Board Minutes

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Merlin Dixon and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes. Akin moved, seconded by Birt to approve today’s agenda and to approve the minutes from May 24, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

IT Director Tom Williams discussed our options with hosting our dot.gov domain as required by the Secretary of State by July 1, 2021.

Engineer Travis Malone gave an update on Secondary Roads department. The Bridge on 180^th has been removed and they will begin earth work this week for the replacement bridge. The current schedule for completion is the end of September. Sycamore Avenue near the intersection of 140^th has been closed. Multiple vehicles have gone over/through the barricades on both Sycamore and on 180^th Street.  The crews have had to repair and reset them several times. There is damage to the railing on a bridge on Walnut Avenue which is part of the wind turbines punch list. The eastern approach slab to the railroad bridge near Nodaway has settled and is in need of mud jacking. The Engineer has put out a request for proposals for the replacement of Bridge Quincy 8 (truss bridge) on Ginkgo Ave between new and old Hwy 34. Secondary Roads is getting quotes for repairs to a Semi-tractor that hit a deer last week. Secondary Roads was issued a fine of $250 by OSHA for not reporting an amputation within 24 hours.

The Board of Supervisors and Sheriff’s Department presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Becky Mann for her 30 Years of Service to Adams County.  Merlin Dixon, Bill Lyddon and Alan Johannes, three of the County Sheriffs that she worked with were in attendance. 

Becky Bissell reported to the Board that the Auditor’s Office will be closed on Friday, June 11, for an all-day meeting in Des Moines regarding recent election law changes.  It will be posted so the public is made aware of the change. 

The Board approved the RFP for auditing services for the county.

The Board tabled further discussion of a County-wide Cleanup event.

Shipley moved, seconded by Birt the signing of the Stipulated Order for Grant Township.  Janice Shepherd, Grant Township Clerk, was in attendance.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Updates and reports were given by Conservation, Recorder, Emergency Management and Sheriff’s Department. 

            Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows: Maynes – Crossroads, May 24, Creston, FMTC, May 26, Stanton; Shipley – MATURA, May 25, Creston; Akin – CHI Occ Health, May 24, Corning, CHI, May 27, Corning, FMTC, May 26, Stanton;Dixon – Trolley. May 27, Creston.

Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to adjourn the meeting at 10:26 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors                Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Merlin Dixon and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes. Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approve today’s agenda and to approve the minutes from May 17, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Billi Vavra addressed clarifications with the board regarding the Prescott Satellite Agreement with Adams County Ambulance. She stated that Prescott Fire and Rescue is an affiliate and not a satellite and she has been fulfilling the administrative duties so at this point there is no need to maintain the agreement. Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to approve canceling the EMS Service Affiliation Agreement with Prescott Fire and Rescue. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Malone gave an update on Secondary Roads. A rock truck hit a deer and Secondary Roads will have to have the hood, head lights, and trim pieces of the vehicle replaced. The pre-construction meeting for Prescott 5 went well and traffic controls are being installed today. Malone is working on a new road use agreement with Mid-America in regards to repowering wind turbines in the Rolling Hills Wind Farm. There was a large culvert in the NE corner of the county that failed during the recent rains so that road had to be closed. Malone will be assessing how to repair it this week. Malone said that the county has received $10,000 from FEMA for Administration reimbursement.

The board discussed a county-wide clean up. The board is still researching vendors and options.

            The board discussed revising the County Credit Card Policy. They are gathering information.

            Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approve the claims as presented.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

            Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows: Maynes – Main Street Design, May 17, Corning; Shipley – Main St/Chamber, May 17, Corning and Adams Community Foundation, May 18, Corning; Akin – ACEDC, May 20, Corning and Southern Hills, May 21, Corning.

Dixon moved, seconded by Akin to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

               Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Merlin Dixon and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes. Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approve today’s agenda and to approve the minutes from May 10, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

During Public Comments, Corning Mayor Jan Leonard brought to the attention of the board that the city had issues again this year with county residents bringing their dump items to the Corning City Wide clean up weekend. Akin is going to look into options for vendors for a county wide clean up.

Shipley moved, seconded by Birt to approve Utility Permit #21-07 for New Fashion Pork.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Malone gave an update on Secondary Roads. The street light at the intersection of Juniper Avenue and Hwy 34 is progressing as the DOT had no issues with the proposed site. The FY 22 asphalt project is due to be let this winter.

Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to approve $25/day and 50¢/mile as expense reimbursements for the Temporary Redistricting Commission. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

The Board tabled discussion regarding the purchase of additional life insurance by county employees.

Birt moved, seconded by Akin to open the public hearing for the FY20/21 Budget Amendment at 10:00 am. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried. There were no written or oral objections. Birt moved, seconded by Akin to close the public hearing for the FY20/21 Budget Amendment at 10:05 am. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Dixon moved, seconded by Shipley to approve Resolution 2021-12 the FY20/21 Budget Amendment and 100% Appropriations of the expenses.

Resolution #2021-12

Record of Hearing and Determination on the Budget Amendment and Change in Appropriations

On this 17^th day of May, 2021, the Adams County Board of Supervisors met in session for the purpose of amending the current operating budget adopted March 16, 2020. The notice, time, and place of hearing was published on May 6, 2020.  The amendment and appropriations for new expenses was taken up and considered and taxpayers heard for or against the amendment as follows and amendment was 100% passed unanimously:

Hotel Motel Tax Revenue and Expenses needed to be amended. Attorney’s office purchased new software, but also received a grant to cover those expenses.  Conservation is building a new shop with office space.  They had an increase in revenue as well for the FY.  Board added IT position.  Secondary Roads had the following:  All 6 EWP projects from 2019 floods were completed in FY 21 and not FY 20&21 as planned, 2 large FEMA culvert projects (scope was finally agreed upon in 21 to perform work), emergency bridge repairs (Washington 6) and Union Ave (Union 20), bulldozer was purchased in FY 21 and not 22, and all of Juniper Ave projected was paid in 21.

On a roll call vote all supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried. The full resolution is located in the Auditor’s Office.

            Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows: Maynes – DCI, May 11, Corning; and Birt – Conservation, May 13, Corning; Dixon – DCI, May 11, Corning, ATURA, May 11, Zoom; Shipley – DCI, May 11, Corning; Akin – DCI, May 11, Corning.

Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors               

Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Merlin Dixon and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes. Akin moved, seconded by Birt to approve today’s agenda and to approve the minutes from May 3, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Shipley moved, seconded by Akin to approve Utility Permit #21-05 for SIRWA near Hickory and 130^th Street.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to approve Utility Permit #21-06 for SIRWA near 180th and Tulip Avenue. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Malone gave an update on Secondary Roads. On May 24^th, the bridge on 180^th Street approximately ¼ mile east of Quince Avenue will be closed for replacement. It is scheduled to be closed for five months. Malone has been working on plans for the upcoming 2022 construction season for a hot mix asphalt (HMA) project from Carbon to Hwy 148, Birch Avenue in between US Hwy 34 and old HWY 34, and H54 from the Montgomery County line to the RR bridge west of Nodaway.  The HMA project is scheduled for a December letting. He has a meeting with the Iowa DOT regarding a street light at the intersection of Juniper Avenue and Hwy 34.

Birt moved, seconded by Akin to approve the hiring of Tom Williams as the Information Technology (IT) Director. His start date will be May 17^th with an annual salary of $60,000 and 10 days of vacation. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approve Resolution 2021-11 for appointments to the Temporary County Redistricting Commission.

Resolution #2021-11

WHEREAS, the United State Department of Commerce conducts the United States Census every ten years;

WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 331.210A states that a Temporary County Redistricting Commission shall be established to adopt the County’s precinct boundaries;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following named individuals shall be appointed to the Adams County Temporary Redistricting Commission:

1.         Karla Anderson

2.         Mike Grundman

3.         Jamie Hogan

4.         Fred Shearer

5.         Ivan Wolf

All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.  The full resolution is located in the Auditor’s Office.

            Conservation Director, Travis Paul, shared with the board the road work around the lake that will start here shortly. He met with DNR regarding some projects around the lake.

            Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to approve the claims as follows:

Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows: Maynes – RCD, May 6, Creston; and Birt – Conservation, May 5, Corning.

Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors               

Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Merlin Dixon and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes. Akin moved, seconded by Birt to approve today’s agenda and to approve the minutes from April 26, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Akin moved, seconded by Birt to approve Utility Permit #21-04 for Windstream. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Malone gave an update on Secondary Roads. Malone discussed pricing of a new pickup for the crew and also the lack of availability of vehicles currently in the market.

The board discussed the Temporary County Redistricting Commission. No action was taken.

Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows: Birt – Main Street, April 26, Corning; Shipley – Main St., April 26, Corning; Maynes – Main Street, April 26, Corning, Crossroads, April 26, Creston; Dixon – WIOA, April 19, via Zoom, and SCI911, April 28, via Zoom; and Akin – 5^th Judicial, April 28, via Zoom, Main Street, April 26, Corning, and ACEDC, April 29, Corning.

Birt moved, seconded by Akin to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

               Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, and Scott Akin. Merlin Dixon was absent. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes. Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approve today’s agenda and to approve the minutes from April 19, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Recorder Jamie Stargell is receiving a quote from Microfilm Imaging for scanning and preserving some Secondary Roads and Recorder books.

Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to approve Utility Permit #21-03 for Southwest Iowa REC. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Malone gave an update on Secondary Roads. The new belly dump trailer is here and it is in service hauling rock. The Hull Street project is ready to go out for bids in July. Malone is reviewing a quote to repair the railroad crossing on Birch in Nodaway.

Jayne Templeton with Miltner Insurance presented the renewal for Principal Insurance. There was a rate increase of 4% on Dental and 5% on Life. Akin moved, seconded by Birt to approve the renewal. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Shipley moved, seconded by Birt to approve the BPTC Applications as presented and to disallow one BPTC Application. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

            The board discussed the Temporary County Redistricting Commission. No action was taken.

Shipley moved, seconded by Akin to set the Public Hearing date for May 17, 2021 at 10:00 am for the FY 21 Budget Amendment. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Birt moved, seconded by Akin to approve the claims as followed. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows: Birt – Heartland, April 29; Creston; Shipley – Main St. EV, April 21, Corning, and Loss Control, April 21, Corning; and Akin – ACEDC, April 15, Corning, and Southern Hills, April 23, Corning.

Akin moved, seconded by Birt to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

               Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Merlin Dixon, and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes. Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to approve today’s amended agenda adding the appointment of the Medical Examiner and Assistant Medical Examiner to the agenda and also to approve the minutes from April 12, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Treasurer Nancy Barnes gave the board an update that the county has collected 98% of taxes due.

Birt moved, seconded by Dixon to approve Secondary Roads purchasing an ITM belly dump rock trailer from Iowa Trailer MFG Co. LLC for $51,400 and approved the Auditor’s office to disburse a handwritten check in order to take possession as soon as possible. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Dixon brought up a request from citizens regarding a street light at the Hwy 34 and Juniper Ave corner. Malone was going to look into what needs to be done to have a light in that area.

Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to appoint Dr. Steven Freeman as the Medical Examiner and appoint Dr. Stephen Gruba as the Assistant Medical Examiner. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

The board discussed changing the County Burial Policy due to the Federal Government approving reimbursement for Covid-related deaths under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Auditor Bissell explained that under the program family members who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020, have to submit verified paid expenses through FEMA to seek reimbursement. Since the County pays for an indigent burial expense the family member does not have this expense. No action was taken.

Auditor Bissell presented a quote from Dasher Electrical for upgrading the Court House Lighting to LED bulbs. Mike Dasher explained to Bissell changing the light bulbs would cut our electricity usage in half. The board asked Bissell to speak with the architects this week when they begin the Court House Renovations Study and get their opinion on where this would be feasible.

Recorder Jamie Stargell presented the Recorder Quarterly Report and updated the board on her office. She was able to send approximately 44,000 more Adams County real estate records, complete with images, to Iowa Land Records starting with year 1980-2002.  These records will now be able to be searched for online. Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to approve the Recorder’s Quarterly Report. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Katrina Ogburn with Miltner Insurance and Kasi Koehler with ICAP presented the ICAP Insurance renewal. There will be no discount this year due to the Derecho that occurred across Iowa last summer. Katrina presented some options for increasing our coverage but the board decided to have it remain the same. Akin moved, seconded by Shipley to approve the ICAP Insurance renewal with no limit increase. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Assessor Ben Mullen gave an update on his office. Vanguard will start the revaluation project in June. He and his staff will be going out in the field to assist the appraisers. The new values will be effective January 1, 2022. Mullen gave an update on solar farms as well.

Committee and Meeting reports were presented as follows: Birt – DCAT/DHS, April 12; Corning.

