Minutes - 12/17/2002

DECEMBER 17, 2002TWENTY-FIFTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, December 17, 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 Boykin to approve the Board minutes of December 10, 2002 as submitted. Carried 4-0, Batcheller abstained.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to approve the minutes of Executive Session of December 10, 2002 as submitted. Carried 4-0, Batcheller abstained.

The Board approved the reclassification of Patrick E. Hinrichsen, Deputy Sheriff, County Sheriff Dept., @$19.56/hour, effective 1-3-03. Per DSA Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Sara J. Miller, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., @$15.39/hour, effective 1-07-03. Per DSA Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Ryan L. McCrory, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., @$15.39/hour, effective 1-07-03. Per DSA Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of David M. Junge, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., @$15.39/hour, effective 1-08-03. Per DSA Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Drew H. Bockenstedt, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., @$49,520/year, effective 1-10-03. Per Asst. County Attorney Contract agreement, from Step 5 to Step 6. Copy filed.

Mike Miranda from Siouxland Benefit Consultants and the Board discussed Woodbury Countys Cafeteria/Flex Plan.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Cafeteria/Flex Plan document. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

J.D. Pellersels, Human Resource Director, and the Board discussed the Woodbury County Health and Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for private medical information of individuals.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to establish Woodbury County HIPAA Compliance Committee. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #039870 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 #039870 as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 5-0.

Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #039870. Rick Rembe bid $270.00 plus recording fees. There were no further bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to accept Rick Rembes bid of $270.00 plus recording fees on Real Estate Parcel #039870. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:
RESOLUTION # 9606

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

By Richard Cyril Rembe in the sum of $ Two-Hundred and Seventy Dollars ($ 270.00)

for the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel #039870

W (west) 75 Feet S (south) 37 Feet Lot 10 Block 137
(715 Court Street, Sioux City IA 51105)

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 17TH day of December, 2002.
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors

Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve Tuesday, December 24,, 2002 as the Christmas Floating Holiday for wage plan employees. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Anthon Ambulance Loan Agreement. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed Grant Applications from the State of Iowa.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve the 'Planning' FY 2002 Supplemental Funding Grant Number CFDA 83.562 grant application, the Citizen Corps FY 2002 Supplemental Grant Number CFDA 83.564 grant application and the CERT FY 2002 Supplemental Grant Number CFDA 83.564 grant application. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #026265 on January 14, 2003 at 10:15 A.M. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION # 9607

NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel #026265

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

Parcel #026265
W (West) 49 Feet, N (North) 10 (ten) Feet, Lot 11 (eleven) and W (West) 49 Feet Lot 12 (twelve), Block 61 (sixty-one).
(112 12th Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51104)

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 14rd Day of January, 2003, 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 14th Day of January, 2003, 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 $ 1,100.00 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 17th Day of December, 2002.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #114480 on January 7, 2003 at 10:15 A.M. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION # 9608

NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel #114480

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

Parcel #114480
Coles Addition
East (one-half) Lot 7 (seven) Block 24 (twenty-four) and East (one-half)
(801 Rock 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 7rd Day of January, 2003, 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 7th Day of January, 2003, 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 $ 780.00 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 17th Day of December, 2002.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #051975 on January 14, 2003 at 10:18 A.M. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION # 9609

NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel #051975

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

Parcel #051975
North Sioux City Addition
West Fifty (50) Feet Lots One (1), Two (2), and Three (3) Block Three (3)
(Sioux City, Woodbury County, 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 14rd Day of January, 2003, 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 14th Day of January, 2003, 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 $ 5,000.00 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 17th Day of December, 2002.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

There was a discussion of the contract with R. Edwin Redfern/Redfern Resources.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to postpone approval of the contract until March. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed County farm contract.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve a three year County Farm Lease. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve a three year Lease of Farm Structures. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve tax abatement of personal assessed as real estate, buildings on leased land and non-taxable real estate. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Walish to approve 28E Agreement between Woodbury County and the Iowa Department of Human Services for partial funding of the Sanford Gang Prevention Program. Carried 4-0, Boykin abstained. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of support for Siouxland District Health Department application for a Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) drug treatment grant to expand and enhance drug treatment capacity in Woodbury County, Grant Application PA 03-001 TCE. Carried 4-0, Walish abstained. Copy filed.

The Board reviewed the following budget items:

Programs Under the Board of Supervisors

The Non-Program Expenditures (Refund of taxes, etc.) budget, The Sioux City Riverboat Program budget, The County Medical Examiner budget, The Center (Information & Referral) budget, The Council on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence budget, The Meals-on-Wheels Program budget, The Senior Aides Program (WCCAA) budget, The Siouxland Regional Transit System Program budget, The Siouxland Senior Center budget, The Board of Supervisors Expense budget, The Board of Supervisors Administration budget, The Public Bidder budget, The Mail Services Program budget, The Indigent Juvenile Defense Attorneys budget, The Risk Management Services budget, The Townships Trustees & Clerks budget, The Moville Senior Center budget, The Courthouse Projects budget and The Anderson Trust Account budget.

Veteran Affairs

The Veterans Affairs Department Administration and Services budget.

Planning and Zoning Department

The Planning and Zoning Department budget.

County Treasurer

The Motor Vehicle Program budget and The Tax Program budget.

The County Landfill Program budget and The 405a State Allocation Funding (Rural Assistance) budget and the County Library budget.

Juvenile Receiving and Detention

The JAIB Grant budget, The Juvenile Detention budget and The Intake Services budget.

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 December 23, 2002.