Harrison County Supervisors Meeting May 30, 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 Straight, second by Rife. Motion carried. Previous minutes were approved on a motion by Rife, second by Straight. Motion carried. Attendance: Auditor Susan Bonham, Paul J. Rhoten, Jack Jones, Rebecca Wilkerson, Kevin Ronfeldt, Dan Cohrs 28E Agreement with City of Logan Sheriff Doiel presented a 28E agreement for law enforcement services starting July 1, 2024 at an annual rate of $205,000 and increasing $500 per year after the first year. Motion to approve by Straight, second by Rife. Motion carried. Sheriff Parking at Courthouse Sheriff Doiel requested a dedicated spot near the southwest corner of the Courthouse parking lot for Sheriff vehicles. Motion to approve by Rife, second by Straight. Signage will be done after resurfacing of the parking lot. The Sheriff’s office will continue to use the portable no parking sign when needed. Bank Reconciliation Treasurer Clerk Brandi Wendt presented the April bank reconciliations for review. EMA Update EMA Coordinator Bonnie Castillo updated the Board on the latest weather events. For the April 26th event, FEMA is done with canvass. County is still trying to attain the State’s public assistance threshold. Currently collecting the May 20th costs as well. Harrison County residents should go to alert.iowa.gov to sign up for emergency notifications through Alert Iowa. Drainage Districts Elizabeth Lenz and Michelle Kersten, Drainage Clerks, spoke with the Board regarding the recent weather events that had taken place in Harrison County. Ms. Lenz asked the Board, acting as Trustees for the districts, if they would like Rick Shearer, Shearer Contractors, who does all maintenance on county drainage districts, to review the districts for damage that could potentially be turned in under the disaster declaration. The Board thought that would be a good idea and Ms. Lenz said she would call Mr. Shearer and ask him to report any damages. Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $9,135.28 was approved on a motion by Rife, second by Straight. Motion carried. Credit Card The Board approved a request for a county-issued credit card for Scott Epperson (Conservation) on a motion by Rife, second by Straight. Motion carried. Budget Amendment FY24 Chairman Smith opened the public hearing for the proposed budget amendment for Secondary Roads. No comments were heard or received. Motion to close the public hearing was made by Rife, second by Straight. Motion carried. Moton to approve, as presented, was made by Rife, second by Straight. Motion carried. Engineer County Engineer Steve Struble met with the Board and gave an update on the following projects and activities. Morgan #3 Bridge on K45 North of Mondamin – Contractor has backfilled the 72’ concrete pipe with sand under the roadway and dirt under the forslope and shoulder. They poured the concrete for the NB lane on Tuesday and are planning to pour the SB lane tomorrow (5/31). Asphalt Patching and Leveling in Valley View Development – Contractor completed this patching and leveling job last week. Jefferson #5 Bridge over 6-mile Creek on Reno Avenue – Engineer Struble and staff have been working on several design alternates this week and will be putting together cost estimates for the two or three most favorable alternatives. The 16’x14’ box culvert produced unacceptable outlet velocities. Engineer Struble and Kevin Ronfeldt (Persia) discussed the asphalt work that is being done in Persia that includes the farm to market extension of F58. Mr. Ronfeldt has quotes on the farm to market streets as follows: #5 Main Street between 2nd & 3rd, $9,117.24 #7 3rd St between Main & 4th, $920.34 #10 Main St between 2nd & Hwy 191, $17,267.50 The Board would pay for these three areas of asphalt work. The Board received comments on the condition of certain roads and requested Engineer Struble to have them inspected. Comments County Attorney Ashley West-Joons informed the Board that her estimate for expert witness retention is $5,000 for the jury trial. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Rife, second by Straight. Motion carried. ATTEST: Susan Bonham, 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 6-19-24 TDR 6-20-24
