Minutes - 1/17/2017

JANUARY 17, 2017, THIRD MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.  Board members present were Ung, Taylor, De Witt, Pottebaum, and Radig.  Staff members present were Dennis Butler, Budget/Tax Analyst, Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, Ed Gilliland, Human Resources Director, Abigail Sills, Assistant County Attorney and Patrick Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to receive the Sheriff Uniform Patrol budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Ung second by Pottebaum to receive the Sheriff investigations budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to receive the Sheriff US Marshall – Federal Reimbursement budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Ung second by Radig to receive the Sheriff Drug Task Force – Federal Reimbursement budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to receive the Sheriff’s Correctional Facility reduced by $14,200.00.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to receive the Sheriff Prairie Hills budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Taylor second by Pottebaum to receive the Sheriff Administration budget increased by $10,000.00.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Ung second by Radig to receive the Sheriff Civil Division budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Ung second by Radig to receive the Sheriff Highway Safety Grant budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Ung second by Taylor to receive the Sheriff Crime Prevention budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to receive the Sheriff Courtroom Security budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Taylor second by De Witt to receive the Sheriff Courthouse Security budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Ung second by De Witt to receive the Rural Services Sheriff Uniform Patrol budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Ung second by De Witt to receive the Sheriff Forfeiture budget as submitted.  Carried 5-0.  

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to receive the Human Resources budget reduced by $14,900.00.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Taylor second by Radig to receive the Building Services Courthouse budget, the Building Services LEC budget, the Building Services Trosper/Hoyt budget, the Building Services Anthon Courthouse budget, the Building Services Prairie Hills Facility budget, the Building Services Facility budget and the Building Services Tri-View budget reduced by $27,600.00.  Carried 5-0.

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 Ung second by Taylor to approve the Agenda for January 17, 2017 excluding Information on Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center Facility Optimization Plan – CMBA & Goldberg Group Architects overview.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Pottebaum second by Ung to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2017 Board meeting.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.  

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve the claims totaling $639,891.14.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Radig to approve the appointment of Shelly Sorensen and Mark Monson to the Community Action Agency of Siouxland Board of Directors.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Radig to approve the reclassification of Kelly Hansen, Service Officer, Veteran Affairs Dept., effective 02-04-17, 20.37/hour, 3%=$.67/hour.  Per Wage Plan comparability with AFSCME Courthouse Contract, from Grade 5/Step 2 to Grade 5/Step 3.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Pottebaum to approve the de-authorization of Percentage Deputy-Cashier, County Treasurer Dept.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Pottebaum to authorize the Chairperson to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for Motor Vehicle Clerk II, County Treasurer Dept., AFSCME Courthouse:  $15.64/hour.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Pottebaum to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving petition for suspension of taxes for Elvis Shanks, 2918 S. Glass, Sioux City.  Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,479

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Elvis Shanks, is the titleholder of property located at 2918 S. Glass, Sioux City, IA,  Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:          

Parcel # 8847 07 129 005 

LINCOLN PARK S 8 FT LOT 5 & LOT 6  BLK 1                                                   

WHEREAS, Elvis Shanks, is the titleholder of the aforementioned properties have petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a suspension of taxes pursuant to the 2009 Iowa Code section 427.9, and 

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes from documents provided that the petitioner is unable to provide to the public revenue; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby grants the request for a suspension of taxes, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to so record the approval of this tax suspension  for this property.

SO RESOLVED this 17th  day of January, 2017. 

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Taylor to receive the appointment of Larry Wink, 3738 195th St., Anthon, Iowa as Kedron Township Trustee, to fill a vacancy until the next regular election.  The appointment was made on December 29, 2016.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

The Board discussed Gaming Funds and L.O.S.T. funds.  Copy filed.

Motion by Pottebaum second by Radig to approve to enter into an initial term of 5 years to lease tower space on the Starsomm WIT Tower at 4647 Stone Ave. to Senet, Inc.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve the contract 17-DF/TC-021 for Gelita USA, Inc.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to authorize the Rural Economic Development Director to apply for the MidAmerican Energy Local Partners Professional Development Grant.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Radig to appoint to JoAnn Sadler fill the remaining portion of the open term ending December 31, 2018 on the Woodbury County Board of Adjustment.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Pottebaum second by Taylor to appoint to Tom Thieson fill the open term ending December 31, 2021 on the Woodbury County Board of Adjustment.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by De Witt second Radig by to appoint Shawn Streck to fill the term ending December 31 ,2021 on the Woodbury County Zoning Commission.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by De Witt second by Taylor to approve the plans for the bridge replacement project #BROS-CO97(129)—5F-97.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve the plans for the bridge replacement project #BRS-CO97(112)—60-97.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve the plans for the bridge replacement project #FM-CO97(131)—55.97.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve AIA C132 with Baker Group and pre-construction costs in the amount of $8,777.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve AIA C132 contract addendum with Baker Group for $13,045.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Taylor to approve the bid with Plans Boiler Service for $55,600 for Siouxland District Health boiler replacement project.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Taylor to approve Siouxland District Health Baker Group Construction Manager contract for $8,340.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve CMBA Architects proposal.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Taylor to approve and award Bogenrief Studios Stained Glass repair contract for $55,000.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve and award Baker Group structural repairs and painting for $134,170.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Radig to approve Courthouse Exterior needs assessment with CMBA Architects for $67,290.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

The preliminary results of soil testing under the Law Enforcement Center were discussed.  Copy filed.

The Board discussed the land use of the Prairie Hills site.  Copy filed.

The Board discussed a plan to reorganize the Planning & Zoning and Economic Development Departments.  Copy filed.

The Chairperson reported on day to day activities.

The Board members reported on their committee meetings.

There were no citizen concerns.

Board members presented their concerns and comments.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until January 24, 2017.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.