Muscatine County Board of Supervisors
Monday, March 5, 2012
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 A.M. with
Furlong, Howard, Kelly, Watkins and Sorensen present. Chairperson Kelly presiding.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Sorensen, the agenda was approved as written. Ayes:
All.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Sorensen, claims dated March 5, 2012 were
approved in the amount of $228,365.19. Ayes: All.
A Public Hearing was called to order by Chairperson Kelly at 9:04 A.M. on a
construction permit application for a confinement feeding operation from David Kundel
LLC. No one spoke against the proposed confinement feeding operation. Steve Kundel,
attorney for the applicant, stated that David Kundel is adding a new building to the
operation and is working with DNR on their permit application and updating of their
manure management plan. Howard noted that test scoring was very good. Jodee Stepleton
stated that they exceeded the minimum by quite a bit and inject all of their manure into
the soil. Stepleton stated that their manure capacity exceeds what they can produce in a
year. On a motion by Watkins, second by Furlong, the public hearing was closed at 9:08
A.M. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Sorensen, the Board approved the Master Matrix as
prepared by the Zoning Administrator and the Chairperson was authorized to execute a
letter to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to recommend approval of a
construction permit as submitted by David Kundel LLC. Ayes: All.
Max Churchhill, Friends of the Old Barn, updated the Board on activities at the Old Barn.
Churchhill stated that they started renovation of the cottage and a handicap accessible
ramp is being installed by Eagle Scout Jordan Elshoff. Dave Metz, Friends of the Old
Barn, stated they are developing display panels in the loft for a photographic display.
Churchhill stated that the financial status of Friends of the Old Barn reflects a good
working fund balance and they are in the process of making a CD of all the outstanding
things in Muscatine County in order to promote the community. Furlong stated he
appreciates everything they have done, but questioned the mowing agreement as he feels
the lease agreement for the cottage was agreed upon in exchange for Friends of the Old
Barn providing mowing services. Paul Carroll, Friends of the Old Barn, stated they will
do the mowing if the work release program does not have the time and they appreciate
the support the Board has given them.
Discussion was held regarding a preventive maintenance agreement for a generator at the
Jail with Sheriff Dave White. White presented the following proposals for a one year
contract: Cummins Central Power - $1,576.65 and Altorfer - $1,532.00. White stated the
generator is just out of warranty and since Cummins Central Power was the original
supplier and their agreement included an extra trip, he would recommend accepting the
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Cummins Central Power proposal. On a motion by Furlong, second by Sorensen, the
Board approved a generator maintenance contract with Cummins Central Power in the
amount of $1,576.65 as recommended by Sheriff Dave White. Ayes: All.
Discussion was held with Sheriff Dave White regarding raising the jail inmate fees.
White stated that they are currently charging $25 per day with an average daily
population of 240 inmates at a cost of approximately $62 per day. White stated that they
pay Louisa County $40 per day to handle their overflow. White recommended raising the
fees to at least $40 per day. White feels this would encourage more inmates to participate
in the inmate weekend work program. On a motion by Watkins, second by Furlong, the
Board approved raising the jail inmate fees to $40.00 per day effective April 1, 2012.
Ayes: All.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Howard, the Chairperson was authorized to sign
Applications to the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council to be Certified to Carry
Weapons for Reserve Officers Brian Flake and Kristina Wells. Ayes: All.
Watkins asked about evacuation procedures of the Jail in an emergency. Sheriff Dave
White stated he needs to have an outdoor evacuation area and at some point will need to
fence in an area, but currently he would move the inmates to the public safety building in
an emergency.
Discussion was held regarding an amendment to the agreement with Shive-Hattery for
the Muscatine County Building Condition Analysis project to include destructive testing
on the Muscatine County Administration Building. Sorensen stated he has a lot of
concerns with Shive-Hattery as their contractor price is high and they did not listen to the
Board who asked them to use local contractors. Watkins stated he feels the wages are not
justified for what we are asking them to do. Watkins stated maybe they should be hiring
an engineer rather than an architect to do the destructive testing and analysis. Furlong
stated he does not have a problem getting a second opinion. Sorensen stated he does not
think they should be in too big of a hurry to get the project at a premium price. Howard
stated he has asked questions of Shive-Hattery and their responses have been very vague.
