Minutes - 4/25/2017

APRIL 25, 2017, SEVENTEENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.  Board members present were Ung, De Witt, Radig, and Pottebaum; Taylor was absent.  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 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 Ung second by Radig to approve the Agenda for April 25, 2017.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by De Witt to approve the following items by consent:

To approve minutes of the April 18, 2017 meeting.  Copy filed.

To approve the claims totaling $381,420.08.  Copy filed.

To lift tax suspension for Johnene Derby, 3258 Pierce St, Sioux City.  Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for approving petition for suspension of taxes for Bonnie Bentley, 3341 Dearborn Blvd., Sioux City, parcel #894716154010. 

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,521

RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Bonnie Bentley, is the titleholder of a property located at 3341 Dearborn Blvd., Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:           Parcel #894716154010

NORTH HAVEN PT VAC MC DONALD AVE W OF & LOT 3 BLK 4                                     

WHEREAS, Bonnie Bentley, is the titleholder of the aforementioned mobile home 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 25th 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 #196305, 1329 Jennings St., Sioux City. 

RESOLUTION #12,522

NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

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

All that part of Lot 2 in Block 1 Healy’s Addition to Sioux City, described as follows:  Beginning at a point 47.8 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Lot 2 thence North 44 feet; thence West 100 feet to a point which is 90.2 feet North of the South line of said Lot 2; thence south 44 feet; thence East 100 feet to the place of beginning, in the County Woodbury, State of Iowa

(1329 Jennings 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 9th Day of May, 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 9th Day of May, 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 $222.00 plus recording fees.

Dated this 25th 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 #196320, 1331 Jennings St., Sioux City. 

RESOLUTION #12,523

NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

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

All that part of Lot 2 in block 1 Healy’s Addition to Sioux City, described as follows:  Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence South 47.5 feet; thence in a Westerly direction to a point 100 feet West of the East line, and 49.3 feet South of the North line of said Lot 2; thence North 49.3 feet to the North line of said Lot 2; thence East 100 feet along said North line to the place of beginning, in the County of Woodbury, State of Iowa

(1331 Jennings 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 9th Day of May, 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 9th Day of May, 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 $229.00 plus recording fees.

Dated this 25th Day of April, 2017.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

To approve the separation of Chase Peterson, Sheriff Reserve Officer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 04-15-17.  Resignation.; the appointment of Jason Franklin, Jail Alternative Coordinator, Sioux Rivers Dept., effective 05-01-17, $53,500/year.  Job Vacancy Posted 2-8-17.  Entry Level Salary:  $53,500/year..; the reclassification of John Forch, District Foremen, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 5-06-17, $66,594/year, 2%=$1,373/yr.  Per Wage Plan Matrix, 5 year Salary Increase.; the reclassification of Erin Warrior, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 5-09-17, $18.73/hour, 4%=$.73/hr.  Per CWA Civilian Officers Contract agreement, from Class 3 to Class 2.; and the separation of Gregory Stallman, Percentage Deputy-Major, County Sheriff Dept., effective 05-12-17.  Resignation.  Copy filed.

To approve the permit to work in the right of way for Rick Wiggs.  Copy filed.

To approve the permit to work in the right of way for Jim Hamman.  Copy filed.

To approve the underground utility permits for Century Link.  Copy filed.

Carried 4-0.

A public hearing was held at 4:35 p.m. for the sale of parcel #623670, 308 State St., Oto, IA.  The Chairperson called on anyone wishing to be heard.

Motion by Ung second by De Witt to close the public hearing.  Carried 4-0.

Motion by Radig second by Pottebaum to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of this parcel to David and Stephanie Dorale,  220 Royal St, Oto, IA, for real estate parcel #623670, 308 State St., Oto, IA, for $107.00 plus recording fees.  Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD

OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,524

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:

By   David & Stephanie Dorale___in the sum of  One Hundred Seven Dollars & 00/100 ($107.00)-----------------------------------------------------dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:  

Parcel #623670

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 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 25th Day of April, 2017.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

A public hearing was held at 4:37 p.m. for the sale of parcel #507690, 17 Ridgeview Rd., Sioux City, IA.  The Chairperson called on anyone wishing to be heard.

Motion by Ung second by Radig to close the public hearing.  Carried 4-0.

