Minutes - 3/1/2016

MARCH 1, 2016 — NINETH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 3:45  p.m.  Board members present were Monson, Ung, Smith, Clausen, and Taylor.  Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, Dennis Butler, Finance/Operations Controller, Ed Gilliland, Human Resources Director and Patrick Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

The Board held a meeting of the Courthouse Foundation.

A general relief appeal hearing was canceled.

The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a Moment of Silence.

 There were no citizen concerns.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to approve the Agenda as submitted for March 1, 2016.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Clausen to approve the minutes of the February 23, 2016 Board meeting.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.  

Motion by Ung second by Monson to approve the claims totaling $656,288.58.   Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Monson to approve the appointment of Amber Lucht, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 3-2-16, $17.48/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted 1-13-16.  Entry Level Salary:  $17.48/hour.; the reclassification of Jason Wietzel, Custodian, Building Services Dept., effective 3-12-16, $15.10/hour, 5%=$.73/hour.  Per AFSCME Courthouse Contract agreement, from Grade 1/Step 2 to Grade 1/Step 3.; and  the reclassification of Krystle Smith, Motor Vehicle Clerk II, County Treasurer Dept., effective 3-17-16, $15.96/hour, 4.5%=$.70/hour.  Per AFSCME Courthouse Contract agreement, from Grade 3/Step 1 to Grade 3/Step 2.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Monson to authorize the Chairperson to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for P/T Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., AFSCME Juvenile Detention:  $17.43/hour.  Carried 5-0.   Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to change the Woodbury County Building Superintendent job title.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve the CWA Civilian Officers Ratified Tentative Agreement.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to receive for signatures a Resolution thanking and commending Darnell Green for his service to Woodbury County.  Carried 5-0.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

RESOLUTION #12,339

A RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMENDING

DARENELL GREEN

FOR HIS SERVICE TO WOODBURY COUNTY

WHEREAS, Darnell Green has capably served Woodbury County as an employee of the Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Department for 21 years from July 29, 1994 to March 31, 2016; and

WHEREAS, the service given by Darnell Green 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 Darnell Green 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, Darnell Green.

BE IT SO RESOLVED this 1st day of March, 2016.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Smith to receive the Auditor’s Quarterly Report for the 3rd quarter ending 09/30/15.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to receive the Auditor’s Quarterly Report for the 4th quarter ending 12/31/15.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Clausen to approve the liquor license for Anthon Golf Course for Class C Liquor License (LC) with outdoor service and Sunday sales from 4/1/16 through 3/31/17.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to adopt and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution establishing a parking plan for Woodbury County Courthouse, Law Enforcement Center and Building Services Facilities.  Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION #12,340

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PARKING PLAN FOR WOODBURY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, LAW

ENFORCEMENT CENTER AND BUILDING SERVICES FACILITIES

WHEREAS, section 331.502 states, “The auditor shall have general custody and control of the courthouse, subject to the direction of the board.” and

WHEREAS, there are thirty parking places available on county property located at the Courthouse, Law Enforcement Center and the Building Services Building, and

WHEREAS, parking is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as an excludable qualified transportation benefit, and

WHEREAS, the County desires to provide parking for certain County owned vehicles, department heads, elected officials and certain officers of the court, and

WHEREAS, the County’s resources are limited to meet this need and the Board of Supervisors desires to limit expenses the county incurs for the provision of parking,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors, Woodbury County, Iowa, that the County Auditor is hereby directed to submit a parking plan and a procedure to enforce said plan to the Board of Supervisors for their approval upon adoption of this resolution and at the first regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of each fiscal year.

SO RESOLVED this 1st day of March, 2016

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Copy filed.

A public hearing was held at 4:45 p.m. for opening of bids for alterations to Siouxland District Health.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to close the public hearing.  Carried 5-0.

The bids are as follows:

HCI Construction, South Sioux City, NE  $508,531.00

H&R Construction, Sioux City, IA   $512,000.00

L & L Builders, Sioux City, IA   $493,000.00

Sioux Contractors, Sioux City, IA   $477,900.00

W.A. Klinger, Sioux City, IA    $489,700.00

Motion by Monson second by Ung to receive the bids and submit them to RML Architects for review and recommendation.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Clausen second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a contract of sale for the donation/purchase of the Ford F-250 Lariat XLT Fire Truck form CF Industries for the cost of $1.00 to be used by the Emergency Services Dept. as an additional fire response vehicle.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to approve the GIS Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, the City Assessor, the County Assessor and WCICC Commission to formalize funding, housing, operation, duration and termination of cooperation relating to Geographic Information System (GIS) services and operations.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Monson second by Ung to reapprove the construction plans for project #FEMA 35, 36, 37, 39, and 40.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

The Board recessed for a meeting of the Wolf Creek Drainage District.

The supervisor meeting was called back to order.

The Board recessed for a meeting of the Bennett-McDonald-Smithland Drainage District.

The supervisor meeting was called back to order.

The Chairperson reported on day to day activities.

The Board members reported on their committee meetings.

There were no citizen concerns.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until March 8, 2016.

Meeting sign in sheet.  Copy filed.