May
Regular Meeting May 6, 2008
Regular Meeting
Tuesday May 6, 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 29, 2008, regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#2, D.D.#65, D.D.#4 Webster & #263 Hamilton Lateral 7, D.D.#183, D.D.#70 Webster & #95 Calhoun, D.D.#13 Webster & #11 Wright, and D.D.#3 Webster & #2 Humboldt. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file resignation of Dana Wilson, Civil Process Server, effective May 8, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve employment of Jerry Messerly, Part-time Civil Process Server at the rate of $7.50 per hour and $4.00 per paper, effective May 8, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve employment of Linda Wingerson, Part-time Cook at Webster County Jail at the rate of $10.30 per hour, effective May 7, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Statement of Completion and allow final payment at the appropriate time for Community Services Construction Project. Motion carried unanimously.
The following quotations were received for security system in Community Services area of the Bank Building:
Uneek $ 9,756.00
One Source Security $17,525.76
Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve low bid submitted by Uneek in the amount of $9,756.00 for security system in Community Services Office area. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve request to assign Tax Sale Certificate #P060005 to Joe Harvey; property located at 1402 10th Avenue SW, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve abatement of taxes on the following parcels now owned by Webster County Conservation: All in District #0053 – Parcels #0409400009, #0409400011, #0410300007, #0410300009, #0409200008 and #0410100003. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve abatement of taxes on Parcel #1914433001 now owned by the City of Dayton, Iowa. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Frontier Communication to bury approximately 240 feet of copper cable along the west side of National Avenue in Section 30, Badger Township. (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 MidAmerican Energy to set poles and extend overhead electrical service near 2491 Woodman Hollow Road in Section 21, Otho 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 MidAmerican Energy to set poles and extend overhead electrical service along 210th Street in Section 33, 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 MidAmerican Energy to replace overhead primary on 230th Street from Hayes Avenue to George Avenue for Highway 20 project north of Moorland. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). 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 Kansas Avenue in Section 27, Elkhorn Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit application from Kevin Lambert to clean and reshape ditch to original cross section along 390th Street between Sections 25 and 36, Dayton Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit application from Marcella Stanek to install 12-inch subsurface tile drain across 330th Street between Sections 30 and 31, Roland Township, immediately east of Adams Avenue. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
The following quotes for two motor graders with snow plow equipment were received in the Engineer’s office at 1:00p.m. on Thursday May 1, 2008:
Vendor: | Ziegler CAT | Vendor: | Murphy Tractor & Equipment |
Total Cost: | $415,000.00 | Total Cost: | $473,450.00 |
Trade-in Allowance | $ 96,500.00 | Trade-in Allowance | $ 88,000.00 |
Net Cost: | $318,500.00 | Net Cost: | $385,450.00 |
Engineer Randy Will recommended the purchase of one new 140M Caterpillar Motor Grader from Ziegler, less trade-in of 1993 John Deere 770BH Motor Grader for net cost of $192,725.00; and on new 770D John Deere Motor Grader from Murphy, less trade-in of 1994 John Deere 770BH Motor Grader for a net cost of $147,000.00. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve purchase of two motor graders as recommended by Engineer Will. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved Motl, seconded by Nolting the meeting adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Meeting May 13, 2008
Regular Meeting
Tuesday May 13, 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 May 6, 2008, regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau seconded by Motl to receive and place on the following file Drainage Repairs: D.D.#3 Webster & # 2 Humboldt; D.D. #9 Webster & #3 Humboldt; D.D.# 65; and D.D.#279. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve Bonds of Al Price Trucking, LLC and McGough Construction Company, Inc. for sewer installation. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve appointment of Jane Burleson to fill vacancy on MIDAS Council of Governments Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve Beer Permit Application for City of Fort Dodge – Rogers Sports Complex (Eight month permit). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Manure Management Update Plans for Gordon Farms, Inc. Nursery Finisher Site in Section 18, Freedom Township and East Finishers Site in Section 23, Freedom Township, all in Hamilton County, Iowa. Motion carried unanimously.
