Meeting Information
Updated: 12-02-13
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013
-Consider approval of the minutes of October 30, 2013
4:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to original Agreement No. 157-11 for interchange construction project at Bob Billings Parkway/K-10 highway. (Keith Browning);
(c) Consider approval of a County resolution establishing maximum charges for authorized tow service providers and for tow providers towing a vehicle without the prior consent of the owner or operator of the vehicle (Craig Weinaug);
(d) Consider approval of a Notice to Township Board for a Cereal Malt Beverage license for Clinton Marina (Clerk's Office);
(e) Consider approval of a Notice to Township Board for a Cereal Malt Beverage license for Clinton Submarina (Clerk's Office); and
(f) Accept the low total quote from Mid-States Material in the amount of $73,532.50, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve an increased rock quantity up to 15% of the total contract amount for channel restoration at Structure No. 05.45N-17.50E (Keith Browning)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Presentation on BW-12 (Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012) adopted Congress in 2012 that takes effect this year and next year. The purpose, implementation and impacts of this act on owners of property within the FEMA regulatory floodplain will be presented by Robert Butler from FEMA Region VII office." (Robert Butler and Andy Megrail)
(3) Executive session for consultation with the Board's attorney on a matter protected by the attorney-client privilege, the justification of which is to protect the privilege and the Board's position in the legal matter to be discussed.
(4) (a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Public Comment
(d) Miscellaneous
(5) Adjourn
Gaughan called the regular meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 with all members present.
MINUTES 12-04-13
Flory moved to approve the minutes of October 30, 2013. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
CONSENT AGENDA 12-04-13
Flory moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Commission Order Nos.13-034, 13-035, 13-037 and 13-038 (on file in the office of the Clerk);
- Resolution 13-33 establishing maximum charges for authorized tow service providers and for tow providers towing a vehicle without the prior consent of the owner or operator of the vehicles;
- Notice to Township Board for a Cereal Malt Beverage License for Clinton Marina;
- Notice to Township Board for a Cereal Malt Beverage License for Clinton Submarina; and
- Accepted the low total quote from Mid-States Material in the amount of $73,532.50 and authorized the Public Works Director to approve an increased rock quantity up to 15% of the total contract amount for channel restoration at Structure No. 05.45N-17.50E.
Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
ZONING/FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM 12-04-13
Linda Finger, Interim Director of Zoning and Codes, introduced Andy Megrail who conducted a presentation on BW-12 (Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012) adopted by Congress in 2012 that takes effect this year and 2014. No action was taken.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 12-04-13
At 4:37 p.m., Flory made a motion that the Board recess into executive session for 20 minutes (until 4:57 p.m.) for consultation with the Board’s attorney on a matter protected by the attorney-client privilege, the justification of which is to protect the privilege and the Board’s position in the legal matter to be discussed. Additional attendees included: Craig Weinaug, County Administrator; Linda Finger, Interim Director of Zoning and Codes, and John Bullock, (partner of) County Counselor. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried unanimously.
At 4:57, Flory moved to extend the executive session for an additional five (5) minutes (until 5:02 p.m.). Motion was seconded by Thellman, and carried unanimously.
The Board returned to regular session at 5:02 p.m. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 12-04-13
Flory moved to approve accounts payable in the amounts of $256,914.89 paid on 11/27/13 and $217,444.391 to be paid on 12/05/13. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
MISCELLANEOUS 12-04-13
Gaughan expressed his opinion that the County should pursue the local historic designation for the County Courthouse. He felt that with the ongoing rejuvenation of downtown it is important to have a say in the development that is within the environs of the Courthouse.
Flory indicated that he would like to know more about what the implications of such a designation would mean to the County. He asked staff to prepare information for the County Commission to consider and help the Commission in making this decision.
Thellman stated that the most recent deadline had passed and suggested that Lynn Zollner, Historic Preservation Planner, be contacted to see if she would be able to explain the local historic designation process. Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, stated that he would contact Zollner.
Gaughan moved to adjourn the meeting; Thellman seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
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Mike Gaughan, Chair Nancy Thellman, Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Jim Flory, Member
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