Harrison County Supervisors Meeting August 21, 2025 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order with members Tony Smith and Rebecca Wilkerson in attendance. The motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Minutes from August 14th were approved with a motion by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Claims were stamped for approval as presented. Attendance: Payroll Clerk Morgan Cohrs, Paul Rhoten, John Rasmussen, Glenn Birks, Rashelle Wohlers, Michelle Kersten, Brandi Wendt, Matt Pitt, Michele Stirtz, Mari Jo Mentzer, Brad Doyle, Cindy Pittz County Engineer County Engineer John Rasmussen gave updates on the department. Updates to Utility, Entrance and Work in the ROW permits and associated fees Engineer Rasmussen shared thoughts on a way to streamline utility permits and if the board is in favor he will present a plan later this year. Rasmussen would like to review the work being done on field approaches and see if that time can be better spent on brush work or other duties to improve efficiency. ZMA A.1 to R.6 for Shayne Acrea The Board reviewed the requested amendment from last week for Shayne Acrea. After discussing their outside research of the planned development and location, the board decided to deny the request. Motion to deny the ZMA for Shayne Acrea by Rife, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Invoice to Harrison County Conservation Board for the C&R Levee District The Board met as Trustees for the C & R Drainage District. Michelle Kersten, Drainage Clerk, presented the Board with information and after discussion the following were approved: Pay invoice to the Harrison County Conservation Board in the amount of $630.00 was unanimously approved on a motion by Smith, second by Wilkerson. FY26 Annual Membership Fee in the Amount of $5,000.00 to Hungry Canyons Alliance The Board held a discussion on the Hungry Canyons Alliance Board and who sits on it. Motion to approve the invoice in the amount of $5,000.00 by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Credit Card for Glenn Birks, EMA Director The Board discussed and asked what the limit would be for the card and were told that it would mirror previous directors. Motion to approve a credit card for Glenn Birks by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Tax Sale Assignment Agreement Parcel 54000221310000 with Marty McColley Treasurer Deputy Brandi Wendt presented the tax sale agreement for Marty McColley. Motion to approve by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Abandonment Abatement for City of Mondamin 409 Pine Street Treasurer Deputy Brandi Wendt presented the abandonment agreement for the City of Mondamin. Motion to approve by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Resolution to cancel Treasurer checks over 1 year old The Board reviewed the Treasurer’s resolution to cancel outstanding checks that are over 1 year old. Motion to approve by Smith, second by Smith. Motion carried Consider Approval for Drainage Annual Abatements The board considered approval for abatements for Little Sioux Drainage District, Local Cemeteries, 2 US Post Offices, USA Desoto Wildlife Refuge, and Cincinnati Township Trustees. Motion to approve abatements for Little Sioux Drainage District, Local Cemeteries, 2 US Post Offices, USA Desoto Wildlife Refuge, and Cincinnati Township Trustees by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Bank Reconciliation for Motor Vehicle and Tax accounts Treasurer Deputy Brandi Wendt presented the Motor Vehicle and Tax bank account reconciliations for the Board review. Discuss/Action on fallen tree on County owned property in Missouri Valley The board discussed a tree in Missouri Valley that has been uprooted and has fallen onto other trees that could cause property damage for the neighbor if it were to fall further. Discussion was held on whether the tree was on County property or on the neighboring property. Smith requested Rife to look into having someone remove the tree and Rife agreed that he would be open to that. Motion to take action and remove tree by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Change Request #7 for Courthouse Entrance Project The Board reviewed the previously denied request and letter from Kirk Larson. Concerns about setting a precedent for future contractors doing work before it is approved were discussed. Discussion on who would be liable for the cost if it was not approved was held as well. Motion to approve change request by Smith, second by Rife. Smith Aye. Rife Aye. Wilkerson Abstained. Discuss Safety Committee progress, Safety Audits and Courthouse concerns Rashelle Wohlers presented to the board her experience from her first six months as safety director with updates regarding safety meetings and how safety training is going with county employees. Wohlers let the board know that she started safety audits and let them know that there is some improvements needed. Wohlers also stated that there are some safety concerns with the courthouse for fire safety and electrical. She also shared concerns about pre-employment physicals not being done in time. Wohlers also updated that Conservation is helping with cleanup of both the attic and basement of the Courthouse in October to remove chemicals that may be an issue. Consider Approval for handwritten warrant for US Bank in the amount of $7,503.40 Motion to approve the handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $7,503.40 by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried Public Comments Michele Stirtz gave comments about the new EMA Director Mari Jo Mentzer gave comments on the requested zoning map amendment Brad Doyel gave comments on the website, meeting minutes, and safety training. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. ATTEST: Morgan Cohrs, Clerk Brian Rife, Chairman HCTR 8-27-25
