Harrison County Supervisors Meeting July 14, 2022 Chairman Walter Utman called the meeting to order with members Tony Smith and John Straight in attendance. Motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Straight, second by Smith. Unanimous approval. Previous minutes were approved on a motion by Straight, second by Smith. Unanimous approval. Attendance: Auditor Susan Bonham, Jerry Keizer, David Weigelt, Paul J. Rhoten, Ellissa Kappes Leave Payout The Board approved the paid-time off leave payout for Kris Pauley in the amount of $12,884.09 on a motion by Smith, second by Straight. Unanimous approval. Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $6,805.24 was approved on a motion by Straight, second by Smith. Unanimous approval. Election Pay Rates The following one-time rate was used at the 2020 General Election due to the high number of absentee ballots received by Harrison County and absence of the County Auditor due to COVID-19 on Election Day. $175.00 (flat rate) for Absentee/Special Voter Precinct Board – Co-Chairpersons (one from Republican Party and one from Democratic Party). The following rate was used for all elections in 2020 and will continue to be used until further action is taken. $25.00 (flat rate) for Individual in charge of sign posting and removal at Combined Precincts Motion by Smith, second by Straight to approve the above rates. Unanimous approval. Condemnation Board The Board discussed needed appointments to the Condemnation Board. Item will be placed on next week’s agenda. GIS Coordinator The Board approved hiring HR Systems Inc to search for candidates for the GIS Coordinator position at a cost of $3,000. Motion to approve by Smith, second by Straight. Unanimous approval. Comments Comments about the brush control and tree trimming on Larado Ave were heard from Mr. Weigelt. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Straight, second by Smith. Unanimous approval. ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Walter Utman, 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 7-27-22
