Minutes - 7/12/2016

JULY 12, 2016 — TWENTY SIXTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.  Board members present were Monson, Ung (participated electronically), Smith, Clausen, and Taylor.  Staff members present were Karen James, Executive Secretary/Public Bidder, Ed Gilliland, Human Resources Director and Patrick Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Moment of Silence. 

There were no citizen concerns. 

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve the Agenda for July 12, 2016.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Taylor to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2016 Board meeting.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve the claims totaling $476,883.42.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

A good news report was presented opening of new cabins at Southwood Conservation Area.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Monson to approve the promotion of Erica Tuttle, Percentage Deputy (55%), County Treasurer Dept., effective 7-13-16, $45,163.44/year($21.63/hour) , 20%=$3.69/hour.  Promotion from Senior Clerk to Percentage Deputy.; the promotion of Sasha Downs, Legal Secretary III, County Attorney Dept., effective 7-18-16, $19.70/hour, 9%=$1.76/hr.  Promotion from Senior Clerk to Legal Secretary III.; the appointment of Devin Groenhagen, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 8-01-16, $18.00/hour.  Job vacancy posted 5-11-16.  Entry Level Salary:  $18.00/hour., and the appointment of Brandon Chapple, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 8-12-16, $18.00/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted 5-11-16.  Entry Level Salary:  $18.00/hour.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to authorize the Chairperson to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for Percentage Deputy, County Treasurer Dept., $45,163.44/year ($21.63/hour) and for F/T Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., AFSCME:  $17.97/hour. Carried 5-0.   Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve the de-authorize (2) P/T Youth Workers, Juvenile Detention Dept., De-authorize 2 P/T positions to authorize 1 F/T Youth Worker.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve the application and administration of the 2017 Lucas Assist Device for Cardiac Arrest Program (LADCAP).  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to approve the appointment of Dawn Zahnley as the Authorized Official and Jean Jessen as Fiscal Officer.  Carried 5-0.  

Motion by Monson second by Ung to approve the agreement for comprehensive planning services between Simmering-Cory Inc. and Woodbury County in the amount of $112,530 to be paid out of Local Option Sales Tax funds.  Carried 4-1; Clausen opposed.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to approve up to $10,230 in Local Option Sales Tax funds for each city (Moville, Salix, and Sgt. Bluff) during the period of July 13, 2016 to October 31, 2019.  Carried 4-1; Clausen opposed.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to allow the RED Dept. to participate in the IEDA Regional Marketing Group grant project and provide $2,000 from its budget towards the local match.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed. 

Motion by Taylor second by Monson to approve the purchase of two disk retrievers from LyCox Enterprises for $33,350.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve the purchase of two Chevrolet 2500 HD pickups from Knoefler Chevrolet for $27,399 each.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to approve the tile crossing permit for Don Albers for installation of a tile line on Liston Blvd.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

The Board recessed for a meeting of the Upper Wolf Creek Drainage District.

The Supervisors meeting was called back to order.

The Chairperson reported on day to day activities.  Copy filed.

The Board members reported on their committee meetings.

There were no citizen concerns.

Board members offered concerns and comments.  

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until July 19, 2016.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.