The Tama County Conservation Board met in regular session on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, in the Nature Center library, Otter Creek Park.
Anderson
called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Members present were: Adolphs, Anderson,
Benda, Little and Wiese. Also present: Etzel and Wise.
It was moved by Benda, seconded Little to approve a correction to the minutes of the November 1, 2006, minutes. The correction was a motion to submit for a State Fish Habitat Grant, carried. (All voting aye)
Minutes from the regular session of December 6, 2006 , were read. Moved by Wiese, seconded Adolplhs to approve the minutes as read, carried. (All voting aye)
The following bills were presented:
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TO BE PAID FROM GEN'L FUND |
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Amount of Bill |
Category Total |
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0001-6100-113-22-013 Health Ins- Co Share |
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Health Ins Fund |
Etzel Family for January |
1,203.08 |
1,203.08 |
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0001-6100-414-22-990 Telephone |
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Iowa Telecom |
17Dec06, 484-2231 (office), 484-4157 (payphone) |
115.13 |
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17Dec06, 484-5314 (shop) |
50.02 |
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Verizon |
16Dec06, 484--5314 (shop) |
10.52 |
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19Dec06, 484-4157 (payphone) |
9.58 |
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16Dec06, 484-2231 (Office) |
12.65 |
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197.90 |
197.90 |
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0001-6100-422-22 School of Instruction |
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Iowa DNR |
Regis- Etezl, Wise "Water Monitoring Conference" |
50.00 |
50.00 |
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0001-6110-101-22-223 Salary- Main Supervisor |
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Wise, Craig |
1-Dec-06 |
1,384.80 |
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15-Dec-06 |
1,384.80 |
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29-Dec-06 |
1,384.80 |
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4,154.40 |
4,154.40 |
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0001-6110-101-22-224 Salary |
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Dolash, Ron |
1-Dec-06 |
1,274.40 |
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15-Dec-06 |
1,274.40 |
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29-Dec-06 |
1,274.40 |
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3,823.20 |
3,823.20 |
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0001-6110-113-22-013 Health Ins- Co Share |
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Health Ins Fund |
Dolash family for January |
1,203.08 |
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Wise for January (life insurance only) |
2.60 |
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1,205.68 |
1,205.68 |
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0001-6110-253-22-050 Mt Veh- Tires |
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Low's Repair |
#0005147 1- 15" tire |
15.00 |
15.00 |
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0001-6110-254-22-050 Mt Veh- Minor Repair |
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CQ Auto Parts |
#27591 rotor, cap ('89 Dodge); #27616 rotor w/exchange |
20.95 |
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J&V Auto Parts |
#362537 hose ends (2); #362729 spark plugs (8) |
31.89 |
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Southard Implement Co. |
#02-191368 o-ring |
1.00 |
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#02-45127 Repair on JD1445 ('01) injectors, valves, adj arms |
1,313.89 |
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1,367.73 |
1,367.73 |
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0001-6110-290-22-050 Min Equip- hand tools |
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CQ Auto Parts |
#27591 wire & cable tool |
18.58 |
18.58 |
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0001-6110-292-22-052 Main & Supplies |
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Fastenal |
#IAMAR65234 8" cableties (300), ant & roach spray (12) |
73.15 |
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Hrabak Lumber |
#0045419 8 tubes proflex (NC) |
39.20 |
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#0045598 2x10x14' cedar (11), 4x6x14' cedar (2) |
470.54 |
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Manatt's |
#446670 15.25T 3/8" pea gravel @ $17.25/T |
266.88 |
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Premier Office Equip |
#31519 service agreement (Platinum) Canon IR-210S copier |
35.00 |
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Schade Lime & Rock, Inc. |
13Dec06 Trucking 15.25T pea gravel; 15Dec06 trucking- 15.12T rd stone |
163.91 |
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Scharnweber Water Conditioning |
20Dec06 bushings (2); 12Dec06 6" tile couplings (6), perf tile (100') |
128.50 |
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Spahn & Rose Lumber |
#2617295 drain tile, sealant; #2617380 tile guards, nails |
332.33 |
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Tama County Highway Dept |
#132 3.5T highway salt @ $53.48/T |
187.18 |
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Wendling Quarries, Inc. |
#301558 15.12T 1" road stone @ $7.25/T |
109.62 |
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Wilkerson Hardware |
#A13182 fasteners, batteries; #B15596 line cord (25'), outlet boxes |
102.13 |
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1,908.44 |
1,908.44 |
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001-6110-431-22-990 Electricity |
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Grundy Co REC |
OCP thru 4Dec06, 6,480 KWH- meter #1, 3,060 KWH- (NC) |
602.66 |
602.66 |
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Total Bills
Submitted, Gen'l Budget |
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14,546.67 |
Moved by Adolphs, seconded Wiese to approve bills, carried. (All voting aye).
Reports and Correspondence. Staff /Work. Wise updated board members on work accomplished during December./ Adolph’s Reappointment It was reported that Carolyn Adolphs was appointed to another five year term on the Conservation Board by the County Board of Supervirsors./Exhibits- Nature Center Etzel reported the Exhibit Team would be meeting on January 10 to review early suggestions made by Janet Danek, Designer for the project. The Board reviewed the tentative timeline for the project./Salt Creek Mitigation Bank- Conservation Easement Etzel reported the Conservation Easement and the Option to Purchase documents have been signed as per recommendations of the county attorney.
The proposed budget for FY ’08 was presented to the conservation board. A substantial amount of time was required to explain and discuss different aspects of the budget including review of various worksheets for certain budget categories. After discussion it was moved by Wiese, seconded Benda that the FY ’08 budget request as shown below be accepted and submitted to the Board of Supervisors, carried. (Adolphs- aye, Anderson- aye, Benda- aye, Little- aye, Wiese- aye).
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2007- 2008 TAMA COUNTY BUDGET WORKSHEET |
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Approved by Board: |
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Dept Name: Conservation Dept No.: 22 |
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Proposed |
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CAPITAL PROJECTS |
Actual |
Actual |
Budgeted |
Re-estimated |
Budget |
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Description |
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
2006-2007 |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
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Buildings-Perm Improvement |
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001 0210 610 22 642 |
33,774.00 |
27,296.00 |
33,774 |
33,774 |
33,774 |
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Buildings-Perm Landscape |
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001 0210 624 22 000 |
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Activity Totals |
33,774.00 |
27,296.00 |
33,774 |
33,774 |
33,774 |
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2007- 2008 TAMA COUNTY BUDGET WORKSHEET |
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Approved by Board: |
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Dept Name: Conservation Dept No.: 22 |
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Proposed |
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Actual |
Actual |
Budgeted |
Re-estimated |
Budget |
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ADMINISTRATION |
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
2006-2007 |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
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Salary- Director |
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001 6100 100 22 661 |
34,748.00 |
35,790.00 |
39,063 |
39,063 |
40,626 |
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Part Time & Temp Emp |
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001 6100 101 22 668 |
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FICA (7.65%) |
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001 6100 110 22 010 |
2,658.00 |
2,738.00 |
2,988 |
2,988 |
3,108 |
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Salaries |
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001 6100 110 22 110 |
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IPERS(5.75%), '04 9.07%, '06 9.23%, '07 9.12%, '08 8.47% |
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001 6100 111 22 011 |
3,207.00 |
3,303.00 |
3,563 |
3,563 |
3,441 |
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Group Insurance |
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002-6100-113-22-013 |
15,692.00 |
15,695.00 |
14,437 |
14,437 |
14,437 |
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Unemployment Comp |
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001 6100 116 22 014 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
85 |
0 |
85 |
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Stationery & Forms |
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001 6100 260 22 990 |
598.00 |
742.00 |
950 |
950 |
950 |
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Magazines/Books |
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001 6100 261 22 990 |
36.00 |
91.00 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
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Wearing Apparel |
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001 6100 294 22 990 |
349.00 |
132.00 |
250 |
250 |
250 |
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Off Pub, Legal Not |
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001 6100 400 22 990 |
532.00 |
930.00 |
500 |
500 |
600 |
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Postage |
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001 6100 412 22 990 |
92.00 |
302.00 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
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Employee Mile/Subsist |
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001 6100 413 22 990 |
524.00 |
