Harrison County Supervisors Meeting September 5, 2024 Chairman Tony Smith called the meeting to order with members Brian Rife and John Straight in attendance. Member Rife made the motion to approve the tentative agenda with the removal of Secondary Roads staff FY25 wages, second by Straight. Motion carried. Previous minutes were approved on a motion by Rife, second by Straight. Motion carried. Attendance: Deputy Auditor Megan Reffett, Paul J. Rhoten, Rebecca Wilkerson, Michele Stirtz, Sarah Delanty, Thad Pothast, Scott Nelson, Michelle Kersten Approve Handwritten Warrant A handwritten warrant to US Bank in the amount of $8,523.23 was approved on a motion by Straight, second by Rife. Motion carried. Conservation Conservation Director Scott Nelson introduced Thad Pothast as the newly hired director who will take over after Nelson’s retirement on January 1, 2025. Nelson also gave updates on the shop project, well, and campground attendance. C & R Drainage District The Board met as Trustees for the C & R Drainage District. Michelle Kersten, Drainage Clerk, presented the Board with information and after discussion the following were approved: Pay request #4 in the amount of $127,347.75 to Liber Construction, Inc was unanimously approved on a motion by Rife and seconded by Smith. Engineer Pisgah Gas Station Struble presented a contract for the removal of the Pisgah Gast Station from Flint Construction in the amount of $3,000. The contract was approved with a motion by Rife and seconded by Straight. Motion carried. FM Asphalt Resurfacing on L34/Overton Avenue south of Logan – Harris Grove Creek to Pott County 7.7 Miles Arnold Smith has been working with Pott County regarding final approval and reimbursement for the project. Pott County has requested edge lines to be painted but Smith countered by requesting the installation of chevrons on the curve instead. Documentation for the transfer of funds is being prepared. Struble approved the purchase of 2 new ¾ ton trucks from Karl Chevrolet in the amount of $54,310.40 each that will replace old trucks. Struble worked on updating the department’s insurance plan to match current values of equipment. He also worked on the structurally deficient bridge listing to remove bridges that had been replaced or repaired. Comments Rebecca Wilkerson asked questions about the State’s new truancy laws. With business of the day completed, the Board adjourned on a motion by Straight, second by Rife. Motion carried. ATTEST: Megan Reffett, Deputy 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 9-11-24 TDR 9-12-24
