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School funding compromise breaks gridlock, ends session The Legislature closed out the 2015 session with Senate Democrats opting to end five months of gridlock on school funding. The goal of the compromise is to maintain educational opportunities and boost student achievement. The final agreement provides an additional $156 million for the 2015-16 school year. The compromise includes a 1.25% increase in basic aid for our local schools as well as an extra $56 million in one-time funding for Iowa schools this fall. The attention now turns to Governor Branstad, who must sign this funding or veto the compromise. A veto would result in larger class sizes, fewer course offerings and extracurricular activities, and higher property taxes. I encourage you to contact the Governor, ask him to sign into law school funding approved by the Legislature in Senate File 510 and House File 666. E-mail him by going to www.governor.iowa.gov/constituent-services/ register-an-opinion or call his office at 515-281-5211. After several lean years, Iowa’s improving economy makes it possible to do more for our students and schools. The state has nearly $1 billion in savings, but as support for our public schools has become divided along party lines, Iowa's investment has dropped to $1,600 less per student than the national average. In addition to ensuring our K-12 schools can make ends meet this fall, we also voted this year for: •Continuing a teacher leadership effort that is bringing the best techniques to more classrooms. •Affordable tuition, job training and skilled workforce initiatives at our community colleges. •An increase for our state universities that should allow them to continue their tuition freeze. •Need-based financial aid to help Iowans attend private colleges. As we set our sights on funding for the 2016-17 school year, Senate Democrats will continue to work with parents, teachers, community leaders and students to make the case for investing more in educational opportunities that help Iowans of all ages build a successful future.
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Conference on Aging Event to spark conversation about older adult independence Iowans are living longer than ever before, with one out of every five residents now aged 60 or older. That number is expected to grow over the next few decades, with the vast majority of individuals stating they would prefer to age in place, in their homes and communities of choice. To ensure that option is a viable one, a comprehensive network of long-term supports and services will have to be available statewide, and older Iowans will need to know how to access those resources. Are Iowa communities equipped to offer the wide range of services aging individuals will need to maintain their long-term independence? Do older Iowans and their families know what types of services they need and which ones are available locally? And how will Iowa adapt to ensure its aging population will be able to maintain the highest quality of life possible? Those questions and others will be the topics of discussion during a special statewide event later this month when Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) partners with the Iowa Department on Aging, AARP Iowa, Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Iowa Chapter, The Hale Group, Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans, Iowa Area Agencies on Aging, Iowa CareGivers, Jewish Family Services, Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Older Iowans Legislature to present “Join the Conversation: Iowa White House Conference on Aging Dialogue� at 10 AM-noon Friday, June 26.
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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors June 8, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, June 8, 2015 with Gary Gissel, Chairman in the Chair and Don Shonka present. Ellen Gaffney, absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Shonka second by Gissel to approve the minutes of the June 1st and 3rd meetings. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Gissel to approve the employee reimbursement claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $551.31. All in favor, motion carried. Public Health Deputy Director, Tai Burkhart presented the monthly report of the Public Health Department. The Emergency Preparedness grant has been awarded for FY16 in the amount of $29,280. The department continues to update the Emergency Preparedness Plans in conjunction with Emergency Management, Environmental Health and the Buchanan County Health Center. Thirty-six employees participated in the B’Well event in May. Deputy Director Burkhart reported on the Capstone Project she is working on for her Masters of Public Health. Discussion was held with EMA Director, Rick Wulfekuhle on the appointment of a Public Information Officer. The requirement for the position is to attend a GT90 two day class. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. At 9:19 a.m. the public hearing regarding the Floodplain Ordinance amendment was called to order with Kris Wilgenbusch, Tari Robertson and Zoning Administrator, Chad Beatty present. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gissel to close the hearing at 9:21 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. After further discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gissel to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 15-47 WHEREAS, Gaffney proposed the amendment of Chapter 51 – Flood Plain Management Ordinance on the 11th day of May 2015, which action is recorded in Book X Page 35 of the minutes of the Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, a first reading of the ordinance was held on May 26, 2015; and WHEREAS, the second reading of the ordinance was held on June 8, 2015; and WHEREAS, 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: CHAPTER 51 FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT 51.01 Statutory Authority, Findings of Fact and Purpose 51.02 Definitions 51.03 General Provisions 51.04 Establishment of a Flood Plain District 51.05 Administration 51.06 Nonconforming Uses 51.07 Penalties for Violation 51.08 Amendments 51.01 STATUTORY AUTHORITY, FINDINGS OF FACT AND PURPOSE. 1. The Legislature of the State of Iowa has in Chapter 331, Code of Iowa, as amended, delegated the power to counties to exercise any power and perform any function it deems appropriate to protect and preserve the rights, privileges and property of Buchanan County or of its residents, and to preserve and improve the peace, safety, health, welfare, comfort and convenience of its residents. 2. Findings of Fact:
June 18, 2015 a. The flood hazard areas of Buchanan County are subject to periodic inundation which can result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base all of which adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. b. These flood losses, hazards, and related adverse effects are caused by: I. The occupancy of flood hazard areas by uses vulnerable to flood damages which create hazardous conditions as a result of being inadequately elevated or otherwise protected from flooding and II. The cumulative effect of obstructions on the floodplain causing increases in flood heights and velocities. 3. Statement of Purpose. It is the purpose of this Chapter to protect and preserve the rights, privileges and property of Buchanan County and its residents and to preserve and improve the peace, safety, health, welfare, and comfort and convenience of its residents by minimizing those flood losses described in Section 51.01(2)(a) of this Chapter with provisions designed to: a. Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety or property in times of flood or which cause excessive increases in flood heights or velocities; b. Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including public facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction or substantial improvement; c. Protect individuals from buying lands which may not be suited for intended purposes because of flood hazard; and d. Assure that eligibility is maintained for property owners in the community to purchase flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. 51.02 DEFINITIONS. Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this Chapter shall be interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this Chapter it’s most reasonable application. 1. BASE FLOOD – A flood having one (1) percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. (See ONE HUNDRED (100) YEAR FLOOD). 2. BASEMENT – Any enclosed area of a building, including storms shelters, and maintenance rooms, which has its floor or lowest level below ground level (subgrade) on all sides. (See LOWEST FLOOR). 3. DEVELOPMENT – Any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to building or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation, drilling operations, or storage of equipment or materials. “Development” does not include “minor projects” or “routine maintenance of existing buildings and facilities” as defined in this section. It also does not include gardening, plowing, and similar practices that do not involve filling or grading. 4. EXISTING CONSTRUCTION – Any structure for which the “Start of Construction” commenced before the effective date of the first floodplain management regulations adopted by the community. This term may also be referred to elsewhere as an “existing structure.” 5. EXISTING FACTORY-BUILT HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION – A factory-built home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the factory-built homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before the effective date of the first floodplain management regulations adopted by a community. 6. EXPANSION OF EXISTING FACTORY-BUILT HOMES PARK OR SUBDIVISION – The preparation of additional sites by the con-
