Board of Supervisors Minutes
March 2016

March 1, 2016:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Morgan, Hendrickson and Hickey 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 Wayne Clark, Ken Howery, Jon Howery, Patrick Newlon, Mike Woltemath, Jennifer Thompson, and Jeff Shirley were present for this meeting.   

John McCurdy, SWIPCO, met with the board regarding the following three items: 

John McCurdy, updated the board on L-575 Plum Creek RB-Benton-Washington District SWIF Plan. Describing the levee from the left bank south side of Plum Creek down all the way out in the Missouri and back up to Hamburg.  McCurdy also left a copy of what some things that needs addressed.   

McCurdy went on to discuss L-594 Missouri River LB – Pleasant Valley District.  McCurdy said there was some discussion that the SWIF Plan they are working on now didn’t cover the whole county.  He said this is a shorter segment and a little further behind in the procedural process.  He is proposing the same amount even though there are two less districts.  He will also include finishing the LOI and getting that approved and moving right into the SWIF.  McCurdy said he is here proposing that the county act as lead agent on L-594.  Motion was made by Hickey to move forward with the process.  Motion carried unanimously.

The group discussed the HUD Grant for East Nishnabotna River Project and Fremont County as Fiscal Agent.  McCurdy said the money will be used for flood control and the East Nishnabotna Water Shed’s share of about $2.5 million would run through the county.  McCurdy said he will probably be coming to the board with a contract to contract with the state, and with SWIPCO to administer the project.       

The board discussed a $15,000 bid received from Hendrickson Transportation, Hamburg, for work on the county farm to put a tube in, grading and place 60 ton of Class E rip-rap.  Hickey made a motion to accept the bid.  Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye; Hendrickson, abstained.  

Jennifer Thompson, CPC Supervisor/Director, met with the board to discuss county vehicles and equipment disposal from her department.  Thompson said there are three cars, a 2007, 2009 and a 2010.  Thompson said she is still driving the 2007.  Hickey made a motion to sell the 2009 and 2010 through Public Surplus.  Motion carried unanimously.     

Thompson provided an Agreement with Amerihealth for approval.  Motion was made by Hickey to sign the Amerihealth Agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.   

Motion was made by Hickey to approve the following Resolution 2016-9.  Motion carried unanimously. 

CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF FREMONT, IOWA

WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors of Fremont County, Iowa held a duly authorized regular meeting on the 1st day of March 2016; WHEREAS, at said meeting the following resolution was passed and adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-9

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FREMONT, Iowa

That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fremont, Iowa hereby make the following resolution.

WHEREAS, a resolution has been passed and adopted entitled "Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Certain Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Purpose of Creating a Multi-County Housing Authority."

NOW, THEREFORE, Pursuant to the provision of Chapter 28E.  Code of Iowa, and by virtue of our office as Supervisors, we hereby appoint Twila Larson, for Three years, as the one (1) person to serve as Commissioner of the Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority, representing the County of Fremont Iowa, and to serve for the number of years appearing after his name, respectively, from the ninth day of April, 2016.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fremont, Iowa and caused the official corporate seal of said County of  Fremont, Iowa to be attached hereto this 1st day of March, 2016.

ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                             /s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman
     Fremont County Auditor                                                           Fremont County Board of Supervisors 

Jeff Shirley, County Safety Officer, met with the board to request approval to change the Fremont County’s designated physician to Dr. Ourada M.D. with Grape Community Hospital.  Also present was Christy Briley.  Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the appointment of Dr. Ourada as Fremont County Physician.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Robbie Kromminga, Assistant Engineer, requesting approval of sign work in ROW Permit for Randy Grudle to remove dirt & replace plugged culverts for Damme Farms, LLC on 210th Ave. Sec. 9-68-43 & on 210th Ave. St in Sec 29-69-43.  Motion was made by Hickey approve the ROW.  Motion carried unanimously.  

