April

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

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve minutes of the March 29, 2011 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#87 and Joint D.D.#16 Webster & #31 Calhoun.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file Sheriff’s Report of Fees Collected for quarter ending March 31, 2011.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Law Enforcement Agreement between the City of Dayton and Webster County Sheriff for law enforcement protection.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve Beer Permit Renewal Application for Lakeside Municipal Golf Course.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve Beer Permit Application for City of Fort Dodge – Rogers Sport Complex, pending dram shop certification.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Fort Dodge and Webster County for Pictometry services.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file Manure Management Update Plans for Sparboe Farms, Inc. in Section 11, Jackson Township and Section 14, Deer Creek Township. (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve dust control policy and notice. (Complete text of said policy and notice are on file at county engineer's office).   Motion carried unanimously.

Engineer, Randy Will further noted that Contractors approved by Webster County and their prices for two applications are listed below.  The participating resident will make payment for the dust control applications directly to the chosen contractor.  

Deano’s Road Dust Control; 641-421-8622
14711 210th Street, Mason City, Iowa 50401
Using Lignin Sulfonate material measuring 400 linear feet by 18 feet wide;
Cost of treatment for the base length is $336.00, sales tax included;
Price for additional footage (if desired) is $84.00 per each 100-foot increment;

Jerico Services, Inc.; 515-961-6207
P.O. Box 607, Indianola, Iowa   50125
Using Calcium Chloride solution measuring 400 linear feet by 18 feet wide; 
Cost of treatment for the base length is $384.00, sales tax included;
Price for additional footage (if desired) is $96.00 per each 100-foot increment;

Public Hearing was held on the  first consideration to amend Zoning Ordinance 046 as follows:  Section 4.01 to read: (TA-1) Transitional Agricultural District (A-2) and Section 4.05 to read: TA-1 Transitional Agricultural District (A-2); Section 7.03 to change PUD (Planned Unit Development) to ME (Mineral Extraction) with maximum size 32 sq ft for Real Estate signs; Striking Section 3.12.03 as written and amending Section 3.12.03 to read as follows:  Any non conforming building or structure built prior to the existence of this ordinance damaged by fire, flood, explosion, war, riot, or act of God may be restored, reconstructed, or used as before provided that reconstruction be started within one (1) year of such an event happening.  All property located in the floodplain as indicated on the FEMA Firm Rate Maps must comply with FEMA floodplain guidelines; and Section 3.18.03 to read: 3. No accessory structure shall be located in front of the principal structure in the R-1 and R-2 Districts.  No written or oral objections were heard; therefore Chairman Dencklau closed the public hearing.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve first consideration of above amendments to Zoning Ordinance 046, to waive second consideration and to set April 19, 2011 at 10:00a.m. as the time and date for hearing on final consideration of said zoning amendments.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Singer, Peterson, Condon, Fletcher and Dencklau.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

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

Per conference call the board discussed establishing urban renewal area to utilize tax increment financing from the proposed wind turbine project for improvements to county secondary road system with the County Engineer, Mark Cory, and Tom Simmering.  No action taken.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve minutes of the April 5, 2011 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#43, D.D.#49; Joint D.D.#102 Webster and #5 Humboldt and D.D.#157.  Motion carried unanimously.

A Public Hearing on proposed improvements to Webster County Law Enforcement Center - 2011 Jail Repairs Project was held.  No written objections were heard; however Supervisor Fletcher asked for a review of the proposed project by the architect who was not present.  Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to recess this public hearing until 10:00a.m. on April 19, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for postage machine at Department of Human Services.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign lease agreement with GE Capital Solution (Mason City Business Systems) for renewal of colored copier in MIS Department.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

The following bids for two Sheriff’s cars were reviewed:

Sheriff Mickelson stated that the availability of the Crown Vic is questionable and the new Taurus won’t be able to be bid until around June or July; therefore recommending the board accept the bid from Shimkat for two Dodge Chargers at the bid price of $24,690 each. 

