Board of Supervisors Minutes
August 2007
August 2, 2007:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, August 2, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Whipple and Hendrickson 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.
At 6:30 p.m. the public hearing was held to assign certificates of purchase at tax sale now held by Fremont County to Ernest Ruth. No one was present to object. Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following resolutions. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-49
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE AT TAX SALE
TO THE FOLLOWING:
WHEREAS, Ernest Ruth, 1105 206th Avenue, Thurman, IA 51654, is
desirous of obtaining a certificate of tax sale purchase for $100.00 for the
following:
Parcel Number 240240054000000 – 1 SQ. AC IN W 1/2 E 1/2 SW in SE COR EID-824151,
Section 03, Twp 070, Range 43 in Fremont County, Iowa, according to the recorded
plat thereof. and
WHEREAS, Ernest Ruth, 1105 206th Avenue, Thurman, IA 51654, is
desirous of obtaining a certificate of tax sale purchase for $50.00 for the
following:
Parcel Number 020020006000000 1 AC NW NW LYG N OF PLUM CREEK EID 661800, Section
05, Twp 069, Range 43 in Fremont County, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof.
WHEREAS, Fremont County is desirous of avoiding the expense of tax redemption
procedure, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on this proposal was held on the 2nd day of
August 2007, and
WHEREAS, the transfer of said certificates of tax purchase to Ernest Ruth,
Thurman, Iowa, 51654, is in the better interest of the County and is in the
better interest of Ernest Ruth, Thurman, Iowa, 51654 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 the assignment of certificates of tax
purchases of this real estate upon receipt of payment.
IT IS SO RESOLVED, this 2nd day of August 2007.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ John E. Whipple
aye
by June Hardy, Asst. Auditor
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
RESOLUTION No. 2007-50
ASSIGNMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF TAX SALE PURCHASE
Fremont County does hereby transfer the certificate of tax sale purchase regarding the described real estate to Ernest Ruth, 1105 206th Avenue, Thurman, Iowa, 51654 as follows:
Parcel Number 240240054000000 1 SQ. AC IN W ½ E ½ SW in SE COR EID-824151,
Section 03, Twp 070, Range 43 in Fremont County, Iowa, according to the recorded
plat
thereof. and
Parcel Number 020020006000000 1 AC NW NW LYG N OF PLUM CREEK EID 661800, Section
05, Twp 069, Range 43 in Fremont County, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof.
The county shall endorse the tax sale certificate as necessary to complete this
assignment upon receipt of payment of $150.00.
Dated this 2nd day of August, 2007.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ John E. Whipple
aye
by June Hardy, Asst. Auditor
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
STATE OF IOWA, FREMONT COUNTY SS:
On this 2nd day of August, 2007, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Chuck Larson, 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/ Betty Jo Whitehead
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
Motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Larson to sign the following agreement.
AGREEMENT RE: ASSIGNMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF TAX SALE PURCHASE of:
Parcel Number 240240054000000 1 SQ. AC IN W ½ E ½ SW in SE COR EID-824151,
Section 03, Twp 070, Range 43 in Fremont County, Iowa, according to the recorded
plat thereof. and
Parcel Number 020020006000000 1 AC NW NW LYG N OF PLUM CREEK EID 661800, Section
05, Twp 069, Range 43 in Fremont County, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof.
WHEREAS, the above described real estate was offered at tax sale pursuant to
Iowa Code Section 446.18 and no bid was received and Fremont County became the
owner of the tax sale certificates, and
WHEREAS, Fremont County does not wish to acquire the ownership of this real
estate, and
WHEREAS, Fremont County is desirous of transferring the certificates of tax
purchases to Ernest Ruth, Thurman, Iowa, 51654, in exchange for the amount of
$150.00 and Ernest Ruth’s promise to complete tax redemption and obtain tax deed
at his expense, and
WHEREAS, Ernest Ruth understands that assignment of tax sale certificates of
purchases does not constitute a conveyance of title and that this property may
be redeemed by any eligible person at any time before expiration of right of
redemption pursuant to section 447.9 of the Code of Iowa, and
WHEREAS, Ernest Ruth understands that he must obtain a tax deed pursuant to
section 446.31 of the Code of Iowa, now
THEREFORE, based upon the terms and conditions recited herein, the following
agreement is made:
1. Fremont County shall transfer and assign the certificates of tax sale
purchases for the above real estate to Ernest Ruth and he shall take such other
action necessary to complete the transfer of title and be issued Tax Sale Deeds.
