Minutes - 7/27/1999

JULY 27, 1999 FOURTH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 27, 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, Patrick F. Gill, Clerk to the Board, and John Rusch, Board Legal Counsel.

The Claims were approved as presented.

Meeting called to order.

There was open discussion period held by the Board.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve the regular Board Minutes of July 20, 1999 amended to strike item # 47 which read: The consensus was to move the agenda item of Hearing of any individual/group wishing to make a presentation of item(s) not on the agenda and/or Supervisors concerns; be put at the beginning of the agenda at 9:02A.M. instead of at the end of agenda. It would be up to the News Media to be there at that time. Carried 4-0, Welte abstained.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #004665 on August 10, 1999 at 10:15 AM. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION #9211
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel # 0046685

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

West Lot Fourteen (14) Block Eighteen (18) Sioux City Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa (109 Sioux Street)

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 10th day of August, 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 10th day of August, 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 27th day of July, 1999

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to receive the County Treasurers semi-annual report ending June 30, 1999. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to authorize Chairman to sign a new UCCI Financing Statement for Holy Spirit Retirement Home Project of 1994. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

There was discussion of funds to purchase promotion materials and possible other expenses for Census 2000.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve funds from Board Expense Program in the amount of $1,000 to purchase promotional items for the Census 2000. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to authorize Chairman to sign resolution providing for the creation and operation of the Workforce Investment Act Region 12 Chief Elected Officials Boards. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 9212

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF
THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT REGION 12 CHIEF ELECTED
OFFICIAL BOARD

WHEREAS, the Governor of Iowa determined that on March 25, 1999 the counties of Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Plymouth and Woodbury shall comprise Workforce Investment Region 12 pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and

WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 requires, and Chapter 28E. The Code of Iowa (1997) allow, units of local government to indicate their joint participation in the WIA, by executing a joint exercise of powers agreement in accordance with those laws and regulations, and

WHEREAS, the heretofore-name counties desire to participate in, and be a member of Workforce Investment Region 12 as designated by the Governor:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the County (or City) of Woodbury, Iowa that it does hereby pledge its cooperation with the Governing bodies of other cooperating governmental units in the creation and operation of the Workforce Investment Region 12 Chief Elected Officials Board by adopting the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement of such Board which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

Passed and approved this 27th day of July, 1999.

Woodbury County Board of Supervisors

Copy filed.

Bid letting was held for Project L-EWP 99(1)-73-97 for Hungry Canyons funded stream stabilization project.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to accept bid from L.A. Carlson, Merrill, IA in the amount of $38,740.14 for Project L-EWP 99 (1)-73-97 subject to the review of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Bid letting was held for Project L-EWP 99(5)-73-97 for NRCS funded stream stabilization project at two locations.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to accept bid from L.A. Carlson, Merrill, IA in the amount of $95,671.26 for Project L-EWP 99(5) 73-97 subject to the review of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to authorize Chairman to sign Project Agreement with NRCS for stream stabilization project between Section 29 & 32 Morgan Township. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to authorize Chairman to sign Certificate of Completion for Project L-EWP 98(3)-73-97. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board reviewed the Agricultural Hardship Permit in accordance with Iowa Code 321.471(2)(b).

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the Agricultural Hardship Permit in accordance with Iowa Code 321.471(2)(b). Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve plans for Projects L-EWP 99(3)-73-97 and L-EWP 99(4)-73-97. Carried 5-0.

Mr. Batcheller excused himself at 10:30 A.M.

The Public Hearing was held at 10:30 A.M. for the local Law Enforcement Block Grant Application.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to close the public hearing. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve the recommendation of the county jail committee to
apply for 50% of the grant. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve and authorize Chairman to sign COPS in Schools Grant. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

There was discussion of county property from Siouxland Residential Services.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to vary from the Countys Disposition of County Personal Property Policy to allow the current residents of Siouxland Residential to move their existing beds, dressers, mattresses, etc. that are located in their private areas to their new residences and serviceware such as plates, silverware, cups, cafeteria tables, cafeteria chairs, etc. be distributed between Siouxland Residential and Mid-Step Services for the needs of individual locations identified for use by residents. Carried 4-0.

Motion Welte by second by Walish to approve and authorize Chairman to sign Siouxland Mental Health Case Management Contract. Carried 3-0, Boykin abstained. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to approve and authorize Chairman to sign Residential Services Agreement with Mid Step Services, Inc. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to approve and authorize Chairman to sign Juvenile Crime Prevention Community Grant Contract. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Melissa M. Holsinger, F/T Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention, @$12.09/hr., effective 7/1/99. Per AFSCME J.D. Contract agreement, from Step 3 to Step 4. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Christopher J. Ameen, F/T Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention, @$12.09/hr., effective 7/1/99. Per AFSCME J.D. Contract agreement, from Step 3 to Step 4. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Darnell Green, F/T Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention, @$12.09/hr., effective 7/1/99. Per AFSCME J.D. Contract agreement, from Step 3 to Step 4. Copy filed.

The Board approved the correction of Jennifer L. Fuentes, F/T Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention, @$11.23/hr., effective 7/1/99. Per AFSCME J.D. Contract agreement, correction of Step placement from Step 3 to Step 2. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Michele M. Lauters, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney, @$35,700/yr., effective 8/04//99. Per AFSCME Asst. County Attorney Contract agreement, from Step 1 to Step 2. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Welte to go into Executive Session per Iowa Code Section 20.17(3). Carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.

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

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until August 3, 1999.