April

Regular Meeting
Tuesday April 1, 2008

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

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve minutes of March 25, 2008, regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D.#197.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve salary increase for Ken Hays, CPC Assistant, to $24.01 per hour, effective March 5, 2008; and Meghan Pingel, Case Manager to $17.45 per hour, effective March 17 2008, per recommendation of Irene Blair.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Tower/Structure/Equipment Removal Bond for Three Eagles Communication, Inc.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Manure Management Updates for Tom One/Mac One, in Section 6, Roland Township and Sparboe Farms, Inc. in Section 11, Jackson Township and Section 14, Deer Creek Township.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Webster County Audit Report and Financial Statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign Byrne-Jag Program Funding Grant Application for Federal Fiscal Year 2008, for Community & Family Resources.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file 18-month wage adjustment for Scott Licht, Class C Equipment Operator to $18.51 per hour effective April 9, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve purchase of two tandem axle trucks with snowplow equipment from Don’s Truck Sales Fairbank, Iowa at a total cost of $284,415.00, which is based on the unit pricing of their low bid approved on February 26, 2008; and will be purchased after July 1, 2008.

The following quotations were received for carpet cleaning and window treatments for Webster County 
Community Services offices: 
         Carpet Cleaning
                Servicemaster                                          $560.00
                Cynde’s Custon Carpets & Interiors        $760.00
            
            Vertical Blinds
                Builder’s Showcase Studio             $6,428.57
                Sue’s Draperies                              $7,050.00  Solid Fabric
                Sue Draperies                                 $8,800.00  Textured Fabric

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve quote submitted by Builders Showcase Studio in the amount of $6,428.57 for window treatment and quote submitted by Servicemaster for carpet cleaning in the amount of $560.00 and further to allow Servicemaster to cleanup area following the construction project for an amount not to exceed $240.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/DD Provider Contract with Dallas County Care Facility.  (Copy on file in CPC’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

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

Regular Meeting
Tuesday April 8, 2008

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

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve minutes of April l, 2008, regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in Joint Drainage District #70 Webster and #95 Calhoun.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve employment of Connie Nabholz and Michael Ackerman, Peer Staff for Friendship Center, effective April 8, 2008, on an hourly basis at the rate of $7.25 per hour.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve Class C Beer Permit Application for This N That Country Store.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign Quit Claim Deed to Zella Thompson for a parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 90, Range 28, per public hearing held on March 25, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl approve the following Webster County Purchasing Card Policy:

WEBSTER COUNTY PURCHASING CARD POLICY

Policy

This policy lists the procedures for using Webster County purchasing cards on behalf of the county for making daily operational purchases as well as paying for approved travel expenses when on County business as outlined in Procedures/Requirements 4.

The three primary goals of this policy are to consolidate County purchases onto one card and thereby eliminate numerous cards held in the County’s name at multiple retailers, allow the County to do business with vendors who no longer allow purchase order payments and now require credit card, and finally to take advantage of cost-saving opportunities by being able to purchase on the Internet and through catalogs, as this practice is much more prevalent than in past years.

Scope

This policy applies to all departments that currently use or could potentially use credit cards such as MasterCard or Visa, or account cards such as Sears, Office Max, or various gas cards for future County purchases.

Procedures/Requirements

1.) CARD DISTRIBUTION: Department Heads and Elected Officials will be responsible for distributing County purchasing cards to employees as needed and will assume responsibility for those employee’s purchases as well. Before receiving and /or using a county purchasing card, employees will sign a Webster County purchasing card agreement setting forth their obligations under this program. This release will need to be signed semi-annually by all employees who take possession of a purchasing card or by an employee checking out a card from the department each time it is used.

2.) CREDIT LIMIT.Wells Fargo will establish the initial spending limit per card and per transaction as recommended by the Board of Supervisors. Only through written justification by the department head or elected official will the credit limit or transaction limit be adjusted with the Board of Supervisors approval.

