Minutes - 4/28/2020

APRIL 28, 2020, EIGHTEENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Board members present were Pottebaum, Radig, De Witt, and Ung. Staff members present were Heather Satterwhite, Public Bidder, Joshua Widman (by phone), Assistant County Attorney, Dennis Butler, Budget/Tax Analyst, Melissa Thomas, HR Director, 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 Ung second by Radig to approve the agenda for April 28, 2020, Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

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

To approve minutes of the April 21, 2020 meeting. Copy filed.

To approve the claims totaling $256,641.10. Copy filed.

To approve the lifting of tax suspension for Kathryn Watterson, parcel #894824453007, 1445 Burton St., Sioux City. Copy filed.

To approve the lifting of tax suspension for Maya Lias, parcel #894734278013, 521 S. Rustin St., Sioux City. Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving petition for suspension of taxes for Kim Hansen, 3501 Transit Ave., Sioux City, IA, parcel #884706139009.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #12,981
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Kim Hansen, is the titleholder of property located at 3501 Transit Ave., Sioux City, IA, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel #884706139009

HENRIETTA PLACE LOT 11 BLOCK 4

WHEREAS, Kim Hansen is the titleholder of the aforementioned property have petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a suspension of taxes pursuant to the 2017 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 28th day of April, 2020.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

To approve the reclassification of Eric Smith, Sheriff Deputy, County Sheriff, effective 04-11-20, $30.23/hour, 6.5%=$1.85/hr. Per CWA Deputy Sheriff Contract agreement, from Class 1 to Senior Class due to 4 years employment and Bachelor’s Degree; the promotion of Erin Warrior, Sheriff Deputy, Count Sheriff, effective 04-28-20, $24.41.hour, 13.5% = $2.91/hour; the appointment of Tyler Weaver, Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads, effective 05-06-20, $23.43/hr, Job Vacancy Posted 03-24-20. Entry Level Salary: $23.43/hour; the reclassification of Travis Ryan, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff, effective 05-15-20, $21.50/hour, 4%=$.83/hr. Per CWA Civilian Officers Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1; the appointment of Benjamin Payer, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads, effective 05-20-20, $14.00/hour, Not to exceed 120 days; the appointment of Michael Richards, Temporary Engineering Aide, Secondary Roads, effective 05-20-20, $13.50/hour, Not to exceed 120 days. Copy filed.

To approve a retire request to remain on health and dental insurance. Copy filed

Carried 4-0.

Motion by Radig second by Pottebaum to approve supplemental pay of $2,250.00 due to extenuating circumstances. Carried 3-1. De Witt opposed. Copy filed.

Motion by Ung Second by Pottebaum to approve the liquor license for the Anthon Golf Course. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by De Witt second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution to install a yield sign at the intersection of Charles Avenue and County Home Road. Carried 4-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #12,982
ESTABLISHMENT OF A YIELD SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY HOME ROAD AND CHARLES AVENUE

WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 321.255 and 321.236 (1C)(6) of the 2019 Code of Iowa, the Board of Supervisors and County Engineer are empowered to designate the location and erection of stop and yield signs,

AND WHEREAS, the County Board and County Engineer may designate certain roads as through roads with the erection of stop or yield signs at specified locations furnishing access thereto or designation of any intersection as a stop or yield intersection and erect like signs at one or more locations of access to such intersections.

AND WHEREAS, traffic through the intersection discussed herein is unregulated now and sometimes endangered due the seasonal growth of crops at the subject intersection,

AND WHEREAS, there are currently no signs controlling traffic at the intersections,

AND WHEREAS, it is deemed a safety hazard to allow the traffic to move without some control of traffic movement,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County on this 28th day of April 2020, recognize as official the location of a yield sign at the intersections described below:

1. Located at the intersection of Charles Avenue and County Home Road, causing traffic travelling south on Charles Avenue to be directed to yield to traffic on County Home Road.

SO RESOLVED this 28th day of April, 2020.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by De Witt to award the bid for project number L-B(C278)—73-97 to Dixon Construction for $175,979.00. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve the plans for project number L-B(M66)—73-97. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

The Board discussed various issues related to COVID-19.

The Board heard reports on committee meetings.

There were no citizen concerns.

Board concerns were heard.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until May 05, 2020.

Meeting sign in sheet. Copy filed.