December 11, 2014
In THE NEWS this week... Santa comes to Rowley Bailey Knutson seems quite pleased with his standing on Santa’s naughty or nice list! Bailey had a chance to fill Santa in on his wish list during a visit Sunday at the Rowley Historical Society Open House. Refreshments were available for visitors to enjoy as they discovered recently added items in the Historical Society collection.
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ATV, snowmobile registrations due December 31 Those who have snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-road utility vehicles (ORVs), or off road motorcycles (ORMs) registered with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will need to renew their registrations by Dec. 31. Registrations can be renewed by any county recorder office or on the DNR’s website at www.iowadnr.gov. User permits can be purchased at any location where hunting licenses are sold including the Iowa DNR website. After Dec. 31 customers can still renew their registration but must pay a $5 penalty.
Resident snowmobiles Iowa residents are required to have and display a current Iowa DNR registration and user permit on their snowmobile in order to lawfully operate on any public land or public ice in Iowa. Nonresident snowmobiles Nonresident snowmobilers are required to have and display a current registration from their home state and display a current Iowa DNR user permit. If a nonresident resides in a state that does not require or offer snowmobile registration, the only requirement is to display an Iowa DNR user permit. Resident off-highway vehicles
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Making the most of holiday poinsettias Submitted by Delaware Co. ISU Extension
The poinsettia is one of the most popular potted flowers in the United States. It is likely that at least one of the colorful plants can be found in nearly every household and business during the December holiday season. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach tell how to select and care for poinsettias for a perfect holiday display. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu. What should I look for when purchasing a poinsettia? Poinsettias are available in red, pink, white and gold. Variegated and marbled poinsettias are also available. The colorful part of the poinsettia, commonly referred to as the plant’s flowers, are actually modified leaves or bracts. The true flowers are yellow to green, button-like objects located in the center of the bracts. When selecting a poinsettia, choose a plant with dark green foliage and brightly colored bracts. The true flowers should shed little or no pollen. Avoid poinsettias with wilted foliage, broken stems or few leaves. Also, check the plant for insects – no one wants to bring an insect-infested poinsettia into the home. How do I care for a poinsettia? When purchasing a poinsettia, place the poinsettia in a plant sleeve before transporting the plant home. Exposure to freezing temperatures, even for a brief moment, may cause the leaves to blacken and drop. Once inside the home, remove the poinsettia from its sleeve and place it near a sunny window or other well-lit area. However, don’t let the plant touch the cold window pane. Also, keep the poinsettia away from cold drafts or heat outlets. Poinsettias prefer temperatures 60-70° Fahrenheit. Water needs can be determined by touch. Check the soil daily. When the soil surface becomes dry to the touch, water the plant until water begins to flow out the bottom of the pot. If the pot is wrapped in decorative foil, punch a hole in the foil at the bottom of the pot for water drainage and
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place a saucer underneath. Discard excess water that drains into the saucer. Today, many poinsettia growers and florists use molded plastic pot covers rather than foil. When watering these plants, carefully remove the poinsettia from the pot covering, water the plant in the sink, then drop it back into the molded pot cover. Improper watering will diminish the poinsettia’s health and appearance. Over-watering may cause yellowing of the lower leaves, leaf drop and the sudden death of the plant. Under-watering may cause curling of leaves and leaf drop. If given good care, poinsettias should remain attractive for several weeks, well after the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Is the poinsettia poisonous? Long been regarded as poisonous, research conducted at various institutions has shown poinsettia is not poisonous. While it is not poisonous, it is not intended for human or animal consumption. Individuals are still advised to keep the poinsettia out of the reach of small children and pets. One potential health problem associated with poinsettia is dermatitis or skin irritation. When a poinsettia stem is cut or broken, milky sap oozes from the wound. Some individuals may develop a skin irritation if the milky sap comes in contact with their skin.
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â&#x20AC;˘Shoulder press the air â&#x20AC;˘Abdominal crunches in chair â&#x20AC;˘Bodyweight squats: start seated in the chair and then stand up OTHER Other simple things you can do to be active during your work day include: â&#x20AC;˘Walking on your lunch break â&#x20AC;˘Standing up to talk on the phone â&#x20AC;˘Taking the stairs instead of the elevator â&#x20AC;˘Parking farther away from your office building Buchanan County Health Center 319 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 332 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0850
BCHC to offer effective way for smokers to quit Submitted by BCHC
Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) will offer the Freedom From SmokingÂŽ program, a 7-week smoking cessation class for adults. Meetings will be held on seven consecutive Tuesdays plus one Thursday meeting, noon-1:30 PM Jan. 6 to Feb. 17 at BCHC. As Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gold standard smoking cessation program for over 25 years, Freedom From SmokingÂŽ helps participants create personalized plans to overcome their tobacco addiction. With a recent new edition, the program is based on the latest research on addiction and behavior change. It approaches the difficulties of quitting with a sensitive, supportive style. Studies show that people who use the program are six times more likely to be smoke-free one year later than those who try to quit on their own. The program is especially helpful because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taught by a trained facilitator who helps participants learn what triggers their smoking, when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re most likely to smoke, and the best way to approach the quitting process. The public can enroll in the program by calling 319-3320850, 5 AM-8 PM Monday-Friday.
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Iowa 4-H Foundation announces scholarships for 2015
RC&D offers grants to fund projects benefitting northeast Iowa youth Submitted by Northeast Iowa RC&D
Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) is offering a grant opportunity through the Northeast Iowa RC&D Employee Giving Fund. The fund strives to support the mission of the Northeast Iowa RC&D: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To recognize opportunities and provide leadership to make our region a vibrant, place-based model for the nation.â&#x20AC;? The RC&D region includes Allamakee, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek counties. The Employee Giving Fund (EGF) is supported by contributions from the RC&D Board of Directors and private donations, and is administered by the 10 employees of the Northeast Iowa RC&D. This grant program offers funding for projects that benefit youth between preschool and 12th grade within the seven-county region. RC&D staff believes good stewardship stems from both an academic understanding and a personal connection to the region. They want youth to experience, celebrate, and value the uniqueness of the natural resources in northeast Iowa. The Employee Giving Fund seeks applications for projects focused on educational and natural experiences that build and strengthen opportunities for personal connections with the environment in northeast Iowa. Eligible projects must take place within the seven-county region. All are welcome to apply for grants up to $750. Applications are due by Jan. 15. Additional information and applications can be found on Northeast Iowa RC&Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: http://northeastiowarcd.org/employeegivingfund
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er to approve the correction warrant application submitted by the County Treasurer for KWWL Television, Inc. in the amount of $4,388.00, parcel SUIN 10.25.300.006. Assistant County Attorney, MiBuchanan County chael Hudson discussed informaBoard of Supervisors tion on the repeal of Chapter 13 December 1, 2014 Legal Services 2008 Code Of OrThe Buchanan County Board of dinances. After discussion, motion Supervisors met in regular session by Gissel second by Kremer to apat 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December prove the following resolution. On 1, 2014 with Ellen Gaffney, Chairroll call all voted aye thereon. Moman in the chair, Gary Gissel and tion carried Ralph Kremer present. Absent RESOLUTION 14-88 and If your cabinets are in good shapeOF butPUBLIC are HEARING none. NOTICE The Pledge ofshowing Allegiancewear was and re- tearBE on ITtheRESOLVED fronts the Buchanan cited. County Board of Supervisors will Motion by Kremer second by Gishold a public hearing on December sel to approve the minutes of the 15, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. for the reNovember 24th meeting. All in fapeal of Chapter 13 Legal Services. vor, motion carried. Passed thisaccessories, 1st day of December With new fronts, doors, trim and optional Motion by Gissel second by Kre2014. we can give you a newďŹ led kitchen the cost of new cabinets mer to approve the claims with for 1/2 Motion Kremer second by Gisthe County Auditor for payment in sel to approve the appointment of â&#x20AC;˘the FREE Estimates John amount of $144,644.71. All inCall Ronnie Wolfe to the Conservation Board for a ďŹ ve-year term, beginâ&#x20AC;˘favor, See motion Beforecarried. & After Pictures Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodshop Motion by Gissel second by Kremning January 2, 2015. All in favor, â&#x20AC;˘ 34 Years Experience
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Iowa 4-H Foundation has announced applications are now available for its 4-H scholarship program. Approximately 80 scholarship opportunities valued at over $73,000 will be awarded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iowa 4-H scholarships acknowledge the hard work and dedication of young people who have used their 4-H skills and experiences to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;make the best betterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for others,â&#x20AC;? says Albert Grunenwald, executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also are thankful for the many scholarship donors who fund these important opportunities for Iowa 4-Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ers.â&#x20AC;? The various scholarship awards range in amounts from $500 to $3,500. Some are open to students pursuing any field of study, while others are open to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food and nutrition, agriculture business, animal science, and journalism. Former and current 4-H members graduating from high school or currently attending college are eligible applicants. While a majority of the 4-H scholarship opportunities are available for students attending Iowa State University, scholarships are available to students planning to attend an Iowa Regent university, Iowa private college, Iowa
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community college, or any land-grant university. Iowa 4-H members are eligible to apply if they meet individual requirements, as determined by the scholarship donors. Applicants must enroll as a full-time student to receive awards. Information and applications for the 4-H scholarships are available online through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships. Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 PM Feb. 1 for consideration. Only one application form is needed for all Iowa 4-H scholarships. Eligible students may apply for more than one scholarship; however, only one scholarship per individual will be awarded per academic year. Since 1949, donors to the Iowa 4-H Foundation have provided financial resources to fund quality 4-H experiences and recognition opportunities for Iowa youth. To further explore establishing a scholarship with the Iowa 4-H Foundation, contact Taci Lilienthal, Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship coordinator, at taci@iastate.edu or 563-3431144.
