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BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S Regular Meeting June 5,2001
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 5, 2001- 10:00a.m. Board of Supervisors' Room
Webster County Courthouse
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 May 29, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.# 5; #5 Laterals 2, 4 & 5; #354, #348, and Joint D.D.# 9 Webster and #3 Humboldt. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve temporary part-time employment of Helen Thompson, Roadside Technician, at the rate of $7.00 per hour effective May 31, 2001, per recommendation of Conservation Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file Child Support Recovery Unit salary increases, effective July 1, 2001. (TYPE OUT). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve Fiscal Year 2002 salaries for Webster County Conservation. (TYPE OUT). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve abatement of taxes on mobile home, Vehicle Identification Number #56613860 (Village Green - #99221, in the amount of $84.00. Property abandoned by owner and dismantled and by park owner. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve Cigarette Permits for This “N” That Country Store and Layland, Inc. d/b/a Deer Creek Golf Course, for Fiscal Year 2001-02. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve mileage allowance for Webster County Employees at the rate of thirty-two cents per mile, effective June 5, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Applications as follows: Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association for overhead construction on county right of way in Sections 33, 34, and 35 of Roland Township; and Frontier Communications to install cable in Sections 11 and 12 of Elkhorn Township. Motion carried unanimously.
John Gailey discussed his drainage concerns regarding an area from Highway No. 20 and running a northerly direction approximately 890 feet, within Drainage District No. One and filed a Petition to reclassify pursuant to ICA 468.65, further stating that the lands situated in said drainage area are commercial and are being developed for commercial use involving pedestrian and vehicle traffic and other uses and materially changed in character. He further requested that the proper size of tile be installed and the open ditch covered to reduce erosion of the spoil bank and obstructions to the open ditch. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to table action until July 17, 2001 at 10:30a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
June 7, 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 allow claim for bond payment in the amount of $53,202.50. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon the meeting adjourns. Motion carried unanimously.
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S Regular Meeting June 12, 2001
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 12, 2001- 10:00a.m. Board of Supervisors' Room
Webster County Courthouse
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 June 5, 2001 and June 7, 2001 Special Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Drainage Repair in D.D.#219. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approved Fiscal Year 2002 salaries for Webster County Sheriff’s Department, per recommendation of Charles Griggs. (TYPE OUT). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnuson to approve Fiscal Year 2002 Salaries for Webster County Auditors Office, per recommendation of Carol Messerly. (TYPE OUT). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following agreement stipulating that the cost not exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00): (TYPE OUTagreement between Webster County and Francis Halback and Ken Lacaille). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/DD Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Contracts with the following providers: (TYPE OUT List). (Copies are on file in CPC’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Vicki Gill and Rhonda Ruby, representing Public Health Department discussed Wellness Grant Program.
At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing was held on final consideration of request from Brian and Bruce Becker to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance Number 024 rezoning from A-2 to R-1, a part of the North one-half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 89 North, Range 29 West, that lies east of Lizard Creek in Douglas Township. No objections or comments were heard. Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve said amendment. Roll call vote: Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg. Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:45am. Public Bids were received bids for installation of prefabricated concrete slab bridges at the following locations: south of Highway 50 on Nelson Avenue and on 130th Street east of Nelson Avenue. Engineer Sperry opened and reviewed bid submitted by Merryman Bridge Construction. Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to accept the bid submitted by Merryman Bridge Construction in the total amount of $56,110.00 and to authorize Chair to sign contract documents at the appropriate time. Motion carried unanimously.
At 11:15a.m. a Telephone meeting was held for the benefit of Joint Drainage District No. 51 Webster and #291 Calhoun. For further particulars see Drainage Record Book.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
June 19, 2001
Regular Meeting
June 19, 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 June 12, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#179, Joint D.D.#4-272, D.D.#65, Joint D.D.#51-291, #313, #29 and #145. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve appointment ISun Seivert to the MH/DD Advisory Committee to replace Curt Swedlund. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve Fiscal Year 2002 salary increases for the following Departments:
Webster County Disabilities Alliance (CPC’s Office)
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Irene Blair |
$55,763.00 |
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Jo Ann Beall |
$34,320.00 |
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Megan Berryhill |
$32,760.00 |
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Kelli Girard |
$21,840.00 |
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Janet Gadbury |
$32,700.00 |
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Carol Gillette |
$31,610.00 |
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Lisa Burr |
$30,160.00 |
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Greg Bortnem |
$29,000.00 |
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Cherrise Ehrich |
$29,000.00 |
MIS Department
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Andy McGill |
$47,768.24 |
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Allison Post |
$42,991.42 |
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Karen Schoon |
$33,437.77 |
General Relief
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Carol Gehlhausen |
$32,686.00 |
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Evelyn Niemeyer |
$29,199.49 |
Planning and Zoning Administrator/GIS Specialist
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Jessy Willadsen |
$35,830.08 |
Veteran Affairs Director
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Jim Cormack |
$24,196.00 |
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve bonds of Friesth Construction and Robert D. Box for septic tank installations. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following contract:
CONTRACT FOR REDISTRICTING SERVICES
It is hereby agreed by the Mid Iowa Development Association (MIDAS) Council of Governments, and Webster County, that the County hereby retains and employs MIDAS to perform professional hourly services associated with Redistricting, subject to the following terms and conditions:
A.PERSONNEL:
MIDAS shall acquire personnel to perform the following basic services:
B. SERVICES:
- Provide no less than three (3) census block maps showing possible supervisor district boundaries to the County to assist in the redistricting process.
- Provide written descriptions of the supervisor district boundaries and population tables showing the number of person in each district.
- Work with cities within the County and the County’s temporary Redistricting Commission to amend voting precinct boundaries as needed.
- Preparation of necessary ordinances and public hearing to meet redistricting requirements as specified in the Iowa Code.
- Preparation of redistricting paperwork to be filed with the Secretary of State.
C. COST OF SERVICES:
The above services shall be provided at an hourly cost of $45.00 per hour.
D. TERMINATION:
The County and/or MIDAS shall have the right to terminate this contract for either cause of convenience. Termination notices shall be in writing and shall be delivered by certified letter. The termination date shall not be less than thirty (30) days from the receipt of the letter. Upon cancellation, the County will be responsible for only those costs incurred by MIDAS to the date of termination.
E. EFFECTIVE DATE:
This contract shall be effective for a period of five months from the date of the signed contract.
Date Signed:6/19/01
S/Jill L. Kirkberg, Chairman
Webster County Board of Supervisors
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve the following cancellation of drainage tax on county property sold during calendar year 2000: Drainage District #29, Parcel #00080/0000310001 - $5.00; Drainage District # 43, Parcel #00530/0000360002 - $5.00; and Drainage District #1, Parcel #010000/0004087000 - $5.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Agent of Record letter for St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company as requested by Bob Singer, representing Calvert, Singer & Kelley Insurance Services, Inc. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Applications as follows: Tile crossing permit from Sunderman Farm; and Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association for direct buried cable in Section 33, Colfax Township. (Copies on file in Engineer’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve Real Estate Assessment for Corps of Engineers relating to Coats Addition Riverbank/Lagoon Protection Project. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to adopt the following resolution:
STATE OF IOWA
DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
The person named below is the Authorized Representative for Webster County Road Department
Robert B. Sperry, Webster County Engineer, 703 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Person named above can sign and file documents with Iowa Emergency Management Division (EMD) for the purpose of obtaining Federal/State financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act (PL 93-288, as amended) or otherwise available from the President’s Disaster Relief Fund and the code of Iowa, Chapter 29C. Resubmit a new designation when your authorized representative changes.
Others that may provide information in theses matters are:
Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Johll, Assistant Webster County Engineer, 703 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
CERTIFICATION
I, Carol Messerly, duly elected County Auditor of Webster County, do hereby certify that the above is true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Webster County Board of Supervisors on the 19th day of June, 2001.
