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Regular Meeting
Tuesday July 7, 2009

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Condon, Dencklau, Motl, Singer and Peterson. Absent: None.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve minutes of the June 30, 2009 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file Sheriff’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending June 30, 2009. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve assignment of County held Tax Sale Certificate No. P080004 to Tom Filloon, Real Estate Parcel #01000-0719403007, taxes $50.00. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve Property Tax Suspension on Real Estate Parcel No. 00270-0904200004. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for Tom 2 Finishing Farm in Section 36, Cedar Township, Calhoun County. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Substance Abuse Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2010. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF THE WEBSTER COUNTY TRAIL PLAN AND VISION IOWA APPLICATION

WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors supports pedestrian trails and expanding the current trail system in Webster County; and

WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors has chosen the trail extension from the Fort Dodge Nature Trail to Kennedy Park as the highest priority for trail development in Webster County; and

WHEREAS, the Conservation Board is working in partnership with the City of Fort Dodge and the Webster County Trail Task Force to expand the existing trail system for the social, economic, and health betterment of Webster County and the region;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Webster County Board of Supervisors endorses this trail project and the Vision Iowa Application submitted by Fort Dodge and Webster County;

Passed and approved this 7th day of July 2009.

s/ Phil Condon                                                                                                 s/ Carol Messerly
Phil Condon, Chairman                                                                                   Attest: Carol Messerly
Webster County Board of Supervisors                                                       Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to relocate poles along Highway 169 east of the intersections of 120th Street and Riverside Drive in Sections 12 and 13, Township 90 North, Range 29 West, Deer Creek 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 bury fiber optic cable between 1327 and 1385 240th Streets along the south side of Section 10, Township 88 North, Range 30 West, Fulton Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m., the following public bids were received and opened for Culvert Replacement Project # LFM983608—7X-94, located on Route D-20 between sections 35 and 36, Colfax Township:

Bidder	Bid Total
Midwest Contracting	$213,530.08
Peterson Contractors Inc.	$298,585.60
Weidemann Inc.	$226,410.80

Following review of bids received, County Engineer Randy recommended that the low bid submitted by Midwest Contracting in the amount of $213,530.08 be approved.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Motl to award bid for Culvert Replacement Project #LFM983608—7X-94 to Midwest Contracting in the amount of $213,530.08; and further authorize the Chair to sign contract documents at the appropriate time. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing was held on Final consideration to adopt proposed Webster County Ordinance No. 046: Zoning Ordinance establishing Zoning regulations for unincorporated portions of Webster County, Iowa. Several landowners in the area of the Webster County Ag-Industrial Center voiced concerns that some of the landowners were unaware of this classification change and further requested that the board recess this hearing for a week to allow.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to recess hearing on final consideration to adopt proposed Webster County Ordinance No. 046: Zoning Ordinance establishing Zoning regulations for unincorporated portions of Webster County, Iowa, until 10:30a.m., July 21, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.

At 6:00p.m., an informal meeting was held to discuss the existing drainage problem in the area of Parker Drive. No action taken.

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

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

Regular Meeting
Tuesday July 14, 2009

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Condon, Motl, Singer and Peterson. Absent: Dencklau.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve minutes of the July 7, 2009 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D. #17. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Motl to adopt the following Resolution:

Resolution Naming Depositories

Resolved, that the Webster County Board of Supervisors of Fort Dodge, Iowa in Webster County, Iowa approves the following list of financial institutions to be depositories of Webster County funds in conformance with all applicable provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 12C.2 (1983) by 1984 Acts., S.F. 2220.
The Webster County Recorder is hereby authorized to deposit the Webster County funds in each of the respective financial institutions as set out below:

Depository Name	Location of Home Office	Amount
First American Bank	Fort Dodge, IA	$100,000.00
Wells Fargo Bank Iowa NA	Fort Dodge, IA	$150,000.00

