Carroll County Board of Supervisors met Dec. 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
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, December 3, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time pursuant to law, the rules of said Board and to the adjournment with all members present: Neil Bock, District 1; Dean Schettler, District 2; Eugene Meiners, District 3; Marty Danzer, District 4; and Richard Ruggles, District 5.
Motion by Bock, second by Schettler to approve the agenda as presented. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion by Ruggles, second by Meiners to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2018 meeting as written with corrections. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion by Meiners, second by Bock to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2018 meeting as written. On roll call, all voted aye. Motion by Schettler, second by Bock to approve the minutes of the November 29, 2018 meeting as written. On roll call, all voted aye.
Maintenance Director Zach Niehaus updated the Board on the Courthouse generator. Niehaus explained that a repairman from Ziegler Cat was at the Courthouse for other reasons and when Niehaus explained the issues with the generator he wanted to take a look. The Ziegler Cat repairman was confident that he could repair the generator for approximately $4,139.61. The Board had previously voted to rent a generator for the cost of $850 per month, along with a hookup cost of around $3,000. Following discussion, motion by Bock, second by Schettler to authorize the repairs to the Courthouse generator. On roll call, all voted aye. The Board will not rent the generator they previously voted on. The Board was in agreement that repairing the current generator was a better investment.
Motion by Meiners, second by Ruggles to approve a utility permit for Western Iowa Power Cooperative for work in Ewoldt Township Sections 25 and 26. On roll call, all voted aye.
County Engineer Dave Paulson discussed Drain 47 in Section 23 of Sheridan Township and Drain 82 in Section 6 of Kniest Township. The drains are in need of repair and the work will be done by the Secondary Road Department. Motion by Bock, second by Ruggles to approve work on Drain 47 and Drain 82. On roll call, all voted aye. Paulson also discussed Drain 49 in Section 32 of Sheridan Township. Paulson discussed possibilities on repairing the drain and options the County has in regards to handling the issue. The Board tabled action on Drain 49 until a later date.
Paulson explained the need to do a cash transfer to the farm to market fund in order to allow for a February 2019 letting for an upcoming asphalt project. Motion by Meiners, second by Ruggles to approve a cash transfer of $156,337 to the farm to market fund. On roll call, all voted aye.
Paulson discussed a meeting he attended with Ruggles, Carroll Community Schools, and the City of Carroll concerning the fuel depot. Paulson explained the County is currently charging a fee of 6 cents per gallon and there is negative balance. Paulson explained that raising the fee to 16 cents would pay off the current debt in a year. Also discussed at the meeting, buying new above ground tanks and pump with the City and School contributing to the cost. Following discussion, motion by Schettler, second by Bock to increase the fee to 12 cents per gallon. On roll call, all voted aye.
The Board discussed the jail project and using a project manager or a general contractor. Each Board member explained their opinions and concerns. Following discussion, the Board will meet with two additional project managers at the next Board meeting. They will make a decision at a later date.
Motion by Meiners, second by Bock to approve the FY18 County Urban Renewal Annual Report. On roll call, all voted aye.
Motion by Schettler, second by Ruggles to approve a Resolution for Interfund Operating Transfer of $59,930.22 from Tax Increment Financing Fund to Local Option Sales Tax Fund. On a roll call vote, Danzer, aye; Ruggles, aye; Schettler, aye; Bock, aye; and Meiners, aye. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Meiners, second by Bock to approve a Resolution for Interfund Operating Transfer of $180,234 from Local Option Sales Tax Fund to General Basic Fund. On a roll call vote, Danzer, aye; Ruggles, aye; Schettler, aye; Bock, aye and Meiners, aye. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bock, second by Ruggles to approve a Resolution for Interfund Operating Transfer of $1,020,312 from Rural Services Fund to Secondary Road Fund. On a roll call vote, Danzer, aye; Ruggles, aye; Schettler, aye; Bock, aye; and Meiners, aye. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Meiners, second by Schettler to approve a Resolution for Interfund Operating Transfer of $117,443 from General Basic Fund to Secondary Road Fund. On a roll call vote, Danzer, aye; Ruggles, aye; Schettler, aye; Bock, aye; and Meiners, aye. Motion carried unanimously. (Resolutions on file in the Auditor’s office)
Board reviewed manure management annual updates for Matt Gehling in Section 31 of Pleasant Valley Township, Daniel Pottroff in Section 26 of Jasper Township, and Scott Antisdel in Section 23 of Richland Township.
Ruggles reported on meeting with Dave Paulson, City of Carroll, and Carroll Community Schools regarding fuel depot and ICIT meetings. No upcoming meetings.
Schettler reported on call from Cara with East/West Nishnabotna Watershed, Region V Hazmat meeting, and meeting with Motorola representative Brian Flynn regarding interoperable radio system. Discussed setting up a smaller group to meet regarding the interoperable radio system. Also reported on call from resident regarding wind turbine project, call from Mt. Carmel resident, and ICIT Tech team meeting. Upcoming meetings include: radio interview and meeting with Mt. Carmel resident.
Bock reported on Rolling Hills Community Services Board meeting, RSVP/Foster Grandparents Board meeting, and ICIT meetings. Upcoming County Supervisor retirement open houses.
Meiners reported on Policy Council meeting, ICIT meeting, New Opportunities Executive Board meeting, and ISAC Executive Board meeting. Upcoming CADC meeting.
Danzer reported on ICIT meetings, sign checks at Region XII, and call from general contractor regarding the jail project. Upcoming Hungry Canyons meeting.
Motion by Ruggles, second by Bock to adjourn at 11:27 a.m. On roll call, all voted aye.
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