10 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
1
The record details board actions from the October 24 session including adjournments at 1 and 9 o clock, committee reports, and minutes. It notes hearings on drainage and district matters, resolutions on road district changes, and audits of bills. Also lists appointments of constable Haglund, school fund loans, tax refunds, and warrants for per diem and mileage for county officials.
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors orders a river channel change to prevent encroachment on a public highway near Section 18 Township 93 Range 29. The plan calls for condemning a two riverbank strip to dig a channel across the land, with a sheriff appointing six freeholders to assess damages and report to the county auditor.
Auditor's Office records show the Board of Supervisors of Kas euth County Iowa meeting in regular session on November 8 1909 with all members present except Chairman Cullen W I all named as chairman pro tem Minutes of the prior sessions were approved as read The board adjourned to 9 oclock tomorrow and reconvened with the full board auditing and allowing bills The discussion focused on drainage districts and a continued hearing on the report by the Commissioners appointed to benefits in Drainage District Aa ov as of November 1909.
On motion Voard adjourned to November 17 1900. County records show multiple resolutions for Drainage Districts 42 23 3 in Kossuth County Iowa. The board confirms assessments 7700.00 and authorizes engineer reports and referrals to plan changes and compromises between landowners and the district.
The board accepted A J Lilly’s resignation as engineer in charge of Drainage District No. 3 and appointed C W Paine and J H Curtis as joint engineers. They must file a bond of 9060 dollars. Also the board approves a compromise in District No. 4 lowering several assessed damages and adjusting settlements to settle pending court actions.
Auditor's Office notes the Kon suth County Iowa Board of Supervisors met after adjournment with all members present to discuss drainage districts. A resolution confirming benefits and assessments was adopted during the session held at one o'clock P.M. The record records resolution numbers and names such as Hix in association with the action.
The county board adopts and confirms the drainage district assessment changes as presented by the commissioners. The classification and assessment on two tracts are adjusted from 200.00 to 229.00 and from 252.00 to 208.00 respectively, with a total district cost of 25,402.00. Assessments bear 6 percent interest from this date and become effective November 17, 1909.
The Board confirms the commissioners report on Drainage District No 2 in Kossuth County Iowa after reviewing objections and lands. It approves the classification and levies a total special assessment of 1724.70 on lands town lots and highways, with 6 percent interest from adoption until paid. The action follows lawful notice and prior filings dated March 10 1909.
A long list of village committee expenses and disbursements including phone bills, labor, supplies, lumber, testing, and settlements. Notable names include Cullen, Pearson, Heise, Newel, and Olof Pearson. Entries cover transportation, jail costs, office rent, printing, and damages with totals in the low hundreds.
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