Minutes - 8/18/2009

AUGUST 18, 2009THIRTY-THIRD MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Boykin, Clausen, Monson, Smith, 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.

Board of Supervisors meeting was called to order.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to approve the Board minutes of the 08/11/2009 meeting as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Cody E. Christiansen, Summer Laborer, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 08/14/2009. End of temporary work. Copy filed.

The Board discussed personnel reorganization in the County Sheriffs Department with Sheriff Glenn Parrett.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to approve the personnel reorganization, as requested. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve tax abatements for the following parcels owned by the City of Danbury, used for the city park, per recommendation of County Treasurer Bob Knowler: Parcel #8642-27-152-026 , #8642-27-154-002, #8642-27-154-003, #8642-27-154-004, #8642-27-155-004, and #8642-27-155-005. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Boykin to approve tax abatement for parcel #8843-01-202-003, owned by Woodbury County Conservation, per recommendation of the County Treasurer. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving petition for suspension of taxes for Stanley J. Fjeldos, 316 N. 2nd, Moville. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION # 10,597
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Stanley J. Fjeldos, is the titleholder of property located at 316 N. 2nd, City of Moville, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel # 8944 29 354 001

City of Moville South 17.5 Feet West 150 Feet Outlot 1 & North 41.5 Feet North 81 Feet Vacant Lots 5-6 -7 Block 11 Original Town & Vacant 20 Feet Alley Adjacent On North Southwest 1/4 29 -89-44

WHEREAS, Stanley J. Fjeldos as titleholder of the aforementioned real estate have petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a suspension of taxes pursuant to the 2009 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 18th day of August, 2009.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving tax abatement for the City of Moville for parcels #894432106002 used for public purposes and #894429378009, used as a waterway. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION # 10,599
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABATEMENT OF TAXES

WHEREAS, the City of Moville, Iowa are the titleholders of real estate Parcels #894432106002 and #894429378009 located in Woodbury County, Iowa and legally described as follows:

Parcel #894432106002

City of Moville Jones First Addition East Twenty-five Feet (25 ft) North Half (N ) Lot Two (2) Block Four (4) North Half (N 1/ 2) Lot Three (3) Block Four (4)

Parcel# 894429378009

City Of Moville Part Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) Com. Southeast Corner Of Lot Thirteen (13) Bleils 2nd Addition Thence South 60 Feet To Point of Beginning; Thence East 150 Feet, South 30 Feet, West 150 Feet , & North 30 Feet Lying Of South Side Of Sunset Street and West Of Tarrtam Street 29-89-44

WHEREAS, the above stated property has an unpaid balance of taxes owing, and the parcel is owned by a political subdivision of the state; and

WHEREAS, the political subdivision, namely the City of Moville, Iowa, is failing to immediately pay the taxes due; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors sees that good cause exists for the abatement of these taxes; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby abates the taxes owing on the above parcels according to Code of Iowa, 445.63, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to abate these aforementioned taxes from the tax records.

SO RESOLVED this 18th day of August, 2009.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Smith to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Federal-aid Participation Agreement for project #BROS-CO97(99)8J-28, per recommendation of Mark Nahra, County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to authorize the Chairman to sign Hungry Canyons Alliance Project Agreement, Project #HC 09-3-F Hungry Alliance, on the Little Sioux Tributary, in Section 14-88-46, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to authorize the Chairman to sign Hungry Canyons Alliance Project Agreement, Project #HC 09-4 Hungry Alliance, on Mud Creek in Section 13-89-45, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Walish to authorize the Chairman to sign Hungry Canyons Alliance Project Agreement, Project #HC 09-5 Hungry Alliance, on the Little Sioux Tributary, in Section 32-88-43, per recommendation of the County Engineer. Carried
5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Walish to approve and receive for signatures, a Resolution thanking and commending Francis E. Crilly for his years of service to Woodbury County. Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION NO. 10,598
A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING
Francis E. Crilly
FOR His SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY

WHEREAS, Francis E. Crilly has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Woodbury County Secondary Roads Department for 18 years from July 9th, 1991 to July 31st, 2009; and

WHEREAS, the service given by Francis E. Crilly as a Woodbury County employee, has been characterized by his dedication to the best interests of the citizens of Woodbury County; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA that the undersigned members of this Board thanks and commends Francis E. Crilly for his eighteen years of service to Woodbury County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the wish of all those signing below that the future hold only the best for this very deserving person, Francis E. Crilly; and

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 18th, day of August 2009.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

The Board postponed the presentation of a proposed, updated version of the County web site by John Malloy, WCICC Director.

The Board discussed Donner Park expansion with Jeff Hanson and Bob Padmore from the City of Sioux City.

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 25, 2009.