LINN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CEDAR RAPIDS, LINN COUNTY, IOWA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022 11:00 A.M.
(These are the minutes in their entirety. Archived minutes can be found at www.linncounty.org).
The Board met in session at the Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center. Present: Chairperson Rogers, Vice Chairperson Zumbach and Supervisor Walker. Board members voting “AYE” unless otherwise noted.
Chairperson Rogers called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment:
Don White, Cedar Rapids, stated that on October 12th, the Board unanimously voted in favor of a temporary 3-month moratorium for utility-scale solar projects. The reasons given was that the Board wanted to capture what they learned from the public hearing and fill in any gaps in the ordinance so that they can move projects forward faster. In his public comments on that day, he expressed his concern for the moratorium being another delay tactic, part of a National Opposition Group’s playbook for stopping utility scale solar in America. It is now the middle of December and not a single committee meeting has been scheduled. He spoke to Charlie Nichols in November on the status of the committees and he stated that he was selecting committee members who do not hold strong positions for or against utility scale solar. For that reason, he was not considered for any committee. He read in the Corridor Business Journal who was selected and there are 8 vocal opponents and he highlighted two of the opponents. He asked why people who are strongly opposed to utility scale solar are on the committees. This goes against what Nichol’s said about not selecting people who have a bias. He requested that the committee meetings follow sunshine laws so that residents can attend. They have a right to know what is happening and what is delaying progress towards blackout prevention. He also requested that Planning & Zoning provide weekly updates on the already approved projects. He also asked for an explanation to the public why a CO2 pipeline is more valuable to residents and businesses than power outage prevention solutions that attract overdue investments in electric charging infrastructure and provide landowners with a significant and reliable revenue stream.
Jessica Wiskus, rural Lisbon, thanked the Board for listening to their voices Monday about removing the loopholes in the CO2 pipeline ordinance. She hopes that the Board has had the time to look at the ordinance and other model ordinances from across the state and to think deeply about what they need to do. Iowans have respect built into their bones and she knows the Board wants to do the right thing. In this case they can not please every master. This is a case where there really is a right and a wrong and the Board must have the courage to stand up and protect the community. She referred to Wolf’s representative who referred to the ordinance as a “blunt instrument” and she disagrees with that and gave an example of a fly swatter compared to a hammer. She also gave an example of why they are asking the Board to take the time to craft a stronger ordinance. The Office of Consumer Advocate was joined by the Farm Bureau and Sierra Club in a request that the three companies pursuing CO2 pipeline projects in Iowa provide such information to the Iowa Utility Board (IUB) and she gave Wolf’s response. In a hearing before the IUB yesterday, Wolf repeated their argument. They are hiding behind the skirts of PHMSA when they know that PHMSA has no authority over land use or routing in the state of Iowa. Their goal is to build this before they release information about what emergency responders would need to do in the case of a rupture.
Wally Taylor, Marion, representing the Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club, shared his experience in these types of cases in front of the IUB. He explained the process which clearly demonstrated that there is no need to have an ordinance before the intervention deadline. He encouraged the county to intervene so that they have a seat at the table and can present their reasons why the ordinance should be upheld. He asked the Board to do the right thing to protect resident’s of Linn County.
Mike Daly, Lisbon, stated that well done is better than well said and he thanked the Board for considering the safety of rural Linn County. The pipeline affects not only the property it will be buried on but the neighboring and area properties. The setback requirements are a necessary safety issue. He asked the Board to consider removing the setback exemptions to the ordinance, especially the 300’ setback reduction for dwellings. Dwellings in this case will default to rural Linn County dwellings because of the proposed pipeline route. The rural Linn County residents feel especially threatened by the setback reduction, they deserve the right to be safe in their homes. At a recent meeting in Cedar County, Wolf stated that the pipeline diameter was again set at 20”. He presented the formula and noted that the setbacks will reduce man made hazards and reduce the risk of loss of life. He again asked for what kind of logic is it that a child can have a larger setback at school and then a smaller setback at home. He presented information from the IUB hearing held yesterday. He also presented information regarding the Shelby County lawsuit and the firm that represents them. He concluded that it is important to craft a strong ordinance and to take the time to write an ordinance that will hold up in court. The Shelby County ordinance should be referenced. He also stated that it is important that Linn County files an intervention with the IUB. The permit process will be a lengthy one and could go on for several years. Linn County needs to be at the table. He appreciates the Board’s efforts to protect the safety of its citizens and the citizens are an important component of the Linn County structure. Elected officials represent their interest not multinational corporate interest. They all deserve the right to feel safe in their homes.
Jan Kirk, Marion, stated that she is opposed to the pipeline and presented statistics regarding what CO2 does to a person, child or an elderly individual. The setback exemption needs to go away and the radius should be even larger. She gave an example of where gas will be and what it will do to people. She urged the Board to spend more time on that exemption. It’s not right to allow people in harms way to be left completely incapacitated.
Mike Carberry, Outreach Dir. for Bright Future Iowa, stated that he is on one of the committees for renewable energy (solar) review and was told that the names of the committees have been released and meetings will not be public. He asked the Board to reconsider making them public in an effort for transparency. The public deserves that and this is a controversial topic. He added that by extending the solar moratorium it will hurt jobs. They need to staff up and put some pressure on Nichols and the committees so that there is no excessive delays in an effort to avoid layoffs.