S/Carol Messerly, Auditor
Webster County, Iowa
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution to Advance Locally Funded Project(s) in the Priority List
BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa initiates and recommends that the advancement of the following project(s) to the accomplishment year be approved by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for improvement with Local Funds for the period covering the current secondary road construction program. (FY 2002)
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Bridge Replacement |
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Dated: 6/19/01
S/Jill L. Kirkberg, Chairman
Webster County Board of Supervisors
I, Carol Messerly, Auditor in and for Webster County, Iowa do hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a true and exact copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa at their meeting held on the 19th day of June, 2001.
S/Carol Messerly, Auditor
Webster County, Iowa
Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:15A.M, Public bid proposals were received for propane at county buildings. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to accept low bid submitted by W & H Cooperative at the rate of .752 cents per gallon or $34,592. Motion carried unanimously.
Wayne Hibbs submitted a petition signed by numerous citizens opposing the closing of McGuire Bend Road to Deception Hollow. Engineer Sperry stated that there is no plans to close this road permanently and that the county is currently working with FEMA to repair the damage since the heavy rains.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve the following Department Appropriation changes and transfers for Fiscal Year 2001:
Decrease LEC Building (008) $5,200.00, Increase Social Services Building (055) $5,200.00
Decrease CSRU (035) $3,400.00, Increase Medical Examiner (028) $3,400.00
Decrease General Services (051) $2,050.00, Increase other County Buildings (054) $2,050.00
Allow transfer of $85,000.00 from Revenue Sharing Fund (021) to Capital Projects for final payment of Courthouse Project.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
June 26, 2001
Regular Meeting
June 26, 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.
Sheriff Griggs, Jason Barr and Jim O’Brien introduced and demonstrated the training of K-9 Officer “KC” to the Board.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve minutes of meeting June 19, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D #65, D.D.#235 and Joint Drainage District #3 Webster and #9 Humboldt. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve the following Fiscal Year 2002 salaries:
County Attorney’s Office
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Ronald Robertson |
$65,120.50 |
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Timothy N. Schott |
$55,352.61 |
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Stephen J. Lickiss |
$51,320.64 |
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Ricki L. Williamson |
$48,478.10 |
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Wendy S. Samuelson |
$44,987.62 |
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Pamela Passow |
$32,686.00 |
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Sherri Frye |
$29,199.49 |
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Denise Osterberg |
$29,199.49 |
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Jolene Daniels |
$29,199.49 |
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Wendy Teske |
$19,877.76 |
Building Maintenance
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Robert Martin |
$20,819.26 |
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Calvin Calmer |
$17,145.27 |
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Jill Pringle |
$20,819.26 |
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Dave Stone |
$16,536.00 |
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Jerry Slawson |
$26,024.08 |
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Kenneth Daniels |
$22,043.92 |
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Danelle Stoneburner |
$18,369.94 |
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Richard Holst |
$30,616.56 |
Emergency/Risk Management
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Tony Jorgensen |
$32,240.00 |
E911
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Michelle Niemand |
$29,199.49 |
County Assessor
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Jeanette Thanupakorn |
$44,357.00 |
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Kim Smith |
$34,360.00 |
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Dennis Abel |
$34,008.00 |
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Lori Owen |
$29,200.00 |
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Jeanette Utley |
$29,200.00 |
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Angie Vinson |
$29,200.00 |
County Treasurer
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Judith Davis, 1st Deputy |
$34,550.40 |
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Diana Condon, 2nd Deputy |
$32,391.00 |
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Lynette Peterson (effective 8/1/01) |
$24,405.00 |
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Deanne Olson (effective 8/1/01) |
$17,432.53 |
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Karen Brokaw, 1st Deputy |
$34,550.40 |
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Jan Messerly, 2nd Deputy |
$32,391.00 |
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Kathleen Hay |
$29,199.49 |
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Caroline Steinberg |
$29,199.49 |
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Kim Andrews |
$29,199.49 |
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Nancy Herzberg |
$29,199.49 |
County Recorder
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Shelly Hearn |
$34,842.00 |
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Julie Minikis |
$32,664.00 |
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Jean Greve |
$24,405.00 |
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Erline Jones (effective 7/20/01) |
$22,662.00 |
Public Health
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Terry Ammon |
$15.70 |
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Marsha Royster (Part time) |
$17.51 |
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Tammy Seward |
$17.88 |
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Jamie Collier |
$9.00 |
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Vicki Gill |
$22.30 |
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Jeri Chase |
$9.00 |
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Geniece Hennings |
$16.38 |
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Sara Price |
$12.25 |
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Karen Heun |
$19.24 |
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Kathy Stoneburner |
$12.40 |
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Julie Howell |
$16.25 |
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Sonya Waller |
$13.33 |
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Sue Ledford (Part time) |
$17.90 |
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Kari Ruden |
$14.35 |
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Kathy Josten |
$18.50 |
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Christina Lambert (42hrs/pp) |
$12.00 |
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Joan Peterson |
$16.12 |
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Cheryl Arneson |
$9.55 |
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Rhonda Ruby |
$15.75 |
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Rhonda Cleveland |
$9.10 |
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Madai Taylor |
$16.64 |
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Beth Crosby |
$9.85 |
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June Weiss |
$17.16 |
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Blanche Nahnsen (Contracted) |
$9.26 |
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Kittie Webster |
$19.19 |
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Loretta Nims |
$9.20 |
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Amber Graves (Contracted) |
$15.60 |
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Carol Thorn |
$10.40 |
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Dawn Sandvig |
$15.10 |
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Gary Borner |
$16.72 |
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve Department Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2001-2002: (copy in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve Fiscal Year 2002 Cigarette Permit for Back to Basics Country Store. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve Beer Permit Renewal for Fort Dodge Air National Guard Service Club, Inc. and new Six month Class B Beer Permit for Webster County Agricultural Association. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Application for approval of underground construction across organized County Drainage Districts and organized Multi-county Drainage Districts and Secondary Road Right-of-ways. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
Motion by Condon, Seconded by Magnusson to authorize temporary closure of the following Secondary Road for road culvert replacement:
Burnside Township, Sections 7 & 18, 300th Street between Madison & Nelson Avenues.
Motion Carries:
S/Jill Kirkberg, Chairman Date: 6/26/01
Attest:
S/Carol Messerly, Auditor
Webster County, Iowa
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve the following Utility Permit Applications: Three permits for Webster Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association for direct buried cable in Section 27 Colfax Township from intersection of Vasse Avenue & 210th Street, north side east to intersection of 210th Street and Williams Avenue; Sections 9 and 10, Newark Township, from intersection of Vincent Avenue and 120th Street west on north side of 120th Street to 3067 120th Street and Section 33, Newark Township from intersection of 140th Street and Union Avenue to intersection of 160th Street and Union Avenue on east side of Union Avenue; and Two permits for Frontier Communications for direct buried cable in Section 10 Elkhorn Township, Kansas Avenue and Section 29 Colfax Township, Taylor Avenue. (Copies on file in Engineer’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:30a.m. a Public hearing was held on first consideration to amend Zoning Ordinance 024 permit public, parochial and private institutions for academic instruction, character training centers, first aid dispensaries, charitable institutions for the treatment of the diseased, and nursing homes in an Agriculture District (A-2) by special exception. Objections and comments were heard from various landowners within the Savage Water and Sewer Districts regarding capacity of the district, traffic, safety concerns, and the expenses to the taxpayers when children leave the center. Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve first consideration of said amendment to Zoning Ordinance 024 and set 7:00p.m. on the 10th day of July, 2001 as the time and date for public hearing on second consideration of the same. Roll call vote: Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell and Kirkberg. Nays – Peterson and Condon.
At 11:00a.m. a Telephone meeting with Hamilton County to review spray bids for Joint Drainage Ditches was held. For further particulars, see Drainage District Record Book.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.