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The 4-H/FFA Market Beef weigh-in date for Buchanan County is set for Saturday morning, Dec. 13. Youth are to bring market beef animals to the Winthrop Veterinary Clinic from 8-10 AM. All beef market animals must attend the weighin to be eligible for the 2015 Buchanan County Fair. The weighing and tagging process qualifies market beef animals so entry can be made for the Buchanan County Fair. Identification forms will be at the weigh-in for families to complete. A limit of 10 head may be weighed in. Other requirements are that exhibitors must
be currently in 4th-12th grade, currently enrolled, and bring money for tags ($3/tag and plus additional for any state fair scannings). Buchanan 4-H/FFA members interested in showing at the Iowa State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben must bring market steers and heifers to this weigh-in. Market beef will be weighed, tagged and retinal imaged. For those going to Ak-Sar-Ben, a hair sample will be collected. Retinal scanning costs $5 per animal and cost for Ak-Sar-Ben will be an additional $5. All members must be currently enrolled in 4-H, either by paper copy or online. Members will be notified when data has been entered for verification. If any of the above requirements are not met on weigh-in date, the animals will not be eligible for the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Local origin forms can be
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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors November 24, 2014 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 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 November 17th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the employee reimbursement claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $1,654.76. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the following resolutions. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 14-81 and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the first reading of the Chapter 6 – Jail Inmate Charges Ordinance Amendment on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, Courthouse, Independence. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors directs the County Auditor to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 (JAIL INMATE CHARGES), BUCHANAN COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 2008 6.05—EXCEPTIONS is amended to read as follows: 6.05 EXCEPTIONS. The provisions of this Chapter shall not be applied to the following classes of inmates: Inmates whose incarceration does not result in a conviction, either because of deferral of judgment by the Court, dismissal of charges by the prosecuting attorney, or acquittal following trial. Passed this 24th day of November 2014. RESOLUTION 14-82 and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the first reading of the following County Ordinances: Chapter 7 - Purchase of Tax Sale Certificates; Chapter 11- General Assistance; Chapter 12 - Burial Assistance; and Chapter 14 - Veterans Affairs on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 11:05 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, Courthouse, Independence. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors propose to repeal the following Buchanan County 2008 Code of Ordinance Chapters: Chapter 7 – Purchase of Tax Sale Certificates; Chapter 10 – General Assistance, Chapter 11 – Burial Assistance and Chapter 12 – Veterans Affairs and; WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors directs the County Auditor to publish the proposed ordinances as follows: CHAPTER 7 PURCHASE OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES 7.01 Purpose 7.02 Definitions 7.03 Purchasing Delinquent Taxes 7.04 Procedure 7.05 Verified Statement 7.06 Assignment of Tax Sale Certificates 7.07 Purchase of Tax Sale Certificates 7.08 Intent to Rehabilitate the Property 7.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this Chapter is to allow the county and the cities within the county the opportunity to utilize Iowa Code Section 446.19A, as amended by the 78th General Assembly. Iowa Code Section 446.19A authorizes counties and cities to bid, purchase, or assign tax sale certificates on abandoned property if they demonstrate the intent to rehabilitate the
abandoned property for habitation or build a residential structure to promote low to moderate income housing. 7.02 DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows: 1. “Abandoned” shall mean the same as in Iowa Code Section 657A.1(1). 2. “Low or moderate income families” shall mean the same as in Iowa Code Section 403.17. 7.03 PURCHASING DELINQUENT TAXES. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 446.19A, as amended by the 78th General Assembly, the county and each city in the county are hereby authorized to bid on and purchase delinquent taxes and to assign tax sale certificates of abandoned property acquired under Iowa Code Section 446.19A. 7.04 PROCEDURE. On the day of the regular tax sale or any continuance or adjournment of the tax sale, the county treasurer on behalf of the county or a city, may bid for and purchase tax sale certificates on abandoned property or public nuisance property assessed as residential property or as commercial multifamily housing property a sum equal to the total amount due. The county or city shall not pay money for the purchase, but each of the tax-levying and tax-certifying bodies having any interest in the taxes shall be charged with the total amount due the tax-levying or tax-certifying body as its just share of the purchase price. 7.05 VERIFIED STATEMENT. Prior to the purchase, the county or city shall file with the county treasurer a verified statement that a parcel to be purchased is abandoned and deteriorating in condition, and that their intent is to rehabilitate the abandoned property to make it habitable for low to moderate income housing following rehabilitation. 7.06 ASSIGNMENT OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES. After the date that a parcel is sold pursuant to Iowa Code Section 446.18, Section 446.38, or Section 446.39, if the parcel assessed as residential property or as commercial multifamily housing property is identified as abandoned pursuant to a verified statement filed pursuant to Section 7.05, a county or city may require the assignment of the tax sale certificate that had been issued for such parcel by paying to the holder of such certificate the total amount due on the date the assignment of the certificate is made to the county or city and recorded with the county treasurer. If the certificate is not reassigned by the county or city, the county or city whichever is applicable, is liable for the tax sale interest that was due the certificate holder pursuant to Iowa Code Section 447.1, as of the date of reassignment. 7.07 PURCHASE OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES. The county or city may assign or reassign tax sale certificates obtained pursuant to this Chapter. Preference shall be given to purchasers who are low or moderate income families or organizations that assist low or moderate income families to obtain housing. Persons who purchase certificates from the county or city pursuant to this Chapter are liable for the total amount due the certificate holder pursuant to Iowa Code Section 447.12. 7.08 INTENT TO REHABILITATE THE PROPERTY. All persons who purchase certificates from the county or city under this Chapter shall demonstrate the intent to rehabilitate the property for habitation if the property is not redeemed. In the alternative, the county or city may, if title to the property has vested in the county or city under Iowa Code Section 448.1, dispose of the property in accordance with Iowa Code Section 331.361 or Section 364.7 as applicable. CHAPTER 11 GENERAL ASSISTANCE 11.01 Policy 11.02 Definitions 11.03 Forms 11.04 Eligibility Standard 11.05 Level of Benefits 11.06 Able-Bodied Persons 11.07 Assistance of an Extended Nature
