NOVEMBER 1, 2011 — FORTY-FORTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.  Board members present were Monson, Clausen, Smith, Tripp, and Boykin.  Staff members present were Karen James, Board Administrative Coordinator, Joshua Widman, Assistant County Attorney, and Patrick F. Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

The Claims were approved as presented.  Copy filed.

The meeting was called to order.
 
Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve the minutes of the 10/25/2011 Board meeting.  Carried 3-0; Boykin and Tripp abstained.  Copy filed.
 
The Board approved the appointment of Michael Lenz, Civilian Jailer, Sheriff Dept., effective 11-2-11, $16.24/hour.  Job vacancy posted 8-24-11.  Entry Salary Range:  $16.24/hr.  Copy filed.

The Board approved the reclassification of Timothy Lake, Custodian, Building Services Dept., effective 11-17-11, $13.05/hour, 4.8%=$.60/hour.  Per AFSCME Courthouse Contract, from Grade 1/Step1, to Grade 1/Step 2.  Copy filed.

The Board approved the retirement of Beverly Smith, Civilian Jailer, Sheriff Dept., effective 11-30-11.  Retirement.  Copy filed.
 
Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an “Authorization to Initiate Hiring Process” for Equipment Operator, Secondary Roads Dept. CWA Secondary Roads:  $19.27/hour, and for Civilian Jailer, Sheriff Depts. CWA Civilian Officers:  $16.24/hour.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Tripp to receive the Sheriff’s Civil Division First Quarter and Year to date Report.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.
Motion by Clausen second by Boykin to authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement with the City of Pierson combining city precincts with township precincts, per recommendation by Patrick Gill, County Auditor.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Tripp second by Smith to authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement with the City of Smithland combining city precincts with township precincts, per recommendation by Patrick Gill, County Auditor.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Boykin to approve the Chairman to sign the contract with Sioux Commercial Sweeping, Sioux Center, IA for HMA Crack Sealing, per recommendation of County Engineer Mark Nahra.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Tripp to approve the tile crossing permit for Kenneth Bruene Trust, per recommendation of County Engineer Mark Nahra.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Boykin second by Tripp to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Permit to Work in the County Right of Way by Gary Hunter, per recommendation of County Engineer Mark Nahra.  Carried 5-0.  Copy filed.

The Chairman asked if there were any individuals or groups wishing to make a presentation of items not on the agenda, or Supervisors concerns.

Annual review of activities and future projects by Human Resources.

Annual review of activities and future projects by Juvenile Detention.
 
The Board adjourned the regular meeting until November 8, 2011.