The Adams County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, with the following members answering roll call: Chairman, Mark Olive, Linda England, Karl, McCarty, Kevin Wynn and Phyllis Mullen. The agenda for the day was read and approved.
Wynn moved, seconded by Mullen, to authorize payment of $10,000 for a maintenance garage for Secondary Roads. Ayes: England, Mullen, McCarty, Wynn, Olive. Nays: none. Motion carried. A check will be issued to Millhollin Trust.
McCarty moved, seconded by England, setting a Public Hearing for August 31, 2010, at 10:00 AM to hear comments relating to the proposed construction of a swine farrowing confinement barn by New Fashion Pork located in Section 19, Douglas Township, at 1913 Aspen Avenue, Nodaway, IA 50857. Animal Unit Capacity of the Operation is 2931.2 animal units. The Application is on file at the Adams County Auditor’s office and is available for public inspection Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Written comments may be filed at the Adams County Auditor’s office. Ayes: Olive, Wynn, McCarty, Mullen, England. Nays: none. Motion carried.
McCarty moved, seconded by England, for approval of the Adams County Bio-Emergency Response Plan as updated and presented. Ayes: England, Mullen, McCarty, Wynn, Olive. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Virgil James, Weed Commissioner, discussed two statements he had received for weed control. One was for service in 2009 and the other for service in 2010. McCarty moved to make a payment on the statement for 2009. There was no second and following discussion, he withdrew his motion. Further research will be needed. Commissioner James was asked to prepare a list of properties needing weed control and to find out the cost for aerial spraying those parcels.
Beth Waddle appeared to update the Supervisors on their work with an industrial prospect. She said they are still in negotiations and hope to have more answers by the end of August.
Written financial reports from Adams County Rescue and the Adams County Recorder were read and approved.
Written reports by the supervisors were submitted as follows: Kevin Wynn – Adams County Commission on Sustainability on August 10th at 6:30 PM.; Phyllis Mullen – Main Street Board on August 10th at 5:30 PM and Fire Department Finance Committee on August 10th at 6:30 PM.
The meeting was adjourned by the Board Chairman.
ATTEST: Mark Olive, Chairman, Adams County Board of Supervisors
Nancy Carmichael, Adams County Auditor
The Adams County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 with the following members answering roll call: Chairman Mark Olive, Linda England, Kevin Wynn and Phyllis Mullen. Karl McCarty entered at 9:08 am. The agenda for the day was read and approved.
Adams County’s SIRHA representative, Marilea Mullen, gave her quarterly update to the Supervisors. She discussed having their web site up, the need for a budget revision due to legal fees, and work being completed on a unit at West View. No votes were taken.
Dan Carl presented his annual report. He discussed upcoming repairs, 911 signage, and fall work to be completed. No votes were taken.
England moved, seconded by Wynn, to accept with regret, Kevin Pottorff’s resignation from the Conservation Board effective September 1, 2010. Ayes: McCarty, Mullen, Wynn, England, Olive. Nays: none. Motion carried.
The Supervisors reviewed the Iowa Code and discussed weed control and the assessment process with the County Attorney, County Treasurer and County Auditor. No votes were taken.
ACEDC Representatives, Scott Akin & Beth Waddle, updated the Supervisors on the progress being made with an industrial prospect. No votes were taken.
Written reports by the supervisors were submitted as follows: Mark Olive – Site Committee for the Fire Station on August 17 at 7:00 PM and Courthouse Security Committee on August 23 at 8:30 am; Kevin Wynn – Prescott City Council on August 17 at 6:30 PM and Adams County Commission on Sustainability on August 21, 2010 at 1 PM.
The meeting was adjourned by the Board Chairman.
ATTEST: Mark Olive, Chairman, Adams County Board of Supervisors
Nancy Carmichael, Adams County Auditor
The Adams County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 with the following members answering roll call: Chairman, Mark Olive, Linda England, Karl McCarty, Kevin Wynn and Phyllis Mullen. The agenda for the day was read and approved.
