Johnson County - Oct 1, 2026

THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 1, 2026
Proclamations, ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Board of Supervisors are only summarized in the published minutes; the full text may be inspected at the Office of the County Auditor, 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Mon. thru Fri., between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov.
Chairperson Green called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 9:00 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz, Jon Green, Mandi Remington, and Rod Sullivan. Members absent. Lisa Green-Douglass.
Green sought and received unanimous consent for approval of the agenda as presented.
Public Comment - No one from the public spoke.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the following consent agenda items:
1. Payroll authorizations submitted by department heads and elected officials.
2. The claims on the Johnson County Auditor’s Claim Register for October 1, 2026, in the amount of $1,024,229.24:
316 Holdings $700.00
425 N Dubuque Residential $700.00
A Tech $5153.50
ABC Disposal Sys $840.83
Action Sewer & Septic $398.00
Adams County Sheriff $65.00
Adams Multimedia IA $750.14
Advanced Electrical Svcs $1239.32
Alliant Energy $144.40
Amazon Capital Svcs $1516.49
American Reg Internet Num $275.00
Apts In IC $700.00
Arnold Motor Supply $4541.43
AT&T Mobility $4050.27
Austin Koch $400.00
Brandee Kleopfer $224.95
Carson Reporting $68.00
Central Petroleum Equip $205.26
Chad Bolen $288.00
Charm-Tex $552.30
City Laundering Co $113.50
City Of Iowa City-Acc Rec $65512.60
Cole Kruse $52.50
Conference Tech $2627.90
Consumers Coop $39762.99
Coralville Cmty Food Pant $300.00
Corridor Energy Coop $2071.96
Cove Equipment $272.69
Craig Evans $695.00
Crystal Anne Beaman $19.00
Custom Hose & Supplies $554.66
Dan Overhead Doors $196.14
Danielle Pettit-Majewski $193.65
David Robertson $700.00
Deery Brothers Ford Loln $251.12
Dell Marketing Lp $2661.71
Delta Dental IA $13576.81
Deltawrx $11868.00
Doula Consultants $1312.50
East IA Light & Power $118.43
East IA Tire $2219.64
Eldon C Stutsman $260.61
Election Sys & Software $10284.44
Elite Fire Sprinkler Sys $2304.00
Eo Johnson Bus Tech $155.71
Evan Kerr $204.00
Foster Coach $5474.83
Freeman Locksmith $510.00
Galls $174.51
Gary J Schmit $700.00
Grainger $317.69
Harry Custom Trophies $50.12
Hawkeye Fire & Safety $116.00
Hawkeye Weld & Repair $375.00
Heartland Shredding $41.20
HGS $10194.00
Holiday MHP $970.00
Holiday Wrecker & Crane $151.20
Hollywood Graphics $487.50
Hospers & Brother Printer $123.11
Hudson Felkey $2600.00
Imon Communications $800.00
Insurance Strat Consult $1095.00
Interstate All Battery Ctr $590.53
Interstate Power Sys $87.80
Iowa City Ready Mix $2537.50
IA Nat Heritage Fndn $100.00
IA Paper $1227.91
IA State Sheriff & Deputies Assn $25.00
IA Valley RC&D $10297.18
Irish Reporting $149.60
IRT Svcs & Clearly Clean $9990.39
Iowa State Assn Counties $400.00
ISACA $825.00
J & KP $700.00
Jasro $800.00
Jeffrey Gingerich $344.00
Jin Gong $500.00
Johnson County $3500.00
Jz Orchard Holdings $750.00
Kalona Tire $700.40
Katie Eastvold $397.00
Kelderman Manufact $545.95
Kimberly K Owen $270.00
Kroul Farms $320.00
Lees Alterations $31.90
Liberty Centre Invest Grp $700.00
Liberty Doors $404.00
Life Assist $598.22
Lighting Up Language $15000.00
Linder Tire Svc $6632.59
Lindsey Jones $329.16
Linn County $118003.33
Lisa Parlato $52.50
Lowes $781.77
Maestro Empanadas $600.55
Mandy Coates $5.70
Marc A Janssen $600.00
Marys Cleaning $2500.00
Matthew Amelon $59.00
Mckesson Medical-Surgical $290.42
Menards - Iowa City $3326.22
MGSI LTD $1072.94
Midamerican Energy $4600.99
Midwest Frame & Axle $1582.64
Midwest Underground Sup $244.45
Mississippi Valley Cremation $1095.00
MMS Consultants $1600.00
Modern Manor $571.00
Mutual Wheel Co $569.30
Napa Auto Parts $11.93
Neighborhood Centers JC $35509.28
Nelson Construction Svcs $102717.56
Netgate $846.30
Neumann Monson Pc $7812.90
Nippon Sanso Matheson $666.95
Nodo Mojo $1416.00
Office Express Products $622.79
Old Capitol Screen Print $33.90
Ottsen Oil Co $2677.40
Pastperfect Software $870.00
Peterson Contractors $57143.35
Pitney Bowes Global Fin $222.24
Premistar Iowa $1463.71
Pri Management Group $199.00
Prime Properties $750.00
Psc Distribution $14.20
Quality Home Repair $635.00
Racom Corp $1912.50
River Products Co $175.72
Ruzickas Meat Process $6570.90
Sam Jarvis $95.00
Sarah Thompson $107.10
Scannell Properties #636 $700.00
Sharon Telephone $80.00
Silktide $12133.80
South Slope Coop $682.90
Specialized Petroleum $478.80
Stanley Consultants $3759.32
Staples Contract $1301.29
Star Equipment $384.18
Stericycle $290.81
Stivers Ford Loln $29432.34
Streichers $445.00
Sun & Fun $2422.00
Sun & Fun Motorsports $91.80
Susan Vileta $18.75
T-Mobile USA $406.95
Tailwind IC /Quarters At IC $700.00
TC Investments $700.00
The Kalona News $1465.54
Theisens $779.14
Town Of Lone Tree $88.08
Tractor Supply Credit $1579.97
Tri-City Electric Co IA $1080.00
Tristar $7586.46
Tyler Tech $1009.00
United States Postal Svc $70267.43
University Of Iowa $2577.20
Van Diest Supply Co $4132.00
Visa $3709.82
Wades Golf & Mow $15.99
Wastewater Supply $104.25
Wellmark BCBS IA $247000.00
Wendling Quarries $3997.49
White Cap Const Supply $250.70
Windstream Holdings $491.95
Windstream Holdings $49195.00
3. The minutes of the Formal Meeting for September 24, 2026.
4. Application for alcohol license for Athena Lance for an event at the Celebration Farm.
5. Application for alcohol license for Club 76 American Legion.
