Minutes - 12/10/2002

DECEMBER 10, 2002TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Walish and Welte. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, Patrick F. Gill, Auditor/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 Welte to approve the Board minutes of December 3, 2002 as submitted. Carried 4-0, Batcheller abstained.

The Board approved the separation of Debra L. Mahr, Temporary Election Clerk, County Auditor/Recorder Dept., effective 12-06-02. End of Temporary Employment. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Dorrine F. Norby, Temporary Election Clerk, County Auditor/Recorder Dept., effective 12-06-02. End of Temporary Employment. Copy filed.

The Board approved the promotion of Dennis A. Alioth, Jail Sergeant, County Sheriff Dept., @$19.36/hour, effective 12-11-02. In-House Posting: 11-13-02 from Sr. Correctional Officer to Jail Sergeant. Copy filed.

The Board approved the temporary reinstatement of Kyle D. Gates, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads Dept., @$8.00/hour, effective 12-23-02. Temporary Reinstatement: 12-23-02 thru 1-10-03. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the authorization to initiate hiring process for one (1) Male Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept. DSA Entry: $13.70/hour. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board deferred discussion concerning Woodbury County Health Insurance issues with Cathy Mengel of First Administrators, Inc. until an executive session could be held.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve lifting tax suspension for M.D. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed Change Order Number G6 for remodel of existing building for Siouxland District Health Dept. for additional amount of $7,115.00.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve Change Order Number G6 for remodel of building for Siouxland District Health Dept. for additional amount of $7,115.00. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Public Hearing on the authorization of a Loan Agreement for $800,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2003, to evidence the obligation of the county there under, was held at 10:10 A.M. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said Loan Agreement for General Obligation Capital Loan Notes.

Jim Jung, 2222 Jackson Street, Sioux City, and Janeese Martin of the Tax Research Conference addressed concerns they have with expenses associated with borrowing money.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to close the Public Hearing on the Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes to evidence the obligation of the County, as there was no one else present wishing to be heard. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and authorize a Loan Agreement and the issuance of $800,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2003. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of $800,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2003. Carried 5-0.

Resolution #9605

RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF $800,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2003

WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, this Board has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of $800,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2003, for the purpose of paying costs of equipment and remodeling of county buildings used for Courthouse and District Health, and has considered the extent of objections received from residents or property owners as to said proposal and, accordingly the following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the County and residents thereof:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA:

Section 1. That this Board does hereby institute proceedings and take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and issuance in the manner required by law of $800,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2003, to evidence the obligation thereof for the foregoing purpose.

Section 2. That this Resolution be and does hereby serve as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150 2, because the County reasonably expects to reimburse with the proceeds of the Notes, all or a portion of original expenditures incurred in connection with the above purpose.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of December, 2002.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to authorize the Chairman to sign Agreement for Project BROS-CO97(61)8J-97, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to authorize the Chairman to sign Agreement for Siouxland Historical Railroad Association, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to receive and authorize the Chairman to sign project plans for Projects L-EWP 02(1)73-97, L-EWP 02(2)73-97, L-EWP 02(3)73-97 and L-EWP 02(4)73-97. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign County Budget Conversion converting the FY 2003 county budget to conform to the new chart of accounts established by County Finance Committee. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Dennis Butler, Budget/Tax Analyst, gave a presentation of proposed budget.

Mr. Batcheller excused himself at 11:45 a.m.

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

Jim Smith of Thunder Fireworks asked the Board about fireworks in the county.

Wally Kunz discussed the countys proposed comprehensive plan with the Board.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to go into Executive Session per Iowa Code Section 20.17. Carried 4-0 on roll call vote.

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

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve the recommendation of the attorney that was given in the previous executive session. Carried 4-0.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until December 17, 2002.