Minutes - 6/13/2006

JUNE 13, 2006TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Monson; and Walish. 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.

The Board of Supervisors canvassed the General Primary Election held on the 6th day of June, 2006 with the following official results:

Victoria L. Ritz, Deputy Commissioner of Elections, announced there were six (6) provisional ballots of which four (4) were accepted and added to the Tally, and three (3) after-election absentee ballots, two (2) of which were timely postmarked and added to the Tally.

TOTAL VOTES: 3,320

Total Democratic votes: 2,191
Total Republican votes 1,129

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 5

Democratic Candidates - 1,932 votes cast as
follows:

Robert L. Chambers 710
Joyce Schulte 1,219
Scattered write-ins 3

Republican Candidates 1,061 votes cast as
follows:

Steve King 1,053
Scattered write-ins 8

GOVERNOR

Democratic Candidates 2,143 votes cast as
follows:

Mike Blouin 763
Chet Culver 980
Ed Fallon 251
Sal Mohamed 149
Scattered write-ins 0

Republican Candidates 1,041 votes cast as
follows:

Jim Nussle 1,035
Scattered write-ins 6

SECRETARY OF STATE

Democratic Candidates 1,677 votes cast as
follows:

Michael A. Mauro 1,673
Scattered write-ins 4

Republican Candidates 944 votes cast as
follows:

Chuck Allison 577
Robert C. Dopf 367
Scattered write-ins 0

AUDITOR OF STATE

Democratic Candidates - 52 votes cast as
follows:

Scattered write-ins 52

Republican Candidates - 935 votes cast as
follows:

David A. Vaudt 934
Scattered write-ins 1

TREASURER OF STATE

Democratic Candidates 1,720 votes cast as
follows:

Michael L. Fitzgerald 1,716
Scattered write-ins 4

Republican Candidates - 26 votes cast as
follows:

Scattered write-ins 26

SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE

Democratic Candidates 1,872 votes cast as
follows:

Denise OBrien 1,134
Dusky Terry 738
Scattered write-ins 0

Republican Candidates 1,002 votes cast as
follows:

Karey Claghorn 119
Mark Leonard 435
Bill Northey 448
Scattered write-ins 0

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Democratic Candidates 1,801 votes cast as
follows:

Tom Miller 1,794
Scattered write-ins 7

Republican Candidates - 21 votes cast as
follows:

Scattered write-ins 21

STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 1

Democratic Candidates 1,058 votes cast as
follows:

Steve Warnstadt 1,056
Scattered write-ins 2

Republican Candidates - 411 votes cast as
follows:

Barbara Blanchard 409
Scattered write-ins 2

STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 27

Democratic Candidates - 13 votes cast as
follows:

Scattered write-ins 13

Republican Candidates - 433 votes cast as
follows:

Ron Wieck 429
Scattered write-ins 4

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 1

Democratic Candidates - 604 votes cast as
follows:

Wesley Whitead 602
Scattered write-ins 2

Republican Candidates - 227 votes cast as
follows:

Jamie Simmons 225
Scattered write-ins 2

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 2

Democratic Candidates - 420 votes cast as
follows:

Roger F. Wendt 419
Scattered write-ins 1

Republican Candidates - 6 votes cast as
follows:

Scattered write-ins 6

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 53

Democratic Candidates - 0 votes cast as
follows:

Scattered write-ins 0

Republican Candidates - 142 votes cast as
follows:

Dan Huseman 142
Scattered write-ins 0

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 54

Democratic Candidates - 463 votes cast as
follows:

Daniel R. Cougill 458
Scattered write-ins 5

Republican Candidates - 288 votes cast as
follows:

Christopher Rants 284
Scattered write-ins 4

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 55

Democratic Candidates - 3 votes cast as
follows:

Scattered write-ins 3

Republican Candidates - 117 votes cast as
follows:

Clarence C. Hoffman 117
Scattered write-ins 0

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, DISTRICT 1

Democratic Candidates 1,756 votes cast as
follows:

George W. Boykin 1,744
Scattered write-ins 12

Republican Candidates - 19 votes cast as
follows:

Scattered write-ins 19

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, DISTRICT 3

Democratic Candidates 1,666 votes cast as
follows:

Douglas L. Walish 1,661
Scattered write-ins 5

Republican Candidates - 16 votes cast as
follows:

Scattered write-ins 16

COUNTY TREASURER

Democratic Candidates - 42 votes cast as
follows:

Scattered write-ins 42

Republican Candidates 1,010 votes cast as
follows:

Bob Knowler 1,005
Scattered write-ins 5

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Democratic Candidates 2,022 votes cast as
follows:

Terry C. Ganzel 777
Patrick PJ Jennings 1,243
Scattered write-ins 2

Republican Candidates - 958 votes cast as
follows:

Mark Campbell 943
Scattered write-ins 15

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve and receive for signatures the canvass of the June 6, 2006 General Primary Election. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Walish second by Batcheller to approve the Board minutes of the June 6, 2006 meeting as submitted. Carried 4-0, Boykin abstained. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Bobbier A. Johnson, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., $43,087/year, effective 07/01/2006. Per AFSCME Assistant Attorney contract agreement. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Denise M. Fletcher, Executive Secretary/Public Bidder, Board Administration, $14.15/hour, effective 07/01/2006. Per Wage Plan comparison with AFSCME Courthouse contract. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Dawn N. Zahnley, Secretary, Disaster Services, $12.62/hour, effective 07/01/2006. Per Wage Plan comparison with AFSCME Courthouse contract. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Mary C. Brown, Secretary, Human Resources Dept., $17.44/hour, effective 07/01/2006. Per Wage Plan comparison with AFSCME Courthouse contract. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Gloria A. Mollet, H.R./Safety Aide, Human Resources Dept., $12.84/hour, effective 07/01/2006. Per Wage Plan comparison with AFSCME Courthouse contract. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Lisa M. Wilson, Secretary, Social Services Dept., $17.44/hour, effective 07/01/2006. Per Wage Plan comparison with AFSCME Courthouse contract. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Carrie A. Klosterman, Secretary, Social Services Dept., $11.70/hour, effective 07/01/2006. Per Wage Plan comparison with AFSCME Courthouse contract. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Kyle D. Gates, GIS Systems Analyst, Secondary Roads Dept., $19.52/hour, effective 07/01/2006. Per Wage Plan comparison with AFSCME Courthouse contract. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Letitia A. Ford, Secretary, Secondary Roads Dept., $17.44/hour, effective 07/01/2006. Per Wage Plan comparison with AFSCME Courthouse contract. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Karl W. Braun, Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 06/16/2006. Resignation. Copy filed.

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

Temporary Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept. Entry level: DSA FY 2006/2007, $14.32/hour.

4* Correctional Officers, County Sheriff Dept. Entry level: DSA FY 2006/2007, $14.32/hour.
*2 positions authorized to be filled 07/01/2006 and 2 positions authorized to be filled 10/01/2006.

Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept. Entry level: CWA FY 2006/2007, $16.02/hour.

Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving tax suspension for Rita Lowe, 2829 E. 1st Street, Sioux City. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #10,063
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Rita Lowe, as titleholder of a properties located 2829 E. 1st Street, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #894727482033

Lot One (1) Block Three (3) Ludwigs Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
WHEREAS, Rita Lowe 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 6th day of June, 2006.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving tax suspension for Michelle Andersen, 513 38th Street Place, Sioux City. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #10,064
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Michelle Andersen, is the titleholder of property located at 513 38th Street Pl. City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #894709380004

Replat Block 132 Lot Three (3) Block 132, Peirces Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Michelle Andersen 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 13th day of June, 2006.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Walish to appoint Jaclyn Smith to the Civil Service Commission. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to appoint Bradford Kollars to the Civil Service Commission. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to appoint Ronald Kerr to the Commission of Veteran Affairs. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit submitted by Lieber Construction Company, on behalf of Brian Peterson Farms, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit submitted by Northern Natural Gas Company, Omaha, Nebraska, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution setting the public hearing date for sale of excess right-of-way for July 11, 2006 at 10:15 a.m. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #10,065
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

WHEREAS, Woodbury County, Iowa is the owner of Excess Right-of-Way real estate described as follows:

All that part of the Northwest Quarter (NW) of section (20), Township Eighty Seven
(87) North, Range Forty Six (46) West of the Fifth (5th) Principal Meridian, Woodbury
County, Iowa, described as commencing at the Southeast (SE) Corner of the NW, (also known as the Center Quarter Corner) of Section 20-87-46; thence North 89 27 00 West along the South line of the NW of said section 20, a distance of 204.47 feet; thence North 39 54 59 West a distance of 932.00 feet; thence North 50 05 01 East a distance of 181.82 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence North 39 54 59 West a distance of 167.70 feet; thence North 50 05 01 East a distance of 75.00 feet; Thence North 39 54 59 West a distance of 359.81 feet; thence North 50 05 01 East a distance of 43.18 feet; Thence South 39 54 59 East a distance of 527.51 feet; thence South 50 05 01 West a distance of 118.18 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Tract contains 0.81 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements of record.

Note: The east line of the Northwest Quarter (NW) of section 20-87-46 is assumed to bear North 00 00 00 East

NOW THEREFORE,

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

1. That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate at a public auction to be held on the 11th day of July 2006, immediately following the closing of the public hearing.

2. That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on the 11th day of July, 2006 at 10:15 AM CDST in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room on the first floor of the Woodbury County Courthouse.

3. That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest bidder at or above the minimum bid of $750.

4. That each bidder must have a certified letter of credit from an Iowa bank or any bank located outside of Iowa which is chartered under the laws of the United States, or a certified letter of credit drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States, for the amount of one-hundred and ten percent (110%) of the total purchase price. A cash down payment shall be equal to or in excess of five percent (5%) of the total purchase price. Should the bidder receiving the award fail to execute a satisfactory contract within fourteen (14) days after tender of the prescribed forms to the County Engineer, unless additional time is allowed by t he Engineer, the cash shall be forfeited or the check shall be cashed and the full amount retained by the County as fixed or liquidated damages.

5. That the sale of the said real estate, shall be subject to easement of record, zoning regulations and upon the conditions that the tract, parcel, or piece of land so sold shall not be used in any manner so as to interfere with the use of the highway by the public, or endanger public safety in the use of the highway, or the material damage to the adjacent owner(s).

APPROVED the 13 day of June 2006.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to approve the request of the county engineer to blacktop the east end of Warrior Road with the cost to be shared by the City of Sergeant Bluff as requested by RAGBRAI. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed final plats for Kollbaums replat of part of lot 4 of Nevilles Country Estates Addition Subdivision (Parcel GIS #8846 32 300 004)) with John Pylelo, County Zoning Administrator.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign final plats for Kollbaums replat of part of lot 4 of Nevilles Country Estates Addition Subdivision (Parcel GIS #8846 32 300 004). Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #10,066
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING KOLLBAUMS REPLAT
OF PART OF LOT 4 OF NEVILLES COUNTRY ESTATES ADDITION
TO WOODUBY COUNTY, IOWA

WHEREAS, the owner and proprietor did on the 1st day of June, 2006, file with the Woodbury County Zoning Commission a certain plat designated as Kollbaums replat of part of lot 4, Nevilles Country Estates addition to Woodbury County, Iowa; and

WHEREAS, it appears that said plat conforms with all of the provisions of the code of the State of Iowa and ordinances of Woodbury County, Iowa, with reference to the filing of same; and

WHEREAS, the Zoning Commission of Woodbury County, Iowa has recommended the acceptance and approval of said plat; and

WHEREAS, the County Engineer of Woodbury County, Iowa has recommended the acceptance and approval of said plat.

NOW THEREFORE, BE, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, Woodbury County, State of Iowa, that the plat of Kollbaums replat of part of lot 4, Nevilles Country Estates Addition to Woodbury County, Iowa be, and the same is hereby accepted and approved, and the Chairman and Secretary of the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, Woodbury County, State of Iowa, are hereby directed to furnish to the owner and proprietor a certified copy of this resolution as required by law.

Passed and approved this 13th day of June, 2006
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

The Board discussed the preliminary plats for Tomoson Addition Subdivision (Parcel #GIS 8847 21 101 001), with John Pylelo, County Zoning Administrator.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve the recommendation of the Zoning Administrator regarding the preliminary plats for Tomoson Addition Subdivision (Parcel #GIS8847 21 101 001) and refer it to the Zoning Commission for review and recommendations. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed change order #3 for jail alterations, with Regina Smith, RML Architects.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Change Order #3 for jail alterations. Carried 5-0. 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 20, 2006.