October 16, 2014
In THE NEWS this week...
East Buchanan celebrates Homecoming Read all these stories, and much MORE, in THE NEWS this week! • • • • • •
Buchanan Co. residents participate in annual Healthiest State walk
Supervisors review pastureland bids Council approves assessing nuisance fees Mayor Davis cleared to return Jesup woman is crowned Miss Iowa USA School News & Sports, Area Community & Business News Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, Community Events, Area Obituaries, Recipe Box, Color Photos, More!
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Manchester Ambassadors make September visits Submitted by Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce
The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors made three visits in September. The first stop was to Black Hills Energy where the Chamber Ambassadors greeted Operations Supervisor Lori Scovel. Scovel joined team members Gas Supervisor Andy Westhoff and Customer Service Associate Diane McElliott at the local office six months ago. Formerly Aquila, the local gas utility was acquired in 2008 by Black Hills based in Rapid City SD. A new office and warehouse opened in Manchester in 2013. The second visit was to the Delaware County Jail to hear Sheriff John LeClere discuss the problems and
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Senior Center hosts birthday/anniversary lunch Buchanan County Healthy Lifestyles (Senior) Center held its monthly birthday/anniversary lunch Oct. 8 with 65 people attending. Guttenberg entertainer David Poggenklass entertained everyone by playing the piano and singing many familiar songs. Pearl Pfab and Evelyn McCalley did another amazing job decorating the center for the approaching Halloween holiday. (Donna Jensen Photos)
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ISU Extension to host Farm Bill Program Overview meetings
Find frightastic fun in Quasqueton Haunted house fundraiser supports community
Submitted by Buchanan Co. ISU Extension
Farmers and landowners will learn about the new programs authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2104 (Farm Bill) at meetings by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and local USDA Farm Service Agency. •Friday, Nov. 14, 9-11 AM, Heartland Acres Agribition Center – Great Spaces • Monday, Dec. 1, 6-8 PM, Heartland Acres Event Center • Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1-3 PM, Heartland Acres Event Center Meetings will focus on the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) that will be administered by USDA Farm Service Agency, and the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) administered by USDA Risk Management Agency through federal crop insurance providers. “Extension farm management specialists are prepared to discuss decisions farmers and landowners will need to make in the coming months regarding Price Loss Coverage, County Agricultural Risk Coverage, and Individual Agricultural Risk Coverage options,â€? said Kristen Schulte, farm management specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “Joining Extension and Outreach at the meetings will be local FSA staff members who administer the programs.â€? Additional topics covered during the meetings include base allocation, yield updating, Dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP), and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). The timeline for when decisions need to be made along with information about online Farm Bill decision tools will also be shared at the meetings. Although the meetings are free, call 319-334-7161 to register so staff can plan.
Although the annual Quasqueton Haunted House is not for the faint of heart, there is nothing scary about this fundraiser’s benefit to the community! Sponsored by the Quasqueton Community Club, the annual event raises funds to support East Buchanan Dollars for Scholars, playground equipment, Easter Bunny and Santa Claus events, Boy Scouts, and more. Approximately 20-30 volunteers help bring the haunted house to life each year. Organizers are grateful for their help and welcome anyone else who wishes to volunteer. They also appreciate that the haunted house present location does not have to be moved every year. Mayor Chad Staton said that at its previous location, it took over seven hours to set up. There are two weekends left to have a frightfully good time touring the haunted house, 7-11 PM Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25 at 600 S. 3rd Street, Quasqueton (watch for signs). Admission is $9; however, cost is reduced by $1 if a canned food item is brought to donate to the local food pantry. (Christine Dale Photos)
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Cast the WRIGHT vote Amy Wright for Buchanan County Treasurer
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October 16, 2014
Public Notice
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINTHROP CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 08, 2014 The Winthrop City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor, Gerald Dennie presiding. Council Members present: Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers, Leland Sprague and Lee White. Individuals present: Government Student, PWD/Shawn Curtis and City Clerk/Mary Ryan. Motion Myers, second Sprague to approve the Consent Agenda: prior meeting minutes (September03, 2014), current bills, Trick-orTreat Hours, Friday, October 31st, 4:30p.m.-7:00p.m.All ayes. Public Hearing opened on Ordinances #162-#167 at 7:04 p.m. No oral or written comments received. Motion White, second Hesner to close public hearing.All ayes. Public hearing closed at 7:05 p.m. Motion Myers, second Kress to approve first reading of Ord. #162. (Include Vapor Products and Alternative Nicotine Products /IA Legislative Change) Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Motion Hesner, second Sprague to waive 2nd& 3rd readings. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White.Nays: None. Motion White, second Kress to approve Ord. #162. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Ordinance #162 approved. Motion Kress, second Hesner to approve first reading of Ord. #163 (Definition of an Off Road Vehicle/IA Legislative Change) Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None Motion Myers, second White to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Motion Hesner, second Myers to approve Ord. #163. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Ordinance #163 approved. Motion Sprague, second Hesner to approve first reading of Ord. #164 (Definition of Solid Waste/IA Legislative Change) Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Motion Kress, second Myers to waive 2nd and 3rd readings. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Motion White, second Hesner to approve Ord. #164. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Ordinance #164 approved. Motion Myers, second Sprague to approve first reading of Ord. #165 (Procedures for Filling Vacancies in an Elective City Office/IA Legislative Change) Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Motion Sprague, second White to waive 2nd and 3rd readings. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Motion Hesner, second Kress to approve Ord. #165. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Ordinance #165 approved. Motion Myers, second Kress to approve first reading of Ord. #166 (Prohibit Liquor Consumption of Persons Under Legal Age/IA Legislative Change) Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Motion Hesner, second Sprague to waive 2nd and 3rd readings. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Motion White, second Kress to approve Ord. #166. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Ordinance #166 approved. Motion Sprague, second Myers to approve first reading of Ord. #167 (Stop Signs at intersections of 2nd, 3rd, 4th Streets and Kennedy Street) Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Motion Kress, second Hesner to waive 2nd and 3rd readings. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None.
