Minutes - 2/2/2010

FEBRUARY 2, 2010 — FIFTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were Clausen, Monson, Smith, and Walish; Boykin was excused until he arrived. 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.

The meeting was called to order.

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to approve the Board minutes of the January 26, 2010 meeting as submitted. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Michael T. McDonald, Custodian, Building Services Dept., $14.75/hour, effective 02/17/2010. Per AFSCME Courthouse contract agreement, from Grade 1, Step 4 to Grade 1, Step 5. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of David C. Skilling, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., $75,506.00/year, effective 02/21/2010. Per AFSCME Assistant County Attorney contract agreement, from Step 10 to Step 11. Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Kimberly A. Grieve, Clerk II, County Auditor/Election Dept., effective 02/17/2010, $15.02/hour. Per AFSCME Courthouse contract agreement, from Grade 3, Step 3 to Grade 3, Step 4. Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an “Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process” form for:

Deputy Sheriff, County Sheriff Dept. Entry level: DSDOA/CWA $20.10/hour.

Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a “Request to De-authorize County Position” form for:

Full-time Process Server (2 positions), County Sheriff Dept.

Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

J. D. Pellersels, Human Resources Director, updated the Board with the status of the County’s Health and Wellness Committee, as well as a report of the Wellness Program to date.

Pastor Stephen Williams appeared on behalf of the Life Church of Sioux City, Incorporated.

Motion by Walish second by Smith to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving abatement of taxes for the Life Church of Sioux City, Incorporated, for parcels #884706230022 and #884706230011.

Mr. Walish asked to withdraw his motion and was allowed to do so without objection.

There was no further action taken.

Motion by Walish second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving petition for suspension of taxes for Denise M. Koch, 38 Terratam Circle, Moville, Iowa. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #10,635
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Denise M. Koch, is the titleholder of property located at 38 Terratam Circle, City of Moville, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel # 8944 29 388 002

Lot Six (6) Claraview Addition, City of Moville, Woodbury County, Iowa

WHEREAS, Denise M. Koch 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 2nd day of February, 2010.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to receive as submitted, the “Sheriff’s Civil Division 2nd Quarter and Year-to-Date Report” for the period ending 12/31/2009. Carried 4-0. 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.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to receive the Building Services-LEC budget reduced by $22,000.00. Carried 4-0.

Mr. Boykin arrived at 10:30 AM.

Motion by Smith second by Walish to receive the Building Services-Trosper-Hoyt budget as reduced by $1,000.00. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Smith to receive the Building Services-Eagles Building budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to receive the Building Services-Prairie Hills Facility budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to receive the Building Services-Capital Improvement Projects budget reduced by $3,000.00. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to receive the Board of Supervisors Expense (General Basic) budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to receive the Board of Supervisors-Board Administration budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to receive the Board of Supervisors-Civil Service budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to receive the Board of Supervisors-Public Bidder budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to receive the Board of Supervisors-Mail Services budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to receive the Economic Development Department (General Basic) budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to receive the District Court Operations (General Supplemental) budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Smith second by Walish to receive the Court Appointed Juvenile Attorney (General Supplemental) budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to receive the Phoenix Program (General Supplemental) budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to receive the Mental Health Fund budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Walish to receive the Riverboat Fund (Non-tax) budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Smith to receive the Local Option Sales Tax (Non-tax) budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to receive the Equipment Replacement Fund (Non-tax) budget as submitted. Carried 5-0.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to postpone action on the wage plan salaries. Carried 5-0.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until February 9, 2010.