Minutes - 8/16/2016

AUGUST 16, 2016 —THIRTIETH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.  Board members present were Monson, Ung, Clausen, Taylor, and Smith.  Staff members present were Dennis Butler, Budget/Tax Analyst, Karen James, Executive Secretary/Public Bidder, Ed Gilliland, Human Resources Director and Diane Swoboda Peterson, Deputy/Clerk to the Board.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a).  Carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to go out of closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a).  Carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote.

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

Citizen concerns. Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to approve the Agenda for August 16, 2016.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Taylor to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2016 Board meeting.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2016 Board special meeting.  Carried 4-0, Clausen abstained.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to approve the claims totaling $377,894.49.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Presentation of resolution thanking and commending Rosemary Jurney for her years of service in Woodbury County.  Copy filed.

The Board recessed for a meeting of the Bennet McDonald Smithland Drainage District.

The Supervisors meeting was called back to order.

Motion by Smith second by Ung to approve the separation of Tyler Paulsen, Temporary Summer Laborer, Secondary Roads Department, effective August 5 2016. End of temporary work; and the reclassification of Michael Lenz, Sheriff Deputy, County Sheriff Department, $26.04/hour, 16%=$3.64/hour, effective September 2, 2016, per CWA Deputy Sheriff contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an Authorization to Initiate hiring process for an Emergency Management Coordinator, Emergency Management Department, Wage Plan $45,395 to $55,000/year.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Monson to receive for signatures a Resolution thanking and commending Jean Jessen for her years of service to Woodbury County.   Carried 5-0. 

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,415

A RESOLUTION THANING AND COMMENDING

JEAN JESSEN

FOR HER SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY

WHEREAS, Jean Jessen has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Woodbury County Auditor’s Office  for 30 years from July 29, 1986 to September 30, 2016; and

WHEREAS, the service given by Jean Jessen 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 Jean Jessen 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, Jean Jessen.

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 16th day of August, 2016.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to receive for signatures a Resolution thanking and commending Deputy Brad Rose for his exemplary action in the line of duty.   Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION #12,416

RESOLUTION HONORING DEPURTY BRAD ROSE

Whereas, Deputy Brad Rose recently delivered papers to individuals who were going through medical hardship and treated the couple in need with dignity and respect in serving in a capacity that showed care, and

Whereas, Deputy  Rose sought to personally give resources, financial help, and affirmation of the couple’s humanity during this hard time with understanding so that they wrote a letter and this story was featured on the local news, and

Whereas, Deputy Rose has served the Sheriff’s Office for 14 years with distinction in the Civil Division, and

Whereas, this is but one action among many that reflect great credit upon local law enforcement as an effective purveyor of public trust, safety, and civic duty, and

Whereas, Deputy Rose’s actions are indicative of the commitment of Woodbury County to provide high-quality service to its citizens, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA, that the undersigned members of this Board thank and commend  Deputy Brad Rose for his dedication to duty and a reminder to us all of the way in which law enforcement touches lives on a daily basis; and

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

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 16th day of August, 2016.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to approve the final platting for Deer Run Addition, a minor subdivision, and authorize the Chairman to sign said resolution conditioned upon the recording of a paving agreement meeting County paving policies.  Carried 5-0. 

RESOLUTION #12,417

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING DEER RUN ADDITION

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

WHEREAS, THE OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS DID ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY2016, FILE WITH THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION A CERTAIN PLAT DESIGNATED AS DEER RUN ADDITION, WOODBURY COUNTY,  IOWA; AND

WHEREAS, IT APPEARS THAT SAID PLAT CONFORMS WITH ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE STATE OF IOWA AND ORDINANCES OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA, WITH REFERENCE TO THE FILING OF SAME; AND

WHEREAS, THE ZONING COMMISSION OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT; AND

WHEREAS, THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT.

NOW THEREFORE, BE, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, THAT THE PLAT OF DEER RUN ADDITION, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA BE, AND THE SAME IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND APPROVED, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO FURNISH TO THE OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 16TH DAY AUGUST 2016.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Information was presented and discussed concerning Sioux Rivers Region taxation, service delivery, Region response, and the future. Copy filed.

Information was provided regarding Woodbury County buildings HVAC systems. Copy filed.

The Chairman presented information on the LEC expansion, DD phase implementation.

The Chairman presented information requesting tuck-pointing and evaluation of costs.

The Chairman presented information and clarification on the Juvenile Detention Budget. Copy filed. 

The Chairman presented information on scheduling the first floor board room with Karen James/Heather Satterwhite.

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 August 23, 2016.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.