The News & The Guide Motion White, second Hesner to approve Ord. #167. Ayes: Hesner, Kress, Myers, Sprague and White. Nays: None. Ordinance #167 approved. Following the minutes is a copy of Ordinances #162-#167. The ordinances shall be in effect after publication as provided by law. Motion Myers, second Kress to approve Resolution 14-09 (Accepting the Fiscal Year 2013-14, Financial Report of the City). All ayes. Motion Hesner, second Myers to approve Resolution 14-10 (GASB Statement 54/Classification of Fund Balances). All ayes. Motion Myers, second White to approve Resolution 14-11 (Urban Renewal (T.I.F.) Report/Final) All ayes. Motion Sprague, second Kress to approve Resolution 14-12 (Strategic Plan for City/Fiscal Years 2015 and 2016) All ayes. Motion White, second Sprague to approve Resolution 14-13 (Upper Wapsipinicon Watershed Authority 28E Agreement, and designate Mayor Dennie as Representative for City and Clerk Ryan as Alternate Representative. All ayes. Water Plant Pump Bids reviewed: Ecinc $24,485.00 and Pollution Control $21,144.00. Motion Sprague, second Myers to accept bid from Pollution Control, $21,144.00. All ayes. Motion Myers, second White to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. BILLS TO BE APPROVED OCTOBER 08, 2014 COMPANY-PURPOSE-A M O U N T PAYROLL- .....................8 , 5 7 4 . 6 3 PAYROLL TAXES- ........2 , 5 9 5 . 9 4 I.P.E.R.S.- ......................1 , 2 7 5 . 9 0 DENNIE, GERALD W-MAYOR’S PAYROLL..........................5 7 0 . 0 0 HESNER, MELISSA-COUNCIL’S PAYROLL..........................1 2 5 . 0 0 KRESS, MARK-COUNCIL’S PAYROLL ................................1 2 5 . 0 0 MYERS, ANN-COUNCIL’S PAYROLL ................................1 2 5 . 0 0 SPRAGUE, LELAND-COUNCIL’S PAYROLL..........................1 2 5 . 0 0 WHITE, LEE-COUNCIL’S PAYROLL ................................1 2 5 . 0 0 ALLIANT ENERGY-GAS & ELECTRIC ..............................3 , 8 5 5 . 2 2 B & B FARM STORE-CULVERT REPLACEMENT EROSION MAT......1 5 0 . 0 0 BANYON DATA SYSTEMS-ANNUAL WATER BILL SOFTWARE SUPPORT .......................7 9 5 . 0 0 BLUE GRASS-SOD-CITYHALL.................................1 3 5 . 5 0 BUCHANAN CO AUDITOR-L A W ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT (QTRLY) ........................8 , 0 7 5 . 0 0 BUCHANAN CO ECON. DEV.YEARLY DUES ..............2 , 4 6 5 . 0 0 BUSINESS FORMS & ACCOUNTING-WATER BILL POSTCARDS .............................3 9 2 . 2 3 CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES-CULVERT REPLACEMENT GRASS SEED ....................9 4 . 5 0 CURTIS, SHAWN-LEAD & COPPER SAMPLE POSTAGE ..2 5 . 1 9 EAST BUCHANAN TELEPHONEPHONE/FAX/INTERNET ..2 0 2 . 8 1 FEHR GRAHAM-NORTH STREET CONST. ENG.-L.O.S.T. .4 , 7 8 9 . 0 0 GAFFNEY QUARRIES-ROAD ROCK ...............................1 7 6 . 4 0 IOWA D.N.R.-ANNUAL WATER USE FEE ............................9 9 . 0 0 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIESANNUAL BUDGET TRAININGCLERK................................3 5 . 0 0 IOWA NORTHLAND COUN. OF GOV.-STRATEGIC PLANNING FEE...................................2 7 0 . 0 0 IOWA ONE CALL-UTILITY LOCATES ................................2 2 . 5 0 IOWA RURAL WATER ASSN.-WATER TRAINING-CURTIS ..1 4 0 . 0 0 KEYSTONE-LEAD & COPPER TESTING ..........................2 2 9 . 0 0 MIDLAND GIS-WATER/SEWER GIS HOSTING ...............1 , 2 0 0 . 0 0 MONKEY TOWN-POOL-TIME CLOCK RIBBON & CARDS ..........................................1 2 8 . 4 7 MOORE MEDICAL-FIRST RESPONDER SUPPLIES .......2 9 . 3 8 NAPA AUTO PARTS-VEHICLE REPAIRS ............................1 6 . 1 4 PETERS LAW OFFICE-LOT SALE LEGAL ................................2 0 . 2 1 POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS-SEWER LIFT STATION BACK-UP REPAIR ...........8 6 8 . 0 0
RATCHFORD, RICK-INSTALL CULVERTS & CLEAN DITCHES ..................................3 , 0 6 5 . 2 5 R.E.C.-STREET LIGHTS....9 9 . 2 5 RATE RYAN, MARY..-WATER ANALYSIS TRAINING/MILEAGE ............................................4 9 . 0 0 SMALL TIME CONSTRUCTION-ELEVATOR APPROACH N. STREET-L.O.S.T. ..........2 , 3 5 0 . 0 0 50/50 SIDEWALK PROG./3RD ST N .................................2 3 4 . 0 0 THE NEWS-PUBLISHING .......................................... 11 6 . 4 1 TWIN BLUFFS LAB-SEWER TESTING SEPTEMBER ...3 7 0 . 0 0 U.S. POST OFFICE-WATER BILL POSTAGE ........................1 2 8 . 3 1 UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMETERS, CURB BOX SLEEVE............................5 9 0 . 3 8 WALMART-FEMA GRANT OFFICE SUPPLIES ..........................3 7 . 1 2 WASTE MANAGEMENTGARBAGE/RECYCLING, CITYHALL DUMPSTER .......................................4 , 8 3 4 . 4 4 WEX BANK-FUEL ............1 4 5 . 11 FUEL-FIRST RESPONDERS ....................................9 4 . 2 9 WINTHROP SALES & SERVICELAW MOWER REPAIRS ..3 2 7 . 6 5 * * * * * L I B R A R Y * * * * * AURORA PLUMBING & ELEC-AIR CONDITIONER REPAIRS ..5 7 . 5 0 BAKER & TAYLOR-BOOKS ..........................................3 1 0 . 2 3 BOOK FARM INC.-BOOKS ..........................................2 1 6 . 4 8 DEMCO-SUPPLIES .........2 0 2 . 5 9 KENYON, MARY-PETTY CASHILL POSTAGE.....................4 0 . 0 0 MICRO MARKETING-BOOKS ON CD ......................................8 1 . 