struction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the factory-built homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads). 7. FACTORY-BUILT HOME – Any structure, designed for residential use which is wholly or in substantial part, made, fabricated, formed or assembled in manufacturing facilities for installation or assembly and installation, on a building site. For the purpose of this Chapter, the term “factory-built homes” includes mobile homes, manufactured homes and modular homes and also includes “recreational vehicles” which are placed on a site for more than 180 consecutive days and are not fully licensed for and ready for highway use. 8. FACTORY-BUILT HOME PARK – A parcel or contiguous parcels of land divided into two or more factory-built home lots for sale or lease. 9. FLOOD – A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas resulting from the overflow of streams or rivers or from the unusual and rapid runoff of surface waters from any source. 10. FLOOD ELEVATION – The elevation floodwaters would reach at a particular site during the occurrence of a specific flood. For instance, the 100-year flood elevation is the elevation of floodwaters related to the occurrence of the 100-year flood. 11. FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) – The official map prepared as part of (but published separately from) the Flood Insurance Study which delineates both the flood hazard areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the community. 12. FLOODPLAIN – Any land area susceptible to being inundated by water as a result of a flood. 13. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT – An overall program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damages and promoting the wise use of floodplains, including but not limited to emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, flood proofing and floodplain management regulations. 14. FLOODPROOFING – Any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures, including utility and sanitary facilities, which will reduce or eliminate flood damage to such structures. 15. FLOODWAY – The channel of a river or stream and those portions of the floodplain adjoining the channel which are reasonably required to carry and discharge flood waters or flood flows so that confinement of flood flows to the floodway area will not cumulatively increase the water surface elevation of the base flood by more than one (1) foot. 16. FLOODWAY FRINGE – Those portions of the Floodplain, other than the Floodway, which can be filled, leveed, or otherwise obstructed without causing substantially higher flood levels or flow velocities. 17. HISTORIC STRUCTURE – Any structure that is: a. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places, maintained by the United States Department of Interior, or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Department of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing of the National Register; b. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Department of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district; c. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of the Department of the Interior; or, d. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified by either (1) an approved state program as determined by the Secre-
tary of the Department of the Interior or (2) directly by the Secretary in states without approved programs. 18. LOWEST FLOOR – The floor of the lowest enclosed area in a building including a basement except when all the following criteria are met: a. The enclosed area is designed to flood to equalize hydrostatic pressure during floods with walls or openings that satisfy the provisions of Section 51.04(1)(d)(i) of this Chapter, and b. The enclosed area is unfinished (not carpeted, drywalled, etc.) and used solely for low damage potential uses such as building access, parking or storage, and c. Mechanical and service facilities (e.g., hot water heater, furnace, electrical service) contained in the enclosed area are located at least one (1) foot above the 100-year flood level, and d. The enclosed area is not a “Basement” as defined in this section. In cases where the lowest enclosed area satisfies criteria a, b, c, and d above, the lowest floor is the floor of the next highest enclosed area that does not satisfy the criteria above. 19. MINOR PROJECTS – Small development activities (except for filling, grading, excavating) valued at less than $500.00 20. NEW CONSTRUCTION – Those structures or development for which the start of construction including, but not limited to, new buildings or factory-built home parks, commenced on or after the effective date of the first floodplain management regulations adopted by the community. 21. NEW FACTORY-BUILT HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION – A factory-built home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the factory-built homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after the effective date of the first floodplain management regulations adopted by the community. 22. ONE HUNDRED (100) YEAR FLOOD – A flood, the magnitude of which has a one (1) percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year or which, on the average, will be equaled or exceeded at least once every one hundred (100) years. 23. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE – A vehicle which is: a. Built on a single chassis; b. Four hundred (400) square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection; c. Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and, d. Designed primarily as a temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use and not for use as a permanent dwelling. 24. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES – Repairs necessary to keep a structure in a safe and habitable condition that do not trigger a building permit, provided they are not associated with a general improvement of the structure or repair of a damaged structure. Such repairs include: a. Normal maintenance of structures such as re-roofing, replacing roofing tiles, and replacing siding, soffit, and fascia; b. Exterior and interior painting, wall papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work; c. Basement sealing; d. Repairing or replacing damaged or broken window panes, overhead doors, or walk doors; and, e. Repairing plumbing systems, electrical systems, heating or air conditioning systems, and repairing wells or septic systems as authorized by the County Sanitarian. 25. SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA – The land within Buchanan County subject to a “100-Year Flood.” This land is identified as Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AO and AH on the community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map. 26. START OF CONSTRUCTION –
Includes substantial improvement, and means the date the development permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement, was within 180 days of the permit date. The actual start means either the first placement or permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as pouring of a slab or footings, the installation of pile, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a factory-built home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. 27. STRUCTURE – Anything constructed or erected on the ground or attached to the ground including, but not limited to, buildings, factories, sheds, cabins, factory-built homes, storage tanks, and other similar uses. . 28. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE – Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before damage condition would equal or exceed fifty (50) percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. 29. SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT – Any improvement to a structure which satisfies either the following criteria: a. Any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty (50) percent of the market value of the structure either (i) before the “start of construction” of the improvement, or (ii) if the structure has been “substantially damaged” and is being restored, before the damage occurred. This term does not, however, include any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions. The term also does not include any alteration of the “historic structure” provided the alteration will not preclude the structure’s designation as an “Historic Structure.” b. Any addition which increased the original floor area of a building by 25 percent or more. All additions constructed after the effective date of the first floodplain management regulations adopted by the community shall be added to any proposed addition in determining whether the total increase in original floor space would exceed 25 percent. 28. VARIANCE – A grant of relief by a community from the terms of the floodplain management regulations. 29. VIOLATION – The failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the community’s floodplain management regulations. 51.03 GENERAL PROVISIONS. 1. Lands to Which this Chapter Apply. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all lands and uses which have significant flood hazards. The Buchanan County and Incorporated Areas Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), dated June 16, 2015, which was prepared as part of the Buchanan County and Incorporated Areas Flood Insurance Study, shall be used to identify such flood hazard areas and all areas shown thereon to be within the boundaries of the 100-year flood shall be considered as having significant flood hazards. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the precise location of the 100-year flood boundary,
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the location shall be determined on the basis of the 100-year flood elevation at the particular site in question. The Buchanan County and Incorporated Areas Flood Insurance Study is hereby adopted by reference and is made a part of this Chapter for the purpose of administering floodplain management regulations. 2. Compliance. No structure or land shall hereafter be used and no structure shall be located, extended, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this Chapter and other applicable regulations which apply to uses within the jurisdiction of this Chapter. 3. Abrogation and Greater Restrictions. It is not intended by this Chapter to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this Chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provision of this Chapter shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this Chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only. 4. Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the governing body and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by State statutes. 5. Warning and Disclaimer of Liability. The standards required by this Chapter are considered reasonable for regulatory purposes. This Chapter does not imply that areas outside the designated areas of significant flood hazard will be free from flooding or flood damages. This Chapter shall not create liability on the part of Buchanan County or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that from reliance of this Chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. 6. Severability Clause. If any section, clause, provision or portion of this Chapter is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Chapter shall not be affected thereby. 51.04 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT STANDARDS. 1. General Floodplain Standards All uses must be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and meet the following applicable performance standards. Where 100-year flood data has not been provided in the Flood Insurance Study, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shall be contacted to determine (i) whether the land involved is either wholly or partly within the floodway or floodway fringe, and (ii) the 100-year flood level. The applicant will be responsible for providing the Department of Natural Resources with sufficient technical information to make such determination. a. All development within the areas of significant flood hazard shall: I. Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage. II. Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage. III. Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage. IV. Obtain all other necessary permits from federal, state and local governmental agencies including approval when required from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. b. Residential buildings – All new or substantially improved residential structures shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated a minimum of one (1) foot above the 100-year flood level. Construction shall be upon compacted fill which shall, at all points, be no lower than 1.0 ft. above the 100-year flood level and extend at such elevation at least 18 feet beyond the limits of any structure erected thereon. PAGE 1 OF 3 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors June 8, 2015 CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE. PAGE 2 OF 3 Alternate methods of elevating (such as piers) may be allowed subject to favorable consideration by the Buchanan County Floodplain Manager, where existing topography, street grades, or other factors preclude elevating by fill. In such cases, the methods used must be adequate to support the structure as well as withstand the various forces and hazards associated with flooding. All new residential structures shall be provided with a means of access which will be passable by wheeled vehicles during the 100-year flood. c. Non-residential buildings – All new or substantially improved nonresidential buildings shall have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated a minimum of one (1) foot above the 100-year flood level, or together with attendant utility and sanitary systems, be flood proofed to such a level. When flood proofing is utilized, a professional engineer registered in the State of Iowa shall certify that the flood proofing methods used are adequate to withstand the flood depths, pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces and other factors associated with the 100-year flood; and that the structure, below the 100-year flood level, is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water. A record of the certification indicating the specific elevation (in relation to North American Vertical Datum, 1988) to which any structures are flood proofed shall be maintained by the Administrator. d. All new and substantially improved structures: I. Fully enclosed areas below the “lowest floor” (not including basements) that are subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or meet or exceed the following minimum criteria: (1) A minimum of two openings having a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided. (2) The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade. (3) Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or devices provided they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters. (4) Such areas shall be used solely for parking of vehicles, building access, and low damage potential storage. II. New and substantially improved structures must be designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy. III. New and substantially improved structures must be constructed with electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding. Such new and substantially improved structures shall be constructed 1.0 ft. above the 100-year flood elevation. e. Factory-built homes: I. All factory-built homes, including those placed in existing factorybuilt home parks or subdivisions, shall be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the structure is a minimum of one (1) foot above the 100-year flood level. II. All factory-built homes, including those placed in existing factorybuilt home parks or subdivisions,
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site so as to offer minimum resistance to the flow of floodwaters. (4) The structure shall be firmly anchored to prevent flotation which may result in damage to other structures. (5) The structure’s service facilities such as electrical and heating equipment shall be elevated or floodproofed to at least one foot above the 100-year flood level. III. Exemption from the 100-year flood elevation requirements for such a structure may result in increased premium rates for flood insurance coverage of the structure and its contents. 1. Recreational Vehicles I. Recreational vehicles are exempt from the requirements of Section 51.04(1)(e)(ii) of this Chapter regarding anchoring and elevation of factory-built homes when the following criteria are satisfied. (1) The recreational vehicle shall be located on the site for less than 180 consecutive days, and (2) The recreational vehicle must be fully licensed and ready for highway use. A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system and is attached to the site only by quick disconnect-type utilities and security devices and has no permanently attached additions. II. Recreational vehicles that are located on the site for more than 180 consecutive days or are not ready for highway use must satisfy requirements of Section 51.04(1) (e) of this Chapter regarding anchoring and elevation of factorybuilt homes. m. Pipeline river and stream crossings shall be buried in the streambed and banks, or otherwise sufficiently protected to prevent rupture due to channel degradation and meandering. 2. Special Floodway Provisions In addition to the General Floodplain Standards, uses within the floodway must meet the following applicable standards. The floodway is that portion of the floodplain which must be protected from developmental encroachment to allow the free flow of floodwaters. Where floodway data has been provided in the Flood Insurance Study, such data shall be used to define the floodway. Where no floodway data has been provided, the Department of Natural Resources shall be contacted to provide a floodway delineation. The applicant will be responsible for providing the Department of Natural Resources with sufficient technical information to make such determination. a. No use shall be permitted in the floodway that would result in any increase in the 100-year flood level. Consideration of the effects of any development on flood levels shall be based upon the assumption that an equal degree of development would be allowed for similarly situated lands. b. All uses within the floodway shall: I. Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage. II. Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage. III. Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage. c. No use shall affect the capacity or conveyance of the channel or floodway of any tributary to the main stream, drainage ditch or any other drainage facility or system. d. Structures, buildings and sanitary and utility systems, if permitted, shall meet the applicable General Floodplain standards and shall be constructed or aligned to present the minimum possible resistance to flood flows. e. Buildings, if permitted, shall have a low flood damage potential and shall not be for human habitation. f. Storage of materials or equipment that are buoyant, flammable, explosive or injurious to human, animal or plant life is prohibited. Storage of LP cylinders which may be explosive or injurious to human, animal, or plant life is prohibited. Storage of other material may be allowed if readily removable from the floodway within the time available after flood warning. g. Watercourse alterations or re-
locations (channel changes and modifications) must be designed to maintain the flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion. In addition, such alterations or relocations must be approved by the Department of Natural Resources. h. Any fill allowed in the floodway must be shown to have some beneficial purpose and shall be limited to the minimum amount necessary. i. Pipeline river or stream crossing shall be buried in the stream bed and banks or otherwise sufficiently protected to prevent rupture due to channel degradation and meandering or due to the action of flood flows. 51.05 ADMINISTRATION. 1. Appointment, Duties and Responsibilities of Floodplain Administrator. a. The Zoning Administrator is hereby appointed to implement and administer the provisions of this Chapter and will herein be referred to as the Administrator. b. Duties of the Administrator shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: I. Review all flood plain development permit applications to see that the provisions of this Chapter will be satisfied. II. Review floodplain development applications to see that all necessary permits have been obtained from federal, state and local governmental agencies including approval when required from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for floodplain construction. III. Record and maintain a record of the elevation (in relation to North American Vertical Datum, 1988) of the Lowest Floor (including basement) of all new or Substantially Improved Structures. . IV. Record and maintain a record of the elevation (in relation to North American Vertical Datum, 1988) to which all new or Substantially Improved Structures have been Flood proofed. . V. Record and maintain a record of the elevation (in relation to North American Vertical Datum 1988) of all electrical and heating equipment. VI. Notify adjacent communities/counties and the Department of Natural Resources prior to any proposed alteration or relocation of a watercourse and submit evidence of such notifications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. VII. Keep a record of all permits, appeals and such other transactions and correspondence pertaining to the administration of this Chapter. VIII. Perform site inspection to ensure compliance with the standards of this Chapter. 2. Floodplain Development Permit. a. Permit Required – A Floodplain Development Permit issued by the Administrator shall be secured prior to any floodplain development (any man-made change to improved and unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations), including the placement of factory-built homes. b. Application for Permit – Applications shall be made on forms furnished by the Administrator and shall include the following: I. Description of the work to be covered by the permit for which application is to be made. II. Description of the land on which the proposed work is to be done (i.e., lot, block, tract, street address or similar description) that will readily identify and locate the work to be done. III. Indication of the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. IV. Elevation of the One Hundred (100) Year Flood. V. Elevation (in relation to North American Vertical Datum, 1988) of the Lowest Floor (including basement) of buildings or of the level to which a building is to be Floodproofed. VI. For buildings being improved or rebuilt, the estimated cost of improvements and market value of the building prior to the improvements.
VII. Such other information as the Administrator deems reasonably necessary (e.g., drawings, authorization of 100-year flood elevation, elevation certificate supplied by a licensed engineer or surveyor, or a site plan) for the purpose of this Chapter. c. Action on Permit Application – The Administrator shall, within a reasonable time, make a determination as to whether the proposed floodplain development meets the applicable standards of this Chapter and shall approve or disapprove the application. For disapprovals, the applicant shall be informed, in writing, of the specific reasons therefor. The Administrator shall not issue permits for variances except as directed by the Board of Adjustment. d. Construction and Use to be as provided in Application and Plans – Floodplain Development Permits issued based on the basis of approved plans and applications authorize only the use, arrangement, and construction set forth in such approved plans and applications and no other use, arrangement or construction. Any use, arrangement, or construction at variance with that authorized shall be deemed a violation of this Chapter. The applicant shall be required to submit certification by a professional engineer or land surveyor, as appropriate, registered in the State of Iowa, that the finished fill, building floor elevations, flood proofing, or other flood protection measures were accomplished in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter, prior to the use or occupancy of any structure. 3. Variance. a. The Board of Adjustment may authorize upon request in specific cases such variances from the terms of this Chapter that will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter will result in unnecessary hardship. Variances granted must meet the following applicable standards. I. Variances shall only be granted upon: (1) a showing of good and sufficient cause, (2) a determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship to the applicant, and (3) a determination that the granting of the variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public or conflict with existing local codes or ordinances. II. Variances shall not be issued within any designated Floodway if any increase in flood levels during the One Hundred (100) Year Flood would result. Consideration of the effects of any development on flood levels shall be based upon the assumption that an equal degree of development would be allowed for similarly situated lands. III. Variances shall only be granted upon a determination that the variance is the minimum means necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief. IV. In cases where the variance involves a lower level of flood protection for buildings than what is ordinarily required by this Chapter, the applicant shall be notified in writing over the signature of the Administrator that: (1) the issuance of a variance will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance up to amounts as high as $25 for $100 of insurance coverage and (2) such construction increases risks to life and property. V. All variances granted shall have the concurrence or approval of the Department of Natural Resources. b. Factors Upon Which the Decision of the Board of Adjustment Shall be Based – In passing upon applications for variances, the Board shall consider all relevant factors specified in other sections of this Chapter and: I. The danger to life and property due to increased flood heights or velocities caused by encroachments. II. The danger that materials may be swept on to other land or
downstream to the injury of others. III. The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the ability of these systems to prevent disease, contamination, and unsanitary conditions. IV. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner. V. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the County. VI. The requirements of the facility for a floodplain location. VII. The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding. VIII. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing development and development anticipated in the foreseeable future. IX. The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain management program for the area. X. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles. XI. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the floodwater expected at the site. XII. The cost of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of public utilities (sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems), facilities, streets, and bridges. XIII. Such other factors which are relevant to the purpose of this Chapter. c. Conditions Attached to Variances – Upon consideration of the factors listed above, the Board of Adjustment may attach such conditions to variances granted as it deems necessary to further the purpose of this Chapter. Such conditions may include, but not necessarily be limited to: I. Modification of waste disposal and water supply facilities. II. Limitation of periods of use and operation. III. Imposition of operational controls, sureties, and deed restrictions. IV. Requirements for construction of channel modifications, dikes, levees, and other protective measures, provided such are approved by the Department of Natural Resources and are deemed the only practical alternative to achieving the purpose of this Chapter. V. Floodproofing measures. 51.06 NONCONFORMING USES. 1. A structure or the use of a structure or premises which was lawful before the passage or amendment of this Chapter, but which is not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter, may be continued subject to the following conditions: a. If such use is discontinued for twelve (12) consecutive months, any future use of the building premises shall conform to this Chapter. b. Uses or adjuncts thereof that are or become nuisances shall be entitled to continue as nonconforming uses. 2. If any nonconforming use or structure is destroyed by any means, including flood, it shall not be reconstructed if the cost is more than fifty (50) percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred, unless it is reconstructed in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter. This limitation does not include the cost of any alteration to comply with existing state or local health, sanitary, building or safety codes or regulations or the cost of any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, provided that the alteration shall not preclude its continued designation. 51.07 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. Violations of the provisions of this Chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this Chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days. PAGE 2 OF 3 CONTINUEDON ONNEXT PAGEPAGE 15 CONTINUED
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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors June 8, 2015 Page 3 ofFROM 3. CONTINUED PREVIOUS PAGE. PAGE 3 OF 10 3. CONTINUED FROM PAGE Nothing herein contained shall prevent Buchanan County from taking such other lawful action as provided by Iowa Code Section 331.307. 51.08 AMENDMENTS. The regulations and standards set forth in this Chapter may, from time to time, be amended, supplemented, changed, or repealed. No amendment, supplement, change, or modiďŹ cation shall be undertaken without prior approval of the Department of Natural Resources. Adopted and passed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Buchanan this 8th day of June, 2015. Environmental Health/Zoning Administrator, Chad Beatty presented
the monthly report of his department. Beatty presented statistics for permits and testing year-todate that his ofďŹ ce has conducted. There was one rezoning request in June. Information was presented on septic system construction. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. GIS/E911 Coordinator, James Quinn presented the monthly report of his department. Quinn updated the Board on the statewide NG911 mapping requirements. The county now has access to the Iowa Dept. of Transportation Structure Inventory & Inspection Management System (SIIMS). The information that is available on SIIMS is the location, condition information, structure attributes on the bridges in Buchanan County. Quinn continues to work on the tall structure ordinance. Work continues to repair the GPS units for the Roadside Management department. An automatic mutual aid survey was sent to 87 individuals last week. The 2014 oblique imagery
has been added to the Assessors real estate mapping website. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. The Board proceeded to canvass the votes cast at the June 2nd City of Jesup Special Election. The results were as follows: John A. Crawford 160 votes; Richard Mott 187 votes; Jason Thompson 17 votes; Dawn Vogel 142 votes and Carol J. Wilson 75 votes. Richard Mott and John A. Crawford were declared the winners. Motion by Shonka and second by Gissel to place the canvass on ďŹ le with the County Auditor; forward an Abstract of Election to the City of Jesup and approve the payment of precinct election ofďŹ cials. All in favor, motion carried. County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented the May ďŹ nancial report. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Gissel to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor Gosse presented the May Health Insurance Trust ďŹ nancial
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Quasqueton City Council June 8, 2015 The City Council meeting was called to order at 7pm by Mayor Chad Staton. Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. Council members in attendance were; Payne, Stanford, Nelson, Mausser and Werling. Also present at council meeting were; Teresa, Dean, Zach and Alyssa Kress, Mo King, Brian and Amanda Quinn, LuAnn Weber, Nicole and Brian Vanous, Jim Peters, Lynette Seigley, Scott Cooksley, Jay Sandberg and Anita Arnold. There was no one present for open forum. Unless otherwise stated all motions were unanimous. A motion was made by Mausser and second by Payne to accept previous minutes. A motion was made by Mausser and second by Stanford to accept current bills. A motion was made by Payne and second by Werling to accept Law Enforcement Report. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to renew Wee Willyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alcohol license. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to renew Quasky Mart tobacco license. Lynette Seigley from Iowa DNR was present at council meeting to explain upcoming Project Aware Volunteer River Cleanup that is scheduled for July 11th-16th, 2015. They are going to be starting in Independence the morning of July
12th and cleaning river down to Quasky and then camping there. Zach Kress was present at meeting to ask council permission of variance of setback to allow him to put up a fence on his property. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to accept. Council discussed recent dog complaints that have been received. Lawyer advised council of citations that had been ďŹ led; this matter is going to be heard by the courts. Teresa Kress advised council of her personal experience that she had been through while out walking her dogs. She had been approached by 3 dogs that were at large. Brian and Amanda Quinn were verbally warned to keep their dog in their own yard or on a leash. A motion was made by Payne and second by Werling to accept Resolution 15-06 (Tax Assessment). A motion was made by Payne and second by Mausser to waive garbage pickup for Joel Biggs for 2 months. Mo King and LuAnn Weber were present at council meeting to ask to have their road ďŹ xed and have dust control done. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Mausser to have public works call the county to have graded prior to M&K doing dust control. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to have Public Hearing set for next council meeting, July 13th at 7:15pm. A motion was made by Payne and second by Werling to approve Clerks Report. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Nelson to approve Public Works Report.
Brian Vanous advised the council that the ďŹ re department was going to work on the roof this weekend. Lawyer gave council update on abandoned properties in town. Mayor Staton advised council that a ride for the Evansdale Girls was going to be in town on July 11th, 2015. A motion was made by Werling and second by Mausser to have street closed for that day. Mayor also advised council of work that had been done at shower house. Council members discussed paint that needs to be placed on main road. Also local, Luke Miller is going to be on TV History channel on June 18th. Sherry Anderson plaque that was donated to city is missing. A motion was made by Werling and second by Mausser to adjourn meeting at 8:20pm. Date Num Name Memo Amount SRF Loan Principal......32,000.00 SRF Interest Due ...........2,528.75 SRF Service Fee ..............7 2 2 . 5 0 Veridan Credit Union-Purchase CD .................................9,500.00 Veridan Credit Union-Purchase CD .................................3,000.00 autopay Ipers ....................5 0 5 . 5 2 autopay Rowley Savings Bank-941 payment ............................8 0 3 . 8 0 East Buchanan Telephone Co-OpPhone Lines 5/15..............2 0 5 . 2 7 U. S. Post OfďŹ ce-Mail/samples .....................................6 3 . 4 0 Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.-Oxygen & Hazardous Material ............8 4 . 5 0 Sherbonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flower Market -Flowers for City Hall ...........................8 . 5 2 The News-Minutes............1 0 3 . 9 2 John Deere Financial-tractor/ parts..................................4 9 7 . 3 1 Signs & More-LED Sign
.......................................9,873.18 CIWA-Mthly Water ..............5 0 . 9 2 Kress Heating, Plbg. & Elec. Inc.drain fittings ........................1 3 . 7 9 Greentree-flowers ...............6 7 . 5 0 Radio Ag-radio/pager/charger .................................1,020.00 ZAPCO Electric, Inc-electrical for sign ...................................2 8 1 . 0 0 Iowa Department of Natural Resources-Public Works .........6 0 . 0 0 Krob Elevator-grass seed ...8 1 . 2 5 Cardno JF-New Services for Quasqueton Dam Project ..........6 8 1 . 0 8 Quasky Mart-6/15 Statement..................................5 4 5 . 9 1 Menards............................5 4 3 . 6 0 Keystone lab-Wasterwater Analysis 5/15 .............................3 5 8 . 7 0 Cooksley, Scott-Campground wages ...............................7 5 0 . 0 0 Iowa Wireless-Cell Phone June ....................................3 6 . 1 2 Peters Law OfďŹ ce-Professional Services ............................4 4 7 . 6 3 Yearous Trucking-rock for boat ramp .................................1 5 0 . 0 0 Waste Management of WI-MNMay Pickup/cleanup ..............3,707.24 Alliant-Utilities May Bill .......................................3,013.09 Hoefer Construction-concrete/rafters/doors.......................8,250.00 Cooksley, Scott-weedeater ............................................8 0 . 0 0 Prairie Road Builders-Road Maintenance/Repair ..............5,000.00 Iowa Municipalities-Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Compensation 2015-2016 PMT ...............................4,200.00 Childers, Jason-mowing .......................................2,140.00 Arnold, Anita I ...................6 9 3 . 3 9 Sandberg, Jay D ............1,923.29 TOTAL .........................93,991.18
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Opportunities for youth at the fair By Alexia Hamlett Youth Coordinator ISU Extension - Buchanan County
After a month of overtime, on June 5, the 2015 session finally came to a close with the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget balanced and reserve accounts full at more than $700 million. When combined with a projected $260 million dollar ending balance for FY 16, Iowa will have nearly $1 billion surplus. Fiscally healthy, indeed! The session opened with a plan to strengthen working families, build a vibrant economy, and re-vitalize rural Iowa. Key legislation approved this year maintains Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balanced budget, invests in Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy, and keeps vulnerable Iowans safe. Legislature worked together to approve bills that will cut red tape and encourage more investment in small businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-up companies. A bi-partisan group of legislators also worked to re-vitalize rural Iowa by expanding broadband to un-served areas, encourage new development in rural communities, and add more value to the crops of Iowa farmers, and create renewable energy jobs. A new Safe at Home program was created by lawmakers to protect the confidentiality of victims of sexual or domestic abuse and another bill to protect Iowans makes it easier to locate cell phones in life-threatening situations. This session saw a fix put in place on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disabled veterans homestead property tax exemption for 100% rated disabled veterans. This year eligibility criteria for the credit has expanded to include a veteran that has a permanent and total disability rating based on individual un-employability, which is compensated at the 100% disability rate, as certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans who applied last year, but were denied for this reason, may be eligible now for the services. I listened to local school leaders and teachers and supported a 4% increase in basic state aid for schools next year, so it was my goal to get FY16 supplemental state aid out the door quickly back in January, however the majority party refused to compromise leaving schools in complete limbo until after schools were dismissed for the year. This was very frustrating to be blocked at every effort for compromise. We did pass funding before we adjourned for the year and it did not revert to zero. It was my honor and a humbling experience to be the State Representative throughout the 2015 session. I appreciate the messages and correspondence I receive from people in the District. You can contact me anytime at bruce. bearinger@legis.iowa.gov or call at 515-281-3221.
