Minutes - 1/15/2002

JANUARY 15, 2002TWENTY-SEVENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, January 15, 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 Walish second by Batcheller to approve the Board minutes of January 8, 2002 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

The Board approved the reclassification of Debbie S. Sewalson, Legal Secretary III, County Attorney Dept., @$12.66/hr., effective 1-24-02. Per AFSCME Court House Contract agreement, from Grade 6, Step 1 to Grade 6, Step 2. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Gene A. Hacker, Deputy Sheriff, County Sheriff Dept., @$18.90/hr., effective 1-29-02. Per DSA Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to authorize the Chairman to sign OSHA 200 Report for 2001. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #511440 (616 Myrtle Street, Sioux City, IA) on January 29, 2002 at 10:15 A.M. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION # 9535
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel #511440

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

Except South 1.8 West 1/3 Lot 9 (Nine), Block 7 (Seven); Tredways Addition
(lka 616 Myrtle Street, Sioux City, IA)

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 29th 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 29th Day of January, 2002, immediately
following the closing of the public hearing.

That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest
bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $ 425.00 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 15th Day of December, 2002.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #125865 (1412 W. 26th Street, Sioux City, IA) on January 29, 2002 at 10:18 A.M. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION #9536
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel #125865

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

East One-Half (E ) of Lot Three (3) Block Thirteen (13)
Crescent Park 2nd Addition
(Lka 1412 W 26th Street, Sioux City, Iowa)

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 29th Day of January, 2002, at 10:18 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 29th 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 $ 235.00 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 15th Day of December, 2002.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve family farm tax credit applications, per recommendation of Mel Obbink, Sioux City Assessor. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed Lloyds Place Subdivision request, submitted by Vina Rodecker and Dean Rasmussen, with Shelly Malcom of Planning and Zoning.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to refer Lloyds Place Subdivision to the Zoning Commission for recommendations. 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 preliminary and final design of a bridge replacement in Section 18 of Floyd Township, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to authorize the Chairman to sign agreement for engineering services with HGM Associates, Inc. for preliminary and final design of a bridge replacement in Section 19 of Grant Township, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve to submit the FY 2003 Annual Substance Abuse Prevention Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Public Health. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed architectural recommendation with the Woodbury County Jail Building Committee.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to select RML & Architects with architectural support provided by HDR Associates, Inc. for the design of the Woodbury County Jail project. Carried 5-0.

Judge Ackerman addressed the Board concerning reconsideration of the Law Library budget.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to adopt a plan to fund $5,000.00, from Riverboat Funds, the Woodbury County Law Library in conjunction with the Woodbury County Bar Association. Carried 5-0.

Dennis Butler of County Auditors discussed FY 2002-2003 budget with the Board.

The Board discussed review of travel expenses.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to reduce the current travel budget by 20%. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to transfer the funding of the mapping maintenance position to the assessors offices. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to appoint Lyle Scheelhaase to the vacant position to represent the Supervisors on the compensation board. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed raising per diem rate for work release program.

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

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until January 22, 2002.