Minutes - 10/26/2004

OCTOBER 26, 2004 SEVENTEENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Walish and Welte. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator and Patrick F. Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

The Claims were approved as presented. Copy filed.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve the Board minutes of October 19, 2004 as submitted. Carried 5-0.

The Board approved the adjustment of Michael K. Lloyd, District Foreman, Secondary Roads Dept., @$49,500/year, effective 10-25-04. Adjustment from non-exempt status to exempt status, effective 10-25-04. Copy filed.

The Board approved the adjustment of Patrick W. Weaver, District Foreman, Secondary Roads Dept., @$49,500/year, effective 10-25-04. Adjustment from non-exempt status to exempt status, effective 10-25-04. Copy filed.

The Board approved the adjustment of Thomas F. Handke, District Foreman, Secondary Roads Dept., @$49,500/year, effective 10-25-04. Adjustment from non-exempt status to exempt status, effective 10-25-04. Copy filed.

The Board approved the promotion of Michael A. Gray, District Foreman, Secondary Roads Dept., @$42,195/year, effective 10-27-04. Job vacancy Posted: 8-31-04. Entry Level Salary: $18.67/hour. (Salary has since been re-designated.) Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Amy L. Miell, P/T Executive Secretary/Public Bidder, Board Administration Dept., @$13.39/hour, effective 1-27-04. Job Vacancy Posted: 1-08-04. Entry Level Salary: $13.39/hour. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Laura L. Pottebaum, Election Clerk II, County Auditor/Recorder Dept., @$11.94/hour, effective 11-06-04. Per AFSCME Court House Contract agreement, from Grade 3, Step 2 to Grade 3, Step 3. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process for an in-house and/or outside public posting for (1) Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept. Entry Level: In-House Current Wage of $15.69/hour, Public Posting: $15.22/hour. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

J. D. Pellersels from Human Resources and the Board discussed flexible spending account benefit plan, pretax benefit cost and employee training.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve the proposed training and authorize the Chairman to sign the plan renewal summary document for Countys IRS 125 Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plan. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution for a tax suspension for P. A. R. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 9881

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Patricia Ann Ramirez, is titleholder of real estate located at 720 S. Fairmont, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #460440

Kingsburys Sub-Division Blocks 41-42 Lot Nine (9) Block 41, CB Rustin & Co. Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Patricia Ann Ramirez 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 26th day of October, 2004.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Patty Erickson-Puttmann, Social Service Coordinator, and the Board discussed the sound system for Board of Supervisors Meeting Room and the 8th Floor.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve to purchase equipment from Pflanz Electronics for the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room sound system. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve to purchase equipment from Pflanz Electronics for the 8th Floor sound system. Carried 4-1, Clausen opposed. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to the sound system equipment from Riverboat funds.

There was a discussion of the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to approve the purchase of liability and auto insurance for the purposes of this grant. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve proceeding with the submission of administrative requirements for the continuation of the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP), Homeland Security Grant, though federal FY06 with notice that employment ceases when funding from the grant ceases. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve to adopt the proposed Woodbury County Deferred Compensation Plan and supporting documents. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

There was a presentation of Certificate of Excellence for Financial Reporting to County Auditor Patrick Gill.

Gary Brown from Emergency Services discussed with the Board the consideration of the lease for the West High Tower Site.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to authorize the Chairman to sign the lease with the City of Sioux City and the Sioux City Community School District for the West High Tower. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

There was a discussion regarding amended Purchase Agreement with Sabre Communications for the West High Tower.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to authorize the Chairman to sign amended Purchase Agreement with Sabre Communications for the West High Tower. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Gary Brown and the Board discussed concrete/landscaping bids for Communications Tower Site.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve concrete/landscapting bids for Communications Tower Site. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board reviewed a request to endorse E911 Surcharge.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to endorse E911 Surcharge. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Glenda Castleberry from Siouxland Economic Development Council discussed Economic Development Director job description with the Board.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the job description with amendments subject to review by the Board Chairman. Carried 5-0.

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 Walish to approve the request from the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to display a statue in the Courthouse. Carried 5-0.

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

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

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve the recommendation of the attorney in the previous executive session. Carried 5-0.

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