April

Regular Meeting

April 3, 2007

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Condon, Dencklau, Lizer, Motl and Nolting.   Absent:  None.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve minutes of March 27, 2007 regular meeting and March 29, 2007 special meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve salary increase for Laura Montgomery, Jailer to $11.90 per hour, effective April 26, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve full-time employment of Renae Ryan, Jailer at the rate of $11.90 per hour, effective April 14, 2007.   Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file contract agreement between Renee Piper and the Webster County Health Department for position of dental hygienist, Oral Health Coordinator, at the rate of $28.00, per hour, up to twenty hours per week, effective April 2, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan updates for Sparboe Farmegg Products in Section 14, Deer Creek Township and Section 11, Jackson Township; and Manure Management Plan consolidating with a new for Mac One/Tom One in Section 6, Roland Township.

(Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve General Relief assistance request to forego rental and utility assistance for “Needy Persons” during the last quarter of FY07 Budget due to depleted funding.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve department appropriation change decreasing Department 060 (Substance Abuse) $4,700.00 and increasing Department 021 (Veteran Affairs) $4,700.00).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Public Health Agreement and Addendum with Webster County Health Department and North Central Home Care for Fiscal Year 2008. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign addendum to Trinity Regional Medical Center MH/DD Contract, adding professional fee component for behavioral health services. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign Caremarks PCs Health, L.P. Managed Pharmacy Benefit Services Agreement (NACO prescription drug discount card program).  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Youth Shelter Care Grant Fund Application for Fiscal year 2008.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to extend electric service to the end of 245^th Street east of Mining Boulevard in Section 17, Otho Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Engineer, Randy Will received the following bids for painted pavement markings:

PAINTED PAVEMENT MARKINGS

RECORD OF MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION BIDS

                                                Painted Pavement                                Painted Symbols                  Total

                                                       Marking                                       &  Legends  

Vogel Traffic Service                $112,401.02                                            $7,820.00                      $120,221.02                

Dakota Traffic Service              $112,401.02                                            $9,200.00                   $121,601.02

All Iowa Contracting                $121,743.44                                            $6,900.00                      $128,643.44

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to accept the low bid submitted by Vogel Traffic Service, Inc., in the amount of $120,221.02; and further to approve and authorize chair to sign contract with Vogel Traffic Service, Inc. for painted pavement markings.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m, it was moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to go into closed session in accordance with Chapter 21.5(f) to hear hearing Veteran Assistance Appeal Hearings.  Roll call vote: Ayes – Nolting, Lizer, Condon, Dencklau and Motl.  Nays – none.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 1:55p.m. it was moved by Motl, seconded by Dencklau to return to open session.  Roll call vote: Ayes – Nolting, Lizer, Condon, Dencklau and Motl.  Nays – none.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.  Motion carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting

April 10, 2007

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Condon, Dencklau, Lizer, Motl and Nolting.   Absent:  None.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of April 3, 2007 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve full-time employment of Adam Schmidt, Correctional Officer, at the rate of $10.86 per hour, effective April 1, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file employment of  Stacey Breon, Child Support Recovery Unit at the rate of $10.99 per hour, effective April 9, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file Webster County Audit and Financial Report for year ending June 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 FY2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – State Solicitation Application and FY2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – Direct Solicitation Application. (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign County Veteran Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2007.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to table approval of Rob Everhard as Volunteer assistant to the Veteran Affairs Director.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to deny all appeals as heard at the Veteran Appeal hearings held on April 3, 2007, and further request that applicants reapply, pending availability of grant funds.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit applications from Lehigh Valley Telephone to replace telephone cable as follows:  between 1722 and 2742 Paragon Avenue in Section 34, Otho Township; and on Paragon Avenue from 300^th Street to 2998 Park Avenue in Section 10, Burnside Township.  (Copies on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve proposal from B & W control Specialists for roadside noxious weed control in 2007, for a total estimated maximum amount to complete of $35,982.50.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve proposal from B & W control Specialists for roadside tree and brush control in 2007, a continuation of a four year rotation plan as initiated in 2003, for a total estimated maximum amount to complete of $30,000.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize chair to sign contract documents with Dixon Construction Company for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO94(64)-5F-94 between Section 5 and 8, Washington Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and adopt 2008 Fiscal Year Secondary Road Budget and Construction Program.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting

April 17, 2007

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Condon, Dencklau, Lizer, Motl and Nolting.   Absent:  None.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of April 10, 2007 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to recognize Crime Victims Rights Week by displaying a Crime Victims Rights Week flag during the week of April 22 through April 28, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve salary increase for Melissa Nelson, Jailer to $10.86, effective March 27, 2007; and Dustin Freisth, Jailer, to $10.86, effective April 13, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file Sheriff’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending March 31, 2007.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Quarterly Report of Veteran Affairs Commission for period ending March 31, 2007.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign Byrne/Jag Grant Funding Contract and Sub-recipient Agreement with Community Family Resources.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign 28E Intergovernmental Contract Agreement between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Webster County Conservation Board for shared naturalist program.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign funding agreements between Tate and Lyle, Webster County and the Iowa Department of Economic Development.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve legal description and name of Webster County Ag-Industrial Center for Urban Renewal Area being proposed.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Frontier Communications to bury 24-strand fiber optic cable along the south side of Theater road and the east side of Old Highway 169 in Section 3, Elkhorn Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign contract documents with Peterson Contractors, Inc. for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO94(68)-5F-94 on Route P73 south of Lehigh in Section 18, Yell Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa DOT Agreement #2007-C-043, which sets forth terms for Webster County to accept ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the county road modifications due to the completion of four-lane US Highway 20 from east of Moorland to Calhoun County Line.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

County Engineer received the following bids to purchase one new wheel loader:  Murphy Tractor - $152,500.00 and Ziegler Inc. - $153,797.00.  Engineer Randy Will advised the Board that Webster County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotation, to waive technicalities, and to accept the proposal that appears to be in the best interest of Webster County.  Price, parts and service support, resale value, analysis and comparison of specification details, preventative maintenance and operating costs, and past experience are considered in arriving at the decision of what constitutes the best proposal.  Therefore Engineer Will recommended the quotation of $153,797.00 from Ziegler Inc. be accepted.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve purchase of one new wheel loader for the amount of $153,797.00, from Ziegler, Inc.  Motion carried unanimously.

Jim Dick, Prairie Valley School District Superintendent, Ina Breeden, and Katie Palmer addressed the Board on their concerns of heavy truck traffic on P-33, because of the ethanol plant, requesting that something be done especially during the before and after school hours when the buses are on the roads.

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

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl the meeting adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting

April 23, 2007

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

The Board of Supervisor met with City Council to discuss economic development.  No action taken.

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

Regular Meeting

April 24, 2007

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Condon, Dencklau, Lizer, Motl and Nolting.   Absent:  None.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of April 17, 2007 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.# 15 and D.D.#178.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to serve as grant administrator and sign Bullet Proof Vest Grant  Application.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve the following applications for open prairie, rivers and streams, forest cover, recreation lakes and residential wildlife habitat as exempt property per Board Resolution on April 12, 1983, including a late filed application for Cecilia Mitchell; and receive and place on file Native Prairie tax exemptions:

 Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve Tax Exempt Status for Wildlife Habitat under Sough Bill enacted in1982: 

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/DD service contracts for the following providers:  Christian Opportunity Center, Howard Center, Exceptional Persons, Mainstream Living, Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, and Pride Group.   (Copies on file in CPC’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign resolution to temporarily close 175^th Street between Route P41 and Highway 169 in Sections 10 and 1l, Douglas Township March 8^th through April 16, 2007 due to bad road conditions.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Lehigh Valley Telephone to bury several miles of telephone cable to upgrade their Callender and Lehigh exchanges.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file resignation of Gerald Sorenson, Sign Technician in the Secondary Road Department, effective June 29, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

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