December
Regular Meeting December 4, 2001
Regular Meeting
December 4, 2001
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Magnusson, Condon, Peterson and Chairperson Kirkberg. Absent none.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve minutes of meeting November 27, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#5, D.D.#48, D.D.#52 and D.D.#197. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to amend Resolutions Naming Depositories for the Sheriff and Recorder’s offices as followings: Sheriff’s office: First American Bank (all four accounts), maximum depository amount of $150,000 each account; Recorder’s office: First American Bank, maximum depository amount of $100,000 and Wells Fargo Bank Iowa NA, maximum depository amount of $150,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve Application for Medical/Family Medical Leave of Absences for Diane Condon and Cheryl Barber. (Copies on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file employment termination of Jolene Lamp at Webster County Jail, effective November 26, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve full-time employment of Rose Smith at Webster County Jail, effective December 1, 2001 at the rate of $10.75 per hour, per recommendation of Sheriff Griggs. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Class C Liquor and Sunday Sales Permit for American Legion Post 130. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve revised appeal process for MH/DD funding. (Copy on file in CPC’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve Medical/Family Medical Leave of Absence for Richard Vinson. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). 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 as follows: Direct bury telephone cable in Badger Township, Sections19 and 24, south shoulder of 130th Street from intersection of 130th Street and National Avenue to 2143 130th Street and in Deer Creek Township, Section 27, west shoulder of Johnson Avenue from intersection of Johnson Avenue and 140th Street to intersection of Johnson Avenue and 145th Street; and to set meter pole in right of way in Lost Grove Township, Section 26, northeast corner of intersection of Lanyon Avenue and 390th Street. (Copies on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve cancellation of Tuesday December 25, 2001 and January 1, 2002 as official meeting dates of the Board of Supervisors due to the Holidays and to set Monday, December 31, 2001 at 10:00a.m. as an official meeting date and further to set Wednesday, January 2, 2002 as the official re-organizational meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file Planning and Zoning Commissioner’s Report and set December 31, 2001 at 10:30a.m. as the time and date for hearing on the first consideration to rezone approximately 111 acres from Agricultural (A-l) to Agricultural (A-2), per request of E.P. Frazier who intends to sell the following described property as acreages: The North One-half of the Southwest Quarter and the East One-half of the Southeast of the Southwest Quarter and Lots 8 and 12 of County Auditor’s Sub-division of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 88 North, Range 28, West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, except for tracts. Motion carried unanimously.
Kerri Kuiper discussed the positive effects their television advertising has had on attendance to the Fort Museum and tourism within the county.
Shirley (Scharf) Weimers discussed drainage concerns within Drainage District #247 Webster & #7 Humboldt Counties. Supervisors Peterson and Condon agreed to meet with her and the Drainage Engineer on site to review the concerns and find a solution agreeable for them and the drainage district.
At 10:30a.m. Property/Liability Insurance bids were received and opened. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file the insurance bids received and to table further action until the Board’s next meeting on December 11, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
The 10:45a.m. General Relief Appeal Hearing and 11:00a.m.General Relief Appeal Hearing was cancelled due to appellant’s absence.
Todd Redenius and Dave Flattery discussed paving county road North of Harlan Rogers athletic complex. Also Mike Littzen from the Air Guard voiced his concerns regarding the large amount of traffic in the area and required additional security. The Board requested that a letter of support be drafted by the City Parks and Recreation and submitted for Board approval. It was further agreed that the Board will look into doing a study of the area.
Jerry Schnurr, representing LDMG Corporation discussed their request to delay Board of Adjustment’s November 5, 2001 denial of a request to construct a road. Upon hearing all comments, it was moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to take no action and allow the November 5, 2001, Board of Adjustments’ denial to stand. Motion carried unanimously.
Lahoma Counts, representing Elderbridge Agency on Aging updated Board of the services they provide and submitted their fiscal year 2003 funding in the amount of $13,86l. The Board agreed to consider their request in the fiscal year 2003 budget.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Peterson to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
Regular Meeting December 11, 2001
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Magnusson, Condon, Peterson and Chairperson Kirkberg. Absent none.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve minutes of meeting December 4, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#247-7, D.D.#16-31 Laterals 2 and 4, D.D.#31 Relief and D.D.#12-38. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve salary increases for Greg Bornem and Cherrice Ehrich, MH/DD Case Managers to $30,450, effective December 10, 2001, per recommendation of Irene Blair. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to authorize Chair to sign Assurance document associated with Career Link Grant Program on behalf of Construction Careers Training. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file certified list of persons who passed the entrance examination tests for Deputy Sheriff in Webster County on November 2, 2001 as submitted by the Webster County Civil Service Commission. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Iowa Department of Corrections Jail Inspection Report. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to table Property/Liability Insurance bids until next week (December 18, 2001). Motion carried unanimously.
At l0:30a.m. a Public Hearing on the proposed improvements for Rabiner Treatment Center application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was held. The following information was presented:
A) How the need for the proposed activities were identified: Rabiner Treatment Center is a residential treatment center for at-risk boys between the ages of 12 and 17. In 1999, when Brad Klug assumed the role of CEO, only one of the facility’s four residential cottages was suitable for use, and Rabiner was only serving six clients. Since that time, Rabiner has remodeled three of the four cottages, including the one in operation in 1999. Rabiner Treatment Center currently serves 54 youths in its residential programs and has a waiting list of referrals. Some of these potential clients could be served with the renovation of the fourth cottage on the campus. Additionally, renovation of a vacant building on the campus for use as a counseling center will benefit all of the facility’s current and future clientele and families.
B) How the proposed activities will be funded and sources of funds: The estimated cost of the project is $780,600. The County will request funding from the State of Iowa’s CDBG Community Facilities and Services Fund in the amount of $350,000 and will finance $420,600 with a loan through USDA Rural Development. Rabiner Treatment Center will also provide a $10,000 cash match and may also provide in-kind match whenever possible.
C) Date application will be submitted: December 2001.
D) Requested amount of Federal funds: $350,000 in CDBG funds; $420,600 in USDA Loan funds.
E) Estimated portion of federal funds requested that will benefit persons of low and moderate income: 100% of the funds will benefit LMI persons.
F) Where the proposed activities will be conducted: The proposed project will be conducted on the campus of Rabiner Treatment Center, located approximately one mile north of Iowa Highway 7 on County Road P41.
G) Plans to minimize displacement of persons and businesses as a result of funded activities: No displacement of persons or businesses will occur.
H) Plans to assist persons actually displaced: No displacement of person or businesses will occur.
I) The nature of the proposed activities: Rabiner Treatment Center intends to renovate a 15-bed residential treatment facility to increase the number of clients the agency can serve. Rabiner also intends to renovate an existing vacant building for use as a counseling center for all of the facility’s 54 current clients and their families, as well as all of the new clients and their families the agency will be able to serve after renovating the 15-bed cottage. Rabiner also intends to replace 8 existing septic systems with two larger, more efficient systems.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to close said public hearing and authorize the Chair to sign the appropriate grant application documents. Motion carried unanimously.
The following Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment was completed as required for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, therefore moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file the same:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Community Name: Webster County, Iowa
Community Development and Housing Needs of LMI Persons.
Increase the number of decent, affordable starter homes in Webster County.
Reduce the number of homeless persons in Webster County.
Other Community Development and Housing Needs.
1. Increase the number of small community grocery stores in Webster County.
Increase public transportation opportunities in Webster County.
Increase the level of affordable day care services in Webster County.
Increase the number of senior citizen centers in Webster County.
Planned or Potential Activities to address Housing and Community Needs,
1. Increase public education on availability of public housing assistance and availability of affordable housing in Webster County.
Explore funding options to assist potential homeowners of low-to-moderate income.
Explore funding options of potential facilities for day care and senior citizen centers in the County.
Encourage local entrepreneurs to open and manage grocery stores in the County’s small communities and explore ways to provide financial and/or technical support for those business owners.
Date and location assessment was prepared: December 11, 2001 at Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Number of local residents participating: 11.
Motion carried unanimously.
At 11:00a.m. a Public hearing to receive bids for 2001 Law Enforcement Center Simplex Fire Alarm System was held. One bid was received. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to award bid in the amount of $115,600, to Bemrich Electric. Motion carried unanimously.
Jeanette Miller representing Children and Families of Iowa to discussed fiscal year 2003 funding and updated the Board of the Family Crisis Program. No action taken.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment.
Regular Meeting December 18, 2001
Regular Meeting
December 18, 2001
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Magnusson, Condon, Peterson and Chairperson Kirkberg. Absent none.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve minutes of meeting December 11, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#14, Joint D.D.# 90 Webster and #49 Wright, D.D.#89 and D.D.#186. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to award Property/Liability Insurance bid in the amount of $226,497, as submitted by Dencklau Insurance Agency through Iowa Communities Assurance Pool. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve Family Farm Tax Credit Applications for Tax Year 2001, payable in Fiscal Year 2002-2003. (Applications on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file Public Professional and Maintenance Employees, Local 2003, IUPAT agreement that the employees of the secondary road department be allowed to receive the full day of Christmas Eve Day off as a paid holiday. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Agreement with the Iowa Air National Guard, 133rd Air Control Squadron, Fort Dodge, Iowa, for the placement of signs at both approaches to said Armory. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon approve and authorize Chair to sign Lease Agreement with Department of Human Services, Targeted Case Management. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Mike McCarville, Webster County Development discussed the Development group’s willingness to donate 3.5 acres of land for proposed jail facility and that they will work on applying for RISE funding for the construction of a road to the property, hoping that up to one-half of the construction cost would be paid for through the grant and the other one-half from tax increment funds.
Carolyn Olson and Larry Rohret, representing Upper Des Moines updated the Board on services and to discussed Fiscal Year 2003 funding. No action taken.
John Tobert, Executive Director of Iowa Drainage District Association updated the Board on the Associations current and future objectives.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
Regular Meeting December 31, 2001
Regular Meeting
December 31, 2001
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Magnusson, Condon, Peterson and Chairperson Kirkberg. Absent none.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve minutes of meeting December 18, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Family Medical Leave for Sonya Waller, Public Health Department. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve part-time employment of Dawn Nemechek, as Jailer effective December 19, 2001 at the rate of $9.25 per hour, per recommendation of Sheriff Griggs. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign letter of endorsement for the recreational plan at the Harlan & Hazel Rogers Sports Complex. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file Leave of Absence for LeRoy Collin, Secondary Road Department. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION for the installation and maintenance of an intersection light at the intersection of U.S. Highway No. 20 and Carter Avenue (entrance to the unincorporated town of Roelyn, Iowa).
WHEREAS concerned citizens of the community of Roelyn, Iowa have requested the installation of destination light at the above mentioned intersection for the welfare of visitors to their community, and
WHEREAS the entrance to said Town of Roelyn is difficult to locate at night, and
WHEREAS said light would be of benefit to the traveling public on said Primary road No. 20 and
WHEREAS Roelyn is the only community in Webster County without benefit of a destination light,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Webster County Board of Supervisors hereby recommends, approves, and by this resolution authorizes the Webster County Engineers Office to order the installation of said light.
S/Jill Kirkberg, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors
Attest:
S/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor Dated: 12/31/01
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve appointment of Eric Eide as Drainage Attorney for the 2002 year. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve appointment of Carol Gehlhausen as General Assistance Director for Webster County for the 2002 year. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve appointment of Larry Hall and Jeff Frye, as the Drug Audit Committee for the 2002 year. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve appointment of Jessy Willadsen, as Planning and Zoning Administrator for the 2002 year. Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing was held on first consideration of request to rezone approximately 111 acres from Agricultural (A-l) to Agricultural (A-2), submitted by E.P. Frazier who intends to sell the following described property as acreages: The North One-half of the Southwest Quarter and the East One-half of the Southeast of the Southwest Quarter and Lots 8 and 12 of County Auditor’s Sub-division of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 88 North, Range 28, West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, except for tracts. Several concerned citizens were heard and filed a Petition against the re-zone. E.P. Frazier voiced his concerns. Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon that said first consideration be approved with the conditions that E.P. Frazier shall sell property as proposed in lot layout plan submitted with application; that lots shall not be further subdivided by new owners; and that plats of survey for each parcel to be sold be recorded by July 1, 2002 or prior to any further sales of said properties; and further that second consideration be waived and that the 5th day of February, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. be set as the date and time for final consideration of said re-zone. Roll call vote: Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson and Condon. Nays – none. Kirkberg abstained. Motion carried.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.