Minutes - 6/26/2007

JUNE 26, 2007TWENTY-SIXTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen and Monson; Walish was absent. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrator, Loan Hensley, Assistant County Attorney, and Patrick F. Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

The Claims were approved as presented. Copy filed.

Meeting called to order.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to amend the Board minutes of the June 19, 2007 meeting to reflect Mr. Batchellers nay vote on the salary reclassifications. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to approve the Board minutes of the June 19, 2007 meeting as amended. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Robert B. Marqusee, Director, Rural Economic Development Dept., $59,782/year, effective 07/01/2007. Wage Plan fiscal year 2008 salary increase. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Clinton S. Meadows, Homeland Security Analyst/Coordinator 3, Homeland Security Dept., $57,234/year, effective 07/01/2007. Wage Plan fiscal year 2008 salary increase. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Kevin D. Larsen, Homeland Security Analyst 2, Homeland Security Dept., $48,080/year, effective 07/01/2007. Wage Plan fiscal year 2008 salary increase. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Eugene D. Nitzschke, Homeland Security Info Support Analyst 1, Homeland Security Dept., $45,895/year, effective 07/01/2007. Wage Plan fiscal year 2008 salary increase. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Bradley E. Carlson, Lieutenant, County Sheriff Dept., $29.23/hour, effective 07/01/2007. Wage Plan fiscal year 2008 salary increase. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Charles T. Hertz, Lieutenant, County Sheriff Dept., $29.23/hour, effective 07/01/2007. Wage Plan fiscal year 2008 salary increase. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Lynette M. Redden, Jail Lieutenant, County Sheriff Dept., $28.17/hour, effective 07/01/2007. Wage Plan fiscal year 2008 salary increase. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Rose M. Griffith, Jail Administrative Assistant, County Sheriff Dept., $21.58/hour, effective 07/01/2007. Per Wage Plan comparability with DSA Jail Sergeant salary level. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Leo P. Miller, Gang Prevention Specialist, Juvenile Detention Dept., $24.04/hour, effective 07/01/2007. Wage Plan fiscal year 2008 salary increase. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Michael S. Sweisberger, Part-time Shredder, Social Services Dept., $6.70/hour, effective 07/01/2007. Wage Plan fiscal year 2008 salary increase. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Jennifer L. Kvidera, Case Manager, Social Services Dept., $35,515/year, effective 07/01/2007. Wage Plan fiscal year 2008 salary increase. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Peri J. Nelson, Case Manager, Social Services Dept., $35,515/year, effective 07/01/2007. Wage Plan fiscal year 2008 salary increase. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an Authorization to Reclassify a County Position for Victim/Witness Coordinator, County Attorney Dept. Entry level: AFSCME Attorney contract, salary to be determined. Carried 4-0. Copy filed

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to approve a 12-month Class C liquor license with Sunday sales privileges for Theos, Incorporated, 1911 Highway 20 East, Lawton, Iowa, effective 07/01/2007 through 06/30/2008. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed submission of an application for the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) with Patty Erickson-Puttmann, Social Services Director. The grant of $78,988 is to be split 50/50 with the City of Sioux City: $39,494 each for law enforcement activities.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve and authorize Patty Erickson-Puttmann to electronically submit the application. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Sioux City, to be included with the application. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve the use of $17,023 for Drug task force personnel. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to approve the expenditure of $22,471 for the purchase of eligible equipment and operations of the Woodbury County Sheriffs office. Carried 4-0.

The Board discussed an Iowa Weapons of Mass Destruction Tactical Officers Task Force 28E agreement with Sheriff Glenn Parrett, Chief Deputy Sheriff Greg Logan, and Lieutenant Charles Hertz.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a 28E agreement between the State of Iowa, Department of Public Defense, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD), and Woodbury County. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit, submitted by Frontier Communications, Fort Dodge, Iowa, to replace existing cable along a section of 150th Street in Rutland Township, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign agreement
# HC 07-9 with Hungry Canyons Alliance to provide $28,000 in funding for streambed stabilization on a tributary of Wolf Creek in Section 7, T88N, R44W, per recommendation of the County Engineer.
Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a proposal from Cannon, Moss, Brygger, and Associates, for preliminary design of the Moville maintenance facility, with a guaranteed maximum fee of $7,500.00, per recommendation of the county engineer. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to receive the quotes on GPS survey equipment, and defer action on this item for one week, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 4-0.

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

There was a discussion regarding placing share the roads signs in the Bronson area.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until July 3, 2007.