The News & The Guide 11.08 Application for Assistance 11.09 Initial Determination 11.10 Appeal 11.11 Recovery and Reimbursement 11.01 POLICY. The Board of Supervisors shall provide for a general assistance program for the benefit of poor and needy persons domiciled in Buchanan County. The ultimate objective of such program shall be to assist such persons to become self-supporting and self-reliant. The benefits of the general assistance program shall be extended to all persons eligible, regardless of race, color, creed, gender, national background, character, or past or present conduct or behavior. 11.02 DEFINITIONS. 1. “Poor person” shall mean a person who has no property, exempt or otherwise, and is unable, because of physical and/or mental disability, to earn a living by labor. 2. “Needy person” shall mean a person who lacks sufficient income or resources to meet personal and/ or family requirements for food, shelter, and/or medical care. 3. “General assistance” or “assistance” shall mean funds for the purchase of food/provisions, burial (See Burial Ordinance Chapter 12), rent, utilities, and emergency medical attention. 4. “Household” shall mean the individual applying for assistance and anyone else residing in the household. 5. “Liquid assets” shall mean cash on hand, checking, savings, and any other funds than can be accessed. 6. “Director” shall mean the Director of Community Services of Buchanan County, Iowa or a person designated by the Director. 11.04 ELIGIBILITY. 1. Individuals must have lived in Buchanan County for a minimum of 30 days prior to applying for assistance. Applicant may be asked to provide proof of residence. 2. Applicants must provide proof of income from the last 30 days for all members of the household. Eligibility will be determined based upon income guidelines established by the Board of Supervisors on an annual basis. 3. The liquid assets of the household must be less than the current income guidelines established by household side. 4. The assistance provided must prevent eviction and/or disconnection of utilities if applicable. The applicant must pay the remainder of the bill if required to prevent eviction or disconnection before the county will approve payment. 11.05 LEVEL OF BENEFITS. The maximum level of benefits to be provided for each item of general assistance for each person or that person’s household shall be as follows: 1. Food/provisions: An amount not to exceed guidelines established by the Board of Supervisors on an annual basis. “Food/provisions” does not include soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, candy, pet food, and beauty products or cosmetics, but may include laundry soap, household cleaners, and other items needed for personal hygiene. 2. Rent: An amount not to exceed guidelines established by the Board of Supervisors on an annual basis. Assistance under this category shall not include deposits. 3. Utilities (gas, electricity, water, sewer, and garbage collection): The lesser of current amount due or an amount not to exceed guidelines established by the Board of Supervisors on an annual basis. Assistance under this category shall not include deposits, charges for cable television, internet, phone, or reconnection fees. 4. Medical services, dental services, and prescriptions: An amount not to exceed the reasonable value of such services, as actually required on an emergency basis. Dental care is only provided to alleviate pain and must be the most cost-effective service available to treat the issue. Medical and dental care must be pre-approved before treatment is provided. Applicant must apply for and accept insurance benefits for which they may
be eligible. 11.06 ABLE-BODIED PERSONS. Able-bodied persons eligible for assistance under this Chapter shall actively seek employment. Such persons shall seek and accept any reasonable employment. A refusal or failure to actively seek employment or refusal or failure to accept reasonable employment offered shall disqualify such person from receiving future benefits under this Chapter. Such person may be required to provide reasonable proof that he or she is actively seeking employment. 11.07 ASSISTANCE OF AN EXTENDED NATURE. Individuals shall receive assistance no more than three times in a calendar year. Furnishing assistance for a period exceeding three times shall only be approved if the individual has applied for SSI and completed an Interim Assistance Reimbursement form. 11.08 APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE. Applications for assistance shall be submitted to the Community Services Department at the Buchanan County Courthouse in Independence, Iowa, during usual business hours upon forms provided by the Director. Applications should be completed by the head of the household. If the applicant or anyone in the household is or appears to be eligible for assistance from any other federal, state, or local source, the Director shall immediately refer the applicant to that source. It shall be the obligation of the applicant to immediately make application to that source and pursue such application with due diligence as a condition of eligibility for benefits under this Chapter. It is further the obligation of each person applying to establish his or her eligibility for any category of general assistance and the need for any item of assistance. The Director shall conduct a reasonable investigation concerning the applicant’s eligibility and needs if needed. The applicant’s file and the investigation findings of the Director shall be made available to the applicant upon request or to the applicant’s attorney by written authorization. 11.09 INITIAL DETERMINATION. The Director shall make an initial determination of the eligibility and needs of the applicant at the time of the application unless additional information must be obtained before a decision may be made. Applicants will receive verbal notification of the decision and will be provided a written notification if more information is required. If an initial determination cannot be made, the Community Services Office will verbally notify the applicant of the decision after the additional information has been received. If the applicant has completed an application within the past year, the Director need not receive a new application, but may update the current application and proceed to a determination of whether or not current assistance is warranted. Copies of pay stubs and other sources of income must be presented each time a person applies for assistance. 11.10 APPEAL. Every applicant for whom relief is denied in whole or in part shall be informed of the right to appeal the decision. The applicant shall be informed of the method and time in which an appeal may be filed. An appeal must be made within ten (10) days of the decision and must be in writing stating the reason for the appeal. An applicant may file an appeal by directly notifying the Board of Supervisors of the applicant’s intent to appeal or by requesting the Director to place the appeal upon the agenda of the Board of Supervisors. Upon receipt of such appeal, the Board shall adopt a resolution setting a date, time, and place for hearing on the appeal. The hearing shall be conducted at a session to occur not more than fifteen (15) days after receipt of the notice of appeal. The Board shall cause the applicant to be notified of the date, time, and place of hearing. At such hearing, the applicant shall have the opportunity to present all relevant evidence in support of the appeal, including documentation, and may
call witnesses on his or her behalf. Neither party shall be bound by the technical rules of evidence. The applicant’s file shall be admitted into evidence. The Board may question the applicant, and the Director shall present the Board with the reasons for the initial determination. The Board shall decide the appeal at the conclusion of the hearing or at a session to occur not more than five working days after the hearing. 11.11 RECOVERY AND REIMBURSEMENT. All recipients of general assistance shall reimburse Buchanan County for the costs of the benefits extended to them pursuant to this Chapter, except where such requirement would, in the judgment of the Director, cause undue hardship. To insure the fiscal soundness of the general assistance program, Buchanan County reserves the right to require able-bodied recipients to perform suitable labor for Buchanan County at the rate for minimum wages as determined by the United States government, and to avail itself of all means provided in Iowa Code Chapter 252 of recovering the costs of assistance paid out. CHAPTER 12 BURIAL ASSISTANCE 12.01 Policy 12.02 Burial Allowance 12.03 Collateral Resources 12.04 Eligibility 12.05 Reimbursable Services 12.06 Supplemental Assistance 12.07 Application 12.08 Appeal 12.09 Payment of Claim 12.10 Disclaimer 12.01 POLICY. It is the intent and purpose of Buchanan County to assist in defraying the expense of funerals for indigent residents of Buchanan County. The Buchanan County Community Services Department shall be responsible for administering assistance under this Chapter. 12.02 BURIAL ALLOWANCE. The Director of the Community Services Department shall prescribe, subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors, an amount which shall be the maximum burial allowance pursuant to this Chapter. The Director shall, from time to time, review and adjust the allowance, as appropriate. 12.03 COLLATERAL RESOURCES. Applicants for assistance under this Chapter shall furnish documentary proof of application for benefits from collateral resources available to defray the cost of the funeral service, including but not limited to veterans programs, Social Security, and insurance policies. In addition, survivors of the deceased may contribute additional funds toward the cost of the funeral service. Contributions of survivors shall not exceed a limit which the Director shall prescribe and adjust upon review from time to time, as appropriate, subject to approval of the Board of Supervisors. Collateral resources, except contributions of survivors, shall be applied against the maximum burial allowance, and the amount of assistance under this Chapter shall be the difference between the maximum burial allowance and the aggregate of available collateral resources, if any. Outstanding bills may be subtracted from the collateral resources before amount of assistance is determined. 12.04 ELIGIBILITY. Assistance under this Chapter shall not be available unless the deceased was a person who maintained legal settlement in Buchanan County according to criteria set forth in Iowa Code Section 252.16, and whose income and resources met eligibility standards approved and reviewed from time to time by the Board of Supervisors. 12.05 REIMBURSABLE SERVICES. Assistance under this Chapter shall be applied to defray the cost of the following services: 1. Opening and closing the grave. 2. Professional fees charged by the funeral provider. 3.Transportation of the body from place of death to the funeral home. Expenses of services, including embalming, registration book, cards, dressing and cosmetic treat-
