Minutes - 5/10/2005

MAY 10, 2005 NINETEENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, May 10, 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, County 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 May 3, 2005 as submitted with an amendment to reflect the presence of Monson. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Karen K. Schroeder, Case Manager, Social Services Dept., effective 05/04/2005. Separation. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Kyle D. Gates, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads Dept., $11.50/hour, effective 05/11/2005. Not to exceed 120 days.

The Board approved the resignation of Jamie L. Upton, full-time Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., effective 05/13/2005. Resignation. Copy filed.

The Board approved the resignation of Ami L. Miell, part-time Executive Secretary, Board Administration., effective 05/19/2005. Resignation. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Jason J. Mc Manigal, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., $15.31/hour effective 05/20/2005. Per D. S. A. contract agreement from Class 3 to Class 2. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process for the following positions:

(1) Part-time female Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., AFSCME J. D., Grade 1, Step 1; $12.79/hour;

(1) Part-time male Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., AFSCME J. D., Grade 1, Step 1, $12.79/hour;

(1) Full-time female Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., AFSCME J. D., in-house current salary or Grade 1, Step 1, $12.79/hour;

(1) Case Manager, Social Services Dept., Wage Plan $29,300/year;

(1) Part-time Executive Secretary, Board Administration, Wage Plan $13.39/hour;

(1) Full-time Claims Clerk II, County Auditor/Recorder Dept., AFSCME Courthouse, Grade 3, Step 1, $10.91/hour.

Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed County workers compensation insurance selection of agents where County has received duplicative requests.

The Board drew lots to select agents from duplicative submissions of identified carriers for bidding process. Those drawn were:

First: Safety National Casualty Corporation in which Grandy Pratt Company was the drawn insurance company.

Second: Second was Iowa Municipalities Workers Compensation Insurance in which Pioneer Insurance was the drawn insurance company.

Motion by Monson second by Walish to approve and receive for signatures a resolution thanking and commending Nancy K. Bricker for her years of service to Woodbury County. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NO. 9925

A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING

NANCY K. BRICKER

FOR HER SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY

WHEREAS, Nancy K. Bricker has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Woodbury County Treasurers Office from November of 1988 to May, 2005; and

WHEREAS, the service given by Nancy K. Bricker 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 Nancy K. Bricker 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, Nancy K. Bricker.

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 10th day of May, 2005.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit submitted by Qwest. Carried
5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit submitted by Woodbury County R. E. C. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement with Iowa DOT concerning repairs to the K-25 bridge over I-29. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to approve and receive for signatures a resolution to contract operation of the Wolf Creek Drainage District/Pumping Station for 2005. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NO. 9924

WOLF CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT/PUMPING STATION

RESOLUTION REQUIRING CONTRACT TO OPERATE PUMPS

WHEREAS, the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the Wolf Creek Drainage District and as the governing body has approved and established certain pumping stations in connection therewith; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors as the governing body of the Wolf Creek Drainage District and its pumping station(s) has previously contracted for the pumping of excess surface waters in the Wolf Creek Pumping Station District; and

WHEREAS, it appears that authority for pumping of excess surface waters including the use of the district owned pumping equipment should be renewed in the event of rainfall which might require pumping in the affected area.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors that this Board as Trustees of Wolf Creek Pumping Station District should enter into a contract for the crop year of 2005, for the operation and maintenance of the pumping stations in the Wolf Creek Drainage District heretofore established by this Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of this Board be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into that Employment Contract with Douglas Washburn, as per the attached form of Employment Contract, subject to the Guidelines for the operation of the Wolf Creek Pumping Station District.

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that in connection herewith, the Contractor, Douglas Washburn, will furnish evidence of insurance as required by Paragraph 4 of said Contract.

DATED this 10th day of May, 2005.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Clausen to receive and approve the recommendation of Richard Storm, County Engineer, to accept the bid of Murphy Tractor, Sioux City, for three (3) Henke OWC
39-52-12 front-mounted, reversible snow plows, in the amount of $26,997.00. Carried 5-0.
Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to receive and approve the recommendation of Richard Storm, County Engineer, to accept the bid of Steffen, Sioux City, for three (3) Henderson HPW8 front-mounted patrol wings, in the amount of $22,974.00. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to receive and approve the recommendation of Richard Storm, County Engineer, to accept the bid of Murphy Tractor, Sioux City, for three (3) Highway E2020 XT slide-in V-box material spreaders, in the amount of $28,788.00. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to approve the recommendation of Richard Storm, County Engineer, to reject all bids for three (3) underbody ice scrapers, as it is not practical to install them on County trucks. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Local Public Health Services Contract for fiscal year 2006.
Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement to provide public health and home care aide services to the residents of Woodbury County for fiscal year 2006. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement for Siouxland Aging Services to provide chore services to the residents of Woodbury County for fiscal year 2006. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed a preventative maintenance agreement with Access Elevator, Inc., for the Courthouse wheelchair lift.

The Board discussed with Dennis Butler, County Auditors office, setting a date for Budget Amendment #1 public hearing for fiscal year 2005.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve setting the date of May 31, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. for Budget Amendment #1 public hearing for fiscal year 2005. 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.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until May 17, 2005.