Harrison County Supervisors Meeting March 19, 2026 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order at 9:00am in the Harrison County Boardroom 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 March 5th we approved with a motion by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Wilkerson Aye. Rife Aye. Smith Abstained. Minutes from March 11th drainage meeting were approved with a motion by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Wilkerson Aye. Rife Aye. Smith Abstained. Minutes from March 11th - 13th were approved with a motion by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Wilkerson Aye. Rife Aye. Smith Abstained. Minutes from March 17th were approved with a motion by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Attendance: Brad Doyle, Paul Rhoten, David Sherer, Thad Pothast, Leslie Scofield, Michele Stirtz, Emily Allmon, Brittany Freet, Janet Thomsen, Rick Thomsen, Amber Muxfeldt, Dannelle Myer, Nick Gral, Mat Gross, Dan Cohrs Resolution to Adopt 2025 Comprehensive Plan A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR HARRISON COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors and Planning & Zoning Commission recognized the need for a new comprehensive plan for the County; and WHEREAS, a steering committee was put together by Harrison County to aid in the completion of the comprehensive plan including the solicitation of public input for the plan, and WHEREAS, public hearing was conducted by the Planning & Zoning Commission to solicit public feed back; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has held a public hearing to provide the public a final chance to provide input into the comprehensive plan update. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors for Harrison County, that the 2025 Harrison County Comprehensive Plan be accepted and approved. Motion to approve as presented by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Rife Aye. Smith Aye. Wilkerson Nay. Presentation from Insurance Committee Auditor Reffett presented the insurance committees recommended benefits for FY27, additional members from the insurance committee also spoke on the presented information. The committee recommended the County switch health insurance plans to join the ISAC POS plan and give a total of $2,000 to single HSA accounts and a total of $3,500 to family HSA accounts. The committee also recommended switching from Lincoln Financial as the life insurance provider and moving to Mutual of Omaha. This would also allow the County to offer short-term and long-term disability insurance through Mutual of Omaha. All other benefits were recommended to remain the same as current year. Action on County Insurance Benefits for FY27 Motion to approve as presented by Rife, second by Smith. Wilkerson Nay. Rife Aye. Smith Aye. Consider approval of HUB Contract The Board reviewed the HUB Contract and discussed a one year and three-year price locked contract. Auditor Reffett presented the insurance committees reasoning for requesting HUB be kept on as a broker with the insurance switch and the benefits that they bring both to the County as a whole and the employees. Motion to approve the one-year HUB contract by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Consider approval of Payout for James Reynolds Motion to approve as presented by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Handwritten Warrant to US Bank Motion to approve as presented by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Discussion on County IT interviews Auditor Reffett advised that there is an applicant that is being recommended for an interview by the ICIT team and requested potential dates for offering an interview. Logan Missouri Valley Country Club Liquor License Motion to approve by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Willow Creek Banquet Hall Liquor License Motion to approve by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Calvary Falls LLC Liquor License Motion to approve by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Opioid Contract with Harrison County DARE Harrison County DARE requested $10,000 to offer 5 $1,000 scholarships for the next two years. Motion to approve by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Opioid Contract with Harrison County Law Enforcement Agencies Harrison County Law Enforcement Agencies requested $5,000 for 5 officers to attend narcotics training. Motion to approve by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Department Bank Reconciliations Harrison County Recorder, Sheriff, DARE, and Treasurer presented their February bank reconciliations for Board review. Tax Abatement on Two Parcels at 508 2nd St, Little Sioux Treasurer Phillips presented the two parcels and stated that they do meet the eligibility for abatement. The city has requested abatement for the taxes so that they can use the parcels for an expansion of the fire department. Motion to approve the abatement by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Legislation affecting Public Health Public Health Director David Sherer presented updates from the legislature that are affecting public health and how they will affect public health department moving forward. Discussion on Future Roles of Conservation and Public Health Board Members The Board discussed their previous discussions regarding the Board role in appointing members to the Conservation and Public Health Boards. Rife commented that he was against appointing Board of Supervisors members to those outside boards. Public Health Director Sherer offered a comment regarding the requirements for his members. The Board agreed to discuss this further when the time comes to appoint members. Discussion on Letter from Mainstay Systems regarding IT Wilkerson requested that the Board schedule time to meet with Mainstay Systems regarding their request to provide IT services 2 to 3 days a week for Harrison County. Rife and Smith agreed that they would prefer a full-time employee working in the County and didn’t wish to discuss their request further. Zoning Public Hearing Chairman Brian Rife opened the public hearing as advertised. Zoning commissioner Matt Pitt presented the two requests. ZMA 3-1-26 for Donald Denning – A.1 to R.1 ZMA 3-2-26 for Wessar Life Estate – A.1 to B.1 No comments were heard regarding ZMA 3-1-26. Comments were heard regarding ZMA 3-2-26. The planned developments attorney provided comments on concerns regarding traffic control, sewer and water, and annexation. Citizens from the community provided comments regarding traffic safety, economic impact on local businesses, future residential development, and the County’s Comprehensive Plan. Attorney Delanty provided the Board with information regarding Iowa’s code affecting this decision. Motion to close public hearing by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Motion to approve ZMA 3-1-26 for Donal Denning to rezone approximately 8 acres in part of the NW NW and SW NW of section 27-78-42 from A.1 to R.1 by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Wilkerson provided comments that were made to her regarding landowner rights and the need for development and growth. Motion to deny ZMA 3-2-26 for Wessar Life Estate to rezone approximately 2.5 acres in part of the SE SW of section 24-79-43 from A.1 to B.1 by Smith, second by Rife. Rife Aye. Smith Aye. Wilkerson Nay. Comments Brad Doyle – Comments on rules of order. Michele Stirtz – Comments on the new layout of the boardroom. Sarah Delanty – Comments on Iowa Code regarding the rules of order. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Smith, second by Rife. Motion carried. ATTEST: Megan Reffett, Auditor Brian Rife, Chairman March 19, 2026 Chairman Brian Rife and member Tony Smith attended the monthly county republican meeting. A general discussion on County issues was held. No action was taken. 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. HCTR 4-8-26
