Harrison County Supervisors Meeting December 31, 2024 Chairman Tony Smith called the meeting to order with members Brian Rife and John Straight in attendance. The tentative agenda was approved on a motion by Straight, second by Rife. Motion carried. Previous minutes were approved on a motion by Rife, second by Straight. Motion Carried. Attendance: Paul J. Rhoten, Rebecca Wilkerson, Elissa Kappes Cash Count The Board counted cash in the Recorder’s and Treasurer’s offices. Recorder: Cash100.00 Deposits in Transit1484.15 Accts Receivable3,144.40 TOTAL$4728.55 Treasurer: Cash1,000.00 Auto/DL300.00 Deposits in Transit74,905.10 MM/CDs14,269,362.97 TOTAL$14,345,568.07 Liquor License The board approved the liquor license for Wishing Hill’s Barn with a motion by Rife, second by Straight. Motion carried. Discussion on city code violations Ellissa Kappes presented the board with a notice from the city of Modale regarding her property being condemned and fines being assessed. The board advised her there was nothing they could do since the property was within Modale city limits. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Rife, second by Straight. Motion carried. ATTEST: Megan Reffett, Deputy Auditor Tony Smith, Chairman January 2, 2025 Chairman Tony Smith called the meeting to order with members Brian Rife and Rebecca Wilkerson in attendance. Motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Rife, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Previous minutes were approved on a motion by Smith, second by Rife. Wilkerson abstained. Motion Carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Paul J. Rhoten, John Straight, Jack Jones, Michelle Stirtz, Thad Pothast, Leanna Goodrich, Stephanie Blackford Reorganization Chairman Smith called the for the reorganization of the Board of Supervisors. Wilkerson made the motion to appoint Brian Rife as Chairman, second by Smith. Rife abstained. Motion carried. Smith made the motion to appoint Rebecca Wilkerson as Vice Chairman, second by Brian Rife. Motion carried. Annual Appointments The Board reviewed/discussed the annual appointments. On a motion by Smith, second by Wilkerson, the following appointments were approved. Motion carried. Official Newspaper: Missouri Valley Times News, Dunlap Reporter County Engineer: Steven Struble and staff Drainage Engineer: Jon Rosengren with Bolton & Menk Drainage Attorney: Keith Tucker Medical Examiner: Ahmad Alchommali – MD Medical Examiner; Nathaniel V. Alvis, MD deputy; Carrie L Grady MD deputy; Daniel H. Richter, MD deputy; Romaine S Sangha, MD deputy; Sara M McIntosh, ARNP/ME investigator; Brandi Schaefer, ARNP, ME investigator; Jauanita Alvarex-Hall, ARNP ME investigator; Lisa Emswiler, RN investigator; Megan Phillips, RN investigator Board of Health: Nicole Carritt appointed 3 year term ending Dec 31, 2027 Christie Jackson appointed 3 year term ending Dec 31, 2027 Catie Ludwig appointed 3 year term ending Dec 31, 2027 County Public Health Nurses: David Sherer, Administrator, and staff Budget Director: Megan Reffett Director of Relief: Brittany Freet Director of Veterans Affairs: Brittany Freet Veterans Affairs Commission: Don Rodasky, Eugene Jacobsen, and Laura Hansen Weed Commissioner: Brock Leaders Zoning Commissioner: Matt Pitt Sanitation Commissioner: Matt Pitt Planning & Zoning Commission: Jack Jones and Sarah Epperson appointed 3-year term ending December 31, 2027 Zoning Board of Adjustments: Mike Dickinson term ending December 31, 2029 Southwest Iowa Planning Council: Sherman Struble appointed 1 year term ending December 31, 2025 Loess Hills Alliance: Rebecca Wilkerson (director)/Dean McIntosh (alternate) appointed 3-year term ending Feb 2028 County Attorney: Jodee Dixon, Assistant County Attorney Board Memberships: Wilkerson: Harrison County Soil & Water Conservation Commission Hungry Canyons Alliance Loess Hills Alliance Loess Hills Development & Conservation Authority Board of Health – nonvoting delegate Harrison County Conservation Board – nonvoting delegate Rife: Job Partners Training Advisory Board West Central Development Corporation Golden Hills RC & D Family Preservation Coalition Willow Creek Watershed Missouri River Region Landfill Commission Harrison County Food Pantry Smith: Enterprise Zone Commission 28E agreement – case management Juvenile Detention Center Emergency Management Commission 911 Service Board Local Emergency Planning Committee Regional Planning Affiliation Region 18 Southwest Iowa Mental Health Region Southwest Iowa Transit/Planning Council/ Housing Trust Harrison County Trails Deputy Appointment The board approved the Deputy Appointment of Taryn Wegner as Real Estate Deputy. Motion by Smith, seconded by Wilkerson. Motion carried. County Engineer OttaSeal resurfacing for F20/Easton Tail: Engineer Struble and Arnold Smith worked on plans for the resurfacing project on the road between Little Sioux and Pisgah. Asphalt overlay on L20: Final plans have been submitted for the overlay project on L20 south of Missouri Valley to the Pottawattamie County line. Crews have been stockpiling rock, mowing and clearing ditches, and preparing for the expected snowfall. Engineer Struble is reviewing applications for the recently opened truck driver position and will begin interviewing soon. Discussion was held on the County’s policy for road crews responding to road conditions from weather. Comments Wilkerson shared that she had received concerns about the Courthouse flagpole. Auditor Reffett shared that the previous flag had been damaged in a storm hadn’t been replaced. Smith offered to look into getting someone to replace it. Michele Stirtz expressed concerns about the roads department policy on responding to weather related road conditions. 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 NOTE: These minutes are as recorded by the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors and are subject to Board approval at the next regular meeting. MVTN 1-8-25 TDR 1-9-25
