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Geidl met earlier in the week with Iowa DOT Director Paul Trombino, Director of Motor Vehicle Services Mark Lowe, and Office of Driver Services Melissa Spiegel. Fly Fishing Reels AmazonSen. David Johnson, I-Ocheyedan, also attended the supervisor's board meeting to provide any aid he could.Where Can You Buy A Wedding Dress In Skyrim Geidl relayed the DOT's reasoning for the closings which stemmed from a "funding shortfall." Pug Puppies For Sale In South AfricaThe DOT had requested $9.7 million from legislators but only received $5 million. The DOT is not filling vacancies created by retirement or terminations. Geidl also noted that renewal rates have dropped because of a change in renewal intervals, which can now range from five to eight years.

"I have expressed my concern to Director Trombino," Johnson said. "I talked at length with him last Friday. I don't see that there's going to be any change in their decision about Carroll and Spencer as far as the driver's license stations go. But I hope that we can continue to have a conversation about equipment and making this transition." Johnson continued, "This is not easy. It just isn't easy. I did call the governor's office today and, of course, the governor is in Cleavland, but I was told by his legislative liaison that they don't really care to micromanage what the department of transportation is doing in regards to these." Geidl sited a section of Iowa code which lists the counties that have volunteered to provide drivers licenses and ID cards. Currently, Clay and Carroll are not included in that list. This being the case, neither county has any obligation to provide such services. "In order for Clay and Carroll County to provide this service, the Legislature would have to amend that section to specifically include Clay and Carroll counties," Geidl explained.

"I believe that we would stand ready to do something in January," Johnson said, noting the need to prepare in the interim. "It has to get past both chambers of the house. It has to be made effective upon the governor's signature. So we have to hustle that through. It is possible to do that." Geidl went on to stress that the DOT is not asking either county to assume such responsibilities nor can the DOT require them to do so. However, Geidl did note that the two counties would be the only two in the state to not offer driver's license services. Geidl told the council that, after the offices are closed, only three permanent stations, will exist in western Iowa. Those stations are located in Council Bluffs, Sioux City and Fort Dodge. Johnson indicated that the decision to close the Spencer and Carroll offices was based on the number of licenses issued rather than equal coverage across the state. "I don't really believe that western Iowa should have to take the brunt of this, because that's what's happening," Johnson said.

Should the county decide to provide the services, Geidl projected that at least one, if not two, employees would need to be hired and her existing staff cross trained. "Trainees will be required to go to the DOT offices for some training. There will be some onsite training as well. Costs include mileage, meals and lodging," Geidl said, noting that the training would be approximately six weeks long for each employee. In addition, the issue of raising the cost for license renewal to make the offices more profitable. Though Geidl stated such proposals are rejected each year, Johnson said he would support the increase. Another option Geidl discussed was installing a renewal kiosk in the courthouse. The kiosk would provide limited services and could not be used to renew CDL licenses or licenses for individuals over 69. "The DOT said they would look into this possibility," Geidl said. "They knew they had one extra kiosk available and would consider placing it in Carroll County.

Another one would need to be purchased for Clay County if that is something we would want to do short term here." Though the DOT would supply the kiosk, the county would still be responsible for installation, supplying electricity, providing wireless access, and general maintenance.It's ours," Geidl summarized. In addition, Geidl noted that the kiosk could be used as a temporary solution and be removed if the county decides to create an office and subsequent legislation is passed to include that decision in the Iowa Code. The board discussed areas in which costs could be cut, such as remodeling the treasurer's office to include a driver's license station and purchasing the used furniture and equipment from the current DOT office. Geidl indicated that keeping the services in-house would be a better option, rather than trying to rent space elsewhere for an office. Johnson indicated that he was willing to discuss possible options with DOT officials during an upcoming trip to Des Moines.

"To me, if there's any negotiation, at least extend it out through the end of the year, leaving this office open. It'd make more sense for Sande to hire somebody from this office than for the people in her office now to go down here and get training," supervisor Joe Skow said. "I was told flatly that's not a possibility by the director," Johnson responded. With this in mind, Geidl stressed that Clay County residents will need to go to neighboring counties, such as Buena Vista, Dickinson or Palo Alto, to renew their licenses during the transition. Board member Del Brockshus then suggested that, since Iowa Code does not require the county to provide the services, perhaps residents should continue to do so. "I don't know why we would necessarily have to bear the burden of a state decision when people can drive," Brockshus said. "It's not much farther from Linn Grove to Spencer than it is from Linn Grove to Storm Lake, or from any number of ways. I'm sorry folks but, for me this is a no-brainer.

It's closed, it's closed. Folks in Clay County will just simply have to go to surrounding counties to get your license." "I kind of agree with Del," Skow said. "I mean people drive up to the lakes or over to the casino or wherever maybe once a week." "The concern is that elderly people that only drive in town, they're going to have to coordinate with some friends and go to surrounding towns," Geidl said. Brockshus went on to suggest that, if need be, the county could provide a vehicle from time to time to bus those without a way to renew their licenses. In an ironic twist, Geidl noted that in 2011, the board had considered opening a county office north of Spencer but decided not to take jobs away from state employees. "It didn't make sense then and, in my view, it doesn't make sense now. Why are we willing to spend? We're talking about remodeling and renting space and bringing on more employees," Brockshus said. "The people I feel sorry for are the CDL people because they're going to have to go to Sioux City of Fort Dodge.