2. Why is there a need for state funded preschool?
3. What do you plan on doing to keep Iowa at the top of the nation in education?
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oic what u did thar Jason Glass #facepalm #askiagov
1. How do we begin rewarding good teachers and stop the decline of American education?
2. Why is there a need for state funded preschool?
3. What do you plan on doing to keep Iowa at the top of the nation in education?
Source
2. Why is there a need for state funded preschool?
3. What do you plan on doing to keep Iowa at the top of the nation in education?
Source
Swanson to be sentenced next week in convenience store slaying
"A jury convicted Swanson, 18, of first-degree murder and first-degree robbery last week in the Nov. 15 slaying of Sheila Myers, 61, of Humboldt. He faces a..."
Read the full story at the Des moines Register
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July 11, 2011 Sac City Council Meeting Tentative Agenda
The following is a tentative agenda for the July 11, 2011 council meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the City Municipal Utility Building. The tentative agenda may not represent the full agenda and is subject to change with additions or deletions. The tentative agenda as of
June 30, 2011 is:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Agenda.
III. Approval of the Minutes of the June 27, 2011 Council Meeting.
IV. Citizens Opportunity to Address the Council on Items Not on the Agenda.
V. Consideration of CDBG Draw Down for WWTP.
VI. Consideration of SRF loan Draw Down for WWTP.
VII. Consideration of Approving Snyder & Associates’ Bill for WWTP.
VIII. Consideration of Approving Eriksen’s Bill for WWTP.
IX. Consideration of CDBG Draw Down for Housing Rehabilitation Program.
X. Consideration of Approving Region XII’s Bill for Housing Rehabilitation Program.
XI. Consideration of Approving the City’s Portion for Housing Rehabilitation Program.
XII. Public Input on Solid Waste Matters.
XIII. Council Forum.
XIV. Adjournment.
June 30, 2011 is:
I. Call to Order.
II. Approval of Agenda.
III. Approval of the Minutes of the June 27, 2011 Council Meeting.
IV. Citizens Opportunity to Address the Council on Items Not on the Agenda.
V. Consideration of CDBG Draw Down for WWTP.
VI. Consideration of SRF loan Draw Down for WWTP.
VII. Consideration of Approving Snyder & Associates’ Bill for WWTP.
VIII. Consideration of Approving Eriksen’s Bill for WWTP.
IX. Consideration of CDBG Draw Down for Housing Rehabilitation Program.
X. Consideration of Approving Region XII’s Bill for Housing Rehabilitation Program.
XI. Consideration of Approving the City’s Portion for Housing Rehabilitation Program.
XII. Public Input on Solid Waste Matters.
XIII. Council Forum.
XIV. Adjournment.
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OA-BCIG districts will vote on merger on September 13, 2011
"IDA GROVE, Iowa (KTIV) -
Since 2009, the Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove school districts have been operating as OA-BCIG. It's a lot of letters to remember, but both districts agree it's working..."
Read the full story at KTIV
Since 2009, the Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove school districts have been operating as OA-BCIG. It's a lot of letters to remember, but both districts agree it's working..."
Read the full story at KTIV
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June 22, 2011 Schaller City Council Citizen Complaint Session Part 4
SCHALLER, IOWA - JUNE 22, 2011
Click here to see the other parts of this meeting.
The Schaller City Council is picking through its code book for the first time since 1984 and is holding several sessions for citizens to opine at length about what is wrong/right with the city code.
The full session, the second in the series, goes on for hours… this is the fourth ten minutes of that second session.
00:00
What is a nuisance?
02:04
I think Odebolt is probably one of the tougher towns for this type of item
03:48
“Okay, let’s go”
04:15
“uh, if you want to open another can of worms…”
04:36
‘Every time I start to talk I get interrupted”
05:05
“It’s time to just say no more golf carts on the street.”
(Golf cart discussion begins…)
07:31
Two gentlemen that no longer have a driver’s license were specifically allowed to drive golf carts
09:12
I think you guys know what we want.
09:40
Things start to get a little tense
Click here to see the other parts of this meeting.
The Schaller City Council is picking through its code book for the first time since 1984 and is holding several sessions for citizens to opine at length about what is wrong/right with the city code.
The full session, the second in the series, goes on for hours… this is the fourth ten minutes of that second session.
00:00
What is a nuisance?
02:04
I think Odebolt is probably one of the tougher towns for this type of item
03:48
“Okay, let’s go”
04:15
“uh, if you want to open another can of worms…”
04:36
‘Every time I start to talk I get interrupted”
05:05
“It’s time to just say no more golf carts on the street.”
