Minutes - 9/14/1999

SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 ELEVENTH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Walish, and Welte. Staff members present were Nancy Hodge, Board Administrative Coordinator, Patrick F. Gill, Clerk to the Board, and John Rusch, Board Legal Counsel.

The Claims were approved as presented.

Meeting called to order.

There was open discussion period held by the Board.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to approve the regular Board Minutes of September 7, 1999 as submitted. Carried 4-0. Welte abstained.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve the Board Minutes of the First Executive Session of September 7, 1999 as submitted. Carried 3-0. Welte and Boykin abstained.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to approve the Board Minutes of the Second Executive Session of September 7, 1999 as submitted. Carried 4-0. Welte abstained.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to approve an audit of Self-Insured Health Fund. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to approve Dierking, Lockie & Associates, P.C. as the firm to perform an audit of the Self-Insured Health Fund for a cost not to exceed $2,450. Carried 3-2, Boykin and Walish opposed.

Mr. Batcheller excused himself at 10:20 a.m.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to authorize Chairman to sign the revised CCMS 28E Agreement. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to authorize Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit submitted by Mid-American Energy Co. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to authorize Chairman to sign an agreement with City of Hornick to use Secondary Roads Department equipment. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Bid letting was held for 1999-00 Propane.

Motion by Boykin second to Welte approve the bid from National Propane Co. for the amount of $16,613.00 for 1999-00 Propane subject to the review of the county engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Bid letting was held for 1999-00 Calcium Chloride.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to approve the bid from Scotwood Industries Inc. for the amount of $39,060.00 for 1999-00 Calcium Chloride subject to the review of the county engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Public Hearing was held at 10:30 AM for alterations of first floor at Trosper-Hoyt Building for Motor Vehicle Department.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to close the Public Hearing for alterations of first floor at Trosper Hoyt Building for Motor Vehicle Department. Carried 4-0.

There was discussion of Flu Shots for county employees.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to approve the county supplying flu and tetanus inoculations for the employees this fiscal year. Carried 4-0.

Bob Knowler, County Treasurer, discussed a request for a deputy to perform D.N.R. duties in the treasurers office. The Board directed Mr. Knowler and J.D. Pellersells of Human Resources to create a job position and bring it back to the Board for approval.

Doris Hansen, Dierking, Lockie & Associates gave a presentation of the FY 1997-98 Audit.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to receive the audit from Dierking, Lockie & Associates for fiscal year 97-98. Carried 4-0.

Patty Erickson-Puttmann, Social Service Coordinator discussed options of County Home furnishings.

Craig Jorgensen, Clerk of the District Court discussed courthouse security with the Board.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to go into Executive Session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) Record of confidential nature. Carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to go out of Executive Session. Carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.

Robert Vanderplaats of Opportunities Unlimited addressed the Board about the countys funding for developmentally disabled individuals.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until September 21, 1999.