503.00 |
550 |
508 |
677 |
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Telephone |
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001 6100 414 22 990 |
2,081.00 |
2,394.00 |
2,400 |
2,480 |
2,500 |
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School of Instruction |
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001 6100 422 22 990 |
486.00 |
751.00 |
600 |
600 |
650 |
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Dues & Memberships |
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001 6100 480 22 990 |
525.00 |
545.00 |
550 |
550 |
650 |
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Office Equip & Furniture |
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001 6100 636 22 990 |
0.00 |
46.00 |
600 |
600 |
600 |
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Activity Totals |
61,528.00 |
63,962.00 |
67,116 |
67,069 |
69,153 |
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2007- 2008 TAMA COUNTY BUDGET WORKSHEET |
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Approved by Board: |
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Dept Name: Conservation Dept No.: 22 |
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Proposed |
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PARK MAINTENANCE |
Actual |
Actual |
Budgeted |
Re-estimated |
Budget |
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OPERATIONS |
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
2006-2007 |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
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Main Supv/Ranger |
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001 6110 101 22 223 |
33,600.00 |
36,181.00 |
36,784 |
36,784 |
38,229 |
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Conservation Tech |
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001 6110 101 22 226 |
30,269.00 |
30,452.00 |
33,373 |
33,373 |
34,745 |
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Seasonal Workers |
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001 6110 101 22 224 |
18,543.00 |
22,533.00 |
23,343 |
23,343 |
24,027 |
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FICA (7.65%) |
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001 6110 110 22 010 |
6,305.00 |
6,821.00 |
7,153 |
7,153 |
7,421 |
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IPERS (6.05%) |
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001 6110 111 22 011 |
3,672.00 |
3,831.00 |
4,034 |
4,034 |
4,415 |
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Health Ins- Co Share (Pk. Main.) |
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002-6110-113-22-013 |
15,724.00 |
13,103.00 |
14,509 |
13,170 |
14,468 |
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Fuels |
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001 6110 250 22 050 |
6,477.00 |
7,041.00 |
7,500 |
8,500 |
8,500 |
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Tires & Tubes |
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001 6110 253 22 050 |
2,113.00 |
772.00 |
1,746 |
1,746 |
1,342 |
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Minor Motor Vehicle Parts |
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001 6110 254 22 050 |
6,362.00 |
8,687.00 |
5,000 |
8,000 |
8,000 |
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Minor Equip & Hand Tools |
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001 6110 290 22 050 |
157.00 |
100.00 |
160 |
300 |
100 |
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Recreational Supplies |
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001 6110 292 22 052 |
29,606.00 |
33,129.00 |
30,836 |
29,500 |
31,000 |
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Wearing Apparel |
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001 6110 294 22 050 |
252.00 |
0.00 |
230 |
230 |
230 |
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Natural & LP Gas |
$0.97/gal |
$1.229/gal |
$1.469/gal |
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001 6110 430 22 990 |
6,135.00 |
4,600.00 |
7,000 |
8,000 |
8,000 |
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Electric Light & Power |
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001 6110 431 22 990 |
9,699.00 |
12,613.00 |
11,500 |
11,260 |
13,000 |
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Buildings |
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001 6110 441 22 052 |
21.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Agricultural & Horticultural |
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001 6110 630 22 990 |
0.00 |
425.00 |
20,000 |
17,000 |
0 |
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Motor Vehicle |
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001 6110 635 22 050 |
18,799.00 |
16,500.00 |
0 |
0 |
30,000 |
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Shop Equipment |
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001 6110 637 22 990 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
495 |
495 |
575 |
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Activity Totals |
187,734.00 |
196,788.00 |
203,663 |
202,888 |
224,052 |
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Health Ins- Co Share (Admin.) |
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002-6100-113-22-013 |
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Health Ins- Co Share (Pk. Main.) |
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002-6110-113-22-013 |
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Activity Totals |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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Department Totals |
283,036.00 |
288,046.00 |
304,553 |
303,731 |
326,978 |
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2007- 2008 TAMA COUNTY BUDGET WORKSHEET |
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Approved by Board: |
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Dept Name: Conservation Dept No.: 22 |
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TAX REVENUES REQUESTED |
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Proposed |
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Actual |
Actual |
Budgeted |
Re-estimated |
Budget |
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Description |
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
2006-2007 |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
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TAX REVENUES |
243,097 |
247,096 |
263,078 |
262,256 |
281,503 |
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OTHER REVENUES |
39,939 |
40,950 |
41,475 |
41,475 |
45,475 |
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Department Totals |
283,036 |
288,046 |
304,553 |
303,731 |
326,978 |
The Board reviewed the FY ’08 budget for the accounts the Conservation Board manages. This includes the Land Acquisition and Development Account (LAD), the REAP Account, and the Nature Center Trust Account. After discussion it was moved by Little, seconded Carolyn that the budget for all conservation accounts be accepted as presented, carried (Adolphs- aye, Anderson- aye, Benda- aye, Little- aye, Wiese- aye). [Note: Account Budget follows]
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LAD ACCOUNT |
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Proposed |
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Actual |
Actual |
Budgeted |
Re-estimated |
Budget |
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Description |
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
2006-2007 |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
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Capital Projects |
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0027-0210-600-22 |
4,489 |
0 |
210,000 |
210,000 |
240,031 |
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Department Totals |
0 |
0 |
210,000 |
210,000 |
240,031 |
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2007-2008 TAMA COUNTY BUDGET WORKSHEET |
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Dept Name: Conservation Board Dept No.: 22 |
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REAP ACCOUNT |
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Proposed |
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Actual |
Actual |
Budgeted |
Re-estimated |
Budget |
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Description |
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
2006-2007 |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
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Capital Projects |
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0023-0210-600-22-096 |
0 |
0 |
92,810 |
92,810 |
116,032 |
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Department Totals |
0 |
0 |
92,810 |
92,810 |
116,032 |
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2007- 2008 TAMA COUNTY BUDGET WORKSHEET |
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Dept Name: Conservation Board Dept No.: 22 |
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NATURE CENTER TRUST |
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Proposed |
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Actual |
Actual |
Budgeted |
Re-estimated |
Budget |
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Description |
2004-2005 |
2005-2006 |
2006-2007 |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
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Recreational Supplies |
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0031 6120 292 22 072 |
14,995 |
15,626 |
0 |
500 |
15,000 |
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Art Supplies |
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0031 6120 296 22 072 |
1,756 |
1,439 |
0 |
1,500 |
1,800 |
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Permanent Improvements |
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0031-6120-610-22-642 |
0 |
278 |
85,000 |
85,000 |
81,089 |
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Department Totals |
16,751 |
17,343 |
85,000 |
87,000 |
97,889 |
Anderson and Benda asked if anything had been heard from Paul Sleeper, Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist, regarding reporting to the Conservation Board and interested residents regarding the state of the fishery at Otter Creek Lake. Etzel will contact Sleeper and District Biologist Waters regarding this request.
After discussion of conservation topics of interest it was moved by Adolphs, seconded Benda to adjourn, carried (All voting aye). Adjourned 9:25 p.m..
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CHAIR
VICE-CHAIR