March
March 3, 2009
Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 3, 2009
The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Condon, Dencklau, Motl, and Singer. Absent: Peterson.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve minutes of the February 24, 2009 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve resignation of Jackie Garcia, Part-time Jailer, effective February 20, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Dencklau to approve employment of the following as Part-time Jailers at the rate of $10.61 per hour: Sara Ayala, effective March 3, 2009; Shane Allen, effective March 9, 2009; and Malerie Walstrom, effective March 9, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve employment of Carol Knapp, Part-time Peer Staff for Friendship Center at the rate of $7.25 per hour, effective March 2, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve appointment of Robin Newell as rural member on the Callender Heritage Library Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Dencklau to approve bond of Daniel R. Rasmussen for septic tank installation. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Manure Management Plans for Price Finisher and Norwest Finisher both in Section 7, Burnside Township. (Copies on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to accept 2008 Interior Remodeling Project for the Webster County Disability Alliance, as being fully completed and establish the date of acceptance of its completion as March 3, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Dencklau to adopt the following Resolution granting the City of Fort Dodge consent to exercise urban renewal powers pursuant to Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with respect to the public right-of-way of U.S. Highway 169 lying within the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 89 North, Range 29 West and the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 89 North, Range 28 West lying south of the northerly right-of-way of Old US Highway 20.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa (the “City”) has begun the process of amending its Center City and Industrial Park Urban Renewal Areas (the “Urban Renewal Areas”), pursuant to Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, to add additional property; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the property which is proposed to be added to the Urban Renewal Area is located outside the city limits, such property being described on Exhibit A hereto (the “Additional Property”); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with paragraph 4 of Section 403.17 of the Code of Iowa, a city may exercise urban renewal powers with respect to property which is located outside but within two miles of the boundary of that city only if the city obtains the consent of the county within which such property is located; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has requested that the Board of Supervisors of Webster County adopt this resolution giving its consent that the City may exercise urban renewal powers with respect to the portions of the Additional Property lying within two miles of the incorporated city limits;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Webster County, Iowa, as follows:
Section 1. The Webster County Board of Supervisors hereby gives its consent that the City of Fort Dodge may exercise urban renewal powers pursuant to Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with respect to the Additional Property.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be deemed to meet the statutory requirements of paragraph 4 of Section 403.17 of the Code of Iowa and shall be effective immediately following its approval and execution.
Passed and approved this __3RD __day of ___March__, 2009.
s/ Phil Condon
Chairperson, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
s/ Carol Messerly
County Auditor
AMENDMENT
URBAN RENEWAL PLANS
CITY OF FORT DODGE, IOWA
CENTER CITY URBAN RENEWAL AREA
AND
INDUSTRIAL PARK URBAN RENEWAL AREA
March, 2009
The Urban Renewal Plans for the City of Fort Dodge’s Industrial Park Urban Renewal Area and Center City Urban Renewal Area (collectively the “Urban Renewal Areas”) are being amended to add certain real property (as described on Exhibit A) thereto and to facilitate the use of tax increment financing for the acquisition of said properties in the Urban Renewal Areas in connection with the carrying out of urban renewal projects. Both plans are hereby amended as follows:
1)Addition of Property:. The real property (the “Property”) legally described on Exhibit A hereto is, by virtue of this Amendment, being added as the March 2009 Addition to the Urban Renewal Areas. With the adoption of this Amendment, the City will designate the Property as an economic development area. The Property will become subject to the provisions of the Urban Renewal Plans for the Urban Renewal Areas. If the City Council chooses to adopt a tax increment ordinance covering the Property, and if debt payable from incremental taxes is certified to the County Auditor by December 1, 2009, relative to the Property, then the Property Addition will have a “frozen base” as of the January 1, 2008 valuation date.
2) Acquisition of Real Property: The properties identified on Exhibit A, Parcel 2 and Parcel 3 hereto are hereby added to the listing of properties identified for potential acquisition in the Urban Renewal Plans for the Urban Renewal Areas. These properties, if so acquired, will be used in connection with the carrying out of the urban renewal projects of the City.
3) Required Financial Information: The following information is provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 403.17 of the Code of Iowa:
Outstanding general obligation debt of the City: | $12,770,000 | |
Constitutional debt limit of the City: | $48,400,357 | |
Proposed debt to be incurred in area to be added to Urban Renewal Area: |
$900,000 |
EXHIBIT A – DESCRIPTION OF MARCH 2009 ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
Certain real property situated in Webster County, Iowa more particularly described as follows:
Parcel 1
The public right-of-way of U.S. Highway 169 lying within the NE ¼ of Section 36, T89N, R29W and the NW ¼ of Section 31, T89N, R28W lying south of the northerly right-of-way of Old US Highway 20 (now Kenyon Road); and,
Parcel 3
The West 300’ of the South 72’ of Lots 5 FTD Land Inside County Auditor’s Subdivision of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 21-89-28, in the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa (Parcel #0721376011)
Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:30a.m. proposals for repairs to tile outlets in Drainage District No. 15 and Drainage District No. 50, Webster County, Iowa, were received and considered. For further particulars, see Drainage Record Book.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer the meeting adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.
