Minutes - 3/16/2010

MARCH 16, 2010 — ELEVENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.  Board members present were Boykin, Clausen,

Monson, Smith, and Walish.  Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, 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 Monson second by Walish to approve the Board minutes of the March 9, 2010 meeting as submitted.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

The Board approved the separation of Raymond L. Richtermeier, Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 04/30/2010.  Retirement.  Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Tyler J. Lupkes, Operations Officer, Disaster Services Dept., $13.52/hour, effective 04/07/2010.  6 month probationary salary increase.  Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Loan H. Hensley, Assistant Civil Attorney, County Attorney Dept., $65,344/year, effective 04/16/2010.  Per Wage Plan comparability with AFSCME Assistant Attorney contract agreement, from Step 6 to Step 7.  Copy filed.

Motion by Walish second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an “Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process” form for an Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept.  Entry level:  CWA $18.07/hour.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Walish to postpone action to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution approving tax abatement for Siouxland Habitat for Humanity parcel #894729377001.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Monson second by Walish to approve the reappointment of Ronald Kerr and Leon Koster to the Veteran Affairs Commission, retroactive to June, 2009.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve a 12-month Class C (commercial) liquor license for Anthon Golf Course, 2236 Highway 31 South, Anthon, Iowa, to include Sunday sales privileges and outdoor service, effective 04/01/2010 through 03/31/2011.  Carried 5-0. 

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to approve and receive for signatures, a Resolution proclaiming March 2010 mental retardation awareness month.  Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #10,641

PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF MENTAL RETARDATION AWARENESS MONTH

WHEREAS   mental retardation is a condition which affects more than 7 million Americans and their 

                     families; and

WHEREAS   public awareness and education enhance a community’s understanding of the issues

                     affecting people with mental retardation; and

WHEREAS   the month of March has been designated National Mental Retardation Awareness Month, 

                      with more than 120,000 members and 1,000 chapters of the Arc undertaking public

                      awareness, educational, and fundraising initiatives; and

WHEREAS   The Arc of the United States is the nation’s leading volunteer-based organization 

                      advocating for and with people with mental retardation and related developmental

                      disabilities and their families; and

THEREFORE   the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims March 2010

MENTAL RETARDATION AWARENESS MONTH

in Woodbury County, Iowa, and urges the citizens to give full support to efforts toward enabling people with

mental retardation to live full and productive lives of inclusion in our communities.

SO RESOLVED this 16th day of March, 2010.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

A public hearing was held at 10:15 a.m. for the sale of property parcel #367785 (aka 2109 Boies Street).  The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard.

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

Perry Boulware made a bid of $600.00.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve the sale of property parcel #367785 (aka 2109 Boies Street) to Perry and Judy Boulware in the amount of $600.00 plus recording costs.  Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:

RESOLUTION #10,642

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

By Perry and/or Judy Boulware_______in the sum of Six Hundred & 00/100 ($600.00)--------------------dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel #367785

            Lot 5 Block 5 in North Riverside 2nd Addition, City of Sioux City, in Woodbury County   

           and State of Iowa

           (2109 Boies Street)

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 16th Day of March, 2010.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

The Board reviewed final platting of Kuhlmann’s Second Addition, minor subdivision, GIS parcels #894635300014 and #894634400024, with Planning and Zoning Administrator John Pylelo.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to approve the final platting for Kuhlmann’s Second Addition and forward it to the Zoning Commission for review and recommendations.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to award the bid for Secondary Roads Dept. project #L-W09(1)—73-97 (stream stabilization structure) to L. A. Carlson, Merrill, Iowa, in the amount of $98,723.00, per recommendation of County Engineer Mark Nahra.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution for seasonal embargo of designated roads, per recommendation of the County Engineer.  Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #10,643

WHEREAS, the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors believe certain secondary roads in Woodbury County, Iowa which are paved or unpaved,  will be seriously damaged or destroyed unless the use of vehicles thereon is prohibited or permissible weight thereon reduced, and

WHEREAS, Chapter 321, Section 471 of the Code of Iowa, gives said Board the power to prohibit the operations of said vehicles on such roads, and to impose restrictions as to the weight of vehicles on said roads.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, that, where signs are erected on a highway, operations of vehicles weighing in excess of said weight limit are prohibited on said highway.

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the said secondary roads subject to this resolution are more particularly described in exhibit “A”, attached thereto and by this reference made part hereof.  The effective period of this resolution begins March 16, 2010, until in the judgment of the County Engineer road conditions have improved and the embargo can be removed.  The embargo may not be in place beyond June 16, 2010. 

EXHIBIT “A”

Road Embargo

Description of Road

     Embargo of 220th Street from Old highway 75 east approximately                  1.0 Mi.

     Embargo from D-54 north on Jasper Ave. to 255th St                                    1.5 Mi.

     Embargo 255th St from Jasper Avenue to D-54 (Deer Run Trail)                    2.3 Mi.

     Embargo Ida Avenue from 255th Street to D-54 (Deer Run Trail)                   1.0 Mi.

Embargoes are to be for a maximum of 6 tons per axle.

SO RESOLVED, Dated this 15th day of March, 2010.  

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution thanking and commending Raymond Richtermeier for his years of service as a Woodbury County employee.  Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #10,644

A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING

RAYMOND L. RICHTERMEIER

FOR HIS SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY

WHEREAS, Raymond L. Richtermeier has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Woodbury County Secondary Roads Department for 14 years from January 8th, 1996 to April 30th, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the service given by Raymond L. Richtermeier 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 Raymond L. Richtermeier for his fourteen 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, Raymond L. Richtermeier; and

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 16th, day of March 2010.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

The Board discussed use of the EMS Fund.

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 recessed to tour a piece of property the county has been placed in receivership for.

The Board toured the former Morningside Matney nursing home property.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until March 23, 2010.