April

Regular Meeting

April 1, 2003

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present:  Magnusson, Peterson, Condon, Gill, and Nolting.  

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of March 25, 2003 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#19 and D.D. #4 Webster & #272 Hamilton.  Motion carried unanimously.

A Public Hearing was held on a Proposed Amendment of Current County Budget, Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2003.  No public comments or objections being heard it was moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve budget amendments and authorize the following department appropriations:  Increase Department 008 (LEC) $50,000.00;  decrease Conservation Administration (Trust Fund) $25,000.00 and increase Conservation Land Acquisition/Capital Projects $64,000.00; and increase Non Program Current (non departmental) $150,000.00.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson  to approve MH/DD Advisory Board’s recommended amendments to MH/DD County Management Plan.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve appointment of Jan Messerly, to First Deputy, Motor Vehicle Department, increasing salary to $35,812.80, effective March 31, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to approve salary increase for Karen Hansen, to $31,506.80, effective April 19, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

Susan Busch, representing Community & Family Resources to discussed Transitional Housing Grant Application.  Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign Transitional Housing Grant Application and Letter of Support.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy Company to extend single phase primary overhead line across 150^th Street and then extend single phase underground line approximately 1300 feet along the east side of Adams Avenue in Section 30, Jackson Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa DOT Funding Agreement Number 1-03-HBRRS-021 for Bridge Project BROS-CO94(54)-8J-94 on Landfill Drive and over Canadian National/Illinois Central Railroad.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

The Board discussed Iowa Brick properties and it was agreed to meet with the County Attorney and County Treasurer at 9:30a.m. Wednesday April 2, 2003.

County Engineer and Maintenance Superintendent to toured northwest quadrant of county immediately following Board meeting.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned. 

BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S Special Meeting

Monday April 7, 2003 – 2:00p.m. Board of Supervisors' Room
Webster County Courthouse

The Board met of the purpose of conducting a General Relief Appeal Hearing on the above date with the following members present:  Magnusson, Peterson, Condon, Gill, and Nolting.  

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to go into closed session in accordance with Chapter 21.5(f).  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Peterson, Magnusson, Condon and Gill.  Motion carried.

At 2:13 p.m. the Board returned to open session.  Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to deny General Assistance payment based on Section  6.5 of Webster County Ordinance No. 037.  Roll call:  Ayes all.  Nays none.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill the meeting adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting

April 8, 2003

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present:  Magnusson, Peterson, Condon, Gill, and Nolting.  

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of April 1, 2003 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D. #324, D.D. #115, D.D. #34 and D.D. #359.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file employment status change from full time to part time for Terry Ammon, effective April 21, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file salary increase to $1413.98 for Angela Harrison, Child Support Recovery Unit, effective April 26, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve unpaid leave of absence for Christina Ralston, Victim Witness Coordinator from April 9, 2003 to April 15, 2003, per recommendation of County Attorney.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to approve John Beaty and Ken Hays as HIPAA Privacy Officers for Webster County.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve Contract with Jerry Messerly for Animal Control Services.  (Copy on file in the Auditor’s Office)  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Lease Agreement with Iowa department of Human Services Case Management Unit for office space in Social Service Building.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office)  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve and adopt Fiscal Year 2004 Secondary Road Budget and Construction Program. (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office)  Motion carried unanimously).

At 10:30a.m. Public letting was held to open bids for Shoulder Mowing of Paved County roadways and Incidental Trimming during 2003, 2004 and 2005 growing seasons.   The following bids were received:  ABC Lawn Care Company - Unit Price per Acre $24.20 for a total of $28,023.60; Norm’s Mowing Service - Unit Price Per Acre $18.52 for a total of $21,446.16.  Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to approve Norm’s Mowing Service.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to allow claims.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned

Regular Meeting

April 15, 2003

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present:  Magnusson, Peterson, Condon, Gill, and Nolting.  

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of April 8, 2003 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D.#77.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve bond for septic tank installation for Rasch Construction, Inc.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending March 31, 2003.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve temporary part time seasonal employment of Sara Thurston at the rate of $7.25 per hour; Thomas Lynn, Tyler Hofer and Samantha Foth at the rate of $7.00 per hour, per the recommendation of Charlie Miller, Conservation Director.  Motion carried unanimously.

Tim Fink discussed the need to leave the existing driveway in relevant to the Riverview Acres Subdivision in Deer Creek Township, since he has signed an offer to purchase Lot One and it can be used as access to a grazing area.

