Minutes - 4/11/2017

APRIL 11, 2017, FIFTEENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.  Board members present were Ung, De Witt, Radig, Taylor, and Pottebaum.  Staff members present were Dennis Butler, Budget/Tax Analyst, Karen James, Board Administrative Assistant, Ed Gilliland, Human Resources Director, Abigail Sills, Assistant County Attorney and Michelle Skaff, Deputy Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

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

Major Stallman expressed concerns that office space is needed for the new Sioux Rivers Jail personnel and will be requesting to use the old Buildings Services Offices in the Courthouse basement.

Motion by Ung second by Radig to approve the Agenda for April 11, 2017.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve the following items by consent:

To approve minutes of the April 4, 2017 meeting.  Copy filed.

To approve the claims totaling $398,109.31.  Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution setting the public hearing date and sale date of parcel #623670, 308 State St., Sioux City. 

RESOLUTION # 12,518

NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel #623670

WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa was the owner under a tax deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:

Lot One Block 10 Days First Addition to the City of Oto, in the County of Woodbury and State of Iowa

(308 State Street)  

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa as follows       

1.  That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on the 25th Day of April, 2017 at 4:35 o’clock p.m. in the basement of the Woodbury County Courthouse.       

2.  That said Board proposes to sell the said parcel of real estate at a public auction to be held on the 25th Day of April, 2017, immediately following the closing of the public hearing.       

3.  That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $107.00 plus recording fees.

Dated this 11th Day of April, 2017.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution setting the public hearing date and sale date of parcel #507690, 17 Ridgeview Rd., Sioux City. 

RESOLUTION #12,519

NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

Parcel #507690

WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa was the owner under a tax deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:

That part W of Ridgeview Road and S of Sherman Tract, Lot 41 The Heights Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa

(17 Ridgeview Road)  

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa as follows:

1.  That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on the 25th Day of April, 2017 at 4:37 o’clock p.m. in the basement of the Woodbury County Courthouse.      

2.  That said Board proposes to sell the said parcel of real estate at a public auction to be held on the 25th Day of April, 2017, immediately following the closing of the public hearing.      

3.  That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $53.00 plus recording fees.

Dated this 11th Day of April, 2017.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

To set a public information meeting to discuss the Haskell Ave. bridge.  Copy filed.

To set a public information meeting to discuss the 220th St. road project.  Copy filed.

To receive the subdivision application and final plat for Whiskey Acres Addition GIS parcel #884712300002 and 884712300004 with referral to the Zoning Commission for public hearing and a final approval recommendation.  Copy filed.

To receive the re-zoning application from Dale Frank, Jean Frank, and Christine Foster for GIS parcel #884712300002 and 884712300004 with referral to the Zoning Commission for public hearing and approval recommendation.  Copy filed.

To receive the re-zoning application from Like J. and Karla R. Grigg for Lot 1 of R.J. Addition with referral to the Zoning Commission for public hearing and approval recommendation.  Copy filed.

To receive the re-zoning application from Rodney D. and Jodi P. Lieber for Lot 1 of R.J. Addition with referral to the Zoning Commission for public hearing and approval recommendation.  Copy filed.

To approve the separation of Delayne Folsom, Temporary Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 04-05-17.  End of Temporary Work.; the separation of Justin Kafton, Temporary Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 04-05-17.  End of Temporary Work.; the separation of Shane McDermott, Temporary Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 04-12-17.  End of Temporary Work.; the separation of Raymond Richtermeier, Temporary Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 04-12-17.  End of Temporary Work.; the reclassification of Diane Smith, Asst. County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., effective 04-30-17, $84,826/year, 3.6%=$2,956/yr.  Per AFSCME Asst. County Attorney Contract agreement, from Step 9 to Step 10.; and the appointment of Angelea Murray, Clerk II, County Sheriff Dept., effective 05-01-17, $15.64/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted 3-8-17.  Entry Level Salary:  $15.64/hour.  Copy filed.

Radig requested this item be pulled from the consent items for a separate vote. Item 9b is listed after consent vote.

To approve Impoundment Structure Property Tax Exemption.  Copy filed.

Consent items with the exclusion of item 9b: Carried 5-0.

Motion by Ung second by Pottebaum to approve the service agreement with NeoGov.  Carried 4-1; Radig opposed. Copy filed.

Iowa Drainage District Association Annual report.  Copy filed.

A public hearing was held at 4:45 p.m. for tower lease with Motorola Solutions, Inc. within the West Tower site.

Motion by Taylor second by Radig to close the public hearing.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve a tower lease with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for an initial term of thirteen (13) years between Woodbury County, Starcomm, the City of Sioux City, and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Starcomm West Tower at 3430 West 23rd St.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve Courtroom #209 as post-bid alternate to the Courtroom #207 project.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve Courtroom #209 contract with Bogenrief Studios for $55,000 and The Baker Group for $134,170 from CIP funding.  Carried 5-0. 

Update from Siouxland District Health on 28E agreement further discussion of responsibilities.  Copy filed.

The Chairperson reported on the day-to-day activities.

The Board members reported on their committee meetings.

Citizen concerns.

Board members presented their concerns and comments.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until April 18, 2017.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.