Harrison County Supervisors Meeting January 15, 2026 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order at 9:00am in the Harrison County Boardroom with members Tony Smith and Rebecca Wilkerson in attendance. Motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Paul Rhoten, Tina Fagen, Logan Lieber, Michelle Kersten, Jack Jones, Matt Pitt, Rashelle Wohlers, Michele Stirtz, Roger Spooner, Dom Sherrod, Todd Denton Drainage C & R Levee Invoice Approval The Board met as Trustees for the C & R Levee. Michelle Kersten, Drainage Clerk, presented the Board with information and after discussion the following were approved: Pay three invoices for C & R Levee to Bolton & Menk, Inc in the amounts of $16,895.00, $4,224.50, & $11,563.00 for professional services was unanimously approved on a motion by Smith, seconded by Wilkerson. Pay invoice for C & R Levee to Olson Contracting, Inc in the amount of $12,957.00 for labor and work materials was unanimously approved on a motion by Wilkerson, seconded by Smith. Family Heritage Insurance Presentation A representative for Family Heritage Insurance presented the Board with supplemental insurance options for the employees of the County. The Board agreed to allow the representative to meet with employees during the open enrollment meetings. Department Bank Reconciliations Deputy Lieber presented the Board with the December bank reconciliation for the DARE account. Deputy Denton presented the Board with the December bank reconciliation for the K9 account. Change in Appropriations Resolution Change in Appropriations Resolution WHEREAS, the appropriations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year were approved by the Board of Supervisors on July 10, 2025 with a budget amendment occurring on January 8, 2026; WHEREAS, some departments have exceeded these appropriations and are in need of a Board resolution changing their appropriations; THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors hereby approves the following changes to the appropriations be made effective immediately. 01050, Adult Correction Services, $55,000 01060, Administration, $73,000 01100, Criminal Prosecution, $60,250 01500, Juries and Witnesses, $2,000 01600, Juvenile Victim Restitution, $42,000 03020, Sanitation, $5,000 03520, Opioid Litigation Settlement, $30,000 06120, Bounties and State Apiarist, $17,000 06300, Land Use and Building Controls, $2,500 07010, Engineering, $70,000 07110, Roads, $200,000 07200, New Equipment, $800,000 08100, Motor Vehicle Reg and License, $8,000 09030, Other Policy and Administration, $23,323 10200, Roadway Construction, $760,000 10220, Other Capital Projects, $132,794 Motion to approve as presented by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Smith Aye. Wilkerson Aye. Rife Aye. Motion carried. Discussion on IT Hiring The Board discussed the applications that are coming in. The Board agreed to go ahead with sending the current applications to the ICIT team for review to get their recommendations on interviewing. Control Services Proposal The Board reviewed the proposals to replace or fix the driver’s license heating and air conditioning unit. The current unit was originally installed in 1997 and hasn’t been working for a few weeks. The Board agreed to replace the unit rather than fix the unit. Motion to approve the proposal for $9,677 by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Zoning Public Hearing Chairman Rife opened the public hearing as advertised. ZMA for Dwight Spooner to rezone 2 acres from A.1 to R.1 ZMA for Roy Morris to rezone 7 acres from A.1 to R.1 No comments were heard from the public. Motion to close the public hearing by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Motion to approve ZMA for Dwight Spooner to rezone 2 acres located in part of the SE NE and SW NE in section 24-80-45 from A.1 to R.1 by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Motion to approve ZMA for Roy Morris to rezone 7 acres located in part of the SW NE in section 32-80-41 from A.1 to R.1 by Wilkerson, second by Smith. Motion carried. Discussion on Pipeline Zoning Director Matt Pitt reached out to the utilities commission about the Summit Pipeline. The utilities board advised that he reach out to Summit Pipeline for additional information regarding the proposed easement. There is concern with the 10-mile easement that could cause a portion of the pipeline to go through Harrison County. The confusion is if the easement is 10 miles on each side of the pipeline or a 10 mile across easement. Discussion on Board of Health Meeting The Board of Supervisors discussed information that was shared at the Board of Health meeting on January 14th with the Army Corps of Engineer. The Board felt the meeting was very informative for everyone who attended. Discussion on the County’s role in approving or denying wells at the recommendation of the DNR. Director Matt Pitt advised the board that he takes this issue very seriously and looks at all surrounding wells and tests before issuing well permits. Discussion on FY27 Budgets The Board discussed the information that they would like to see at the next budget meeting and requested the timeline that Budget Director Reffett is hoping to keep. Reffett told the Board she is hoping to present the max budget on February 19th with the final budget being presented April 16th. Salaries will be discussed at the February 5th meeting with union negotiations happening after the other salaries have been discussed. The Board agreed that they liked the timeline and getting things completed earlier than last year. Comment Michele Stirtz – comments on the budget amendment and appropriations resolutions. Jack Jones - comments on Governor Reynolds proposed property tax reform. Wilkerson – comments on Tuesdays budget meeting progress. 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 January 21, 2026 Chairman Brian Rife called the meeting to order at 9:00am in the Harrison County Boardroom with members Tony Smith and Rebecca Wilkerson in attendance. Motion to approve the tentative agenda was made by Smith, second by Wilkerson. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Megan Reffett, Paul Rhoten, Thad Pothast, Brittany Freet, Mitch Flaherty, Brandon Doiel Budget Discussion with Departments The board reviewed budgets from the sheriff, conservation, treasurer, recorder, zoning, elections and veterans’ affairs departments. Additional changes from the sheriff and conservation departments were requested and they will return. The Board also reviewed the non-departmental budget and discussed which outside agencies they would like to give funds to. The board thanked each department for coming in and working through their budgets. 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 1-28-26