Chairperson Rogers reminded the attendees that this Public Comment section of the agenda is for topics on today’s agenda. All other topics (solar issue, solar moratorium/committees and solar ordinance) can be presented at the end of the meeting, during the second public comment period.
Nelson Batke, rural Linn County, stated that he had done more research on CO2 pipelines and realized the magnitude of the problem of CO2 was greater than he anticipated. There is a huge amount of money involved and there are a lot of pipeline workers involved from out of state. There is a lot of pressure being put on public officials. He got on the pipeline’s website and they say that if the CO2 pipelines are allowed to use eminent domain, they project over 60,000 miles of CO2 pipelines across the United States. That’s terrifying to him and the level of danger is unimaginable. They boast on their website how safe they are and that’s not true (Satartia is an example). It’s all about taxpayer money. They are harvesting money from the Federal government. He encouraged the Board to take a hard look at Shelby County’s ordinance (well crafted and well written).
David Wiskus, retired farmer from rural Lisbon, stated that he is impressed with the Board as they are listening to the people. The ordinance that they are considering has one sentence that bothers him. The one for him as a farmer says “projects that have received approval from the IUB shall have the required setback reduced to 300 ft provided pipeline operator addressed why setback is necessary in their petition”. That sounds like a very big loophole to him because they will always have a reason to go down to 300 ft. He asked that they eliminate that sentence. He appreciates the Board listening to them and asked that they make it harder for pipeline companies.
Laura Krouse, farmer near Mt. Vernon and a Soil & Water Commissioner, stated that the Commission met yesterday and talked about this ordinance. The Board sent a letter in January to the IUB opposing imminent domain and they are proud of them for doing that, showed real leadership. Since then thousands of objections have been submitted to the IUB including 44 counties. That’s a lot of opposition but pipelines can still be approved. Evidence of that is that Summit is now bringing pipe from Texas and storing in yards in NW Iowa. If Summit is approved, then Wolfe will be. She stated that she started talking to Nichols about writing ordinances to protect the people of Linn County so that they would be ready if and when the approval comes. She also suggested that the ordinances would protect county infrastructure by making clear that expenses of repairing and maintenance be on the pipeline company and not be the responsibility of the taxpayers. Wolf should be required to have an extensive emergency management plan for the County to look at and explained additional emergency management precautions that should be set in place. It is much more dangerous than anything compared to that is run through pipelines now. She also mentioned other areas that should be off limits to pipelines. She does not know why they are looking at such a weak ordinance and urged the Board to stop and vote no today and start over. Come up with a more comprehensive ordinance (similar to Shelby County).
Marilee Feldman, rural Mt. Vernon, stated that the easement is permanent so they could sell the easement to anyone. With the easement, it is open 24/7 to the easement owner so they can come on a property anytime day or night. Wolf also mentioned that the pipeline would be a “plug and play” (get it through and then look for other opportunities to plug into it) which would make it monumentally larger. She read the Shelby County ordinance, they mention ongoing monies to the county for emergency management updates. She stated that there is strong language in that ordinance that the Board might want to consider about upkeep and ongoing expenses of the county. She has a small Alpaca farm that it will go through. They will have no safe place on their farm for their family or animals.
Tom Mohan, Cedar Rapids, stated that he supports the Linn County rural neighbors and he continues to share their concerns. He does not believe that this ordinance as presented on Monday is as strong as it needs to be. He hopes that the Board is listening to the concerns and certainly hopes that they have listened to the Soil Comm. Krouse’s concerns. He was stunned to learn of her research and insights. The whole notion that the county needs an ordinance with setback rules that won’t withstand any court battle, that’s not leadership from the Board and it does not properly protect the citizens of Linn County. Having language on the books that will cover the county to allow pipeline companies to bully landowners is not right. They expect and need more and are demanding more. He stated that the Board needs to stand up and lead and do the right thing. Strengthen the ordinance and intervene on their behalf with the IUB and do the right thing.
Cindy Boland, rural Fairfax, encouraged the Board to follow the formula as it exists for everyone with no exemptions, including dwellings. She appreciates their ideas about an additional ordinance to address some financial interest coming back to the county. They all know that Wolf didn’t bother to use current maps when they put together their current proposal. They had PowerPoints at the Hawkeye Downs meetings that they couldn’t read and they don’t care about the process or Linn County. They are in the process of removing obstacles. The residents needs the Board to make this as strong as possible. The next thing will be Quaker Oats tapping into it. They need the Board to stand up for the residents against Wolf and make the ordinance strong to protect them.
Steve Pisarik, rural southern Linn County, stated that the pipeline will dissect his farm, noting that he currently has a pipeline (not the same as a CO2 pipeline) going through his farm and has lived with that for many years. The company comes on his land when they want. He gave an example of a bulldozer blade that came within a foot and a half of the pipeline on another farm and noted the corrosion. Regarding safety, it is a matter of “when” it breaks and leaks and gave an example of Kansas spills that are catastrophic. It’s all about money and ADM’s lobbyists (they buy politicians on both sides). He urged the Board not to put solar and pipeline in the same boat. They are two separate problems. Regarding jobs, they are from out of state. Wolf is Canadian. They will come put the pipeline in and be gone and the rest of Linn County will have to live with this albatross for the rest of their lives and generations to come. He urged the Board to join Shelby and Story Counties standing against this and do everything in their power to stop.