ment of the deceased. 4. Use of a funeral coach and one additional vehicle. 5. Mileage between the location of the funeral service and the grave site. 6. Vault consisting of a standard grave box. 7. Standard model casket. 8.Cremation of the deceased’s remains. 12.06 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE. Assistance in addition to the maximum burial allowance may be allowed for unusual expenses, including but not limited to long distance transportation of the body of the deceased or oversized caskets. All applications for supplemental assistance under this section shall be accompanied by a memorandum from the funeral provider describing the necessity for such expense. The Director shall review and approve all applications for supplemental assistance. 12.07 APPLICATION. Applications for assistance under this Chapter shall be made at the Buchanan County Community Services Department upon forms provided by the Director. All such applications shall be filed and approved prior to the conclusion of funeral arrangements with the funeral provider. Applicants and funeral providers shall fully disclose all relevant information requested by the Director in considering the application. The Director shall immediately notify the funeral provider of the approval or denial of an application for assistance under this Chapter. 12.08 APPEAL. Every applicant, for whom relief is denied in whole or in part, shall be informed of the right to appeal the decision. An applicant may appeal by directly notifying the Director or Board of Supervisors of the applicant’s intent to appeal. The appeal shall be placed upon the agenda of the next regular session of the Board of Supervisors. The Board shall cause the applicant to be notified of the date, time and place of the meeting. At such meeting, the applicant shall have the opportunity to present all relevant evidence in support of the appeal, including documentation, and may call witnesses in his or her behalf. Neither party shall be bound by the technical rules of evidence. The applicant’s file shall be admitted into evidence. The Board may question the applicant, and the Director shall present the Board with the reasons for the initial determination. The Board shall decide the appeal at the conclusion of the meeting or at a session to occur not more than five working days from the meeting. 12.09 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS. Payment of assistance under this Chapter shall be made upon submission by the funeral provider of a properly executed claim form to the Director. All such claims shall contain an itemized statement describing the nature and cost of each item of service rendered. The Director shall review all such claims prior to submission to the Board of Supervisors for payment. 12.10 DISCLAIMER. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as a regulation of the type and nature of funeral services or the specific arrangements for any funeral service, all of which matters shall remain within the discretion of the funeral provider and the survivors of the deceased. CHAPTER 14 VETERANS AFFAIRS 14.01 Commission 14.02 Administration 14.03 Definitions 14.04 Categories 14.05 Application Requirements 14.06 Eligibility of Indigent Veterans 14.07 Level of Benefits 14.08 Requirements for Receiving Assistance 14.09 Length and Duration of A s sistance 14.10 Application for Assistance 14.11 Initial Determination 14.12 Appeal 14.13 Appeal Hearings 14.14 Payment Provision 14.17 Actions of the Commission PAGE 1 OF 3 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE PAGE 2 OF 3 14.01 COMMISSION. There is hereby established the Buchanan County Commission of Veterans Affairs consisting of three persons, pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 35B. Commissioners shall each possess the qualifications for appointment set out in Iowa Code Section 35B.3. Each commissioner shall attend the training course offered by the commission of veterans affairs of the State of Iowa within 12 months of the commissioner’s appointment. 14.02 ADMINISTRATION. The Buchanan County Community Services Department shall administer the Veterans Assistance Program in Buchanan County, Iowa. 14.03 DEFINITIONS. For use in this Chapter, certain terms or words used herein shall be interpreted or defined as follows: 1. “Veteran” shall mean any of the following: (a) person who served in the armed forces of the United States at any time during the following dates and who was discharged under honorable conditions: (i) World War I from April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918. (ii) Occupation of Germany from November 12, 1918, through July 11, 1923. (iii) American expeditionary forces in Siberia from November 12, 1918, through April 30, 1920. (iv) Second Haitian suppression of insurrections from 1919 through 1920. (v) Second Nicaragua campaign with marines or navy in Nicaragua or on combatant ships from 1926 through 1933. (vi) Yangtze service with navy and marines in Shanghai or in the Yangtze valley from 1926 through 1933. (vii) China service with navy and marines from 1937 through 1939. (viii) World War II from December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946. (ix) Korean Conflict from June 25, 1950, through January 31, 1955. (x) Vietnam Conflict from February 28, 1961, through May 7, 1975. (xi) Lebanon or Grenada from August 24, 1982, through July 31, 1984. (xii) Panama service from December 20, 1989 through January 31, 1990. (xiii) Persian Gulf Conflict from August 2, 1990, through the date the president or the Congress of the United States declares a cessation of hostilities. However, if the United States Congress enacts a date different from August 2, 1990, as the beginning of the Persian Gulf Conflict for purposes of determining whether a veteran is entitled to receive military benefits as a veteran of the Persian Gulf Conflict, that date shall be substituted for August 2, 1990. (b) Former members of the reserve forces of the United States who served for at least twenty years in the reserve forces and who were discharge under honorable conditions. However, a member of the reserve forces of the United States who completed a minimum aggregate of ninety days of federal active duty, other than training, and was discharged under honorable conditions, or was retired under Title 10 of the United States code shall be included as a veteran. (c) Former members of the Iowa National Guard who served at least twenty years in the Iowa National Guard and who were discharged under honorable conditions. However, a member of the Iowa National Guard who was activated for federal duty, other than training, for a minimum aggregate of ninety days, and was discharged under honorable conditions or was retired under Title 10 of the United States Code shall be included as a veteran. (d) Former members of the active, oceangoing merchant marines who served during World War II at any time between December 7, 1941,
