Minutes - 5/13/2008

MAY 13, 2008NINETEENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 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/Board Legal Counsel, and Patrick F. Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

The Claims were approved as presented. Copy filed.

Board of Supervisors meeting was called to order.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve the Board minutes of the May 6, 2008 meeting as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Request to De-Authorize a County Position for an HR Safety/Risk Coordinator (Non-Exempt), Human Resources Dept. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process for an HR Safety/Risk Coordinator (Exempt), Human Resources Dept. Entry level: $36,000/year. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed an inclement weather policy with Human Resource Director, J. D. Pellersels.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the County inclement weather policy. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed a Sheriffs early retirement proposal with County Sheriff Glenn Parrett.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to postpone action pending a review by the Countys collective bargaining representative. Carried 5-0.

The Board reviewed final platting of Deer Meadow Estates Addition Subdivision, GIS parcels #894228200002, #894228200003, and #894228200007, with Planning and Zoning Administrator, John Pylelo.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve the final platting and forward it to the Zoning Commission for review and recommendations. Carried 5-0.

A public hearing and sale was held at 10:15 a.m. for real estate parcel #270705 (4500 Correctionville Road). The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard.

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

Chris Sewalson bid $250.00. Bob Brown bid $300. Chris Sewalson bid $400.00. Bob Brown bid $500.00. Chris Sewalson bid $600.00.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the sale of parcel #270705 (4500 Correctionville Road) to Chris Sewalson for the amount of $600.00, plus recording fees. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:
RESOLUTION # 10,405

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

By CHRISTIFOR D. SEWALSON in the sum of SIX HUNDRED & 00/100 ($600.00)------------ dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel #270705
W. 175 Ft. on the North Line of Block 7, W. 250 Ft. on the South Line of Block 7, W. 250 Ft. on the South Line of Block 7, W. 210 Ft. on the West Line of Block 7, All in Block 7 of the Humberts Addition to the City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA
(4500 Correctionville Rd.)

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 13th Day of May, 2008.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to postpone the public hearing and sale of parcel #059055, previously referenced in Resolution #10,393, and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution setting the public hearing and sale date for 05/27/2008 at 10:18 a.m. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION # 10,406
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE
Parcel #059055

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

Lot 3, Block 39, North Sioux City Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA
(1417 Silver 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 27th Day of May, 2008 at 10:18 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 at a public auction to be held on the 27th Day of May, 2008, immediately following the closing of the public hearing.

3. That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $ 500.00 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 13th Day of May, 2008.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

A public hearing and sale was held at 10:19 a.m. for real estate parcel #367740 (2103 Boies Street). The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard.

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

Craig Scheer bid $500.00.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve the sale of parcel #367740 (2103 Boies Street) to Craig Scheer for the amount of $500.00, plus recording fees. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:
RESOLUTION # 10,407

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

By LOIS L. SCHEER AND CRAIG D. SCHEER AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP AND NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON in the sum of FIVE HUNDRED & 00/100 ($500.00)------------ dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel #367740
Lot 2, Block 5, North Riverside 2nd Filing Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
(2103 Boies St.)

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 13th Day of May, 2008.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to postpone action to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution setting the public hearing and sale date of parcel #564315. Carried 5-0.

Bid letting was held at 10:20 a.m. for two heavy-duty dump boxes, hoists, and hydraulics for Secondary Roads Dept. The bids were as follows:

Northern Truck Equipment, Sioux Falls, SD
Heil SL-316: $42,726.00

Steffen, Incorporated, Sioux City, IA
Henderson Mark II: $41,294.00

There were no other bids.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin 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 two reversible snow plows for Secondary Roads Dept. The bids were as follows:

Murphy Tractor and Equipment, Sioux City, IA
Henke 41 R 11 IS: $15,688.00

Northern Truck Equipment, Sioux Falls, SD
Monroe MP41R11-Isct: $17,980.00

Steffen, Incorporated, Sioux City, IA
Henderson RSP 11-42: $14,640.00

There were no other 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 two tailgate sanders for Secondary Roads Dept. The bids were as follows:

Murphy Tractor and Equipment, Sioux City, IA
Highway SA-9: $12,360.00

Northern Truck Equipment, Sioux Falls, SD
Monroe MS969-DD-DD: $9,420.00

Steffen, Incorporated, Sioux City, IA
Henderson TGS 9: $10,800.00

There were no other bids.

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

The Board reviewed a preliminary plat of Marx Development Addition subdivision, GIS parcel #874801200008, with Planning and Zoning Administrator John Pylelo.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve the preliminary plat and forward it to the Zoning Commission for review and recommendations. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to receive and approve as submitted, plans for project #L-B05(3)73-97, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to receive and approve as submitted, plans for project #L-B05(5)73-97, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0.

The Board reviewed quotes received for maintenance bridge repairs on bridge #W-144 in section 19 Oto Township. The quotes were as follows:

Dixon Construction Company, Correctionville, IA: $35,000.00
Kooiker, Incorporated, LeMars, IA: $19,900.00

There were no other quotes received.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve the bid of Kooiker, Incorporated for $19,900.00. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board reviewed proposed fiscal year 2008-2009 tax levies for various drainage districts with Richard Storm, County Engineer.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve and authorize fiscal year 2008-2009 drainage levy assessments for various drainage districts under the direct control of Woodbury County, as recommended and submitted by the county engineer:

Bennett-McDonald $1,000.00
Hackley Lateral $500.00
Orton Slough $1,500.00
Smithland $1,000.00
Upper Wolf Creek $1,000.00
Weber Creek $500.00
Wolf Creek $2,000.00
Wolf Creek Pump Sub District 2 $12,000.00
Wolf Creek Pump Sub District 3 $3,000.00

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 May 20, 2008.