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Sibley, Iowa

April 28, 2020

The Osceola County Board of Supervisors met pursuant to law and adjournment at 8:45 am at the Osceola County Courthouse courtroom with the following members present: LeRoy DeBoer, Jayson VandeHoef, Mike Schulte, Jerry Helmers, and Ed Jones.

DeBoer moves to approve the April 28th agenda. Second by Helmers. All vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Schulte, second by VandeHoef to approve the April 14th, 2020 minutes. All vote aye. Motion carried.

DeBoer moves to approve the May schedule as follows: May 12th and 26th with claims being paid on the 12th and 26th. Second by Helmers. All vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by Helmers, second by DeBoer to approve the abatement of taxes of $982.00 and assign the tax sale certificate 2010-10802 to Neal Vellema. All vote aye. Motion carried.

Complaints have been received from some concerned citizens about burning of toxic materials in the unincorporated towns. The board discussed if did a burning ordinance would it be just for the unincorporated towns or would it also include the areas zoned rural residential. They also discussed having a countywide burning ordinance for all of the unincorporated areas in the county. Nolan McGowan, county attorney will draw a draft of an ordinance for the board to review at the next meeting.

One of the lots at the Enterprise Park has a weed problem that needs to be taken care of. A driveway was put in so can have access to that lot to take care of the weeds. Helmers moves to approve Dean Ackerman to continue to mow at the Enterprise Park. Second by DeBoer. All vote aye. Motion carried.

Aaron Holmbeck, engineer received bids for the 2020 seal coat project. The bids were as follows: The Road Guy - $537,550.60; Astech - $555,930.56; Sta-bilt - $596,993.20; Midwest Coatings - $ 597,383.88; Blacktop Services - $624,133.20; and Fahrner Asphalt - $637,826.48. It was moved by Helmers, second by VandeHoef to award the contract to The Road Guy for $537,555.60. All vote aye. Motion carried.

A budget amendment public hearing was held at 9:15 am. No oral or written comments were received. The public hearing was closed. It was move by Schulte, second by VandeHoef to approve the following resolution:

Resolution#26-19/20

Budget Amendment

WHEREAS, the Osceola County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing for a budget amendment, as provided by law;

WHEREAS, objections, if any, were received and considered, after which the Board decided to proceed;

WHEREAS, the Osceola County Board of Supervisors has complied with the requirements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Osceola County Board of Supervisors hereby adopts a budget amendment as proposed and published in the Ocheyedan Press-Melvin News and Osceola County Gazette-Tribune. Budget amendment as follows:

Total Budget as Certified Adopted Current Total Budget After

Or Last Amended Amendment Current Amendment

Expenditures

Service Area 01 1,770,750 46,580 1,817,330

Dept. 36(Ambulance) - Wages/FICA/IPERS/Health Insurance/Medical Supplies/Equipment; Dept. 99(Non-Departmental) Hazard Mitigation

Service Area 03 251,109 6,000 257,109

Dept. 99(Non-Departmental) – Adult Conservatorship

Service Area 06 2,910,089 14,324 2,924,413

Dept. 22 (Conservation) Park Improvements/Nature Center Remodeling/Hawkeye Point Camping Fees

Service Area 08 322,053 18,556 340,609

– Dept. 02 (Auditor) – Mailings/Training/Election Costs; Dept. 07 (Recorder) Wages/FICA/IPERS

Service Area 09 1,331,708 1,000 1,332,708

– Dept. 99(Non-Departmental) – Beaver Bounty

Service Area 10 1,379,106 85,525 1,464,631

– Dept. 98 (Transfers) Transfer; Dept. 99 (Non-Departmental) Tyler Avenue Principal & Interest Payment Fund Correction

Roll call vote: Aye – Schulte, VandeHoef, Helmers, DeBoer, Jones. Nay- None

Resolution#26-19/20 is approved and adopted this 28th day of April, 2020.

The board had a phone conference with Wayne Schlotfeldt, Scholtfeldt Engineering due to Tyler Avenue paving project not completed in 2019 his firm has performed additional work for this project. The cost is estimated at $7,200. VandeHoef moves to pay Schlotfeldt Engineering for the actually cost of this project not to exceed $7,200. Second by Helmers. All vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by VandeHoef, second by DeBoer to reappoint Dennis Davids to the Zoning Commission. All vote aye. Motion carried.

Helmers moved to appoint John Boender to the Board of Adjustments contingent he will accept the position. Second by Schulte. All vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by DeBoer, second by Schulte to approve May 26th at 9:00 am as the date for a budget amendment public hearing. All vote aye. Motion carried.

It was moved by VandeHoef, second by Schulte to approve the following resolution:

Resolution#27-19/20

Operating Transfers

WHEREAS, it is desired to transfer monies from the General Basic Fund to CFE TIF P & I Fund;

WHEREAS, said operating transfer is in accordance with Section 331.432, Code of Iowa:

NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Osceola County, Iowa as follows:

Section 1. The sum of $42,812.50 is ordered to be transferred from the General Basic Fund (01000) to CFE TIF P & I Fund (Fund#46000) effective April 28th, 2020.

Section 2. The auditor is directed to make the appropriate transfer and to notify the Treasurer of this operating transfer, accompany the notification with a copy of this resolution:

Roll call vote: Aye-Schulte, Helmers, VandeHoef, DeBoer, Jones. Nay- None. Motion carried.

