Harrison County Supervisors Meeting November 14, 2025 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order at 9:45 am in the Boardroom with member Tony Smith in attendance. The motion to approve the …

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Harrison County Supervisors Meeting November 14, 2025 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order at 9:45 am in the Boardroom with member Tony Smith in attendance. The motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Smith, second by Rife. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett Handwritten Warrant to US Bank The Board reviewed the handwritten warrant to US Bank. Motion to approve by Smith, second by Rife. Motion carried. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Rife, second by Smith. Motion carried. ATTEST: Megan Reffett, Auditor Brian Rife, Chairman November 14, 2025 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order at 10:00 am in the Boardroom with member Tony Smith in attendance, member Wilkerson attended via phone. The motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Policy for Disclosure of Security Related Information The Board reviewed the presented policy, motion to approve by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(k) Motion to enter into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(k) to discuss information contained in records in the custody of a governmental body that are confidential records pursuant to section 22.7, subsection 50 by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Smith Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Rife Aye. The discussion continued in closed session. Motion to enter back into open session by Smith, second by Rife. Motion carried. 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 November 18, 2025 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order at 9:00 am in the Boardroom with members Tony Smith and Rebecca Wilkerson in attendance. The motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Minutes from November 13th we approved with a motion by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett 2nd Tier Canvass for 2025 City and School Election Commissioner of Elections Megan Reffett presented the Board with the 2nd tier canvass for the 2025 City and School election. Motion to approve by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. ATTEST: Megan Reffett, Auditor Brian Rife, Chairman November 20, 2025 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order at 9:00 am in the Boardroom with member Rebecca Wilkerson in attendance. The motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Motion carried. Attendance: Payroll Clerk Morgan Cohrs, Paul Rhoten, Brad Doyle, Shelia Phillips, Sarah Delanty and Michele Stirtz. Bank Reconciliation for Motor Vehicle and Property Tax Treasurer Phillips presented the bank reconciliations for the Motor Vehicle and Property Tax bank accounts for the month of October. Phillips also shared DOT information on the increase in county retention percentages for vehicle, drivers license and title fees. Consider Approval for Outstanding Checks Over One Year WHEREAS, the Treasurer has on her books a number of outstanding Treasurers checks over one year old; WHEREAS, the Treasurer is requesting approval to cancel these outstanding Treasurers checks by the Board of Supervisors; THEREFORE, the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors is to cancel the outstanding Treasurers checks listed below. The Board of Supervisors hereby approves the cancellation of the following outstanding warrants listed and a credit of each warrant amount shall be made to the appropriate fund. Fund, Check#, Check Date, Payee, Amount 01000, 30654, 09/04/2024, ACC 1006 LLC, $647.73 01000, 30661, 09/09/2024, Bryce Moore & Nancy Cox, $55.00 01000, 30666, 09/17/2024, Tyler Coffin, $3.95 01000, 30672, 09/24/2024, Dale Edward Sims, $35.00 01000, 30837, 05/15/2025, Garry Klein, $29.00 In the event the payee cashes a cancelled check, and the bank accepts it, the Treasurer will have to reverse the above procedure. No Affidavit required. Sec. 331.554.6 Wilkerson stated last listed check should not be included as it hadn’t been a year. Rife agreed to not include the last check for Garry Klein. Motion to approve the resolution with the change was made by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Motion carried. Discussion on Union Negotiations Rife and Wilkerson agreed to schedule Union Negotiations for December 11th at 10:30 a.m. Approval of County Urban Renewal Report Motion to approve as presented by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Motion carried. Auditors Office to write handwritten warrant to US Bank on November 26th Due to not having a meeting on November 27th Wilkerson and Rife agreed to allow. Motion to approve by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Motion carried. Comments Brad Doyle – Comments regarding a meeting about the TEC issue. Wilkerson - Comments on the Board of Health meeting The Board went into recess at 9:14 and resumed business at 9:30 as scheduled. Zoning Public Hearing Wilkerson motioned to open the public hearing as advertised, Rife second. Motion carried. SWIPCO representative Dani Segebart spoke with updates on Comprehensive Plan and their goals and objectives. Comment from Wilkerson to wait for Smith and plan another Public Hearing date to include Smith. No date was set. Mari Jo Mentzer asking for the comprehensive plan to be added to the county website. Matt Pitt stated it could. Request for Dan Brosnahan to rezone 2 acres from A.1 to R.1. This property is described as part of the SE SE of section 20-79-42 Request for Victoria Jones to rezone 4 acres from A.1 to R.1. This property is described as part of the SW SE of section 14-79-43 No comments were heard. Motion to close the public hearing by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Motion carried. Motion to approve the request from Dan Brosnahan by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Motion carried. Motion to approve the request from Victoria Jones by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Motion carried. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Motion carried. ATTEST: Morgan Cohrs, Auditor Clerk Brian Rife, Chairman HCTR 12-10-25