May
May 1, 2007
Regular Meeting
May 1, 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 24, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D.#73. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION AND A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED WEBSTER COUNTY AG-INDUSTRIAL CENTER URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA
WHEREAS, it is hereby found and determined that one or more economic development areas, as defined in Chapter 403, code of Iowa, exist within the County and rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or combination thereof, of the area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the County; and
WHEREAS, this Board has reasonable cause to believe that the area described below satisfies the eligibility criteria for designation as an urban renewal area under Iowa law and has caused there to be prepared a proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan for the area described therein, which proposed Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, this proposed Urban Renewal Area includes and consists of:
The West Half (W1/2) of Section Twenty (20) in Township Eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa: and The North Part (N) of the Northwest Northwest (NW NW) of Section Twenty-nine (29) in Township Eighty-nine (89) North of Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa: and The North Part (N)of the Northeast Northwest (NE NW) of Section Twenty-nine (29) in Township Eighty-nine (89) North of Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa: and All that part of the South Fractional Half (S fri 1/2) lying North of Right of Way of Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company of Section Nineteen (19), Township Eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa: and That part of the North Half (N1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Thirty (30), Township eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29), lying North of the Illinois Gulf Central Railroad Company Right of Way, all West of the 5th P.m., Webster County, Iowa: and A parcel located in the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29) West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter Corner of said Section 19; thence South 88º43’40”east, 319.68 feet along the north line of said Northeast Quarter to the Northeast Corner of an existing tract as described in County Recorder’s Inst. #2003-00692; thence South 00º14’44” East, 86.20 feet along the east line of said existing tract to a point on the south right of way line of Highway #7 (said point also being the point of beginning); thence South 00º14’44” East, 2540.77 feet along said east line to a point on the south line of said Northeast Quarter; thence North 88º37’57” West, 120.05 feet along said south line; thence North 00º14’44” West, 2540.25 feet to a point on said south right of way line; thence South 88º52’48” East, 120.03 feet along said south right of way line to the point of beginning containing 7.00 acres total. Note: For the purpose of this survey, the north line of said Northeast Quarter was determined to bear South 88º43’40” East using GPS.
WHEREAS, this Area is within two miles of the City of Barnum and the County has entered into a joint agreement with said City to allow the County to operate within the Area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed urban renewal may include land classified as agricultural land and, if so, written permission of the current owners is required; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes require the Board of Supervisors to submit the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the General Plan for development of the County as a whole prior to Board of Supervisors approval of such urban renewal plan, and further provides that the Planning and Zoning Commission Shall submit its written recommendations thereon to this Board within thirty (30) days of its receipt of such proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes further required the Board of Supervisors to notify all affected taxing entities of the consideration being given to the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan and to hold a consultation with such taxing entities with respect thereto, and further provides that the designated representative of each affected taxing entity may attend the consultation and make written recommendations for modifications to the proposed division of revenue included as a part thereof, to which the County shall submit written responses as provided in Section 403.5, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes further require the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing on the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan subsequent to notice thereof by publication in a newspaper having general circulation within the County, which notice shall describe the time, date, place and purpose of the hearing, shall generally identify the urban renewal area covered by the urban renewal plan and shall outline the general scope of the urban renewal project under consideration, with a copy of said notice also being mailed to each affected taxing entity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF WEBSTER, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That the consultation on the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan required by Section 403.5(2) of the Code of Iowa, as amended, shall be held on the
14th day of May , 2007, in the Boardroom, Webster Co. Courthouse, 703 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, Iowa at 9:00 o’clock A.M., and the Designated Representative is hereby appointed to serve the County for purposed of conducting said consultation, receiving any recommendations that may be made with respect thereto and responding to the same in accordance with Section 403.5(2).
Section 2. That the County Auditor is authorized and directed to cause a notice of said consultation to be sent by regular mail to all affected taxing entities, as defined in Section 403.17(1), along with a copy of the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan, said notice to be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF A CONSULTATION TO BE HELD
BETWEEN WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA AND ALL
AFFECTED TAXING ENTITIES CONCERNING THE
PROPOSED WEBSTER COUNTY AG-INDUSTRIAL
CENTER URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR WEBSTER
COUNTY, IOWA
Webster County, Iowa will hold a consultation with all affected taxing entities, as defined in Section 403.17 (1) of the Code of Iowa, as amended, commencing at 9:00 o’clock A.M. on May 14th 2007, in the Boardroom, Webster Co. Courthouse, 703 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, Iowa concerning a proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Each affected taxing entity may appoint a representative to attend the consultation.
