February

Regular Meeting

February 6, 2007

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

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of January 30, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Manure Management Update for Webster Pork, Inc., Section 22, Clay Township.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve part-time employment of David Stone and Mary Mehl as Peer Staff for the Friendship Center, at the rate of $6.00 per hour. Effective February 7, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

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

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon the meeting adjourned.  Motion carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting

February 13, 2007

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

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of February 6, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve salary increase for Kristina Jones to $919.18 every two weeks, effective March 11,  2007,  per recommendation of Karen Hanson, Child Support Recovery Unit Supervisor.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve the following salary increases per Jailers Contract:  James Skelly to $11.65 per hour, effective February 13, 2007;  Patrick Buckingham to $11.90 per hour, effective February 13, 2007; and Douglas Darrah to $11.65 per hour, effective January 19, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve employment of Scott Albrecht, part-time peer staff for the Friendship Center, effective February 14,  2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/DD Provider Contract with Genesis Mental Health Associates, L.L.C.  (Copy on file in CPC’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

At 11:00a.m. a Joint Drainage Telephone meeting with Hamilton County to levy assessments in various drainage districts was held.  For further particulars see Drainage Record Book.

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Special Meeting

February 15, 2007

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

The Board discussed with Attorney Mark Cory and John Geist with Ruan Securities various funding options and procedures in regards to the county purchasing real estate. 

At 1:30 p.m. it was moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to go into closed session in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(j) to discuss a real estate offer and disclosing the amount may have an adverse affect on the purchase price.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Condon, Dencklau, Motl and Nolting.  Motion carried unanimously. 

At 1:40 p.m. it was moved by Motl, seconded by Condon to return to open session. Roll call vote:  Ayes – Condon, Dencklau, Motl and Nolting. Nays – none.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Motl, seconded by Condon to approve offer as discussed in closed session, subject to leases, inspections and financing and further to authorize Chair to sign offer at appropriate time.  Supervisor Dencklau announced that he will abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest as he is also employed with Iowa Realty.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Nolting, Condon and Motl.  Nays – none.  Motion carried.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Condon the meeting adjourned.  Motion carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting

February 20, 2007

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

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of February 13, 2007 regular meeting and  February 15, 2007 special meeting.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D.#61.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve salary increase for Joshua Egesdal, Jailer to $11.65 per hour, effective January 20, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve bond of Clear Channel Radio for tower/structure/equipment. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Addendum for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Contract for Library Service in Webster County, Iowa. 

ADDENDUM 

In exchange for abiding to items stated in the Contract for Library Services For Webster County, Webster County will pay the aforementioned libraries according to the following: 

1.        FORMULA; 

Stratford shall be paid on a per capita basis of Webster County rural population of 26. 

In witness Whereof, we have signed our names at Fort Dodge, Iowa, this day of February 20, 2007. 

Webster County, Iowa

S/Greg Nolting

Chairman, Board of Supervisors 

Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to table Veteran Service Grant Application for 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Permanent Utility Easement between Webster County Conservation and City of Fort Dodge for new waste water line west of town.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to adopt the following policy: 
 

WEBSTER COUNTY

SECURITY INFORMATION POLICY

For the protection of the county employees, visitors to county facilities, persons in county care, custody or control, and for the protection of county property, the Webster County Board of Supervisors hereby adopts this Security Information Policy, pursuant to Iowa Code section 22.7(50)(2006). This policy is effective as of March 1, 2007. 

The Webster County Board of Supervisors has determined that certain confidential information developed and maintained by the county concerning security procedures and emergency preparedness, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to jeopardize such employees, visitors, persons, or property. 

The following information shall  be kept confidential unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information: 

a)       Information directly related to vulnerability assessments.

b)       Information contained in records relating to security measures such as security and response plans, security codes and combinations, passwords, restricted area passes, keys, and security or response procedures.

c)       Emergency response protocols’.

d)       Architectural, engineering or construction diagrams.

e)       Information contained in records that if disclosed would significantly increase the vulnerability of critical physical systems or infrastructures of the county to attack.           

            Passed this 20^th day of February 2007. 

            s/Greg Nolting

            Chair, Board of Supervisors

            ATTEST:

            s/Carol Messerly

            County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/DD Provider Contract with Auxi Health.  (Copy on file in CPC’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Manure Management Update for West Roland Pork, in Section 9, Roland Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to adopt the following resolution:  

Webster County Resolution No. 02-20-2007 

BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Supervisors of Webster County , Iowa, initiates and recommends that the advancement of the following project(s) to the accomplishment year be approved by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for improvement with local funds for the period covering the current secondary road construction program.

February 20, 2007                                                       s/Greg Nolting

Date                                                                              Chair, Board of Supervisors

I, Carol Messerly, Auditor in and for Webster County, Iowa, do hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a true and exact copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa, at their meeting held on the 20^th day of February,  2007.

                                                                                      s/Carol Messerly  

                                                                                      County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize County Engineer to sign contract with Calhoun-Burns and Associates for design services for bridge replacement on 210^th Street over Drainage District #1 during 2008 construction season.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

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

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

Special Meeting

February 26, 2007

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

Board meet with Tom Simmering, representing Simmering and Corey to discuss the establishment of an Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 403, and the necessary procedures.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Dencklau to set 10:30a.m.on March 27, 2007, as the time and date for informational meeting to discuss establishment of an Urban Renewal Area with landowners in the vicinity of Tate & Lyle and VeraSun.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Regular Meeting

February 27, 2007

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

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of February 20, 2007 regular meeting and February 26, 2007 special meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Tony Walter, Webster County Deputy Sheriff demonstrated the canine unit.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to adopt the following Resolution: 

Resolution In Favor of the Proposed Amendment to the Electronic Transactions Clearinghouse 28E Agreement

WHEREAS, Section 10 of the Electronic Transactions Clearinghouse 28E Agreement provides for amendment of the 28E Agreement by resolution of the ISAC Board of Directors, if the amendment is then submitted to a vote of the individual ETC  member counties; and

WHEREAS, the ISAC Board of Directors approved such an Amendment on January 26, 2007; and

WHEREAS, the amendment would change the ETC funding formula to make it based on an annual base fee of $1,000 per county plus an assessment to cover remaining budget costs, and change it so that the assessment is based upon the counties’ general basic fund expenditures, rather than all general fund expenditures;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Webster County Board of Supervisors that the Board hereby votes in favor of the Proposed Amendment to the ETC 28E Agreement. 

s/Greg Nolting

Chair Board of Supervisors

s/Carol Messerly

County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign FY08 Crime Victim Assistance Division Grant Application.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Jim Cooper, representing Prairie River Resource Conservation & Development discussed the benefit the organization.

At 10:30a.m. bids for bridge replacement Project L-780408-73-94 between Sections 4 and 5, Burnside Township and Project L-971260-73-94 between Sections 1 and 12, Colfax Township, the following bids were opened: 

BID OPENING

2/27/2007  10:30 A.M.

                                                                         L-780408—73-94                                             L-971260—73-94

      Bidder                                                                              Bid Total                                                               Bid Total

L.A. Carlson Contracting                                                    $  83,196.50                                                            $  67,960.00

Midwest Contracting                                                          $  64,934.00                                                            $  57,852.00

Peterson Contractors Inc.                                                   $  71,065.00                                                            $  62,170.00

Weidemann Inc.                                                                   $  69,290.00                                                            $  61,374.00

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file all bids and to authorize County Engineer to send form of contract to the low bidder on both projects, Midwest Contracting, upon engineer’s review of the calculations of said bids in the total amount of $122,786.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

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