August

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Magnusson, Peterson and Vice-Chairperson Kirkberg.  Absent: Martin.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve minutes of meeting July 25, 2000.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file salary increase for Blanche Nahnsen, part time Home Care Aid to $8.80 per hour, as approved by Board of Health.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Magnusson to approve employment of Gary E. Bockoven, part time Jailer at the rate of $8.50 per hour effective July 26, 2000.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file Sheriff’s Quarterly Report of Fees Collected for period ending June 30, 2000.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Semi Annual Report of Treasurer for period ending June 30, 2000. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Magnusson to authorize Chair to sign FY2001 Community Services Contract for public health grant funding. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Phyllis Stewart presented her concerns and suggested a possible road closure in Section 10, Township 88, Range 28 (Pleasant Valley Township), also known as Hollow Road.  Engineer Sperry explained the procedure necessary to classify that portion of road as a Class C Road, which would include the adoption of an ordinance by the Board and a mutual agreement of the landowners adjacent to the portion of road.  The Board will proceed with the adoption of an ordinance. 

Brad Klug, representing Rabiner Treatment Center discussed application for Community Development Block Grant funding.  Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to allow Webster County to be the legal applicant for Community Development Block Grant for Rabiner Treatment Center and to authorize the Chair to sign the necessary legal documents.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m. a Telephone Drainage Meeting D.D#221-#110 Webster-Greene was held to discuss extension of the completion date of Contract with Greene County Ready Mix.  For further particulars see Drainage Record Book.

At 11:00a.m., a Drainage Meeting D.D.#222-#149 Webster-Boone has held to discuss reclassification. For further particulars see Drainage Record Book.

Gordon Lund advised the Board on some concerns regarding the Clean out of Drainage District #247.  Supervisor Peterson agreed to discuss his concerns with the Drainage Engineer.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Magnusson, Kirkberg, Peterson and Chairperson Martin. Absent none.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Magnusson to approve minutes of meeting August 1, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#15, D.D.#184 and D.D.#207.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve employment of Becky Scisco, Carol Gillette and Cindy Fenner at a salary of $29,000.00 and Janet Gadbury at a salary of $30,000, as Case Managers, effective August 21, 2000, recommendation of Irene Blair, CPC.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Kirkberg to approve salary increase for Tim Card-Minard to $9.35 per hour effective August 9, 2000, per recommendation of Sheriff Griggs.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Magnusson to approve salary increase for Brenda Angstrom to $26,503.68, effective August 15, 2000, per recommendation of Carol Messerly, Auditor. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve salary increase for Lynette Peterson to $21,534.24, effective August 4, 2000, per recommendation of Janice Horton, Treasurer.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign letter of intent for an update of the Webster County Soil Survey maps.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Kirkberg to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/MR Service Agreements for the following providers: Northwoods Living, Abilities Unlimited, Inc. Story County Community Life Program, and Humboldt Workshop, Inc., per recommendation of Irene Blair, CPC.  (Copies on file in CPC’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Magnusson to Adopt following resolution:

Colfax Township, Sections 15 & 22, 180^th Street between Vincent Avenue and Xavier Avenue.

MOTION CARRIED:

S/Emmett L. Martin, Chairperson
Date:  August 8, 2000

Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:

S/Carol Messerly, Auditor

Webster County, IA

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Application for Frontier Communications to replace cable in Section 7, Cooper Township along National Avenue. (Copy on file in Engineer’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Magnusson, Kirkberg, and Chairperson Martin. Absent Peterson.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Magnusson to approve minutes of meeting August 8, 2000.   Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing on the first consideration to adopt Ordinance 029, an ordinance imposing a Local Option Sales and Service Tax applicable to transactions within Webster County, Iowa, was heard.  No objections or comments were heard.  Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve first consideration of Ordinance 029, waive second consideration and to set 10:00a.m on September 12, 2000 as the time and date for final consideration of said Ordinance.  Roll Call Vote – ayes Magnusson, O’Farrell, Kirkberg and Martin.  Nays none.  Peterson absent.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Kirkberg to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/MR Service Agreements for the following providers: Community and Family Resources, Options of Linn County and New Hope Village.  (Copies on file in CPC’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Magnusson to allow claims for homestead exemption and military tax exemptions and place on file certified taxes and levies for FY2001, property assessed January 1, 1999 and payable 2000-2001. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve and authorize letter of support Friendship Haven’s application for a nursing facilities conversion grant from the Iowa Department of Human Services for assisted living units.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Kirkberg to approve Family Medical Leave for Angie Vinson.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Prisoner Placement Agreement with Black Hawk County to house Webster County prisoners in their jail facilities. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to adopt Webster County Employee Health Supervision Policy, designating Trimark Corporate Health Services as health care provider for work related evaluations, testing, injuries, etc.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Kirkberg top approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Application for Vosberg Trenching, road crossing, tile line in Colfax Township Section 30 and 29, Taylor Avenue. (Copy on file in Engineer’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to allow claims.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Magnusson, Kirkberg, Peterson and Chairperson Martin. Absent none.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Magnusson to approve minutes of meeting August 15, 2000.   Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file resignation of Jena Sigler, part time jailer effective August 1, 2000.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve contract between Webster County and North Central Iowa Mental Health Center, Inc.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Kirkberg to approve utility application for Hood Excavation (for Jim Grove), for installation of water line at new building site, 2368 170^th St. Cooper Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Magnusson to approve utility application for Todd Clark, for Water line under Old Hwy 169 to new home and out building in Savage Addition. (Copy on file in Engineer’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to authorize chairman to sign letter of support  to Wellmark Foundation for Webster County Wellness program. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing for first consideration of Ordinance 030, Ordinance to Abate Nuisance of Dilapidated Buildings for the Unincorporated Area of Webster County, was held.  No objections were heard.  Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve first consideration of Ordinance 030, and further to waive second consideration and set September 19, 2000 at 10:30a.m. as the time and date for hearing on final consideration.  Roll call vote – Ayes: O’Farrell, Peterson, Kirkberg, Magnusson and Martin.  Nays: None.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 11:00a.m. a Public Hearing and Invitation to Bid for Boiler Replacement Project, Webster County Courthouse was held.  The following bids were received and opened:  Gadbury Plumbing and Heating $98,950.00 and Midstate Plumbing and Heating $81,749.00.  Moved by Peterson, seconded by Kirkberg to accept the low bid submitted by Midstate Plumbing in the amount of $81,749.00 and authorize Chair to sign Contract Documents at the appropriate time.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.