May

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 26, 2011 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#195, D.D.#253, D.D.#2, D.D.#314, D.D.#4 Webster & #263 Hamilton - Lateral 7, D.D.#95 Webster &    #87 Hamilton.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve six-month salary increase for Anita Walstrom to $12.48 per hour, per labor contract.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to appoint the following to the Temporary Redistricting Commission:  Dan Garst, Bob Stark, Peg Royster, Mel Schroeder and Diane Engquist.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for Homer Site (Kreg Kantak) in Section 7 Webster Township, Hamilton County.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve and authorize Chair to sign Law Enforcement Center Mechanical Upgrades, Change Order No. One increasing the contract $1,920, for additional piping to vent floor drain in boiler room; and to approve Directive No. 1, Law Enforcement Center – Phase One Contract regarding Northeast Sally Port lintel support.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign proposal in the amount of $10,564.00 to install split air conditioning system for server room in the Bank Building.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Certification of Cost Allocation Plan for year ending June 30, 2010.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Planning and Zoning Commissioner’s Report recommending an amendment  to Zoning Ordinance 046 to rezone property from A-2 to ME in the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa; and further to set May 17, 2011 at 10:00a.m. as the time and date for first consideration to amend said Zoning Ordinance and Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan. (Michael Moore intends to extract minerals).
Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign contract documents with Fort Dodge Asphalt for the following road resurfacing projects: 1) STP-S-CO94(89)—5E-94 on Route D26 from Calhoun County Line east to Routes D20/D36;  2) FM-CO94(90)—55-94 on Route P29 from Highway 7 north to Route C66; and 3) LFM-D20—7X94 on Route D20 from west of Hayes Avenue to Highway 169.  (Copies on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve County Engineer’s recommendation to accept Fort Dodge Asphalt’s bid in the total amount of $227,693.75 for Project LFM-P59/C56—7X-94 to replace approximately 460 feet of existing pavement on Route P59 directly south of Route C56 with curb and gutter, storm sewer pipe and new pavement. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize County Engineer to sign reimbursement agreement with MidAmerican Energy for costs to temporarily relocate and later reconstruct their electric line on 150th Street over Soldier Creek for bridge replacement project. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  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

At 8:30a.m. the Board of Supervisors canvassed Gowrie Special Election held on May 3, 2011.  Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve the following as the Official Canvass of the Gowrie City Special Election held on May 3, 2011:  Public Measure A          Yes - 264 votes; No – 7 votes; therefore public measure declared adopted.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve minutes of the May 3, 2011 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs:  D.D.#141, D.D.#219, D.D.#230, and Joint D.D.# 54 Webster & #58 Hamilton Counties.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to approve employment of Elizabeth Raygor, Linda Mosley, Kimberly Shineflew, and Jeanette Opheim, as part-time peer staff for the Friendship Center at an hourly rate of $7.25 per hour, effective May 11, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve 28E Agreement with Iowa Department of  Natural Resources for maintenance of the Gypsum City OHV Park and authorize the Conservation Director to hire seasonal employees for the OHV Park.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve 28E Agreement with the City of  Fort Dodge Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department for a seasonal, shared-Natural Resource Technician II Position and authorize the Conservation Director to fill the position.  Motion carried unanimously.  It was noted that the Conservation Board is requiring an addendum address Worker’s Compensation and Liability issues to follow in the near future.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to approve addendum to Contract 01-2008 with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for shared-Naturalist services. 

28E INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Webster County Conservation Board

Part Time Naturalist Aide for Stewardship Education And Conservation Literacy Services in Webster County, Brushy Creek S.R.A. and Dolliver Memorial S.P.
Contracted Party:  Webster County Conservation Board, Matt Cosgrove, Director
Contract Number:  01-2008
Amendment Number:
Amendment Effective Date 07/01/11 to 06/30/2012
This amendment to the above-referenced contract (Contract) is made by and between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Webster County Conservation Board (Contracted Party).

