Minutes - 10/8/2024

OCTOBER 8, 2024, FORTY-FIRST MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.  Board members present were Ung, Radig, Taylor, Bittinger II, and Nelson. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Assistant, 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 8, 2024. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

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

To approve minutes of the October 1, 2024, meeting. Copy filed.
    
To approve the claims totaling $762,642.76. Copy filed.

To approve the items to be auctioned per Personal Property Disposition Policy. Copy filed.

To receive for signatures a Resolution Thanking and Commending Jeff C. Davis for his years of service with Woodbury
County. 

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #13,803
A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING 
JEFF C. DAVIS 
FOR HIS SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY

WHEREAS, Jeff C. Davis has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Juvenile Detention Department for 40 years from July 3, 1984 to October 8, 2024.

WHEREAS, the service given by Jeff C. Davis as a Woodbury County employee, has been characterized by his dedication to the best interests of the citizens of Woodbury County; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA that the undersigned members of this Board thanks and commends Jeff C. Davis for his years of service to Woodbury County; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the wish of all those signing below that the future hold only the best for this very deserving person, Jeff C. Davis.

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 8th day of October 2024.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

To receive for signatures a Resolution Thanking and Commending Debra A. Leckband for her years of service with
Woodbury County.  
WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #13,804
A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING
DEBRA A. LECKBAND
FOR HER SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY

WHEREAS, Debra A. Leckband has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Woodbury County Library for 28 years from August 19,1996 to October 31, 2024

WHEREAS, the service given by Debra A. Leckband as a Woodbury County employee, has been characterized by her dedication to the best interests of the citizens of Woodbury County; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA that the undersigned members of this Board thanks and commends Debra A. Leckband for her years of service to Woodbury County; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the wish of all those signing below that the future hold only the best for this very deserving person, Debra A. Leckband.

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 8th day of October 2024.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

To approve the clerical amendments to the MOU as discussed by the Board of Supervisors and in the public record on
10/01/2024. Copy filed.

To approve the separation of Michael Murray, Courthouse Security Officer, Sheriff’s Office, effective 10-04-2024.
Separation.; the other of Jacob Gilreath, Civil Engineer Intern, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 10-14-2024,
$87,500.00/year, 9%=$6,879.20/year. Salary Increase per County Engineer.; the reclassification of Mary Feiler, Civilian
Lieutenant, Sheriff’s Office, effective 10-14-2024, $3,823.67/bi-weekly, 3.25%=$120.36/bi-weekly. 3.25% 6 Year Wage
Increase. Anniversary Date: 10-15-2024.; the reclassification of Dawn Lafave, Civilian Jailer, Sheriff’s Office, effective 10-28
2024, $33.24/hour, 12%=$3.46/hour. Per CWA: From Senior to Master Officer. Anniversary Date: 10-31-2024.; and the
reclassification of Patricia Raymond, % Deputy – MV, Treasurers Dept., effective 06-24-2024, $83,698.71/year,
5%=$5,579.91/year. Increase from 70% to 75% Deputy. Copy filed.

To approve to deauthorize the Sheriff Office’s Jail custodian position and authorize a Building Services custodian position,
including transferring the remaining budget. Copy filed.

To approve to and authorize and hiring of Building Services lead custodian position. Copy filed.

To approve the underground utility permit for Frontier Communication of Iowa, LLC to be buried in county right of way.
Copy filed.

To approve the permit to work in the county right of way for Mitch Parker. Copy filed.

Carried 5-0.

Motion by Ung second by Taylor to approve and receive for signature the amended Fixed Asset Policy effective. Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Radig to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sioux City and the County of
Woodbury, Iowa – 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Grant Program Award.  Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Radig to approve funding Sky Ranch Behavioral Services request in the amount of $181,986.
Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Taylor second by Ung to approve the construction agreement addendum with the City of Hornick.  Carried 5-0.
Copy filed.

Bid letting was held for project number L-B(K19)—73-97. The bids are as follows:

Graves Construction Co, Inc., Spencer, IA    $375,189.50
Dixon Construction Co., Correctionville, IA    $355,091.40

Motion by Nelson second by Ung to receive bids for project number L-B(K19)—73-97 and return them to the county
engineer for recommendation. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to award the bid for project L-B(K19)—73-97 if clear low bidder is found.  Carried 5-0. Copy
filed.

Motion by Ung second by Radig to receive the final report – Zoning Commission recommendation from 9/23/24 to approve
Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment (Rezone) from Agricultural Preservation (AP) to the Agricultural Estates (AE) Zoning
District on a portion of Parcel #8847262000002 for the Sandra K. Baker Revocable Trust (Applicant: Sandra K. Baker) and
Jimmie L. and Renee T. Colyer (Owners). Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

A public hearing on the Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment (Rezone) from AP to AE on a portion of Parcel #884726200002.
    
Joel Voss, Sioux City, commented on the request.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to close the public hearing.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve the 1st Reading of the Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment (Rezone). 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 October 15, 2024.
    
Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.