Thursday, December 5, 2013
N/Warren Town and County News
Page Eleven
WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
Concluded from p. 9
OPMENT
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors set a public
hearing December 17, 2013 in the Board of Supervisors meeting room on the
second floor of the Warren County Administration Building, 301 N. Buxton,
Indianola, Iowa at which time the Warren County Board of Supervisors will con-
sider a Loan Agreement with Interstate 35 Telephone Company for $280,000 no
interest loan for a road construction project to aid in economic development for
the C&L Companies expansion. Carried unanimously
RESOLUTION 13-245B CONSERVATION EMPLOYEE REMOVAL
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby ac-
cepts the resignation of Kevin Brown, a seasonal/temporary employee from
Conservation effective November 8, 2013, and to remove from payroll. Em-
ployee was not eligible for benefits; therefore there will be no payout. Carded
unanimously
RESOLUTION 13-245C PAYROLL CHANGE ENGINEERS OFFICE
WHEREAS, Dwight Spear was hired as a temporary employee in the Second-
ary Road Department and,
WHEREAS, it is unlikely that his services will be required in the immediate future,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Dwight Spear's last day was November 1,2013 and he
will be removed'from payroll. Carded unanimously
RESOLUTION 13-245D SALARY ADJUSTMENT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby ap-
proves a salary adjustment effecth/e November 25, 2013 for Jean Furler, County
Administrator in the amount of $90,808.26 annually based on 6 month merit par
agreement upon hire. Carded unanimously
RESOLUTION 13--245E ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROPOSALS FOR
PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby move
to approve the Intedm County Engineer's review of bids from Contractors for
Project No. L-B5522e973-91, and accept the bids from:
Savage Dirt Works LLC $59,222.72
Herberger Construction $91,492.00
Peterson Contractors $100,191.50
Reilly Construction $119,940.00
Graves Construction $140,574.00
Jensen Construction $177,460.00
And approve the quotation from Savage Dirt Works LLC in the amount of
$59,222.72 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract. Carded unanimously
RESOLUTION 13-245F PROVIDE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTING
SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors appoints
Frank Bodin and Associates to provide employee benefits consulting services.
Carded unanimously
RESOLUTION 13-245G BUDGET APPROPRIATION
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2013 the Board of Supervisors approved appropriating
90% of the total budget to the various departments;
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the remaining 10% unapprepriated budget for
Capital Projects department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 be appro-
priated for the amount of $13,800.00. Carried unanimously
RESOLUTION 13-245H APPROVE TRANSER AND CLOSE FUND
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby ap-
proves transferring $382.83 from the County Recorders Electronic Transaction
Fund to the Recorders Record Management Fund, and close County Recorders
ElectrenicTransaction Fund. Carried unanimously
RESOLUTION 13-2451 SET DATETO RECEIVE QUOTATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby move
to set the date for fuel quotations to be returned by December 6, 2013 at 4:00
p.m. Carried unanimously
RESOLUTION 13-246 SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE REGARDING SALE OF
COUNTY REAL ESTATE
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Warren County Board of Supervisors set December 3,
2013 at 9:30 a.m. as a public hearing date pursuant to statute to consider the
proposal of James R. McCullough andTina M. McCullough to purchase Warren
County's interest in the following real estate: a residence locally known as 7494
R57 Highway, Indianola, Iowa and legally described as PARCEL"AC" NE1/4,SW1/
4 IN SECTION 5-T76N-R24W Warren County, Iowa and a parcel of land with
shed locally known as 7520 R57 Highway, Indianola, Iowa and legally described
as Parcel "AD" NE1/4,SW1/4 IN SECTION 5-T76N-R24W Warren County, Iowa.
James R. McCutlough and13na M. McCullough have offered the sum of $205,000
and wish to use the property for residential purposes.
