Minutes - 8/4/2015

AUGUST 4, 2015 — THIRTY SECOND MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 4, 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 was a discussion on mileage claims.

A public hearing was held at 4:35 p.m. for the sale of property parcel #178890, 2816 W. 14th St.  The Chairperson called on anyone wishing to be heard.

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

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of this parcel to Isaac Cvrk, 204 Ross St., Sioux City, for real estate parcel #178890, 2816 W. 14th St. for $275.00 plus recording fees.  Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,229

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

By   Isaac J. Cvrk in the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars & 00/100 ($275.00)-----------------------------------------------------dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:  

Parcel #178890

Lot Three, Garden View Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

(2816 W. 14th 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close of business on the day of passage of this resolution or this sale is null and void and this resolution shall be rescinded.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 4th Day of August, 2015.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

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

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2015 Board meeting.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.  

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve the county’s claims totaling $260,282.96.   Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve the appointment of Darius Barnes, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 08/05/15, $17.48/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted 5-27-15.  Entry Level Salary:  $17.48/hour; and the reclassification of Cornelia Venable-Ridley, Asst. County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., effective 8-26-15, $59,693/year, 5%=$2,864/year.  Per AFSCME Asst. County Attorney Contract agreement, from Step 2 to Step 3.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to receive the  CWA Deputy Sheriff Contract Arbitration certification.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding Sheriff Reserves among Sheriff, the Board of Supervisors, and CWA.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve the use of EMS cash reserves to fund Woodbury County’s share of the Security Institutes Operational cost for FY 2015 which will be covered in the first budget amendment done in December of 2015.  Carried 4-0.   Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign an agreement allowing the City of Lawton to extend the Char-Mac Phase II to 15 years.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Ung to approve the closing documents for Ultimate Fitness, Inc. as presented.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve the Secondary Roads Department Policies for Road improvements and Department vehicle use.  Carried 4-0.   Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to approve the contract with Dixon Construction, Correctionville, IA for $725,689.40 for the replacement of bridge X101 on 325th St.  Carried 4-0.   Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Clausen to approve the permit to work in the Highway Right of Way for the Uncle Ben 5K Run in Cushing.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve the permit to work in the Highway Right of Way for Amy Webb.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

There were reports on committee meetings and other activities.

Citizen’s concerns.

Board concerns and comments.  

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until August 11th, 2015.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.