October

Regular Meeting

October 3, 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 September 26, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Humboldt County Sheriff Deputy Paul Samuelson demonstrated Humboldt County Canine Unit.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve salary adjustment to $49,910.00 for Jennifer Weaver, effective October 5, 2006, per recommendation of County Attorney.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve bond of Hildreth, Martin, Company for septic installation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Addendum No. 24 of the Webster County Law Enforcement Center Memorandum of Understanding for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve employment of Scott Licht, Class C Operator at Clare Shed, at the rate of $14.38 per hour, effective October 9, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Partial Release of Right-of-Way Easement in Drainage District #377, for portion not constructed.  (Copy on file in Drainage Record Book in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

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 3, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve salary increase for Colleen Nahnsen to $11.39 per hour, effective October 11, 2006, per recommendation of County Recorder. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve employment of Melissa Nelson, Part-time Correctional Officer at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective September 27, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file resignation of Jack Weiderholt as a member of the Webster County Commission of Veteran Affairs, effective October 6, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve reducing Veteran Affairs Commission from a five member to a three member Commission.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve employment of Jack Weiderholt, Part-time Veteran Affairs Director at a weekly rate of $140.00, effective October 9, 2006, per recommendation of Veteran Affairs Commission.   Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file Manure Management Update Plans for Roger Eslick Nursery, Section 30 Dayton Township and Grettenberg Finisher, Section 9, Dayton Township.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to receive and  place on file salary adjustment to $17.97 per hour for Marty Pringle, effective October 25, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement Number 1-06-HBRRS-023 for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO94(68)-5F-94 within the south city limits of Lehigh on Route P73, in Section 18, Yell Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.
 

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

October 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 October 10, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file drainage repairs in D.D.#57.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file Report of Veteran Affairs Commission for period ending September 30, 2006.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file Quarterly Report of Sheriff’s Fees for period ending September 30, 2006.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve employment of Dustin Friesth, Part-time Correctional Office at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective October 13, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file salary adjustment for Peggy Gimer, to $1,727.10 per pay period, effective October 16, 2006, per Child Support Recovery Supervisor.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded Magnusson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Flexible Benefits Plan Renewal with Wellmark, Inc. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve resolution to temporarily close Otho Drive in Section 7, Otho Township from Riverside Trail to Hayes Street in Otho for road repairs. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Vic Carlson addressed the Board regarding his concerns with a drainage problem along South 15^th Street, outside the city limits of Fort Dodge.  Supervisor Lizer agreed to meet him out there to view his concern.

Moved and seconded the adjourn.

Regular Meeting

October 24, 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 October 17, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file the following drainage repairs:  D.D.#2 and D.D.#59.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign letter of support for Low Income Housing Tax Credit proposed Project in Fort Dodge.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING COUNTY MANAGEMENT OF THE ADULT MH/DD SYSTEM

WHEREAS, county property taxes have been and continued to be a major funding source for services to adults with MH/MR/DD/BI,

WHEREAS, beginning in 1994, the state began a process to fund a larger amount of the adult service system from state funds,

WHEREAS, beginning in 1994, the state embarked on a partnership with the counties to fund 50% of the “base” and all of the growth in the system,

WHEREAS, the counties agreed to manage the system with the combination of local, state, and federal funds,

WHEREAS, the MH/DD/MR/BI Commission undertook a project to improve the system and in that evaluation confirmed that the adult disability service system should be managed by counties,

WHEREAS, the county system has worked well for the past ten years,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Webster County that the undersigned do hereby, request the Iowa Legislature to maintain its commitment to the local management of the adult MH/DD/MR/BI system in Iowa.

Approved this 24^th day October, 2006 

S/Greg Nolting

Chirperson, Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:

S/Carol Messerly

Webster County Auditor 

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file Manure Management Updates for GT Agri Pork in Section 31, Colfax Township. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending September 30, 2006.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to construct overhead electric line in Section 33, Badger Township along the west side of Paragon Avenue from 160^th Street north to 1584 Paragon Avenue due to road improvement project on Route P59.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.
 

County Attorney Schott and Sheriff Mickelson reviewed  a proposed Keg Registration Ordinance.
 

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

October 31, 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 24, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve salary increase for Laura Montgomery, Correctional Officer, to $11.65 per hour, effective October 26, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file salary increase for Tami Heun to $1,456.80 every two weeks, effective November 1, 2006; and Nannette Shelledy to $1,456.80 every two weeks, effective December 1, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve appointment of Tina Pederson, as rural representative on the Callender Library Board.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded Gill to receive and place on file Manure Management Update for RSH Farms, Inc., in Section 6, Badger Township.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve Wine Permit Application for Community Orchard.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to receive and place on file Webster County Conservation Annual Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement Number 1-06-HBRRS-026 for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO94(69)-5F-94 between Sections 7 and 8, Johnson Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit application from James Rossmanith to connect field tile to existing intake in north road ditch near the Southwest Corner of Section 29, Gowrie Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit application from MidAmerican Energy to relocate overhead electric transmission pole along south side of Route D18 in Section 22, Cooper Township at new culvert.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Magnusson to approve resolution to temporarily close Hayes Avenue between Section 19 and 20, Douglas Township for water main construction.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Magnusson, seconded by Lizer to approve resolutions to temporarily close 260^th Street between Sections 24 and 25 Fulton Township and 280^th Street between Section 36, Fulton Township and Section 1 Roland Township for railroad crossing repairs. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Gill to receive and place on file 6-month salary adjustment to $40,000.00 for Brian Henderson, effective November 8, 2006, per recommendation of County Engineer.  Motion carried unanimously.

Steve Hoesel presented a report of the State of Midas.  No action taken.

Informational discussion of proposed Keg Registration Ordinance was presented. Moved by Gill, seconded by Condon to set November 28, 2006 at 10:00a.m. as the time and date for hearing on the first consideration to adopt Ordinance 041, an Ordinance mandating the Registration and Documentation of Retail Sales of Keg Alcoholic Beverages.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.