Board of Supervisors Minutes
August 2006
August 1, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Whipple 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.
Let the records show Larson was not present for this meeting.
At 9:00 a.m. Jim Owen, Assistant to County Engineer, met with the Board. Motion was made by Aistrope to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a contract and bonds with Dakota Traffic Services for pavement markings. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
The following claims were approved for handwritten warrants: General Basic Fund: Treasurer, State of Iowa, Golf Course Sales Tax, $3355.00; Secondary Road Fund: Red Line Oil, Inc., Diesel, $18,687.33.
Payroll and claims were approved for August 4, 2006.
At 9:50 a.m., there being no further business, Aistrope made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
August 3, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, August 3, 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.
The County Recorder’s Monthly Report was approved.
At 9:12 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
August 8, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 8, 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 9:30 a.m. Aistrope made a motion to sign a HAVA (Help America Vote Act) Supplemental Allocation Agreement in the amount of $2020.00 for additional election equipment and supplies. Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:00 a.m. Larson made a motion to sign a letter of support to Page County Conservation Board for the proposed acquisition and development of the 200 acres located north of Shenandoah on Highway 48. Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Let the records show Larson had to leave the meeting at 10:15 a.m.
At 10:30 a.m. present were Pat Hume, Edna Eaton and Mike Moody. Patricia Rengifo with The Hamburg Reporter and Vicki Danley, Fremont County Attorney, were also present. The group discussed DNR’s proposal to designate Camp Wa-Shaw-Tee a State Forest in order to allow public hunting. The group feels DNR has not adequately addressed the concerns of the taxpayers and the adjoining landowners. They feel this issue requires both significant deliberation, and more importantly, public input. Aistrope made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2006-37.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-37
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 8th day of August, 2006 that the Board of Supervisors, both collectively and individually, strongly oppose the designation of Camp Wa-Shaw-Tee as an Iowa State Forest. We support the designation of Camp Wa-Shaw-Tee as an Iowa State Park and the continuation of the designation of Waubonsie State Park as an Iowa State Park. We also oppose any designation on either area permitting uncontrolled public hunting.
Motion was made by Aistrope.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman
aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Chuck Larson
absent
/s/ David Aistrope
aye
At 11:30 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Aistrope to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Vice-Chairman
August 10, 2006:
At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2006, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were Chuck Larson, David Aistrope, Judy Crain, Sandie Sillers, Karen Berry, Steve Whitehead, Margaret Henkle, Arnold Emberton and Joan Kirk. Sillers said her department had just finished with a Federal Audit and passed 100%. Sillers also informed the group that she is disappointed with DHS services in Fremont County; she feels that Fremont County is getting short changed because originally they were supposed to come down to see clients once a week and now they just come down when called. Aistrope said he would discuss this at their next meeting. Crain mentioned that the tax statements have been mailed out. She also mentioned she has had some complaints regarding not having a handrail on the east steps of the courthouse parking lot. Henkle reported that deer season is coming up and landowners are now required to verify that they are landowners before they can get a landowners permit; filling out a form on the internet can do this. Aistrope discussed the resolution that the Board signed on the 8th of August regarding DNR changing Camp Wa-Shaw-Tee into a State Forest to allow public hunting. The resolution the Board signed is opposing this; they feel it should remain a State Park.
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, August 10, 2006, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with 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.
Let the records show Whipple was not present for this meeting.
At 9:10 a.m. Steve Whitehead, Maintenance Supervisor, met with the Board requesting their approval to finish the sprinkler system to include sprinklers on the north side of the courthouse. Aistrope made a motion to approve his request. Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye.
At 9:20 a.m. Ken Ludington stopped in to visit with the Board.
At 10:20 a.m., there being no further business, Aistrope made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
August 15, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 15, 2006, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple and Larson present. Aistrope 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. motion was made by Larson to approve the following resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-38
RESOLUTION TO DISBURSE FEDERAL FUNDS IN LIEU OF TAXES –
WHEREAS, United States Treasury has issued a check for payment in lieu of taxes for federally owned entitlement land as authorized by public law 97-258 in the amount of $2902.00.
WHEREAS, public law 97-258 states "a unit may use the payment for any governmental purpose."
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fremont County Board of Supervisors does hereby authorize the Fremont County Treasurer to deposit said funds in Fund 62000 – Property Tax Agency Fund until all taxes have been certified to the Treasurer for collection. At that time, said funds shall first pay outstanding taxes and drainage assessments of United States of America and any remaining funds are to be deposited in the general basic fund.
The above Resolution made by Larson. This Resolution passed this 15th day of August 2006.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman
aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
by June Hardy, Asst. Auditor
/s/ David Aistrope
absent
At 9:15 a.m. motion was made by Larson to approve an On-Premise Application for Native Wine for Sugar Clay Winery. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Marilyn Phipps met with the Board regarding abatement of taxes on property owned by the City of Farragut. The Board said they would need a written request for abatement of taxes. Phipps said she would prepare a written request.
At 9:45 a.m. Sandie Sillers met with the Board regarding changes to the Mental Health Management Plan. Motion was made by Larson to approve the changes. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:00 a.m. discussion was held concerning suspension of taxes on a property in Riverton.
At 10:15 a.m. Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a Utility Permit with MidAmerican Energy for work on Plum Creek Road and 150th Street. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign permits with Extreme Trenching for Qwest telephone service line work at 3585 310th Street and telephone service line work at 2842 US Hwy 275. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign an IDOT Payment Voucher with HGM for Engineering Costs on Project FM-CO36(32)—55-36 (Knox Road Alignment Study). Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Payroll and claims were approved for August 18.
At 10:40 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Larson to adjourn.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor
John E. Whipple, Chairman
August 17, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, August 17, 2006, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Whipple 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.
Let the records show Larson was not present for this meeting.
At 9:00 a.m. Randy Roup met with the Board to see if the County has made a decision on putting the Sutton property up for sale. Whipple will talk to the County Engineer to find out what his thoughts are on selling the property.
At 10:25 a.m., there being no further business, Aistrope made a motion to adjourn. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor
John E. Whipple, Chairman
August 22, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 22, 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. County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Aistrope to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a permit with Iowa Telecom for work at 2363 Waubonsie Avenue. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye. Aistrope made a motion for Chairman Whipple to sign IDOT payment voucher with HGM for bridge design on Honey Creek. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye. The Board discussed with Davis the possibility of selling the Sutton Building. Davis said he would get the property appraised and go from there.
At 9:15 a.m. motion was made by Larson to appoint Wendy Duncan to fill Jan Payne’s vacancy on the Conservation Board. Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Larson made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2006-39. Larson, aye; Aistrope, aye; Whipple, aye.
RESOLUTION NO.2006-39
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. 420420085000000, 604 Hartford Avenue, Farragut, Iowa 51639, described as:
LT 361 EXC S 1’ 9", CITY OF FARRAGUT, FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA according to the recorded plat thereof.
And
Parcel No. 050050051010000, Sec 032 Twn 069 Rng 040, 4.18 acres, Farragut, Iowa 51639 described as:
Parcel "A" in the NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 32-T69-R40, Fremont County, Iowa.
WHEREAS, the properties are 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 properties 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 Larson to approve resolution.
Dated this 22nd day of August 2006.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman
aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
/s/ David Aistrope
aye
At 10:30 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
August 24, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, August 24, 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 9:30 a.m. Larson made a motion to pay registration to attend the Southwest Iowa Coalition’s meeting in Creston September 8, 2006.
At 10:00 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
August 29, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday,
August 29, 2006, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Whipple 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 Aistrope was not present for this meeting.
At 9:00 a.m. Dan Davis, County Engineer, met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Whipple to sign a permit with Iowa Telecom for work along Plum Creek Road in Green Township. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Whipple to sign a permit with Iowa Telecom for work along Buff Road in Scott Township. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, met with the Board recommending the county hire Attorney Carlton Salmons to represent the county in a legal settlement appeal brought on by Crawford County. Sillers said the county needs representation by an attorney who specializes in legal settlement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-40
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 29th day of August 2006 that the Board of Supervisors agree to hire Carlton Salmons at $175.00 an hour for Mental Health appeal.
Motion was made by Larson.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman
aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
/s/ David Aistrope
absent
In other business, the Sheriff’s Monthly Report was approved.
Payroll was approved for September 1, 2006.
At 10:30 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
August 31, 2006:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, August 31, 2006, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple and Larson present. David Aistrope 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. County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a Public Road Right-of-Way Use Permit for Larry Moyer for a water line at 2046 Bluff Road. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign an Application for Approval of Underground Construction County Highway Right-of-Way for Extreme Trenching for Qwest telephone service lines at 2762 Wa-Shaw-Tee Road. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign two Public Road Right-of-Way Use Permits for Bud Mount to clean ditch for drainage at L68 & 180th Street and at L68 & J26. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Ross Silcock and Frank Spillers, Economic Development Consultant for Global Horizons, met with the Board. Spillers said he had been working with FREDCO and they would like to develop a plan of work to bring the county together towards economic development. He stated that SWIPCO would contribute $5000, FREDCO would contribute $2500, and they would like the Board’s participation of $2500. Discussion was held concerning the possibility of such a plan but no decision was made at this time.
At 10:15 a.m. motion was made by Larson to approve Resolution No. 2006-41 ordering the Treasurer to suspend taxes pursuant to Iowa Code Section 427.9. Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:30 a.m. Sandie Sillers met with the Board. A letter was signed requesting the Clerk of Court to notify Sandie Sillers, Director of Community Services/CPC, when a petition for guardianship is filed for any person 18 years of age or younger so that she can determine legal settlement before the petition is presented to the judge.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign the Case Management Report to State.
Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:50 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Larson to adjourn.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman