February 2, 2006:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, February 2, 2006, in the Fremont Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple, Larson and Aistrope 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. Kevin Aistrope, Fremont County Deputy, met with the Board regarding a budget amendment that the Sheriff is requesting. Deputy Aistrope, in the extended absence of the Fremont County Sheriff, said fuel, motor vehicle repairs, maintenance on aging vehicles and maintenance on radios being the main reasons the Sheriff wants their budget amended. The Board decided they need more information before considering the amendment. Deputy Aistrope said the Sheriff is expected back in the country on February 16. The Board would like to talk to the Sheriff personally about the proposed amendment.

At 9:15 a.m. Arnold Emberton, Information Technology employee, met with the Board requesting their approval of Resolution 2006-9 adopting Information Technology, Computer & Security Policies. Aistrope made a motion to approve the following Resolution 2006-9. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye and Whipple, aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-9

RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 2^nd day of February, 2006 that the Information Technology, Computer & Security Policies for Fremont County be adopted.

Motion was made by Aistrope. 

ATTEST:

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

 At 9:45 a.m. the Board made a conference call to Bob Josten regarding Les Robbins’ and Bill Sapp’s request to amend the Development Agreement to allow for interest they pay to banks to be exempt from Federal Income Tax. Discussion followed as to any changes the county might want to make if the agreement is amended. Josten said he would review the agreement and get back to the Board with his recommendations.

At 10:05 a.m. Randy Roup visited with the Board about plans to finish the wall around the courthouse.

At 10:15 a.m. a call was made to Dan Davis, Fremont County Engineer, regarding his approval on an employment agreement prepared by the Page County Attorney. With Davis’ approval of the agreement, Aistrope made a motion to sign an Interim County Engineer Employment Agreement with Page County. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

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

At 11:45 a.m. the Board broke for lunch and then returned to review budgets in the afternoon. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                                 John E. Whipple, Chairman

February 7, 2006:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 7, 2006, in the Fremont Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple, Larson and Aistrope 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 Deputy Kevin Aistrope met with the Board regarding the 2006/2007 Sheriff’s department budget.

At 11:00 a.m. Fremont County Attorney Vicki Danley and Becky Chapman met with the Board regarding the Fremont County Attorney’s budget for 2006/2007.

At 12:00 p.m. the Board broke for lunch and returned at approximately 12:45 p.m. to continue with the budget.

At 1:30 p.m. Nancy Curtis with the State Auditor’s Office met with each Board member individually for an exit conference.

At 3:00 p.m., there being no further business, Aistrope made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                                     John E. Whipple, Chairman

February 9, 2006:

At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2006, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were John E. Whipple, Chuck Larson, David Aistrope, Judy Crain, Dan Davis, Art Claiborne, Steve Whitehead, Margaret Henkle, Joan Kirk, Arnold Emberton, Vicki Danley, Kevin Aistrope and Karen Berry. Margaret Henkle, Fremont County Recorder, said land records from 1990 to current are now on the internet. Judy Crain, Fremont County Treasurer, said the Fremont County Treasurer’s Office will close at 2:30 p.m. on February 15^th and will remain closed February 16^th. Employees will attend training for the new driver’s license system to be implemented in April. Art Claiborne thought because veterans’ widows will be allowed Federal VA benefits, he will be doing extra work for the next four or five months. He said a lengthy form needs to be filled out for each one. Claiborne also said Shenandoah is still on the list for an Inpatient VA Clinic. David Aistrope said the Regional Jail Board will be having an all day meeting with the architect working on the jail project.

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, February 9, 2006, in the Fremont Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple, Larson and Aistrope 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. Myron Lintner, Bill Penn and Charlie Schaaf met with the Board regarding the WWI Memorial in the courtyard. They feel that it needs to be kept up and preserved. Penn would like Fremont County to sign a grant application for the upkeep of the memorial. Penn said it would not cost the county anything, they just need to use the county’s non-profit status. This will be put on the agenda to sign application and authorize the work to be done.

At 9:30 a.m. Aistrope made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2006-10. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye, Whipple, aye.

At 9:35 a.m. County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a Supplemental 3 Agreement on J-34. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye.

At 9:45 a.m. Gene Eaton and Mike Woltemath met with the Board regarding ditch cleaning on Kederich property. Woltemath asked if funds were available to clean out the ditch. The Board requested they get an estimate of the cost and get back to them.

At 10:15 a.m. David Owen met with the Board regarding a grant he applied for. The grant requires a signature from the Board. Aistrope made a motion for Chairman Whipple to sign. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye, Whipple, aye.

At 10:30 a.m. Larson made a motion to publish Budget Amendment. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye and Larson, aye.

At 10:40 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, met with the Board regarding her budget.

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

At 11:40 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, Chairman

February 14, 2006:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, in the Fremont Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple, Larson and Aistrope 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. Aistrope made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2006-11. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye, Whipple, aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-11

RESOLUTION ABATING TAXES ON LAND OWNED BY CITY OF FARRAGUT

WHEREAS, the City of Farragut now owns certain property in Farragut, Fremont County, Iowa, Parcel No. 410420084000000, Lots 359 – 360, described as: Lots 359-360 Except N2’ of Lot 359 and Except ½ of Brick Wall on S side of Lt 360 in the original town of Farragut, Fremont County, Iowa according to the recorded plat thereof.

WHEREAS, the property is now owned by the City of Farragut 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 Farragut 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 Aistrope to approve resolution.

