The Tama County Conservation Board met in regular session on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in the Nature Center library, Otter Creek Park.
Benda
called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Members present were: Adolphs, Benda, Little
and Wiese. Also present: Etzel and Wise. [Note: In Anderson’s absence Little
will serve as acting vice-chair.]
Minutes from the regular session of February 7, 2007, were read. Moved by Adolphs, seconded Wiese to approve the minutes as read, carried. (All voting aye)
The following bills were presented:
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BILLS SUBMITTED,
BOARD MEETING, MARCH 14, 2007 |
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TO BE PAID FROM GEN'L FUND |
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Amount of Bill |
Category Total |
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0002-6100-113-22-013 Health Ins- Co Share |
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Health Ins Fund |
Etzel Family for March |
1,203.08 |
1,203.08 |
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0001-6100-412-22 Postage |
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Etzel, Robert |
As per three (3) receipts |
3.76 |
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Tama County Auditor |
13 pieces of mail @ $1.11 ea (Exhibit materials) |
14.43 |
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18.19 |
18.19 |
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0001-6100-414-22 Telephone |
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Iowa Telecom |
17Feb07, 484-5314 (shop) |
52.26 |
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17Feb07, 484-2231 (office), 484-4157 (payphone) |
118.46 |
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Verizon |
16Feb07, 484-2231 (office) |
20.07 |
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19Feb07, 484-4157 (payphone) |
9.62 |
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16Feb07, 484-5314 (shop) |
10.59 |
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211.00 |
211.00 |
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0001-6100-422-22 School of Instruction |
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IACCBE |
Winterfest- Etzel two nights lodging |
98.00 |
98.00 |
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0001-6110-101-22-223 Salary- Main Supervisor |
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Wise, Craig |
9-Feb-07 |
1,514.65 |
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23-Feb-07 |
1,384.80 |
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2,899.45 |
2,899.45 |
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0001-6110-101-22-226 Salary- Conservation Tech. |
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Dolash, Ron |
9-Feb-07 |
1,274.40 |
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23-Feb-07 |
1,274.40 |
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2,548.80 |
2,548.80 |
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0002-6110-113-22-013 Health Ins- Co Share |
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Health Ins Fund |
Dolash family for March |
1,203.08 |
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Wise- Life Insurance for March |
2.60 |
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1,205.68 |
1,205.68 |
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0001-6110-250-22-050 Mt Veh- fuels |
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New Century FS |
#36-342333, 7Feb07 100 gals unleaded gasoline @ $1.865/gl |
186.50 |
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State fuel tax @ $0.19 per gal |
21.00 |
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FET (LUST) @ $0.01/gal |
0.10 |
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#36-342380 7Feb07 247.4 gals unleaded gasohol @ $1.68892/gal |
417.84 |
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State fuel tax @ $0.19 per gal |
47.01 |
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FET (LUST) @ $0.01/gal |
0.25 |
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672.70 |
672.70 |
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0001-6110-254-22-050 Mt Veh- Minor Repair |
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CQ Auto Parts |
#2580-28050 disc pads ('93 Ford pickup) |
21.78 |
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J&V Auto Parts |
#364585 fuel line, adhv;#364755muffler, #364950 |
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wire, connec.;#365191 htr hose (9) |
142.79 |
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164.57 |
164.57 |
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0001-6110-292-22-052 Main & Supplies |
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Manatt's |
20Feb07, 6.01T, 3/8" pea gravel @ $18/T |
108.18 |
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Menard's |
#82216 2- lamps |
15.92 |
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Premier Office Equip., Inc. |
#33087, #33880, premier platinum plan, Canon IR-210S copier |
70.00 |
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Spahn & Rose Lumber |
#2618911 40 LF 4" drain tile, 4" tile cap (1) |
25.79 |
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Tama Co. Highway Dept |
1Mar07 3-3/4T salt; 12Feb07 3.5 T salt |
391.97 |
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Tama Co. Solid Waste Disposal Commission |
Landfill charges, Jan & Feb for OCP |
101.80 |
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Tama Lawn & Timber |
#004697 face shields (2) for hard hats |
35.40 |
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Wilkerson Hardware |
#B17814 fasteners,#A15287 keys (3);#B19105 misc |
107.32 |
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WW Grainger |
#9307120130 "D" batteries (36);#9307098849 30A plug |
117.37 |
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#9307098831 generators, 6.2 KW, gas (2) |
1,978.20 |
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2,951.95 |
2,951.95 |
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0001-6110-431-22 Electricity |
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Grundy Co REC |
OCP thru 5Feb07, 6,710 KWH- meter #1, |
550.62 |
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5,650 kwh- meter #2 (NC) |
242.95 |
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Security light charge |
18.00 |
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maintenance light charge |
96.00 |
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907.57 |
907.57 |
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Total Bills
Submitted, General Fund |
12,880.99 |
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Moved by Wiese, seconded Little to approve bills, carried. (All voting aye).
