School Infrastructure Local Option (SILO) Tax
Board of Supervisors Minutes
December 2, 2003
The Tama County Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m., December 2, 2003. Present: 1st District Supervisor, Larry Vest; 2nd District Supervisor, Keith Sash; 3rd District Supervisor, Jim Ledvina.
Motion by Ledvina, Seconded by Vest to approve the minutes of the November 25th regular meeting. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
At 9:30, the Board met with Lyle Brehm, County Engineer, to receive a road projects report.
School Infrastructure Local Option (SILO) Tax:
The Board of Supervisors received notices from the following school boards: East Marshall Community, Gladbrook- Reinbeck Community. Green Mountain- Garwin Community, North Tama County Community, South Tama County Community, and Union Community school districts requesting the Board of Supervisors to set an election date for a School Infrastructure Local Option (SILO) Tax, pursuant to Section 422E, Code of Iowa. Schools representing a majority of the population in Tama County have requested the Board to set a date for a SILO tax election. The tentative election date of February 24 was discussed. This date will also help other counties in central Iowa coordinate public notices for similar elections.
Motion by Vest, Seconded by Ledvina to approve the following resolution to submit the motions & resolution received from the school boards of the county to the county commissioner of elections and set the date for a special election:
RESOLUTION 12-2-2003A
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has received motions and resolutions from the school district boards requesting the imposition of a School Infrastructure Local Option (SILO) Tax be placed on the ballot for Tama County; and
WHEREAS, the following school boards submitted motions and resolution representing a majority of the population in Tama County: East Marshall, Gladbrook-Reinbeck, Green Mt.-Garwin, North Tama, South Tama, and Union school districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors submit the motions and resolutions to the County Commissioner of Elections as required by Iowa statute (Section 422E.2b) and set the date for a special election on Tuesday, February 24, 2004.
Be it further resolved by the Board of Supervisors:
Section 1: That the Tama County Commissioner of Elections to submit the question of participation in the School Infrastructure Local Option Tax ballot question to the qualified electors of the County on February 24, 2004, on the following proposition:
"The County of Tama, State of Iowa, shall be authorized to impose a one percent (1%) school infrastructure local option sales tax for school infrastructure projects for ten (10) years, beginning on July 1, 2004, and ending on June 30, 2014, to be used for infrastructure purposes and needs of school districts in Tama County including construction, reconstruction, repair, demolition work, purchasing, or remodeling of schoolhouses, stadiums, gyms, field houses, and bus garages and the procurement of schoolhouse construction sites, the making of site improvements as authorized now or hereafter by the Code of Iowa,and those equipment, transportation equipment, and public recreation and other activities for which revenues under Iowa Code sections 298.3 or 300.2 may be spent as authorized now or hereafter by the Code of Iowa. Additionally, "school infrastructure" includes the payment or retirement of outstanding bonds previously issued for school infrastructure purposes as defined in section 422E.1, and the payment or retirement of bonds issued under section 422E.4, or for debt reduction or property tax relief, or for any one or more of such purposes."
Roll Call Vote: Ledvina, aye. Vest, aye. Sash, aye. Resolution passed and adopted this 2ndday of December, 2003. Keith Sash, Chairman, Board of Supervisors. John A. Adams, County Auditor.
The Board delivered the school board notices (motions) to the County Auditor. The Auditor will publish the ballot proposition for the revenue purpose statements received from the school district boards at least 60 days prior to the date of the special election.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WARRANTY DEED
Motion by Ledvina, Seconded by Vest that the following Resolution to authorize a warranty deed to convey a county property to Allan Richards be approved:
RESOLUTION 12-2-2003B
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Tama County, Iowa:
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Tama County, Iowa, has heretofore authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the Tama County Auditor to execute a Warranty Deed on behalf of Tama County, Iowa, and conveying unto Allan Richards all the right, title and interest of Tama County, Iowa, in and to:
The East One Third (1/3) of Lot Two (2) and the East One foot (E. 1 ft.) of the West Half (W 1/2) of the East Two-thirds (E 2/3) of Lot Two (2), Block Seven (7), of Toledo, Iowa.
WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and Tama County Auditor have now executed said Warranty Deed as heretofore set forth and pursuant to the direction of the Board of Supervisors of Tama County, Iowa, as contained in Resolution 11-18-2003B, dated the 18th day of November, 2003, and
WHEREAS, said aforedescribed and duly executed Warranty Deed is now presented to the Board of Supervisors of Tama County, Iowa, for its examination and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforedescribed duly executed Warranty Deed is hereby approved by the Board of Supervisors of Tama County, Iowa, both as to substance and as to form; and authorize Chairman Sash to sign the deed for Tama County.
A roll call was taken and the following Board members voted “aye”: Keith Sash, Chairman; Larry Vest; and Jim Ledvina, and none of the members voted “nay.” The vote being called and the results recorded by the Auditor, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors declared the resolution duly adopted.
