Minutes - 9/11/2001

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001TENTH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Boykin, Clausen, Batcheller, and Welte, Walish was absent. 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 Clausen second by Welte to approve the Board minutes of August 28, 2001 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to approve the minutes of the first executive session of August 28, 2001 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve the minutes of the second executive session of August 28, 2001 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to approve the Board minutes of the special meeting of August 31, 2001 as submitted. Carried 3-0, Batcheller abstained.

The Board approved the separation of Susan J. Garner, Real Estate/Drainage District Clerk II, County Auditor/Recorder Dept., effective 9-10-01. Resignation. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Charles P. McCormick, Jail Sergeant, County Sheriff Dept., effective 10-5-01. Resignation. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the authorization to initiate hiring process for a Real Estate/Drainage Ditch Clerk II, County Auditor/Recorder Dept. AFSCME Court House/Grd 3, Step 1: $9.91/hour and for a Jail Sergeant, County Sheriff Dept. DSA/In-House: $18.71/hour. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to receive the appointment of Larry Wink for the office of Township Trustee in Kedron Township until the next general election and the appointment of John Beeson for the Office of Township Trustee in Kedron Township until the next general election. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement between Siouxland Regional Transit System and Woodbury County for FY 2002. Carried 3-0, Clausen passed. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign County Farm Lease between Woodbury County and Gregory J. Jochum for the period 9/11/01 through 8/31/02. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign County Lease of Farm Structures between Woodbury County and Gregory J. Jochum, for the period 9/11/01 through 8/31/02. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board held a discussion on final plats for Crichton Subdivision submitted by Dr. And Mrs. Merle Muller.
Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to authorize the Chairman to sign final plats for Crichton Subdivision. Carried 4-0.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 9514

WHEREAS, THE OWNERS SHALL FILE WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA, A CERTAIN PLAT DESIGNATED AS CRICHTON SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NW1/4-NW1/4 OF SECTION 18, T86N, R44W, CIVIL TOWNSHIP LITTLE SIOUX, IN WOODDBURY COUNTY, IOWA; WHICH SAID PLAT SHALL BE DULY RECORDED BY THE AUDITOR; AND

WHEREAS IT APPEARS SAID PLAT CONFORMS WITH ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WITH REFERENCE TO THE FILING OF THE SAME; AND

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, THAT SAID PLAT OF CRICHTON SUBDIVISION, DATED AUGUST 28, 2001, AS HERETO SHOWN AND FORMING A PART OF THIS RESOLUTION, BE AND THE SAME IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND APPROVED, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO FURNISH THE OWNERS A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2001.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

The Board discussed the consideration of final plats for Schroeder Country Estates Subdivision submitted by Dr. and Mrs. Joey Schroeder.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to authorize the Chairman to sign final plats for Schroeder Country Estates. Carried 4-0.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 9515

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SCHROEDER COUNTRY ESTATES, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA.

WHEREAS, THE OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS DID ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2001, FILE WITH THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION, A CERTAIN PLAT DESIGNATED AS SCHROEDER COUNTRY ESTATES, 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; AND

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 SCHROEDER COUNTRY ESTATES, 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 APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2001.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed

The Board discussed the consideration of preliminary plats for Country Sunshine Addition submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Smith. Will Gerking spoke in favor of the project. Grady Marx spoke in opposition of the project.

Bid letting was held for two (2) one-ton crew cab pickup trucks at 10:20 A.M.

Bids were opened as follows:

Barry Motor Company, Danbury, IA $45,277.00
Condon Ford, Moville, IA $45,603.80
Knoepfler Chevrolet, Sioux City, IA $44,780.00
Team Ford, Sioux City, IA $44,498.00

There were no further bids.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to award the bid to Team Ford subject to the review of the County Engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Bid letting was held for one (1) one-ton extended cab truck chassis at 10:22 A.M.

Bids were as follows:

Barry Motor Company, Danbury, IA $23,306.00
Condon Ford, Moville, IA $23,309.40
Knoepfler Chevrolet, Sioux City, IA $21,910.00
Team Ford, Sioux City, IA $22,233.00

There were no further bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to award the bid to Knoepfler Chevrolet subject to the review of the County Engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Bid letting was held for two (2) three-quarter ton pickup trucks at 10:25 A.M.

Bids were as follows:

Barry Motor Company, Danbury, IA $37,345.00
Charlie Zook Motors, Sioux City, IA $37,962.00
Condon Ford, Moville, IA $39,134.00
Knoepfler Chevrolet, Sioux City, IA $36,094.00
Team Ford, Sioux City, IA $36,302.00

There were no further bids.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to award the bid to Knoepfler Chevrolet subject to the review of the County Engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to re-refer preliminary plats for Country Sunshine Addition to the zoning commission. Carried 4-0 Copy filed.

Mr. Batcheller excused himself at 10:40 am.

The Board discussed an amnesty program for the return of Woodbury County property with Judge Michael Walsh.

The Board directed John Rusch to draft a resolution to approve an amnesty program for the return of Woodbury County property. Carried 3-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to receive and approve plans for Project L-78873-97. Carried 3-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to receive and approve plans for Project LC 01(4)73-97. Carried 3-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to authorize the Chairman to sign the Request for Technical and Financial Assistance for Rehabilitation of Watershed Dams - Glen Ellen Sites 2-2, 3-1, and 3-2. Carried 3-0. Copy filed.

The Chairman asked if there were any individual or group wishing to make a presentation of items not on the agenda or Supervisors concerns.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to authorize the chairman to sign a letter of support for the Siouxland Community Health Centers application for continued funding from the Bureau of Primary Health Care. Carried 3-0.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until September 18, 2001.