THEREFORE, the above foregoing resolution was approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Osceola County, Iowa on April 28, 2020.

It was moved by Schulte, second by Helmers to approve the following resolution:

Resolution#28-19/20

Operating Transfers

WHEREAS, it is desired to transfer monies from the Rural Basic Fund to the Secondary Road Fund, and;

WHEREAS, said operating transfer is in accordance with Section 331.432, Code of Iowa;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Osceola County, Iowa, as follows:

Section 1. The sum of $1,148,498.00 is ordered to be transferred from the Rural Basic Fund to the Secondary Road Fund effective April 28th, 2020.

Section 2. The Auditor is directed to make the appropriate transfer and to notify the Treasurer of this operating transfer, accompanying the notification with a copy of this resolution.

Roll call vote: Aye-Schulte, Helmers, VandeHoef, DeBoer, Jones. Nay-None. Motion carried

THEREFORE, the above foregoing resolution was approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Osceola County, Iowa, on April 28th, 2020.

It was moved by DeBoer, second by Schulte to approve the following resolution:

Resolution#29-19/20

Operating Transfer

WHEREAS, it is desired to transfer monies from the Amended Ethanol TIF-JRJ to Amended Ethanol TIF P & I:

WHEREAS, said operating transfer is in accordance with Section 331.432, Code of Iowa;

NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Osceola County, Iowa as follows:

Section 1. The sum of $1,320.93 is ordered to be transferred from the Amended Ethanol TIF-JRJ (Fund 40060) to Amended Ethanol TIF P & I (Fund 45000) effective April 28th, 2020.

Section 2. The auditor is directed to make the appropriate transfer and to notify the Treasurer of this operating transfer, accompany the notification with a copy of this resolution.

Roll call vote: Aye – DeBoer, Schulte, Jones. Nay-None. Abstain – Helmers, VandeHoef. Motion carried.

THEREFORE, the above foregoing resolution was approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Osceola County, Iowa this 28th day of April, 2020.

After due consideration and discussion, Supervisor Schulte introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Supervisor Helmers. The Chairperson put the question upon the adoption of said resolution, and the roll being called, the following Supervisors voted:

Aye- Schulte, Helmers, DeBoer, VandeHoef, Jones. Nay – None. Whereupon, the Chairperson declared the resolution duly adopted, as hereinafter set out.

RESOLUTION NO. 30 19/20

Resolution authorizing early redemption of General Obligation County Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2013A

WHEREAS, Osceola County, Iowa (the “County”) previously issued its $3,430,000 General Obligation County Purpose Bonds, Series 2013A, dated December 15, 2013 (the “Series 2013A Bonds”), a portion of which currently remain outstanding as follows

|Year |Principal |Interest Rate |

| |Amount |Per Annum |

|2020 |$395,000 |2.00% |

|2021 |$405,000 |2.05% |

|2022 |$410,000 |2.20% |

; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the resolution authorizing the issuance of the Series 2013A Bonds, the County reserved the right to call part or all of the Series 2013A Bonds for optional early redemption on June 1, 2020 or on any date thereafter, on terms of par and accrued interest; and

WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the Board authorize the early redemption (the “Redemption”) the 2021 and 2022 maturities (the “Callable Series 2013A Bonds”) of the Series 2013A Bonds on June 1, 2020 (the “Redemption Date”);

NOW, THEREFORE, It Is Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Osceola County, Iowa, as follows:

Section 1. UMB Bank, N.A., as Registrar and Paying Agent for the Series 2013A Bonds, is hereby authorized to take all action necessary to call the Callable Series 2013A Bonds for early redemption on the Redemption Date. UMB Bank, N.A. is further authorized and directed to give notice of such redemption by sending written notice by electronic means or regular mail to the registered owners of the Callable Series 2013A Bonds at the addresses shown on the County’s registration books, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Redemption Date.

Section 2. All resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this resolution, to the extent of such conflict, are hereby repealed.

Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law.

Passed and approved April 28, 2020.

Helmers moves to approve the purchase of a drop box. Second by DeBoer. All vote aye. Motion carried.

It was the consensus of the board that the courthouse remains closed and will re-evaluate it again at the next meeting as long as the department heads are alright with it remaining closed to foot traffic.

Helmers moves to approve claim #1893 to Bosma Water Service. Second by DeBoer. Aye- Helmers, DeBoer, Schulte, Jones. Nay-None. Abstain – VandeHoef. It was moved by Schulte, second by VandeHoef to pay the remainder of the claims except for claim#1893 to Bosma Water Service. All vote aye. Motion carried.

Payroll registers from April 22nd and 24th.

Jones updated the board on Early Child Iowa. VandeHoef informed the still in process of hiring DSC employees for Northwest Iowa Care Connections.

Helmers informed the board he talked with Pat DeVries, Ashton Mayor about the former Cedar Cabin property. The city did have a couple potential businesses that wanted to build at that site but have now changed their minds. The city would still like the property but don’t want the property by the pond. The board also talked about the land where Off Off Broadway have their garages if the county would keep that or include that piece in the legal description when transfer the property to the City of Ashton. A survey will be done so the county will keep the land by the pond and will deed that piece of land where the garages sit to the city.

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