The following bids were received for the purchase of two vehicles for Webster County Community Services:
Fort Dodge Ford: Ford Fusion $29,958.00
Ford Taurus $32,999.00
Kemna of Fort Dodge: Impala $32,239.50
Shimkat Motor Co. Sebring $31,640.00
Moved by Motl seconded by Nolting to table approval of vehicle bids until Tuesday May 20, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:30a.m. Public Hearing was held on Proposed Contract Documents and Estimated Cost for Lehigh Maintenance Facility. Engineer Randy Will reported that the proposed facility is located immediately east of the existing Lehigh Shed on a three-acre parcel and will provide for much needed storage of equipment and flexibility of relocating equipment and employees and possibly combining shed sites. The proposed maintenance facility estimated cost is $550,000 with option to deduct or add bays to keep within the budget. The existing shed will be demolished in-house and is not part of this construction project.
No written or oral comments were received. Chairman Lizer closed the public hearing and called for the opening of the bids. The following bids were received which includes total cost and Alternate No. 1 for adding or removing one standard 20 foot bay:
Holland Contracting $566,650.00 Alternate No. 1 $40,630.00
King Construction $571,800.00 Alternate No. 1 $56,700.00
Jensen Builders $534,077.00 Alternate No. 1 $56,000.00
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to table further action until next week to allow engineer to review bids and make formal recommendation. 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 May 20, 2008
Regular Meeting
Tuesday May 20, 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 May 13, 2008, regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#122 D.D.#224, D.D.#3 Webster & #2 Humboldt, and D.D.#192. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve salary increase of Cathy Guthrie, Case Manager to $17.45 per hour effective May 27, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file resignation of Brenda Angstrom, Clerk in County Auditor’s office, effective May 30, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve temporary full time employment of Shane Allen, Park Ranger Intern at the rate of $8.25 per hour effective May 12, 2008; and Taylor Clausen and Matt Thrams, Park Ranger Interns at the rate of $8.25 per hour effective May 27, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve Liquor License Application for Webster County Agricultural Association. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign Lease Agreement for copiers at Department of Human Services. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve Engineering Services Agreement with Tometich Engineering, Inc. for repairs at Law Enforcement Center. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve rates for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 for Iowa Central Industries. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve recommendation of Irene Blair, CPC Administrator for purchase of two 2008 Ford Fusion cars; as bid by Fort Dodge Ford on May 13, 2008 for the total amount of $29,958.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve request from Webster/Humboldt County Habitat for Humanity to waive all related fees pertaining to the 2008 Habitat for Humanity home to be built in Coalville at 23662 Nelson Avenue. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to adopt the following 2008 Weed Resolution:
2008 Weed Resolution
WHEREAS noxious weeds, if not controlled, would be a major problem in Webster County.
WHEREAS section 317.13 of the Code of Iowa grants the Board of Supervisors the authority, upon the recommendation of the County Weed Commissioner, to yearly set out by resolution a program of weed control for that year.
WHEREAS pursuant to section 317.14, notice of the program must be published.
WHEREAS the Webster County Weed Commissioner has recommended the following program for weed control in conformance with and to the provisions of Chapter 317 of the Code of Iowa.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Webster County, Iowa: That pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 317, 1997 Code of Iowa, It is hereby ordered:
- That each owner and each person in the possession or control of any land in Webster County shall control on that land all noxious weeds as defined below at such time and such manner as shall prevent said weeds from blooming or coming to maturity. Noxious weeds shall be cut, burned, or otherwise destroyed as often as necessary to prevent seed production. Furthermore each owner and each person in possession or control of any land in Webster County shall keep that land free from the growth of any type of weed, which would render the streets or highways adjoining said land unsafe for public travel. Such Weeds shall be cut or otherwise controlled as often as necessary to keep the streets or highways adjoining said land safe for public travel.
PRIMARY NOXIOUS WEEDS: Quack Grass, Perennial Sow Thistle, Canada Thistle, Bull Thistle, Field Bindweed, Horse Nettle, Leafy Spurge, Hoary Cress(Perennial Pepper-grass), Russian Knapweed, Tall Thistle, Musk Thistle, Buckthorn, and Purple Loosestrife.
SECONDARY NOXIOUS WEEDS: Wild Mustard, Velvetleaf (Butterprint), Cocklebur, Wild Carrot, Shattercane, Buckhorn Plantain, Red (sheep) Sorrel, Curly Dock, Smooth Dock, Poison Hemlock, Multiflora Rose, Teasel, Puncture Vine.
- That each owner and each person in the possession or control of any lands in Webster County infested with primary noxious weeds shall adopt a program of Weed control as prescribed by the Weed Commissioner, which shall be designed to immediately control and keep under control such infections of noxious weeds.