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Webster County Board of Supervisors adopted at a meeting of said public body, duly called and held on the 14th day of July, 2009, a quorum being present, as said resolution remains of record in the minutes of said meeting, and it is now in full force and effect.Dated this 14th day of July, 2009 s/ Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve 5-Day Beer Permit Application for Daybreak Rotary Club of Fort Dodge, effective August 14, 2009 at Kennedy Park. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve 5-Day Beer Permit Application for Humane Society of North Central Iowa, effective July 24, 2009 at 22770 Old Hwy 169. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to extend overhead electrical service along north side of 286th Street for new house in Section 3, Township 87 North, Range 28 West, Burnside Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Webster-Calhoun Telephone to relocate fiber optic cable along the west side of Xavier Avenue in Section 35, Township 89 North, Range 27 West, Colfax Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign the following resolution:

RESOLUTION CHANGING SPEED LIMIT ALONG ROUTE P-59

THROUGH COALVILLE AND KALO FROM 30 MPH TO 35 MPH

WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors is empowered under the authority of Sections 321.255 and 321.285 of the Code of Iowa, to determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, that the speed limit of any secondary road is greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions existing, and may determine and declare a reasonable and proper speed limit, and

WHEREAS, the Webster County Engineer received a written request dated June 1, 2009 from thirteen residents of Coalville to increase the speed limit; and

WHEREAS, such an engineering and traffic investigation has been completed by the Webster County Engineer’s Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Webster County Board of Supervisors that the speed limit be changed from 30 MPH to 35 MPH and appropriate signs be erected at the location described as follows:

Along Route P-59 (a.k.a. Nelson Avenue) from the intersection of Route P-6D (a.k.a. 235th Street) south to intersection of Route D-33 (a.k.a. 255th Street)

This speed limit shall be effective when the traffic control signs are erected.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of July, 2008.
s/ Phil Condon, Chairman
Webster County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: s/ Carol Messerly, Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Frontier Communications to bury approximately 200 feet of telephone cable along 22612 and 22634 Old Highway 169 in Section 2, Township 88 North, Range 29 West, Elkhorn Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

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

Regular Meeting
Tuesday July 21, 2009

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Condon, Dencklau, Motl and Peterson. Absent: Singer.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve minutes of the July 14, 2009 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in Joint Drainage District #248 Webster County #204 Hamilton County. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve 40-hour unpaid leave for Kari Crooks, per recommendation of Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve salary increases to $45,553.36 for Deputy April Murray and Deputy Joe Paullin, effective July 9, 2009 and Deputy Daren Robinson, effective July 16, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Peterson to approve salary increase for Cody Peterson, Vegetation Specialist to $35,822.00, effective July 26, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file corrected fiscal year 2010 salaries for Correctional Officers and Conservation Department.

Correctional Officers	Hourly Rate
Thomas Steck	$13.49
Melissa Nelson	$13.49
Joshua Egesdal	$13.76
Douglas Darrah	$13.76
Laura Montgomery	$13.76
Renee Ryan	$13.76
John Reedy	$14.58

Conservation Department
	07/01/2009	01/01/2010	Step to	Date
Matt Cosgrove -Director	$47,872.00	$48,351.00	$49,337.00	03/18/2010
Darren Herzog - Park Ranger	$34,381.00	$34,725.00	$36,181.00	05/14/2010
Dave Scherff - Park Ranger	$40,707.00	$41,114.00
Pat Shehan - Park Ranger	$40,707.00	$41,114.00
Karen Hansen - Naturalist	$39,078.00	$39,470.00
Erin Ford - Naturalist	$29,553.00	$29,849.00
Cindy Knickerbocker - Secretary	$10.89 per hr	$11.00 per hr

Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management - Rural Basic
	07/01/2009	01/01/2010	$35,822.00	07/26/2009
Cody Peterson - Veg. Specialist	$34,193.00	$36,180.00

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Semi-Annual Report of Webster County Treasurer for period January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009.