Bob Dreyer met with the board to discuss the poor conditions of county road 240th St. Sec. 17-68-40.  Dreyer said after a heavy rain water runs down the ditches on each side of the road than crosses the road.  The board will make arrangements to look at the situation.          

In other business, claims for March 4, 2016, were approved

At 10:35 a.m. there being no further business, Hickey made a motion to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously. 

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                Cara Morgan, Chairman

March 8, 2016:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Morgan and Hickey 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 Hendrickson was not present for this meeting.   

Brenda McCollum is requesting to purchase County Held Tax Sale Certificates in Bartlett.  Hickey made a motion to allow the purchase and start the process as soon as all required documents are received.  Motion carried unanimously.     

The board discussed repairs that need to be done to the courthouse sidewalks and steps leading to the courtyard.  Hickey made a motion to allow courthouse maintenance to search for bids regarding the repairs.  Motion carried unanimously.   

The board received a request from Mandy Maher, County Program Coordinator, Extension Office, to allow use of courthouse lawn for sign display 3/27 – 4/2 for ISU Extension & Outreach Week.  Motion was made by Hickey to allow use of courthouse lawn.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Hickey to approve the figures as presented for a budget amendment of the 2015/2016 Fremont County Budget totaling $1,205,992.  Motion carried unanimously. 

10:15 a.m. Motion was made by Hickey to go into Public Hearing.  A public hearing for adoption of the 2016/2017 County Budget was held. Present were Supervisors, Cara Marker, Randy Hickey and Auditor Joan Kirk. At 10:20 a.m. Hearing no objections motion was made by Hickey to close the hearing, and pass the following Resolutions to approve the FY 2016/2017 Budget.  Motion carried on a vote:  Ayes 2, Nays: 0. 

RESOLUTION 2016-9.1

RESOLUTION REGARDING SALARY INCREASES RECOMMENDED BY THE COMPENSATION BOARD

WHEREAS, the Fremont County Compensation Board has recommended an increase of 7.5% percent for the County Attorney and Sheriff, and 4.5% increase for Auditor, Recorder, Treasurer, and Board of Supervisors. On January 12, 2016 at a regular board meeting the Board of Supervisors lowered the Compensation Board recommendation by 33% making County Attorney and Sheriff 5% and Auditor, Recorder, Treasurer and Board of Supervisors 3% and THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 8th day of March 2016, that the recommended raises of the Compensation Board and reduced by the Board of Supervisors be adopted.  The Fremont County Attorney will receive $68,305 for 2016/2017, an increase of  $3,253 from 2015/2016 salary of $65,052; the Fremont County Sheriff will receive $64,131 for 2016/2017, an increase of $3,054 from 2015/2016 salary of $61,077; the Fremont County Auditor, Recorder and Treasurer will each receive $49,823 for 2016/2017, an increase of $1,451 from the 2015/2016 salary of $48,372 for each; the Fremont County Supervisors will each receive $29,795 for 2016/2017, an increase of $868 from 2015/2016 salary of $28,927 for each. 

Motion to approve made by Hickey, carried unanimously.
 

ATTEST:

       

       

/s/ Joan Kirk 

   

/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman

 aye

Fremont County Auditor

   

/s/ Earl Hendrickson

 absent

                                                                

   

/s/ Randy Hickey

 aye

RESOLUTION NO.  2016-10

RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF BUDGET AND CERTIFICATION OF TAXES:

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 8th day of March 2016, that the proposed budget for fiscal year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017, after one public hearing as required by law on March 8th, 2016, be adopted as proposed and published.  Property taxes levied will be as follows:  County wide levies; General Basic amount of $2,139,747 with a rate of 3.75000, General Supplemental amount of $1,030,194 with a rate of 1.80546; County Services Fund amount of $161,506 with a rate of .28305, County Debt Levy (LEC) $381,525 with a countywide valuation without gas and electric of $554,089,609. Rural Services with a valuation without gas and electric of $448,381,851, for an amount of $1,479,660 at the rate of 3.30000.  Grand total dollars is $5,085,548.

Motion to approve by Hickey, carried unanimously.
 

ATTEST:

       

       

/s/ Joan Kirk 

   

/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman

 aye

Fremont County Auditor

   

/s/ Earl Hendrickson

 absent

                                                                

   

/s/ Randy Hickey

 aye

RESOLUTION NO.  2016-11

RESOLUTION FOR APPROPRIATIONS

WHEREAS, it is desired to make appropriations for each of the different officers and departments for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 in accordance with Section 331.434, Subsection 6, Code of Iowa.

THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 8th day of March 2016, the following:  SECTION 1-The amounts itemized by fund and department on the attached schedule are hereby appropriated from the resources/fund as shown. SECTION 2- Subject to the provisions of other county procedures and regulations, and applicable state law, the appropriations authorized under Section 1 shall constitute an authorization for the department/officer listed to make expenditures or incur obligations from the itemized fund, effective July 1, 2016.  SECTION 3-In accordance with Section 331.437, Code of Iowa, no Department/Officer shall incur any liability in excess of the amount appropriated to this resolution.  SECTION 4-If, at any time during the 2016/2017 budget year the Auditor ascertains that the available resources of a fund will be less than said fund's total appropriations, he/she shall immediately inform the Board and recommend appropriate corrective action.  SECTION 5-The Auditor shall establish separate accounts for the appropriations authorized in Section 1.  The Auditor shall report the status of such accounts to the applicable Departments/Officers monthly during the 2016/2017 budget year.  SECTION 6-All appropriations authorized pursuant to this resolution lapse at the close of business on June 30, 2017.  The above and foregoing resolution was adopted by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 8th, 2016.

Motion to approve by Hickey, carried unanimously.
 

ATTEST:

       

       

/s/ Joan Kirk 

   

/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman

 aye

Fremont County Auditor

   

/s/ Earl Hendrickson

 absent

                                                                

   

/s/ Randy Hickey

 aye

At 10:30 a.m. Motion was made by Hickey to go into Public Hearing to approve an Assignment of Certificate of Purchase at Tax Sale.  Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.  At 10:32 a.m. Motion was made by Hickey to go out of public hearing and approve the following Resolutions regarding the Certificate of Purchase at Tax Sale.  Morgan, aye; Hickey, aye.

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-12

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE AT TAX SALE TO THE FOLLOWING: WHEREAS, Dennis Charles and Jennifer June Golden, 302 Main St., Sidney, IA 51652, is desirous of obtaining a certificate of tax sale purchase for $285.00 for the following:  Parcel Number 460460084010000 – LTS 627 & 628 RIVERTON, 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 8th of March, 2016 and,   

WHEREAS, the transfer of said certificate of tax purchase to Dennis Charles and Jennifer June Golden, 302 Main St. Sidney, IA 51652, is in the better interest of the County and is in the better interest of Dennis Charles and Jennifer June Golden, Sidney, Iowa, 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 8th, day of March, 2016.  
 

ATTEST:

       

       

/s/ Joan Kirk 

   

/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman

 aye

Fremont County Auditor

   

/s/ Earl Hendrickson

 absent

                                                                

   

/s/ Randy Hickey

 aye

RESOLUTION No. 2016-13

ASSIGNMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF TAX SALE PURCHASE

Fremont County does hereby transfer the certificate of tax sale purchase regarding the described real estate to Dennis Charles and Jennifer June Golden, 302 Main St. Sidney, IA 51652 as follows:

Parcel Number 460460084010000 – LTS 627 & 628, Riverton, Iowa.     

The county shall endorse the tax sale certificate as necessary to complete this assignment upon receipt of payment of $285.00.

Dated this 8th day of March, 2016.

ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                        /s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman   aye.      

 Fremont County Auditor 

STATE OF IOWA, FREMONT COUNTY SS:

On this 8th day of March, 2016, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Cara Morgan, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that she 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 her voluntarily executed.

