Minutes - 7/15/2025

JULY 15, 2025, TWENTY-NINTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Board members present were Carper, Ung, Nelson, and Dietrich, Bittinger II was absent. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Assistant, Ryan Ericson, Budget and Finance Director, Joshua Widman, Assistant County Attorney, and Michelle Skaff, 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 Dietrich to approve the agenda for July 15, 2025. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Dietrich second by Carper to approve the following items by consent:

To approve minutes of the July 8, 2025 meeting. Copy filed.
            
To approve the claims totaling $721,099.26. Copy filed.

To approve the reclassification of Sam Briese, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney’s Dept., effective 07-21-2025, $89,679.00/year. Per AFSCME Attorney: Move from Step 1 to Step 2. Anniversary Date: 07/21/25. Copy filed.

To receive the County Auditor’s Quarterly report for the period of April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025. Copy filed.

To receive the County Recorder’s report of fees collected for the period of 04/01/2025 through 06/30/2025.Copy filed.

To receive the Treasurer’s semiannual report for the period ending June 30, 2025. Copy filed.

Carried 4-0.

A public hearing was held at 4:35 p.m. for the sale of parcel #894726113008, 1001 Helen St.

Motion by Ung second by Dietrich to close the public hearing. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Nelson second by Ung to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the sale of parcel #894726113008, 1001 Helen St., to RGC Properties LLC, Sioux City, for $8,000.00, plus recording fees. Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #13,929

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:

By         RGC Properties LLC___in the sum of  Eight Thousand Dollars & 00/100 ($8,000.00)-----------------------------------------------------dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:
 
Parcel #894726113008
Lots Four (4), Five (5), and Six (6) in Block Twenty-Five (25), Booge and Taylor’s Addition to Sioux City, Iowa and that part of the north/south alley abutting Lots 4, 5, 6, Block 25, Booge and Taylor’s Addition, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa and vacated obsolete Tenth Street, abutting Lot 6, Block 25, Booge and Taylor’s Addition to Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
(1001 Helen 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 15th Day of July, 2025.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Carper to approve to award the bid to Barry Motor Company, for $60,980.00 to be paid from Gaming. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Dietrich second by Nelson to approve the disposition of the 2 Single Axle Trucks, Ford tractor, Brush Chipper, Oliver Disc, and Garden Disc via sealed bids. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Reports on committee meetings where heard.

EMS Director Baier addressed the board regarding improvements at the Climbing Hill facility.

Christopher Prosch addressed the board regarding his State Senate District 1 candidacy.    

Board concerns were heard.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until July 22, 2025.

Meeting sign in sheet. Copy filed.