December

Regular Meeting

December 3, 2002

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

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of November 26, 2002 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#192 and D.D.#313.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Peterson to approve salary increase for Calvin Calmer to $9.75 per hour, effective November 22, 2002, per recommendation of Richard Holst, Building Maintenance Supervisor.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve Class C Liquor license application for American Legion Golf Course.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to table proposed purchase new hydraulic excavator until next week.

Webster County Agricultural Association to discussed Fiscal Year 2003-2004 funding.  No action taken.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by Peterson to allow claims.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

December 10, 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 December 3, 2002 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.# 69 Lateral Two and #69 Lateral Three.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to approve salary increase for Emily Hamilton to $30,450.00, effective October 29, 2002 per recommendation of Irene Blair, CPC Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to table approval of Office Manager Policy and Salary Schedule until the first of the new year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to table assignment of tax sale certificates # P90004, #P900005, #P900006, and #P90058 to Jim & Linda Arends; property in Burnside Township Section 13 (T87-R28W) and Section 14 (T87-R28W), formerly Lehigh Clay Products until December 17, 2002 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to approve assignment of tax sale certificate #P000335 to City of Fort Dodge, Iowa, property in Block 39, Town Company’s Addition to Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

WHEREAS, The Iowa Department of Economic Development has established three pilot projects for Industry Cluster Development, and;

WHEREAS, Webster County Development, Iowa Falls Area Development and Webster City ABI make up one of the three pilot projects, and;

WHEREAS, Since July 2001 Webster County Development has been working with Hamilton and Hardin Counties to Organize, Focus and Implement a joint marketing effort to focus our regional economic development activity through the “targeted industry-clustering concept”, and;

WHEREAS, Based on an in depth analysis of the industry make up in the three county area completed by Dr. Dave Swensen of Iowa State University, three targeted industry sectors have been identified; animal health and nutrition, industrial and residential building materials & home products and warehousing and distribution, and;

WHEREAS, Three industry led business target groups have now been established to adopt and implement marketing programs for each targeted industry sector.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, that we fully support the efforts of the 20/20 Business Connection as they work towards the implementation of their marketing plans.

Passed and approved this 10^th day of December 2002.

Ayes:  Kirkberg, Condon, Peterson, O’Farrell

Nays:  None

S

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve purchase of new Gradall XL4100 Truck Mounted Telescoping Excavator and trade in existing 1991 Koehring 4475 Truck Mounted Excavator for a net price of $235,000.00 as recommended by County Engineer.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

December 17, 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 December 10, 2002 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D.#253.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to table assignment of tax sale certificates # P90004, #P900005, #P900006, and #P90058 to Jim & Linda Arends; property in Burnside Township Section 13 (T87-R28W) and Section 14 (T87-R28W), formerly Lehigh Clay Products, to allow County Attorney to review and report back to the Board.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file Jail Inspection Report of November 26, 2002.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Lease Agreement with Department of Human Services, Division of Results Based Accountability, Bureau of Quality Control for a period through June 30, 2004. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Ayes:  Kirkberg, O’Farrell, Condon and Magnusson.  Nays:  Peterson.  Motion carried.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign lease between Fort Dodge Regional Airport Commission and Webster County for processing and stockpiling of granular material.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to approve Application for Leave of Absence for Marvin Barber.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Jeanette Miller, representing Children and Families of Iowa to discussed Fiscal Year 2003-2004 funding.  No action taken.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

December 24, 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 December 17, 2002 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D.#204.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to receive and place on file resignation of Marsha Dupree, effective December 27, 2002.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to approve salary increase for Joan Lara, to $30,450.00, effective November 30, 2002, per recommendation of Irene Blair, CPC.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file employment of Nancy Kelly, part-time Homecare Aide, Public Heath Department at the rate of $8.25 per hour effective December 9, 2002.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by O’Farrell to authorize Chair to sign Payment Voucher for final payment of Community Development Grant Funds for local economic development.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to receive and place on file Planning and Zoning Commission’s report and set January 28, 2003 at 10:30a.m. as the date and time for hearing on first consideration to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 024 to prohibit buildings from being constructed within 200 yards of a public hunting area with exceptions.  Motion carried unanimously.

Michelle Carleton, Coordinator of Restorative Justice Services of North Central Iowa discussed Fiscal Year 2004 funding.  No action taken.

At 10:29a.m. it was moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation, per Chapter 21.5(c), Code of Iowa.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:37a.m.  it was moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to return to open session.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to reject offer to settle as submitted in December 12, 2002 letter from Ernest Kersten representing Corpus Christi Minerals Company, LLC.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

December 31, 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 December 24, 2002 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file termination of David Stone, Building Maintenance Department, effective December 20, 2002.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to approve salary increase for Kenneth Daniel to $12.19 per hour, effective January 9, 2003 and Robert Martin to $10.97 per hour, effective January 20, 2003, per recommendation of Richard Holst.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to receive and place on file MIDAS Regional Planning Commission Audit and Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by O’Farrell, seconded by Peterson to approve request from Jim Blair Sanitation for funding a recycle drop box in the unincorporated area of Burnside, as recommended by North Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit application from Xenia Rural Water District to place underground water utilities for their Service Area One Phase Two project, located in eastern Webster County between the Des Moines River and the Hamilton County Line. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Kirkberg to receive and place on file letter from Iowa Department of Transportation to revoke RISE Project #RFM-0094(34)-54-95, Agreement #97-R-033 (A.E.Staley Manufacturing Company).  Copy on file in Auditor’s office.  Motion carried unanimously.

John Torbert, Iowa Drainage District Association updated the Board on legislative issues.  No action taken.

At 10:30a.m. a public hearing was held on first consideration of Ordinance 037, an ordinance prescribing the General Relief Program in Webster County, Iowa.  No comments or objections were heard.  Moved by Kirkberg, seconded by O’Farrell to approve first consideration of said Ordinance 037 and to set January 7, 2003 at 10:30a.m. as the time and date of hearing on second consideration.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Magnusson, O’Farrell, Peterson, Condon and Kirkberg.  Nays – None.  Motion carried unanimously. 

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.