Board of Supervisor's

Agendas, Minutes & Claims

Date: January 11, 2010

Agenda

Minutes

The Board of Supervisors of Carroll County, Iowa met in regular adjourned session in the Boardroom of the Courthouse, in Carroll, Iowa, the County seat of said County on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time pursuant to law, the rules of said Board and to the adjournment with all members present: Marty Danzer, Dan Nieland, Mark Beardmore, Sheryl Wegner and Eugene Meiners.

Motion by Danzer, second by Nieland to approve the agenda as presented. On roll call, all voted aye.

Motion by Wegner, second by Beardmore to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2010 meeting as written. On roll call, all voted aye.

County Recorder, Marilyn Dopheide, reviewed a quarterly report for her department. Dopheide reported the number of documents recorded in 2009 was the second highest in the last five years. Revenue is down from last quarter. Motion by Danzer, second by Nieland to approve the Recorder’s quarterly report. On roll call, all voted aye. (On file in the Auditor’s office)

Motion by Beardmore, second by Danzer to approve 2009 Gross Wages for publication. On roll call, all voted aye.

Gross Wages for all County Employees (2009)

Motion by Danzer, second by Nieland to approve County Resolution #2010-003: Construction Evaluation Resolution. On a roll call vote, Danzer, aye; Nieland, aye; Beardmore, aye; Wegner, aye; Meiners, aye; Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION #2010-003
CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Iowa Code section 459.304(3) sets out the procedure if a Board of Supervisors wishes to adopt a “construction evaluation resolution” relating to the construction of a confinement feeding operation structure; and

WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution can submit to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) an adopted recommendation to approve or disapprove a construction permit application regarding a proposed confinement feeding operation structure; and

WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution and submitted an adopted recommendation may contest the DNR’s decision regarding a specific application; and

WHEREAS, by adopting a construction evaluation resolution the Board of supervisors agrees to evaluate every construction permit application for a proposed confinement feeding operation structure received by the Board of Supervisors between February 1, 2010 and January 31, 2011 and submit an adopted recommendation regarding that application to the DNR; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors must conduct an evaluation of every construction permit application using the master matrix created in Iowa Code section 459.305, but the board’s recommendation to the DNR may be based on the final score on the master matrix or may be based on reasons other than the final score on the master matrix;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CARROLL COUNTY that the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts this construction evaluation resolution pursuant to Iowa Code section 459.304(3).
s/Eugene Meiners, Chair, Board of Supervisors - January 11, 2010
Attest: Joan Schettler, County Auditor - January 11, 2010

In response to a comment from the public, questioning why the Board passes a Master Matrix resolution when all confinements seem to pass, the Board responded that it gives the public an opportunity to voice their opinions and provides some control at the local level.

Motion by Danzer, second by Wegner to approve claims for payment as presented. On roll call, all voted aye.

GENERAL BASIC

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. $15,901.32
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 8,754.34
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 1,834.43
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 5,832.47

GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. 163.52
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 149.30

MENTAL HEALTH

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. 1,107.75
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 995.29

RURAL SERVICES

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. 1,432.94
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 31.68
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 1,431.86

SECONDARY ROAD FUND

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. 7,270.10
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 6,570.75

DISASTER SERVICES

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. 221.68
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 230.92
FOR CLAIMS ALLOWED BY DEPARTMENT SEE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUPPLEMENT BOOK A.

Nieland discussed the need for better communication with the public regarding the County’s snow removal operations. Nieland suggested working with local media to update residents on the progress of snow removal following winter storms. Beardmore suggested using the CodeRED emergency system to disseminate information. The County’s Snow Ordinance says snowplows will not normally be in operation between 5 p.m. and 5 a.m., and the plows may be called off the roads if snow and/or blowing snow reduces visibility to hazardous working conditions.

Motion by Beardmore, second by Danzer to add kitchen flooring at the Fricke Building to the agenda. On roll call, all voted aye. Custodian, Glenn Kerkhoff reported the tile flooring needs to be replaced in the kitchen used by DHS, on the main floor of the Fricke Building. The adhesive has failed and there are many loose tiles. Kerkhoff presented one quote with three options for replacing the floor. Board asked Kerkhoff to obtain more quotes for sheet vinyl to replace the current tile floor. Kerkhoff also reported a bathroom vanity needs to be replaced and the main entrance door needs to be caulked.

County Sheriff, Doug Bass presented a quarterly report for his department. Revenue is down from last quarter. Motion by Nieland, second by Danzer to approve the Sheriff’s quarterly report. On roll call, all voted aye. (On file in the Auditor’s office)

Tom Simons, Roger Slater, Patrick Corey and Clint Miller met with the Board to discuss funding for the Soil and Water Conservation District. Last year the group requested and received $6000 in County funding to help with the Brushy Creek project. This year the group requested no monetary funding, instead asked for the Supervisors’ support and assistance in meetings with the DNR and landowners to improve water quality in the Brushy Creek area. Corey is working with the Des Moines Waterworks regarding Brushy Creek. Danzer thanked the Soil and Water Commissioners for their part in obtaining money from a watershed improvement grant to assist in the construction of the Maple River sewer system.

Danzer reported on Hungry Canyons and pre-budget meetings.

Nieland reported on Conservation Board meeting and pre-budget meetings.

Beardmore reported on pre-budget meetings.

Wegner reported on CADC meeting and pre-budget meetings.

Meiners reported on CADC and pre-budget meetings.

Motion by Beardmore, second by Wegner to adjourn at 10:35 a.m. On roll call, all voted aye.

Joan Schettler, Auditor, Eugene Meiners, Chairman

Claims