Minutes - 7/11/2000

JULY 11, 2000 FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Boykin, Clausen, Batcheller, Walish and Welte. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, Patrick F. Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board, and John Rusch, Board Legal Counsel.

The Claims were approved as presented. Copy filed.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve the regular Board Minutes of June 27, 2000 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

The Board approved the separation of Derrick J. Klug, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff, effective
6-30-00. Separation. Copy filed.

The Board approved the resignation of Jacalyn J. Hobbiebrunken, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff, effective 7-6-00. Resignation. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Gary E. Bumsted, Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads, effective
7-28-00. Retirement. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Todd D. Clausen, School Liaison Officer, Juvenile Court Services, effective 7-3-00. End of Contractual Agreement.

The Board approved the appointment of Paul A. Prather, Maintenance Technician, Building Services, @12.18/hr., effective 7-12-00. Job Vacancy Posted: 5-11-00. AFSCME Range/Grd. 5: $10.37-$13.26/hour. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the authorization to initiate hiring process for a Gang Prevention Specialist, Juvenile Detention, Wage Plan/Grant Position: $40,000.00/year; for (2) Correctional Officers, County Sheriff, D.S.A. Entry: $11.90/hour; for an Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads, C.W.A. Entry: $13.36/hour; and for a Temporary Custodian, Building Services, Comparable AFSCME Entry: $7.88/hour. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed the County Policy & Procedures Review Committee report and direction with
J. D. Pellersels, Human Resource Director.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY 2000-01 Employee Assistant Program Agreement. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to accept the bid of Mathisons to furnish a Sokkia Total Station and Data Collector for $13,704.00 per county engineers recommendation. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to approve and receive for signatures four resolutions setting public hearings for vacation of roads. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NO. 9307

A RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC
HEARING FOR VACATING ROAD

WHEREAS, Woodbury County has received a request from adjacent property owner to vacate a section of road known as Garner Avenue located in Section 25, T89N, R45W.

WHEREAS, the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors in accordance with Section 306.11, (Code of Iowa 1977), as amended, seeks to set a date for public hearing to vacate a road legally described as follows:

Vacate all that portion of county road right-of-way established as Road No. 384 more commonly known as Garner Avenue and described as;

All that portion of Road No. 384 lying on the east line and the south line of the NW of the NE of Section 25, T89N, R45W of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa. The total length to be vacated is 2640 feet, more or less.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors that on Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 10:20 a.m. CDST, the County will hold a public hearing to vacate the above described road.

SO RESOLVED this 11th day of July, 2000.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NO. 9308

A RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC
HEARING FOR VACATING ROAD

WHEREAS, Woodbury County has received a request from adjacent property owner to vacate a section of road known as 150th Street located in Section 25, T89N, R45W.

WHEREAS, the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors in accordance with Section 306.11, (Code of Iowa 1977), as amended, seeks to set a date for public hearing to vacate a road legally described as follows:

Vacate all that portion of county road right-of-way established as Road No. 216 more commonly known as 150th Street and described as;

All that portion of Road No. 216 lying between the N Section 36, T89N, R45W proceeding easterly to the NE corner of the NW of the NE of Section 36, T89N, R45W of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa. The total length to be vacated is 1320 feet, more or less.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors that on Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 10:25 a.m. CDST, the County will hold a public hearing to vacate the above described road.

SO RESOLVED this 11th day of July, 2000.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NO. 9309

A RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC
HEARING FOR VACATING ROAD

WHEREAS, Woodbury County has received a request from adjacent property owner to vacate a section of road known as Delaware Avenue located in Section 28, T88N, R46W.

WHEREAS, the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors in accordance with Section 306.11, (Code of Iowa 1977), as amended, seeks to set a date for public hearing to vacate a road legally described as follows:

Vacate all that portion of county road right-of-way established as Road No. 155 more commonly known as Delaware Avenue and described as;

All that portion of Road No. 155 lying 811.25 feet south of the NW Corner of the SW of the SW of Section 28, T88N, R46W commencing southeasterly to a point 490.7 feet west of the SE Corner of the SW of the SW of Section 28, T88N, R46W of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa. Total length to be vacated is 966.65 feet, more or less.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors that on Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. CDST, the County will hold a public hearing to vacate the above described road.

