Minutes - 1/13/2004

JANUARY 13, 2004 TWENTY-EIGHTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 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 Boykin second by Walish to amend the agenda to move the hearing of individual/group wishing to make a presentation of items not on the agenda item to the first item. Carried 5-0.

Grady Marx, 1461-158th St., presented petitions to the Board expressing concerns with zoning regulations in the county. The Board members made comments. Zoning administrator John Pylelo explained how the comprehensive plan was developed. Dave Davenport, 6533 Morningside Ave., Bill Bride, 1505 Buchanan Ave., Cindy Bauman, 6971 Morningside Ave., Craig Ford, 102 Sandy Lane, Gil Holmes, 7510 Correctionville Road, Judy Smith, 1610-140th, Jeff Suntken, 1523-140th, Leonard Dunn, 33251 Hwy 75, Plymouth County, Christine Walker, 828 Romans Road, Chad Hofer, 1631 County Home Road, Dr. Thomas Carr, 2612-210th, Perry Nelson, 1742-140th, Rochelle Lundy, 24154 K-30, Plymouth County, Dave Brink, 2009-210th, Riley Simpson, 1771-140th, Ken Gard, 1215 Carroll Avenue, Tom Bride, 1900 Cecelia, addressed the Board.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to receive the petitions and to appoint a committee to review the countys comprehensive zoning plan. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Mr. Walish excused himself at 11:20 AM.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve the Board minutes of January 6, 2004 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

The Board approved the promotion of Rose M. Griffith, Jail Administrative Assistant, County Sheriff Dept., @$20.24/hour, effective 1-6-04. Per Board Approval 1-6-04, from DSA Correctional Officer, Step 2 to Wage Plan comparable to DSA Jail Sergeant Salary. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Ashley J. Martin, Temporary Engineering Aid, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 1-6-04. End of Temporary Work. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Kyle D. Gates, Temporary Engineering Aid, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 1-9-04. End of Temporary Work. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Debbie S. Sewalson, Legal Secretary III, County Attorney Dept., @$14.74/hour, effective 1-24-04. Per AFSCME Cthouse. Contract agreement, from Grade 6, Step 3 to Grade 6, Step 4. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 9731 approving petition for suspension of taxes on Parcel #436575 for M.S.S. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9731

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Mike S. Speece, as titleholder of real estate located at 1901 W. Highland Street, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #436575

Lot Sixteen (16) Block Nine (9), Riverview Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Mike S. Speece 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 13th day of January, 2004.

WOOBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Phase V Courthouse Restoration Certificate of Substantial Completion. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to approve recommendation of County Engineer Richard Storm and award the bid on Project LB 03(5)73-97 to Dixon Construction Co. for the amount of $190,173.10. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve and receive for signatures bridge inspection and rating contract for 2004 with Calhoun-Burns and Associates, Inc., West Des Moines, IA, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed bridge inspection for 2005 and beyond 2005.

The Board discussed he consideration of re-appointment of Maurice Welte to the Loess Hills Alliance.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to appoint Maurice Welte to the Loess Hills Alliance. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to receive Semi-Annual Report of Funds in the hands of the County Treasurer at close of business December 31, 2003. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to receive County Auditors Quarterly Report for the second quarter ending 12-31-2003. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed preliminary plats of Rings Addition Subdivision, Parcel #703410, #703365 and #703411, submitted by Jerry and Sheryl Burkhart and Bill and Mary Mallett.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve preliminary plats for Rings Addition Subdivision, Parcel # 703410, #703365 and #703411, and refer to the Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed preliminary plats of Eberly 2nd Addition Subdivision, Parcels #882751 and #882752, submitted by Ken and Betty Miller.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve preliminary plats for Eberly 2nd Addition Subdivision, Parcels # 882751 and # 882752, and refer to the Zoning Commission for review and recommendation subject to review and recommendation of Secondary Roads Department for the number of approaches to Correctionville Road. 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.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve an expenditure of $39,468.54 from mental health funds for furniture proposed for the Social Services Department. Carried 4-0.

The Executive Session per Iowa Code Section 20.17 (3) was cancelled.

Dennis Butler discussed FY 2005 Budget with the Board as follows:

a. General Supplemental
b. Rural Basic
c. Fair Ground Aid

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve request of Woodbury County Fair Association for funding in the amount of $18,000.00 for the Woodbury County Fair. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve an allocation of $20,000.00 for Soil Conservation. Carried 4-0.

d. Secondary Roads Tax Askings
e. Other FY 2005 Budget discussion

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

John Pylelo reported that four names were given to the Board for the zoning ordinance review. They were Grady Marx, Tom Bride, Steve Husk, and Jerry Semple.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until January 20, 2004.