Minutes - 8/2/2005

AUGUST 2, 2005 THIRTIETH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 2, 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, 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 July 26, 2005 as submitted with a correction to reflect that Clausen and Walish abstained on the approval of the minutes of the July 19, 2005 minutes. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Donavan J. Wynn, Part-time Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., effective 08/07/2005. Resignation. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Brigid M. Delaney, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., $14.72/hour effective 08/10/2005. Per DSA contract agreement from Class 1 to Class 2. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Vincent T. Dvorak, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., $14.72/hour effective 08/11/2005. Per DSA contract agreement from Class 1 to Class 2. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of David A. Dawson, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., $52,863/year effective 08/19/2005. Per AFSCME Assistant Attorney contract agreement, from Step 5 to Step 6. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an authorization to initiate hiring process for one Part-time Male Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., AFSCME JD $13.14/hour. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Linda Drey and Fran Sadden of Siouxland District Health and Rob Marquesee of the Rural Economic Development Department made a presentation to the Board and discussed possible funding of the Woodbury County Health Initiative, in support of Senator Harkins Wellness Plan, with Rob Marqusee, Rural Economic Development Director. Funding would be for 10% matching funds ($25,000).

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter supporting funding for Senator Harkins Wellness Plan. Carried 5-0.

The Public Hearing and Sale of Property Parcel #029040 (101 13th Street) was held at 10:15 a.m. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to close the hearing as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 5-0.

Chairman called for bids on real estate parcel #029040. Manuel Abundis bid $628.00 plus recording fees. There were no further bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to accept Manuel Abundis bid of $628.00 plus recording fees for real estate parcel #029040. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA: #9947

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:

MANUEL ABUNDIS

in the sum of SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND NO/100 ($628.00)Dollars for the

following described real estate, to wit: WEST THIRTY-SEVEN AND ONE HALF FEET (W 37 1/2 FT) OF LOTS FIVE (5)

AND SIX (6) IN BLOCK SEVENTY-EIGHT (78) OF THE SIOUX CITY EAST ADDITION, CITY OF SIOUX CITY,

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA__

Now and included in and forming a part of the City of __SIOUX CITY________, Iowa, the same is hereby accepted: said Amount being a sum ___LESS__ than the amount of the general taxes, interests, costs and penalties against the said real estate.

BE IT RESOLVED that payment is due by close of business on the day of passage of this resolution or this sale is null and void and this resolution shall be rescinded.
BE IT RESOLVED that per Code of Iowa Section 569.8(3 & 4), a parcel the County holds by tax deed shall not be assessed or taxed until transferred and upon transfer of a parcel so acquired gives the purchaser free title as to previously levied or set taxes. Therefore, the County Treasurer is requested to abate any taxes previously levied or set on this parcel(s).
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has determined that the transfer of and the intended use of the real property is for a public purpose in accordance with other State laws, and as such, conveys the property legally described above to the purchaser according to Code of Iowa 331.361(3).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of this Board be and he is hereby authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed for the said premises to the said purchaser.

SO DATED this 2ND day of AUGUST 2005.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

The Public Hearing and Sale of Property Parcel #474945 (1418 W. 6th Street) was held at 10:16 a.m. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said sale.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to close the hearing as there was no one present wishing to be heard on said sale. Carried 5-0.

Chairman called for bids on real estate parcel #474945. Jose and Glenda Diaz bid $600.00 plus recording fees. There were no further bids.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to accept Jose and Glenda Diazs bid of $600.00 plus recording fees for real estate parcel #474945. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA: #9948

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:

JOSE AND GLENDA DIAZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP___ AND NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON in the sum of SIX HUNDRED AND NO/100 (600.00)Dollars for the following described real estate, to wit: NORTH NINETY-FOUR FEET (N 94 FT) WEST TWENTY-THREE FEET (W 23__ FT) LOT SEVEN (7) AND NORTH NINETY-FOUR FEET (N 94 FT) LOT EIGHT (8) BLOCK SEVEN (7) SO SMITHS VILLA ADDITION, CITY OF SIOUX CITY, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

Now and included in and forming a part of the City of __SIOUX CITY________, Iowa, the same is hereby accepted: said Amount being a sum ___LESS__ than the amount of the general taxes, interests, costs and penalties against the said real estate.

BE IT RESOLVED that payment is due by close of business on the day of passage of this resolution or this sale is null and void and this resolution shall be rescinded.

BE IT RESOLVED that per Code of Iowa Section 569.8(3 & 4), a parcel the County holds by tax deed shall not be assessed or taxed until transferred and upon transfer of a parcel so acquired gives the purchaser free title as to previously levied or set taxes. Therefore, the County Treasurer is requested to abate any taxes previously levied or set on this parcel(s).

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has determined that the transfer of and the intended use of the real property is for a public purpose in accordance with other State laws, and as such, conveys the property legally described above to the purchaser according to Code of Iowa 331.361(3).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of this Board be and he is hereby authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed for the said premises to the said purchaser.

SO DATED this 2nd day of AUGUST 2005.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution naming depositories for Woodbury County Auditor/Recorder. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES #9944

BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors in Woodbury County, Iowa: That we do hereby designate the following named banks to be depositories of the Woodbury County funds in amounts not to exceed the amount named opposite each of said designated depositories and Patrick F. Gill, Woodbury County Auditor/Recorder is hereby authorized to deposit the Woodbury County funds in amounts not to exceed in the aggregate the amounts named for said banks as follows, to wit:

MAXIMUM DEPOSIT MAXIMUM DEPOSIT
In the effect under the
Prior resolution
resolution
NAME OF DEPOSITORY/LOCATION

US Bank
Sioux City, Iowa $ 10,000 $ 10,000

Security National Bank
Sioux City, Iowa 750,000 750,000

SO RESOLVED this 2nd day of August, 2005.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution naming depositories for Woodbury County Sheriff.
Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES #9945

BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors in Woodbury County, Iowa: That we do hereby designate the following named banks to be depositories of the Woodbury County funds in amounts not to exceed the amount named opposite each of said designated depositories and Glenn J. Parrett, Woodbury County Sheriff is hereby authorized to deposit the Woodbury County funds in amounts not to exceed in the aggregate the amounts named for said banks as follows, to wit:

MAXIMUM DEPOSIT MAXIMUM DEPOSIT
In the effect under the
Prior resolution
resolution

NAME OF DEPOSITORY/LOCATION

Security National Bank
Sioux City, Iowa $2,000,000 $2,000,000

Municipal Credit Union
Sioux City, Iowa $ 10,000 $ 10,000

SO RESOLVED this 2nd day of August, 2005.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to approve and authorize Chairman to sign a Resolution to set the Public Hearing and sale of real estate parcel #093525 on August 16, 2005 at 10:16 a.m.
Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #9946

NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE
Parcel #093525

WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa was the owner under a warranty deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:

Lot Three (3) Block Two (2) Chase and Taylor Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa (1227 17th Street)

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa as follows:

1. That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on the 16th Day of August 2005 at 10:15 o'clock a.m. in the meeting room of the Board of Supervisors on the first floor of the Woodbury County Courthouse.

2. That said Board proposes to sell the said parcel of real estate at a public auction to be held on the 16th Day of August 2005, immediately following the closing of the public hearing.

3. That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $ 203.00 plus recording
fees.

4. That this resolution, preceded by the caption 'Notice of Property Sale' and except for this subparagraph 4 be published as notice of the aforesaid proposal, hearing and sale.

Dated this 2nd Day of August, 2005.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Supervisor Walish discussed, with the Board, the National Association of Counties (NACO) Prescription Drug Discount Card program, and recommended making it available for all residents of Woodbury County.

Motion by Walish second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a contract adopting the NACO Prescription Drug Discount Program for all residents of Woodbury County subject to the review of the county attorney. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed the Challenge Grant with Cal Tyer, Woodbury County Fair Association.

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 accepted from the Chief Deputy Charlie Krogmeier, of the Secretary of States Office, a check representing the proceeds of the claim Woodbury County for voting equipment replacement funds for $327,370.00.

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

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve the recommendation of the attorney in the previous executive session. Carried 4-0, Clausen abstained.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until August 9, 2005.