Board Minutes - January 3, 2012**

            The Adams County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, with the following members answering roll call:  Linda England, Karl McCarty, Phyllis Mullen, and Doug Birt.  The meeting was called to order by the Adams County Auditor.  The agenda for the day was read and approved.

            Mullen moved, seconded by Birt, to appoint Linda England as 2012 Chairperson of the Adams County Board of Supervisors.  Ayes:  Birt, McCarty, Mullen, England.  Nays: none. Motion carried.  Mullen moved, seconded by McCarty, to appoint Doug Birt as Vice Chairperson of the Adams County Board of Supervisors for 2012.  Ayes:  Birt, McCarty, Mullen, England.  Nays: none. Motion carried.

            McCarty moved, seconded by Birt, to make the Adams County Free Press the official newspaper for 2012.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.   Mullen moved, seconded by McCarty, to issue warrants during the year 2012 per Section 331.506 of the 2011 Code of Iowa.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried.   McCarty moved, seconded by Mullen, to set the mileage rate at 45 cents per mile effective January 1, 2012.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.  Mullen moved, seconded by Birt, to leave the burials provided by Adams County at $1,000 minus any benefits plus the cost of opening and closing of graves.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.  

            Mullen moved, seconded by Birt, to appoint Nichole Tucker and Kathy West to 1-year terms on the Human Services Board.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried.   McCarty moved, seconded by Birt, to appoint Virgil James as Weed Commissioner for a 1-year term to expire on February 28, 2013.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, McCarty. Nays: none. England abstained.  Motion carried.

            Mullen moved, seconded by McCarty, to appoint Donald Willett to a 1-year term as Emergency Management Director.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried.   Birt moved, seconded by McCarty, to appoint Brian Kannas as the Assistant Emergency Management Director. Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried.    McCarty moved, seconded by Mullen, to appoint Holly Steeve to a 1-year term as Veterans’ Director.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried.   Birt moved, seconded by Mullen, to appoint Stephen Gruba to a 1-year term as Medical Examiner.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried.  McCarty moved, seconded by Mullen, to appoint Bethel Kopp and Maen Haddedin to 1-year terms as Assistant Medical Examiners.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried.    Birt moved, seconded by McCarty, to appoint Lisa Brown to a 1-year term as Medical Examiner Investigator.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried.   

            Birt moved, seconded by Mullen, to appoint Hartford Cooper and Maria Fuller to the Board of Health for 3-year terms to expire December 31, 2014.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried.   Mullen moved, seconded by Birt, to appoint Bill Forsythe to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a 5-year term to expire December 31, 2016.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty.   Nays: none.  Motion carried.   Mullen  moved, seconded by McCarty, to appoint John Blazek, Norvell Houck, and Marcia Cerven to the Zoning Commission for 2-year terms to expire December 31, 2013. Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mullen moved, seconded by McCarty, to appoint Doug Birt to a 2-year term to expire on December 31, 2013 on the Citizens’ Advisory Board.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried

            The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Linda England, made the following appointments to the various board and committees within the county that the members of the Board of Supervisors serve:  Linda England – 28E Case Management Board, 5th Judicial District Board, Adams-Taylor County Regional Service Agency Representative, Adams County Courthouse Security Committee, Area 14 Agency on Aging Transportation Advisory Board, ATURA (alternate), CPC, Emergency Management, REAP, SICOG & South Iowa Housing Trust Fund, WEA Representative; Phyllis Mullen – 28E Case Management (alternate), ACCS, County Safety Committee, Courthouse and Jail Committee, Heartland Management Alliance (alternate), Hearts & Hugs, Local MATURA Advisory Board, MATURA Board of Directors, Main Street, R C & D (local & regional), Regional E-911 Board; Doug Birt – ACCS, Adams/Adair/Union Decaterization Board, Adams County Empowerment/Early Childhood Board, ATURA, Clarinda Treatment Complex (Citizens’ Advisory Board) Courthouse and Jail Committee, Crossroads, DHS Service Area Advisory Board, Enterprise Zone Commission; Karl McCarty – ACCS (alternate), ACEDC, Action Now-Chemical Dependency Board, Adams-Taylor County Regional Service Agency (alternate), Alegent Health Board of Directors, Area XIV Agency on Aging, Country Haven (County Care Facility), Emergency Management (alternate), Heartland Management Alliance, MATURA Advisory Board (alternate), MATURA Board of Directors (alternate).

            McCarty moved, seconded by Birt, to set the 2012 Holiday Closing Schedule for courthouse offices as Monday, January 16, – Martin Luther King Day; Monday, February 20, President’s Day; Monday, May 28, – Memorial Day; Wednesday, July 4, –Independence Day; Monday, September 3, – Labor Day; Monday, November 12 – Veterans’ Day; Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 – Thanksgiving; Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 – Christmas; Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1, 2013 – New Year’s.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried.   

            Kathy West, Public Health and ACEDC representatives, Scott Akin and Beth Waddle, appeared to present their FY 12/13 budget requests. The Supervisors also received written budget requests from SICOG for $3,626.10 and Adams County Historical Society for $1,400.00 in FY 12/13.  No votes were taken.

