October

Regular Meeting

October 5, 2004

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

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve minutes of September 28, 2004 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file resignation of Mark Gargano, part time Civil Process Server, effective October 1, 2004.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Magnusson to approve employment of Gary Simonson, part time Civil Process Server, at the rate of $9.00 per hour, effective September 29, 2004.  Motion  carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Updates for Eslick Finisher and Eslick Nursery in Section 30, Township 86, Range 27 (Hardin Township).  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file Construction Permit Application, Design and Manure Management Plan for Grettenberg  Farm in Section 4, Webster Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign the resolution to temporarily close Kansas Avenue between Sections 10 and 11 Elkhorn Township for construction work on Highway 20.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Frontier Communications to bury approximately 2200 feet of telecommunications cable along the east side of Paragon Avenue in Sections 27 and 34, Cooper Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Lahoma Counts, representing Elderbridge Agency on Aging to discussed Fiscal Year 2006 funding.  No action taken.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

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

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve the following as the Official Canvass vote of Southeast Webster Community School District Special Election held on October 5, 2004:For Public Measure “A”  

                Yes                         280                         

                No                             10

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Adjourn.

Regular Meeting

October 12, 2004

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

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve the following as the Official Canvass for the Southeast Webster & Grand Special School Election held on October 5, 2004:  Public Measure “A” Yes – 492    No – 49; declaring Public Measure adopted.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve minutes of the October 5, 2004 meeting and October 8, 2004 Special meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D#4-272 joint with Hamilton County and D.D. #69.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place Sheriff’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending September 30, 2004.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Gill to approve Property Tax Suspension on Parcel # 00580/1120106010, per Department of Human Services Notice of Decision.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize chair to sign Iowa DOT Agreement Number 1-04-HBRRS-038 to use federal bridge grant funds on Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO94(59)—5F-94 over South Branch of Lizard Creek between Sections 31 and 32, Douglas Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize chair to sign permit from Bill Lambert to connect new tile line 380 feet east of Highway 169 in Southwest Quarter of the southwest Quarter of Section 15, Dayton township, all within D.D.#134.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Eldon Showers discussed Drainage District #193 East Main and asked that if he would pay all the expense of a tile with a “Y” on the District Main at the upper end and the lower end to help his water drain, would the Board give him permission?  The Board agreed that if Eldon would file his plan along with a statement from an engineer approving the plan, permission would be granted.  It was agreed that the Board would have an engineer review and approve the plan.

Chester Willhoite discussed his concern regarding an increased and inflated value on his assessment of grain bins on his property.  Board agreed to have County Attorney review and give recommendations to Board.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

October 19, 2004

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

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve minutes of October 12, 2004 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending September 30, 2004.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Magnusson to cancel Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting on November 16, 2004, to allow the Board to attend the Iowa State Association of Counties Fall School of Instructions.  Motion carried unanimously.

Blair Conley, representing Calvary Baptist Church addressed the board regarding tax exemption for the church.  His questions where if the board of supervisors have the authority to rebate taxes, if it is negotiable and if so what is the procedure?  Chairman Condon asked Mr. Conley to submit his questions in writing and they will submit them to the County Attorney.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourn.

Regular Meeting

October 26, 2004

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

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve minutes of October 19, 2004 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#5; D.D.# 5 Lateral 6, 7 and 8; and Joint D.D.# 70 Webster and #95 Calhoun.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Magnusson to accept resignation of Lorena Jackson, Part time Jailer, effective September 21, 2004.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file the following Manure Management Plan Updates:  Gregg Hora Farm – Section 31 Colfax Township; Litchfield Realty Company – Plan #1 – Section 33 Hardin Township; Plan #2 Section 35 Yell Township; Plan #3 Section 31 Yell Township; Plan #4 – Section 27 Yell Township; Plan #5 Section 33 Yell Township; Plan #6 Section 31 Yell Township and Plan #7 – Section 35 Burnside Township.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Gill, seconded by Nolting to approve appointment of Joann Hammitt as Webster Township Clerk to serve the residue of the term.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Report of Veteran Affairs Commission for period ending September 30, 2004.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

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

RESOLUTION 

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOINT COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Webster County Board of Supervisors as follows: 

WHEREAS, there are various unmet housing needs that have low and moderate income residents of Webster county. 

WHEREAS, there is a need to more effectively manage the housing concerns and needs on a three county basis. 

WHEREAS, the county desires to work in partnership with the municipalities and coordinate and secure various public and private resources to address the affordable housing needs in Webster County. 

WHEREAS, opportunities exist to secure resources to address the various housing needs within the county by the establishment of a three county local housing trust fund. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Webster County Board of Supervisors does hereby establish and join the Joint County Housing Trust Fund.  The Joint County housing Trust Fund shall promote and coordinate long term planning and to pursue funding opportunities to address affordable housing needs to the three counties. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Joint County Housing Trust Fund shall have a board based Board of Directors whose representation shall include those local municipalities which chose to participate from Webster, Hamilton, and Boone Counties.  The Board shall be charged with identifying, securing and allocation resources of the Housing Trust Fund. 

AYE 

S/Phil Condon, Chair

Webster County Supervisor
 

S/James Gill

Webster County Supervisor
 

S/Greg Nolting

Webster County Supervisor
 

S/Eddie Peterson

Webster County Supervisor
 

S/Floyd Magnusson

Webster County Supervisor
 

Attest:
 

S/Carol Messerly

Webster County Auditor
 

Motion carried unanimously.
 

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.