Atty. Amanda James, Wolf Carbon Solutions, stated that she agrees with Wally Taylor. It can be drawn out more than they anticipate and gave the timeline which could get them to June. She welcomed the Board to intervene in the process. There is no need to rush to adopt an ordinance today or next week. She encouraged the Board to take the time and adopt an ordinance that makes the most sense for Linn County.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Walker to approve Consent Agenda as follows:
Receive and place on file Treasurer’s (Auto Dept.) Report to the County Auditor Receipts and Disbursement for the Month of November, 2022.
Approve and authorize Chair to sign a Master Agreement for Services between Linn County and Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for engineering and consulting services for Roadside Inventories and Remnant Vegetation Survey for the Secondary Road Department.
Approve and authorize Chair to sign contract between Linn County and Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for Roadside Inventories in the amount of $10,011.40
Approve and authorize Chair to sign contract with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC for Roadside Remnant Vegetation Survey in the amount of $2,510.72
Approve and authorize Chair to sign an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subaward Agreement between Linn County and Mirrorbox Theatre for A New Home for New Plays Project in the amount of $50,000.00.
Approve and authorize Chair to sign an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subaward Agreement between Linn County and Tanager Place for Safety, Security, and Accessibility Enhancements @ Tanager Mental Wellbeing Clinic in the amount of $213,000.00.
Approve and authorize Chair to sign a Commercial Services Agreement between Linn County and Orkin for pest control at the Overflow Shelter for a bi-monthly charge of $56.00 effective immediately.
Award bid and approve purchase order PO416 for Cut Stump Herbicide Premix to Van Diest Supply Company in the amount of $5,208.30 for the Secondary Road Department.
Approve purchase order PO417 in the amount of $36,633.60 to Coleman Moore Company for purchase of Erosion Control Material for the Secondary Road Department.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Walker to approve claims for AP checks #71009386-#71009456 in the amt. of $495,656.38 and AP ACH in the amt. of $1,377,137.84 for a total of $1,772,794.22; and void/reissue ACH 00000314/26 in the amt. of $315.50.
Charlie Nichols, Planning & Development Dir., stated that on Monday he brought forward an ordinance regulating the placement of hazardous materials pipelines. He believes strongly that there is a clear purpose and role for local zoning in regulating the placement of pipelines, not just from a health, safety and welfare standard but also in terms of a comprehensive plan (growth, economic development and resource conservation). The bulk of the ordinance relates to setbacks for three different types of uses (dwellings, places of public assembly and future growth areas).
Concerns that they heard Monday and again today is the setback waivers (particularly for dwellings) and request for more time to fully consider the intent and impact of the proposed regulations. Between Monday and today, they received public comments from Wally Taylor and Laura Kraus reiterating the need for more time to consider the impact of the regulations. The Board has the following options today:
1) Approve the language as it stands.
2) Deny the ordinance.
3) Propose changes.
4) Postpone second reading to a later date.
Supervisor Zumbach stated that after Monday’s public hearing and yesterday’s closed session, taking more time to look at this ordinance is fine with him. It is surprising that the opposing sides want to see more time as well. He is more than willing to do more investigating and postponing second consideration to a time to be determined is his recommendation.
Supervisor Walker thanked all of the residents and interested parties for attending the meetings and offered comments that he found to be extraordinarily helpful. He is in agreement that the good ordinance that they have could be improved. He still maintains that the position of Linn County as it crafts the ordinance should be primarily concerned at what’s in the best interest of the residents of Linn County with very little consideration for the best interest of any potential applicants. They need to do what they can until the courts tell them what they can and can not do.
He encouraged his colleagues to think about creating not the most prohibitive ordinance but the one that would keep residents safe.
Chairperson Rogers stated that he is also in agreement with postponing second consideration. He continued to say that safety is paramount noting that as policymakers they have to balance what is objective, subjective, what they believe might be the course of action the courts will take. There are currently two counties that are in litigation, they are different ordinances and they are in the Southern District of Iowa Courts. He continued to commend Nichols for his role as Planning & Development Director (2 years) and the legacy projects (Dows, solar and pipeline) while handling them professionally, with grace and how he navigates difficult conversations with people on opposite ends of the spectrum.
Motion by Zumbach, seconded by Rogers to postpone second consideration on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Linn County, Iowa, by amending provisions in Chapter 107, Unified Development Code by establishing setbacks for the placement of hazardous materials pipelines until a later date.
Luke Maloney, Building Official, presented a resolution authorizing the Chair to sign 28E agreements between Linn County and the City of Alburnett for Rental Housing and Property Maintenance Inspection services.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Walker to adopt Resolution 2022-12-194 Linn County and City of Alburnett Agreement For Rental Housing and Property Maintenance Inspections
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa, pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 28E, proposes that Linn County enter into an agreement with the City of Alburnett, Iowa under the title Linn County and City of Alburnett Agreement for Rental Housing Inspections and Linn County and City of Alburnett Agreement for Property Maintenance Inspections, and AND WHEREAS, the purpose for such agreements are to provide for the administration of the property maintenance and housing codes of the City of Alburnett by Linn County in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and
AND WHEREAS, such agreement is in the best interests of Linn County and the City of Alburnett, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa, that Linn County, Iowa will join pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 28E, with the City of Alburnett, Iowa into an agreement entitled Linn County and City of Alburnett Agreement for Rental Housing Inspections and Linn County and City of Alburnett Agreement for PropertyMaintenance Inspections.
