Minutes - 10/21/2003

OCTOBER 21, 2003 - SEVENTEENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 9:00 AM. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Walish and Welte. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, Diane Swoboda Peterson, Deputy Recorder/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 Clausen to approve the Board minutes of October 14, 2003 as submitted. Carried 4-0. Batcheller abstained.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of October 14, 2003 as submitted. Carried 4-0. Batcheller abstained.

The Board approved the reclassification of Theresa J. Jochum, Social Worker I, Social Services Dept., @$42,391/year, effective 10-06-03. Per Board Approval 10-14-03. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Cheryl J. Oldenkamp, Case Manager, Social Services Dept., @$36,625/year, effective 10-06-03. Per Board Approval 10-14-03. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Lucinda A. Zellers, Case Manager, Social Services Dept., @$36,625/year, effective 10-06-03. Per Board Approval 10-14-03. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Sara L. Wibbels, Case Manager, Social Services Dept., @$32,273/year, effective 10-06-03. Per Board Approval 10-14-03. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Brandon J. Black, P/T Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., @$12.45/hour, effective 10-23-03. Job Vacancy Posted: 7-17-03. Entry Level Salary: $12.45/hour. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Request to De-authorize a County Position for Master Sergeant Jail, County Sheriff Dept. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed request to reclassify a county position.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Authorization to Reclassify a County Position for (in-house) Administrative Assistant, County Sheriff Dept, Entry Level: Wage Plan: $20.04/hour. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve and receive for signatures Resolution Naming Depositories for the County Treasurer, Resolution No. 9709. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES #9709
BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors in Woodbury County, Iowa: That we do hereby designate the following named banks to be depositories of the Woodbury County funds in amounts not to exceed the amount named opposite each of said designated depositories and Robert Knowler, Woodbury County Treasurer is hereby authorized to deposit the Woodbury County funds in amounts not to exceed in the aggregate the amounts named for said banks as follows, to wit:

MAXIMUM DEPOSIT MAXIMUM DEPOSIT
In the effect
Prior under the
NAME OF DEPOSITORY LOCATION resolution resolution

U.S. Bank Sioux City, Iowa $50,000,000 $50,000,000

Security National Bank Sioux City, Iowa 50,000,000 50,000,000

Wells Fargo Bank Sioux City, Iowa 50,000,000 50,000,000

Morningside Bank & Trust Sioux City, Iowa 50,000,000 50,000,000

First National Bank Sioux City, Iowa 50,000,000 50,000,000

First Federal Savings & Bank Sioux City, Iowa 1,000,000 5,000,000

Pioneer Bank Sergeant Bluff, Iowa 5,000,000 5,000,000

Sloan State Bank Sloan, Iowa 1,000,000 1,000,000

Western Bank & Trust Pierson, Iowa 1,000,000 1,000,000

Valley Bank & Trust Danbury, Iowa 1,000,000 1,500,000

Iowa/Nebraska State Bank Hornick, Iowa 1,000,000 5,000,000

Union National Bank Correctionville, Iowa 1,000,000 5,000,000

First Trust & Savings Bank Moville, Iowa 1,000,000 1,000,000

Western Bank & Trust Moville, Iowa 1,000,000 5,000,000

Heritage Bank Anthon, Iowa 3,000,000 3,000,000

First State Bank Smithland, Iowa 500,000 500,000

Heritage Bank Cushing, Iowa 500,000 500,000

Liberty Bank Sioux City, Iowa 500,000 5,000,000

First American Bank Sioux City, Iowa 5,000,000 10,000,000

Central Bank 2,000,000

SO RESOLVED this 21st day of October, 2003

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to postpone, until additional information is obtained, action to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution approving petition for suspension of taxes for
M. C. D. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution approving petition for suspension of taxes for D. H. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9710

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION
OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Debbie Hartsock, as titleholder of property located at 3019 Melrose Ave., Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel # 277875

Lot Eleven (11) Block Six (6) Kelly Park Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Debbie Hartsock 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 21st day of October, 2003.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve and receive for signatures a resolution thanking and commending John L. Beardshear, Sr., for his service to Woodbury County. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION NO. 9711

A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING

JOHN L. BEARDSHEAR, SR.

