Thursday, December 16, 2010 N/Warren Town and County News
ANNUAL
SNOWMAN
CONTEST
The eighth annual
Snowman Contest, spon-
sored by Norwalk Parks
and Recreation, began
Wednesday, Dec. 1, and
will continue until the end
of March.
Points will be awarded
for creativity and original-
ity. Prizes will be awarded
to the top place finisher
per division. Take a picture
+ of your snowman with its
creators and send it to the
Parks and Recreation of-
rice, 1100 Chatham Ave. Be
sure to include names,
ages and phone numbers
of the participants. The
first name listed will re-
ceive notice of any win-
nings.
Adopt-A-Hydrant Program
If a fire were to occur in your neighborhood, would
the firefighters be able to find the fire hydrant near your
home? The Norwalk Fire Department is encouraging
residents to "Adopt-A-Hydrant" near their home. Resi-
dents who adopt fire hydrants will help the Fire De-
partment by keeping them clear of snow in the winter.
Make it a point to uncover your fire hydrant after
each snowfall. Clear a path approximately three feet
around the fire hydrant. This will allow firefighters
enough room to attach hoses to the fire hydrant if the
need should arise. Remember water is the main tool
firefighters use to extinguish fires. Delays in locating
and hooking up to the fire hydrant could hamper fire
suppression and possibly raise the risk of injury and
property damage.
The "Adopt-A-Hydrant" program is a volunteer pro-
gram and it is not necessary to advise the fire depart-
ment of which fire hydrant you have adopted. On be-
half of the Norwalk Fire Department we thank you for
helping keep the community safe. Contact the Norwalk
Fire Department at 515-981-4316 if you have any ques-
tions.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Special Session
November 29, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m.
Directors Present-Katherine Schmidt, Tom Phillips, George Meinecke. Rick Kaul.
and Deb Hobbs.
The following motions were made, seconded, and approved: • Approved the personnel changes.
• Approved the middle school choir's request to attend a performance of
Cinderella at the Des Moines Playhouse.
• Approved Dr. Sivadge's request to apply for two preschool grants - Reach
for the Stars and Quality Rating System.
• Approved Final Payment for Contractor Work Performed for the following
Lakewood Construction Project bid packages:
• C.A.C, Inc - Site Development Work
• Forrest & Associate. Inc - Masonry Work
• Central States Roofing Co - Roofing and Sheet Metal Flashings
• Olympic Wall Systems. Inc - Gypsum Board Systems
• Acoustic Ceiling Design Services. Inc - Acoustical Ceilings
• Jim's Carpet One Floor & Home - Carpet & Resilient Flooring
• Wes Jarnagin, Inc - Painting
• Anderson Ladd - Gymnasium Equipment
• Midwest Automatic Fire Sprinkler - Fire Protection
• LA Fulton & Sons, Inc - Mechanical Work
• DeVries Electric. Inc - Electrical Work
• Approved the installation of additional auditorium rigging, package A, which
includes 9 additional line sets. 2 canvas backdrops, and one-additional scnm
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m
Official minutes will be available following board approval.
Kate Baldwin• Board Secretary
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Board Minutes to be approv6d:et the
December 7, 2010 Meeting
November 30, 2010
The Warren County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday November 30, 2
at 9:35 a.m. with all members present. The following business was had to-v
SIMPLE MOTION by Doug Shull. seconded by Marvin Grace to approve
agenda. Carried unanimously•
RESOLUTION 10-398
CLOSE PUBLIC MEETING
BE IT RESOLVED THAT. the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby
proves closing the public portion of the hearing. Carried Unanimously.
RESOLUTION 10-399
APPROVE ANNE'n" NATURE CENTER WIND TURBINE CONTRACT
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby
proves the Annett Nature Center wind turbine contract subject to modificatic
contract• Carried Unanimously.
RESOLUTION 10-400
APPROVE TEMPORARY HELP FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby
proves to hire Courtney Cockayne as a temporary part time employee at the
of $8.40 per hour effective 11/19/2010 and ending 12/31/2010, not to exc
total wage of $600.00, subject to a satisfactory background check. Middles~
- Aye Grace - Aye Shull - Nay.
RESOLUTION 10-401
ESTABLISH FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 WAGE INCREASE
IT RESOLVED THAT, the Warren County Board of Supe~isors hereby appl
a $.50 per hour across the board increase for the remairtder of FY 2010/201
non-union employees hired prior to July 1. 2010 effective November 29, 2(
Carried Unanimously.
The next regular meeting will be held on December 7, 2010 at 9:30 a.rr
Upon proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 10:~