March 10, 2009
Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 10, 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.
At 9:00a.m. the Board of Supervisors, acting as the Canvass Board met to canvass the for March 3, 2009 Special Election. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve the following as the official canvass of the March 3, 2009 Subsequent Local Option Sales and Services Tax Election:
Public Measure A (Unincorporated Area) | Total - | Yes Votes – | 526 |
Total – | No Votes – | 6 | |
Public Measure B (Badger City) | Total – | Yes Votes – | 82 |
Total – | No Votes – | 5 | |
Public Measure C (Stratford City) | Total – | Yes Votes – | 3 |
Total – | No Votes - | 0 |
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to authorize Chair to sign Letter of Notification to Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance of the imposition of a one cent Local Option Sales and Services Tax in all of Webster County, Iowa. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve minutes of the March 3, 2009 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file the Drainage Repairs in Joint Drainage District #247 Webster and #7 Humboldt Counties, Iowa. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing was held to Amendment of Current County Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. No objections being heard it was moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve of FY2008-2009 Budget Amendment and the following Department Appropriation changes: Increase $1,000,000.00 to pass through Tate and Lyle IDED funding and Department 020 Secondary Road Department FY09 Re-estimate – Increase Roads and Transportation to $645,000.00 and Decrease Secondary Roads Capital Projects to $280,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing on the Adoption of Budget and Certification of Taxes for Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010 was held. Hearing no objections it was moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve the adoption of Budget and Certification of Taxes for Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held on the Webster County Strategic Plan MH/DD Services Fiscal Years 2010, 2011, 2012. Chairman Condon noted no objections were heard and closed public hearing. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve Webster County Strategic Plan MH/DD Services Fiscal Years 2010, 2011, 2012. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Lease Agreement between the Department of Human Services Targeted Case Management and Webster County. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously
Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to set 10:00a.m. on March 31, 2009 as the time and date for public hearing on the first consideration of the adoption of an ordinance establishing a Local Option Sales and Service Tax in Webster County, Iowa; as approved by the voters of the entire County. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve Contract Performance Measure Report for Fiscal Year 2009 for Local Public Health Service Contract. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve Class B Beer Permit Application with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales for City of Fort Dodge-Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, effective April 15, 2009, pending Dram Shop approval. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales for Willow Ridge Golf, LLC, effective April 1, 2009. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously
Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson the meeting adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.
March 17, 2009
Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 17, 2009
The Board of Supervisors will meet in Session on the above date with the following members present: Dencklau, Motl, Singer and Peterson. Absent: Condon.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve minutes of the March 10, 2009 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#24; D.D. #216; and D.D. #371. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Change Order No. 2 for the 2008 Interior Remodeling at Webster County Disability Alliance, increasing said contract $1,128.00. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve appointment of Craig Gascho as Badger Township Trustee; and David Carlon as Trustee of Benefited Fire District No. 3. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve bond of R & R Well Co., Inc. for well drilling. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for Webster Pork, Inc. in Section 22, Clay Township.. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to set 10:00a.m. on March 31, 2009 as the time and date for hearing on the first consideration of Ordinance No. 045, and ordinance for Assessment of Wind Energy Conversion Property. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa Department of Transportation Stimulus Funding Agreement No. 01-09-ESP-25 for Bridge Deck Replacement Project ESFM-CO94(82)—5S-94 on Route C66 between Sections 19 and 30 Jackson Township over North Lizard Creek. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Motl to approve proposal from B & W Control Services for roadside tree and brush control in 2009.. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa Department of Transportation Stimulus Funding Agreement No. 01-09-ESP-26 for Road Improvement Project ESFM-CO94(83)—5S-94 on Route D14 between Highway 169 and Route P56.. (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 Frontier Communication to perform directional boring approximately 320 feet under stream bed located on National Avenue; in conjunction with Webster County Project # LEM-980751—X94. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Community and Family Resources discussed Substance Abuse Preventive Grant and will submit application in the near future.
Clark Fletcher representing the Lizard Creek Water Trails committee informed the board that they have been award grant funds through the state for accesses to the Lizard Creek and requested the Board consider acquisition of properties to provide accessible access. The Board will discuss this with Webster County Conservation Board.
Dick Phillips, Mayor of Gowrie brought to Board’s attention that the cost recycling bin funding for rural residents placed in the City is costing Gowrie more that there are reimbursed. The board will take this matter under advisement.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson the meeting adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.
March 24, 2009
Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 24, 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 March 17, 2009 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#37 and D.D.#69, Lateral 3. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Fiscal Year 2008 Cost Allocation Plan and authorize Chair to sign certification statement. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to authorize Chair to sign 2009 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Application to the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Flexible Benefits Plan Documents for year beginning January 1, 2009. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to accept Sally Port Structural Repairs Project for Webster County Law Enforcement Center as being fully complete and establish the date of acceptance of its completion as of this date. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to appoint Steve Julius as Johnson Township Trustee. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve abatement of taxes on the following mobile homes:
Owner | Model | Total Tax/Interest/Costs |
Rachel Bell | 1968 Sherwood | $346.00 |
Leo Schwanz | 1998 STNB | $499.00 |
Bernadine Brandel | 1971 Liberty | $643.00 |
Motion carried unanimously.