For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged by the parties, the parties agree to amend the Contract as follows:

1. Special Conditions Section:
	ARTICLE III.  TIME OF PERFORMANCE The Contractor shall commence work on the Contract on the beginning date and complete contract tasks by the ending date, as set forth in this agreement amendment by the effective dates here-in.  Effective July l, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.
2. Appendix B:
	Budget Summary
		Budget Categories	DNR Contract	WCCB Contractor	Total Project
			Amount	Match	Costs
		Personnel	$15,250.00	$15,250.00	$30,500.00
		FICA/IPERS	$2,123.16	$2,123.16	$4,246.32
		Insurance	$2,748.00	$2,748.00	$5,496.00
		Training	$250.00	$250.00	$500.00
		Vehicle	$2,213.42	$2,213.42	$4,426.84
		Total Costs	$22,584.58	$22,584.58	$45,169.16

All other terms and conditions of the contract remain in full force and effect except to the extent modified herein.  This shall be recorded with the Iowa Secretary of State consistent with 28E Intergovernmental Contract Agreements.

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve salary increase for Darren Herzog, Park Ranger to $38,526; effective May 14, 2011 per Conservation Department Salary Schedule.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve 2010 Tax Exempt Status for Wildlife Habitat under Slough Bill enacted in1982 and further to approve the following applications for open prairie, rivers and streams, forest cover, recreation lakes and residential wildlife habitat as exempt property per Board Resolution on April 12, 1983; and receive and place on file Native Prairie tax exemptions.  

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Act Grant Application through Iowa Department of Public Health.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing was held on the final 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.  No written or oral comments were heard; therefore Chairman Dencklau closed the public hearing.
Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve final consideration and adopt 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.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Dencklau, Peterson, Condon, and Fletcher.  Nays – none.  Singer temporarily absent.  Motion carried.

At 10:20 a.m. it was moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to enter in to closed session to discuss Webster County correctional officer employment pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(g) and 21.5(i).  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Dencklau, Peterson, Condon and Fletcher.  Nays – None.  Singer temporarily absent.  Motion carried.

At 11:00 a.m. it was moved by Peterson, seconded by Fletcher to return to open session.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Dencklau, Singer, Peterson, Condon and Fletcher.  Nays – none.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to staff jail per recommendation of Jail Administrator while the jail floor is under renovation, allowing for careful consideration for protection of  the jail staff and inmates and the County budget.   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 Special Session on the above date with the following members present:  Dencklau, Singer, Condon and Fletcher.   Absent:  Peterson.

The following bids were received, for the proposed improvements known as 2011 Jail Repairs – Webster County Law Enforcement Center, Fort Dodge, Iowa:

         Jensen Builders, Ltd.                    $2,949,000.00 Base Bid          15%/12% Markup
         Kolacia Construction                   $2,940,000.00 Base Bid          12%/7%  Markup

Architect John Haila was directed to review the bids and submit his recommendation at the regular board meeting on May 17, 2011.

No further business before the board, it was moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

The Board of Supervisors will meet 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 May 10, 2011 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs in D.D.#170.  Motion carried unanimously,

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve Beer Permit application and Liquor License application for Webster County Agricultural Association.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Updates for Gordon Farms, Inc, in Section 23, and, in Section 18, both in Freedom Township, Hamilton County.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for G & R Farms, LLC, in Section 31, Elkhorn Township.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office). Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize transfer of funds from Rural Service Basic Fund (0011) to Secondary Road Fund (0020) in the amount of $721,565.00 per fiscal year 2011 budget.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign the Addendum to Contract for Library Service for Webster County as follows:

ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT FOR LIBRARY SERVICES FOR WEBSTER COUNTY FY 2011/2012

*Stratford total determined per capita for Webster County rural population of 110 as verified by the Webster County Auditor.  Per capita FY 2011/2012:  $6.82

Total population verified with Webster County Auditor’s office for the named communities according to the 2010 census: 29,402.

