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Public NoticeBuchanan Co. Board of Supervisors - July 6, 2020

Public NoticeBuchanan Co. Board of Supervisors - July 13, 2020

July 6, 2020The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors

met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020 telephonically with Gary Gissel, Chairman in the Chair, Clayton Ohrt and Don Shonka present. Absent, none. The meeting was held electronically due to concerns with COVID-19 and social distancing which makes an in-person meeting impossible or impractical.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.Motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to approve

the minutes of the June 30th meeting as present-ed. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to approve the claims fi led with the County Auditor for pay-ment in the amount of $243,486.16. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to place on fi le the following manure management plan updates: James Dolan facility J Dolan Finishers, Sec. 25 Middlefi eld Twp.; Ryan & Dawn Kress facility Ryan Kress, Sec. 5 Liberty Twp.; Linda Brandel facility Pork Chop Hill III Site B, Sec. 20 Fairbank Twp. and Mike Loecke facility Pork Chop Ranch Inc., Sec. 15 Liberty Twp. All in favor, mo-tion carried.

Motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to accept the resignation of Kris Wilgenbusch from the Zon-ing Commission effective July 6, 2020. All in favor, motion carried.

The Board proceeded to review the scoring of the matrix for the construction permit application that was received from Silver Top, LLC, Buffa-lo Twp. Sec. 29. The Board did not receive any objections to the application. After discussion, motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to approve the construction permit application for Silver Top, LLC. All in favor, motion carried.

At 9:05 a.m. the public hearing for the rezon-ing request from Bowden Investment Co. L.P. was called to order. Zoning Administrator, Matt Even presented the information from the Zoning Com-mission meeting with the Commission voting 7-0 in favor of the request subject to the conditions of the staff report. After discussion, motion by Shon-ka second by Ohrt to close the public hearing at 9:12 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to approve the following resolution pending the approval of the condition statement limiting the use. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 20-50WHEREAS, Shonka proposed the adoption

and enactment of a Zoning Ordinance Amend-ment on the 15th day of June 2020, which action is recorded in Book Y Page 225 of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors; and

WHEREAS, the same was duly published in the Independence Bulletin Journal, an offi cial newspaper of general circulation in the county and complying with Sections 618.3 and 618.14 of the Code of Iowa, on 24th day of June 2020; and

UPON MOTION made by Ohrt and second by Shonka a vote was held to suspend the require-ment for three successive readings and votes, which motion passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:

THOSE VOTING FOR SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: Gissel, Ohrt and Shonka

THOSE VOTING AGAINST SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: None

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:

ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 20-A-02BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA

The rezoning of property located in Fremont Township, Section 11, 20 acres from “A-1” agricul-

tural to “I” industrial.The rezoning of the following described prop-

erty is approved:The North 20 acres of the NW ¼, SW ¼, Sec.

11, T89N, R7W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan Coun-ty, Iowa excluding Hwy. 187 right-of-way. With the condition the use is limited to an agricultural retail/service outlet, including seed manufacturing and storage, and bulk storage and pumping of agricul-tural chemicals and fertilizers.

THOSE VOTING FOR THE PASSAGE: Gis-sel, Ohrt and Shonka

THOSE VOTING AGAINST THE PASSAGE: None

Passed this 6th day of July 2020.At 9:15 a.m. the public hearing for the rezon-

ing request from Charles and Peggy Meyeraan was called to order. Zoning Administrator, Matt Even presented the information from the Zoning Commission meeting with the Commission voting 7-0 in favor of the request. After discussion, mo-tion by Ohrt second by Shonka to close the public hearing at 9:20 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to approve the following resolution approving the request. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 20-51WHEREAS, Shonka proposed the adoption

and enactment of a Zoning Ordinance Amend-ment on the 15th day of June 2020, which action is recorded in Book Y Page 226 of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors; and

WHEREAS, the same was duly published in the Independence Bulletin Journal, an offi cial newspaper of general circulation in the county and complying with Sections 618.3 and 618.14 of the Code of Iowa, on 24th day of June 2020; and

UPON MOTION made by Shonka and second by Ohrt a vote was held to suspend the require-ment for three successive readings and votes, which motion passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:

THOSE VOTING FOR SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: Gissel, Ohrt and Shonka

THOSE VOTING AGAINST SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: None

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:

ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 20-A-03BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA

The rezoning of property located in Perry Township, Section 6, 2.0 acres from “A-1” agricul-tural to “R-3” residential.

