September

Regular Meeting

September 4, 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 August 28, 2007, regular meeting and August 30, 2007 special meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D. #29.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file resignation of Tim Thomas, Jailer, effective August 28, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve employment of Meghan Pingel, Case Manager at a salary of $14.43 per hour, effective September 17, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve employment status of Katie Kalkwarf to full time, effective August 28, 2007; and approve salary adjustments for Katie Kalkwarf to $11.76 per hour and Lori Schmidt to $10.78 per hour, effective September 1, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file wage adjustment for Scott Licht, Class C Equipment Operator to $17.58 per hour, effective October 9, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file resignation of Pam Conkling, Office Manager for Secondary Road Department, effective December 28, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve employment of Margaret Michehl, Victim/Witness Coordinator, effective September 17, 2007; salary of $30,576.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon 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 Condon, seconded by Dencklau to adopt Proclamation proclaiming the month of September as National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

The following bids were received for lighting and carpet replacement:  Jim’s Floor Covering - $18,686.00 and Flooring America - $18,420.00.  Dennis Quinn recommended that the Board accept the bid submitted by Flooring America because he believes it to be a better quality.  Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign proposal with Johnson Controls, Inc. for lighting and carpet replacement at the building a 723 First Avenue South, as submitted by Flooring America in the amount of $18,420.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve request from City of Duncombe to abate the taxes on Parcel #00710-1204232011, in the amount of $26.00, as City of Duncombe took possession of said property in October 2006.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve purchase of real estate property described as the West 18 acres of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 90 North, Range 27 West (Newark Township) for public use and wetland reconstruction of the Miller Marsh project; and authorize Chair to sign Real Estate Contract at the appropriate time.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve Easement Agreement for twenty feet (20’) wide strip in Section 10, Township 90 North, Range 27 West (Newark Township), to provide access to Miller Marsh Wildlife Area; and authorize Chair to sign said Agreement at the appropriate time.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

The following written comments were received regarding the Construction Permit Application filed by Dan Nordin, Section 19 of Lost Grove Township:  John and Pam Nelson, Jim and Rosalie Wolf, Tracy Burger, William and Terri Gribble, and Don and Paula Wiklander.  John Nelson and Terri Gribble reiterated their written comments.  Gayle Rabbitt, Gowrie City Council Member voiced her concerns for the city’s golf course and that the odor may be a deterrent for future development in Gowrie.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to accept the master matrix scoring as submitted in the Construction Permit Application filed by Dan Nordin, Section 19 of Lost Grove Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to recommend disapproval of the Construction Permit Application filed by Dan Nordin, Section 19 of Lost Grove Township.  Supervisor Lizer abstained.  Motion carried by otherwise unanimously vote.

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

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

Regular Meeting

September 11, 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 September 4, 2007, regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.# 247 Webster & #7 Humboldt, D.D#3 Webster & #2 Humboldt, and D.D. #166.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve salary adjustment for Wendy Teske to $16.41 per hour, effective September 14, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Acceptance Agreement for Federal FY2007 Justice Assistance Grand Funds.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Memorandum of Understanding between Community and Family Resources and Webster County Board of Supervisors for Fiscal Year 2008 prevention program.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Manure Management Update for M & K Management, Section 18, Burnside Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Planning and Zoning Commission’s Report on Petition to amend the Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance 024 to rezone from A-1 to A-2 a parcel described as North 185’ of the E594.48’in Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter, Section 21, Township 88, Range 29; and further to set a 10:00a.m., October 2, 2007 as the time and date  for public hearing on the first consideration of said rezone.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S Special Meeting

Friday September 14, 2007 - 9:00a.m. Board of Supervisors' Room

Webster County Courthouse

The Board of Supervisor met in Special Session on the above date with the following members present: Dencklau, Lizer, Motl and Nolting.   Absent:  Condon.  The purpose of the meeting was to act as the Canvass Board of the School Election held on September 11, 2007.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Dencklau to accept the following as the official canvass of the School Election held on September 11, 2007:

Fort Dodge School:                 Board Member                  Cragig L. Jarrard                   738 votes

                                                                                                William D. Kent                    674 votes

                                                                                                Tony Sunken                        377 votes

                                                                                                Scattering                                  8 votes

Manson-NW Webster:           Director Dist. #2               Dan DeWall                              67 votes

                                                                                                Scattering                                   1 votes

                                                     Director At Large            Julie Hewitt                               62 votes

                                                                                                Scattering                                    4 votes

                                                    Public Measure B             Yes                                             47 votes

                                                                                                No                                               24 votes

Prairie Valley:                            Director Dist.#1               

                                                    To Fill Vacancy                Clark C. Taylor                        106 votes

                                                                                                Scattering                                    1 votes

                                                    Director Dist.#3

                                                    Elect Two                          Joe Harrison                              93 votes

                                                                                                Marshall Lambert                   103 votes

                                                                                                Scattering                                  12 votes

                                                    Public Measure                Yes                                             88 votes

                                                                                                No                                               22 votes

SE Webster Grand:                  Director Dist.#1                Sean Whalen                           66 votes