Semi Annual Report of Janice. F Horton Webster County Treasurer
For the Period JAN 2009-JUNE 2009

	Balance			Total		Balance	Outstanding
Fund	01/01/2009		Receipts		Disbursements	06/30/2009	Warrants
1	2,418,641.76		8,424,949.33		9,546,768.90	1,758,438.58	104,407.88
2	1,081,317.46		2,321,645.94		2,135,270.07	1,094,513.53	18,837.85
10	1,841,165.11		4,677,811.65		4,954,317.81	1,808,317.84	41,136.99
11	1,324,239.40		2,007,607.98		2,151,911.69	237,529.16	8,020.80
14	695,786.79		318,374.49		203,307.61	796,093.87	442,623.63
20	1,004,599.46		8,277,373.03		9,977,505.92	3,036,696.22	13,618.35
21	0.00					0.00
23	1,051,248.57		1,705,830.75		1,573,869.80	1,038,725.92	62,274.48
28	0.00		351,975.27		351,975.27	0.00
29	0.00		102,445.64		102,445.64	0.00
30	59,801.59		78,840.00		174,336.10	20,695.49	0.00
31	0.00		34,222.57		34,222.57	0.00
33	3,429.00		0.00		0.00	3,429.00	0.00
34	2,725.51		215,441.44		214,968.86	3,597.61	0.00
35	16,884.07		1,334,621.67		1,324,833.57	22,286.80	0.00
36	780,056.20		5,144,182.10		5,030,624.50	481,320.60	0.00
37	1,266.85		81,778.82		64,086.64	23,945.73
38	102,585.17		11,747,737.34		11,702,856.35	256,154.88
40	-0.01		-0.01		2,334.03	0.03
41	243,605.44		19,434,073.06		19,380,257.83	330,457.27
42	0.00		45,148.92		45,148.92	0.00
43	0.00		211,515.50		211,515.50	0.00
46	2,150.00		61,045.00		61,045.00	0.00
48	792.11		9,168.00		9,032.00	928.11
50	5,702.31		338,252.11		337,988.67	4,198.38
51	174,560.20		2,953,306.22		3,001,664.52	222,871.13
52	0.00		2,353,971.00		2,353,971.00	0.00
53	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00
54	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00
55	0.00		1,311,746.32		1,311,746.32	0.00
56	0.00		40,148,250.50		40,148,250.50	0.00
57	0.00		80,371.00		80,371.00	0.00
59	497.37		666.21		594.24	666.42
60	21,151.44		47,483.55		19,348.80	39,071.51
62	5,856.29		75.17		1,676.29	6,251.56
68	88,287.27		0.00		0.00	79,074.18
71	75,159.73		1,073.86		0.00	74,974.92
72	130,610.61		5,325.51		27,881.59	112,522.54	9,169.28
73	79,720.34		132,837.24		134,853.30	211,987.01	122,679.30
74	122,828.08		563.78		0.00	130,024.86
75	94,626.95		7,228.63		72,712.31	84,711.88
76	245.95		0.00		0.00	246.95
77	10,908.48		48.47		0.00	14,457.95
78	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00
79	54,512.01		15,025.94		4,248.95	46,649.23
80	6,382.10		0.00		3,594.71	1,149.89
81	16,820.76		0.00		0.00	16,916.16
82	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00
84	812.09		2.96		0.00	815.05
85	4,018.53		0.00		663.18	3,013.72
86	2,046.50		0.00		178.88	1,460.67	220.00
87	0.00		0.00		0.00	0.00
94	6,006.43		17,018.00		0.00	43,289.32
95	0.00		36.00		32.77	27.89
201	150,965.41		0.00		0.00	108,383.87
	11,682,013.33

	I, JANICE F HORTON TREASURER OF WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE REPORT GIVEN
	ABOVE IS A CORRECT SUMMARY OF THE BUSINESS TRANSACTED BY ME AS SAID TREASURER DURING THE
	PERIOD THEREIN SPECIFIED.
		s/ Janice F. Horton
		WEBSTER COUNTY TREASURER

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Local Public Health Services State Appropriation Grant for fiscal year 2009-2010. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/DD provider contract with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames, Iowa. (Copy on file in CPC’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Contract with Blaine Hepp for Animal Control Services.

AGREEMENT

This Agreement entered into this 21st day of July, 2009 by and between Webster County, Iowa, hereinafter referred to as the County, and hereinafter referred to as contractor.

