Board of Supervisors Minutes
February 2009
February 3, 2009:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Hendrickson 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 Hendrickson to approve the following
Resolution 2009-14. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-14
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 3rd day of February, 2009, that the Treasurer be authorized to pay 4% interest on stamped drainage warrants.
Motion made by Hendrickson.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/
Earl Hendrickson
aye
/s/ Cara Marker-Morgan
aye
In other business, the County Recorder’s Monthly Report was approved.
Claims were approved for February 6, 2009.
At 11:15 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Hendrickson to adjourn. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
February 5, 2009:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, February 5, 2009, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Hendrickson and Morgan 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.
Let the records show Fred Krewson with Youth Entrepreneur Mentoring Corps was present for the meeting.
At 6:30 p.m. Randy Monroe met with the Board to discuss the road out to the old schoolhouse in Anderson. Randy said he just needs the road opened up to his property, not the whole road. Larson said they had talked to the County Engineer and he said the road had been vacated several years ago.
Monroe also requested a contribution to Sidney Chamber of Commerce for the Sidney Rodeo Parade. They are asking for a $500.00 donation to use for prizes for a band contest to be held around the square. The Board will check with the County Attorney to see if the county can spend money for cash prizes.
At 9:00 p.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Morgan to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Morgan, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
February 10, 2009:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Hendrickson 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. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign a contract with Oliver J. Spooner, Spooner Enterprises, for easement for Project L-14-15-1. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the DOT plans for box culvert Project L-14-15-1. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
At 9:15 a.m. Mike Crecelius, Emergency Management Coordinator, met with the
Board to discuss the cost of wiring the generator to the operations center for
Emergency Management. Crecelius received two bids: from O’Neal Electric the bid
was $4,460; bid from Hamburg Electric was $2,750. Morgan made a motion to
approve wiring the emergency operations center and go with the low bid.
Hendrickson, aye; Morgan, aye; Larson, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. motion was made by Hendrickson to approve Renewal of Liquor License
for Sidney Legion Club. Hendrickson, aye; Morgan, aye; Larson, aye.
At 11:00 a.m. Tom Fleming and Kelly Lester with Blue Cross/Blue Shield met with the Board to discuss the County’s health and dental insurance plan. Also present were Dee Owen and Christy Briley from the Auditor’s Office. There should be very little change in premiums for the coming year. Some topics discussed were Fremont County’s utilization history; life and disability; wellness and benefit designs.
In other business, the Sheriff’s Monthly Report was approved.
Payroll for February 13, 2009 was approved.
The following claim was approved for a handwritten warrant. Secondary Road Fund: Alliance Gas Co., Diesel Fuel, $11,528.04.
At 12:00 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Morgan to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Morgan, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
February 12, 2009:
At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2009, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were Chuck Larson, Earl Hendrickson, Cara Morgan, Mike Crecelius, Margaret Johnson, Dan Davis, Art Claiborne, Brent Travis, Nancy Henneman, Karen Berry, Margaret Henkle, Arnold Emberton and Joan Kirk. Topics discussed were: IT project in the courthouse; reminder to everyone to read the emergency plan regarding courthouse safety, paying close attention to the tornado section; Code Red system was discussed; consequences regarding reduction of court dates in the county; Shenandoah Veterans Clinic should be open by the end of February.
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, February 12, 2009, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Larson, Hendrickson and Morgan present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. The agenda was approved as posted.
At 9:15 a.m. Mike Crecelius met with the Board to discuss wiring the generator. No decision was made.
At 10:30 a.m., there being no further business, Morgan made a motion to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Morgan, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
February 17, 2009:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Hendrickson 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 Patricia Rengifo-Lant was present for this meeting.
Mike Crecelius, Emergency Management Coordinator, stopped in to visit with the Board.
At 9:00 a.m. Morgan made a motion to approve the budget for publication. Hendrickson, aye; Morgan, aye; Larson, aye.
At 10:00 a.m. Imogene Mayor Dorothy Colwell and City Clerk/Treasurer Terri Poe met with the Board with budgeting concerns. Also present was Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope. The Imogene City Council asked Colwell and Poe to speak to the Board of Supervisors regarding the $1,000 yearly fee the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has proposed to charge for law enforcement for the City of Imogene. Poe said they have very limited funds coming in and are afraid they will have to disincorporate in a couple of years if they are forced to pay this fee. Suggestions were made by the Board of Supervisors for possible additional revenue such as adding this with utilities.
