Re-organizational and Regular Meeting

January 2, 2007 

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

Honorable Judge Mark Cady conducted the swearing into office of the following elected officials taking office January 1, 2007:  Kim Motl and Keith Dencklau County Supervisors;  Timothy Schott, County Attorney; Judy Cosgrove, County Recorder and Janice Horton, County Treasurer. 

County Auditor called meeting to order. 

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to appoint Greg Nolting, Temporary Chair.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to appoint Greg Nolting, Chairperson for Year 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to appoint Joel Lizer, Vice-Chairperson for Year 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of December 26, 2006 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to authorize Auditor to issue warrants for Year 2007 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 Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve The Messenger, Dayton Review and Gowrie News as the Official Newspapers of Webster County for Year 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Motl,  seconded by Lizer to approve reappointment of Carol Gehlhausen, Webster County General Assistance Director for year 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to appoint Jeffrey Frye and Tom Donner, Webster County Drug Audit Committee for year 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to appoint Brian Henderson, Weed Commissioner for year 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to appoint Sheilah Schroder, Planning and Zoning Administrator/GIS Specialist for year 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to appoint Jack C. Weidersholt, Part-time Director of Webster County Veteran Affairs for year 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file resignation of Andy Hockenson, Park Ranger, effective January 10, 2007.   Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve salary adjustment of Cori Kuhn, to $46,923.00, effective January 3, 2007, per recommendation of County Attorney.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Molt to receive and place on file resignation of Ronald McCutchen, Sr. as Correctional Officer, effective January 31, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Xenia Rural Water District to directional bore under 380^th Street approximately 25 feet west of entrance to 3397 380^th Street between Sections 24 and 25, Hardin Township to install 2½ inch water main.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting

January 9, 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 2, 2007 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file the following drainage repairs:  D.D.# 5; Joint D.D.#4 Webster & #272 Hamilton; and D.D.#117.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve the following appointments:  Conservation Board – Kirk Seltz for 5-year term and Jerry Beck to fill vacancy (term expires December 31, 2008).  Veteran Affairs Commission:  Ray Ault for 3-year term. Board of Health:  Dr. Ed DeHaan, Steve Beeghley and Kim Motl for 3-year terms and Tammy Seward to fill vacancy (term expires December 31, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to appoint the following to the Webster County Condemnation Jury for Year 2007:

CONDEMNATION JURY

OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY

Laurin Stanek                                        1632 Williams Dr                                  Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Bill Secor, Jr                                          1584 Paragon Ave                                Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Thomas Gillespie                                  1351 Baxter Ave                                   Clare, IA 50524-7535

Marvin Lundgren                                 2883 Sampson Ave                              Lehigh, IA 50557

Dana Hotz                                             1576 Johnson                                        Fort Dodge, IA 50501

John Ludgate                                        2563 170^th St                                          Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Clara Krog                                             1243 Vasse Ave                                    Vincent, IA 50594-7539

Jim Wiley                                               1010 Sunrise Dr.                                   Gowrie, IA 50543

CITY & TOWN PROPERTY

Donna Gutknecht                                 902 3^rd Ave N                                        Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Walter Petersen                                    702 Park Ave                                         Callender, IA 50523

Dennis Barnum                                     1901 Main St                                         Gowrie, IA  50543

Jim Bice                                                  1699 Elmhurst Ave                               Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Robert Lane                                          731 Park St                                             Callender, IA 50523

Al Conkling                                           218 5^th St SE                                           Badger, IA 50516

Mike Doyle                                           2505 N 7^th ST                                         Fort Dodge, IA 50501

LICENSED BROKERS

Pauline Ball                                           1512 1^st Ave S                                       Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Denny Friederichs                               1254 N 24^th St                                        Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Robert Gordon                                      1006 Church St                                     Gowrie, IA  50543

Sidney Sandholm                                 Box 522                                                  Dayton, IA 50530