(Golf cart discussion begins…)
07:31
Two gentlemen that no longer have a driver’s license were specifically allowed to drive golf carts
09:12
I think you guys know what we want.
09:40
Things start to get a little tense
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June 22, 2011 Schaller City Council Citizen Complaint Session Part 3
SCHALLER, IOWA - JUNE 22, 2011
Click here to see the other parts of this meeting.
The Schaller City Council is picking through its code book for the first time since 1984 and is holding several sessions for citizens to opine at length about what is wrong/right with the city code.
The full session, the second in the series, goes on for hours… this is the third ten minutes of that second session.
00:00
Citizens have threatened to sue the city if they try to change the code and make it more stringent
01:18
Can you enforce the existing codes until you change them?
01:29
Hire the mayor full time to do code enforcement?
02:00
A full time police officer will be able to concentrate on nuisance enforcement.
02:38
Complaint about garage at 209 South Hanover
03:13
Debate about the former employment of a building inspector.
03:47
I think we’re doing a lot of talk about a person that is going to be the next employee
04:13
Let me try and explain it again
05:12
How the more sever properties are being dealt with
05:38
Everybody is going to interpret the word nuisance differently
06:38
Our existing law officer says that he’s not qualified to determine…
07:21
You’re saying that… there is no description of a nuisance? That’s no good
07:43
…and so we’re going through the entire code right now because we thought there were areas that needed to be clarified
Click here to see the other parts of this meeting.
The Schaller City Council is picking through its code book for the first time since 1984 and is holding several sessions for citizens to opine at length about what is wrong/right with the city code.
The full session, the second in the series, goes on for hours… this is the third ten minutes of that second session.
00:00
Citizens have threatened to sue the city if they try to change the code and make it more stringent
01:18
Can you enforce the existing codes until you change them?
01:29
Hire the mayor full time to do code enforcement?
02:00
A full time police officer will be able to concentrate on nuisance enforcement.
02:38
Complaint about garage at 209 South Hanover
03:13
Debate about the former employment of a building inspector.
03:47
I think we’re doing a lot of talk about a person that is going to be the next employee
04:13
Let me try and explain it again
05:12
How the more sever properties are being dealt with
05:38
Everybody is going to interpret the word nuisance differently
06:38
Our existing law officer says that he’s not qualified to determine…
07:21
You’re saying that… there is no description of a nuisance? That’s no good
07:43
…and so we’re going through the entire code right now because we thought there were areas that needed to be clarified
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June 22, 2011 Schaller City Council Citizen Complaint Session Part 2
SCHALLER, IOWA - JUNE 22, 2011
Click here to see the other parts of this meeting.
The Schaller City Council is picking through its code book for the first time since 1984 and is holding several sessions for citizens to opine at length about what is wrong/right with the city code.
The full session, the second in the series, goes on for hours… this is the second ten minutes of that second session.
00:00
If you take the steps necessary improve the appearance…
00:41
Town needs a welcome kit for newcomers
01:43
It is a conflict of interest to inspect the mayor’s building and the city would have to pay an inspector
03:12
Citizens disagree with councilors about handling of nuisance trees
04:00
Mayor expresses negative opinion about outside code enforcement entity, citizen disagrees
06:21
People see the worst part of town as they drive though
06:46
It’s a shame we even have a meeting like this
07:09
This town’s got a lot going for it
08:12
If the town has to call in an inspector then that should be part of the fine.
08:41
“I’ll start pulling weeds when the mayor knocks his building down>”
09:48
“…I don’t think current ordinances go as far as some people would like to see the city go.”
Click here to see the other parts of this meeting.
The Schaller City Council is picking through its code book for the first time since 1984 and is holding several sessions for citizens to opine at length about what is wrong/right with the city code.
The full session, the second in the series, goes on for hours… this is the second ten minutes of that second session.
00:00
If you take the steps necessary improve the appearance…
00:41
Town needs a welcome kit for newcomers
01:43
It is a conflict of interest to inspect the mayor’s building and the city would have to pay an inspector
03:12
Citizens disagree with councilors about handling of nuisance trees
04:00
Mayor expresses negative opinion about outside code enforcement entity, citizen disagrees
06:21
People see the worst part of town as they drive though
06:46
It’s a shame we even have a meeting like this
07:09
This town’s got a lot going for it
08:12
If the town has to call in an inspector then that should be part of the fine.
08:41
“I’ll start pulling weeds when the mayor knocks his building down>”
09:48
“…I don’t think current ordinances go as far as some people would like to see the city go.”
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Minutes of the June 28, 2011 Sac County Supervisors Meeting
June 28, 2011
Board Room
10:00 AM
The Sac County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present, Jack Bensley, Chairman, presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted.
