Minutes - 12/8/2015
DECEMBER 8, 2015 — FIFTIETH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Board members present were Clausen, Ung, Taylor and Smith; Monson was absent. Staff members present were Heather Satterwhite, Public Bidder, Dennis Butler, Finance/Operations Controller, Ed Gilliland, 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.
Julie Connolly, County Assessor, reported to the Board that her appeal of an equalization order was successful.
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve the Agenda as submitted for December 8, 2015 with a change that moved items dealing with employee comparables and the CIP program from action items to information items. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Ung second by Clausen to approve the minutes of the December 1, 2015 Board meeting. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve the claims totaling $624,225.25. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.
A public hearing was held at 4:35 p.m. for the sale of parcel #245685, 1611 Pierce St. The Chairperson called on anyone wishing to be heard.
Motion by Ung second by Smith to close the public hearing. Carried 4-0.
Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of parcel to Danny Robinson, 1515 Goldie Ave., Sioux City, for real estate parcel #245685, 1611 Pierce St. for $195.00 plus recording fees. Carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #12,309
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:
By Danny Robinson in the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars & 00/100 ($195.00)-----------------------------------------------------dollars.
For the following described real estate, To Wit:
Parcel #245685
All that part of Quarter Block Two (2) in Block Nine (9), Higman’s Addition to Sioux City, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Quarter Block Two, thence West along the North line of said property for a distance of One hundred forty-seven and six tenths feet to the East line of abutting alley; thence South along the East line of said alley for a distance of Twenty-three and five tenths feet; thence East along the center of cement walk (which sidewalk is a Two feet in width), and continuing said line to the West line of Pierce Street, which distance is One hundred forty-seven and six tenths feet; thence North along the West line of Pierce Street for a distance of Twenty-four feet to the place of beginning, together with an easement for sidewalk purposes on and over the South One foot of the North Twenty-four and five tenths feet to be used in common with a like easement for sidewalk purposes (with adjoining property owners) on and over the South One foot of the North Twenty-three and five tenths feet of Quarter Block Two in Block Nine of Higman’s Addition to City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
(1611 Pierce 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 8th Day of December, 2015.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOAD OF SUPERVISORS
A public hearing was held at 4:37 p.m. for the sale of parcel #034995, 1206 12th 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 Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of parcel to Danny Robinson, 1515 Goldie Ave., Sioux City, for real estate parcel #034995, 1206 12th St. for $221.00 plus recording fees. Carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #12,310
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:
By Danny Robinson in the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-One Dollars & 00/100 ($221.00)-----------------------------------------------------dollars.
For the following described real estate, To Wit:
Parcel #034995
The East Fifty feet of the West 97.5 feet of Lot One, in Block One hundred eleven, Sioux City East Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
(1206 12th 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 8th Day of December, 2015.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOAD OF SUPERVISORS
A public hearing was held at 4:39 p.m. for the sale of parcel #178860, 2804 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 Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of parcel to Isaac Cvrk, 204 Ross St., Sioux City, for real estate parcel #178860, 2804 W. 14th St. for $125.00 plus recording fees. Carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #12,311
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:
By Isaac Cvrk in the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars & 00/100 ($125.00)-----------------------------------------------------dollars.
For the following described real estate, To Wit:
Parcel #178860
Lot One Garden View Addition City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
(2804 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 8th Day of December, 2015.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOAD OF SUPERVISORS
Motion by Smith second by Ung to approve the separation of Peri Bauman, Case Manager, Social Services Dept., effective 12-4-15. Resignation.; the separation of Lucinda Zeller, Case Manager, Social Services Dept., effective 12-4-15. Resignation; the separation of Chad Heckert, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 12-10-15. Resignation.; and the separation of Brennan Gill, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 12-22-15. Resignation. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Ung second by Smith to authorize the Chairman to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for Asst. County Attorney – U.S. HIDTA Grant, County Attorney Dept., Wage Plan: to be determined by Grant Funding; and for Civilian Jailer (2 positions), County Sheriff Dept., CWA: $17.48/hour. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve the request from Diana Terrell to remain on County Health Insurance Plan. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.
The Board held a discussion on a recommendation for Woodbury County employees performing services for the Sioux Rivers Region. Jim Rixner, 114 Midvale, Sioux City, Dick Owens, 1400 Indian Hills Dr., Sioux City, Shane Walter, Sioux Rivers Region, and Denny Wright, Sioux Rivers Region participated in the discussion. Copy filed.
The Board held a discussion on the 2016 Capital Improvement Program for Woodbury County. Copy filed.
The Board held a discussion on LEC expansion to repurpose space with the closing of Prairie Hills. Copy filed.
The Board held a discussion on Planning and Zoning issues. Copy filed.
The Board held a discussion on the Siouxland District Health budget. Copy filed.
Information was presented on conservation measures, Energy CAP and building automation for county buildings. Copy filed.
Board members reported on their committee meetings.
Mike Neswick, 3616 6th Avenue, Sioux City, asked for the structural engineer’s report regarding the LEC building.
The Board adjourned the regular meeting until December 15, 2015.
Meeting sign in sheet. Copy filed.