Minutes - 8/22/2023

AUGUST 22, 2023, THIRTY-FOURTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.  Board members present were Nelson, Taylor, Ung, Radig, and Bittinger II.  Staff members present were Heather Satterwhite Van Sickle, Executive Secretary/Public Bidder, Dennis Butler, Finance and Budget Director, 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.
    
Motion by Ung second by Nelson to approve the for August 22, 2023, with the removal of item referring to the proposed Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.
        
Motion by Ung second by Radig to approve the following items by consent:

To approve minutes of the August 15, 2023 meeting.  Copy filed.
    
To approve the claims totaling $1,001,319.49.  Copy filed.

To approve the transfer of Tracy Nelson, Court Security Officer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 08-17-23, $32.12/hour, 0%. Transfer from Civilian Jailer to Court Security Officer.; the promotion of Lisa Robinson, Service Officer, Veteran Affairs Dept., effective 08-21-23, $25.57/hour, 6.7%=$1.62/hour. Promotion from Clerk II to Service Officer.; and the reclassification of Lee Blanchard, Civilian Lieutenant, County Sheriff Dept., effective 09-04-23, $3,482.27/bi-weekly, 3.25%=$109.63/bi-weekly. Per Wage Plan Matrix, 6 month Salary Increase. Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for Clerk III, County Sheriff Dept.  AFSCME Courthouse:  $22.63/hour.; and Assistant Coordinator, Emergency Management Dept.  Wage Plan:  $45,000/year.  Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution setting the public hearing and sale date of parcel #894721427009, 1908 Iowa St.

RESOLUTION #13,654
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

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

Lot Fifteen (15) in Block Fourteen (14) of Orchard Hill Addition to Sioux City in the County of Woodbury and State of Iowa
(1908 Iowa St.)

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 5th Day of September, 2023 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 5th Day of September, 2023, 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 $331.00 plus recording fees. 

4.  That this resolution, preceded by the caption "Notice of Property Sale"
and except for this subparagraph 4 be published as notice of the
aforesaid proposal, hearing and sale. 

Dated this 22nd Day of August, 2023.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution setting the public hearing and sale date of parcel #894721427008, 1914 Iowa St.

RESOLUTION #13,655
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE

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

Lot Sixteen (16) in Block Fourteen (14) of Orchard Hill Addition to Sioux City in the County of Woodbury and State of Iowa
(1914 Iowa St.)

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 5th Day of September, 2023 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 5th Day of September, 2023, 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 $320.00 plus recording fees. 

4.  That this resolution, preceded by the caption "Notice of Property Sale"
and except for this subparagraph 4 be published as notice of the
aforesaid proposal, hearing and sale. 

Dated this 22nd Day of August, 2023    
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

To approve the underground utility permit for Schaller Telephone.  Copy filed.

To approve the underground utility permit for Frank Mowry/Metronet.  Copy filed.

To approve the permit to work in the right of way for 2053 320th St. and 20 Third Avenue in Luton.  Copy filed.

To approve the permit to work in the right of way for the Anthon Event Center.  Copy filed.

Carried 5-0.

Motion by Ung second by Bittinger II to award the quote for a new pothole patcher to Hampton Equipment for $82,000.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Reports on committee meetings were heard.

Doyle Turner, Moville, addressed the Board with concerns about citizen concerns.

Board concerns were heard.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until August 29, 2023.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.