Minutes - 5/29/2018
MAY 29, 2018, TWENTY-SECOND MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Board members present were Ung, De Witt, Taylor, Pottebaum, and Radig. 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.
The regular 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 Taylor second by Pottebaum to approve the agenda for May 29, 2018. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by De Witt second by Ung to approve the following items by consent:
To approve minutes of the May 22, 2018 meeting. Copy filed.
To approve the claims totaling $2,458,852.33. Copy filed.
To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution setting the public hearing date and sale date of parcel #894730430003, 110 S John St.
RESOLUTION #12,738
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE
WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa was the owner under a tax deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:
The South One-Half of Lot Eight in Block Ten, Riverview Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
(110 S. John 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 12th Day of June, 2018 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 12th Day of June, 2018, 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 $207.00 plus recording fees.
Dated this 29th Day of May, 2018.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
To approve the appointment of Nathan Payne, Temporary Summer Laborer, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 05-30-18, $10.00/hour. Not to exceed 120 days.; the appointment of Cody Zellmer, Temporary Summer Laborer, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 05-30-18, $10.00/hour. Not to exceed 120 days.; and the reclassification of Brenda Nelson, Clerk II, County Recorder Dept., effective 06-26-18, $20.56/hour, 10.7%=$1.99/hr. Per AFSCME Courthouse Contract agreement, from Grade 3/Step 4 to Grade 3/Step 5. Copy filed.
To approve the underground utility permit for Frontier Communications. Copy filed.
Carried 5-0.
A public hearing was held at 4:35 p.m. for the sale of parcel #89431251005 & 894312251004, 414 Front St & Northerly 10 ft. of Lot 8. The Chairperson called on anyone wishing to be heard.
Kevin Jorgenson, Pierson, asked that the two parcels be split and sold separately. Susan Wilson, Correctionville, asked that sale proceed as advertised.
Motion by Taylor second by Radig to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0.
Bids were received.
Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of real estate parcel #89431251005 & 894312251004, 414 Front St & Northerly 10 ft. of Lot 8, to Stephen Wilson, 1219 Hackberry St., Correctionville, IA, for $1,100.00 plus recording fees. Carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #12,739
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:
By Stephen F. Wilson__in the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Dollars & 00/100 ($1,100.00)-----------------------------------------------------dollars.
For the following described real estate, To Wit:
Parcel #894312251005 & #894312251004
Lots 6 and 7 (except the Northeasterly 55 feet thereof; and the SE 30 feet) of Lot 8 (except the Northeasterly 55 feet) all in Block 4 in the Town of Pierson, Iowa, Woodbury County, Iowa. Together with an Easement over the Southeasterly 20 feet of the Northeasterly 55 feet of said Lot 6
(414 Front Street)
Northerly 10 feet of Lot 8 in Block 4 in the Town of Pierson, Iowa, Woodbury County, Iowa
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 29th Day of May, 2018.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve a $5,000 contribution for the city owned splash pad project located in Sloan, Iowa. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
A public hearing was held at held at 4:45 p.m. for the approval of Amendment #1 to the Woodbury County FY 2018 Budget. The Chairperson called on anyone wishing to be heard.
Motion by Taylor second by De Witt to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Taylor second by De Witt to approve the amendment of the current FY 2018 county budget. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Radig second by Taylor to approve option #2 and notify the Department of Management of any changes in tax askings and/or tax rates for FY 2019. Carried 4-1, Pottebaum opposed. Copy filed.
Motion by Taylor second by Pottebaum to approve a memorandum of understanding between Woodbury County and Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO, Deputy Sheriff’s -CWA 7177 related to family leave. Carried 3-2 on a roll call vote; Radig and Ung were opposed. Copy filed.
Motion by Radig second by De Witt to approve and sign the 2018 farm lease for the Briese farm with Josh Albers. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Taylor second by De Witt to approve the FY 2018 Woodbury County Secondary Road Department Budget Amendment #1. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by De Witt second by Radig to approve the resolution to set a road closure hearing for a portion of Woodbury-Plymouth County Line Road. Carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION #12,740
NOTICE SETTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING ON PROPOSAL
TO VACATE AND CLOSE A PORTION OF SECONDARY ROAD
IN WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
TO: All owners of property adjoining portions of the secondary road herein described, to all utility companies whose facilities adjoin the right of way of said described portion of said secondary road, and to all other persons interested in portions of secondary road described in this notice.
