LINN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CEDAR RAPIDS, LINN COUNTY, IOWA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023 10:00 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 Zumbach, Vice Chairperson Rogers and Supervisor Kirsten Running-Marquardt. Board members voting “AYE” unless otherwise noted.
Chairperson Zumbach called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Running-Marquardt to approve Consent Agenda as follows:
Approve and authorize Chair to sign an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subaward Agreement between Linn County and the City of Alburnett for the Repurpose Former Fire Station into Alburnett City Hall Project in the amount of $141,450.00.
Approve and authorize Chair to sign an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subaward Agreement between Linn County and the City of Marion for the City of Marion Trunk Sanitary Sewer — Project 7 in the amount of $150,000.00.
Approve and authorize the submission of written comments to the Iowa Utilities Board about the proposal by Wolf Carbon Solutions US LLC to build and operate a carbon capture pipeline system.
Approve purchase order PO425 in the amount of $53,544.16 to Truck Country for surcharges and change in model year on Single Axle Trucks purchased on PO115 for the Secondary Road Department.
Approve purchase order PO427 in the amount of $18,214.08 to Thompson Truck & Trailer, Inc for surcharges on Tandem Axle Truck purchased on PO117 for the Secondary Road Department.
Award bid and approve purchase order PO428 for sign posts to Xcessories Squared in the amount of $15,627.00 for the Secondary Road Department.
Award bid and approve purchase order PO429 for crossroad culverts to Illowa Culvert and Supply Company in the amount of $88,927.00 for the Secondary Road Department.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Running-Marquardt to approve claims for AP checks #71009967 — #71009711 in the amt. of $128,063.79 and AP ACH in the amt. of $762,230.05 for a total of $890,293.84; and void/reissue checks in the amt. Of $246.00.
Erin Foster, Mental Health Access Center Dir., presented a contract between Living Undeterred and Linn County for marketing during the Mental Health Radio Show each Thursday from January 1, through June 30, 2023 on WMT radio.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Running-Marquardt to approve contract between Living Undeterred and Linn County for marketing during the Mental Health Radio Show each Thursday from January 1, through June 30, 2023 on WMT radio.
Motion by Zumbach, seconded by Rogers to approve the following appointments to the Linn County Watershed Management Authorities:
• Stephanie Lientz to the Indian Creek WMA, term ending Sept. 2025 and Charlie Nichols as Alternate.
• Mike Tertinger to the Lower Cedar WMA, term ending Sept. 2025 and Stephanie Lientz as Alternate.
• Jon Gallagher, Maquoketa River WMA, term ending Sept. 2025 and Stephanie Lientz as Alternate.
• Charlie Nichols to the Middle Cedar WMA, term ending Sept. 2025 and Stephanie Lientz as Alternate.
• Dennis Goematt to the Wapsipinicon WMA, term ending Sept. 2025 and Chuck Ungs as Alternate.
The Board recessed at 10:04 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. to review proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budgets. Present: Dawn Jindrich, Finance Dir., Sara Bearrows, Budget Dir., Matt Majeski and Irene Holsworth, State Welfare; Brent Oleson, County Treasurer and Deputies Geater, Finger, McDonald and Houdeshell.
State Welfare (DHS) – Appropriations meets the Board’s guidelines.
Matt Majeski explained the decrease in revenue which is the result of a decrease in the rate of reimbursement from the State. Discussion continued regarding Medicaid eligible populations and outreach efforts.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Running-Marquardt to approve State Welfare FY 24 appropriations in the amount of $307,077 and revenue in the amount of $103,177.
Treasurer – Proposed appropriation exceeds the Board’s guidelines by $102,763 (postage and office supplies)
Treasurer Oleson introduced his management staff and presented the budget narrative and the following Offer:
• Universal Clerk (Bilingual) — $78,936.14
Discussion continued regarding the pros and cons of reopening a Dealers Window.