In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have executed this addendum as follows:

Webster County Board of Supervisors

s/Keith Dencklau
Chairman

Motion carried unanimously

Summary of bids received for painted pavement markings were as follows:

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign contract with KAM Line Highway Markings, LLC for painted pavement markings in the amount of $121,310.22.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve employment of Luke Hubbell as Class C Equipment Operator in Secondary Road Department at the rate of $16.04 per hour, effective May 26, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing was held on first Consideration of an amendment  to Zoning Ordinance 046 to rezone property from A-2 to ME in the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa; and Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan. No written or oral objections were heard; therefore Chairman Dencklau closed the hearing.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Condon to approve first consideration of an amendment  to Zoning Ordinance 046 and Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan to rezone property from A-2 to ME in the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa; further to waive second consideration and set May 31, 2011 at 10:00a.m. as the time and date for final consideration of said amendment.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Dencklau, Singer, Peterson, Condon and Fletcher.  Nays – none.  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 May 17, 2011 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded Condon to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs for D.D.#258.  Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing was held on Budget Amendment for fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. No written or oral objections being heard, Chairman Dencklau closed said hearing.  Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve the following amendments to fiscal year ending June 30, 2011and related department appropriation changes:  Increase Road and Transportation $130,000 and decrease Roadway Capital Projects $130,000, all within Department 20; and further to increase Capital Projects $900,000 within Department 99, for Law Enforcement Project. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file employment of Debbie Guild, WIC Dietitian for Webster County Health Department at the rate of $21.00 per hour, effective May 23, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to accept resignation of Sara Brandel, Correctional Officer effective May 13, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan for Dallas Thomas – Tom 2 Finishing Farm in Section 36, Cedar Township (Calhoun County).  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve Beer Permit Renewal Application for Fort Dodge Air National Guard Service Club.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve recommendation of Architect to award construction contract to Kolacia Construction in the amount of $2,940,000 for the 2011 Jail Repairs – Webster County Law Enforcement Center; and authorize Chair to sign contract documents at the appropriate time.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to table bids for the purchase of a transport van per request from Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator.  Motion carried unanimously.

The Board discussed housing of inmates during Phase III of the Law Enforcement Center 2011 Jail Project.  With little information presented, no action was taken.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign utility permit application from MidAmerican Energy to relocate overhead electric lines on 150th Street between Sections 27 and 34, Township 90 North, Range 28 West, Badger Township due to bridge replacement project. (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Singer, 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 May 24, 2011 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs for D.D.#5.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file employment of Emily Peterson, Permanent part-time Dental Hygienist at the rate of $18.50 per hour, effective June 1, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file resignation of Melissa Eisenbarth, Office Manager in Sheriff’s office, effective May 23, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve filling vacancy in Sheriff’s office as an office clerk position.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve salary increase for Paul Keller, Correctional Officer to $13.83 per hour, effective May 28, 2011 and Jamie Freeman to $13.54 per hour, effective June 2, 2011, per labor contract.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve abatement of real estate taxes on Parcel #01000-0719255001, per Court Order transferring said property to the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Updates for Dave Cramer in Section 34, Dayton Township  Steve Grettenberg in Sections 8 and 19, Dayton Township, and Oak Lane Farms in Section 4, Dayton Township.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign 2010 Law Enforcement Center Phase I, Change Order No.7, net increase to Contract of $13,779.00.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign agreement with Fort Dodge Asphalt Company to resurface portion of existing asphalt paved 175th Street west of Route P41 (Johnson Avenue) due to new location approved for mineral extraction; subject to the approval of zoning amendment to rezone property from A-2 to ME in the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa.  Motion carried unanimously.

Public hearing was held on the final consideration of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 046 and Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan to rezone property from A-2 to ME in the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa. (Michael Moore intends to extract minerals).  No written or oral objections being heard, Chairman Dencklau closed the hearing.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve final consideration of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 046 and Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan to rezone property from A-2 to ME in the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Dencklau, Singer, Peterson, Condon and Fletcher.  Nays – none. Motion carried unanimously.

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