3.) COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Purchasing cards should not be used to make purchases that under normal circumstances would require a competitive bid. All competitive bidding procedures will remain in place. If the need for expenditure over $500 arises, pre-authorization should be obtained for the purchase from the Department Head or Elected Official over that area to be sure that the purchase is not for something that would normally have been bid.

4.) TRAVEL USAGE. Purchasing cards can only be used in paying for eligible travel expenses as noted below.  All per diem amounts and restrictions within the travel policy are still applicable. Any other use while traveling is prohibited.

Motel/ Hotel expenses and guarantee of reservation
County car expenses
 Meal’s as authorized in employee hand book
Airline reservations
Registration Fees
Car rental with prior approval from the Department Head

5.) PERSONAL USE PROHIBITED. Employees are prohibited from using County purchasing cards for personal expenses. Even if the employee intends to reimburse the County later, it is still prohibited. Charging personal expenses on County cards is a misuse of County funds and will result in disciplinary action or termination.

6.) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION. Department Heads and Elected Officials are responsible for ensuring that payment vouchers include supporting documentation such as receipts, invoices, etc, when turned into the Auditor’s office for payment. The County’s standard claim form should still be used. Each purchasing charge should be listed separately on the claim form along with a description to avoid late fees. Claims will not be paid without supporting documentations.

7.) CONTEST CHARGES. If charges appear on the purchasing card statement that should not be there the department head or elected official should notify the Wells Fargo. If needed to avoid late fees, etc., the statement can be paid in full. When the disputed charges have been resolved, a credit to the account will appear on the next monthly statement.

8.) LOST CARDS. If a purchasing card is lost, the department head or elected official should notify Wells Fargo immediately.

9.) SURRENDER OF CARDS. When changing departments or ending employment with the county, purchasing cards should be turned into the Department Head or Elected Official, or to the Board of Supervisors. If requested by the Department Head or Elected Official for any reason, the card must also be turned in. Use of the purchasing card or its account number for any purpsose after it is turned in is prohibited.

10.) SUMMARY. These are overall guidelines for Webster County. Departments may implement more restrictive policies and procedures. These guidelines and procedures cannot cover every possible situation that may occur in using County credit cards. Always use common sense and good judgment as you are acting as an agent for Webster County.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign Change Order No. 1, increasing the Contract with Rojohn Home Improvements Inc. $483.00 for the Webster County Community Services Project.   Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve and adopt 2009 Fiscal Year Secondary Road Budget and Five Year Construction Program.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign contract to purchase land from James W. Ganeff and Wanda R. Ganeff for new Lehigh maintenance facility in the Northwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 87, Range 27 (Webster Township).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve proposal from B & W Control Services for roadside tree and brush control in 2008.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

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

Regular Meeting
Tuesday April 15, 2008

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

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve minutes of April 8, 2008, regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D.#48.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file salary increases for Child Support Recovery as follows:  Vickie Claude to $1,933.49 per pay period effective April 19, 2008 and Angela Harrison to $1,896.85 per pay period effective April 26 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to accept resignation of Pamela Crouch, Office Manager for Webster County Community Services, effective April 21, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign Application and Award Acceptance for the FY2008 Byrne/Jag Direct Grant.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending March 31, 2008.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s Office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve request of Webster County Treasurer to abate un-collectible delinquent taxes on the following Computer/Machinery and Equipment:

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve resolution for temporary road closure of Dakota Avenue from 230th to 240th Street between Sections 9 and 10 Fulton Township for Highway 20 road construction.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve resolution for temporary road closure of Fairbanks Avenue from 205th and 210th Street between Sections 25 and 26 Fulton Township for repairs to bridge over railroad crossing.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file employment status change for Brian Henderson to regular full-time employee with eleven weeks of unpaid leave effective May 8, 2008 at a salary of $45,645.00 per pay scale and step of the Engineer’s office salary schedule.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to set poles and extend overhead electrical service along the west side of National Avenue north of 140th Street to 1386 National Avenue.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association to bury telephone cable along several miles of roads to upgrade their Lehigh exchange.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Dencklau seconded by Motl the meeting adjourned.  Motion carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting
Tuesday April 22, 2008

Regular Meeting
Tuesday April 29, 2008