At the Public Hearing other proposals may be presented. After the Public Hear-
ing the board may choose by resolution from among the proposals submitted or
may reject all proposals and submit a new request for proposals. Carried unani-
mously
RESOLUTION 13-247 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CON-
TRACTWlTH C& L BUILDING COMPANY
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby ap-
proves the Economic Development Assistance Contract by and among C&L
Companies, Inc. and C&L Building Company, LLC, and Warren County and the
Iowa Economic Development Authority. Carded unanimously
RESOLUTION 13-248 RESCIND RESOLUTION #13-192 JOINT PUBLIC SER-
VICE
AGREEMENT CITY OF NORWALK
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby re-
scinds Resolution #13-192 Joint Public Service Agreement with City of Norwalk.
Carried unanimously
RESOLUTION 13-249 GAAP ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby moves
to approve the GAAP Annual Financial Report for FY 12/13. Carded unani-
mously
SIMPLE MOTION by Dean Yordi, seconded by Steve Wilson, to receive and file
reports as follows:
A) Recorder's
B) General Assistance
C) Veteran Affairs
D) Humane Society
The Supervisors gave reports of their previous week's activities.
The Assistant County Attorney gave the County Attorney's Reports. A spe-
cial meeting regarding Canvass of Senate 13 Election will be held onThure-
day, November 21,2013. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday,
December 3, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
Upon proper motion the meeting was adjourned.
AVrEST:
AUDITOR, Traci VanderLinden
CHAIR, Doug Shull
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Kum & Go Stores Extend United Way
Campaign into Holiday Giving Season
Customers encouraged to join the giving campaign
by making in-store donations
Kum & Go is asking customers to join its associates
in supporting United Way of Central Iowa this holiday
season. The 53 Kum & Go convenience stores in Polk,
Dallas and Warren cc unties will accept donations from
December I - 22. The total collected will be added to the
$266,000 already pledged by associates, including a cor-
porate match, to support community improvements in
the areas of education, income and health.
"Kum & Go continues to lead the way when it comes
to being a good corporate philanthropist," said Mary
Sellers, President of the United Way of Central Iowa.
"The company and its employees have stepped up to
help United Way in many ways. Now they have created
a way for other members of our community to partici-
pate."
Kum & Go customers are encouraged to add $1 to
their bill while shopping in the Central Iowa conve-
nience stores during the first three weeks of December.
"This partnership with the United Way fits perfectly
with our commitment of annually donating 10 percent
of Kum & Go's profits to the communities we serve,"
said President and CEO Kyle J. Krause. "We encourage
customers to join us in supporting these important
causes that have a direct impact on people in Central
Iowa."
Kum & Go has 427 convenience stores in 11 states.
For more information about store locations, services and
charitable involvement, visit kumandgo.com. Custom-
ers can also find the latest promotions and news by "lik-
ing" Kum & Go on Facebook and following the conve-
nience retailer on Twitter (@kumandgo).
Live Healthy Iowa Kids
Registration for the eleventh annual Live Healthy
Iowa Kids 10 Week Wellness Challenge has opened! This
10-week challenge (January 27-April 4) will encourage
Iowa's youth to consume healthier foods/beverages, as
well as increase physical activity minutes. During the
entire ten weeks, youth will track their activity minutes
and during two-week time periods, the youth will track
fruit intake, vegetable intake, milk consumption, water
consumption and screen time minutes.
The challenge is designed in a competition format so
schools can choose to compete against other schools in
their neighborhoods or they may choose to offer com-
petition amongst their own classrooms.
"The kids really enjoy this challenge," said Lisa We-
ber, coordinator for Live Healthy Iowa Kids. "They en-
joy the competition and without even knowing it, they
are making healthier, lifestyle changing choices because
of it!"
The challenge is free for all youth and Live Healthy
Iowa Kids is proud to offer weekly motivational emails,
an online team tracking page, opportunities to win in-
centives during and after the challenge and access to
many online resources. As usual, five teams will be
awarded at the end of the challenge with cash prizes for
their school's PE/Health department; 1-$1,000 and 4-
$500.
