Minutes - 6/23/2015

JUNE 23, 2015 — TWENTY SIXTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 4:15 p.m.  Board members present were Clausen, Monson, Taylor, Smith, and Ung.  Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrator, Dennis Butler, Finance/Operations Controller, Joshua Widman, Assistant County Attorney, Ed Gilliland, Human Resources Director, Gloria Mollet, Assistant Human Resources Director, Jean Jessen, Deputy County auditor, and Patrick Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

Motion by Taylor second by Clausen to go into closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a).   Carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote.

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

Motion by Clausen second by Taylor to pay $500.00 for rental assistance on behalf of the appellant.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Ung second by Taylor to go into closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a).  Carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote.

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

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to pay $500.00 for rental assistance on behalf of the appellant.  Carried 5-0.

The meeting was called to order – Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Moment of Silence.

Brian Vakulskas addressed the Board on behalf of Hawkeye Adjustment and voiced a concern about a notice dealing with the Pay Your Jailer program.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve the Agenda for June 23, 2015.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2015 Board meeting.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.  

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to approve the county’s claims totaling $818,706.06.   Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve the reclassification of Edward Gilliland, Director, Human Resources Dept., effective 6-22-15, $87,500/year, 10%=$7.978/year.  Other.; the promotion of Todd Harlow, Lieutenant, County Sheriff Dept., effective 7-01-15, $64,983/year, 22.5%=$11,947/yr.  Per County Sheriff, promotion from Sergeant to Lieutenant.; and the reclassification of Clifford Moodie, Court Security Officer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 7-01-15, $23.42/hour, 11.5%=$2.43/hour.  Per CWA Civilian Officer Contract agreement, from Senior Class to Master Class.  Carried 4-1; Mr. Clausen wished to be recorded as a no vote on the Gilliland item.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Taylor to approve ISAC HIPPA Training.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Taylor to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution setting the public hearing and sale date for parcel #004410, 120 Main St., Sioux City.  Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION #12,208

NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa was the owner under a tax deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:

Lot 3 in Block 18 of Sioux City an addition to Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

(120 Main Street)

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa as follows:

1.  That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on the 7th Day of July, 2015 at 4:35 o’clock p.m. in the basement of the Woodbury County Courthouse.      

2.  That said Board proposes to sell the said parcel of real estate at a public auction to be held on the 7th Day of July, 2015,  immediately following the closing of the public hearing.      

3.  That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $600.00 plus recording fees.

Dated this 23rd  Day of June, 2015.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Receive bids for a new tandem axle dump truck for the Secondary Roads Department for FY 2016 purchase.  The bids are as follows:

Istate, Sioux City, IA     $155,558.00

Istate, Sioux City, IA     $155,630.00

Cornhusker International, Sioux City, IA   $144,778.00

Cornhusker International, Sioux City, IA   $142,121.00

Boyer Ford Trucks, Sioux Falls, SD    $153,970.00

Boyer Ford Trucks, Sioux Falls, SD    $154,042.00

Rees Mack Sales and Service, Lawton, IA   $152,818.07

Rees Mack Sales and Services, Lawton, IA   $162,221.17

Sioux City Truck and Trailer, Sioux City, IA   $158,966.00

Sioux City Truck and Trailer, Sioux City, IA   $153,925.00

Motion by Clausen second by Taylor to receive the bids and direct the county engineer to evaluate the bids and return with a recommendation for award. Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Taylor to approve permit to work in the Highway Right of Way for the City of Cushing for an Old Fashion Wednesday night event.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Taylor to approve permit to work in the Highway Right of Way for Family Group for a 5K community race.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Monson to approve the RISE Project Agreement number 2015-R-022 for Port Neal Circle pavement replacement, RC-CO97(130)—9A-97.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Taylor to approve Preconstruction Agreement number 2015-C-246 for the County Route D65-Interstate 29 overpass bridge repair project.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Bid letting was held at 5:00 p.m. to replace bridge project L-B( X-101)—73-97, the 325th Street bridge in Section 29 of Liston Township near Danbury.  The bids are as follows:

Dixon Construction, Correctionville, IA    $725,689.40

Graves Construction Co. Inc., Spencer, IA   $769,777.58

Christensen Bros. Inc., Cherokee, IA   $896,892.80

Motion by Clausen second by Taylor to receive the bids and to submit them to the Secondary Roads Department for review and recommendation.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Bid letting was held at 5:05 p.m. for crushing stockpiled PPC and HMA material at Luton and Correctionville storage areas.  The bids are as follows:

Schmillen Const., Marcus, IA    $137,250.00

Mobile Crushing, Otho, IA     $137,700.00

CAP Recycling, Mapleton, IA    $148,375.00

Reilly Construction, Ossian, IA    $200,500.00

PCI, Reinbeck, IA      $274,900.00

Joy Dirt, Cushing, IA     $299,920.00

Motion by Taylor second by Smith to receive the bids and direct the county engineer to evaluate the bids and return with a recommendation for award. Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to accept and award the quote from Steffen Equipment for $16,605.00 for a hydraulic front mounted power broom for the Secondary Road Department.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Receive bids for two new Motor Graders for the Secondary Roads Department for FY 2016 purchase.  The bids are as follows:  

Correctionville

Murphy Tractor, Sioux City, IA    $207,904.00

Ziegler Equipment, Sioux City, IA    $255,625.58

Ziegler Equipment, Sioux City, IA    $240,574.18

Murphy Tractor, Sioux City, IA    $237,431.00

Ziegler Equipment, Sioux City, IA    $284,513.41

Ziegler Equipment, Sioux City, IA    $270,339.27

Hornick

Murphy Tractor, Sioux City, IA    $205,904.00

Ziegler Equipment, Sioux City, IA    $251,625.58

Ziegler Equipment, Sioux City, IA    $236,574.18

Murphy Tractor, Sioux City, IA    $235,431.00

Ziegler Equipment, Sioux City, IA    $280,513.41

Ziegler Equipment, Sioux City, IA    $266,339.27

Motor Grader Push Blades

Murphy Tractor, Sioux City, IA    $4,845.00

Ziegler Equipment, Sioux City, IA    $9,878.00

Motion by Taylor second by Smith to receive the bids and direct the county engineer to evaluate the bids and return with a recommendation for award. Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Taylor to approve the 2015 Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sioux City, Iowa and Woodbury County, Iowa for Bryne Justice Assistance Grant Program Award (JAG).  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed. 

Chris McGowan, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board on the traffic control issue in the area of CF Industries.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to approve $37,000.00 from Gaming Funds for CFI traffic control at each shift change.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to approve the revised closing documents for Sergeant Bluff Eye Care as presented.  Carried 4-0; Taylor abstained due to a conflict of interest.  Copy filed.

Kevin Grieme, Siouxland District Health Director, Information on Clinic remodel project at Siouxland District Health Department.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve the 2014 Business Property Tax Credits payable 2015/2016 approved by the City Assessor.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to approve the 2014 Business Property Tax Credits payable 2015/2016 disallowed by the City Assessor.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve the 2014 Business Property Tax Credits payable 2015/2016 approved by the County Assessor.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Smith to approve a 12-month Cigarette/Tobacco Permit for Heritage Express, 1501 330th St., Sloan, Iowa, effective 07/01/15 through 06/30/16.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

The Baker Group discussed the potential for the use of LED lights in Woodbury County owned buildings.

The Board reported on committee meetings they have attended.

There were no citizen’s concerns.

Board concerns and comments.  

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until June 30, 2015.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.