It was moved by Hecht and seconded by Stock to approve the agenda as posted. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Stock and seconded by Hecht to re-appoint Cathy Geake of rural Wall Lake to the Wall Lake Library Board. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Hecht and seconded by Stock to tentatively approve the re-districting plan as submitted by the committee and call for a public hearing on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 10:30 am to hear pubic input on the proposed redistricting. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Stock and seconded by Hecht to accept the Case Management cost report for FY 2012 as prepared and submitted by Lisa Bethune, Sac County CPC. Ayes all, motion carried.
Ben Smith, County Attorney, Lisa Bethune, CPC, Warren Bush, Magistrate, Sandy Sweeney, Mental Health Advocate discussed a proposal calling for an agreement between Sac County and the Second Judicial District to define the duties and the billable hours for the mental health advocate services in Sac County. No action was taken until the Board could visit with the court administrator.
The County Engineer updated the Board on activities of the county road crews and the status of current maintenance and construction projects.
There was a brief update on the highway 20 project as it relates to secondary roads.
It was moved by Hecht and seconded by Stock to approve the shared County Engineer contract with Calhoun County for FY 2012. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Hecht and seconded by Stock to approve the claims as listed on the claims register in the Auditor’s office. Ayes all, motion carried.
With there being no further business, on motion, the meeting was adjourned.
Secretary S/ James W. Dowling, Chairman____________________, Date___________
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Board Room
10:00 AM
The Sac County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present, Jack Bensley, Chairman, presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted.
It was moved by Hecht and seconded by Stock to approve the agenda as posted. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Stock and seconded by Hecht to re-appoint Cathy Geake of rural Wall Lake to the Wall Lake Library Board. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Hecht and seconded by Stock to tentatively approve the re-districting plan as submitted by the committee and call for a public hearing on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 10:30 am to hear pubic input on the proposed redistricting. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Stock and seconded by Hecht to accept the Case Management cost report for FY 2012 as prepared and submitted by Lisa Bethune, Sac County CPC. Ayes all, motion carried.
Ben Smith, County Attorney, Lisa Bethune, CPC, Warren Bush, Magistrate, Sandy Sweeney, Mental Health Advocate discussed a proposal calling for an agreement between Sac County and the Second Judicial District to define the duties and the billable hours for the mental health advocate services in Sac County. No action was taken until the Board could visit with the court administrator.
The County Engineer updated the Board on activities of the county road crews and the status of current maintenance and construction projects.
There was a brief update on the highway 20 project as it relates to secondary roads.
It was moved by Hecht and seconded by Stock to approve the shared County Engineer contract with Calhoun County for FY 2012. Ayes all, motion carried.
It was moved by Hecht and seconded by Stock to approve the claims as listed on the claims register in the Auditor’s office. Ayes all, motion carried.
With there being no further business, on motion, the meeting was adjourned.
Secretary S/ James W. Dowling, Chairman____________________, Date___________
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#lakeviewia woman claims homosexuality puts America's national security at risk
List of TheSacNews.com hash tags (#thesethings)
"To the Editor:
If the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Policy were to be implemented, it would be the worst disservice to our most honored and largest government service agency — our United States..."
Read Viola Snyder's full letter at the Daily Times Herald
"To the Editor:
If the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Policy were to be implemented, it would be the worst disservice to our most honored and largest government service agency — our United States..."
Read Viola Snyder's full letter at the Daily Times Herald
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June 22, 2011 Schaller City Council Citizen Complaint Session Part 1
SCHALLER, IOWA - JUNE 22, 2011
Click here to see the other parts of this meeting.
The Schaller City Council is picking through its code book for the first time since 1984 and is holding several sessions for citizens to opine at length about what is wrong/right with the city code.
The full session, the second in the series, goes on for hours… this is the first ten minutes of that second session.
00:00
“why don’t you just enforce the ordinances we got”
01:15
Complaint about grass in the street
01:22
Complaint about Mayor’s Building
01:57
Mayor “fines Self”
02:15
“always and excuse”
02:21
Citizens are very concerned about the appearance of the town
02:56
We didn’t get a concrete answer
03:13
the cop has inspected the list that the community turned in
03:39
“that’s pretty pathetic”
04:06
I’m only trying to protect our property from these rotten trees falling on our buildings
04:23
Complaint about dandelions and thistles
04:34
Complaint about trees
05:01
Complaint about sidewalks
06:03
Councilor suggests the need for a questionnaire
06:18
There are things that current code doesn’t address; let’s get feedback
08:20
Have you investigated what other towns do?