December 11, 2014 and December 31, 1946, both dates inclusive, who were discharged under honorable conditions. (e) Former members of the women’s air force service pilots and other persons who have been conferred veterans status based on their civilian duties during World War II in accordance with federal Pub. L. No. 95-202, 38 U.S.C. §106. (f) Former members of the armed forces of the United States if any portion of their term of enlistment would have occurred during the time period of the Korean Conflict from June 25, 1950, through January 31, 1955, but who instead opted to serve five years in the reserve forces of the United States, as allowed by federal law, and who were discharged under honorable conditions. (g) Members of the reserve forces of the United States who have served at least twenty years in the reserve forces and who continue to serve in the reserve forces. (h) Members of the Iowa National Guard who have served at least twenty years in the Iowa National Guard and who continue to serve in the Iowa National Guard. (i) A resident of this state who served on federal active duty, other than training, in the armed forces of the United States and who was discharged under honorable conditions. 2. “Surviving spouse” shall mean an individual who was married to a veteran, as defined above, at the time of the veteran’s death and has not since remarried. 3. “Indigent veteran” shall mean a veteran or the surviving spouse that meets the household income guidelines established on an annual basis. 4. “Assistance” shall mean food/ provisions, rent/mortgage, transportation, fuel, lights, burial (see Burial Ordinance Chapter 12), and medical attention. Food/provisions does not include cigarettes or alcoholic beverages, but does include laundry soap, household cleaners, and other items of non-food nature used for personal hygiene. 5. “Household” shall mean the individual veteran applying and all individuals living in the household, whether related or unrelated. In case the veteran is deceased, “household” shall mean the veteran’s surviving spouse who has not since remarried and all individuals living in the household, whether related or unrelated. 6. “Liquid assets” shall mean cash on hand, checking, savings, and any other funds that can be accessed. 7. “Income” shall mean the net income from wages and unearned income such as Social Security and unemployment benefits, child support, and any other income received by the household in the last 30 days. Self-employment income will be based on the previous year’s tax return and adjusted to reflect changes in income. 8. “Commission” shall mean the Buchanan County Commission of Veterans Affairs. 9. “Director” shall mean the director of the Buchanan County Community Services Department, or the Director’s designee. 14.04 CATEGORIES. There shall be two (2) categories of veterans’ assistance in Buchanan County: 1. Emergency assistance for indigent veterans; and, 2. Assistance of an extended nature for individuals that have signed an Interim Assistance Reimbursement Agreement. 14.05 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. 1. Applicant must submit a copy of the Veteran’s discharge that states discharge is under other than dishonorable conditions (verified by a DD214). 2. Applicant must be a resident of Buchanan County for a minimum of 30 days prior to application. Verification of residency may be requested. 3. Applicant must provide proof of income from the prior 30 days. 4. Applicant must provide original bill for requested assistance. 14.06 ELIGIBILITY OF INDIGENT VETERANS. Emergency assistance shall be provided to an indigent vet-
eran or surviving spouse who is in need of immediate assistance and cannot obtain sufficient funds from any other source. The liquid assets of the household must be less than the current income guidelines established by household size. The assistance provided must prevent eviction and/or disconnection of utilities if applicable. The veteran or surviving spouse must pay the remainder of the bill if required to prevent eviction or disconnection before the county will approve payment. Assistance may be provided to veterans who are eligible for, and are awaiting approval and receipt of benefits under programs provided by state or federal laws, or whose actual needs, as defined within the limitations imposed by this Chapter, cannot be fully met by the assistance furnished under such programs. Medical aid and hospital assistance will be granted in emergency situations when no other funding source is available. 14.08 LEVEL OF BENEFITS. The maximum level of benefits to be provided for each item of assistance for each veteran or that veteran’s household shall be established on an annual basis by the Commission and approved by the Board of Supervisors. The following items are eligible for assistance: 1.Food and provisions. An amount not to exceed guidelines established by the Commission and Board of Supervisors on an annual basis. “Food/provisions” does not include soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, candy, pet food, and beauty products or cosmetics, but may include laundry soap, household cleaners, and other items needed for personal hygiene. 2. Rent or mortgage payments. Assistance under this category shall not include deposits. Utilities (Gas, electricity, water, sewer, and garbage collection). Assistance under this category shall not include deposits, charges for cable television, internet, phone, or reconnection fees. 3. Emergency medical or dental services, and prescriptions. An amount not to exceed the reasonable value of such services, as actually required on an emergency basis. Dental care is only provided to alleviate pain and must be the most cost-effective service available to treat the issue. Medical and dental care must be pre-approved before treatment is provided. Applicant must apply for and accept insurance benefits for which they may be eligible. 5. One (1) grave marker upon the event of death and burial, if in Buchanan County, and one (1) replacement marker if the original marker is lost or stolen. 14.09 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING ASSISTANCE. An indigent veteran shall actively seek employment. A refusal or failure to actively seek employment or refusal or failure to accept reasonable employment offered shall disqualify the indigent veteran from receiving future assistance. The indigent veteran may be required to provide reasonable proof that employment is being actively sought. 14.10 LENGTH AND DURATION OF ASSISTANCE. Assistance provided to an indigent veteran or the surviving spouse will not exceed three instances of assistance in a twelve (12) month period. Assistance with both rent and utilities may be considered one instance if applied concurrently. Application for VA pension/compensation or Social Security benefits shall be made if it appears the veteran or dependent has become permanently disabled. If a veteran or surviving spouse applies for SSI and is awaiting approval, an Interim Assistance Reimbursement form must be completed to allow the veteran to receive assistance beyond the three month limit. 14.11 APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE. Individuals must complete an Application for Assistance in the Community Services Office at the Buchanan County Courthouse during usual business hours. If, because of undue hardship, an in-
digent veteran cannot come to the Community Services office, an application will be mailed to the veteran. If the applicant or others in the household appear to be eligible for assistance from any other federal, state, or local source, the Community Services Office shall immediately refer the applicant to that source. It shall be the obligation of the applicant to immediately make application to that source and pursue such application with due diligence as a condition to be eligible for further relief under this policy. It is the obligation of each veteran applying to establish eligibility for any category of veterans’ assistance and need for any item of assistance. 14.12 INITIAL DETERMINATION. 1. The Community Services Office shall make an initial determination of the eligibility and needs of the applicant at the time of application unless additional information must be obtained before a decision can be made. Applicants will receive verbal notification of the decision and will be provided a written notification if requested. If an initial determination cannot be made, the Community Services Office will verbally notify the applicant of the decision after the additional information has been made. 14.13 APPEAL. Every applicant, for whom relief is denied in whole or in part, shall be informed of the right to appeal the decision. The applicant shall be informed of the method and time which any appeal may be filed. An appeal must be made within ten (10) days of the decision and must be in writing stating the reason for the appeal. If an appeal is requested, the appeal shall be to the Commission itself. An agenda for the appeal before the Commission shall be made and posted as required by Iowa Code Chapter 21. The appeal shall be heard before the Commission at its next regular monthly meeting. If the Commission’s regular monthly meeting is scheduled more than ten (10) days beyond the date the appeal is filed, the Commission shall meet specially for the appeal. Any appeal taken before the Commission shall be closed pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1) (a), because the identity and particulars of the case are confidential under Iowa Code Sections 35B.10 and 35B.12. 14.14 APPEAL HEARINGS. 