Minutes - 10/14/2008

OCTOBER 14, 2008FORTY-FIRST MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 14, 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 Jean Jessen, Deputy/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 October 7, 2008 meeting as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Michael A. Gray, District Foreman, Secondary Roads Dept., $56,224/year, effective 11/03/2008. Per Wage Plan Matrix 6 year level. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Jason L. Petersen, Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., $17.91/hour, effective 11/12/2008. Per CWA contract agreement, end of probation salary increase. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to receive as submitted the Auditors Quarterly E-Bonds and Payroll Taxes Report for the first quarter ending 09/30/2008. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board was addressed by Liz Shermerhorn, Juvenile Detention, and Kathy Heibel, Building Services, regarding County funding for United Way campaign costs.

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to approve funding the United Way campaign costs in the amount of $700.00 from Riverboat funds. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Batcheller to receive the Annual Conservation Department Report as submitted by Rick Schneider, Woodbury County Conservation Director. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

A public hearing was held at 10:15 a.m. for the sale of property parcel #263220 (aka 2003 W. 2nd St.). The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard.

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

Motion by Batcheller second by Monson to accept the bid from Miguel Hernandez and Ochoa Hernandez, in the amount of $1.00, plus recording fees, for the purchase of property parcel #263220 (aka 2003 W. 2nd St.). Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:
RESOLUTION # 10,495

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

By MIGUEL HERNANDEZ AND OCHOA GRESELDA HERNANDEZ , AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP AND NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON in the sum of ONE & 00/100 ($1.00)--------------- dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel #263220
Lot 13, Block 18, Hornicks 2nd Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA
(2003 W. 2nd 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 14th Day of October, 2008.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution setting the date of 10/28/2008 at 10:15 a.m. for a public hearing and sale of property parcel #004665 (aka 109 Sioux St.). Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION # 10,496
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE
Parcel #004665

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

W. 1/2 Lot 14, Block 18, Sioux City Addition, City of Sioux City,
Woodbury County, IA
(109 Sioux 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 October, 2008 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 at a public auction to be held on the 28th Day of October, 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 $1.00 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 14th Day of October, 2008.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution setting the date of 10/28/2008 at 10:16 a.m. for a public hearing and sale of property parcel #261180 (aka 1908 W. 2nd St.). Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION # 10,497
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE
Parcel #261180

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

Lot 3 in Block 26, Hornicks Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA
(1908 W. 2nd 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 October, 2008 at 10:16 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 October, 2008, immediately following the closing of the public hearing to Gary Trost only per Code of Iowa 331.361 (2).

3. That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to Gary Trost only for consideration of $1.00 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 14h Day of October, 2008.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve rescinding the property sale on 10/07/2008 of property parcel #299880, as the bidder did not make the required purchase payment. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Batcheller to postpone for one week for explanation, approving a Resolution approving tax abatement for the City of Sioux City for property parcel #874801400003, Liberty Township, for the balance of taxes due of $7,154.63. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution authorizing the suspension of taxes for Barbara Springer, 2130 Metropolitan Avenue. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION # 10,498
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Barbara Springer, is the titleholder of property located at 2130 Metropolitan Ave, City of Sioux City,
Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel 345990

Lot Thirteen (13) Block Thirteen (13) Metropolitan Park Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Barbara Springer 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 14th day of October, 2008.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit submitted by Woodbury County R. E. C., to install an underground electrical distribution line along a section of Barker Avenue, per recommendation of County Engineer Richard Storm. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Batcheller to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Utility Accommodation Permit submitted by Woodbury County R. E. C. to install an underground electrical distribution line along a section of 250th Avenue, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve plans as submitted for project #BROS-CO97(91)8J-97, per recommendation of the County Engineer. 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.

Motion by Batcheller second by Clausen to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c). Carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to go out of closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c). Carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until October 21, 2008.