Minutes - 6/24/2008

JUNE 24, 2008TWENTY-FIFTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 24, 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 Monson second by Clausen to approve the Board minutes of the June 17, 2008 meeting as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

John Torbert, Iowa Drainage District Association, gave an Iowa Drainage District membership presentation to the Board.

The Board discussed unused AED grant funds with J. D. Pellersels, Human Resources Director. Human Resources would like to use these funds to provide Conservation, District Health, and Juvenile Detention Departments with additional AED equipment.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve the request of using unused AED grant funds to purchase AED units for Conservation, District Health, and Juvenile Detention Departments. Carried 5-0.

A public hearing was held at 10:15 a.m. for the sale of property parcel #564315 (100 Lemon Street). The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard.

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

The Chairman called for bids.

Dale Tracey bid $500.00.

There were no other bids.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to approve the sale of property parcel #564315 (100 Lemon Street) to Dale Tracey in the amount of $500.00, plus recording fees. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:
RESOLUTION # 10,427

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

By DALE J. TRACEY in the sum of FIVE HUNDRED & 00/100 ($500.00)-------- dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:
Parcel #564315

Unplatted Part East SE SW 25-89-47, South of Correctionville Road (Previously Known as Block 9, Cullinan Heights Subdivision), Subject to Easements and Restrictions of Record, if any, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa (100 Lemon 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 24th Day of June, 2008.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving petition for suspension of taxes through the redemption process for Richard A. Musto, 2822 E. 2nd Street, Sioux City, IA. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION # 10,428
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION
OF TAXES THROUGH THE REDEMPTION PROCESS

WHEREAS, Richard A. Musto and Donetta Dean Musto as joint titleholder of a real estate located at 2822 E. 2nd Street, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #894727482011

Lot Six (6) Block Four (4) Ludwigs Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Richard A. Musto and Donetta Dean Musto, as joint titleholder of the aforementioned property has petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a suspension of taxes pursuant to the 1999 Iowa Code Section 447.9(3) and,

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes from documents provided that the petitioner is unable to provide to the public revenue; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby directs the County Auditor to redeem Parcel #894727482011owned by the petitioner from the holder of a certificate of purchase of the amount necessary to redeem under section 447.1, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to so record the approval of this tax suspension for this parcel.

SO RESOLVED this 24th day of June, 2008.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving petition for suspension of taxes for Charlotte Butler, 802 Pacific Street, Sioux City, IA. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION # 10,429
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Charlotte Butler, is the titleholder of property located at 802 Pacific Street, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #894727281008

South Thirty-five Feet (35 Ft) Lot Six (6) Block Twenty-four (24) Coles Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Charlotte Butler as titleholder of the aforementioned real estate have petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a suspension of taxes pursuant to the 1997 Iowa Code section 427.9, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes from documents provided that the petitioner is unable to provide to the public revenue; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby grants the request for a suspension of taxes, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to so record the approval of this tax suspension for this property.

SO RESOLVED this 24th day of June, 2008.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

The Board discussed Woodbury County Library Board of Director appointments.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve the reappointment of Wanda Carrier to the Woodbury County Library Board of Directors. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve the appointment of Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Hardie and Mrs. Daniel (Janice) Murray to the Woodbury County Library Board of Directors. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to approve the application for a Retail Cigarette/Tobacco Permit for Shop-N-Go, 1863 Hwy 141, Sloan, IA. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Bid letting was held at 10:20 a.m. for one single-axles flatbed truck, for Secondary Roads. The bids were as follows:

Great Plains International, PO Box 3436, Sioux City, IA

International 7300 4x2 Single axle dump truck, less trade-in: $75,144.00

Holcomb Freightliner, 4801 Harbor Drive, Sioux City, IA

Sterling LT8513 Single axle dump truck, less trade-in: $78,842.00

Holcomb Freightliner, 4801 Harbor Drive, Sioux City, IA

Freightliner M2106V Single axle dump truck, less trade-in: $79,782.00

Peterbilt of Sioux City, 4135 Harbor Drive, Sioux City, IA

Peterbilt 335 Single axle dump truck, less trade-in: $80,354.00

There were no other bids.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller 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 28E agreement with the City of Correctionville for grading and paving project L-G07(2)73-97, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a 28E agreement with the City of Moville to allow them to use Secondary Road equipment for pothole patching, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving appropriations for fiscal year 2009. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009
RESOLUTION # 10,430

Whereas, it is desired to make appropriations for each Service Area and Program Activity of County Government for the Fiscal Year 2009, beginning July 1, 2008, and

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors that the amounts detailed by Service Area on the Adopted FY 2009 Woodbury County Budget Summary Form 638-R constitute the authorization to make expenditures from the Countys funds beginning July 1, 2008 and continuing until June 30, 2009, and