At 10:00 a.m., the Board met with Dennis Zeman and other area residents near section 13 of Otter Creek Township where a hog confinement facility is to be constructed by Kenny Mayo, Toledo. Area residents were concerned that the hog operation would be detrimental to property values and quality of life. The Board noted that the County Sanitarian received a letter from the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources on October 25th referring to the approval of a manure management plan for the hog operation.
Chairman Sash noted that Iowa statute 455B specifically prohibits a local government decision to allow or disallow animal confinement operations that meet the State's MATRIX guidelines. The hog operation in question is below the animal unit threshold for a public hearing on construction. The operation will be required to file an annual manure management plan with the State.
Placement of an animal confinement facility must meet distance requirements specified in the MATRIX rules. Tama County does not limit agricultural operations on agricultural land in its zoning ordinance. The Board of Supervisors passed a construction resolution on January 7, 2003, to enable the County to recommend to the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources an approval or disapproval of a construction permit for large animal confinement operations. The hog operation in question was not large enough for the County to submit its approval or disapproval.
Motion by Vest, Seconded by Ledvina to approve the claims for payment as presented on the Auditor’s Claim Register. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Chairman Sash adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
Board of Supervisors Minutes
December 9, 2003
The Tama County Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m., December 9, 2003. Present: 1st District Supervisor, Larry Vest; 2nd District Supervisor, Keith Sash; 3rd District Supervisor, Jim Ledvina.
The Board canvassed the City of Tama Runoff Election held on December 2, 2003.
Motion by Ledvina, Seconded by Vest to approve the minutes of the December 2nd regular meeting as revised. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
At 9:30, the Board met with Don Paustian to discuss the veterans' memorial project on county property in Toledo. The Board was not opposed to separating the war memorabilia display from the veterans' memorial, requiring two locations to be designated for the project.
The Board met with Harold Connolly, Tama County CPC, to discuss the proposed agreement with the U.S. Dept. of Labor to participate with the Experience Works program (formerly Green Thumb). The workers would be paid by the Dept. of Labor and assist with staffing supported employment offices for the CPC.
Motion by Ledvina, Seconded by Vest to approve the claims for payment as presented on the Auditor’s Claim Register. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Chairman Sash adjourned the meeting at 10:10 a.m.
Board of Supervisors Minutes
December 16, 2003
The Tama County Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m., December 16, 2003. Present: 1st District Supervisor, Larry Vest; 2nd District Supervisor, Keith Sash; 3rd District Supervisor, Jim Ledvina.
Motion by Ledvina, Seconded by Vest to approve the minutes of the December 9th regular meeting. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
At 9:30, the Board met with Lyle Brehm, County Engineer, to receive a road projects report.
At 10:00, the Board met with Harold Connolly, CPC, to discuss hiring a temporary part-time clerk for general relief and mental health client payee services at minimum wage. The position is currently funded and would not increase the budget. The position would primarily function as payee services next fiscal year and funded with fees for administering the payee program.
The Board also reviewed proposed updates to the Tama County Relief Ordinance. The ordinance has not been updated since its adoption in 1981 except for 2 minor amendments. The Board will review the proposed changes to comply with the current Code of Iowa.
Motion by Vest, Seconded by Ledvina to approve the claims for payment as presented on the Auditor’s Claim Register. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Chairman Sash adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m.
Board of Supervisors Minutes
December 23, 2003
The Tama County Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m., December 23, 2003. Present: 1st District Supervisor, Larry Vest; 2nd District Supervisor, Keith Sash; 3rd District Supervisor, Jim Ledvina.
Motion by Ledvina, Seconded by Vest to approve the minutes of the December 16th regular meeting. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
At 9:30, the Board met with Lyle Brehm, County Engineer, to receive a road projects report.
Motion by Vest, Seconded by Vest to accept the resignation from Madeline Reinbrecht as Tama Library Trustee and appoint Marla Behounek, Tama, as requested by the City of Tama. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Motion by Vest, Seconded by Ledvina to approve the claims for payment as presented on the Auditor’s Claim Register. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Chairman Sash adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
Board of Supervisors Minutes
December 30, 2003
The Tama County Board of Supervisors met at 9:30 a.m., December 30, 2003. Present: 1st District Supervisor, Larry Vest; 2nd District Supervisor, Keith Sash; 3rd District Supervisor, Jim Ledvina.
Motion by Ledvina, Seconded by Vest to approve the minutes of the December 23rd regular meeting. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
At 9:30, the Board met with Lyle Brehm, County Engineer, to receive a road projects report.
The Board met with Harold Connolly, CPC, to discuss a necessary procedure to include juvenile cases in the mental commitment process in the Central Point Coordination office to coordinate services and reduce potential costs to the county.
Motion by Vest, Seconded by Ledvina to re-appoint Dr. Dennis Mallory, Toledo, and Sam Young, Traer, to the Tama County Board of Health for three year terms ending December 31, 2006. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Motion by Vest, Seconded by Ledvina to approve the claims for payment as presented on the Auditor’s Claim Register. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Chairman Sash adjourned the meeting at 10:05 a.m.