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.
President______________________________ Secretary___________________________
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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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Possible total ban on open burning to be voted upon by Sac City Council on June 27
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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Cause of Lake City, Iowa death not yet determined
LAKE CITY, IOWA - JUNE 24, 2011
On June 20, 2011 at 10:00PM the Lake City, Iowa Police responded to a call for a welfare check at 202 East Monroe Street, Apartment 7 where they found 28 year old Scott Allen Housken in the bedroom area, deceased.
Though the cause of death has not yet been determined by the State Medical Examiner, Lake City, Iowa Chief of Police Bobby Rist indicated that foul play is not suspected.
The LCPD was assisted by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department and the State Medical Examiner.
On June 20, 2011 at 10:00PM the Lake City, Iowa Police responded to a call for a welfare check at 202 East Monroe Street, Apartment 7 where they found 28 year old Scott Allen Housken in the bedroom area, deceased.
Though the cause of death has not yet been determined by the State Medical Examiner, Lake City, Iowa Chief of Police Bobby Rist indicated that foul play is not suspected.
The LCPD was assisted by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department and the State Medical Examiner.
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June 21, 2011 Sac County Supervisors meeting
00:00
Call to order
00:04
Approval of minutes of the June 14, 2011 minutes
00:14
Amendment of agenda to include fund transfers to Secondary Roads
00:41
Approval of amended agenda
01:03
Approval of payment of drainage claims
01:25
Approval of tile repairs
04:11
“First day of summer”
06:00
Approval of payment of claims
06:16
Approval of transfer of funds from Rural and General Basic to Secondary Roads
07:36
Discussion about redistricting Sac County Supervisors districts
- Sac County is no longer in two legislative districts.
- County now needs to be redistricted to within two percent of each other.
- Bensley would like the auditor’s office to take another shot at it, seemingly due to the fact that he has lost Clinton township.
- Not sure when this would take effect.
- county is small enough to re precinct it into 3 precincts if needed.
-First time it would have changed since 2000.
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16:39
Gothic “party crosses” have been removed from pillars near Luckow Cemetery
19:17
Recess
19:26
County Crew update.
19:54
Highway 20 Update
21:12
Discussion about drainage claim for 7 hours “visiting with Ron Haden the engineer”
23:40
Discussion bridge replacements on M54 and M35
29:16
Discussion about reconstruction of N14
49:46
Approval of 2% raise for county engineer and all non-union staff in secondary roads
55:51
“How’s everything going in Calhoun County?”
01:01:36
Adjournment
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