Reports and Correspondence. Staff /Work. Wise updated board members on work accomplished during February including beginning storm damage work, prepare beach ropes for placement, complete tiling of south loop camp area./ Workshops/Meetings Attended Staff have attended the Ioway Trail Meeting (February 14), and CCPOA Training (March 6). Upcoming meetings include ISAC (March 18- 20), IACCB Spring Conference (March 24), District 1 Meeting (March 27), Fun Nite for the Nature Center Fundraiser (March 31)./Fun Nite for the Nature Center Tickets will be coming to board members in the next few days. Kay Neumann, Deadham, IA, will be giving the program on “The Bald Eagle in Iowa”. She is a wildlife rehabilitator and Executive Director of SOAR (Saving Our Avian Resources).
The Board reviewed preliminary concept ideas submitted by Janet Danek, designer for the Nature Center exhibits. Etzel reported the Exhibit Team would be meeting on March 21 to discuss the concepts and provide feedback to Danek.
The Board considered bids submitted to replace the existing furnace at the trailer residence at Otter Creek Park. The current furnace started blowing soot (heat exchange unit is out). The following bids were submitted:
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Sorted by company name |
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Company |
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Description |
Quote |
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Ehlen Plumbing & Heating |
Belle Plaine |
Coleman Evcon, 80%, 70,000 btu |
1,457.00 |
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Ehlen Plumbing & Heating |
Belle Plaine |
Coleman Evcon, 80%, 90,000 btu |
1,693.00 |
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Scharnweber Water Cond. |
Toledo |
Coleman Evcon, 80%, 70,000 btu |
1,585.00 |
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Scharnweber Water Cond. |
Toledo |
Coleman Evcon, 80%, 90,000 btu |
1,775.00 |
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Ternus Electric |
Tama |
Amana Counterflow, 93%, 70,000 btu |
1,750.00 |
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Thomas Co |
Tama |
Trane, 92%, 100,000 btu |
2,702.00 |
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Thomas Co |
Tama |
Trane, 93%, 100,000 btu |
3,645.00 |
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Thomas Co |
Tama |
Goodman, 80%, 90,000 btu |
1,924.00 |
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Thomas Co |
Tama |
Goodman, 93%, 90,000 btu |
2,357.00 |
After considerable discussion it was moved by Wiese, seconded Adolphs to purchase the Amana Counterflow, 70,000 btu, 93% unit from Ternus Electric for $1,750, carried. (All voting aye)
The Tama County Meal Reimbursement Policy, as approved recently by the Board of Supervisors, was discussed. The Board felt certain aspects of the policy were not adaptable to the Conservation Board program. It was moved by Little, seconded Adolphs that the policy as approved by the Supervisors not be accepted for the operations of the Conservation Board, carried. (All voting aye) [Note: Board members agree with the spirit of the policy and instructed Etzel to bring forward, at the April meeting, a policy which fits the operational schedule of the conservation board.]
After discussion of conservation topics of interest it was moved by Little, seconded Adolphs to adjourn, carried (All voting aye). Adjourned 8:20 p.m..
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CHAIR VICE-CHAIR