April

Regular Meeting

April 2, 2002

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon, Kirkberg and Chairperson Magnusson.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve minutes of March 26, 2002 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  Joint D.D.#16-247, D.D.#197 and D.D.#8.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to approve temporary full time employment per recommendation of Webster County Conservation Board as follows:  Thomas Lynn and Samantha Foth, Park Ranger Interns at the rate of $7.50 per hour; Tyler Hoter, Natural Resource Aid at the rate of $7.00 per hour, and Justin Fevold, Natural Resource Aid at the rate of $7.25 per hour, all effective May 20, 2002.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file salary increase of Margaret Woodruff, LPN to $12.25 per hour, effective March 18, 2002, per recommendation of Board of Health.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve bonds of Robert D. Box, Daniel R. Rasmussen, d/b/a Rasmussen Tiling, and Al Price Trucking, Inc. for septic system installation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Change Order No. 2 for the 2001 HVAC Improvements at the Social Services Building increasing the Contract with Colonial Heating and Sheet Metal $721.00.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office)  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to approve and authorize Chair to sign letter of support to host the American Dragon Boat Association 2004 International event.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office)  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to approve North Central Mental Health Center funding in the amount of $12,600 for Psychiatrist, with repayment to be made beginning 18 months after the doctor starts and paid in twelve monthly payments.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign grant application for Fiscal Year 2003, Tough Love for Kids Grant, a juvenile drug and alcohol offense program with Connections.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office)  Motion carried unanimously.

Landowner John Gailey stated that it would be his intent that ingress and egress be by means of private streets numbered as Lot A, Lot B, Lot C, and Lot D, and that said lots will be subject to a permanent easement of record for street purposes for the common use of lot owners; and these private streets are not to be entered into the County road system unless approved by the Board of Supervisors at a later date.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to allow preliminary approval of a proposed subdivision of land north of the present Sheker Addition as requested by John Gailey, subject to the following recommendations of Jessy Wiladson, Planning and Zoning Administrator:  That a development agreement between Webster County and John Gailey be made a part of the platting proceedings stating road in the proposed subdivision remain private roads and will not be maintained by the County; create a homeowners association to own the road in the subdivision; and that membership in the homeowners association include those who own lots in the subdivision; and further that Mr. Gailey be required to submit preliminary and final plats to the Board for approval.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following Utility Permit Applications: Midland Power Cooperative to bury electric line along Yale Avenue in Section 12, Hardin Township; Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Company to replace cable along Sara Avenue in Section 19, Webster Township, Racine Avenue in Section 23, Dayton Township, Baxter Avenue in Section 6, Roland Township and 310 Street in Section 13, Burnside Township.  (Copies on file in Engineer’s office)  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign proposal from Terracon for Subsurface Exploration/Geotechnical Engineering Services at the proposed bridge replacement on South 22^nd Street over railroad crossing.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office)  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign proposal from Shuck-Britson for final design on bridge and roadway improvements on South 22^nd Street over railroad crossing.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office)  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m., a Public bid letting for Grading and Rock Resurfacing Project (Project LFM-98(1) a/k/a Miklo Hill Grading on 160^th Street east of Route P29.  Bids being opened, it was moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to accept the low bid submitted by Fort Dodge Asphalt in the amount of $45,426.03, and authorize Chair to sign contract documents at the appropriate time, subject to engineer’s review and recommendation.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office)  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

April 16, 2002

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Condon, Kirkberg and Chairperson Magnusson. Absent: Peterson.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of April 9, 2002 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#4 Webster & #272 Hamilton, Lateral #1; and D.D.# 37. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file salary increase to $1,320.00 bi-weekly for Angela Harrison, Child Support Recovery Unit, effective May 3, 2002. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending March 31, 2002. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to approve and authorize Chair to sign contract and Contractor’s Bond with Graves Construction Company on Bridge Project BROS-CO94(43)-8J55 over Brushy Creek in Section 11, Webster Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Application from Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association to bury cable along National Avenue in Section 6, Badger Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

RESOLUTION

Motion by O’Farrell, Seconded by Condon to authorize temporary closure of the following Secondary Road:

160^th Street between Fairbanks Avenue and Hayes Avenue starting April 22, 2002 for Road Construction.

Motion Carried

S/Floyd A.
Magnusson
Dated:  4-16-02

Chair, Board of Supervisors

Attest:

S/Carol Messerly

Auditor Webster County, Iowa

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to adopt the following Resolution

RESOLUTION

Motion by Condon, Seconded by Kirkberg to authorize temporary closure of the following Secondary Road:

340^th Street (D-54) from Xavier Avenue to Hamilton County Line for bridge replacement, marked detour provided.

Motion Carried

S/Floyd A. Magnusson Dated:  4-16-02

Chair, Board of Supervisors

Attest:

S/Carol Messerly

Auditor Webster County, Iowa

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

April 30, 2002

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon, Kirkberg and Chairperson Magnusson.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve minutes of April 23, 2002 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the Drainage Repairs in D.D.#48. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to approve employment status of Michael Stenzel from part time to full time jailer at the rate of $10.75 per hour, effective May 4, 2002, per recommendation of Sheriff Griggs.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to approve temporary part time employment of Spray Crew as follows:  Jill Zabel, Tom Wood and Wayne Crouse at the rate of $8.50 per hour and Pat Cronin at the rate of $7.75 per hour, all effective April 29, 2002, per recommendation of Webster County Conservation Board. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Beer Permit renewal application for This N That Country Store.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Contract for Technical Assistance to Administer a Community Development Block Grant Program with Midas. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to approve and authorize Chair to sign Subrecipient Agreement Between Webster County and Rabiner Treatment Center relevant to Community Development Block Grant Program.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa, pursuant to Iowa Code is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Webster, Iowa; and

WHEREAS, It has been determined that a Webster County-wide, Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan has been developed in order to provide for a coordinated response to a disaster or emergency in Webster County.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Webster county, deems it advisable and in the best interests of Webster County to approve said County-wide, Multi-Hazard Emergency Operation Plan;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa that the Webster County-wide, Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan be, and hereby is approved.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 30^th Day of April, 2002

County Board of Supervisors,

Webster County, Iowa

S/Floyd A. Magnusson

S/Dennis O’Farrell

S/Eddie Peterson

S/Phil Condon

S/Jill Kirkberg

Attest:

S/Carol Messerly

Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Application from Frontier Communications to plow cable along 150^th Street in Section 26, Badger Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:15a.m. a Public Hearing was held to consider adoption of Webster County Ordinance 033, an ordinance readopting the existing County Code and repealing certain portions therein.  No public comment was heard.  Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to approve first consideration, further to waive second and third hearings and to adopt Ordinance 033, an ordinance readopting the existing County Code and repealing certain portions therein.  Copy of full text on file in Auditor’s office and effective upon publication.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg.  Nays – None.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing was held on first consideration of the adoption of Webster County Ordinance 034, an ordinance regulating the division and platting of land, and Webster County Ordinance 035, subdivision ordinance for the unincorporated portion of Webster County. Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to approve first consideration, further to waive second and third hearings and to adopt Ordinance 034, an ordinance regulating the division and platting of land, and Webster County Ordinance 035, subdivision ordinance for the unincorporated portion of Webster County and adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Webster County has adopted a subdivision ordinance for the unincorporated portion of Webster County, Iowa; and

WHEREAS, The Subdivision Ordinance of Webster County, Iowa provides that the county board of supervisors shall establish by resolution a fee schedule for the review of plats; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA THAT the following fees shall be applicable for the review of plats.

• Major Subdivision Plat: $300.00
• Minor Subdivision Plat: $100.00

WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

S/Floyd A. Magnusson

Chairman, Board of Supervisors

S/Dennis O’Farrell

Board Member

S/Eddie Peterson

Board Member

S/Phil Condon

Board Member

S/Jill Kirkberg

Supervisor

Date of Resolution:   April 29, 2002

Attest:

S/Carol Messerly

Webster County Auditor

Copy of full text on file in Auditor’s office and effective upon publication.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg.  Nays – None.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.