The deadline for county youth to participate in Junior Fun Day (calves, goat, sheep) at the fair is July 1. The Buchanan County ISU Extension office and the Buchanan County Fair Board will be offering three opportunities for younger youth to participate at the county fair this year. Jr. Goat and Sheep show will be 5 PM July 8 and Jr. Fun Day (calf show) will be held July 10 at noon, both in Black Pavilion. Each event will be divided into two age divisions: 4-6 years old and 7-9 years old. We are limiting entries to the first 25 youth signed up per age division. Divisions are filled on a first come first served basis, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to register. No fee to participate. Contact the Extension office before July 1. Kids do not have to be in 4-H to take part in these events. Make sure to arrive early on the day of the show. For more information contact the office at 319-3347161.
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Balloon entertainer Mr. Nick The 2016 Iowa caucus results will and a traveling Blank Park Zoo be delivered via a new, mobilerate t exhibit were guests Saturday at men ploy Iowa unem By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS Editor enabled, cloud-based platform that the Winthrop Public Library. By Christine Dale, Assistant at During their regular Monday meeting, Budrops to 3.8% By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE will allow for accurate, efficient and the Buchanan County Habit of ers Buchloyg, Memb unemp meetin ed ay adjust Mond chanan County Board of Supervisors Don the Steve Iowa’s seasonally g their regular with Durin joined r secure reporting on caucus night. chapte nity Gafffor Huma April from Supervisors Ellen of d Board y groun Shonka and Gary Gissel (Ellen Gaffney abment rate dropped to 3.8% in Count break to anan Built on Microsoft technology, the s rate and Cindy Zimmerly family Gissel met with Ly4% in March. The state’s jobles sent) approved monthly reports from the deney, Don Shonka and Gary their future home newalplatform will feature separate unemon March 26 at the site of from Iowa Department of Natur es y relativ was 4.4% one year ago. The U.S. Seigle ’s partments of Public Health, Environmental nette family The mobile apps for both parties that will in April. in Independence. t AWARE (a waterployment rate dropped to 5.4% celebrate the Resources to discuss Projec Health and GIS/E911. enable precincts to securely submit and church family also helped “While there was a loss of 1,700 awareness river expedition). shed Tai Burkhart stated the Public Health Deresults directly to party headquarters by t in Iowa, m sponsored event. jobs in nonfarm employmen Project AWARE is a progra the nonprofit partment has been notified that they will be and will support each party’s unique overall up. This year’s The family will partner with those losses were offset by the of “sweat Iowa DNR for watershed cleanhours many awarded grant funds for emergency prepareding caucus process. The results will be ce invest enden n, s in Indep organizatio increase in the number of Iowan project, July 11-16, will begin is complete, the in stored and managed in a securely ness. Public Health will receive $29,280 and n River to Olin equity.” When the home working,” said Beth Townsend, and travel the Wapsipinico erlys at cost Zimm the to cloud computing platform. opsold Buchanan County Health Center $11,733. be Devel will orce house director of Iowa Workf Jones County. addition to mobile reporting rate of Each award is a slight increase from the origiwith no interest charged. Story continues on pageIn22. ment. “April’s unemployment SE, was purchased Street apps, each party will have a separate than 3rd 607 more at of nal application. Work continues on updating se site, The increa an 3.8% reflects Above, Byron and Brady Meek engage in mock battle before Mr. er. It had been results verification app that will allow ared to then donated by a board memb 23,000 working Iowans comp Nick and Library Director Mary Kenyon. At left, Brooklyn Kelchen county emergency preparedness plans. with a long-abandoned home, headquarters staff to monitor incomof hard ng on worki locati is The county employee B-Well gym memberthe IWD ago. a year pets a ferret from the Blank Park Zoo. Other animals on display ing results. Anomalies and potential employship sub-committee is nearing completion of which was condemned and our employer partners to find included a boa constrictor, tarantula and baby alligator. need problem areas will be automatically torn down. policies. There were 36 participants for recent ees to meet an ever increasing (Christine Dale and Mary Potter Kenyon Photos) yees highlighted, and party officials will be By Steven C. Smith The family is looking forchair massage offering. Plans are being made for qualified and skilled emplo r met in regula able to quickly connect with precinct Independence City Council ward to completion of the for distributing snacks and water in the upwithin the State of Iowa.” preBonita Davis It s chairs if issues arise. session May 26 with Mayor 1,398 square foot home. The number of unemployed Iowan coming month. t. 68,000 Additionally, the general public siding and all members presen By Christine Dale, Assistant Editor is also 5% higher than the state average. will have three bedrooms, two decreased to 65,500 in April from Burkhart is finalizing her capstone project on update an is 8,600 will be able to follow caucus night City Manager Al Roder gave Every five years for the past 20 years, the Buch• The rate of Buchanan County youth diagnosed baths and an unfinished basein March. The current estimate for a master’s degree in public health. The . Curc center of 74,100. results on a new website where they anan County Department of Public Health completes with asthma is double the state average. financing for the proposed aquati ment. Construction is planned lower than the year ago level to approject consists of updating messaging and referendum Iowans can interface with a map of Iowa to a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), rent financing plans include a • Across Iowa, 15% of sixth graders, 10% of to begin in mid-July. The total number of working ation awareness during an emergency event. There al Oblig Gener in This n BuApril. millio in $3 1996, discover results and information for g ,700 in issuin 1,647 then devises a Health Improvement Plan (HIP). The to lished eighth graders, and 24% of 11th graders felt sad prove Estab increased comcenter was discussion on the importance of having a c aquati and for The each precinct in every county. most recent CHNA was finished in April and provides or hopeless for more than two weeks. In addition, Bonds from the city. chanan County Habitat figure is 600 higher than March county public information officer. to raising $1.2 million. ago. three year itted one built comm than has has some surprising insights into the health of Buchanan approximately 25% of Buchanan County 11th higher nity mittee 0 Huma 23,70 ting accep about Sign of economic recovery Environmental Health/Zoning Director Chad ed es inquir famili has County residents. graders reported they seriously considered suicide. The committee homes for deserving Roder 3-7 years.Ju According to a recent Gallup Beatty provided statistics on work completed Did you know? (2012 Iowa Youth Survey). Iowa banking: strong pledges, typically paid over ne in