Harrison County Supervisors Meeting May 29, 2025 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. Motion to approve minutes from May 21st, May 22nd, and May 28th by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Paul Rhoten, Brad Doyel, Mari Jo Mentzer, Susan Bonham, Jack Jones, Michele Stirtz, Brandon Doiel, Tina Fagan, Laura Soetmelk Consider approval for Drainage Invoice for Bolton & Menk Inc Invoice #0362227 The board reviewed the invoice to Bolton & Menk in the amount of $4,977.00. Motion to approve by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Consider approval for Drainage Invoice for Fox Dirt Invoice #1462 The board reviewed the invoice to Fox Dirt in the amount of $4,400.00. Motion to approve by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Consider approval for Drainage Invoice for Fox Dirt Invoice #1463 The board reviewed the invoice to Fox Dirt in the amount of $4,300.00. Motion to approve by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Consider approval for Resolution Adopting Crane Inter-County Drainage Levy The board reviewed the resolution from Monona County with the approved levy rates. RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE CRANE INTER-COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF MONONA AND HARRISON COUNTIES, IOWA. BE IT RESOLVED by the Joint Board of Supervisors of Monona and Harrison Counties, Iowa, acting as a Drainage Board for the “Crane Inter-County Drainage District, that there be and is hereby levied upon all tracts of land, lots, public roads, and railroads in the Crane Inter-County Drainage District of Monona and Harrison Counties, Iowa, a special assessment in the amount of $25,666, Two Hundred Thirty Six Percent (236%) of the Original Assessment, and the Auditors of Monona and Harrison Counties, Iowa, be directed and ordered to spread such levy upon said lands, to be collected under §468.55 in semi-annual installments in the same manner as general property taxes are collected pursuant to §445.36 in the year 2025-2026. PASSED and APPROVED this 29th day of April 2025, Board of Supervisors, Monona County, Iowa. PASSED and APPROVED this 29th day of May 2025, Board of Supervisors, Harrison County, Iowa. Motion to approve by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Smith Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Rife Aye. Appointment of Sheriff Seargent and Sheriff Lieutenant Discussion was held regarding the appointment of Darin Kline as Seargent and Garrett Klutts as Lieutenant. The board requested further information on the additional pay that will come with these appointments and how Sheriff Doiel planned to pay for the increases. Discussion was held on the possibility of not hiring an additional deputy to replace Kline if he was appointed Seargent and Doiel agreed he could withhold hiring an additional deputy. The board asked for additional cuts to help balance the shortfall and Doiel agreed to postpone the remodel of the Sheriff’s Office and allocate that money to cover the additional increase. Member Wilkerson made a motion to appoint Darin Kline as Seargent and Garrett Klutts as Lieutenant. Chairman Brian Rife requested that the motion mentioned not hiring an additional deputy and not remodeling the Sheriff’s office. Motion died due to a lack of a second. Motion to approve Darin Kline as Seargent and Garrett Klutts as Lieutenant with the understanding of holding off on the remodel and hiring an additional deputy by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Discussion on County Medical Examiner Investigator Auditor Reffett and Chairman Rife provided an update on the contract that is being drafted for the Medical Examiner Investigator and how the individuals will be paid. Liquor License for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies Motion to approve the Liquor License for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Discussion on Courthouse Annex Roof Russ Willis has contact Chairman Rife about replacing the Courthouse Annex roof. He has inspected the roof but has not provided a report on the condition. Chairman Rife will report back when the report is received. Leave time Payout for Bonnie Castillo The board reviewed the payout for Bonnie Castillo in the amount of $6,151.44. Motion to approve by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. US Bank Handwritten The board reviewed the handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $11,999.39. Motion to approve by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Brad Doyel – Discussion on meeting times and meeting minutes Doyel requested clarification on the members’ thoughts about having the Board of Supervisor’s meeting at night. He also requested that the board have an official recording of the meetings and that they be posted online to help the public better understand the context of the meetings. He suggested that the board hold night meetings at least once a month to see if it was well accepted by the public. Wilkerson gave comments on being in favor of night meetings for major agenda items. She also gave an update on the rules regarding recording of the meetings and advised that it is only required every time if they are live streamed. Comments Mari Jo Mentzer – Requested the board act to have one night meeting a month and have posted video recording meetings. Brad Doyel – Asked about job postings and where they are posted. Asked about the new County Engineer. Michele Stirtz – Comments on the Sheriff’s appointments and the budget discussion. Rebecca Wilkerson – Shared a thank you note received from a citizen regarding work from the Secondary Roads department. 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. HCTR 6-4-25