Motion by Rogers, seconded by Running-Marquardt to approve Treasurer’s FY 24 appropriations in the amount of $3,999,909 and revenue in the amount of $4,226,810.
Adjournment at 2:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
JOEL D. MILLER, Linn County Auditor
By: Rebecca Shoop, Deputy Auditor
Approved by:
LOUIS J. ZUMBACH, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors
LIST OF BILLS PAID FOR NEWPAPER
FOR 01/05/2023 THROUGH 01/11/2023
VENDOR DESCRIPTION Amount
1325 MEADOWVIEW RESIDENTIAL COOP GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
2200 BUCKINGHAM LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
AARON ROTHMEYER DECEMBER MILEAGE $140.63
ABBE CTR FOR CMH HEALTH ASSISTANCE $201.82
MHAC MEDICAL DETOX SERVICES-3 MONTHS $2,320.00
ABC DISPOSAL SYSTEMS INC WASTE REMOVAL ENGR OFFICE $92.09
ACTERRA GROUP FUEL TANK TESTS/PUMP REPAIR $3,510.67
ADCRAFT PRINTING CO INC OFFICE SUPPLIES/FLYERS/MEMO FORMS $2,459.00
AFFORDABLE HOUSING NETWORK GENERAL ASSISTANCE $1,635.00
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF IOWA ARPA2022-201 — AAMI VIP $46,461.44
AHLERS & COONEY PC TORT LIABILITY $2,969.00
WORK COMP LEGAL FEE $1,000.00
ALEXANDER VANBUER DECEMBER MILEAGE $230.63
ALICIA GERBER LMHC LLC HEALTH ASSISTANCE $90.00
ALLIANT UTILITIES ELECTRICITY $49,978.60
GENERAL ASSISTANCE $125.00
UTILITIES ASSISTANCE $329.48
ALLYSON MICHELE NYE 12/29/22 TRAVEL $9.38
ALVIN EHLER DECEMBER MILEAGE $65.00
AMMT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
AMRA WATKINS DECEMBER MILEAGE $156.25
AMY GRUNEWALDT TRAVEL REIMB $188.75
TRAVEL REIMB $223.63
ANAHEIM CORPORATION LCMHAC WEEKLY SECURITY SERVICE $7,431.90
ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO FOOD/PROVISIONS $263.03
ANDREW SCHAUF DECEMBER MILEAGE $126.88
ANTON SALES HARDWARE $67.00
AZURE APARTMENTS GENERAL ASSISTANCE $1,350.00
BALANCED FITNESS & HEALTH LLC WORK COMP SELF INSURANCE $510.00
BERNS, MICHAEL GENERAL ASSISTANCE $900.00
BLAIRS FERRY TIRE & AUTO SERVICE SHOP STOCK $1,927.44
BLYTHE, GREGORY MED EXAM FEES $540.00
BROOKVIEW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $307.50
C J COOPER & ASSOCIATES INC PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENS $110.00
CAMBRIDGE LTD PARTNERSHIP II GENERAL ASSISTANCE $900.00
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY — CEDAR RAPIDS JANITORIAL SUPPLIES $193.43
CEDAR GRAPHICS 6 SIGNS $507.00
CEDAR MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME COMPANY GENERAL ASSISTANCE $1,641.42
CEDAR RAPIDS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES GENERAL ASSISTANCE $653.91
CEDAR TERRACE HOLDINGS LLC RENT ASSISTANCE $300.00
CEDAR VALLEY PATHOLOGISTS PC MED EXAM FEES $8,800.00
CENTER POINT CITY OF WATER/SEWER $71.27
CENTRAL CITY DEVELOPMENT CORP SEPT-DEC 2022 PREVAYL PROJECT $13,599.78
CENTURY LINK COMMUNICATIONS LLC PHONE BILL $2,926.96
CHARTER RENTAL HOMES LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
CHC: CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES PAYROLL DEDUCTION $35.00