Akin moved, seconded by Birt to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

               Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Merlin Dixon, and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes. Akin moved, seconded by Birt to approve today’s agenda along with the minutes from April 5, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Treasurer Nancy Barnes reminded the board her office will be closed for training on Thursday, April 15^th for training.

Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to approve Secondary Roads Dump Truck bid from Truck Center Companies of $121,473 for a 2021 Western Star. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to approve Resolution 2021-10 Amending the Adams County Entrance Policy.

Resolution 2021-10

Adams County Entrance Policy Amended 4-12-2021

Policy:

1. The County Engineer will require a permit per entrance for each new or widened entrance to the Secondary Road System.

Location of the entrance will be at the owner’s request if the sight distance (per AASHTO’s Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets) and other related factors are approved by the Engineer

2. Slope from the edge of entrance to the ditch flow line will be as follows:

Paved Road — Dry Fill or culvert 6H:1V

Gravel Road — Dry Fill or culvert 3H:1V

The minimum width of entrances is 20 feet Adams County will designate the minimum length and diameter of the pipe to achieve efficient drainage and width of entrance. No entrance pipe shall be less than 18 inches in diameter unless specified by the Engineer.

3). The owner shall have the entrance, or extension installed by private contractors or with their own equipment. All work performed will be subject to the approval of the County Engineer or their designated representative.

4) Costs of all new installation(s) extension(s) and maintenance will be borne by the property owner. The County will maintain stockpiles of new pipe for purchase, with a minimum length to purchase of 10 feet.

5) All culverts placed in entrances shall be of new materials. Culverts shall be of annular, corrugated, riveted construction or reinforced concrete pipe. Plastic pipe is not acceptable. Pipe shall meet Iowa DOT’s standards for wall thickness.

6) Extensions to existing entrances will only be allowed when the existing culvert is in good condition.

7) Adams County will not provide or restore any type of surfacing on entrances. Driveway surfacing, such as granular surfacing or pavement, shall be the responsibility of the adjacent land owner.

8)Approximately midway between the Right of Way line (ROW} and the edge of the road the elevation of the entrance shall be at least 6 inches (6″} lower than that of the edge of the road. Adams County maintenance personnel are allowed to maintain an entrance in order to prevent water from damaging the roadway surface.

9) During construction and/or installation, all necessary and proper barricade, signage, etc., as per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, shall be maintained at all times to protect workers, property owners, and the traveling public from accidents due to operation of the applicant. The applicant will be required to furnish any dirt necessary for the construction of driveways and field entrances. Any materials from inside the ROW shall be with the approval of the County Engineer or their designee.

10) Upon completion and notification by applicant or installer the County Engineer or their designee will certify the work to be in compliance. When the work is found to be non-compliant  with this policy, a written notice will be issued. The applicant will have 30 calendar days from receipt of notice to bring the entrance into compliance.

11) The County Engineer or their designated representative is hereby named the permit officer to administer the terms of this policy. Administrative decisions of pipe size and length, sight distance and other safety factors will be final. Other appeals of administrative decisions may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors in writing at any time or orally at a regularly scheduled Board meeting. Board decisions shall be entered into the minutes.

12) Adams County shall be indemnified and saved harmless from any changes resulting from the applicant’s operations.

13) This policy voids and takes precedence over any previous entrance policies in Adams County.

WHEREAS, The Adams County Entrance Policy, dated April, 12th, 2021, establishes the requirements for design and construction of driveways and driveway extensions within Adams County,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Adams County Entrance Policy is amended and adopted by the Adams   County Board of Supervisors at Corning, Iowa on the 12^th day of April 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried. 

Dixon moved, seconded by Shipley to set a salary of $6,680 to be paid monthly to the Weed Commissioner. The board will expect a report of activities at the end of June and September along with the annual Report that is due by November 1 each year for the state. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Shipley moved, seconded by Dixon to appoint Larry Maeder as the Weed Commissioner effective today. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

The Medical Examiner Investigator Lisa Brown asked the board to pay for half of the schooling for the Assistant Investigator to become licensed. The board asked if the amount needed was in the ME budget and Lisa replied it was.

Birt moved, seconded by Akin to approve the claims as follows:

Committee and Meeting reports for presented as follows: Birt – Conservation, April 8; Corning.

Dixon moved, seconded by Akin to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

               Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Merlin Dixon, and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes. Akin moved, seconded by Birt to approve today’s agenda along with the minutes from March 29, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Treasurer Nancy Barnes informed the board her office will be closed for training on Thursday, April 15^th. She has published this in the Free Press and will post it on Facebook.