The rezoning of the following described prop-erty is approved:

Commencing at the Southwest corner of Sec. 6, T89N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence S89.7916°E 32.98 feet, N0.9729°W 708.41 feet to the point of beginning, thence N0.9729°W 270 feet, N89.0271°E 327 feet, S0.9729°E 270 feet, S89.0271°W 327 feet to the point of beginning.

THOSE VOTING FOR THE PASSAGE: Gis-sel, Ohrt and Shonka

THOSE VOTING AGAINST THE PASSAGE: None

Passed this 6th day of July 2020.Public Health Director, Tai Burkhart and EMA

Director, Rick Wulfekuhle updated the Board on the status of COVID-19 in the county with 54 to-tal cases reported, 11 within the last week and 36 cases reported as recovered. No offi cial action was taken by the Board.

Motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to amend the lawn care agreement with JC’s Lawn Care & Snow Removal, LLC to include mowing the Senior Center property for $25.00 per event. All in favor,

motion carried.Supervisor Ohrt reported the Buchanan Coun-

ty Pork Producers would like to hold an appreci-ation lunch for county employees. It was agreed to hold this the week of August 17th. No offi cial action was taken by the Board.

Motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to approve the following appointments to the Zoning Commis-sion: Gary Waters with the term ending Decem-ber 31, 2024 and Katherine M. Cole with the term ending December 31, 2021. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to approve the appointment of Katherine M. Cole to the Board of Adjustment with the term ending December 31, 2020. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to approve the contract with Cost Advisory Services, Inc. for the annual central service cost allocation plan and authorize the County Auditor to sign. All in favor, motion carried.

County Auditor, Cindy Gosse requested the appointment of Karen Stephenson, HIPAA Privacy Offi cer. After discussion, motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to approve the appointment of Karen Stephenson, HIPAA Privacy Offi cer. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to approve the service agreement to participate in the ISAC HIPAA Program for FY21 and authorize the Coun-ty Auditor to sign. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to approve the Medical Examiner Service Agreement be-tween Buchanan County and Dr. Kurt House. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to appoint the following County Medical Examiner Investiga-tors: Linda Dugan, Vicki Dingbaum and Greg Van-deVoorde. All in favor, motion carried.

County Engineer, Brian Keierleber recom-mended the approval of the bid received from K Construction Inc. for the replacement of the Overland Ave. bridge. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to accept the low bid from K Construction Inc., Elkader in the amount of $119,830. All in favor, motion carried.

Engineer Keierleber presented plans and agreements for the safety projects. After dis-cussion, motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to approve the plans and agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Highway Safety Improvement Program for the installation of edge linerumble strips on W-13 from 175th St. to the Fayette County Line, installation of centerline and shoulder rumble strips on C57 from Hazleton to Mason Ave., and installation of transverse rumble strip panels at Olympic Ave. and 155th St. and at 205th St. and Nathen Bethel Rd. at an estimated cost of $42,700. All in favor, motion carried.

The Board proceeded to discuss the reopen-ing of county buildings. After discussion, motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to open county buildings effective July 13, 2020 with the following require-ments in place:

• Public shall wear masks when entering all public buildings

• Encourage residents to use the courthouse drop box and electronic means (email, fax, online, phone, etc.) when possible

• Employees shall wear masks when entering hallways, other offi ces and when waiting on cus-tomers

• Continue to sanitize counters, door knobs and work areas regularly

• The number of people in the offi ces will be limited to maintain the six foot distancing

All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to adjourn

at 10:30 a.m. All in favor, motion carried.Gary Gissel, Chairman

ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

Julia Ann ScharesJesup – Julia Ann Schares, 86 years

old of Jesup, IA, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at MercyOne-Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, IA of natural causes.

Family funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020, at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, Jesup. The Mass was live streamed for the public on the church website at www.sataparish.com then click on the fi rst button for YouTube.

Public graveside services were at 11:30 a.m., Saturday at St. Athanasius Catholic Cemetery in Jesup. Visitation was Friday, July 17, 2020, from 3 un-til 7 p.m., at the White Funeral Home, Jesup, IA, with a Catholic Daughters of America Rosary at 3 p.m., Friday. Memorials will be directed to St. Atha-nasius Catholic School and St. Athana-sius Catholic Church in Jesup.

Online condolences may be posted at www.White-MtHope.com.

Julia was born September 19, 1933, in Cedar Falls, IA, the daughter of John “Mully” Mullenberg and Mar-gharitto “Anna” Prosperi. She attend-ed Cedar Falls Schools and graduated from Cedar Falls High School. On June 9, 1956, Julia was united in mar-riage to Donald Jacob “Jake” Schares at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ce-dar Falls. They made their home and raised their family in Jesup where she became active as a Girl Scout lead-er and a volunteer at St. Athanasius School. She also was involved in the church RCIA program and bereave-ment support group. Julia also worked 20-plus years as a postal clerk at the

Jesup Post Offi ce.Julia is survived by three daughters,

Patricia (Kevin) Pruisner of Dike, IA, Sandra McMahon of Waterloo, IA, and Donna M. Schares of Elgin, IL; four sons, Michael J. (Donna) Schares of Jesup, Jeffrey D. (Sharon) Schares of Independence, IA, William J. (Kara) Schares of North Liberty, IA, Jason R. (Stacey) Schares of Cedar Rapids, IA; 10 grandchildren; 3 step-grand-children; 12 great-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Patty Syndergaard of St. Paul, MN and two brothers, Jack (Judy) Mully of Coralville, IA, and Delbert Mullen-berg (who died two hours following Julia’s death) of Azle, TX.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Schares on June 12, 2002; her parents; one son, Rich-ard Schares, in infancy; two sisters, Geraldine Potter and Lois Miller, and two brothers, William Mullenberg and Thomas Mully.

The Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) is proud to announce the winners of its annual youth contests for Iowa students. Architecture by Children (ABC) is a drawing contest for students K-6. Students were encouraged to submit drawings showcasing the architecture of their favorite building. The winners were chosen from entries from communities across the state of Iowa. The winner for the North-east Region, grades 4-6, was Northeast Region 4 – 6 Elsie McIntosh of Dunkerton School with her drawing of Westburg Vista Chapel. Each statewide and regional winner received a cash prize, courtesy of Pella Corporation, the contest sponsor.

Relay For Life Golf Tourney is planned for Saturday, Aug. 8

The Relay for Life golf tourna-ment is planned for Saturday, August 8, to help fund cancer research. These donations provide housing for those who need it when going through can-cer treatment, provides a place to call when you have concerns about your cancer, and more.

This will be the 12th year for this tournament. Organizers will be fol-lowing all CDC guidelines. Being an outside activity is an advantage and Three Elms Golf Course will be pro-viding a safe environment for every-one. Face masks and hand sanitizer

will be available and social distancing observed.

“You do not need to be a great golf-er to help in the fi ght against cancer, you just need to want to have some fun for a day,” according to event organiz-er Donald Mumm.

Call today, 334-4235, to sign-up your team. It is a 4-person best shot with a 9:00 AM shotgun start. The cost is $30 per person plus cart which in-cludes a t-shirt and lunch. There are hole prizes on every hole and money to fl ight winners.

All are welcome!

