LYON COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE ROCK RAPIDS, IOWA APRIL 21, 2008
Chairman Randy Bosch convened the adjourned session of the Lyon County Board of Supervisors with Behrens, Block, Michael and Koedam present.
The minutes of the April 14, 2008 meeting were read. Motion by Michael, seconded by Koedam to approve the minutes. All “Aye” motion carried.
The Auditors quarterly report was reviewed and will be on file in the Auditors office.
Attorney Petersen presented the Board signed copies of the Union Agreement which will be in effect from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. Motion by Behrens, seconded by Michael to approve and Chairman sign Union Agreement. All “Aye” motion carried.
Attorney Petersen reminded the Board of the League of Cities meeting in George on Wednesday night in which the Community Foundation will distribute Grant money to organizations through out the County. Petersen said Development Director Anderson is at a meeting this morning but he will put out an agenda for the Development Board to meet after the League of Cities meeting on Wednesday night.
Chairman Bosch opened the scheduled Public Hearing at 9:32 A.M. to hear comments pertaining to a construction permit application from Mike Ney. Mike Ney was the only person present. The operation will be called J & M Farms and is located in Section 25 of Dale Township. Supervisor Behrens attended the site visit and said the Matrix scored as was presented. Supervisor Bosch asked if rural water was available and Ney said it is serviced by Osceola County Rural Water. The Auditors office did not receive any comments and so Chairman Bosch closed the Public Hearing at 9:41 A.M.
Motion by Behrens, seconded by Block to score the Master Matrix the same as presented and Chairman sign a letter of approval to the Iowa DNR for the construction permit application of J & M Farms. All “Aye” motion carried.
Julie Gillespie and Pat Lange, DHS Case Managers, and CPC Rockhill met with the Supervisors and they reviewed each of their client’s health, self-sufficiency and stability.
CPC Rockhill and the Supervisors discussed the Seasons contract and Supervisor Bosch said the Seasons Board will meet on Thursday of this week and if anyone has input to discuss it with him before Thursday.
Bill Giddings, NICC President, addressed the Board of Supervisors and said he has served for three years as college President and is visiting the Boards in the five county area. Giddings said it is a pleasure to work with Glenn Anderson and the Regional Development Coalition. He also stated that NICC is building a new addition on their Health building and last summer a new residence hall, which is named Lyon Hall was built. Giddings said Judy Blauwet is on our Board from Lyon County and George Schneidermann is on our Foundation Board. Giddings said he appreciated this opportunity to visit Lyon County and Chairman Bosch thanked Giddings for coming.
Chairman Bosch opened the scheduled Public Hearing at 11:15 A.M. to hear comments on the first consideration of the new proposed County Sanitation Ordinance 2008-01 and County Snow Ordinance 2008-02. No comments were received in the Auditors office and no one was present. Motion by Block, seconded by Michael to close the Public Hearing at 11:22 A.M. All “Aye” motion carried.
Motion by Michael, seconded by Behrens to approve the first hearing and consideration of proposed County Ordinance 2008-01 and County Ordinance 2008-02; and to proceed with the second and final hearing and consideration at 11:00 a.m. on May 5, 2008. Roll Call Vote: Behrens, Yes; Block, Yes; Bosch Yes; Michael, Yes; Koedam Yes. Carried, unanimous in favor.
The Board of Supervisors scheduled a Public Hearing for May 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. for County Budget Amendment.
A Manure Management Plan was filed for Scholten Inc. located in Section 15 of Lyon Township.
The Board of Supervisors have a recommendation from the Lyon County Planning and Zoning Commission to approve an application from Farmers Coop Elevator to rezone from Rural Commercial to Light Industrial-NW 828’ X 584.47’ of NW ¼ Section 1, Logan Township. Motion by Koedam, seconded by Behrens to schedule Public Hearing on May 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. to hear comments on Zoning Classification for Farmers Coop Elevator. All “Aye” motion carried.
Petersen joined the meeting and discussed the county audit pertaining to expenditures meeting the test of public purpose and recommended the county hold a seminar on ethics for employees to attend.
The Board of Supervisors scheduled a Public Hearing on a construction permit application for Doug Konz located in Section 24 of Dale Township to be held on May 12, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
The Auditors office requested the Board Chairman sign a certification to show our appreciation for the time Lila Brower gave to Lyon County Elections.
Supervisors Bosch, Michael and Behrens along with Engineer Williams held a working session with a representative from Senator Harkins on Thursday to discuss the Counties financial needs to keep the roads in repair.
Supervisor Block attended the County Safety meeting last Tuesday.
Supervisors Block and Behrens attended the ADTU Board meeting.
Supervisor Koedam attended both RIDES Board meeting and NW IA Planning & Development Board meeting.
Supervisor Michael attended the County Conservation Board meeting.
Looking at previous claims Supervisor Michael questioned the cost and amount of pens used.
Conservation claims in the amount of $9,609.79 were reviewed and approved. Check sequence 66082/66113.
Claims dated 4-21-08 in the amount of $105,517.35 were reviewed and approved. Check sequence 66114/66196.
