Minutes - 5/12/2026

MAY 12, 2026, TWENTIETH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Board members present were Carper (by phone), Dietrich, Nelson, Ung (by phone), and Bittinger II. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Assistant, Ryan Ericson, Budget and Finance Director, Melissa Thomas, HR Director, 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 Bittinger to approve the May 12, 2026 agenda. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

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

To approve minutes of the May 5, 2026 meeting. Copy filed.
    
To approve the claims totaling $622,288.17. Copy filed.

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

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving petition for suspension of taxes for Tyler Voss, parcel #894716177007, 3418 Nebraska St.  

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #14,033
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION
OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Tyler Voss as titleholder of property located at 3418 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:   
     
Parcel # 894716177007

PEIRCES ADDITION N 14 FT LOT 17 BLK 94 LOT 18 BLK 94
                                                                                            
WHEREAS, Tyler Voss as titleholders of the aforementioned real estate 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 12th  day of May 2026.  
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving petition for suspension of taxes for Danny Burright, parcel #894734231008, 2720 Dace Ave.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #14,034
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION
OF TAXES

WHEREAS, Danny Burright, as titleholder of a property located 2720 Dace Ave., Sioux City, Iowa, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:   
     
Parcel #894734231008

CB RUSTIN & CO W 50 FT E 100 FT NE   BLOCK 16
         
WHEREAS, Danny Burright 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 record the approval of this tax suspension for this property.

SO RESOLVED this 12th  day of May 2026.  
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

To approve the utility permits for MidAmerican Energy Company.  Copy filed.

To approve the property tax refund request for Corelogic/Northwest Bank, parcel #884707252025, in the amount of $2,048.00.  Copy filed.

To approve the property tax refund request for Corelogic/Freedom Mortgage, parcel #894735154003, in the amount of $1,424.00.  Copy filed.

To approve the property tax refund request for Corelogic/Shellpoint Mortgage, parcel #884706406021, in the amount of $1,485.00. Copy filed.

To approve the property tax refund request for Corelogic/Pennymac, parcel #884731179011, in the amount of $3,007.00.  Copy filed.

To approve the property tax refund request for Corelogic/PNC Bank, parcel #864506200006, in the amount of $3,986.00.  Copy filed.

To approve the property tax refund request for Corelogic/Wells Fargo, parcel #894721305002, in the amount of $2,330.00.  Copy filed.

To approve the property tax refund request for Corelogic/Shellpoint Mortgage, parcel #894723152002, in the amount of $2,032.00.  Copy filed. 

To approve to re-schedule the dates and times for 3 public hearing on a proposed Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment (rezone) for 16.96 acres located on Parcel #874727200011, Section 27,  T87N R47W (Liberty Township) form Agricultural Preservation (AP) to the Agricultural Estates (AE) Zoning District (Property Address: 2634 Buchanan Ave., Salix, IA 51052)   Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 4:40 p.., Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 4:40 p.m. , and Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 4:40 p.m.  Copy filed.

To approve an application for a 8-month, Class C Retail Alcohol License, with Outdoor Service privileges, for Woodbury County Fair, effective 06/01/2026 through 01/31/2027.  Copy filed.

To approve an application for a 12-month, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License, with Outdoor Service privileges, for Scarecrow Farm, effective 06/01/2026 through 05/31/2027.  Copy filed.

To approve an application for a 12-month, Class C Retail Alcohol License, with Outdoor Service privileges, for Oscar Carl Vineyard, effective 06/02/2026 through 06/01/2027.  Copy filed.

To approve an application for a 12-month, Class C Retail Alcohol License, with Outdoor Service privileges, for Correctionville Golf Club, effective 06/02/2026 through 06/01/2027.  Copy filed.

To approve the reclassification of Corey Jorgensen, Maintenance Technician, Building Services Dept., effective 05-25-2026, $27.46/hour, 10%=$2.60/hr.  Per AFSCME Courthouse-Move from Step 4 to Step 5.  Anniversary Date: 5/27/26.; the reclassification of Andrew Britton, Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., effective 05-25-2026, $28.57/hour, 17 %=$4.14/hr.  Per AFSCME Juvenile-Move from Step 3 to Step 4.  Anniversary Date: 5/29/26.; the reclassification of Rosario Resendiz Perea, Youth Worker, Juvenile Detention Dept., effective 05-25-2026, $24.43/hour, 3%=$0.81/hr.  Per AFSCME Juvenile-Move from Step 2 to Step 3.  Anniversary Date: 6/5/26.; the appointment of Keondre Williams, Summer Laborer   Temp, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 05-26-2026, $17.50/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted on 2/25/26. Temp-Not to Exceed 120 Days.; the other of David Klocke, Courthouse Safety and Security, County Sheriff Dept., effective 05-13-2026, $22.97/hour. Change from PT On-Call to Regular PT.; the appointment of Kennedi Masuen, Summer Intern, County Attorney Dept., effective 05-13-2026, $18.00/hour. Per County Attorney.; the appointment of Douglas Boetger, Operations Officer   EMT, Emergency Services Dept., effective 05-13-2026, $24.62/hour. Job Vacancy Posted 03/11/26.  Entry Level Salary: $24.62/hr.; the appointment of Dianne Bell, Election Clerk   On Call, County Auditor Dept.; effective 05-13-2026, $19.82/hour.  Job Vacancy Posted on 4/20/26.  Entry Level Salary: $19.82/hr.; the appointment of Patricia Law, Election Clerk   On Call, County Auditor Dept., effective 05-13-2026, $19.82/hour. Job Vacancy Posted on 4/20/26. Entry Level Salary: $19.82/hr.; the appointment of Patricia Collins, Election Clerk   On Call, County Auditor Dept., effective 05-13-2026, $19.82/hour. Job Vacancy Posted on 4/20/26. Entry Level Salary: $19.82/hr.; the appointment of Richard Collins, Election Clerk   On Call, County Auditor Dept., effective 05-13-2026, $19.82/hour. Job Vacancy Posted on 4/20/26. Entry Level Salary: $19.82/hr.; and the other of Kurtus Palsma, Summer Engineering Aid   Temp, Secondary Roads Dept., effective 04-29-2026, $20.50/hour, 2%=$0.50/hr.  Increase Requested by County Engineer. Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for Motor Grader Operator, Secondary Roads Dept.  CWA Roads: $29.03/hour.  Copy filed.

Carried 5-0.

County Engineer Laura Sievers presented information on capital improvement request for Secondary Roads.  Copy filed.

Auditor Recorder Michelle Skaff presented information on capital improvement request for Auditor Recorder.  Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Bittinger to receive document from Auditor Recorder Skaff. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

Building Services Director Kenny Schmitz presented information on capital improvement request for Building Services.  Copy filed.

Building Services Director Kenny Schmitz and Juvenile Detention Director Ryan Weber presented information on capital improvement request for Building Services/Juvenile Detention.  Copy filed.

Conservation Director Dan Heissel presented information on capital improvement request for Conservation.  Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Dietrich to receive document from Director Heissel. Carried 5-0. Copy filed.

District Health Director Kevin Grieme presented information on capital improvement request for Siouxland District Health.  Copy filed.

Emergency Services Director Drew Baier presented information on capital improvement request for Emergency Services. Copy filed.

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

IT Director John Malloy presented information on capital improvement request for WCICC.  Copy filed.

Chief Deputy Todd Peterson and Lt. Lee Blanchard presented information on capital improvement request for Sheriff.  Copy filed.

Chairman Mark Nelson presented information on capital improvement request for Treasurer.  Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Bittinger to approve an E911 Communications backup site to be located at the Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center lower level.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Travis Cipperley, Communications Center Operation Supervisor, presented information regarding the E911 Communications backup site. 

Reports on committee meetings were heard.

Maria Rundquist, Sioux City, addressed the board regarding CIP requests. 

Dennis McCall, Smithland, addressed the board regarding Little Sioux River issues. 

Auditor Recorder Michelle Skaff shared information on the upcoming Primary Election. 
    
Board concerns were heard.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until May 19, 2026.

Meeting sign in sheet. Copy filed.