- That if owners or persons in control of any lands in Webster County shall fail to comply with the foregoing orders, the Weed Commissioner shall cause this to be done and the expense of such work, including the costs of serving notice and other costs, if any shall be assessed against the real estate upon which weeds were controlled.
- That the county auditor be and hereby is directed to cause notice of the making and entering of the foregoing Order to be published by one publication in each of the official newspapers of the county.
Adopted by the Webster County Board of Supervisors at Fort Dodge, Iowa this 20th day of May, 2008.
Attest: WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
S/Carol Messerly S/Joel Lizer
County Auditor Joel Lizer, Chairman
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Manure Management Annual Update Plans for Litchfield Realty #1 through # 7 in Section 35 Burnside Township, Section 33 Hardin Township, and Sections 27, 31, 33 and 35 Yell Township. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Engineer Randy Will reviewed bid submitted on May 13, 2008 and noted for the record that a mathematical error in the bid received from King Construction. The total base bid should read $567,800.00, which is still the highest bid received. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Notice of Award and contract documents with Jensen Builders for construction of Lehigh Maintenance Facility. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting the meeting adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Meeting May 27, 2008
Regular Meeting
Tuesday May 27, 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 May 20, 2008, regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#63, D.D.#151 and D.D.#75. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file employment of Michelle Lara, Staff Nurse, Webster County Health Department, at the rate of $17.00 per hour, effective June 2, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve employment transfer of Brenda Angstrom to Treasurer’s office, effective June 2, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve Beer Permit Application of Fort Dodge Air National Guard Service Club. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Manure Management Updates for Dallas Thomas, Section 36, Cedar Township in Calhoun County and S and C Farm Partnership in Sections 8 and 19, Dayton Township. (Copies on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve additional tuck-pointing on the inside south and east parapet walls at Social Services Building in the amount of $5,100.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Prairie Energy Cooperative to replace deteriorated overhead electric lines along Brushy Creek Road between 250th and 270th Streets. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing on the Status of the Community Development Block Grant for Iowa Central Industries was held. Brad Cutler, representing MIDAS Council of Governments, Administrator of said grant offered the following comments on the status of said grant:
1. General description of accomplishments to date: Original project to rehabilitate east, south and north walls and fix roof to the present ICI main building; remove temporary buildings and replace with permanent structure; and renovate Independent Skills Room and Boardroom multi-purpose classrooms to be used for classes and alternative entrance.
2. Summary of expenditures to date: $159,402 has been expended in CDBG funds to date and $89,805.66 has been expended in local funds to date. Total expended to date $249,207.66.
3. General description of remaining work: Exterior: install exterior insulation finish system; parking lots; sidewalks; curb & gutters; exterior lighting; painting of existing building exterior; repair existing exterior stucco & concrete masonry unit walls. Interior: Insulate the walls; install gypsum wallboard on walls; install doors; install millwork; install finish flooring; install suspended ceiling systems; install ductwork; install plumbing fixtures; and painting.
4. General description of changes made to the project budget, performance targets, activity schedules, project scope, location, objective or beneficiaries: Original contract with IDED for $505,000 with a project completion date of 5/31/07. Project has been extended to August 31, 2008. Total cost originally estimated at $757,849 ($505,000 CDBG and $252,849 Local) Allers Architects original contract amount $66,519.01+. To date $62,026.51 has been paid on contract and no change orders have been executed. Kolocia construction original contract amount $706,580. To date approximately $172,720.45 been paid with 1 change order that extends completion date to July 31, 2008. MIDAS Council of Governments original contract amount $18,000. To date $5,810has been paid and no change orders have been executed.
5. Person(s) authorized to receive and respond to citizens proposals, questions and complaints concerning the proposed (funded) activities will be:
Shirley Helgevold
MIDAS Council of Governments
602 1st Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7183 ext. 212
6. Person(s) available and able to provide technical assistance to groups representative of low- and moderate-income persons in preparing and presenting their proposals for the request and use of federal funds.
MIDAS Council of Governments
602 1st Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7183
Deb Noughton, representing Iowa Central Industries offered the heartfelt appreciation for the assistance with this project. No further comments written or oral were heard. Chairman Lizer closed the public hearing.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign letter of extension of the Community Development Block Grant Contract 06-CF-030 between Iowa Department of Economic Development and Webster County, Iowa; until August 31, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting the meeting adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.