November

Regular Meeting

November 7, 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 October 31, 2006 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file drainage repairs in D.D. #5.  Motion carried unanimously. 

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

RESOLUTION 

National Election Worker Appreciation Week

WHEREAS,      on November 7, 2006, more than 1,000,000 persons will serve in the process of

                                                                conducting our  federal election; and

WHEREAS,      election workers represent every facet of our society and communities and provide a tangible

                                link between the voting public and the election process; and

WHEREAS,      election workers provide an invaluable function to our country and are one of this country’s

                                                                most valuable resources; and

WHEREAS,      election workers volunteer to serve their fellow citizens with distinction and provide an

                                                                valuable service to their communities; and

WHEREAS,      election workers span the generation gap from high school students to senior citizens and mirror the amazing diversity of their communities and American society as a whole; and

WHEREAS,      election workers are the backbone of American democracy and their dedicated service allows our democracy to flourish; and

WHEREAS,      election workers are America’s “champions of democracy,” it is most appropriate to recognize the contribution that election workers make each time we cast our votes:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Webster County Board of Supervisors, in concert with the

                states, counties and election jurisdictions of the United States, proclaims the week of November 5-11, 2006 as “National Election Worker Appreciation Week.”

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Webster County Board of Supervisors extends its appreciation and

                                admiration for the election workers of Webster County, Iowa and the vital services that they

                                                perform in conducting this County’s elections. 

s/Greg Nolting

Greg Nolting, Chairperson

ATTEST

s/Carol Messerly

County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.
 

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to relocate overhead electric transmission line at the intersection of Paragon Avenue and 170^th Street in Sections 3, 4, 9, and 10, Cooper Township due to P59 road improvements.  Motion carried unanimously.
 

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to rebuild overhead electric transmission line at 1714 Paragon Avenue in Section 10, Cooper Township due to P59 road improvements.  Motion carried unanimously.
 

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

November 13, 2006

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

The Board of Supervisors met to Canvass the General Election held on November 7, 2006.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve the following as the Official Canvass of the November 7, 2006 General Election: 

Motion carried unanimously.
 

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

Regular Meeting

November 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 November 7, 2006 regular meeting and November 13, 2006 Special Meeting to Canvass the General Election held on November 7, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file resignation of Rhonda Olmstead, Part-time Jailer, effective November 18, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for Douglas Seltz, Section 33, Deer Creek Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign 2006 Weed Commissioner’s Report.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve resolution to temporarily close Xavier Avenue between Brushy Creek Road and 340^th Street to replace crossroad culvert north of 3182 Xavier Avenue.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ALONG ROUTE D20

WHEREAS,  the Webster County Board of Supervisors is empowered under the authority of Sections 321.255 and 321.285 of the Code of Iowa, to determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, that the speed limit of any secondary road is greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions existing, and may determine and declare a reasonable and proper speed limit, and

WHEREAS,  such an engineering and traffic investigation has been completed by the Webster County Engineer in cooperation with the City Engineer of Fort Dodge.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED  by the Webster County Board of Supervisors that the speed limit be established and appropriate signs be erected at the location described as follows:

• 45 MPH along Route D20 (a.k.a. 200^th Street) from the east city limits of Fort Dodge near the

intersection with Route P59 (a.k.a. Quail Avenue) to 600 feet east of Route P59 (a.k.a. Quail

avenue)

This speed limit shall be effective when the traffic control signs are erected.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 14^th day of November, 2006. 

S/Greg Nolting

Webster County Board of Supervisors

Attest:

S/Carol Messerly

Webster County Auditor 

Motion carried unanimously.

Move and seconded the meeting adjourned.

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

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve minutes of November 14, 2006 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following drainage repairs:  D.D.#5, D.D.#57, D.D.#59 and D.D.#69.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file Manure Management Update Plan for Mark Peterson, Section 30, Dayton Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file Manure Management Update Plan for M & K Management, Section 18, Burnside Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

 Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, Multi-County 28E Agreement.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Planned Maintenance Agreement with Cummins Central Power for the standby power system at the Law Enforcement Center. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve and authorize Chair to sign resolution to temporarily close portion of 201^st Street and Hayes Avenue in Section 29, Douglas Township for construction of new railroad crossing across 201^st Street south of Verasun Plant.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign resolution to temporarily close 260^th Street between Section 24 and 25 Fulton Township and 280^th Street between Section 36, Fulton Township and Section 1, Roland Township to install asphalt approaches at each railroad crossing.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

November 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 November 21, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following drainage repairs:  D.D.#189 and D.D.#70 Webster & #95 Calhoun.  Motion carried unanimously.

 Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve amended MH/DD rates for fiscal year 2007 for North Central Iowa Mental Health Center.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Webster County Flexible Benefits Plan Renewal for period beginning January 1, 2007.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

A Public Hearing was held on the first consideration of the adoption of Ordinance No. 041, Ordinance mandating the registration and documentation of retail sales of keg alcoholic beverages.  No objections written or oral were heard.  Chairman Nolting closed the public hearing.  Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve first consideration of said Ordinance No. 041, and further to waive second consideration and set December 26, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. as the time and date for final consideration of said Ordinance.   Roll call vote:  Ayes – Lizer, Gill, Condon, Magnusson and Nolting.  Nays – none.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Xenia rural Water District to bore 1.5 inch water service line under Woodman Hollow Road near 2431 Woodman Hollow Road in Section 21, Otho Township.   (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign tile crossing permit application from Stanley Cline and Frank Light to install 15-inch sub-drain across 300^th Street between Sections 8 and 17, Clay Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

At 10:30a.m. a Public Hearing to discuss Community Development Block Grant Application to fund the construction of a new Webster County Disabilities Alliance/Friendship Center facility.  Amending the Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment and the following were discussed:
 

WEBSTER COUNTY CDBG APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Public Hearing

November 28, 2006
 

A) How the need for the proposed activities were identified:

The need for a new facility was addressed due to the poor physical condition of the existing building and

the lack of available space for programs. The building is not handicapped accessible

B) How the proposed activities will be funded and sources of funds:

The project will be funded through a Community Development Block Grant for $600,000 and bank loan

for the remaining amount.

C) Date application will be submitted:

The application will be submitted by MIDAS Council of Governments on or before  4:30 p.m. December 12, 2006.

D) Requested amount of Federal funds:

$600,000 in CDBG funds.

E) Estimated portion of federal funds requested that will benefit persons of low and moderate income:

100% of the funds will benefit LMI persons due to the clientele involved.

F) Where the proposed activities will be conducted:

The proposed project construction will be at the southeastern property located at 3^rd Avenue North and

 7^th Street.  The property exists today as an unformed Fort Dodge owned parking lot.

G) Plans to minimize displacement of persons and businesses as a result of funded activities:

No displacement of persons or businesses will occur.

H) Plans to assist persons actually displaced:

No displacement of persons or businesses will occur.

I) The nature of the proposed activities:

This project will consist of the new construction of a handicap accessible facility approximately 10,000 sq. ft. in size.  The costs will include construction and site development.  The project will offer adequate conference, meeting, office, kitchen, restroom, arts and crafts, billiards, computer and storage spaces as well as a covered patio and driveway.

J) Person(s) authorized to receive and respond to citizens proposals, questions and complaints concerning the proposed (funded) activities will be: 

Carol Messerly

County Auditor

701 Central Avenue

Fort Dodge, IA  50501

(515) 573-7175

            K)                Person(s) available and able to provide technical assistance to groups representative of low- and moderate-income persons in preparing and presenting their proposals for the request and use of federal funds. 

                                MIDAS Council of Governments

                                602 1^st Ave, South

                                Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

                                (515) 576-7183

No written or oral objections being heard, Chairman Nolting closed the public hearing.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to amend the Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment to include this project.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Community Development Block Grant Application to help fund the construction of a new Webster County Disabilities Alliance/Friendship Center facility.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.