SO RESOLVED this 11th day of July 2000.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NO. 9310

A RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC
HEARING FOR VACATING ROAD

WHEREAS, Woodbury County has received a request from adjacent property owner to vacate a section of road known as 230th Street located in Section 2, T87N, R47W.

WHEREAS, the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors in accordance with Section 306.11, (Code of Iowa 1977), as amended, seeks to set a date for public hearing to vacate a road legally described as follows:

Vacate all that portion of county road right-of-way established as Road No. 49 more commonly known as 230th Street and described as;

All that portion of Road No. 49 lying on the south line of the North of the South of Section 2, T87N, R47W of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa. The total length to be vacated is 5280 feet, more or less.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors that on Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 10:35 a.m. CDST, the County will hold a public hearing to vacate the above described road.

SO RESOLVED this 11th day of July, 2000.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to approve employment contract to operate the Wolf Creek Pumping Station District for 2000 crop year. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to accept the quote of Lakeview Concrete Products in the amount of $6,674.60 for culvert pipe to replace bridge at Bronson per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Welte to approve the cost sharing arrangement for the replacement of bridge at Bronson. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed the appointment to the Woodbury County Library Board.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to approve the appointment of Mrs. Bob (Mary) Gerking of Lawton, IA to the Woodbury County Library Board. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #252330 (3326 W. 5th St.) was held at 10:15 A.M. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to close the Public Hearing on the sale of Real Estate Parcel #252330 as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 5-0.

Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #252330. Jim Kerr bid $661.00 plus recording fees. There were no further bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to accept Mr. Kerrs bid of $661.00 plus recording fees for Real Estate Parcel #252330. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA: # 9311

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

JIM KERR, 440 BURTON STREET, SIOUX CITY, IOWA

In the sum of SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND NO/100 ($661.00) Dollars for the

following described real estate, to wit: LOTS 1 10, INCLUSIVE BLOCK THREE (3), HILLCREST ADDITION, CITY

OF SIOUX CITY, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA (A.K.A. 3326 W 5TH ST.)___________________________________

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 ___11TH___day of _____JULY__________, 2000__
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
Copy filed.
The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #663260 was held at 10:16 A.M. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to close the Public Hearing on the sale of Real Estate Parcel #663260 as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 5-0.

Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #663260. Jeff Sands bid $244.00 plus recording fees. There were no further bids.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to accept Mr. Sands bid of $244.00 plus recording fees for Real Estate Parcel #664260. Carried 4-1, Clausen opposed.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA: #9312

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

JEFFREY J. AND BECKY G. SANDS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, 2300 SUMMIT STREET, SIOUX CITY, IOWA

AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP AND NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON

in the sum of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND NO/100 ($244.00) Dollars for the

following described real estate, to wit: TWO ACRES SOUTHWEST OF RIVER IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF

MIDDLE TEN (10) ACRES WEST NE NE 7 86 43 ANTHON OTO OTO, 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 ___11TH___day of _____JULY __________, 2000__.
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
Copy filed.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #656505 was held at 10:17 A.M. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to close the Public Hearing on the sale of Real Estate Parcel #656505 as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 4-1, Clausen opposed.

Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #656505. Pearle L. Brown Trust bid $610.00 plus recording fees. There were no further bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to accept Pearle L. Brown Trust bid of $610.00 plus recording fees for Real Estate Parcel #656505. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA: #9313

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

PEARL L. BROWN TRUST, 910 FLINDT DR., STORM LAKE, IOWA

in the sum of SIX HUNDRED TEN AND NO/100 ($610.00) Dollars for the

following described real estate, to wit: ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY IN SECTIONS THIRTEEN (13)

& TWENTY FOUR (24), TOWNSHIP EIGHTY SIX (86), RANGE FORTY TWO (42) MAPLE VALLEY LISTON,

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 ___11TH___day of _____JULY_________, 2000__.
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
Copy filed.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #280350 (3404 Alberta Ave.) was held at 10:18 A.M. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to close the Public Hearing on the sale of Real Estate Parcel #280350 as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 5-0.

Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #280350. Leon Husk bid $255.00 plus recording fees. There were no further bids.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to accept Mr. Husks bid of $255.00 plus recording fees for Real Estate Parcel #280350. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA: #__9314 ___

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

LEON C. HUSK, 3400 ALBERTA AVE., SIOUX CITY, IOWA

in the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND NO/100 ($255.00)-------------------------------------- Dollars for the

following described real estate, to wit: _ALL THAT PART OF LOT SEVEN (7) DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE

NORTHWESTERLY LINE THEREOF FIFTY (50) FEET, THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID NORTHWESTERLY

LINE OF SAID LOT IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE

EASTERLY AND NORTHERLY ALONG THE LOT LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN BLOCK SEVENTEEN

(17), KELLY PARK 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 ___11TH___day of _____JULY__________, 2000_______________________________________
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to approve drafting a Request For Proposal for procurement cards submitted by the credit card committee. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution for final plats for Southview Addition per recommendation of the Zoning Commission. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NO. 9315

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SOUTHVIEW ADDITION, A PART OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 88 NORTH, RANGE 45 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA.

WHEREAS THE OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS DID ON THE 26TH DAY OF JUNE, 2000, FILE WITH THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION, A CERTAIN PLAT DESIGNATED AS SOUTHVIEW ADDITION, 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.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, THAT THE PLAT OF SOUTHVIEW ADDITION, 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 PROPRIIETORS A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11 DAY OF JULY, 2000.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to forward the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska rezoning request to the County Zoning Commission for recommendations. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Bid letting was held for sale of structures in Holly Springs at 10:30 A.M.

The following bids were received:

Name Building Amount
Dale Ronfeldt, Hornick, IA Garage, 2989 Moville Blacktop #3 $1,255.00
Larry Lamoureux, Sergeant Bluff, IA Garage, 2989 Moville Blacktop #3 $1,167.00
Holly Springs Bible Fellowship Garage, 2989 Moville Blacktop #3 $1,001.00
DeWayne E. Benson, Salix, IA Garage, 2989 Moville Blacktop #3 $1,000.00
Scott Holtz, Dakota Dunes, SD Garage, 2989 Moville Blacktop #3 $1,000.00
Mary Ellen Crichton, Hornick IA Garage, 2989 Moville Blacktop #3 $ 750.00
Jim Thomas, Hornick, IA Shed, Old Hwy 141 #7 $ 126.00
Daniel Folsom, Hornick, IA Shed, Old Hwy 141 #7 $ 100.00

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to refer the bids to Zoning Commission for review and recommendations. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve the Iowa Retail Cigarette Permit Application for The Barn, Climbing Hill, IA. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Class C. Liquor License, Sunday Sales Privilege and Outdoor Service Application for Twenty-Seven Flags Golf Course, L.C., Sergeant Bluff, IA. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Class C Liquor License, Sunday Sales Privilege and Outdoor Service Application for Sloan Community Recreation Corp., Sloan, IA. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed the Woodbury County Communications Tower Ordinance with Assistant County Attorney John Rusch.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve the Woodbury County Communications Tower Ordinance as presented. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed water quality testing for Moville Gas Station with Assistant County Attorney John Rusch.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve the initiation of testing by Steffen Engineering & Testing Inc. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed the consideration of a contract with Career Solution Inc. with Social Service Coordinator, Patty Erickson-Puttmann.

Motion by Walish second by Clausen to approve and to authorize the chairman to sign a contract with Career Solution Inc. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to approve the Tri-State Behavioral Health, Inc. contract. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve Siouxland Mental Health Case Management contract. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

There was no discussion of Mental Health Diversion Program.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to approve and receive for signatures a resolution of Year 2000 Time Capsule. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #9316

YEAR 2000 TIME CAPSULE

WHEREAS, the community of Danbury in the County of Woodbury, Iowa wishes to preserve a representative history of Woodbury County, Iowa for future generations; and

WHEREAS, the community of Danbury intends to accomplish this act through interment of historical articles in a burial vault to be located in the Liston Township Cemetery legally described as Forty-two (42) degrees Fourteen (14) minutes 51.4 seconds North, Ninety-five (95) degrees Forty-three (43) minutes 07.2 seconds; and

WHEREAS, said lot will be identified by location of an appropriate marker with instruction for opening in the year 2100; and

WHEREAS, the community of Danbury has undertaken this act to provide for future generations the opportunity to share directly with Woodbury County descendents;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors that the burial vault designated by the community of Danbury for location and identification in the Liston Township Cemetery be declared the official Year 2000 time capsule for the County of Woodbury, Iowa.

SO RESOLVED this 11th day of July, 2000.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

The Board discussed changing agenda format.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until July 18, 2000.