Ida County CourierIda County CourierWednesday, October 14, 2015Wednesday, October 14, 201516

PUBLIC NOTICECity of Arthur

The October meeting of the Arthur City Council was called to order at 7:08 p.m. on October 5, 2015, by Mayor Randy Fineran with K. Fineran, Gann, and Rosemeyer answering roll call. Straight and Carnine were absent.

K. Fineran moved, Gann seconded to ap-prove the consent agenda. Motion carried.

Reports—Kelly Evans with I & S updated the coun-

cil on the progress of the lagoon project. He reported an oversight on the part of the DNR regarding an environmental survey that was overlooked but has since been completed by the DNR. It will, however, push the progress of the project back.

Evans reported on the need for a municipal advisor, recommending D.A. Davidson of Des Moines. Gann moved, Rosemeyer seconded appointing D.A. Davidson. Motion passed.

Resolution #20-15 was introduced to set the date and time of the Public Hearing to ap-prove the SRF loan for the lagoon project for Monday, December 7, at 7:15 p.m. Rosemeyer moved, K. Fineran seconded. Motion carried.

No sheriff’s report was available.No library report was available.K. Fineran gave the EMR report, which

included one call in the past month. He an-nounced the upcoming soup supper fund-raiser, which will be on Sunday, October 25, from 4-7 p.m. at the Arthur Community Center. The EMR will be assisted by the Arthur Public Library.

Maintenance report—Arbegast reported that some of the win-

dows at the old post offi ce building have been

boarded up.He reported a table at the park was recently

damaged; the person responsible will take care of the damages.

Arbegast recently worked on the valve at the lift station after researching it. It now seems to be working.

Work is being done to get the new comput-erized accounting system working along with the city utility program. Arbegast and Rose-meyer reported a time-consuming transition to come. They asked the council to consider getting help with the new USTI program. The council authorized Arbegast to move forward.

Arbegast reported that the minutes book is completely up to date.

He updated the council on repairs made to the street sweeper. He was instructed to con-tinue working to get it fully functional.

There were no building permits submitted.Council concerns—the Mayor asked the

council for ideas on how to get the word out to citizens on the need to get trees trimmed.

With no further business, Rosemeyer moved to adjourn at 8:47; K. Fineran second-ed. Motion carried.

Bills presented for payment—for August/September:Baker & Taylor (materials) $90.31Pat Bell (reimb. for materials) 30.00Pat Bell (reimb. for summer reading program) 75.00Pat Bell (wages) 502.20Pat Bell (wages) 369.36Becca Barnum (wages) 10.39

True North (fi re/EMR insurance) 300.20Laura Fineran (mowing wages) 177.26Joan Godbersen (wages) 55.44Kristy Rosemeyer (wages) 58.76Paul Arbegast (wages) 736.39Paul Arbegast (wages) 736.39WIT (EMR training) 3,024.00WIT (EMR training materials) 537.50Ida County Treasurer (public safety) 7,974.50Van Sickler Plbg. & Elect. 260.51PC Repairs (computer/printer) 974.00Selections (ink/paper) 36.27I & S Group (bidding & negotiations) 1,103.50I & S Group (operator services) 350.00WC Rural Water (monthly bill) 995.50WC Rural Water (loan payment) 565.89Postmaster (utility stamps) 70.00MidAmerican Energy (electric bill) 959.27Bomgaars (grass seed & fertilizer) 47.20Mid-America Pub. Corp. (minutes/claims) 67.25Sac Co. Mututal Tele. (phone bill) 197.89Wunschel’s Service (gas) 144.10City of Arthur/lib. (water bill) 18.50Mangold Testing (water & sewer) 81.00Ida Co. Sanitation (garbage charges) 1,563.08O’Halloran Int’l. (battery for street sweeper) 129.83Billy Carnine (maintenance, street sweeper) 120.00

Respectfully submitted,Pippa Fineran

Farmers Cooperative in Ida Groveis seeking someone to receive, ship and handle grain.Duties and responsibilities include:• Assisting in grain inventory & positioning grain• Coordinating inbound & outbound grain• Knowledge of railcar loading procedures• Helping with documentation and implement goals of the location & FC

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Ida GroveApartments

Built In 1996-97

1 ground-fl oor vacancyWheelchair accessible& upstairs units, too

2-bedroom apartments,940 sq. ft., laundry hookups, all electric, refrigerator, stove,

dishwasher & central airSunset St., Ida Grove712-364-2571

ArthurCar Go Express, 317 Hwy 175, Po Box 175 2015002799Knoll Ruth, Rr 2015242683Rohlf Joe, Po Box 23 2015114119Simonson-Frank Whitney, 325 E 1st Ave 2015110548Holstein

Brandt Arlo J, 416 N Main St 2015171434Gray Russell W, 111 E Maple 2015235677Hansen Raymond J, 513 Kastner Dr 2015123914Lohff Winona E, 207 S Hamburg St 2015051503Lund David L, Good Samaritan Center 505 W 2nd St 2015056059Schuett Dennis R, 1377 Eagle Ave 2015023064

Smith Connie B, Po Box 576, 515 E Park St 2015042749Ida GroveHogue Kelly Marsh, 508 Moorehead Ave 2015011298Hogue Robert Ryan, 508 Moorehead Ave 2015011298Schneider Alyn, 401 Main St, Apt 7 2015008250Wunschel Kelby, 5845 230th St 2015132200

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald’s

Print your claim form today atGreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov 10/15

Each year millions of dollars in unclaimed money are reported to the offi ce of the treasurer of state. All names listed are from the last reporting period and are reported as being owed $100 or more. Unclaimed property can be forgotten savings or checking accounts, utility refunds or deposits, uncashed benefi t checks, lost stock and abandoned safe deposit box contents. If your name is listed or you are an heir to one of the names listed, go to GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to print your claim form today. Treasure seekers may also write to State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Lucas State Offi ce Building, Des Moines, IA 50319. You will be asked to prove ownership.

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST–ONLINE PROGRAMS

Buena Vista University has an opening for a Financial Specialist in the Graduate & Professional Studies (GPS) Online Programs Office in Storm Lake. This position will counsel students in all aspects of the financial components of enrollment, advise students of all financial options available for their education and process financial paperwork. Additionally, this position is the primary position in the program to provide service to all students in the processing of financial aid, third-party benefits and student accounts through excellent customer service, close attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple tasks and superior organizational skills.

Must possess excellent communication skills; knowledge in accounting and financial concepts; proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database management. Some travel may be required. Position is located in Storm Lake and not remotely. Bachelor’s Degree is required.

A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

To apply, please complete the following items:◆ An electronic application at www.bvu.edu/hr and◆ Send a cover letter and résumé to Human Resources

one of three ways:◆ Email humanresources@bvu.edu◆ Mail to Buena Vista University, Human Resources

Department, 610 W. Fourth St., Storm Lake, IA 50588◆ Fax 712-749-1449

EOE/ADA/Smoke-free Employer

PUBLIC NOTICECity of Ida Grove

City Council Meeting

City Hall

October 5, 2015

Mayor Hurd called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Mem-ber present: Cates, Goodman, and Carnine. Council Members Clough and Fineran were absent.

Motion by Council Member Carnine to ap-prove the agenda, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve the consent agenda consisting of the claims list, City Clerk’s report, fi nancial re-ports, and the September 2nd Minutes, second by Council Member Carnine. On a unanimous

vote motion carried.Motion by Council Member Goodman to

approve Michael Kelly, Spireworks, to design a new City website for $15,500.00 and also develop branding for the City for an additional $4,500.00, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Carnine to ac-cept Ida County oversize transporting permits for the City of Ida Grove, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Carnine to give property donated to the City that is located in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to the Ida Grove Chari-table Foundation, second by Council Member

Goodman. On a unanimous vote motion car-ried.

Motion by Council Member Carnine to ap-prove Resolution 2015-28 Approving Iowa Offset Program Appeal Process and Resolu-tion 2015-29 Approving The Memorandum of Understanding for the City of Ida Grove for Participation in the Income Offset Program, second by Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Carnine to ad-journ, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m./s/ Morris C. Hurd, Mayor

Attest: /s/ Edith Ann Ball, City Clerk

Fire training: O-A afternoon preschoolers practiced crawling low during a visit to the Odebolt Fire Station Oct. 5 as part of Fire Prevention Week activities. Fireman Colby Hemer dressed in full turnout gear and stressed kids shouldn’t hide from a fireman. Hemer and fire chief Greg Neville also discussed how to call the fire department, safe meeting places, stop, drop and roll and the importance of not playing with matches, lighters or fire. The visit ended with a ride on the fire truck. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

Healthy initiatives walk: More than 350 students and staff “Walked the Whistle” at BC-IG Elementary on Oct. 7, as part of the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative. K-5 students, staff and family members strolled over 1.5 miles on the Ida Grove walking trails to encourage students to lead healthy active lifestyles. Here, the students gather to prepare for the walk in front of the school. (Courier photo byBethany Jones)

Goodwill of the Great Plains

will host a donation truck in

Correctionville from Oct. 20-27.

The truck will be located at the

corner of Fifth Street and Cedar

Street.

Goodwill does not accept any

of the following inside the trailer:

large appliances, paint, chemicals,

used oil, air conditioning units,

wet clothing, large furniture

or furniture needing repairs,

televisions, tires, box springs,

mattresses or encyclopedias.

Accepted for resale include

the following: good, clean usable

clothing, shoes, house wares, small

furniture, books, CDs, videos,

collectibles, usable toys, electronics

in good working condition and

computer accessories.

Also accepted for recycling

include: dry clothing in any

condition, computers and

accessories, cell phones in need

of repair, used ink cartridges,

metal, books, shoes, purses,

belts in any condition, kitchen

utensils, soft toys in any condition,

paper, including magazines and

newspapers, and cardboard.

Please carry all items as far to

the front of the trailer as possible,

leave room at the back of the

trailer for the stairs to be loaded

and do not leave items outside

of the trailer as they will not be

picked up.

Goodwill Truck to be in Correctionville

In August, Josh Ernzen opened

Ida County Computer Repair out

of his home located in Arthur.

Ernzen has three years of profes-

sional experience and a passion

for working with technology and

computers.

The company offers virus re-

moval, troubleshooting, network

setup, web hosting and home ser-

vice calls for any kind of technol-

ogy issue.

Ida County Computer Repair is

open for business Monday through

Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. They

are also available on Saturdays

from 9 a.m. to noon.

The of�ice is located at 108 Main

St. in Arthur. You can reach them at

712-660-3952 or by email at idac-

crepair@gmail.com.

You can also �ind them on Face-

book at www.facebook.com/iccre-

pair.

Ernzen is married to his wife,

Cassandra, and has one son, Isaac,

age two.

Ida County Computer Repair opens for business in Arthur

Computer repair: Josh Ernzen recently opened Ida County Computer Repair in his home in Arthur. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)