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Cherokee County Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 with Gary Lundquist, Rick Mongan, Duane Mummert, Wane Miller, and Bryan Petersen present. There were no representatives from the press. Laura Jones, Kelly Puhrmann, Sarah Tracy and Justin Pritts 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 Mongan, seconded by Mummert to approve an amended agenda to include consideration of a 28E agreement. Motion carried.
Motion by Petersen, seconded by Mongan to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Mongan 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 October 12, 2021:
Alliant Energy Serv – 323.55
Alpha Wireless Communications Equip – 10,739.46
Aurelia Municipal Utility Serv – 53.27
Blaine’s Culligan Supp – 146.45
Bomgaars Supp – 310.07
Boothby Funeral Home Serv – 1,500.00
Calhoun Burns Associates, Inc Serv – 60,694.19
Campbell Supply Co Parts – 86.60
Cardmember Service Supp – 1,459.52
Champion Electric, Inc Serv – 219.19
Cherokee Aviation Authority Approp – 45,117.00
Cherokee County Engineer Fuel – 2,778.57
Cherokee County Solid Waste Approp – 22,709.76
Cherokee State Bank Flex/Self Fund – 2,966.10
Cherokee Regional Medical CTR Contract – 2,294.26
Cherokee Rural Water Serv – 356.05
Chronicle Times Publ – 639.83
Cintas Supp – 32.03
City of Marcus Serv – 20.72
City of Meriden Serv – 25.00
City of Quimby Serv – 43.00
CML Telephone Coop Serv – 1,470.23
Counsel Serv – 63.13
Country Tire & Service, Inc. Serv – 946.59
Dee Murphy Serv – 25.00
Ebert’s Supp – 1,074.95
Evertek, Inc. Serv – 400.00
First Cooperative Association Fuel – 5,247.80
Graham Tire Storm Lake Parts – 600.00
GreatAmerica Financial Svcs Serv – 55.00
Hallett Materials Gravel – 12,357.81
Hotsy Equipment Company Supp – 122.25
Iowa Comm.Assurances Pool Insur – 1,759.00
Interstate Battery System Parts – 294.90
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Serv – 375.00
IA Office of the St Med Exam Serv – 2,133.00
Iowa Prison Industries Parts – 60.00
Iowa State University Training – 390.00
Iowa Workforce Development Unemployment – 1,537.71
Janitor’s Closet, Ltd Supp – 125.76
Julius Cleaners Serv – 35.20
Klass Law Firm, LLP Serv – 965.50
Marcus News Publ – 517.54
Marty Lau Rent – 170.00
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. Supp – 162.42
Mid American Energy Serv – 174.60
Mid-American Benefits, Inc. Fee – 65.00
Midwest Technology Services Serv – 13,120.00
Midwest Wheel Companies Parts – 21.93
Modern Heating & Cooling, Inc Serv – 467.61
Motor Parts Sales Parts – 100.20
Duane A Mummert ROW – 3,356.74
Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co Parts – 8,892.70
Nelson Electric Serv – 303.23
Northside Tire Serv – 25.42
Nuvera Serv – 585.38
One Office Solution Supp – 87.84
Petroleum Marketers Management Tank Ins – 2,189.00
Productivity Plus Account Parts – 36.50
Record Management Systems Inc Serv – 106.47
Reliance Systems Serv – 200.00
Revize LLC Serv – 750.00
Rolling Hills Community Serv 2 Qtr Pmts – 118,754.00
S & S Equipment, Inc. Parts – 1,346.82
Schaeffer Mfg Co. Supp – 1,502.75
Schoon Construction and Excav Parts – 84.69
Solutions, Inc. Serv – 681.50
Treasurer State of Iowa Fee – 605.00
Storey Kenworthy/Matt Parrott Supp – 673.68
The Storm Lake Times Publ – 451.83
Truck Center Companies Parts – 337.34
Valley Veterinary Center Fees – 341.31
Verizon Wireless Serv – 1,559.37
Verizon Wireless-VSAT Serv – 50.00
Vogel Traffic Services, Inc. Paint – 92,924.15
Wiese Oil & Supply Fuel – 1,614.00
Windstream Iowa-Comm. Inc. Serv – 111.97
Ziegler Inc Supp – 5,363.27
360 Custom Designs Serv- 96.00
Grand Total $440,383.71
Samantha Boothby, County Recorder, presented a revenue report for concideration.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Petersen to approve the Recorder’s $93,317.30 September 30, 2021 Quarterly Revenue Report as presented with $30,546.76 retained by the county. Motion carried.
Derek Scott, County Sheriff, presented a revenue report and wage authorization for consideration.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Petersen to accept the Sheriff’s $44.216.45 September 30, 2021 Quarterly Revenue Report as presented with $28,781.58 retained by the county. Motion carried.
Motion by Mongan, seconded by Mummert to approve an $18.79 per hour wage authorization for Blake Jenness, Full-Time Dispatcher, effective October 21, 2021. Motion carried.
Sarah Tracy, County Engineer, presented utility permits, floodplain documents and an early retirement package for consideration.
Motion by Mongan, seconded by Petersen to approve an underground construction application on county right of way for Cherokee Rural Water in Sections 13 and 24 of Liberty Township. Motion carried.
Motion by Petersen, seconded by Mongan to approve an underground construction application on county right of way for Cherokee Rural Water in Sections 27 and 28 of Willow Township. Motion carried.
Motion by Miller, seconded by Mummert to approve an underground construction application on county right of way for Peoples Telephone (dba Nuvera) in Sections 11 and 12 of Pitcher Township. Motion carried.
Tracy presented an updated floodplain ordinance for discussion. Consensus of the board was to proceed with the standard process to adopt a county ordinance.
Tracy discussed her proposal to offer an early retirement package to a salaried employee. Board consensus was for Tracy to begin negotiations with the employee.
Justin Pritts, Environmental Health Director, presented a 28E agreement between the DNR and Cherokee County.
Motion by Petersen, seconded by Mummert to approve a 28E Agreement between the Iowa DNR and Cherokee County for the purpose of private well construction and reconstruction regulations which replaces the current 28E Agreement that is on file. Roll call vote: Mongan-aye, Petersen-aye, Mummert-aye, Miller-aye, Lundquist-aye. Motion carried and 28E agreement adopted.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Mongan to acknowledge a $1.42 per hour wage increase from $23.58 to $25.00 for Brett James, Operations Supervisor, effective October 12, 2021 as previously approved by the Cherokee County Conservation Board for completion of a six-month probationary period. Motion carried.
The supervisors reviewed a contract provided by Cherokee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) for public health services. Chairman Lundquist had reached out to CRMC representatives inviting them to attend the supervisors’ meeting to discuss contract terms. CRMC staff were unavailable to attend, however, the supervisors will leave the door open to discuss a contract for public health services during a future board of supervisors meeting.
Dawn Mentzer, Rolling Hills Community Services Region CEO, provided an update of services and current financial data.
The supervisors provided committee reports and reviewed meeting schedules.
Lundquist called for comments from the public. Sarah Tracy, County Engineer, provided an update on construction and maintenance projects. Stu Hogg, IT Director, reported on building and phone updates which will be needed in office space for an additional District Court Judge and court reporter.
There being no further business, Chairman Lundquist adjourned the meeting at 10:47 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 November 4, 2021.
FLOODPLAIN
MANAGEMENT
ORDINANCE
CHEROKEE COUNTY, IOWA AN ORDINANCE ADDRESSING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT WITHIN CHEROKEE COUNTY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and recommended by the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors to create an ordinance in Cherokee County addressing floodplain management within Cherokee County, Iowa.
The purpose of this Ordinance to protect and preserve the rights, privileges and property of Cherokee County and its residents and to preserve and improve the peace, safety, health, welfare, and comfort and convenience of its residents by minimizing those flood losses described in this Ordinance with provisions designed to:
A. Reserve sufficient floodplain area for the conveyance of flood flows so that flood heights and velocities will not be increased substantially.
B. Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety or property in times of flood or which cause excessive increases in flood heights or velocities.
C. Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including public facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction or substantial improvement.
D. Protect individuals from buying lands which may not be suited for intended purposes because of flood hazard.
E. Assure that eligibility is maintained for property owners in the community to purchase flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program.
This is a summary of Floodplain Management Ordinance #2021-05. A full copy can be seen at the Cherokee County Auditor’s Office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. First Reading will be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in the Board of Supervisor’s Room at the Cherokee County Courthouse. Written comments can be sent to the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors at 520 West Main Street – Drawer H, Cherokee, IA 51012.
Published in the Marcus News November 4, 2021.