6. Accept and place on file the Johnson County Recorder’s August 2026 report of fees collected.
7. Appointment(s) to the Johnson County Juvenile Justice & Youth Development Policy Board.
Approved unanimously.
PROCLAMATION NO. 10-01-26-01
4-H WEEK
OCTOBER 4-10, 2026
Summary: This year’s National 4-H Week theme, “Beyond Ready,” reminds us that 4-H is building a ready generation in a world of change and equips young people with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today. Board action: Proclaim the week of October 4-10, 2026, as 4-H Week in Johnson County, Iowa, and encourage residents to recognize 4-H for the significant impact it has made and continues to make by empowering youth with the skills they need to lead for a lifetime.
Motion by Remington, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve Proclamation No. 10-01-26-01. Approved unanimously. Ashley Yedlik and Julie Nafziger from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Johnson County spoke.
PROCLAMATION NO. 10-01-26-02
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER 2026
Summary: Domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking affects people of all racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, causing long-term physical, psychological, and emotional harm and DVIP/RVAP, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services, has worked to end violence in intimate relationships for more than 47 years through the collaborative partnerships of advocates, volunteers, local municipalities, criminal justice, health and human services, faith communities, business leaders, and residents. Board action: Proclaim the month of October 2026, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Johnson County, Iowa, and urge all people to work together to eliminate domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking from our community.
Motion by Remington, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve Proclamation No. 10-01-26-02. Approved unanimously. Delaney Dixon of DVIP/RVAP and Assistant County Attorney Haley Huddleston spoke.
Motion by Remington, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the Provider Participation Agreement with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Des Moines, for Johnson County Ambulance Service participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Uncompensated Cost Prospective Payment Program in Fiscal Year 2027. Approved unanimously.
Motion by Remington, second by Sullivan, to approve the Intergovernmental Transfer of Public Funds Agreement between the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Des Moines, and Johnson County Ambulance Service to receive supplemental payments that cover the difference between actual costs per Ground Emergency Medical Transportation and the Medicaid base payment, mileage and other sources of reimbursement. Approved unanimously.
Motion by Remington, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Eide Bailly LLP, Dubuque, for the preparation of Johnson County Ambulance Service Medicaid Ground Emergency Medical Transportation cost report for the year ended June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,800. Approved unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-01-26-01
AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY USE OF THE SECONDARY ROADS CONFERENCE ROOM AS AN EMERGENCY ELECTIONS FACILITY
Summary: An agreement to allow the County Auditor’s Office to use the County Secondary Roads Conference Room in case an emergency during an election causes the election division to relocate from its usual location of operations. Board action: Allow the County Auditor’s Elections Division to temporarily occupy and use the Secondary Roads Conference Room as an emergency election facility when a major emergency, disaster, or other event renders the Administration and HHS Buildings unusable or inaccessible for the continued administration of election operations; allow the County Auditor to activate this emergency use when primary Elections facilities are no longer reasonably available for the safe, secure, and effective administration of an election; allow the Elections Division to use the defined space upon activation and be used until the County Auditor determines the functions can safely return to its traditional operational space; allow the Elections Division to access the defined space and County wireless network during activation.
Motion by Remington, second by Sullivan, to approve Resolution No. 10-01-26-01. Approved unanimously.
Motion by Fixmer-Oraiz, second by Remington, to approve the property tax refund request for property located at 105 N. George Street, North Liberty as contained in the agenda packet of the meeting. Approved unanimously.
Motion by Remington, second by Sullivan, to approve the Agreement Extension with Amendments of the Subcontract with United Action for Youth, Iowa City, for Juvenile Pre-Charge Diversion Coordination and Implementation Program in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed $43,125.00. Approved 3:0 with Fixmer-Oraiz abstaining.
Adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
/s/Jon Green, Chair, Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Attest: /s/Julie Persons, Johnson County Auditor
On the 8th day of October, 2026
Recorded by Auditor’s Office: Marly Melsh, Executive Clerk to the Board
These minutes were sent for formal approval and publication on October 8, 2026.

Published in The News, Thursday, October 15, 2026 L-361