The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Condon, Dencklau, Motl, Singer and Peterson.   Absent:  None.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve minutes of the March 24, 2009 regular meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve termination of Malerie Walstrom, Part-time Jailer, effective March 23, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to approve bond of Phil Hood Excavating, Inc., for excavation, well and /or septic system contractor.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file Manure Management Update for Sparboe Farm, Inc. in Section 14, Deer Creek Township and Section 11, Jackson Township.  (Copies on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize Chair to sign application granting permission for an Archaeological Site Survey to be conducted in the parking area of the Social Service Building located on 603 First Avenue North, in accordance with the REAP/HRDP grant and supervised by the Office of State Archaeologist personnel.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign Iowa Department of Public Health County Substance Abuse Prevention Services Grant for Fiscal Year 2010.  (Copy on file in Auditor’s office).  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION 2009-01
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF THE WEBSTER COUNTY TRAIL PLAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS

WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors supports pedestrian trails and expanding the current trail system in Webster County; and
WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors has chosen the trail extension from the Fort Dodge Nature Trail to Kennedy Park as the highest priority for trail development in Webster County; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Board is working in partnership with the City of Fort Dodge and the Webster County Trail Task Force to expand the existing trail system for the social, economic, and health betterment of Webster County and the region;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Webster County Board of Supervisors endorses this enhancement project and the grant applications submitted by the Conservation Department;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Conservation Director is authorized to sign and submit an application for local, state, and federal grant programs.
Passed and approved this 31st day of March 2009.

s/ Phil Condon                                                                   
Phil Condon, Chairman                                               
Webster County Board of Supervisors

s/ Carol Messerly                                   
Attest: Carol Messerly
Webster County Auditor

Motion carried unanimously.

A Public Hearing was held on the first consideration to adopt Ordinance 044, an ordinance establishing a Local Option Sales and Services Tax in all of Webster County, Iowa.  With no written or oral objections being heard, Chairman Condon closed public hearing.  Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau to approve first consideration to adopt Ordinance 044, an ordinance establishing a Local Option Sales and Services Tax in all of Webster County, Iowa; and further to waive second and third consideration, adopting said Ordinance 044.  Roll call vote – Ayes:  Dencklau, Motl, Singer, Peterson and Condon.  Nays:  none.  Motion carried unanimously.

A Public Hearing was held on First consideration to adopt Ordinance 045, an ordinance to provide for the special valuation of Wind Conversion Property.  With no written or oral objections being heard, Chairman Condon closed public hearing.  Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve first consideration to adopt Ordinance 045, an ordinance to provide for the special valuation of Wind Conversion Property; and further to set April 7, 2009, at 10:00a.m. as the time and date for public hearing on the second consideration of said Ordinance 045.  Roll call vote – Ayes:  Dencklau, Motl, Singer, Peterson and Condon.  Nays:  none.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Motl, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign contract documents with Fort Dodge Asphalt for road resurfacing Project STP-S-CO94(77)—5E-94 on Route D18 from near east corporate limits of Fort Dodge to Hamilton County line.  Motion carried unanimously.

At 10:30a.m. a Bid Letting was held for the following bridge replacement projects: L-691405—73-94; L-692110—73-94; 
L-801990—73-94;  L-891275—7X-94; and L-980751—7X-94.  The following bids were received:

Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Motl to approve and authorize the County Engineer to send contracts to the respective contractor with the lowest responsible bid.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Singer, seconded by Peterson to allow claims.  Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Dencklau the meeting adjourned.  Motion carried unanimously.