Minutes - 7/27/2004

JULY 27, 2004 FOURTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Walish and Welte; Clausen 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 Walish to approve the Board minutes of July 20, 2004 as submitted. Carried 4-0.

The Board approved the appointment of Stuart W. Betsworth, Engineering Technician I, Secondary Roads Dept., @$14.97/hour, effective 8-02-04. Job Vacancy Posted: 5-7-04. Entry Level Salary: $14.97/hour per 04/05 FY C.W.A. Contract. Copy filed.

The Board approved the promotion of Todd C. Peterson, Deputy Sheriff, County Sheriff Dept., @$16.50/hour, effective 8-2-04. Per County Sheriff Appointment, from Correctional Officer, Class 2 to Sheriff Deputy, Class 3. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Chad L. Heckert, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., @$14.72/hour, effective 8-6-04. Per DSA Contract agreement, from Class 4 to Class 3. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Loan T. Huynh, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., @$49,312/year, effective 8-7-04. Per AFSCME Attorney Contract agreement, from Step 4 to Step 5. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Travis L. Hutzell, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., @$15.31/hour, effective 8-9-04. Per DSA Contract agreement, from Class 3 to Class 2. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process for one (1) Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., Entry Level: $14.18/hour. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed interim County department travel procedure with J.D. Pellersels, Human Resource Director.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve proposed interim County department travel procedure for County Department Heads with changes involving parking reimbursement and ten business days for advances. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

There was a discussion of interim notification of vacation process for Department Heads.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve Department Head vacation notification and employee leave application form to submit to Board of Supervisors approval. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to certify Sabre Communications as low bidder for the communication towers. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement for the OBrien Avenue tower site. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement for the WIT tower site. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an upgraded agreement for the Homer tower site. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to receive year two contract and funding for traffic enforcement activities through Governors Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) FY05 Grant Award. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Change Order #3 for Courthouse Restoration Phase VI. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #536161, also known as East corner Garretson & Transit Avenue at 3099 Transit Avenue, was held at 10:20 a.m. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to close the Public Hearing on the sale of Real Estate Parcel #536161 as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 4-0

Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #536161. David Henry Jr., 2910 Garretson, bid $132.00 plus recording fees. There were no further bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to accept Mr. Henrys bid for $132.00 plus recording fees on Real Estate Parcel #536161. Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:
RESOLUTION # 9814

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:

By David J. Henry in the sum of One-Hundred and Thirty-Two Dollars & No/100 ($132.00)

for the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel #536161

WEST MORNINGSIDE ADDITION, CITY OF SIOUX CITY, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
WEST SIXTY-SIX FEET (W 66) NORTH TWELVE POINT FORTY-FIVE FEET (N 12.45)
OF LOT ONE (1) AND TRIANGLE TRACT IN NORTHERLY AND WESTERLY PART OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK SIXTY (60)
(East Corner of Garretson & Transit Ave. at 3099 Transit Ave, Sioux City IA 51106)

Now and included in and forming a part of the City of Sioux City , Iowa, the same is hereby accepted: said

amount being a sum LESS than the amount of the general taxes, interests, costs and penalties against the said Real Estate.

BE IT RESOLVED that payment is due by close of business on the day of passage of this resolution or this sale is null and void and this resolution shall be rescinded.
BE IT RESOLVED that per Code of Iowa Section 569.8(3 & 4), a parcel the County holds by tax deed shall not be assessed or taxed until transferred and upon transfer of a parcel so acquired gives the purchaser free title as to previously levied or set taxes. Therefore, the County Treasurer is requested to abate any taxes previously levied or set on this parcel(s).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of this Board be and he is hereby authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed for the said premises to the said purchaser.
SO DATED this 27th day of July, 2004.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #106095, also known as #9-14th Street, was held at 10:21 a.m. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to close the Public Hearing on the sale of Real Estate Parcel #106095, as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 4-0.

Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #106095. There were no bids.

The Public Hearing and sale of Real Estate Parcel #353655, also known as 1816 S. Olive Street, was held at 10:22 a.m. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to close the Public Hearing on the sale of Real Estate Parcel #353655, as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 4-0.

Chairman called for bids on Real Estate Parcel #353655. There were no bids.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #262290 for the 10th day of August, 2004, at 10:15 a.m. Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION # 9815

NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel #262290

WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa was the owner under a tax deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:

Hornicks 2nd Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County
Lot 9 (Nine) Block 8 (Eight)
(2329 W 3rd Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51103)

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

1. That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on
the 10th Day of August, 2004 at 10:15 o'clock a.m. in the meeting
room of the Board of Supervisors on the first floor of the Woodbury
County Courthouse.

2. That said Board proposes to sell the said parcel of real estate at a
public auction to be held on the 10th Day of August, 2004, immediately
following the closing of the public hearing.

3. That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest
bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $ 294.00 plus recording
fees.

4. That this resolution, preceded by the caption 'Notice of Property Sale'
and except for this subparagraph 4 be published as notice of the
aforesaid proposal, hearing and sale.

Dated this 27th Day of July, 2004.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #580930 for the 10th day of August, 2004, at 10:16 a.m. Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION # 9816

NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel #580930

WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa was the owner under a tax deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:

SERGEANT BLUFF LUTON COMM, CITY OF SIOUX CITY, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA South (S) Five-Hundred & Five Feet (505 FT) South (S) Eight-Hundred (800 FT) Feet North Eleven-Hundred Feet (1100 FT) West (W) of Hwy Except RR/RW NW NW Section Thirty-One (31), Township Eighty-Eight (88), Range Forty-Seven (47)
(6140 Harbor Drive, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa 51054)

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa as follows:
1. That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on
the 10TH Day of August, 2004 at 10:16 o'clock a.m. in the meeting
room of the Board of Supervisors on the first floor of the Woodbury
County Courthouse.

2. That said Board proposes to sell the said parcel of real estate at a
public auction to be held on the 10th Day of August, 2004, immediately
following the closing of the public hearing.

3. That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest
bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $ 5,056.00 plus recording
fees.

4. That this resolution, preceded by the caption 'Notice of Property Sale'
and except for this subparagraph 4 be published as notice of the
aforesaid proposal, hearing and sale.

Dated this 27th Day of July, 2004.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution Approving Petition for Suspension of Taxes for D. A. J. and A. E. J. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9817

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, David A. Johnson & Alicia E. Johnson, as titleholder of real estate located at 4501 Arthur Street, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #302985
Lots Thirty-six Thirty-eight (36-38) Inclusive Block Three (3) Leeds Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, David A. Johnson & Alicia E. Johnson 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 27th day of July, 2004.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to authorize the Chairman to sign letter authorizing Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP) to apply for the Early Learning Opportunities Act (ELOA) Grant. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to approve 28E Agreement between Woodbury County, Iowa and the Woodbury County Decategorization Board Regarding the Disbursement of Funding for At-Risk Children. Carried 3-0. Boykin abstained. Copy filed.

The Board reviewed and discussed a draft of a proposed project newsletter to residents of a section of 220th Street.

The Board discussed the consideration of granting authority of Chairman to sign auction sale contract for disposition of County owned structures pertaining to Glen Ellen Subwatershed Little Sioux River Flood Prevention Project.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to postpone action for an auction contract. Carried 4-0.

Zoning Commissions recommendations on preliminary plats.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to receive preliminary plats for McQuade Addition Subdivision Parcel #769890 submitted by Mr. and Mrs. McQuade and refer to the Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to receive preliminary plats for OConnell (formerly Miller) Addition Subdivision Parcel #720480 submitted by John J. and Debra K. O Connell and refer to the Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board reviewed 404 Lease Agreement.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to direct the 404 Committee study the Lease Agreements. Carried 4-0.

John Malloy, Director of Information Technology WCICC, gave a presentation to the Board of antenna placement on the Courthouse.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve antenna placement on the Courthouse to replace the existing antenna infrastructure per recommendation of John Malloy, Director of Information Technology WCICC. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

James Thompson from Iowa Department of Human Services discussed after-hour accessibility to the Trosper-Hoyt Building by Department of Human Services staff.

There was a consensus to form security committee will look at options and report to the Board options available and to allow DHS to provide a list of names to Juvenile Detention to allow access.

The Board discussed plans and specifications of Law Enforcement Center roof with Bob Lee from
RML Architects.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve moving forward with a bid letting for the law enforcement center roof for August 17th, 2004. Carried 4-0.

The Board discussed payment of invoice for computer equipment purchased in 2000.

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 3, 2004.