Minutes - 8/5/2003

AUGUST 5, 2003 - SIXTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen and Walish. Welte was absent. 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 Batcheller second by Clausen to approve the Board minutes of July 29, 2003 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of July 29, 2003 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

The Board approved the leave of absence for Paul A. Prather, Maintenance Technician, Building Services Dept., effective 7-14-03. Leave of Absence due to FMLA. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Dorrine F. Norby, Temporary Election Clerk, County Auditor/Recorder Dept., @$10.62/hour, effective 7-31-03. Not to exceed 120 days. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Chad L. Heckert, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., @$14.18/hour, effective 8-06-03. Job Vacancy Posted: 7-02-03. Entry Level Salary: $14.18/hour. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Cynthia L. Weber-Blair, Assistant County Attorney Dept., @$45,912/year, effective 8-14-03. Per AFSCME Asst. Attorney Contract agreement, from Step 3 to Step 4. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Sheryl K. Skaff, Court Security Officer, County Sheriff Dept. @$16.80/hour, effective 8-14-03. Per DSA Contract agreement, from Class 1 to Sr. Class. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Darin M. Fay, Deputy Sheriff, County Sheriff Dept., @$21.25/hour, effective 8-15-03. Per DSA Contract agreement, from Class 1 to Sr. Class. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Jill R. Pitsenbarger, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., @$62,540/year, effective 8-16-03. Per AFSCME Asst. Attorney Contract agreement, from Step 10 to Step 11. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Bryan A. Maron, Maintenance Worker, Building Services Dept., @$11.81/hour, effective 8-16-03. Per AFSCME Cthouse. Contract agreement, from Grade 2, Step 3 to Grade 2, Step 4. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Darwin D. Clupper, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., effective 8-29-03. Resignation. Copy filed.

The Board approved de-authorization of the position of General Assistance Director, effective 8-5-03. 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 in lieu of Female Correctional Officer authorized 7-1-03, County Sheriff Dept., Entry level: $14.18/hour, and for an Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., Range: $39,700-$45,912/year. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 9683 approving petition for suspension of taxes through the redemption process for D.G.B on Parcel # 430860. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9683

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION
OF TAXES THROUGH THE REDEMPTION PROCESS

WHEREAS, Daniel Gene Bartels as joint titleholder of real estate located at 1227 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #430860

Johnson Sub Division Lots 2-14 Block One (1) & Lot Eleven (11) Block Three (3) M SMITH
Lot Eight (8) Block One (1) Rederichs Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Daniel Gene Bartels, as joint titleholder of the aforementioned property has petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a suspension of taxes pursuant to the 1999 Iowa Code Section 447.9(3) 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 directs the County Auditor to redeem parcel # 430860 owned by the petitioner from the holder of a certificate of purchase of the amount necessary to redeem under section 447.1, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to so record the approval of this tax suspension for this parcel.

SO RESOLVED this 5th day of August, 2003

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 9684 approving petition for suspension of taxes on Parcel # 101010 for J.H. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9684

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION
OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Josephine Harrison, as titleholder of property located at 4400 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel # 101010

Auditor Plat Lots One - Nine (1-9) Block One (1) West 56.2 ft North 99 FT Lot One (1) Block One (1), Cheneys Morningside Villa Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Josephine Harrison as titleholder of the aforementioned real estate 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 5th day of August, 2003.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve lifting the tax suspension for W.L.N. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve tax abatements, per recommendation of the county treasurer, for Jody Lenzen/Fidel Torres on Parcel # 641358 which is for a mobile home on leased land no longer assessed; for Carolyn Sue Vasques on Parcel # 984041 for a building on leased land for a junked mobile home; for TA Escrow on Parcel # 563025 for an erroneous parcel and duplication of other parcels; for the City of Sloan on Parcels #649324 & #649326 for taxes owed by a political subdivision; and for Woodbury County Home on Parcels #823275, #826425, #826440 & #826410. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to authorize the Chairman to sign Adopt-A-Highway Application submitted by Alpha Omicron Pi, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to postpone, for one week, action to receive quotes and approve the acceptance of the quote of Ten Point Construction Co., Denison, IA, for full depth concrete patching on County Route K-35, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign final plats for Dicksons Addition Subdivision. Carried 4-0.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 9685

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
DICKSON SUBDIVISION TO WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

WHEREAS, THE OWNER AND PROPRIETOR DID ON THE 4TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2003, FILE WITH THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION A CERTAIN PLAT DESIGNATED AS DICKSON SUBDIVISION TO WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA; AND

WHEREAS, IT APEARS THAT SAID PLAT CONFORMS WITH ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE STATE OF IOWA AND ORDINANCES OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA, WITH REFERENCE TO THE FILING OF SAME; AND

WHEREAS, THE ZONING COMMISSION OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT; AND

WHEREAS, THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT;

NOW THEREFORE, BE, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, THAT THE PLAT OF DICKSON SUBDIVISION TO WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA BE, AND THE SAME IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND APPROVED, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO FURNISH TO THE OWNER AND PROPRIETOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2003.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve the appointment of Chris Jensen as Workforce Representative to Woodbury County Community Action Agency (WCCAA) Board of Directors. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve the appointment of LaRae Lyons as Woodbury County General Relief Director. Carried 4-0.

The Board had discussed the submission of a federal grant application for Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP) with SHIP representative Melissa Peterson.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter designating Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP) as the eligible Local Council for Woodbury County under the Early Learning Opportunities Act (ELOA) program, and to authorize SHIP to submit an application to the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Child Care Bureau, and to administer the implementation of the project if funded. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board had a discussion with Shaffer Ridgeway of Natural Resources Conservation Service concerning Glen Ellen Subwatershed Project Plan.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve Glen Ellen Subwatershed, Little Sioux Flood Prevention Project, Supplemental Watershed Plan. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

There was a discussion between Larry Obermeyer of Siouxland Historical Railroad Association and the Board concerning National Scenic Byways Program and REAP Program.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin approve Woodbury County Board of Supervisors acting as Public Sponsor to the National Scenic Byways Program and the REAP Program and to authorize the Chairman to sign the applications. 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.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until August 12, 2003.