Following discussion and public comment, it was moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve preliminary plat for Riverview Acres Subdivision in Deer Creek Township, Section 1 and 6, leaving the existing driveway in place.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Magnusson, Condon and Gill.  Nays – Peterson and Nolting.  Motion carried unanimously.

James Crean, Webster County Development Director introduced himself to the Board and indicated his desire to meet with the Board once a month.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

April 22, 2003

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present:  Magnusson, Peterson, Condon, Gill, and Nolting.  

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of April 15, 2003 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#75 Relief and Joint D.D.#247 Webster & #7 Humboldt, Lateral One.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file Report of Veteran Affairs Commission for period ending March 31, 2003.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Business Associate Agreement between County Case Management Services and Webster County.  (Copy on file in CPC’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file resignation of Michael Crouse, Class C Operator Secondary Road Department.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

April 29, 2003

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present:  Magnusson, Peterson, Condon, Gill, and Nolting.  

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of April 22, 2003 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#178 and Joint D.D.#3 Webster and #2 Humboldt.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize transfer of balance of funds in Revenue Sharing Fund to General Basic Fund in the amount of $267.20 or what is necessary to zero out the fund as previously authorized by motion of Board of Supervisors on February 19, 2002.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve temporary part time employment of Terry Brown, Vegetation Technician at the rate of $7.25, effective April 28, 2003, per recommendation of Webster County Conservation Board.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve bonds for Tim Olson d/b/a Olson Plumbing & Heating and McGough Construction Company for septic system installation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file Sheriff’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending March 31, 2003.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve renewal of Class C Beer Permit for This N That Country Store.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign funding agreement for Project No. STP-SF00(07)-2C-00 to improve the surface at the railroad crossing on Simpson Street near Duncombe.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone to replace cable on east side of Samson Avenue in Section 30, Yell Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file Planning and Zoning Commission’s report and set May 27, 2003 at 10:30a.m. as the time and place for public hearing amending the Zoning Ordinance rezoning the following described property from Agricultural (A-1) to Agricultural (A-2):  Lot One, County Auditor’s Taxation Plat of that part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 88 North, Range 28 West of 5^th P.M., Webster County, Iowa. (Pleasant Valley Township).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

Accepting Final Plat of the
Riverside Acres Addition

WHEREAS, Gary Erickson, President of Circle E. Inc. of Humboldt, Iowa, has filed for approval of Final Plat of Riverside Acres Addition, a subdivision of real estate described as follows:

Riverside Acres Addition to Webster County, Iowa which is more particularly described in the Surveyor’s Certificate accompanying the plat; and

WHEREAS, said plat is accompanied by a certificate acknowledging that said subdivision is by, and with the free consent of the proprietor; and

WHEREAS, the Webster County Planning and Zoning Commission has held a meeting to review the preliminary plat and recommend approval of said plat; and

WHEREAS, said plat and attachments thereto have been examined by the Webster County Board of Supervisors and appears to conform to the requirements of the Webster County Comprehensive Plan, Webster County Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance of Webster County; and the requirements of other ordinances and State law governing such plats.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA THAT said plat is hereby approved.

WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

S/Eddie Peterson, Chair

S/Floyd A. Magnusson, Board Member

S/Phil Condon, Board Member

S/James Gill, Board Member

S/Greg Nolting, Board Member

Date of Resolution:  April 29, 2003

ATTEST:

S/Carol Messerly, Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve revised Preliminary Plat Freedom Subdivision in Elkhorn Township, Section 3.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Dan Miller updated the Board on Xenia Rural Water projects.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). 

At 10:30a.m. Recessed bid letting on Drainage District #2 Cleanout and Repairs was held.  For further particulars see Drainage Record Book.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to adopt the following resolution: 

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Iowa Legislature has passed Senate File 453 and presented it to Governor Vilsack, so that unless the Governor vetoes the bill it will become law; and

WHEREAS, the $70 million in funding cuts proposed by this misnamed “Reinventing Government” bill would have a disastrous effect on the services provided by local governments across Iowa; and

WHEREAS, Senate File 453 breaks promises that the state made to local governments, and would result in cuts to locally provided services such as parks, libraries, law enforcement and fire protection; and

WHEREAS, the Gronstal Amendment and the Miller/Brunkhorst amendment were workable, realistic amendments to Senate File 453 that would have balanced the budget but used state resources to spare some of the cuts to local governments:

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY that the board urges Governor Vilsack to veto Senate File 453.

S/Eddie Peterson

Chair, Board of Supervisors

Date:  4/29/03

ATTEST:

S/Carol Messerly

County Auditor

Date:  4/29/03

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.