Harrison County Supervisors Meeting November 3, 2022 Chairman Walter Utman called the meeting to order with members John Straight and Tony Smith in attendance. Motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Smith, second by Straight. Motion carried. Motion to approve the previous minutes was made by Smith, second by Straight. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Susan Bonham, Paul J. Rhoten, Brian Rife Liquor License A liquor license and outdoor service area renewal for Wishing Hills Barn was presented to the Board. Motion to approve by Straight, second by Smith. Motion carried. Utman abstained from voting. Letter of Representation The Board approved the letter of representation from Ahlers & Cooney on a motion by Smith, second by Straight. Motion carried. Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $8,761.22 was approved on a motion by Straight, second by Smith. Motion carried. Election Salary Rates The following rates were approved for election staff on a motion by Straight, second by Smith. Motion carried. $275.00 (flat rate) Chairperson of the polling precinct (apprx 18 hours) $250.00 (flat rate) Precinct Election Official (apprx 17 hours) $50 to $125.00 (flat rate) Absentee/Special Voter Precinct Board (dependent on hours $125 for apprx 8 hours, $100 for apprx 6 hours and $50 for apprx 3 hours) $50.00 (flat rate) Training Session (apprx 3 hours) $25.00 (flat rate) Runners $15.00/hour Auditor’s office part-time staff during election Related Party Transactions Auditor Bonham requested approval of related parties working at the election. Approval was given to pay Kris Pauley has an election worker and Bruce Pauley/Jim Lenz as runners for the General Election. Motion to approve by Straight, second by Smith. Motion carried. Engineer County Engineer Steven Struble met with the Board. Project updates include: Canadian National Railroad Underpass Bridge on L-20 – Engineer Struble emailed Pott County Engineer to coordinate the detour planning on L-20 and L-34. No response yet. York Road – Pott County Engineer has not returned any phone messages regarding maintenance on the road. Asphalt Patching Project Ten Point/Century Asphalt – Century Asphalt said last week that their plan was to complete the patch north of F-58 on Reading Trail Friday and the CN railroad crossing on 335th and a patch on Laredo Avenue if they have time. FM Bridge Deck Patching Projects Morgan #2, St John #11, and St John #7 – Project certificates have all been received from Christensen Brothers and this project is ready for final payment. Taylor #12 Bridge Replacement on F-50 over Allen Creek – County is still waiting for the material certifications for the drainage culverts from Christensen Brothers. County crews sealed the eastbound lane of the bridge and will seal the westbound lane today. 194th Street HMA Overlay – County received the verified and signed final voucher from Western Engineering. Melody Oaks OttaSeal Surfacing Project – County emailed the residents of Melody Oaks and notified them that their new road surface will be done next season. County will apply more rock to the hill. 220th & Parker Trail 12 ft Diameter Structural Plate Pipe with Flume – County is still building the new grade and foreslopes from the dirt they are cleaning from the road ditches along the Level A portion of Parker Trail north of 220th Street. The blades have been out in their territories. Trucks have been stockpiling and the truckers have also mounted all the snowplow hitches to their trucks and check over the sanders for needed repairs. Secondary Roads is now on Winter hours – working 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in preparation for snow removal efforts in daylight. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Straight, second by Smith. Motion carried. ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Walter Utman, Chairman November 10, 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. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Susan Bonham, Stephanie Ragan, Paul J. Rhoten, Brian Rife, David Weigelt, Christina Dickinson Bank Reconciliations Treasurer Shelia Phillips presented October bank reconciliations for the Board’s review. County-Held Tax Sale Certificates Treasurer Phillips discussed the possibility of the issuance of a tax sale deed in the County’s name and then deeding the property into the city’s name. The Board did not object. Conservation County Conservation Director Scott Nelson said that a person reached out to him regarding the County acquiring approximately 40 acres of oak, hickory timber to be a public hunting wildlife area. Director Nelson said that the Heritage Foundation could purchase the property until the County Conservation could come up with the funds to purchase it thru grants. Motion to proceed with the Heritage Foundation on a motion by Smith, second by Straight. Motion carried. County-Issued Credit Card A county-issued credit card for Felicia Geith was approved on a motion by Smith, second by Straight. Motion carried. Claims Claims, as presented, were stamped for approval. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Straight, second by Smith. Motion carried. ATTEST: Susan Bonham, Auditor Walter Utman, Chairman November 17, 2022 Chairman Walter Utman called the meeting to order with John Straight and Tony Smith in attendance. The tentative agenda was approved on a motion by Straight, second by Smith. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Susan Bonham Election Canvass The Board canvassed the General Election results. Two races ended with tie votes so the Board Chairman selected the winner by lot. For Allen Township Trustee: one vote each for Mary Noah, Mike Perkins, and Jason Sherer. Chairman drew Mike Perkins’s name. For Raglan Township Trustee: three votes each for Michael Ruffcorn and Warren Oliver. Chairman drew Michael Ruffcorn’s name. Local Winners County Board of Supervisors (vote for 2) Brian Rife, Tony Smith County Treasurer Shelia K. Phillips County Recorder Felicia Geith County Attorney Jennifer V. Mumm Allen Township Trustee (vote for 2) Forrest H. Johnson, Mike Perkins Allen Township Clerk Russell Hansen Boyer Township Trustee (vote for 2) James Andersen, Andrew Moores Boyer Township Clerk Connie Ball Calhoun Township Trustee (vote for 2) Patsy Beck, Martin W. Sertterh Calhoun Township Clerk Lyla Olson Cass Township Trustee (vote for 2) Jay Johnsen, Gene McGinn Cass Township Clerk Cynthia Dickinson Cincinnati Township Trustee (vote for 2) Jacquelyn Marcum, Tim Mahoney Cincinnati Township Clerk Patricia Mahoney Clay Township Trustee (vote for 2) Alan Hirst, Kevin M. Hirst Clay Township Trustee – to fill vacancy Tina Hirst Clay Township Clerk Alyxandria Hirst Douglas Township Trustee (vote for 2) Gary Dickinson, Jarrod Miller Douglas Township Clerk Craig W. Kelley Harrison Township Trustee (vote for 2) Tony Casperson, Paul Weber Harrison Township Clerk Marilyn Kepford Jackson Township Trustee (vote for 2) Jeff Clark, Robert Hall Jackson Township Clerk James Rains Jefferson Township Trustee (vote for 2) Ronald Koenig, Michael Maguire Jefferson Township Clerk Anna Evans LaGrange Township Trustee (vote for 2) Ryan Kastner, Kenneth McIntosh LaGrange Township Clerk Kimberly A. Clark Lincoln Township Trustee (vote for 2) Cade Cleveland, Brian Donn Lincoln Township Clerk Ellen Andersen Little Sioux Township Trustee (vote for 2) Lance A. Baldwin, Danny Mathison Little Sioux Township Clerk Peggy Jo Shearer Magnolia Township Trustee (vote for 2) Curt Mether, Jay D. Straight Magnolia Township Clerk Ryan Wohlers Morgan Township Trustee (vote for 2) Connie Ehlert, Norm Wallis Morgan Township Clerk Larry Stevens Raglan Township Trustee (vote for 2) D. Roger Spooner, Michael Ruffcorn Raglan Township Clerk Matthew Earlywine St John Township Trustee (vote for 2) Forrest D. Gochenour Jr, Lynn Goodrich St John Township Clerk Rene L. Gochenour Taylor Township Trustee (vote for 2) Mark Flint, Michael E. Stolz Taylor Township Clerk Jill Higgins Union Township Trustee (vote for 2) Sharon Elaine Heim, Lynn Kline Union Township Clerk Jay Heim Washington Township Trustee (vote for 2) Randy Zacharias, Scott Dollen Washington Township Clerk Lynn Stamp Soil & Water Conservation Commissioner Arthur Charles Wisecup, Wilbur Bruce Busing Agricultural Extension Council Amanda Larenson, Jamie Straight Myer, Kara Dickinson, Deborah Mether, Andy Dickinson Motion to approve the results as presented was made by Smith, second by Straight. Motion carried. Auditor’s Staffing Auditor Bonham requested the combining of the auditor’s real estate person with the GIS position. The Board thought it made sense and to proceed. Smith asked to see the job description when completed. HVAC Unit The Board approved a new HVAC unit in the Auditor’s office at a replacement cost of $6,367 thru Control Services on a motion by Straight, second by Smith. Motion carried. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Straight, second by Smith. Motion carried. 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 11-30-22