7 0 WALMART MUNCHY MONDAY SUPPLIES-DONATIONS....8 5 . 0 3 *******FIRE DEPARTMENT******* FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU-TRAINING ...............5 0 . 0 0 KIRKWOOD -TRAINING ..2 9 0 . 0 0 WALMART-GOLF FUNDRAISER SUPPLIES-DONATIONS....2 3 . 1 6 TOTAL BILLS TO BE PAID ............................51,204.73 TOTAL BILLS BY ACCOUNT: . GENERAL ...................24,404.83 LOCAL OPTION TAX ....7 , 1 3 9 . 0 0 ROAD USE TAX ............5 , 5 3 1 . 1 5 UTILITY .......................14,129.75 TOTAL ........................51,204.73 ***ACCUMULATED COMP TIME*** 9/06/14 CURTIS 108.5 HOURS SEPT RECEIPTS: WATER/SEWER/LANDFILL CUST. .....................................19,310.22 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ................................5 , 6 9 9 . 5 5 ROAD USE TAX ............6 , 7 7 8 . 5 6 PROPERTY TAX .........17,952.13 FIRST RESPONDER AMBULANCE...........................3 , 0 0 6 . 0 0 INTEREST AND MISCELLANEOUS .............................8 9 6 . 7 0 TOTAL .........................53,643.16 ORDINANCE NO. 162 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2011, BY ADDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO VAPOR PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS Be it Enacted by the City Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa: SECTION 1. SECTION MODIFIED. Section 47.03 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, 2011, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: 47.03 CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO. It is unlawful for any person under eighteen (18) years of age to smoke, use, possess, purchase, or attempt to purchase any tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or cigarettes. Possession of tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or cigarettes by a person under eighteen years of age shall not constitute a violation of this section if said person possesses the tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or cigarettes as part of the person’s employment and said person is employed by a person who holds a valid permit under Chapter 453A of the Code of Iowa or who lawfully offers for sale or sells cigarettes or tobacco products. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 453A.2) SECTION 2. SECTIONS MODIFIED. Section 160.01, 160.02, 160.07 and 160.08 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop,
Iowa, 2011, are repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: 160.01 DEFINITIONS. For use in this chapter the following terms are defined: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 453A.1) 1. “Alternative nicotine product” means a product, not consisting of or containing tobacco, that provides for the ingestion into the body of nicotine, whether by chewing, absorbing, dissolving, inhaling, snorting, or sniffing, or by any other means. “Alternative nicotine product” does not include cigarettes, tobacco products or vapor products, or a product that is regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 2. “Cigarette” means any roll for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco, or any substitute for tobacco, irrespective of size or shape and irrespective of tobacco or any substitute for tobacco being flavored, adulterated or mixed with any other ingredient, where such roll has a wrapper or cover made of paper or any other material. However, this definition is not to be construed to include cigars. 3. “Place of business” means any place where cigarettes or tobacco products are sold, stored or kept for the purpose of sale or consumption by retailer. 4. “Retailer” means every person who sells, distributes or offers for sale for consumption, or possesses for the purpose of sale for consumption, cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, irrespective of the quantity or amount or the number of sales, or who engages in the business of selling tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to ultimate consumers. 5. “Self-service display” means any manner of product display, placement, or storage from which a person purchasing the product may take possession of the product, prior to purchase, without assistance from the retailers or employee of the retailer, in removing the products from a restricted access location. 6. “Tobacco products” means the following: cigars; little cigars; cheroots; stogies; periques; granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed and other smoking tobacco; snuff; cavendish; plug and twist tobacco; fine-cut and other chewing tobaccos; shorts or refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings and sweepings of tobacco; and other kinds and forms of tobacco prepared in such manner as to be suitable for chewing or smoking in a pipe or otherwise, or for both chewing and smoking, but does not mean cigarettes. 