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Date: March 08, 2010

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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, March 8, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time pursuant to law, the rules of said Board and to the adjournment with the following members present: Marty Danzer, Dan Nieland, Mark Beardmore, Sheryl Wegner and Eugene Meiners.

Motion by Danzer, second by Wegner to approve the agenda with two additions: Utility Permit and Federal Aid Agreement for Tank Bridge. On roll call, all voted aye.

Motion by Nieland, second by Beardmore to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2010 meeting as written. On roll call, all voted aye.

Glenn Kerkhoff reviewed quotes for a riding mower and a trimming mower. Of the three quotes for a riding mower, only one had a Kohler engine. The Board suggested Kerkhoff check with the other bidders, to see if they could provide a mower with a Kohler engine. Kerkhoff will report back next week.

Motion by Nieland, second by Danzer to approve Resolution No. 2010-008. On a roll call vote, Danzer, aye; Nieland, aye; Beardmore, aye; Wegner, aye; Meiners, aye. Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-008
ENDORSING ENERGY EFFICIENCY and CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT
Carroll County Board of Supervisors

WHEREAS, Carroll County, intends to submit an application to the Iowa Office of Energy Independence under the EECBG Program, and,

WHEREAS, Carroll County finds that said project would be in the best interest of Carroll County to reduce energy consumption and energy costs, and,

It is hereby resolved that the Carroll County Board of Supervisors endorses the EECBG Application as submitted to the Iowa Office of Energy Independence.

Dated the 8th of March, 2010
CARROLL COUNTY
s/Eugene Meiners, Chairperson
ATTEST: s/Joan Schettler, County Auditor

Emergency Management Coordinator, Sara Nielsen informed the Board that the DOT has been through all the cities in the county. In the smaller towns, 90 to 95 percent of the brush has been picked up from the curb. All cities have a debris pile and two have been burned. Nielsen is compiling a spreadsheet for the DOT that will list the county’s measurements of the debris piles.

Nielsen is fielding calls from rural residents with questions concerning assistance with cleaning up storm debris. Supervisors suggested taking address of specific calls from the elderly and disabled. They also suggested Nielsen apply for the prisoners from Rockwell City, to see if they can be retained beyond the March 22nd cutoff date. The Board hopes civic, church, and youth groups can be organized to help those in the rural area who are in need of assistance.

Board discussed the FEMA/Homeland Security meeting held at Swan Lake on March 4th.

Nielsen also reported the pictometry provided by Homeland Security has arrived.

Motion by Danzer, second by Nieland to approve a utility permit for Iowa Telecom for work in Richland Township. On roll call, all voted aye.

County Engineer, Dave Paulson reviewed a federal aid agreement for the Tank Bridge on Delta Avenue near Manning. The preliminary cost of the project is $470,000 and the proposed letting date is September 21, 2010. This is an 80/20 funding project. Motion by Nieland, second by Danzer to approve a Federal Aid Agreement for Bridge Replacement Funds for BRS-CO14(130) - - 60-14. On roll call, all voted aye.

Compensation Board Chairman, Joe Halbur presented the FY11 salary recommendations for elected officials. Halbur reported that elected officials requested no increase for FY11, so the recommendation is to keep the salaries the same as FY10. Motion by Beardmore, second by Danzer to accept the Compensation Board’s recommendation of no increase in salaries for elected officials for FY11. On roll call, all voted aye.

At 10:05 a.m., the Board Chair opened the public hearing for the county’s proposed FY11 budget. Those present in addition to the Board of Supervisors and the County Auditor were Dave Paulson, Doug Bass, Dawn Mentzer, Frank Hermsen, Rhonda Mart, Butch Heman, Don Hinners, John DeBolt, Virginia Hagemann and Neil Bock. County Auditor, Joan Schettler reviewed proposed expenditures and revenues as well as the tax levy rates. The county’s valuation increased over $46 million for FY11. The Countywide tax rate was set at $6.06266 per $1000 of valuation with an additional $3.12953 for rural residents, for a total Countywide/Rural tax rate of $9.19219 per $1000 of valuation. The levy rates are unchanged from FY10, and will raise $6,706,198 in property taxes.

Observer, Virginia Hagemann commented that the tax levy is the same, but taxes are still increasing. She expressed disappointment that union members did not step up and ask to have their wages frozen.

Chairman Meiners closed the public hearing at 10:31 a.m. Motion by Danzer, second by Nieland to approve Resolution 2010-009, adopting the FY11 county budget and certification of taxes. On a roll call vote, Danzer, aye; Nieland, aye; Beardmore, nay; Wegner, aye; Meiners, aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 2010-009
ADOPTION OF FY11 COUNTY BUDGET AND CERTIFICATION OF TAXES

WHEREAS a public hearing has been held for the fiscal year 2011 Carroll County budget in accordance with Iowa Code 331.434,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Carroll County Board of Supervisors adopts said Budget and Certification of Taxes for fiscal year 2011 and,

BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the compensation for elected officials for FY11 is: Attorney $58,219; Auditor $55,241; Recorder $49,430; Treasurer $52,192; Sheriff $66,461; Supervisors $25,910.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day March, 2010.
AYE: Danzer, Nieland, Wegner, Meiners
NAY: Beardmore
Attest: Joan Schettler, Carroll County Auditor

The Board thanked department heads for their cooperation in preparing the budget.

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

GENERAL BASIC

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. $15,680.66
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 8,696.81
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 1,722.44
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 5,698.28

GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. 130.27
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 148.12

MENTAL HEALTH

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. 1,070.66
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 962.09

RURAL SERVICES

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. 1,286.23
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 31.68
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 1,285.71

SECONDARY ROAD FUND

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. 9,223.31
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 8,270.50

DISASTER SERVICES

Employer’s Share F.I.C.A. 221.72
Employer’s Share I.P.E.R.S. 230.92

FOR CLAIMS ALLOWED BY DEPARTMENT SEE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUPPLEMENT BOOK A.

Board reviewed a manure management annual update for Randy Christensen in Section 5, Scranton Township, Greene County.

Wegner reported on FEMA meeting and Wind Energy workshop.

Beardmore reported on RSVP/FGP and FEMA meeting.

Nieland reported on FEMA meeting.

Danzer reported on FEMA meeting, Wind Energy workshop and Hungry Canyons.

Meiners reported on CADC, FEMA meeting and meeting with The Energy Group.

Motion by Beardmore, second by Danzer to adjourn at 10:54 a.m. On roll call, all voted aye.

Joan Schettler, Auditor, Eugene Meiners, Chairman

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