Winthrop, Jesup and Inde18percentage , wouldthe 20 ssurvey, pledge 15 of Americans ting by his department since July 2014 including one accep last that the ed Approximately 72% of Buchanan County resi• From 2009-13, falls among county residents led acknowledg pendence, with www.th•eb loan growth er, he to afford food in the last ; howev struggling g wells, sanitary sewers, environmental health, dentsuc are ha considered overweight or obese. to 379 hospitalizations. nancou make the committee’s job easier abitat@ built in 2011. First quarter 2015 FDIC bankin ent has reached a seven-year paym nt the build may contact bucoh stretch 12 months yn with not and h help could Gaum ew growt and planning/zoning. city the Terry loan er • In 2013, 561 residents participated in the USout • Among the county population, the vaccination s. d strong 22. com pointe Board memb results show at 319-334-69 If a pledge lowisofnot 15.8%. The number peaked a home of their own gmail.com or leave a message at Iowa GIS/E911 Coordinator James Quinn reportDA’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food rates75 for C adults is 46% for pneumococcal (pneumoents for the project over five years. looking for er said helping a family get improved overall performance home owner- “Once building begins, we will be at dollar nearlys 20% in the third quarter of y from tax able than $49.6 mone afford take more – can had nutrition program. ding ed on new standards for GeoComm software. nia), 72% for Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis city banks the rewar said Iowa ” . paid, is “very build, banks is- Americans struggling to s of Fewer volunteers to help in the 2013. sted option books the community.” She • The food pantry was accessed nearly 2,400 “whooping cough”), and 60% for the flu. Only 53% These standards, by Iowa Homeland Security or other sources. He sugge Buchanan billion in total loans on their ship helps families grow in . is a positive sign that the ndum Gaumer. Stay posted with the afford food from e bond or a second refere times in 2013. of teens are up-to-date on recommended vaccinarevenu a and Emergency Management, are to create ook suing Faceb at end of first quarter, up 9% added, “Habitat nity for the recovery could be benefitCounty Habitat for Huma levy taxes economic to a 5.4% • Binge drinking is 5% higher in Buchanan tions and just 82% of two year olds are up-to-date. and maintain statewide data for 9-1-1 call The city would not be able to previous year. This compares homes are often By Ch ristin other with page; a website is coming soon. e Dale, ting some of As thesis poorest Americans. wide. County than the state average of 21%. Tobacco use Story continues on page 21. t – it would have to be paid tan projec increase in total loans nation routing and location validation. built on vacant or t Ed Ar chWomen r ite . ct DanareLemore likelyito Steve, source farm, vi brought ato struggle Pictured, top: Keegan, Kolt, Loan demand in real estate, funds such as a sales tax or othermodified Work also continues with Pictometry imagabandoned propwillin erly. ghtly nts versigfood, they are to afford with 18.3% sli reporting on of the Karstyn, Kya and Cindy Zimm commercial and consumer segme Council consensus is that ties pla The Habitat pro erty. ining software with the assessor’s office. po sed cil Ea n tobeen facyear prior. ilir basis.it Coun has anstissue in the last the a family Buch all saw increases from the year to accept pledges on a 3-yea Board me l had families bring reanmen. Quinn is also working on mapping bridges in an ScPreviAbove: Boys versus girls in hool eting he strong. ed the schoo compared told 13.1% June of Loan quality also remained ible home member Jon Holland recall of this lay spons king. 8. Buchanan County with a software program dbrea Th groun e funds basis to seekin out was indicates ousgresearch correlation from Backbone State Park to Construction began last Septemchosen ata the Noncurrent loans were down the backing of local banks when ownership to the 27 out home provided by Iowa Department of Transportaoption . M that wo if ard ay ed bo to single-parent with rk session households, Lake Delhi. Other features ber to create a whitewater park on At left: Kya Zimmerly points 0.63% of total loans from 0.81% from three pla for the new school and inquirsuggested,spoke neighborhoods.” By Kri tion. n s rints. Wi to bluep ed not lgenbusch, ns an was the had single-mother households strugunder consideration the Maquoketa River in Manfeatures on the Nonperforming loans declin THE NEWS had been considered. Roderof the thr . Ifdthe least expensi Building cost is Ag public was held regarding the . their reghearing ee the veor that option are redeveloping the Durin chester. The park is now gling most. at $6 Humanular Monda .8 miAlso, 0.59% of total loans from 0.75% llion.separated with banks and will explore mate did Buchanan County Habitat for reduced through ch second Thmore y meeting, ordinance is estia floodplain Counreading onal notbond, additidivorced riverfront through anan open, drawing people from Americans likely includ ty Board of Burow from left: Bill e renovatiare gifts decides to pursue the front il ers, ial counc memb mi financ Ga Supeno dd board ffn on ity Day le sch rvipublic s to ey and Don Thereofwas sors comment amendment. n.report the ool gythere eratio Manchester, habiall over to enjoy tubing, labor. Those into were times in the last ary National Time Out Out consid and for honor ials a, m back it mater Sh Shonk or of bring De on ions Diane a will greenhouse he spite the glo ka (Gary Gi Ellen thoughtion sent) and and donat Lake, Susie Lake, dis to their it g at did cu , teerin supervisors waived alssehearing om tat improvements, kayaking and fishing. sse volun inc resolu 12 months they did not have enough On June 10, National Time ie or a l ab- and y d ion lude a comp and rainy we no-spray ag the third member Magg er, a large cro council approved with loc in making a donat d The Ro tereste and als eti ad ath ree hospit tio in sid n d n me e Manag wd turneind2009, kelrselectio gym nts with developing a water approved theem amendment. a specia money they or theirmorni First envisioned Day will be marke anto d buy a cofood out Saturda Barnett, Charlie Beltz, ent Di tor ncessthat May 11 meeting calling for d the new shop, anent and Hazen. ng project ion staAmerifor the an y nd, trail with improved cost Sherlyn agreem Supervisors met withrec IT Director Ray Mcd FE ambulatory surgery centers aroun m family needed. married nuwas al Ha$1.8 MA safOf Terry Gaumer and Markethe zle Flea regarding entering into a loan e room. t and Pafunded At $3,00 to confir Mcans, stated Karen rade. through ton 0,000 ay access and sign-HazenDonald, million, a country. Taking a “time out” 279.9% reported this was an Stephenson, and County Audingthe wofor there are exceeex e Barnett. Back not rk Marni bonds Ha ses g zle sio issuin cororg ap ure, ton n, pre proximately anic farmers the board marCommerc sseconstr , 20.5% single/never dissue, ucting ing, and developing a community campaign, the co tt, of correct patient, correct proced nc while cost Barne ial ditor Cindy Gosse regarding a job description ell the ern g 35 in Mitch Clu payin Bu of row: the tha b honors chanan Coun t the estim late Pauline the purpose tant were signifi have a threeswim- separated, multi-use recreation trail of Manchester, ty. Mandiscussion, ipal Smith and Delaware can37.5% rect