Harrison County Supervisors Meeting October 17, 2024 Chairman Tony Smith called the meeting to order with members Brian Rife and John Straight in attendance. The tentative agenda was approved on a motion by Rife, second by Straight. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Susan Bonham, Deputy Auditor Megan Reffett, Paul J. Rhoten, Rebecca Wilkerson, Michele Stirtz, Steve Smith Drainage The Board met as Trustees for the C & R Drainage District and South Nobles Lake Drainage District. Michelle Kersten, Drainage Clerk, presented the Board with information and after discussion the following were approved: C & R Drainage District Pay request #5 in the amount of $469,272.43 to Liber Construction, Inc was unanimously approved on a motion by Rife and seconded by Smith. Pay invoice in the amount of $19,467.50 to Bolton & Menk, Inc was unanimously approved on a motion by Rife and seconded by Smith. South Nobles Lake Drainage District Pay invoice to Bolton & Menk, Inc in the amount of $868.50, was unanimously approved on a motion by Straight and seconded by Rife. Approve Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $7,728.36 was approved on a motion by Rife, second by Straight. Motion carried. Courthouse Entrance Project The board discussed the two bids that were received for the project to replace both entrances and the handicap door to the Courthouse. The board agreed to award the project to the lowest bidder. Member Rife made a motion to approve the bid from Barry Larson & Son Company and allow the Chairman to sign the Contract. Second by Straight. Motion carried. Courthouse Annex remodel The board reviewed the quote from Prestige Construction for the remodel of the Courthouse Annex building to the move the County Attorney. The quote was approved on a motion by Straight and second by Rife. Motion carried. Risk Management Job Description The board reviewed the risk management job description that was provided by Smith Davis Insurance. Discussion was held on their duties and how to hire. The item was tabled until the County Attorney could provide guidance. County Payroll Policy The board was presented with a new payroll policy that amends the previous policy from 2013. The Auditor’s office is requesting changes to payroll deadlines during holiday weeks and timesheet requirements. The new policy was approved on a motion by Rife, seconded by Straight. Motion carried. Public Comment Michele Stirtz asked questions about the Courthouse entrance project. Rebecca Wilkerson asked questions about the parking lot and remaining exterior work for the Courthouse. Zoning Public Hearing Chairman Smith opened the Zoning public hearings as advertised. Zoning Administrator Matt Pitt reviewed the request to rezone for Kevin Koke from A-1 to ACS on property described as 40 acres in the SE NW of Section 2-79-42. Abe Sandquist provided information on the proposed project for the parcel. After comments were heard, Rife made the motion to close the zoning public hearing, second by Straight. Motion carried. Rife made the motion to approve the zoning request from Kevin Koke as presented, second by Straight. Motion carried. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Straight, second by Rife. Motion carried. ATTEST: Megan Reffett, Deputy Auditor Tony Smith, 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 10-30-24 TDR 10-31-24
