NOTICE OF VACANCIES

The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors is taking applications for various county board and commission appointments for the 2022 year. Cherokee County appreciates diversity in these appointments and welcomes all applicants at least 18 years of age. Terms and dates of appointments vary. These are unpaid positions. A brief description follows:
Aviation Authority: Five member board to provide guidance and oversee operations of the Cherokee Aviation Authority. Two residents living in the unincorporated territory of Cherokee County are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Four year term.
Board of Health: Five member board responsible for policy and program direction for public health services offered including environmental health, disease prevention and investigation, health promotion and education, public health nursing, and home care services. Three year term.
Condemnation Compensation Commission: 28 member commission representing realtors, farmers, bankers, auctioneers and city property owners to be available to the chief judge of the judicial district to assess damages to property taken by eminent domain. One year term.
Civil Service Commission: Three member commission created and governed by Iowa Code Chapter 341A with duties pertaining to Civil Service for Deputy County Sheriffs. Six year term.
Conservation Board: Five member board to provide guidance and oversee operations of County Conservation Department. Five year term.
Township Officers where the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors have been granted the authority to make appointments by the electorate of the township. Four year terms to be appointed include: Township Clerk in Afton, Cedar, Cherokee, Liberty, Pilot, Willow and Township Trustees in Afton, Cedar, Cherokee, Diamond, Liberty, Sheridan, Silver, Spring, Willow.
Veterans Affairs Commission: Members of the five person Veterans Affairs Commission must be veterans, preferably of different wars. The commission is responsible for approving payments for relief provided to veterans by office staff. Office staff is supervised by the commission. Meetings are held monthly. Three year term.
This list is not all inclusive. The Board of Supervisors is always looking for people interested in serving their community.
Applications are required and can be obtained at the office of the Cherokee County Auditor or online at www.cherokeecountyiowa.com .
Additional information may be obtained by calling 712-225-6706.
Published in the Marcus News October 21, 2021

Notice
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Public Notice Date: October 15, 2021
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is proposing to approve an application for issuance of an NPDES permit for the facility described below:
Applicant Name And Address: Cody Wilson, et al
5326 D Avenue
Marcus, Iowa 51035
Facility Location: NE_ of Section 33, T92N, R42W, Amherst Township, Cherokee County, Iowa
Description Of Facility: The applicant currently operates an open feedlot currently has a total maximum animal capacity of 3,500 head of beef cattle. Two earthen settled open feedlot effluent basin with a total storage capacity of 387,400 gallons is serving a total drainage area of 16.77 acres. There must be no discharge except when precipitation events greater than the 25-year, 24-hour rainfall event (5.1 inches) causes an overflow of the production area, that is designed, constructed, operated and maintained to contain manure, open feedlot effluent, settled open feedlot effluent, settleable solids or process wastewater and have a NPDES permit as required by State and Federal rules. Generated manure and effluent must be land applied according to the DNR approved nutrient management plan (NMP).
Discharge Whenever Precipitation Events Cause An Overflow Would Be To: unnamed creek
Basis For Limitations In Permit: Federal Effluent Guidelines
Anyone wishing to comment on or object to the proposed issuance of this permit must do so in writing within forty-five (45) days of the date shown at the top of this notice. All comments received will be considered in the final determination. If no objections are received within forty-five (45) days, the Department will issue a final permit. Anyone desiring a public hearing must cite their specific reasons why a hearing should be held. Copies of the proposed permit and other information may be viewed online using the Wastewater Permit Information Exchange (WWPIE) system at https://programs.iowadnr.gov/wwpie/ by clicking on search and then change permit status to “draft” or from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday at the above street address. In addition, copies of this information may be requested by calling (515) 725-8410.
Published in the Marcus News October 21, 2021

