Minutes - 6/7/2005

JUNE 7, 2005 TWENTY-THIRD MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Clausen, Monson, and Walish; Boykin was absent. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, Diane Swoboda Peterson, Deputy Recorder/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 Clausen to approve the Board minutes of May 31, 2005 as submitted. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Jennifer L. Kvidera, Case Manager, Social Services Dept., $29,300/year, effective 06/13/2005. Job vacancy posted 05/10/2005. Entry level salary: $29,300/year. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Cynthia L. Weber-Blair, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., effective 07/01/2005. Resignation. Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process for one Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., entry level salary: AFSCME Attorney, $41,873-$46,203/year, based on experience. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed with J. D. Pellersels, Human Resource Director, County safety training sessions.

The Board discussed the proposed paving agreement with Cornerstone Faith Center/Cornerstone World Outreach.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter to Cornerstone Faith Center/Cornerstone World Outreach, to accompany the proposed paving agreement. Said letter will include Cornerstone Faith Centers responsibility of paving Glen Ellen Road and any other access, as per the County Engineers specifications. Paving to be completed by Cornerstone on or before August 1, 2006. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to receive and approve plans for project #LB-01(2)73-97, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board held discussion with Richard Storm, County Engineer, regarding new equipment purchases.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve using $85,000 of fiscal year 2005 new equipment funds to pay for fiscal year 2006 new equipment obligations, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an unconditional repurchase agreement between the Conservation Board and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, per recommendation of Rick Schneider, County Conservation Director. Carried 4-0. 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 June 14, 2005.