In other business, claims for February 20, 2009 were approved.
At 10:50 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Morgan to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Morgan, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
February 19, 2009:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, February 19, 2009, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Hendrickson 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 and minutes of February 10, 2009 were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
Let the records show Larson was not present for this meeting.
At 9:30 a.m. Dan Davis, Fremont County Engineer, met with the Board. Motion was made by Morgan to sign DOT payment voucher with HGM, Project FM-CO36(32)--55-36. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
Motion was made by Morgan to approve the following Resolution 2009-15. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 19th day of February, 2009, that David Lueth be reappointed to the Fremont County Board of Adjustment for a five year term, ending April 30, 2014.
Motion to approve made by Morgan.
Date 2-19-09.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
Chuck Larson, Chairman absent
Fremont County Auditor
/s/
Earl Hendrickson
aye
/s/ Cara Marker-Morgan
aye
At 9:45 a.m. Mike Crecelius, Emergency Management Coordinator, met with the Board to discuss wiring the generator.
At 10:00 a.m. Dee Owen and Christie Briley, Assistants to the Auditor, met with the Board to discuss payroll procedures. Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope and Fremont County IT, Arnold Emberton, were also present. It was decided to leave payroll as is for now.
At 10:43 a.m. motion was made by Morgan to authorize Vice-Chairman Hendrickson to approve Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Percival Farm Service, Inc. Morgan aye; Hendrickson, aye.
At 10:50 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Morgan to adjourn. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
February 24, 2009:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Hendrickson 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. Dan Davis, Fremont County Engineer, met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize the chairman to sign the following three utility permits: Iowa Telecom to bore and service at 2565 330th Ave; Iowa Telecom at 235th St. and 135th Ave. at finished L31 Box Project; Iowa Telecom to repair washed out cable on east side of 330th Ave., north of 200th St. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
Let the records show Patricia Rengifo-Lant was present for this meeting.
At 9:15 a.m. the Board set levies for Board-controlled drainage districts.
At 9:30 a.m. Randy Monroe met with the Board to discuss a rodeo parade donation. Not only do they want to give away prize money, they also have other expenses such as advertising of flea market and other costs of getting ready. They are asking for $500.00. Motion was made by Morgan to donate the $500.00 to go towards advertising. Hendrickson, aye; Morgan, aye; Larson, aye.
At 10:00 a.m. Craig Glasgow met with the Board to discuss changing Mule Slough Drainage District elections from electing trustees by districts to electing them at-large. The reason behind this is the lack of being able to find qualified people to run for the elections. Motion was made by Morgan, according to Iowa Code Section 468.506, to allow Mule Slough Drainage District elections to be at- large. Hendrickson, aye; Morgan, aye; Larson, aye.
At 10:30 a.m. Kevin Aistrope, Fremont County Sheriff, met with the Board to get the Board’s approval of a 28E Contract for law enforcement services with the City of Hamburg. Hendrickson made a motion for the Chairman to sign the contract. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
At 10:45 a.m. Clayton Lang met with the Board requesting a donation for a Hamburg Popcorn Day concert. They are trying to raise $25,000 to put a concert together. Larson said he would like to see the town use the money for marketing the event and not one specific use. Motion was made by Hendrickson to commit $500.00 towards marketing. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
In other business, payroll for February 27, 2009 was approved.
At 11:25 a.m., there being no further business, Morgan made a motion to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Morgan, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
February 26, 2009:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, February 26, 2009, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Hendrickson 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 9:30 a.m. Kevin Aistrope, Fremont County Sheriff, came in to introduce Cassandra Hofich to the Board of Supervisors. Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following Resolution 2009-16. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 26th day of February, 2009, that the following individual shall be approved as Deputy for the Fremont County Sheriff’s Department, as requested by Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope. The effective date of employment shall be March 1, 2009. Cassandra Hofich – Deputy
Motion was made by Hendrickson.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
/s/ Cara Morgan
aye
At 9:45 a.m. the Board discussed the process of hiring a new CPC to fill Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director’s vacancy previously held by Sandie Sillers for the past nine years. In a letter to the Board of Supervisors, Sillers said she was taking her doctor’s recommendation and was retiring effective the end of February. Motion was made by Hendrickson to accept the resignation of the current CPC as of the end of February. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to post the vacant position of CPC on March 2, 2009 for a period of ten days. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
At 10:30 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Hendrickson to adjourn. Morgan, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman