March

BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S

March 6, 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 February 27, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.

Public hearing was held on Proposed Budget Estimate for Fiscal Year 2001-2002.  No objections or comments being heard, it was moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson that the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget be hereby adopted and that the Auditor be directed to file the Adopted Budget and Tax Certification. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to authorize air fare and room expense for Floyd Magnusson and Dennis O’Farrell to Washington D.C. as a part of the Webster County Development Legislative Delegation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve bond for Beemer Well Company for septic system installation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to adopt the following Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED BY the County of Webster, Iowa THAT Jill Kirkberg, Webster County Supervisor, is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of Webster County, the Hazard Mitigation Planning Project Grant and to file the application with the Iowa Emergency Management Division (IEMD) for the purpose of obtaining Federal financial assistance.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6^TH DAY OF March, 2001.

S/Jill Kirkberg, Chairperson

CERTIFICATION

I, Carol Messerly, duly appointed Auditor, of the County of Webster County, Iowa, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Webster County Board of Supervisors on the 6^th day of March, 2001.

S/Carol Messerly, Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file State Audit Reports and Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2000.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Contract Agreement with Jerry Messerly for Animal Control, effective March 1, 2001. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.  Supervisor Magnusson requested the Chairperson invite Jerry Messerly to a board meeting to give a review and report on the services he provides.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve abatement of taxes on the following properties:  Computer tax in the amount of $753.00 (Parcel #01000-P000309000; and property tax in the amount of $2,402.00, which was deeded to the City of Fort Dodge on January 31, 2001. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.

Tom Sooter, representing Harvest Baptist/Anchor Character Training Center reiterated their request to purchase land to expand their training center.  Bill Gibson addressed his concerns of the impact the facility would have on the sewer and water district and that he fully supported the college use of the farmland.  Mr. Sooter commented that in reviewing Mer Engineerings’ study, the capacity of the sewer and water districts would not be endangered.  Various Supervisors addressed their concerns regarding the sale of the farmland.  Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to deny the request from Harvest Baptist to purchase land in Section 3, Township 88, Range 29 (Elkhorn Township).  Roll call vote: Ayes-Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg.  Nays-none.  Motion carried unanimously.

Gayle Pierson addressed the Board regarding Drainage District #300 regarding the 1987 improvements to the airport and a road ditch repair. He stated his attorney will be in touch.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

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

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve minutes of meeting March 6, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Application for Victims of Crime Act Grant Funds.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa Department of Human Services Community Mental Health Center Affiliation for Fiscal Year 2002, with North Central Iowa Mental Health Center.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve salary increase to $38,500 for Jamie Johl, effective March 5, 2001 per recommendation of County Engineer.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve Fiscal Year 2002 salary schedule for Webster County Correctional Officers, effective July 1, 2001.  (TYPE OUT).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve Fiscal Year 2002 salary schedule for Webster County Clerical Clerks, effective July 1, 2001.  (TYPE OUT).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Contract with Fort Dodge Asphalt Co., Inc. in the amount of $967,781.92 for the following projects:  STP-S-CO94(44) ACC Resurfacing – P71 from D20, North to C56 5.93 miles - $600,253.34;  FM-CO94(48)-55-94  ACC Resurfacing C56 from P71 in Vincent, North to C-58 - $155,416.17; and L-FFM01-73-94  ACC Resurfacing, unnamed local road from P29, North and East to IA 7 just north of Barnum - $212,112.11. (Copy on file in Engineer’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve employment of Cory Anderson as Equipment Operator C, Clare Shed, effective March 12, 2001, at the rate of $12.00 per hour.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve bid for purchase of three Chevrolet S-10 pickup trucks as submitted by Miracle Auto in the amount of $61,999.56 and for purchase of one, seven passenger Dodge Grand Caravan ES mini van as submitted by Shimkat Motors in the amount of $19,456.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:15a.m. a Public Hearing on the Final Consideration of a request to rezone seven acres from A-l to A-2 in the Northwest Quarter in Section 25, Township 88 North, Range 28 West of the 5^th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, was held.  No objections or comments were heard.  Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Ordinance Number 024 as hereby adopted in the following resolution:  (TYPE OUT).  Roll call vote – Ayes: Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg.  Nays: None.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:255a.m. a Public Hearing on Final Consideration of a request 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 5^th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, was held.  No objections or comments were heard.  Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve amendment to Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Ordinance Number 024 as hereby adopted in the following resolution:  (TYPE OUT).  Roll call vote – Ayes: Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg.  Nays: None.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m.a Public Hearing on Final Consideration to deny amending County Ordinance 025 – Property Transfer Septic Inspection and Testing Discharge From Systems Requiring DNR NPDES General Permit #4, was held.  Petitions against said amendment were received and placed on file.  Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to deny said amendment to County Ordinance O25.  Roll call vote – Ayes: Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg.  Nays: None.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 11:00a.m. bids received were opened for 2001 Webster County Painted Pavement Marking Program.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to accept the low bid submitted by Vogel Paint and Wax Company, Incorporated in the amount of 77,321.05, and further to direct the Engineer to prepare Contract Documents and authorize the Chairperson to sign said documents at the appropriate time.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