                                                                                                Scattering                                   2 votes

                                                    Director Dist.#3                David Mickelson                      64 votes

                                                                                                Scattering                                    2 votes

Iowa Central                              Director Dist.#1                Darrell Determann                     39 votes

                                                                                                Scattering                                     0 votes

                                                    Director Dist.#5                Deborah A. Plahn                      67 votes

                                                                                                Scattering                                      0 votes

                                                    Director Dist.#9                Douglas McDermott                 107 votes

                                                                                                Scattering                                       2 votes

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Regular Meeting

September 18, 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 September 11, 2007, regular meeting and September 14, 2007 special meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#29, D.D.#5, D.D.#1, and D.D.#2.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file contract agreement between Angie Halfwassen and the Webster County Health Department for the position of Dental Hygienist, Oral Health Coordinator.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to amend Office Manager Salary Schedule for the offices of Engineer, County Attorney and County Sheriff, striking County Attorney and County Sheriff.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to approve the following Office Manager Salary Schedule for the County Engineer’s office: 

Office Manager –Salary Schedule

Avg. FY2008 Base: * $51,662.00

                                                                                 Months               Step           Salary                        %

0-6                                      $26,502.61                  

6-12                         1             $29,447.34                0.57

12-24                       2             $30,997.20                 0.60

24-36                       3             $32,547.06                 0.63

36-48                       4             $34,096.92                 0.66

48-60                       5             $35,646.78                 0.69

60-72                       6             $37,196.64                 0.72

   72-                        7             $38,746.50                 0.75

*The salary schedule is based on FY2008

Average salary of Auditor, Recorder & Treasurer

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file resignation of Rob Everhard, Director of Veteran Affairs, effective September 14, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

It was noted for the record that no written comments were received and no one present had any comments.  Supervisor Lizer reported that the Matrix scoring was accurate and acceptable.  Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to recommend approval of Construction Permit Application file by Roger Eslick, Section 30, Dayton Township.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to appoint the following to serve on the Coleman Water District Board:   Ervin Claude, Bill Zeka and Lynda Pingel.  Motion carried unanimously.

Irene Blair and the Veteran Commission and organizations discussed their concerns regarding the Veteran Director’s position, since the resignation of Rob Everhard.  No action taken.

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

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

Regular Meeting

September 24, 2007

The Board of Supervisor met in Session on the above date with the following members present to canvass the Merged Area V, Community College School Election held on September 11, 2007;  Condon, Dencklau, Motl and  Nolting.  Absent:  Lizer.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve the following as the Official Canvass of the Merged Area V Community College School Election held on September 11, 2007:

School Board of Director:

            Director District # 1 Darrell Determann                                            917 votes

                                                                Scattering                                          13 votes

            Darrell Determann declared duly elected.

           Director District # 5  Deborah A. Plahn                                            141 votes

                                                                Scattering                                              4 votes

            Deborah A. Plahn declared duly elected.

            Director District # 9 Douglas McDermott                                        810 votes

                                                                Scattering                                                7 votes

            Douglas McDermott declared duly elected.

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Regular Meeting

September 25, 2007

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

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Dencklau to approve minutes of September 18, 2007, regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#4 Webster & #272 Hamilton; D.D.# 4 Webster & #272 Hamilton Lateral #1; D.D.#69, D.D. 69;  D.D.# 247 Webster & #7 Humboldt Lateral #1; and D.D.#279.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Lizer to receive and place on file retirement of Joan Hamrick, effective September 28, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Dencklau to allow 2006 Homestead and Military Credits for taxes paid in Fiscal Year 2008.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Application for Approval of Underground Construction Across Organized County Drainage Districts, Organized Multi-County Drainage Districts and Secondary Road Right-of-Ways from Xenia Rural Water District to construct a water distribution system in Coalville area.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  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 trench and directional bore installation of 12-inch PVC water main along the west side of Nelson Avenue from the north side of Des Moines River north to 235^th Street adjacent to Coats Addition and Coalville.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office and Drainage Record Book).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Lizer, seconded by Dencklau to approve salary adjustment for Pam Conkling, Office Manager, to $37,196.64 effective September 18, 2007 per Salary Schedule.  Ayes: None.  Nays:  Lizer, Dencklau and Motl.  Motion denied.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following resolution:

Resolution to add Farm-to Market- (FM) or Locally Funded Project(s) not in the current program.

Webster County Resolution No. 092507-1

BE IT RESOLVED:  That the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa, initiates and recommends that the following projects(s) be approved by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for improvement with the funds as shown below for the period covering the current secondary road construction program.

Funding Source: Local

Project Number: L-092170—73-94

Type of Work and Location of Project: Culvert Replacement on 130^th Street along North Line Section 21,

T-90N, R-29W, Deer Creek Twp.

Length Miles: 0.095

Estimated Costs: $80,000.00

Date: 9/25/07                                                                                                                         S/ Greg Nolting

                                                                                                                                                 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 25^th day of  September, 2007.                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                S/ Carol Messerly

                                                                                                                                                                County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously. 

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