surgical site and other impor s andate24.1% of a municried, ar no to hireyean IT-sp Technician. After y ing (beCity Peg Meehan, PresiLoyd Fronray agreeme furnishing and equipping ive and obtained las ntlyishig low). Thand to her than the one this connecting Manchester the to county action The ey boseveral nt with information before every operat t fal evrespondents to protec ipal electio divorced th had grants. taken information was en allowing reported a great County dent Pete Gaumer, t theuntil contributed ming pool. A special munic extra squaresitionl, must requirejorofity ofno ir cromore dealfive ps. for to the the State Trout Hatchery east top inches of the existing the Th the other invasive procedure is a se e maNot propo foo co l. was an issue. pe The mmunity. tage that we available.rmits are due and Gary Gisse Maynard Sa August 4, 2015.competi rheld Unive be ye ission and a place for fish to stay in the ar. nt Comm to As Joint wi of vingsremoved tioleast expire this town.” dam were of the thisa “an pa 60% parttheofmeeting, n Gallup ment of The gym. at Bank floasatpart a Davis reports this trend from Bonit vote Af ed: the ble pictur At the board also approved the ter favora , a trio ag e co ement wi ree receiv son Construc ticproject, ntacting Larcolder months. On-bank access th a ment, lando theme which 18-inch To celebrate, Manchesterersisare required to (belowadded sal Protocol. Despite the requir tion, whichsign possibly forward. encouraging indicating wnright).six has served rem and Danielle Skinner. occur Threstored the total votes cast to move estimates, Le weeds anfollowing: e bank will also serve walkers, joggers hosting a “Let It Flow, Riverfest” vided thestruggled the comm s pro in-stream dropunfeatures, Leniu d trees in dit ove brush, noxious 40-60 wrong-site surgeries likely Mike vi those who previously il person that rep counc ss, ity ort busine ed ch sin -Claims filed with county auditor for other es. Dale In to ce me zo and picnickers. tine (M Th ne has been 1895 eting tharecom (Chris aryterraced e spray buffe Junare -basicthe . Beth Smthe and and imon Saturday, June 20. Those who menda e 8now in the U.S. each week. t the to meet need allowed to committee ith banks, disthis Photos) crepa the $551.31; reported on the financecau According to the Iowa Depart- attend can enjoy kayaking,rigtubbe in the co r Photos) hts-of-w se for , ncy wa proved access points. Along the s be- of the Time Out Day was created by ay. Mark unty se comp anyLuloff feeling positive effects increathe isthe ve 8% salaryloo ered an ry for Regist -Monthly financial report; tion ment of Natural Resources, the bu erative kin sy periOp of and not gwater 800-foot course, drop structures ing, a street fair, bike ride, food for adeconomic Association depart dit recovery.” Story Health ionalment. wo continuTrust ness about Aswaste manager of the water/ -Monthly a resultan, it8% es onfinancial create pools that provide excel- park is just one part of a plan to and live music. ionrk at this time. Nurses in 2004 to raise aware page 21.report; gareduct feels ve a hig ittee entire h est However, the comm$2 50 per square nted. -Purchase of postage meter. lent fish habitat in the summer “improve and conserve the up(Steven C. Smith Photo) the importance of requiring the warra foot on ne imate of not is salary e lly’s invasiv all Donne per Maquoketa River corridor Tim tio to n and $150 on page 22. w construcsurgical team to pause before ues pe r contin squ Story are foo confirm el. The news procedures to communicate and had a soberi t to remodkey patient ng effect. After some By Steven C. discussion, Smith information. the board instructed Le vi to contact The Indepen other contractors to obtai regular ses dence City Council n estimates, me sio cost compari along with members pre n June 8 with all co t in sons, such uncil sent and M as an activi gym versus ayor Bonita presiding. ty a co Davis inclement we mpetition gym, and an The council ather room heard a pre room meeti versus a saf sentation fro nette Steigl ng FE e ey, m Largely becau MA standards. with the Iow Project Aware Coord Lyinator a prompt abou se Larson has not been sources, reg Department of Natur t ret al Rearding Proje chitect, which urning calls to the arct A.W.A.R. unteer river E. volcle board to req would have allowed the 11-16. Proje anup. The event will uest be Ju ct A.W.A.R. there was co other estimates earlie Awareness E. is a Wate ly r, ncern the tim “It Ri wa rshed ve September s a eline for a r Expedit nual 5-day vote cookie sea great , 5-night ev ion. The 13th anBoard memb was compromised. son for ent will tra Wapsipinico Buchanan ve n l that in talkin er Matt Walthart sai Ri the ver from Ind County Olin in Jone d Girl Sc g with a comm ependence s Co outs!” ber he was unity memto told Project A.W. unty. Events Co said milllion” … to “not get stuck on $4 A. R. ord E. inaobjectives crease aware that the botto tor/Troop are to ness about, voters is no Leader and commun involvement t the overa m line with Amanda in, ity ll project co but the cost Johnson. st, “Girls pact the healt water quality issues tha into the indivi worked dual voter. t imh Later in the engage Iow of Iowa’s aquatic res meeting, du and spent co hard ources; a citizen vo ring discussi of summer un tle ss lun on hours that challen maintenance teers in a pro ges them to selling, sor items, the co dition of the ject tbecome ste n- ing, an the river an high school wards of d d gym floor wa brought up. tative result produces a tangible, Th s cookies counting quanti; demonstra . All tha moisture lev e cause for the excessiv t te citizens by e hard els under the giving of the commitment of work paid floor, partic larly around time to ma u- off!” mselves an the ke d their not been deter volleyball standards, ha river, one pie a difference – one str s mined. The Johnson expla etch of ce board reque ed the cause of trash at a ined st- that eac information of the proble time. For mo , contact h year cusm be locate beginning wi re Ly 515-310-03 d, tomers nette Seigl th 76, Lynette ey at may puroutlet and run finding the drainage tile .Seigley@dn gov nin chase pack r.iowa. tile. It is hope g a camera through the ag es of In d other busin cookies to do without havin damage can be repaired ess, a heari nate to the first rea ng was held g to soldiers an din The board me pull up the gym floor. d veterwas approve g of a proposed amen and t ans. This ye dment d in a work ses again to discuss facilities reg ar, arding an ord Bu chanan Coun taining to op sion at 6:30 Pictured: Gi lected almost inance ty PM June 17 Gi en rls rl Sc wi 700 packag . Story continu was approve burning. A second rea perto those wh es of cookies outs col- from left: Abiga th all the cookies: Fro es on page d of an am ding o have serve yle nt to Jo row do hn 21. na en dinance pe son te away. Middle dment to d in the arm rtaining to row: Carlee and Caidenze Coned parking reg an orThe council Back row: Story continu forces. ulatio als Jordan Gu Noe and Paige Toale. es on page llickson, Na dinances for o approved variances ns. 2. Adeline Ches diah to orthe annual her, Kassidy Chamber of merce July Van Buren Peyton, an Lewin, 4th (not pictured Comd Katelyn Isabe Denny Vaug festivities. hn (Courtesy Ph lla Johnson). wa s sel Mike Leniu oto) s on the Bu ected to replace chan nomic Deve lopment Co an County Ecommission bo ard.
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