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve bid from Shimkat for two Dodge Chargers at the bid price of $24,690 each.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS,  the Webster County Board of Supervisors is empowered under authority of Sections 321.236, 321.239, 321.255 and 321.354 of the Code of Iowa to regulate the standing or parking of vehicles on streets and highways under their jurisdiction and to place and maintain traffic control devices, and

1. On both sides of paved Route P56 (Nelson Avenue) from the south property line to the north property line of Webster County Conservation Property in portions of Section 20 and 29, Township 90 North, Range 28 West, a distance of approximately 3375 feet

This resolution shall be in effect when the traffic control signs are erected.
Passed and approved this 12th day of April, 2011.

s/Keith Dencklau    
Keith Dencklau, Chairman  Webster County Board of Supervisors

ATTEST: s/Carol Messerly, Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

The following bids were reviewed: 

Engineer Randy Will recommended that the board accept the bid submitted by Skimkat Motor Company.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to accept bid submitted by Shimkat Motor Company for the purchase of one Dodge Ram 1500 SLT at the price of $26,660.00, less trade in allowance of $1,500.00 for 2001 Dodge Caravan for a net cost of $25,160.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

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

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

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve minutes of the April 12, 2011 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  Joint D.D.#16 Webster & #31 Calhoun; Joint D.D.#247 Webster & #7 Humboldt; D.D.# 2; D.D.# 34; D.D.#195; and D.D.#276.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending March 31, 2011.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Amendment to the Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement  BOC-10-004, by and between Webster County and Iowa Department of Human Services, Bureau of Collections. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Supervisor Peterson met with Michelle Johnson with the Department of Natural Resources of the site of Mac South and upon review of the matrix agreed with the applicant.  Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve Matrix score for Dallas Thomas Construction Permit Application for a new 2400 Head finishing barns with deep pit, with 3840 animal unit capacity after expansion in Section 30 Roland Township.  Motion carried unanimously.

No written or oral comments or objections were filed on or before 4:30 p.m. on April 15, 2011 or at this time and place; therefore it was moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to recommend approval Mac South Construction Permit Application; waive any rights to appeal said permit and ask that the Iowa DNR issue the final permit to Dallas Thomas – Mac South.  Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Dencklau called the recessed Public Hearing on proposed improvements to Webster County Law Enforcement Center - 2011 Jail Repairs Project to order and Chad West with Haila Architect review the project.  No written or oral objections were heard; therefore said hearing was closed.  Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve said Law Enforcement Center Jail Repairs Project and proceed with bid letting May 11, 2011 at 2:00p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing was held on final consideration to amend Zoning Ordinance 046.  No written or oral objections being heard Chairman Dencklau closed the hearing.  Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve final consideration to amend Zoning Ordinance 046 as follows:  Section 4.01 to read: (TA-1) Transitional Agricultural District (A-2) and Section 4.05 to read: TA-1 Transitional Agricultural District (A-2); Section 7.03 to change PUD (Planned Unit Development) to ME (Mineral Extraction) with maximum size 32 sq ft for Real Estate signs; Striking Section 3.12.03 as written and amending Section 3.12.03 to read as follows:  Any non conforming building or structure built prior to the existence of this ordinance damaged by fire, flood, explosion, war, riot, or act of God may be restored, reconstructed, or used as before provided that reconstruction be started within one (1) year of such an event happening.  All property located in the floodplain as indicated on the FEMA Firm Rate Maps must comply with FEMA floodplain guidelines; and Section 3.18.03 to read: 3. No accessory structure shall be located in front of the principal structure in the R-1 and R-2 Districts.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Dencklau, Singer, Peterson, Condon and Fletcher.  Nays – None.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:45a.m. a Public Hearing was held on proposed cleanout and repairs to Drainage District #29. For further particulars see Drainage Record Book.

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

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

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of the April 19, 2011 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#69 and D.D.#348.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file termination of Laura Barnaby, effective April 20, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve request of Ricki Osborn, County Attorney to fill vacancy in her office.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file General Assistance Quarterly Report for period ending March 31, 2011.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Veteran Affairs Commissioner’s Quarterly Report for period ending March 31, 2011.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

