Minutes - 1/11/2005

JANUARY 11, 2005 SECOND MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Monson, and Walish. 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.

The Board canvassed the January 4th, 2005 City of Moville Special Election at 9:15 a.m. with the
following official results:

Victoria L. Ritz, Deputy Commissioner of Elections, announced there were no provisional ballots.

For the Office of City of Moville Mayor, there were four-hundred, twenty-two (422) ballots
cast as follows:

Larry De Buse received seventy-six (76) votes
James Fisher received two-hundred, twenty-four (224) votes
Steve Thomas received one-hundred, nineteen (119) votes
Scattered Write-Ins received three (3) votes

We therefore declare James Fisher duly elected to the Office of City of Moville Mayor, to fill a
vacancy for an unexpired term ending 2005.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to accept the official canvass of the City of Moville Special
Election held on January 4th, 2005. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to approve the Board minutes of January 3, 2005 as submitted
Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed County Sheriff Elected Official appointments and personnel actions, with
County Sheriff Glenn Parrett.

The Board approved the appointment of George W. Boykin, Board Chairman, Board of Supervisors, $32,971/year effective 01-03-05. Elected Board Chairman. Copy filed.

The Board approved the promotion of Bradley D. Rose to Deputy Sheriff, County Sheriff Dept., $16.50/hour, effective 01-03-05. Per County Sheriff appointment. Copy filed.

The Board approved the promotion of Gregory T. Logan to Chief Deputy Sheriff, County Sheriff Dept., $62,669/year, effective 01-03-05. Per County Sheriff appointment. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of David A. Drew from Chief Deputy to Sr. Deputy, County Sheriff Dept., $21.25/hour effective 01-03-05. Copy filed.

The Board approved the promotion of Robert E. Aspleaf to Second Deputy Sheriff, County Sheriff Dept., $61,193/year effective 01-03-05. Per County Sheriff appointment. Copy filed.

The Board approved the end of probation salary increase for John D. Bainbridge, Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., $15.69/hour effective 01-21-05. Per C. W. A. Contract agreement, end of
probation. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Authorization
to Initiate Hiring Process for a Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., D. S. A.: $14.18/hour.
Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to approve the resolution abating taxes on for the City of Sioux City
on parcel #583157. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #9897
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABATEMENT OF TAXES

WHEREAS, City of Sioux City is the titleholder of real estate Parcel #583157, located in Woodbury County, Iowa and legally described as follows:

Parcel #583157

LL-SC Comm A Irregular Tract Lying 1100 Feet West & 570.3 Feet South Of Northeast
Corner Northwest Southeast Being A Part Of Northwest Southeast and Govt. Lot Three (3)
Being 95.7 Feet on North x 567.9 Feet on Northeast Line and 776.1 Feet on Southwest Line
24-88-48 1.31AC

WHEREAS, the above stated property has an unpaid balance of taxes owing, and these parcels are owned by a political subdivision of the state; and

WHEREAS, the political subdivision, namely the City of Sioux City, Iowa, is failing to immediately pay the taxes due; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors sees that good cause exists for the abatement of these taxes that may be levied against this parcel; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby abates the taxes owing on the above parcel according to Code of Iowa, 445.63, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to abate these aforementioned taxes from the tax records.

SO RESOLVED this 11th day of January, 2005.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and receive for signatures a resolution thanking and
commending Anita S. Harrington for her years of service to Woodbury County. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NO. #9896
A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING
ANITA S. HARRINGTON
FOR HER SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY
WHEREAS, Anita S. Harrington has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Woodbury County Sheriff from January of 1981 to December 1988 and an employee of the Woodbury County Auditor from January 2000 to December 2004; and

WHEREAS, the service given by Anita S. Harrington as a Woodbury County employee, has been characterized by her dedication to the best interests of the citizens of Woodbury County; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA that the undersigned members of this Board thanks and commends
Anita S. Harrington for her years of service to Woodbury County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the wish of all those signing below that the future hold only the best for this very deserving person, Anita S. Harrington.

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 11th day of January, 2005.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to receive Semi-Annual Report of Funds in the hands of the
County Treasurer at close of business December 31, 2004. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to receive the Quarterly Report of Commission of Veteran Affairs ending December 31, 2005. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation
Permit submitted by Mid-American Energy Company for permission to install a section of new
over-head electrical line along 210th Street/County Route D-38, southeast of Bronson per
recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to receive and authorize the Chairman to sign project plans for
the following projects:

BROS-CO97(70)8J-97 Bridge replacement
LC-05(03)73-97 Culvert extension and drop inlets
LB-05(4)73-97 Bridge replacement with culvert

Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to receive quotes to purchase a Vermeer BP 7000 straw mulcher
for $9,700, and a Bowie straw crimper for $5,300 from S & S Equipment Inc., Lawton, Iowa, using
$8,000 from a grant received in November 2003 from the Iowa DOT Living Roadway Trust Fund per
recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed preliminary plat of J. P. Haddock Addition Subdivision, Parcel #740970,
submitted by Mr. Jon Haddock.

Motion by Walish second by Clausen to approve preliminary plats for J. P. Haddock Addition Subdivision,
Parcel #740970, and refer to the Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Carried 5-0.
Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to approve the appointments,
as directors to the Loess Hills Alliance Board, of Mark Monson, Robert Moritz, and Katherine Koskovich;
and to approve as Alternates Rick Schneider, Dr. Greg Hoversten, and
Charles Johnson. Carried 5-0.

There was a presentation of FY 2004 Audit Report/Financial Statement from Jeff Peters of
Williams and Company.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to receive the FY 2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed with Rick Pyburn, Tri-State Behavioral Health Association, the End of
Year Program and Annual Audit Report.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to receive the Tri-State Behavioral Health Association Annual
Audit Report. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Dennis Butler discussed FY 2006 Budget with the Board as follows:

County Sheriff

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to reduce the overtime for organized employees to
$60,000.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to reduce the overtime for investigations to $17,000.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to reduce the overtime for organized employees in the
jail to $90,000.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to reduce 4020 to $800.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to reduce the maintenance contracts to $800.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to reduce fuel oil to $12,000.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to reduce water/garbage to $1,000.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to reduce maintenance to $4,000.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to reduce contractual services to $7,000.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to reduce motor vehicle to $0.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to increase non tax fund for motor vehicle by
$115,000.00. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to receive the Sheriff Administration budget as
amended. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Clausen to receive the Civil Division budget a submitted.
Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to receive the Highway Safety budget as submitted.
Carried 5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to reduce crime prevention overtime to $7,636.
Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to receive the Dare Grant budget as submitted.
Carried 5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Clausen to receive the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant budget
as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to receive the Electronic Monitoring budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to reduce returning prisoners to $2,500.00 and to reduce travel expenses to $2,500.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to receive the Court Security budget as amended.
Carried 5-0.

County Attorney

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to receive the County Attorney Administration budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Monson second by Walish to receive the Edward Byrne Grant budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to receive the budget as amended. Carried 5-0.

Medical Examiner

District Health Department

Department of Human Services

General Relief

Veteran Affairs

JAIB Grant

Non-County Social Services Agencies

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 January 18, 2005.