Harrison County Board of Supervisors August 4, 2026 The Harrison County Board of Supervisors, acting as Trustees of the McNeill Lat 8, joined the Monona County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 4th 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom. In attendance for Harrison County were Brian Rife and Tony Smith, Trustees, and Michelle Kersten, Drainage Clerk. In attendance for Monona County were Bo Fox and Vince Phillips, Trustees, Amy Borchardt-Sick and Ashley Brown, Drainage Clerks, Peggy Rolph, and Jim Wington, IT Director, Tyler Buman and Jacob Hagan, Engineers with AgriVia, and John Rasmussen, Engineer for Harrison County and Monona County. MCNEILL INTERCOUNTY LAT 8 OPEN DITCH REPAIRS It was moved by Fox, seconded by Phillips to accept the Engineer’s Report filed today by AgriVia for the open ditch repairs on the McNeill Intercounty Drainage District Lateral No. 8. Vote on motion: Ayes: Fox, Phillips, Rife and Smith. Nays: None. Motion carried. After much discussion, it was decided to have an informational meeting with the landowners of the McNeill Intercounty Drainage District Lateral No. 8 on August 25th @ 10:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room, located in the basement of the Monona County Courthouse, Onawa, IA. AgriVia will get some more information to Engineer Rasmussen on the road ditch on the south side of the McNeill Intercounty Lat 8 located in Harrison County. Monona County drainage clerk will mail out the notice for the informational meeting to the landowners in Harrison and Monona County. Agrivia reached out to Sunoco, the pipeline company about the repair and had no reply. They will be invited to the informational meeting as well. The Board, on its own motion and vote, duly carried, adjourned. Brian Rife, Chairman ATTEST: Michelle Kersten, Drainage Clerk August 6, 2026 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 Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Minutes from July 30th were approved on a motion by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Paul J. Rhoten, Michele Stirtz, John Rasmussen, Lee Zion, Tina Fagan Engineer Updates Updates on the vegetation report that the engineer intern has been working on this summer and will be presented at the end of the month. This report will help them with applying for grants and getting equipment. Discussion of additional crew work that will Leave Time Payout Resolution The Board discussed the proposed resolution on the leave time payout policy that was discussed two weeks ago. The Board would like to discuss additional details and do more research before moving forward with the resolution. They would like to see the department heads manage the time better to keep balance below the maximum. Approval of Credit Card Motion to approve credit card for Morgan Beckner by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Handwritten Warrant to US Bank Motion to approve handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $7,909.80 by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Comments Rife – Comments on a meeting he attended regarding data centers Wilkerson – Comments on grand opening at WINR Center and monthly Conservation meeting 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 8-19-26
