Harrison County Board of Supervisors June 25, 2026 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order with members Tony Smith and Rebecca Wilkerson in attendance. Motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Minutes from June 18th were approved with amendments on a motion by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Paul J. Rhoten, Michele Stirtz, Lee Zian, Todd Denton, Tina Fagan, David Sherer, Emily Allmon, Marilyn J Mentzer, Jack Jones, Jackson Summers, Benjamin Shauer, Mitch Flaherty, Roger Marshall Outstanding Warrant Resolution HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION 2026-012 WHEREAS, the Auditor has on her books a number of outstanding warrants over one year old; WHEREAS, the Auditor is requesting approval to cancel these outstanding warrants by the Board of Supervisors; THEREFORE, the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors is to cancel the outstanding warrants listed below. The Board of Supervisors hereby approves the cancellation of the following outstanding warrants listed and a credit of each warrant amount shall be made to the appropriate fund. Warrant, Fund, Warrant Date, Payee, Amount 87711, 01000, 10/18/2024, Jill M Higgins, $23.07 87937, 20000, 10/28/2024, RDO Truck Center Co, $2,573.28 1002173, 20000, 11/08/2024, Rubber Inc, $143.27 1002250, 01000, 11/15/2024, Timothy R Mahoney, $23.09 1002741, 01000, 12/09/2024, Neptune Cremation, $1,000.00 1005270, 20000, 03/24/2025, Seneca Companies, $3,576.55 1005257, 20000, 03/24/2025, Pryor Auctioneering, $1,275.02 1005747, 01000, 04/18/2025, Michael L Perkins, $23.09 1006833, 01000, 06/09/2025, Kristine L Underwood, $5.62 Pursuant to Code of Iowa 331.554 a person may file a claim with the Auditor for the amount of the canceled warrant within one year of the date of this resolution and upon showing of proper proof that the claim is true and unpaid, the Auditor shall issue a warrant drawn upon the fund from which the original canceled warrant was drawn. Motion to approve as presented by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Smith Aye. Rife Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Consider Approval of IT Cellphone Stipend Motion to approve a stipend in the amount of $30 per month by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Smith Aye. Rife Aye. Wilkerson Abstain. Resolution Designation of the Place at Which Notice of Meetings Shall Be Posted RESOLUTION 2026 – 011 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PLACE AT WHICH NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SHALL BE POSTED WHEREAS, the Iowa Legislature has amended Iowa’s Open Meetings statute to require every governmental body to designate annually a prominent and conspicuous place for posting notice of its meetings; WHEREAS, beginning on July 1, 2026, such notice must be visible at all times for at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting for which notice is being given; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA: Section 1. At least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of each meeting of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors from July 1, 2026, through and including January 4, 2027, the Harrison County Auditor shall post a meeting agenda, including the time, date, and place of the meeting, on the County bulletin board in the West entrance of the Harrison County Courthouse. Section 2. At its January 4, 2027, organizational meeting, and at every annual organizational meeting thereafter, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors shall designate the place at which notice of its meetings shall be posted for the following year. Motion to approve as presented by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Smith Aye. Rife Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Consider Approval of Little Sioux Sewer Annual Financial Report Motion to approve as presented by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Discussion on Smith Davis Insurance Presentation The Board discussed the presentation with Smith Davis Insurance from last week and options moving forward. Wilkerson has reached out to a private company, and they are willing to provide a quote to the Board for private insurance. The Board agreed to table the decision for Wilkerson to receive a quote from the private company. Handwritten Warrant to US Bank Motion to approve handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $25,357.56 by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Discussion on email for Mary Jo Mentzer The Board discussed an email received regarding the County’s role in TCE. The board agreed that it was best for the board to have a liaison on the RAB board and look at the options of notifying the citizens of the options moving forward. Discussion on Boardroom Microphones Mitch Flaherty presented the board with an option for microphones and a speaker for the boardroom. The board will decide next week on how to proceed. Comments Michele Stirtz – comments on end of year spending and budgets. Marilyn J Mentzer – comments on TCE discussion. Jackson Summers – comments on TCE and ROE With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. ATTEST: Megan Reffett, Auditor Brian Rife, Chairman June 25, 2026 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order with members Tony Smith and Rebecca Wilkerson in attendance. Motion to approve the agenda by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Sarah Delanty Interview With County Safety Coordinator Applicant #1 The Board of Supervisors and interview panel greeted the applicant and thanked them for coming. The applicant requested to enter closed session. Motion to enter closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Rife Aye. Smith Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Motion carried. Discussion continued in closed session. Motion to enter back into open session by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Interview With County Safety Coordinator Applicant #2 The Board of Supervisors and interview panel greeted the applicant and thanked them for coming. The applicant requested to enter closed session. Motion to enter closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Rife Aye. Smith Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Motion carried. Discussion continued in closed session. Motion to enter back into open session by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Motion to enter closed session by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Rife Aye. Smith Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Motion carried. Motion to enter back into open session by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Discussion and Action on Safety Coordinator Interviews and Possible Offer Motion to offer the position of co-coordinator with a salary of $4,000 annually each to Todd Denton and Emily Lieber by Smith, second by Rife. Motion carried. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. ATTEST: Megan Reffett, Auditor Brian Rife, Chairman HCTR 7-8-26
