Board of Supervisors Minutes
September 2008
September 2, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 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 record show Larson was not present for this meeting.
In other business, claims were approved for September 5, 2008 .
At 9:30 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
September 4, 2008:
At 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2008, a hearing was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom on an objection filed with the Auditor’s Office September 2, 2008 by Michael Glenn. Glenn was objecting to designation of the ballot for the County Board of Supervisors position. Present were: John Whipple, Chuck Larson, Earl Hendrickson, Joan Kirk, Patricia Rengifo-Lant, Gene Kirk, Dennis Bateman, Judy Crain, Randy Monroe, Mike Glenn, Margaret Johnson, Betty Whitehead and Steven H. MacDonald. After hearing those that wanted to speak, it was the consensus of the review board that everything was handled according to code.
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, September 4, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson and Larson 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. present were: Bev Finnigan, Sandra Gregory, Barb Wolfe, Ruth Lauman, Kathy Fichter, Regina Barress, Patricia Rengifo-Lant, Margaret Johnson and Sally Golubosky. Library contracts for providing library services to rural residents of Fremont County 2008/2009 were discussed. The larger libraries that are open longer hours and serve more people feel they should be awarded more money than the smaller libraries. The Board will take this into consideration. No decision has been made at this time.
At 7:00 p.m. Mike Crecelius, Environmental Health Specialist/Emergency Management Coordinator, met with the Board regarding an Emergency Management vehicle. They are trying to work something out with the Sheriff’s Office regarding one of their backup vehicles.
In other business, the County Recorder’s Monthly Report was approved.
At 7:14 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
September 9, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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.
At 9:00 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board regarding purchasing a new vehicle for Secondary Roads. Whipple said he would like to wait until spring to make sure funds make it through the winter. Davis agreed to wait till spring and bring it up again at that time. Motion was made by Larson to approve a trial GPS lease for 6 units. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a Work in ROW Permit for Frank Gutschenritter for cleaning ditch on south side of 130th St. east of 410th Ave. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:00 a.m. Whipple read the entire Ordinance Concerning Assessment of Wind Energy Conversion Property to the group. Present were Earl Hendrickson, John Whipple, Chuck Larson, Joan Kirk, Karen Berry, Edna Eaton, Dick Ohrt, Lynda Cruickshank, Ross Silcock and Michael Glenn. After some discussion, motion was made by Larson to approve the first consideration and vote on ordinance and in support of said Ordinance Concerning Assessment of Wind Energy Conversion Property. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:15 a.m. Doug Doty with the Fremont County Extension Office met with the Board and presented them with a handout titled Wind Energy Production: Legal Issues and Related Concerns for Landowners. Doty said he would like to encourage the Board to give Roger McEowen a call and find out his concerns on pros and cons regarding wind towers. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:40 a.m. motion was made by Larson to approve the following Resolution 2008-40. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
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. 420420053000000, Lots 319 & 320, described as:
Lots 319 & 320 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 Larson to approve resolution.
Dated this 9th day of September 2008.
ATTEST:
/s/ Joan Kirk
/s/ John E. Whipple, Chairman aye
Fremont County Auditor
/s/ Earl Hendrickson
aye
/s/ Chuck Larson
aye
In other business, payroll for September 12, 2008 was approved.
At 10:44 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor
John E. Whipple, Chairman
September 11, 2008:
At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2008, a department head meeting was held in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom. Present were John E. Whipple, Earl Hendrickson, Chuck Larson, Art Claiborne, Sandie Sillers, Karen Berry, Steve Whitehead, Arnold Emberton and Joan Kirk. Topics discussed were: wind tower assessments; VA grants; DHS.
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, September 11, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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.
At 10:00 a.m. motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the second consideration and vote on ordinance and in support of said Ordinance Concerning Assessment of Wind Energy Conversion Property. Also present was Assessor Karen Berry. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:15 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
September 12, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met on Friday, September 12, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse, Boardroom, with Whipple and Hendrickson present. A quorum was declared and the meeting officially called to order at 8:00 a.m.
At 8;00 a.m. the Board of Supervisors, concurring with the County Auditor, held the official canvass of votes cast in the September 9, 2008 School Election. Supervisors Whipple and Hendrickson were present. County Auditor Joan Kirk and Dee Owen were present. Motion was made by Hendrickson to declare the following elected. Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Farragut Community School – Kelly Carey, Farragut Director District 2 (5 votes); Staci Scroggie, Farragut Director District 3 (3 write-in votes); Dee Owen, Farragut Director District 4 (2 write-in votes).
Farragut Merged Area XIII Director District 1 – Fred Lisle (18 votes).
Fremont-Mills School – Denise Anderson, Fremont-Mills School Director District 1 (40 votes); Keith Barber, Fremont-Mills School Director District 4 (42 votes).
Hamburg Community School – Lori B. Burge, Hamburg School Director At Large, (158 votes); Charles Dovel, Hamburg School Director At Large, (184 votes).
Sidney Community School – Janet L. Teten, Sidney School Director At Large (30 votes).
At 8:30 a.m. there being no further business, motion for adjournment was made.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
September 16, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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.
At 9:00 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign two Work in ROW Permits for Tom Lorimor in Sec. 10, T69, 41 and Sec.16, T69, 41 to clean ditches approximately a quarter of a mile on 330th Ave. and 320th Ave. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a Work in ROW Permit for Valley Farms, Inc. to clean ditch in Sec. 13, T68, 41. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Larson to authorize chairman Whipple to sign final pay voucher for Project BRS-CO36 (41)—60-36. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. the Board discussed Library Contracts for year 2008/2009. Present were Ruth Lauman, Bev Finnigan, Ross Silcock and Patricia Rengifo-Lant. Larson came up with a formula that divides the base pay evenly between the four libraries. What the county pays above the base pay will be divided: Hamburg 29%, Randolph 16%, Sidney 29% and Tabor 26% to reflect business hours and library usage. Finnigan agreed to rewrite the contracts and send them to the libraries for signatures. Larson made a motion to approve the contracts for 08/09 based on the above formula. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 10:00 a.m. a public hearing was held for third and final consideration and vote on Ordinance concerning Assessment of Wind Energy Conversion Property. Present were Earl Hendrickson, John E. Whipple, Chuck Larson, Joan Kirk, Karen Berry and Patricia Rengifo-Lant. Following some discussion motion was made by Larson to close the hearing at 10:05 a.m. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye. Motion was made by Larson to approve Fremont County, Iowa Ordinance 2008-1, Assessment of Wind Energy Conversion Property. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
In other business, the Sheriff’s Monthly Report was approved.
ATF meeting was approved for September 17, 2008 at the courthouse from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for doing a firearms investigation class.
Claims were approved for September 19, 2008.
At 10:20 a.m. Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
September 18, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, September 18, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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.
At 9:00 a.m. Fremont County Sheriff Steve MacDonald met with the Board regarding a used vehicle for Emergency Management Services. Kevin Aistrope and Mike Crecelius were also present. The sheriff would like to keep, for his department, an abandoned 2002 Dodge Ram pickup that needs a new engine. If he could get the county to replace the engine for $3,300 used, or $4,400 new, he would give Emergency Management Services a 2002 Ford with 107,000 miles on it. No decision was made at this time. The Board will review the budgets of Emergency Management Services and Sanitation to see if funds are available.
At 9:30 a.m. Fremont County Engineer Dan Davis met with the Board. Motion was made by Larson for Chairman Whipple to sign a IDOT pay voucher for HGM Associates on Project FM-CO36(32)--55-36. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:45 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor
John E. Whipple, Chairman
September 23, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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.
At 9:00 a.m. motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign a Class B Native Wine Permit and Sunday Sales for Southern Loess Hills Welcome Center. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
Motion was made by Hendrickson to authorize Chairman Whipple to approve Carryout Native Wine Permit, Class B Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Sidney Foods Ltd. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
At 9:30 a.m. Mike Crecelius, Emergency Management Coordinator, met with the Board to update them on a regional EMA meeting he recently attended. Crecelius passed around information on a Code Red presentation that was presented to the group. Crecelius said there are two metal baskets with hoses, left from the spring flooding, out at the county shop that need to be returned to Pleasant Valley. Regarding a vehicle, Crecelius said there is no funding through FEMA to purchase a vehicle.
In other business, payroll for September 26, 2008 was approved.
At 10:05 a.m., there being no further business, Larson made a motion to adjourn. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
September 25, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, September 25, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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.
9:00 a.m. Mike Crecelius, Emergency Management Coordinator, stopped in to visit with the Board.
At 9:00 a.m. Sandie Sillers, Fremont County CPC/Community Services Director, met with the Board requesting approval of the Case Management Final Cost Report for fiscal 2007/2008. Motion was made by Larson to authorize Chairman Whipple to sign the final report. Hendrickson, aye; Larson, aye; Whipple, aye.
In other business, the following claims were approved for handwritten warrants. General Supplemental Fund: Postmaster, Elections Administration Postage, $236.00; Special Law Enforcement Fund: Fremont County Sheriff, $1500.00.
At 10:00 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor John E. Whipple, Chairman
September 30, 2008:
The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom with Whipple, Hendrickson 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.
At 9:45 a.m. Ross Silcock met with the Board regarding health insurance for a landfill employee. The Board did not think they could legally insure someone that is not a county employee.
In other business, claims were approved for October 3, 2008.
The Veteran Affairs monthly report was approved.
At 10:10 a.m., there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn. Larson, aye; Hendrickson, aye; Whipple, aye.
ATTEST:
Fremont County Auditor
John E. Whipple, Chairman