Marble Rock public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board approved a settlement proposal to pay Prochaska & Associates $162,500 plus insurance proceeds to resolve a federal lawsuit. The Board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the Main Street Charles City Program Agreement and processed county claims.
- Approved settlement to pay Prochaska & Associates $162,500 plus insurance proceeds (3-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Main Street Charles City Program Agreement (3-0)
- Approved County claims #1385-1451 and Secondary Roads claims #22659-22672 (3-0)
- Approved December 19, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
Emergency Management Commission
The Commission approved the agenda and minutes from August and September 2022. Members discussed the initial months of EMA Coordinator Jason Webster's employment and reviewed his salary agreement terms. Sheriff Crooks will assume the Chair position starting next month.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved August 11, 2022 and September 20, 2022 minutes (7-0)
- Confirmed Sheriff Crooks will take the Chair position next month
Board of Supervisors
The Board approved a resolution to provide tax increment financing support for Cambrex Corporation's workforce and facility expansion. The Board also denied a tax abatement request for Engels Farm, Inc. and approved several drainage district assessments.
- Approved Res #52-22 Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for Cambrex Corporation (3-0)
- Denied partial tax abatement request for Engels Farms, Inc. parcel #000091037600300 (3-0)
- Approved hiring Nate O’Neill as Secondary Roads mechanic at $29.21/hour (3-0)
- Assessed $1,500 to Washington School Watershed Priority #3 (3-0)
- Assessed $1,500 to DD #9, lateral #17 with 5% interest on assessments over $500 (3-0)
- Assessed $1,500 to DD #29 Main with 5% interest on assessments over $500 (3-0)
- Approved ATM Site Location Agreement with the Auditor (3-0)
- Approved claims for County #131 3-1384, Secondary Roads #2264 1-22658, and Drains #15363-15364 (3-0)
Veterans Affairs Commission
The Commission approved the agenda, the November meeting minutes, and the payment of bills. Director Todd Schriever reported on office activity, planned gift bag distributions for veterans in care centers, and progress on office painting.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved November minutes
- Approved consent agenda
- Approved payment of bills
Conservation Board
The Board approved the addition of Ellis Park to the Riverbend Wildlife Area. Members discussed a proposed $25,000 staff salary increase to meet the median, and reviewed updates on American Rescue Plan Act funding projects.
- Approved adding Ellis Park to Riverbend Wildlife Area
- Accepted Consent Agenda
- Approved amendment to meeting agenda
Board of Supervisors
The Board approved the plan and specifications for Drainage District #3 and authorized several payments for courthouse renovations. They also appointed Kim Usher as Assistant Recorder and tabled a tax abatement request.
- Approved plan and specifications for Drainage District #3 (3-0)
- Approved PCO #120 for courthouse renovations for $10,381.20 (3-0)
- Approved PCO #124 General Conditions October 2022 for $17,168.64 (3-0)
- Approved PCO #125 General Conditions November 2022 (3-0)
- Appointed Kim Usher as Assistant Recorder at $26.14 per hour (3-0)
- Tabled Bob Engel's FY22/FY23 tax abatement request until December 19 (3-0)
- Approved December 5, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Approved County claims #1231-1312 and Secondary Roads #22618-22640 (3-0)
Upper Cedar Watershed Management Improvement Authority
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 6, 2022. Members discussed the Cedar River Source Water Partnership project and the development of coordinator position descriptions and budgets for future funding requests.
- Approved December 6, 2022 quarterly meeting agenda
- Approved September 6, 2022 quarterly meeting minutes
- Decided to hold future meetings at the Floyd County Emergency Operations Center
Board of Supervisors
The Board approved a payment for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and reappointed members to the Zoning Commission and Board of Health. Action on a tax abatement request and repairs for Drainage District #3 was tabled until December 12.
- Approved PCO #118 Samuels Group General Conditions September 2022 for $13,746 (3-0)
- Reappointed Guy Carpenter to a 5-year term on the Zoning Commission (3-0)
- Reappointed Scott Hansen to a 3-year term on the Board of Health (3-0)
- Approved November 28, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Approved claims for County #1172-1230, Secondary Roads #22601-22617, and Drains #15361-15362 (3-0)
- Tabled tax abatement request for parcel #091037600300 until December 12 (3-0)
- Tabled action and continued hearing regarding Drainage District #3 repairs until December 12 (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board approved a new 28E Communications and Marketing Partnership Agreement and certified annual debt and TIF obligations. They also established a holiday for January 2, 2023, and approved a contract for tree removal. A request for a tax abatement for Engels Farms, Inc. was tabled for further review.