Howard stated they need to correct the problems in an efficient and cost effective way,
but it is more important to get it done correctly. Kelly suggested not approving the
amendment to the agreement and having Troy get local contractors in to do the
destructive testing. Sorensen stated he is uneasy with Shive-Hattery at this point.
Watkins stated they need a structural engineer to determine where to cut the holes and
evaluate the data. Furlong stated he believes Shive-Hattery was probably somewhat
evasive because they were worried about liability. Watkins stated he is not worried about
going with someone new. Kelly stated Shive-Hattery does not take their signed contracts
seriously. Maintenance Supervisor Troy Sievert stated he knows approximately where
Shive-Hattery intended to cut the holes and he could contact contractors for proposals to
perform the work. Furlong stated he thinks they need to keep moving to get this done.
The Board directed Sievert to renegotiate the amendment to get more competitive bids by
utilizing a local contractor to perform the work.
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Kelly asked Maintenance Supervisor Troy Sievert who to contact if he is on vacation.
Sievert stated that Scott Buser is the Lead Maintenance Worker and his backup.
Discussion was held regarding a possible lease agreement for a postage machine for use
by offices in the Administration Building. First Deputy Treasurer Amy Zybarth stated
that the current postage machine is costing $269 per month. Zybarth presented bids for a
63 month lease from Neopost at a cost of $11,422.83 or $182 per month and a 60 month
lease from Pitney Bowes at a cost of $13,500 or $225 per month. Zybarth stated that the
Auditor’s lease is up March 31, 2012 and County Auditor Leslie Soule is interested in
using this new machine which would be a savings of $959.40 per year. Zybarth
recommended accepting the bid from Neopost. On a motion by Watkins, second by
Howard, the Board authorized the Chairperson to execute a 63 month lease agreement for
a postage machine for use by offices in the Administration Building with Neopost in the
amount of $11,422.83. Ayes: All.
Discussion was held with department heads regarding the possible relocation of offices in
the Muscatine County Administration Building. County Recorder Cindy Gray stated that
the Recorder and Auditor need to be in close proximity to each other. County Assessor
Dale McCrea stated that the Assessor and Auditor could temporarily be located near each
other but in separate buildings, but only on a short term basis. Administrative Services
Director Nancy Schreiber stated that Administration and the Auditor need to also be in
close proximity to each other. County Auditor Leslie Soule stated she needs handicap
accessibility and quite a bit of space because this is a major election year. Information
Services Director Bill Riley stated new fiber might have to be pulled if he were moved
back to the Old Sheriff’s House. Soule stated that the postage machine utilized by all of
the offices could be an issue if they are not kept together and questioned whether she
should proceed with cancelling her lease at this time. Watkins stated they may have to
temporarily rent a postage machine and to move forward with the new postage machine
and cancellation of the Auditor’s lease. Treasurer Jerry Coffman suggested temporarily
relocating to the old Aldi building or the Muscatine Mall. The Board asked the
department heads to get together to put concerns and needs in writing.
On a motion by Howard, second by Sorensen, minutes of the Monday, February 27, 2012
special meeting and Monday, February 27, 2012 regular meeting were approved as
written. Ayes: All.
Correspondence:
Furlong received a call complimenting road maintenance in Seventy-Six
and Cedar Townships.
Furlong received a phone call regarding trash dumped on Funk’s Hill.
Kelly received several calls on snow and ice.
All Board members received an email on Old Sheriff’s House renovation from
David Nowling of the County Historic Commission.
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Committee Reports:
Kelly, Sorensen and Furlong attended the Conference Board meeting February
29
th
.