WHEREAS, the Boards of Supervisors of Boone, Buena Vista, Calhoun, Floyd, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Humboldt, Iowa Jasper, Kossuth, Mahaska, Marshall, Palo Alto, Poweshiek, Story, Tama, Webster, Winnebago and Wright Counties (collectively hereinafter the “Member Counties”) in the state of Iowa have authorized and executed a certain agreement pursuant to Chapter 28E of the Code of Iowa (the “28E Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, the terms of the 28E Agreement provide for the creation of the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (“C.I.J.D.C.”), which is governed by a Commission  (the “Commission”) for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a juvenile detention facility and related services on behalf of the Member Counties; and
WHEREAS, the Commission of C.I.J.D.C., proposes to enter into a loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) and borrow money in a principal amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purpose of providing short-term, cash flow financing and maintaining a juvenile detention facility and related services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Board of Supervisors of each of the Member Counties to authorize C.I.J.D.C. to enter into the Loan Agreement:
NOW, THEREFORE,  It is Hereby Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of  Webster County (the “County”), as follows:
Section l.  The County hereby approves and authorizes C.I.J.D.C., acting through the Commission, to approve the Loan Agreement and to borrow money in a principal amount not to exceed $500,000 for the purposes set forth in the preamble hereof.  The County hereby ratifies and confirms any actions taken by C.I.J.D.C. to enter into the Loan Agreement.
Section 2.  All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Passed and approved April 26, 2011.  Webster County.

s/Keith Dencklau
Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Attest:  s/Carol Messerly,Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to adopt the following resolution: 

WHEREAS, Cargill Incorporated is a privately held, multinational corporation that is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, Cargill employs over 130,000 employees in 66 countries; and
WHEREAS, Cargill is responsible for roughly 25% of all United States grain exports and approximately 22% of the US domestic meat market; and
WHEREAS, Cargill’s major businesses are trading, purchasing and distributing grain and other agricultural commodities, trading in energy, steel and transport, the manufacture and sale of livestock and feed; producing food ingredients such as starch and glucose syrup, vegetable oils and fats for application in processed foods and industrial use; and
WHEREAS, Cargill is purchasing the former Tate & Lyle ethanol facility at the Ag Industrial Center in Webster County, Iowa which will begin as an ethanol plant but will transform into an integrated bio-refinery campus which includes Cargill production of bio-based products; and
WHEREAS, Cargill’s intent is to replicate successful bio-refinery campuses already in Eddyville, Iowa and Blair, Nebraska; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Webster County Supervisors are aware of Cargill’s intent and are supportive of their Business Financial Assistance Application to the State of Iowa’s Economic Development Department.
Passed and approved by the Webster County Board of Supervisors, at Fort Dodge Iowa this 26th of April, 2011.

s/Keith Dencklau
Chariman, Board of Supervisors

Attest:  s/Carol Messerly, Webster Co Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa Department of Public Health County Substance Abuse Prevention Services Request for Bid FY2012.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

A Public Hearing was held on the first consideration on the proposed amendment to Webster County Ordinance No. 43, an ordinance describing the forms of General Assistance provided by Webster County, in accordance with Chapter 252, Code of Iowa, to poor persons and needy persons.  The amendment strikes the current burial policy and is replaced with a new burial policy which allows payment for cremation only.   No written or oral comments or objections being heard, Chairman Dencklau closed the public hearing. 

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve first consideration to amend Webster County Ordinance No. 43, striking the current burial policy and replacing it with a new burial policy which allows payment for cremation only; further to waive second consideration and set May 10, 2011 at 10:00a.m. as the time and date for final consideration of said amendment to Webster County Ordinance No. 43.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Peterson, Condon, Fletcher and Dencklau.  Nays – none.  Singer absent.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve salary adjustment for Brian Henderson to $60,878.00, effective May 8, 2011, per Engineer’s Office Salary Schedule.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to install three new poles along east side of Route P59 (Paragon Avenue) north of Route C56 (120th Street) for overhead electric lines to accommodate new 3-phase extension to NEW Coop in Badger.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30 a.m., bids were open for Project  LFM-P59/C56—7X-94:  to replace Approximately 460 feet of existing pavement on Route P59 directly south of C56 in the City of Badger with curb and gutter storm sewer pipe and new pavement. Fort Dodge Asphalt bid in the total amount of $227,693.75 was the only the bid submitted.  Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to direct the County Engineer to review Fort Dodge Asphalt’s bid and submit his recommendation at the May 3, 2011 board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

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