The consultation may include a discussion of the estimated growth in valuation of taxable property included in the proposed Urban Renewal Area, the fiscal impact of the division of revenue on the affected taxing entities, the estimated impact on the provision of
services by each of the affected taxing entities in the proposed Urban Renewal Area, and the duration of any bond issuance included in said Plan.
The designated representative of any affected taxing entity may make written
recommendations for modifications to the proposed division of revenue no later than seven days following the date of the consultation. The Designated Representative shall submit a written response to the affected taxing entity, no later than seven days prior to the public hearing on the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan, addressing any recommendations made by that entity for modification to the proposed division of revenue.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, State of Iowa, as provided by Section 403.5 of the code of Iowa, as amended.
Dated this 14th day of May 2007
s/Carol Messerly
County Auditor, Webster County, State of Iowa
Section 3. That a public hearing shall be held on the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan before the Board of Supervisors at its meeting which commences at 10:00 o’clock A.M. on May 29, 2007, in the Boardroom, Webster County Courthouse, 703 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Section 4. That the County Auditor is authorized and directed to publish notice of this public hearing in the “Fort Dodge Messenger”, once on a date not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before the date of said public hearing, and to mail a copy of said notice by ordinary mail to each affected taxing entity, such notice in each case to be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED WEBSTER COUNTY AG-INDUSTRIAL CENTER URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA
The Board of Supervisors of Webster County, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing before itself at its meeting which commences at 10:00 o’clock A.M. on May 29th, 2007 in the Boardroom, Webster Co. Courthouse, 703 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, Iowa to consider adoption of a proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan (the “Plan”) concerning a proposed Urban Renewal Area in Webster County, Iowa legally described as follows:
The West Half (W1/2) of Section Twenty (20) in Township Eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa: and The North Part (N) of the Northwest Northwest (NW NW) of Section Twenty-nine (29) in Township Eighty-nine (89) North of Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa: and The North Part (N) of the Northeast Northwest (NE NW) of Section Twenty-nine (29) in Township Eighty-nine (89) North of Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa: and All that part of the South Fractional Half (S fri 1/2) lying North of Right of Way of Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company of Section Nineteen (19), Township Eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa: and That part of the North Half (N1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Thirty (30), Township eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29), lying North of the Illinois Gulf Central Railroad Company Right of Way, all West of the 5th P.m., Webster County, Iowa: and A parcel located in the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29) West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter Corner of said Section 19; thence South 88º43’40”east, 319.68 feet along the north line of said Northeast Quarter to the Northeast Corner of an existing tract as described in County Recorder’s Inst. #2003-00692; thence South 00º14’44” East, 86.20 feet along the east line of said existing tract to a point on the south right of way line of Highway #7 (said point also being the point of beginning); thence South 00º14’44” East, 2540.77 feet along said east line to a point on the south line of said Northeast Quarter; thence North 88º37’57” West, 120.05 feet along said south line; thence North 00º14’44” West, 2540.25 feet to a point on said south right of way line; thence South 88º52’48” East, 120.03 feet along said south right of way line to the point of beginning containing 7.00 acres total. Note: For the purpose of this survey, the north line of said Northeast Quarter was determined to bear South 88º43’40” East using GPS.
which land is to be included as part of this proposed Urban Renewal Area.
A copy of the Plan is on file for public inspection in the office of the County Auditor, Courthouse, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Webster County, Iowa is the local public agency which, if such plan is approved, shall undertake the urban renewal activities described in such Plan.
The general scope of the urban renewal activities under consideration in the Plan is to stimulate, through public involvement and commitment, private investment in new commercial and industrial development in the Urban Renewal Area through various public purpose and special financing activities outlined in the Plan. To accomplish the objectives of the Plan, and to encourage the further development of the Urban Renewal Area, the Plan provides that such special financing activities may include, but not be limited to, the making of loans or grants of public funds to private entities under Chapter15A of the Code of Iowa. The County also may install, construct and reconstruct streets, roads and other substantial public improvements. The Plan provides that the County may issue bonds or use available funds for such purposes and that tax increment reimbursement of such costs will be sought if and to the extent incurred by the County. The Plan initially proposes specific public infrastructure improvements to be undertaken by the County, but provides that the Plan may be amended from time to time to respond to development opportunities.
