Minutes - 9/7/1999

SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 TENTH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, September 7, 1999 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen and Walish. Welte was absent. Staff members present were Karen James, Public Bidder, 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 Boykin second by Batcheller to approve the regular Board Minutes of August 31, 1999 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

The Board approved the appointment of Stephan J. Pearson, School Liaison Officer, Juvenile Ct. Services, @$24,000/yr., effective 9/8/99. Job vacancy posted: 7/21/99. Entry level Salary: $24,000/yr. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Donald R. Scarlett, P/T Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention, @$10.75/hr., effective 9/8/99. Job vacancy posted: 7/21/99. Entry level salary: $10.75. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Cindy L. Ohlendorf, Child Support/Rec Aide, Child Support/Recovery, effective 9/16/99. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to authorize Chairman to sign Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process for a Temporary Clerk, Human Resources, @$7.61/hr. Carried 4-0.

The Board presented Appreciation Certificates to the Picnic Committee members.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #093375 was held at 10:15 A.M. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to close the Public Hearing on the sale of Real Estate Parcel #093375 as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 4-0.

Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #093375. Roger Donahue bid $362.00 There were no further bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to accept Roger Donohues $362.00 bid for Real Estate Parcel #093375 plus recording fees. Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA #9218

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

in the sum of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND NO/100 ($362.00) Dollars for the following described real estate to wit: THAT PART OF LOT THIRTY-FOUR (34) IN BLOCK ONE (1) OF CHASE AND TAYLORS ADDITION TO SIOUX CITY, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH-EAST CORNER OF SAID LOT THIRTY-FOUR (34); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THREE FEET (153); THENCE WESTERLY TEN FEET (10); THENCE NORTHERLY SEVENTY FEET (70); THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE NINETY-TWO FEET (92) TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SEVENTEENTH OR ASH STREET; THENCE EASTERLY THIRTY-NINE FEET (39) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN THE COUNTY OF WOODBURY AND STATE OF 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 MORE 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 7th day of September, 1999.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel # 573615 to Arthur LeRoy Yates and Beverly Anne Yates on September 21, 1999 at 10:15AM. to correct legal description on warranty deed issued September 2, 1986. Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION #9219
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE
FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION CORRECTION
Parcel # 573615

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

That part lying North of Leeds Terrace 1st and 2nd Addition; East One-half (E ) of the Southwest One Quarter (SW ) of the Southeast One Quarter (SE1/4), Except Irregular Tract Being 158 feet on West line x 173.07 feet on Southeasterly abutting Lot Four (4) and Tract B in Tyler Addition and Except a Tract 55 feet x 60 feet being part of 48th Street Extension; Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW of SE ) of Section %Two (2), Township Eighty-nine (89), Range Forty-seven (47), Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa; and

WHEREAS A Special Warranty Deed was issued to Arthur LeRoy Yates and Beverly Ann Yates and recorded in the County Recorders Office at Roll 175 and Image 530 on September 2, 1986 and recorded on September 16, 1986 at Roll 175 and Image 1786 to correct legal descriptions; and

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 21st day of September, 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 to Arthur LeRoy Yates and Beverly Anne Yates on September 21, 1999, to correct legal descriptions on previous deeds.

3. That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to Arthur LeRoy Yates and Beverly Anne Yates for $1.00 and other valuable considerations.

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 7th day of September, 1999

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to award the following bids for sale of grain bids in Holly Springs per recommendation by Shelly Malcom, 404 Holly Springs Mitigation Project Manager. Carried 4-0.

Bin 12,275 bu. to Kelly Nielsen for $401.00
Bin 25,500 bu. to Kelly Nielsen for $1,020.00
Bin 3 3,275 bu. to Norman Cox for $2,025.00

The Board reviewed the quote from Ft. Dodge Asphalt Co. for maintenance repairs on County Route D-38 and K-64.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the proposal from Ft. Dodge Asphalt Co., for maintenance repairs on County Route D-38 and K-64. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board reviewed plans for Project L-EWP 98(4)-73-97.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve plans for Project L-EWP 98(4)-73-97. Carried 4-0.

The Board reviewed recommendations by County Engineer, Richard Storm concerning 1999 Dust Control Program.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to adjourn the regular meeting to convene an Orton Slough Drainage District Meeting. Carried 4-0.

There was a discussion regarding drainage concerns.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to adjourn the Orton Slough Drainage District Meeting to convene Board of Supervisors meeting. Carried 4-0.

Reconvene regular Board meeting.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve the placement of B.H. at Spectra Health Care in Buena Vista County at a per diem rate of $21.00. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve the placements of J.J., M.J., M.L., A.P., S.R., S.A., D.S., N.T., E.M. and B.K. at Mid-Step Services Supervised Apartment Program at a per diem rate of 22.50 and R.H. and L.J. at Mid-Step Services Group Home Setting at a per diem rate of $25.00. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve the placements of T.S., J.Y., D.W. and J.T. at a per diem rate of $22.50 at Mid-Step Services Supervised Apartment Program. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to approve the placements of J.M., T.G., D.S., N.I., B.K., B.S., J.T. and B.D. at Mid-Step Services Supervised Apartment Program at a per diem rate of $22.50 and R.K., R.W., G.F., M.D., N.L., W.L., M.H., C.R., L.G., L.N., D.T. and M.G. at Mid-Step Services Waiver Homes Carried 4-0 at a per diem rate of $27.20. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the placements of R.K., W.L., M.H., C.R., L.G. and M.G. in day program and to allow nine others to increase their days. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to authorize Chairman to sign Federal Annual Certification Report. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to authorize Chairman to sign Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve request for Abatement of taxes on property recently purchased at 1309 Pierce St. Carried 4-0.

Douglas Walish, Board Member/Member of Law Library Study Committee discussed placing Court of Appeals Judge, Judge Hecht in the Iowa Room of the Law Library, placing bookcases against wall in Grand Jury Room, and requested County to commit $54,000 per fiscal year for purchase of law books.

Teri Grupp and G.R. Batcheller, Board Member discussed update of HTE Assessors package.

Five minute recess.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to go into Executive Session #1 per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) in litigation or litigation is pending. Carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.

Mr. Boykin excused himself from the session.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to go out of Executive Session #1. Carried 3-0 on a roll call vote.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to approve the recommendation of the attorney in the previous Executive Session. Carried 3-0.

Mr. Boykin returned at this point.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to go into Executive Session #2 per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) in litigation or litigation is pending. Carried on 4-0 on a roll call vote.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to go out of Executive Session #2. Carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve the recommendation of the attorney in the previous Executive Session. Carried 4-0 on a roll call vote.

There was not a third executive session held.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until September 14, 1999.