Minutes - 3/26/2024

MARCH 26, 2024, THIRTEENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.  Board members present were Nelson, Ung, Bittinger II, Radig, and Taylor.  Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Assistant, Melissa Thomas, Human Resources Director, Joshua Widman, Assistant County Attorney, Dennis Butler, Budget and Finance Director, and Michelle Skaff, Deputy Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

Motion by Ung second by Nelson to go into closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c).  Carried 5-0 on roll-call vote.

Motion by Ung second by Bittinger to go out of closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c).  Carried 5-0 on roll-call vote.

The regular meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Moment of Silence.
    
Motion by Ung second by Taylor to approve the agenda for March 26, 2024.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

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

To approve minutes of the March 19, 2024 meeting.  Copy filed.
    
To approve the claims totaling $292,135.63.  Copy filed.

To receive the appointment of Dylan Hinds, 1633 120th St., Sioux City, as Concord Township Trustee, previously held by Howard Mesz, until the next regular/general election.  Copy filed.

To approve the separation of Randy Smith, Motor Grader Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 03-15-24.  Resignation.; the appointment of Pablo Ajpacaja, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 4-01-24, $23.97/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted 12-06-23.  Entry Level Salary:  $23.97/hour.; the appointment of John Gibson, Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 4-03-24, $26.63/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted 1-31-24.  Entry Level Salary:  $26.63/hour.; the appointment of Kyrese Peck, Motor Grader Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 4-03-24, $26.93/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted 1-31-24.  Entry Level Salary:  $26.93/hour.; the reclassification of Tyler Javorsky, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 4-15-24, $24.95/hour, 4%=$.98/hr.  Per CWA Civilian Officers Contract agreement, from Class 3 to Class 2.; and the reclassification of John Holmes, Assistant Coordinator, Emergency Management Dept., effective 4-15-24, $24.00/hour, 4%=$1.00/hour.  6 month wage increase. Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for Motor Grader Operator, Secondary Roads Dept.  CWA:  $26.93/hour.  Copy filed.

To approve the underground utility permit for Long Lines Broadband.  Copy filed.

To approve the permit to work in the right of way for Tyler O’Connell.  Copy filed.

Carried 5-0.

Bid letting was held for project #CP-2024.  The bids are as follows:

Contech, Ankeny, IA        $105,826.81
Metal Culverts Inc., Maryville, OH    $105,657.80
TrueNorth Steel, Fargo, ND    $156,209.36

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to receive the bids from the County Engineer.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Bittinger to return bids to County Engineer for review and recommendation.  Carried 5-0.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to postpone the Salix Drainage District review meeting to June 18, 2024.  

Motion by Taylor second by Radig to amend above to add that it is contingent upon confirming that the bond is in place by the petitioner to satisfy the work.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Reports on committee meetings were heard.

There were no citizen concerns.
    
Board concerns were heard.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until April 2, 2024.
    
Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.