Dated this 14^th day of February 2006.

At 9:15 a.m. County Engineer Dan Davis and Mike Batenhorst met with the Board. Motion was made by Aistrope to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign Work in Right-of-Way Permit on L-63 for work on Jim Gregory property. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

At 9:30 a.m. Vicki Danley, Fremont County Attorney, met with the Board regarding a resolution abating taxes on land owned by City of Sidney then sold by City of Sidney to Holts. The Board said it was their intention to abate taxes only as long as the City owned the property.

At 10:00 a.m. Aistrope made a motion to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign an application for a WWI Memorial Grant. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 10:30 a.m. Aistrope made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2006-12. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye, Whipple, aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-12

RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 14^th day of February 2006 that the Board of Supervisors supports the efforts of Shenandoah and Green Plains Renewable Energy Plant.

Motion was made by Aistrope.

In other business, payroll and claims were approved for February 17, 2006.

At 10:55 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, Chairman

February 16, 2006:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, February 16, 2006 in the Fremont Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple, Larson and Aistrope 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 Aistrope to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a payment voucher for HGM Associates for Knox Road Project. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

At 9:05 a.m. David Owen met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a grant application for Owen’s certification as Medicolegal Death Investigator. Thomas H. Largen, M.D. will be appointed Fremont County Medical Examiner. Laurance W. Choate, M.D. has been approved to be a deputy medical examiner. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.

At 9:15 a.m. Marvin Oakes met with the Board to give a health care quote from Iowa Governmental Health Care Plan (IGHCP), a subsidiary of Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Oakes said with this plan the county would be put in a pool with other counties, which would make for an overall better rate. The representative that designed the plan will come to talk to the Board in March.

At 9:30 a.m. Joan Kirk, Auditor, presented the County Budget for the Board’s approval. Aistrope made the motion to publish the budget as presented. Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.

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

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                                         John E. Whipple, Chairman

February 21, 2006:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 21, 2006, in the Fremont Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple, Larson and Aistrope 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 Whipple to sign a Work in ROW Permit for underground construction by Extreme Trenching for Qwest services at 4108 Manti Road. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

At 9:15 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, met with the Board requesting the Board sign a Provider and Program Participation Agreement. Aistrope made a motion for Chairman Whipple to sign the Agreement. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye. Sillers discussed policy and procedures for General Assistance that she took to the County Attorney in March of last year. Sillers said the County Attorney made some corrections but has failed to make a resolution repealing the current ordinance and replace with an amended ordinance to include the policy and procedures. Sillers has followed up but still has not received a resolution amending the ordinance and the adopting of the new policy and procedures.

At 10:10 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, Chairman

February 23, 2006:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, February 23, 2006, in the Fremont Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple, Larson and Aistrope 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. Steve MacDonald, Fremont County Sheriff, met with the Board regarding hiring a new deputy to replace Randy Chapman. MacDonald told the Board he would like to offer the deputy job to Bob Davis who is currently working as policeman for the city of Essex. MacDonald said he feels Davis will do a good job and is already a certified officer so the county would not have to send him to school, which would cost the county around $10,000. MacDonald also said they are shorthanded and he does not have enough deputies to be on twenty-four hours a day. Aistrope made a motion to approve hiring the deputy. Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye. It was discussed that some counties charge the cities with their own law enforcement to use the county’s dispatch service. MacDonald said he would check into to that possibility.

A phone call was received that Steve Wichman could not keep his 10:30 a.m. appointment with the Board.

At 9:50 a.m., there being no further business, Aistrope made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                                              John E. Whipple, Chairman

February 28, 2006:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in the Fremont Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple, Larson and Aistrope 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 Beth McMahon met with the Board requesting a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for McMahon’s Sports Bar. Larson made a motion to approve the license for McMahons and also approve a renewal of Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Percival Farm Service. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

At 9:15 a.m. Georgene Peeler, Assistant to the Auditor, met with the Board to set certificates of levies for Board controlled drainage districts.

At 10:00 a.m. the Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment was held. After discussion and with no objection, Aistrope made a motion to close the hearing and adopt the amendment. The following Resolution 2006-13 was passed.

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-13

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 28th day of February 2006, that the following change in appropriation be made:

Expenditures

Increase 20000-07230-610-820-20 + $200,000
Increase 20000-07230-624-830-20 + $40,000
Increase 01000-01050-429-05 + $15,000

Transfer of inactive funds.

Decrease 01000-03120-447-27 – 23,891
Increase 01000-09100-610-99 + 23,891

Motion to approve made by Aistrope.

At 10:15 a.m. Dan Davis, Fremont County Engineer, along with two HGM Associates, met with the Board to discuss and view two alternate alignments on J34. Addressing the concerns of people who came to the first public meeting in April of 2005, they have it narrowed down to the two alignments. There will be a second public meeting in March to review and receive comments for a finalized alignment.

At 10:45 a.m. Shenandoah Mayor Dick Hunt and Former Mayor Greg Connell met with the Board regarding a new manufacturing company, Rem Enterprises, Inc. Connell said Rem Enterprises, Inc. has committed that they are coming, and Shenandoah would like Fremont County to be one of the first to know. The building site will be west of the Pella Building in the Fremont County Enterprise Zone. Connell is preparing a resolution for application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development for the purpose of receiving financial assistance under the Enterprise Zone Program.

Payroll and claims were approved for March 3, 2006.

At 11:15 a.m., there being no further business, Aistrope made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                             John E. Whipple, Chairman

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