Furthermore, this Appropriation Resolution extends the spending authority of each County Program Activity to the amount appropriated to it as follows:

Fund/Dept/ Fund/Dept/ Fund/Dept/ Fund/Dept/
Division Amount Division Amount Division Amount Division Amount

001-0031 10,000 001-1001 1,084,651 001-1011 529,018 001-1015 285,704
001-1051 3,914,018 001-1052 803,359 001-1061 884,264 001-1063 362,130
001-1064 30,722 001-1065 78,225 001-1068 0 001-1101 1,495,191
001-1103 76,208 001-1104 484,652 001-1111 90,500 001-3041 1,904,663
001-3101 180,000 001-3102 27,500 001-3112 211,700 001-3201 132,105
001-3211 88,800 001-3305 67,645 001-3403 5,700 001-3404 12,000
001-3405 10,688 001-3406 34,000 001-3407 11,052 001-3409 2,000
001-6101 285,253 001-6111 760,962 001-6113 241,342 001-6121 48,500
001-6421 18,000 001-8101 964,450 001-8111 436,240 001-9001 305,518
001-9002 146,628 001-9003 171,637 001-9006 7,400 001-9011 348,559
001-9021 507,752 001-9032 12,700 001-9034 65,900 001-9101 820,485
001-9102 318,450 001-9103 288,652 001-9105 30,691 001-9107 118,000
001-9108 11,300 001-9111 1,287,310 001-9112 503,582 002-1211 448,052
002-1402 24,000 002-1422 591,749 002-1501 25,725 002-1621 220,000
002-3301 1,491,353 002-3302 676,233 002-3311 211,112 002-3501 193,211
002-8001 369,253 002-8002 0 002-8003 209,700 002-8011 37,450
002-8012 36,500 002-9003 133,071 002-9202 1,000,000 003-0227 451,325
004-9007 170,391 005-1061 157,500 005-6101 70,000 005-9111 330,000
110-4000 1,901,650 110-4100 2,871,971 110-4200 7,167,865 110-4300 213,582
111-1002 468,822 111-6011 64,382 111-6021 193,401 111-6115 30,000
111-6201 6,270 111-6301 140,001 111-6303 0 111-6304 0
111-8021 5,300 113-8112 200,000 114-8112 16,000 220-0200 1,799,000
220-7000 7,373,269 220-9003 20,478 229-1212 160,000 231-0221 261,448
259-1211 10,567 261-6401 163,847 266-6101 127,000 274-1101 40,000
278-1066 40,000 280-1006 5,000 354-0256 255,000 448-0103 80,000
448-0104 160,000 448-0105 160,000 448-0108 160,000 448-0113 15,360
448-0114 30,000 448-0115 10,480 448-0118 19,200 667-6101 225,000
667-6102 3,500 667-6103 55,643

Accordingly, until such time as a Service Ares is identified as progressing to a spending level challenging its appropriation, a budget amendment per 331.435 will not be implemented,

However, should a Program Activity approach a spending level challenging its appropriation level, and the Service Area continues balanced, the Board of Supervisors will be requested to increase the Programs spending authority by resolving to permit such, and,

Additionally, the Board of Supervisors may be requested to decrease a Programs appropriation by 10% or $5,000, whichever is greater, to appropriate a like amount to a Program Activity requesting same; 331.435 will govern actions in this regard.

The above and foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County on June 24th, 2008.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution for interfund operating transfer from General Supplemental to the General Basic Fund during fiscal year 2008-2009 budget year. Carried
5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION FOR INTERFUND OPERATING
RESOLUTION # 10,431

Whereas, it is desired to authorize the Auditor to periodically transfer sums from the General Supplemental to the General Basic Fund during the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget year, and

Whereas, said transfers must be in accordance with Section 331.432 Code of Iowa,

Whereas, the purpose of the transfers are to fund the appropriations for the matching FICA, IPERS, Health Insurance, Life Insurance and LTD costs expended from the General Basic Fund.

Now, therefore be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, as follows:

The total maximum transfers from the General Supplemental Fund to the General Basic Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, shall not exceed the sum of $ 4,389,974.

The Auditor is directed to correct his books when said operating transfers are made and to notify the Treasurer of the amounts of said transfers.

The above and foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County Iowa, on
June 24, 2008.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution for interfund operating transfer from Rural Basic Services Fund to the County Library Fund during fiscal year 2008-2009 budget year. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION FOR INTERFUND OPERATING
RESOLUTION # 10,432

Whereas, it is desired to authorize the Auditor to periodically transfer sums from the Rural Basic Services Fund to the County Library Fund during the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget year, and

Whereas, said transfers must be in accordance with Section 331.432 Code of Iowa,

Whereas, the purpose of the transfers are to move the taxes, levied on the township valuations, to the County Library Fund to pay their share of the expenses of the County Library.

