Harrison County Supervisors Meeting July 17, 2025 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order with members Tony Smith and Rebecca Wilkerson in attendance. The motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Minutes from June 30th were approved with a motion by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Minutes for July 10th were approved with a motion by Smith, second by Rife. Wilkerson Nay. Smith Aye. Rife Aye. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Paul Rhoten, David Sims, Mari Jo Mentzer, Jack Jones, Felcia Geith, Shelia Phillips, Brennen Devney Presentation from MAPA of RPA Transportation Plan Representatives from MAPA presented updated goals for Harrison County. They are looking at the current needs of the County to identify the top priorities. Current needs discussed were transportation options with SWITA, trails development and school routes, roadway safety, agricultural based traffic, weather related impacts, safety on rural curves and uncontrolled intersections. Engineer Department Updates Engineer Sims gave updates on the road use tax formula and said that he is working with the DOT to hopefully get more money for the County going forward. He also gave updates on a new system that would allow tracking for all vehicles. This would allow their department to track the rock that is going to roads and allow them to stockpile farm to market rock easier. Zoning Public Hearing Chairman Brian Rife opened the public hearing as advertised. Request for Zoning Map Amendment 7-1-25 for Brennen Devney to rezone approximately 2 acres from A.1 to B.1 on property located in part of the SE SE of section 27-78-43 and part of the SW SW of section 26-78-43 Request for Zoning Map Amendment 7-2-25 for Donald Cox Estate to rezone approximately 5 acres from A.1 to R.1 in part of the SE NW of section 23-81-42 Motion to close the public hearing by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. The Board approved the zoning map amendment from Brennen Devney with a motion by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. The Board approved the zoning map amendment from the Donald Cox Estate with a motion by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Invoice from Shearer Contractors for the Roadifer Drainage District The Board of Supervisors met as trustees for the Roadifer Drainage District and reviewed the invoice from Shearer Contractors in the amount of $702.00. Motion to approve by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Invoice from Frank Salter for the Seig Drainage District The Board of Supervisors met as trustees for the Seig Drainage District and reviewed the invoice presented from Frank Salter in the amount of 979.63. Motion to approve by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. County owned property on Blk 22 in Magnolia The Board discussed the sale of county owned property on the East side of Blk 22 in Magnolia. Motion to accept sealed bids until August 7th at 9:30 am with a minimum bid of $100 by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. County owned in section 22-79-43 The Board reviewed the resolution to hold the public hearing for the sale of surplus County property in part of section 22-79-43. Resolution RESOLVED, the property described as Lot number one (1) in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-Two (22) Township Seventy-Nine (79) Range Forty-Three (43) West of the Fifth P.M. Located in Harrison County, Iowa shall be sold as surplus property. Public Hearing on this matter shall be scheduled for Thursday, August 7th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Motion to approve by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Smith Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Rife Aye. Credit Card Policy The Board reviewed the current credit card policy that is in place and discussed possible changes. The board requested changes to include prior approval for promotional and food items. Auditor Megan Reffett will work on an updated policy with the proposed changes. Comments Treasurer Phillips gave comments on the sale of County owned property and how it benefits the tax rolls for the County. Mari Jo Mentzer gave comments on increasing training options for employees. 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. July 18, 2025 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order with member Rebecca Wilkerson in attendance with Tony Smith in attendance on the phone. The motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Paul Rhoten, David Sims, Shelia Phillips Acknowledgement of resignation for Dave Sims The Board acknowledged the resignation received from County Engineer Dave Sims to be effective August 14th. The Board thanked Dave for his time and felt that he had a lot of great ideas that hopefully can be carried forward. Dave agreed with the Board that there were areas that he was great at but felt that as a whole the job was too much, he thanked them for the opportunity. Set salary for open County Engineer position The Board discussed setting the salary range for the open position at the similar to the range as previously posted. Motion to set the salary range at $130,000 to $150,000 by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Job posting for Harrison County Engineer Motion to approve the job posting for the Harrison County Engineer at a salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 to be open until filled by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. 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. HCRT 7-23-25
