Minutes - 5/23/2006

MAY 23, 2006TWENTY-FIRST MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, and Monson; Walish was absent. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, Patrick F. Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board, and Bobbier Johnson, Assistant County Attorney.

The Claims were approved as presented. Copy filed.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve the Board minutes of the May 16, 2006 meeting as submitted. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Kenneth M. Giese, Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept.
$15.60/hour, effective 05/24/06. Job vacancy posted 03/22/06. Entry level salary: $15.60/hour. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Karl W. Braun, Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept.,
$15.60/hour, effective 05/24/06. Job vacancy posted 03/22/06. Entry level salary $15.60/hour. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Cory M. Stockstill, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads Dept., $9.00/hour, effective 05/24/06. Job vacancy posted: 03/08/06. Entry salary range $7.50-$12.00/hour, based on experience. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Nathan R. Roggatz, Temporary Summer Laborer, Secondary Roads Dept., $8.00/hour, effective 05/24/06. Job vacancy posted 03/08/06. Entry salary range $7.50-$9.00/hour. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Christopher A. Countryman, Temporary Summer Laborer, Secondary Roads Dept., $7.50/hour, effective 05/24/06. Job vacancy posted 03/08/06. Entry salary range $7.50-$9.00/hour. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Christopher N. Lord, Temporary Summer Laborer, Secondary Roads Dept., $7.50/hour, effective 05/24/06. Job vacancy posted 03/08/06. Entry salary range $7.50-$9.00/hour. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Jason R. Bennett, Sheriffs Reserve Volunteer, County Sheriff Dept., $1.00/year, effective 06/01/06. Per Iowa Code 80D.11. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Anthony D. Parks, Sheriffs Reserve Volunteer, County Sheriff Dept., $1.00/year, effective 06/01/06. Per Iowa Code 80D.11. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Kyle D. Gates, GIS Systems Analyst, Secondary Roads Dept., $18.97/hour, effective 06/07/06. End of probation salary increase. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Neliesha A. Daws, Sheriffs Reserve Volunteer, County Sheriff Dept., $1.00/year, effective 06/01/06. Per Iowa Code 80D.11. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Terry R. Doren, Sheriffs Reserve Volunteer, County Sheriff Dept., $1.00/year, effective 06/01/06. Per Iowa Code 80D.11. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Lance E. Dunkelberger, Sheriffs Reserve Volunteer, County Sheriff Dept., $1.00/year, effective 06/01/06. Per Iowa Code 80D.11. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Amanda L. Hase, Sheriffs Reserve Volunteer, County Sheriff Dept., $1.00/year, effective 06/01/06. Per Iowa Code 80D.11. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Thomas R. Jorgensen, Sheriffs Reserve Volunteer, County Sheriff Dept., $1.00/year, effective 06/01/06. Per Iowa Code 80D.11. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Luke C. Nixa, Sheriffs Reserve Volunteer, County Sheriff Dept., $1.00/year, effective 06/01/06. Per Iowa Code 80D.11. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Justin L. Smith, Sheriffs Reserve Volunteer, County Sheriff Dept., $1.00/year, effective 06/01/06. Per Iowa Code 80D.11. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Brian J. Van Buskirk, Sheriffs Reserve Volunteer, County Sheriff Dept., $1.00/year, effective 06/01/06. Per Iowa Code 80D.11. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving tax suspension for Kirk P. Dahlheimer, 3319 E. 6th Street, Sioux City. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #10,054
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Kirk P. Dahlheimer, as titleholder of a properties located 3319 E. 6th Street, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #894726327013

Lots Forty-four thru Forty-five (44 45) Including South Half (S ) Adjacent Vacant East-West Alley Block Four (4) Eden Park Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Kirk Pl Dahlheimer of the aforementioned properties 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 23rd day of May, 2006.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving tax suspension for Crystal Smutzler, 1620 Villa Avenue, Sioux City. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #10,055
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Crystal Smutzler, is the titleholder of property located at 1620 Villa Ave., City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #894729104005

Lot Six (6) Block Four (4) So. Smiths Villa Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Crystal Smutzler 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 23rd day of May, 2006.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

The Board discussed the possibility of compromising back taxes on a mobile home, title #97U596835, and assign the tax certificate to Donna Taylor.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve compromising the back taxes on mobile home title #97U596835, and assign the tax certificate to Donna Taylor for $100.00. Carried 4-0.

Social Service Coordinator, Patty Erickson-Puttmann, presented copies of the Grant Agreement for receipt of JAG funds to the Board for review and approval.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to authorize the Chairman to sign agreement and return to the U. S. Department of Justice. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Linda Drey from Siouxland District Health submitted an Alternative Plan for Local Public Health Services Contract for fiscal year 2006.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve the Alternative Plan for fiscal year 2006. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Linda Drey from Siouxland District Health submitted an Application for Local Public Health Services Contract for fiscal year 2007.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Local Public Health Services Contract for fiscal year 2007. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed with Gary Brown, Emergency Services Director, an ordinance authorizing Woodbury County to lease property to a private enterprise, competing against another private enterprise, doing business in the telecommunications industry.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the second reading of an ordinance authorizing Woodbury County to lease property to a private enterprise, competing against another private enterprise, doing business in the telecommunications industry. Carried 4-0.

John Pylelo, Planning and Zoning Director, presented to the Board for consideration a Funding Easement Project regarding Glen Ellen Subwatershed (Little Sioux River Flood Prevention Project).

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Section 28E Agreement between Woodbury County and Woodbury County Soil and Water Conservation District for funding and managing Easement Acquisition Project for the Glen Ellen Subwatershed Little Sioux River Flood Prevention Project. Carried 3-1, Batcheller opposed. Copy filed.

The Board discussed with Rob Marqusee, Rural Economic Development Director, the possibility of leasing farmland to Western Iowa Tech.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving leasing farmland to Western Iowa Tech. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #10,056
A RESOLUTION LEASING FARMLAND TO WESTERN IOWA TECH

WHEREAS, Woodbury County enacted the Organics Conversion Policy on June 28, 2005 providing a tax rebate to farmers who convert agricultural land from conventional to organic farming. Woodbury County desires to support this policy by granting a lease to Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) to educate students in the methods of organic farming.

WHEREAS, WITCC plans to offer two organic farming courses, beginning Fall 2006, that lead to the awarding of a diploma in organic farming to students who successfully complete the program.

WHEREAS, Woodbury County desires to support the WITCC organic farming course offerings that prepares farmers and agriculture businesses to meet the challenges of the growing and potentially profitable organic food market. Woodbury County desires to enlarge the labor pool necessary for businesses that focus on organic food markets in our region.

WHEREAS, Woodbury County owns approximately 208.4 acres of prime farmland located near the County Care Facility, located in Woodbury County. The current lessee of the farmland has agreed to release a total of 15 acres (out of the 208.4 acre lease) back to the county and subsequently to be leased to WITCC to be devoted to be an organic farm laboratory for use in the WITCC organic farming course offerings. The 15 acres to be released by current lessee and then to be leased to WITCC is described by physical markers reflected on the attached map (a triangular area bordered by three roads).

WHEREAS, Section 331.361(2) of the Code of Iowa grants Woodbury County the power to dispose of interests in real property by lease.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa as follows:
1. That it hereby authorizes an amendment to the county Farm Lease, reducing the current lease by fifteen (15) acres.

2. That it hereby authorizes the lease of the aforementioned fifteen (15) acres to WITCC in connection with a dedicated organic farming course for ten (10) years.

SO RESOLVED this 23rd day of May 2006.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

RML Architect, Regina Smith, submitted copies of a proposal for painting additional areas in the jail while it is under contract.

Patrick Gill, County Auditor, presents to the Board for approval and authorization the County Voting System Allocation Agreement (Application/Contract Number: 06-HAVA-97-100).

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the County Voting System Allocation Agreement. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit submitted by High Tech Electric on behalf of Qwest Communications. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Final Voucher for Project BROS-CO97(51)5F-97. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Project Agreement with NRCS for Cost-Sharing of the Construction of Four Drop Inlet Structures. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to Adopt a Resolution to Contract Operation of Wolf Creek Pumping District for 2006. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NO. #10,057
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 2006, 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 23rd day of May, 2006.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to go into a Closed Session per Iowa Code 21.5(1) (c). Carried 4-0 on a roll-call vote.

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

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until May 30, 2006.