Minutes - 5/13/2003

MAY 13, 2003FORTY-FIFTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 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 Boykin second by Batcheller to approve the Board minutes of May 6, 2003 as submitted. Carried 3-0, Clausen and Walish abstained.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to amend the agenda by adding an item to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of support for a drug court application to the Department of Justice. Carried 5-0.

The Board approved the separation of Todd C. Traum, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 5-7-03. Resignation. Copy filed.

The Board approved from part-time to full-time interim status for Robert F. Norris, F/T Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., @$12.95/hour, effective 5-7-03. From P/T to F/T Interim Status due to Military Leave Vacancy. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Kyle D. Gates, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads Dept., @$9.00/hour, effective 5-12-03. Not to exceed 120 days. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Charles W. Dose, Temporary Roadside Driver, Secondary Roads Dept., @$8.00/hour, effective 5-14-03. Not to exceed 120 days. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Jason J. McManigal, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., @$14.22/hour, effective 5-20-03. Per DSA Contract agreement, from Class 1 to Class 2. Copy filed.

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

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 9652 approving petition for suspension of taxes for D.T. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9652

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION
OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Diana M. Tott, as titleholder of mobile home located at 3290 North Martha Street, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

SK991E
1971 Skylark Mobile Home 60 X 12, 720.0 square foot

WHEREAS, Diana M. Tott as titleholders of the aforementioned mobile home 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 13th day of May, 2003.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to authorize the Chairman to sign a contract with Elk Horn Construction Co., Sergeant Bluff, IA for Project No. BROS-CO97(57)73-97. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Fran Sadden and Carol Banta from Siouxland District Health discussed Community Services Grant with the Board.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to approve the Community Services Grant Plan. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to approve an amendment to the 28E agreement between Woodbury County, Iowa and Siouxland District Health Board of Health subject to the review of the County Attorney. Carred 5-0. Copy Filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of support for the continuation of the renovation project. Carried 5-0.

Mr. Batcheller and Mr. Clausen excused themselves at 10:20 AM.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve and receive for signatures Resolution No. 9653, Proclamation in Support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Carried 3-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION NO. 9653

PROCLAMATION

IN SUPPORT OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

WHEREAS, mental health is critical for the continued well-being of Sioux City families, businesses and the community at large, and mental health disorders account for more health problems than cancer, lung and heart disease combined; and

WHEREAS, untreated and under-treated mental illness costs employers $70 billion per year, including lost work and productivity; and

WHEREAS, when mental health is covered, employers save $900 per employee in annual health costs and reduce absenteeism by nine days per employee per year.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, do hereby proclaim May, 2003 as

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

in Woodbury County and call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, business and schools in Woodbury County to recommit ourselves to increase awareness and understanding of mental illness and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental illness.

SO RESOLVED this 13th day of May, 2003.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Presentation of the proclamation was made to Jim Rixner from Siouxland Mental Health and Mary Bell representing the National Association for Mental Health.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment to Food Service Contract between Woodbury County and CBM Food Service for meals to Juvenile Detention. Carried 3-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed the consideration of approving the issuance of Revenue Bonds for Northern Hills Assisted Living Facility Project, 4002 Teton Trace in Sioux City.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve the issuance of Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing Northern Hills Assisted Living Facility Project not to exceed seven million dollars. Carried 3-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed cell phone contract with Chris Huisman from the Department of Human Services.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of support for a drug court application to the Department of Justice. Carried 3-0.

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

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until May 20, 2003.