October

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 September 27, 2011 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve employment of Joshua Pyle, Part-time Correctional Officer at starting wage of $13.60 per hour, effective October 4, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Peterson to approve salary increase for Meghan Lamoureux, Case Manager to $21.90 per hour, effective September 17, 2011, per Community Services salary schedule.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file salary increase for Elizabeth Householder, RDH to $23.50 per hour effective October 1, 2011, per Public Health Board.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign Change Order No. 14 of the Law Enforcement Center Phase One Project increasing contract with Jensen Builders, Ltd. in the amount of $26,014. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Phyllis Stewart requested that a bridge on Peterson Drive in Section 10 Pleasant Valley Township be installed instead of the culvert.  No action taken.

A Public Hearing was held on the final consideration of the adoption of Ordinance 047, an ordinance establishing the Webster County Supervisor Districts and election precincts.  No written or oral comments or objections being heard, Chairman Dencklau closed the public hearing.  Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to adopt Ordinance 047, an ordinance establishing the Webster County Supervisor Districts and election precincts.  Roll call vote:  Ayes – Dencklau, Peterson, Condon and Fletcher.  Nays – none. Absent – Singer.  (For further particulars, see Ordinance Record Book in County Auditor’s office).  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 October 4, 2011 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs for D.D.#2.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve employment of Malinda Jacobs, Clerk in Treasurer’s office at the rate of $11.84 per hour, effective October 24, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve salary increase to $18.79 per hour for Tami Swanson, Case Manager, effective August 22, 2011, per Community Services salary schedule.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve salary increase to $18.02 per hour for Colleen Nahnsen, Clerk in Recorder’s office, effective October 11, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Sheriff’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending September 30, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign Construction Change Directive No. 1, Directive No. 2 and Directive No.3 to contract with Kolacia Construction for the Law Enforcement Center Jail Project.  (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 Eslick Finisher in Section 30, Dayton Township and Roger Wilson in Section 19, Lost Grove Township.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit application from Webster County Icebreakers for snowmobile trail grooming within right of way for 2011-2012 snowmobile season, subject to receipt of acceptable certificate of insurance indentifying Webster County as an additional named insured.  (Copy on file in Engineer’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Cindy Baedke presented a petition signed by eleven residents of Savage Addition petitioning for the cessation of motorcycle practices and races at the Webster County fairgrounds.  She was directed to talk to the Planning and Zoning Administrator due to the noise restriction.

Supervisor Singer commented that OHV Park and surrounded areas have had similar problems with all-terrain vehicles and there is a meeting scheduled at Prince of Peace Church on October 27, 2011 at 6:30p.m. for citizens to discuss this issue with elected offices and public safety officials.

Supervisor Singer introduced a request from E911 and Telecommunications Commissions to provide cameras on the outside of the Law Enforcement Center.  This matter will be placed on next week’s agenda.

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, Peterson, Condon and Fletcher.   Absent:  Singer.

The Board of Supervisors met to canvass the votes of the October 11, 2011 Fort Dodge City Primary Elections.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to approve the following as the Official Canvass of the October 11, 2011 Fort Dodge City Primary:

Council Member At Large:
	Stephen A. Gibson	854	votes
	Richard Higgins	475	votes
	Dean Hill	536	votes
	Scattering	3	votes
Stephen A. Gibson and Dean Hill duly elected to run in the November 8, 2011 Regular City Election.
Council Member – Ward Four:
	Kim Alstott	239	votes
	Kelly Hindman	362	votes
	Charles Sandvig	26	votes
	Tom Weatherford	105	votes
	Dennis Zemke	23	votes
Kim Alstott and Kelly Hindman duly elected to run in the November 8, 2011 Regular City Election.

Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve minutes of the October 11, 2011 regular meeting and October 13, 2011 Fort Dodge Primary Canvass.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs for Joint D.D.#102 Webster and #5 Humboldt Counties, Iowa.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve salary increase to $18.32 per hour for Jolene Daniels, effective October 28, 2011 per labor contract and recommendation of County Attorney.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending September 30, 2011. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Veteran Affairs Commissioner’s Report for period ending September 30, 2011.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file General Assistance Report for period ending September 30, 2011.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign Change Order No. 3 to the Contract for the Law Enforcement Center Mechanical Update Contract with Jensen Builders, Ltd., changing the motors on the air handling units for no addition cost. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Change Order No. 15 to the Contract for the Law Enforcement Center Remodel Contract with Jensen Builders, Ltd., increasing the total contract $16,472.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Change Order No. 3 to the Contract for 2010 Jail Repair Contract with Kolacia Construction, increasing the total contract $6,141.49.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to adopt and authorize Chair to sign the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION AN APPLICATION BY WEBSTER COUNTY TO THE DOT TIGER III GRANTS PROGRAM FOR
RAIL AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS

WHEREAS,  Webster County is a duly recognized County acting under the laws of the State of Iowa; and

WHEREAS,  the United States Congress authorized the DOT TIGER III Grants Program to assist in the Construction of transportation infrastructure that benefit industrial development initiatives; and

WHEREAS,  the TIGER III program is designed to assist with construction of transportation infrastructure when improvements will significantly benefit larger industrial complexes that will have a significant beneficial impact upon a wider regional impact and to provide industries that would meet national objectives of alternative energy and biotechnologies to reduce imports, specifically for paper and plastics.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Webster County that:

1. The County will consider tax increment funds, subject to the legislative process necessary to amend or create Urban Renewal Areas and subject to public hearing and sale of Urban Renewal Revenue Bonds; and
2. Accordingly, the Chairperson is hereby directed and authorized to execute an application for TIGER III funds to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of October 2011.

s/Keith Dencklau                                                                    ATTEST: s/Carol Messerly
Keith Dencklau, Chairperson                                                                   Carol Messerly, Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to adopt and authorize Chair to sign the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WEBSTER COUNTY’S APPLICATION TO THE DOT TIGER III
GRANTS FOR RAIL LINE AND HIGHWAY PROJECTS

WHEREAS,  Webster County is a duly recognized County acting under the laws of the State of Iowa; and

WHEREAS,   the United States Congress authorized the DOT TIGER III Grants Program to assist in the construction of transportation infrastructure that benefit industrial development initiatives; and

WHEREAS,   the TIGER III program is designed to assist with construction of transportation infrastructure when improvements will significantly benefit larger industrial complexes that will have a significant beneficial impact upon a wider regional impact and to provide industries that would meet national objectives of alternative energy and biotechnology to reduce imports, specifically for paper and plastics.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Webster County that:

1. The County will comply with the requirements of subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40, United States Code (Federal wage rate requirements).

PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of October 2011.

s/Keith Dencklau                                                                    ATTEST:s/Carol Messerly
Keith Dencklau, Chairperson                                                                 Carol Messerly, Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign FY2011 National Infrastructure Investments – Tiger III Grant Application with the U.S. Department of Transportation.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Condon to purchase and install cameras for the outside of the Law Enforcement Center.  Ayes:  Singer and Condon.  Nays:  Peterson and Fletcher.  Chairman Dencklau refused to vote.  Motion denied.

Supervisor Singer directed the Auditor to place on the agenda next week the purchase and installation of cameras for the outside of the Law Enforcement Center.

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 Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve minutes of the October 11, 2011 regular meeting and October 13, 2011 Fort Dodge Primary Canvass.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs for Joint D.D.#102 Webster and #5 Humboldt Counties, Iowa.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve salary increase to $18.32 per hour for Jolene Daniels, effective October 28, 2011 per labor contract and recommendation of County Attorney.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file County Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for period ending September 30, 2011. (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to receive and place on file Veteran Affairs Commissioner’s Report for period ending September 30, 2011.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Condon to receive and place on file General Assistance Report for period ending September 30, 2011.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign Change Order No. 3 to the Contract for the Law Enforcement Center Mechanical Update Contract with Jensen Builders, Ltd., changing the motors on the air handling units for no addition cost. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Change Order No. 15 to the Contract for the Law Enforcement Center Remodel Contract with Jensen Builders, Ltd., increasing the total contract $16,472.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign Change Order No. 3 to the Contract for 2010 Jail Repair Contract with Kolacia Construction, increasing the total contract $6,141.49.  Motion carried unanimously.

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

Moved by Condon, seconded by Fletcher to adopt and authorize Chair to sign the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION AN APPLICATION BY WEBSTER COUNTY TO THE DOT TIGER III GRANTS PROGRAM FOR
RAIL AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS

WHEREAS,  Webster County is a duly recognized County acting under the laws of the State of Iowa; and

WHEREAS,  the United States Congress authorized the DOT TIGER III Grants Program to assist in the Construction of transportation infrastructure that benefit industrial development initiatives; and

WHEREAS,  the TIGER III program is designed to assist with construction of transportation infrastructure when improvements will significantly benefit larger industrial complexes that will have a significant beneficial impact upon a wider regional impact and to provide industries that would meet national objectives of alternative energy and biotechnologies to reduce imports, specifically for paper and plastics.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Webster County that:

1. The County will consider tax increment funds, subject to the legislative process necessary to amend or create Urban Renewal Areas and subject to public hearing and sale of Urban Renewal Revenue Bonds; and
2. Accordingly, the Chairperson is hereby directed and authorized to execute an application for TIGER III funds to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of October 2011.

s/Keith Dencklau                                                                    ATTEST: s/Carol Messerly
Keith Dencklau, Chairperson                                                                   Carol Messerly, Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Singer to adopt and authorize Chair to sign the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WEBSTER COUNTY’S APPLICATION TO THE DOT TIGER III
GRANTS FOR RAIL LINE AND HIGHWAY PROJECTS

WHEREAS,  Webster County is a duly recognized County acting under the laws of the State of Iowa; and

WHEREAS,   the United States Congress authorized the DOT TIGER III Grants Program to assist in the construction of transportation infrastructure that benefit industrial development initiatives; and

WHEREAS,   the TIGER III program is designed to assist with construction of transportation infrastructure when improvements will significantly benefit larger industrial complexes that will have a significant beneficial impact upon a wider regional impact and to provide industries that would meet national objectives of alternative energy and biotechnology to reduce imports, specifically for paper and plastics.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Webster County that:

1. The County will comply with the requirements of subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40, United States Code (Federal wage rate requirements).

PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of October 2011.

s/Keith Dencklau                                                                    ATTEST:s/Carol Messerly
Keith Dencklau, Chairperson                                                                 Carol Messerly, Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve and authorize Chair to sign FY2011 National Infrastructure Investments – Tiger III Grant Application with the U.S. Department of Transportation.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Condon to purchase and install cameras for the outside of the Law Enforcement Center.  Ayes:  Singer and Condon.  Nays:  Peterson and Fletcher.  Chairman Dencklau refused to vote.  Motion denied.

Supervisor Singer directed the Auditor to place on the agenda next week the purchase and installation of cameras for the outside of the Law Enforcement Center.

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