Minutes - 9/17/2002

SEPTEMBER 17, 2002TWELFTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Boykin, Clausen, Walish and Welte, Batcheller was absent. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, Diane Swoboda Peterson, Deputy/Clerk to the Board, and John Sullivan, Board Legal Counsel.

The Claims were approved as presented. Copy filed.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to approve the Board minutes of September 10, 2002 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve the minutes of the special meeting of September 13, 2002 as submitted. Carried 3-0. Welte abstained.

The Board approved the separation of Kim D. Erwin-Loncke, Temporary Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., effective 9-10-02. Resignation. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Bryan E. Wilson, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., @$13.70/hour, effective 9-23-02. Job Vacancy Posted: 7-31-02. Entry Level Salary: $13.70/hour. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Angela Larson-Edwards, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., @$14.79/hour, effective 9-23-02. Per DSA Contract agreement, from Class 3 to Class 2. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Patrick A. Jennings, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., @$43,205/year, effective 9-25-02. Per AFSCME Asst. County Attorney Contract agreement, from Step 2 to Step 3. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Valerie S. Ping, Motor Vehicle Clerk II, County Treasurer Dept., @$10.89/hour, effective 9-28-02. Per AFSCME Cthouse. Contract agreement, from Grade 4, Step 1 to Grade 4, Step 2. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to approve flu and tetanus vaccinations for county employees. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution approving abatement of taxes on Parcel #649321 only for the City of Sloan and to contact Sloan to re-apply for three additional parcels. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9591

RESOLUTION APPROVING ABATEMENT OF TAXES

WHEREAS, the City of Sloan are the titleholders of real estate Parcel #649321, located in Woodbury County, Iowa and legally described as follows:

Parcel #649321

Lot 1 Nolan Addition, City of Sloan, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, the above stated property has an unpaid balance of taxes owing, and the parcel is owned by a political subdivision of the state; and

WHEREAS, the political subdivision, namely the City of Sloan, is failing to immediately pay the taxes due; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors sees that good cause exists for the abatement of these taxes and any future taxes that may be levied against this parcel; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby abates the taxes owing on the above parcel according to Code of Iowa, 445.63, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to abate these aforementioned taxes from the tax records.

SO RESOLVED this 17th day of September, 2002.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution approving abatement of taxes for Kingsley-Pierson School District. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9592

RESOLUTION APPROVING ABATEMENT OF TAXES

WHEREAS, the Kingsley-Pierson School District are the titleholders of real estate Parcel #629550, located in Woodbury County, Iowa and legally described as follows:

Parcel #629550

2.41 acre North of Lots 15-26 Block 4 Herbold 2nd Addition SE SW 1-89-43, town of Pierson, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, the above stated property has an unpaid balance of taxes owing, and the parcel is owned by a political subdivision of the state; and

WHEREAS, the political subdivision, namely the Kingsley-Pierson School District, is failing to immediately pay the taxes due; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors sees that good cause exists for the abatement of these taxes and any future taxes that may be levied against this parcel; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby abates the taxes owing on the above parcel according to Code of Iowa, 445.63, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to abate these aforementioned taxes from the tax records.

SO RESOLVED this 17th day of September, 2002.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution for Tax Suspension for J.S.M. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9593

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION
OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Janet S. Miller, as titleholders of real estate located at 3334 Orleans Ave., Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #216720

Lot One (1) Block Eleven (11) Henrietta Place Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa.

WHEREAS, Janet S. Miller as titleholders of the aforementioned property has petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a suspension of taxes pursuant to the 1997 Iowa Code section 427.9, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes from documents provided that the petitioner is unable to provide to the public revenue; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby grants the request for a suspension of taxes, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to so record the approval of this tax suspension for this property.

SO RESOLVED this 17th day of September, 2002.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to accept the quotes of $17,160.00 from Barry Motor for District #2 pickup truck and of $16,699.00 from Team Ford for District #5 pickup truck, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Hungry Canyon Alliance Project Agreement, Grant Agreement No. HC 02-8-F Tributary of Reynolds Creek Section in the amount of $37,440.00. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Hungry Canyon Alliance Project Agreement, Grant Agreement No. HC 02-11-F South Tributary of Morehead Creek in the amount of $8,500.00. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Hungry Canyon Alliance Project Agreement, Grant Agreement No. HC 02-12-F North Tributary of Morehead Creek in the amount of $8,500.00. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Hungry Canyon Alliance Project Agreement, Grant Agreement No. HC 02-13-F Tributary of Muddy Creek in the amount of $8,500.00. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Hungry Canyon Alliance Project Agreement, Grant Agreement No. HC 02-14-F Tributary of Big Whiskey Creek in the amount of $8,500.00. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed changes of courthouse cafeteria food service operation with Monty Habben, Manager.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve change of food service operation as follows:

a) Close the counter for two designated weeks, centering around Christmas and July 4th.
b) From Labor Day until Memorial Day each year serve fresh salads, cold sandwiches, soups, fast food grill and fryer items, with occasional specials.
c) From Memorial Day until Labor Day conduct business as a Snack Bar, i.e., a full line breakfast in the morning and a limited hot lunch menu. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Bid letting for Sale of Siouxland District Health Building was held at 10:15 a.m.

The bids were as follows:

Alzheimers Association bid $100,000.00.

There were no further bids.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to reject the bid. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve Change Order Number G-2 for Siouxland District Health Department Building. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution approving amendment to escrow agreement with St. Lukes Regional Medical Center. Carried 4-0.

Resolution No. 9594

RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO ESCROW AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the County of Woodbury County, Iowa (the Issuer), pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 419 of the Code of Iowa (the Act) has previously issued its Health System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1995A (St. Lukes Obligated Group) (the Series 1995A Bonds) pursuant to the provisions of a Bond Indenture dated as of October 1, 1995 (the Series 1995A Bond Indenture) and loaned the proceeds thereof to Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation, d/b/a St. Lukes Regional Medical Center of Sioux City (the Hospital) pursuant to a Loan Agreement dated as of October 1, 1995 (the Series 1995A Loan Agreement) for the purpose of financing the cost of a project within the meaning of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Hospital has previously provided for the defeasance and payment of the Series 1995A Bonds and in connection therewith the Hospital, Norwest Bank Iowa, National Association (now Wells Fargo Bank Iowa, National Association) (the Escrow Agent) and the Issuer have entered into an Escrow Agreement) (1995A) for the Series 1995A Bonds (the Series 1995A Escrow Agreement) to accomplish the prepayment and redemption of the Series 1995A Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Hospital has decided to restructure the Escrow Fund created by the Series 1995A Escrow Agreement to provide substantial savings to the Hospital and in connection therewith has presented for consideration by the Board of Supervisors a First Amendment to Escrow Agreement (1995) (the First Amendment) among the Hospital, the Issuer and the Bond Trustee, amending the Series 1995A Escrow Agreement as therein provided;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, as follows:
Section 1. That the amendment of the Series 1995A Escrow Agreement as provided in the First Amendment is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the First Amendment in substantially the form presented to and considered by the Board and containing substantially the terms and provisions set forth therein is hereby authorized and approved and the Chairperson of the Board and the County Auditor are hereby authorized and directed to execute, attest, seal and deliver the First Amendment on behalf of the Issuer with such changes thereto as bond counsel may deem appropriate, such execution to be conclusive evidence of approval of such document in accordance with the terms hereof.
Section 3. That the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared to be separable and if any section, phrase or provision shall for any reason be declared to be invalid, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections, phrases and provisions.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
Adopted and approved the 17th day of September, 2002.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

The Board and John Calhoun from Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP) discussed amended contract for Gang Prevention Specialist as a result of increased insurance cost.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment to Contract 172-D with Siouxland Investment Partnership for the Gang Prevention Specialist. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed absentee voting machines with Dennis Butler, Budget/Tax Analyst.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve purchase of absentee voting machine and software at a cost of $65,000 funded from unanticipated revenue created by transfer from the Mental Health Services Fund. Carried 4-0. 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.

Sheriff Dave Amick discussed nursing staff issues. Mercy Health proposed a contract which provides nursing staff seven days per week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and a nursing supervisor. Topic will be put on agenda for next week.

Attorney Bob Deck, speaking on behalf of Deputy Sheriff Association, would like the appointment of Attorney Denne from Civil Service Commission reconsidered and for Attorney Denne to be removed for conflict of interest since he is representing people suing the Sheriff. Board did not find merit in his argument.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to go into Executive Session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(k). Carried 4-0 on roll call vote.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to go out of Executive Session. Carried 4-0 on roll call vote.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until September 24, 2002.