Interested in getting your school involved? Check out
www.livehealthyiowakids.org or contact Lisa at 888-
777-8881x116 or lisa.weber@livehealthyiowa.org.
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Give the Gift of a
College Savings Account
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants to en-
courage online shoppers to give the gift of college sav-
ings. "In as little as 10 minutes you can give one of the
most meaningful gifts a child may receive this holiday
season, a College Savings Iowa account," Fitzgerald said.
"In addition to making a great gift, College Savings Iowa
offers tax benefits to the participant as well."
I0wa taxpayers can deduct contributions up to $3,045
perbeneficiary from their 2013 adjusted gross income
and there are no income or residency restrictions.* To
take advantage of this great tax-savgs opportunity,
investors can contribute online at collegesavings
iowa.com by December 31, 2013. If the contribution is
being mailed, checks must be postmarked by Decem-
ber 31, 2013.
With an initial investment of only $25 to open an ac-
count, anyone- parents, grandparents, friends and rela-
tives - can invest in College Savings Iowa on behalf of a
child. Investors can withdraw their investment feder-
ally tax-free to pay for qualified higher education ex-
penses including tuition, books, supplies and certain
room and board costs at any eligible college, university,
community college or accredited technical training
school in the United States or abroad.** To learn more
about College Savings Iowa, visit collegesavings
iowa.com or call 1-888-672-9116. Also like College Sav-
ings Iowa on Facebook and Follow the Plan on Twitter
(@Iowa529Plan) to stay up-to-date on all current news
and giveaways.
* Adjusted annually for inflation. If withdrawals are
not qualified, the deductions must be added back to
Iowa taxable income.
**Earnings on non-qualified withdrawals may be
subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty
tax, as well as state income taxes. The availability of tax
or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other
requirements.
Revisions in Corn Field
Guide Reduce Uncertainty
Identifying pests, diseases, disorders and develop-
mental stages in Midwestem corn crops just became
easier. New and larger color photographs, updated in-
formation on plant diseases and crop production, and
additional topics are included in the second edition of
Iowa State University's popular Corn Field Guide, now
available for purchase online at the https://
store.extension.iastate.edu/, or call Warren County Ex-
tension (515-961-6237) to order your copy. Growers and
agronomists will appreciate new environmental crite-
ria added to help identify diseases.
"If a farmer is field scouting for disease and discov-
ers something abnormal, he can use the photo and de-
scription in the guide to begin to identify what might
, be happening," said Daren Mueller, assistant professor
of plant pathology and microbiology, who assisted with
guide revisions. "Then, if he reads under the 'Environ-
ment' section that the disease exists in moist cool condi-
tions, but it's been hot and dry, he knows he needs to
look further in the guide."
Mueller is a principal investigator on the Integrated
Pest Management team. of the Climate and Corn-based
Cropping Systems Coordinated Agricultural Project,
also known as the Sustainable Corn Project. It's a 10-
university research project in the Corn Belt, funded by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture and led by Iowa State
University. Team members are gathering and analyzing
field trial data from 35 field sites and thousands of farm-
ers in eight Midwestern states in an effort to create a
suite of practices that make corn-based cropping sys-
tems more resilient in response to climate change.
Mueller's team collects and analyzes IPM data to assess
the impact of the field practices on pests, weeds and
diseases, under specific environmental conditions.
Updating the guide was a collaborative effort be-
tween ISU Extension and Outreach, Integrated Pest
Management and the Sustainable Corn Project, said
Mueller. More than 200 photos and illustrations are
packed into this updated version of the pocket-sized
Corn Field Guide.
Friends are an aid to the young, to guard them from
error; to the elderly, to attend their wants and to
supplement their failing power of action; to those in
the prime of life, to assist them to noble deeds.
-Aristotle