7. “Vapor product” means any noncombustible product, which may or may not contain nicotine, that employs a heating element, power source, electronic circuit, or other electronic, chemical, or mechanical means, regardless of shape or size, that can be used to produce vapor from a solution or other substance. “Vapor product” includes an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device, and any cartridge or other container of a solution or other substance, which may or may not contain nicotine, that is intended to be used with or in an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device. “Vapor product” does not include a product regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 160.02 PERMIT REQUIRED 1. Retail Cigarette Permits. It is unlawful for any person, other than a holder of a retail permit, to sell cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products at retail and no retailer shall distribute, sell, or solicit the sale of any cigarettes, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products within the City without a valid permit for each place of business. The permit shall, at all times, be publicly displayed at the place of business so as to be easily seen by the public and the persons
authorized to inspect the place of business. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 453A.13) 2. Retail Tobacco Permits. It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of retailer of tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products at any place of business without first having received a permit as a retailer for each place of business owned or operated by the retailer. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 453A.47A) A retailer who holds a retail cigarette permit is not required to also obtain a retail tobacco permit. However, if a retailer only holds a retail cigarette permit and that permit is suspended, revoked, or expired, the retailer shall not sell any tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products, during such time. 160.07 PERSONS UNDER LEGAL AGE. No person shall sell, give, or otherwise supply any tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or cigarettes to any person under eighteen (18) years of age. The provision of this section includes prohibiting a minor from purchasing tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, and cigarettes from a vending machine. If a retailer or employee of a retailer violates the provisions of this section, the Council shall, after written notice and hearing, and in addition to the other penalties fixed for such violation, assess the following: 1. For a first violation, the retailers shall be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of three hundred dollars ($300.00). Failure to pay the civil penalty as ordered under this subsection shall result in automatic suspension of the permit for a period of fourteen (14) days. 2. For a second violation within a period of two years, the retailer shall be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) or the retailer’s permit shall be suspended for a period of thirty (30) days. The retailer may select its preference in the penalty to be applied under this subsection. 3. For a third violation within a period of three years, the retailer shall be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $1,500.00 and the retailers’ permit shall be suspended for a period of 30 days. 4. For a fourth violation within a period of three years, the retailer shall be assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $1,500.00 and the retailer’s permit shall be suspended for a period of sixty (60) days. 5. For a fifth violation within a period of four years, the retailer’s permit shall be revoked. The Clerk shall give ten (10) days’ written notice to the retailer by mailing a copy of the notice to the place of business as it appears on the application for the permit. The notice shall state the reason for the contemplated action and the time and place at which the retailer may appear and be heard. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 453A.2. 453A.22 and 453A.36(6)) 160.08 SELF-SERVICE SALES PROHIBITED. Except for the sale of cigarettes through a cigarette vending machine as provided in Section 453A.36(6) of the Code of Iowa, a retailer shall not sell or offer for sale tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or cigarettes through the use of a self-service display. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 453A.36A) ORDINANCE NO. 163 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2011, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO OFFROAD UTILITY VEHICLES Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa: SECTION 1. SUBSECTION MODIFIED. Subsection 3 of Section 80.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, 2011, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: 3. “Off-road utility vehicle” means a motorized vehicle, with not less than four and not more than eight non-highway tires or rubberized tracks, that has a seat that is of bucket or bench design, not intend-
