Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Polk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Brownell, Angela Connolly, Nathan Brooks, Jack Bishop. MEMBERS ABSENT: Gene Phillips. Moved by Brownell, Seconded by Connolly to dispense with the reading of the September 11, 2001 minutes and they stand approved as printed. The August 22, 29 and September 5, 2001 discussion meeting minutes were also approved. The Bills as certified by the County Auditor were allowed or disallowed on each according to the certified list. APPOINTMENTS: Moved by Brownell, Seconded by Connolly that the following Resolution be adopted: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the individuals named on this Memorandum be approved for personnel action: Jesse Ahrens, Acct. Tech., Recorder, $30,311 beginning September 22, 2001 Stephan Bayens, Asst. Co. Atty., Co. Atty., $49,905 beginning September 24, 2001 Davey Joens, Trans. Plan. Mgr., Plan. & Dev., $86,629 beginning August 13, 2001 Scott Shelley, Deten. Officer, Sheriff, $34,063 beginning September 22, 2001 Rhonda Swanson, Office Spec., Sheriff, $25,219 beginning September 22, 2001 Tony Warden, PC Tech., Info. Tech., $37,329 beginning October 1, 2001 PERMITS: Renewal application for Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Casey s General Store, 2890 E. Broadway. Renewal application for Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Okoboji Grill of North Des Moines, 5125 N.E. 14th Street. Renewal application for Class C Liquor License for Stan s Place, 4275 N.W. 2nd.
Page 2. PETITIONS: Petitions to suspend taxes and special assessments for the following: Mary Ann Antomori Gary E. Beem Katherine Blomquist Gladys Boger Ella Burgs Marion J. Drake Robert Egenberger Dennis Farnsworth Karolyn Kline Shirley R. Lloyd Kimberly Scavo William H. Shields Robert L. Van Dyke Noel Weckman 7480 Southview Drive 2341 Lyon Street 1517 Henderson Avenue 1313 10th Street 642 34th Street 2328 Capitol Avenue 219 E. Watrous 420 E. 24th Street 1239 E. 28th Street 305 11th Street, SE, Bondurant 5612 S.W. 2nd Street 821 E. 26th Ct. 911 Frazier 4110 S.W. 5th Street Petitions to suspend taxes and special assessments on a multi-year basis for the following: Rose Aldridge Dorothy Bach Grace Connell Ruth Cook Thomas Daniels Ann Henrichs Teresa B. Jefferson Merrill Johnson Marie E. Jones Margaret Kyle Alene Lacey Tim Lee Joyce Little Mary A. Miller Joe Partelow Kathryn Porter Virginia Pressley Loine Reichardt Lathalia Sanders Dorothy Seals Dorothy H. Smith Barbara Storms Dorothy M. Vance Laverne Woods 29 Hartford 3217 Iola 701 Morton Avenue 215 E. Kenyon 410 E. 24th Street 4146 E. 30th Street 1609 Dixon Street 2420 E. 21st Street 4629 Euclid 2314 E. 41st Street 1724 E. 29th Street 1810 York Street 2120 E. 40th Court 2607 40th Place 4132 Jefferson 2120 S.E. 9th Street 2412 Dean Avenue 3934 57th Street 913 E. 17th Street 1215 Clark Street 3217 John Patterson Road 2309 36th Street 3832 12th Street 701 8th Street Place, SE, Altoona
Page 3. Petition approving tax sale redemption and suspension of taxes and special assessments and authorizing the Chairperson to sign the Application and Affidavit for Redemption of Parcel for Ida G. Roberts, 2700 68th Street. REC D & FILED: ASSESSOR, TREASURER & PLAN. & DEV. & PLAN. & DEV. & PUBLIC COMMENTS: RESOLUTIONS: Notice that the Board of Supervisors will meet as a Canvassing Board on Monday, September 24, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. to canvass the votes cast in the Clive Special Election held on and for the School Election, DMACC Districts 1, 7 and 8 held on September 11, 2001. (2) Petition requesting tax credit on late filed military exemption for James and Christy Saul. Notice from the City of Ankeny regarding correction in legal description for the Linda Hollett Annexation. Notice from Union Pacific Railroad Company regarding Abandonment and Discontinuance of Operation (Bell Avenue Industrial Lead). Bob Mickle, 1711 Woodland, appeared with questions pertaining to the Health Services Resolutions. Resolution condemning the cowardly and deadly actions of the terrorists on September 11, 2001, supporting the President of the United States and encouraging citizens of Polk County to support relief efforts by giving blood. Resolution directing the Treasurer to suspend property taxes for Terry Cade, 1426 Arthur Avenue.. Resolution approving MH/MR/DD service approvals and authorizing expenditures from the MH/MR/DD Services Fund. Resolution approving the allocation of incentive dollars and transfer of monies to the development fund for the Pilot Capitation Project.
Page 4. Resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement with Strategic America to provide $50,000 for the continuance of a public awareness campaign. Resolution authorizing Polk County to be the legal applicant for grant funding to continue a juvenile drug court program. Resolution approving the Intensive Supervision Contract Renewal with the Iowa Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. Resolution approving the Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) contract renewal for the period July 2001 through June 2002. Resolution accepting the proposal from Oberbroeckling and Associates, P.C. for architectural fees for the remodel of the west entrance of the Polk County Courthouse in an amount not to exceed $3,975. Resolution approving Change Order No. 15 with Taylor Ball, L.C. for construction of the Juvenile Detention Center in the amount of $9,654. Resolution accepting proposal from ICM Insulation, Ltd. for RFP 081-0102, Asbestos Containment and Removal for Riviera Theater Building in the amount of $148,950. DEFERRED: Resolution approving a land lease agreement between Polk County and the City of Des Moines for the construction of a Community Center. Resolution approving the expenditure of $5,000 to the Greater Des Moines Partnership for Phase II of the Port Des Moines Project.
Page 5. LET THE RECORD SHOW Bob Goldhammer, Emergency Management Director, reported that the Polk County Local Emergency Planning Committee received an award from the Environmental Protection Agency and FEMA, commending the committee for outstanding achievement in planning, prevention and risk reduction. REC D & FILED: Local Emergency Planning Committee Brochure. Bill Shelley, 4970 N.E. 7th Street, appeared to encourage the Board to take action regarding the use of jake-brakes in Polk County. The Chairperson referred the issue to the County Manager s Office and requested a report back to the Board at a staff meeting. Moved by Connolly, Seconded by Brooks to adjourn until September 25, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. MICHAEL A. MAURO POLK COUNTY AUDITOR JACK BISHOP VICE-CHAIRPERSON BOARD OF SUPERVISORS No qualified individuals with a disability will be excluded on the basis of a disability from participation in meetings, hearings, programs, activities or services conducted by Polk County. To request information in an alternative format or request an accommodation to participate in a meeting, hearing, program, activity or service, contact the office conducting the meeting or offering the program, activity or service.