FOR HIS SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY

WHEREAS, John L. Beardshear has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Woodbury County Building Services Department from January of 1990 to November 2003; and

WHEREAS, the service given by John L. Beardshear as a Woodbury County employee, has been characterized by his dedication to the best interests of the citizens of Woodbury County; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA that the undersigned members of this Board thank and commend John L. Beardshear for his years of service to Woodbury County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the wish of all those signing below that the future hold only the best for this very deserving person, John L. Beardshear; and

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 21st day of October, 2003.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to receive Quarterly Report from Commission of Veteran Affairs for the first quarter ending September 30, 2003. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to receive the recommendation from County Engineer Richard Storm to accept the bid of L. A. Carlson, Merrill, IA in the amount of $83,802.57 for Project L-EWP 03
(1)--73-97. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve and receive for signatures Resolution No. 9712 vacating excess roadway right-of-way, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION NO. 9712

A RESOLUTION VACATING EXCESS ROADWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY

WHEREAS, The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors in accordance with Section 306.10 (Code of Iowa 2003) as amended has determined that a portion of the roadway right-of-way, described as follows and shown on the attached Plat of Survey, and incorporated herein by reference, is no longer needed for roadway purposes:

A parcel of land described as being a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE SE ) and a part of the Southwest Quarter of the South East Quarter (SW SE ) of Section 12, Township 88 North, Range 43 West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa , further described as follows:

Commencing at the Southeast (SE) corner of the SE of said Section 12; thence S 891225 W for 926.82 feet along the south line of SE of said Section 12 to a point on the centerline of an existing paved county highway (now known as Osceola Avenue), said point also being the point of beginning; thence continuing S 891225 W for 531.85 feet along the south line of the SE of said Section 12 to a point on the centerline of an existing public road; thence N 331512 E for 182.87 feet along the centerline of said public road; thence N 301522 E for 151.81 feet along the centerline of said public road; thence northeasterly along the centerline of said public road for 304.16 feet along the arc of a 1759.97 foot radius curve concave northwesterly and having chord length of 303.78 feet bearing N 251818 E; thence N 202115 E for 253.91 feet along the centerline of said public road; thence northeasterly along the centerline of said public road for 241.59 feet along the arc of a 447.62 foot radius curve concave southeasterly having a chord length of 238.67 feet bearing N 355225 E; thence N 493116 E for 44.65 feet along the centerline of said public road; thence northeasterly along the centerline of said public road for 48.64 feet along the arc of a 50.00 foot radius curve concave southeasterly, and having a chord length of 46.75 feet bearing N 772340 E; thence S 744356 E for 20.56 feet along the centerline of said public road to a point of intersection with the centerline of said paved county highway; thence S 151605 W for 38.54 feet along the centerline of said paved county highway; thence southerly along the centerline of said paved county highway for 988.62 feet along the arc of a 2864.79 foot radius curve concave easterly, and having a chord length of 983.72 feet bearing S 052255 W to the point of beginning. Said described parcel contains a total of 6.44 acres, inclusive of Public roadway easements of 2.29 acres. Said described parcel is also subject to any and all easements apparent or of record.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, in accordance with Section 306.10 (Code of Iowa) hereby vacates that excess right of way identified on the Plat of Survey attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference reserving therefrom public roadway easement rights for Osceola Avenue, which was previously referred to as paved county highway, and for Newton Path, which was previously referred to as the public road. From and after the date this resolution is recorded, the identified property, exclusive of the retained public roadway easements as shown on the attached Plat of Survey, shall no longer constitute a street, highway, or public right of way, but shall revert to private ownership pursuant to operation of law.

SO RESOLVED this 21st day of October 2003.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Adopt-A-Highway application submitted by River City Anglers, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

There was no action taken to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign proposal for additional work at the former Davidson Oil Company site, Moville, IA.

The Board discussed purchase of equipment for snow plow truck with the county engineer.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve proposed changes to the General Relief Policy Manual concerning burial expenses. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

There was a discussion of second floor signage.

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 October 28, 2003.