You and each of you are hereby notified that the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, on the 29th day of May, 2018, adopted a resolution to vacate and close the following portions of Secondary Right of Way in Woodbury County, to wit:
A parcel of land described as the South 33.00 feet of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 90 North, Range 44 West of the 5th P.M., Plymouth County, Iowa. EXCEPT: the East 33 feet thereof, (both measured at the Right Angle). Contains 1.97 acres and is subservient to any and all Easements, be they of record of not. For the purpose of this Survey the South line of the SE1/4 of said section 35 is assumed to bear N89º40’03”W;
AND
A parcel of land described as the East 33.00 feet of the South 33.00 feet, (both measured at a Right Angle) of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 90 North, Range 44 West of the 5th P.M., Plymouth County, Iowa. Contains 0.03 acres and is subservient to any and all Easement, be they of record of not. For the purpose of this Survey the East line of the SW1/4 of said Section 35 is assumed to bear S 00º01’09”E;
AND
A parcel of land described as the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 89 North, Range 44 West of the 5th P.M., Woodbury County, Iowa, further described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 2; thence N 01º45’31”E on the West line of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 2, a distance of 262.22 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing N 01º45’31” E on said West line, a distance of 764.90 feet to the Northwest corner of the NE1/4 of saidth Section 2; then S 89º40’43” E on the North line of said NE1/4; a distance of 2606.77 feet, thence S 00º27’02”W, a distance of 33.00 feet to a point on the South Right of Way Line of 100th Street (the following two courses are common to said Right of Way Line); thence N 89º40’03”W, a distance of 2574.51 feet; thence S 01º45’31”W, a distance of 735.52 feet; thence N 83º22’33”W, a distance of 33.12 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; contains 2.53 acres and is subservient to any and all Easements, be they of record or not. For the purpose of this Survey the West line of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 2 is assumed to bear N 01º45’31”E;
AND
A parcel of land described as the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 89 North, Range 44 West of the 5th P.M.; Woodbury County, Iowa, further described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 2; thence N 01º45’31”E on the West line of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of said Section 2, a distance of 126.84 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing N 01º45’31”E, a distance of 135.38 feet; thence S 83º22’33”E, a distance of 33.12 feet to a point on the East Right of way Line of 100th Street; then S 01º45’31”W on said Right of Way Line, a distance of 131.75 feet; thence N 89º40’03”W, a distance of 33.01 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; contains 0.10 acres and is subservient to any and all Easement, be they of record of not. For the purpose of this Survey the West line of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 2 is assumed to bear N 01º45’31”E;
AND
A parcel of land described as the East 33.00 feet of the North 900.00 feet, (both measured at a Right Angel) of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 89 North, Range 44 West of the 5th P.M. Woodbury County, Iowa. Containing 0.68 acres and is subservient to any and all Easements, be they of record of not. For the purpose of this Survey the East line of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of said Section 2 is assumed to bear S 01º45’31”W.
It is proposed to vacate and close a portion of road right of way adjacent to the existing secondary road commonly known as 340th Street, Section 35, of Elkhorn Township, Plymouth County, Iowa and also commonly known as 100th Street, Section 2, of Arlington Township, Woodbury County, Iowa for the reason that the same is no longer needed or usable as a public highway or public right of way, and that the vicinity of said right of way is adequately served by other existing highways, and that the best public interest will be promoted by vacating a portion of right of way as described above.
You are further notified that the Board of Supervisors of Plymouth and Woodbury County, Iowa, have fixed a hearing on the proposal to close said road(s) for 10:00 a.m. on the 5th day of June, 2018; that the hearing will be held in the Board of Supervisors room, in the Plymouth County Courthouse, in Le Mars, Iowa; and that at said time all persons interested may appear and object and be heard. At or prior to said hearing any person owning land abutting said road(s) to be vacated shall have the right to file, in writing, a claim for damages with the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, will consider the same and make final decision with respect of said proposal to vacate and close said road and the claims of damages, if any, that you believe may result.
Dated at Sioux City, Iowa, this 29th day of May, 2018.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board heard reports on committee meetings.
There were no citizen concerns.
Board concerns were heard.
The Board adjourned the regular meeting until June 5, 2018.
Meeting sign in sheet. Copy filed.
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