Minutes - 8/11/2015

AUGUST 11, 2015 — THIRTY THIRD MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 11, 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 August 11, 2015.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

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

Motion by Ung second by Clausen to approve the county’s claims totaling $502,955.80.   Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve the separation of Kyle Hardisty, Temporary Summer Laborer, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 07/31/15.  End of Temporary Work; and the separation of James Hayden, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 8/14/15.  End of Temporary Work.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Ung to approve the employee flu shots.  Carried 4-0.   Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Clausen to approve the employee wellness screenings.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to the reinstatement of vacation.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve and receive for signatures a Resolution thanking and commending Barbara Schultz for her years of service to Woodbury County.  Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,230

A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING

BARBARA SCHUTLZ

FOR HER SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY

WHEREAS, Barbara Schultz has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Woodbury County Conservation Department for 17 years from April 20, 1998 to August 28, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the service given by Barbara Schultz as a Woodbury County employee, has been characterized by her dedication to the best interests of the citizens of Woodbury County; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA that the undersigned members of this Board thanks and commends Barbara Schultz  for her  years of service to Woodbury County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the wish of all those signing below that the future hold only the best for this very deserving person, Barbara Schultz.

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 11th day of August, 2015.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Ung to approve the lifting of tax suspension for Catherine Goertz, 1219 Virginia St., Sioux City.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to receive the Veteran Affairs Quarterly Report.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Bid letting was held at 4:40 p.m. for propane for heating buildings for Conservation, Emergency Management, the Anthon Courthouse, and Secondary Roads Dept.  The bids are as follows:

Johnson Propane, Battle Creek, IA   $30,366.00

Sapp Bros Petroleum Inc., Sioux City, IA  $34,704.00

First Coop Association, Cherokee, IA  $44,344.00

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to award the bid for propane to Johnson Propane, Battle Creek, IA for $30,366.00 for heating buildings for Conservation, Emergency Management, the Anthon Courthouse, and Secondary Roads Dept. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Bid letting was held at 4:45 p.m. for calcium chloride for winter snow removal use for the Secondary Roads Dept.  The bids are as follows:

Scotwood Industries Inc., Overland Park, KS  $63,571.20

Univar USA Inc., Bedford Park, IL 60638  $123,200.00

Motion by Ung second by Smith to award the bid for calcium chloride to Scotwood Industries, Inc., Overland Park, KS for $63,571.20.  Carried 4-0.   Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve a contract for project #L-C(N91)—73-97, replacement of a county culvert N91 on 260th St. south of Anthon with L.A. Carlson Construction for $188,546.60.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Ung to approve a contract for project FEMA 13—73-97, replacement of the Fayette Ave. culvert west of Moville with L.A. Carlson Construction for $84,993.00.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Clausen to approve the permit to work in the Highway Right of Way for Brett Neumann.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve the Cooperative Agreement for an Interchange Justification Report, Agreement #2015-16-260.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

There were reports on committee meetings.

Citizen’s concerns.

There were discussions of board concerns.  

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until August 18th, 2015.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.