2. Ernest Ruth shall be responsible for the preparation of all documents, legal
services and expenses necessary to complete the transfer of the certificates of
purchases and to complete the process of tax redemption and tax deed pursuant to
Chapter 447 of the Code of Iowa.
IT IS SO AGREED this 2nd day of August, 2007.
Ernest Ruth /s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman
At 6:35 p.m. motion was made by Whipple to close the public hearing. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.
At 6:45 p.m. William Labrum met with the Board regarding speeding on 250th Street in the west part of Riverton. Larson explained that the county has a 28E agreement to maintain the road but has no jurisdiction to put signs up inside the city limits. He said the Board would talk to the County Engineer and the Sheriff concerning the matter.
At 7:00 p.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Whipple to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
August 7, 2007:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 9:00 a.m. The agenda was approved as posted.
Let the records show Patricia Rengifo was present for this meeting.
At 9:00 a.m. motion was made by Hendrickson to approve Use of Courthouse Space Policy. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Hendrickson made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2007-51. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye, Larson, aye.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX PROCEEDS:
WHEREAS, Iowa Code Chapter 432A allows the Board of Supervisors by resolution to impose and collect a hotel and motel tax in the unincorporated areas of Fremont County, and such authority was granted by a special election held on December 6, 2005; and
WHEREAS, proceeds from such tax are or will be received by Fremont County, Iowa, for economic development, tourism and recreation, as allocated by the Board;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FREMONT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
That for the fiscal years of 2007-2008 through 2009-2010, monies received shall be disbursed as follows:
50% to Economic Development, to be allocated as follows:
Motion to approve was made by Hendrickson.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ John E. Whipple
aye
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
In other business, the County Recorder’s monthly report was approved.
At 9:45 a.m., there being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
August 9, 2007:
At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2007, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were Chuck Larson, John E. Whipple, Earl Hendrickson, Judy Crain, Dan Davis, Margaret E. Johnson, Art Claiborne, Nancy Henneman, Steve Whitehead and Joan Kirk. Some topics discussed were: Payment to Viet Nam Veterans; Tax Statements; Motorcycle Licensing; FEMA and Election School.
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, August 9, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson 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. Minutes of the August 2, 2007 board session were read and approved. The agenda was approved as posted.
At 9:00 a.m. motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Larson to sign a certificate for closing on the General Obligation Bond for the Fremont County Landfill totaling $1,255,000. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
At 9:15 a.m. Ed Hunt with DeBruce Grain met with the Board to discuss moving an anhydrous ammonia tank. Hunt said in order to exchange a 12,000-gallon anhydrous ammonia tank with a 30,000-gallon tank, they are required to go through the Board of Supervisors. The process would require a public notice and a letter from the Board stating that they would oversee the project. Whipple took the information to the County Attorney for her opinion.
At 9:30 a.m. Hendrickson made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2007-52. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
RESOLUTION FOR ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is empowered under authority of Iowa Code Sections 321.255 and 321.285 of the Code of Iowa, to determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, that the speed limit of any secondary road is greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions existing, and may determine and declare a reasonable and proper speed limit, and
WHEARAS, such an investigation has been requested and has been completed by the Fremont County Engineer.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County that the speed limit be established and appropriate signs be erected at the location described as follows: A portion of County Road J46 (250 Street) from 400 feet west of the west city limits of Riverton, thence east 400 feet to the city limits, that the speed in excess of Forty-Five (45) miles per hour shall be unlawful. ALSO: A portion of County Road J46 (250 Street) from 400 feet east of the east city limits of Riverton, thence west 400 feet to the city limits, that a speed in excess of Forty-Five (45) miles per hour shall be unlawful.
Motion to approve made by Hendrickson.
Approved this 9th day of August, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ John E. Whipple
aye
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
At 10:30 a.m. Red Haun, Emergency Management Coordinator, met with the Board requesting they sign a plan for Fremont County Emergency Management. Whipple made a motion to adopt the plan. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.
At 10:38 a.m., there being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
August 14, 2007:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson 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. Steve Whitehead, Maintenance Supervisor for the Courthouse, met with the Board about going ahead with the courthouse sidewalks and parking lot. Larson said he would get on the city council’s agenda and see what their dates are regarding their downtown beautification plans. The Board’s concern is that if they finish the sidewalk now, will the city need to tear it up later to fit their plans. Whitehead was instructed to get bids on redoing the parking lot.
At 9:15 a.m. Trent Tiemeyer met with the Board regarding an unpaid bill for work done on the courthouse parking lot. Also present were Arnold Emberton and Steve Whitehead. Tiemeyer will talk to his insurance agent and the Board will talk to the County Attorney regarding a settlement.
At 9:40 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Larson to sign a Work in ROW Permit with Page 1 Rural Water for waterline crossing oil road at Derryl McLaren’s on Manti Road. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
At 9:45 a.m. Ryan Funke, Conservation Director, met with the Board regarding the wording for a proposed sign at the Fremont County Golf Course. Funke also reminded the Board that he would eventually resign his position as Conservator Director and asked how they wanted him to handle that process. The position will be posted and applications taken.
At 10:10 a.m. John Smith met with the Board regarding his property in Tabor. He had a house that had been torn down but was still on his tax statement. Also present was Karen Berry, Assessor. Berry indicated that no one had notified the Assessor’s Office, so their office had no way of knowing the house was no longer on the property.
At 10:20 a.m. Ed Hunt stopped in the visit with the Board.
In other business, the Sheriff’s monthly report was approved.
Payroll and claims were approved for August 17, 2007.
At 11:00 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye, Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
August 16, 2007:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, August 16, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson 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 Riverton City Council at 9:30 a.m. Motion was made to approve the agenda as amended.
Let the records show Patricia Rengifo was present for this meeting.
At 9:00 a.m. Kim Gee met with the Board and gave an update on FREDCO.
At 9:45 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Following some discussion, motion was made by Whipple to authorize Chairman Larson to sign two payment vouchers with HGM on Knox Road Project. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Larson to sign Permit to Work in ROW for Interstate Communications to put phone cable from 3914 to 3956 130th Street. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
In other business, the following three claims were approved for handwritten warrants: General Supplemental Fund: Diane Owen, Election Training Supplies and Mileage $138.94; Rural Services Basic Fund: Fremont Co. Treasurer-Fund 60000, Emergency Management 07/08 Budget, $12,050.00; Secondary Road Fund, Three Pickups $55,488.00.
At 10:20 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
August 21, 2007:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple and Hendrickson 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. Hendrickson made a motion to approve the following Resolution No. 2007-53. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT SOUTHWEST IOWA HOUSING TRUST FUND HOUSING ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK
WHEREAS; Fremont County has found a need for housing rehabilitation in the county; and,
WHEREAS; the Southwest Iowa Housing Repair Program that will be administered by Southwest Iowa Housing Trust Fund meets the housing needs according to the latest Fremont County Housing Study and Regional Housing Plan
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FREMONT, as follows:
SECTION 1: Fremont County Supervisors support the submission of an
application to Federal Home Loan Bank for housing repairs for income eligible
households.
SECTION 2: This project will be available throughout Fremont County.
SECTION 3. Fremont County agrees to contribute $100.00 toward this project.
Adopted this 21st day of August. 2007.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk, Auditor /s/ John E. Whipple, Vice Chairman
At 9:15 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Vice-Chairman Whipple to sign permit for Work in ROW for Qwest Communications to place cable along Airport Road. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Vice-Chairman Whipple to sign Permit for Work in ROW for Extreme Trenching for Qwest Telephone Service Lines at 2783 Skyline Drive. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:15 a.m. Margaret Johnson, Fremont County Attorney, met with the Board regarding a letter to Southwest Iowa Parking Lot. The letter addresses damage to the retaining wall during asphalt work on the courthouse square.
At 10:40 a.m. Steve Whitehead, Maintenance Supervisor, met with the Board to present a bid on refinishing two antique oak tables in the courthouse. Hendrickson made a motion to table refinishing the tables until Thursday. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:55 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, met with the Board requesting approval of a Waubonsie Mental Health Contract. Motion was made by Hendrickson to table approving the contract until Thursday. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
At 11:05 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
August 23, 2007:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, August 23, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson 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 2007-54. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
RESOLUTION ABATING TAXES ON LAND OWNED BY CITY OF SHENANDOAH
WHEREAS, the City of Shenandoah now owns certain property in Shenandoah, Fremont County, Iowa, Parcel No. 040040018010000, Fremont County, Iowa, described as:
Parcel A: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SE ¼ SE ¼ OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 69 NORTH, RANGE 40. CITY OF SHENANDOAH, FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA, containing 4.46 acres, according to recorded plat thereof.
WHEREAS, the property is now owned by the City of Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah 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 Hendrickson to approve resolution.
