Minutes - 5/18/2010

MAY 18, 2010 — TWENTIETH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, May 18, 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 Clausen second by Smith to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2010 Board meeting.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Stephanie R. Nelson, Assistant Director, Juvenile Detention Dept., effective 05/19/2010.  Job vacancy posted 03/03/2010.  Entry level salary: $47,299/year.  Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Cory M. Gaston, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 05/19/2010.  Job vacancy posted 03/09/2010.  Entry level salary:  $7.50-$12.50/hour, based on education and experience.  Copy filed.

The Board approved the appointment of Ronald L. Holmberg, V. A. Service Officer, Veteran Affairs Dept., $15.70/hour, effective 05/19/2010.  Job vacancy posted 04/14/2010.  Entry level salary: $15.70/hour.  Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Aaron M. Tyler, Part-time Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., $16.10/hour, effective 05/21/2010.  Per AFSCME Juvenile Detention contract agreement, from Grade 1, Step 2 to Grade 1, Step 3.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve abatement of taxes for Dawn Elaine Goodier, for a mobile home that was removed from Arlington Township, parcel #894432276910, for 2009-2010 taxes of $15.00 plus interest.  Carried 5-0. 

The Board reviewed final platting for Marlin Groth Addition, a minor subdivision, (GIS parcel #884518100005) with Planning and Zoning Administrator John Pylelo.

Motion by Monson second by Walish to approve the final platting and forward it to the Zoning Commission for review and recommendations.  Carried 5-0.

The Board reviewed the final platting of Day Addition subdivision, a minor subdivision, (GIS parcel #894617300002) with John Pylelo.

Motion by Walish second by Smith to approve the platting and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution accepting Day Addition into Woodbury County, per recommendation of John Pylelo.  Carried 5-0.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION NO. 10,667

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT OF DAY ADDITION, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA.

WHEREAS, THE OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS DID ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH 2010, FILE WITH THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION A CERTAIN MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT DESIGNATED AS DAY ADDITION, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA; AND

WHEREAS, IT APPEARS THAT SAID PLAT CONFORMS WITH ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE STATE OF IOWA AND ORDINANCES OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA, WITH REFERENCE TO THE FILING OF SAME; AND

WHEREAS, THE ZONING COMMISSION OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT; AND

WHEREAS, THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT.

NOW THEREFORE, BE, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, THAT THE MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT OF DAY ADDITION, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA, BE, AND THE SAME IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND APPROVED, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO FURNISH TO THE OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 18TH DAY OF MAY, 2010.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a fiscal year 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program Grant Agreement, per recommendation of Greg Logan, County Sheriff Dept.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

A public hearing was held at 10:15 a.m. for the sale of property parcel #217035 (aka 3322 Garretson Avenue).  The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard.

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

Motion by Clausen second by Walish to accept the bid from Benedicto and/or Fatima Guzman in the amount of $600.00, plus recording fees, for the purchase of property parcel #217035 (aka 3322 Garretson Avenue).  Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

 OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:

RESOLUTION # 10,668

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

By Benedicto and/or Fatima Guzman_______in the sum of Six Hundred & 00/100 ($600.00)-------------------dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel #217035

            Lot Four(4),  Block Twelve(12), Henrietta Place, an Addition to Sioux City,   

           Iowa, commonly known as 3322 Garretson, City of Sioux City, Woodbury   

          County, Iowa

          (3322 Garretson Ave)

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 18th Day of May, 2010.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve lifting the tax suspension for Mary Castle, 2020 Nebraska Street, per her request.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Smith second by Walish to award the bid for a motor grader to Murphy Tractor, Sioux City, Iowa for a John Deere Model 770GP, in the amount of $190,164.00, for the Moville facility, and to Ziegler Equipment, Sioux City, Iowa, for a Caterpillar Model 140M, in the amount of $169,500.00, for the Oto facility, per recommendation of County Engineer Mark Nahra.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an “Application for use of highway right-of-way for underground tile line facility”, submitted by Lundell Construction, for work on 200th Street in Kedron Township, per recommendation of the County Engineer.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

The Board reviewed quotations received by Secondary Roads Dept. for a new sign truck for fiscal year 2010, with the County Engineer.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to forward the bids to the County Engineer for review and recommendation.  Carried

5-0.

Motion by Walish second by Smith to approve a bond and approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a contract with the Iowa Department of Transportation for stream stabilization project #L-EWP06(1)—73-97, per recommendation of the County Engineer.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to accept the recommendation of the County Engineer and award the bid for fiscal year 2011 pavement marking to Dakota Traffic Services LLC, 1889 Hwy 20, Lawton, Iowa, for the bid amount of $104,890.00.  Carried 5-0. 

The Board discussed the Courthouse restaurant lease and food service agreement.

Motion by Smith second by Monson to authorize the Chairman to sign a Restaurant Lease & Food Service Agreement for the Courthouse Cafeteria amended to include personal indemnification for individual board members.  Carried 5-0.

Anthony Osborn, an attorney representing Opportunities Unlimited, and Stephanie Brown, CEO of Opportunities Unlimited, addressed the Board with concerns about services they have provided to the county.

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 May 25, 2010.