Any person or organization desiring to be heard shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at such hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, State of Iowa, as provided by Section 403.5 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 1st day of May , 2007.
s/Carol Messerly
County Auditor, Webster County, State of Iowa
Section 5. That the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the proposed Urban Renewal Area described therein is hereby officially declared to be the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan referred to in said notices for purposes of such consultation and hearing and that a copy of said Plan shall be placed on file in the office of the County Auditor.
Section 6. That the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the General Plan for the development of the County as a whole, with such recommendation to be submitted in writing to this Board within thirty (30) days of the date hereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of May, 2007
s/Greg Nolting
Chairperson, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
s/Carol Messerly
County Auditor
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Financing Agreement between Webster County, Iowa and Webster County E-911 Commission to upgrade the E-911 communication system.
(Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to adopt the following resolution:
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTIES, SERIES 2007 (FOR AN ESSENTIAL COUNTY PURPOSE) AND THE PUBIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE THEREOF
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the County of Webster, State of Iowa, should provide for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, to the amount of not to exceed $500,000, as authorized by Section 331.402, Code of Iowa, as amended, for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of carrying out an essential county purpose project as hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the Loan Agreement and Notes shall be payable from the Debt Service Fund; and
WHEREAS, before a Loan Agreement may be authorized and General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, issued to evidence the obligation of the County there under, it is necessary to comply with the provisions of the Code of Iowa, as amended, and to publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the Board proposes to take action for the authorization of the Loan Agreement and Notes and to receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of the County to such action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this Board meet in the Board Room, County Courthouse, 701 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., on the 1st day of May , 2007, for the purpose of taking action on the matter of the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $500,00 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, to evidence the obligations of the County there under for an essential county purpose, the proceeds of which will be used to pay costs of acquiring, equipping and furnishing real property located at 108 South 8th Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Section 2. The Auditor is authorized and directed to proceed on behalf of the County with the negotiation of terms of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, evidencing the County’s obligations to a principal amount of not to exceed $500,000, to select a date for the final approval thereof, to cause to be prepared such notice and sale information as may appear appropriate, to publish and distribute the same on behalf of the County and this Board and otherwise to take all action necessary to permit the completion of a loan on a basis favorable to the County and acceptable to the Board.
Section 3. That the Auditor is hereby directed to cause at least on publication to be made of a notice of the meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the County, the publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of the public meeting on the issuance of Notes.
Section 4. The notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2007 (FOR AN ESSENTIAL COUNTY PURPOSE) AND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 22nd day of May, 2007, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., in the Board Room, County Courthouse, 703 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa, at which meeting the Board proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement payable from the debt service fund and the issuance of not exceed $500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, for an essential county purpose, in order to pay costs of acquiring, equipping and furnishing real property located at 108 South 8th Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
At the above meeting the Board shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the County, to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Board will at this meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes to evidence the obligation of the County thereunder or will abandon the proposal.
This Notice is given by order of the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 331.402, 331.441 and 331.443 of the Code of Iowa, as amended.
Dated this first day of May, 2007.
s/Carol Messerly
County Auditor of Webster County, State of Iowa
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of May , 2007
s/ Greg Nolting
Chairperson
ATTEST:
s/Carol Messerly
County Auditor
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau 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 receive and place on file salary increase for Vickie Claude to $1,831.91, per pay period effective April 19, 2007 and Angela Harrison to $1,780.87, per pay period, effective April 26, 2007, per recommendation of Karen Hanson, Child Support Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file retirement of Carol Gehlhausen, General Relief Director, effective June 29, 2007, with regret. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve Tower/Structure/Equipment Removal Bond for MidAmerican Energy Company. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file County Recorder’s report of Fees Collected for period ending March 31, 2007. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Renewal Group Binder Agreement with Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield, effective July 1, 2007. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following MH/DD Provider Contracts: Abbe Center and Hancock County Public Health Services. (Copy on file in CPC’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve Summer Intern employee to be located in Courthouse for Webster County Development. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign resolution that temporarily closed 270th Street from Highway 169 to Madison Avenue between Section 25 and 36, Elkhorn Township on April 25, 2007, due to damage to crossroad culvert. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign resolution that temporarily closed Dakota Avenue from 350th to 360th Street between Sections 9 and 10, and Dakota Avenue from 360th to 370th Street between Sections 15 and 16, all in Gowrie Township on April 25, 2007 due to water over road. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign resolution that temporarily closed Dolliver Park Road in Section 35, Otho Township on April 25, 2007 due to soil subsidence. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Xenia Rural Water District to bury 21/2 inch PVC water main along the east side of Xavier Avenue from 210th Street north approximately 2851 feet in Section 25, Colfax 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 Stratford Mutual Telephone to bury fiber optic cable from 3331 380th Street west to hog confinement at 3303 380th Street in Section 24, Hardin Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Dr. Paxton and Laurie Hendricks discussed Iowa Central Community College Project. No action taken.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Thursday May 3, 2007
Special Meeting
Thursday May 3, 2007
The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Lizer, Motl and Nolting. Absent: Condon and Dencklau.
