Minutes - 11/18/2014

November 18, 2014 — FORTYSIXTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.  Board members present were Boykin, Monson, Smith, Clausen and Ung.  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 11/10/14 Board meeting.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Ung to approve the County’s claims totaling $924,746.48.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

A public hearing was held at 10:15 a.m. for the sale of property parcel #228300 (1511 Wabash St.).

The Chairperson called on anyone wishing to be heard.

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

Motion by Monson second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of this parcel to Davey & Cathrin Watterson, 1501 Wabash St., Sioux City, for real estate parcel #228300 (1511 Wabash St.) for $256.00 plus recording fees.  Carried 5-0. 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,099

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

By   Davey Watterson & Cathrin Watterson in the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars & 00/100 ($256.00)-----------------------------------------------------dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:  

Parcel #228300

Lot Four in Block Seven Highland Park Addition to Sioux City, in the County of Woodbury and State of Iowa

(1511 Wabash 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close of business on the day of passage of this resolution or this sale is null and void and this resolution shall be rescinded.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 18th Day of November, 2014.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve the appointment of Kyle Wiig, Civilian Jailer, Sheriff Dept., effective 11/19/14, $17.14/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted 9-10-14.  Entry Level Salary:   $17.14/hour.; the appointment of Shannon Gehrig, Case Manager, Social Services Dept., effective 11/24/14, $19.35/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted 10-1-14.  Entry Level Salary:  $19.35/hour.; and the reclassification of James Loomis, Asst. County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., effective 12/1/14, $86,362/year, 3%=$2,812/year.  Per AFSCME Asst. County Attorney Contract agreement, from Step 11 to Step 12.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve renewal of a 1-year Class C Beer permit with Sunday sales privileges for Chet’s Moville Market, 741 Frontage Road, Moville, Iowa, effective 11/12/14 through 11/11/15.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to receive the Sheriff’s Civil Division 1st Quarter and Year to Date Report.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to refer to Zoning Commission for Public Hearing and recommendation regarding Re-Zoning request and Zoning Map Amendment Application by Owner Ronald and Linda M. Clausen.  Carried 4-0; Clausen abstained.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to receive for consideration the final platting for Clausen Acres Addition – a Minor Subdivision and to refer to the Zoning Commission for public hearing and recommendation.  Carried 4-0; Clausen abstained.  Copy filed.

The Planning and Zoning office requested the record of this meeting reflect the fact that certain Zoning Commissioners own or control property in proximity to the proposed Ronald and Linda Clausen re-zoning petition as well as the proposed subdivision application for Clausen Acres Addition. In one Commissioner's case the nearby ownership is by immediate family members of the Commissioner.

  Motion by Monson second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a letter of support for the City of Onawa TIGER Grant.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

There was a wrap-up provided on the United Way employee contribution campaign.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving petition of suspension of taxes for Carolyn Merchant, 3319 6th St., Sioux City, parcel #894726327013.  Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,100

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION OF SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Carolyn Merchant, is the titleholder of property located at 3319 – 6th St., Sioux City, IA,  Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:    

Parcel #   8947 26 327 013 

EDEN PARK LOTS 44 THRU 45 INCL  S 1/2 ADJ VAC E-W    

WHEREAS, Carolyn Merchant,  is the titleholder of the aforementioned properties 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 18th  day of  November, 2014. 

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving petition of suspension of taxes for Kenneth Long, 1131 Meadowview Ct., Sioux City, parcel #894736904001.  Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,101

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION OF SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS Kenneth D. Long, as titleholder of a property located 1131 Meadowview Ct., Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:     

Parcel #  8947 36 904 001

DEER HOLLOW POINTE C UNIT 13 & 1/52 INT IN & TO COMMON AREA          

WHEREAS, Kenneth D. Long of the aforementioned property has 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 18th day of November,  2014. 

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving petition of suspension of taxes for Joyce Smith, 3736 7th Ave., Sioux City, parcel #884706254009.  Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,102

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION OF SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Joyce M. Smith as titleholder of property located at 3736 7th Ave., Sioux City,  Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows: 

Parcel  # 8847 06 254 009

BARCLAY PLACE LOT 10 BLK 1                                                                                                      

WHEREAS, Joyce M. Smith as titleholders of the aforementioned real estate has petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a suspension of taxes pursuant to the 1997 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 18th day of November,  2014. 

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a contract and bond for Project #L-B(P6)—73-97, grading of 220th and Grundy Ave. Section 23, Moville Township.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve Viewing Station Replacement PC CCTV System Recording and Camera Additions Woodbury County Jail.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed. 

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

There was a discussion on the operation of Emergency Services in Woodbury County.  Mr. Ung asked that a formal discussion be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until November 25, 2014.