Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-24.7 - Informational meeting
(1)
Place of meeting. Not less than 30 days prior to the filing of
an application the applicant shall hold an informational meeting in the county
of the proposed site for the facility. In the event the proposed site is in
more than one county, such meeting shall be in that county containing the
greatest portion of the proposed facility site.
(2)
Meeting facilities. The
applicant shall be responsible for all negotiations and compensation for a
suitable facility to be used for the informational meeting, including but not
limited to a building or facility which is in substantial compliance with the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines,
Chapter 4, where such a building or facility is reasonably available.
(3)
Location. The location
of the meeting shall be reasonably accessible to all persons which may be
affected by the granting of the certificate.
(4)
Board approval. Board
approval shall be obtained for the proposed informational meeting date, time,
and location.
(5)
Personnel. The prospective applicant shall provide qualified
personnel to speak for the applicant in matters relating to the following:
a. Utility planning which has resulted in the
proposed construction.
b. When the
facility or significant alteration will be constructed.
c. In general terms the physical
construction, appearance and location of major structures with respect to
proposed property lines.
d. In
general terms the property rights which the applicant shall seek including
purchase, option to buy, and easement.
e. Procedures to be followed in contacting
affected parties for specific negotiations in acquiring property
rights.
f. Methods and factors used
in arriving at offered compensation.
g. Manner in which payments are made
including discussion of conditional easements, signing fees and time of
payment.
h. Other factors or
damages for which compensation is made.
i. If the undertaking is a joint effort,
other participants shall be represented at the informational meeting by
qualified personnel designated to speak for them.
(6)
Conduct of the meeting.
A member of the board, or a hearing examiner designated by the board, shall
serve as the presiding officer at the meeting and present an agenda for such
meeting, which shall include a summary of the legal rights of affected legal
landowners. No formal record of the meeting is required. The meeting shall be
considered an opportunity for interested members of the public to raise
questions regarding the proposal, and an opportunity for the applicant to
respond.
(7)
Notice. At least one week prior to the time set for the
informational meeting, the applicant shall cause to be published a notice of
such meeting in a newspaper of general circulation in each county containing a
portion of the proposed site impact area. The notice of the informational
meeting shall contain the following statement: Persons with disabilities
requiring assistive services or devices to observe or participate should
contact the utilities board at (515)725-7300 in advance of the scheduled date
to request that appropriate arrangements be made. Proof of such notice shall be
provided to the board by applicant. Additional notice shall be made through
press release to all newspapers of general circulation in each county
containing a portion of the proposed site impact area and, as deemed
appropriate by the board, electronic media.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 476A.2 and 476A.12.
[Editorial change: lAC Supplement 12/29/10]
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