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Department: Board of Supervisors
Date: Mar 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM
| This meeting will be held in the lower level board room at Linn County West, 2500 Edgewood Road SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
For questions regarding the Board's agenda or meetings, please contact Jan Every at 892-5117 or jan.every@linncounty.org.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT: 5 Minute Limit
This comment period is for the public to address topics on today’s agenda.
Consent Agenda
Authorize Chairperson to sign Certificate of Self Insurance for Linn County Veteran Affairs to have an Informational Booth at the Linn County Fair on Wednesday, June 27 through Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Linn County Fairgrounds which is located just South of Central City on the East Side of Highway 13; Linn County, its Elected Officials, Employees and Agents, Insured; Linn County Fair, Certificate Holder.
Authorize Chairperson to sign Certificate of Self Insurance for Linn County Public Health to participate in the Cedar Rapids 2 Your Health Expo on April 15, 2012 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Linn County, its Elected Officials, Employees and Agents, Insured; Sinclair Acquisition IV, Inc., Certificate Holder.
Authorize Chairperson to sign Certificate of Self Insurance for Linn County Public Health to participate in the Cedar Rapids 2 Your Health Expo on April 15, 2012 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Linn County, its Elected Officials, Employees and Agents, Insured; Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Certificate Holder.
Authorize Chairperson to sign Certificate of Self Insurance for Linn County Public Health to participate in the Cedar Rapids 2 Your Health Expo on April 15, 2012 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Linn County, its Elected Officials, Employees and Agents, Insured; The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Certificate Holder.
REPORTS
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution to adopt City of Palo / Linn County Strategic Growth Plan and 28E Agreement
Resolution to establish Linn County Food Systems Council.
Resolution approving Hagerman First Addition, Minor Boundary Change Case MBC-12-11.
Resolution approving Crowley Farms First Addition, Land Preservation Parcel Split Case LPS-08-11.
Adopt resolution to establish speed limits along Green Street between Cedar Ridge Road and the city of Center Point. The City of Center Point has passed a resolution to establish the same speed limits due to the shared jurisdiction.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Approve and authorize chairperson to sign Iowa Department Of Transportation Federal-aid Agreement for Project No: BRS-C057(81)—60-57, bridge replacement on County Home Road over Berry’s Run.
Approve and authorize Chairperson to sign 28E Agreement with the City of Cedar Rapids for PCC overlay on shared portions of Wright Brothers Boulevard and Kirkwood Boulevard.
Authorize Chair to sign PO # 4919 for $19,910 to Ehresmann Engineering, Inc. for repair work on tower sites.
Authorize Chair to sign PO # 4820 for $10,688 to HP for 16 laptops for the Elections Department.
Authorize Chair to sign PO # 4821 for $2,719.68 to CDWG for 16 label writers and related computer equipment for the Elections Department.
Authorize Chair to sign 60 month lease at $185.98 per month with Cedar Rapids Photo Copy for a Savin C9145 copier for the Linn County Auditor.
Authorize Chairperson to sign Pre-Employment Training Agreement – Linn County Deputy Sheriff for Alan Bennett in the amount of $25,904.38
Authorize Chairperson to sign Linn County Sheriff’s Office FY12/13 Contract for Law Enforcement Services for the following Linn County cities: Alburnett for 10 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Bertram for 6 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Center Point for 21 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Central City for 21 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Coggon for 45 hours per month at $29.00 per hour; Ely for 25 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Fairfax for 18 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Palo for 20 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Prairieburg for 11 hours per month at $29.00 per hour; Springville for 19 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Walker for 14 hours per week at $29.00 per hour.
Authorize Chairperson to sign the Linn County FY12 Provider and Program Participation Agreement between Linn County and Caring Hands and More.
Authorize Chairperson to sign Grant-in-Aid Agreement with the State Historical Society of Iowa for Certified Local Government Grant 2012-05 in the amount of $8,500 to survey Linn County subsections D, L and R for historic sites and evaluation of selected archaeological and architectural properties.
Request authorization for Elizabeth A. Riechers, Program Director to sign the Iowa Department of Public Health – Division of Behavioral Health-HIV Care and Support Services Contract for Fiscal Year 2012 (April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013) in the amount of $91,300.
LICENSES & PERMITS
Regular Agenda
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVE MINUTES
Proclamation designating April 2012 as National County Government Month – Healthy Counties, Healthy Families.
Third Consideration on amendments to the Linn County Unified Development Code, Case A-06-11 as follows: amendments to Article 6, Section 7 §(4) and Article 7, Section 16, Table 7-2 and Article 9, Section 3 to align Linn County’s regulations regarding Accessory Wind Turbines with the model ordinance provided by the Iowa Utilities Board, necessary to meet eligibility requirements for designation as a Small Wind Innovation Zone (SWIZ); and amendment to Article 4, Section 1 §(3)(d) to reduce the minimum number of signs required to be posted for each development proposal.
Discuss and decide on Linn County’s participation in a joint video project with the Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Cedar Rapids.
Discuss economic development funds for Linn County Boy Scouts project to make campground handicap accessible.
Discuss and decide on 2nd year grant application request for Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) for the Linn County Binge Drinking Prevention project through the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) in the amount of $45,536.
Garth Fagerbakke, Construction Services Manager:
1. Community Services Building of Linn County Construction
a. Discuss and decide on construction change order number fourteen.
2. Correctional Center Phase II Construction
a. Discuss contract for security equipment for gate on West drive.
3. Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center Construction
a. Discuss and decide on construction modification 184.01 for coiling counter doors.
REPORTS -- LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS & COMMITTEE MEETINGS
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
APPROVE CLAIMS
PUBLIC COMMENT: 5 Minute Limit
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Board on any subject pertaining to Board business.
CORRESPONDENCE
APPOINTMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Associated File:
 3-28.doc, 479k
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LINN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CEDAR RAPIDS, LINN COUNTY, IOWA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012 10:00 A.M.
The Board met in session at Linn County West. Present: Chairperson Oleson, Supervisors Langston and Rogers. Absent: Supervisor Barron (other county business) and Vice Chairperson Harris (personal business). Board members voting “Aye” unless otherwise noted.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Oleson.
Motion by Langston, seconded by Rogers to approve Consent Agenda as follows:
Authorize Chairperson to sign Certificate of Self Insurance for Linn County Veteran Affairs to have an Informational Booth at the Linn County Fair on Wednesday, June 27 through Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Linn County Fairgrounds which is located just South of Central City on the East Side of Highway 13; Linn County, its Elected Officials, Employees and Agents, Insured; Linn County Fair, Certificate Holder.
Authorize Chairperson to sign Certificate of Self Insurance for Linn County Public Health to participate in the Cedar Rapids 2 Your Health Expo on April 15, 2012 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Linn County, its Elected Officials, Employees and Agents, Insured; Sinclair Acquisition IV, Inc., Certificate Holder.
Authorize Chairperson to sign Certificate of Self Insurance for Linn County Public Health to participate in the Cedar Rapids 2 Your Health Expo on April 15, 2012 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Linn County, its Elected Officials, Employees and Agents, Insured; Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Certificate Holder.
Authorize Chairperson to sign Certificate of Self Insurance for Linn County Public Health to participate in the Cedar Rapids 2 Your Health Expo on April 15, 2012 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Linn County, its Elected Officials, Employees and Agents, Insured; The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Certificate Holder.
Authorize Chairperson to sign City of Palo / Linn County Strategic Growth Plan and 28E Agreement
Resolution 2012-3-48, to establish Linn County Food Systems Council.
Resolution 2012-3-49, approving Hagerman First Addition, Minor Boundary Change Case MBC-12-11.
Resolution 2012-3-50, approving Crowley Farms First Addition, Land Preservation Parcel Split Case LPS-08-11.
Resolution 2012-3-51, to establish speed limits along Green Street between Cedar Ridge Road and the city of Center Point. The City of Center Point has passed a resolution to establish the same speed limits due to the shared jurisdiction.
Approve and authorize chairperson to sign Iowa Department of Transportation Federal-aid Agreement for Project No: BRS-C057(81)—60-57, bridge replacement on County Home Road over Berry’s Run.
Approve and authorize Chairperson to sign 28E Agreement with the City of Cedar Rapids for PCC overlay on shared portions of Wright Brothers Boulevard and Kirkwood Boulevard.
Authorize Chair to sign PO # 4919 for $19,910 to Ehresmann Engineering, Inc. for repair work on tower sites.
Authorize Chair to sign PO # 4820 for $10,688 to HP for 16 laptops for the Elections Department.
Authorize Chair to sign PO # 4821 for $2,719.68 to CDWG for 16 label writers and related computer equipment for the Elections Department.
Authorize Chair to sign 60 month lease at $185.98 per month with Cedar Rapids Photo Copy for a Savin C9145 copier for the Linn County Auditor.
Authorize Chairperson to sign Pre-Employment Training Agreement – Linn County Deputy Sheriff for Alan Bennett in the amount of $25,904.38
Authorize Chairperson to sign Linn County Sheriff’s Office FY12/13 Contract for Law Enforcement Services for the following Linn County cities: Alburnett for 10 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Bertram for 6 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Center Point for 21 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Central City for 21 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Coggon for 45 hours per month at $29.00 per hour; Ely for 25 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Fairfax for 18 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Palo for 20 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Prairieburg for 11 hours per month at $29.00 per hour; Springville for 19 hours per week at $29.00 per hour; Walker for 14 hours per week at $29.00 per hour.
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Authorize Chairperson to sign the Linn County FY12 Provider and Program Participation Agreement between Linn County and Caring Hands and More.
Authorize Chairperson to sign Grant-in-Aid Agreement with the State Historical Society of Iowa for Certified Local Government Grant 2012-05 in the amount of $8,500 to survey Linn County subsections D, L and R for historic sites and evaluation of selected archaeological and architectural properties.
Request authorization for Elizabeth A. Riechers, Program Director to sign the Iowa Department of Public Health – Division of Behavioral Health-HIV Care and Support Services Contract for Fiscal Year 2012 (April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013) in the amount of $91,300.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Langston to approve minutes of March 19, 20 and 21, 2012 as printed.
Motion by Langston, seconded by Rogers to adopt Proclamation designating April 2012 as National County Government Month – Healthy Counties, Healthy Families.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Langston to approve upon third and final consideration Ordinance #4-3-12012, amendments to the Linn County Unified Development Code, Case A-06-11 as follows: amendments to Article 6, Section 7 §(4) and Article 7, Section 16, Table 7-2 and Article 9, Section 3 to align Linn County’s regulations regarding Accessory Wind Turbines with the model ordinance provided by the Iowa Utilities Board, necessary to meet eligibility requirements for designation as a Small Wind Innovation Zone (SWIZ); and amendment to Article 4, Section 1 §(3)(d) to reduce the minimum number of signs required to be posted for each development proposal.
Motion by Langston, seconded by Rogers to support Linn County’s participation in a joint video project with the Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Cedar Rapids and will fund after a final amount has been determined.
Vanessa Rogers, representing the 2011-2012 Leadership for Five Seasons Class, requested $1,000 from the Linn County Economic Development fund for the Linn County Boy Scouts project near Waubeek to make the campground handicap accessible.
John Myers, Howard H. Cherry Scout Camp, gave an update on the camp near Waubeek and stated that this project will make the camp more handicap accessible it will be the first of this kind in the nation.
The Board will approve on Monday.
Joi Bergman, Communications Mgr., presented the 2nd year grant application request for Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG).
Motion by Langston, seconded by Rogers to authorize Chairperson to sign the 2nd year grant application request for Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) for the Linn County Binge Drinking Prevention project through the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) in the amount of $45,536.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Langston to authorize Chairperson to sign Change Order #14 with Miron Const. for a credit in the amount of $10,417.00 for the Community Services making the total contract amount $11,223,646.00.
Garth Fagerbakke, Construction Services Manager, discussed a contract in the amount of $788.60 with CEC for the Correctional Center Phase II project to supply and install security equipment for gate on the West drive. This was not part of the original plans and specs. The Board will approve next week.
Motion by Langston, seconded by Rogers to authorize Chairperson to sign construction modification 184.01 for coiling counter doors for the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center Building (Recorder’s Office) in the amount of $32,788.27.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Langston to approve claims as follows: #70537334-#70537444 in the amt. of $382,060.53 and ACH in the amt. of $26,207.77.
Supervisor Oleson stated that after today the political season is being kicked off. He has enjoyed serving with this board and if someone checks, this is one of the best working board’s in decades.
Supervisor Langston agreed that it has been a pleasure working with this board and she is confident they will get through this season.
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Motion by Langston, seconded by Rogers to appoint Kay Jackson to the LCCS Committee replacing Jeff Callahan.
Adjournment at 10:18 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
JOEL D. MILLER, Linn County Auditor &
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
By Rebecca Shoop, Deputy Auditor
Approved by:
BRENT OLESON, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors
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