Chris Parker                                           1728 Central Ave                                  Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Tim DuBois                                           1312 N 22^nd St                                        Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Dave Jones                                           2715 6^th Ave N                                      Fort Dodge, IA 50501

BANKER, AUCTIONEERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS

Scott Klingson                                     3207 Fairbanks Ave                             Gowrie, IA 50543

James Donnelly                                    1551 Nelson Ave                                  Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Keith Dencklau                                     2019 Greenbrier DR                              Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Dave Flattery                                        1310 N 29^th St                                        Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Michael Callon                                     1629 Floral Ave                                    Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Leroy Lemberg                                     2381 140^th St                                          Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Kraig Barber                                          2728 Walnut Circle                               Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve the following appointments to Webster County Safety Committee:  Phil Condon, Tony Jorgenson, Judy Cosgrove, Vicki Gill, Randy Will, Dennis Quinn, Matt Cosgrove and Jim O’Brien.  Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made to approve the following appointments to Webster County Insurance Committee:  Andy McGill, Chairperson, Matt Cosgrove, Jan Messerly, Joel Lizer, Shelly Hearn, Jolene Daniels, Brian Mickelson, Jason Bahr, Irene Blair, Tim Schott, Sid Jante and Randy Will.  Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to delete the word Chairperson from the motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve the following appointments to Webster County Insurance Committee:  Andy McGill, Matt Cosgrove, Jan Messerly, Joel Lizer, Shelly Hearn, Jolene Daniels, Brian Mickelson, Jason Bahr, Irene Blair, Tim Schott, Sid Jante and Randy Will.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve appointments of Supervisors to serve on the following various Boards: 

WEBSTER COUNTY SUPERVISORS

APPOINTED TO SERVE ON BOARDS

CENTRAL IOWA JUVENILE DETENTION                                  PHIL CONDON

CONFERENCE BOARD                                                                    KEITH DENCKLAU

CITY – COUNTY COMMITTEE                                                     KEITH DENCKLAU

COUNTY FARM                                                                                PHIL CONDON – JOEL LIZER

COURT HOUSE/LEC/SS BUILDING                                              JOEL LIZER

CONVENTIONAL & VISITOR BUREAU                                      GREG NOLTING

DIVERSITY                                                                                         KIM MOTL

DNR ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION CONTACT                   JOEL LIZER–PHIL CONDON-KEITH DENCKLAU

DRAINAGE                                                                                        JOEL LIZER–PHIL CONDON–KEITH DENCKLAU

E 911 – SERVICE BOARD                                                                JOEL LIZER

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT                                                      JOEL LIZER

EMPOWERMENT BOARD                                                             PHIL CONDON

FINANCE                                                                                            GREG NOLTING

FOSTER GRANDPARENTS                                                            KIM MOTL

HAZ/MAT RESPONSE COMMITTEE                                          GREG NOLTING

HIGHWAY 20 WEST PROJECT                                                      FLOYD MAGNUSSON

INSURANCE COMMITTEE                                                            MATT COSGROVE–SHELLY HEARN-IRENE BLAIR

                                                                                                              JOLENE DANIELS–BRIAN MICKELSON

                                                                                                              JASON BAHR–JAN MESSERLY–JOEL LIZER

                                                                                                              ANDY MCGILL–TIM SCHOTT–SID JANTE

                                                                                                              RANDALL WILL

IOWA CENTRAL INDUSTRIES                                                     JOEL LIZER

ISTECA                                                                                               RANDALL WILL-JAMIE JOHLL

WORKFORCE                                                                                    KIM MOTL

MENTAL HEALTH CENTER                                                          KEITH DENCKLAU

MH ADVISORY/PLAN COMMITTEE                                           KIM MOTL

MIDAS                                                                                                KEITH DENCKLAU

COMM. & FAMILY RESOURCE BEHAVIORAL CENTER        KEITH DENCKLAU

NORTH CENTRAL HOME CARE                                                  KIM MOTL

REAP BOARD                                                                                    GREG NOLTING

SECOND JUDICIAL                                                                          PHIL CONDON

SOLID WASTE COMMISSION                                                      GREG NOLTING

TELECOMMUNICATIONS                                                             JOEL LIZER

TOURISM                                                                                           KEITH DENCKLAU

UPPER DES MOINES                                                                        KIM MOTL

WEBSTER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT                   GREG NOLTING

YOUR INC./HEADSTART                                                               KIM MOLT

CRIME STOPPERS                                                                            GREG NOLTING

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file the following appointments of Township Officials:  Cooper Township – David Guddall, Trustee; Elkhorn Township – Kendal Bunda, Clerk; Gowrie Township – Jay Anderson, Trustee;  Johnson Township – Ann Condon, Clerk;  Otho Township – Lyle Heatherington, Trustee and Dennis Chase, Clerk;  Pleasant Valley Township – Beth Gernhart, Clerk;  Sumner Township – Bob Newell and Mary Brown, Trustees; and Yell Township – Warren Bintz, Trustee.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to appoint Eric Eide, Drainage Attorney for Year 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Quarterly Report of Veteran Affairs Commission for period ending December 31, 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve Secondary Road transfer from General Basic Fund in the amount of $100,000.00 and Rural Basic Fund in the amount of $892,653.00 per Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Beer Permit Renewal Application for BB’s Country Store.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Manure Management Update for Grettenberg Finisher, Section 9, Dayton Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Webster County Agricultural Association discussed fiscal year 2008 funding request.  No action taken.

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

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

Regular Meeting

January 16, 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 9, 2007 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file salary increase for LaVonne Pringle to $1,402.66, per pay period, effective February 7, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve salary increase for Deanne Olson, to $15.18 per hour, effective February 1, 2007, per recommendation of Jan Horton, Treasurer.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file Webster County Central Service Cost Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2006 and authorize Chair to sign Certification Statement.  (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 rebuild single-phase primary line to east side of Oates Avenue in Section 4, Badger Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Frontier Communications to bury approximately 3900 feet of telecommunications cable along the east side of Hayes Avenue in Section 20, Douglas Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Justin Jones, representing Upper Des Moines discussed fiscal year 2008 funding.  No action taken. 

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

Regular Meeting

January 23, 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 16, 2007 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve appointment of Dwight Guthrie to Webster County Condemnation Jury for Year 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign County Substance Abuse Prevention Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2008.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending December 31, 2006.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Sheriff’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending December 31, 2006.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Webster County Compensation Board salary recommendation for fiscal year 2007-2008, as follows:  Supervisors $32,859, Chairman $33,639, Sheriff $68,705, Auditor $51,662, Treasurer $51,662, Recorder $51,662, Attorney  $80,623.  Motion carried unanimously.

Dr. Paxton and Laurie Hendricks requested funding from Webster County.  No action taken. 

John Kramer, Webster County Development, updated the Board on current year progress.

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

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

Regular Meeting

January 30, 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 23, 2007 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve the following as the official canvass of votes for Drainage District No. 96 Trustee Election held on January 20, 2007:   Director District No. 1 – Ted Fiala  - 7 votes, and declared duly elected.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Official Endorsement of support for transportation enhancement application to expand and improve the trail network in Webster County.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file Semi-Annual Report of Webster County Treasurer, for period ending December 31, 2006.

Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file salary increase for Deputy Mike Kenyon to $37,379.78 effective February 26, 2007 per recommendation of Webster County Sheriff.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve employment of Katie Kalkwarf , Civil Clerk, at the rate of $8.54 per hour, effective February 5, 2007 per recommendation of the Webster County Sheriff.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign endorsement for regional Surface Transportation Funding Application on Route P59 between US Highway 20 and Route D20 in FY 2011.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried.