Harrison County Supervisors Meeting November 6, 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. Motion to approve minutes from October 30th by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Paul Rhoten, Brad Doyle, Sarah Delanty, Sherri Webb, Cristi Zack, David Sherer, Jack Jones, Mason Hansen, Thad Pothast, Todd Denton, Kim Crispin, Marilyn J Mentzer County Engineer Update Engineer Rasmussen gave updates working on the budget and possibly needing a budget amendment. He is working on a grant for Redwood Ave and hoping to have construction start next spring. The Board discussed the tracking system that prior engineer Sims had presented to the Board. They also discussed how to automate the daily work orders to sheds and Rasmussen is working on a possible solution. Drainage The Board met as Trustees for the C & R Levee and South Nobles Lake Drainage District. Michelle Kersten, Drainage Clerk, presented the Board with information and after discussion the following were approved: Pay invoice for C & R Levee to Bolton & Menk in the amount of $6,720.00 for construction management and observation, and classification schedule development was unanimously approved on a motion by Smith, seconded by Wilkerson. Pay invoice for C & R Levee to Bolton & Menk in the amount of $17,623.50 for construction management and observation and O&M manual development was unanimously approved on a motion by Wilkerson, seconded by Smith. Pay invoice for C & R Levee to Fox Farms in the amount of $2,560.00 for mowing was unanimously approved on a motion by Smith, seconded by Wilkerson. Pay invoice for South Nobles Lake to Bolton & Menk in the amount of $813.32 for a damage assessment and reimbursable expenses was unanimously approved on a motion by Wilkerson, seconded by Smith. The Board was petition by Mason Hansen for cleaning out of the Raglan Hwy Drainage Ditch in Sections 33 & 34 of the Raglan Township. Mr. Hansen advised that we are unable to go east or south and would need to go west along 220th St. Wilkerson requested to view a map of the area prior to approving to have a clear picture of where the work was being requested. Smith and Rife were both familiar with the drainage district area and felt comfortable moving forward. Motion to approve the petition to clean out the Raglan Hwy was approved by Rife, seconded by Smith. Smith Aye. Rife Aye. Wilkerson Abstained. Rife will contact Rick Sheerer regarding completing this work. Pay application #7 for Courthouse Entrance Project Auditor Reffett presented the Board with pay application #7 for the Courthouse Entrance Project. Motion to approve by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. ISAC Request for Funding for Shelby and Story Counties Litigation The Board discussed the request from ISAC to help Story and Shelby Counties in their appellate review at the U.S. Supreme Court of an Eighth Circuit panel’s decision that found the Counties’ zoning ordinances impacting Summit Carbon’s hazardous liquid pipeline to be preempted by the federal Pipeline Safety Act. The Board agreed that they feel they are receiving benefit from this and that they should support the other Counties in their cases. Motion to approve payment in the amount of $500 by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. FY24 Audit Findings Related to Financial Statements and Required Statutory Reporting The Board reviewed the FY24 Audit Findings. The Board discussed the findings with each department head and asked how they were addressing the findings from their department. The Board agreed that all departments were working to fix the issues and that there were no major issues within the Audit. Repeat items were discussed in further detail and why they are repeated each year. The Board agreed to look at repeat items again next year to see where changes can be made. Discussion on Volunteer Board Appointments and Deadline Dates The Board discussed the board appointments that will be expiring in January and how to proceed with the appointment process. They agreed on an application that will need to be submitted by all candidates that wish to be appointed in January. Deadline for submitting applications will be December 8th and member Wilkerson will be in charge of collecting and distributing all applications to the appropriate department heads. The open positions will be listed on the website and in the newspaper and the application will be available on the County website. Comments Marilyn J. Mentzer – Thanked the Board for the discussion on the Audit Brad Doyle - Thanked the Board for the discussion on the Audit Sherri Webb - Thanked the Board for their support of Shelby and Story Counties Thad Pothast – Comments on the Board appointment timeline Kim Crispin - Comments on the Board appointment process 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 November 12, 2025 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order at 7:00 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. Draw for tie vote for Modale City Council There was a tie vote for city council members in Modale between Julie Cox and Richard Sell. Member Wilkerson drew the name of Richard Sell out of the cup. Mr. Sell is considered the winner. Canvass Election Results The Board canvassed the election results, abstracts and certificates were signed. Motion to approve the election results as presented was made 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 HCTR 11-19-25
