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Ringgold County Board of Supervisors Minutes

May 4, 2020 The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, May 4, 2020. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. with the following members present: Kraig Pennington, Lyle Minnick and Ron Land-phair. A motion was made by Pennington, second by Minnick to approve the agenda.AYES: Unanimous NAYS: None. Assistant Engineer Jared Johnson and Interim Engi-neer Don Staley met with the Board to provide secondary roads updates. The Board moved for-ward with approval of the proposal of Allendar Butz-ke for soil borings on the BROS-SWAP-C080(77)—FE-80 project. Johnson provided an update on work orders. Spot rock was hauled to the Northwest North Central and Northeast territories along with the locations of culvert replacements. Rock will continue to be hauled this week. WO 607: Replace ex-isting deteriorated 24” CMP with new 24” ADS. Located on 310th Ave South of 260th Street. (Complete). WO 493: Repaired ero-sion at outlet of existing concrete box culvert. Re-vetment was placed at outlet. Located on 310th Ave. South of 260th street. (Complete). WO 490: Replace ex-isting deteriorated and un-dersized 24” CMP with new 36” ADS. Located on 270th Street East of P68. (Com-plete). WO 604: Replace ex-isting deteriorated 42” CMP with new 42” CMP. Existing concrete headwall at the out-let was salvaged and reused. Located on 270th Street East of P64. (Complete). WO 540: Replace sep-arated and deteriorated 48” concrete culvert with new 48” ADS. Located on 280th Street West of P46. (Com-plete). WO 606: Replace dete-riorated 36” CMP with new 36” ADS. Clear brush and shape ditches for ¾ mile. Located on 190th Ave North of J43. (In Progress). WO 610: Replace dete-riorated 24” CMP with new 24” ADS. Located on 210th Ave South of Shannon City. (Complete). WO 589: Clear trees and vegetation from ROW. Re-shape roadway and ditches. Install new cross road cul-vert. Located on 262nd Ave south of 180th Street for a half mile. (In Progress).

Johnson reported on the Washington 20 project. Easements have been pre-pared for the donated ROW from 50’ to 80’. Once these easements are executed the department will move for-ward procuring the addition-al proposed ROW and TCE. A proposal for geotech-nical services has been re-ceived from Allendar Butz-ke ($9,900) and Terracon ($14,700). Team Services responded saying they would not be able to provide a pro-posal at this time. Based on cost and return period on deliverables it’s the depart-ments recommendation we use Allendar Butzke for the soil investigation on this project. The department will continue developing the plan set. The department is work-ing on design and plan preparation for the Rice 20 bridge replacement project. The hydraulics for the proj-ect is completed, and are ready for Interim Engineer Don Staley to review. Prior to official review by Don it appears a 90’-0 x 26’ will be required. A continuous con-crete slab bridge is proposed. The pavement mark-ing project was awarded to Quality Stripping Inc. (QSI). They are planning on being here within the month of May to complete the work, Johnson said. The depart-ment will be out in the field laying out the passing and no passing zones. No pass-ing signs have been ordered. Once received the crew will be out installing them. All crack filling and joint restoration work has been completed on J55, P46, and P27. The Board reviewed quotes received for the Grant 19 channel improvement project. They were as fol-lows: Executive Companies $450,000; ESB Clark Heavy Construction $363,804; Tull Tile & Dozing $349,239; Herberger Construction $296,292.50; Keller Exca-vating $254,072.50. The Board moved forward with the lowest bid from Keller Excavating. The Board reviewed the Pictometry proposal. Also present for discussion was Assessor Melinda En-gland. The proposal reflects a 6-year agreement, two flights, at an annual cost of $18,410. The Board met with the following departments to discuss a plan for reopening county facilities: Assessor Melinda England, Conser-vation Director Kate Zim-merman, Sheriff Rob Haley, County Attorney Clint Spur-rier, Treasurer Debra Can-non, Recorder Kisha Martin

