HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1333 (2)Concerns were still expressed by the commissioners. Some of these were (1) not having a
clear understanding on how farm use affected incorporated farms, (2) the staff giving out legal
advice and (3) the cancellation of a Board of Equalization and Review Meeting when an
individual had traveled from Texas before receiving word of the cancellation.
OTIO by Commissioner Madison to take under advisement the manager's comments,
along with those of the Farm Use Task Force, and to schedule a personnel closed session either
after this meeting, or at the close of the Tuesday, February 17 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Note: Chairman Johnson suggested for the closed session to occur immediately
following the February 17, 2004 regular meeting.
Continuation of Discussion Regarding Capital Projects for the County: Chairman
'. Johnson mentioned the 800 mhz project and his concerns about the consultant's expenses
($220,481).
Mashburn said the emergency management director and the communications director
were knowledgeable, but he didn't know if they could figure out all of the intricacies involved in
a project of this magnitude.
Johnson said that before the board made any monetary commitments, he would like for
the communications committee to look at the project again.
Mashburn said the time span could probably be changed on the project, but he didn't
think it needed to be included in the capital projects plan.
Victor Crosby Discusses the Need for Water Reservoirs, Air Quality Improvements,
and a Plan for the Maintenance of Farm Lands: Mr. Crosby said in past years there had been
droughts and floods and the affected areas had bounced back. He said now, however, the
environment had changed and growth continued to happen. He said rainfall was occuring, but
it was hitting concrete and not going back to the oceans. Crosby said facilities needed to be
constructed to hold the rainfall.
Mr. Crosby said the State of Iowa was using soybean oil to help clean the air. He
mentioned that in the future, the county might start losing transportation funds because of the
poor air quality. Crosby said many children were having health problems due to a diminished
lung capacity.
Crosby asked the board members to find ways to keep farms viable and profitable
No action was taken on Mr. Crosby's requests, but he was thanked for his appearance
before the board.
Adjournment: At 12:30 p.m., Chairman Johnson otione to adjourn the winter
planning session.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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