08:36
What Ida Grove does
08:55
What Galva does
09:25
Mayor’s building revisited
10:06
in order to fine someone, they have to violate a code
10:18
Mayor deflects talk about building with lawn care talk
Click here to see the other parts of this meeting.
The Schaller City Council is picking through its code book for the first time since 1984 and is holding several sessions for citizens to opine at length about what is wrong/right with the city code.
The full session, the second in the series, goes on for hours… this is the first ten minutes of that second session.
00:00
“why don’t you just enforce the ordinances we got”
01:15
Complaint about grass in the street
01:22
Complaint about Mayor’s Building
01:57
Mayor “fines Self”
02:15
“always and excuse”
02:21
Citizens are very concerned about the appearance of the town
02:56
We didn’t get a concrete answer
03:13
the cop has inspected the list that the community turned in
03:39
“that’s pretty pathetic”
04:06
I’m only trying to protect our property from these rotten trees falling on our buildings
04:23
Complaint about dandelions and thistles
04:34
Complaint about trees
05:01
Complaint about sidewalks
06:03
Councilor suggests the need for a questionnaire
06:18
There are things that current code doesn’t address; let’s get feedback
08:20
Have you investigated what other towns do?
08:36
What Ida Grove does
08:55
What Galva does
09:25
Mayor’s building revisited
10:06
in order to fine someone, they have to violate a code
10:18
Mayor deflects talk about building with lawn care talk
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June 23, 2011 Sac Community Center Board meeting
SAC CITY, IOWA – JUNE 23, 2011
00:00
Call to order
00:04
Check for conflicts of interest
00:23
Approval of minutes
00:41
No Correspondence
00:47
Market Link is done renting room
00:43
Discussion about transferring money from donation fund to make ends meet
02:21
Discussion about repair bills
04:32
Discussion about natural gas bill
06:00
Daily fees up
06:16
Approval of the financial report
06:32
Discussion about how to pay utility bill
07:30
Sac Community Center is going to make it to Florida
08:47
Approval of bills
10:16
Review of donations
($29.20)
10:38
Current number of members
158 actual
191 counting 9 month members
Number of members last year 190
+1 from this time last year
11:19
Chi Kune Class update
14:19
FCC Gym Kid Update
16:26
Laser Tag Update
19:15
Football Update
19:59
Pickle ball Update
25:28
Triathlon Update
27:33
Golf Tournament Update
30:52
Birthday Party Service Update
33:49
Approval of Halloween Party
38:00
Approval of Osborn Siding as contractor for window and door replacement project
42:14
No recent leaks in the gym
43:22
Pool Deck needs repainted
46:01
Discussion about adding additional smoke alarms
50:29
Discussion about foul weather readiness (reaction to ICAP report)
52:51
Discussion about creation of a pool policy (reaction to ICAP report)
53:07
Continued discussion about foul weather readiness (reaction to ICAP report)
53:46
Discussion about repair of a storm sewer (reaction to ICAP report)
54:42
Community Center to get a personal trainer
56:49
Sac Community Center to offer a dollar off daily fee on days the Sac Aquatic Center is open
58:33
Jim Bullock now authorized to sign checks for the Community Center
59:31
Adjournment
00:00
Call to order
00:04
Check for conflicts of interest
00:23
Approval of minutes
00:41
No Correspondence
00:47
Market Link is done renting room
00:43
Discussion about transferring money from donation fund to make ends meet
02:21
Discussion about repair bills
04:32
Discussion about natural gas bill
06:00
Daily fees up
06:16
Approval of the financial report
06:32
Discussion about how to pay utility bill
07:30
Sac Community Center is going to make it to Florida
08:47
Approval of bills
10:16
Review of donations
($29.20)
10:38
Current number of members
158 actual
191 counting 9 month members
Number of members last year 190
+1 from this time last year
11:19
Chi Kune Class update
14:19
FCC Gym Kid Update
16:26
Laser Tag Update
19:15
Football Update
19:59
Pickle ball Update
25:28
Triathlon Update
27:33
Golf Tournament Update
30:52
Birthday Party Service Update
33:49
Approval of Halloween Party
38:00
Approval of Osborn Siding as contractor for window and door replacement project
42:14
No recent leaks in the gym
43:22
Pool Deck needs repainted
46:01
Discussion about adding additional smoke alarms
50:29
Discussion about foul weather readiness (reaction to ICAP report)
52:51
Discussion about creation of a pool policy (reaction to ICAP report)
53:07
Continued discussion about foul weather readiness (reaction to ICAP report)
53:46
Discussion about repair of a storm sewer (reaction to ICAP report)
54:42
Community Center to get a personal trainer
56:49
Sac Community Center to offer a dollar off daily fee on days the Sac Aquatic Center is open
58:33
Jim Bullock now authorized to sign checks for the Community Center
59:31
Adjournment
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Sac City, Iowa alternate Garbage pickup date announced
The City Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2011 in observance of 4th of July. All of Monday’s garbage will be picked up with Tuesday’s garbage.
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Odebolt, Iowa juveniles charged with Reckless Use of Explosives
Sac County Sheriff's Office charged four juvenile males two of them age 16, one age 15 and the other age 14 with Reckless Use of Explosives. Three of the juveniles are from Odebolt, Iowa. The fourth is from Primghar, Iowa. On the afternoon of Monday June 27, 2011, it is alleged that all four were in a motor vehicle and had made an explosive device with drain cleaner and aluminum foil. This device was thrown out of a vehicle in the 500 block of south Main Street, where it exploded. Nothing was damaged and no one was injured.
All four juveniles were located by sheriff's deputies and transported to the Sac County Sheriff's Office. It was also determined that prior to throwing out the homemade explosive device in Odebolt, the four had thrown several others out in rural Sac County.
Reckless Use of Explosives is a serious misdemeanor. All four were released to their parents pending and appearance with juvenile court authorities.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
All four juveniles were located by sheriff's deputies and transported to the Sac County Sheriff's Office. It was also determined that prior to throwing out the homemade explosive device in Odebolt, the four had thrown several others out in rural Sac County.
Reckless Use of Explosives is a serious misdemeanor. All four were released to their parents pending and appearance with juvenile court authorities.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Early, Iowa man goes airborne in truck
Sac County Sheriff's Office investigated a single vehicle accident on Monday June 27, 2011. The accident occurred ½ mile north of 220th on Lee Ave northeast of Early, Iowa. The accident was reported at 11:24AM.
According to the Sac County Sheriff’s Office, Dale Richard Nellis age 64 of Early was operating a 2008 Dodge Dakota truck and was traveling south on Lee Ave in the 2100 mile. Nellis entered the west ditch, and stuck a field drive. Nellis's vehicle went airborne and landed on its wheels where the truck came to rest.
Nellis received non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake by Sac County Ambulance. The Nellis vehicle received an estimated $5000.00 in damage. No charges have been filed.
Early Fire Rescue and ambulances from Sac City and Schaller responded to the scene
According to the Sac County Sheriff’s Office, Dale Richard Nellis age 64 of Early was operating a 2008 Dodge Dakota truck and was traveling south on Lee Ave in the 2100 mile. Nellis entered the west ditch, and stuck a field drive. Nellis's vehicle went airborne and landed on its wheels where the truck came to rest.
Nellis received non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake by Sac County Ambulance. The Nellis vehicle received an estimated $5000.00 in damage. No charges have been filed.
Early Fire Rescue and ambulances from Sac City and Schaller responded to the scene
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June 27, 2011 Wall Lake City Council Agenda
City of wall lake, council meeting
June 27, 2011 - city hall
7:00 PM
Proposed agenda
Meeting to order/pledge of allegiance
Approve the agenda
Approve the minutes
Bills to be paid
Old business
- Meter costs
- Well, water/wastewater, generator
- clerks report response
New business
- Electric
- - Mark - transformer
- - Chris - electric inspection
- Pool boiler
- Personnel - Austin Hartman
- Airport hangar - JR Lapel
- Liquor license - Farm Festival
- Building permits
Public forum
Adjourn
June 27, 2011 - city hall
7:00 PM
Proposed agenda
Meeting to order/pledge of allegiance
Approve the agenda
Approve the minutes
Bills to be paid
Old business
- Meter costs
- Well, water/wastewater, generator
- clerks report response
New business
- Electric
- - Mark - transformer
- - Chris - electric inspection
- Pool boiler
- Personnel - Austin Hartman
- Airport hangar - JR Lapel
- Liquor license - Farm Festival
- Building permits
Public forum
Adjourn
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Bensley to lose Clinton Township under proposed redistricting plan
At the June 21, 201 Sac County Supervisors meeting, Sac County Auditor Jim Dowling presented to the supervisors a set of before and after maps proposing a possible change in the Sac County Supervisor Districts. This redistricting is a response to the recent census findings that indicate a shift in the distribution of population within the county.
The proposed redistricting plan depicted in the following document was not approved by the Sac County Supervisors at the June 21 meeting and the auditor was directed to submit another proposal so that the supervisors would have more than one option to consider.
This is the first time any of the sitting Sac County Supervisors have been in office during redistricting.
Proposed Sac County Supervisor Districts
The proposed redistricting plan depicted in the following document was not approved by the Sac County Supervisors at the June 21 meeting and the auditor was directed to submit another proposal so that the supervisors would have more than one option to consider.
This is the first time any of the sitting Sac County Supervisors have been in office during redistricting.
Proposed Sac County Supervisor Districts
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Tile repairs approved by the Sac County Supervisors on June 21, 2011
Other than to note what they were, the supervisors did not dicuss these repairs.
Tile repairs approved by the Sac County Supervisors on June 21_ 2011
Tile repairs approved by the Sac County Supervisors on June 21_ 2011
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The Sac County Conservation Board still has room in their Summer Camps!
July 12-14th
Birder Basics is for 8-10 year olds and runs from 10-2. Enjoy games, hikes, learn about birds and go canoeing on the last day.
July 19th-22nd
Outdoor Survival Camp is for kids 11-14 years old from 10-3. Learn survival skills like archery, fire building and more. Also this camp includes an overnight camping trip.
August 9-11th
Dino-mite camp is for 5-7 year olds from 1-3:30. Learn about dino’s through hikes and games.
August 3-5th
Buggy Basics is for kids 5-7 years from 9-11:30 or 1-3:30. Learn about insects though games and activities. Find and catch insects on hikes.
Birder Basics is for 8-10 year olds and runs from 10-2. Enjoy games, hikes, learn about birds and go canoeing on the last day.
July 19th-22nd
Outdoor Survival Camp is for kids 11-14 years old from 10-3. Learn survival skills like archery, fire building and more. Also this camp includes an overnight camping trip.
August 9-11th
Dino-mite camp is for 5-7 year olds from 1-3:30. Learn about dino’s through hikes and games.
August 3-5th
Buggy Basics is for kids 5-7 years from 9-11:30 or 1-3:30. Learn about insects though games and activities. Find and catch insects on hikes.
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Minutes of the June 8, 2011 East Sac County School Board Meeting
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
East Sac County Community School District
Board of Education
June 8, 2011
The regular meeting was called to order by Brotherton at 4:05 p.m. at East Sac County High School. Present were Brotherton, Wilhelm, Drost, Huser, Rodman, and 5 visitors.
Rodman moved to approve the agenda as presented, Huser seconded; motion carried 5-0.
There was not a request for closed session.
Dr. Fiene recommended the Board terminate the coaching contract of Mike Fischer as girls basketball coach effective at the end of the 2010-11 school year consistent with Board Policy 303.9. Wilhelm moved to approve the recommendation to terminate, Huser seconded. Roll call vote: Brotherton – yes, Drost – yes, Huser – yes, Rodman – yes, and Wilhelm – yes; motion carried 5-0.
Wilhelm moved to adjourn, Rodman seconded; motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned 4:10.
President______________________________ Secretary___________________________
East Sac County Community School District
Board of Education
June 8, 2011
The regular meeting was called to order by Brotherton at 4:05 p.m. at East Sac County High School. Present were Brotherton, Wilhelm, Drost, Huser, Rodman, and 5 visitors.
Rodman moved to approve the agenda as presented, Huser seconded; motion carried 5-0.
There was not a request for closed session.
Dr. Fiene recommended the Board terminate the coaching contract of Mike Fischer as girls basketball coach effective at the end of the 2010-11 school year consistent with Board Policy 303.9. Wilhelm moved to approve the recommendation to terminate, Huser seconded. Roll call vote: Brotherton – yes, Drost – yes, Huser – yes, Rodman – yes, and Wilhelm – yes; motion carried 5-0.
Wilhelm moved to adjourn, Rodman seconded; motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned 4:10.
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Sac City Council about to steal money from East Sac County School, citizens with TIF
by Curtis Bloes
On June 21, 2011 Sac City Councilor Bill Brenny wrote a story for the front page of the Sac City, Iowa Newspaper, The Sac Sun that if not carefully read indicates that the Sac City Council does not intend to raise taxes, only to put into place the paperwork necessary to implement Tax Increment Financing.
It is important to note that he carefully choose the words, "...will not raise taxes at this time."
OF COURSE the city will raise taxes. The best thing about the information contained in Mr. Brenny's propagandistic front page "news" story, is that it is not technically a lie, even though there is a very important other side of the story that he apparently chose not to share with you.
In order to TIF, the city has to not only take the proposed properties off the city and school tax rolls, but the city will also have to provide utility services to those properties at tax payer expense should anyone choose to build there.
If you care about the school or your own personal finances, it is imperative that you show up at the June 27, 2011 Sac City Council meeting at 6:30PM, demand answers to every question you have, and learn ALL about the pros* and cons of TIF. If you continue to rely on the Sac City, Iowa council people to deliver your front page Sac Sun "news" you will get what you deserve.
I leave off this first attempt to open your eyes with the following thought: Tax increment Financing puts your personal money directly into the hands of the Sac City Council and economic development people to spend as they please without oversight!
Is that really what you want? .
*yes, there are some
BONUS QUESTION: Why did the editor of the Sac Sun Newspaper present a story written by Bill Brenny who without question, has a conflict of interest due to the fact that he will one day be expected to vote on the issue of TIF, as a factual piece of news on the front page, intead of on the opinion page where it belongs?
On June 21, 2011 Sac City Councilor Bill Brenny wrote a story for the front page of the Sac City, Iowa Newspaper, The Sac Sun that if not carefully read indicates that the Sac City Council does not intend to raise taxes, only to put into place the paperwork necessary to implement Tax Increment Financing.
It is important to note that he carefully choose the words, "...will not raise taxes at this time."
OF COURSE the city will raise taxes. The best thing about the information contained in Mr. Brenny's propagandistic front page "news" story, is that it is not technically a lie, even though there is a very important other side of the story that he apparently chose not to share with you.
In order to TIF, the city has to not only take the proposed properties off the city and school tax rolls, but the city will also have to provide utility services to those properties at tax payer expense should anyone choose to build there.
If you care about the school or your own personal finances, it is imperative that you show up at the June 27, 2011 Sac City Council meeting at 6:30PM, demand answers to every question you have, and learn ALL about the pros* and cons of TIF. If you continue to rely on the Sac City, Iowa council people to deliver your front page Sac Sun "news" you will get what you deserve.
I leave off this first attempt to open your eyes with the following thought: Tax increment Financing puts your personal money directly into the hands of the Sac City Council and economic development people to spend as they please without oversight!
Is that really what you want? .
*yes, there are some
BONUS QUESTION: Why did the editor of the Sac Sun Newspaper present a story written by Bill Brenny who without question, has a conflict of interest due to the fact that he will one day be expected to vote on the issue of TIF, as a factual piece of news on the front page, intead of on the opinion page where it belongs?
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June 27, 2011 Sac City Council Agenda
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, June 27, 2011, 6:30 o’clock p.m., Council Chambers, Sac City Municipal Utility Building.
I. Roll Call/Call to Order.
II. Consent of Agenda.
A. Approval of Agenda.
B. Approval of the Minutes of the June 13, 2011 Council Meeting.
C. Receipts and Disbursements.
III. Projects.
A. Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.
1. Snyder & Associates to Address the Council on Progress of Sewer Project.
2. Consideration of Approving Change Order #3 for Eriksen Construction Co, Inc. in the Amount of $43,084.82.
3. Consideration of Approving Change Order #3 for Eriksen Construction Co, Inc. in the Amount of $76,922.23.
4. Consideration of Approving Change Order #4 for Eriksen Construction Co, Inc. in the Amount of $3,935.97.
5. Consideration of Approving Change Order #5 for Eriksen Construction Co, Inc. in the Amount of $10,315.23.
6. Consideration of Approving Change Order #6 for Eriksen Construction Co, Inc. in the Amount of $23,299.48.
IV. Citizens Opportunity to Address the Council on Items Not on the Agenda.
V. License and Permits.
A. Consideration of 2011-12 Cigarette Permits (Annual Renewal).
B. New Special Event Permit for The Sac City Depot, Inc. dba Sac City Depot Class “B” Beer Permit with Outdoor Service for July 2, 2011.
C. Renewal License for Wally’s Food Pride dba Sac City Food Pride Class “E” Liquor Permit with Sunday Sales, Carryout Beer and Carryout Wine.
VI. Miscellaneous.
A. Consideration of Going into Closed Session Under Chapter 21(1)c on Pending Litigation.
B. Region XII to Address the Council on the Use of Tax Increment Financing.
C. Consideration of Viking Bay’s Chautauqua Building Rental Application for July 1, 2011.
D. Consideration of Approving the Chautauqua Day’s Committee Application for a Noise Pollution Permit.
E. Review of Chemical Bids for City Operations and Possible Award.
F. Further Consideration of Selection of an Engineering Firm for the Street Improvement Project.
G. Consideration of Sale of City Equipment.
H. Consideration of Appointing Teresa Loxterkamp to the Sac City Park Board.
I. Discussion on Amending Open Burning Rules of the Solid Waste Control Ordinance.
J. Consideration of Approving Specifications and Going Out for Bids on Electrical Services for North 5th Street Project.
K. Consideration of Approving Specifications and Going Out for Bids on Construction Services for North 5th Street Project.
L. Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing on the Possible Vacation and Sale of the East-West Alley Lying Within Block 6, Early’s Addition.
M. Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing on the Possible Vacation and Sale of the East-West Alley Adjacent and Adjoining the North Half of Lots 1 & 2 of Block 7 of College Addition.
N. Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing on the Possible Vacation and Sale of Duncombe Street Lying East of the East Line of 17th Street and Lying West of the West Line of 16th Street Adjacent and Adjoining Lots 1 through 5 of Block 6 Not Previously Vacated Early’s Addition.
O. Consideration of Resolution No. 2011-07 entitled, “A Resolution Hiring City Employees for the Fiscal Year 2011-12”.
P. Consideration of Appointing Darlo Austin as Acting Superintendent for the Sac City Water Department.
Q. Discussion on Proposed State Legislation Pertaining to Cities.
R. Committee and Department Head Reports.
S. Consideration of Going into Closed Session Under Chapter 21(1)i to Discuss City Administrator’s Performance Evaluation.
VII. Council Forum.
VIII. Adjournment. Motion: ___________________ Second: _______________ Time: ___________
Monday, June 27, 2011, 6:30 o’clock p.m., Council Chambers, Sac City Municipal Utility Building.
I. Roll Call/Call to Order.
II. Consent of Agenda.
A. Approval of Agenda.
B. Approval of the Minutes of the June 13, 2011 Council Meeting.
C. Receipts and Disbursements.
III. Projects.
A. Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.
1. Snyder & Associates to Address the Council on Progress of Sewer Project.
2. Consideration of Approving Change Order #3 for Eriksen Construction Co, Inc. in the Amount of $43,084.82.
3. Consideration of Approving Change Order #3 for Eriksen Construction Co, Inc. in the Amount of $76,922.23.
4. Consideration of Approving Change Order #4 for Eriksen Construction Co, Inc. in the Amount of $3,935.97.
5. Consideration of Approving Change Order #5 for Eriksen Construction Co, Inc. in the Amount of $10,315.23.
6. Consideration of Approving Change Order #6 for Eriksen Construction Co, Inc. in the Amount of $23,299.48.
IV. Citizens Opportunity to Address the Council on Items Not on the Agenda.
V. License and Permits.
A. Consideration of 2011-12 Cigarette Permits (Annual Renewal).
B. New Special Event Permit for The Sac City Depot, Inc. dba Sac City Depot Class “B” Beer Permit with Outdoor Service for July 2, 2011.
C. Renewal License for Wally’s Food Pride dba Sac City Food Pride Class “E” Liquor Permit with Sunday Sales, Carryout Beer and Carryout Wine.
VI. Miscellaneous.
A. Consideration of Going into Closed Session Under Chapter 21(1)c on Pending Litigation.
B. Region XII to Address the Council on the Use of Tax Increment Financing.
C. Consideration of Viking Bay’s Chautauqua Building Rental Application for July 1, 2011.
D. Consideration of Approving the Chautauqua Day’s Committee Application for a Noise Pollution Permit.
E. Review of Chemical Bids for City Operations and Possible Award.
F. Further Consideration of Selection of an Engineering Firm for the Street Improvement Project.
G. Consideration of Sale of City Equipment.
H. Consideration of Appointing Teresa Loxterkamp to the Sac City Park Board.
I. Discussion on Amending Open Burning Rules of the Solid Waste Control Ordinance.
J. Consideration of Approving Specifications and Going Out for Bids on Electrical Services for North 5th Street Project.
K. Consideration of Approving Specifications and Going Out for Bids on Construction Services for North 5th Street Project.
L. Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing on the Possible Vacation and Sale of the East-West Alley Lying Within Block 6, Early’s Addition.
M. Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing on the Possible Vacation and Sale of the East-West Alley Adjacent and Adjoining the North Half of Lots 1 & 2 of Block 7 of College Addition.
N. Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing on the Possible Vacation and Sale of Duncombe Street Lying East of the East Line of 17th Street and Lying West of the West Line of 16th Street Adjacent and Adjoining Lots 1 through 5 of Block 6 Not Previously Vacated Early’s Addition.
O. Consideration of Resolution No. 2011-07 entitled, “A Resolution Hiring City Employees for the Fiscal Year 2011-12”.
P. Consideration of Appointing Darlo Austin as Acting Superintendent for the Sac City Water Department.
Q. Discussion on Proposed State Legislation Pertaining to Cities.
R. Committee and Department Head Reports.
S. Consideration of Going into Closed Session Under Chapter 21(1)i to Discuss City Administrator’s Performance Evaluation.
VII. Council Forum.
VIII. Adjournment. Motion: ___________________ Second: _______________ Time: ___________
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