Minutes - 10/28/2014

October 28, 2014 — FORTYFOURTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.  Board members present were Boykin, Monson, Smith, and Clausen.  Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, Dennis Butler, Finance/Operations Controller, Joshua Widman, Assistant County Attorney, and Patrick Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

The meeting was called to order.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to approve the minutes from the 10/21/14 Board meeting.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.  

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve the County’s claims totaling $362,593.43.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Monson to approve the separation of David Tripp, Board Member, Board of Supervisors Dept., effective 10/24/14, resignation and the appointment of Shawn McKenna, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 11/13/14, $17.14/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted 9-10-14.  Entry Level Salary:  $17.14/hour.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign an “Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process” for (1) P/T Courthouse Safety & Security Officer, Courthouse Safety & Security Dept., AFSCME Courthouse:  $14.96-$16.43.hour.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

There was a discussion on the Health and Wellness Fair for county employees.

There was an update on the financial condition of the Woodbury County Health Plan.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to approve the purchase of a used roller for secondary roads.  Carried 4-0.

 A public hearing was held at 10:15 a.m. for the sale of property parcel #074040 (1110 Rustin Ave.).

Then the Chairperson called on anyone wishing to be heard.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to close the public hearing.  Carried 4-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of this parcel to Carol Goulette, 1117 Helen St., Sioux City, for real estate parcel #074040 (1110 Rustin Ave.) for $276.00 plus recording fees.  Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,092

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

By   Carol Goulette in the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars & 00/100 ($276.00)-----------------------------------------------------dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:  

Parcel #074040

Lots Thirteen and Fourteen Block Twenty-Four Booges and Taylor Addition in the County of Woodbury and State of Iowa

(1110 Rustin 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 28th Day of October, 2014.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution to Reclassify Farm to Market Roads Near Sergeant Bluff.  Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY

FARM TO MARKET REVIEW BOARD APPLICATION RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION #12,093

WHEREAS, a county may apply for modifications to its farm to market system to add or subtract mileage from its system, to accept or delete highways gained or lost through jurisdictional transfers, or to change the classification of roads within its system, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County has consulted with its County Engineer and desires to modify its farm to market road system to provide continuity of intracounty and intercounty routes, to meet the needs of existing or potential traffic, to better meet land use needs, or to provide a more suitable location for a farm to market route, and

WHEREAS, application for modifications to any county's farm to market system must be made to the Farm to Market Review Board per the requirements of Code of Iowa Section 306.6,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY that this county is formally requesting that the Farm to Market Review Board approve the following modifications to its farm to market system:

Road segments proposed for addition to the farm to market system: 

1)  Beginning approximately 250 feet NE of the intersection of Banner Road and  Port Neal Road a new road on new alignment running approximately 3200 feet to the intersection of Old Highway 75 (FM Route K25) and 220th Street.

Total Mileage added to the Farm to Market System:  _0.60___________ miles

Road segments proposed for deletion from the farm to market system:

1. Beginning approximately 250 feet NE of the intersection of Banner Road and Port Neal Road then north to the city limits of Sergeant Bluff:    Total 0.180 miles

2. Beginning at the south city limits of Sergeant Bluff, one half of the distance to the center of Section 31, T88N, R47W, 1320 feet:   Total 0.125 miles

Total Mileage deleted from the Farm to Market System:   ____0.305___ miles

Road segments proposed for deletion from the farm to market extension system:

1. Beginning at the center of section 31, T88N, R47W thence north approximately 3960 feet to the intersection of Port Neal Road and 1st Street Sergeant Bluff (210th Street or D38 in Woodbury County:    Total 0.750 miles

Total Mileage deleted from the farm to market extension system:   0.750_miles

The board of supervisors of Woodbury County, in lawful session this 28th day of October, 2014 hereby adopts this farm to market modification resolution.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Monson to approve the lifting of taxes for Anthony & Debra Juarez, 2232 Isabella St., Sioux City, Parcel #894720180006.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to award the bid for 2015 Chevy 3500 Medium Duty Truck to Billion Auto for $42,702.00.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.  

Awarding of bids for CIP Projects.

1. Motion by Smith second by Monson to award the bid for Roof for Prairie Hills to J.C. Roofing and Insulation for $65,750.00.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

2. Motion by Clausen second by Smith to award the bid for Remodel Bathroom for Prairie Hills to HCI Construction Company for $32,894.00.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

3. Motion by Clausen second by Monson to award the bid for Steps and Handrail Repair for Trosper-Hoyt to Sands Construction for $6,068.00.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to approve the reattachment of the gutters at the Prairie Hills facility.  Carried 4-0.

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

Sandra Nation addressed the Board about concerns with the Teen Court program.

There was no hearing held for S.H. to appeal a General Relief decision.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until November 4, 2014.