Paula Mitchell, ECICOG, presented the following Resolutions for approval:
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Walker to adopt Resolution 2022-12-195 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EAST CENTRAL IOWA
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (ECICOG) FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR) APPLICATION PREPARATION AND FOR THE ADMNISTRATION AND PROJECT DELIVERY OF THE CDBG-DR GRANT, IF AWARDED
WHEREAS, Linn County (COUNTY) desires to submit a Community Development Block
Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority; and WHEREAS, the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) has experience in writing CDBG grant applications, and has experience with the grant administration and project delivery that will be required, if awarded; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY desires to enter into a service agreement for the application preparation and whereby also agrees to enter into a contract with ECICIOG for the grant administration and project delivery, if the CDBG-DR application is awarded.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE LINN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZES THE CHAIRPERSON TO SIGN A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE CDBG-DR APPLICATION PREPARATION AND AGREES TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE CDBG-DR GRANT ADMINISTRATION AND PROJECT DELIVERY, IF AWARDED.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Walker to adopt Resolution 2022-12-196
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (ECICOG) TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS FOR FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY DERECHO HOUSING PROGRAM (CDBG-DR) TO THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2020 communities in Linn County, Iowa experienced a derecho storm that significantly impacted the condition and availability of rental and owner housing throughout the county; and WHEREAS, the Linn County Board of Supervisors has heretofore deemed it necessary and desirable to apply for a $2,385,000.00 grant through the CDBG DR Program to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the Dows Pocket Neighborhood, and WHEREAS, the Linn County Board of Supervisors has heretofore deemed it necessary and desirable to apply for a $860,000.00 grant through the CDBG-DR program for the Dows Commons Project; and WHEREAS, the Linn County Board of Supervisors is supportive of the Dows Pocket Neighborhood Project which will create 10 for sale, owner occupied units, and the Dows Commons Project, which will create
5 rental units in Linn County for low-to-moderate income households; and
WHEREAS, the Linn County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on November 23, 2022 to discuss a. How the need for the proposed activity was identified, b. Source of funding, c. Date the application will be submitted, d. Amount of federal funds to be requested, e. Portion of federal funds benefiting low-to moderate income households, f. Location of proposed activity, g. Plans to minimize displacement of persons or businesses from funding activity, h. Plans to assist those displaced, and i. The nature of the project as part of the application process; and WHEREAS, the public hearing provided an opportunity for public input for the development of the
Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment, which is hereby adopted; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, a grant application is being prepared for each project and documents have been presented to the Linn County Board of Supervisors for the approval necessary to submit the grant applications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the Linn County, Iowa, that the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to sign and execute on behalf of Linn County, the additional documents required for the application, as presented to the Board of Supervisors, and ECICOG is hereby authorized to submit the CDBG DR application and the associated documents for the above named project to the Iowa Economic Development Authority on or before December 30, 2022.
Carolyn Siebrecht, Recorder Elect, presented Resolutions appointing two deputies noting that Joan McCalmant has agreed to stay on as a Deputy as a courtesy due to another Deputy Recorder retiring at the same time.
Supervisor Walker stated that he fully supports this and wanted to make sure that they are not in violation of the constitution in terms of the timing.
Siebrecht assured him that she met with County Attorney staff and this was the path that was suggested.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Walker to adopt Resolution 2022-12-197
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 331.903(1), Code of Iowa, Carolyn Siebrecht, Linn County Recorder-Elect, has submitted to the Board of Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa, for approval of Joan A. McCalmant, for appointment as Deputy Linn County Recorder, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa, finds Joan A.
McCalmant to be qualified to serve as Deputy Linn County Recorder and that the appointment of Joan A. McCalmant will not exceed the number of deputies authorized for the Linn County Recorder’s Office by the Board of Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa, that the appointment of Joan A. McCalmant as Deputy Linn County Recorder by Carolyn Siebrecht, Linn County Recorder-Elect, is hereby approved.
And
Resolution 2022-12-198
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 331.903(1), Code of Iowa, Carolyn Siebrecht, Linn County Recorder-Elect, has submitted to the Board of Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa, for approval of Dawn M. Froese, for appointment as Deputy Linn County Recorder, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa, finds Dawn M. Froese to be qualified to serve as Deputy Linn County Recorder and that the appointment of
Dawn M. Froese will not exceed the number of deputies authorized for the Linn County Recorder’s Office by the Board of Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa, that the appointment of Dawn M. Froese as Deputy
Linn County Recorder by Carolyn Siebrecht, Linn County Recorder-Elect, is hereby approved.
Tamara Marcus, Sustainability Program Dir., presented a resolution to adopt the proposed 2023-2025 Linn County Internal Sustainability Plan and a power point regarding the program. The Board will approve on Monday.
Supervisor Walker stated that it is evident to him after listening to Marcus’ presentation, issues regarding sustainability has taken on a partisan nature when it is in the best interest of everyone. He quoted her and stated that she found a way to get people that historically don’t see eye to eye and that is impressive work. She did this as a woman of color in a space dominated by men. He is grateful to have worked with her over the past few years.
Public Comment:
Nelson Batke, rural Mt. Vernon, wanted to alert the Board to a recent statement by 1200 climate scientists that says that there is no climate crisis. The Board might want to investigate that. He stated that there has been climate change, way before anyone got involved in it. It’s the way the world works. He asked the Board to not get deluded to think there is a climate crisis.
Don White, Cedar Rapids, stated that he is very much against the C02 pipeline, noting that it goes against everything they have heard in the sustainability presentation. Pipelines are perpetuating big polluters and goes against what they are trying to accomplish. Huge kudos to Marcus and Nichols. Linn County could be the epicenter for making the planet better for future generations. These setbacks are significantly smaller than anything they talked about for utility solar.
The Board received and placed on file a letter of resignation from Rhonda Dillemuth as Secretary/Personnel Director of the Civil Service Commission.
The Board recessed at 12:38 p.m. and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. to review Fiscal Year 2024 budget for Risk Management, Court Administration and Sustainability. Also present: Dawn Jindrich, Finance Dir.; Sara Bearrows, Budget Dir.; Steve Estenson, Risk Mgmt. Dir.; and Tamara Marcus, Sustainability Dir.
Risk Management – FY24 appropriations request is over the Board’s guidelines by $8,460 due to $4,000 increase in the cost of medical physicals, a $2,000 increase in the elimination of medical waste, a $580 increase in cell phone reimbursements, a $200 increase in hearing tests, a $480 increase in office equipment contracts and a $1,200 increase in maintenance on seven new AED’s.
Estenson reviewed his budget and provided KPI’s.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Walker to approve FY24 Risk Management appropriations in the amount of $400,057.
Court Administration – FY24 proposed appropriations budget meets the Board’s guidelines.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Walker to approve FY24 Court Expense appropriations in the amount of $32,500.
Sustainability – FY24 proposed appropriations budget meetings the Board’s guidelines.
Marcus presented a power point of her budget and offers: Resiliency Coordinator — $17,080 and ICLEI membership — $2,500.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Walker to approve FY24 Sustainability appropriations in the amount of $144,879.
Adjournment at 2:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
JOEL D. MILLER, Linn County Auditor
By: Rebecca Shoop, Deputy Auditor
and Amanda Hoy, Executive Assistant
Approved by:
BEN ROGERS, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors
LIST OF BILLS PAID FOR NEWSPAPER
FOR 12-08-2022 THROUGH 12-14-2022
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ABT WATER TREATMENT INC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $225.00
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ADAM MUNIER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT $500.00
ADCRAFT PRINTING CO INC BUSINESS CARDS $38.00
TEST KIT LABELS-MONKEY POX $86.00
ADRIENNE M RULE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT $22.50
AFFORDABLE HOUSING NETWORK GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
AHLERS & COONEY PC TORT LIABILITY INSURANCE $4,540.50
ALICIA GERBER LMHC LLC HEALTH ASSISTANCE $120.00
ALL HEART STAFFING INC OPTIONS NURSING SRVS $635.25
ALLEGRA OFFICE SUPPLIES $136.50
ALLIANT UTILITIES DAEC RD CELL TOWER $478.49
GENERAL ASSISTANCE $485.31
UTILITIES $57,463.60
ALLIED GLASS TEMPERED/LAMINATED 21X41X 9/16 GLASS $230.00
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OILS $3,654.74
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ANAHEIM CORPORATION LCMHAC WEEKLY SECURITY SERVICE $3,715.95
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CUST#121161 FOOD/PROVISIONS $188.86
ANTON SALES HARDWARE — GENERAL SUPPLIES $665.23
AREA AMBULANCE NOV 2022 MHAC 24/7 SOBERING SERVICE $30,495.20
AREA SUBSTANCE ABUSE COVID CADE CONFINEMENT-SUPPLIES $5,095.35
ASHTON FLATS APARTMENTS GENERAL ASSISTANCE $1,350.00
ATTENTI US INC GPS MONITORS(13) RENTAL/NOVEMBER $601.50
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BLAIRS FERRY TIRE & AUTO SERVICE WO#3618 CAR#223060 $746.56
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BONNIE M WALLER FITNESS REIMBURSEMENT $80.00
BRAKSIEK ROBERT MD PC CONTRACT JDC MEDICAL DIRECTOR $2,344.83
