Minutes - 6/19/2018
JUNE 19, 2018, TWENTY-FIFTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 19, 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 De Witt second by Radig to approve the agenda for June 19, 2018. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Radig second by De Witt to approve the following items by consent:
To approve minutes of the June 12, 2018 meeting. Copy filed.
To approve the claims totaling $644,125.06. Copy filed.
To approve the reclassification of Ronald Vogt, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 06-18-18, $22.47/hour, 15%=$2.99/hour. Per CWA Civilian Officers Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Senior Class due to 4 years employment and Bachelor’s Degree.; the appointment of Hogan Harman, Temporary Summer Laborer, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 06-20-18, $10.00/hour. Not to exceed 120 days.; the separation of Tonia Abell, Clerk III, Human Resources Dept., effective 06-18-18. Resignation.; the transfer of Gerald Kelley, Operations Officer – Paramedic, Emergency Services Dept., effective 07-01-18, $18.35/hour, 8.9%=$1.50/hour. Position Transfer to Paramedic.; the transfer of Matthew Plummer, Operations Officer – AEMT, Emergency Services Dept., effective 07-01-18, $17.83/hour, 5.8%=$.98/hour. Position Transfer to Advanced EMT.; the appointment of Randall Horsley, Operations Officer – Paramedic, Emergency Services Dept., effective 07-02-18, $17.79/hour. Job Vacancy Posted 4-20-18. Entry Level Salary: $17.31-$18.35/hour.; and the appointment of Myles McCrea, Operations Officer – Paramedic, Emergency Services Dept., effective 07-02-18, $17.79/hour. Job Vacancy Posted 04-20-18. Entry Level Salary: $17.31-$18.35/hour. Copy filed.
To approve the lifting of tax suspensions for Earl Strom, 103 Bluff St., parcel #894729407027. Copy filed.
To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution authorizing for abatement of taxes for United States of America, parcel #874721100001.
WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #12,748
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABATEMENT OF TAXES
WHEREAS, the United States of America is the titleholder of real estate Parcel #874721100001 located in Woodbury County, Iowa and legally described as follows:
Parcel # 874721100001
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP IRREG STRIP ON NW NE NW 21-87-47 AND IRREG
STRIP ON NORTH NW NW 21-87- 47
WHEREAS, the above stated property has an unpaid balance of taxes owing, and the parcel is owned by a political subdivision of the state; and
WHEREAS, the political subdivision, namely the United States of America, is failing to immediately pay the taxes due; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors sees that good cause exists for the abatement of these taxes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby abates the taxes owing on the above parcels according to Code of Iowa, 445.63, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to abate these aforementioned taxes from the tax records.
SO RESOLVED this 19th day of June, 2018.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
To approve the permit to work in the county right of way for John Wessling. Copy filed.
To approve the permit to work in the county right of way for City of Cushing. Copy filed.
Carried 5-0.
Motion by Taylor second by De Witt to approve the purchase of Cyber Insurance for FY 18/19. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
A public hearing was held at 4:35 p.m. for the sale of parcel #894823177009 & #894823177008, 1900 & 1902 Bryan St. The Chairperson called on anyone wishing to be heard.
Motion by Taylor second by Pottebaum to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Taylor second by De Witt to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of real estate parcel #894823177009 & #894823177008, 1900 & 1902 Bryan St., to Randall Roest, 1923 Boies St., Sioux City, for $1,000.00 plus recording fees. Carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #12,749
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:
By Randall J. Roest__in the sum of One Thousand Dollars & 00/100 ($1,000.00)-----------------------------------------------------dollars.
For the following described real estate, To Wit:
Parcel #894823177009 & #894823177008
Lot 22, Block 5, North Riverside Addition, an Addition to Sioux City, in the County of Woodbury, State of Iowa
(1900 Bryan Street)
Lot 21, Block 5, North Riverside Addition, an Addition to Sioux City, in the County of Woodbury, State of Iowa
(1902 Bryan 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 19th Day of June, 2018.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
John Torbert of the Iowa Drainage District Association presented an annual report on recent federal & state actions relating to drainage districts. Copy filed.
Motion by Pottebaum second by Radig to approve the contract for project #L-B(B82)—73-97 with Dixon Construction for $220,270.00. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Pottebaum second by Radig to approve the contract with for GH 2018 Gravel Haul project with Hallett Materials for $331,513.20. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
The Board heard reports on committee meetings.
There were no citizen concerns.
Board concerns were heard.
The Board adjourned the regular meeting until June 26, 2018.
Meeting sign in sheet. Copy filed.
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