Harrison County Supervisors Meeting December 15, 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 Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Taryn Wegner, Brandon Doiel, David Sherer, Emily Allmon, Sarah Delanty, Micah Van Maanen, Andrew De Haan Closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(k) Members from the ICIT team came to present to the board their findings from the IT assessment that they performed in November. Motion to enter into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(k) to discuss information contained in records in the custody of a governmental body that are confidential records pursuant to section 22.7, subsection 50 by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Smith Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Rife Aye. The discussion continued in closed session. The Board moved back into open session with a motion by Smith, second by Wilkerson. 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 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. December 18, 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 with a change to correct a typo with the code section allowing closed session was made by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Motion to approve minutes from December 4th by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Motion to approve minutes from December 10th by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Motion to approve minutes from December 11th by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, David Sherer, Nate Epperson, Paul Rhoten, Marilyn Mentzer, Brad Doyle, Kris Pauley, Lance Brisbois, Michele Stirtz, Laura Hansen Public Hearing on proposed Vacation for Interior Avenue Road Chairman Brian Rife opened the public hearing as advertised. Comments were heard regarding the cost of vacating the road. Motion to close the public hearing by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Resolution 11-1225-SR to Vacate Interior Avenue RESOLUTION 11-1225-SR RESOLUTION TO VACATE A COUNTY ROAD (INTERIOR AVENUE) WHEREAS, A public hearing was conducted on December 18, 2025, following publication and service of notice as required by law on the proposed vacation and closure of a portion Harrison County Secondary Road, described as follows: Interior Avenue commencing at the quarter post on the North side of Section 2-81-44, thence South 28.79 chains, thence South 50 degrees east 5.10 chains (Cattleway), thence south 21.5 degrees east 9.62 chains to intersection of the NW SE Section 2-81-44 490 feet east of the NW corner of said forty, thence East 12.87 chains, thence South 20 feet east of the line 6.06 chains to intersect the Little Sioux and Preparation Road. Terminating at a point on the North right of way County Road known as Ireland Place with 0.785 miles to be vacated. WHEREAS, no objections have been received by adjoining landowners, either in writing or by persons present. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors that the subject section of road be ordered vacated and closed. The resolution was approved as presented. Motion by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Smith Aye. Rife Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Secondary Roads Update Engineer Rasmussen gave updates on bridge projects, budgets, and five-year plan. Cash Count The Board counted cash in the Treasurer and Recorder offices. All amounts balanced as presented. Golden Hills request for funding Representatives from Golden Hills gave updates on the services they provide and projects that they are working on. They are requesting operating funding for fiscal year 2027 in the amount of $15,000. The board thanked them for coming and will consider their request during the budget process. West Central Community Action request for funding Wendy Mueller, representative from West Central Community Action, requested funding for fiscal year 2027. They are requesting $4,850 which is the same amount as previous years. They also presented statistics on the services that they provided for residents in Harrison County. The board thanked them for coming and will consider their request during the budget process. Discussion on December 26th as holiday for County employees Board members felt it was not something they wished to proceed with at this time. Recorder bank reconciliation Recorder Geith presented the November bank reconciliation for the Harrison County Recorders office. Update on JCO office space Auditor Reffett presented an update to the Board on the juvenile court officer office space that the County is required to provide. Previously Shelby, Audubon, and Cass shared a rented space with Harrison County. The Counties have decided it would be best to individually provide space within our own county rather than rent a shared space. The Board liked the idea of being able to save money on rent and utilize space within the Courthouse. Official action will be taken next week. IT services for Harrison County The Board discussed the findings from the ICIT assessment that was performed earlier this year. There was discussion about what other Counties have for services, and it was found that all other local counties have their own IT services. The board agreed to move forward with hiring IT services. Motion by Rife to post the position at a salary range of $80,000 – $100,000 and application deadline date of February 15th by Rife, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Set public hearing for budget amendment Auditor Reffett went over the proposed budget amendment for FY26 and requested the Board set a public hearing for January 8th. Motion to set public hearing for the proposed budget amendment for Jan. 8th at 9:00am by Wilkerson, second by Rife. Motion carried. Discussion on County Board of Appointment Supervisor Wilkerson gave updates on the appointment process. Applications have been received and interviews have been held for positions. The only position that she did not receive an application for was Civil Service. Public Comment Nate Epperson – Comments on the Board appointment process. Brad Doyle – Comments on well safety. David Sherer – Updates from Board of Health meeting. Confidential Safety Information Per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(k) the Board chose to go into closed session to discuss confidential safety information. Motion by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Smith Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Rife Aye. Discussion continued in closed session. The Board moved back into open session with a motion Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Motion to approve the presented safety policy 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 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. December 23, 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. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Sarah Delanty, Todd Denton, Michele Stirtz, David Sherer, Paul Rhoten Handwritten Warrant to US Bank Motion to approve the handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $7,752.84 by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Removal of BOH member due to absenteeism The Board discussed the removal of Board of Health member Nicole Carritt due to not attending enough meetings. Public Health director David Sherer advised the Board that he had reached out several times to the member but had not received anything back from her. Chairman Rife advised that he had reached out to her also and she stated that she resigned from the board in October. The Board agreed they would be comfortable with moving forward with the removal. Motion to remove Nicole Carritt from the Board of Health due to absenteeism by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Letter to Clerk of Court regarding JCO office The Board reviewed the letter that was presented last week to the Clerk of Court regarding the JCO office space. Motion to approve sending by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Discussion on Board Microphones The Board discussed options for microphones to help the public hear members better. Member Wilkerson is looking at options and will report back to the board. Comments Michele Stirtz – Comments of the need for microphones. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. ATTEST: Megan Reffett, Auditor Brian Rife, 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. HCTR 1-7-26
