Minutes - 12/4/2007

DECEMBER 4, 2007FORTY-NINTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Batcheller, Boykin, Clausen, Monson, and Walish. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, 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 approve the Board minutes of the November 27, 2007 meeting as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Adam D. Teel, Part-time Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., $13.94/hour effective 12/05/2007. Job vacancy posted 07/11/2007 and extended 09/19/2007. Entry level salary: $13.94/hour. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Scott N. Mueggenberg, Part-time Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., $14.99/hour effective 12/21/2007. Per AFSCME Juvenile Detention contract agreement, from Step 2 to Step 3. Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Nicholas D. Robinson, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads Dept., $9.00/hour effective 12/17/2007. Not to exceed 120 days.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an Authorization To Initiate Hiring Process for a Full-time Case Manager, Social Services Dept. Entry level: Wage Plan salary range: $34,003-$40,903/year. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed the Courthouse door access control system with John Malloy, WCICC-IT Director.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve and award the bid for the door access control system to Electronic Innovations for the bid price of $15,374.00. Carried 5-0.

A public hearing was held at 10:15 a.m. regarding the submission of a proposed Community Development Block Grant application. The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard on said matter.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to close the hearing. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed housing needs with Kevin Grieme, Siouxland District Health.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to approve the submission of a Community Development Grant application. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed the support of TIME-21 legislation with County Engineer Richard Storm.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter to the Governor supporting TIME-21 legislation, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit submitted by Hi-Tech Electric, on behalf of Qwest, to install approximately 3,000 feet of telephone line. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to receive and authorize the Chairman to sign the 2007 Weed Commissioners Report for submittal, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

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 December 11, 2007.