Minutes - 10/1/2024
OCTOBER 1, 2024, FORTIETH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Board members present were Ung, Radig, Taylor, Bittinger II, and Nelson. Staff members present were Heather Satterwhite-Van Sickle, Executive Secretary/Public Bidder, Melissa Thomas, Human Resources 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.
Motion by Ung second by Taylor to approve the agenda for October 1, 2024. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Ung second by Radig to approve the following items by consent:
To approve minutes of the September 24, 2024, meeting. Copy filed.
To approve the claims totaling $842,157.25. Copy filed.
To approve the property tax refund request for Raymond Svendsen, parcel #894729184021, in the amount of $318.00.
Copy filed.
To approve the property tax refund request for Closing Siouxland, parcel #894735167001, in the amount of $648.00. Copy filed.
To approve request of Jeff Davis to remain on the county dental insurance. Copy filed.
Carried 5-0.
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to receive for signatures a Resolution for Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness
Month. Carried 5-0.
WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #13,802
PROCLAMATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a serious crime affecting individuals and families in all Siouxland communities;
all races, ages, income levels, lifestyles and genders; and in fact, is probably affecting someone you know; and
every 9 seconds someone experiences the crime of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, one in three women and one in nine men will be a victim of violence in their lifetime; domestic
violence violates an individual’s human rights by destroying dignity, security, and self-worth due to the
systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological, and economic control or abuse; SafePlace
works every day to help end these acts of violence and to help rebuild the lives of the survivors; and
WHEREAS, in Siouxland, SafePlace is available 24 hours a day every day of the year and last year responded
to nearly 2000 victims fleeing domestic abuse and despite high census and a global pandemic, no one in an
unsafe situation was turned away; and
WHEREAS, the impact of domestic violence affects all of the members of the community, and only a
coordinated community response will put a stop to these atrocious crimes and assure funding is
continuously available to provide these life¬saving services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, do hereby proclaim the month of October, 2024
as
“DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH”
in Woodbury County, Iowa and urge all citizens to actively participate in the scheduled
events and programs and to think about the fact that it is someone you know.
BE IT SO RESOLVED this 1st day of October, 2024.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.
A public hearing was held at 4:35 p.m. for the sale of parcel #894726178006, 900 Cornelia St. The Chairperson called on
anyone wishing to be heard.
Motion by Ung second by Taylor to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of parcel
#894726178006, 900 Cornelia St., to Nikolas Noyes and Adam Wilcox, 201 W. Amherst St., Marcus, IA, 51035 for $100.00
plus recording fees. Carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #13,798
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:
By Nickolas R. Noyes and Adam Wilcox in the sum of One Hundred and 00/100 ($100.00)------------------------ ------------------------------dollars.
For the following described real estate, To Wit:
Parcel #894726178006
Lot Forty (40) Block Seven (7) Eden Park Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
(900 Cornelia 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 1st Day of October, 2024.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.
A public hearing was held at 4:37 p.m. for the sale of parcel #894726177013, 931 Cornelia St. The Chairperson called on anyone wishing to be heard.
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of parcel
#894726177013, 931 Cornelia St., to Nickolas Noyes and Adam Wilcox, 201 W. Amherst St., Marcus, IA, 51035, for $100.00
plus recording fees. Carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #13,799
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:
By Nickolas R. Noyes and Adam Wilcox in the sum of One Hundred and 00/100 ($100.00)------------------------ ------------------------------dollars.
For the following described real estate, To Wit:
Parcel #894726178006
Lot Fourteen (14) Block Six (6) Eden Park Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
(931 Cornelia 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 1st Day of October, 2024.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.
A public hearing was held at 4:39 p.m. for the sale of parcel #894726178011, 604 Glass St. The Chairperson called on
anyone wishing to be heard.
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of parcel
#894726178011, 917 Glass St., to Nickolas Noyes and Adam Wilcox, 201 W. Amherst St., Marcus, IA 51035, for $100.00 plus
recording fees. Carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #13,800
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:
By Nickolas R. Noyes and Adam Wilcox in the sum of One Hundred and 00/100 ($100.00)------------------------ ------------------------------dollars.
For the following described real estate, To Wit:
Parcel #894726178011
Lot Fourteen (14) Block Seven (7) Eden Park Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
(917 Glass 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 1st Day of October, 2024.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.
