September
Regular Meeting September 5, 2000
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 29, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve temporary full time employment of Scott Sherk at the rate of $7.00 per hour and Orlin Schuttler at the rate of $7.25 per hour, effective September 1, 2000, per recommendation of Webster County Conservation. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Kirkberg to approve and authorize Chair to sign Addendum No. 18, Fiscal Year 2001 Webster County Law Enforcement Center Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Magnusson to approve cancellation of machinery and equipment taxes of Dayton Manufacturing and Company, Parcel #00170-0000165001 as follows: 1996 –$876.00; 1997 - $858.00; 1998 - $810.00; and 1999 – $558.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Applications for Frontier Communications to plow cable at edge of gravel in Colfax Township, Section 31; Mid American Energy to extend single phase primary overhead electric line approximately 500’ west of 2528 228th Street in Section 3, Pleasant Valley Township; and Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association for direct buried copper telephone cable in Section 29, Lost Grove Township. (Copies on file in Engineer’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Jim Patton, Webster County Agricultural Extension discussed the Des Moines River Watershed Source Inventory. Various agencies are assisting with compiling the data and the mapping inventory will be submitted within a few weeks.
At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing for first consideration of the adoption of Ordinance Number 031; Ordinance Establishing the Area Service “C” Road Classification in Webster County, Iowa, was held. No objections or comments were heard. Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Kirkberg to approve first consideration and to set September 12, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. as the time and date for second consideration of said Ordinance Number 031. Roll call vote: Ayes – Kirkberg, Magnusson, O’Farrell and Martin. Nays – None. Absent – Peterson. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
Regular Meeting September 12, 2000
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 September 5, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing on final consideration of Ordinance No. 029: Ordinance Imposing a Local Option Sales and Service Tax Applicable to Transactions within Webster County was held. No objections being heard it was moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve final consideration and adopt the following Ordinance:
WEBSTER COUNTY ORDDINANCE NO. 29.
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A LOCAL OPTION SALES AND SERVICE TAX APPLICABLE TO TRANSACTIONS WITHIN WEBSTER COUNTY IOWA
WHEREAS a Local Option Sales and Service Tax has been approved by voters in all the incorporated and non-incorporated portions of Webster County
BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY IOWA:
Section 1. Local Option Sales and Service Tax. There is hereby imposed a local option sales and service tax applicable to transactions within Webster County.
The rate of the tax shall be one-half (1/2) percent upon the gross receipts taxed pursuant to Local Option Sales Tax provisions of Chapter 422B of the Code of Iowa in Webster County.
The local option sales tax is imposed on transactions occurring on and after January 1, 2001 anywhere in Webster County. All persons required to collect state gross receipt taxes shall collect the tax. However, the tax shall not be imposed on the gross receipts from the sale of motor fuel or special fuel as defined in Chapter 324 of the Code of Iowa, on gross receipts for the rental of rooms, apartments or sleeping quarters which are taxed under Chapter 422A of the Code of Iowa during the period the hotel or motel tax is imposed, on gross receipts from the sale of natural gas or electric energy in a city or in the county when the gross receipts are subject to a franchise fee or user fee during the period the franchise or user fee is imposed, on the gross receipts from the sale of a lottery ticket or share in a lottery game conducted pursuant Chapter 99E of the Code of Iowa, and on the sale or rental of tangible personal property described in Section 422.45, Subsections 26 and 27 of the Code of Iowa.
All applicable provisions of the appropriated Sections of Chapter 422, Divisions IV, of the Code of Iowa are adopted by reference.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect on January 1, 2001.
Section 3. Expiration Date. This Ordinance shall expire on June 30, 2009, unless sooner vacated as provided by law.