GENERAL BASIC FUND GENERAL BASIC FUND CONT'D
Air Condt-Htg, rpr furnace 39.05 Marliyn Lafrenz, mileage 396.80
Alltel, cell phone 630.46 LexisNexis, online service 83.00
Alltel, cell phone 56.29 Lyon County Planning Council, booth 15.00
Matt Boer, physical therapy 825.00 Lyon County Sheriff, fees 124.70
Sheryl Boeve, mileage 83.60 Matt Parrott, ballots 1634.05
Vicki Borman, mileage 228.80 Merrill Pioneer Hospital, tb order 5.12
Briggs Corp. containers 61.75 Jennifer Miller, mileage 99.60
Corner Rexall Drug, supplies 25.05 Modern Gas Co. utility provision 224.85
Melinda De Jong, mileage 154.80 Joanne Montag, mileage 190.80
Des Moines Stamp, perma stamp 27.70 PCC, ambulance billing 409.46
Designing Performance, oil change 90.45 Carolyn Plueger, deposition 92.20
Frontier Bank, snow removal 81.25 Postmaster, stamps 82.00
George Office Products, supplies 246.41 Xochitl Robison, interpreter 750.00
Deb Harris, mileage 301.20 Sam's Club, supplies 79.25
Healther Heimensen, lodging/meals/mileage 276.57 Melissa Stillson, mileage 266.00
Char Huisman, mileage 756.40 Sudenga Communications, cell phone 60.00
Inwood Body Shop, rpr windshield 35.00 Sunshine Foods, supplies 22.76
IA Dept Public Safety, system maint 960.00 US Bank, gas/recorder/supplies 446.61
ISAC, registration 35.00 Chris Vander Zee, mileage 238.40
Jackson Recovery Center, treatment 65.00 Leah VanDerBrink, mileage 228.00
Kandace Koll, mileage/meal 91.40 Wall Street Printers, requisitions 409.20
Jolene Korthals, mileage 431.20
MENTAL HEALTH FUND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICE
Echo Plus Inc. service 193.18 Alltel, cell phone 26.00
George Office Products, supplies 6.95 CO. ASSESSOR AGENCY FUND
Goodwill Industries, service 1485.52 Alltel, cell phone 20.97
Allen Hansman, transportation 576.00 Solutions Inc. integration 1500.00
Hope Haven, service 16004.85 HEALTH INSURANCE FUND
Humbolt Workshop, service 3401.10 First Administrators, rx-med claims 21412.70
Lyon County Sheriff, transportation 709.09 GENERAL BASIC FUND-CONSERVATION
New Perspectives, service 894.39 Alliance Communications, phone 27.37
North Iowa Transition Center, service 627.66 Alltel, cell phone 67.37
Matt Rozeboom, transportation 420.00 Cambell Supply, supplies 71.33
Seasons, management/outpatient 8010.39 Kyle Ciesielski, reimb/dues 10.00
Treasurer State Iowa, service 818.13 City of Rock Rapids, utilities 391.44
Treasurer State Iowa, service 27936.66 Daves Bulk Service, gas 1404.00
Village NW Unlimited, service 1983.16 Farm Plan, parts 23.99
RURAL SERVICES BASIC FUND Fun Watercraft, pedal cruisers 2564.00
Mark Dominy, fill well 400.00 H & H Repair, oil 91.13
John Fluit, fill well 288.89 Hickory Tech, phone/internet 87.66
Kenneth Geerdes, twp mtg 45.00 DNR, trees/shrubs 502.00
Greg Getting, twp mtg 45.00 K D Designs, shirts 96.00
David Huff, twp mtg 45.00 Lyon Sioux Rural Water, service 109.50
Bob Schoo, twp mtg 45.00 Lyon County Coop Oil, gas 261.19
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND Lyon Rural Electric, utilities 741.78
Allstar Digital Products, copier maint 195.00 MCI, long distance 21.58
Alltel, cell phone 41.42 NAEIR, pruners 47.17
Lyon County Treasurer, plat book 15.00 Oak Street Station, rpr tire 13.00
SECONDARY ROAD FUND Postmaster, stamps 411.00
Alliant Energy, shop utilities 1286.48 Postmaster, stamps 123.00
Allied Oil & Supply, oil tank 996.35 RR Ace Hardware, parts/supplies 125.91
Alltel, cell phone 273.37 Rock Valley Plumbing, supply 53.11
Arrow Manufacturing, material 10.56 Sam's Club, supplies 60.48
Dakota Riggers-Tool, straps/flags 41.70 Schumachers Nursery, trees 289.50
Hydraulic World Inc. parts 53.73 Sew More, curtains 52.16
Jebro Inc, crs 2 594.00 Justin Smith, reimb/dues 10.00
Little Falls Machine, parts 319.37 Sudenga Communications, cell phone/charger 119.98
Mid American Energy, utilities/shops 857.71 Sunshine Foods, supplies 3.16
Northern Truck Equip. lamp 165.77 TNT Repair, rpr axle 1279.17
Pitney Bowes, meter rental 95.97 Todds True Value, gun safe/misc 419.38
Sheehan Mack Sales, lease roller 2000.00 US Bank, supplies/postage 122.43
SURCHARGE ON E911 Craig Van Otterloo, reimb/dues 10.00
Hills Telephone Co. recurring 315.10
There being no further business we had a motion by Michael, seconded by Behrens to adjourn. All “Aye” motion carried.
ATTEST APPROVED
County Auditor Chairman