Now, therefore be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, as follows:

The total maximum transfers from the Rural Basic Services Fund to the County Library Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, shall not exceed the sum of $ 115,636.

The Auditor is directed to correct his books when said operating transfers are made and to notify the Treasurer of the amounts of said transfers.

The above and foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County Iowa, on
June 24, 2008.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution for interfund operating transfer from Rural Basic Services Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund during fiscal year 2008-2009 budget year. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION FOR INTERFUND OPERATING
RESOLUTION # 10,433

Whereas, it is desired to authorize the Auditor to periodically transfer sums from the Rural Basic Services Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund during the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget year, and

Whereas, said transfers must be in accordance with Section 331.432 Code of Iowa,

Whereas, the purpose of the transfers are to move the taxes, levied on the township valuations, to the Secondary Roads Fund to pay their share of the expenses of the Secondary Roads Fund.

Now, therefore be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, as follows:

The total maximum transfers from the Rural Basic Services Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, shall not exceed the sum of $ 700,000.

The Auditor is directed to correct his books when said operating transfers are made and to notify the Treasurer of the amounts of said transfers.

The above and foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County Iowa, on
June 24, 2008.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution for interfund operating transfer from Riverboat Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fund during fiscal year 2008-2009 budget year. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION FOR INTERFUND OPERATING
RESOLUTION # 10,434

Whereas, it is desired to authorize the Auditor to periodically transfer sums from the Riverboat Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fund during the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget year, and

Whereas, said transfers must be in accordance with Section 331432 Code of Iowa,

Whereas, the purpose of the transfers are to move riverboat revenues to the Equipment Replacement Fund for the partial funding of the equipment replacements,

Now, therefore be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, as follows:

The total maximum transfers from the Riverboat Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, shall not exceed the sum of $227,500.

The Auditor is directed to correct his books when said operating transfers are made and to notify the Treasurer of the amounts of said transfers.

The above and foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County Iowa, on
June 24, 2008.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution for interfund operating transfer from Local Option Sales Tax Fund to the General Basic Fund during fiscal year 2008-2009 budget year. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION FOR INTERFUND OPERATING
RESOLUTION # 10,435

Whereas, it is desired to authorize the Auditor to periodically transfer sums from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund to the General Basic Fund during the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget year, and

Whereas, said transfers must be in accordance with Section 331.432 Code of Iowa,

Whereas, the purpose of the transfers are to move sales tax revenues to the General Basic Fund for the partial funding of the CIP Projects,

Now, therefore be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, as follows:

The total maximum transfers from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund to the General Basic Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 200B, shall not exceed the sum of $ 105,000.

The Auditor is directed to correct his books when said operating transfers are made and to notify the Treasurer of the amounts of said transfers.

The above and foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County Iowa, on
June 24, 2008.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution for interfund operating transfer from Local Option Sales Tax Fund to the Economic Development Fund during fiscal year 2008-2009 budget year. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION FOR INTERFUND OPERATING
RESOLUTION # 10,436

Whereas, it is desired to authorize the Auditor to periodically transfer sums from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund to the Economic Development Fund during the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget year, and

Whereas, said transfers must be in accordance with Section 331432 Code of Iowa,

Whereas, the purpose of the transfers are to move Local Option Sales Tax Fund revenues to the Economic Development Fund for the funding of this department,

Now, therefore be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, as follows:

The total maximum transfers from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund to the Economic Development Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, shall not exceed the sum of $ 170,000.

The Auditor is directed to correct his books when said operating transfers are made and to notify the Treasurer of the amounts of said transfers.

The above and foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County Iowa, on
June 24, 2008.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a StarComm Radio upgrade agreement, per recommendation of Gary Brown, Emergency Services Director. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to approve the submission of a grant application for Project Safe Neighborhood, the Governors Office of Drug Control Policy, per recommendation of Glenn Parrett, Woodbury County Sheriff. The funds would be used for overtime investigations. Carried 5-0.

The Board discussed with Dan Hunter from the Sergeant Bluff Historical Society, a request for funds in the amount of $4,100.00 to provide foam insulation for the new Sergeant Bluff Museum building.

Motion by Batcheller second by Boykin to defer action to approve the request for $4,100.00 to be provided by the County for foam insulation for the new Sergeant Bluff Museum Building until consideration during the Countys budget process. Carried 5-0.

Rob Marqusee, Rural Economic Development Director gave a presentation to the Board regarding an initiative creating a partnership between Hy-Vee Foods and the Firehouse Market promoting locally grown organic foods.

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 July 1, 2008.