October

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

Board met with Ruan Securities and Webster County Bond Attorney to discuss North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency.  No action taken.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Nolting the meeting adjourned.

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 September 30, 2008, regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file the Drainage Repairs in Joint Drainage District No. 70 Webster and No. 95 Calhoun Counties, Iowa.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file resignation of Vicki Gill, Consulting Director for Webster County, effective October 10, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file salary adjustment to $46,560.00 for Angie Vinson, Chief  Deputy Assessor effective October 6, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve salary adjustment for Colleen Nahnsen to $16.14 per hour, effective October 11, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file salary increase for Tim Vannoni, Mechanic to $17.60 per hour, effective October 7, 2008, per labor agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Xenia Rural Water District, which supplements Xenia’s permit approve on September 12, 2008 to construct water mains across organized county drainage district and secondary road right of ways in Clay, Johnson and Roland Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office and Drainage Record Book).  Motion carried unanimously.

A bid letting was held on the proposed improvements 2008 Interior Remodeling Webster County Disability Alliance.  The following bids were received:

Following discussion Engineer John Haila recommended that the low base bid submitted by Woodruff Construction in the amount of $172,500.00 be accepted.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve base bid and alternate number one submitted by Woodruff Construction for a total bid of $172,500 and further to approve unit price on any change orders to the contract as submitted on bid form.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

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

The Board of Supervisors met for the purpose of acting as the Canvass Board for the October 7, 2008 Special School Elections held in Manson Northwest Webster School District and Prairie Valley Community School District.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve the following as the Official Canvass for the October 7, 2008 Special School Elections held in Manson Northwest Webster School District and Prairie Valley Community School District:

         Manson Northwest  Webster - Public Measure A 
         Yes – 100 votes                   No – 16 votes.  Public Measure A declared duly adopted.

         Prairie Valley – Public Measure B
         Yes – 160 votes                   No – 3 votes. Public Measurer B declared duly adopted.
Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting the meeting adjourned.

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 October 7, 2008, regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file the Drainage Repairs in D.D.#219 and D.D.#313.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to accept resignations of Michael Ackerman, effective October 10, 2008 and Scott Albrecht, effective October 21, 2008, both are Peer Support Staff at the Friendship Center.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve salary adjustment of Jennifer Bonzer, Assistant County Attorney to $59,320, effective October 5, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve salary increase for Thomas Steck, Correctional Officer to $12.63 per hour, effective September 18, 2008; and Brandon Pritchard, Correctional Officer to $12.36 per hour, effective October 3, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve employment of Sonya Nickelson, Parts Manager/Purchasing Agent at the rate of $15.14 per hour effective October 20, 2008, per recommendation of Randy Will, County Engineer.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file funds received for the Miller Marsh Project from the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $15,500 and $10,000 from Ducks Unlimited to be deposited in the Conservation Land Acquisition Fund, per project budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve proposal submitted by Johnson Controls, Inc. to install heat pumps related to the Webster County Disabilities Alliance project.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau that due to the observation of Veteran’s Day Holiday on Tuesday November 11, 2008, November 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. be set as the date and time of the Board of Supervisors’ weekly Regular Meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve MH/DD provider service rates for Berryhill Center for Mental Health. (Copy on file in CPC’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Updates for Farnham Finishers in Section 17, Gowrie Township; G.T. Agri Pork LC in Section 31, Colfax Township; and Gregg Hora in Section 31, Colfax Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’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.

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 October 14, 2008, regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file the Drainage Repairs in D.D.#134.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign Flexible Benefits Plan Renewal with Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file County Sheriff’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending September 30, 2008.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  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 September 30, 2008.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

The following bids were received for the Webster County Law Enforcement Center Sally Port Structural Repairs:  
                                    
  Jensen Builders          Total bid- $55,125.00
  Sande Construction   Total bid- $49,848.00

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to accept low bid submitted by Sande Construction in the total amount of $49, 848.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Webster County Conservation Board Annual Report for period ending June 30, 2008.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign Johnson Controls, Inc. proposal increasing DeWitt Shed Roof Project $1,530.00. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Manure Management Update Plan for RSH Farms, Inc. in Section 6, Deer Creek Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize Chair to sign Contract Document for the 2008 Webster County Disabilities Alliance Interior Remodeling Project.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Contract for architectural and engineering services with Hiala Engineering Group Ltd. For the 2008 Webster County Disabilities Alliance Interior Remodeling Project.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign contract documents with Merryman Bridge Construction Company for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO94(71)—8J-94 between Sections 15 and 22, Gowrie Township and for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO94(73)—8J-94bwetween Sections 4 and 5, Burnside 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 Prairie Energy Cooperative to replace overhead electric lines along the west side of Poplar Avenue in Section 10, Pleasant Valley Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to approve and authorize County Engineer to sign two funding agreements with the Iowa DOT and the Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad Company for grade crossing surface repairs on Route P29 between Sections 21 and 22 and between Section 33 and 34, Johnson Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Board received a petition signed by various residents of Coleman Water District and Coleman Sewer District to appoint new trustees to said districts.  Petition was filed in; no action taken.   

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

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 October 21, 2008, regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file the Drainage Repairs for D.D.#24 and D.D.#29.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting approve pay increase to $12.00 per hour for Annette Messerly, Correctional Officer, effective October 15, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Nolting, seconded by Condon to approve Change Order Number 1, Webster County Disabilities Alliance 2008 Interior Remodeling Project; decreasing Contract $800.00, deducting alternate ceiling work.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan for Nordin site in Section 19 Lost Grove Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau seconded by Motl to approve increase to $8.50 per hour for Precinct Election Officials effective November 1, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Nolting to table resolution to establish a Highway Drainage District to provide adequate drainage for the public road system and any abutting or adjacent land between the North one-half of the Southwest Quarter and the South one-half of the Northwest Quarter in Section 26, Douglas Township and appoint Eldon F. Rossow as the engineer for the proposed Highway Drainage District.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mike Robertson, Iowa Central Community College Agricultural Program Coordinator updated Board.  No action taken.

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

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