Dated this 23rd day of August 2007.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ John E. Whipple
aye
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
At 9:15 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, met with the Board requesting approval of a Waubonsie Mental Health Contract. Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the contract. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. discussion was held on restoring old oak courthouse tables. Hendrickson made a motion to table restoring the tables until we get an appraisal on their value and additional estimates on restoring. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
At 10:25 a.m. Randy and Jackie Monroe stopped in to visit with the Board regarding school bus stop in Anderson.
In other business, the following claim was approved for a handwritten warrant. General Basic Fund: Fremont County Sanitary Landfill Commission, GO Bond, Good Faith Payment, $25,300.00.
At 10:55 a.m., there being no further business, Whipple made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
August 28, 2007:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Whipple, and Hendrickson 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 Whipple to approve the following Resolution 2007-55. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
A RESOLUTION OF THE FREMONT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PETITIONING THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR EXTENSION OF FREMONT COUNTY, SHENANDOAH, EZ-1, EZ-2, EZ-3, EZ-4
WHEREAS, Fremont County, Iowa, is an eligible "Enterprise Zone" county pursuant to 2007 Iowa Code Sections 15E191 – 15E.196, and;
WHEREAS, Fremont County has successfully implemented tenets of the Iowa Enterprise Zone program, and;
WHEREAS, the Iowa Enterprise Zone program has proven of great benefit to businesses, individuals and citizens of Fremont County, Iowa, and;
WHEREAS, there has arisen a legitimate developmental need to extend the expiration deadline for specific Enterprise Zones in Fremont County, as certified by the Iowa Department of Economic Development;
WHEREAS, Iowa statutes confer responsibility for Enterprise Zone administration upon the Iowa Department of Economic Development;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County, Iowa, request the following actions of the Iowa Department of Economic Development:
That the expiration date of the following Enterprise Zones be extended correlative with the letter and intent 2007 Iowa Code Section 15.E192 subsection 2.
EZ Name & Number Date Certified
Shenandoah, EZ-1 10/23/1997
Shenandoah, EZ-2 10/23/1997
Shenandoah, EZ-3 10/23/1997
Shenandoah, EZ-4 10/23/1997
That the Board of Directors of the Iowa Department of Economic Development considers this petition at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF AUGUST 2007.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman
Fremont County Auditor
At 9:15 a.m. the Board went out to the courthouse lawn to look at a linden tree that has been treated for tree borers. Hendrickson made a motion to treat the tree one more time to see if it can be saved. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve a temporary easement contract with D & JP Farms LLC. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
Motion was made by Whipple to sign the following two-bridge embargo resolution for LG-7 over Mill Creek and FR-7 on 400th Ave. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.
BRIDGE EMBARGO RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is empowered under authority of Sections 321.236 Sub. (8), 321.255 and 321.471 to 321.473 of the Code of Iowa to prohibit the operation of vehicles or impose limitations as to the weight thereof on designated highways or highway structures under their jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, the Fremont County Engineer has completed the Structure Inventory and Appraisal of certain Fremont County Bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and it has been determined that they are inadequate for two lane legal loads at allowable operating stress.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors that vehicle and load limits be established and that signs be erected advising of the permissible maximum weights thereof on the bridges listed as follows by H-15, Type 3, Type 3s2, and Type 3-3 trucks:
Bridge No. LG-7 over Mill Creek, located on 390th Avenue (M18) near the NW corner of Section 4-67-40: 12 tons; 20 tons; 35 tons; 35 tons.
Bridge No. FR-7 over a small stream, located on 400th Avenue near the SW corner of Section 34-68-40: 10 tons, all vehicles.
Motion to approve made by Whipple.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ Chuck Larson, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ John E. Whipple
aye
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
Passed and approved this 28th day of August 2007.
At 10:00 a.m. S.C. (Red) Haun, Emergency Management, presented a Hazardous Waste Ordinance for the Board to review.
Payroll was approved for August 31, 2007.
At 10:30 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor Chuck Larson, Chairman
August 30, 2007:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, August 30, 2007, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Larson, Whipple and Hendrickson 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 9:45 a.m. Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Larson to sign a work in right-of-way permit with Extreme Trenching to replace Qwest telephone service lines at 270th St. and 410th Ave. Whipple, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye.
At 10:00 a.m. Dan Davis and a representative of HGM met with the Board regarding the Knox Road Project.
Preliminary alignment designs were presented and discussion was held concerning a public hearing.
At 10:50 a.m., there being no further business, motion was made by Whipple to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye; Larson, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor
Chuck Larson, Chairman