BREEDEN, DEBORAH J INDIGENT HAIRCUTS $39.00
BRINK, BENJAMIN MED EXAM FEES $539.86
BROOKE ARP PLC HEALTH ASSISTANCE $206.40
BROSH CHAPEL GENERAL ASSISTANCE $1,000.00
BURKLE, WILLIAM J GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
C J COOPER & ASSOCIATES INC PRE EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN $55.00
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY — CEDAR RAPIDS CLEANING SUPPLIES $3,189.61
CARROLL COUNTY — ILLINOIS service fees of juvenile documents $68.00
CASEY MEYER FITNESS REIMBURSEMENT $240.00
CATHERINE MCAULEY CENTER CADE HOMELESS-SUPPLIES $995.21
CCG SAFETY GEAR LLC Tactical vests for new SRT members $16,050.35
CEDAR RAPIDS CITY OF FUEL CHARGES $5,074.29
GAS FOR VAN $44.87
CEDAR RAPIDS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES STORMWATER- $326.15
CEDAR TERRACE GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
CEDAR TERRACE HOLDINGS LLC RENT ASSISTANCE $300.00
CENTER FOR DISEASE DETECTION 11/22 LAB TEST FEES $60.50
CENTER POINT CITY OF WATER/SEWER — $71.27
CENTURY LINK COMMUNICATIONS LLC MONTHLY SERVICE $53.54
CHAPELRIDGE OF MARION GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
CHARTER RENTAL HOMES LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
CHC: CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES PAYROLL DEDUCTION $48.36
COGGON MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT ELECTRICITY $98.42
CONSOLIDATED ENERGY COMPANY SHOP STOCK $857.45
COREY MELCHERT SAFETY BOOT REIMB — 1 YEAR $100.00
CR CARE PHARMACY HOME KITS DISPENSED-PHARMACY PARTNERSHIP $100.00
CR/LC SOLID WASTE AGENCY LANDFILL FEES $1,321.09
REFUSE FEES — NOV $215.98
YARD & GARBAGE & CLEAN WOOD $66.60
CRAWFORD QUARRY ROCK $7,761.12
D & D REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LC RENT ASSISTANCE $675.00
DANIEL GIBBINS REIMBURSE PURCHASE OF BOOKS $32.10
DAVISON, ROBERT W ATTORNEY FEES $957.00
DAWN SCHOTT 11/03/22-11/28/22 TRAVEL $192.50
DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO ADMIN STAMP $88.15
DESIGN DYNAMICS INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $7,650.00
DYLAN INVESTMENTS LLC RENT ASSISTANCE $800.00
EASTERN IOWA ARTS ACADEMY ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT FUND GRANT $10,000.00
EASTERN IOWA HEALTH CENTER NOVEMBER 2022 SUPPORT DENTAL SERVICES $2,076.00
EHRENBERGER, BONNIE J RENT ASSISTANCE $625.00
EIDE BAILLY LLP AUDIT WORK THROUGH 11/30/22 FOR JUNE 30, 2022 $23,000.00
ELITE K-9 INC LEAD/COLLAR $43.90
EQUITABLE THE PAYROLL DEDUCTION $9,167.87
EQUITABLE THE (LINN CO ASSR) PAYROLL DEDUCTION $200.00
ERIN FOSTER 11/04/22-11/18/22 TRAVEL $210.94
ESCO ELECTRIC CO INSTALLATION / REPAIRS $3,579.66
FAMILIES INC CMHA REC $176.22
FBL INSURANCE PAYROLL DEDUCTION $12.50
FLEMING IRRIGATION HB WINTERIZED PIPING $101.00
FORD, NICHOLAS GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
FOUNDATION 2 INC TAXI CHARGES — DETOX TRANSPORTATION $451.00
GAFRI PAYROLL DEDUCTION $400.00
GAHRING MACHINE INC PRINTER BOXES/PATROL $1,424.00
GARRY MOOSE LLC RENT ROBINS RD EMA & HAZMAT $2,185.00
GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS INC LEGAL NOTICES/HEARINGS $3,760.77
GENEVA APARTMENTS 22 LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $26.00
GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC COPIERS / LEASES $889.70
GOVERNOR GROUP LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $1,350.00
GRAINGER W W INC REPAIRS / SUPPLIES $309.26
GRIMM, GARRY RENT ASSISTANCE $775.00
GUARDIAN ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INC SOFTWARE LICENSE $100.00
HACAP GENERAL ASSISTANCE $500.00
SUPPORT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING $2,740.58
HANDS UP COMMUNICATIONS LC FAMILY TRANSFORMATION INTERPRETING SRVC $1,136.07
HAWKEYE FIRE & SAFETY INSPECTIONS / SAFETY SUPPLIES $1,696.45
HEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC HEALTH SOLUTIONS $11,827.49
HEGLAND, HAYLEY 10/22 PREVAYL GRANT WORK $5,400.00
11/22 PREVAYL WORK $5,500.00
HILLIARY COMMUNICATIONS LLC 2 TRUNK LINES 12/1-12/31/22 $27.50
HOLMES, JEREMY GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
HORIZONS A FAMILY SERVICE ALLIANCE DECEMBER 2022 SUPPORT MOBILE MEALS $9,162.75
HP INC 2 HP COLOR LASER PRINTERS $734.16
HUMBLE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE THE LC REACHING FAMILIES INTERPRETING SRVC $2,430.00
HYATT, SARAH M TRANSCRIPTS $52.50
IA CONSULTING LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
ILMIR INC MONTHLY FEE AND CONSULTING $3,160.00
INTRADO LIFE & SAFETY SOLUTIONS CORP 3 YEARS OF MIS DATA SERVICES $40,996.80
IOWA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE BOARD & KEEP/SD/NOVEMBER $2,100.00
IOWA FIRE PROTECTION HB ANNUAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSPECTION $560.00
IOWA REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
IOWA SHARES PAYROLL DEDUCTION $63.36
JAMES PINCKNEY FITNESS REIMBURSEMENT $240.00
JANELL WHITE ASBESTOS INSPECTOR REFRESHER-IMPACT 7G $430.82
JERAD KELLEY FITNESS REIMBURSEMENT $240.00
JOHNSON COUNTY — IOWA service fees of juvenile documents $42.50
JULIENNE KABIKA 11/16/22-11/30/22 TRAVEL $73.88
JUNGE LINCOLN MERCURY WO#3629 CAR#17FD11 $3,051.74
WO#3643 CAR#B16206 $226.74
KAREN KRAY EYE EXAM REIMBURSEMENT $45.00
KAREN MERTA 11/01/22-11/29/22 TRAVEL $426.07
KENDRA A YAUSLIN FITNESS REIMBURSEMENT $200.00
KIESEY, MICHELLE M MED EXAM FEES $1,889.51
KINTOPF, CECILIA ELECTION OFFICIAL SATELLITE $127.50
KIRKWOOD COMM COLLEGE CNTRT#17131 1ST AID COURSE/SPECIAL DEPUTIES $355.00
HAZMAT OPS REFRESHER-PALO OPS BENTON CO $582.00
KOCH OFFICE GROUP TECH CALL $313.34
L & L MURPHY ASSOCIATES LEGISLATIVE SERVICES $5,000.00
UCC LEGISLATIVE SERVICES $8,333.32
LINCOLN NATL LIFE INSURANCE PAYROLL DEDUCTION $3,812.00
LINN CO DEPUTY SHERIFF’S MEMBERSHIP ASSOC ELECTION DAY COVERAGE $14,012.25
LINN COOP OIL INC #395000 (CONSERVATION) DIESEL — GASOHOL — GASOLINE $5,659.96
LINN COOP OIL INC #395050 (ROADS MISC) DIESEL — GASOHOL — GASOLINE $29,775.78
LINN COUNTY PAYROLL PAYROLL $1,982,165.22
LINN COUNTY REC INC UTILITIES $5,436.50
LOGIC COMPENSATION GROUP LLC AD HOC SERVICES $1,950.00
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT GROUP STREET SWEEPER — USED $175,000.00
MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY INC STD PAYMENT FOR 4 PEOPLE $12,967.24
MADISON NATL LIFE — LTD/STD PAYROLL DEDUCTION $19,082.92
MADISON NATL LIFE INS CO INC LIFE INSURANCE — NOV 2022 $12.40
LIFE INSURANCE — SEPT & OCT 22 $22.32
PAYROLL DEDUCTION $10,650.01
POST TAX & BASIC LIFE — SEPT & OCT 22 $0.68
MAPLEWOOD MANAGEMENT LLC RENT ASSISTANCE $660.00
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC COPIER USAGE $6.90
MARGARET BOCK HOUSING GENERAL ASSISTANCE $350.00
MARION MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT UTILITIES ASSISTANCE $233.05
MARION VILLAGE GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTION CO INC FOOD/PROVISIONS $2,459.01
MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF — KY JVJV039786 service on C. Hawkins $60.00
MARTIN GARDNER ARCHITECTURE SECONDARY ROAD DIST 1 SHOP DESIGN & CONSULTANTS $6,832.93
MATT RUFF RUFF 2022 STATE ELECTRICAL LICENSE RENEWAL $75.30
MCGRATH BUICK GMC CADILLAC KIA WO#3621 CAR#16CV01 $67.49
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL GOV SOLUTIONS MEDICAL SUPPLIES $117.20
MECRO PROPERTIES LLC RENT ASSISTANCE $437.50
MEDIACOM NOV 2022 MEDIACOM $197.80
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SERVICES $525.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY NOV 2022 MID AMERICAN $83.70
MIDWEST BREATHING AIR LLC NFPA COMPLIANT QUARTERLY AIR TEST HAZMAT $182.70
MOLO COMPANIES CAR WASH EXP 11/22 $21.00
MORNINGSIDE PARK APARTMENTS RENT ASSISTANCE $710.00
MOUNT VERNON FAMILY COUNSELING HEALTH ASSISTANCE $442.40
MURDOCH FUNERAL HOMES GENERAL ASSISTANCE $2,000.00
MED EXAM FEES $395.00
NANCY B REASLAND SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION AUDITS $41.69
NATIONAL PELRA-ILLINOIS NATIONAL PELRA IOWA ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP $215.00
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS PAYROLL DEDUCTION $2,626.36
NEAL’S WATER CONDITIONING BOTTLED WATER ACCOUNT $99.50
NICKOLAS MEHMEN NOVEMBER MILEAGE $74.38
NORTHBROOK CORP RENT ASSISTANCE $790.00
NORTHWOOD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
OMNIHEALING PSYCHOTHERAPY WORK COMP INVOICE $180.00
OMNILINK SYSTEMS INC JUVENILE DETENTION & DIVERSION MONITORING $175.00
OPM LC RENT ASSISTANCE $440.00
OUTDOOR RECREATION PRODUCTS PLAYSTRUCTURE — BUFFALO CREEK PARK $129,715.00
PALO COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE ASSOC 911 ACCT# TELEPHONE $36.00
PAM GUSICK 11/01/22-11/30/22 TRAVEL $345.03
PARTS AUTHORITY LLC PARTS $748.86
PAT O’HARE PER DIEM MEALS/FIREARMS INSTR $352.00
PATE III, PAUL D GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE LLC FOOD/PROVISIONS $13,140.22
PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC LOST-BRIDGE 1977(22) #2 $126,155.29
PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC COMMISSIONARY SUPPLIES $667.32
PIERCE, STEPHANIE MARIE 11/01/22-11/29/22 TRAVEL $403.88
PIPE PRO INC REPAIR S & MAINTENANCE $1,176.25
PITNEY BOWES INC — ACH RESERVE ACCT $50,000.00
PRAIRIE OAKS HOMES LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $1,375.00
PREMIER CASE MANAGEMENT WORK COMP SERVICES $2,749.50
PREMIER UNLIMITED PROPERTIES LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
PRIME BENEFIT SYSTEMS INC-CITY ASSESSOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION $521.18
PRIME BENEFIT SYSTEMS INC-COUNTY PAYROLL DEDUCTION $17,569.51
R J THOMAS MFG CO INC TABLE LEGS & FIRERINGS $27,280.60
R&A RISK PROFESSIONALS COMPLIANCE INSPECTION-LINN CO MAINTENANCE SHOP $633.00
RATHJE CONSTRUCTION LOST-BEAR CREEK RD(22) #8 $296,145.67
WORK COMPLETED THRU 10/7/22 $106,988.05
WORK COMPLETED THRU 11/1/22 $9,506.00
WORK COMPLETED THRU 11/25/22 $2,882.75
REGAL TOWNHOMES GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
RESERVE AT 66 LC RENT ASSISTANCE $400.00
ROTO-ROOTER REPAIRS $420.00
SAFE PLACE FOUNDATION, THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE $1,600.00
SAM’S CLUB COMMISSIONARY AND MED SUPPLIES $7,774.86
SCOTT BISIG MILES TO CLEAN BUILDINGS $67.50
SCOTT POWERS SAFETY BOOT REIMB — 1 YEAR $100.00
SECOND STREET REDS LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
SEPULVEDA, MICHAEL H GAS REIMURSEMENT ELECTION DAY TECH $118.30
SHERIFFS PROTECTIVE ASSOC PAYROLL DEDUCTION $1,428.00
SKELTON, DEBORAH M ATTORNEY FEES $990.00
SNYDER & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $12,000.00
SOLUTIONS MANAGEMENT GROUP INC COPY FEES $17.06
SOUTH SLOPE COOP TELE PHONE SERVICE $41.20
SPLASHLIGHT LLC WORK COMP SERVICES $326.46
SPRINGVILLE READY MIX CONCRETE $2,785.13
ST LUKES DENTAL HEALTH CENTER DECEMBER 2022 SUPPORT DENTAL SERVICES $1,023.83
ST LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL WORK COMP INVOICE $6,435.68
STEPHANIE LIENTZ LIENTZ 2022 APA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL $583.00
STEWART BAXTER FUNERAL & MEMORIAL SERVICES GENERAL ASSISTANCE $474.53
STORM STEEL METAL FOR BOBCAT TRAILER, MOUNTING BOX $81.27
SUELLYN PARSON OUTREACH MILEAGE $35.13
SUGAR CREEK LLC RENT ASSISTANCE $700.00
TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION INC L-BRIDGE 1920(22) #5 $287,909.17
THE LIVING UNDETERRED PROJECT MHAC EXPO TITLE SPONSORSHIP $1,200.00
THEBIGWORD INC THE BIG WORD $39.25
TIDAL BASIN GOVERNMENT CONSULTING LLC COVID19 PANDEMIC SERVICES $112.50
SEVER STORMS PROFESSIONAL $4,275.00
TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE ARPA2022-024 HOT MEALS FOR ALL $872.85
TRAVIS BROELL SAFETY BOOT REIMB $200.00
TW TRAINING LEARNING INSTITUTES — 11/7-12/2 $3,300.00
U S CELLULAR MONTHLY CHARGES $4,434.49
ULRICH, ROBINA S SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION AUDITS $27.76
UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA PAYROLL DEDUCTION $240.36
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA WORK COMP INVOICE $4,941.90
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREER DAY BOOTH $45.00
US COFFEE AND TEA ACCT 153759 LINN MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS CENTER $49.46
USA COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL CURCUIT SERVICE 12/1-12/30/22 $67.78
VALIC/AIG RETIREMENT PAYROLL DEDUCTION $348.50
VISION SERVICE PLAN FAMILY VISION OCT 22 $20.66
FAMILY VISION SEPT 22 $20.66
PAYROLL DEDUCTION $7,811.51
VISION INSURANCE — SEPT & OCT 2022 $19.22
VOYA INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY PAYROLL DEDUCTION $275.00
VULCAN SIGNS STREET SIGNS PER QUOTE $1,656.90
WAYPOINT ERA — SUPPORT SERVICES $7,103.13
HOUSING ASSISTANCE $2,715.17
WAZOWSKI CAPITAL INVESTMENTS (GOLDFINCH MEADOWS) GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
WEBER STONE CO INC ROCK $896.90
WENDLING QUARRIES INC ROCK $9,573.81
WEST PARK MHP LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
WESTDALE CT APARTMENTS LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
WILLIS DADY EMERGENCY SHELTER GENERAL ASSISTANCE $5,560.81
WOODVIEW PROPERTIES LLC HAWKEYE DR WAREHOUSE COVID19 $5,700.00
ZAHN-HOUSER.MD, ARLEEN A MED EXAM FEES $1,980.00
ZURCHER TIRE INC TIRES $1,455.24
Grand Total $3,829,822.57
Published in th the MVL Sun, Jan. 5, 2023
Linn BoS Dec 14 minutes and claims
January 5, 2023