Marcus City
Council Meeting

Regular Meeting of the City Council was held October 11th, 2021 at 5:00 pm with Mayor Hansen presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Also, present: Steven Schuetz, Elaine Rassel, Pat Bunt, Doug Dreckman, Gary Edwards, Connie Edwards, Brian Flikeid
Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Enneking, seconded by Frangione to approve the agenda out of order, minutes, bills, and clerk’s report. Ayes: All Nayes: none. Motion carried
5:00pm Motion by Ebert, seconded by Klassen to open Public Hearing, “Proposed Restrictive Sale of Abandoned Property at 708 E. Cedar Street in the City of Marcus, Iowa.” Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried
No comments from the public.
5:01 pm motion by Frangione, seconded by Klassen to close Public Hearing. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Enneking, seconded by Jenness to approve Res 21-41, “Resolution Approving Proposed Restrictive Sale of Abandoned Property at 708 E Cedar Street in the City of Marcus.” Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Frangione, seconded by Enneking to approve Res 21-42, “Resolution Transferring Funds.” Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Jenness, seconded by Enneking to approve JB Bar ‘N Grill Class C Liquor License. Ayes: All. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Doug Dreckman, Public Works shared estimates for repairing a broken sewer pump or replacing it with a new pump. This pump is used minimal for overflow and is not an emergency situation. The Council is interested in learning more about warranties for the pump and installation cost before deciding to rebuild or get a new pump. A sewer pump maintenance agreement was shown to the Council. The Council felt the agreement is not beneficial for the needs of Marcus. Doug explained that there is a water tower pipe that it has holes in it. Jensen Well will be coming in the next few weeks to replace it.
Motion by Frangione, seconded by Jenness to approve Mid-American running power off a street light for the Chamber Christmas tree lights. Ayes: All. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Chief Flikeid gave a report that he received two LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillators (AED) through a grant. With this grant training, resupply of patient pads, and manufacture support will be available for the next eight years. An arrest report was also given.
The Council was given the Street Finance Report and the Annual Finance Report for review.
Mayor Hansen let the Council know that Robin Harvey will be gone Oct 20-Oct 22 to Des Moines for a Clerk Conference. Open burning will be Oct 15th-Nov 15th. Trick or treating will be Sunday, Oct. 31st 5pm-7pm.
Motion by Enneking, seconded by Frangione to adjourn at 5:28 pm. All Ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Mayor-Hansen
Published in the Marcus News October 21, 2021

City of Marcus

SEPT 2021 BILLS
AFLAC BENEFIT $241.32
ALYSSA HERBOLD, P.L.C LEGAL SERVICES $910.58
AMAZON DVD/BOOKS/SUPPLIES $91.71
BADGER METER SERVICE FEES $278.88
BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS $449.88
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN WATER COOLER $18.00
BUILDERS SHARPENING & BLADE $88.35
CARDMEMBER SERVICE HOTEL/TRAINING FEES $731.30
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE GAS $113.19
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT BOOKS $44.34
CHEROKEE COUNTY LANDFILL FEES $5,764.09
COUNTRY CREATIONS CLOTHING $122.15
CREATIVE DISPLAYS INC CALENDARS $122.51
TANNER CRONIN HSA $416.67
DOWNS, DARRELL ECO DEV ADVOCATE $200.00
DRECKMAN, DOUGLAS HSA $416.67
DRECKMAN, MATTHEW HSA $416.67
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX $4,716.03
FARMERS STATE BANK ACH FEES $34.45
FINDAWAY BOOKS $819.84
FIRST COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION GAS/DIESEL $472.44
FOUNDATION ANALYTICAL ANALYSIS $716.00
GIS BENEFITS LIFE/STD $121.38
GREAT AMERICA COPIER LEASE $77.16
HACH COMPANY REAGENTS $77.78
IA DEPT OF NATURAL RES ANNUAL WATER USE FEE $95.00
IMWCA WORKERS COMP $654.00
CASHIERS OFFICE DRAG BLADE $64.46
IOWA WORKFORCE DEV UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES $72.93
IPERS BENEFIT $3,068.46
JEFF’S FOODS SUPPLIES $13.82
KINGDON, ELIZABETH HSA $208.34
MARCUS FIRE ASSOCIATION 1/2 TAX ASSESSMENT $8,179.00
MARCUS LUMBER SEASONAL CHECK/ SUPPLIES $141.94
MARCUS NEWS PUBLICATIONS $269.70
MARQUART, DEBRA LIBRARY PROGRAM $200.00
MICROMARKETING LLC DVDS $33.97
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY UTILITIES/STREET LIGHTS $3,861.24
MIDWEST RADAR & EQUIPMENT RADAR RECERTIFICATION $120.00
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION CHAIRS/PAPER $3,086.16

PETTY CASH
POSTAGE $9.11
POST MASTER WATER BILLS/STAMPS $405.60
ROBIN HARVEY HSA/REIMBURSEMENT $436.83
RODER GAS & OIL INC GAS $76.71
ROYALS YOUTH ASSOCIATION DONATION $2,000.00
SANITARY SERVICES INC GARBAGE FEES $6,206.55
SCHMILLEN CONSTRUCTION DIG MAIN VALVES/WATER LEAK $6,755.30
TRAILCAMPRO CAMERA/SUPPLIES $1,099.60
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA EXCISE/SALES/STATE TAX $5,147.00
U.S. CELLULAR SERVICES $94.84
UTILITY EQUIPMENT VALUE INSERTS $19,246.24
WELLMARK BENEFIT $7,901.65
WESTEL SYSTEMS PHONE/INTERNET $793.39
Accounts Payable Total $87,703.23
Invoices: Paid $25,764.95
Invoices: Scheduled $61,938.28
Payroll Checks $13,823.57
REPORT TOTAL $101,526.80
GENERAL $32,138.41
ROAD USE TAX $8,589.63
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT $266.00
WATER $42,397.69
SEWER $6,164.43
LANDFILL/GARBAGE $11,970.64
TOTAL FUNDS $101,526.80

REVENUE:
GEN $19,846.29
RUT $17,952.90
EMP BEN $2,357.10
EMERG $446.30
LOST $12,454.28
TIF $11.90
DEBT $7,362.79
TRAIL $1,100
WW $29,141.55
SEWER $18,108.02
SW $12,951.00
TOTAL REVENUE $121,823.13

EXPENSES:
GEN $83,883.93
RUT $43,952.70
EMP BEN $5,788.18
LOST $3,715.98
WW $12,644.74
SEWER $9,002.92
SW $12,022
TOTAL EXPENSES $171,312.72
Published in the Marcus News October 21, 2021

Cherokee County Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 with Gary Lundquist, Rick Mongan, Bryan Petersen, Duane Mummert, and Wane Miller present. There were no representatives from the press. Lloyd Mattoon, Kenny Schlenger, Laura Jones, Hannah Nelson, Sarah Tracy, Kelly Puhrmann, Justin Pritts and Stu Hogg were also in attendance. Unless otherwise indicated, all votes were offered as follows: Ayes – Mongan, Petersen, Mummert, Miller, Lundquist; Nayes – none; Abstentions – none.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wane Miller, Veteran Affairs Commissioner.
Motion by Petersen, seconded by Miller to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Mongan to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Petersen, seconded by Mummert to approve the claims for payment as presented. Motion carried. A complete listing is available for review in the County Auditor’s office and online.
Claims Approved September 28, 2021:
Alliant Energy
Serv 126.34
Alpha Wireless Communications
Equip 165.00
Benson Construction
Serv 5,687.52
Bob Barker Company Inc.
Supp 857.12
Bomgaars
Supp 1,019.35
Builders Sharpening & Serv
Parts 13.50
Cardmember Service
Supp 25.00
Central Bank
Supp 521.71
Central Iowa Distributing
Supp 217.50
CenturyLink Qwest
Serv 158.44
Chase Card Services
Supp 735.08
Cherokee State Bank
Flex/Self Fund 8,684.96
Cherokee Regional Medical Ctr
Health Serv 461.00
City of Cherokee
Serv 1,060.06
CJ Cooper & Associates
Serv 70.00
CML Telephone Coop
Serv 39.95
Code 2 K-9 Services,LLC
Serv 400.00
Counsel
Serv 108.28
Country Tire & Service,Inc.
Serv 205.65
CSS Inc.
Supp 258.97
Cummins Sales and Service
Parts 152.99
Dearborn National Life Insur
Life Ins 1,014.87
ESRI
Serv 3,500.00
Foundation Analytical Lab
Serv 57.50
GovConnection, Inc.
Supp 206.10
GreatAmerica Financial Svcs
Serv 182.73
Growmark FS
Fuel 5,448.13
Hallett Materials
Gravel 1,515.77
Hunzelman Putzier & Co PLC
Audit Fees 4,820.23
Iowa Comm.Assurances Pool Insur 560.00
Interstate Battery System
Parts 132.95
Iowa Lakes Electric Coop
Serv 2,607.00
IA Lakes Regional Water
Serv 328.04
Iowa Law Enforcement
Academy
Serv 150.00
Iowa Prison Industries
Parts 251.80
Jacks Uniforms & Equipment
Clothing 433.54
Janitor’s Closet, Ltd
Supp 118.32
Jebro Inc
Supp 2,673.75
Julius Cleaners
Serv 35.20
Koenig Portable Toilets
Serv 87.00
L-Tron Corporation
Supp 329.00
Mail Services, LLC
Postage 462.68
Marco
Serv 122.56
Marco Technologies LLC
Serv 113.83
Marcus Lumber
Supp 752.38
Martin Marietta Materials
Supp 10,303.15
Metal Culverts
Pipes 8,546.20
Mid American Energy
Serv 3,333.02
Mid-American Benefits, Inc.
Admin Fees 555.00
Midwest Wheel Companies
Parts 265.74
Modern Heating & Cooling, Inc
Serv 1,542.56
Motor Parts Sales
Parts 868.69
Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co
Parts 415.32
Northside Tire
Serv 12,770.19
O’Halloran International
Parts 1,521.58
One Office Solution
Supp 141.27
PJ Greufe & Associates
Serv 1,500.00
Prestox
Serv 133.00
Ricoh USA, Inc.
Serv 22.88
Sanitary Services Inc
Serv 880.60
Barb Steward
Serv 300.00
Story County Sheriff’s Office
Fees 57.40
Nathanial A Story
Reimb 184.00
T & L TOOLS
Supp 445.31
Thomson Reuters-West
Fees 533.77
Triple C Pest Control
Serv 110.00
Truck Center Companies East
Parts 72.96
Verizon Wireless
Serv 217.54
Vermeer Sales & Serv
Parts 343.47
WatchGuard Video
Equip 324.00
Wellmark BCBS of Iowa
Insurance 95,363.10
Western Iowa Tourism Region
Dues 500.00
Wiese Oil & Supply
Fuel 2,266.24
Windstream Iowa-Comm. Inc.
Serv 1,046.46
Keva D Wolf
Reimb 42.80
Woodward Youth Corporation
Shelter 1,446.15
Gregory J Zarr
Reimb 286.00
Ziegler Inc
Supp 2,151.35
Grand Total $195,361.55