The following quotations for the purchase one new brush chipper we received; Midwest Underground Supply, Bondurant, Iowa ($36,200.00) Vermeer Sales & Service, Pella, Iowa ($38,511.00). Engineer Randy Will stated that they had reviewed both units and it is his recommendation that the Board accept the proposal for the Vermeer Model. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to accept the proposal for Vermeer Model BC 1500 Drum Style Brush Chipper in the amount of $38,511.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Frontier Communications to bore approximately 325 feet of fiber optic cable under drainage ditch and bury approximately 1975 feet fiber optic cable along the north side of 250th Street in Section 15, Elkhorn Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Jim Hudson and Engineer Don Etler, representing Robert Coppinger discussed bridge easement and channelization of a branch of Lizard Creek in Section 8, Johnson Township. Copy of proposal is on file in Auditor’s office. The Board indicated a lack of interest in said proposal. No official action taken.
At 10:45a.m. a Joint Telephone Meeting for D.D.#4 Webster & #263 Hamilton, Lateral 7 was held to appoint Engineer to investigate the condition of said drainage district and report his findings and recommendations. For more particulars, see Drainage Record Book.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson the meeting adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.
March 31, 2009
Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 31, 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 March 24, 2009 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve termination of Malerie Walstrom, Part-time Jailer, effective March 23, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve bond of Phil Hood Excavating, Inc., for excavation, well and /or septic system contractor. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Manure Management Update for Sparboe Farm, Inc. in Section 14, Deer Creek Township and Section 11, Jackson Township. (Copies on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign application granting permission for an Archaeological Site Survey to be conducted in the parking area of the Social Service Building located on 603 First Avenue North, in accordance with the REAP/HRDP grant and supervised by the Office of State Archaeologist personnel. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa Department of Public Health County Substance Abuse Prevention Services Grant 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 2009-01
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF THE WEBSTER COUNTY TRAIL PLAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS
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 enhancement project and the grant applications submitted by the Conservation Department;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Conservation Director is authorized to sign and submit an application for local, state, and federal grant programs.
Passed and approved this 31st day of March 2009.
s/ Phil Condon
Phil Condon, Chairman
Webster County Board of Supervisors
s/ Carol Messerly
Attest: Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor
Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held on the first consideration to adopt Ordinance 044, an ordinance establishing a Local Option Sales and Services Tax in all of Webster County, Iowa. With no written or oral objections being heard, Chairman Condon closed public hearing. Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve first consideration to adopt Ordinance 044, an ordinance establishing a Local Option Sales and Services Tax in all of Webster County, Iowa; and further to waive second and third consideration, adopting said Ordinance 044. Roll call vote – Ayes: Dencklau, Motl, Singer, Peterson and Condon. Nays: none. Motion carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was held on First consideration to adopt Ordinance 045, an ordinance to provide for the special valuation of Wind Conversion Property. With no written or oral objections being heard, Chairman Condon closed public hearing. Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve first consideration to adopt Ordinance 045, an ordinance to provide for the special valuation of Wind Conversion Property; and further to set April 7, 2009, at 10:00a.m. as the time and date for public hearing on the second consideration of said Ordinance 045. Roll call vote – Ayes: Dencklau, Motl, Singer, Peterson and Condon. Nays: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign contract documents with Fort Dodge Asphalt for road resurfacing Project STP-S-CO94(77)—5E-94 on Route D18 from near east corporate limits of Fort Dodge to Hamilton County line. Motion carried unanimously.
At 10:30a.m. a Bid Letting was held for the following bridge replacement projects: L-691405—73-94; L-692110—73-94;
L-801990—73-94; L-891275—7X-94; and L-980751—7X-94. The following bids were received:
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L-691405--73-94 |
L-692110--73-94 |
L-801990--73-94 |
LFM-891275--7X-94 |
LFM--980751--7X-94 |
Bidder |
Bid Total |
Bid Total |
Bid Total |
Bid Total |
Bid Total |
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C. J. Moyna & Sons, Inc. |
151,664.20 |
129,437.20 |
171,913.80 |
556,687.05 |
147,153.85 |
Midwest Contracting, LLC |
112,599.80 |
101,239.20 |
126,495.50 |
341,760.90 |
125,703.20 |
Peterson Contractors Inc. |
119,578.70 |
110,905.70 |
127,017.80 |
354,320.32 |
116,767.78 |
Rasch Construction |
|
|
166,971.00 |
399,466.25 |
122,304.05 |
Weidemann Inc. |
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172,968.00 |
419,843.10 |
126,862.77 |
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize the County Engineer to send contracts to the respective contractor with the lowest responsible bid. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau the meeting adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.