Minutes - 4/20/1999

APRIL 20, 1999 FORTIETH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Walish, and Welte. Clausen was absent. Staff members present were Nancy Hodge, Board Administrative Coordinator, Diane Swoboda Peterson, Deputy Recorder.

The Claims were approved as presented.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve the Board minutes of April 13, 1999 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to approve the minutes of Executive Session of April 13, 1999 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

There was open discussion period held by the Board.

The Board approved the separation of Arthur D. Detches, Custodian, Building Services, effective 4/23/99. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Sydney C. Engle, Legal Secretary III, County Attorney, @$12.41/hr., effective 4/23/99. Per AFSCME Court House Contract agreement, from Grade 6, Step 4 to Grade 6, Step 5. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Dawn R. Anderson, Vital Statistics, Clerk II, County Auditor/Recorder, @$8.63/hr., effective 4/26/99. Job vacancy posted: 3/3/99. Entry level salary: $8.63/hr. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Randi D. Campbell, Records Clerk III, County Sheriff, @$11.58/hr., effective5/03/99. In-House Posting: 3/31/99 Per AFSCME Contract agreement, from Grade 3, Step 6 to Grade 6, Step 3. Copy filed.

The Board approved the end of probation of Jeffery L. King, Assistant Building Superintendent, Building Services, @$32,394/yr., effective 5/03/99. End of 6 month probation.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to authorize Chairman Pro tem to sign the Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process for a Clerk/Typist, County Sheriff, AFSCME Courthouse/ Grade 3, Step 1: $8.22/hr. and a Custodian, Building Services, AFSCME Courthouse/Grade 1, Step 1: $7.35/hr. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

JD Pellersels, Human Resources will come back to Board with authorization to initiate to hire for 10 new jailers positions as well as time line for hiring.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to authorize Chairman Pro tem to sign Final Plats for Deerview Addition. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

CERTIFICATE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLTUION
RESOLUTION NO. 9183

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVNG DEERVIEW ADDITION TO WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA, A REPLATE OF PART OF LOT THREE OF HARRISONS WESTERN SUBDIVISION TO WOODBURYCOUNTY AND A REPLAT OF PART OF LOT THIRTEEN OF HARRISONS SUBDIVISION TO WOODBURY COUNTY BOTH LOCATED IN A PART OF THE SE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 89 NORTH, RANGE 46 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA.

WHEREAS THE OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS DID ON THE 20TH DAY OF APRIL, 1999, FILE WITH THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMSSION, A CERTAIN PLAT DESIGNATED AS DEERVIEW ADDITION TO WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA AND, WHEREAS, IT APPEARS THAT SAID PLAT CONFORMS WITH ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE STATE OF IOWA AND ORDINANCES OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA, WITH REFERENCE TO THE FILING OF SAME,

WHEREAS, THE ZONING COMMISSION OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT; AND

WHEREAS, THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT.

NOW THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, THAT THE PLAT OF DEERVIEW ADDITION TO WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA, BE, AND THE SAME IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND APPROVED, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO FURNISH TO THE OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF APRIL, 1999

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

COPY FILED.

The Public Hearing and sale of property to Plymouth Block Development Co., L.C. only to clear a possible cloud on title of property was held at 10:15 A.M. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to close the Public Hearing on the sale of property to Plymouth Block Development Co., L.C. only as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to accept bid for property from Plymouth Block Development Co., L.C. only for $1.00 and other valuable considerations plus recording fees. Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA #9184

BE IT RESOVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:

PLYMOUNT BLOCK DEVELOPMENT CO., L.C.

in the sum of ONE AND NO/100 ($1.00) Dollars AND OTHER VALUABLE CONSIDERATIONS for the following described real estate to wit:

Lot Seven (7), Lot Eight (8), Lot nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Twenty-five (25) of Middle Sioux City Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa (DEED ISSUED TO LIFT POSSIBLE CLOUD ON THE TITLE)

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 20th day of April 1999.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #193260 on May 4, 1999 at 10:15 AM. Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION #9185
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel # 193260

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

Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3) Block Four (4) Hamiltons Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

NOT THEREFORE,

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

Resolution #9185 contd.

1. That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on the 4th day of May, 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 4th day of May, 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 $400.00 plus recording fees.

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

Dated this 20th day of April, 1999

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #344265 on May 4, 1999 at 10:16 AM. Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION #9186
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel # 344265

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

Lot Sixteen (16) Block Seven (7) Metropolitan Park Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa (2118 McKinley)

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 4th day of May, 1999, at 10:16 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 4th day of May, 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 $2,000.00 plus recording fees.

Resolution #9186 contd.

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

Dated this 20th day of April, 1999

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Nancy Hodge, Board Administrative Coordinator, will prepare resolution of sale of property to Ms. Salas and bring back to the Board at a later date.

Richard Caldwell, Superintendent and Bridget Hayes, Juvenile Court Services would like the Board support of Executive Director for Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP).

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve the consideration of request for support of an Executive Director of Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP). Carried 4-0.

The Chairman Pro tem asked for unanimous consent to add and receive an item to the agenda, as there is good cause for departure.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to authorize Chairman Pro tem to sign letter of support for Crime Prevention Community Grant. Carried 4-0.

Patty Erickson-Puttmann discussed Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Monies.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve the increase in salary from $22,000/yr. to $25,000/hr. for the Case Management position and also the July 1st increase. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve placement and payment for J.T. at Northwood Terrace Group Home. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to approve tax abatement on railroad property. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to authorize Chairman Pro tem to sign Universal Payment Voucher to reimburse Iowa DOT for plan reproduction costs for Project SBRFM-97(34)-5D-97. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to authorize Chairman Pro tem to sign agreement from HGH Associates Inc. for engineering services for update Culvert Plans of Projects FM-97(27)55-97, L-59573-97 and L-89273-97. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board reviewed and discussed the April 13, 1999 letter from Monona County Board of Supervisors regarding the proposed purchase of a bridge.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to adjourn the regular meeting to convene a meeting of the Wolf Creek Pumping District Meeting. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to receive Petition and Engineers report for Clean out of a lateral. Carried 4-0.

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

Reconvene regular Board meeting.

The Board approved the Auditors 3rd Quarter Report ending 3/31/99. Copy filed.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until April 27, 1999.