February

Regular Meeting

February 4, 2003

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

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Gill to approve minutes of January 28, 2003 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve employment of Darci Deal, CPC office, effective February 10, 2003 at the rate of $9.75 per hour per recommendation of Irene Blair.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve employment of Pamela Hickey, full time custodian, effective February 4, 2003 at the rate of $7.40 per hour, per recommendation of Richard Holst.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Gill to approve salary increase of Michael Halligan to $44,666.81, effective February 11, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to table until further investigation is done on the tax abatement on the following mobile home:  VIN #32949 owned by Darrell Jensen 1998-2003 delinquent taxes totally $993.00 including tax sale PB000341.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve the following Addendum to Webster County Contract for Library Services for fiscal year 2003-2004:

ADDENDUM

In exchange for abiding to items stated in the Contract For Library Services For Webster County.  Webster County will pay the aforementioned libraries according to the following:

FORMULA:

Motion carried unanimously.

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

CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Iowa Code section 455B,200E, passed by the Iowa Legislature in 2002, sets out the procedure if a board of supervisors wishes to adopt a “construction evaluation resolution” relating to the construction of a confinement feeding operation structure; and

WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution can submit to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) an adopted recommendation to approve or disapprove a construction permit application regarding a proposed confinement feeding operation structure; and

WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution and submitted an adopted recommendation may contest the DNR’s decision regarding a specific application; and

WHEREAS, by adopting a construction evaluation resolution the board of supervisors agrees to evaluate every construction permit application for a proposed confinement feeding operation structure received by the board of supervisors between March 1, 2003 and January 31, 2004 and submit an adopted recommendation regarding that application to the DNR; and

WHEREAS, the board of supervisors must conduct an evaluation of every construction permit application using the master matrix as provided in section 455B.200F, but the board’s recommendation to the DNR may be based on the final score on the master matrix or may be based on reasons other than the final score on the master matrix;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY that the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts this construction evaluation resolution pursuant to Iowa Code section 455B.200E.

S/Eddie Peterson Date:  February 4, 2003

Chair, Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:

S/Carol Messerly Date:  February 4, 2003

County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Donna Dornath, to discussed applying for a Beer Permit for Back to Basic which she stated will be opening on March 30, 2003.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file termination of Mark Derrig, County Engineer’s office, effective January 24, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file resignation of Marvin Barber, Bridge Foreman in Secondary Road Department, effective February 7, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Gill to reject Permit Application from Lockhart Geophysical to perform seismic data collection with county right-of-way in Newark Township north of Vincent, Iowa, since it has been withdrawn.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign proposal from Calhoun-Burns for structural design services to rehabilitate bridge on Route P73 approximately one and one-half miles south of Highway 20.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m. a Public hearing was held on final consideration of Webster County Ordinance 037, ordinance prescribing general relief program in Webster County.  No comments or objections were heard.  Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve final consideration and adopt said Webster County Ordinance 037.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Peterson, Magnusson, Gill and Nolting.  Nays – None.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

February 11, 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 February 4, 2003 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repair:  D.D.#57.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file resignation of Tiffany Jondle, part time Jailer, effective January 29, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve salary increase for Pam Crouch to $11.75 per hour, effective January 29, 2003; and approve employment of Bradley Kuhn and M’Liss Estund as part time peer staff for Mental Health Drop-in Center at the rate of $6.00 per hour, effective February 10, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve bond of Mort’s Well Company for well drilling and William F. Kahl, dba Kahl Construction and Anthony J. Goodpaster for Septic System Installations.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to approve and authorize Chair to sign County Application of Substance Abuse Funding for Fiscal Year 2004.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign amendment for extension of contract for the 20-20 Business Connection with Iowa Falls and Webster City.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Initial County Bargaining Proposal was presented to Jason Bahr, representative of the Webster County Sheriff Deputies Association.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to withdraw from the 28E Agreement with Hamilton, Hardin and Franklin County Mental Health Advocate, effective June 30, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to approve and authorize Chair to sign Permit Application from Bay Geophysical, Traverse City, Michigan to conduct seismic surveys within the county right-of-way in Newark Township north of Vincent, Iowa.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Application from Frontier Communications, Fort Dodge, Iowa to bury telecommunication cable along the west side of Johnson Avenue (P41) from 175^th Street south approximately 3500 feet in Sections 10 & 15, Douglas Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Utility Permit Application from Frontier Communications to bury telecommunications cable along the north side of 170^th Street (D14) from Lainson Avenue (Hwy 169) east to Nelson Avenue (P56).  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve salary increase for Mike Passow, District Two Foreman, Road Department to $16.55 per hour, effective February 14, 2003, per recommendation of County Engineer Randy Will.  Motion carried unanimously.

At l0:30a.m.a Public Hearing on second consideration to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 024 to prohibit buildings from being constructed within 200 yards of a public hunting area with exceptions was held.  Comments and objections were heard by various citizens present.  Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to approve second consideration of said amendment.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Nolting.  Nays – Peterson, Magnusson, Condon, and Gill.  Motion denied.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting 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:  Magnusson, Peterson, Condon, Gill, and Nolting.  

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of February 11, 2003 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to adopt the following Fiscal Year 2002-2003 County Budget Conversion:

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Secondary Road Transfers in the amount of $111,129.25 from General Basic and $994,296.06 from Rural Basic per Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to table until next week the appoint Webster County Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Privacy/Compliance Officer.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve Class C Beer Permit for Back to Basic Country Store.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to approve bond for Beemer Well Company for well drilling/septic systems installation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign Grant Application for Leisure Companion Program and Volunteer Coordinator from the University of Iowa in the amount of $5,000.00, for period ending June 30, 2003.  (Copy on file in CPC office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Webster County Leisure  Companion Program and Volunteer Coordinator Agreement with Tracy Thurm in the amount of 5,000.00, for period ending June 30, 2003.  (Copy on file in CPC office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve employment of Randy Hofbauer, Class C Equipment Operator at Clare Shed at the rate of $12.84 per hour, effective February 24, 2003.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

February 24, 2003

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present:  Magnusson, Peterson, Condon, Gill, and Nolting to canvass the Fort Dodge City Special Election.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to approve the following as the official canvass of the February 18, 2003, Fort Dodge City Special Election:

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill the meeting adjourned.  Motion carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting

February 25, 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 February 18, 2003 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Gill to approve employment of Erin Frahm, General Relief Assistance Assistant Director at the rate of $7.81 per hour, effective February 27, 2003, per recommendation of Carol Gehlhausen.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve request from Webster County Conservation Board to transfer $6,088.50 of the $11,088.50 from the Lakeside Golf Course lease agreement to the Conservation Trust Fund to be used to update the electricity in the campground at Kennedy Park.  Ayes:  Magnusson.  Nays:  Condon, Gill, Nolting and Peterson.  Approval denied.

At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing was held on first consideration rezone property at 2479 170^th Street from Agricultural (A-2) to Commercial (C-1) requested by Shirley Weimer to operate an indoor mini storage and outdoor storage facility, amending Zoning Ordinance 024, and the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map for the unincorporated portion of Webster County, Iowa.  Comments and objections were heard.  Moved by Nolting, seconded by Magnusson to approved first consideration.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – None.  Nays:  Magnusson, Condon, Gill, Nolting and Peterson.  Approval denied.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.  Motion carried unanimously.