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January
Regular Meeting January 2, 2001
Regular Meeting
January 2, 2001
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Magnusson, Kirkberg, Peterson and Condon. Absent none.
Honorable Judge Mark Cady conducted the swearing into office of the following elected officials to take office January 1, 2001: Jill Kirkberg, County Supervisor, Eddie Peterson, County Supervisor, Phil Condon, County Supervisor, Charles Griggs, Sheriff, and Carol Messerly, County Auditor.
Auditor called to order the re-organizational meeting of the Board of Supervisors entertaining a motion to appoint a temporary Chairperson. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to appoint Jill Kirkberg as temporary Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to appoint Jill Kirkberg as Chairperson for 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to appoint Floyd Magnusson, Vice-Chairperson for 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve minutes of December 26, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to authorize Auditor to issue warrants for 2001 when Board of Supervisors is not in session for the following purpose: freight, express, postage, utilities, salaries and payroll when such compensation shall have been previously fixed by the Board upon certificate of the office or when such compensation shall have been earned. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve the following appointments and salaries of the County Sheriff, and County Auditor:
Appointments and salaries for the County Auditor’s Office, effective January 1, 2001
Alan Wooters, Chief Deputy $33,305.60
Cheryl Barber, Deputy $31,130.25
Kris Rial, Deputy $31,130.25
Brenda Angstrom, Clerk $26,503.68
Tina Guthrie, Clerk $21,534.24
Appointments and salaries for the County Sheriff’s Office, effective January 1, 2001
James Stubbs, Chief Deputy $47,209.70
Michael Nottger, Lt. $46,964.88
Ralph Wilson, Lt. $46,964.88
Jayson Heesch, Sgt $44,485.60
Kevin Kruse, Sgt. $44,485.60
Brian Michelson, Patrol $43,695.96
Michael Richardson, Patrol $43,385.96
Christopher O’Brien, Sgt. $43,095.96
Luke Fleener, Detective $42,795.96
Thomas Hofbauer, Patrol $42,795.96
Rod Strait, Patrol $42,795.96
Curtis Ruby, Patrol $42,795.96
Michael Boekelman, Detective $42,485.96
Jason Bahr, Patrol $40,861.50
James O’Brien, Patrol $42,496.96
Brett Knipple, Patrol $42,495.96
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to appoint The Messenger, Dayton Review and Gowrie News as official newspapers of Webster County, for 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve appointment of Howard Hamilton as Drainage Attorney for year 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve appointment of Dr. Daniel J. Cole, Medical Examiner for a two- year term. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve the following appointments to the Safety Commission: Phil Condon, Dan Van Ornum, John Moeller, Judy Cosgrove, Vicki Gill, Richard Holst, Tony Jorgenson, Charles, Miller, Galen Friedrich, Roger Taylor, Mike Passow and Jim Stubbs. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve the following appointments: Shawn Roberts, Human Rights Commission, two-year term; Dave Cramer, Conservation Commission Board, 5 year term; Dr. Ed DeHaan, Steve Beeghley and Kristi Ott, Board of Health, three-year terms; and Joe Condon and LeRoy Schwendemann, Board of Adjustment, five-year terms. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve the following appointments to the Condemnation Jury for year 2001:
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CONDEMNATION JURY - Minimum 29 Members (SEC.472.4 Code of Iowa) Jan 2001 |
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OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY |
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Laurin Stanek |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Bill Secor |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Thomas Gillespie |
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Clare, IA 50524 |
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Lyle Heatherington |
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Otho, IA 50569 |
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Terry Condon |
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Clare, IA 50524 |
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John Ludgate |
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Gowrie, IA 50543 |
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Clara Krog |
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Vincent, IA 50594 |
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Jim Wiley |
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Gowrie, IA 50543 |
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CITY & TOWN PROPERTY |
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Donna Gutknecht |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Walter Petersen |
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Callender, IA 50523 |
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Dennis Barnum |
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Gowrie, IA 50543 |
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Jim Bice |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Robert Lane |
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Callender, IA 50523 |
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Al Conkling |
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Badger, IA 50516 |
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Mike Doyle |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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LICENSED BROKERS |
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Francis Prendergast |
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Callender,IA 50523-7501 |
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Marvin Freund |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Robert Gordon |
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Gowrie, IA 50543 |
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Sidney Sandholm |
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Dayton, IA 50530 |
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Jack McHenry |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Karene Egemo |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Dave Jones |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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BANKER, AUCTIONEERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS |
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Glen Anderson |
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Gowrie, IA 50543-0164 |
