September

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 August 25, 2009 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to accept resignations of Josh Egesdal, and Landon Jarl, Correctional Officers effective August 30, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve Tax Suspension on Real Estate Parcel # 07-16330003, per Department of Human Services eligibility in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code 427.9.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve Class C Beer Permit Application for Pop N Go Convenience Store #3, Coalville.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign lease agreement allowing the continued use of the South Communication Tower by National Weather Service. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file Manure Manage Plan Update for M & K Management in Section 18, Burnside Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

No action taken on adoption of resolution to restrict parking along both sides of Cardinal Avenue east of Nelson Avenue in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 89 North, Range 28 West, Cooper Township.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit application from Dan Summers to construct retaining wall immediately north of entrance to his property at 2356 Wanoki Camp Road in Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 88 North, Range 28 West, Pleasant Valley Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit application from Jeff Frevert to pave driveway to his property at 2366 Wanoki Camp Road in the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 88 North, Range 28 West, Pleasant Valley Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit application from Beryl Birkland to remove two driveways along the east side of Baxter Avenue in Section 20, Township 87 North, Range 30 West, Roland Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve request from the City of Dayton to establish a detour on two miles of granular surfaced Quail Avenue, one mile of granular surfaced 380th Street, and one-half mile of paved surfaced Racine Avenue from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. during the 2009 Dayton Labor Day Parade.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file 6-month salary increase for Joe Gregory, Class B Equipment Operator, to $17.53 per hour effective August 2, 2009, per labor agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file 6-month increase for James Kilen, Welder/Fabricator, to $18.05 per hour effective August 17, 2009, per labor agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

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

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 September 1, 2009 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve employment status of Shane Allen to Full-time Correctional Officer effective September 2, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve employment of the following Part-time Correctional Officers at the rate of $12.95 per hour:  Mathew Royster, effective September 9, 2009, David Kraft, effective September 10, 2009, and Keaton Lunn, effective September 13, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file employment of Mark Thorn and Megan Ruden as regular part-time data clerks for the Public Health Department at the rate of $8.50 per hour, effective September 14, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file employment of Erin Nelson, regular part-time WIC dietitian for the Public Health Department at the rate of $21.00 per hour, effective September 14, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve employment of the following as Part-time Peer Staff for the Friendship Center at the rate of $7.25 per hour, effective September 9, 2009:  Randy Hoover, Scott Attig and Steven Harms.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve salary increase of Deputy Mike Kenyon, to $49,057.51 effective August 24, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file pay increases for Child Support Recovery Unit as follows:  Peggy Gimer to $2,005.60 every two weeks, effective October 6, 2009 and Dianne Kahl to $1,064.42 every two weeks effective October 30, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/DD Provider Service Contract with St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids.  (Copy on file in CPC’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Jail Service Agreement between Webster County and American Institutional Supply, Inc. for inmate commissary services.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Manure Management Update Plans for Swine Graphics Enterprise, L.P. in Section 9, Roland Township and Kreg Kantak Nursery Site #2 in Section 20, Freedom Township, Hamilton County.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

RESOLUTION FOR TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF ROUTE D-20 BETWEEN ROUTE P-71 AND IOWA HIGHWAY 17 TO THROUGH TRAFFIC AND DESIGNATING A DETOUR ROUTE

WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 306.41 provides for the temporary closing of sections of roadway when necessary because of construction and maintenance, and

WHEREAS, the Webster County Engineer has been authorized by a previous resolution of the Webster County Board of Supervisors to execute the above requirements of Iowa Code Section 306.41 regarding temporary road closures, and

WHEREAS, Culvert Replacement Project LFM-973608—7X--94 over Drainage District #4 requires Route D-20 between Route P-71 and Iowa Highway 17 in Hamilton County to be closed to through traffic and a detour route to be established.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Webster County Board of Supervisors that the above-described road be closed and the following roads be designated as a detour route:

From the junction of Routes D-20 and P-71; thence North one mile on Route P-71 to the junction of Route D-18; thence East 5.5 miles on Route D-18 to the junction of Iowa Highway 17; thence South three miles on Iowa Highway 17 to the junction of Route D-20 in Highview

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the traffic control devices for the aforementioned road closure and detour route will be established and maintained by Webster County for the duration of said project as determined by the Webster County Engineer.

PASSED AND APPROVED on September 8, 2009.

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

Motion carried unanimously

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement No. 1-09-HBRRS-048- for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO94(84)—5F-94 over West Branch of Lizard Creek along North Line of Section 3, Township 89 North, Range 30 West, Johnson 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 MidAmerican Energy to rebuild overhead electric line along the north side of Section 23, Township 90 North, Range 29 West, Deer Creek Township due to bridge replacement project.  (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 Xenia Rural Water District to bore water line under Riverside Trail in Section 17, Township 88 North, Range 28 West, Otho Township to provide water service to 2466 Riverside Trail. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Medicom to rebuild their telecommunications cable across 140th and 170th Streets along west side Highway 169.

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

The Board of Supervisors met in Special session acting as the Board of Canvassers for the September 8, 2009 School Elections.  The following members were present: Condon, Dencklau, Motl, and Singer.  Absent:  Peterson.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve the following as the Official Canvass of the School Election held on September 8, 2009:

Motion carried unanimously.

