Minutes - 3/8/2005

MARCH 8, 2005 TENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 8, 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.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (c). Carried 5-0 on a roll call vote.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to go out of closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (c). Carried 5-0 on a roll call vote.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to approve the Board minutes of March 1, 2005 as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve the Board minutes of the first executive session held on March 1, 2005 as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve the Board minutes of the second executive session held on March 1, 2005 as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Michael R. Wingert, Jr., Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., $14.18/hour effective 03/14/2005. Job vacancy posted 01-26-2005. Entry level salary: $14.18/hour. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Jerardo A. Cruz, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., $14.18/hour effective 03/09/2005. Job vacancy posted 01-26-2005. Entry level salary: $14.18/hour. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Deborah Fuller, P/T Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., $12.79/hour effective 03/14/2005. Job vacancy posted 01-21-2005. Entry level salary: $12.79/hour. Copy filed.

J. D. Pellersels, Human Resource Director, discussed with the Board , the Compensation Plan for wage plan classified job positions.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to approve the Compensation Plan for wage plan classified job positions as submitted by J. D. Pellersels, Human Resource Director. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #093525 on March 22, 2005 at 10:15 a.m. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to approve and receive for signatures a resolution thanking and commending James Pickering, for his years of service to Woodbury County. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NO. 9909

A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING
JAMES PICKERING
FOR HIS SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY

WHEREAS, James Pickering has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Woodbury County Building Service from April of 1975 to April, 2005; and

WHEREAS, the service given by James Pickering as a Woodbury County employee, has been characterized by his 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 James Pickering for his 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, James Pickering.

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 8th day of March, 2005.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an application for a Class C Commercial Liquor License, Outdoor Service, Catering Privilege, and Sunday Sales Privilege, for TShots, 3113 Hwy 75, Sloan, IA. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to reconsider the motion to set the Public Hearing and Sale of Real Estate Parcel #093525 on March 22, 2005 at 10:15 a.m. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to postpone for two weeks action to set a Public Hearing and the Sale of Real Estate Parcel #093525. Carried 5-0.

County Engineer Richard Storm presented and discussed with the Board a draft copy of the Secondary Roads Dept. construction program for fiscal years 2006-2008.

The Board discussed final plats for J. P. Haddock Addition Subdivision (parcel #740970) with John Pylelo, County Zoning Administrator.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign final plats for J. P. Haddock Addition Subdivision for Parcel #740970. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION NO. 9908
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
J. P. HADDOCK ADDITION TO WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

WHEREAS, THE OWNER AND PROPRIETOR DID ON THE 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2005 FILE WITH THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION A CERTAIN PLAT DESIGNATED AS J. P. HADDOCK ADDITION TO WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA; AND

WHEREAS, IT APPEARS THAT SAID PLAT CONFORMS WITH ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE STATE OF IOWA AND ORDINANCES OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA, WITH REFERENCE TO THE FILING OF SAME; AND

WHEREAS, THE ZONING COMMISSION OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT; AND

WHEREAS, THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT.

NOW THEREFORE, BE, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, THAT THE PLAT OF J. P. HADDOCK ADDITION TO WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA BE, AND THE SAME IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND APPROVED, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO FURNISH TO THE OWNER AND PROPRIETOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF MARCH, 2005.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

John Pylelo, County Zoning Administrator, discussed funding sources for unbudgeted expenses for professional consulting contracts and related expenses.

The Public Hearing of fiscal year 2006 Woodbury County Budget was held at 10:30 a.m.

The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said County budget.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to close the Public Hearing on the fiscal year 2006 County Budget. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve the fiscal year 2006 Woodbury County Budget and authorize the chairman to sign. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Bid opening was held for the Microwave System of the Starcomm Project. Bids were as follows:

Name Amount

Alcatel $698,267.00
Harris Communications $1,194,331

There were no further bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to receive the bids and submit them to the StarComm Committee 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.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until March 15, 2005.