Minutes - 11/1/2005

NOVEMBER 1, 2005 FORTY-SECOND MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Monson, and Walish. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrator, and
Patrick F. Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

The Claims were approved as presented. Copy filed.

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

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson 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 to settle the Swipies case. Carried 5-0.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve the Board minutes of October 25, 2005 as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Lora A. Hanson, Part-time Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., effective 10/24/2005. Resignation. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Suzanne Coburn-Van Veen, Assistant County Attorney (Civil), County Attorney Dept., effective 10/27/2005. Resignation. Copy filed.

The Board approved the transfer of Trudy S. Painter, Custodian, Building Services Dept., $12.86/hour, effective 10/31/2005. From Night Lead Custodian to Day Custodian, per AFSCME Courthouse Agreement from Grade 2, Step 5 to Grade 1, Step 5. Copy filed.

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

Part-time Female Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., entry level: AFSCME J. D. Grade 1:
$13.14/hour

Assistant County Attorney (Civil), County Attorney Dept., entry level: AFSCME Attorney Step 1-Step 4: $41,873-$48,425/year

Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

There was no action taken to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving tax abatement for Center of Life Church (dba New Life Family Center) for the following property: 2929 W. 4th Street, Sioux City, 410 Blair Street, Sioux City, and 420 Blair Street, Sioux City.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving tax suspension for Lucille E. Cormany, 2309 S. Patterson Street, Sioux City. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #9978

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Lucielle E. Cormany, is the titleholder of property located at 2309 S. Patterson Street, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel # 884706281014

Lot Ten (10) Block Two (2) Palmers Morningside Addition

WHEREAS, Lucielle E. Cormany as titleholder of the aforementioned real estate has petitioned the Board of Supervisors
for a suspension of taxes pursuant to the 1997 Iowa Code section 427.9, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes from documents provided that the petitioner is unable to provide to
the public revenue; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby grants the request for a suspension of taxes, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to so record the approval of this tax suspension for this property.

SO RESOLVED this 1st day of November, 2005.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to receive the County Recorders report of fees collected for the period of 07/01/2005 through 09/30/2005. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign and submit an MRHD grant application, which funds would be used to refinish and restore the existing benches and chairs in the Courthouse. Carried 4-0, Monson abstained. Copy filed.

The Board deferred action on quotations received for the renovation of the Eagles Club County Building and
funding source.

The Board discussed Amendment #1 for fiscal year 2006 budget with Dennis Butler, County Budget/Tax Analyst.

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to approve the funding of $98,000 for the Sheriffs vehicles from riverboat funds. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to approve the funding of $60,000 for election equipment from riverboat funds. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve the publication of Amendment #1 for the fiscal year 2006 budget. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Change Order #1 for roof repairs at Prairie Hills and Climbing Hills facilities. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Bid letting was held at 10:20 a.m. for one Survey/Inspection -ton pickup for Secondary Roads Dept.
Bids were as follows:

Name / Model / Bid Amount

Barry Motor Company, Danbury
Ford F-150 Super Crew $20,477.00

Charlie Zook Motors, Sioux City
Dodge Ram $20,577.00

Knoepfler Chevrolet Company, Sioux City
Chervrolet Silverado $20,277.00

There were no other bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to receive the bids, and refer them to the County Engineer for review. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit, submitted by Frontier Communications of Iowa. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed approving a resolution that would approve vacating the east-west portion of a right-of-way
of 150th Street in Arlington and Banner Townships.

There was no action taken.

The Chairman asked if there were any individual or group wishing to make a presentation of items not on the
agenda or Supervisors concerns.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to go into closed session per Iowa Code at the request of Rob Marqusee, Rural Economic Director for personnel evaluation. Carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to go out of closed session per Iowa Code . Carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote.

The Board discussed an architectural proposal for Phase VIII renovation/sidewalk repairs, with Larry Ericsson, Wetherell Ericsson Architects.

Mr. Batcheller excused himself to represent the county in other business.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to direct Larry Ericsson of Wetherell Ericsson Architects to develop specifications to proceed to bid for Courthouse Phase VIII renovation/sidewalk repairs. Carried 4-0.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until November 8, 2005.