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

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 September 8, 2009 regular meeting and September 11, 2009 Canvass.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#49 and Joint Drainage District #70 Webster and #95 Calhoun.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file regular part-time employment of Julie Pringnitz, Dental Hygienist at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective September 14, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to accept resignation of Tyler J. Johnston, County Attorney Assistant effective September 18, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve Cori Kuhn Coleman as Second Assistant County Attorney at the rate of $68,175.98, effective September 21, 2009 and $68,844.38, effective January 1, 2010.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve salary increase for LaDon Sams to $18.05 per hour, effective September 2, 2009, per Secondary Road Labor Agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Agreement between Webster County Board of Supervisors, Webster County Board of Health and North Central Home Care, Inc. regarding the Iowa Department of Public Health Local Public Health Services Contract.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve and authorize Chair to sign request of waiver from the requirements of 509A, relevant to self-funded insurance.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Application for Vision Care Benefits through Avesis for Webster County Employees at their own expense.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Tony Jorgensen, Webster County Emergency Management along with several members discussed the volunteer CERT (Community Emergency Response Team).

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

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

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 September 15, 2009 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs for D.D.#4, Lateral 5.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve employment of Sarah Hammer, Part-time Jailer at the rate of $12.95 per hour, effective September 27, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve salary increase for Sara Ayala, Part-time Jailer to $13.21 per hour, effective September 3, 2009 and for Renae Ryan, Full-time Jailer to $14.03 per hour, effective September 20, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve salary increase for Meghan Lamoureux, Case Manager to $19.84 per hour, effective September 17, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign MH/DD Provider Service rate for Berryhill Center for Mental Health, effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.  (Copy on file in CPC’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Webster County Jail Inspection Report.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Denckalu to approve and authorize Chair to sign Detour Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation to use portions of paved Routes D-26 and P-29 as a temporary detour route when a portion of Iowa Highway 7 is closed in 2010 during bridge deck overlay Project FSSN-7-4(18)—3T-13.  (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 set new pole and bore under Nelson Avenue to extend electrical service at the Air National Guard in Section 5, Township 89 North, Range 28 West, Cooper Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Rick Harrington requested that the Board reconsider a recent change in Webster County’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map.  Mr. Harrington purchased a plot of ground at the intersection of Swallow Road and 260th Street which in 2001-2002 was rezoned from A-1 to A-2 which would allow him to build on the plot, but with the recent changes it no longer would be an allowable use; therefore would like it changed back as amended in 2002.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to petition the Webster County Zoning Commission to consider Mr. Harrington’s request and report their recommendation to the Board for public hearing.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:45a.m., a public hearing was held on repairs to Drainage District No. 5 Laterals 2, 4, and 5.  For further particulars see Drainage Record Book.

At 11:15a.m. Mark Cory and Pat Martin with Ahlers and Cooney Law Firm meet to discuss grant application
and bonding options.  No actions was taken.

Ted Hugghins, representing Abstract Associates of Webster County, Inc. introduced himself to the board.

Phil Richardson, landowner in Washington Township addressed the board concerning a driveway access on Sara Avenue.  Keith Dencklau and Eddie Peterson will meet with landowner to seek resolution of this matter.

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

The Board of Supervisors met in Special session acting as the Board of Canvassers for the September 8, 2009 Merged Area V, Community College School Elections.  The following members were present: Condon, Motl, Peterson and Singer.  Absent:  Dencklau.

Moved Motl, seconded by Singer to approve the following as the Official Canvass of Merged Area V Community College  School Election held on September 8, 2009:

MERGED AREA V COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Iowa Central Community College Director District # 2: 
         - Terry Wessels                           605 votes
         - Scattering                                      0 votes
Terry Wessels was duly elected to four year terms.         
 

Iowa Central Community College Director District # 3: 
         -Larry Hecht                                359 votes
         - Scattering                                      0 votes
Larry Hecht was duly elected to four year terms.           

Iowa Central Community College Director District # 6: 
         - Garland Hanson                         216 votes
         - Scattering                                      1 votes
Gardland Hanson was duly elected to four year terms.    

Iowa Central Community College Director District # 7: 
         - Mark R. Crimmins                     210 votes
         - Scattering                                      7 votes
Mark R. Crimmins was duly elected to four year terms.   
                                                            
Motion carried unanimously.

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

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 September 22, 2009 regular meeting and September 28, 2009 Merged Area V Community College School Election Canvass.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D. #2; Joint D.D.# 70 Webster and #95 Calhoun; and Joint D.D.#90 Webster & #49 Wright.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to rescind salary increase for Sara Ayala as approved September 22, 2009 since the six month pay increase is no longer in the Jailer’s employment contract.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve employment status for Shawna Hoover from Part-time to Full-time Correctional Officer, at the rate of $13.12 per hour, effective October 24, 2009; and Paul Keller and Nicholas Jurries both at the rate of $12.95 per hour effective October 10, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve employment of Barnaby, Assistant County Attorney with a starting salary of $50,000.00 effective October 12, 2009.Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to table the resolution directing and authorizing the Chairman to execute a Public Works and Economic Development Program grant application to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Pictometry International Corporation License Agreement  and Pictometry Services Agreement Addendum  as provided by Iowa Region 1 Homeland Security for Fall 2009 Flight Digital Imagery.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Eric Eide requested the Board hire a Drainage Engineer to investigate Drainage District 17 tile due to alteration of surface drainage.  Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to hire Eldon Rossow, Engineer to investigate Drainage District #17, and report his findings to the Board of Supervisors acting as Trustees of said Drainage District.  Motion carried unanimously.  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.