Minutes - 1/8/2002

JANUARY 8, 2002TWENTY-SIXTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, January 8, 2002 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 Welte second by Boykin to approve the Board minutes of January 2, 2002 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to approve the minutes of executive session of December 18, 2002 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve the minutes of executive session of January 2, 2002 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

The Board approved the reclassification of Faye E. Hill, Clerk II, Planning and Zoning Dept., @$12.71/hour, effective 1-01-02. Per AFSCME Court House Contract agreement, from Grade 3, Step 4 to Grade 3, Step 5. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of George W. Boykin, Board Member, Board of Supervisors, @$27,018/year, effective 1-02-02. From Board Chairman to Board Member, Effective: 1-02-02. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Larry D. Clausen, Board Chairman, Board of Supervisors, @$32,167/year, effective 1-02-02. From Board Member to Board Chairman, Effective: 1-02-02. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Paul A. Prather, Maintenance Technician, Building Services Dept., @$13.92/hour, effective 1-12-02. Per AFSCME Court House Contract agreement, from Grade 5, Step 4 to Grade 5, Step 5. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Jennifer D. Beeson, Bookkeeper, County Sheriff Dept., @$13.76/hour, effective 1-13-02. Per AFSCME Court House Contract agreement, from Grade 6, Step 3 to Grade 6, Step 4. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Anna A. Kounas, Sr. Tax Clerk, County Treasurer Dept., @$13.92/hour, effective 1-15-02. Per AFSCME Court House Contract agreement, from Grade 5, Step 4 to Grade 5, Step 5. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the authorization to initiate hiring process for an In-House Posting/Jail Custodian, County Sheriff Dept. Entry Level: AFSCME, Grade 1: Current Salary. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed early retirement options.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to provide a copy of a memorandum to employees relative to consideration of the early retirement option being considered for the 2002-2003 fiscal year. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #058770 (1415 Center Street) was held at 10:15 A.M. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to close the Public Hearing on the sale of Real Estate Parcel #058770 as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 5-0.

The Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #058770. Jon Jolin bid $601.75 plus recording fees. There were no further bids.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to accept Jon Jolins $601.75 bid plus recording fees on Real Estate Parcel #058770. Carried 5.0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:
RESOLUTION # 9530

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

By Jon J. Jolin in the sum of Six-Hundred and Two Dollars ($602.00)

For the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel #058770

Lot 3 (Three) Block 38 (thirty-eight) in the North Sioux City Addition
(Lka 1415 Center Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51103)

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 Quit Claim Deed for the said premises to the said purchaser.
SO DATED this 8TH day of January, 2002.

Woodbury County Board of Supervisors

Copy filed.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #059190 (1420 Center Street) was held at 10:18 A.M. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to close the Public Hearing on the sale of Real Estate Parcel #059190 as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 5-0.

The Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #059190. Jon Jolin bid $383.00 plus recording fees. There were no further bids.

Motion by Batcheler second by Walish to accept Jon Jolins $383.00 bid plus recording fees on Real Estate Parcel #059190. Carried 5.0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:
RESOLUTION # 9531

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

By Jon J. Jolin in the sum of Three-Hundred and Eighty-Three Dollars ($383.00)

For the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel #059190

0120 North Sioux City Addition; West 85 (Eighty-five) Feet Lot 12 (Twelve)
Block 39 (Thirty-Nine)
(Lka 1420 Center Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51103)

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 Quit Claim Deed for the said premises to the said purchaser.
SO DATED this 8TH day of January, 2002.
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors

Copy filed.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #176310 (91616th Street) was held at 10:20 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 #176310 as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 5-0.

The Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #176310. Salvador Mota-Escobar bid $187.24 plus recording fees. There were no further bids.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to accept Salvador Mota-Escobars $187.24 bid plus recording fees on Real Estate Parcel #176310. Carried 5.0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:
RESOLUTION # 9532

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

By Salvador Mota-Escobar in the sum of One-Hundred and Eighty-Seven Dollars ($187.00)

for the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel #176310

1965 Galbraiths 2nd Addition; North 32.6 Feet West 31.5 Feet Lot Five (5) Block Four (4).
(Lka back section of 912 16th Street 32.6 x 31.5 feet lot)

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 Quit Claim Deed for the said premises to the said purchaser.
SO DATED this 8TH day of January, 2002.
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors

Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #116655 (1200 Irene Street) on January 22, 2002 at 10:15 A.M. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION # 9533
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel #116655

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

Lot 52 (Fifty-Two); Coles Outlots Addition
(lka 1200 Irene Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51105)

NOW 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 22nd Day of January, 2002, at 10:15 o'clock 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 22nd Day of January, 2002, 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 $ 932.00 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 8th Day of January, 2002.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to appoint Kerby Weber to the position of Weed Commissioner. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment #1 to Woodbury County/Schaeff, Inc. Community Economic Betterment Account Agreement Project Number: 00-CEBA-03. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution in support of the completion of U.S. Highway 20. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION No.9534
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE COMPLETION
U.S. HIGHWAY 20

WHEREAS, Transportation and economic development go hand in hand, and,

WHEREAS, the completion of U.S. Highway 20 as a four (4) lane east-west thoroughfare across Iowa is a key to the future growth and prosperity of Woodbury County; and

WHEREAS, progress is currently being made in Grundy and Hardin counties and now needs to continue between Fort Dodge and Sioux City, Iowa.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa hereby declares support for the continuation of U.S. Highway 20 across the State of Iowa.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors urges Governor Vilsack, Iowa DOT Commissioners, DOT Director Mark Wandro and staff to expedite the completion of U.S. Highway 20 as a second 4 lane east-west route to encourage economic development and stimulate growth in our state.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of January, 2002.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve plans for Project FM-CO97(56)55-97. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to authorize the Chairman to sign agreement for engineering services with HGM Associates, Inc. for a proposed bridge replacement in Union Township, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Class C Beer Permit Renewal and Sunday Sales Privilege for Heritage Express, 1501 330th St., Sloan, IA. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed a federal grant proposal with Sheriff David Amick.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve a federal grant proposal submitted to Violence Against Women Administration for grants to encourage arrest policies and enhanced enforcement of protection orders program. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Rick Pyburn, Executive Director of Tri-State Behavioral Health Association, gave a presentation of their annual audit report by King, Reinsch, Prosser Company.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to receive the annual audit report from Tri-State Behavioral Health Association and a check to Woodbury County for $230,954.28 for excess funds. Carried 4-0,
Walish abstained. Copy filed.

Dennis Butler, Budget/Tax Analyst of County Auditors Office, discussed FY 2002-2003 budget with the Board.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to eliminate the vacant position in building services. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to bill the drainage ditch districts for services. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to fund half an employee of Human Resources from the health insurance fund. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to eliminate the expenditure for the lobbyist the Board contracts with in Washington, D.C. Carried 4-1, Clausen opposed.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to fund twenty percent of the human resources director from the secondary roads fund to account for safety duties performed in that area. Carried 5-0.

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