Muscatine County Board of Supervisors
Monday, July 22, 2013
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 7:00 P.M. with
Furlong, Howard, Kelly, Sauer and Sorensen present. Chairperson Sorensen presiding.
On a motion by Kelly, second by Furlong, the agenda was approved as written. Ayes:
All.
On a motion by Kelly, second by Sauer, claims dated July 22, 2013 were approved in the
amount of $593,407.17. Ayes: All.
A public hearing was called to order by Chairperson Sorensen at 7:03 P.M. regarding the
designation of the Van Meter, Inc. Urban Renewal Area, a proposed urban renewal plan
and project, and the approval of a Development Agreement between Muscatine County
and Van Meter, Inc. Greg Jenkins, Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and
Industry, spoke in support of the proposed project. No one spoke against the proposed
project. On a motion by Howard, second by Kelly the public hearing was closed at 7:05
P.M. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
On a motion by Kelly, second by Furlong, Resolution #07-22-13-01, A Resolution to
Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of
the Code of Iowa and Approve Urban Renewal Plan and Project for the Van Meter, Inc.
Urban Renewal Area and Approve Development Agreement was approved. Roll call
vote: Ayes: All.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Sauer, the Board approved Ordinance #07-29-13-01,
Providing For The Division Of Taxes Levied On Taxable Property In The Van Meter,
Inc. Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa, on the first of
three readings. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
Van Meter, Inc. Representative, Attorney Marty Stoll, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C.,
Attorneys at Law, asked the Board to consider combining the second and third readings
of the ordinance at the next Board meeting. The Board directed Administrative Services
Director Nancy Schreiber to do so for the next regular meeting.
On a motion by Howard, second by Kelly, the Board approved a preliminary plat of the
proposed one lot agricultural subdivision, Slach Seven Subdivision, containing
approximately 5.18 acres in Pike Township. Ayes: All.
On a motion by Howard, second by Kelly, the Board approved Resolution #07-22-13-02,
Approval of Final Plat of Slach Seven Subdivision. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
The Board reviewed the following Special Use Permit approved by the Muscatine County
Board of Adjustment on July 12, 2013: Case #13-07-01 is an application filed by Hollie
A. Rock, Record Owner. This property is located in Moscow Township, in the NW ¼ of
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Sec. 17-T78N-R2W, Tract #4, Plat of Survey, 1209 Marolf Drive, containing
approximately 0.22 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
for Ms. Rock to place a Seasonal Recreational Cottage on this property. The Board of
Adjustment approved this request.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Sauer, the Board set a public hearing for August 5,
2013, at 9:00 A.M. on a request from Steven A. Kraklio, record owner, to rezone
approximately 1.84 acres in Moscow Township from I-2 Heavy Industrial District to R-2
Residential District. Ayes: All.
On a motion by Howard, second by Sauer, minutes of the Monday, July 15, 2013 regular
meeting were approved as written. Ayes: All.
Correspondence:
The Board received a letter from the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors
regarding legislative action to increase the gas tax in order to increase
funding for secondary roads.
Howard received an inquiry regarding County surplus equipment.
Howard received a call regarding watering of the courthouse lawn.
Committee Reports:
Howard attended a Muscatine County Conservation Board meeting July 17
th
.
Sauer attended a Muscatine County Board of Health meeting July 17
th
.
Sauer attended a River Bend Transit Board meeting July 17
th
.
Kelly attended an Eastern Iowa MH/DS Region meeting July 15
th
.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Howard, the Board approved Resolution #07-22-13-
03, Assigning Tax Sale Certificate. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
On a motion by Kelly, second by Furlong, the Board approved the appointment of Kenny
Hora as Medical Examiner Investigator. Ayes: All.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Howard, the Board authorized the Chairperson to
execute a Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Act Grant application for
funding for medicolegal death investigation training for Kenny Hora. Ayes: All.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 P.M.
ATTEST:
_______________________________
_________________________________
Susan J. O’Donnell,
Jeff Sorensen, Chairperson
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Deputy Auditor
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County Board of Supervisors
Monday, July 29, 2013
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 7:00 P.M. with
Furlong, Howard, Kelly, Sauer and Sorensen present. Chairperson Sorensen presiding.
On a motion by Kelly, second by Furlong, the agenda was approved as written. Ayes:
All.
Charles Lorensen, 1808 Briarwood Lane, Muscatine, expressed concerns about
handicapped accessibility at Deep Lakes Park and the condition of the road at the Gedney
Lake area. Furlong stated the Board would pass Lorensen’s comments on to the
Muscatine County Conservation Board.
Jessica Bracket, Executive Director of Clean Air Muscatine (CLAM) updated the Board
on sulfur dioxide levels in the air in Muscatine during the current year as compared to
2012 levels. Bracket stated there were more occurrences of sulfur dioxide exceedence
levels in 2013 than in 2012. Bracket stated the levels are monitored and reported by the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Bracket asked the Board to try to find out from
local businesses why the levels are higher.
On a motion by Howard, second by Kelly, the Board waived the requirement for three
readings for the passage of Ordinance #07-29-13-01 Providing for the Division of Taxes
Levied on Taxable Property in the Van Meter, Inc. Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to
Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
On a motion by Kelly, second by Howard, the Board approved Ordinance #07-29-13-01
Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Van Meter, Inc.
Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa, on the second and
final reading. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Kelly, minutes of the Monday, July 22, 2013 regular
meeting were approved as written. Ayes: All.
Correspondence:
The Board received an email regarding issues with dumping in the Funk’s
Hill area.
Howard received calls regarding dumping and drainage issues in the Funk’s Hill
area.
Sorensen received a call from a resident on North Isett Avenue thanking and
complimenting the Board on recent County road improvements
.
Sauer received a call regarding debris dumped and burned in ditches along Iowa
Highway 22.
Sauer received a call regarding the proposed hog confinement construction permit
application.
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Committee Reports:
Furlong and Sauer attended a Muscatine County Joint Communications
Commission meeting July 25
th
.
Furlong attended a Muscatine County Solid Waste Management Agency meeting
July 25th.
Sorensen attended a Region 9 Regional Workforce Investment Board meeting
July 23rd.
Sorensen and Kelly attended a Bi-State Regional Planning Commission meeting
July 24th.
Howard attended meetings with Funk’s Hill residents July 24th and July 25
th
.
On a motion by Kelly, second by Furlong, the Board approved a hiring request for a
Corrections Lieutenant, Sheriff’s Office-Jail. Ayes: All.
On a motion by Howard, second by Sauer, the Board approved Resolution #07-29-13-01
Granting an Extension for Filing the Final Plat of Stone House Creek Overlook
Subdivision. Roll call vote: Ayes: All.
On a motion by Kelly, second by Furlong, the Board authorized the Chair to execute a FY
14 Provider and Program Participation Agreement between Muscatine County and St.
Luke’s Hospital. Ayes: All.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Sauer, the Board authorized the Chair to execute a
Preferred Provider Agreement between Center for Alcohol and Drug Services, Inc. and
Muscatine County. Ayes: All.
On a motion by Furlong, second by Howard, the Board set a public hearing for Monday,
August 12, 2013 at 9 a.m. on a confinement feeding operation construction permit
application from Pork 360 East Site, Section 16, Bloomington Township. Ayes: All.
The Board reviewed the health/dental fund balance as of June 30, 2013.
County Engineer Keith White updated the Board on various County road construction
projects and a recent meeting with FEMA representatives.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
_______________________________ _________________________________
Leslie A. Soule, Auditor
Jeff Sorensen, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors