January

Reorganizational Meeting

January 3, 2006

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

Auditor call meeting to order

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Gill to appoint Floyd Magnusson as temporary Chairperson. Chairman Magnusson called for a roll call vote.  Ayes – Magnusson, Nolting, Lizer and Condon.  Nays – Gill. Motion carried.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Condon to appoint Greg Nolting Chairperson for Year 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to appoint Joel Lizer Vice-Chairperson for Year 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to authorize Auditor to issue warrants for Year 2006 when Board is not in session for the following named purposes: freight, express, postage, utilities, salaries and payroll where such compensation shall have been previously fixed by the Board upon Certificate of the officer or foreman under whom such compensation shall have been earned.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve the following Board appointments:  Reappoint Ronald Campbell and Emmett Martin to three-year term on Veteran Affairs Commission;  appoint Dr. James Wolff to three-year term on Board of Health;  reappoint Joe Condon and LeRoy Schwendemann to 5-year term on Board of Adjustment;  appoint Jim Kersten to fill vacancy on Conservation Board and appoint James Eslick to 5-year term on Conservation Board.  Motion carried unanimously.

Move by Magnusson, seconded by Gill to approve Webster County Condemnation Jury for year 2006.

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to approve the following Board members’ appointments to serve on various other boards.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to appoint Dr. Daniel J. Cole, Medical Examiner and Dr. Michael Stitt, Assistant Medical Examiner.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve The Messenger, Dayton Review and Gowrie News as the Official Newspapers of Webster County for Year 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file resignation of W. Dean Polking as Civil Process Server, effective January 2, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to approve employment of Mindy Anderson, Civil Process Server, effective January 4, 2006, per recommendation of Sheriff Mickelson.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve appointment of Sheilah Schroder, Planning and ZoningAdministrator/GIS Coordinator for year 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

RESOLUTION

CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Iowa Code section 459.304(3) 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 February 1, 2006 and January 31, 2007 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 created in Iowa Code section 459.305, 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 459.304(3). 

s/Greg Nolting__________________

Chair, Board of Supervisors

Date: January 3, 2006

ATTEST:

s/Carol Messerly________________

County Auditor

Date:  January 3, 2006

Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file Manure Management Update Plan for William Secor, Jr. Farm in Section 34, Badger Township. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Lizer to approve Matrix Score and recommendation to DRN for RSH Farms, Inc.’s Animal Feeding Operation Application.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m. a  Public Hearing was held to consider a proposal to dispose of the following described real property, for a public purpose to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services, pursuant to the provisions of Section 331.361 of the Code of Iowa:  The East twenty-four feet (24’) of Lot 3, Block 20, Original Town of Fort Dodge, Iowa.  No objections being heard, Chairman Nolting closed public hearing.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve disposing of the East twenty-four feet (24’) of Lot 3, Block 20, Original Town of Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Iowa Department of Correctional Service and further to authorize the Chair to sign Quit Claim Deed for the same as prepared by County Attorney. Roll call vote:  Ayes-Magnusson, Gill, Lizer, Condon and Nolting.  Nays-none.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

January 10, 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 3, 2006 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D.#48.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve employment of Dale Iles, Welder/Fabricator at Otho Shed, at the rate of $14.12 per hour, effective January 16. 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Class C Beer Permit renewal for BB’s Country Store.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

January 17, 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 January 10, 2006 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve the following appointments, effective January 23, 2006, per request of Sheriff Mickelson:  Chris O’Brien to the position of Sergeant and assigned to patrol with an annual salary of $53,043.28; and Jim O’’Brien to the position of Chief Deputy with an annual salary of $54,512.95.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve pay adjustment of Gary Simonsen, Civil Process Server, effective January 17, 2006, per recommendation of Sheriff Mickelson.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file Sheriff’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending December 31, 2005.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file the Webster County Compensation Board to FY07 Elected Official’s salary recommendations as follows:  Supervisors - $34,000;  Chairperson - $34,650;  Sheriff - $69,000;  Auditor, Recorder and Treasurer - $52,500; and County Attorney $82.500.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Manure Management Annual Update for Webster Pork, Inc. in Section 22 Clay Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve abatement of the following mobile home taxes, per recommendation of County Treasurer:  Gregory Peet in the amount of $220.00 and Diane Reed in the amount of $33.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa DOT Right of Way Agreement No. 2006-1-077 for county road relocations and/or reconstruction on relocated U.S. Highway 20 from the Webster County line east to Moorland.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Jeanette Miller, representing Children and Families of Iowa discussed FY07 funding request.  No action taken.

Floyd Magnusson and James Gill announced that they would not be seeking re-election this year.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

January 24, 2006

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

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of January 17, 2006 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D.#207.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Gill to approve salary adjustment for Deputy Jason Bahr, to include college stipend, per Sheriff Deputy’s Contract; annual salary to be $49,314.74, effective January 23, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve termination of Adam Brown, Correctional Officer, effective January 12, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve Part-time employment of Douglas Darrah, Correctional Officer, at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective January 19, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected, for period ending December 31, 2005.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Manure Management Update for Bergquist Finisher, Section 24, Hardin Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to table WestLaw Renewal Contract for Webster County Law Library, until January 31, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Upper Des Moines to discussed FY07 funding.  No action taken.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.