Board of Supervisors Minutes
July 2006
July 4, 2006:
No Regular Scheduled Board Meeting. Courthouse Closed in Observance of
Independence Day
July 6, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, July 6, 2006, in the Fremont County 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. Judy Crain, Treasurer, met with the Board certifying that on Monday, June 3, 2006, she offered for sale all parcels eligible for tax sale. 184 parcels were sold June 19, 2006 in the total dollar value of $71,521.19. Fremont County acquired 16 parcels at the public bidder sale in the total dollar value of $11,690.00.
At 9:30 a.m. Larson made a motion to approve Cigarette Permits for Crossroads, Sapp Bros., Sidney Foods and Percival Farm Service. Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:46 a.m. Bernetta Wagner, Kathleen Keefer and Angie Lutt met with the Board regarding Stork Nest funding. Their funding has been reduced by $7,000, which amounted to their administrative pay, and they are looking for other sources to replace this shortage. The Stork Nest is a national organization that provides baby supplies such as diapers, wipes, car seats, etc. free for pregnant women and parents of children under the age of 2 years. They have talked to the Page County Board of Supervisors and it was suggested they go to the Empowerment Board meeting to see if they will pay for their salaries. It was agreed that they would report back to the Board after the meeting.
At 11:05 a.m. Steve MacDonald met with the Board regarding 2006/2007 employee
salaries. MacDonald said everything matches his budgeted salaries except Kevin
Aistrope, Angela Rasmussen and Connie Aistrope, and the reason it does not match
is because he added longevity and they have never had longevity before. He
included it in their salaries and wondered if the Board had a problem with that.
Whipple said it would create more problems because no one else gets longevity.
MacDonald said he was under the impression that everyone at the road department
gets longevity, union and non-union. The other thing Sheriff MacDonald wanted to
talk about was Carol Rands; Neal Songer
is retiring September 12. According to the Iowa Code, the day he
turns 65 his certification is withdrawn. The 1st of July Carol Rands
became Jail Administrator/Chief Jailer so he gave her a 63 cent raise and wanted
to know if the Board had a problem with that. MacDonald said he ran this by the
union and they had no problem with it. Aistrope asked if he had it in his
budget. The Sheriff said he did. MacDonald told the Board if he is going to
replace Songer he would need to start the hiring process. Larson made a motion
that the Sheriff start the hiring process to replace the retiring deputy.
Aistrope requested MacDonald to keep the Board informed with the hiring process.
It was agreed that he would. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.
Payroll and claims
were approved for July 7, 2006.
At 11:47 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
July 11. 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in the Fremont County 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. Motion was made by Larson to sign an amended Waubonsie Mental Health Contract. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Sheriff Steve MacDonald met with the Board to discuss paying longevity salaries to non-union employees. Whipple said they would have to discuss this and see what the impact is if they pay all non-union employees longevity.
At 9:45 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 with Iowa Telecom for work at two sites near Randolph. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye. Larson also made a motion to approve Utility Permits with Extreme Trenching for Qwest at location on 2492 225th Ave. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
The following claim was approved for a handwritten warrant. Secondary Road Fund: Red Line Oil Inc., Fuel, $17,710.00.
At 10:00 a.m. a public hearing on an Application for Special use Permit for Faron McFarland and Tim Hogan was held in the Fremont County Courtroom with 22 present. Developers McFarland and Hogan would like to develop an RV park along the Missouri River near Bartlett. The Zoning Commission had met and their recommendation to the Board was to approve the permit. All comments were heard and no decision was made at this time. Aistrope made a motion to close the hearing at 11:25 a.m. Whipple asked if there was any discussion, and hearing none, called for a vote. Whipple, aye; Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye. The Board plans on having an answer in two weeks.
In other business, the Sheriff’s Monthly Report was approved.
At 11:30 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
July 13, 2006:
At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2006, a department head meeting was held
in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were John E. Whipple, Chuck
Larson, David Aistrope, Nancy Henneman, Art Claiborne, Karen Berry, Steve
Whitehead, Margaret Henkle, Arnold Emberton and Joan Kirk. Whitehead said the
courthouse parking lot would be paved and marked the second week in August.
Whipple said he spoke with Larry Greedy regarding a handrail for the courthouse
steps; it should be completed before the rodeo. Claiborne said Memorial Day went
well. He said he would need some flags and markers before next Memorial Day but
feels he can stay within his budget. Larson said Emergency Management received a
State Grant to purchase a generator.
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, July 13, 2006, in the Fremont County 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. it was on the agenda for the Board to discuss an Application for Special Use Permit, following a public hearing on July 11, 2006. Present were, John Whipple, Chuck Larson, David Aistrope, Howard Ettleman, James Baylor, Faron McFarland, Nancy Newlon, Charles Bechtold, Patricia Renfro, Gary Sherwood and Karen Berry. For an hour and 15 minutes the group discussed the pros and cons of the RV Park. McFarland presented the Board with letters of recommendation pertaining to his previous, similar developments. The Board will make some phone calls and discuss this again on Tuesday, July 18, at 9:00 a.m.
At 10:55 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
July 18, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in the Fremont County 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 amended to remove SW Iowa Juvenile Emergency Services Meeting in Red Oak on Wednesday. The agenda was approved as amended.
At 9:00 a.m. the Board discussed an Application for a Special Use Permit regarding a proposed RV park near Bartlett. Present were John Whipple, Chuck Larson, David Aistrope, Howard Ettleman, Ernie Ruth and Joan Kirk. Ruth lives in Bartlett and feels the RV park would be an excellent opportunity for Bartlett. Ettleman feels there should be some consumer protection in place to be sure the developer does what he says he is going to do.
At 10:00 a.m. Sandie Sillers met with the Board regarding employee insurance.
At 10:30 a.m. Lona Lewis, Steven MacDonald and Emily Bengtson met with the Board requesting additional funds for the Historical Society. They stated that the Society has been doing some renovating and could really use the extra money. The Board said they would check into the possibility but probably would not have any answers until September.
Payroll and claims were approved for July 21, 2006.
At 11:11 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Aistrope to adjourn. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
July 20, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, July 20, 2006, in the Fremont County 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. discussion was held on application for special use permit regarding the proposed RV park near Bartlett. Present were David Aistrope, Chuck Larson, John E. Whipple, John Davis, Patricia Rengifo, James Baylor, Brian Kingsolver, Earl Hendrickson, Edward Little, Nancy Little and Joan Kirk. Davis raised some concern that McFarland was not getting the permits that he was required to have before starting his project. On the other hand, someone else felt that all he is doing is improving the area. On July 25th the Board, after much thought and consideration, will make a decision on the Special Use Permit.
At 9:45 a.m. County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Aistrope to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign IDOT payment voucher for HGM for design services on bridge over Honey Creek. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign Utility Permit with Iowa Telecom for work near Randolph. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 11:00 a.m. Mike Fox, Fremont County Landfill; Larry Burger with Speer Financial, Inc.; and Ross Silcock, Landfill Board Member, met with the Board regarding funding needed in order the keep the landfill open. Burger submitted a couple of estimated project costs regarding funding for a nine acre 50 year landfill plan. The first plan discussed was $1,470,000 Landfill Revenue Notes; the other was $1,320,000 General Obligation Landfill Notes; each would have a 15-year maturity. The Board suggested that Fox get in touch with a bonding attorney and come back to the Board with a suggested plan.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign Renewal License for Off-Premise Liquor, Wine or Beer and Sunday Sales for Crossroads Travel Center. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
In other business, the following claims were approved for handwritten warrants. General Basic Fund: Myron Lintner, WWI Monument Restoration Supplies, $111.75; United HealthCare, Copay/Deductible Report, $500.
The Treasurer’s Semi-Annual Report was approved.
At 12:05 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
July 25, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session on Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple, Larson and Aistrope present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. The agenda was approved as posted.