1. The applicant’s appeal shall be heard de novo at the time scheduled in the agenda unless continuance is requested by the applicant. The applicant shall be permitted to present any evidence desired in support of the appeal, including testimony by the applicant and/or other witnesses, documentary evidence, and reasonable cross examination of other witnesses, if present. The technical rules of evidence shall not apply. The Commission may set reasonable times for the presentation of parties at any appeal. The applicant’s file shall be admitted into evidence. The appeal will be tape recorded. When the Commission deliberates on the appeal, no parties shall be present. 2. The Commission shall decide the appeal within five (5) working days. The decision shall be based solely on the evidence submitted. The written decision shall be mailed to the applicant within four (4) working days. The decision shall state the reasons for action, together with any statute or ordinance applied. 14.16 PAYMENT PROVISION. 1. The Director shall submit claims received pursuant to this Chapter to the County Auditor for payment on regular claim dates established by the Board of Supervisors. 2. Payment will be provided directly to the vendor (landlord, utility company, ect.). 13.17 ACTIONS OF THE COMMISSION. In the event the Commission, in reviewing the actions of the Director, questions the approval of assistance to a veteran or surviving spouse, it shall not take action concerning such approval until it conducts a hearing. This hearing, the reasons for it, and notification to the applicant shall be given in the same manner as if the applicant had filed an appeal. This hearing
shall proceed in the same manner as an appeal from the Director to the Commission. Passed this 24th day of November 2014. RESOLUTION 14-83 and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the first reading of the Chapter 20 – Road Classification/Area Service B Ordinance Amendment on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, Courthouse, Independence. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors directs the County Auditor to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 (ROAD CLASSIFICATION/AREA SERVICE B), BUCHANAN COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 2008 20.07(3) Surfacing Material is amended to read as follows: 3. Surfacing Material. No surfacing material will be applied to the surface although some type of material may be used in mud holes as directed by the County Engineer. If the possessor of property adjacent to a road which is classified in Area Service System B purchases or otherwise acquires rock for such road, from a quarry selected by the county, the county shall haul and apply the rock to the road. Passed this 24th day of November 2014. RESOLUTION 14-84 and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the first reading of the Chapter 31 – Hazardous Substances and Waste Ordinance Amendment on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 11:20 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, Courthouse, Independence. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors directs the County Auditor to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 (HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND WASTE), BUCHANAN COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 2008 31.06(1)is amended to read as follows: 1. The Responsible Person shall notify the Buchanan Public Safety Center of the occurrence of a hazardous condition immediately after the onset or discovery of the hazardous condition. The dispatcher on duty at the Buchanan Public Safety Center shall then immediately notify the Buchanan County Emergency Management Coordinator, the appropriate law enforcement agency and any member of the appropriate fire department who has received special training in the handling and disposal of hazardous substances. Passed this 24th day of November 2014. RESOLUTION 14-85 and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the first reading of the Chapter 44 – Quarantine and Isolation Program Ordinance Amendment on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 11:25 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, Courthouse, Independence. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors directs the County Auditor to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 44 (QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION PROGRAM), BUCHANAN COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 2008 44.02 QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION REGULATIONS. 44.02(3)(f) and 44.02(4)(a) is amended to read as follows: 3. Conditions and Principles f. The needs of isolated or quarantined persons shall be addressed in an organized and competent manner including, but not limited to, providing adequate food, clothing, shelter, means of communicating with those in and outside of isolation or quarantine, medication, and competent medical care. “Providing” as used in this section means that the County shall assist in the acquisition of any of the listed items
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and shall not assume financial liability to purchase said items. 4. Isolations and Quarantine Premises a. Isolation and quarantine premises shall be prominently designated by appropriate signs prescribed and furnished by the Board and posted on all sides of the building/premises wherever access is possible. Placement of signs or placards shall be at the discretion of the Board. Passed this 24th day of November 2014. Community Services Director, Julie Davison presented the monthly report of her department. Case Management has served 119 clients. Dept. of Human Services is currently reviewing the financial aspects of all the waivers and until this review is complete they have been instructed to only release slots based on attrition within each waiver year. The case management survey/accreditation will be December 1st and 2nd. Four residents received rental assistance and seven residents received utility assistance. Thirty-two veterans were served. After discussion, motion by Kremer second by Gissel to accept the monthly report. All in favor, motion carried. Director Davison presented the Memorandum of Understanding regarding reimbursement of wages/ benefits for employees in the region. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Kremer to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region of Iowa and authorize the Chair to sign. 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 14-86 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors approved the closing of the bridge in Cono Twp. Sec. 2, FHWA #081060 located on Scott Blvd. on December 23, 2013; and WHEREAS, the replacement of the bridge has been completed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the bridge in Cono Twp. Sec 2, FHWA #081060 located on Scott Blvd. is officially open for traffic. Passed this 24th day of November 2014. The Board reviewed the list of 2014 Disabled Veterans Tax Exemptions. After discussion, motion by Kremer second by Gissel to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 14-87 BE IT RESOLVED by the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors that all filed and recommended Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption applications as submitted by the County Auditor and recommended by the County Assessor for taxes payable 2015-16 are hereby approved. Passed this 24th day of November, 2014. ..................... The Board discussed the removal of snow piles at the courthouse and senior center location with the County Engineer. The Board agreed to authorize Supervisor Gissel to further research an outside vendor to contract for removal of snow piles. The Board discussed the request from Wells Fargo regarding a property donation. Supervisor Gissel informed the Board Wells Fargo also sent a request to Habitat for Humanity. No action was taken by the Board at this time. County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented the October financial report. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor Gosse presented the October Health Insurance Trust financial report. Gosse reported on the Transitional Reinsurance fees due in December in the amount of $16,471.88. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Kremer to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE PAGE 2 OF 3
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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE PAGE 3 OF 3 The Board discussed the FY16 budget calendar and authorized the County Auditor to present the calendar to the department heads with their budget worksheets. Motion by Kremer second by Gissel to adjourn at 9:52 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Ellen Gaffney, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor Claims paid the month of November: 310 3rd St South, Serv .....2 2 5 . 0 0 Aable Pest Control, Pest Control.......................................5 5 . 0 0 Abben, Janice, Election Peo ...................................1 8 6 . 2 0 Abernathey, Deanna Lea, Election Peo ...................................1 9 8 . 2 2 Adams, Mary, Election Peo ..........................................1 3 6 . 2 0 Advance Auto Parts, Parts ..........................................2 6 5 . 4 6 Agvantage Fs Inc, Fuel ..................................... 11,915.69 Allen Memorial Hospital, Serv ...............................1 , 3 6 8 . 0 0 Alliant Energy, Serv .......1 , 8 2 2 . 7 4 Altorfer Inc, Parts ..............3 6 0 . 0 6 American Legion Post #435, Election Rent ........................... 11 0 . 0 0 Andersen, Samuel, Election Peo ...................................1 7 5 . 0 0 Anderson Erickson Dairy, Inmate Provisions .........................1 4 6 . 1 7 Area Ambulance Service, Serv ...............................1 , 0 9 9 . 0 0 Aspro Inc, Cement .........1 , 6 5 5 . 9 1 AT&T, Serv..........................4 0 . 4 7 Auel, Angie, Meal/Lodging Reimb .................................5 4 . 3 0 B & B Farm Store Inc, Parts ..........................................6 3 4 . 3 3 B2b Computer Products, Supplies ...............................1 , 6 8 2 . 2 6 Bankers Trust, Interest Due ............................102,413.75 BankIowa, Fees ..................3 0 . 1 3 Baragary, Lola, Election Peo ...................................3 2 2 . 8 4 Barco Municipal Products, Supplies .............................1 , 2 9 2 . 1 7 Beier, Carolyn, Election Peo ..........................................1 6 1 . 1 6 Bentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ready Mixed Concrete, Cement ..........................7 , 2 0 0 . 0 0 Berns, Allan, VA Per Diem/Mileage.................................1 , 6 3 6 . 8 8 Best Services, Annual Inspection ....................................5 0 0 . 0 0 Black Hawk Co Sheriff, Serv ............................................3 6 . 3 4 Black Hawk Co Treasurer, Serv ..................................3 5 0 . 0 0 Black Hills Energy, Serv ... 11 4 . 4 3 Blake, Scott J, Repairs ..2 , 8 7 5 . 0 0 Bodensteiner Implement Co, Parts ..............................8 , 1 7 5 . 4 5 Brandon Area Community Club, Rent ..................................1 0 0 . 0 0 Brandon Water Works, Serv ............................................5 5 . 0 0 Brandon, City Of, Transferof Funds.............................2 , 0 3 3 . 7 1 Brecke Inc, Serv ...............3 8 0 . 0 0 Brown, Don, Election Peo ..........................................1 2 5 . 0 0 Bruening Rock Products Inc, Rock ............................19,724.93 Buchanan Co Health Center, Serv ..................................3 9 5 . 0 5 Buchanan Co Sheriff, Serv
..........................................3 8 3 . 5 2 Budget, The, Subscription ..8 2 . 0 0 Burkhart, Tai, Mileage/Phone Reimb .................................9 7 . 2 4 Burns, Doris, Election Peo ..........................................1 8 5 . 0 8 Byersdorfer, Pam, Election Peo ...................................1 7 0 . 0 8 Cardinal Health, Serv .......3 9 2 . 1 8 Carlson, Diana, Mileage Reimb .................................2 2 . 4 0 Cayouette, Marianne, Election Peo ...................................1 9 4 . 0 4 CDW Government, Equip .......................................5 , 1 3 1 . 3 3 Central IA Water Assn, Serv ..........................................4 0 0 . 5 0 Central IA Distributing, Supplies ....................................8 9 . 4 0 Centurylink, Serv ..............5 4 5 . 8 9 Chapman, Marsha, Election Peo .....................................3 8 . 4 4 Chase, Patricia, Election Peo ...................................1 9 6 . 8 0 Chief Supply Corp, Uniforms.................................1 4 3 . 8 8 Citizen Herald, Publications .............................1 , 0 6 8 . 2 1 City Laundering Co, Serv ..........................................4 0 6 . 5 6 CJ Cooper &Assoc Inc, Serv ..................................3 1 5 . 0 0 Clark, Cindy, Election Peo ..........................................2 8 0 . 3 2 Clark, Kathleen, Election Peo ...................................1 8 0 . 0 0 Cohen, Dan, Mileage/Parking Reimb ............................... 11 9 . 2 8 Collins, A Victor, Serv .......4 0 0 . 0 0 Connell, Karen, Election Peo ...................................2 2 0 . 0 0 Conrad, Alberta, Election Peo ...................................2 4 5 . 0 0 Consolidated Energy Co, Fuel..............................14,944.23 Construction Materials, Supplies ..................................2 4 1 . 5 0 Copy Systems Inc, Service Contract................................1 , 5 7 9 . 0 1 Counseling & Assessment Srv PC, Serv ..................................5 0 7 . 5 0 County Case Mngt Service, Serv ..................................5 5 3 . 5 0 Creative Product Sourcing, Dare Shirts ................................2 3 0 . 0 0 Cue, Lillian, Election Peo..1 7 5 . 0 0 Cue, Monte, Election Peo ..........................................1 7 5 . 0 0 Curry, Diane, Mileage/Lodging Reimb ...............................3 8 6 . 3 0 Curry, Deb, Election Peo ..2 4 0 . 0 0 Cy &Charleys Inc, Repairs ...............................4 , 0 5 5 . 5 9 Dahls Auto Glass, Repairs ..........................................1 6 0 . 0 0 Damge, Margaret, Election Peo ...................................2 2 0 . 8 8 Dan Corbin Inc, Serv ...28,401.00 Davis, Alex, Mea/Lodging Reimb ............................... 3 11 . 5 0 Davis, William R, Election Peo ...................................1 8 6 . 2 0 Delagardelle, Lois, Election Peo ...................................1 8 6 . 8 0 Dell Marketing, Supplies ...9 3 4 . 0 6 Des Moines Co Sheriff, Serv ............................................5 2 . 9 6 Des Moines Stamp Co, Stamps ...............................1 2 . 0 0 Dons Truck Sales, Serv ....1 7 1 . 2 2 Dooley-Rothman, Sarah, Serv ....................................7 0 . 0 0 Dyersville Ready Mix Inc, Rip Rap ................................2 , 0 6 5 . 6 3 E Central Iowa Rec, Serv .......................................1 , 1 3 4 . 5 7 Egloff, Vicki, Election Peo...349.60 Eichelberger, Louise, Election Peo...186.20 Employee Data Forms, Sup-
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plies ....................................2 3 . 0 0 Esmoil, Darlene, Election Peo ...................................2 2 7 . 5 0 Fareway Foods, Supplies . 3 11 . 3 0 Farm & Home Publishers, Plat Books..................................5 7 . 0 0 Farmers Mutual Tele Co, Serv ..................................1 6 6 . 9 8 Fastenal Co, Supplies ...1 , 0 0 5 . 4 5 Fayette Co Sheriff, Serv ...2 6 5 . 8 4 First Street Deli, Election Meal ....................................4 3 . 0 8 Fitzpatrick Water &Plbg, Inc, Repairs ..................................2 8 4 . 1 2 Flage, Karen, Election Peo ..........................................1 6 0 . 0 0 Foix, David, Election Peo .1 7 5 . 0 0 Franz, Carole, Election Peo ..........................................1 8 3 . 4 0 Franzen, Clair, Serv ..........4 3 2 . 2 0 Full Circle Services Inc, Serv ............................................6 2 . 0 0 Gaffney, Ellen, Mileage Reimb ...............................4 9 0 . 2 4 Gaffney Quarries, Rock .......................................3 , 9 6 8 . 7 7 Gallery, Louis, Well Plugging ...................................4 0 0 . 0 0 Galls-Quartermaster, Supplies ..................................1 6 0 . 9 3 Gissel, Gary, Mileage/Meal/Lodging Reimb .........................6 5 0 . 5 0 Gitsch, Ann, Election Peo .1 7 5 . 0 0 Gitsch, Ron, Election Peo ..........................................2 6 0 . 0 0 Goodwill Industries, Serv ..5 9 6 . 0 0 Gosse, Cindy, Mileage Reimb ...............................1 8 2 . 5 6 Gps Zone, Supplies ..........8 2 0 . 9 2 Grover, Joel, Boot Reimb .1 5 0 . 0 0 Gruman, Delaine, Election Peo ...................................1 9 9 . 6 4 Haisch, Lloyd, Election Peo ..........................................3 0 5 . 4 8 Hamilton, Eunice, Election Peo ...................................1 7 5 . 0 0 Hardware Hank, Supplies ...6 2 . 3 7 Harms, Donna, Election Peo ...................................1 9 1 . 2 0 Hartig Pharmacy, Serv........2 1 . 9 6 Hemmingsen, Sandra, Election Peo ...................................2 1 4 . 7 2 Henry M Adkins & Son Inc, Printing/ Program .........................8 , 7 2 1 . 3 8 Hettinger, Marlene, Election Peo ...................................1 8 8 . 4 4 Hewlett-Packard Co, Supplies ...............................7 , 8 5 4 . 9 3 Holub, Connie, Election Peo..203.34 Howard, Ellen, Election Peo...188.70 Hudson, Michael, Mileage/Meal Reimb ............................... 11 9 . 7 1 Hulbert, Dave, VA Per Diem/Mileage....................................7 2 1 . 5 6 Hummel, Rita, Election Peo...171.20 IIW Engineers & Surveyors, Serv ...............................2 , 7 4 4 . 4 3 Indep Light & Power, Serv .............................12,553.71 IndepPlbg, Repairs ........2 , 5 0 8 . 2 5 Industrial Supply Solutions, Supplies ...............................1 , 5 6 5 . 8 6 Interstate All Battery, Supplies ..................................1 7 0 . 7 0 IADeptof Public Safety, Serv ...............................1 , 7 7 6 . 0 0 IA Division of Labor Service, Inspections ..........................2 4 0 . 0 0 IA Law Enforcement, Registration ....................................1 7 5 . 0 0 Iowa Patch, Supplies ........7 1 6 . 8 0 Iowa Prison Industries, Supplies ..................................8 3 7 . 2 5 IA State Sheriffs & Deputies, Dues .................................6 5 0 . 0 0 ISU, Serv ..........................8 0 0 . 0 0 Iowa Transmission Rebuilders, Repairs ...............................2 , 2 9 9 . 8 5 Iowa Wall Sawing, Serv .1 , 6 0 0 . 0 0 Jesup, City Of, Serv............4 2 . 8 2