Disaster Services Director Jeff Carter stated the County has five years to upgrade the
Hazard Mitigation Plan of which they are in the second year, but it will take 9 months to
start this project by which time he will be retired, so someone else needs to coordinate
this project. Carter encouraged all Muscatine County residents to purchase weather radios
and utilize computerized alerts over radios, cell phones, computers, etc. to keep apprised
of severe weather.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Howard, the Chairperson was authorized to execute a
Quit Claim Deed for two donated grave spaces in Greenwood Cemetery for indigent
residents of Muscatine County. Ayes: All.
Discussion was held regarding a Voluntary Separation Agreement for three positions to
be eliminated and one position to be reduced to part-time on or before June 30, 2012.
County Attorney Alan Ostergren stated he needs to know what the Board intends for the
person reduced to part-time. Furlong stated the Board originally discussed prorating the
$10,000 and providing single insurance premiums for a year. County Recorder Cindy
Gray stated the person from her office will probably have to leave because they cannot
afford to work part-time with no benefits. Gray questioned the clause saying they cannot
be rehired until January 1, 2013 and what if a County position opens up shortly after they
are gone. Howard thinks when giving a severance package they have to have a period of
time that they cannot return to employment with the County. Watkins does not have a
problem with paying the person their full severance in the Recorder’s Office and then
hiring a different person for the part-time position, but it could not be that same person.
Ostergren stated that from the time the employee is told their position is being eliminated,
there is a 21-day time frame that the County has to offer to give the employee time to
seek counsel and also 7 days for the employee to revoke their decision should they
choose. Ostergren stated his issue with the severance package is that the County will not
be able to do anything if there are disciplinary issues with the employee after they have
been notified that their position is being eliminated. Information Services Director Bill
Riley stated the employee could be put on paid leave during the 21-day period to prevent
disciplinary issues from arising. Watkins agreed that the elected official could decide to
do that. Administrative Services Director Nancy Schreiber stated that for unemployment
purposes the severance package would be calculated into weeks of pay and the employee
would not be eligible for unemployment for that period of time. Schreiber stated she
needs direction on whether the employee is going to get paid for 21 days or through June
30
th
. Coffman stated he feels the employee should be paid through June 30
th
even if they
are let go sooner. Watkins stated he did not have a problem with that as they are all good
employees. Ostergren stated that normally once you tell an employee their position is no
longer needed, you do not keep them on the payroll for an arbitrary amount of time such
as the end of a fiscal year. Watkins asked if department heads would be more comfortable
with an earlier date. Coffman stated that he has told his staff they would announce it late
in May or early June, but it looks like now it would be closer to May 15
th
and he thinks
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they should then be paid through June 30
th
. Ostergren stated the agreement could be
given to all of the employees in each of the departments to satisfy the 21-day notice
without them knowing for sure which staff members are going to actually be eliminated.
County Auditor Leslie Soule stated that she is already witnessing that going clear out to
June 30
th
is killing morale because of not knowing who is going to be eliminated and
giving this voluntary separation agreement to everyone will only make that worse. Soule
thinks maybe we should just decide who it is and get it over with as the longer it goes, the
more morale goes down. Budget Coordinator Sherry Seright stated that maybe
departments should be allowed to do this sooner and payout the severance sooner. Gray
stated that she wants to publicly say that the Board has gone about this in a backward
way. Gray stated she feels she brought in the numbers to prove that her office is not
overstaffed and her study is proving that, so the decision should be delayed for a year to
give the offices a chance to prove what is really needed in their offices. Kelly thinks that
if it is done earlier, then the timeline for possible rehire should be moved up. Howard
and Sorensen disagreed. Board consensus was that if a department head wants to
eliminate the position sooner, they can, but no later than June 30
th
. The Board by
consensus agreed that the employee should go on paid leave during the 21-day
notification period and if they sign the agreement, they will be paid out the severance
with the next payroll after the seven day revocation period. If the employee does not sign
the agreement, then they will receive no severance.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Sorensen, the Board approved a Voluntary
Separation Agreement for positions to be eliminated on or before June 30, 2012 as
revised. Ayes: All.
