Minutes - 12/23/2003

DECEMBER 23, 2003 TWENTY-SIXTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, December 23, 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 Welte second by Boykin to approve the Board meeting minutes of December 16, 2003 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the minutes of the first Executive Session of December 16, 2003 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve the minutes of the second Executive Session of December 16, 2003 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

The Board approved the appointment of Phillip C. Olson, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., @$14.18/hour, effective 12-26-03. Job Vacancy Posted: 10-01-03. Entry Level Salary: $14.18/hour. Copy filed.

The Board discussed Woodbury County hiring freeze being imposed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve hiring freeze for Woodbury County. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve and receive for signatures Resolution No. 9727 designating a snowmobile route, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9727

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

WHEREAS, POWDER PLAYERS, INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB, has requested that the WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, designate the following portions of Woodbury County roadway to be used as snowmobile trails; L-14 from the Plymouth County Line to D-12 and D-12 from Highway 140 East to the West city limits of Pierson, Iowa, AND;

WHEREAS, Chapter 321G of the Code of Iowa allows the WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS to designate portions of roadway for snowmobile trail use for a specified period of time, AND;

WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 321G.9 of the Code of Iowa, the WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS has evaluated the traffic patterns of the roadways requested to be designated as snowmobile trails and has determined that a designated snowmobile trail on portions of said roadways will not unduly interfere with traffic or constitute a traffic hazard, AND;

WHEREAS, Section 321G.28 of the Code of Iowa does not require approval from the Iowa Department of Transportation for merely designating a portion of a county roadway as a snowmobile trail, AND;

WHEREAS, the WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS has agreed to designate the requested portions of Woodbury County roadways as snowmobile trails, AND;

WHEREAS, the POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB agrees to sponsor said snowmobile trails, AND;

WHEREAS, the POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB agrees to provide all designations and signs to be erected along said trails for the use of the club members, AND;

WHEREAS, the POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB agrees to place and maintain any signs necessary to warn traffic of the operation of snowmobiles along said trails and roadways, AND;

WHEREAS, POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB agrees that all members and any guest or associates using said designated trail shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 321G of the Code of Iowa and further agree that any violations of said Code Chapter shall be considered grounds for terminating the designation of said snowmobile trail, AND;

WHEREAS, POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB agrees to hold and save WOODBURY COUNTY harmless from any and all liability resulting from injuries, loss or damages, including damages to equipment, of any kind to club members, guests or other persons using said snowmobile trail, or those whose injuries or damages are a result of the use of said trails by members, guests, or other persons using said snowmobile trail, AND;

WHEREAS, POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB shall submit proof of insurance coverage, covering all persons participating in any club activities on or along the designated snowmobile trails to the Woodbury County Auditor within fifteen days of the passage of this resolution and agrees that failure to do so shall constitute grounds for the Board of Supervisors revoking this resolution.

WHEREAS, WOODBURY COUNTY does not warrant the condition of the county road right-of-way which will be designated as a snowmobile trail to be fit for any particular purpose nor, does it warrant against any hazards that may exist as a result of snow plowing or other necessary road work on the public road along side said trail.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa as follows:

1. The following roadway is hereby designated as a snowmobile trail for the
POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB and may be used for
snowmobile operation from December 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004:

a. L-14 from Plymouth County Line to D-12, and
b. D-12 from Highway 140 East to the West City limits of
Pierson, Iowa.

SO RESOLVED this 23rd day of December, 2003.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to receive and approve plans for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO97(59)8J-97, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Welte second by Clausen to receive and approve plans for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO97(62)8J-97, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to receive and accept the quote from Kooiker Construction, LeMars, Iowa, for maintenance repair of bridge, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Planning and Zoning Administrator John Pylelo discussed with the Board the consideration of an appointment to Woodbury County Board of Adjustment.

Motion by Welte second by Batcheller to approve the appointment of Cory D. Meister, 93 Elm St., Lawton, to Woodbury County Board of Adjustment to replace Dwight Rorholm for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve Resolution No. 9728 approving petition for tax suspension for V.V.R. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9728

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Violet Viola Rittal, as titleholder of a mobile home located at 3700 28th Street, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

VIN# 1468741253

1975 SHAG 65x14, 910.0 sq. ft

WHEREAS, Violet Viola Rittal as titleholder 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 23rd day of December, 2003.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Bid letting was held for Social Service remodeling.

Bids were as follows:

Holtze Construction Co. bid $14,490.00
W.A. Klinger, Inc. bid $15,395.00

There were no further bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to receive the bids for Social Service remodeling and submit to Social Services Department and the Building Services Director for review and recommendation. Carried 5-0. 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.

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

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

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until January 2, 2004.