WHEREAS, the County is desirous of obtaining animal control services on a contractual basis; and
WHEREAS, the contractor is desirous of providing said services on a contractual basis;
NOW AND THEREFORE and in consideration hereof, the parties agree as follows:

The animal control warden or his designee will provide to Webster County on a twenty-four (24) hour per day, seven (7) day per week, fifty-two (52) week per year, animal control services as required by Webster County in the unincorporated areas and within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Dodge as set out at Appendix A, attached here to.
Respond to all animal control calls which include, but are not limited to: Chapter 6 of the Fort Dodge Municipal Code, all applicable County laws, but not to include nuisance complaints caused by wild animals engaged in normal living activities whether within the unincorporated areas of Webster County or the corporate limits of the City of Fort Dodge or to recover or capture livestock.
Animal control warden will provide all vehicles, fuel, equipment and apparatus necessary to provide said services in a professional manner in compliance with the applicable laws of the State of Iowa.
Animal control warden will provide certificates of insurance to the County covering both Webster County and the City of Fort Dodge as follows: public liability $1,000,000, professional liability $2,000,000, worker’s compensation insurance (if applicable).
Animal control warden will be responsible for picking up, bagging deceased animals and providing cold storage for them until they can be disposed of at the Regional Landfill. All fees for the disposal of deceased animals will be the responsibility of the animal control warden.
Animal control warden, acting as a private professional service provider, may respond to calls for request for services not outlined within this contract agreement and shall be allowed to separately charge for the performance of services outside of those services defined within this agreement and as described within the RFP document. If the service provider is planning to provide services not outlined within this document, a separate rate sheet for services must be provided outlining those services and the cost for those services that the provider intends to provide and charge for.
Animal control warden will qualify and maintain a status as a special deputy with the County and will cause any employees or subcontractors to be approved by the County and deputized as above referenced.
Animal control warden must submit and pass a criminal background check and possess a clear driving record for the past three years.
The County will pay the contractor for the services above referenced in twenty-six (26) equal installments.
The Contractor shall provide to the County a written intent to continue with this agreement and any costs amendments to this agreement a minimum of 75 days prior to the expiration of this agreement.

The term of this contract shall be from the date hereof to and including the 1st day of August, 2009, and that upon mutual agreement of the parties, this contract and any amendment thereto may be renewed on annual basis thereafter.

This contract will be for a one year period with a start date to be determined after proposal is awarded. This contract and any amendments may be renewed on an annual basis thereafter. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon 60 days written notice to the other parties for breach of the terms hereof.

WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
s/ Phil Condon, Chairperson

ATTEST: s/Carol Messerly, County Auditor

s/ Blaine Hepp, CONTRACTOR

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Peterson to table until July 28, 2009, the adopt Resolution approving the application of Brushy Creek Area Chapter American Red Cross for the purpose of receiving Community Betterment Grant Award from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement #2009-C-285, which sets forth terms for Webster County to accept ownership and maintenance responsibilities for county road modifications on proposed improvements for Project NHSX-169-6(72)—3H-94 along U.S. Highway 169 in Webster County. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30 a.m. a Public Hearing was held on the final consideration to adopt Webster County Ordinance No. 046: Zoning Ordinance establishing Zoning regulations for unincorporated portions of Webster County, Iowa. Margo Knippel stated she does not favor a second Agricultural Park in the area and it should be left in as Agricultural Conservation. Don Zahrobsky, Joe Gilbert and Mike Fitzgerald also voiced their opposition of an additional Agricultural Park in their area. John Kramer, representing Economic Development spoke in favor of the ag park area for economic future of Webster County and the regional area. Casey Johnson, representing Deerwood Subdivision Association voiced concerns of the lights, sound, smell and traffic with the current Agricultural Area.

Bill Thatcher, landowner in Section 30, Badger Township, an area currently zoned R-3, questioned the need for changing to a ten acre minimum from the current two acre minimum, stating that a two acre parcel for residential development is more salable than requiring ten acres. This requirement would limit the market that could afford to build in the rural area.

No further comments being heard, Supervisor Motl moved and Peterson seconded that this hearing recess until 10:30a.m. July 28, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl the meeting adjourned.