The Board recessed at 11:16 A.M. and reconvened at 11:22 A.M.
On a motion by Sorensen, second by Watkins, the Board went into non-public session at
11:22 A.M. pursuant to Chapter 20.17(3), Code of Iowa, to discuss strategy in union
negotiations. Roll call vote: Ayes: All. On a motion by Furlong, second by Watkins, the
Board returned to open session at 11:26 A.M. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:26 A.M.
ATTEST:
_______________________________ ____________________________
Leslie A. Soule, County Auditor
Kas Kelly, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County Board of Supervisors
Monday, March 5, 2012 – Special Session
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met in special session at 7:00 P.M. with
Furlong, Howard, Kelly, Watkins and Sorensen present. Chairperson Kelly presiding.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Sorensen, the agenda was approved as written. Ayes:
All.
A Public Hearing was called to order by Chairperson Kelly at 7:01 P.M. on the proposed
Fiscal Year 2012/13 Muscatine County Budget. No one spoke for or against the
proposed Fiscal Year 2012/13 Muscatine County Budget. Budget Coordinator Sherry
Seright stated the proposed budget reduces the General Basic levy back down to $3.50,
leaves the General Supplemental levy at $2.62, reduces the MH-DD levy to $1.18,
increases the Debt Service levy to $0.44 and reduces the Rural Services levy to $2.54
resulting in an overall decrease in the Urban levy of 29 cents and a decrease in the Rural
Services levy of 8 cents. Howard noted that the Board had already reduced the levies
prior to the 6 cent reduction by the State of the MH-DD levy. On a motion by Furlong,
second by Howard, the public hearing was closed at 7:08 P.M. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Sorensen, the Board approved Resolution #03-05-12-
01 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2012/13 County Budget. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
A Public Hearing was called to order by Chairperson Kelly at 7:09 P.M. on proposed
Fiscal Year 2011/12 Muscatine County Budget Amendments. No one spoke for or
against the proposed budget amendments. Budget Coordinator Sherry Seright reviewed
the proposed amendments with the Board. On a motion by Howard, second by Furlong,
the public hearing was closed at 7:15 P.M. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Howard, the Board approved Resolution #03-05-12-
02 Amending the Fiscal Year 2011/12 Muscatine County Budget. Roll call vote: Ayes:
All.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Howard, the Board approved Resolution #03-05-12-
03 Fiscal Year 2011/12 Muscatine County Budget Appropriations. Roll call vote: Ayes:
All.
County Recorder Cindy Gray asked the Board to take reduction in staff off the table in
her office. Gray stated she is concerned that if one of her employees changes their mind
about accepting a part-time position, they will not be able to because after they sign the
agreement, they cannot return until January 2013. Gray stated she is going to lose
experience with the reduction. Gray stated that in her 30 years in the Recorder’s office
she has been a good manager. Gray requested that the Board consider only reducing the
position to 32 hours per week. Gray stated she is willing to do the work study if the
Board would be willing to change their mind on reducing the position to part-time, but
she has never received a definite yes. Gray stated that the time study she just completed
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was done at home because she did not have time to do it at work. Gray stated she has
been asked to look at cutting passports, but feels it is a bad idea as it brings in more
money than it costs. Howard stated he would like to clarify that he thinks Cindy has great
work ethic. Howard stated the problem he sees is that they have no idea when they are
going to have a heavy customer load and this will probably end up causing some delayed
services due to traffic flow. Kelly stated she likes the idea of the 32 hours because it gives
the employee insurance benefits and allows Cindy to get the study done because in her
opinion the Board did this process backwards. Furlong stated he disagrees because it is
driven by money and over the long term will realize cost savings to the County and
provides for more efficient government. Watkins stated the County is going to see a
squeeze on tax dollars in the future.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Sorensen, the Board approved staffing level
reductions of two full-time positions in the Treasurer’s Office, one full-time position in
the Auditor’s Office and one full-time position in the Recorder’s Office effective on or
before June 30, 2012. Ayes: Furlong, Howard, Watkins, and Sorensen. Nay: Kelly.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Watkins, the Board approved a staffing level increase
in the Recorder’s Office of one part-time position (maximum 25 hours per week)
effective July 1, 2012. Ayes: Furlong, Howard, Watkins and Sorensen. Nay: Kelly.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 P.M.