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James Donnelly |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Keith Dencklau |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Dave Flattery |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Richard Chinburg |
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Dayton, IA 50530 |
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Leroy Lemberg |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Gary Sandholm |
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Dayton, IA 50530 |
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve appointment of the following Board Members to various other Boards:
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Central Iowa Juvenile Detention |
Floyd Magnusson |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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Conference Board |
Jill Kirkberg |
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County Farm |
Eddie Peterson |
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Phil Condon |
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Court House/LEC/SS Building |
Jill Kirkberg, Chairperson |
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Diversity |
Jill Kirkberg |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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DNR Animal Feeding Operation Contact |
Phil Condon |
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Eddie Peterson, Alternate |
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Drainage |
Phil Condon |
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Eddie Peterson |
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Dennis O'Farrell |
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E 911 - Service Board |
Eddie Peterson |
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Emergency Management |
Jill Kirkberg |
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Finance |
Dennis O'Farrell |
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Jill Kirkberg |
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Foster Grandparents |
Phil Condon |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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Haz/Mat Response Committee |
Elmer Pliner |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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Highway 20 West Project |
Floyd Magnusson |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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Insurance Committee |
Bob Sperry |
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Judy Cosgrove |
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Jan Horton |
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Carol Messerly |
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Eddie Peterson |
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Floyd Magnusson |
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Iowa Central Industries |
Eddie Peterson |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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ISTECA |
Robert Sperry |
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Jamie Johll, Alternate |
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Workforce |
Dennis O'Farrell |
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Jill Kirkberg, Alternate |
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Mental Health Center |
Jill Kirkberg |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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Community & Family Resource Behavioral Center (NCARF) |
Jill Kirkberg |
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Dennis O'Farrell |
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North Central Home Care |
Dennis O'Farrell |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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REAP Board |
Dennis O'Farrell |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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Second Judicial |
Floyd Magnusson |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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Solid Waste Commission |
Phil Condon |
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Dennis O'Farrell Alternate |
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Telecommunications |
Eddie Peterson |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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Tourism |
Eddie Peterson |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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Upper Des Moines |
Floyd Magnusson |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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Webster County Economic Development |
Jill Kirkberg |
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Floyd Magnusson, Alternate |
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YOUR Inc./Headstart |
Floyd Magnusson |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve appointment of Township Trustees, four-year terms, as follows: Gowrie Township – Chris Fevold; Johnson Township – Gene Ruebel; Otho Township – Larry Reeves; and Washington Township – Lee Welsh. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve Webster County’s Policy for Inclement Weather as follows:
Webster County’s Policy for Inclement Weather
Webster County serves the citizens of the county. The Webster County offices will always remain open. However, in case of a severe snowstorm (blizzard conditions as determined by the National Weather Service) the following policy will be in effect:
1.If an employee is unable to get to work, he/she will be allowed to charge such an absence to vacation, compensatory time, or personal time provided he/she has the time accumulated. If no paid time is available, the employee may choose to take the time off without pay.
2.In the event a severe storm should occur the day before or on the day after one of the observed holidays, holiday pay would be paid to all eligible employees whether or not they worked the day before or the day after the holiday.
3.An employee may request to leave work early because of blizzard conditions. If the request is approved, the employee may use a accumulated comp time, vacation, personal time. If no paid time is available, the employee may choose to take the time off without pay.
4.Benefit accumulation and eligibility will not be affected if an employee chooses to take the time off without pay.
5.Employee in departments that serve the public during severe weather (including departments that provide snow removal, resident care, and law enforcement services) are expected to report to work during severe weather conditions.
6.In extreme circumstances, the Board of Supervisors may determine that it is necessary to close the courthouse or other county offices/facilities. In this case the employee will be paid. If possible, weather related announcements will be made by the Board of Supervisors over radio station KWMT and KVFD so citizens and employees can be notified. Employees who must work (in the critical areas noted in 5 above) will be paid at one and one half of their normal rate for the hours the courthouse is closed.
Webster County Board of Supervisors:
S/Jill Kirkberg, Chairman
S/Floyd Magnusson
S/Dennis O’Farrell
S/Eddie Peterson
S/ Phil Condon
Motion carried unanimously.
The Webster County Compensation Board presented to the Board fiscal year 2002 salary recommendations. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place the following Webster County Compensation Board Fiscal Year 2002 salary recommendations:
Supervisor $28,500.00
Supervisor, Chairperson $29,250.00
Sheriff $59,000.00
Treasurer $45,000.00
Auditor $46,500.00
Recorder $45,750.00
Attorney $67,017.00
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.
At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing was held to consider amending Zoning Ordinance 024 and the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map to rezone 9.31 acres from A-1 to A-2 to place a non-farm home on a tract of land in the Southeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 87 North, Range 28 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa. No objections or comments were heard. Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve first consideration of said amendment; to waive second consideration and to set 10:30a.m. on January 30, 2001as the time and date for final consideration. Roll call vote: Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Chairperson Kirkberg. Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:45a.m.a Public Hearing was held to consider amending Zoning Ordinance 024 to rezone 10.27 acres from A-2 to C-1 for the purpose of operating a mechanic shop on a tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 89 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa. No objections or comments were heard. Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve first consideration of said amendment with the condition that the property shall not be used as a junk yard for open air storage of junk vehicles, and set 10:450a.m. on January 9, 2001, as the time and date for second consideration. Roll call vote: Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Chairperson Kirkberg. Motion carried unanimously.
At 11:00a.m. a Public Hearing was held on final consideration of amending Zoning Ordinance 024 and the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map to enact height restrictions on building structures on property under airport imaginary surfaces. No objections or comments were heard. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve final consideration of said amendment. Roll call vote: Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Chairperson Kirkberg. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded Peterson to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
Regular Meeting
January 2, 2001
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Magnusson, Kirkberg, Peterson and Condon. Absent none.
Honorable Judge Mark Cady conducted the swearing into office of the following elected officials to take office January 1, 2001: Jill Kirkberg, County Supervisor, Eddie Peterson, County Supervisor, Phil Condon, County Supervisor, Charles Griggs, Sheriff, and Carol Messerly, County Auditor.
Auditor called to order the re-organizational meeting of the Board of Supervisors entertaining a motion to appoint a temporary Chairperson. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to appoint Jill Kirkberg as temporary Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to appoint Jill Kirkberg as Chairperson for 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to appoint Floyd Magnusson, Vice-Chairperson for 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve minutes of December 26, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to authorize Auditor to issue warrants for 2001 when Board of Supervisors is not in session for the following purpose: freight, express, postage, utilities, salaries and payroll when such compensation shall have been previously fixed by the Board upon certificate of the office or when such compensation shall have been earned. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve the following appointments and salaries of the County Sheriff, and County Auditor:
Appointments and salaries for the County Auditor’s Office, effective January 1, 2001
Alan Wooters, Chief Deputy $33,305.60
Cheryl Barber, Deputy $31,130.25
Kris Rial, Deputy $31,130.25
Brenda Angstrom, Clerk $26,503.68
Tina Guthrie, Clerk $21,534.24
Appointments and salaries for the County Sheriff’s Office, effective January 1, 2001
James Stubbs, Chief Deputy $47,209.70
Michael Nottger, Lt. $46,964.88
Ralph Wilson, Lt. $46,964.88
Jayson Heesch, Sgt $44,485.60
Kevin Kruse, Sgt. $44,485.60
Brian Michelson, Patrol $43,695.96
Michael Richardson, Patrol $43,385.96
Christopher O’Brien, Sgt. $43,095.96
Luke Fleener, Detective $42,795.96
Thomas Hofbauer, Patrol $42,795.96
Rod Strait, Patrol $42,795.96
Curtis Ruby, Patrol $42,795.96
Michael Boekelman, Detective $42,485.96
Jason Bahr, Patrol $40,861.50
James O’Brien, Patrol $42,496.96
Brett Knipple, Patrol $42,495.96
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to appoint The Messenger, Dayton Review and Gowrie News as official newspapers of Webster County, for 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve appointment of Howard Hamilton as Drainage Attorney for year 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve appointment of Dr. Daniel J. Cole, Medical Examiner for a two- year term. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve the following appointments to the Safety Commission: Phil Condon, Dan Van Ornum, John Moeller, Judy Cosgrove, Vicki Gill, Richard Holst, Tony Jorgenson, Charles, Miller, Galen Friedrich, Roger Taylor, Mike Passow and Jim Stubbs. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve the following appointments: Shawn Roberts, Human Rights Commission, two-year term; Dave Cramer, Conservation Commission Board, 5 year term; Dr. Ed DeHaan, Steve Beeghley and Kristi Ott, Board of Health, three-year terms; and Joe Condon and LeRoy Schwendemann, Board of Adjustment, five-year terms. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve the following appointments to the Condemnation Jury for year 2001:
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CONDEMNATION JURY - Minimum 29 Members (SEC.472.4 Code of Iowa) Jan 2001 |
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OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY |
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Laurin Stanek |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Bill Secor |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Thomas Gillespie |
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Clare, IA 50524 |
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Lyle Heatherington |
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Otho, IA 50569 |
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Terry Condon |
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Clare, IA 50524 |
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John Ludgate |
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Gowrie, IA 50543 |
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Clara Krog |
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Vincent, IA 50594 |
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Jim Wiley |
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Gowrie, IA 50543 |
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CITY & TOWN PROPERTY |
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Donna Gutknecht |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Walter Petersen |
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Callender, IA 50523 |
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Dennis Barnum |
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Gowrie, IA 50543 |
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Jim Bice |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Robert Lane |
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Callender, IA 50523 |
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Al Conkling |
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Badger, IA 50516 |
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Mike Doyle |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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LICENSED BROKERS |
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Francis Prendergast |
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Callender,IA 50523-7501 |
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Marvin Freund |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Robert Gordon |
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Gowrie, IA 50543 |
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Sidney Sandholm |
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Dayton, IA 50530 |
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Jack McHenry |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Karene Egemo |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Dave Jones |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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BANKER, AUCTIONEERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS |
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Glen Anderson |
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Gowrie, IA 50543-0164 |
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James Donnelly |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Keith Dencklau |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Dave Flattery |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Richard Chinburg |
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Dayton, IA 50530 |
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Leroy Lemberg |
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Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
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Gary Sandholm |
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Dayton, IA 50530 |
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve appointment of the following Board Members to various other Boards:
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Central Iowa Juvenile Detention |
Floyd Magnusson |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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Conference Board |
Jill Kirkberg |
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County Farm |
Eddie Peterson |
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Phil Condon |
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Court House/LEC/SS Building |
Jill Kirkberg, Chairperson |
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Diversity |
Jill Kirkberg |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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DNR Animal Feeding Operation Contact |
Phil Condon |
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Eddie Peterson, Alternate |
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Drainage |
Phil Condon |
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Eddie Peterson |
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Dennis O'Farrell |
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E 911 - Service Board |
Eddie Peterson |
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Emergency Management |
Jill Kirkberg |
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Finance |
Dennis O'Farrell |
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Jill Kirkberg |
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Foster Grandparents |
Phil Condon |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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Haz/Mat Response Committee |
Elmer Pliner |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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Highway 20 West Project |
Floyd Magnusson |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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Insurance Committee |
Bob Sperry |
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Judy Cosgrove |
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Jan Horton |
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Carol Messerly |
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Eddie Peterson |
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Floyd Magnusson |
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Iowa Central Industries |
Eddie Peterson |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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ISTECA |
Robert Sperry |
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Jamie Johll, Alternate |
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Workforce |
Dennis O'Farrell |
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Jill Kirkberg, Alternate |
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Mental Health Center |
Jill Kirkberg |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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Community & Family Resource Behavioral Center (NCARF) |
Jill Kirkberg |
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Dennis O'Farrell |
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North Central Home Care |
Dennis O'Farrell |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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REAP Board |
Dennis O'Farrell |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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Second Judicial |
Floyd Magnusson |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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Solid Waste Commission |
Phil Condon |
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Dennis O'Farrell Alternate |
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Telecommunications |
Eddie Peterson |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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Tourism |
Eddie Peterson |
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Dennis O'Farrell, Alternate |
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Upper Des Moines |
Floyd Magnusson |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
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Webster County Economic Development |
Jill Kirkberg |
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Floyd Magnusson, Alternate |
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YOUR Inc./Headstart |
Floyd Magnusson |
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Phil Condon, Alternate |
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve appointment of Township Trustees, four-year terms, as follows: Gowrie Township – Chris Fevold; Johnson Township – Gene Ruebel; Otho Township – Larry Reeves; and Washington Township – Lee Welsh. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve Webster County’s Policy for Inclement Weather as follows:
Webster County’s Policy for Inclement Weather
Webster County serves the citizens of the county. The Webster County offices will always remain open. However, in case of a severe snowstorm (blizzard conditions as determined by the National Weather Service) the following policy will be in effect:
1. If an employee is unable to get to work, he/she will be allowed to charge such an absence to vacation, compensatory time, or personal time provided he/she has the time accumulated. If no paid time is available, the employee may choose to take the time off without pay.
2. In the event a severe storm should occur the day before or on the day after one of the observed holidays, holiday pay would be paid to all eligible employees whether or not they worked the day before or the day after the holiday.
3. An employee may request to leave work early because of blizzard conditions. If the request is approved, the employee may use a accumulated comp time, vacation, personal time. If no paid time is available, the employee may choose to take the time off without pay.
4. Benefit accumulation and eligibility will not be affected if an employee chooses to take the time off without pay.
5. Employee in departments that serve the public during severe weather (including departments that provide snow removal, resident care, and law enforcement services) are expected to report to work during severe weather conditions.
6. In extreme circumstances, the Board of Supervisors may determine that it is necessary to close the courthouse or other county offices/facilities. In this case the employee will be paid. If possible, weather related announcements will be made by the Board of Supervisors over radio station KWMT and KVFD so citizens and employees can be notified. Employees who must work (in the critical areas noted in 5 above) will be paid at one and one half of their normal rate for the hours the courthouse is closed.
Webster County Board of Supervisors:
S/Jill Kirkberg, Chairman
S/Floyd Magnusson
S/Dennis O’Farrell
S/Eddie Peterson
S/ Phil Condon
Motion carried unanimously.
The Webster County Compensation Board presented to the Board fiscal year 2002 salary recommendations. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place the following Webster County Compensation Board Fiscal Year 2002 salary recommendations:
Supervisor $28,500.00
Supervisor, Chairperson $29,250.00
Sheriff $59,000.00
Treasurer $45,000.00
Auditor $46,500.00
Recorder $45,750.00
Attorney $67,017.00
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.
At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing was held to consider amending Zoning Ordinance 024 and the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map to rezone 9.31 acres from A-1 to A-2 to place a non-farm home on a tract of land in the Southeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 87 North, Range 28 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa. No objections or comments were heard. Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve first consideration of said amendment; to waive second consideration and to set 10:30a.m. on January 30, 2001as the time and date for final consideration. Roll call vote: Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Chairperson Kirkberg. Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:45a.m.a Public Hearing was held to consider amending Zoning Ordinance 024 to rezone 10.27 acres from A-2 to C-1 for the purpose of operating a mechanic shop on a tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 89 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa. No objections or comments were heard. Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve first consideration of said amendment with the condition that the property shall not be used as a junk yard for open air storage of junk vehicles, and set 10:450a.m. on January 9, 2001, as the time and date for second consideration. Roll call vote: Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Chairperson Kirkberg. Motion carried unanimously.
At 11:00a.m. a Public Hearing was held on final consideration of amending Zoning Ordinance 024 and the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map to enact height restrictions on building structures on property under airport imaginary surfaces. No objections or comments were heard. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve final consideration of said amendment. Roll call vote: Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Chairperson Kirkberg. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded Peterson to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
Regular Meeting January 9, 2001
Regular Meeting
January 9, 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 January 2, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to reduce the Webster County Compensation Board Fiscal Year 2002 salary recommendations fifty percent and approve the following salaries for the elected officials for Fiscal Year 2002:
Supervisor $27,731.00
Supervisor, Chairperson $28,356.00
Sheriff $56,741.00
Treasurer $43,188.00
Auditor $44,003.50
Recorder $43,552.50
Attorney $65,120.50
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to authorize Chair to sign Quarterly Reporting and Bill for Private Water Well Grant Program for period ending December 31, 2000. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve change in starting dates for the following Case Managers: Lisa Burr and Kim Burke, effective January 9, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file Report of Veteran Affairs Commissioner for period ending December 31, 2000. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa, that Robert B. Sperry, P.E., the County Engineer of Webster County, Iowa, be and is hereby designated, authorized, and empowered on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of said County to execute the certification of completion of work and final acceptance thereof in accordance with plans and specifications in connection with all Farm-to-Market and federal or state aid construction projects in this county.
Dated at Fort Dodge, Iowa, this 9th day of January, 2001.
Board of Supervisors
Webster County, Iowa
S/Jill L. Kirkberg
S/Floyd A. Magnusson
S/Dennis R. O’Farrell
S/Eddie Peterson
S/Phil Condon
ATTEST:
By: S/Carol Messerly
County Auditor
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following Agreement:
CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT was made and entered into by and between The Fort Dodge Airport Commission, City of Fort Dodge, Iowa. Hereinafter called “Sellers”, and Webster County, Iowa, hereinafter called “Buyer”.
WITNESSETH: That Sellers hereby agree to sell and Buyer hereby agrees to buy easement rights for public right-of-way, real estate situated in Webster County, Iowa, designated as Parcels No. 1 & 2 as more fully described on the Acquisition Plats attached hereto, upon the following terms:
1.TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE which Buyer agrees to pay Sellers for the easement constituting said Parces No. 1 & 2 is the sum of $1650.00.
2.OTHER DAMAGES. Buyer agrees to pay to Sellers $100.00 as a lump sum payment for all other special, consequential or severance damages of any nature or extent whatsoever accuring to Sellers and arising out of and connected with the acquisition of said parcels of right-of-way, which damages, if any, are described as follows: ABSTRACT ENTRY FEE $100.00.
3.POSSESSION is the essence of this contract and Buyer may take immediate possession of said parcels of right-of-way upon the execution of this contract by both Sellers and Buyer.
4.PAYMENT FOR EASEMENT. Upon payment of all sums owing by Buyer to Sellers by virtue of this contract in the total amount of $1750.00, for which payment shall be made within thirty days after this contract has been executed by both Seller and Buyer, Sellers shall contemporaneously execute and deliver to Buyer an easement conveying usage rights to said parcels of right-of-way.
5.LIENS. In the event that said parcels of right-of-way are burdened by the lien of a mortgage, judgment or other encumbrance, Sellers agree to fully cooperate with Buyer in securing a release of such lien from said parcel of right-of-way. If necessary and proper, Sellers agree that any part of the sum owing to them under this contract may be paid to the holder of such lien for such release.
Signed this 11th day of Signed this 9th day of
December, 2000 January, 2001
FORT DODGE AIRPORT COMMISSION
WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA
City of Fort Dodge, Iowa
S/Bob Bocken, Chairman
S/Jill L. Kirkberg, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
S/Bill Brokaw, Secretary
S/Carol Messerly,
Webster County Auditor Approval Recommended by: S/Robert B. Sperry
Webster County Engineer
Motion carried unanimously
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Contract Approval with Shuck-Britson, Inc., for final design for Bellville Bridge Replacement over Des Moines River. (Copy on file in Engineer’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Bill Doan and Phyllis Stewart updated the Board on the Webster County Museum Association and requested that a modest membership be included in the FY 2002 Budget. No action taken.
At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing was held on first consideration to rezone 10.43 acres from Agricultural (A-1) to Agricultural (A-2) on a tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter in Section 3, Township 99 North, Range 28 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa. No comments or objections were heard. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve first consideration, waive second consideration and to set February 6, 2001 at 10:45a.m. as the time and date for final consideration. Roll call vote: Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg. Nays – none. Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:45a.m. a Public Hearing was held on the second consideration to amend Zoning Ordinance 024 to rezone 10.27 acres from A-2 to C-1 for the purpose of operating a mechanic shop on a tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 89 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa. No comments or objections were heard. Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve second consideration and to set February 6, 2001 at 10:30a.m. as the time and date for final consideration. Roll call vote: Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg. Nays – none. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
Regular Meeting January 16, 2001
Regular Meeting
January 16, 2001
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Chairperson Kirkberg. Absent none.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve minutes of meeting January 9, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to change Tuesday, January 23, 2001 Regular Board Meeting date to Monday January 22, 2001 at 10:00a.m. to allow the Board Members to attend Supervisors’ Legislation Meeting in Des Moines on January 23, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to table approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Phase Five Courthouse Restoration project until architect provides an update on the punch list attached. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve salary increase for Diana Condon to $26,503.68, effective February 1, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve Marvin M. Freund as Part-time Process Server at the rate of $8.00 per hour, effective January 15, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign letter of support for the World National Dragon Boat Races for Year 2002. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Sheriff’s Quarterly Report of Fees Collected for period ending December 31, 2000. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file proposed amendment to Ordinance 025 to include Property Transfer Septic Inspection and Testing Discharge from Systems Requiring Department of Natural Resources NPDES General Permit #4, and to set 10:30a.m. on February 13, 2001 as the time and date for first consideration of said amendment. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file Planning and Zoning Commissioner’s Report to amend Zoning Ordinance 024 to rezone 7 acres from A-1 to A-2 in the Northwest Quarter Section 25, Township 88 North, Range 28 West of the 5th P.M., and to set 10:45 a.m. on February 13, 2001 as the time and date for hearing on first consideration to said amendment. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Planning and Zoning Commissioner’s Report to amend Zoning Ordinance 024 to rezone 8.45 acres from A-2 to C-1 in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 86 North, Range 28 West of the 5th P.M., and to set 11:00 a.m. on February 13, 2001 as the time and date for hearing on first consideration to said amendment. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Cliff Weldon updated the Board on Midas Rural Transportation Program and requested the same funding for Fiscal Year 2002, in which they will increase the rural routes per week. Board will consider during budget preparation.
Linda Smith and Jim Patton, representing Webster County Payee Program to discuss funding for FY2002. Board will consider during budget preparation.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Condon to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
Regular Meeting January 22, 2001
Regular Meeting
January 22, 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.
Elmer Pliner met with the Board to discuss the possibility of acquiring the former bridge yard property on South 22nd Street. No action taken.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve minutes of meeting January 16, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to accept resignation of Stephanie Swanberg, part time Jailer, effective January 11, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve Medical Leave of Absence for Kelli Gerard and Franklin Grady. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve bond for R & R Well Company, Inc. in favor of the Environmental Health Department. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending December 31, 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 Webster County Treasurer for period July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve Secondary Road Transfers in the amount of $108,629.72 from General Basic and in the amount of $916,068.82 from Rural Basic Funds per Fiscal Year 2001 Budget. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Webster County Board of Supervisors fully supports the existing Bottle and Can Redemption Law which has been in place since 1978;
WHEREAS, The Bottle and Can Redemption Law has greatly reduced roadside litter throughout the State of Iowa;
WHEREAS, The Bottle and Can Redemption Law is self-funding and relies on no taxes to local government;
WHEREAS, The Bottle and Can Redemption Law created more than 140 redemption centers in Iowa which provides jobs in the private sector and also has employed people with disabilities at sheltered workshops;
WHEREAS, An independent survey by the University of Northern Iowa shows that 85 percent of Iowans support the Bottle and Can Redemption Law,
WHEREAS, The Webster County Board of Supervisors also supports expansion of the existing Bottle and Can Redemption Law that would include the following:
1.Increase the handling fee per container paid to grocery stores and Redemption Centers.
2.Expand redemptions to include bottles and cans used for tea, water, fruit and vegetable juices and drinks, sports drinks, and other non-carbonated beverages excluding milk.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Webster County Board of Supervisors requests the Governor and Legislatures of Iowa for their continual support and consideration of expansion on the Iowa Bottle and Can Redemption Law.
S/Jill Kirkberg, Chairperson
Webster County Board of Supervisors
ATTES:S/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor
Date: January 22, 2001
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve and authorize Chair to sign Certificate of Substantial Completion for Phase Five Courthouse Restoration project. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
Regular Meeting January 30, 2001
Regular Meeting
January 30, 2001
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Condon, Peterson and Chairperson Kirkberg. Absent Magnusson
The Board of Supervisors, acting as Canvass Board to canvass the Drainage District No. 96 Trustee Election held on January 20, 2001. Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve the following as the official canvass of said election: Ted Fiala – Yes – Six votes; No – zero. Ted Fiala was declared duly elected. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve minutes of meeting January 23, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to accept resignation of Linda Jetter, part-time Jail Employee, effective January 17, 200l. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve salary increase to $9.35 per hour for Gary Bockoven, full time jailer, effective December 26, 2000 and approve full time employment of Christine Faber at the Webster County Jail at the rate of $8.50 per hour, effective January 27, 2001, per recommendation of Sheriff Griggs.
Moved by Condon, seconded by O’Farrell to approve employment of Deanne Olson, at the rate of $7.17 per hour, effective February 1, 2001, per recommendation of County Treasurer. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign letter of support for Fort Dodge Boat Launch Improvements. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following Utility Permit Applications: Webster Calhoun Cooperative Telephone; Section 4 Badger Township, Sections 20, 21, 22, 25 and 28 Elkhorn Township, Sections 3 and 28 Fulton Township, Section 36 Gowrie Township, Sections 18, 19 and 30 Lost Grove Township and Sections 27 and 28 Colfax Township; and Frontier Communications; Section 7 and 18 Pleasant Valley Township.
At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing was held on final consideration of amending Zoning Ordinance 024 and the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map to rezone 9.31 acres from A-1 to A-2 on a parcel of land in the Southeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 87 North, Range 28 West. Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve final consideration of said zoning amendment and adopt the following resolution to amend the Webster County Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map:
WHEREAS, Mary Kruse has petitioned the Board of Supervisors to change the zoning district from A-1 to A-2 for A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SE CORNER OF THE SE1/4 NE1/4 OF SECTION 9, T87N, R28W OF THE 5TH P.M., WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE E1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE S89°36’25”W 483.0’ ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE N1/2 OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE N01°42’00”E 821.4’; THENCE N87°11’40”E 493.7’ TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 9; THENCE S02°20’40”W 842.6 TO POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 9.31 ACRES, SUBJECT TO POWERLINE AND ROADWAY EASEMENTS OF RECORD. NOTE: THE EAST LINE OF THE NE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 9 IS ASSUMED TO BEAR S02°20’40”W., and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map must be functional and flexible to fulfill its purpose as a framework for public officials to make decisions that implement common goals; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has held a public hearing regarding the pros and cons of the proposed change as they related to the established policy, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has submitted a report to the Board of Supervisors stating their recommendation; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THAT, the Future Land Use Map is amended to show that the property described above is to change in classification from Agricultural (A-1) to Agricultural (A-2).
Webster County Board of Supervisors
S/Jill Kirkberg, Chair
S/Dennis O’Farrell
S/Floyd Magnusson
S/Eddie Peterson
S/Phil Condon
ATTEST:
S/Carol Messerly, Auditor
Webster County
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg. Nays – None. Absent: Magnusson. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by O’Farrell to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.