HAMPTON – The following are the expenses paid by Franklin county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 29, 2024:
SUPERVIORS CURRENTLY SERVING:
Gary McVicker (Term Expires 12/31/2026) District #1
Richard Lukensmeyer (Term Expires 12/31/2026) District #2
Chris Vanness, Chairman (Term Expires 12/31/2024) District #3
PROCEEDINGS OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
April 29th 2024
The Board of Supervisors met at 8:30AM on Monday April 29th 2024 at the Franklin County Courthouse with Board members Vanness, McVicker, and Lukensmeyer present.
Motion by Lukensmeyer, seconded by McVicker to approve the Agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by McVicker, seconded by Lukensmeyer to approve the regular board minutes dated 4/22/2024. All ayes. Motion carried.
Public Comment & Board Committee Updates: Lukensmeyer attended CICS. McVicker attended Central Iowa Juvenile Detention.
Jay Waddingham, Secondary Roads Engineer, met with the Board to provide them an update on his department.
Motion by Lukensmeyer, seconded by McVicker to approve the Application to Perform Work Within Franklin County Highway Right of Way for Mid-American Energy Company to replace overhead electric along Grouse Ave. from 180th Street to 220th Street. All ayes. Motion carried.
Deb Jones, Home Care Director, met with the Board to provide them an update on her department. Ned Parker, Conservation Director, gave the Board an update on his department.
Andrea Miller interviewed with the Board as a candidate for the appointment of County Attorney. Prior to the interview, she rescinded her request for a closed session.
Motion by Lukensmeyer, seconded by McVicker to enter into a closed session at 10:30AM pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(i) to interview County Attorney Applicant B. To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Roll call vote was as follows, Ayes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness; Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Lukensmeyer, seconded by McVicker to exit the closed session at 10:50AM. All ayes. Motion carried.
Brian Miller, Attorney, met with the Board regarding some concerns he has regarding procedures at the Sheriff’s office.
The Board held discussion regarding the two applicants for County Attorney. After discussion, motion by Lukensmeyer, seconded by Vanness to appoint Andrea Miller as the Franklin County Attorney effective 7/8/2024. Roll call vote was as follows: Lukensmeyer – Aye, McVicker – Nay, Vanness – Aye. Motion carried.
Julie Pralle, General Assistance Director, met with the Board regarding a request from Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in regards to services rendered. After discussion, the Board asked Pralle to set up a meeting with Todd Sietsema.
Motion by Lukensmeyer, seconded by McVicker to approve claims as submitted. All ayes. Motion carried.
The Board held discussion regarding the draft of the new lease for entities renting from the County at the Community Resource Building. After discussion the Board directed the Auditor to have some revisions made.
Motion by McVicker, seconded by Lukensmeyer to approve a Fireworks Permit for 4G’s Pyrotechnics for 178th 180th Street, Alexander. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by McVicker, seconded by Lukensmeyer to approve an Agreement with FY2025 Funding with Healthy Harvest of North Iowa. All ayes. Motion carried.
Chairman Vanness adjourned the meeting at 11:54AM until Monday April 29th 2024, at 5:00PM at the Franklin County Law Enforcement Center for a special session.
ATTEST:
Chris Vanness, Chairman Katy A. Flint, Auditor & Clerk to the Board