February

Regular Meeting

February 1, 2005

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

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Lizer to approve minutes of January 25, 2005 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs on D.D. #59. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file Compensation Board’s recommendations for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 salaries Elected Officials.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Letter of Support for Community Corrections Facility.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for Greenview Farms, Inc. in Section l, Paton Township (Greene County).  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to approve application for regional surface transportation funding to resurface route P29 from the Greene County Line north 13.5 miles to U.S. Highway 20 in FY 2008 and authorize County Engineer to sign application.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Kirk Henderson discussed Roadside Vegetation Program.  No action taken.

Jamie Anderson discussed withdrawal of County funding from Human Rights.  Tom Bice, Chair Human Rights Commission asked Board to reconsider their position on Human Rights.  No action taken.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

February 8, 2005

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

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to approve minutes of February 1, 2005 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Substance Abuse Grant Program.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize tax abatements for the following abandoned Mobile Homes per recommendation of the Webster County Treasurer.

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to approve bond for Rasch Construction Inc. for installation and repairs of sewer systems.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to the adopt the following Resolution

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Webster County is proposing various constructions projects for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2006.

WHEREAS, Additional easements for highway right-of-way will be required for

completion of these projects, and

WHEREAS, Purchase of this additional right-of-way shall be accomplished in an orderly and equitable manner, and in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations, and

WHEREAS, The procedures and fair market value that are the result of the research in the “2005 Property Value Study” will satisfy the foregoing requirements.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Webster County Board of Supervisors has reviewed the “2005 Property Value Study” and hereby approves the acquisition procedures outlined in said study for right-of-way acquisition for these projects. The Board also authorizes that the original copy of the report and all supporting documents shall be kept on file at the Office of the County Engineer for a period of not less than five years.

WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

S/Floyd A. Magnusson                                                      S/Phil Condon

S/James Gill                                                                      S/Greg Nolting

S/Joel Lizer

Attest:

S/Carol Messerly

Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.  (Copy of 2005 Property Value Study on File in Auditor’s Office).

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to adopt the following Resolution

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Webster County is proposing various constructions projects for the construction seasons of 2005 and 2006, and

WHEREAS, Said projects will require additional easements for highway right-of-way to complete these projects, and

WHEREAS, No relocation of homesteads or business is anticipated at this time,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that no relocation plan is necessary at this time. However, Should future design changes necessitate such relocations, all the appropriate procedures in accordance with Chapter 316, Code of Iowa will be utilized

WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

S/Floyd A. Magnusson                                                S/Phil Condon

S/James Gill                                                                S/Greg Nolting

S/Joel Lizer

Attest:

S/Carol Messerly

Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

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

RESOLUTION 

WHEREAS, Webster County is proposing various construction projects for the construction seasons of 2005 and 2006, and

WHEREAS, Additional easements for highway right-of-way will be required for completion of these projects, and

WHEREAS, In accordance with Webster County’s adopted right-of-way acquisition procedures, the Webster County Board of Supervisors will be acting in the capacity of a review appraiser.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That this Board hereby authorizes its Chairperson, throughout the duration of these projects, to indicate Board approval of each review appraisal by his signature on the appropriate document.

WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

S/Floyd A. Magnusson                                               S/Phil Condon

S/James Gill                                                               S/Greg Nolting

S/Joel Lizer

Attest:

S/Carol Messerly

Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to approve detour agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to permit the use of Webster County Route D20 as a detour route from U.S. Highway 169 west to the junction of U.S. Highway 20, for the time required to paving U.S. Highway 20. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Notling, seconded by Gill to approve salary increase for Jamie Johll, to $61,619 effective January 19, 2005.  Ayes:  Gill, Lizer, Condon and Magnusson.  Nay:  Nolting.  Motion carried.

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

Moved and seconded by adjourn.

Regular Meeting

February 11, 2005

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

The Board of Supervisors met to Canvass the vote of the Fort Dodge City Special Election held on February 8, 2005.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer the approve the following as the official canvass of the February 8, 2005 Fort Dodge City Special Election to elect a Council Member to fill vacancy:

            Richard Inman                          1,316 votes

            Jerry W. Jones                             479 votes

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon the meeting adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting

February 15, 2005

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

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to approve minutes of February 8, 2005 meeting and minutes February 11, 2005 Canvass of the Special election held on February 8, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file employment termination of Ladonya Chaney, part-time Correctional Officer.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve bond of Beemer Well Company for well drilling and septic system installation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to approve Animal Control Contract with Jerry Messerly, effective March 1, 2005. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Stratford Mutual Telephone Company to bury fiber optic telephone cable within several miles of right-of-way in Webster, Yell and Hardin Townships.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file resignation of Raymond L. Jones, Class C Equipment Operator in Secondary Road Department, effective March 31, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve County Engineer to fill vacancy in Secondary Road Department due to resignation of Raymond L. Jones.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to table approval of County Engineer to fill engineering technician/engineering intern vacancy that has existed in engineer’s department since January 2003, until after his presentation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Susan Dixon, representing Apex Environmental, Inc. to discussed economic development opportunities, and funding for former gas station.  No action taken.

At 10:30a.m.a Public Hearing was held on Final Consideration to Adopt Ordinance #038, an Ordinance declaring that any product containing Pseudoephedrine or ephedrine be controlled substance precursors. No objections or comments were heard.  Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to approve final consideration and adopt Webster County Ordinance #038.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Magnusson, Nolting, Gill, Lizer, and Condon.  Nays – none.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Randy Will, County Engineer presented an Overview of duties and responsibilities of the Webster County Engineer’s Office.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Lizer to approve County Engineer to fill engineering technician/engineering intern vacancy that has existed in engineer’s department since January 2003.  Ayes:  Condon.  Nays:  Magnusson, Nolting, Gill and Lizer.  Motion denied.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

February 22, 2005

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

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to approve minutes of February 15, 2005 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to approve salary increase of Erin Frahm, General Relief Assistant Director, to $22,214.40, effective February 27, 2005, per recommendation of Carol Gehlhausen, Director.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file resignation of Danny Wood, Webster County Correctional Officer, effective February 15, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to Class B Beer permit application for Lake Side Municipal Golf Course.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to set March 15, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Room, as the date, time and place for public hearing on the transfer of Webster County, Iowa/Webster County Conservation Board. owned property (Lake Ole) to the City of Dayton, Iowa;  said property is located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 86 North, Range 28 West of the 5^th P.M. (Dayton Township).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer approve and authorize Chair to sign resolution to temporarily close unsafe bridge on 260^th Street between Sections 22 and 27, Elkhorn Township.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.