Board of Supervisors Minutes
July 28, 2009
The Tama County Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m., July 28, 2009. Present: 1st District Supervisor, Larry Vest; 2nd District Supervisor, Kendall Jordan; and 3rd District Supervisor, Dan Wilkens.
Motion by Wilkens, seconded by Jordan to approve the minutes of the July 21st, 2009, regular meeting. All voted aye. Motion carried.
The Board met with Lyle Brehm, Tama County Engineer to get a road projects report.
At 9:30 the Board held a public hearing regarding a road vacation in Columbia Township. The board heard comments from the public and the Tama County Engineer. Chairman Vest closed the hearing at 9:50 a.m. Motion by Wilkens, seconded by Jordan to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 7-28-2009A
WHEREAS, a public hearing of the Tama County Boards of Supervisors was held at 9:30 am on July 28th, 2009, in the office of the Tama County Board of Supervisors to consider the proposal to vacate the following road:
All or a portion of 380th Street between H Avenue and I Avenue, originally established on October 6, 1856 (See Road Calendar Book A, page 53) all lying in Sections 20, 21, 28 and 29, T82N, R15W of Tama County, Iowa, and
WHEREAS, no objections have been received, either in writing or by persons present, and
WHEREAS, no claims for damages were received, and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that 380th Street from about 1/2 mile east of H Avenue (near the N ¼ corner of Section 29-82-15) to I Avenue (about 33 feet west of the N ¼ corner of Section 28-82-15) be ordered vacated and closed.
Roll Call Vote: Vest, aye. Jordan, aye. Wilkens, aye. Resolution passed and adopted this 28th day of July 2009. Larry Vest, Chairman, Board of Supervisors. Maureen Kratoska, Assistant County Auditor.
At 10:00 the Board held a public hearing regarding a road reclassification in York township. The board heard comments from the public and the Tama County Engineer. Comments from the public were heard regarding how much of the road would be reclassified. Chairman Vest closed the public hearing at 10:28 a.m. Based on comments received it was determined the road should not be reclassified until an accurate measurement can be provided by the County Engineer.
At 10:30 the Board met with a representative from Region 6, Marshalltown, to approve matching contributions to the Housing Trust Fund. Motion by Wilkens, seconded by Jordan to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 7-28-2009C
WHEREAS the Tama County Board of Supervisors has recognized the importance of establishing a regional housing trust fund to support the preservation and creation of affordable housing in Tama County, and
WHEREAS Region 6 will be the administrative agent on behalf of the Region 6 Housing Trust Fund serving Marshall, Tama, Hardin and Poweshiek Counties, and
WHEREAS a local financial match from in-kind, private, and local government sources, is required in order to access State local housing trust fund grant funds,
WHEREAS the Region 6 Housing Trust Fund is requesting a funding commitment from Tama County in the amount of $1,277.00 as local match.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TAMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
Section 1. The approval of this resolution serves as a commitment to provide a
matching contribution in the amount of $1,277.00 to the Region 6
Housing Trust Fund if the grant application is approved by the Iowa
Finance Authority.
Section 2. Matching contribution will be made during the awarded contract term
Anticipated to be in the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Roll Call Vote: Vest, aye. Jordan, aye. Wilkens, aye. Resolution passed and adopted this 28th day of July 2009. Larry Vest, Chairman, Board of Supervisors. Maureen Kratoska, Assistant County Auditor.
The Board met with Todd Rickert and Tammy Wise from the CPC office to discuss contracts and rates with providers they use. The contracts are with: Covenant Hospital, Iowa Northland Regional Transit Commission, Mary Greeley Hospital, Mercy Hospital, People Rides, Genesis (addendum to contract for the County Home) and SSBG for disaster dollars from FEMA. The rates are with: Abbe, Cedar Valley Ranch, Cedar Valley Community Support Services, Ellsworth, Hope Haven, Mental Health Clinic of Tama County, Mid Iowa Workshop, Options of Linn County and REM. Motion by Wilkens, seconded by Jordan to approve the contracts and rates for the CPC office. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Linde Roelofse from Tama County Economic Development presented a resolution supporting Tama County's participation in the Great Places program and offering commitment to Tama County's proposal. Motion by Jordan, seconded by Wilkens to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT NO. 7-28-2009D
WHEREAS Iowa Great Places has been created to assist places in community development;
WHEREAS the Department of Cultural Affairs, with assistance from State agencies and the Iowa Great Places Board, will be selecting new Great Places in 2009;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Tama County Board of Supervisors that the organization:
Section 1. Fully endorses the submission of this application and agrees to participate
in the development and support of the Great Places.
Section 2. Endorses the goals in the vision of the Great Places Committee.
Section 3. If Iowa Great Places selects TAMA COUNTY as the next Great Places,
TAMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will pledge its support
for the development of TAMA COUNTY GREAT PLACES.
Roll Call Vote: Vest, aye. Jordan, aye. Wilkens, aye. Resolution passed and adopted this 28th day of July 2009. Larry Vest, Chairman, Board of Supervisors. Maureen Kratoska, Assistant County Auditor.
Linde Roelofse also asked for a commitment for the Iowa Innovative Gateway project. The supervisors would like to gather more information before making a contribution commitment. No action taken.
Motion by Jordan, seconded by Wilkens to approve the Recorder's Quarterly Report. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Jordan, seconded by Wilkens to approve the agreement with the Iowa Historical Society. All voted aye. Motion carried.
The Board heard from Karen Musgrave, Toledo, requesting the use of the Courthouse lawn for a Chamber event on July 31, 2009. This would be for Tama-Toledo Fun Days. Motion by Jordan, seconded by Wilkens to approve the use of the Courthouse lawn for Tama-Toledo Fun Days this Friday, July 31, 2009. All voted aye. Motion carried.
The transfer of Sheriff Vehicle Funds will be discussed more next week.
Motion by Wilkens, seconded by Jordan to approve the claims for payment as presented. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Chairman Vest adjourned the meeting at 12:14 p.m.