- Approved new 28E Communications and Marketing Partnership Agreement (2-0)
- Rescinded previous 28E Communications agreement from Oct 31, 2022 (2-0)
- Approved Amendment to Emergency Ambulance Services Agreement (2-0)
- Approved Res #49-22 for Northeast Iowa Workforce Area Shared Liability Agreement (2-0)
- Approved Res #50-22 certifying GO Bonds and TIF debt (2-0)
- Approved $3,200 quote from Hinders Tree Service for ash tree removal (2-0)
- Set December 23, 2022, and January 2, 2023, as county holidays (2-0)
- Approved FY22 Annual Urban Renewal Report (2-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board scheduled a December 19 public hearing regarding tax increment financing for Cambrex Corporation. They also approved several construction change orders for the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse project and authorized the sale of 0.06 acres to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
- Approved Res #48-22 setting Dec 19 public hearing for Southwest Bypass Urban Renewal Plan amendment (3-0)
- Approved Res #45-22 to sell 0.06 acres in Union Township to Iowa Department of Transportation (3-0)
- Approved PCO #119 for Magistrate Area 4th Floor Duplex Devices for $543.43 (3-0)
- Approved PCO #121 for Electrical Panel 3A for $1,205.66 (3-0)
- Approved PCO #122 for South Entry East Wall modifications for $2,389.28 (3-0)
- Appointed Sharon Enabnit as county representative to North Iowa Area Council of Government board (3-0)
- Approved Wrights Auction Co, LLC liquor license renewal (3-0)
- Tabled 28E Communications and Marketing Partnership Agreement and Emergency Ambulance Services Agreement amendment (3-0)
Veterans Affairs Commission
The Commission approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the payment of bills. Members discussed using the high school Veterans Day breakfast and ceremony to distribute information about VA services next year.
- Approved agenda
- Approved October minutes
- Approved consent agenda
- Approved payment of bills
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several infrastructure projects, including a new roof for the DHS building and campsite expansions. They also authorized the issuance of a tax sale deed for a parcel in Nora Springs and approved three family farm tax credits.
- Approved $151,900 for 18 camp pads at Tosanoka using ARPA funds (3-0)
- Approved $56,699 for DHS building roof replacement (3-0)
- Authorized Treasurer to issue Tax Sale Deed for parcel #490-050830501200 (3-0)
- Approved $2,672.80 Prochaska & Associates invoice using ARPA funds (3-0)
- Approved three new Family Farm Tax Credit Applications (3-0)
- Approved $389.63 for Darlin Cabin Renovation using ARPA funds (3-0)
- Tabled Res # 45-22 Disposition of Purchase Agreement from Iowa DOT (3-0)
- Approved October 31, 2022 minutes and presented claims (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors acting as the Board of Canvassers reviewed election materials and certified the results of the November 8, 2022 General Election. The board verified a total voter turnout of 5,798 out of 11,124 registered voters.
- Approved Res # 47-22 Certification of Floyd County Election Results (3-0)
- Certified 5,798 total voters from 11,124 registered voters
- Certified victory for Mark Kuhn in Board of Supervisor District 1
- Certified victory for Dennis Keifer in Board of Supervisor District 2
- Certified victory for Jeff Hawbaker in Board of Supervisor District 3
- Certified victory for Jessie Lynn Holm as County Treasurer
- Certified victory for Amy M. Assink as County Recorder
- Certified victory for Rachel Ginbey as County Attorney
Board of Health
The Floyd County Board of Health will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, receive reports from the Public Health/Home Health Care and Sanitarian departments, and discuss a corrective action letter from the Iowa Department of Public Health regarding the Sanitarian's continuing education credits.
- Year-to-date budget review for Public Health/Home Health Care
- COVID and influenza update
- Well and septic system update
- Corrective action letter from IDPH for Sanitarian Jeff Sherman's late CEUs
- Board term renewal for Dr. Scott Hansen (expires 12/31/2022)
The Board approved updated COVID masking and infection control procedures for Home Care based on new CMS guidance. The board also reviewed year-to-date budgets for Public Health and Environmental Health.
- Approved agenda (carried)
- Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
- Approved COVID masking and Infection Control Procedures and staff return to work plan (carried)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a request from the Commissioner of Elections to conduct an administrative recount of votes for the Ulster-St Charles (south)-Riverton precinct. This action follows an equipment malfunction at the Floyd County Fairgrounds polling place.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved Res #46-22 ordering an administrative recount of votes for the Ulster-St Charles (south)-Riverton precinct (3-0)
911 Service Board
The board approved the purchase of new radios and the repair of old radios from Electronic Engineering. Members discussed strategies to increase Alert Iowa sign-ups following reports of system bugs causing alerts to appear as spam.
- Approved purchasing of radios and fixing of old radios from Electronic Engineering (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Approved August 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Conservation Board
The Board reviewed the Mink Creek Bioreactor Project and a salary survey comparison. Members discussed using American Rescue Plan Act funds for cabin, campground, and door upgrades. The Board requested full updated pricing for these projects at the next meeting.
- Approved Consent Agenda
- Approved amendment to the meeting agenda
- Requested updated full prices for Tosanak cabin/campground upgrades and Fossil & Prairie Center doors for the next meeting
Board of Supervisors
The Board approved a Communications and Marketing Partnership Agreement and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Iowa DOT regarding identification cards. Action on a property purchase agreement was tabled pending acreage clarification. The Board also noted staff certifications and salary changes in the Assessor's office.
- Approved Communications and Marketing Partnership Agreement (3-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Iowa DOT regarding driver's licenses and ID cards (3-0)
- Tabled action on Res #45-22 regarding DOT property purchase until Nov 15 (3-0)
- Approved Project No. FM-CO34(108) — 55-34 Pavement Markings (3-0)
- Approved October 24, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Approved County claims #892-923 and Secondary Roads #22529-22530 (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and county claims. They set the date for the general election canvass and noted several personnel changes at the jail.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved October 17, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Approved County claims #828-891 (3-0)
- Set November 8 General Election canvass for November 15 at 10 a.m. (3-0)
- Noted hiring of Teri Bodtke as Jailer at $20 per hour
- Noted Taylor Isakson accepted Jail Administrator position at $21 per hour
- Noted April Watenphul wage decrease to $21.60 per hour
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review year-to-date budgets and the end of FY22 report. The meeting includes updates on public health, home health care, and sanitarian services.
- Discussion and motion regarding 3 nuisance complaints
- Wage increase for RN completing BSN
- End of FY22 Report
- HCA formula for mileage and charting
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to review fiscal year-end and year-to-date budgets. The body will also consider the annual approval of policies, procedures, standing orders, and the preparedness plan.
- Fiscal Year End budget report
- Annual approval of Policies and Procedures
- Annual approval of Preparedness Plan
- Annual approval of Standing Orders
- Sanitarian report on wells, septics, and nuisances
Board of Health
The Board of Health will receive reports from Public Health/Home Health Care and the County Sanitarian. Discussions include year-to-date budgets, COVID-19 updates, and water testing.
- Public Health/Home Health Care report including YTD budget
- COVID-19 update
- Nursing hours discussion
- Sanitarian report including YTD budget
- Water test, well, and septic updates
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review year-to-date budgets for public health and sanitarian services. Members will discuss and consider approval of the Local Public Health Services Contract.
- Approval of Local Public Health Services Contract
- Year-to-date budget review for Public Health/Home Health Care
- Year-to-date budget review for Sanitarian services
- Covid-19 update
- Septic and wells update
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review year-to-date and 2022-23 budgets for Public Health/Home Health Care and the County Sanitarian. The body will also consider the approval of three-year terms for Dave Tice and Denise Pavlovich.
- Approval of 2022-23 Budget for Floyd County Sanitarian
- Review of 22-23 Budget for Floyd County Public Health/Home Health Care
- Approval of 3 year terms for Dave Tice and Denise Pavlovich
- COVID update
- Home Health Care update