October

Regular Meeting

October 4, 2005

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

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to approve minutes of September 27, 2005 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#16 Webster-#31 Calhoun, Lateral 5 and D.D.# 34.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve employment of Renee Ryan, Part-time Correctional Officer at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective September 19, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to approve salary increase for Colleen Nahnsen, to $10.13 per hour, effective October 11, 2005, per recommendation of Judy Cosgrove, County Recorder.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to approve employment of Susan Laufersweiler, Case Manager for the Children’s Mental Health Waiver Program, at the rate of $14.90 per hour, effective October 17, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file resignations of the following Correctional Officers:  Steven Blazek, effective September 23, 2005; Trevir Michehl, effective September 1, 2005; and Tera Kestel, effective September 16, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/DD provider contract with The Pride Group.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Updates for Gregg Hora, Section 31, Colfax Township.  (Copies 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 Frontier Communications to bury approximately 2145 feet of copper telephone cable along the north side of 225^th Street in Section 3, Elkhorn Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Midland Power Company to install three-phase overhead electric line extension across Hayes Avenue and along the north side of 400^thStreet in Section 32, Lost Grove Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Iowa Army National Guard to surface outlet 15-inch concrete storm sewer culvert apron approximately 250 feet south of their main entrance at 1659 Nelson Avenue in Section 5, Cooper Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to approve 6-month wage adjustment for Marty Pringle, Welder/ Fabricator to $15.89 per hour, effective October 25, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Public hearing was held on first consideration to adopt Ordinance 039; Ordinance proposing to combine precincts pursuant to Iowa code Section 49.8(6).  No objections being heard, it was moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to approve first consideration, waive second consideration and set 10:00a.m. on October 25, 2005, as the time and date for the third and final consideration of said Ordinance 039.  Roll call vote – Ayes:  Magnusson, Nolting, Gill, Lizer and Condon.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

John Hostetler, representing Community Family Resources discussed their intention of applying for a Community Development Block Grant in which the County would have to sponsor.  No action taken.

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

At 10:51 a.m. it was moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to go into closed session in accordance with Chapter 21.5 (1) (c), to discuss pending litigation. Roll call vote – Ayes:  Magnusson, Nolting, Gill, Lizer and Condon.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:59 a.m. it was moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to return to open session.  Roll call vote – Ayes:  Magnusson, Nolting, Gill, Lizer and Condon.  Nays:  None.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

October 11, 2005

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

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to approve minutes of October 4, 2005 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to approve employment of Polly Van Alstine, Case Manager at the rate of $13.95 per hour, effective October 12, 2005, per recommendation of Irene Blair, CPC Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following salary adjustments for Child Support Recovery Units (salaries reflect every two weeks pay):  Bette Habhab to $1,210.40, effective November 1, 2005;  Tami Heun to $1,392.80, effective November 1, 2005;  LaVonne Pringle to $1,210.40, effective November 27, 2005; and Nannette Shelledy to $1,392.80, effective December 1, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to note for the record the presentation of County’s Initial Proposals for Jailer’s and Sheriff’s Collective Bargaining Units for contract year beginning July 1, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file Annual Manure Management Update for Roger Eslick Nursery, Section 30, Hardin Township.  Copies on file in Auditor’s office.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Frontier Communications to bury approximately 890 feet of copper telephone cable along the west side of Nelson Avenue in Section 5, Cooper Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association to upgrade approximately 6.5 miles of their fiber optic cable along east side of Quail Avenue from 365^th to 320^th Streets and along north side of 320^th Street from Quail Avenue to Samson Avenue.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Teresa Naughton, Iowa Central Industries to discussed Community Development Block Grant.  No action taken.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Special Meeting

October 13, 2005

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Magnusson, Gill, Nolting, Condon and Lizer, to canvass the votes from the Fort Dodge City Primary Election held on October 11, 2005.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to approve the following as the Official Canvass of the Fort Dodge City Primary Election held on October 11, 2005:

Mayor

Clyde F. Knupp                   520 votes

Terry J. Lutz                        2,565 votes

William W. Patterson           525 votes

Gail L. Van Alstine               354 votes

Scattering                            5 votes

Council Member At Large                                    
Matt Bemrich                                     2,662 votes

Richard Inman                                  1,639 votes

Jerry W. Jones                                   728 votes

Richard Ike Nelson                            1,100 votes

Eugene Melvin Newsome                  620 votes

 Scattering                                          6 votes

Council Member Ward #2             
Andy Fritz        135 votes

Don Wilson      368 votes

Chad Winters   151 votes

Scattering         1 vote

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

October 18, 2005

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

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to approve minutes of October 11, 2005 meeting and the Special Meeting (Canvass) of October 13, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.# 3 Webster and #2 Humboldt and D.D. #43.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file resignation of Stacey Lundberg, Part-time Jailer, effective August 5, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file Sheriff’s Quarterly Report of Fees Collected for Period Ending September 30, 2005.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file Manure Management Update Plans for Grettenberg Finisher, Section 9, Dayton Township and RSH Farms, Inc., Section 6, Badger Township. (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to approve appointment of Steve Hoesel and Matt Cosgrove to the Des Moines Recreational River and Greenbelt Advisory Committee.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to move an existing pole and install span south across Route D20 approximately 400 feet east of Samson Avenue between Sections 19 and 20, Colfax Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to approve Resolution to temporarily close Hayes Avenue in Section 29, Douglas Township between 200^th and 210^th Street for railroad crossing maintenance by Canadian National employees.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:17a.m. it was moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1) (c ), of the Code of Iowa, to discuss pending litigation.  Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Nolting, Gill, Lizer, Condon and Magnusson.  Nays: None.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:31 a.m. it was moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to return to open session. Roll call vote:  Ayes:  Nolting, Gill, Lizer, Condon and Magnusson.  Nays: None.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to appeal Case Number: CV-CV 026586, as recommended by County Attorney, Timothy Schott.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

October 25, 2005

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

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Lizer to approve minutes of October 18, 2005 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#135, D.D.#9 Webster and #3 Humboldt, D.D. #3 Webster and #2 Humboldt, and D.D.#197.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file termination of Vincent Jennings, effective October 19, 2005 and Shane Simonsen, effective October 14, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending September 30, 2005.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Report of Veteran Affairs Commission for period ending September 30, 2005.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to abandon primary cable in back slope and install new primary cable at bottom of west road ditch next to Lot 7 of Breen-Dawson Subdivision along Orchard Drive in Section 6, Cooper Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Lizer to approve Resolution to temporarily close Route D14 (170^th Street) between Route P56 (Nelson Avenue) and extension of North 7^th Street to repair pavement at intersection of Route D14 and route P56 in Section 5, Cooper Township.  Motion carried unanimously.

A Public Hearing on final consideration to adopt Ordinance 039; Ordinance proposing to combine precincts pursuant to Iowa code Section 49.8(6) was held.  Scott Engquist filed a Petition stating “We citizens of Webster County in the State of Iowa want access to voting booths for all elections in the communities in which we live.  We believe that Lost Grove voters need to be able to vote in Harcourt, Iowa.”  Said Petition was signed by approximately 112 citizens of Lost Grove Precinct.  Mr. Engquist and approximately ten other persons from Harcourt objected to combining their precinct because it would discourage voter turnout, and disenfranchise voters in rural communities. Steve Barrett from Moorland also stated that it would disenfranchise voters if they had to drive ten miles to vote.  Comments and concerns were presented by few others relating to absentee voting ,and if annexation would occur.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to recess this public hearing until 10:00a.m. on November 8, 2005.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.