Minutes - 10/31/2006

OCTOBER 31, 2006FORTY-SECOND MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Monson, and Walish. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrator, 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 Walish second by Monson to approve the Board minutes of the October 24, 2006 meeting as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

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

Part-time Shredder, Social Services Department
Entry level: Wage plan $6.50/hour

Temporary Shredder, Social Services Department
Entry level: Wage plan $5.50/hour

Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve retiring employee, Kenneth Miller, Building Services, remaining on the County health insurance plan at his own expense. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Monson second by Walish to receive the Sheriffs Civil Division first quarter and year-to-date report for the period ending 09/30/2006. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution in support of the Woodbury County Extension referendum on the November 7, 2006 General Election ballot. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #10,104
SUPPORT WOODBURY COUNTY EXTENSION
VOTE YES ON QUESTION B

WHEREAS: for more than 100 years, Woodbury County Extension Service has helped youth and families, fostered economic growth, and provided education and technical assistance to area farmers.

WHEREAS: current funding limit for Woodbury County Extension was set in 1986 and has not increased in 20 years.

WHEREAS: more than 25,000 youth and adults benefited from Extension programs in Woodbury County in 2005.

WHEREAS: the passage of the referendum will allow the elected Woodbury County Extension Council to maintain staff and quality services and to add some needed programs for youth and families of Woodbury County.

THEREFORE: the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors encourages voters to vote Yes on Question B on the General Election ballot Tuesday, November 7, 2006.

SO RESOLVED THIS 31st day of October, 2006.
Copy filed.

The Chairperson recessed the supervisor meeting.

The Board conducted a meeting of the Woodbury County Courthouse Foundation Board of Directors.

The Board reconvened the Board of Supervisors meeting.

A public hearing was held at 10:15 a.m. for the sale of real estate parcel #280380 (1615 Mound Ave.).

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to close the hearing. Carried 4-0.

The Chairman called for bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to accept the bid from Julie Huber for $1,344.00, plus recording fees. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:
RESOLUTION #10,105

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

By GEORGE AND JULI HUBER, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH FULL RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP AND NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON in the sum of ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR & 00/100 ($1,344.00)---- dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel #280380
Lot 8, Block 17, Kelly Park Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa (1615 Mound Ave.)

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).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of this Board be and he is hereby authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed for the said premises to the said purchaser.

SO DATED this 31st Day of October, 2006.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement with HGM Associates, Omaha, NE, for engineering services, per recommendation by the County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Bid letting was held at 10:20 a.m. for project L-EWP02(5)73-97, stream stabilization structure at Section 32, T89N, R45W. The bids were as follows:

Dixon Construction, Correctionville, IA $100,795.25

Graves Construction, Melvin, IA $96,431.00

Elk Horn Construction, Sergeant Bluff, IA $93,277.90

K&L Landscaping & Construction, Sergeant Bluff, IA $148,221.00

L. A. Carlson, Merrill, IA $77,252.87

Nelson and Rock Contr., Onawa, IA $88,960.00

Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA $101,517.00

There were no further bids.

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

Bid letting was held at 10:20 a.m. for project L-C05(1)73-97 , 4 x 4 RCB extension with drop inlet at Section 26, T88N, R46W. The bids were as follows:

Dixon Construction, Correctionville, IA - $88,433.92
Graves Construction, Melvin, IA - $91,128.75
L. A. Carlson, Merrill, IA - $96,327.90

There were no further bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Walish to receive the bids and forward them to the County Engineer for review and recommendations. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit submitted by Fiber Utilities Group, on behalf of Iowa Health Systems, per recommendation by the County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution designating L-14 from the Plymouth County line to D-12, and D-12 from Highway 140 East to the west city limits of Pierson, Iowa, as a snowmobile trail, per recommendation by the County Engineer. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #10,106
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

WHEREAS, POWDER PLAYERS, INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB, has requested that the WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, designate the following portions of Woodbury County roadway to be used as snowmobile trails; L-14 from the Plymouth County Line to D-12 and D-12 from Highway 140 East to the West city limits of Pierson, Iowa, AND;

WHEREAS, Chapter 321G of the Code of Iowa allows the WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS to designate portions of roadway for snowmobile trail use for a specified period of time, AND;

WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 321G.9 of the Code of Iowa, the WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS has evaluated the traffic patterns of the roadways requested to be designated as snowmobile trails and has determined that a designated snowmobile trail on portions of said roadways will not unduly interfere with traffic or constitute a traffic hazard, AND;

WHEREAS, Section 321G.28 of the Code of Iowa does not require approval from the Iowa Department of Transportation for merely designating a portion of a county roadway as a snowmobile trail, AND;

WHEREAS, the WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS has agreed to designate the requested portions of Woodbury County roadways as snowmobile trails, AND;

WHEREAS, the POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB agrees to sponsor said snowmobile trails, AND;

WHEREAS, the POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB agrees to provide all designations and signs to be erected along said trails for the use of the club members, AND;

WHEREAS, the POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB agrees to place and maintain any signs necessary to warn traffic of the operation of snowmobiles along said trails and roadways, AND;

WHEREAS, POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB agrees that all members and any guest or associates using said designated trail shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 321G of the Code of Iowa and further agree that any violations of said Code Chapter shall be considered grounds for terminating the designation of said snowmobile trail, AND;

WHEREAS, POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB agrees to hold and save WOODBURY COUNTY harmless from any and all liability resulting from injuries, loss or damages, including damages to equipment, of any kind to club members, guests or other persons using said snowmobile trail, or those whose injuries or damages are a result of the use of said trails by members, guests, or other persons using said snowmobile trail, AND;

WHEREAS, POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB shall submit proof of insurance coverage, covering all persons participating in any club activities on or along the designated snowmobile trails to the Woodbury County Auditor within fifteen days of the passage of this resolution and agrees that failure to do so shall constitute grounds for the Board of Supervisors revoking this resolution.

WHEREAS, WOODBURY COUNTY does not warrant the condition of the county road right-of-way which will be designated as a snowmobile trail to be fit for any particular purpose nor, does it warrant against any hazards that may exist as a result of snow plowing or other necessary road work on the public road along side said trail.

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

1. The following roadway is hereby designated as a snowmobile trail for the POWDER PLAYERS INC. SNOWMOBILE CLUB and may be used for snowmobile operation from December 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007:

a. L-14 from Plymouth County Line to D-12, and

b. D-12 from Highway 140 East to the West City limits of Pierson, Iowa.

SO RESOLVED this 31st day of October, 2006
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

The Board reviewed recommendations on engineering services for the Moville shed with County Engineer Richard Storm.

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 Monson to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (j). Carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to go out of closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (j). Carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until November 7, 2006.