Minutes - 2/10/2026

FEBRUARY 10, 2026, SEVENTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Board members present were Carper, Dietrich, Nelson, Ung, and Bittinger II (by phone). Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Assistant, Ryan Ericson, Budget and Finance Director, Melissa Thomas, HR 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 Nelson second by Dietrich to approve the February 10, 2026 agenda. Carried. Copy filed.

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

To approve minutes of the February 03, 2026 meeting. Copy filed.

To approve the claims totaling $1,109,181.23. Copy filed.

To approve the separation of Tamara Seger, Clerk II - PT, Veteran Affairs Dept., effective 01-30-2026. Resigned; the separation of Sage Lewis, Deputy, County Sheriff Dept., effective 02-03-2026. Resigned; the reclassification of Nathaniel Kisner, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 02-16-2026, $26.98/hour, 4%=$0.94/hr. Per CWA Civilian: Move from 3rd Class to 2nd Class. Anniversary Date: 2/20/26; the reclassification of Maria Mosqueda, Custodian, Building Services Dept., effective 02/16/2026, $18.68/hour, 5%=$0.87/hr. Per AFSCME Courthouse: Move from Step 1 to Step 2. Anniversary Date: 02/22/26; the reclassification of Adam Alfredson, Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., effective 02/16/2026, $24.43/hour, 3%=$0.81/hr. Per AFSCME Juvenile: Move from Step 2 to Step 3. Anniversary Date: 2/22/26; the reclassification of Mark Perez, Courthouse Safety & Security, County Sheriff Dept., effective 02/16/2026, $25.41/hour, 11%=$2.44/hr. Per AFSCME Courthouse: Move from Step 4 to Step 5. Anniversary Date: 2/24/26; the reclassification of Ronald Forsell, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., effective 02/16/2026, $132,379/year, 7%=$8,390.00/yr. Per AFSCME Attorney: Move from Step 9 to Step 10. Anniversary Date: 2/26/26; and the promotion of Katrina Cox, Clerk III, County Treasurer Dept., effective 02-16-2026, $24.95/hour, 10%=$2.21/hr. Promoted to Clerk III. Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for Senior Clerk, County Treasurer Dept. AFSCME Courthouse: $21.78/hour. Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving abatement of taxes for Dreamhomes, Vin #NEB89A26741.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #13,995
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABATEMENT OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Dreamhomes is the titleholder of a mobile home
VIN#    NEB89A26741 located in Woodbury County, Iowa and legally described as follows:
VIN# NEB89A26741         Year/Model     1998 Chief Bonnevilla

WHEREAS, the above-stated mobile home has taxes payable including special       assessments and the mobile home is owned by _____D_re_a_m_h_o_m_e_ s______
WHEREAS, these taxes are uncollectable or impractical to pursue collection through personal judgment or tax sale.

                WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors sees that good cause exists for the abatement of these    taxes and;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby abates the taxes owing on the above mobile home according to Code of Iowa, 445.16 for the taxes owed and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to abate these aforementioned taxes from the tax records.

SO RESOLVED this _10_day of February, 2026.    

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving abatement of taxes for Charles Woodford, VIN #0567034053.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #13,996
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABATEMENT OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Charles Woodford is the titleholder of a mobile home
                 VIN# 0567034053 located in Woodbury County, Iowa and legally described as      follows:
VIN # 0567034053             Year/Model  1978 Champion

WHEREAS, the above-stated mobile home has taxes payable including special assessments and the mobile home is owned by Charles Woodford
WHEREAS, these taxes are uncollectable or impractical to pursue collection through personal judgment or tax sale.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors sees that good cause exists for the abatement of these taxes and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby abates the taxes owing on the above mobile home according to Code of Iowa, 445.16 for the taxes owed and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to abate these aforementioned taxes from the tax records.

SO RESOLVED this _10_day of February, 2026.    
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving abatement of taxes for Regency of Iowa, Vin #57212989.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #13,997
RESOLUTION APPROVING ABATEMENT OF TAXES
WHEREAS, Regency of Iowa is the titleholder of a mobile home
VIN# 57212989 located in Woodbury County, Iowa and legally
described as follows:
VIN # 57212989           Year/Model       1964 Rushmore

WHEREAS, the above-stated mobile home has taxes payable including special assessments and the mobile home is owned by Regency of Iowa
WHEREAS, these taxes are uncollectable or impractical to pursue collection through personal judgment or tax sale.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors sees that good cause exists for the abatement of these taxes and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby abates the taxes owing on the above mobile home according to Code of Iowa, 445.16 for the taxes owed and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to abate these aforementioned taxes from the tax records.

SO RESOLVED this _10 day of February, 2026.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Carried. 

County Engineer Laura Sievers and Pat Smith, City of Moville, addressed the board regarding the easement.

Motion by Nelson second by Dietrich to table approval of the utility permit and permanent easement for the City of Moville. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Carper to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution awarding the bid for project BROS-C097 (177) 8J-97 to the low bidder, Christensen Bros., Inc., and directing the County Engineer to sign the contracts once property paperwork is presented by the contractor. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION #13,998
BID AWARD AND THE DESIGNATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF COUNTY
ENGINEER FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE OF CONTRACT AND BOND

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has received bids for the project captioned herein, and, 

WHEREAS, the board has considered the bids and concurs with the Iowa DOT and the County Engineer s recommendation to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, and,

WHEREAS, time is of the essence in terms of locking in material prices in a rapidly changing cost environment for contractors and road agencies across the state of Iowa. The Board is directing the County Engineer to electronically sign the contracts and bonds for the following project upon presentation of completed documents meeting contract requirements for the following project:

BROS-C097(177) 8J-97
Bridge Replacement C.C.S. on 120th St, Over Muddy Creek,
From Eastland Ave east 0.8 miles
On Nline S17 T89N R45W

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby awards the bid and     directs the County Engineer to electronically sign the contracts and bonds for the above captioned project upon presentation of final contract documents.

Passed and approved this 10th day of February 2026.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Dietrich second by Nelson to receive documents from County Engineer Seivers. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Dietrich to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for the commitment of funds and project management for STBG proposal on D12. Carried 5-0.

RESOLUTION #13,999
WOODBURY COUNTY COMMITMENT OF FUNDS
AND PROJECT MAINTENANCE

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is submitting a proposal to the FY 2030 Surface Transportation Block Grant Program for the following project, 

D12 from IA 140 to the City Limits of Pierson
HMA overlay with Cold-in-Place Recycle

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors that County Engineer is directed to submit a proposal for the above captioned project, that the Board of Supervisors will dedicate the local match funding for the project, and Woodbury County will maintain the completed project for its intended public use for a minimum of 20 years following project completion.

Passed and approved this 10th day of February, 2026.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Nelson 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 Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) services and operations. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Dietrich to receive budget documents from Finance Director Ericson. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Dietrich to receive the L.O.S.T. budget reducing funding for Siouxland Initiative in the amount of $25,000 and adding a $300,000 transfer to debt service. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Nelson to receive the General Services Administration budget. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Ung to receive the General Services Assistance budget. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Dietrich to receive the Youth Guidance Services budget with a $25,000 reduction. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Dietrich second by Nelson to receive the Department of Human Services budget as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Dietrich to receive the Mental Health budget as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.
 
Motion by Ung second by Nelson to receive the Gaming budget with a $400,000 transfer to debt service. 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 February 17, 2026.

Meeting sign in sheet. Copy filed.