Regular Meeting
Tuesday July 28, 2009

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Condon, Dencklau, Motl, Singer and Peterson. Absent: None.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve minutes of the July 21, 2009 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs for D.D.#26. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve employment of David D. James as Assistant County Attorney, salary of $50,000.00, effective August 10, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file the following Dayton Library Board appointments: Diane Esperson and Karen Swanson to City six year terms and Lori Oeltjenbruns Rural six year term. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve Five-day Class B Beer Permit Application with outdoor and Sunday sales privileges for Des Moines Skydivers, Inc., effective September 3, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve Class B Native Wine Permit Application for Community Orchard. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to a approve Five-day Special Class C Liquor License with outdoor privileges, for Shellabration, Inc., effective August 3, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to adopt the following Resolution:

Webster County, IOWA
RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION OF WEBSTER County, IOWA APPROVING THE APPLICATION(S) FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING COMMUNITY BETTERMENT GRANT AWARDS FROM PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACETRACK AND CASINO, INC.:

WHERAS, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Inc. has Community Betterment grant funds available that target Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Education and Human Services, and

WHEREAS, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Inc. has a Community Betterment grant application cycle that ends August 15, 2009 and
WHEREAS, Webster County is supportive of these targets for improvements to the community and County, and

WHEREAS, one or more applications from Webster County and/or from organizations with projects that will take place on city property, will be submitted to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Inc. by the August 15, 2009 deadline,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa that the county of Webster authorizes the following grant applications to be submitted to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Inc. for the August 15, 2009 application cycle:
1. Webster County Conservation Board
2. Brushy Creek Area Chapter American Red Cross

Passed and adopted this 28th day of July, 2009.

s/ Phil Condon
County Supervisors Chair

ATTEST:
s/Carol Messerly
Secretary

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Manure Management Annual Update Plan for Carl Sandgren, Section 23, Roland Township. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Black Hills Energy to replace approximately 235 feet of one inch natural gas line from meter to house at 3106 200th Street, Duncombe, along the south side of Route D-20 in Section 27, Township 89 North, Range 27 West, Colfax Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Webster-Calhoun Telephone to replace lightening damaged fiber optic cable along north side of 390th Street from Adams Avenue to 1091 390th Street in Section 30, Township 86 North, Range 30 West, Gowrie Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit application from Donald Royster to construct private field tile across 230th Street between Sections 4 and 9, Township 88 North, Range 27 West, Washington Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30 a.m. Chairman Condon called to order the recessed Public Hearing on the final consideration to adopt Webster County Ordinance No. 046: Zoning Ordinance establishing Zoning regulations for unincorporated portions of Webster County, Iowa. Public comment was heard on excluding certain properties from the Ag-1 Industrial Ag district and removing reserve from the conditional uses in that area. Rhonda Chambers, representing the Fort Dodge Airport explained the need for the preservation of the air space in the County Zoning Ordinance. Roger Williams spoke in favor of his client’s property being included in the Ag Industrial district. Don Zahrobsky voiced his concern regarding water runoff from further development in the area.

Following public comment, Chairman Condon closed the public hearing.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to amend section 4.05 changing the minimum lost size in the TA-1 (A-2) Transitional Agriculture district to two acres. Roll call vote: Ayes –Dencklau, Motl, Singer, Peterson and Condon. Nays none. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to remove the properties owned by Margaret Ann Knippel, Don Zahrobsky, Richard Zahrobsky, and Michael Fitzgerald, from the Ag-1 Industrial Ag district, as identified in Section 4.11. Roll call vote: Ayes –Dencklau, Motl, Singer, Peterson and Condon. Nays none. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to remove the word “reserve” as it applies to conditional uses in Section 4.11. Roll call vote: Ayes –Dencklau, Motl, Singer, Peterson and Condon. Nays none. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve final consideration and adopt Webster County Ordinance No. 046: Zoning Ordinance establishing Zoning regulations for unincorporated portions of Webster County, Iowa, as amended. Roll call vote: Ayes –Dencklau, Motl, Singer, Peterson and Condon. Nays none. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to set August 11, 2009 at 10:30a.m. as the time and date for hearing on an amendment to the Webster County Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl the meeting adjourned.

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