A public hearing was held at 4:41 p.m. for the sale of parcel #894728102006, 208 14th St. The Chairperson called on anyone
wishing to be heard.
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of parcel
#894728102006, 208 14th St., to Meg Andrews 2017 Revocable Trust, 259 Whitney St., San Fransisco, CA, 94131-2726 for
$4,000.00 plus recording fees. Carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #13,801
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:
By Meg Andrews 2017 Revocable Trust in the sum of Four Thousand and 00/100 ($4,000.00)------------------------ ------------------------------dollars.
For the following described real estate, To Wit:
Parcel #894728102006
The West Twenty-five feet (W 25’) of the East Fifty feet (E 50’) of Lot One (1) and the West Twenty-five feet (W 25’) of the East Fifty feet (E 50’) of the North Eighteen and one-half feet (N 18 ½’) of Lot Two (2), Block Seventy-nine (79), Sioux City East Addition, City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
(208 14th 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 1st Day of October, 2024.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.
A public hearing was held at 4:45 p.m. for the proposed revisions to Woodbury County Ordinance #56, including amending
Sections 5.2.D, 6.1.A, 6.2, 7, and 7.1.C, which regulate Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems (C-WECS) in
unincorporated Woodbury County. The amendments address changes to the C-WECS application process, submission
requirements, siting and design standards, including setbacks, protected areas, setback waiver limitations, as well as
updates to discontinuance and decommissioning plan requirements. The Chairperson called on anyone wishing to be
heard.
Motion by Nelson second by Taylor to receive a letter from MidAmerican Energy Company regarding the proposed wind
ordinance amendment. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Nelson second by Taylor to receive a letter from Galen and Jill Moore, Ames, IA, regarding the proposed wind
ordinance amendment. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Lyle Fixel, Kingsley, Jeff Moss, Anthon, Brittini Vander Molen, Anthon, Kelsey Ballard, MidAmerican Energy, Daniel Hair,
Hornick, Larry Filipi, Anthon, Steve Corey, Salix, Doyle Turner, Moville, and Kim Alexander, Smithland, offered comments
during the public hearing.
Motion by Taylor, second by Ung to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Ung second by Taylor to approve the 3rd and final reading of the ordinance amendments. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Ung second by Taylor to adopt Ordinance #79, ordinance amendments to Ordinance #56. Carried 5-0.
Motion by Radig second by Nelson to approve the MOU with the Attorney’s Union to incentivize new hires and retain
existing employees.
Kenny Schmitz, Building Services Director, Tina Bertrand, County Treasurer, Todd Copley, AFCSME 61 President, Corey
Davis, CWA 7103 President, Chad Sheehan, County Sheriff, Melissa Thomas, Human Resources Director, Michelle Skaff,
Deputy County Auditor, Athena Ladeas, Assistant County Attorney, and Dan Heissel, Conservation Director, addressed the
Board with comments and questions in regard to a proposed memorandum of understanding addressing retention and
recruitment in the county attorney’s office.
Carried 4-1 on a roll call vote; Ung was opposed. Copy filed.
Motion by Radig second by Taylor to approve the federal aid project agreement for projects #STP-S-C097(153)—5E-97.
Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Radig second by Taylor to approve the plans for project #STP-S-C097(153)—5E-97. Carried 5-0. Copy filed..
Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve the federal aid project agreement for projects #BROS-C097(150)—8J-97. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve the plans for project #BROS-C097(150)—8J-97. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Motion by Taylor second by Bittinger to approve $100,000.00 as a group purchase threshold retroactive to 7-1-2023 and direct Deputy Skaff to amend the fixed asset policy and bring back for board approval. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
The Board discussed the future of Rolling Hills Services Region physical property. Copy filed.
Motion by Taylor second by Nelson to postpone action to approve funding Sky Ranch Behavioral Services request in the
amount of $181,986. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
Reports on committee meetings were heard.
Tina Bertrand, County Treasurer, Trevor Bass, Assistant County Attorney, Dan Heissel, Conservation Director, Pat Gill,
County Auditor, and Athena Ladeas, Assistant County Attorney addressed the board.
There were no Board concerns.
The Board adjourned the regular meeting until October 8, 2024.
Meeting sign in sheet. Copy filed.
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