Minutes - 11/3/2026

NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FORTY-FIFTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Board members present were Nelson, Dietrich, Ung, and Bittinger II; Carper was absent. Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Assistant, Joshua Widman, Assistant County Attorney, Ryan Ericson, Budget and Finance Director, and Shona Campbell, Deputy 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 November 3, 2026, agenda. Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Dietrich to approve the following items by consent.
       
To approve minutes of the October 27, 2026 meeting. Copy filed.

To approve the claims totaling $695,341.70. Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution approving petition for suspension of taxes through the redemption process for Maria Martinez, parcel #894730238001.

WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA
RESOLUTION #14,135
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR SUSPENSION
OF TAXES THROUGH THE REDEMPTION PROCESS

WHEREAS, Maria Martinez and as titleholder of property located at 460 John Street, Sioux City, Iowa, Woodbury County, Iowa, and legally described as follows:

Parcel # 894730238001

HORNICKS 3RD N   LOTS 6 - 7 BLOCK 32

WHEREAS, Maria Martinez, as  titleholder of the aforementioned property has petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a suspension of taxes pursuant to the 2017 Iowa Code Section 447.9(3) 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 directs the County Auditor to redeem this property Parcel #894730238001 owned by the petitioner from the holder of a certificate of purchase of the amount necessary to redeem under section 447.9, and hereby directs the Woodbury County Treasurer to so record the approval of this tax suspension for this parcel.

SO RESOLVED this 3rd day of November, 2026.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

 To approve the property tax refund for Marnis Petersen Estate, parcel #874217200003, in the amount of $1,162.00.  Copy filed.

To approve the disposition of the 2005 Ford F450, clam bucket, and two Woods Rotary Mowers.  Copy filed.

To approve the separation of Jae Echer, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., effective 11-06-2026. Resigned.; the reclassification of David Klocke, Courthouse Safety & Security, County Sheriff Dept., effective 11-09-2026, $26.17/hour, 11%=$2.51/hr.  Per AFSCME Courthouse-Move to Step 5. Anniversary Date: 11/10/26.; the reclassification of Kenie Davidson, Senior Clerk, County Treasurer Dept., effective 11-09-2026, $24.31/hour, 4%=$0.89/hr. Per AFSCME Courthouse-Move to Step 3. Anniversary Date: 11/10/26.; the reclassification of Jedidiah Litras, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 11-09-2026, $28.19/hour, 4%=$0.98/hr. Per CWA Civilian-Move to Step 2. Anniversary Date: 11/12/26.; the reclassification of Gage Davis, Civilian Jailer, County Sheriff Dept., effective 11-09-2026, $28.19/hour, 4%=$0.98/hr.  Per CWA Civilian-Move to Step 2. Anniversary Date: 11/12/26.; the appointment of CeCe Stanish, Appointed Deputy Real Estate/Recorder, County Auditor Dept., effective 11-09-2026, $87,935.42/year.  Appointed.; and the separation of Haley Messerschmidt, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney Dept., effective 11-20-26.  Resigned.  Copy filed.

To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the Authorization to initiate the hiring process for Assistant County Attorney (2), County Attorney Dept., AFSCME Attorney -  Entry Level: $88,152.00/year.  Copy filed.

Carried 4-0.

Motion by Nelson second by Bittinger to approve the 2026 Annual Weed Commissioner Report.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Ung second by Nelson to approve the expenses for the Emergency Services Wi-Fi updates and Maintenance of the House Generator at a combined cost of $12,701.40. Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Bittinger to receive the final report and Zoning Commission s recommendation from their 10/26/26 meeting to approve the final plat of Greene Acres Addition, a minor subdivision to Woodbury County, Iowa, involving parcels #89462930017 and #894629300018 for Walter Greene & Jane A. Greene and Word of Life Ministries, an Iowa Corporation (1478 Bucanan Ave., Sioux City, IA, 51106).  Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Nelson second by Bittinger to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Resolution accepting and approving Greene Acres Additon, a minor subdivision to Woodbury County, Iowa.  Carried 4-0.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION #14,136
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING GREENE ACRES ADDITION
A MINOR SUBDIVISION
WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA

WHEREAS, THE OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS DID ON THE 26th DAY OF October, 2026, FILE WITH THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION A CERTAIN PLAT DESIGNATED AS GREENE ACRES ADDITION, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA; AND

WHEREAS, IT APPEARS THAT SAID PLAT CONFORMS WITH ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE STATE OF IOWA AND ORDINANCES OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA, WITH REFERENCE TO THE FILING OF SAME; AND

WHEREAS, THE ZONING COMMISSION OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT; AND

WHEREAS, THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA HAS RECOMMENDED THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF SAID PLAT.

NOW THEREFORE, BE, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, THAT THE PLAT OF GREENE ACRES ADDITION, WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA BE, AND THE SAME IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND APPROVED, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, WOODBURY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO FURNISH TO THE OWNERS AND PROPRIETORS A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 3rd DAY OF November, 2026.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Reports on Committee meetings were heard.

Robin Schiro addressed the board with concerns. 

Dan Priestley addressed the board concerning the Data Center Meeting at Salix on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Board concerns were heard.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until November 10, 2026.

Meeting sign in sheet. Copy filed.