/s/ Christine Briley 
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa 

In other business the Recorder’s Report for the month of February 2016 was approved. 

At 10:35 there being no further business, Hickey made a motion to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously. 

ATTEST:


Fremont County Auditor                                                                                Cara Morgan, Chairman

March 15, 2016:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Morgan, Hendrickson and Hickey 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. 

Present were Sandy Graybill, Cathy Crain, Glen Stenzel, Mike Woltemath, Wayne Clark, Bob Woltemath, Alan Dovel and Michael Stenzel.  Also present was John McCurdy, Executive Director of SWIPCO, via phone.  The group discussed concerns regarding upcoming inspections and expenses of the SWIF Plan for Levee Districts.  McCurdy went through six steps starting at the lowest and continuing to the highest in priority of what he feels needs to be addressed.  Graybill said she would be the contact person for the group as far as keeping everyone posted on upcoming meetings etc.   

Motion was made by Morgan to appoint Hendrickson representative for Hamburg Relevy.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve a resolution ordering the Treasurer to suspend taxes pursuant to Iowa Code:  Section 427.9 in regards to a notification received from the Department of Human Services.  Motion carried unanimously. 

RESOLUTION ORDERING THE TREASURER TO SUSPEND TAXES PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 427.9

RESOLUTION NO.  2016-14

WHEREAS, notification has been received from the Department of Human Services by the Board of Supervisors that the owner of property located at 4129 160th St., Shenandoah, Fremont County, IA belongs to a recipient of Medicaid assistance and pursuant to Iowa Code Section 427.9 and

WHEREAS, the law requires the Board of Supervisors to either suspend or abate the taxes under these circumstances,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the taxes on S 10 AC SE SW Sec. 36 Twp. 70 Rng. 40. Fremont County, Iowa (parcel number 120120246000000) are hereby suspended and the Treasurer is ordered to suspend collection of all taxes, special assessments, for so long as she remains the owner during the period she receives assistance, all as provided by law.

Motion to approve made by Hendrickson.

Approved this 15th day of March, 2016.    
 

ATTEST:

       

       

/s/ Joan Kirk 

   

/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman

 aye

Fremont County Auditor

   

/s/ Earl Hendrickson

 aye

                                                                

   

/s/ Randy Hickey

 aye

Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign Cost Advisory Services Certification of Cost Allocation Plan.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve a renegotiated contract with Cintas.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the Fremont County 2015/2016 Budget Amendment for publication.  Also present was Christy Briley.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Dan Davis, Engineer, met with the board requesting approval of the following: 

Motion was made by Hickey to sign a payment voucher for HGM Associates for Engineering Services 2/1/16 through 2/29/16 for bridge replacement J22/150th St. (Bridge over W Nishna).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Hickey to sign a payment voucher for HGM Associates for Engineering Services on J-18 per Agreement 06/19/2015.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Hickey to sign payment voucher for HGM Associates for Engineering Services on J-18 per Agreement 10/27/14 (2/1/16 through 2/29/16).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Hickey to sign payment voucher for HGM Associates for Engineering Services on J-18 per Agreement 3/16/15 (2/1/16 through 2/29/16).  Motion carried unanimously. 

At 10:30 a.m. Lacie Litton, Wellmark, met with the board for an ISAC Insurance renewal presentation.  Christy Briley was also present.     

Mike Crecelius stopped by to visit with the board.   

In other business, claims were approved for March 18, 2016

The Sheriff’s Report for the month of February, 2016 was approved.  

At 11:25 a.m. there being no further business, Hickey made a motion to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously. 

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                Cara Morgan, Chairman

March 22, 2016:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Morgan, Hendrickson and Hickey 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. 

Larry Weber, University of Iowa, met with the following group to discuss the $2.3 million HUD-NDRC Grant for East Nishnabotna River to be used for watershed purposes.  Weber told the group it would be a five-year project.  Weber also said it is a 75%/25% program with local match being 25% which does not necessary have to come from the land owner, it can come from a grant.  The next step will be a kick-off, and probably will not do any construction until 2018.  Present were:  Breanna Shea, University of Iowa; Larry Weber, University of Iowa; Sheryl Sanders, Fremont County SWCD Golden Hills RC&D; Terry Meier, JEO Consulting Group, Inc.; Amber Carcel, SWIPCO; Michelle Wodtke Franks, Golden Hills RC&D; John Petersen, JEO Consulting; Marvin Freed, NRCS; Kevin Brannen, IDALS; Carl Jardon, Soil Comm. Iowa Corn Director; Evan Wickershaw, JEO Consulting; Jim Davey, Shenandoah Administrator; Kirk Kemper, Shenandoah Water Dept.; Karla Gray, Shenandoah; Tom Lorimor, Shenandoah Airport Commission; Dan Davis, Fremont County Engineer; Cory Becker, Fremont County Attorney; Twila Larson, FREDCO; Bob Benton, Fremont County Conservation; Jeff Geerts, IEDA; Sandy Parmenter, Hamburg Reporter; Mike Crecelius, Fremont County EMC; and Kevin Aistrope, Fremont County Sheriff.   

Arnold Emberton, Fremont County IT, met with the board to advise them the Fremont County GIS Committee is recommending the county go with Beacon/Schneider Corp. for GIS Website Development and Hosting Contract.  Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the committee’s recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.  Also present was Sandy Parmenter,  Mike Crecelius, Cory Becker, Mel Obbink, Dan Davis, Kevin Aistrope, Twila Larson and Amber Carcel.   

Motion was made by Hickey to sign a Loan Agreement with the Fremont County Historical Society allowing the Historical Society to have physical custody of a historical safe no longer useful in the Fremont County Treasurer’s Office.  Fremont County will maintain ownership of the safe.  Motion carried unanimously.   

Corey Becker, Fremont County Attorney, presented a 28E Agreement between City of Sidney and Fremont County Sheriff’s Office for 30 hours a week law enforcement coverage for an annual fee of $86,500.  Morgan wanted it to be clear that it will be in the deputy’s contract that if the job goes away the deputy will go away.  Also present was Kevin Aistrope.  Hickey made a motion to go ahead with the agreement.  Motion carried unanimously. 

The board discussed medical reimbursements concerning courthouse employees.  Motion was made by Hickey to table any decision until they could do some more investigating.  Motion carried unanimously.  Also present was Sandy Parmenter, Mike Crecelius, Cory Becker, Dan Davis, Twila Larson and Amber Carcel.         

Dan Davis, Engineer, met with the board requesting approval of the following: 

Motion was made by Hickey to approve the Resolution to Revise Fremont County 2016 Five Year Road Program.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Hickey to approve a 2017 IDOT Budget and Construction Program.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Hendrickson to sign Sealcoat Plans, Project #L-201673-36.  Motion carried unanimously.  

Mike Crecelius, EMC, met with the board requesting Fremont County establish a County Procurement Policy that would allow him to apply for a $30,000 Grant.  Crecelius said he will supply a template he received from Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and would like to have it approved as soon as possible to allow him time to send it to HSEMD before April 1, 2016. 

At 10:25 a.m. there being no further business, Hickey made a motion to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously. 

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                Cara Morgan, Chairman

March 29, 2016:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in the Fremont County Courthouse Boardroom, with Morgan 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 Randy Hickey was not present for this meeting. 

Present were Jeff Shirley, Mike Crecelius and Kevin Aistrope.  

Kevin Aistrope, Sheriff, met with the board to present the following Resolution 2016-15.  Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the Resolution as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2016-15

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Fremont County Board of Supervisors this 29th day of March, 2016, 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 31, 2016:  William Brent Twyman – Deputy.

Motion was made by Hendrickson.
 

ATTEST:

       

       

/s/ Joan Kirk 

   

/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman

 aye

Fremont County Auditor

   

/s/ Earl Hendrickson

 aye

                                                                

   

/s/ Randy Hickey

 absent

Troy Housh, Courthouse Maintenance, presented a bid from Thrasher to use leveling foam to level and stabilize the courthouse generator.  The bid from Thrasher was $994.50 and comes with a five year guarantee on their product.  Also present was Arnold Emberton, IT.  Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the bid.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Hendrickson to table any decision on the Medical Reimbursement Policy, until all board members could be present.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Mike Crecelius, EMC, met with the board for approval of a County Procurement Certificate Policy required by two grants his office is applying for.  Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the policy as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.  Motion was made by Morgan to include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) also.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Crecelius has not received the Hazard Mitigation Plan Contract with SWIPCO so it will be on the agenda at a later date. 

Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following two Liquor Licenses: Motion carried unanimously.  Also present were Cory Becker, Kevin Aistrope and Mike Crecelius. 

The Springs-Brew Pub, Catering Class B Wine, Class C. Outdoor/Sunday Sales. 

Retro Sundaes-Class C Outdoor/Sunday Sales. 

Motion made by Hendrickson to approve William Jobe-Gibson Post 128 Class C Sunday Sales.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Cory Becker, Fremont County Attorney, met with the board to present a contract for signing between the City of Hamburg and Fremont County Sheriff’s Office to provide Law Enforcement to the city.  Becker said the contract will be in effect July 1st of this year.  Also present was Kevin Aistrope, Fremont County Sheriff.  Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the contract. Motion carried unanimously. 

At 10:00 a public hearing for Assignment of Certificate of Purchase at Tax Sale Certificate.  10:05 a.m. Hendrickson motion to go into public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.  At 10:06 am.  With no one present from the public Hendrickson made a motion to go out of public hearing.  Motion carried unanimously.  Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following Resolutions.  Motion carried unanimously. 

At 10:06 am.  With no one present from the public Hendrickson made a motion to go out of public hearing.  Motion carried unanimously.  Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following Resolutions.  Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2016-16

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE AT TAX SALE TO THE FOLLOWING:

WHEREAS, Brenda McCollum, 608 Sherwood Drive, Tabor, IA 51653, is desirous of obtaining a certificate of tax sale purchase for $580.00 for the following: Parcel Number 240240148000000, Tax Sale Certificate number 2015-301 – LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 5, BARTLETT, 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 29th of March, 2016 and, WHEREAS, the transfer of said certificate of tax purchase to Brenda McCollum, 608 Sherwood Drive, Tabor, IA 51653, is in the better interest of the County and is in the better interest of Brenda McCollum, Tabor, Iowa, 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 29th day of March, 2016.
 

ATTEST:

       

       

/s/ Joan Kirk 

   

/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman

 aye

Fremont County Auditor

   

/s/ Earl Hendrickson

 aye

                                                                

   

/s/ Randy Hickey

 absent

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-17

ASSIGNMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF TAX SALE PURCHASE

Fremont County does hereby transfer the certificate of tax sale purchase regarding the described real estate to Brenda McCollum, 608 Sherwood Drive, Tabor, IA 51653 as follows: Parcel Number 240240148000000, Tax Sale Certificate # 2015-301 – LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 5, BARTLETT, Bartlett, Iowa.

The county shall endorse the tax sale certificate as necessary to complete this assignment upon receipt of payment of $580.00.

Dated this 29th day of March, 2016.

ATTEST:

/s/ Joan Kirk                                                                                /s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman  
Fremont County Auditor       

STATE OF IOWA, FREMONT COUNTY SS:

On this 29th day of March, 2016, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Cara Morgan, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that she 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 her voluntarily executed.

/s/ Kristi L. O’Neal
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa

In other business, claims were approved for April 1, 2016.  

At 10:10 there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously. 

ATTEST:

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                Cara Morgan, Chairman

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