Birt moved, seconded by Dixon to approve Utility Permit #21-02 Frontier Communications. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Akin moved, seconded by Birt to approve Agreement HC 21-4 – Kemp Creek Trib., Sec. 16/22, T73N, R33W on Orange Avenue. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Shipley moved, seconded by Dixon to approve Agreement HC 21-5 – Middle. Nodaway River Trib., Sec. 5, T72N, R34W on Hickory Avenue. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Birt moved, seconded Akin to approve Agreement HC 21-6 – East Nodaway River Trib., Sec. 31/32, T72N, R33W on Mulberry Avenue. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Birt moved, seconded by Akin to approve DOT FY 22 Budget. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Dixon moved, seconded by Shipley to approve DOT FY 21 Budget Amendment. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Shipley moved, seconded by Birt to approve DOT 5 Year Plan. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Malone has received 21 quotes for the dump truck replacement for FY22. He will compare those received and return with final quotes. He also is still researching a solution to the Maeder driveway/road issue.

Shipley moved, seconded by Dixon to appoint Larry Maeder as the Weed Commissioner effective today. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Stacy Katen with Globe Life Insurance presented the services that her company can provide Adams County employees and answered additional questions that the Board had from her previous visit.  No action was taken but she will be allowed access to contact county employees regarding their personal insurance needs. 

Maynes discussed modifying Resolution 2020-34 Entrance Policy. She stated, that for her, it is a safety concern to not allow 2 driveways for each 40-acre tract, especially for agricultural operations. Malone stated statistics that show the increased safety issues with increased point of contacts.  Malone also stated the county is currently maintaining driveways so if the number of driveways is increased then the county’s expenses for maintenance will increase. Malone will work on modifying the policy and bring it back before the board for further discussion.

Birt moved, seconded by Akin to approve the burial request #2021-1. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Committee and Meeting reports for presented as follows: Birt – Conservation, Mar 30; Corning; Akin – Adams/Taylor Landfill, Mar 24, Corning, and CHI Hospital Board, Mar 25, Corning; Shipley – Main St, Mar 30, Corning; and Maynes – Adams Co Mitigation, Mar 29, Via Zoom.

Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

               Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 9:00 am with the following members present: Bobbi Maynes, Leland Shipley, Doug Birt, Merlin Dixon, and Scott Akin. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Maynes. Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to approve today’s agenda along with the minutes from March 22, 2021.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Terry Taylor with Communications Solutions of S. Iowa presented quotes for upgrading the server on the Court House security cameras to allow for an increased number of viewers on the system.  Shipley moved, seconded by Birt to approve the quote for a video insight server with a cost of $9529.20.  Ayes: Shipley, Birt, and Dixon. Nay: Akin and Maynes.  Motion carried.

Sheriff Alan Johannes presented two quotes for truck bids from Creston Automotive and Karl Chevrolet. Shipley moved, seconded by Dixon to approve the purchase of the 2021 F150 from Creston Automotive for $33,650 with a trade-in value of $13,000 on the 2017 F150 for a total cost of $20,650. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Engineer Travis Malone gave an update on Secondary Roads. The crew is hauling lots of rock and cutting trees in right of ways. The recently purchased bulldozer is on Union Ave and will begin cleaning the right of way as soils dry in the next couple of days. Discussion was held concerning a constituent’s complaint regarding the Adams County Entrance policy that was passed via Resolution 2020-34 on July 6^th, 2020.

Dixon moved, seconded by Birt to approve liquor license for The Vault. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to select OPN Architects to perform a study on the courthouse and provide plans for potential renovations. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Birt moved, seconded by Shipley to approve the 28E agreement with Taylor County for a shared IT position with a 35-hour work week and $300 flat mileage rate per year. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Shipley moved, seconded by Birt to approve the Cost Allocation Plan from Cost Advisory Services. All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

Committee and Meeting reports for presented as follows: Shipley – MATURA, Mar 23; Via Zoom; Dixon – SCI911, Mar 24, Via Zoom and SIA Trolley, Mar 25, Creston; and Maynes – Crossroads, Mar 22, Creston.

Akin moved, seconded by Dixon to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 am.  All supervisors voted aye.  Motion carried.

ATTEST: Bobbi Maynes, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

               Rebecca Bissell, Adams County Auditor