December

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 November 29, 2011 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Updates for D. Craig Gascho in Section 10, Badger Township, Mark Peterson in Section 30, Dayton Township and Jim Carlson in Section 3, Gowrie Township.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to increase the Webster County United States Department of Agricultural Rural Business Opportunity Grant match $1,000.00 to a total of $51,000.00 for the Ag Park study.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign HAVA Election Equipment Annual Certification.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign agreement for cooperative public service between Webster County and the City of Fort Dodge which specifies maintenance responsibilities on roads along the corporate limits of Fort Dodge.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Beth Bohnson, representing Elderbridge Agency on Aging discussed fiscal year 2013 funding.  No action taken.

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.

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 Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of the December 6, 2011 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve salary increase for Sheriff Deputy Geoff Miller to $53,395.45, effective December 17, 2011 per labor agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Updates for Envirotech Powerwashing and Ag Services, LLC 8 and 9 in Section 2, Dayton Township. (Copies on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve appointment of Dan Flattery as Supervisors’ representative on the Compensation Board and receive and place on file the following other Compensation Board appointments:  Dale Struecker, County Attorney’s Representative; Nick Cochrane, County Recorder’s Representative; and Charles Walker, County Treasurer’s Representative.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve transfer for Rural Services Basic Fund to Secondary Road Fund in the amount of $1,221,826.00, per fiscal year 2011-2012 budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

The following bids for floor covering replacement on the second floor of the Bank Building were received:  Carpet World $5,950.00 and Jim’s Floor Covering $5,776.05.  Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to accept the low bid in the amount of $5,776.05 submitted by Jim’s Floor Covering.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve Class C Liquor License Renewal Application for Willow Ridge Golf Course.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to adopt the following resolution and authorize chair to sign Agreement #12-STPE-107 with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Soldier Creek Nature Trail Phase II Project to extend the Soldier Creek Nature Trail from Harlan Rogers Sports Complex to John F. Kennedy Memorial Park: 

         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 Chairperson is authorized to sign an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Transportation Enhancement Funds.
Passed and approved this 13th day of December 2011.

s/Keith Dencklau                                                           s/Carol Messerly           
Keith Dencklau, Chairman                                             Attest:  Carol Messerly
Webster County Board of Supervisors                       Webster County Auditor

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Change Order No. 5 for the 2011 Webster County Law Enforcement Center Jail Repair Project increasing the contract with Kolacia Construction $23,498.69.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Letter of Understanding with Teamsters Local 238 (Deputy Sheriffs, Jailers and Courthouse Unit) and PPME Local 2003.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign request to Cargill for rail access easement for the purpose of future westerly expansion within Webster County Regional Ag Park.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Jay Fritchen discussed a need for the development of a plan for locally grown fruits and vegetables.

Webster County Agricultural Association discussed the need for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 funding.

Webster County Library Association discussed Fiscal Year 2012-2013 funding.

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 Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of the December 13, 2011 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D. #111.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to abate the property taxes at 1127 South 24th Street; Fort Dodge, Iowa, per Court Order transferring said property to the City of Fort Dodge.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for Bob and Travis Hicks in Section 31, Gowrie Township. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Adoption Agreement for Deferred Compensation Plan with VALIC.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa DOT Federal Aid Agreement No. 1-11HBRRS-028 for bridge replacement Project BROS-CO94(96)—8J-94 on 240th Street approximately one quarter mile west of the Northeast quarter of Section 14, Township 88 North, Range 30 West, Fulton Township. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Fletcher, 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:  Dencklau, Singer, Peterson, Condon and Fletcher.   Absent:  None.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve minutes of the December 20, 2011 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#4 Webster and #272 Hamilton and D.D.#47.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file resignation of Monterio Poe, Part-time Correctional Officer, effective December 22, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve employment status change for David Kraft from part-time to full-time Correctional Officer, effective December 31, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve employment change for Brian Nellis, Correctional Officer to Sergeant increasing his hourly rate $.50 (fifty cents) per hour, effective December 31, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve transfer from General Basic to LOSST Fund in the amount of $22,464.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan for Bergquist Farms in Sections 23 and 24, Hardin Township.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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