ed to be straddled by the operator, and a steering wheel or control levers for control. “Off-road utility vehicle” includes the following vehicles: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 3211.1) A. “Off-road utility vehicle - type 1” includes vehicles with a total dry weight of 1,200 pounds or less and a width of 50 inches or less. B.“Off-road utility vehicle - type 2” includes vehicles, other than type 1 vehicles, with a total dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less and a width of 65 inches or less. C. “Off-road utility vehicle - type 3” includes vehicles with a total dry weight of more than 2,000 pounds or width of more than 65 inches, or both. An operator of an off-road utility vehicle is also subject to the provisions of this chapter governing the operation of all-terrain vehicles. ORDINANCE NO. 164 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2011, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa: SECTION 1. SUBSECTION MODIFIED. Subsection 16 of Section 105.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, 2011, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: 16. “Solid waste” means garbage, refuse, rubbish, and other similar discarded solid or semisold materials, including but not limited to such materials resulting from industrial, commercial, agricultural, and domestic activities. Solid waste may include vehicles, as defined by Section 321.1 of the Code of Iowa. Solid waste does not include any of the following: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 455B.301) A. Hazardous waste regulated under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6921-6934. B. Hazardous waste as defined in Section 455B.411 of the Code of Iowa, except to the extent that rules allowing for the disposal of specific wastes have been adopted by the State Environmental Protection Commission C. Source, special nuclear, or by-product material as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended to January 1, 1979. D. Petroleum contaminated soil that has been remediated to acceptable State or federal standards. E. Steel slag which is a product resulting from the steel manufacturing process and is managed as an item of value in a controlled manner and not as a discarded material. ORDINANCE NO. 165 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, 2011, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO VACANCIES IN AN ELECTED OFFICE AND CITY ELECTIONS Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa: SECTION 1. SECTION MODIFIED. Section 5.11 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, 2011, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: 5.11 VACANCIES. A vacancy in an elective City office during a term of office shall be filled, at the Council’s option, by one of the two following procedures: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13(2)) 1. Appointment. By appointment, following public notice, by the remaining members of the Council. The appointment shall be made within sixty (60) days after the vacancy occurs and shall be for the period until the next regular City election unless there is an intervening special election for the City, in which event the election for the office shall be placed on the ballot at such special election. If the Council chooses to proceed under this subsection, the Council shall publish notice of the appointment in accordance with Section 372.13 of the Code of Iowa. PAGE 1 0F 2 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Drivers alert, as deer activity increases Shorter days and cooler fall temperatures are reminders to Iowa drivers. The risk of deervehicle collisions will rise in the coming weeks. On the plus side, the chance of hitting a whitetail has dropped over the year before. Deer activity increase through the first half of November, as the peak of the rut – or deer breeding season – approaches. This comes as more drivers are on the road during dawn and dusk and as the crop harvest opens more fields … pushing deer toward remaining cover. Though drivers should still remain alert, deer populations have been reduced in the last seven years and are at or below levels recorded in the mid-1990s. Since 2006, that has pushed the reported harvest down 33% and the number of road kills down by 39%. That reduction has come through emphasis on harvesting does through the county by county antlerless tag format and seasons available to hunters. In its annual report on vehicle-deer claims, State Farm Insurance indicates Iowa drivers are 5.5% less likely to hit a deer in the coming year than they were last year. Iowa dropped on
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State Farm’s list of “high incidence” states to fourth this year, down from third last year. Further reduce the chance of hitting a deer by remaining alert near potential deer crossings, slowing down during dawn and dusk – high deer travel periods – and not veering out of the lane if a deer strike appears imminent. By “veering for deer,” drivers may leave the roadway, with the risk of striking a pole, bridge abutment or other hazard … or facing oncoming traffic in another lane. Likely deer funnels include creeks, fence lines or trees leading up to road crossings. Deer are likely to follow them before crossing the short stretch of open road to the other side. By watching the road shoulders and fence lines drivers can better detect a deer near the road. Remember, too, if one deer crosses the road; chances are couple more are nearby. As the peak of the rut approaches in early November there will be increased activity, as bucks begin following does are often oblivious to roadway traffic. That means deer will be seen more frequently in daytime as breeding pressure knocks deer out of their normal nocturnal patterns.