Nicci Tucker and Jerry Smith, MATURA, presented their projected financial shortfall for covering Hearts & Hugs Daycare annual expenses. They described having more salary expense due to a reassignment of duties, less local contributions, and increased rental expense. Wynn moved, seconded by McCarty, to approve $10,000.00 toward their additional expense. Ayes: Mullen, England, Wynn, McCarty, Olive. Nays: None. Motion carried.
A Contract Construction Progress Voucher for work on the Prescott Bridge was presented by Eldon Rike. He discussed the project coming in at $838,000. Wynn moved, seconded by England to approve the Voucher as presented. Ayes: England, Wynn, McCarty, Mullen, Olive. Nays: None. Motion carried.
A discussion between the Auditor, Supervisors, and insurance agent Mike Miltner centered on the process for payment of medical bills incurred by an individual who fell on the inside steps of the courthouse. No votes were taken.
This being the time and place as duly published, Mullen moved, seconded by England, to open the Public Hearing regarding the proposed construction of a swine farrowing confinement barn by New Fashion Pork, located in Section 19, Douglas Township, at 1913 Aspen Avenue, Nodaway. Present were the Supervisors, Auditor Nancy Carmichael, Jay Moore, and Dan Jorgenson. The Auditor announced that no comments had been received. Mr. Moore explained their need to build an additional building for addional farrowing room. He said there would be no increase to herd size but by adding the additional farrowing units, it would allow the piglets to
spend 3 - 4 extra days with their mother prior to weaning. There being no further comments, Wynn moved, seconded by McCarty, to close the Public Hearing. Ayes: England, Wynn, McCarty, Mullen, Olive. Nays: None. Motion carried. The hearing was closed at 10:05 am. McCarty moved, seconded by Mullen, to allow New Fashion Pork to complete their project. Ayes: Mullen, England, Wynn, McCarty, Olive. Nays: None. Motion carried.
The Supervisors welcomed Pete Brantner, Crossroads Mental Health, to discuss the process and issues with finding accommodations for someone needing substance abuse, detox, or mental health services. No votes were taken.
Written reports by the supervisors were submitted as follows: Karl McCarty – Area on Aging on August 26 at 1 PM and Heartland Management Alliance on August 26 at 6 PM; Phyllis Mullen – 911 in Creston on August 25 at 7 PM; Linda England – Adams-Taylor Regional Landfill on August 25 at 6:30 PM; Kevin Wynn – Crossroads Mental Health in Creston on August 30 at 7 PM.
The meeting was adjourned by the Board Chairman.
ATTEST: Mark Olive, Chairman, Adams County Board of Supervisors
Nancy Carmichael, Adams County Auditor
The Adams County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 with the following members answering roll call: Chairman, Mark Olive, Linda England, Karl McCarty, Kevin Wynn and Phyllis Mullen. The agenda for the day was read and approved.
The decision on the Union Agreement was tabled pending fact finding from surrounding counties.
Wynn moved, seconded by England, to approve a cost share with the City of Corning for patching and seal coating Rosary Drive. Ayes: Mullen, McCarty, England, Wynn, Olive. Nays: none. Motion carried.
England moved, seconded by McCarty, to appoint LuAnne Brown to the Adams County Conservation Board to fill the vacancy left by Kevin Pottorff’s resignation. Her term will expire December 31, 2012. Ayes: Mullen, McCarty, England, Wynn, Olive. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Auditor Carmichael presented the preliminary ballots for review and discussed applying for funds to cover temporary accessibility improvements for polling sites. No votes were taken.
A written monthly report from the Recorder’s Office was read and approved.
Written reports by the supervisors were submitted as follows: Kevin Wynn - Adams Community Foundation on August 3 at 7 PM.
The meeting was adjourned by the Board Chairman.
ATTEST: Mark Olive, Chairman, Adams County Board of Supervisors
Nancy Carmichael, Adams County Auditor
**Disclaimer - These are unofficial minutes -- not Board approved.