Minutes - 9/4/2012

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 — THIRTYFIFTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.  Board members present were Monson, Clausen, Boykin, Tripp, and Smith.  Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, Joshua Widman, 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 Tripp to approve the minutes of the 08/28/2012 Board meeting.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve the appointment of Ryan Chytka, Custodian, Building Services Dept., effective 09-05-12, $14.23/hour. Job Vacancy Posted 7-18-2012.  Entry Salary:  $12.92 to $14.23/hour; the appointment of David Lacy, Custodian, Building Services Dept., effective 09-05-12, $12.92/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted: 7-31-2012. Entry Level Salary:  $12.92/hour to $14.23/hour; and the reclassification of Jorma Schwedler, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff  Dept., effective 09-22-12, $19.68/hour, 10.8%=$1.93/hour. Per CWA Civilian Officer Contract agreement:  from Class 1 to Senior Class.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving tax abatement for Woodbury County, Parcel #894729334003 (1211 Tri View Ave, Sioux City).  Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION # 10,968
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABATEMENT OF TAXES
 
WHEREAS, the Woodbury County, Iowa are the titleholders of real estate Parcel #894729334003  located in Woodbury County, Iowa and legally described as follows: 

Parcel #894729334003
                                      
Sioux City Outlots Aud Plat Govt Lots 1 -2-3-4 29-89-47 An I Rreg Tc T Lying S Of Tri View Ave & N O F Pearl St Connector Ex A Tct In Nw Corn Er Being 149.35 Ft O N N X 178 Ft On E A Nd Ex A Tct Ne Corne R Being 116.25 Ft On N X 217.35 Ft On E X 24.83 Ft On Sw 29 -89-47 P P A R E 99 0247                                                                     
                                                                        
WHEREAS, the abovestated 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 Woodbury County, 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 any future taxes that may be levied against this parcel; 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 4th day of September, 2012.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.
      
Motion by Boykin second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving tax abatement for Vietnamese Evangelical Church, Parcel #894715359001 (2812 Cheyenne Blvd., Sioux City).  Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION # 10,969
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABATEMENT OF TAXES
 
WHEREAS, the Woodbury County, Iowa are the titleholders of real estate Parcel #894729334003  located in Woodbury County, Iowa and legally described as follows: 

Parcel #894729334003
                                      
Sioux City Outlots Aud Plat Govt Lots 1 -2-3-4 29-89-47 An I Rreg Tc T Lying S Of Tri View Ave & N O F Pearl St Connector Ex A Tct In Nw Corn Er Being 149.35 Ft O N N X 178 Ft On E A Nd Ex A Tct Ne Corne R Being 116.25 Ft On N X 217.35 Ft On E X 24.83 Ft On Sw 29 -89-47 P P A R E 99 0247                                                                     
                                                                    
WHEREAS, the abovestated 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 Woodbury County, 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 any future taxes that may be levied against this parcel; 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 4th day of September, 2012.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.
      
Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to authorize the Chairman to sign The Justice Assistance Grant per recommendation of Patty Erickson-Puttman, Social Services Coordinator.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Tripp second by Boykin to authorize Patty Erickson-Puttman to electronically submit Justice Assistance Grant. (JAG).  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.
  
Motion by Clausen second by Tripp to approve the memorandum of Understanding with Sioux City Community School District for the Safe Schools/Healthy Students initiative.  Carried 4-0; Boykin abstained.  Copy filed.

Motion by Tripp second by Monson to approve the chairperson to sign final Payment Voucher for Project Number FM-Co97(114)—55-97 per recommendation of County Engineer Mark Nahra.  Carried 5-0. 

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve contract with Hallet Materials (Wall Lake, IA) for maintenance gravel production at the Peters Pit subject to the submission of an insurance certificate.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Clausen to approve contract with Hallet Materials (Wall Lake, IA) for maintenance gravel production at the Railroad Pit.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Tripp to approve contract with Hallet Materials (Wall Lake, IA) for maintenance gravel for Stockpiles.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Permit to Work in the County Right of Way for Jason Meins, per recommendation of County Engineer Mark Nahra.   Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to refer quotes for a ¾ ton pickup truck of Secondary Roads Dept. to the County Engineer for review and recommendation.  Carried 5-0.

The Chairperson asked if there were any individuals or groups wishing to make a presentation of items not on the agenda, or Supervisors concerns. 

Motion by Monson second by Tripp to go into closed session for step two grievance hearing per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1).  Carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote.

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

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until September 11, 2012.