Board of Supervisors Minutes
September 2016

September 6, 2016:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 6, 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 present for this meeting was, Terry Graham

Dan Davis, Engineer, met with the board requesting approval of the following Resolution 2016-47.  Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the Resolution.  Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-47

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT LOW BID AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the Fremont county Secondary Roads Department held a letting for construction projects on August 16, 2016, and

WHEREAS, three (3) bids were received for HMA PAVEMENT FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION of J34, Project FM-CO36(73)--55-36,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Fremont County that the contract be awarded to WESTERN ENGINEERING CO., INC OF HARLAN IOWA for the low bid of $681,041.00.  The cost of this project shall be paid from Farm to Market Funds.

Motion to approve made by Hendrickson.

Approved this 6th day of September, 2016

ATTEST:

       

       

/s/Joan Kirk

   

/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman

 aye

Fremont County Auditor

   

/s/ Earl Hendrickson

 aye

                                                                

   

/s/ Randy Hickey

 aye

The board discussed allowing more time for an Appeal regarding a Nuisance Abatement in Anderson, because the property owner has been having health issues. Motion was made by Hendrickson to allow the property owner an extension until January 1, 2017 to comply with the Nuisance Abatement.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve a TIF Reporting requirement to Department of Management.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

At 9:10 a.m. there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                        Cara Morgan, Chairman

September 13, 2016:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 13, 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 present for this meeting was, Sandra Parmenter with The Hamburg Reporter.   

The board opened sealed bids for the remaining vehicle, 2007 Chevy Impala, from Community Services Department.  Two bids were opened one for $2,500 and another for $3,650.  Motion was made by Hickey to approve the high bid of $3,650.  Motion carried unanimously.  

Dan Davis, Engineer, met with the board requesting approval of a Title Sheet for Project #L-3-19-73-36 (culvert at 230th St. over Brush Creek).  Motion was made by Hickey approving the title sheet.  Motion carried unanimously.  

Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following Liquor Licenses.  Motion carried unanimously.
   

a.)      Class B Native Wine Permit for Southern Loess Hills Welcome Center. 

b.)      Class C Native Wine/Living quarters/Outdoor Service/Sunday Sales for Finders Keepers Antique Mall & Coffee Shoppe 

The board discussed places and timeline for posting the vacant position of Fremont County Attorney. Hickey made a motion to start immediately advertising the position.  Motion carried unanimously.

The Sheriff’s August 2016 Report was approved.  

In other business, claims were approved for September 16, 2016

At 9:15 a.m. there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Fremont County Auditor                                                                            Cara Morgan, Chairman

September 20, 2016:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 20, 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. 

Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following Liquor Licenses.  Motion carried unanimously.
 

a)       Class C Beer Permit, Class B Native Wine and Sunday Sales Liquor License for Sidney Foods.

b)       Class B Beer (BB) (including Wine Coolers) and Outdoor Service for Horse Creek Adventures. 

Mike Crecelius, EMC, met with the board to discuss Fremont County’s Hazard Mitigation Grant.  Crecelius worked with the board on a list regarding Mitigation Measure - Completion Date (or estimated date) of completion.   

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

a)       Sign 2 Payment Vouchers with HGM Associates for:

1)       J-18 Project per Agreement (08/01/2016-08/31/2016) Proj#STP-S-CO36(65) - - 5 E-36.  Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve.  Motion carried unanimously 

2)       Taylor Bridge Replacement per Agreement (80/01/2016-08/31/2016) Proj#BROS-CO36(68) - - 5F-36. Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve.  Motion carried unanimously

3.       Sign Contract & Performance Bond with Western Engineering for Proj#FM-CO36(73) - - 55-36.  Motion was made by Hickey allowing chairman to sign contract and bond.  Motion carried unanimously

4.       Sign J-24 Resurfacing Contract with HGM Associates for Design Services.  Motion was made by Hickey to approve.  Motion carried unanimously

5.       Sign Agreement regarding J-24 between the IDOT and Fremont County.  Motion was made by Hickey to approve.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the following Resolution 2016-48. 

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

RESOLUTION NO.  2016-48

WHEREAS, notification has been received from the Department of Human Services by the Board of Supervisors that the person that has life estate of property located at 904 Maple Street, Sidney, 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 E 200’ LT 1 & N 80’ of E 200’ of Lot 3 Sec. 27 Twp. 69 Rng. 42. Fremont County, Iowa (parcel number 470470525000000) are hereby suspended and the Treasurer is ordered to suspend collection of all taxes, special assessments, for the 2016/2017 fiscal year. 

Motion to approve made by Hendrickson.

Approved this 20th day of September 2016. 
  

ATTEST:

       

       

/s/Joan Kirk

   

/s/ Cara Morgan, Chairman

 aye

Fremont County Auditor

   

/s/ Earl Hendrickson

 aye

                                                                

   

/s/ Randy Hickey

 aye

The board received a request for use of Courthouse Lawn on October 12th for Clothesline Project for Page/Fremont NEST Program.  Motion was made by Hickey to approve the request.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 9:30 a.m. there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                Cara Morgan, Chairman

September 27, 2016:

The Fremont County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 27, 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. 

Dan Davis, Engineer, and Jeff Shirley, Purchasing Agent for Engineer, met with the board for approval/discussion of the following: 

      Davis is requesting approval to purchase 2 belly dump trailers to replace two trailers that are beyond warranty and repair.  Total price for two trailers with trade-ins is $41,400.00.  Motion was made by Hendrickson to approve the purchase.  Motion carried unanimously.   

b.)  Sign Agreement between C.W. Longinaker Corp & Fremont County on Proj #L-3-19-3 - - 73-36.  Motion was made by Hickey to approve the Agreement.  Motion carried unanimously. 

The board acknowledges receipt of Initial Bargaining Proposals from PPME Local 2003 representing employees of the Secondary Road Department.  

In other business, claims were approved for September 30th, 2016.   

At 9:50 a.m. there being no further business, Hendrickson made a motion to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

Fremont County Auditor                                                                                                 Cara Morgan, Chairman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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