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

Moved by Magnusson, seconded O’Farrell to approve minutes of meeting March 13, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Contract Award for State Reimbursement for Substance Abuse Funding for Fiscal Year 2001-2002. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve appointment of Craig Gascho as Badger Township Trustee and Steve Julius as Johnson Township Trustee.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Applications for Webster Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association for direct buried copper telephone cable in Section 28, Lost Grove Township and Sections 3 and 10 in Fulton Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

At 11:00a.m. a Public Bid Letting was held for  2001 HVAC Improvements, (Central air handling unit and condenser), Webster County Social Services Building. Ron Hinds, representing Haila Engineering opened the bids recommending approval of the low bid submitted by Colonial Heating and Sheet Mental in the amount of $96,098, base bid and $2,78.00, alternate; a total bid price of $99,076.00.  Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Condon to accept the low bid submitted by Colonial Heating and Sheet Mental for a total bid price of $99,076, and to authorize Chair to sign contract documents at the appropriate time.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

March 27, 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 the following as the Official Canvass of the Manson Northwest Webster Special School Election held on March 20, 2001: School Board Director (To fill vacancy) Julie Hewitt – 1122 votes, scattering  - 86 votes;  Public Measure A – Yes 970 votes, No – 606 votes.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve minutes of meeting March 20, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Liquor License renewal for Layland, Inc. (Deer Creek Golf Course).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Beer License renewal for Lakeside Golf Course.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve bond for Phil Hood Excavation for wells and septic system installation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve salary increase to $9.35 per hour, for Rose Smith, part-time jailer, effective March 27, 2001, per recommendation of Sheriff Griggs. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve salary increase from $1,195.20 to $1,238.40 every two weeks, for Angela Harrison, effective April 26, 2001.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve permanent part-time employment for Christina Lambert, Webster County Board of Health, effective March 6, 2001 at the rate of $12.00 per hours.  Motion carried unanimously.

Carolyn Olson, representing Connections discussed program.  Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Grant Fund Application for fiscal year 2002. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by O’Farrell to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit for Mid American Energy to extend overhead line approximately 600’ east of 1570 240^th St. Fulton Twp, Section 13, T-88N, R30W.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign FY 2002 Secondary Road Budget and 5 year program.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION

Motion by Peterson, Seconded by Condon to authorize temporary closure of the following Secondary Roads due to water over road:

1) Johnson Township, Section 23/24 (underpass)

2) Webster Township, Xavier Avenue, Section 25, West of Boone River Bridge.

Motion Carried

S/Jill Kirkberg, Chair Date:  3/27/2001

Board of Supervisors

Attest:

S/Carol Messerly, Auditor

Webster County, Iowa

Motion carried unanimously.

LaWanda Roudebush, Fort Dodge Librarian discussed accreditation needs.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to allow claims.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.