October

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 Motl, seconded by Singer to approve minutes of the September 28, 2010 regular meeting and September 27, 2010 special meeting.   Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D.#227.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file appointment of Dennis Jones to the Coleman Water Board, for a one year term, due to the resignation of Linda Anderson; and further place on file Sheila Evans, as Treasurer for three year term; Vicki D. Claude as President/Secretary for three year term.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan for Grettenberg Finisher in Section 9, Dayton Township and Eslick Finisher in Section 30, East Dayton Township.(Copies on file in Auditor’s office).

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file Sheriff’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending September 30, 2010.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file retirement of Wayne Zabel, Class A Equipment Operator from the Secondary Road Department effective December 31, 2010.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize County Engineer to fill vacancy in Secondary Road Department due to retirement of Wayne Zabel.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to relocate overhead electric lines along south side of 240th Street in Section 18, Township 88 North, Range 29 West, Elkhorn Township for bridge replacement project. (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 relocate 12 inch underground gas line along the southeast corporate limits of Fort Dodge.  (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 Interstate Light & Power Company (Alliant Energy) to rebuild overhead power lines along 400th Street in Section 36, Township 86 North, Range 28 West, Dayton Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to endorse and authorize County Engineer to sign regional surface transportation funding application for road rehabilitation project on Route D26 between Calhoun County line and connecter to U.S.Highway 20 in Federal Fiscal Year 2011.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s Motion carried unanimously.

The Board met with Tate and Lyle to discuss settlement of Development Agreement as follows:

1. Tax abatement:  Taxes on the building are no longer subject to abatement, per failure to meet obligations in Development Agreement. January 1, 2009 was the first full assessment based on the completion of the Plant.  Taxes on the buildings are $397,188.00 ($198,594 due 9/30/10 and $198,594 due 3/31/11). 

2.  Department of Transportation (RISE Grant) request for reimbursement:  The County has now received the Department of Transportation's Notice of Default  in which they have calculated that the amount of funds to be reimbursed totals $199,656.00.  We request that you pay that amount directly to the Iowa Department of Transportation, or send your check to the County and the County will remit it to the state.

3. Reimbursement to County for road construction:  Pursuant to the Development Agreement, the County put in a public road access and turning lanes.  The total cost of the project was $970,287.36.  The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) provided a RISE grant of $600,000 making the remaining cost $370,287.36.  Of that amount, Tate & Lyle has already paid $185,143.68 (half the remaining balance pursuant to the Development Agreement).  Because of the failure to meet obligations in Development Agreement, the remainder of the County's share is due to the County of $185,143.68.

4.Attorney Fees:   Fees are estimated at $5400 to date.  If a Termination  Agreement is drafted, an additional $1000 would be a rough estimate.

Curt Olson, representing Tate and Lyle indicated that the current 2009 property taxes for the first half have been paid and it is their intent to meet all their obligations.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer the meeting adjourn.  Motion carried unaimsously.