Derek Scott, County Sheriff, presented two wage authorizations for consideration.
Motion by Mongan, seconded by Petersen to approve a $21.45 per hour wage authorization for Rebecca Schmidt, Part-Time Jailer, effective September 28, 2021. Motion carried.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Mongan to approve a $18.79 per hour wage authorization for Stormy Olson, Full-Time Jailer, effective September 29, 2021. Motion carried.
Sarah Tracy, County Engineer, presented utility permits, construction documents and wage authorizations for consideration.
Motion by Petersen, seconded by Mongan to approve an underground construction application on county right of way for Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative in Section 18 of Silver Township. Motion carried.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Miller to approve an underground construction application on county right of way for Iowa Cherokee Rural Water in Section 11 of Cherokee Township. Motion carried.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Miller to authorize board signatures on title sheets for three bridge/structure designs for 2022 summer construction as prepared by Calhoun Burns. Motion carried.
Motion by Mongan, seconded by Mummert to approve a $27.00 per hour wage authorization for Josh Keck, Shop Foreman, effective October 4, 2021. Motion carried.
Motion by Mongan, seconded by Petersen to approve a $25.61 per hour wage authorization for Jeff Holmes, Grader Foreman, effective October 4, 2021. Motion carried.
Motion by Petersen, seconded by Mummert to approve a $25.61 per hour wage authorization for Brian Olson, General Foreman, effective October 4, 2021. Motion carried.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Mongan to approve a $25.61 per hour wage authorization for Josh Douglas, General Foreman, effective October 4, 2021. Motion carried.
Tracy discussed staffing transitions and will be posting to fill a full-time Construction Technician position with preference for applicants who have completed a college certification program.
Long term planning for buildings in the Roads Department were discussed. No action was taken as a result of the discussion.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Petersen to acknowledge a $22.00 per hour wage authorization for Hannah Nelson, Office/Naturalist Assistant, effective September 28, 2021 as previously approved by the Cherokee County Conservation Board. Motion carried.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Mongan to approve a separation of employment and $3,393.70 final payout of vacation, longevity and hours worked for Joel Kohn, Engineer Construction Technician, effective September 22, 2021. Motion carried.
Motion by Mongan, seconded by Miller to approve Resolution #2021-15 “Compensation of Members of Election Boards” WHEREAS, Iowa Code Chapter 49.20 authorizes the county board of supervisors to establish the compensation of members of election boards, and WHEREAS, the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors has not reviewed or otherwise considered the compensation paid to members of election boards in several years, and WHEREAS, changes in Iowa’s elections laws have required members of the election boards to adapt to new election laws and technologies, and an ever-increasing focus on procedures and security create additional challenges with finding new members, and WHEREAS, it is vital to the Cherokee County elections process to build and maintain a strong pool of election board members, and an increase in compensation would certainly help with the recruitment of new members, as well as the retention of those who have faithfully served over the years; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes that, effective October 1, 2021, the compensation of election board members working on election day shall be a flat fee of $175 and $200 if the member serves as chair/manager of a precinct; $25 per official training session attended; $11.00 per hour for special precinct board members and $12.50 per hour if the member serves as chair/manager of the special precinct board.” Roll call vote: Mongan-aye, Petersen-aye, Mummert-aye, Miller-aye, Lundquist-aye. Motion carried and resolution adopted.
The supervisors provided committee reports and reviewed meeting schedules.
Lundquist called for comments from the public. Lloyd Mattoon, representing “The People of Southwest Cherokee County Iowa”, conveyed concerns that the voices of small acreage owners will not be heard. Mattoon read the following prepared statement: “We are concerned about the proposed wind turbine project that seems poised to encroach upon our homes. If there is place for these towers, we believe it should be in the flat lands to the north and east and not in our hills and valleys. The immense size of these towers with their red lights, noise, bird kills, and impact on our productive soils would forever change the character of our countryside.” Mattoon summarized his request by asking that land owners consider their neighbors before making their decisions. The supervisors thanked Mattoon for his comments and assured him that his concerns would be taken into consideration. Justin Pritts, Emergency Management Coordinator, reported on PPE stocks currently on hand in the county warehouse. Kelly Puhrmann, Assistant to the Engineer, reported on current construction projects and the status of older project closeouts.
There being no further business, Chairman Lundquist adjourned the meeting at 10:26 a.m.
All board agendas and minutes are available online at www.cherokeecountyiowa.gov .
Attest: Kris Glienke, County Auditor
Gary Lundquist, Chairman
Published in the Marcus News October 21, 2021