Minutes - 7/22/2003

JULY 22, 2003 - FOURTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Walish and Welte. Staff members present were Sonya Pierce, Public Bidder and Patrick F. Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

The Claims were approved as presented. Copy filed.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the Board minutes of July 15, 2003 as submitted. Carried 4-0, Clausen abstained.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to approve the Board minutes of July 8, 2003 as submitted. Carried 4-0, Batcheller abstained.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of July 1, 2003 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve the addition of an item dealing with Homeland Security grant application to the agenda. Carried 5-0.

The Board approved the leave of absence of Fern J. Marrinan, M.V. Clerk II, County Treasurer Dept., effective 7-09-03. Unpaid leave of absence. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of John J. Sullivan, Assistant County Attorney Civil, County Attorney Dept., @$45,912.00/year, effective 7-22-03. Job Vacancy Posted: 6-17-03. Salary Range: $39,700 - $45,912/year. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Brett M. Werner, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 8-01-03. End of Temporary Work. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to appoint the interim HIPAA committee as permanent appointment and to add a member from the Woodbury County Community Action Agency. Carried 5-0.

Ron Johnson from Robert Half Management &Associates gave a Health and Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) status report to the Board.

The Board presented a Letter of Appreciation to Jeff King, Brian Maron, Mark Elgert, James Thomas, Patty Erickson-Puttmann, Theresa Jochum, Cindy Zellers, Cheryl Oldenkamp, Lisa Wilson and Sara Wibbles for their assistance with the annual employee appreciation event.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Decat Plan and Waiver of JAIBG Funds. Carried 4-0, Boykin abstained. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the acceptance of JAIBG Funds and Fiscal Responsibility Agreement. Carried 4-0, Boykin abstained. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign certification assurance form for the Decat Plan. Carried 4-0, Boykin abstained. Copy filed.

The Board discussed preliminary plats for Fox View Second Addition subdivision submitted by Randall Rogers.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve preliminary plats for Fox View and refer to the zoning commission for review and recommendation. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed preliminary plats for Hilltop View Addition subdivision submitted by Roger L. and Ida M. Milligan.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve preliminary plats for Hilltop View Addition subdivision and refer to the zoning commission for review and recommendation. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed preliminary plats for Bennett Addition subdivision submitted by Samuel and Betty Corrie.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to approve preliminary plats for Bennett Addition subdivision and refer to the zoning commission for review and recommendation. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed preliminary plats for Kuhlmanns First Addition subdivision submitted by Michael and Theresa Kuhlmann.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to approve preliminary plats for Kuhlmanns First Addition subdivision and refer to the zoning commission for review and recommendation. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Public Hearing regarding proposed fee schedule for Woodbury County Planning and Zoning was held at 10:20 a.m. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said proposed fee schedule.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to close the Public Hearing on proposed fee schedule as there was no one present wishing to be heard. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to approve and adopt proposed fee schedule for Woodbury County Planning and Zoning effective August 1, 2003. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve the application for the State Homeland Security Grant Part II. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed submission of Interoperable Communication Equipment FY 2003 Grant Program with Communications Director Glen Sedivy.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve the submission for Interoperable Communication Equipment FY 2003 Grant to the Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

There was a budget discussion.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to use reserves, funds returned from Siouxland District Health and savings from General Relief restructuring to meet the revenue shortfall created by the reinventing government bill. Carried 3-2, Welte and Batcheller opposed.

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

Janeese Martin, Tax Research Conference, addressed the Board with concerns about the budget.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to go into Executive Session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c). Carried 5-0 on roll call vote.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to go out of Executive Session. Carried 5-0 on roll call vote.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve a settlement between Woodbury County and the Maryland Casualty/Zurich Insurance Company. Carried 5-0.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until July 29, 2003.