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(Code of Iowa, Sec. 123.47(1A)) 2. Purchase, Consume, or Possess. A person or persons under legal ages shall not purchase or attempt to purchase, consume, or individually or jointly have alcoholic liquor, wine or beer in their possession or control; except in the case of liquor, wine or beer given or dispensed to a person under legal age within a private home and with the knowledge, presence and consent of the parent or guardian, for beverage or medicinal purposes or as administered to the person by either a physician or dentist of medicinal purposes and except to the extent that a person under legal age may handle alcoholic beverages, wine, and beer during the regular course of the person’s employment by a liquor control licensee, or wine or
beer permittee under State laws. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 123.47(2)) 3. Misrepresentation of Age. A person under legal age shall not misrepresent the person’s age for the purpose of purchasing or attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, wine, or beer from any licensee or permittee. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 123.49(3)) ORDINANCE #167 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO STOP OR YIELD REQUIRED. BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa: SECTION 1. CHAPTER MODIFIED. Chapter 65, section 65.02, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Winthrop, Iowa, is hereby amended by adding the following: Chapter 65 STOP OR YIELD REQUIRED 65.02 SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED: Every driver of a vehicle shall stop in accordance with the following: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.345) 20. Second Street. Vehicles traveling on Second Street shall stop at Kennedy Street. 21. Third Street. Vehicles traveling on Third Street shall stop at Kennedy Street. 22. Fourth Street. Vehicles traveling on Fourth Street shall stop at Kennedy Street.
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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors October 6, 2014 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2014 with Ellen Gaffney, Chairman in the Chair, Gary Gissel and Ralph Kremer present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Kremer second by Gissel to approve the minutes of the September 29th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $470,839.31. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the FY14 financial report for the First Judicial District Department of Correctional Services.All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Kremer second by Gissel to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 14-74 BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Supervisors approve the speed limit change to 55 mile per hour on county road W-35 in Section 28 of Cono Township. Passed this 6th day of October 2014.
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Discussion was held regarding the payment of certifications for nonemployees. It was agreed that the county will not pay for continuation classes for non-employees. At 9:15 a.m. the public hearing regarding the second reading of the Assessment of Wind Energy Conversion Property Ordinance was called to order with John Klotzbach, Kris Wilgenbusch, Kirk Kraft and Larry Hickey present. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Kremer to close the public hearing at 9:17 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 14-75 WHEREAS, Gissel proposed the adoption and enactment of Assessment of Wind Energy Conversion Property Ordinance on the 5th day of September 2014, which action is recorded in Book W Page 213 of the minutes of the Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, a first reading of the ordinance was held on September 22, 2014; and WHEREAS, the second reading of the ordinance was held on October 6, 2014; and with hearing no objections the third reading of the ordinance was waived. NOW, THEREFORE, the following was read and voted upon by the Board of Supervisors, and it passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors; AND IT IS NOW THEREFORE ENACTED AND ORDAINED:
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ORDINANCE 14-02 ASSESSMENT OF WIND ENERGY CONVERSION PROPERTY BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA: SECTION 1 PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the special valuation of wind energy conversion property pursuant to Iowa Code Section 427B.26. SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS. For use in this ordinance, certain terms and words used herein shall be interpreted and defined as follows: Net acquisition cost means the acquired cost of the property including all foundations and installation cost less any excess cost adjustment. Wind energy conversion property shall mean the entire wind plant including, but not limited to, a wind charger, windmill, wind turbine, tower and electrical equipment, pad mount transformers, power lines, and substation. SECTION 3 AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH. The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors is authorized, pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 427B.26 to provide by ordinance for special valuation of wind energy conversion property as provided in Section 4. SECTION 4 ESTABLISHMENT. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 427B.26, a special valuation of wind energy conversion property is allowed in lieu of the valuation assessment provision in Iowa Code Sections 441.21(8)(b) and (c), and Iowa Code Sections 428.24 to 428.29. The special valuation shall
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only apply to wind energy conversion property first assessed on or after January 1, 1994, and on or after the effective date of this ordinance. SECTION 5 AMOUNT OF VALUATION. Wind energy conversion property, first assessed on or after the effective date of the ordinance, shall be valued by the Buchanan County Assessor for property tax purposes as follows: For the first assessment year, at zero percent (0%) of the net acquisition cost. For the second through sixth assessment years, at a percent of the net acquisition cost which rate increases by five percent (5%) each assessment year. For the seventh and succeeding years, at thirty percent (30%) of the net acquisition cost. SECTION 6 DECLARATION OF SPECIAL VALUATION. The taxpayer shall file with the Buchanan County Assessor by February 1 of the assessment year in which the wind energy conversion property is first assessed for property tax purposes, a declaration of intent to have the property assessed at the value determined under Section 5 in lieu of the valuation assessment provisions in Iowa Code Sections 441.21(8)(b) and (c), and Iowa Code Sections 428.24 to 429.29. If the taxpayer does not file with the Buchanan County Assessor by February 1 of the assessment year for which the person files a declaration of intent to have the property assessed as provided above, then
the declaration of intent shall be considered as a declaration filed for the following year. SECTION 7 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The following reports shall be filed annually with the Buchanan County Assessor by the taxpayer, in the first year, with the declaration of intent prescribed in Section 6; and by February 1 of each year thereafter: Copy of Asset ledger sheet to IRS; Engineering breakdown of component parts; Tower numbering system; Name of the contact person, phone number, fax number, and mailing address; Report of all leased equipment, the name(s) of the company(s) it is leased from, and the agreement between the lessor and lessee regarding who is responsible for the property tax on the leased equipment. SECTION 8 REPEAL OF SPECIAL VALUATION. If in the opinion of the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors continuation of the special valuation provided under Section 4 ceases to be of benefit to Buchanan County, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors may repeal the ordinance. Property specially valued under Section 4 prior to the repeal of the ordinance shall continue to be valued under Section 4 until the end of the nineteenth (19th) assessment year following the assessment year in which the property was first assessed. SECTION 9 REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 10 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision, or other part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, said adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or other part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 11 EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective after its final passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. Passed and approved this 6th day of October, 2014. At 9:30 a.m. the Board proceeded to open the bids received for the rental of 152 acres of county owned farmland as follows: Erwin Henderson, Independence, $200; Andy Sperfslage, Winthrop, $215; and Premier Grain Farms, Walker, $225. The bidders were allowed to raise their bids with Erwin Henderson raising his final bid to $350 per acre. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the bid from Erwin Henderson in the amount of $350 per acre for a three-year contract. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Kremer second by Gissel to adjourn at 9:38 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Ellen Gaffney, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of Buchanan County, State of Iowa that a General Election will be held in the several election precincts of said county on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Valid identification such as a driver license, nondriver identification card or student identification card (all showing a color photograph and signature) will be required of voters under these circumstances: (1) a voter moved from one voting precinct to another without updating their voter registration record (2) any voter whose voter registration mail was returned to the Election Office undeliverable by the United States Postal Service and (3) voters who registered for the first time in Buchanan County, by mail, after January 1, 2003 and did not provide a driver license number or the last four digits of their social security number which could be verified. Additional documents which may be substituted for identification purposes are: a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document that show the name and address of the voter. Any voter who requires assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write may be given assistance by a person of the voter’s choice, other than the voter’s employer or agent of that employer or officer or agent of the voter’s union. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN in accordance with Chapter 49.90 of the Iowa Code that any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle. For further information, please contact the Auditor’s office. Telephone: (319) 334-4109 or e-mail auditor@co.buchanan.ia.us. The polls for said election will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., on said date and in all precincts as established. Candidates for State Representative District 95 are Kristi Keast, Democrat and Quentin Stanerson, Republican Public Measure B for the City of Jesup: “Shall the City of Jesup change the allocation of revenues received from the Local Option Sales and Services Tax as follows: One hundred percent (100%) Capital Improvements; zero percent (0%) property tax relief?” POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 GENERAL ELECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32 and STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 64 Aurora Precinct (City of Aurora, City of Lamont, Buffalo Twp. Madison Twp., that portion of the City of Stanley that lies within Buchanan County) – Aurora Legion Hall – 302 Warren St., Aurora Brandon Precinct (City of Brandon, Jefferson Twp.) - Brandon Area Community Club – 802 Main St., Brandon Fairbank Precinct (that portion of the City of Fairbank that lies within Buchanan County, Fairbank Twp.) - Fairbank American Legion – 109 Main St., Fairbank Hazleton Precinct (City of Hazleton, Hazleton Twp.) – Hazleton City Hall – 111 3rd St. N., Hazleton Independence First Ward Precinct (Independence 1st Ward, Washington Twp.) – Falcon Civic Center – 1305 5th Ave. N.E., Independence Independence Second Ward Precinct (Independence 2nd Ward) – VFW Hall – 128 3rd Ave. N.E., Independence Independence Third Ward Precinct (Independence 3rd Ward, Sumner Twp.) – Public Health meeting room – 1413 1st St. W., Independence Independence Fourth Ward Precinct (Independence 4th Ward) – Senior Citizens Center (South door) – 400 5th Ave. N.E., Independence Independence Fifth Ward Precinct (Independence 5th Ward) – Presbyterian Church (West door) – 116 6th Ave. N.W., Independence Jesup Precinct (that portion of the City of Jesup that lies within Buchanan County) – Presbyterian Church – 643 6th St., Jesup Perry/Westburg Precinct (Perry Twp., Westburg Twp.) – First United Methodist Church (North door) – 455 6th St., Jesup Quasqueton Precinct (City of Quasqueton, Liberty Twp.) – Quasqueton Legion Hall – 102 Water St. S., Quasqueton Winthrop Precinct (City of Winthrop, Byron Twp., Fremont Twp.) – St. Patrick’s Parish Center – 554 1st St. S., Winthrop STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48 and STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 95 Middlefield-Newton Precinct (Middlefield Twp. – Newton Twp.) – Monti Community Center, 2854 Washington Ave., Masonville Rowley Precinct (City of Rowley, Cono Twp., Homer Twp.) – Rowley Community Center – 109 Ely St., Rowley Note the change in voting precincts for the City of Lamont, City of Fairbank, Fairbank Township, Madison Township, Middlefield Township, Newton Township and Sumner Township. I hereby certify that this is correct copy of the sample ballot to be voted at the General Election in the County of Buchanan, State of Iowa, November 4, 2014. Cindy Gosse Buchanan County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections
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Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) announced Dr. Tara McEnany, DNP, ARNP, has accepted a new position of chief nursing officer. McEnany most recently served as clinical coordinator at BCHC. As chief nursing officer and member of the Senior Leadership Team, McEnany will help to set the overall direction for the BCHC Nursing Departments. These departments include Med/Surg, Surgery, and Emergency; Rehabilitation; and Patient Education, Care Coordination and Clinical Support Departments for Radiology, Diabetes Education, Laboratory, Pharmacy and Respiratory Therapy. McEnany will participate in strategic planning goals and direction for the health center and integrate overall vision within Patient Care Services. She will also represent patient care issues as an active participant in Senior Leadership, the Board of Trustees and Medical Staff Committees.
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Card party to benefit BCHC Auxiliary Everyone invited to join in the fun
Attention all 500 and Bridge card players! Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) Auxiliary will hold a Card Party Fundraiser on Oct. 24, beginning at 1 PM at the Oak View Senior Living Complex. All card players are welcome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thought this might be a great way to give people something fun to do at a time when we all begin to feel a bit of cabin fever,â&#x20AC;? explained organizer Bette Butler, BCHC Auxiliary membership chair, â&#x20AC;&#x153;as well as raise some money for our Auxiliary and all the important work we do!â&#x20AC;? In the past year, the list of Auxiliary accomplishments includes: â&#x20AC;˘ Donating almost $500 to the Wellness Department to provide Safe Sitter babysitting classes. Safe Sitter is a comprehensive babysitting training program with over 650,000 graduates nationwide. Graduates are able to handle emergencies when caring for younger children and are equally equipped with the tools needed to stay home alone safely. Financial assistance is available for families unable to afford class fees. Call for more details call 319-332-0850 or check out the BCHC website at www.bchealth.info. â&#x20AC;˘ Donating more than $2,100 to provide home-like updates to BCHC patient rooms. â&#x20AC;˘ Providing $6,000 in scholarships to Buchanan County residents pursuing medical careers. Successful applicants in the past have become doctors, nurses, radiology technicians, Fall Craft & laboratory technicians, physical therapists, nurse practitioVendor Show ners and dental hygienists to name a few. More information Saturday, Oct. 18 and application available online at www.bchealth.info. 9 AM-3 PM Refreshments and prizes are also included in the $5 donaFalcon Civic Center tion to attend. Please RSVP to Bette Butler at 319-334-2416 Hwy. 150 North, or Marge Deke at 319-334-3073 by Monday, Oct. 20.
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