Johanningmeier, Susan, Election Peo ...................................1 9 3 . 4 4 John Deere Financial, Supplies ..................................7 8 4 . 8 8 Johnson PlbgHtg& Ac, Repairs ..................................1 8 0 . 0 0 Johnson, Joan, Election Peo ...................................1 7 1 . 2 0 Jones, Jeraline Kaye, Election Peo ...................................2 0 5 . 0 0 K & M Stump Removal, Serv ..................................5 5 5 . 0 0 K Construction Inc, Construction .................................8 , 0 6 5 . 7 9 K Mart, Supplies .................4 7 . 2 1 Kaberle, Janice, Election Peo ...................................1 8 6 . 2 0 Kaberle, Larry, Election Peo208.04 Kane, Mary Jane, Election Peo .....................................3 2 . 5 0 Kayser, Patricia, Election Peo ...................................1 2 5 . 0 0 Keierleber, Brian, Meal Reimb .................................3 1 . 6 5 Kelly, Amy, Mileage/Phone Reimb ...............................1 3 3 . 6 4 Kirkendall, Elaine, Election Peo ...................................1 9 5 . 0 0 Knippel, Betty, Election Peo...175.00 Kwik Trip Stores, Fuel....... 7 11 . 3 9 Lamont, City Of, Serv .........4 7 . 7 3 Latwesen, Jerald, Election Peo ...................................1 6 0 . 0 0 Latwesen, Judy K, Election Peo ...................................1 7 5 . 0 0 Lexisnexis, Serv ...............1 5 6 . 0 0 Linn Co Sheriff, Serv ..........2 5 . 5 8 Losen, Maxine, Election Peo ...................................2 8 8 . 7 2 LSI, Serv ...........................9 3 3 . 0 0 Mail Services, Printing/Postage....................................6 3 0 . 0 4 Malek, Melody, Election Peo ...................................1 7 5 . 0 0 Manatts, Cement ...........6 , 6 6 7 . 5 1 Mangrich, Marlene, Election Peo ...................................1 8 6 . 2 0 Manson, Sally, Election Peo..193.44 Marco, Serv ......................3 2 8 . 7 5 Marlow, Amy, Mileage/Phone Reimb ...............................2 0 7 . 0 0 Martin, Sandy, Election Peo...186.20 McCann, Elizabeth, Election Peo ...................................2 0 0 . 7 6 McCardle, Beverly, Election Peo ...................................1 9 4 . 0 4 McDonald, Ray, Mileage/Meal Reimb ...............................3 3 4 . 5 4 McFarland, Angie, Election Peo ...................................1 9 5 . 1 6 McFarlane, Sharry, Election Peo ...................................2 0 4 . 6 4 Medical Associates, Serv..8 4 3 . 0 0 Menards, Supplies ..............1 4 . 3 0 Meyer, Patti, Meal/Lodging Reimb ...............................5 5 7 . 4 6 Mezera, Joan, Election Peo..186.20 MidAmerican Energy Co, Serv ...............................2 , 3 1 6 . 8 4 Midwest Wheel Co, Repairs..155.15 Miller Quarry, Rock ...........1 5 0 . 8 6 Mills, Karla, Mileage Reimb..411.04 Molstre, Dyette, Election Peo ...................................1 9 7 . 4 0 Monkeytown OfďŹ ce Supply, Supplies ..................................2 2 1 . 6 1 Monti Community Ctr Inc, Rent ..................................2 0 0 . 0 0 Moroney, Sharon, Election Peo.. .................................1 8 0 . 0 8 Mumm, Donald, Election Peo ...................................1 7 5 . 0 0 Myers, Sharon, Election Peo..197.40 Myers-Cox Co, Inmate Provisions ..............................3 , 1 6 3 . 4 0 Nacctfo, Dues .....................7 5 . 0 0 Napa Auto Parts, Supplies ...............................2 , 1 7 7 . 5 6 Natl Assn Co Veterans Serv, Dues ...................................6 0 . 0 0
Nelson, Sandra, Election Peo ...................................2 9 2 . 5 2 Neopost USA Inc, Serv Contract...................................3 6 6 . 0 0 Network Computer Solutions, Repairs ..................................1 0 9 . 0 0 NWRA, Dues ......................5 0 . 0 0 Oelwein Ace Hardware, Supplies ....................................2 6 . 9 9 Oelwein Police Dept, Serv ..2 1 . 0 0 Oelwein Publishing Group, Publications .........................1 , 1 7 8 . 0 4 Oelwein Veterinary Clinic, Serv ....................................6 7 . 5 0 Office Max Inc, Supplies ...4 4 0 . 11 OfďŹ ce Towne Inc, Supplies ...............................1 , 0 8 2 . 11 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Automotive Inc, Supplies ..................................2 4 2 . 8 1 Orkin Exterminating Co, Serv...58.48 Overhead Door Co Inc, Parts70.00 Paul NiemannConst Co, Rock ............................ 11,569.17 Payne, Janet, Election Peo..186.20 Peck, Marilyn, Election Peo..185.08 Pierce, Judy, Election Peo..175.00 Pinicon Ford, Repairs .......7 5 6 . 1 0 Power Plan, Parts .............5 9 7 . 2 8 Primrose Htg& Air, Heat Pump ...........................22,205.00 Print Express, Supplies ....4 4 0 . 0 0 QualiďŹ cation Targets, Supplies ....................................2 9 . 8 8 Quasqueton American Legion, Rent .................................. 11 0 . 0 0 Racom Corp, Repairs .......2 7 1 . 0 0 Rasmussen, Sheila, Election Peo ...................................1 7 5 . 0 0 Rau, Marion, Election Peo..287.56 Ray Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Herron Co Inc, Fee..12.22 Reedsburg Hardware Co, Supplies ...............................4 , 2 5 1 . 9 0 Reid, Shirley, Election Peo...188.44 Ridder, Michael, Boot Reimb ...............................1 3 2 . 6 8 Rite Price OfďŹ ce Supply Inc, Supplies ....................................1 9 . 9 5 Roepke, Leland C, VA Commission Exp .....................................4 1 . 8 0 Rogers, Darlys, Election Peo ...................................1 9 6 . 2 8 Rowley, City Of, Serv..........1 2 . 5 0 Rueber, Betty, Election Peo...188.44 Rueber, Deborah, Election Peo ...................................2 5 3 . 6 0 RV Horizons Inc, Serv ......4 8 7 . 2 9 Schmit, Janie, Election Peo...182.84 Schneider, Harold, Election Peo ...................................1 9 6 . 2 8 Schneider, Sandra K, Election Peo ...................................1 7 5 . 0 0 Schumacher Elevator Co, Serv ...............................2 , 0 2 1 . 5 1 Schutte, Kathy, Election Peo ...................................1 5 2 . 4 0 Scott, Grace, Election Peo..278.60 Seedorff, Jane A, Election Peo ...................................3 1 9 . 8 8 Service RooďŹ ng Co Inc, Roof Replacement ....................53,939.00 Shaffer, Jan, Election Peo..177.50 Sherrets, Larry, VA Commissioners Exp .....................................2 5 . 0 0 Shirley, Mary Jane, Election Peo ...................................1 9 8 . 4 4 Shred Master, Serv .............4 6 . 0 5 Smith, Dian, Election Peo. 2 1 7 . 5 6 Smith, Dorothy, Election Peo ...................................1 6 0 . 0 0 Smith, Linda L, Election Peo ...................................1 9 7 . 4 0 Sproull, Julie, Election Peo..300.32 St Patricks Guild, Rent .....1 0 0 . 0 0 Stanford, Ben, Election Peo..287.00 Stanford, Sheryl, Election Peo ...................................1 8 7 . 4 4 Stanford, Valerie, Election Peo ...................................1 9 3 . 4 4 Stanley, City Of, Transferof Funds.............................1 , 2 7 7 . 0 5
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Guide to be distributed to engage partners across the state in Cultivate Iowa campaign The Iowa Food Systems Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (IFSC) Food Access and Health Work Group (FAHWG) is unveiling a comprehensive guide this month to engage partners in their Cultivate Iowa campaign. A Guide for Growing Healthier Iowans, Organizations, and Communities Through Food Gardening and Produce Donation was made possible through a 2014 grant from the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists. Healthy communities require addressing the underlying causes of poor health rooted in social, economic, and physical conditions that determine an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health risks and opportunities. A key component of maintaining the wellbeing of Iowans, and the communities in which they live, is regular access to safe, nutritious and affordable food throughout life. Yet, almost 400,000 Iowans are food insecure, and poor diets continue to deteriorate the health of Iowans. One solution to this health crisis is to encourage all Iowans to grow some of their own food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food gardening is a cheap and easy way to access fresh produce for household and communities. Gardens not only
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