Dickinson County Board of Supervisors

July 19, 2005

 

 

      Present are Supervisors Chairperson David Gottsche, Mardi Allen, Paul Johnson, Pam Jordan.  Wayne Northey absent.

 

      Board to consider the rezoning request of Dan Gano from R-2 to GC General Commercial rezoning for Lots 1 & 2, Aud Plat of Lot C, Town of Montgomery.  There being no written or oral objections presented at this public hearing concerning the rezoning request, it was moved by Johnson, seconded by Jordan to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the rezoning from R-2 to GC General Commercial for Lots 1 & 2, Auditor’s Plat of Lot C, Town of Montgomery as requested by Dan and Linda Gano.  All present voted aye.

 

      Moved by Jordan, seconded by Allen to approve, pass and adopt Ordinance No. 05-4 an Ordinance amending the Dickinson County Zoning Ordinance 102 providing for a change in the classification of real estate, from R-2 One and Two Family Residential District to GC General Commercial District and amending the official zoning map for Dickinson County unincorporated area with said ordinance amendment to be effective upon its publication.  All present voted aye.

 

      Moved by Allen, seconded by Jordan to set the compensation for members of the County Commission of Veterans Affairs at $50 per month per commissioner, retroactive to July 1, 2005.  All present voted aye.

 

      Board reviewed a proposed contract for the trade-in of the phone systems currently being used by county departments that will not be used in the new courthouse facility.  Moved by Allen, seconded by Jordan to approve the bid from Heartland Technology in the amount of $10,727.20 for the old phone systems to be removed from current county locations upon the completion of the new courthouse-building project.  All present voted aye.

 

      Moved by Jordan, seconded by Johnson to renew and contract for the fiscal year 2005-2006 with Season’s Center for case management services for clients who are Medicaid eligible.  All present voted aye.

 

      Owner’s Representative present for the discussion of a proposed change order for the courthouse. Following a review of the information presented, it was moved by Johnson, seconded by Jordan to approve Change Order #15 in the amount of $24,482.00 for modification to roof venting and add wood “sleepers” to hip roof.  All present voted aye.

 

      Time for the public hearing on the manure management plan and the application for a construction permit for the expansion of an existing confinement feeding operation filed by Patrick Jones, Jones Dairy, in Section 34 of Milford Township.  County Sanitarian explained the process as required by statute and Mr. Jones was present to answer any questions from either the board or the public.  There being no written or oral comments received, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Allen to approve the manure management plan and construction permit application as submitted by Patrick Jones, Jones Dairy, in Section 34 of Milford Township.  All present voted aye.

 

      The Board discussed some of the transition items for the upcoming move to the new offices.  It was decided that there would be an auction after Phase 2 ends for the equipment and furnishings that will not be use in the new building.  Committee work continues on the transitioning portion of the project.

 

      County Engineer present.  Time for the continued public hearing pursuant to Iowa Code Section 306.12 to vacate 237th Avenue.  Present for the hearing are Al and Karleen Slater, nearby property owners. Engineer explained the history of the road and the easement given previously.  There being no further comments, the chairperson closed the public hearing.  Moved by Jordan, seconded by Allen to vacate the public easement on the westerly 964.98 feet of 237th Avenue in Center Grove Township (Section 20).  All present voted aye.

 

      Moved by Jordan, seconded by Johnson to approve as presented two utility permit applications for ILEC as follows:

A.           An underground 3-phase electric cable beginning 300 feet east of Emerald Pines Drive and going west 1200 feet on the south side of 202nd Street.  The cable is located in Center Grove Township, Section 31 and lies within the jurisdiction of the City of Milford.  And

B.           A single phase overhead power line on 150th Avenue beginning approximately 1980 feet north of the intersection with 270th Street and going south to 270th Street against the east ROW line in Section #36 of Westport Township.

All present voted aye.

 

      Moved by Johnson, seconded by Allen to approve the recommendation to approve Project L-FM-586, this is also known as the 8-mile seal coat project on County Road M27.  All present voted aye.

 

      Earl Maahs, represent residents of the West Sioux Estates and Williams Replat present to discuss the Urban Renewal Area for the area.  The Board does want to move forward with the project for the road improvements and the proposed TIF area.  Following discussion, it was moved by Johnson, seconded by Allen to approve authorizing the firm of Simmering & Cory to prepare an urban renewal plan for the area and the Ahlers Firm to prepare the legal documentation to proceed with the project.  Roll call vote:  Johnson, Gottsche and Allen as ayes and Jordan as nay.  Northey absent.  Motion carried.

 

      The Board met with RDG Team members in the afternoon to discuss the courthouse project.

 

      Meeting adjourned to the call of the Chairperson.