ATTEST:
________________________________ _________________________________
Leslie A. Soule, County Auditor
Kas Kelly, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County Board of Supervisors
Monday, March 12, 2012
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 A.M. with
Furlong, Watkins, Kelly and Sorensen present. Howard was absent. Chairperson Kelly
presiding.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Sorensen, the agenda was approved as written. Ayes:
All.
Diana Broderson, Muscatine County Cares, requested that her group be allowed to hang
handprints in the Muscatine County Administration Building during April for Child
Abuse Prevention Month. On a motion by Watkins, second by Furlong, the Board
approved a request from Muscatine County Cares to hang handprints at the Muscatine
County Administration Building for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Ayes: All.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Sorensen, the Board approved Resolution #03-12-12-
01 Approving Execution and Delivery of a Release of Bond Indenture Guaranty
Agreement and Tax Agreement Relating to the County’s $23,550,000 Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Taxable), Series 1995 (IPSCO Steel, Inc. Project). Roll
call vote: Ayes: All.
The Board reviewed variances granted by the Muscatine County Board of Adjustment on
Friday, March 2, 2012. Case #12-03-01 is an application filed by Paul E. and Karen K.
Beatty, Record Owners. This property is located in Moscow Township, West of North
Mulberry Road, in the SE ¼ of Section 32-T78N-R2W, containing approximately 40
acres, and is zoned A-1 Agricultural District. This request, if approved, would allow the
Zoning Administrator to issue a Waiver of the Subdivision Ordinance in order to split off
approximately five (5) acres in the NE Corner; and a Special Use Permit for Mr. & Mrs.
Beatty’s daughter to build a rural residence on the proposed split. On a motion by
Watkins, second by Sorensen, the Board accepted the variance. Ayes: All. Case #12-03-
02 is an application filed by Larry T. Streets, Record Owner, and Benjamin L. Goodale,
Proposed Buyer. This property is located in Pike Township, in the NW ¼ of Section 4-
T77N-R3W, East of Iron City Avenue, containing approximately 38.49 acres and is
zoned A-1 Agricultural District. This request, if approved, would allow the Zoning
Administrator to issue a Special Use Permit in order to allow the split off of
approximately five (5) acres and for Mr. and Mrs. Goodale to build a rural residence on
this property. The Board of Adjustment tabled the request until the April meeting due to
the fact that the Record Owner and Proposed Buyer/Builder believes that they can find
evidence concerning a lower CSR rating of the property than what was provided by the
Assessor’s Office. Case #12-03-03 is an application filed by Norma J. Brooks, Record
Owner, and ITC Midwest LLC, Proposed Buyer. This property is located in Pike
Township, at the corner of Highway 70 and 170
th
Street, in the SW ¼ of Section 7-T77N-
R3W, containing approximately 79 acres, and is zoned A-1 Agricultural District. This
request, if approved, would allow the Zoning Administrator to issue a Waiver of the
Subdivision Ordinance in order for Ms. Brooks to split off and sell approximately 9.75
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acres at the corner of Highway 70 and 170
th
Street, and a Special Use Permit to allow
ITC Midwest LLC to construct, operate, and maintain an electrical transmission
substation on this property. On a motion by Furlong, second by Sorensen, the Board
accepted the variance. Ayes: All.
Maintenance Supervisor Troy Sievert presented one sealed bid for the Muscatine County
Courthouse Doorway Installation Project from Hy-Brand in the amount of $6,325.
Sievert stated that an emailed bid was not considered because it was not submitted as a
sealed bid as required by the bid specifications. On a motion by Furlong, second by
Watkins, the Board accepted a bid from Hy-Brand for the Muscatine County Courthouse
Doorway Installation Project in the amount of $6,325. Ayes: All.
Maintenance Supervisor Troy Sievert presented bids for the Muscatine County Historic
Jail building for tuckpointing and maintenance of masonry as follows: Renaissance
Restoration - $98,659 plus $25 per brick and $520 per sill replacement; Kenny Tharp
Masonry - $56,016; E & H Restoration - $99,819 plus $25 per brick and $448 per sill
replacement; TNT Tuckpointing - $116,000 plus $22 per brick and $700 per sill
replacement. Sievert stated that the unit prices are in excess of 500 bricks and 8 window
sill replacements which were already included in the bid totals. Sievert was directed to
obtain the unit pricing for the bid from Kenny Tharp Masonry. Sievert will review the
bids and return next week with a recommendation.
Maintenance Supervisor Troy Sievert presented bids for the Muscatine County Optimae
building for tuckpointing and maintenance of masonry as follows: Fuessel Masonry (no
bid bond) – Base Bid $88,950 (including Alternate 1) and Alternate 2 - $14,200; Kenny
Tharp Masonry – Base Bid $67,005, Alternate 1 - $1,200 and Alternate 2 - $9,000; TNT
Tuckpointing – Base Bid $91,100, Alternate 1 - deduct $1,000 and Alternate 2 - $12,900
plus two more alternates of water repellant for $5,800 and demolition of the six columns
for $3,100; and E & H Restoration - $99,779, Alternate 1 - $44,930 and Alternate 2 –
$14,322. Sievert stated that he asked for Alternate 1 to remove the brick archway and
Alternate 2 to repair the six brick columns in the back of the facility. Sievert stated that
he did not ask for the additional alternates provided by TNT Tuckpointing. Sievert will
review the bids and return next week with a recommendation.
Sievert reported that Shive-Hattery received two bids from local contractors for
destructive testing at the Muscatine County Administration Building, but he has not yet
seen a proposal from Shive-Hattery.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Sorensen, the Board approved an application for a
Class C Beer, Liquor, Sunday Sales and Outdoor Service Permit for The Chart House,
Inc., DBA The Lighthouse, 2142 Water Street, Muscatine, Iowa. Ayes: All.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Sorensen, minutes of the Monday, March 5, 2012
regular meeting and Monday, March 5, 2012 special meeting were approved as written.
Ayes: All.
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Correspondence:
Watkins received a phone call regarding junk in Moscow.
Furlong received a phone call regarding junk on a couple of properties on 231
st
Street.
Furlong received a call regarding limbs and trash on the Courthouse lawn and
items taped on the walls instead of on the bulletin boards in the
Courthouse.
Committee Reports:
Kelly attended a Muscatine County Health Association meeting March 7
th
.
Kelly attended a Seventh Judicial District meeting March 9
th
.
Sorensen attended a Muscatine County Safety Committee meeting March 7
th
.
Kelly attended a Bluezone Site Visit for Muscatine County March 7
th
.
The Board recessed at 9:33 A.M. and reconvened at 9:42 A.M.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Furlong, the Board went into closed session at 9:42
A.M. pursuant to Chapter 21.5(c), Code of Iowa, to discuss strategy with counsel in
matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent. Roll call vote:
Ayes: All. On a motion by Watkins, second by Furlong, the Board returned to open
session at 10:00 A.M. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
County Attorney Alan Ostergren requested that the Board allow him to sign settlement
documents on the Board’s behalf that will result in the County paying insurance
deductible of $2,500 in the case of Goddard v. Muscatine County Board of Adjustment.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Sorensen, the Board approved a settlement
agreement in Goddard v. Muscatine County Board of Adjustment as recommended by
County Attorney Alan Ostergren. Ayes: All.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:01 A.M.
ATTEST:
______________________________ ____________________________
Leslie A. Soule, County Auditor Kas Kelly, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County Board of Supervisors
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met in special session at 1:30 P.M. with
Furlong, Kelly, Watkins and Sorensen present. Howard was absent. Chairperson Kelly
presiding.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Sorensen, the agenda was approved as written. Ayes:
All.
Discussion was held with Maintenance Supervisor Troy Sievert regarding an amendment
to the agreement with Shive-Hattery for the Muscatine County Building Condition
Analysis project to include destructive testing on the Muscatine County Administration
Building. Sievert stated that the agreement includes proposals from local contractors Hy-
Brand at $45 per hour and North Construction at $37 per hour. On a motion by Sorensen,
second by Furlong, the Chair was authorized to execute an amendment to the agreement
with Shive-Hattery for the Muscatine County Building Condition Analysis project to
include destructive testing on the Muscatine County Administration Building with North
Construction as the approved contractor at $37 per hour. Ayes: All.
Discussion was held regarding bids received for tuckpointing and maintenance of
masonry at the Muscatine County Historic Jail with Maintenance Supervisor Troy
Sievert. Sievert stated that he contacted the references for Kenny Tharp Masonry and
they were impeccable with everyone highly recommending the company. On a motion
by Furlong, second by Watkins, the Board accepted a bid from Kenny Tharp Masonry for
tuckpointing and maintenance of masonry at the Muscatine County Historic Jail in the
amount of $56,016 plus Alternate 1 - $14 per brick installed (excess over 500 bricks) and
Alternate 2 - $500 per sill replacement (excess over 8 sill replacements). Ayes: All.
Discussion was held regarding bids received for tuckpointing and maintenance of
masonry at the Muscatine County Optimae Building with Maintenance Supervisor Troy
Sievert. On a motion by Watkins, second by Furlong, the Board accepted a bid from
Kenny Tharp Masonry for tuckpointing and maintenance of masonry at the Muscatine
County Optimae Building in the amount of $67,005 (Base Bid) plus Alternate 1 - $1,200.
Ayes: All.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Sorensen, minutes of the Monday, March 12, 2012
regular meeting were approved as written. Ayes: All.
Kelly stated that she received a phone call from a citizen concerned about only two
cameras working for the video visitation at the Jail which results in the visitation process
taking longer and the Jail gets crowded with visitors waiting for their visitation. Kelly
stated there is no system for scheduling whose turn it is which may cause some tension in
an already crowded situation. Sievert stated the Jail has a contract for maintenance of
video visitation equipment. Kelly will discuss the issue with Sheriff Dave White and Jail
Administrator Dean Naylor.
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The meeting was adjourned at 1:58 P.M.
ATTEST:
_______________________________ _______________________________
Leslie A. Soule, County Auditor
Kas Kelly, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County Board of Supervisors
Monday, March 19, 2012
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 A.M. with Furlong,
Howard, Kelly, Watkins and Sorensen present. Chairperson Kelly presiding.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Sorensen, the agenda was approved as written. Ayes: All.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Howard, claims dated March 19, 2012 were approved in the
amount of $1,527,986.92. Ayes: All.
On a motion by Watkins, second by Sorensen, minutes of the Wednesday, March 14, 2012
special meeting were approved as written. Ayes: All.
Correspondence:
Furlong and Sorensen received a phone call regarding a zoning issue.
Howard received emails regarding staff reductions.
The Board received a Notice of Public Hearings on various annexations to the City of
Muscatine to be held on April 5, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
Committee Reports:
Furlong attended a West Liberty Economic Area Development meeting March 15
th
.
Furlong attended a Muscatine County Fair Board meeting March 15
th
.
Watkins attended a Muscatine County Board of Health meeting March 14
th
.
The Board reviewed the health/dental fund balance as of February 29, 2012.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 A.M.
ATTEST:
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Leslie A. Soule, County Auditor Kas Kelly, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors