February
February 7, 2006
Regular Meeting
February 7, 2006
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 Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of January 31, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D. #10 Webster & #1 Humboldt Counties. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file resignation part time Correctional Officers Charlie Harms, effective January 30, 2006 and Brad Weiner, effective February 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve abatement of Mobile Home taxes – VIN#329499 1978MARE, in the amount of $222.00, per request of County Treasurer. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign temporary easement contract as trustees for Drainage District No. 1 on bridge replacement project BRS-2690(613)-60-94 on Route D18 between Sections 15 and 22, Cooper Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign voucher for payment from Farm to Market account in the amount of $1,465.91 for materials inspection costs performed by the Iowa DOT on Project FM-CO94(55)-55-94. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
February 14, 2006
Regular Meeting
February 14, 2006
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Magnusson, Condon, Gill, Nolting and Lizer.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve minutes of February 7, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following salary increases for Child Support Recovery Unit Staff:
Vickie Claude to $1710.01 every two weeks effective April 19, 2006
Bette Habhab to $1240.66 every two weeks effective April 1, 2006
Angie Harrison to $1670.76 every two weeks effective April 26, 2006
Tami Heun to $1427.62 every two weeks effective April 1, 2006
LaVonne Pringle to $1240.66 every two weeks effective April 1, 2006
Nannette Shelledy to $1427.62 every two weeks effective April 1, 2006
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign lease agreement with Pitney Bowes. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize transfer of funds from the Recorder’s Electronic Transfers Fund (0087) to Recorder’s Records Management Fund (0077), in the amount of $114.11. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve and authorize Chair to sign Substance Abuse Prevention Services Fiscal Year 2007, Request for Bids. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve abatement of the following Mobile Home Taxes, per recommendation of County Treasurer: VIN#2022-1971AWAR in the amount of $624.00 and VIN#FHC1873A – 1973MFSD in the amount of $654.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve Tax Suspension, per Iowa Department of Human Services Notice of Decision, Case No. N56534-00-0-2. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit from MidAmerican Energy Company to install new pole along the south side of 170th Street approximately 135 feet west of Highway 169 in Section 11, T-89N, R-29W, Douglas Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
The following bids were reviewed for purchase pickup:
Fort Dodge Ford: $22,135.55 for a Ford F150
Irwin Auto: $23,637.00 for a Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Shimkat Motor: $22,993.00 for a Dodge Ram 1500
Upon recommendation of Engineer Randy, it was moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve the low bid for the Ford F150 Series Pickup from Fort Dodge Ford in the amount of $22,135.55. Motion carried unanimously.
Dick Phillips, Mayor of Gowrie requested the board increase the recycling amount paid to the city for to offset rural use. No Action taken.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
February 21, 2006
Regular Meeting
February 21, 2006
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Magnusson, Condon, Gill, Nolting and Lizer.
Moved by Lizer, seconded Gill to approve minutes of February 14, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve employment of James Skelly, Part-time Correctional Office at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective February 13, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve salary increase for David Anderson, Case Manager to $14.90 per hour, effective February 24, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Mental Health/Developmental Disability Provider Contract with Hancock County HomeCare Aide Service. (Copy on file in CPC’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve bonds of Bruce Long d/b/a Long’s Farm Drainage and Anthony J. Goodpaster for installation/ repairs of septic systems. (Copies on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Special Warranty Deed to Roger W. Boge, in consideration of $3,500.00 for the property in Lanyon sold at public auction on February 13, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign memorandum of understanding to apply for FY2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, and further name Webster County as Fiscal Agent with the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to serve as authorized representative and Webster County Emergency Management Coordinator to serve as Program Coordinator; and funds obtained to be divided equally between the City of Fort Dodge and Webster County. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa Attorney General’s Crime Victim Assistance Division Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2007, for Webster County Victim/Witness Program. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following building projects work orders:
Courthouse – Boilers/Pumps This project consists of setting up the existing boilers on a lead-lag control system and setting up sequencing on the hot water pumps. Total Price: $5,100.00
DHS – Tuck-point Chimney This project consists of tuck-pointing the brick chimney at the DHS building. Total Price $8,800.00
LEC – Communication Center Cooling This project consists of installing a new 3-ton cooling system in the Communication center. This system will be tied to the emergency generator and will only be utilized in the event of power failure in the facility. We will install a fan coil unit above the ceiling of the communication center and install ductwork to all rooms of the center. A 3-ton condensing unit will be installed and located in the sally port, which will be connected to the indoor cooling coil. Total Price: $8,000.00.
LEC – 1st Floor Cooling Unit This project consists of replacement of the existing 20 ton condensing unit that provides cooling to the first floor of the LEC. Removal and disposal of the existing unit, rigging and setting of the new unit, necessary electrical wiring, necessary refrigerant piping, and system start up are included in this project: Total Price $15,500.00
LEC – Police Chief Office This project consists of moving cabinets in the police chief’s office in order to gain access to a spot in the wall that is extremely warm. We will remove the bookshelf, cut a hole in the wall where the hot spot is located, insulate the piping in the wall, cover the hole created with a patch, and replace the bookshelves to their original location. Total Price: $2,500.00
LEC – Kitchen Hood This project consists of retrofitting the existing dry extinguishing system in the kitchen hood in the LEC with a new wet system in order to meet NFPA code. It also includes a K-Class fire extinguisher for the kitchen. Electrical wiring and installation is included. Total Price $3,000.00
LEC – Panic Buttons The scope of this project includes the installation of (7) panic buttons in the LEC. These buttons will be located in Courtroom 1, Courtroom 2, Magistrate Secretary Office, Magistrate Office, Judge Breen, Judge McGlenn’s secretary, and Judge McGlenn. Total Price: $2,340.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Contract with Jensen Builders for Vault Mezzanine Level Reconstruction in Clerk of District Court’s Office. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permits from Frontier Communications to install approximately 1075 feet of new telephone cable along the east side of Johnson Avenue in Section 10, Township 88 North, Range 29 West, Elkhorn Township and install approximately 545 feet of new telephone cable along the west side of Johnson Avenue in Section 15, Township 89 North, Range 29 West, Douglas Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.
February 28, 2006
Regular Meeting
February 28, 2006
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Magnusson, Condon, Gill, Nolting and Lizer.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve minutes of February 21, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve salary increase for Angela Morgan, Part-time Jailer at the rate of $10.86, effective February 25, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve Class C Liquor License for Deer Creek Golf Club. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Election Systems and Software, Inc. Voter Tabulation System and Service Agreement. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION APPROVING WEBSTER COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN A
RAILROAD/HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING SURFACE IMPROVEMENT
WITH THE UNTION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Webster County Engineer has requested the Union Pacific Railroad Company to improve the existing 320th Street railroad/highway grade crossing surface at Mile Post 20.88 Tara Subdivision, DOT No. 201 761 D, north of Gowrie, and
WHEREAS, the Union Pacific Railroad Company is agreeable to said improvements, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in a written cost share agreeable to said improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Webster County Board of Supervisors approves and authorize the Webster County Engineer to sign said written cost share agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Webster County Board of Supervisors agrees to fund the county’s share of said improvements from the Webster County Secondary Road Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of February, 2006.
S/Greg Nolting, Chair
Webster County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
S/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Midland Power Cooperative to construct approximately 2490 feet of overhead electric line along the east side of Route P29 in Section 17, Gowrie Township to serve new hog confinement. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Dick Stone, representing Webster County Museum, requested funding. No action taken.
Richard Bengtson addressed the Board regarding a pioneer cemetery located in Section 33, Dayton Township, informing them of a recent encroachment on the south side of the cemetery. The fence was torn out, and tree roots, tree trunks and scrubs have been torn out with heavy equipment driving over graves and debris piled on top of graves. The Board assured Mr. Bentgson that this matter has the full attention of the Board and they will work with the Lutheran Church to clean up and restore this pioneer cemetery.
Jim Richardson, Director of the Farm Agricultural Program from Iowa Central Community College presented the March County Farm rent payment and updated the Board on various projects the students are working on.
Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.