            Mullen moved, seconded by McCarty, to award the Box Culvert Project BRS-C002 (57)-60-02 to Gus Construction Co., Inc. of Casey, Iowa, for $296,281.15.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried.

            Mullen moved, seconded by Birt, to approve a Resolution of Participation in the Planning and Development Programs of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments.  Ayes: Mullen, Birt, England, McCarty. Nays: none.  Motion carried and said Resolution was assigned #1032012 in the Resolution Book.   A complete copy of the Resolution is available for public inspection in the Auditor’s Office.
 

            Birt moved, seconded by McCarty, to approve a Resolution Naming the Official Depositories.  Motion carried and said Resolution was assigned #1032012A in the Resolution Book.   A complete copy of the Resolution is available for public inspection in the Auditor’s Office.

            A written quarterly report from the Auditor’s office was read and approved.

            County Employee 2011 wages are hereby published according to Section 349.18 of the 2011 Code of Iowa:

Written reports by the Supervisors were submitted as follows:  Linda England – Adams-Taylor Regional Landfill on December 28 at 6:30 PM; Phyllis Mullen – 911 in Creston on December 28 at 7:00 PM.  The meeting was adjourned by the Board Chairman.

ATTEST:  Linda England

                 Nancy Carmichael

Board Minute -  January 10, 2012**

            The Adams County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, with the following members answering roll call: Chairman Linda England, Karl McCarty and Phyllis Mullen. The agenda for the day was read and approved.

The claims were approved as listed.  

Nicci Tucker and Ron Ludwig appeared to present MATURA’s FY 12/13 budget request. Vicki Hodge of Rural Iowa Crisis Center presented its FY 12/13 budget request.  There were no votes taken.

Chris Nelson representing the Adams County Youth, 4-H and FFA Fair Committee appeared requesting to reschedule the presentation of its budget request until after its meeting on January 10.

McCarty moved, seconded by England, to sign a Letter of Support for Guthrie County regarding the financing agreement with South Central Iowa Regional E911 Service Board. Ayes: McCarty, England. Nays: none. Mullen abstained. Motion carried.

Nancy Kempton, Mary Miller and Diane Bovaird explained what steps were being taken in the process of filling the Board of Supervisor vacancy.   No votes were taken.

Mullen moved, seconded by McCarty to approve appointment of Mike Grundman, Ed Drake, Merlin Dixon, Bruce Peters, Maury Moore, Norvell Houck, Bill Shipley, Jim Amdor, Michael Fourez, Janice Shepherd, Jim Whitmore, Jim Heaton, Burton Heaton, Mona Douglas, Lori Shires, Judy Antisdel, Jack Cruise, Francis Mack, Jerry Getter, Dick Blazek, Nicci Tucker and Karen Harvey to the Condemnation Board. Ayes: England, McCarty, Mullen. Nays: none. Motion carried.

A written monthly report from the Recorder’s office was read and approved.

            Written reports by the supervisors were submitted as follows: Linda England – Emergency Management on January 4 at 7:00 P.M. and Emergency Response Association at Prescott Fire Department on January 9 at 7:00 P.M.; Phyllis Mullen – RCD in Creston on January 5 at 6:30 P.M.

            The meeting was adjourned by the Board Chairman.

ATTEST:  Linda England, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

                 Nancy Carmichael, Adams County Auditor

Board Minutes - January 17, 2012**

            The Adams County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, with the following members answering roll call:  Linda England, Karl McCarty, Phyllis Mullen, and Doug Birt.  The meeting was called to order by Chair.  The agenda for the day was read and approved.

            The Supervisors received a FY 12/13 budget request from Main Street Corning for north Highway 148 entrance signage, and requests from the Adams County Commission on Sustainability, Adams County Rescue, Youth and 4-H Fair Committee and RC&D.  No votes were taken.

McCarty moved, seconded by Birt, to approve a 28E Agreement with MATURA for establishing an Adams County General Relief Office to assist Adams County individuals.  Ayes:  Birt, Mullen, McCarty, England.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

            The amended Country Haven pasture ground lease and budget requests from CPC, Case Management, and Mental Health were tabled.

Mullen moved, seconded by Birt, to approve a written Semi-Annual Report from the Treasurer’s office. Ayes:  Birt, Mullen, McCarty, England.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

Mullen moved, seconded by McCarty, to approve a contract in effect between  January 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012, with UFMC for the delivery of bulk tankwagon fuel of Ruby Fieldmaster Diesel, #1 Dyed Diesel, and Gasohol to Adams County at a bid price over the DOT average daily rack price.  Ayes:  Birt, Mullen, McCarty, England.  Nays: none.  Motion carried.

McCarty moved, seconded by Birt to approve a Resolution Requesting that the Farm-to-Market Review Board approve the following modifications to its farm to market system:

Cromwell Road from 180^th Street to Union County Line – Farm-to-Market to Area Service

180^th Street from Cromwell Road to Union County Line – Area Service to Farm-to-Market.

Ayes:  Birt, Mullen, McCarty, England.  Nays: none.  Motion carried and said Resolution was assigned #01172012.  A complete copy of the Resolution is available for public inspection in the Auditor’s Office.

            McCarty moved, seconded by Birt, to approve a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, to hear comments relating to an Adams County Incentive Zoning Permit Application to change a Part of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 2, Township 71, Range 34 in Jasper Township, Adams County from a B-1 Business District to an Incentive I-1 Industrial District.  Ayes:  Birt, Mullen, McCarty, England.  Nays: none.  Motion carried and said Resolution was assigned #01172012-A.  A complete copy of the Resolution is available for public inspection in the Auditor’s Office.

  A written quarterly report from the Sheriff’s office was read and approved.

Written reports by the Supervisors were submitted as follows:  Linda England – Iowa Workforce Investment in Creston at 6:30 PM; Doug Birt – Early Childhood on January 9 at 8:45 AM and ACCS on January 12 at 6:30 PM; Phyllis Mullen – Hearts ‘n Hugs on January 17 at 6 PM and Main Street Board on January 10  at 5:30 PM.  The meeting was adjourned by the Board Chairman.

ATTEST:  Linda England, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

                 Nancy Carmichael, Adams County Auditor

Board Minutes - January 24, 2012**

                The Adams County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, with the following members answering roll call:  Linda England, Phyllis Mullen, and Doug Birt.  The meeting was called to order by Chair.  The agenda for the day was read and approved. Supervisor Karl McCarty entered at 9:13 AM.

                The Supervisors received comments regarding the County Attorney position from the Adams County Sheriff and deputies in addition to Duane Golden.  No votes were taken.                                                                                                

                Pending further discussion, no action was taken regarding the Conservation Board appointment.

                The Supervisors received FY 12/13 budget requests from Adams County Conservation, the Kline Museum, Prescott Public Library, Case Management, CPC, Mental Health.  No votes were taken.

                Birt moved, seconded by McCarty, to approve payment of $3,000.00 to Hearts N Hugs Daycare to settle a grant deficit with MATURA.  Ayes: England, Birt, McCarty.  Nays: none. Abstain: Mullen. 

  A written report from the Corning Public Library was read and approved.

Written reports by the Supervisors were submitted as follows:  Karl McCarty – Heartland Alliance on January 20 in Creston at 6:30 PM; Doug Birt – Crossroads on January 23 at 6:30 PM; Phyllis Mullen – MATURA in Creston on January 17 at 7 PM, Safety Meeting on January 18 at 3:30 PM, and MATURA Ex Committee in Creston on January 23 at 6:30 PM.

  The meeting was adjourned by the Board Chairman.

ATTEST:  Linda England, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors
                 Nancy Carmichael, Adams County Auditor

Board Minutes - January 31, 2012**

            The Adams County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, with the following members answering roll call:  Linda England, Karl McCarty, and Doug Birt.  The meeting was called to order by Chair.  The agenda for the day was read and approved.

Supervisor Mullen was absent.

            The Supervisors received FY 12/13 budget requests from Hearts N Hugs, Adams Co. Recorder, Adams Co. Secondary Roads, Adams Co. Treasurer, and Adams Co. Veterans Affairs.  No votes were taken.

            Alan Peckham and Bill Shipley reviewed a twelve-year operational analysis of Lake Icaria projects completed by the Conservation Board.  That report showed increased revenues linked to increased projects, improvements and increased staff responsibilities.  No votes were taken.

            McCarty moved, seconded by Birt, to approve a resolution appointing Marilea Mullen for a three-year term as a SIRHA Commissioner representing Adams County.  Ayes:  England, Birt, McCarty.  Nay: none.  Motion carried and said Resolution was assigned #01312012.  A complete copy of the Resolution is available for public inspection in the Auditor’s Office.

            Birt moved, seconded by McCarty, to approve a Service Agreement with Crossroads Mental Health Center as presented.  Ayes:  England, Birt, McCarty.  Nay: none.  Motion carried.

            Birt moved, seconded by McCarty, to approve an amended farm lease with Dean Schaffer for the Country Haven pasture in the SE ¼ of Section 1, Township 71N, Range 34. Ayes:  England, Birt, McCarty.  Nay: none.  Motion carried

Written reports by the Supervisors were submitted as follows:  Karl McCarty – Heartland Alliance Mgmt on January 26 in Creston at 6:00 PM and Area on Aging on January 26 at 1:00 PM; Linda England – Fifth Judicial Dept. of Corrections on January 25 at 12:00 Noon in Des Moines, Adams-Taylor Regional Landfill on January 25 at 6:30 PM, Adams Co. Project Board on January 17 at 12:00 Noon, and Hazard Mitigation Planning on January 30 at 6:30 PM.

  The meeting was adjourned by the Board Chairman.

ATTEST:  Linda England, Chairperson, Adams County Board of Supervisors

                 Nancy Carmichael, Adams County Auditor

**Disclaimer - These are unofficial minutes -- not Board approved.