Driver’s licenses are by appointment only

As a result of the current corona-virus (COVID-19), Buchanan County Treasurer Gina Mether has decided to continue the Driver License Station by appointments only until further notice.

Please contact us at 319-334-7456 to schedule an appointment.

Wall's work honored by the Iowa Broadcast News Association

WAVERLY, IA - Annika Wall, of Jesup, was one of eight Wartburg Col-lege students honored by the Iowa Broadcast News Association at its an-nual convention in Pella.

Wall won fi rst place in Sports Play-by-play, second place in Sports Cover-age and Sports Play-by-play and third place in Political Coverage in the stu-dent television division.

In addition, Wartburg's Knight Vi-sion News won fi rst place in Overall Excellence for Student TV, the top award for student TV stations.

Wartburg is a four-year liberal arts college affi liated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Graduate from Clarke University

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Clarke Uni-versity in Dubuque, Iowa, extends a warm congratulations to the follow-ing Class of 2020 graduate, Kyle Jo-seph Schultz of Jesup, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, graduating cum laude.

Named to Drake ListDES MOINES, Iowa (July 14,

2020) - Hannah Risse of Fairbank has been named to the Deans’ and President’s Lists at Drake University.

To be eligible for the Deans’ list students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Spring 2020 semester at Drake. To be eligible for the President’s list students must have earned a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Spring 2020 semester at Drake.

HCC Spring 2020 GraduatesWATERLOO–The following are

Hawkeye Community College spring semester graduates and their pro-grams of study:

Jesup: Miranda Bergman, Ear-ly Childhood Education, graduated with honors; Dylan Brown, Industri-al Equipment Maintenance; Autumn Even, General Agriculture; Chase Even, Ag Power Technology; Drake Fleming, Welding; Justin Renner, Fire Science, highest honors; Tristen Reyes, Welding, honors; Dalton Seb-etka, Ag Power Technology; Kaylee Thoma, Liberal Arts, high honors; Hunter Youngblut, Electronics In-staller.

Dunkerton: Eric Fettkether, Die-sel Truck Technology; Emily Stick-fort, Administrative Assistant, Ad-ministrative Offi ce Management and Offi ce Assistant, high honors.

Fairbank: Isaac Buzynski, In-dustrial Equipment Maintenance;

Ronald Hutschenreuter, Industrial Equipment Maintenance; Heather Meinecke, Practical Nursing, high honors; Samuel Nissen, Digital Mass Media; Hunter Robinson, Police Sci-ence.

Gilbertville: Crystal Terrell, Graphic Communications; Cole Thome, Electronics Installer; Lauren Weber, Digital Mass Media.

Named to Mount Mercy Dean’s List

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Lau-ren Becker of Jesup was named to Mount Mercy University’s Spring 2020 Dean’s List. Students with a se-mester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List.

University of Dubuque Graduate

DUBUQUE, Iowa - For the fi rst time in its 168-year history, Univer-sity of Dubuque held virtual com-mencement ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of over 350 graduates on May 16, 2020.

Alex McCombs of Jesup graduat-ed cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Since the campus could not gather in-person because of the pandemic, UD offi cials held virtual commence-ments for undergraduate and gradu-ate students in the Class of 2020 on the original date for May Commence-ment. Students who graduated May 2020 may return to campus to partic-ipate in December 2020 Commence-ment or May 2021 Commencement.

July 13, 2020The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors

met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2020 in the courthouse assembly room with Gary Gissel, Chairman in the Chair, Clayton Ohrt and Don Shonka present. Absent, none.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.Motion by Shonka second Ohrt by to approve

the minutes of the July 6th meeting as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to approve the claims fi led with the County Auditor for pay-ment in the amount of $86.62. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to place on fi le the manure management plan update from Greg Becker, Sec. 17 Westburg Twp. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to approve the following offi cer’s reports: monthly – Jail $16,402.99; Clerk of Court $4,825.12; Recorder $14,768.96; Sheriff $5,399.21; quarterly – Sheriff $5,158.03; Auditor $16,547.11. All in favor, motion carried.

Public Health Director, Tai Burkhart and EMA Director, Rick Wulfekuhle updated the Board on COVID-19 in Buchanan County. Buchanan Coun-ty is up to 64 reported cases. No offi cial action was taken by the Board.

Discussion was held on the structure of future Supervisors meetings. It was agreed to continue to offer access to Board of Supervisors meetings via Zoom and open for public attendance in the courthouse assembly room.

Zoning Administrator, Matt Even presented the information for the Minor Plat application re-quested by East Central Iowa Cooperative. After discussion, motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 20-52WHEREAS, a minor plat request was fi led by

East Central Iowa Cooperative proposing a four-lot minor plat of total 14.37 acres; and

WHEREAS, the minor plat is in conformance with the zoning regulations.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County, Iowa, the East Central Iowa Cooperative Minor Plat, is ap-proved as described as follows:

Parcel H located in the South ½ of the NE ¼ of Sec. 7, T88N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. Described as: Beginning at the NW corner of the S ½ of the NE ¼ of said Sec. 7 also being the NW corner of a certain parcel of land re-corded in instrument No. 2000R02543 in the offi ce of the Recorder Buchanan County, Iowa; thence S89°55’59”E 510.61 ft. along the N line of the S ½ of the NE ¼ of said Sec. 7 to the NE corner of said

certain parcel, said point also being the NW corner of a certain parcel of land described as parcel “G” and recorded in instrument No. 2013R03996 in the offi ce of the Recorder Buchanan County, Iowa; thence S1°07’46”E 326.20’ along the E line of said certain parcel; thence S88°48’18”W 510.22 ft. to the point on the W line of the S ½ of the NE ¼ of said Sec. 7; thence N1°10’38”W 337.44 ft. along said W line to the point of beginning.

Parcel I located in the S ½ of the NE ¼ of Sec. 7, T88N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. Described as: Beginning at the SW corner of a certain parcel of land recorded in instrument No. 2000R02543 in the offi ce of the Recorder Bu-chanan County, Iowa; thence N88°48’18”E 510.04 ft. along the S line of said certain parcel to the SE corner of said certain parcel, said point also be-ing on the W line of a certain parcel of land de-scribed as parcel “G” and recorded in instrument No. 2013R03996 in the offi ce of the Recorder Bu-chanan County, Iowa; thence N1°07’46”W 208.50 ft. along the E line of said certain parcel; thence S88°48’18”W 510.22 ft. to the point on the W line of the S ½ of the NE ¼ of said Sec. 7; thence S1°10’38”E 208.50 ft. along said W line to the point of beginning.

Parcel J located entirely within parcel “G” in the S ½ of the NE ¼ of Sec. 7, T88N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. Described as: Beginning at the NE corner a certain parcel of land described as parcel “G” and recorded in instrument No. 2013R03996 in the offi ce of the Recorder Buchanan County, Iowa, said point also being on the N line of the S ½ of the NE ¼ of said Sec. 7; thence N89°55’59”W 319.61 ft. along the N line of said parcel “G” to the NW corner of said parcel “G”, thence S1°07’46”E 326.20 ft. along the W line of said parcel “G”; thence N88°48’18”E 319.81’ to the point on the E line of said parcel “G”; thence N1°10’38”W 319.16 ft. along said E line to the point of beginning.

Parcel K located entirely with parcel “G” in the S ½ of the NE ¼ of Sec. 7, T88N, R10W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa. Described as: Be-ginning at the SE corner of a certain parcel of land described as parcel “G” and recorded in instru-ment No. 2013R03996 in the offi ce of the Record-er Buchanan County, Iowa; thence N64°56’09”W 357.20 ft. along the S line of said parcel “G” to the SW corner of said parcel “G”; thence N1°07’46”W 692.52 ft. along the W line of said Parcel “G”; thence N88°48’18”E 319.81 ft. to the point of the E line of said parcel “G”; thence S1°10’38”E 850.55 ft. along said E line to the point of beginning.

Passed this 13th day of July 2020.Administrator Even presented the Final Plat of

Schares Estates Subdivision, Michael and Donna Schares applicants. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to approve the following

resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Mo-tion carried.

RESOLUTION 20-53WHEREAS, a plat of Schares Estates Subdi-

vision to Buchanan County, Iowa, containing four (4) lots has been fi led with the County Auditor, and after consideration, the same is found to be correct and in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Iowa and the ordinance of Buchanan County, Iowa, in relation to platting and the subdivision of land.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Buchanan County, Iowa, the said plat of, Schares Estates Subdivision to Buchan-an County, Iowa, be approved, and the same is hereby acknowledged on the part of Buchanan County, Iowa.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chair-man and County Auditor are hereby directed to certify this Resolution of Approval and affi x the same to said plat as by law provided.

Passed this 13th day of July 2020.Motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to approve

the following resolutions. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 20-54AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 20-A-04

BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWAThe rezoning of property located in Sumner

Township, Section 14, 33.0 acres from “A-1” agri-cultural to “I” industrial.

BE IT ORDAINED:That Section IV of the Buchanan County, Iowa,

Zoning Ordinance be amended to refl ect the zon-ing change on the offi cial zoning maps as follows:

N ½ SW ¼ NE ¼ excluding Forest Preserve Area on E side, AND N ½ S ½ SW ¼ NE ¼ AND E ½ NE ¼ SE ¼ NW ¼ AND NE ¼ SE ¼ SE ¼ NW ¼ all in Sec. 14, T88N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa.

The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the aforementioned amendment 9:05 a.m. on July 27, 2020 in the Supervisors’ Chambers of the Buchanan County Courthouse, Independence, Iowa.

Passed this 13th day of July, 2020.RESOLUTION 20-55

AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.

20-A-05BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA

The rezoning of property located in Sumner Township, Sections 11 and 14, 7.1 acres from “A-1” agricultural to “I” industrial.

BE IT ORDAINED:That Section IV of the Buchanan County, Iowa,

Zoning Ordinance be amended to refl ect the zon-ing change on the offi cial zoning maps as follows:

N ½ N ½ NW ¼ NE ¼ except the W 1,040.2 ft, in Sec. 14, T88N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa and S ½ SE ¼ SW ¼ SE ¼ in Sec. 11, T88N, R9W of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa.

The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the aforementioned amendment 9:10 a.m. on July 27, 2020 in the Supervisors’ Chambers of the Buchanan County Courthouse, Independence, Iowa.

Passed this 13th day of July, 2020. .Administrator Even presented the proposed

update to the Buchanan County Ordinance. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 20-56AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WHEREAS, the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the pro-posed Buchanan County Zoning Ordinance Up-date on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 9:15 a.m. during their regular meeting; and

WHEREAS, the hearing will be held in the as-sembly room at the courthouse in Independence, Iowa The purpose of this hearing is to solicit citi-zen input on the proposed Buchanan County Zon-ing Ordinance Update; and

WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Ordinance updates the County’s land use regulations includ-ing districts, bulk requirements, and procedures. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available at the Buchanan County Auditor’s Offi ce in the courthouse or on the county’s website: www.bu-chanancountyiowa.org.

Any persons wishing to be heard on this mat-ter will be afforded the opportunity to be heard. Written comments will be accepted through the day of the public hearing. Comments may be sent to Cindy Gosse, Buchanan County Auditor; PO Box 317; Independence, Iowa 50644. Oral ques-tions or comments can be directed to the Auditor at (319) 334-4109.

Passed this 13th day of July 2020.County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented the

June fi nancial report. After discussion, motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.

Auditor Gosse presented the June fi nancial report of the Health Trust. After discussion, motion by Shonka second by Ohrt to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Ohrt second by Shonka to adjourn at 9:22 a.m. All in favor, motion carried.

Gary Gissel, ChairmanATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor