Minutes - 1/26/1999

JANUARY 26, 1999 - TWENTY-EIGHTH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Walish and Welte. Staff members present were Nancy Hodge, Board Administrative Coordinator, Ann Long, Assistant County Attorney and Patrick F. Gill, County Auditor/Board Secretary.

The Claims were approved as presented.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to approve the Board minutes of January 19, 1999 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

There was open discussion period held by the Board.

The Board approved the appointment Joy A. Caudron, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources, @$30,000/yr., effective 2/1/99. Job vacancy posted: 12/9/98. Salary Range: $25,000-$35,000, based on experience. Copy filed.

The Board approved the Appointment of Gene A. Hacker, Deputy Sheriff, Class 3, County Sheriff, @$14.30/hr., effective 1/29/99. Civil Service appointment by Sheriff Amick. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to set a public hearing for the sale of Parcel # 145530 for February 9th, 1999 at 10:15 a.m. Carried 5-0

RESOLUTION #9144
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel #145530

WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa is the owner under a tax deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:

Lots Twenty-six (26) to Thirty-one (31) Inclusive, Block Three (3), Eden Park Addition,
City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

NOT THEREFORE,

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

1. That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on the 9th day of February, 1999, at 10:15 oclock a.m. in the meeting room of the Board of Supervisors on the first floor of the Woodbury County Courthouse.

2. That said Board proposes to sell the said parcel of real estate at a public auction to be held on the 9th day of February, 1999, immediately following the closing of the public hearing.

3. That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $253.00 plus recording fees.

4. That this resolution, preceded by the caption Notice of Property Sale and except for this subparagraph 4 be published a notice of the aforesaid proposal, hearing and sale.

Dated this 26th day of January, 1999

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to set a public hearing approving the Issuance by the City of Salix, Iowa, certain Revenue Bonds to refund bonds for February 16th, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. Carried 5-0.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
THE REFINANCING OF CERTAIN FACILITIES
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 16, 1999, at the Woodbury County Courthouse,
Sioux City, Iowa, at 10:30 a.m., the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury, County, Iowa (the County) will conduct a public hearing regarding the plan of the City of Salix, Iowa (the Issuer) to issue three or more series of its revenue bonds to pay a portion of the costs of refunding the Issuers (i) Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company, Iowa Power and Light Company, Iowa Southern Utilities Company and Iowa Public Service Company Project) Series 1973 (originally issued in the aggregate principal amount of $22,000,000, of which $11,200,000 are currently outstanding) (the Series 1973 Bonds) and (ii) Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Interstate Power Company Project) Series 1977 (originally issued in the aggregate principal amount of $8,000,000, of which $7,700,000 are currently outstanding), (the Series 1977 Bonds).
The 1973 Bonds were issued to finance the cost of acquiring, improving and equipping certain pollution control facilities related to Unit 3 of the George Neal Generating Station, located at 1151 260th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, 51102, and currently owned and operated by IES Utilities Inc. and MidAmerican Energy Company. The Issuer will issue a series of its revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,136,000 to refund a like aggregate principal amount of the Series 1973 Bonds for the benefit of IES Utilities Inc., and will also issue a separate series of its revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,064,000 to refund a like aggregate principal amount of the Series 1973 Bonds for the benefit of MidAmerican Energy Company.
The Series 1977 Bonds were issued to finance the cost of Interstate Power Companys undivided interest in certain pollution control facilities at Unit No. 4 of the George Neal Generating Station, located at 2761 Port Neal Circle, Sioux City, Iowa 51102, which is currently owned and operated by Interstate Power Company. Such Bonds will be issued in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,700,000.
The public hearing is required by federal law. At the time and place set for the public hearing, residents, taxpayers and other interested persons will be given the opportunity to express their views for or against the proposed bond issue. Written comments may also be submitted to the County until February 15, 1999, to 620 Douglas St., Iowa, 51101, Attention: Board of Supervisors. Additional information can be obtained at the above address.
Notice Dated: February 2, 1999.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Mr. Batcheller excused himself at 10:20 a.m.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to receive the requests for proposals opened at the board meeting for MR/MI Residential Services. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to accept receipt of General Assistance Administration budget reduced by $4,020. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to accept receipt of Woodbury County Information & Communications Communication Services budget. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to accept receipt of bids for Project L-EWP 98(3)-73-97 and to refer to the county engineer for recommendation. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion Boykin by second by Walish to adjourn the regular meeting to convene a meeting of the Wolf Creek Drainage Ditch Trustees. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to refer a petition from landowners concerning the clean out of a lateral of the Wolf Creek Drainage District to the county engineer for investigation. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to adjourn the meeting of the Wolf Creek Drainage District to convene Board of Supervisors meeting. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to go into Executive Session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1)(c). Carried 4-0 on roll call vote.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to go out of Executive Session. Carried 4-0 on roll call vote.

Mr. Boykin excused himself at 11:33 a.m. prior to the review of the Juvenile Court Services budgets.

Motion by Walish second by Welte to accept receipt of Juvenile Court Services Youth Guidance budget reduced by $106,000. Carried 3-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to accept receipt of Sioux City Based Prob. Officer budget. Carried 3-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to accept receipt of Sgt. Bluff Based Prob. Officer budget. Carried 3-0. Copy filed.

Mr. Boykin returned at 11:57 a.m.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to accept receipt of Social Services Department Coordination Administration Department budget reduced by $7,750. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve Social Services request for an additional case management worker. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to accept receipt of Social Services Department MI Programs budget. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to accept receipt of Social Services Department MR Programs budget. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to accept receipt of Social Services Department DD Programs budget. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to accept receipt of Social Services Department Courthouse CIP budget. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to accept receipt the Siouxland District Health Department tax allocation request reduced by $10,453. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to accept receipt of the program budgets under the Board of Supervisors. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Sam Raphtis as Deputy Sheriff without Compensation . The commission expires 1/08/2000. Copy filed.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until February 2, 1999.