Board of Supervisor's

Agendas, Minutes & Claims

Date: August 23, 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, August 23, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Saving Time pursuant to law, the rules of said Board and to the adjournment with the following members present: Eugene Meiners, Marty Danzer, Dan Nieland, Mark Beardmore and Sheryl Wegner.

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

Motion by Danzer, second by Wegner to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2010 meeting as written. On roll call, all voted aye.

Motion by Nieland, second by Wegner to approve a Class “C” Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Riverside Tavern. On roll call, all voted aye.

Motion by Wegner, second by Beardmore to approve a CDBG draw for New Hope Village, in the amount of $4,036. On roll call, all voted aye.

Motion by Nieland, second by Danzer to approve a CDBG draw for Maple River Wastewater, in the amount of $4,334. On roll call, all voted aye.

Motion by Danzer, second by Nieland to approve the annual financial report for the Mt. Carmel Wastewater System. On roll call, all voted aye. (On file in the Auditor’s office.)

Motion by Wegner, second by Nieland to approve a Quit Claim Deed from Carroll County to Scotty R. Quandt for the north half of a vacated alley in the village of Mt. Carmel. The alley was vacated by resolution on October 13, 2003. On roll call, all voted aye. Quit Claim Deed on file in the County Recorder’s office.

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

Board reviewed a manure management update for Dennis & Bill Vonnahme Livestock Farm, Section 25 of Wheatland Township.

County Engineer reported that Steve Hoogestraat, assistant to the Engineer, is retiring on August 31, 2010. Motion by Beardmore, second by Danzer to accept with regrets the letter of resignation from Steve Hoogestraat. On roll call, all voted aye.

Motion by Nieland, second by Danzer to approve a utility permit for Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative for work in Kniest Township. On roll call, all voted aye.

Engineer reviewed three quotes for a new gravel trailer. Hawkeye Truck Equipment bid $28,404 for a steel box, Brady Truck Equipment bid $28,600 for an aluminum box, and Sioux Falls Trailer Sales bid $33,040 for an aluminum box from Truck Equipment Service Company. Board discussed the merits of aluminum versus steel box, agreeing with the Engineer’s recommendation to purchase an aluminum model. Two used trailers were also reviewed, but were only twelve feet in length instead of the desired fourteen feet. Motion by Nieland, second by Danzer to approve the purchase of a gravel trailer with an aluminum box and hoist from Brady Truck Equipment for $28,600. On roll call, all voted aye. The aluminum trailer will be able to carry more pounds per load than a steel trailer, saving money in the long run.

Discussion was held concerning snow removal in the Courthouse parking lots. Due to a shortage of road workers, the Engineer suggested the Supervisors investigate hiring a private contractor for snow removal. Engineer Paulson will calculate what it cost the county to clear the snow from the Courthouse parking lots, and the Auditor will obtain quotes for snow removal by private contractors. Overnight parking in the northeast lot also needs to be addressed as the number of vehicles parking overnight will make snow removal more difficult. Snow removal issues will be revisited at a future meeting.

Danzer reported on WESCO.

Nieland reported on the revised construction schedule for the Maple River sewer project.

Beardmore reported on CACCC and Coalition for Human Services.

Wegner reported on Partnership 4 Families, Coalition for Human Services, Community of Concern Food Pantry, tour of Richmond Center and Democratic Central Committee meeting.

Meiners reported on CADC, YES Center, New Opportunities and Maple River sewer project.

Motion by Beardmore, second by Wegner to adjourn at 10:07 a.m. On roll call, all voted aye.

Joan Schettler, Auditor, Eugene Meiners, Chairman

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