First reading: approved August 15, 2000
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Second reading: waived August 22, 2000 approved __________________
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Third reading: waived approved September 12, 2000
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Webster County Board of Supervisors
S/Emmett L. Martin, Chairperson,
S/Eddie Peterson, Supervisor
S/Jill Kirkberg, Supervisor
S/Floyd A. Magnusson, Supervisor
S/Dennis O’Farrell, Supervisor
Attested: S/Carol Messerly,
Webster County Auditor
Roll call vote: Ayes – Kirkberg, Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson and Martin. Nays – none. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/MR/DD Provider Contract with Sioux Valley Regional Health Services d/b/a Northwest Iowa Health Center and Addendum of Contract with Plymouth Life Incorporated. (Copies on file in CPC’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Kirkberg to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Application for City of Fort Dodge to construct sanitary sewer line, west side of Nelson Avenue from Army Reserve Building north to the North edge of the Certified Transmission Building; line to be bored under County Road D-14 on west side of Nelson Avenue. Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing on second consideration of the adoption of Ordinance Number 31; Ordinance Establishing the Area Service “C” Road Classification in Webster County, Iowa, was held. Comments were heard by Dave Jordison and Pete Finnigan regarding the closure of said roads. County Engineer Robert Sperry addressed their concerns and assured Mr. Jordison that it would take a petition signed by all landowners affected to accomplish such a road classification change. Following comments, it was moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Magnusson to approve second consideration of said Ordinance 031 and further to set October 10, 2000 at 10:30a.m. as the time and date for final consideration of said Ordinance. Roll call vote: Ayes – Kirkberg, Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson and Martin. Nays – None. Motion carried unanimously.
A public bid letting was held at 10:45a.m. to receive and open bids for projects L-880494--73-94 and L-600204—73-94 Bridge Replacements and grading in Pleasant Valley and Gowrie Townships. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to accept the low bid submitted by Merryman Bridge Construction in the amount of $94,534.70 for said bridge replacements and grading projects and to further authorize the Chair to sign the contract documents at the appropriate time. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Kirkberg to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
Regular Meeting September 15, 2000
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Peterson and Chairperson Martin. Absent Magnusson and Kirkberg.
The Board of Supervisors will meet as the Official Canvass Board to canvass the September 12, 2000 School Elections. Moved by Peterson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve the following as the official canvass of the September 12, 2000 School Elections held in Webster County, Iowa:
Fort Dodge School Board: (Elect Three) Southeast Webster: Director District #1
Stuart J. Cochran 1168 Todd Lundgren 191
Clark W. Fletcher 1277 Scattering 9
Janice E. Merz 1222 Director District #2
Carol Reed 500
Dave Mickelson 177
Scattering 13 Michael W. Smith 36
Scattering 2
Director District #3
Steve Collen 191
Scattering 9
Manson Northwest Webster: Director District #1 Public Measure A
Jeff Seims 83 Yes 76
Scattering 3 No 161
Director District #2
Kirk R. Warnke 85 Merged Area V Community College
Scattering 1 Director District #6
Garland Hanson 269
Prairie Valley: Director District #1 Scattering 18
Scott Hansch 165 Director District #7
Dennis Peterson 29 Mark R. Crimmins 734
Scattering 12 Jack Mallaro 129
Director District At Large Scattering 6
Rob Allen 104 Director District #9
Kevin M. Black 178 Douglas McDermott 241
Mary Anne Wiley 125
Scattering 5
Scattering 5
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
Regular Meeting September 19, 2000
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 September 12, 2000 and of the September 15, 2000, Canvass of School Board Elections. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to accept resignation of Erin Pritchard, part time jailer, effective September 19, 2000 and approve employment of Rose Smith, part time jailer at the rate of $8.50 per hour effective September 27, 2000, per recommendation of Sheriff Griggs. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve salary increase to $19,877.76 for Wendy Teske, effective September 14, 2000, per recommendation of County Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Kirkberg to approve employment of Patrick J. Cronin, temporary full time Vegetation Technician at the rate of $7.00 per hour effective September 11, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Contract documents with Midstate Plumbing and Heating for the 2000 Boiler Replacement Project. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Applications for Frontier Communications to plow cable off the edge of the backslope in road right of way in Section 6, Cooper Township; and Hood Excavation to repair water line, corner of 235th Avenue and Franklin Street in Coalville. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Planning and Zoning Commission’s report to amend Zoning Ordinance to rezone 2 acres in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 90 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa; and further to set October 10, 2000 at 10:15a.m. as time and date for hearing on said rezone. Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing on the final consideration of Ordinance 030: Ordinance to Abate Nuisance of Dilapidated Buildings for the Unincorporated Area of Webster County, was held. Reverend Eric Marx commented that he was in full support of said Ordinance and Jessy Willadsen commented on a call regarding conservation protection for wildlife and another call that we just have too many laws on books. No further comments or objections, it was moved by Peterson, seconded by Kirkberg to approve final consideration and adopt Ordinance O30.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 30
AN ORDINANCE to enable the County to abate the nuisance of dilapidated buildings, to improve the appearance of the community; to improve the safety of residents; and to increase property values. The Ordinance shall be known as the "Dilapidated Building Abatement Ordinance of Webster County, Iowa."
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa, deem it necessary to secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other dangers; to protect the public health and general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to conserve the value of buildings, and encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the County.
WHEREAS, Section 331.384 of the Code of Iowa provides that a county may require the abatement of a public or private nuisance and if this is not done in a reasonable time or is an emergency may abate the nuisance and assess the cost there of against the property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA THAT:
ARTICLE 1/SHORT TITLE AND JURISDICTION
Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the "Dilapidated Building Abatement Ordinance of Webster County, Iowa" to the same effect as if the full title was stated.
Section 2. JURISDICTION. This Ordinance is adopted by Webster County, Iowa, specific to nuisances within the unincorporated area.
ARTICLE 2/INTERPRETATION OF REGULATIONS
Section 1. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements. Where this Ordinance imposes a greater restriction than is imposed or required by other provisions of law, other rules, regulations, or ordinances, the provisions of this Ordinance shall govern.
Section 2. Webster County reserves the right not to take action on any condition which might otherwise be an actionable nuisance under this Ordinance when it determines that County action is not in the interest of Webster County or the people of Webster County. The Webster County Board of Supervisors may, at its sole discretion, by majority vote, waive any violation of this Ordinance that has not been referred to the Webster County Attorney for legal action
Section 3. Nothing in this Ordinance shall abrogate the right of any private person to take any action allowed by law to privately seek the abatement of a nuisance.
ARTICLE 3/DEFINITIONS
Section 1. For the purpose of this Ordinance certain terms and words are hereby defined. Words used in the present tense shall include the future; the singular number shall include the plural and the plural number includes the singular; the word "shall" is mandatory, the word "may" is permissive; the word "person" includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or corporation as well as an individual; the words, "used" or "occupied" include the words intended, designed, or arranged to be used or occupied; and the word "he" includes the word she.
1.1.NUISANCE. The term “nuisance” means whatever is injurious to health, indecent, or offensive to the senses or an obstacle to the free use of property, so as essentially to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. Nuisances include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.1.1. The presence of any building or structure, whose condition has deteriorated and it is either inhabited by wild animals or vermin or has a deteriorated condition so its unstable nature presents dangers to individuals being in or near it.
1.1.2.Diseased trees or dead wood, which is inhabited by wild animals or vermin or which, by its condition, endangers persons or property or which threatens to spread disease to nearby trees.
1.1.3. Weeds or other growth which is inhabited by wild animals or vermin or which constitutes a health, safety or fire hazard.
1.2. PROPERTY OWNER. The term “property owner” means the contract purchaser if there is one of record, otherwise the record holder of legal title.
1.3. DANGEROUS BUILDING OR STRUCTURE. The terms “dangerous building” or “dangerous structure” means any building or structure whose condition constitutes a nuisance.
ARTICLE 4/CONDITIONS REGULATED
Section 1. NUISANCES PROHIBITED. The creation or maintenance of a nuisance as defined in Article 3 Section 1.1 is prohibited, and a nuisance, public or private, may be abated in the manner provided in this Ordinance.
Section 2. OTHER CONDITIONS REGULATED. The following actions are required and may also be abated in the manner provided in this ordinance:
2.1. The removal, repair, or dismantling of dangerous buildings or structures.
ARTICLE 5/ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
Section 1. INSPECTION REPORT. Whenever the Zoning Administrative Officer finds that a nuisance or other condition exists which is listed in this Ordinance, the Zoning Administrative Officer may cause an inspection report to be prepared. The report shall contain, but not be limited to:
1.1.A legal description of the property and a site map, if applicable.
1.2.A description of the nuisance and conditions that exist which caused the nuisance designation to be applied;
Section 2. NOTICE TO ABATE NUISANCE OR CONDITION. Whenever the Zoning Administrative Officer finds that a nuisance or other condition exists which is listed in this Ordinance which warrants county action, the Zoning Administrative Officer shall cause to be served upon the property owner a written notice to abate the nuisance within a reasonable time after notice.
Section 3. CONTENTS OF NOTICE TO ABATE. The notice to abate shall contain:
3.1. A description of what constitutes the nuisance or other condition.
3.2. A legal description of the property.
3.3. The location of the nuisance or condition.
3.4. A statement of the act or acts necessary to abate the nuisance or condition.
3.5. A reasonable time within which to complete the abatement.
3.6. A statement that if the nuisance or condition is not abated as directed and no request for hearing is made within the time prescribed, the County will abate it and assess the costs against such person.
Section 4. METHOD OF SERVICE. The notice may be served by certified mail to the property owner. Refusal to sign shall be considered service. The notice may also be served by posting the notice on the property in question. Such a notice shall indicate the date of posting.
Section 5. REQUEST FOR HEARING AND APPEAL. Any person ordered to abate a nuisance or condition may have a hearing with the Zoning Administrative Officer ordering the abatement as to whether a nuisance or prohibited condition exists. A request for a hearing must be made in writing and delivered to the Zoning Administrative Officer ordering the abatement within the time stated in the notice, or it will be conclusively presumed that a nuisance or prohibited condition exists and it must be abated as ordered.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the Zoning Administrative Officer shall render a written decision as to whether a nuisance or prohibited condition exists. If the officer finds that a nuisance or prohibited condition exists, the officer must order it abated within an additional time which must be reasonable under the circumstances. An appeal from this decision may be had by immediately filing a written notice with the Zoning Administrative Officer. This appeal shall be heard before the Board of Supervisors at a time and place fixed by the board. The findings of the board shall be conclusive.
Section 6. ABATEMENT IN EMERGENCY. If it is determined that an emergency exists by reason of the continuing maintenance of the nuisance or condition, the County may, as provided by section 331.384 of the Code of Iowa, perform any action that may be required under this chapter without prior notice, and assess the costs as provided herein.
Section 7. ABATEMENT BY COUNTY. If the person notified to abate a nuisance or condition neglect or fails to abate as directed, the County may, as provided by section 331.384 of the Code of Iowa, perform the required action to abate, keeping an accurate account of the expense incurred. The itemized expense account shall be filed with the County Treasurer who shall pay such expenses on behalf of the County.
Section 8. COLLECTION OF COST OF ABATEMENT. The Treasurer shall mail a statement of the total expense incurred to the property owner who has failed to abide by the notice to abate, and if the amount shown by the statement has not been paid within one month, the County Treasurer shall certify the costs to the County Auditor and they shall then be collected with, and in the same manner, as general property taxes.
Section 9. INSTALLMENT PAYMENT OF COST OF ABATEMENT. If the amount expended to abate the nuisance or condition exceeds $100, the County may, as provided by section 331.384 of the Code of Iowa, permit the assessment to be paid in up to ten annual installments, to be paid in the same manner and with the same interest as benefited property.
ARTICLE 6/AUTHORITY OF ZONING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Section 1. The Zoning Administrative Officer shall have the independent authority to investigate any property or condition that he believes might constitute a nuisance under this Ordinance.
Section 2. The Zoning Administrative Officer shall have the sole discretion, subject to review by the Board of Supervisors, to:
2.1.Investigate a suspected nuisance.
2.2.Determine whether a nuisance exists.
2.3.Determine whether a nuisance or condition warrants County action.
2.4.Determine what action is necessary to abate said nuisance.
2.5.Invoke any of the enforcement mechanisms in this Ordinance.
2.6.Determine whether an Emergency condition exists and to apply the Abatement in Emergency provision found in Article 5 Section 6.
Section 3. The Zoning Administrative Officer may request the assistance of other Departments, Agencies and Office of County Government in the investigation and enforcement of this Ordinance. The Zoning Administrative Officer may request to contract services to complete inspections and/or inspection reports as required in this ordinance.
Section 4. In determining whether a condition warrants County action and what County action should be taken, the Zoning Administrative Officer may consider:
4.1.The nature and extent of the condition
4.2.The wishes of those in the neighborhood.
4.3.The immediacy of any danger to the public.
4.4.The cost of abatement.
4.5.The likely benefit of the abatement.
4.6.Whether the owner lives on the property.
4.7.The likelihood of recovering the costs of any abatement action taken by the County.
4.8.Other relevant factors.
ARTICLE 7/COMPLAINANT PROCEDURES
Section 1. ACTION TAKEN. All nuisance complaints under this ordinance shall be referred to the Zoning Administrative Officer for investigation and appropriate action.
Section 2. ORAL COMPLAINTS. The Zoning Administrative Officer may take oral complaints, but shall have the authority to require that any complaint be made in writing.
Section 3. RESPONSE PROCEDURES. When an oral complaint is made to the Zoning Administrative Officer, he may respond to said complaint orally. When a written complaint is made to the Zoning Administrative Officer, he shall respond to said complaint in writing and he shall inform the complainant whether a nuisance found, whether it warranted county action and the action, if any, the County intends to take.
Section 4. APPEAL. A Complainant may appeal the determination of the Zoning Administrative Officer to the Board of Supervisors as provided in Article 5, Section 5 of this ordinance. The determination of the Board of Supervisors shall be final.
ARTICLE 8/SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
Section 1. INVALID SECTIONS. If any section, provision, or part of this Ordinance is adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
ARTICLE 9/REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
Section 1. CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. All ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
ARTICLE 10/ADOPTION
Section 1. ADOPTION. This Ordinance will take effect upon final publication
First Hearing: August 22, 2000
Second Hearing: Waived
Third Hearing: September 19, 2000
S/Emmett L. Martin, Chairperson,
Webster County Board of Supervisors
S/Eddie Peterson, Supervisor
S/Jill Kirkberg, Supervisor
S/Floyd A. Magnusson, Supervisor
S/Dennis O’Farrell, Supervisor
Attested: s/Carol Messerly,
Webster County Auditor
Roll call vote: Ayes – Kirkberg, Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson and Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
At 11:00a.m., the Board toured the new Fort Dodge Library facility. No action taken.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
Regular Meeting September 25, 2000
The Board of Supervisor will meet in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Magnusson, Kirkberg, and Chairperson Martin. Absent Peterson.
The Board of Supervisors will meet to canvass the votes in the Merged Area V, Community College School Board Election held on September 12, 2000. Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to approve the following as the Official Canvass:
Iowa Central Community College Board of Directors:
District #3 Larry Hecht 734
Scattering 7
Larry Hecht declared duly elected to a three-year term.
District #6 Garland Hanson 269
Scattering 18
Garland Hanson declared duly elected to a three-year term.
District #7 Mark R. Crimmins 734
Jack Mallora 129
Scattering 6
Mark R. Crimmins declared duly elected to a three-year term.
District #9 Douglas McDermott 608
Scattering 9
Douglas McDermott declared duly elected to a three-year term.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Meeting September 26, 2000
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 September 19, 2000 and September 25, 2000, Merged Area V Canvass. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file resignation of William D. Rabenberg, Assistant County Engineer, effective December 1, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Applications for Webster Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association to bury telephone cable in Section 21, Jackson Township and Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association to plow main telephone cable for new house in Section 27, Roland Township on 310th Street. (Copies on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Kirkberg to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
Motion by Peterson, Seconded by Kirkberg to authorize temporary closure of the following Secondary Road due to Bridge Replacement:
Easter Avenue, Section 2, Gowrie Township, T86N, R30W
MOTION CARRIED:
S/Emmett L. Martin, Chairperson
DATE: September 26, 2000
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
S/Carol Messerly, Auditor
Webster County, IA
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Kirkberg, seconded O’Farrell to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.