Minutes - 7/28/2015

JULY 28, 2015 — THIRTY FIRST MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.  Board members present were Clausen, Monson, Smith, and Ung; Taylor was absent.  Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrator, Dennis Butler, Finance/Operations Controller, Ed Gilliland, Human Resources Director, Gloria Mollet, Assistant Human Resources Director,  and Patrick Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

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

There were no citizen concerns.

Motion by Smith second by Ung to approve the Agenda for July 28, 2015.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by second by to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2015 Board meeting and the July 23, 2015 Joint Meeting with the City of Anthon.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.  

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve the county’s claims totaling $457,189.74   Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve the separation of Dagmar Kopacs-Radloff effective 07/17/15.; the reclassification of Bradley Carlson, P/T Courthouse Safety & Security Officer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 8-13-15, $17.68/hour, 5.5%=$.92/hour.; the reclassification of Michael VanBeest, P/T Courthouse Safety & Security Officer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 8-13-15, $17.68/hour, 5.5%=$.92/hour Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to authorize the Chairman to Sign the Authorization to Initiate the Hiring Process for a Full-time Female Youth Worker at the Juvenile Detention center.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve the ADP changes Process for a Full-time Female Youth Worker at the Juvenile Detention center.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve the tax suspension for Pamela Crabb Conway, 1023 Edgewater Avenue, Sioux City, IA, parcel #894814328018.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution naming depositories for the County Conservation Department.  Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION #12,227

RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES

BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors in Woodbury County, Iowa:  That we do hereby designate the following named banks to be depositories of the Woodbury County funds in amounts not to exceed the amount named opposite each of said designated depositories and Michael Clayton, Woodbury County Treasurer is hereby authorized to deposit the Woodbury County funds in amounts not to exceed in the aggregate the amounts named for said banks as follows, to wit:    

                                                                                                                                                MAXIMUM DEPOSIT                        MAXIMUM DEPOSIT     

                                                                                                                                                   In the effect             

                                                                                                                                                     Prior                                                      under the

NAME OF DEPOSITORY                                            LOCATION                                               resolution                                                resolution

U.S. Bank                                                                 Sioux City, Iowa                                              $50,000,000                                            $50,000,000

Security National Bank                                          Sioux City, Iowa                                                 50,000,000                                             100,000,000

Wells Fargo Bank                                                    Sioux City, Iowa                                                  50,000,000                                             50,000,000

Pinnacle Bank                                                       Sioux City, Iowa                                                    50,000,000                                            50,000,000

First National Bank                                                 Sioux City, Iowa                                                   50,000,000                                           50,000,000

Primebank                                                              Sioux City, Iowa                                                   50,000,000                                           50,000,000

Vantus Bank                                                           Sioux City, Iowa                                                    5,000,000                                             5,000,000

US Bank                                                                 Sioux City, Iowa                                                  50,000,000                                           50,000,000

Pioneer Bank                                                          Sergeant Bluff, Iowa                                            5,000,000                                            10,000,000

Sloan State Bank                                                    Sloan, Iowa                                                          1,000,000                                              5,000,000

Valley Bank & Trust                                                 Danbury, Iowa                                                     1,000,000                                              1,500,000

Iowa/Nebraska State Bank                                      Hornick, Iowa                                                       5,000,000                                              5,000,000

First National Bank                                                   Correctionville, Iowa                                           5,000,000                                               5,000,000

United Bank of Iowa                                                  Moville, Iowa                                                      5,000,000                                               5,000,000

Heritage Bank                                                            Anthon, Iowa                                                     3,000,000                                               5,000,000

Heritage Bank                                                            Holstein, Iowa                                                    5,000,000                                              5,000,000

Liberty Bank                                                               Sioux City, Iowa                                                 5,000,000                                            25,000,000

First American Bank                                                   Sioux City, Iowa                                               10,000,000                                           10,000,000

Central Bank                                            Sioux City, Iowa                                                         10,000,000       10,000,000                                                                                

SO RESOLVED this 28th day of July 2015                     

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Clausen to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution naming depositories for the County Treasurer.  Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION # 12,228

RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES

BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors in Woodbury County, Iowa:  That we do hereby designate the following named banks to be depositories of the Woodbury County funds in amounts not to exceed the amount named opposite each of said designated depositories and Rick Schneider, Woodbury County Conservation is hereby authorized to deposit the Woodbury County funds in amounts not to exceed in the aggregate the amounts named for said banks as follows, to wit:

                                                                                                                                MAXIMUM DEPOSIT                                              MAXIMUM DEPOSIT     

                                                                                                                                 In the effect                                                             under the            

                                                                                                                                   Prior                                                                         resolution

NAME OF DEPOSITORY                                LOCATION                                           resolution       

First National Bank                                       Correctionville, Iowa                                  $15,000                                                                     $60,000

Kingsley State Bank                                      Sergeant Bluff, Iowa                                     $   -------                                                                $40,000       

SO RESOLVED this 28th day of July, 2015

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Smith to receive the Auditor’s Quarterly Report of Payroll Taxes for the 2nd quarter ending 06/30/2015.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Smith to authorize the Chairman and the Rural Economic Development Director to sign letters to the EPA on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the Rural Economic Development Department in opposition to the proposed regulatory changes on the National Ambient Air Quality Standard.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to postpone indefinitely action to approve a contribution to the legal defense fund for the Des Moines Waterworks lawsuit.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Clausen to authorize the Emergency Services Department to apply for the 2015 MRHD Special Grant Program and sign the approval letter for the grant application and award for the total funding of $195,000.00, with an in kind match of 25% for $48,750.00 which includes $12,750.00 in sweat equity and trade in value of the 1989 Ford F750 of $12,000.00 and the remaining estimated amount of $24,000.00 from local funding to purchase a new four ton, diesel truck & box.  Emergency Services will install light, radios, generator and cascase system and complete signage on the new unit as part of the sweat equity match.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the certificate of completion for Grading and Drainage work on Andrew Avenue and 240th Street for Lieber Construction.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the certificate of completion for Grading and Drainage work on Grundy Avenue and 220th Street for L.A. Carlson Contracting.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Smith to approve the construction plans for project number RCX-CO97(119)—98-97.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve the contract for PCC and HMA Crushing with Schmillen Construction of Marcus, Iowa for $137,250.00.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to accept and award the quotations from Jensen Motors for one Ford F150 pickup and from Knoefler Chevrolet for one Chevy 1500 pickup.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Reports on committee meetings.

There were no citizen’s concerns.

Board concerns and comments.  

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until August 4th, 2015.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.