Minutes - 12/16/2003

DECEMBER 16, 2003 - TWENTY-FIFTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 9:00 AM. 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 Clausen second by Batcheller to approve the Board minutes of December 9, 2003 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of December 9, 2003 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

The Board approved the appointment of Ashley J. Martin, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads Dept., @$7.50/hour, effective 12-18-03. Not to exceed 120 days. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Kyle D. Gates, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads Dept., @$9.00/hour, effective 12-18-03. Not to exceed 120 days. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to receive and approve plans for 2004 asphalt resurfacing project FM-CO97(64)55-97. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to receive and approve plans for 2004 asphalt resurfacing project FM-CO97(65)55-97, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to receive and approve plans for 2004 asphalt resurfacing project FM-CO97(66)55-97, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to receive and approve plans for 2004 asphalt resurfacing project FM-CO97(67)55-97, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

John Pylelo, Zoning Administrator, gave a presentation of resolution request regarding commendation to Mervin Zellmer for his long term commitment to Woodbury County community service.

Motion by Boykin second by Welte to receive for signatures a resolution thanking and commending Mervin Zellmer for his service to Woodbury County, Iowa. Carried 5-0.

Resolution No. 9725

A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING
MERVIN ZELLMER
FOR HIS SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

WHEREAS, Mervin Zellmer has capably served Woodbury County as a past member of the Countys Board of Adjustment and Zoning Commission compiling 40 years of community service to the County and;

WHEREAS, Mervin Zellmer has faithfully completed the following Board of Supervisor appointments:

Board of Adjustment:
January 1, 1983 to December 31, 1987 1st Term
January 1, 1988 to December 31, 1992 2nd Term
January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1998 1st Term
January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2003 2nd term

Zoning Commission:
January 1, 1973 to December 31, 1977 1st term
January 1, 1978 to December 31, 1982 2nd Term
January 1, 1984 to December 31, 1988 1st Term
January 1, 1989 to December 31, 1993 2nd Term

WHEREAS, Mervin Zellmers tenure as a member of the Board of Adjustment and Zoning Commission has been characterized by dedication to the best interests and level of service for the citizens of Woodbury County and;

WHEREAS, the members of the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors appreciate the full and constructive input that Mervin Zellmer has provided toward the Board of Adjustments and Zoning Commissions quest for the proper solution to issues presented before the Board and Commission.

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, thank and commend Mervin Zellmer for his distinguished forty years of combined service as a member of the Woodbury County Board of Adjustment and Woodbury County Zoning Commission.

BE IT SO RESOLVED, this 16th day of December, 2003.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

The Board discussed the consideration of reappointment to Woodbury County Zoning Commission.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller second by to approve the reappointment of Dwight Rorholm of 4431 Country Club Blvd., Sioux City, to Woodbury County Zoning Commission for a five-year term beginning January 1, 2004. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

John Pylelo gave an update on applications regarding appointment to Woodbury County Board of Adjustment.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen second by to approve the appointment of Alan Vandehaar, 4917 Singing Hills Blvd., Sioux City, to the Woodbury County Zoning Commission for a five-year term beginning January 1, 2004. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed the consideration of preliminary plats for Ring Addition Subdivision submitted to Zoning Commission by Jerry and Sheryl Burkhart and Bill and Mary Mallett.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to receive and approve preliminary plats for Ring Addition Subdivision, Parcel #703410, subject to review and recommendation of the Zoning Commission. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

County Treasurer Robert Knowler presented a plaque to Lisa Wilson recognizing her efforts for the County Sesquintennial Celebration.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution for tax suspension through the redemption process for B.C.L. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9726

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION
OF TAXES THROUGH THE REDEMPTION PROCESS

WHEREAS, Ms. Bernice (Painter) Lodahl as joint titleholder of real estate located at 4400 Tyler St., Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #306675

Lots Eleven Twelve (11-12) Block Twenty-seven (27) Leeds Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Bernice (Painter) Lodahl, 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 # 306675 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 16th day of December, 2003

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve the reappointment of Frank Gray, 2425 Mohawk Dr., Sioux City, to the Conservation Board for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2004. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Welte to approve the reappointment of Merle Muller, 2501 Pierce St., Sioux City, to the Siouxland District Board of Health for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2004. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve the reappointment of Leo Jochum, 2498 Carroll Ave., Salix; Donald H. Johnson, 2731 Lenox Ave., Oto; Elleen Oberreuton, 2775 Taylor Ave., Danbury; Wallace Sorenson, 2203 Hwy 20, Lawton; Noel Plummer, 2058 180th St., Bronson; Thomas Ullrich, 819 Brown St., Sloan; and Ronald Michener, 2575 Ida Ave., Anthon, to the Commission to Assess Damages, Category A, for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2004. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve the reappointment of G. R. Batcheller, Jr., PO Box 3311, Sioux City; Peter Macfarlane, 27 Deer Haven Dr., Sioux City; Wayne B. Ducommun, 2212 S. Alice St., Sioux City; Ruth A. Groth, 305 N. Cauley Ave., Anthon; and Kathleen F. Fenceroy, 323 Oakland St., Sioux City, to the Commission to Assess Damages, Category B, for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2004. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve the reappointment of Colleen R. Baker, 3422 Jackson St., Sioux City; Terry Kroeger, 1824 Glen Ellen Road, Sioux City; Cleo Pottorff, 1647 120th St., Sioux City; Duke OHern, 5611 Meyers Ave., Sioux City; Douglas Lehman, 3803 Chippawa Ct., Sioux City; Anita Small, 4605 46th St., Sioux City; and Nancy Henry, PO Box 2484, Sioux City, to the Commission to Assess Damages, Category C, for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2004. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the reappointment of Rick Aadland, 2086 Roundtable Rd., Sergeant Bluff; Patrick Curry, 2405 S. Olive St., Sioux City; Robert Huisenga, 4507 Lincoln Way, Sioux City; Leon Ortner, 2961 OBrien Ave., Danbury; Jon Wilcke, 4567 250th St., Danbury; and Sharon K. Hunwardsen, 901 5th St., Correctionville, to the Commission to Assess Damages, Category D, for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2004. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Regis Garvey of United Way presented a Thank You to Woodbury County.

Diane Swoboda Peterson and Rick Schneider held the drawing of prizes for United Way participation.

Motion by Clausen second by Welte to approve amendment to 28E Agreement between Woodbury County, Iowa, and the Woodbury County Decategorization Board regarding the disbursement of funding for At-Risk Children. Carried 4-0, Boykin abstained. 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.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to go into Executive Session per Iowa Code Section 20.17 (3). Carried 5-0 on a roll call vote.

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

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

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

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until December 23, 2003.