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 Motl, seconded by Singer to approve minutes of the October 5, 2010 regular meeting.   Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D#5 and D.D.#57.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve salary increase for the following Case Managers, per Community Services salary schedule:  Sue Laufersweiler to $22.12 per hour, effective October 18, 2010; and Meghan Lamoureux to $20.61 per hour, effective September 18, 2010.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Motl to approve salary increase for Colleen Nahnsen to $17.14 per hour, effective October 11, 2010, per Clerk’s salary schedule.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Flexible Benefits Renewal with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for calendar year 2011.  (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 Plan for Roger Wilson in Section 19, Lost Grove Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to set new pole to gain more clearance of overhead electric line east of 2459 Woodman Hollow Road in Section 21, Township 88 North, Range 28 West, Otho Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from Frontier Communications to relocate underground telecommunication cable along north side of 170th Street in Section 5, Township 89 North, Range 28 West, Cooper Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 of the FY2011 Secondary Road Construction Program.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing was held on the proposed improvement project for the Law Enforcement Center.  No written or oral comments or objections were heard, therefore Chairman Dencklau closed the public hearing.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file plans and specification for 2010 Law Enforcement Center Remodel and set  2:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 27, 2010 in the First Floor Conference Room, Webster County Courthouse as the time and date for opening of bids.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Peterson to table proposals for interior design changes for the County Attorney’s office at the Bank of America Building until next Tuesday.  Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion on the future of the jail project, it was moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to proceed with repairs to the existing jail and postpone a new jail facility.  Upon motion by Singer, seconded by Peterson the motion was amended to include tabling the previous motion until next Tuesday.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to adjourn the meeting.  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 Motl, seconded by Singer to approve minutes of the October 12, 2010 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#59, D.D.#5, Joint D.D.#12 Webster and #38 Calhoun, and Joint D.D.#247 Webster and #7 Humboldt.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve salary increase for Chris O’Brien to $50,283.95, effective October 13, 2010, per labor contract.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file wage increase for Julie Pringnizt, Part-time Dental Hygienist to $18.50 per hour.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve salary increase for Laura Montgomery, Jailer to $14.66 per hour, effective October 26, 2010.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve Class B Native Wine Permit Application for Hallcraft Enterprises, L.L.C. d/b/a Crystalwood Creations.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peteson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending September 30, 2010.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Motl to approve appointment of NWC Regional Recovery, Inc. to administer the disaster recovery assistance to individuals grant programs.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to authorize Chair to sign Grant Award Agreement for the 2010 COPS Hiring Grant.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Updates for GT Agri Pork and Gregg Hora Farm in Section 31, Colfax Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Conservation Board Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Motl to accept resignation of Dave Scherff, Park Ranger, effective October 13, 2010, per early retirement agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to accept property donation from Tim and Michelle Lentsch for water trail access along Lizard Creek in Section 12, Johnson Township, Webster County, Iowa.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to authorize Chair to sign Temporary Easement with Rasch Farms to provide water trail access along the Lizard Creek in Section 15, Douglas Township, Webster County, Iowa.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to authorize Chair to sign Temporary Easement with Joseph Jr. and Sue Cunningham to provide water trail access along Lizard Creek in Sections 7 and 8, Douglas Township, Webster County, Iowa.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Condon, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign Resolution approving Webster County’s Application to the DOT FRA Capital Grants for Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Projects.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

The following bids were received for interior design changes offices at Bank of America Building:  
         Mike Doyle Construction  - Lower Level - $27,497.15 and County Attorney’s office - $5,995.00
         Ashenfelter Construction  - Lower Level - $48,064.48 and County Attorney’s office -  $7,742.17

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to accept proposal of Mike Doyle Construction for interior design changes for the at the Bank of America Building in the amount of $27,497.15 and $5,995.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to move the tabled motion to proceed with repairs to the existing jail and postpone a new jail facility from table to the floor.  Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion and comments it was moved by Motl, seconded by Condon to proceed with repairs to the existing jail and postpone a new jail facility. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from C & S Products to extend an 8 inch sanitary sewer along the south side of Cardinal Avenue west to Nelson Avenue in Section 5, Township 89 North, Range 28 West, Cooper Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

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 Motl, seconded by Peterson to approve minutes of the October 19, 2010 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#2, D.D.#52, and D.D.#278.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Motl to receive and place on file resignation of Michelle Lara, RN, at Public Health Department, effective October 29, 2010.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file General Assistance Report for period ending September 30, 2010.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Veteran Affairs Commission Report for period ending September 30, 2010.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Motl to approve amendments to plans and specs for LEC project (Addendum No. One and No. Two).  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from James and Laurel Levold to extend buried electrical service from their residence at 3105 130th Street west across Vasse Avenue to water well in southeast corner of Section 16, Township 90 North, Range 27 West, Newark Township.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Mike Robertson, Iowa Central Community College discussed the farm program.  No action taken.

Roger Natte requested permission to remove a silver maple tree at the Fort Commemoration site at the Social Services Building and replace with an evergreen so that the roots of the maple would not damage the memorial.  Board allowed the request.

Eldon Showers discussed a drainage issue; said issue will be on the agenda next week.

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

Moved by Condon, seconded by Peterson the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Chairman Dencklau called the meeting to order and turned it over to John Haila, Architect to open of bids for the 2010 Law Enforcement Center Remodel, Webster County LEC Fort Dodge, Iowa.

The following bids were received:

John Haila will review the bids and present his recommendation Tuesday November 2, 2010 for board consideration.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Peterson to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.