Following a presentation by Strata-Vizion, it was moved by Lizer, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Webster County Corrections Needs Study 2006 as submitted by Strata-Vizion Consulting Group, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
May 8, 2007
Regular Meeting
May 8, 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.
8:30a.m. Board to discuss committee reports and meet with Department Heads.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of May 1, 2007 regular meeting and May 3, 2007 special meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#69, D.D.#265, D.D.#276, D.D.#320, and D.D.#354. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve salary increases for Mary Condon to $15.65, effective May 3, 2007 and Deputy Andy Suchan, annual salary of $41,891.13, effective May 31, 2007, per recommendation of Sheriff Mickelson. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file employment of Dianne Kahl, at the rate of $10.99 per hour, effective April 30, 2007, at Child Support Recovery Unit. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Liquor License and Transfer Application for Webster County Agricultural Association. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan for Gordon Farms, Inc. East Finishers in Section 23, Freedom Township (Hamilton County) and Gordon Farms, Inc. Nursery Finishers Site in Section 18, Freedom Township (Hamilton County). (Copies on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following resolution:
RESOLUTION FOR TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF
ROUTE P59 BETWEEN ROUTE D14 AND ROUTE C56 AND
DESIGNATING A DETOUR ROUTE
WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 306.41 provides for the temporary closing of sections of roadway when necessary because of construction and maintenance, and
WHEREAS, the Webster County Engineer has been authorized by a previous resolution of the Webster County Board of Supervisors to execute the above requirements of Iowa Code Section 306.41 regarding temporary road closures, and
WHEREAS, Road Improvement Projects FM-CO94(60)—55-94 and FM-TSF-CO94(62)—5B-94 require Route P59 (a.k.a. Paragon Avenue) between Route D14 and Route 56 to be closed to through traffic and a detour route to be established.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Webster County Board of Supervisors that the above-described said portion of Route P59 (a.k.a. Paragon Avenue) be closed and the following roads be designated as a detour route;
From the junction of Route P59 (a.k.a. Paragon Avenue) and Route D14 (a.k.a. 107th Street); thence West 1.5 miles on Route D14 (a.k.a. 170th Street) to the junction of Route P56 (a.k.a. Nelson Avenue); thence North five miles on Route P56 (a.k.a. Nelson Avenue) to the junction of Route C56 (a.k.a. 120th Street); thence East 1.5 miles on Route C56 (a.k.a. 120th Street) to the junction of P59 (a.k.a. Paragon Avenue).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the traffic control device for the aforementioned road closure and detour route were established in the field at 9:00 A.M., April 30, 2007 and shall continue for the duration of the said construction project as determined by the Webster County Engineer.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of May, 2007.
Webster County Board of Supervisors
s/ Greg Nolting
Chairperson
ATTEST:
s/Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
May 15, 2007
Regular Meeting
May 15, 2007
The Board of Supervisor will meet 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 May 7, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: Joint D.D.#247 Webster & #7 Humboldt; D.d.#117, D.D.#69, D.D.#61, D.D.#34, D.D.#43, and D.D.#59. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $220,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2007, OF WEBSTER COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the County of Webster, State of Iowa, should provide for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, to the amount of not to exceed $220,000, as authorized by Section 331.402, 331.441 and 331.443, Code of Iowa, as amended, for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of carrying out an essential county purpose project as hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the Loan Agreement and Notes shall be payable from the General Fund: and
WHEREAS, before a Loan Agreement may be authorized and General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, issued to evidence the obligation of the County thereunder, it is necessary to comply with the provisions of the Code of Iowa, as amended, and to publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the meeting at which the Board proposes to take action for the authorization of the Loan Agreement and Notes and to receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of the County to such action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this Board meet in the Board Room, County Courthouse, 701 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., on the 29th day of May , 2007, for the purpose of taking action on the matter of the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $220,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, to evidence the obligations of the County thereunder for an essential county purpose, the proceeds of which will be used to pay costs of improvements and equipment for County buildings, including the acquisition and installation of equipment for emergency telecommunications and E-911 response services.