At 9:00 a.m. the Board again listened to pros and cons regarding the application for special use permit on the proposed RV park near Bartlett. Present were John Davis, Vicki Danley, Ernest Ruth, Nancy Newlon, Carol Doty, Dean Doty, Jean Curtis, Brent VanHouten, Mark Trively, Don Wietzki, Patricia Rengifo, Earl Hendrickson, Ed Askew, Jim and Shelda Baylor, Howard and Gertrude Ettleman, Lyle Clark, Faron McFarland, and Mains N’ More, Inc. At 9:15 a.m. motion was made by Aistrope to approve the Application for Special Use Permit on condition that Faron McFarland and Tim Hogan obtain the required approvals and permits from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the Missouri River Levee Board before construction of the proposed utilities. Aistrope, aye; Larson, nay, Whipple, aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-35
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO FARON MCFARLAND AND TIM HOGAN FOR DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER
WHEREAS an application has been received and a public hearing held on June 14, 2006 by the Fremont County Zoning Commission for Special Use Permit as permitted under the Zoning Ordinances of Fremont County, Iowa, and
WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors published Notice of Public Hearing of the application as by law required and adjoining landowners were duly notified and
WHEREAS the Public Hearing was duly held on July 11, 2006, and all requirements of law and the zoning ordinance have been complied with, and
WHEREAS at regular Board meeting duly scheduled and pursuant to agenda duly posted, the Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session to vote on the issue,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Special Use Permit is hereby granted per the proposal as published to Faron McFarland and Tim Hogan, 317 6th Avenue, Brookings, South Dakota 57006 to construct an RV park and golf course on a 63 acre development along the Missouri River, just west of Bartlett, Iowa to be located on the following property, described as follows: Part of the S ½ NE ¼ known as Lot A; NE ¼ SE ¼ and Government Lot 4 or SE ¼ except a 1.87 acre tract in the SW Corner; all in Section 5, Township 70 North, Range 43 West of the 5th P.M., in Fremont County, Iowa.
The Special Use Permit is conditioned upon Faron McFarland and Tim Hogan obtaining the required approvals and permits from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Missouri River Levee Board before construction of the proposed utilities.
The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is authorized to execute the attached Special Use Permit.
Moved by Aistrope. Roll Call:
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman
aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Chuck Larson, Vice-Chairman
nay
by June Hardy, Asst. Auditor
/s/
David Aistrope
aye
At 9:30 a.m. Kathy Kahue of Golden Hills RC& D met with the Board and discussed partial payment to The Schemmer Associates for services on the Fremont County Comprehensive Plan.
At 10:00 a.m. Dan Davis and Nancy Johnson met with the Board and discussed an additional bill for insurance from Iowa Communities Assurance Pool. The Board will request Dean Moody to come in and review the bill with them.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign an Application for Approval of Underground Construction for Extreme Trenching for Qwest telephone service lines at 4150 150th Street.
Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 11:08 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Larson to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
July 27, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, July
27, 2006, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple, Larson and
Aistrope present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to
order at 9:00 a.m. The agenda was approved as amended to add a SWIPCO Meeting at
1:15 p.m. today for Aistrope. Minutes of the July 20th and 25th
board meetings were read and approved.
At 9:00 a.m. motion was made by Aistrope to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a Nutrient Management Plan for Darwin Bugg. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:45 a.m. Judy Crain and Vicki Danley met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to approve the following resolution. Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
RESOLUTION No. 2006-36
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR JOINT AND COOPERATIVE ACTION BETWEEN THE FREMONT COUNTY TREASURER AND THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL ALLIANCE, AN ENTITY CREATED TO COLLECT FEES FROM TAXPAYERS ON LINE AND PROVIDE FOR THE OWNERSHIP AND DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED.
BE IT RESOLVED, and it is hereby resolved, that the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR JOINT AND COOPERATIVE ACTION, attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A" is approved and adopted by FREMONT County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fremont County Treasurer is authorized to participate as a Sponsor in the attached agreement in his/her capacity and consistent with his/her authority as County Treasurer of this County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fremont County Treasurer is authorized to take any additional actions and execute any documents that are, in his/her discretion, necessary to facilitate this Resolution.
Dated this 27th day of July 2006.
Moved by Larson.
ATTEST: ROLL CALL:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman
aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Chuck Larson, Vice-Chairman aye
by June Hardy, Asst. Auditor
/s/ David Aistrope
aye
Passed and approved this 27th day of July 2006, by the FREMONT
County Board of Supervisors.
Prepared and submitted by Vicki Danley, Fremont County Attorney 7-24-06
At 10:50 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Aistrope to adjourn. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman