Minutes - 7/21/1998

JULY 21, 1998 THIRD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 21, 1998 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Burnight, and Clausen. Welte absent. Staff members present were Nancy Hodge, Board Administrative Coordinator, Diane Swoboda Peterson, Deputy Recorder, Ann Long, Board Legal Counsel.

The Claims were approved as presented.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the Regular Board Minutes of July 14, 1998 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

The Board approved the separation of Robert T. Hayes, Temporary Summer Laborer, Secondary Roads, effective 7/10/98, Deceased. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Elizabeth Closter, Temporary Clerk II, County Auditor/Recorder Sr., @$8.63/hr., effective 7/20/98. Not to exceed 120 days. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Rosa D. Johansen, Payroll Clerk II, County Auditor/Recorder, effective 7/31/98. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Elizabeth S. Hodgson, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney, effective 8/14/98. Separation date changed from 7/15/98 to 8/14/98. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Burnight to authorize Chairman to sign the Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process for a Payroll Clerk II, County Auditor/Recorder, AFSCME Courthouse/Grade 4, Step 1: $8.63/ hr. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to authorize the American Indian Center to stay in the current location, sign another lease and retain their current liability insurance until 12/31/98. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a liquor renewal license for Twenty Seven Flags Golf Course at Sergeant Bluff, IA including Sunday sales. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to accept the County Treasurers Semi-Annual report ending 6/30/98. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to authorize Chairman to sign a resolution to list projects not in current program from the DOT. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve payment for F.S. at Midstep Services Work Activity Center. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to authorize Chairman to sign Application for Impoundment Structure Property Tax Exemption. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to authorize Chairman to sign Emergency Medical Services Training Money Contract. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Larry Walker, Dentist, Federal Liaison and Jennifer Lightbody, Executive Director discussed the renovation part of a building for a proposed Dental Plan.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to use $10,000 of the Infrastructure Fund for renovation of building for the proposed Dental Plan for Low Income Children and Adults. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to enter a lease with Bekins Storage to store materials from the Expansion Room and old Jail. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to accept the proposal to continue Strategic Planning. Carried 3-0. Burnight abstained.

David Blutt and Joe Garthwright, Triple D Contracting presented a map to the Board for proposed removal of dirt from platted county roads for Menards. This will be added to the agenda in coming week.

The Board adjourned the meeting until July 28, 1998.