Motion by Ung second by Radig to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of this parcel to Charles and Janet Wolfe, 15 Ridgeview Rd., Sioux City, IA, for real estate parcel #507690, 17 Ridgeview Rd., Sioux City, IA, for $53.00 plus recording fees.  Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD

OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,525

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:

By   Charles E. and Janet L. Wolfe ___in the sum of Fifty-Three Dollars & 00/100 ($53.00)-----------------------------------------------------dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:  

Parcel #507690

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 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 25th Day of April, 2017.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Ung approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution establishing weight limits on three county bridges.  Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY

BRIDGE EMBARGO RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION #12,526

WHEREAS: The Board of Supervisors is empowered under authority of Sections 321.236 Sub. (8), 321.471 to 321.473 to prohibit the operation of vehicles or impose limitations as to the weight thereof on designated highways or highway structures under their jurisdiction, and

WHEREAS: the Woodbury County Engineer has caused to be completed the Structure Inventory and Appraisal of certain bridges according to accepted Bridge Inspection Standards and has determined that the bridges below, require revision to their current load ratings,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors that the following vehicle and load limit be established and that signs be placed advising of the permissible maximum weights thereof on the bridge listed herein.

Bridge No.  FHWA No.  Section Township Range  Posted Limit

D-137   355111   02-89-45   26, 40, 40 tons

F-115   354440   26-88-47   26, 40, 40 tons

P-191   352420   26-87-45    26, 40, 40 tons

Passed and approved this 25th day of April, 2017.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by De Witt to approve the contract with Metal Culverts, Inc., Jefferson City, MO, for supplying corrugated metal pipe culverts in 2017.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by De Witt to approve the contract for maintenance gravel-gravel haul 2017 with Hallet Materials, Wall Lake, IA, for $290,700.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by De Witt second by Radig to approve the contract for maintenance gravel-gravel stockpiling 2017 with Hallett Materials, Wall Lake, IA, for $148,750.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by De Witt second by Radig to approve the plans for project #L-B(W107)—73-97.  Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by De Witt to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution endorsing an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the bike route signing and designation of the Lewis and Clark Trail “Today Route” as the State Bike Route.  Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION #12,527

RESOLUTION ENDORSING AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BIKE ROUTE SIGNING AND DESIGNATION OF THE

LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL “TODAY ROUTE” AS A STATE BIKE ROUTE

WHEREAS, the Lewis and Clark Trail “Today Route” was identified to create a shared bike route that parallels the Missouri River and the Historic Lewis and Clark Trail to provide a designated bike route of nearly 209 miles through 6 counties using City, County and State roadways as a shared use route; and

WHEREAS, this effort is carried out through volunteer work and cooperation between interested citizens, organizations, local governments, and the Iowa Department of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation, through a Federal Grant, shall provide project funding not to exceed $231,000 requiring a minimum 20% match from participating governmental entities that will fund final route identification, a signage plan, bidding, installation and all other costs related to the project as approved prior to proceeding with the project; and

WHEREAS, the affiliated cities and counties that agree to participate in this project also agree to participate in the final route planning, sign location planning and assist in project funding to the best of their ability; and

WHEREAS, upon designation, applicants are responsible for funding tourism and promotional plans and activities, and no federal or state funding is inherent with designation as a state Bike Route; and

WHEREAS, upon approval, the Frontier Iowa Trails committee in partnership with Pottawattamie County Conservation, will sponsor and lead an effort to place Bike Route signs specific to the Lewis and Clark Trail along the identified route and will provide initial costs for development; and

WHEREAS, each affiliated city or county will be responsible for periodic sign inventory to ensure maintenance, and replacement of signs as needed; and

WHEREAS, Iowa Department of Transportation will be responsible for work needed on state routes to properly repair or reinstall such signs once initially installed; and

WHEREAS, local city and county jurisdictions along the bike route will be responsible for work needed in their jurisdiction to properly repair or reinstall such signs once initially installed; and

WHEREAS, the County of Woodbury, Iowa, desires to endorse the designation of the Lewis and Clark Bike Trail as an Iowa Bike Route.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the County Board of Supervisors of the County of Woodbury, Iowa, that:

The County endorses this application requesting designation of the Lewis and Clark Bike Trail as a state bike trail and accepts the responsibilities and expectations of such designation as described above. The above Resolution passed and adopted by the County Board of Supervisors of the County of Woodbury, Iowa this 25th day of April 2017.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

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

The Board members reported on their committee meetings.

A public hearing for a proposed road project on 220th St. was held.  Copy filed. Bob Rodgers,1455 220th St., Joseph Burke, 1439 220th St., Vonda Anfinson, 1488 220th St., Randy Kramer, 1420 220th St., Beth Hickey, 1503 220th St., Gary Kaiser, 1395 220th St., Russ Olson, 1445 220th St., Michael Mohr, 1490 220th St., Andy Girres, 1489 220th St., Steve Hoelker, 1424 220th St., Virgil Nice, 1483 220th St., Jeremy Bach, 1493 220th St., Stacey Kilburn, 1361 220th St., John Robinson, 1436 220th St., Danielle Dempster, 2264 Barker Ave., and Jennifer Jackson, 1359 220th St., provided input during the public hearing. Copy filed.

There was a discussion on open meetings.

There were no Board member concerns.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until May 9, 2017.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.