Minutes - 2/17/2026

FEBRUARY 17, 2026, EIGHTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Board members were Carper, Dietrich, Nelson, Ung, and Bittinger II. 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.     

Motion by Nelson second by Bittinger to go into joint closed session with LEC Authority per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c). Carried 5-0 o roll call vote. 

Motion by Nelson second by Bittinger to go out of joint closed session with LEC Authority per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c). Carried 5-0 on rollcall vote.

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 17, 2026 agenda. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

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

To approve minutes of the February 10, 2026 meeting. Copy filed.
    
To approve minutes of the February 6, 2026 morning budget hearing meeting. Copy filed.

To approve minutes of the February 6, 2026 afternoon budget hearing meeting. Copy filed.

To approve the claims totaling $691,801.94. Copy filed.

To approve the other of Carson Gaarder, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 02-18-2026, $26.04/hour, 0%. Change Status from FT-Temp to Regular FT; the other of Dakota Ross, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 02-18-2026, $26.04/hour, 0%. Change Status from FT-Temp to Regular FT. Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for Civilian Jailer   FT Temp (2), County Sheriff Dept. CWA Civilian: $26.04/hour. Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Request to Deauthorize County Position for a Clerk II   PT-Temp (-0.625 FTE), Veteran Affairs Dept. Copy filed.

To approve lifting tax suspensions for petitioners who failed to re-certify their income or income does not qualify for continued tax suspension. Copy filed.

To lift tax suspension for Victor Beran, parcel #894729303002, 1525 W 1st St. Owner deceased. Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution for tax suspension for Susanne Knight, 925 LaPlante Ave., parcel #894814385010.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #14,000
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Susanne Knight, as titleholder of a property located 925 LaPlante Ave., Sioux City, Iowa, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:   

 Parcel #894814385010

EDGEWATER 2ND LOT 14 BLK 10
         
WHEREAS, Susanne Knight of the aforementioned property has petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a suspension of taxes pursuant to the 2017 Iowa Code section 427.9, and  
                                                             
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes from documents provided that the petitioner is unable to provide to the public revenue; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors hereby grants the request for a suspension of taxes and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to so record the approval of this tax suspension for this property.

SO RESOLVED this 17th   day of February 2026.  

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Notice of Property Sale Resolution for parcel #894729406018 (aka 121 Market Street) for Tuesday, March 3rd at 4:35 p.m. 

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #14,001
PARCEL #894729406018

WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa was the owner under a tax deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:

Lot Eighteen (18) & the East   of Lot Nineteen (19) Block Nineteen (19) Sioux City Addition to Sioux City, in the County of Woodbury and State of Iowa
(121 Market Street)

NOW THEREFORE, 
 
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa as follows:

1.   That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on
  the 3rd Day of March, 2026 at 4:35 o clock p.m. in the basement of the   
Woodbury County Courthouse. 
      
2.   That said Board proposes to sell the said parcel of real estate at a
public auction to be held on the 3rd Day of March, 2026, immediately
following the closing of the public hearing.
      
3.    That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest
bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $627.00 plus recording fees. 
      
4.    That this resolution, preceded by the caption "Notice of Property Sale"
and except for this subparagraph 4 be published as notice of the
aforesaid proposal, hearing and sale. 
 

Dated this 17th Day of February, 2026.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a notice of Property Sale Resolution for parcel #894721456011 (aka 1011 15th Street) for Tuesday, March 3rd at 4:37 p.m.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #14,002
Parcel #894721456011

WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa was the owner under a tax deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:

The East 37   feet of the South 30 feet of Lot 13 and the East 37   feet of Lot 14, all in Block 3, Galbraith s Second Addition to Sioux City in the County of Woodbury and State of Iowa
(1011 15th Street)

NOW THEREFORE, 
       
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa as follows:

1.   That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on
the 3rd Day of March, 2026 at 4:37 o clock p.m. in the basement of the   
Woodbury County Courthouse. 
      
2.   That said Board proposes to sell the said parcel of real estate at a
public auction to be held on the 3rd Day of March, 2026, immediately
following the closing of the public hearing.
      
3.   That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest
bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $427.00 plus recording fees. 
      
4.   That this resolution, preceded by the caption "Notice of Property Sale"
and except for this subparagraph 4 be published as notice of the
aforesaid proposal, hearing and sale. 
 

Dated this 17th Day of February, 2026.

WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Carrie 5-0.

Motion by Nelson second by Ung to approve the plans for project number L-B(U155) 73-97. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Nelson to approve the purchase of the mechanics truck from Maintainer. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

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

Woodbury County Library board members and employees, Carol Nelson, Donna Chapman, Polly Meissner, and Brandi Brosamle, addressed the board regarding the Woodbury County Library budget. 

Motion by Ung second by Bittinger to receive the County Library budget with a reduction of $74,116.22 from the total to be disbursed across all authorities. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Bittinger to receive the Medical Examiner budget as submitted. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Nelson to receive the Building Services Extra Pays budget as submitted. 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 24, 2026.

Meeting sign in sheet. Copy filed.