Minutes - 3/20/2018
MARCH 20, 2018, TWELFTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Board members present were Ung, De Witt, Taylor, and Pottebaum; Radig was absent. Staff members present were Dennis Butler, Budget/Tax Analyst, Karen James, Board Administrative Assistant, Melissa Thomas, Human Resources Director, Joshua Widman, Assistant County Attorney, and Patrick Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.
Motion by De Witt second by Pottebaum to go into closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(j). Carried 4-0 on roll-call vote.
Motion by Taylor second by De Witt to go out of closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(j). Carried 4-0 on roll-call vote.
The regular meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Moment of Silence.
Connie Barrett, Sioux City, addressed the Board with a concern about leaving the Sioux Rivers Mental Health Region.
Motion by Taylor second by De Witt to approve the agenda for March 20, 2018. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.
Motion by De Witt second by Taylor to approve the following items by consent:
To approve minutes of the March 13, 2018 meeting. Copy filed.
To approve the claims totaling $811,917.42. Copy filed.
To approve the application for a 8-month, Class C Liquor License (LC)(Commercial), with Outdoor Service and Sunday sales privileges, for the Foot Wedge Lounge, Sloan, IA, effective 04/07/18 through 11/7/18. Copy filed.
To receive for signatures a Resolution thanking and commending Judy Herbst for her service to Woodbury County.
WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION 12,705
A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING
JUDY HERBST
FOR HER SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY
WHEREAS, Judy Herbst has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Woodbury County Treasurer’s Office for 43 years from December 1, 1975 to March 23, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the service given by Judy Herbst 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 Judy Herbst 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, Judy Herbst.
BE IT SO RESOLVED this 20th day of March, 2018.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
To receive for signatures a Resolution thanking and commending Sharon Schroeder for her service to Woodbury County.
WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #12,706
A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING
SHARON SCHROEDER
FOR HER SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY
WHEREAS, Sharon Schroeder has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Siouxland District Health Department for 19 years from January 11, 1999 to April 6, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the service given by Sharon Schroeder 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 Sharon Schroeder 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, Sharon Schroeder.
BE IT SO RESOLVED this 20th day of March, 2018.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
To receive the Commission of Veteran Affairs quarterly report ending December 31, 2017. Copy filed.
To approve the separation of Wesley Rueter, Sheriff Reserve Officer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 03-09-18. Resignation.; the separation of Nancy Zamora Coutino, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 03-09-18. Resignation.; the separation of Judy Herbst, Cashier Clerk III, County Treasurer Dept., effective 03-23-18. Retirement.; the reclassification of Frederick Beckman, Sheriff Deputy, County Sheriff Dept., effective 04-11-18, $26.82/hour, 16%=$3.75/hr. Per CWA Deputy Sheriff Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1.; the reclassification of Sage Lewis, Sheriff Deputy, County Sheriff Dept., effective 04-11-18, $26.82/hour, 16%=$3.75/hr. Per CWA Deputy Sheriff Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1.; the reclassification of Eric Smith, Sheriff Deputy, County Sheriff Dept., effective 04-11-18, $26.82/hour, 16%=$3.75/hr. Per CWA Deputy Sheriff Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1.; and the reclassification of Nathan Sands, Sheriff Deputy, County Sheriff Dept., effective 04-14-18, $31.40/hour, 10%=$2.84/hr. Per CWA Deputy Sheriff Contract agreement, from Senior Class to Master Class. Copy filed.
To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., CWA: $18.72/hour; and Cashier-Clerk III, County Treasurer Dept., AFSCME Courthouse: $19.41/hour. Copy filed.
To approve to rescind the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Policy adopted by the Board of Supervisors 4/9/1996. Copy filed.
To approve employee D.H. to use additional extended family sick leave. Copy filed.
To accept the $1,000 scholarship from the MidAmerican Energy Local Partners program. Copy filed.
To accept the $500 scholarship from PDI. Copy filed.
To accept the $1,000 grant from the MidAmerican Energy Local Partners program. Copy filed.
To approve the underground utility permit for the Buchanan Baptist Church. Copy filed.
To approve the underground utility permit for the City of Cushing. Copy filed.
Carried 4-0.
Motion by Taylor second by Pottebaum to approve Taylor Painting & Restoration repairs for $16,860.00 in the rotunda area and the Recorder’s center ceiling area. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Ung second by Taylor to approve the plans for project #FM-CO97(132)—55-97. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve the contract for project #L-B(V84-2)—73-97 with Dixon Construction for $175,677.40. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve the contract for PCC Crushing 2018 with CAP Recycling for $121,175.00. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.
Information was presented by the County Engineer on the remaining projects in $1.3 million special project levy. Copy filed.
Update by Jeremy Taylor on Historical Committee -- school presentation contest, centennial day’s events, and website.
Motion by Taylor second by De Witt to approve an effort for Woodbury County to be authorized to stand alone for one fiscal year due to separation from Sioux Rivers Mental Health Region and acceptance into Rolling Hills Region beginning FY 2019-20. Carried 3-1; Pottebaum opposed. Copy filed.
Board members gave reports on their committee meetings.
There were no citizen concerns.
Board concerns.
The Board adjourned the regular meeting until March 27, 2018.
Meeting sign in sheet. Copy filed.
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