and Public Health Director Becky Fletchall. The Board decided to leave the facilities close and maintain current practices through May 15th. They will discuss again on the 18th. The Board reviewed the FY20 amended appropria-tions from the April amend-ment. The Board reviewed quotes for a new generator for the courthouse. The bids for labor were as follows: Keul Electric $10,694; In-Phase Electric $13,897.50; Munyon Plumbing and Heat-ing $14,875.RESOLUTION RC20–101 WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Su-pervisors do hereby approve the proposal from Allendar Butzke for soil borings on the BROS-SWAP-C080(77)—FE-80. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved May 4, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–102 WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Su-pervisors do hereby approve the quote from Keller Ex-cavating in the amount of $254,072.50 for the NRCS-EWP-DSR-5027-004 (Grant 19 Channel improvement project). THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved May 4, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–103 WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Super-visors do hereby approve the quote from Eagleview for the renewal of the Pictome-try program. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved May 4, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–104 WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Super-visors do hereby approve the FY20 amended appropria-tions. THEREFORE, a motion

time with revenue for the county. Many people have utilized the online feature for payments as well as the drop box at the west entrance of the courthouse, she said. EMA Director Mel Bur-ton met with the Board via conference phone. Burton explained she is working to issue a county ID card to var-ious county employees. The main purpose would be for volunteers during a natural disaster. The card will pro-vide these individuals access to the site and will allow Bur-ton to track those volunteers. At a later date, when/if the Supervisors approve a card access program to court-house doors, these cards will also double as a key to the building. The Board stated they are in favor of the pro-gram and asked that she de-termine who needs the card. They suggested possibly reach out to other counties to see what their process is. Burton stated all of Public Health has already been is-sued these cards. Sheriff Rob Haley and Civil Clerk Liz Mederos met with the Board to review the quarterly report for the de-partment. Auditor Amanda Waske reviewed with the Board the month end report for her department and the Board moved forward with approv-al. The Board tabled approv-al of the amended appropri-ations and the approval of generator bids. The Board reviewed a quote from Commercial Roof Coaters, Inc., for mi-nor repairs to the roof of the courthouse. RESOLUTION RC20–92

WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Su-pervisors do hereby ap-prove final pay voucher for BRS-C080(65)--60-80 (P14 Bridge). THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved April 27, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–93

WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Su-pervisors do hereby approve the bid and contract award for BROS-SWAP-C080(73)--FE-80 (Routh Box) and delegate contract signing authority for BROS-SWAP-C080(73)--FE-80 in DocEx-press to Todd Hagen, Interim County Engineer. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved April 27, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–94

WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Su-pervisors do hereby approve the pavement marking quote from QSI in the amount of $48,772.65. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Ron Landphair stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved April 27, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–95

WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Su-pervisors do hereby approve the salt/sand shed project at secondary roads with the building purchased from Di-agonal Building Products, the construction done by Brad England and concrete complete by Judd Bowen. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and ap-proved April 27, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–96

WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Super-visors do hereby approve the Treasurers March month end report as present by Treasur-er Debra Cannon. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved April 27, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–97

WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Su-pervisors do hereby approve the reappointment of Robert Creveling to the Veterans Af-fairs Board. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved April 27, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–98

WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Su-pervisors do hereby approve the Sheriff’s quarterly report as presented by Sheriff Rob Haley and Civil Clerk Liz Mederos. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved April 27, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–99

WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Super-visors do hereby approve the Auditor’s March month end report. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved April 27, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–100 WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Su-pervisors do hereby approve the quote from Commercial Roof Coaters Inc., for repairs to the courthouse roof. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved April 27, 2020. The Board tabled approv-al of the minutes. There was no further business. A motion was made by Pennington and seconded by Minnick to adjourn the meeting at 12:55 p.m.

RON LANDPHAIRBoard of SupervisorsATTEST: AMANDA

WASKERinggold County Auditor

was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved May 4, 2020.RESOLUTION RC20–105 WHEREAS, the Ring-gold County Board of Su-pervisors do hereby approve the purchase of a generator not to exceed $41,000 and installed by Keul Electric in the amount of $10,694. THEREFORE, a motion was made by Kraig Penning-ton and seconded by Lyle Minnick stating such. The vote on the resolu-tion: AYES: Unanimous. NAYS: None. ATTEST: Amanda Waske, Auditor. Passed and approved May 4, 2020. A motion was made by Pennington, second by Minnick to approve the April 27th minutes as well as to-days minutes. Motion car-ried. There was no further business. A motion was made by Pennington and seconded by Minnick to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 p.m.

RON LANDPHAIRBoard of SupervisorsATTEST: AMANDA

WASKERinggold County Auditor

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