Minutes - 7/31/2007

JULY 31, 2007THIRTY-FIRST MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Monson, and Walish. 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 Monson second by Boykin to approve the Board minutes of the July 24, 2007 meeting as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve the Board minutes of the July 24, 2007 executive session meeting as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Susan P. OMeara, Election Clerk II, County Auditor/Recorder Dept., $13.01/hour, effective 08/02/2007. Per AFSCME Courthouse contract agreement from Grade 3, Step 2 to Grade 3, Step 3. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Todd C. Peterson, Deputy Sheriff, County Sheriff Dept., $21.80/hour, effective 08/02/2007. Per DSA contract agreement from Class 2 to Class 1. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Travis L. Hutzell, Senior Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., $17.83/hour, effective 08/09/2007. Per DSA contract agreement from Class 1 to Senior Class, due to 6 years employment and AA Degree. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Brigid M. Delaney, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., $15.46/hour, effective 08/10/2007. Per DSA contract agreement from Class 3 to Class 2. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Vincent T. Dvorak, Correctional Officer, County Sheriff Dept., $15.46/hour, effective 08/11/2007. Per DSA contract agreement from Class 3 to Class 2. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Nevin J. Moodie, Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 09/28/2007. Retirement. Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process for an Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept. Entry level: CWA $16.55/hour. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve the request of retiree Nevin J. Moodie to remain on Woodbury Countys health insurance plan with coverage for self and spouse, at his own expense. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign , a Resolution setting a sale date of August 28, 2007 of property parcel #524310 (2112 Douglas Street, Sioux City, IA) to Ms. Melinda Flanders. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION # 10,185
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE
Parcel #524310

WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa was the owner under a tax deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:

Lot 4, Block 1, Vine Place Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA
(2112 Douglas St.)

NOW THEREFORE,

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

1. That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on the 28th Day of August, 2007 at 10:15 oclock a.m. in the meeting room of the Board of Supervisors on the first floor of the Woodbury County Courthouse.

2. That said Board proposes to sell the said parcel of real estate on the 28th Day of August, 2007, immediately following the closing of the public hearing to Melinda Flanders only per Code of Iowa 331.361(3).

3. That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to Melinda Flanders only for consideration of $ 25,000.00 plus recording fees.

4. That this resolution, preceded by the caption 'Notice of Property Sale' and except for this subparagraph 4 be published as notice of the aforesaid proposal, hearing and sale.

Dated this 31st Day of July, 2007.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to receive the appointment of Bill J. Shreve, 401 Elm Street, Salix, Iowa, to the office of Council Member for the City of Salix until the next municipal election, to fill the office previously held by Derek Stanfield. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed replacing the Emergency Service vehicle, with Gary Brown.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve purchasing a replacement vehicle for Emergency Services from Sioux City Ford in the amount of $34,267.00, and Steffen Truck in the amount of $6,310.00, for repainting and remounting the utility box onto the new chassis from Riverboat Funds. Carried 5-0.

The Board opened a bid for food service for the Juvenile Detention Center.

The bid was for $1.45 from CBM Food Services

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to award the bid to CBM Food Services for food service for the Juvenile Detention Center. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to defer action to approve a recommended ordinance waiver for Harrison replat of lot 6 of Harrisons Addition, parcel GIS #8946-17-100-001. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a utility accommodation permit submitted by Darwin Hamman, Correctionville, Iowa, to install a 24 pipe in the road right-of-way for feedlot drainage, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve a settlement agreement of a $300.00 civil penalty fine against Shop-N-Go, Sloan, Iowa, for tobacco law violation, per recommendation of Assistant County Attorney Loan Hensley. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to authorize the chairman to sign a settlement agreement of a $300.00 civil penalty fine against Shop-N-Go, Sloan, Iowa, for tobacco law violation. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed County funding for mental health services for L. L., with County Attorney Patrick Jennings, and First Assistant County Attorney Mark Campbell.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to deny County funding for mental health services for L. L. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to authorize the Chairman a notice to deny County funding for mental health services for L. L. Carried 5-0.

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

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until August 7, 2007.