adjourn. Morgan, aye; Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Earl Hendrickson, Chairman
January 19, 2010:
At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were Earl Hendrickson, Cara Morgan, Chuck Larson, Karen Berry, Kevin Aistrope, Mike Crecelius, Margaret Henkle, Jan Winkler, Judy Crain, Arnold Emberton, Steve Whitehead, Margaret Johnson and June Hardy. Topics discussed were: snow removal around courthouse; 24/7 coverage for community services and updating employee manual.
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Hendrickson, Morgan 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 Albin, Community Development Specialist with Southwest Iowa Planning, met with the Board regarding the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion was made by Morgan to terminate the current contract and combine the cities and county into a single jurisdiction and approve the following resolution. Larson, aye; Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
LOCAL MATCH RESOLUTION FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Fremont County (hereinafter called "the Subgrantee"), County of Fremont, has made application through the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, in the amount of $45,000.00 for the total project cost,
and
WHEREAS, the Subgrantee recognizes the fact that this grant is based on a cost share basis with the federal share not exceeding 75%, the state share not exceeding 10% and the local share being a minimum of 15% of the total project cost. The minimum 15% local share can be either cash or in-kind match.
and
THEREFORE, the Subgrantee agrees to provide and make available up to $6,750.00 (Six-thousand seven-hundred fifty dollars) of local monies to be used to meet the minimum 15% match requirement for this mitigation grant application.
The resolution was passed and approved this 19th day of January, 2010.
/s/ Earl Hendrickson, Chairman /s/ Cara Morgan
/s/ Chuck Larson
At 9:15 a.m. motion was made by Morgan to approve the following resolution. Larson, aye; Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING EMINENT DOMAIN COMPENSATION COMMISSION
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 19th day of January 2010 that the following persons are appointed as members of the Eminent Domain Compensation Commission for the year 2010.
BANKERS: Martin McCartney, Sidney, IA 51652; Kent Claiborne, Hamburg, IA 51640; Colleen Jury, Sidney, IA 51652; Jason Foster, Hamburg, IA 51640; Grant Schaaf, Randolph, IA 51649; Camielle Silence, Riverton, IA 51650; Jay Longinaker, Randolph, IA 51649 REAL ESTATE: Denise Hammer, Tabor, IA 51653; Dan Holliman, Hamburg, IA 51640; Larry Aspedon, Hamburg, IA 51640; Nancy Vanatta, Sidney, IA 51652; Jenna Gregory, Sidney, IA 51652; Cory Gordon, Riverton, IA 51650; John Sheldon, Hamburg, IA 51640 PROPERTY OWNERS: Mardeena Briley, Percival, IA 51648; Willis Moyer, Sidney, IA 51652; Nancy Newlon, Thurman, IA 51654; Don Peeler, Hamburg, IA 51640; Roger Booker, Riverton, IA 51650; Gerald Head, Imogene, IA 51645; James D. Doyle, Farragut, IA 51639 FARMERS: John Askew, Thurman, IA 51654; Lynn Handy, Percival, IA 51648; Carla Nahkunst, Hamburg, IA 51640; Alise Snyder, Sidney, IA 51652; Charles Polk, Sidney, IA 51652; Keith Schaaf, Randolph, IA 51649; Steve Lorimor, Farragut, IA 51639.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Earl Hendrickson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
Dated 01-12-2010
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
Claims were approved for January 22, 2009.
At 9:30 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Morgan to adjourn. Larson, aye; Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor
Earl Hendrickson, Chairman
January 21, 2010:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session on Thursday, January 21, 2010, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Hendrickson and Morgan present. Larson was absent. 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 Board canvassed the drainage elections held on January 16.
Departmental budgets were then reviewed.
At 11:00 a.m. Joel Dirks, Executive Director of West Central Community Action, met with the Board and gave an update on services provided Fremont County in 2009. West Central Community Action is requesting $3000 for fiscal year 2010/2011.
At 11:30 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Morgan to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Morgan, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Earl Hendrickson, Chairman
T
he Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, January 26, 2010, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Hendrickson, Morgan and Larson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 6:30 p.m. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.Ross Silcock was present.
At 6:30 p.m. a public hearing was held upon the proposal to assign certificates of purchase at tax sale now held by Fremont County to the City of Sidney. Parcel number 470470360000000-Lots 11 & 12 Hiatts Addition, and Parcel Number 470470360010000-Lots 13 & 14 Hiatts Addition, both in the original town of Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof. No one was present to object. At 6:35 p.m. motion was made by Morgan to close the public hearing. Larson, aye; Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye. Motion was made by Morgan to approve the following resolutions and agreement. Larson, aye; Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSAL OF CITY OF SIDNEY, SIDNEY, IOWA
Re: Lots 11 & 12 Hiatts Addition and Lots 13 & 14 Hiatts Addition, both in the original town of Sidney Fremont County, Iowa.
WHEREAS, the City of Sidney is desirous of obtaining certificate of tax sale purchase for parcel numbers 470470360000000 - Lots 11 & 12 Hiatts Additions, and Parcel Number 470470360010000 – Lots 13 & 14 Hiatts Addition, both in the original town of Sidney Fremont County, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof, in exchange for the City of Sidney’s promise to pay all legal expenses for the abatement of the nuisances now located on said property plat thereof and to bring the property up to an appropriate level of maintenance. This agreement includes taxes payable in 2009/2010.
WHEREAS, Fremont County is desirous of avoiding the expense of tax redemption procedure and abatement of nuisance of said properties, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on this proposal was held on the 26th day of January 2010, and objections to the proposal had no merit, and
WHEREAS, the transfer of said certificate of tax purchase to the City of Sidney is in the better interest of the County and is in the better interest of the City of Sidney to enable them to abate the nuisance and to eliminate any form of liability to Fremont County, now
THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized and directed to execute an agreement for assignment and the assignment of certificate of tax purchases of this real estate to the City of Sidney, as submitted by the City of Sidney.
IT IS SO RESOLVED, this 26th day of January, 2010.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Earl Hendrickson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
ASSIGNMENT OF CERTIFICATE TAX SALE PURCHASE
Re: Lots 11 & 12 Hiatts Addition (Parcel number 470470360000000) and Lots 13 & 14 Hiatts Addition (Parcel number 470470360010000), both in the original town of Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof.
Fremont County does hereby transfer the certificate of tax sale purchase regarding the above described real estate to the City of Sidney. The county shall endorse the tax sale certificate as necessary to complete this assignment.
Dated this 26th day of January, 2010.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk /s/ Earl Hendrickson, Chairman
Fremont County Auditor
STATE OF IOWA, FREMONT COUNTY SS:
On this 26th day of January, 2010, before me, the undersigned, a Notary public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Earl Hendrickson, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that he is a member of the Fremont County Board of Supervisors and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the Fremont County Board of Supervisors and hereby acknowledge the execution of the foregoing instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of the Fremont County Board of Supervisors, by it and by him voluntarily executed.
/s/ Christine M. Briley
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
Agreement Re: Assignment of Certificates of Tax Sale Purchases on file in Auditor’s Office.
At 6:45 p.m. discussion was held regarding the door for the Emergency Management Office. Motion was made by Morgan to pay for the door out of Local Option money as soon as the door is hung correctly. Larson, aye; Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
At 7:00 p.m. Ross Silcock met with the Board to discuss the FREDCO budget. He requested $5650.00, per capita and membership amount as in past years. Silcock also asked that the 7% Hotel/Motel tax money going into the general fund be split out of both tourism and economic development, rather than just economic development. Further discussion will be held on Tuesday, February 2.
At 7:15 p.m. motion was made by Larson to sign the Maximum Certification of Cost Allocation Plan. Morgan, aye; Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
At 7:20 p.m. motion was made by Morgan to approve the request of the Fremont County Republican Central Committee to use the courtroom for the Republican Convention to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Larson, aye; Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
At 7:30 p.m. Kevin Aistrope met with the Board to discuss purchasing a new vehicle to replace one having 200,000 miles on it. He presented a quote sheet on a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD crew cab for a total cost of $22,563.00, allowing $3,800.00 for trade-in. After discussion as to where the money would be coming from since he only has $20,000 in the budget for a vehicle, Aistrope said he would look at his budget and see what other line items he might be able to use some money from. He will meet with the Board again on Tuesday, February 2.
At 8:20 p.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Morgan to adjourn. Larson, aye; Morgan, aye, Hendrickson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Earl Hendrickson, Chairman
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