CITY LAUNDERING CO DRYCLEANING $243.75
CITY OF PALO PALO WATER SOURCE $7,390.00
CODE WORKS WEB HOSTING 2023_Q1 $216.25
COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NOV-DEC22 ECC WRAPAROUND-EARLY CHILDHOOD $3,130.00
COMMANDO LLC PREF MEDIA PLAN FOR STI-ITS GRANT $4,530.88
PREP MEDIA PLAN FOR STI-DIS GRANT $16,184.89
CONNOLLY CONSTRUCTION INC SECONDARY ROAD DIST 1 SHOP RELOCATION $32,395.00
COOK APPRAISAL LLC APPRAISAL SERVICES $4,250.00
CORRIDOR CAREERS CORRIDOR CAREERS $175.00
CORRIDOR FAMILY GUIDE ADVERTISING $3,000.00
COTT SYSTEMS INC MONTHLY RESOLUTION 3 $4,890.00
CR/LC SOLID WASTE AGENCY LANDFILL FEES $794.11
REFUSE FEES $859.34
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO 15 ELECTRIC POST $4,756.10
5 ELECTRIC POST $1,585.37
CRITICAL HIRE PLC CRITICAL HIRE — PROFILE REPORTS $190.00
CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICES BUILDING MAINTENANCE $1,136.32
D & D REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
DANIEL GIBBINS DISTRICT 6 MTG REGISTRATION $14.00
DENNIS GOEMAAT REGISTRATION DISTRICT 6 MTG $14.00
EIDE BAILLY LLP FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT FOR Y/E JUNE 30, 2022 $16,000.00
EQUITABLE THE PAYROLL DEDUCTION $9,045.97
EQUITABLE THE (LINN CO ASSR) PAYROLL DEDUCTION $200.00
ESCO ELECTRIC CO REPAIRS / MAINTENANCE $2,742.98
EVOLVE THERAPY PRACTICE HEALTH ASSISTANCE $90.00
FAIRFAX CITY OF FAIRFAX WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM $1,548.75
FAMILIES INC CMHA REC $122.17
HEALTH ASSISTANCE $40.00
FBL INSURANCE PAYROLL DEDUCTION $12.50
FITTINGS UNLIMITED NURSE UNIFORMS/N01 $491.48
FORD MOTOR COMPANY FORD TELEMATICS $260.00
FOUNDATION 2 INC THRIVING YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES-PREVAYL $13,139.66
GAFRI PAYROLL DEDUCTION $400.00
GAVIN UMBDENSTOCK DECEMBER MILEAGE $236.88
GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS INC AD / LEGAL NOTICES/PUBLICATIONS $273.32
GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC COPIER FEES / LEASES $3,826.07
GRAINGER W W INC SUPPLIES $35.80
GRANT WOOD A E A NOV22 CART-EARLY CHILDHOOD $4,788.73
NOV22 CART-SCHOOL READY-GENERAL $5,663.62
NOV22 CART-SCHOOL READY-QUALITY IMPROVEMENT $1,929.86
GRAY, HAROLD W OPTIONS LIVE MUSIC $45.00
GRIMM, GARRY GENERAL ASSISTANCE $400.00
GROSS, RICKELLE N DECEMBER MILEAGE $151.88
HACAP NOV22 1ST FIVE CARE COORDINATION-SCHOOL READY-GENERAL $3,525.65
NOV22 CHILD CARE NURSE CONSULTANT-EARLY CHILDHOOD $5,426.20
NOV22 CHILD HEALTH SCREENINGS-SCHOOL READY-GENERAL $4,186.47
NOV22 DENTAL SERVICES-SCHOOL READY-GENERAL $15,145.04
NOV22 EARLY HEAD START WRAPAROUND-EARLY CHILDHOOD $5,053.78
NOV22 FAMILY LEARNING CONNECTION-SR-GENERAL $15,328.57
NOV22 HEAD START WRAPAROUND-SCHOOL READY-GENERAL $10,653.86
NOV22 PACES TO QUALITY-EARLY CHILDHOOD $13,316.31
HANDS UP COMMUNICATIONS LC FAMILY TRANSFORMATION INTERPRETING SRVC $442.51
HAWKEYE FIRE & SAFETY FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE $221.50
HEEFNER, CAMMIE GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
HILLIARY COMMUNICATIONS LLC BASIC SERVICES $27.50
HOOTMAN, RICHARD C GENERAL ASSISTANCE $900.00
HORIZONS A FAMILY SERVICE ALLIANCE JANUARY 2023 SUPPORT MOBILE MEALS $9,162.75
HYATT, SARAH M APPEAL TRANSCRIPTS $103.50
ILMIR INC GA DEC 2022 MONTHLY FEE $300.00
SOFTWARE CONSULTING $780.00
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE MEMBERSHIP DUES $240.00
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANNUAL TANK MANAGEMENT FEE $130.00
IOWA SHARES PAYROLL DEDUCTION $66.00
JAMES CONMEY DECEMBER MILEAGE $250.00
JEFF AUGUSTINE DECEMBER MILEAGE $41.88
JEO CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $16,439.00
JERRY W. WITT DECEMBER MILEAGE $106.88
JOEL MILLER QTR2 CELL PHONE REIMB $150.00
JOSEPH BALDRIDGE DECEMBER MILEAGE $95.63
KELLEY’S AUTO BODY LLC REPAIRS $2,377.53
KELSEY L SPRINGER TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT $96.00
KENNETH DAY DECEMBER MILEAGE $297.50
KIESEY, MICHELLE M MED EXAM FEES $4,588.81
KINGSTON VILLAGE LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
KIRKWOOD ESTATES GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
LINCOLN NATL LIFE INSURANCE PAYROLL DEDUCTION $3,812.00
LINDER DONALD J DO PC MED EXAM FEES $3,060.00
LINN COOP OIL INC #395000 (CONSERVATION) DIESEL OR GASOHOL $3,015.43
LINN COOP OIL INC #395050 (ROADS MISC) DIESEL OR GASOHOL $21,184.02
LINN COUNTY PAYROLL LINN COUNTY PAYROLL $2,018,177.70
LINN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL $55.00
LOS COMPADIES II INC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
MADISON NATL LIFE INS CO INC PAYROLL DEDUCTION $22.15
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC COPIER USAGE $7.78
MARTIN EQUIPMENT OF IA-IL INC WIRE ROPE & FREIGHT $2,612.58
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC SAND $1,283.03
MASSEY, MADALYN APPEAL TRANSCRIPTS $328.50
MCGRATH BUICK GMC CADILLAC KIA REPAIR $137.65
MEDIACOM DEDICATED INTERNET $400.00
UTILITIES ASSISTANCE $9.95
MICHAEL D ONNEN DECEMBER MILEAGE $489.38
MICHAEL G.. WINDERS DECEMBER MILEAGE $218.13
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY UTILITIES — GAS $717.70
UTILITIES ASSISTANCE $325.48
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS PAYROLL DEDUCTION $2,626.36
NICKOLAS MEHMEN DECEMBER MILEAGE $101.25
NORTHLAND PRODUCTS CO SERVICES $364.40
NOVAK, KATHERINE L APPEAL TRANSCRIPTS $4.50
OMNIHEALING PSYCHOTHERAPY WORK COMP INVOICE $360.00
ORIGIN DESIGN CO CONSULTANT FEES $1,006.25
PAM GUSICK TRAVEL REIMB $450.01
PARTS AUTHORITY LLC SHOP STOCK $2,816.02
PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE LLC FOOD/PROVISIONS $3,434.16
PIPE PRO INC BUILDING MAINTENANCE / REPAIRS $1,924.11
POWELL CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC PC WORK COMP SELF INSURANCE $71.39
PREMIER CASE MANAGEMENT WORK COMP SELF INSURANCE $1,181.25
PRIME BENEFIT SYSTEMS INC-CITY ASSESSOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION $550.81
PRIME BENEFIT SYSTEMS INC-COUNTY FLEX ADMINISTRATION $675.00
PAYROLL DEDUCTION $18,646.07
PUBLIC HEALTH ACCREDITATION BOARD ANNUAL ACCREDITATION SERVICE FEE-CATEGORY 2 2021 $8,400.00
PUSH PEDAL PULL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR $165.00
RACOM CORPORATION SHOP STOCK/NEW CAR SET UPS $150.00
RESERVE AT 66 LC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
ROCHESTER ARMORED CAR CO INC ARMORED CAR SERVICE $237.16
SAFE PLACE FOUNDATION, THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE $400.00
SAM’S CLUB COMMISSARY / MED SUPPLIES / JAIL USE $8,302.10
SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT — REIMB#7377 WORK COMP SERVICES $39,608.67
SELECTIVE INSURANCE — FLOOD REAL PROPERTY INSURANCE $4,659.00
SHERIFFS PROTECTIVE ASSOC PAYROLL DEDUCTION $1,440.00
SOUNDOFF SIGNAL GSA CAR#199617 $956.19
SOUTH SLOPE COOP TELE PHONE SERVICE $231.12
SPEE-DEE DELIVERY RETURN POUCH TO DM 12/31/22 $174.06
SPLASHLIGHT LLC WORK COMP SERVICES $776.18
SPRINGVILLE COOP TELE ASSN 911 CIRCUITS FOR JANUARY $81.24
SQUAW CREEK PARTNERS LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
ST LUKES DENTAL HEALTH CENTER JANUARY 2023 SUPPORT DENTAL SERVICES $1,023.83
ST LUKES HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION NOV22 TIES-SCHOOL READY-GENERAL $10,087.89
ST LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE $459.50
STEPHANIE M PIERCE TRAVEL REIMB $371.00
STOREY KENWORTHY BALLOT PRINTING — PALO SPECIAL DEC 2022 $91.00
STRABALA, MIKE GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
TANNER PEASE PER DIEM MEAL $1,268.50
TERRACON CONSULTANTS INC SOIL BORINGS $3,000.00
TETRA PROPERTIES LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
THEBIGWORD INC TRANSLATION SERVICES $1.72
TITAN MACHINERY INC CONTROLLER #181 $632.28
TRUE NORTH COMPANIES PUBLIC BOND (AUGUSTINE) $100.00
U S CELLULAR MONTHLY SERVICE $4,284.49
UNIFORM DEN INC PANTS/STOCK $1,843.19
UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA PAYROLL DEDUCTION $125.00
USA COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL CIRCUIT $67.78
VALIC/AIG RETIREMENT PAYROLL DEDUCTION $348.50
VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC DATABASE PROCESSING SERVICES $21,125.00
VAST PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE $450.00
VISION SERVICE PLAN PAYROLL DEDUCTION $20.66
VOYA INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY PAYROLL DEDUCTION $275.00
WAYPOINT DECEMBER 2022 SUPPORT DV HOUSING ASSISTANCE $2,715.17
ERA — SUPPORT SERVICES — CALL CENTER & RESOURCES — DECEMBER 2022 $7,090.34
WEBER, KEVIN J MED EXAM FEES $4,588.81
WEHR.PLLC, MELISSA HEALTH ASSISTANCE $225.00
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD LINN CO HEALTH 12/1/22-12/31/22 $296,740.41
WILLETT, HOFMANN & ASSOCIATES, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $507.30
WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS INC CIRCUIT NUMBER 4 PHONES 11/22/22-12/21/22 $175.98
YOUNG PARENTS NETWORK NOV22 PARENT AS TEACHERS LONG TERM-SCHOOL READY-GENERAL $5,443.57
NOV22 PARENT AS TEACHERS SHORT TERM-SCHOOL READY-GENERAL $9,535.42
Grand Total $2,946,097.56
Published in the MVL Sun, Jan. 26, 2023.