Minutes - 4/28/1998

APRIL 28, 1998 FORTY-FIFTH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, April 28, 1998 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Burnight, Clausen, and Welte. Staff members present were Nancy Hodge, Board Administrative Coordinator, Patrick F. Gill, County Auditor/Board Secretary, and Ann Long, Assistant County Attorney.

Meeting called to order.

The Claims were approved as presented.

Motion by Burnight second by Clausen to approve the minutes of the regular Board Minutes of April 21, 1998 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Board had open discussion

The Board approved the transfer of Christine A. Murphy, Temporary Senior Real Estate Clerk, County Auditor/Recorder, @$10.63/hr., effective 10/30/97, per AFSCME Courthouse contract, temporary transfer from Grade 4.5, Step 5 to Grade 5, Step 4. Copy filed.

The Board approved the end of Medical Leave of Absence, of Jay Cosgrove, Correctional Officer, Class 2, County Sheriff, @$12.39/hr., effective 4/21/98. Copy filed.

The Board approved the Medical Leave of Absence Began, of Eric J. Stolpe, Custodian, Building Services, effective 4/03/98. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Danny Trout, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff, effective 4/23/98. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to authorize the Chairman to sign the authorization to Initiate Hiring Process for one male Correctional Officer, for County Sheriff, @$9.63/hr. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Burnight to authorize the Chairman to sign the Workers Compensation State License. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #036120 was held at 10:15 A.M. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to close the Public Hearing on the sale of Real Estate Parcel #036120 as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 5-0.

Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #036120. David Paul bid $161.00 plus recording fees. There were no further bids

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to accept $161.00 bid for Real Estate Parcel #036120. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA #9046

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of David Paul.

in the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND NO/100 ($161.00) Dollars for the following described real estate, to wit:

NORTH TWENTY THREE-FEET (N 23) LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN (118) OF THE SIOUX CITY EAST ADDITION, CITY OF SIOUX CITY, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

now and included in and forming a part of the City of Sioux City, Iowa the same is hereby accepted; said amount being a sum LESS than the amount of the general taxes, interests, costs and penalties against the said real estate.

BE IT RESOLVED that payment is due by close of business on the day of passage of this resolution or this sale is null and void and this resolution shall be rescinded.

BE IT RESOLVED that per Code of Iowa Section 569.8 (3 & 4), a parcel the County holds by tax deed shall not be assessed or taxed until transferred and upon transfer of a parcel so acquired gives the purchaser free title as to previously levied or set taxes. Therefore, the County Treasurer is requested to abate any taxes previously levied or set on this parcel(s).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of this Board be and he is hereby authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed for the said premises to the said purchaser.

SO DATED this 28th day of APRIL, 1998.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Burnight second by Batcheller to abate the taxes for B.K. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to award the bid letting for Project L-EWP98(2)--73-97 to L.A. Carlson Contracting Inc. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Burnight to authorize the Chairman to sign Farm-to-Market Progress Payment Voucher. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to review and accept quote for Bridge Repair Section 32 Morgan Township. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the abatement of taxes on buildings on leased land and personal taxes assessed as real estate. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to authorize the Chairman to sign Single Grant Contract for Iowa Department of Public Health. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to authorize the Chairman to sign the three contracts for provision of services of A, B, and C. Carried 5-0.

A. Agreement to provide public health and senior health nursing services to residents of Woodbury County. Contract between Woodbury County and Siouxland District Health Department.

B. Agreement to provide home care aide services to residents of Woodbury County. Contract between Woodbury County and boys & Girls Home.

C. Agreement to provide chore services to the residents of Woodbury County. Contract between Woodbury County and Siouxland Aging Services.

Motion by Burnight second by Batcheller to authorize the Chairman to sign Quarterly Well Water Program Reports. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Jim Rixner, Executive Director of Siouxland Mental Health Center reported to the Board about a toll free number available to the residents of Woodbury County.

Calvin Iron Shell Sr., President of Sioux City American Indian Center Board addressed the Board about the work and history of the center and to present a request for assistance in the search and relocation of the center.

Nate J. Parker, Director of the Center presented the request.

Consensus was to bring this item back for discussion on May 12, 1998.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution calling for a Public Hearing on Proposed Issuance of not to exceed $10,600,000 Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds on behalf of Siouxland Regional Cancer Center and setting a Public Hearing for 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 12, 1998. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 9047

RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$10,600,000 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE
BONDS ON BEHALF OF SIOUXLAND REGIONAL
CANCER CENTER

WHEREAS, a proposal has been made to this Board of Supervisors by Siouxland Regional Cancer Center, an Iowa nonprofit corporation (referred to herein as the Borrower), to undertake the refinancing of a project pursuant to code of Iowa, Chapter 419, as amended (the Act); and

WHEREAS, the project to be refinanced consisted of the acquisition and construction of a cancer center in the City of Sioux City, including site improvements, furnishings and equipment (referred to as the Project), located at 230 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Iowa, with the refinancing for the Project to be obtained through the issuance by the County of its tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds, in two or more series, which revenue bonds are to be repaid solely and only through payments to be made by or on behalf of the Borrower; and

WHEREAS, the Act and other applicable provisions of law, including the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, require this Board of Supervisors to conduct a public hearing on the issuance of the tax-exempt and taxable bonds and to publish notice of said public hearing not less than 15 days prior to the date fixed for the hearing.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Woodbury, Iowa, as follows:

1. A public hearing shall be conducted by this Board of Supervisors on the issuance of said revenue bonds and on the Project, such hearing to be held on May 12, 1998 at 10:30 oclock A.M. at the County Courthouse in Sioux City, Iowa, at which hearing all parties who appear shall be given an opportunity to express their views with respect to said proposal.

2. Notice, of such public hearing, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, shall be published at least once not less than 15 days prior to the date fixed for the hearing, in a newspaper having a general circulation in the County.

ADOPTED: April 28, 1998.

COUNTY OF WOODBURY, IOWA

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to authorize the Chairman to sign the Fourth Amendment to the WCICC Agreement. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to refer Leo Jochums zoning request to the Zoning Commission for recommendation. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve the final plats for Seuberts Addition. Carried 5-0.

Owen Riddle and Earl Haddock addressed the Board about the closing of a bridge on 260th St. Sec 29 Grant Township. The Consensus was to refer this to the County Engineer.

Clarence Uhl addressed the Board about selling Morningside Avenue. The consensus was to refer this to the County Engineer.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to go into Executive Session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(i)(j). Carried 5-0 on roll call vote.

Motion by Boykin second by Burnight to go out of Executive Session. Carried 5-0 on roll call vote.

Motion by Boykin second by Burnight to approve the appraisals and offers for Real Estate involved in Holly Springs 404 Mitigation Project presented in closed session.

The Board adjourned the meeting until May 5, 1998.