Minutes - 12/13/2005

DECEMBER 13, 2005 FORTY-EIGHTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Monson, and Walish. Staff members present were Bobbier Johnson, Assistant County Attorney, Karen James, Board Administrator, and Dean Neal, Deputy/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 December 6, 2005 as submitted. Carried
5-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the salary increase of Robert B. Marqusee, Director, Rural Economic Development
Dept., $56,350/year, effective 09/21/05. End of probation. Retro Pay=$826.91. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Troy M. Milligan, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept.,
@$15.93/hour, effective 01/01/06. Per D.S.A. Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Lee R. Blanchard, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept.,
@$15.93/hour, effective 01/01/06. Per D.S.A. Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Tracy L. Nelson, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept.,
@$15.93/hour, effective 01/01/06. Per D.S.A Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Charles E. Collison, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept.,@$15.93/hour, effective 01/01/06. Per D.S.A. Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Shane R. Severeide, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept.,@$15.93/hour, effective 01/01/06. Per D.S.A. Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Nathan M. Sands, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept.,
@$15.93/hour, effective 01/01/06. Per D.S.A. Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Clifford N. Moodie, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept.,@$15.93/hour, effective 01/01/06. Per D.S.A. Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Bradley D. Rose, Deputy Sheriff, County Sheriff Dept.,
@$18.76/hour, effective 01/03/06. Per D.S.A. Contract agreement, from Class 3 to Class 2. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Mary L. Watchorn, Legal Secretary III, County Attorney Dept.,
@$15.55/hour, effective 01/03/06. Per AFSCME Cthouse. Contract agreement, from Grade 6, Step 3 to
Grade 6, Step 4. Copy filed.

The Board approved the salary increase of Kevin D. Larsen, Homeland Security Specialist, Homeland Security Dept., $45,320/year, effective 01/05/06. End of probation salary increase. Copy filed.

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

H.R./Safety Aide, Human Resources Dept., Entry level:Wage Plan:$12.48/hour.

Carried 4-1. Batcheller against. Copy filed.

Court Security Officer, County Sheriff Dept., D.S.A. $14.18/hour or per Contract Language.
In-house Posting. Carried 3-2. Clausen and Batcheller against. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve a request by retiree, Carol M. Banta, Nursing Director, Siouxland District Health Dept., to remain on the County health insurance plan at her own expense.
Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to receive the Conservation Department FY05 Annual Report.
Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Mark Monson led the discussion for consideration of County participation at the Woodbury County Fair
in 2006. The concensus was to discuss this at a later date.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller authorizing the Board Chair to approve and sign twenty-two contracts for the Polling Place Accessibility Grant Program. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to review the Juvenile Detention Center expansion.

Siouxland CARES youth representatives present information on a common tri-state curfew for
discussion and consideration by the Board. The information was forwarded to the County Attorney.

Demonstration of ArcGis Map Program by Mel Obbink, City Assessor.

Mr. Batcheller excused himself at 10:55 A.M.

Five minute recess.

Rural Economic Development Director, Rob Marqusee, discusses rural development concerning water and sewer options in unincorporated areas.

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

Mark Monson presented a report from last weeks meeting concerning the Emergency Management Communication System at WIT. Glenn Sedivy discussed a Grant application for building a training center at WIT.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to adjourn the meeting. Carried 4-0.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until December 20, 2005.