Minutes - 11/26/2024

NOVEMBER 26, 2024, FORTY-EIGHTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 3:15 p.m.  Board members present were Ung, Radig, Nelson, and Taylor; Bittinger II was absent. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Assistant, Melissa Thomas, Human Resources 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)(i).  Carried 3-0 on roll-call vote.

Motion by Ung second by Nelson to go out of closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i).  Carried 3-0 on roll-call vote.

Motion by Ung second by Taylor to go into closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i).  Carried on 3-0 roll-call vote.

Motion by Ung second by Nelson to go out of closed session per Iowa Codes Section 21.5(1)(i).  Carried 3-0 on roll-call vote.

Supervisor Radig entered the 4:30 board meeting. 

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 Radig to approve the agenda for November 26, 2024. Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

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

To approve minutes of the November 19, 2024, meeting.  Copy filed.
    
To approve the reclassification of Kenny Schmitz, Building Services Director, Building Services Dept., effective 11-25-2024, $125.000/annually, $4,807.69/bi-weekly, 8%.  Per BOS recommendation 11/19/2024.; and the appointment of Scott Fox, Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 11-27-2024, $27.04/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted 10/3/2024. Entry Level Salary: $27.04/hr.  Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for Clerk II, County Treasurer Dept. AFSCME Courthouse: $19.24/hour.; Clerk III, County Auditor Dept., AFSCME Courthouse: $25.06/hour.; Secretary – PT, Human Resources Dept., AFSCME Courthouse: $30.72/hour.; and District Foreman, Secondary Roads Dept.  Wage Plan:  $2,945.31 - $3,148.36/bi-weekly.  Copy filed.

To approve the property tax refund request for Cindy Speed, parcel #884726201004, in the amount of $2,115.00.  Copy filed.

To approve the property tax refund request for Rent Sux, parcel #894720428007, in the amount of $1,923.00.  Copy filed.

To approve the property tax refund request for Lereta LLC, parcel #894532405017, in the amount of $2,039.00.  Copy filed.

To approve the property tax refund request for Forrest Holdings Inc., parcel #894728254007, in the amount of $1,381.00.  Copy filed.

To approve the underground utility permit for FiberComm.  Copy filed.

To approve the Amendment 1 to Contract 22-HQJP-016 with Ag Processing, Inc. and Iowa Economic Development Authority.  Copy filed.

Carried 4-0.

Motion by Ung second by Taylor approve the claims totaling $975,981.14.  Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Radig to approve the claim in the amount of $200,000 to the Law Enforcement Authority for the semi-annual rent payment. Carried 3-1, Taylor opposed. Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Ung to approve the plans for project #BROS-6012(602)—5F-97.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Nelson to approve the project agreement for project #BRS-C097(151)—60-97.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Information was presented by Jeremy Taylor, Board Supervisor, concerning plaque for Dennis D. Butler Boardroom.   Copy filed.

Discussion of appointment of a Woodbury County representative to the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority.  Copy filed.

Motion by Radig second by Ung to approve the Annual Urban Renewal Report for FY23-24.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion Radig second by Nelson to receive for signature the FY26 Tax Increment Request for the Secondary Roads Gravel Project. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Reports on committee meetings were heard.

There were no citizen concerns.

Board Concerns were heard.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until December 3, 2024.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.