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A staff speaker described the situation: \"This is just outside already switching in overhead, power crossing to underground... I can't think of the gentleman's name, but they're putting an addition on.\" The staff member referenced that the original property owner was Neil and that his son Ryan plans to move in and aid with upkeep: \"But it's his son, Ryan. There? Ryan is planning on moving there... they're gonna help take care of them.\" The board then took a motion to approve the application to work in the right-of-way; the motion received a second and passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

No specific permit conditions, bond amounts, or schedule for completion were recorded in the meeting minutes. The staff noted that the applicant had met standard approach requirements and that the county's typical road plan applies to these work items; staff also indicated that certain standard installation requirements (for example, tile/approach compliance) must be met as part of the permit.

The approval allows the property owner to proceed with the underground conversion subject to any outstanding standard permitting requirements and inspections by county staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Humboldt County Iowa Board of Supervisors Meeting 2025 09-15","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved an application to work in the county right-of-way to convert an overhead power crossing to underground at a private residence where family members plan to move in; staff indicated the work is already underway in some aspects and that the property owner will assume upkeep responsibilities.","taxTitle","Humboldt County, Iowa","taxId",73084,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6462481,"Drainage trustees receive petition to replace aging main; board to seek engineering assessment",790,4394000,5184000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5808631-02acd9be3a0356394110d8bb013ff111&start=4394&end=5184","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5808631-02acd9be3a0356394110d8bb013ff111/thumbnail_4394000.jpg","/articles/6462481/Humboldt-County/Iowa/Drainage-trustees-receive-petition-to-replace-aging-main-board-to-seek-engineering-assessment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462481-457b92a84b6192e06258ed2d4588d2d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770979798&Signature=NrqtV3EkQEfzaJ9pqHNxldcWNFtcsk99BiveBEXhcD4Zo6SfCEAnnZmMN27ho6DEAQPcfZ9k5UdkUyWULBkJvKQFsvZA0nDD01peW1z7NPQlF6C54cV87MlsiVSSORvuVoCs5q9kL5S0s5HeGlXwMSjXsHBYEm1x1TaB7GzsfYAD0SyeLrbakJjB8EwjrUP9H2zdgk-2CjWgf7DCRV52EbcRVpmuJj9RsIFRwhpysd4vfeQ6s6o20VUvLrKioGi-oUwXnSjTm6Q3u5dSsLFDkvSoAoWEz-uTIkpwz6slhNXSPtiesdxef6TySyjB4oGgRYW2~YJM2-d93imDLU1UvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Drainage trustees convened in a joint conference call with Humboldt County supervisors to consider a petition from landowner Harold Trapp asking the trustees to examine and repair or replace an existing drainage main.

The petition was summarized for trustees: \"He would like to have the trustees review and take a look at putting in a new main from the outlet, to at least a 133 for the full length of the existing main,\" a staff speaker reported. The petitioner \"does not feel that it is draining as much water as it should due to the size,\" the staff summary said. The existing tile was described as part of the original system with no recorded large-scale replacements; the staff speaker said they did not have a date for when the main was originally installed.

Trustees discussed engineering options. One trustee said a parallel relief tile may be inadequate in the long term, arguing the old main would likely fail and create a need to replace both lines. \"My thoughts were, you know, scrap the old one and put one in that's large enough to handle it,\" a trustee said. Staff proposed the next step would be to receive the petition and, if the trustees choose, appoint an engineer to investigate the size, condition and options for replacement or parallel relief.

The trustees voted to receive the petition for repair and directed staff to forward the contact information for an engineering firm (referred to in the record as Jacobson Westergaard or Jacobson Westgard) so the joint district can solicit an engineering assessment and cost estimate. A trustee said the county recently received bids that came in approximately 30% below estimates, suggesting contractor interest is strong.

The record does not include a detailed timeline or cost estimate; the board accepted the petition and authorized next steps to secure an engineer and obtain a condition assessment and cost estimates. The motion to receive the petition was seconded and approved by the joint trustees.","A petition from landowner Harold Trapp asking the drainage trustees to review and replace a main drain was received; trustees agreed to accept the petition and to forward contact information for an engineering firm to evaluate options including replacement or a parallel relief tile.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6462486,"Board approves Martin Marietta request to install warning signs and solar beacons at county crossing",193,327000,520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5808631-02acd9be3a0356394110d8bb013ff111&start=327&end=520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5808631-02acd9be3a0356394110d8bb013ff111/thumbnail_327000.jpg","/articles/6462486/Humboldt-County/Iowa/Board-approves-Martin-Marietta-request-to-install-warning-signs-and-solar-beacons-at-county-crossing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462486-b2f8f7500de5fe9594ff5e1dc494303a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770979798&Signature=khWBUbVTG3v6BjVDWYDpBjTv8J9irzB3IkVuZMpv6vJ~mEcGzMQ0JUtGbK8QqbOJGh4ZNIN8bpp~DN3sPQGLMuK-AZKTibKuQ0srTS0K8W~NYyHia6KrGLsLo5vvgGBC12q~8nIqUV7SGBxn~uuRGgldV51P-F~Fgt3UKPQRoZsWiPbseaSZiLb15sBFrigfG5adtA3qzM3Xp6bqhPRMFlX08OSGUPT8jgTa9ceVs0n8fneQmGUd-QJ2bzxE8mI021SOLjT1BD2t-VP0u6Tty5yUt8ymDN1s~vESBlxfbNobJWjj9mxW7JBazvlVGLElMwavgbyweIyXuTvwu23~7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved an application from Martin Marietta to install advanced warning signage, including solar amber beacons, on county right-of-way at an at-grade crossing used by truck traffic for a quarry on the Humboldt County side.

Ben, a county staff member, described the company’s request: \"Martin Marietta is interested in installing some advanced warning signs on both sides of the road north and south of where they're crossing, to get to the quarrying operation that they have on Humboldt County side.\" He said the signs aim \"to bring extra attention to that crossing for the rest of the public.\" Board members discussed whether allowing private signage in the right-of-way could set a precedent for advertising. One supervisor said he did not bring the request before the board of adjustment because \"this is just warning the public,\" distinguishing the proposed truck-crossing signs from advertising placards.

Ben noted Martin Marietta would install and maintain the signs and provide insurance coverage: \"This says Martin Marietta is gonna install it and maintain it.\" Supervisors also discussed the beacons themselves; Ben referenced a recent county installation to bring attention to a similar hazard, saying \"the amber beacons that they're proposing that go on top of signs, we put one up very similar, by Linda Lisonbee place.\" The board approved the application by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

The board did not adopt a formal, written policy change during the meeting; members emphasized distinguishing safety warning signage from advertising signage when considering future requests. No timeline for installation was specified in the meeting record.

Action on the application allows Martin Marietta to proceed with sign installation subject to standard county right-of-way permitting requirements and the condition that the company install and maintain the equipment.","Humboldt County authorized Martin Marietta to install and maintain warning signage — including solar amber beacons — at an at-grade crossing used by quarry trucks; supervisors discussed avoiding advertising signage and preserving county control of right-of-way.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6462490,"Humboldt County approves $268,491.30 payment for TSIP-funded shoulder-widening work",150,174000,324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5808631-02acd9be3a0356394110d8bb013ff111&start=174&end=324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5808631-02acd9be3a0356394110d8bb013ff111/thumbnail_174000.jpg","/articles/6462490/Humboldt-County/Iowa/Humboldt-County-approves-26849130-payment-for-TSIP-funded-shoulder-widening-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462490-a3b3e7dae1b33f3502b80a249e80a733/orig.mp4?Expires=1770979798&Signature=dM1JS7IFS2x5tOmjPqvFpJRst0eQ6GPIK4Y3dXHqseTps9-8jKoyC4VppElCs~5eHR7NI2wcTZu3r1~wCxkGBwGK~GUrXOfQvWy-1dO2gRj5bdtwhtKoE6uSa-hKMgK8J7dg11t8KPv7emGJ7pnTHDYtr~Kjkgv595VK14jX2HlaAqaaXfFqvNOQYHStCrKKsjUEBLey6bf0CMXS8QBCV0U2flqFgQ4U0FLpbQxXBiEsbWv8-bP-ddqt~QkovGkYlacznam7Nj-Z4ss7z7FSyvs20VLsZAExexqXW8EsksSJBXJMlomO1ZpIbzKB~6EBmOcxQTwyiPUFT~P2l2ojUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted to approve Voucher No. 1 to Blacktop Service for work performed under a Transportation Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) grant, paying for pavement shoulder widening, striping and rumble-strip installation on three curves.

The vote followed a presentation from a staff member identified in the record as Ben, who described the work and the payment request. \"The first item that I have is to approve voucher number 1 to Blacktop Service for the, TSIP safety grant that was the pavement shoulder widening on the 3 curves that was done finished last week with the striping and rumble strip installation,\" Ben said. He added, \"This is payment for everything besides retainage\" and stated the payment amount as \"$268,491.30.\" The motion to approve the voucher passed with no recorded opposition.

Board members asked routine follow-up questions about site-specific repairs after the contractor completed the current work; one supervisor said the project \"...we do need to get a net pipe put in that driveway, though,\" referencing a driveway at the top of a hill where further work may be needed if erosion recurs. Ben also described the county’s reimbursement timeline: \"on this one. So it'll be like 3 months,\" and explained grant reimbursement logistics, noting that TSIP and FEMA reimbursements traditionally arrive after the county pays the vendor. \"FEMA, TSIP on the local side, if we would have let this through the DOT and all their protocols, then it would have paid out of our farm to market account and then reimbursed for that,\" Ben said.

Board members also discussed procurement and pricing. Ben said the county \"usually get better prices when we bid local,\" and supervisors urged taking advantage of the grant program while noting the county may still need to address adjacent drainage and erosion issues.

No formal amendments were offered during the motion. The record does not show a detailed roll-call tally; the board adopted the payment by voice vote with the chair stating the motion carries.

The voucher covers the contractor’s work to date; the county retained a portion of payment as retainage per usual practice. The board did not set a date for the retainage release during the meeting.

The approval allows the county to submit the invoice for reimbursement under the TSIP grant process; the staff comments indicate reimbursement is expected to follow in roughly three months.","The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved Voucher No. 1 to Blacktop Service to pay for pavement shoulder widening, striping and rumble-strip installation funded through a TSIP safety grant; the board noted the county will seek reimbursement under grant rules.","actionData","errors"]

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