Section 2. The Auditor is authorized and directed to proceed on behalf of the County with the negotiation of terms of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, evidencing the County’s obligations to a principal amount of not to exceed $220,000, to select a date for the final approval thereof, to cause to be prepared such notice and sale information as may appear appropriate, to publish and distribute the same on behalf of the County and this Board and otherwise to take all action necessary to permit the completion of a loan on a basis favorable to the County and acceptable to the Board.
Section 3. That the Auditor is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of the meeting, in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in the County, the publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of the public meeting on the issuance of Notes.
Section 4. The notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $220,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2007 (FOR AN ESSENTIAL COUNTY PURPOSE) AND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 29nd day of May, 2007, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., in the Board Room, County Courthouse, 701 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa, at which meeting the Board proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement payable from the general fund and the issuance of not exceed $220,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, for an essential county purpose, in order to pay costs of improvements and equipment for County buildings, including the acquisition and installation of equipment for emergency telecommunications and E-911 response services. Principal and interest due from the general fund of the County on the proposed Loan Agreement and all other loan agreements in force on the date of authorization will not exceed ten (10) percent of the last certified general fund budget amount.
At the above meeting the Board shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the County, to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Board will at this meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes to evidence the obligation of the County thereunder or will abandon the proposal.
This Notice is given by order of the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 331.402, 331.441 and 331.443 of the Code of Iowa, as amended.
Dated this 15th day of May, 2007.
s/Carol Messerly
County Auditor of Webster County, State of Iowa
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of May , 2007
s/ Greg Nolting
Chairperson
ATTEST:
s/Carol Messerly
County Auditor
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file appointment of David C. Carlon, Clay Township Trustee. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following agreement:
CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT
WEBSTER COUNTY AND CITY OF BARNUM
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, counties have certain urban renewal powers; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with paragraph 4 of Section 403.17 of the Code of Iowa, a county may exercise urban renewal powers with respect to property which is located within two miles of a city on if the county and city have entered into a joint agreement with respect to such exercise of powers; and
WHEREAS, some of the property within the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Area, the description of which is shown as Exhibit A in the Urban Renewal Plan, is within two miles of the city limits of the City of Barnum, Iowa (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County has requested that the City enter into an agreement in order to enable the County to exercise urban renewal powers within the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Area;
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by the County and the City as follows:
Section 1. The County may exercise urban renewal powers pursuant to Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with respect to property included within the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Area.
Section 2. This Agreement shall be deemed to meet the statutory requirements of paragraph 4 of Section 403.17 of the Code of Iowa and shall be effective following approval by the governing bodies and execution by the appropriate officials of the County and the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County has caused this Agreement to be executed by the Chairperson of its Board of Supervisors and attested by its County Auditor, and the City has caused this Agreement to be executed by its Mayor and attested by its City Clerk, as of the dates shown opposite their respective signatures below.
WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA
s/Greg Nolting
Chairperson, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
s/Carol Messerly Date: May 15, 2007
CITY OF BARNUM, IOWA
s/ Denny Dunbar
Mayor
ATTEST:
s/Kay Collins Date: May 15, 2007
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve salary increase for Tracy Hawley, Clerk to $11.39 per hour, effective May 1, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve employment of Darren Herazog, Park Ranger, annual salary of $32,188, effective May 14, 2007, per recommendation of Matt Cosgrove. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve temporary employment of Ryan Schulte, Park Ranger Intern at the rate of $8.00 per hour, effective May 7, 2007; and Tyler Stubbs and Shane Allen, Park Ranger Interns at the rate of $8.00 per hour, effective May 14, 2007, per recommendation of Matt Cosgrove. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve Real Estate Tax Suspension on Parcel #0729131015 Taxing District 01000, per Notice of Decision from Department of Human Services; and further to direct the County Treasurer to send a certified letter to owners of the property advising them that this suspension only allows future taxes to be suspended and that any delinquent taxes must be paid. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign Three-year Renewal Lease Agreement between State of Iowa Department of Human Services, Bureau of Quality Control and Webster County, Iowa, effective July 1, 2007. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign various FY07 building repair and improvement projects. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following MH/DD Provider Contracts: Children & Family of Iowa, Wesco Industries, Iowa Central Industries, Kay Grossnickle, ARNP, Calhoun County Department of Health and Hope Haven. (Copies on file in CPC’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign resolution that temporarily closes 170th Street east of Xavier Avenue between Sections 1 and 12, Colfax Township for a bridge replacement project. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to install 161kV overhead electric transmission line from their Hayes Avenue substation in Section 20, Douglas Township to their existing 161kV transmission line in Section 32, Douglas Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize chair to sign utility permit application from Webster-Calhoun Telephone to install buried fiber optic cable to upgrade their Gowrie and Farnhamville exchanges. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mot, seconded by Lizer to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
May 22, 2007
Regular Meeting
May 22, 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 May 15, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#179, #189, #117, D.D.#88, D.D.#216 and Joint D.D.#16 Webster & #247 Calhoun. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Nolting announced that this was the time and place for public hearing on authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, in order to provide funds to pay costs of acquiring, equipping and furnishing real property located at 108 South 8th Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa, an essential county purpose. County Auditor reported no written objections, and no oral objections were heard. Chairman declared time for written and oral objections closes.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 GENERAL OBLIIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2007
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, this Board has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, for the purpose of paying costs of acquiring, equipping and furnishing real property located at 108 South 8th Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa., and has considered the extent of objections received from residents or property owners as to the proposal and, accordingly the following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the County and residents thereof:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That this Board does hereby institute proceedings and take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and issuance in the manner required by law of not to exceed $500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2007, to evidence the obligation thereof for the foregoing purpose.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of May , 2007.
s/ Greg Nolting
Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
s/ Carol Messerly
County Auditor
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve salary increase for Michelle Lara, Jail Cook, to $11.90 per hour, effective May 18, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve bond of Tim Olson DBA Olson Plumbing & Heating for septic tank installation. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign Purchase and Sale Agreement between First State Investors and Webster County, Iowa, for property located at 108 South 8th Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve retaining the services of Haila Engineering to provide report of private use space associated with the property located at 108 South 8th Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve Beer Permit Renewal Application for Fort Dodge Air National Guard. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign contract for purchase of approximately seven acres from Arthur and Norma Scharf for the Badger Lake Watershed Improvement Project.
CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between Arthur and Norma Scharf , hereinafter called “Sellers”, and Webster County, Iowa , hereinafter called “Buyer”.
WITNESSETH: The Sellers hereby agree to sell and the Buyer hereby agrees to buy for public use and watershed protection, real estate situated in Webster County, Iowa designated as Parcel No. 1 of Webster County Conservation Project Badger Lake Watershed Improvement Project as more fully described on the Acquisition Plat attached hereto, upon the following terms:
1. TOTAL PURCHASED PRICE which Buyer agrees to pay Sellers for the land constituting Parcel
No. 1 is the sum of $15,000.00.
2. ABSTRACT. Seller, at Seller’s expense, shall furnish Buyer an updated abstract of title showing
merchantable fee simple title in it free of all liens and encumbrances.
3. POSSESSION is the essence of this contract and Buyer may take immediate possession of said
parcel upon execution of this contract by both Sellers and Buyer.
4. PAYMENT FOR DEED. Upon payment of all sums owing by Buyer to Sellers by virtue of this
contract in the amount of $15,000.00 for which payment shall be made within sixty days after this
contract has been executed by both Sellers and Buyer, Seller’s shall contemporaneously execute
and deliver to Buyer a warranty deed conveying rights to said parcel.
5. LIENS. In the event that said parcel is burdened by the lien of a mortgage, judgment or other
encumbrances, Sellers agree to fully cooperate with Buyer in securing a release of such lien from said
parcel. If necessary and proper, Sellers agree that any part of the sum owing to them under this
contract may be paid to the holder of such lien for such release.
Signed this 2nd day of
May , 2007
SCHARF FAMILY
s/Arthur Scharf s/ Greg Nolting
Arthur Scharf Greg Nolting
Chairperson, Board of Supervisors
s/ Norma J Scharf ATTEST: s/Carol Messerly
Norma Scharf Carol Messerly, Webster County Auditor
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Manure Management Updates for Steven Grettenberg in Section 4, Dayton Township and Litchfield Realty in Section 35, Burnside Township; Sections 27, 31, 33 and 35, Yell Township; and Section 33, Hardin Township. (Copies on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following MH/DD Provider Contacts: New Hope Village; Echo, Inc.; Dr. William Morton (psychologist); Hope Haven; Easter Seals; Genesis Development and Richard Center. (Copies on file in CPC’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign resolution that temporarily closes Oak Avenue between Sections 4 and 5 Burnside Township for a bridge replacement project. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Midland Power to provide new electrical service to 3756 Water Road in Section 22, Hardin Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign right of way acquisition documents and agreement to include right of way in an urban renewal area for Project RC-CO94(65)-9A-94, which is the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Douglas Township. (Copies on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl the meeting adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.
May 29, 2007
Regular Meeting
May 29, 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 May 22, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#209, D.D.#276, and D.D.#278. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing was held to Amendment of Current Fiscal-Year 2006-2007 Budget. No written or oral comments were heard. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve Fiscal Year 2006-2007 County Budget amendments and the following department appropriation changes:
Dept. 028 Medical Examiner |
Increase |
$15,000 |
Dept. 021 Veteran Affairs - Services to Veterans |
Increase |
$10,000 |
Dept 025 General Relief Assistance |
Increase |
$15,000 |
Dept. 060 Mental Health/DD |
Increase |
$316,747 |
Dept. 099 - Debt Service/Frontier Ethanol TIF Bond Interest |
Increase |
$137,500 |
Dept 020 Secondary Road/Roadway Const. Capital Projects |
Decrease |
$1,200,000 |
Capital Projects |
Increase |
$550,000 |
Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing was held on authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes to evidence the obligation of the County, not to exceed $220,000, (E911response services). No written or oral comments were heard. Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO ECEED $220,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2007
(TYPE OUT).
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held to establish Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Area. No written or oral comment were heard. Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE COUNTY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE WEBSTER COUNTY AG-INDUSTRIAL CENTER URBAN RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR.
WHEREAS, this Board has reasonable cause to believe that the area described below satisfies the eligibility criteria for designation as an urban renewal area under Iowa law; and
WHEREAS, a proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan for the area described below has been prepared, which proposed Plan is on file in the office of the County Auditor and which is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, this proposed Urban Renewal Area includes and consists of:
The West Half (W1/2) of Section Twenty (20) in Township Eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa:
And
The North Part (N) of the Northwest Northwest (NW NW) of Section Twenty-nine (29) in Township Eighty-nine (89) North of Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5thP.M., Webster County, Iowa:
And
The North Part (N)of the Northeast Northwest (NE NW) of Section Twenty-nine (29) in Township Eighty-nine (89) North of Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5thP.M., Webster County, Iowa:
And
All that part of the South Fractional Half (S fri 1/2) lying North of Right of Way of Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company of Section Nineteen (19), Township Eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29), West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa:
And
That part of the North Half (N1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section Thirty (30), Township eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29), lying North of the Illinois Gulf Central Railroad Company Right of Way, all West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa:
And
A parcel located in the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Eighty-nine (89) North, Range Twenty-nine (29) West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the North Quarter Corner of said Section 19; thence South 88º43’40”East, 319.68 feet along the north line of said Northeast Quarter to the Northeast Corner of an existing tract as described in County Recorder’s Inst. #2003-00692; thence South 00º14’44” East, 86.20 feet along the east line of said existing tract to a point on the south right of way line of Highway #7 (said point also being the point of beginning); thence South 00º14’44” East, 2540.77 feet along said east line to a point on the south line of said Northeast Quarter; thence North 88º37’57” West, 120.05 feet along said south line; thence North 00º14’44” West, 2540.25 feet to a point on said south right of way line; thence South 88º52’48” East, 120.03 feet along said south right of way line to the point of beginning containing 7.00 acres total. NOTE: For the purpose of this survey, the north line of said Northeast Quarter was determined to bear South 88º43’40” East using GPS.
WHEREAS, this Area is within two miles of the City of Barnum and the County has entered into a joint agreement with said City to allow the County to operate within the Area; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that these areas be redeveloped as part of the overall redevelopment area covered by said proposed Urban Renewal Plan to be known hereafter as the “Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan”; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes required the Board of Supervisors to submit the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the General Plan for development of the County as a whole, prior to Board of Supervisors approval of such urban renewal project and an urban renewal plan therefore; and
WHEREAS, creation of the Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan Area and adoption of the Webster County Ag0Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan therefore has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission for the County as being in conformity with the general plan for development of the County as a whole, as evidenced by its written report filed herewith and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, a Joint Agreement has been entered into between the County and the City of Barnum as the proposed Urban Renewal Area is within two miles of the City; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on May 1, 2007, this Board directed that a consultation be held with the designated representatives of all affected taxing entities to discuss the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan and the division of revenue described therein and that notice of said consultation and a copy of the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan be sent to all affected taxing entities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to such notice, the consultation was duly held as ordered by the Board of Supervisors and all required responses to the recommendations made by the affected taxing entities, if any, have been timely made as set forth in the report of the Designated Representative filed herewith and incorporated herein by this reference, which report is in all respects approved; and
WHEREAS, by said resolution this Board also set a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan for this meeting of the Board, and due and proper notice of said public hearing was given, as provided by law, by timely publication in the “Fort Dodge Messenger”, which notice set forth the time and place for this hearing and the nature and purposed thereof; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with said notice, all persons or organizations desiring to be heard on said proposed Plan, both for and against, have been given an opportunity to be heard with respect thereto and due consideration has been given to all comments and views expressed to this Board in connection therewith and said public hearing has been closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COJNTY OF WEBSTER, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That the findings and conclusions set forth or contained in the proposed “Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan” for the area of Webster County, Iowa legally described and depicted in the Plan and incorporated herein by reference (which area shall hereinafter be known as the “Webster County Ag-Industrial Central Urban Renewal Plan Area”), be and the same are hereby adopted and approved as the findings of this Board for this area.
a. Although relocation is not expected, a feasible method exists for the location of any families who will be displaced from the Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan area into decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations within their means and without undue hardship to such families;
b. The Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan Conforms to the general plan for the development of the County as a whole; and
c. Although acquisition by the City is not expected, as to any areas of open land to
be acquired by the County included within the Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban
Renewal Plan Area:
i. Residential use is not expected, however, with reference to any portions thereof
which are to be developed for residential uses, this Board of Supervisors hereby determines that a
shortage of housing of sound standards and design with decency, safety and sanitation exists
within the County; that the acquisition of the area for residential uses is an integral part of and essential to
the program of the municipality; and that one or more of the following conditions exist:
A. That the need for housing accommodations has been or will be increased as a result of the
clearance of slums in other areas, including other portions of the urban renewal area.
B. That conditions of blight in the municipality and the shortage of decent, safe and sanitary housing
cause or contribute to an increase in and spread of disease and crime, so as to constitute a menace
to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare.
C. That the provision of public improvements related to housing and residential development will
encourage housing and residential development which is necessary to encourage the retention or
relocation of industrial and commercial enterprises in this state and its municipalities.
D. The acquisition of the area is necessary to provide for the construction of housing for low and
Moderate income families.
ii. Non-residential use is expected, and with reference to those portions thereof which are to be developed for non-residential uses, such non-residential uses are necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper
growth and development of the County in accordance with sound planning standards and local community objectives.
Section 3. That the Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan Area is an economic
development area within the meaning of Iowa Code Chapter 403; that such area is eligible for designation as an
urban renewal area and otherwise meets all requisites under the provisions of Chapter 403 of the code of Iowa; and
that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of this County.
Section 4. That the Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A incorporated herein by reference, be and the same is hereby approved and adopted as the “Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan for the Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan Area’; the Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan for such area is hereby in all respects approved; and the County Auditor is hereby directed to file a certified copy of said Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan with the proceedings of this meeting.
Section5. That the Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan for the Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan Area shall be in full force and effect from the date of this resolution until the later of the date of termination set forth in the Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan or the date on which payment of all obligations issued or advances made to carry out the purposes thereof shall be fully provided for. Said Webster County Ag-Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan shall be forthwith certified by the County Auditor, along with a copy of this Resolution, to the Recorder for Webster County State of Iowa to be filed and recorded in the manner provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 29th day of May, 2007.
s/ Greg Nolting
Chairperson, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
s/Carol Messerly
County Auditor
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve temporary part time employment of Dalton Gurnett and Devon Gurnett at the rate of $7.00 per hour; 10 hours per week, to assist with paddleboat rentals, per recommendation of Matt Cosgrove, Conservation Director. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2008 Public Health Services Contract. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to direct the County Auditor to redeem Tax Sale Certificate No. R040430, per Iowa Code Section 427.9(3). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign resolution that temporarily closes 210th Street between Hayes and Johnson Avenues in Section 32, Douglas Township for railroad crossing repairs. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Prairie Energy Cooperative to replace outdated overhead electric line along the south side of 190th Street and the east side of Xavier Avenue in Section 24, Colfax Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.