Cost of this publiction: 430.78
Fiscal year to date cost
(as of 7/1/23): 15,145.74
THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 30, 2024
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 Sullivan called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Boardroom at 9:00 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz, Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass, Royceann Porter, and Rod Sullivan.
All actions were taken unanimously.
Motion by Green-Douglass, second by Porter, to approve the claims on the Auditor’s Claim Register for May 30, 2024.
4 Cs Community Coord 27127.94
611 N Johnson Llc 700.00
A Tech Inc Dba Freema 1534.88
Aaron Singsank 1044.16
Abc Disposal Systems I 558.00
Abcd Therapy & Consult 605.00
Advance Builders Corp 1284.69
Ae Outdoor Power 226.41
Aerial Metrics Inc 249.00
Alphagraphics 800.42
Amazon.Com Capital Se 1220.57
Amelia Slaichert 18.76
American Home Finding 1259.55
Amster Corp 750.00
Anderson-Bogert Engin 9687.30
Armstrong Systems & C 1655.00
Arnold Motor Supply Llp 10.79
Bankers Ad Co 167.75
Berg Auto Corp 160.00
Big Brothers Big Sist 6566.06
Big Country Seeds 263.00
Blue Moon Satellites L 395.00
Bogdana M Velterean 1445.71
Bound Tree Medical Ll 5942.94
Bryce Sweeney 117.00
Bur Oak Land Trust 7789.50
Cedar Rapids Winpump 410.37
Central Iowa Distribut 814.00
Centurylink 126.10
Charm-Tex Inc 2461.61
Choice It Global Llc 5787.95
City Of Iowa City 850.00
City Of Iowa City - Lan 47.50
City Of Iowa City - Ut 974.61
City Of North Liberty 199.39
City Sewer Service Inc 375.00
Cj Cooper & Associates 100.00
Claras Wood Fired Pizz 150.00
Clinton Dimambu 5000.00
Cole Michael Kruse 1160.00
Community Foundation 2000.00
Compass Minerals Ame 23380.32
Consumers Cooperative 5381.71
Cook Appraisal Inc 6400.00
Copy Systems Inc 673.47
Coralville United Meth 100.00
Cost Advisory Service 7750.00
Cove Equipment 600.85
Crescent Electric Supp 351.33
Custom Hose & Supplies 24.23
Delta Dental Of Iowa 9059.86
Delta Electronics (Am 9964.00
Dennis Lock C/O Westwi 700.00
Dkc Real Estate Llc 700.00
E O Johnson Business T 451.70
East Central Iowa Cou 1491.91
Eastern Iowa Light & P 176.95
Eldon C Stutsman Inc 1659.28
Election Systems & Soft 63.09
Englert Civic Theatre 3750.00
Eric Kolsto 750.00
Eversull Square Lc 850.00
Fareway Stores Inc 105.96
Filmscene 1250.00
Finkbine Aber Rentals 700.00
Forestry Suppliers Inc 326.50
Foth Infrastructure A 1632.00
Foundation 2 1399.50
Galls Llc 2028.25
Gannett Iowa Localiq 319.60
Gay & Ciha Funeral Ho 2200.00
Government Forms And 4918.00
Grant Wood Aea 7471.84
Greater Ic Housing Fe 1500.00
Hawkeye Weld & Repair I 29.75
Heartland Shredding In 258.00
Hills Bank & Trust 7453878.63
Hy-Vee #1281 43.53
Hy-Vee Inc 57.93
Iaaeyc 726.00
Icit 200.00
Imon Communications Ll 800.00
Ines Beltre 599.00
Inspired Vision Llc 3744.00
Interstate All Battery 60.95
Iowa Assoc Of County 2500.00
Iowa City Landscaping 1890.85
Iowa City Mhp Llc 530.00
Iowa Department Of Pub 300.00
Iowa Dnr Forestry Bure 190.00
Iowa Law Enforcement 1400.00
Iowa Natural Heritage 1500.00
Iowa Paper Inc 998.24
Iowa Precinct Atlas C 7924.24
Iowa Process Service 250.00
Iowa State Prison Indus 90.00
Iowa Valley Habitat F 7010.33
Isaca 375.00
Isu Extension & Outrea 250.00
J & Kp Llc 465.00
Jacquelyn Langenhorst 152.31
Janice Binder Attorney 116.80
Jcg Land Services In 14197.82
John Deere Financial Fs 74.99
Johnson County Audito 6753.32
Johnson County Public 3199.58
Jon Green 89.90
Juan Coleman 199.00
Junge Ford North Libert 25.76
Kalona Tire 210.85
Kiecks Career Apparel 45.00
Kimberly Sandberg 1176.35
Kirkwood Community Col 825.00
Kmb Property Managemen 700.00
Ks Properties Llc 750.00
Lensing Funeral Servi 4200.00
Lepic Rentals Llc 800.00
Liberty Centre Investm 700.00
Lighting Maintenance I 480.00
Linder Tire Service In 633.65
Linn County Rec 1743.54
Lionheart Early Learni 500.00
Ll Pelling Co Inc 250590.47
Lowe’s 1302.86
Mac Real Estate Llc 700.00
Madelyn Stoen 800.00
Mail Services Llc 5081.61
Matt Kvistberg 12.52
Mckesson Medical Surg 1605.75
Menards - Iowa City 782.28
Mid American Energy 5054.07
Midwest Frame & Axle 65.93
Midwest Translation Llc 74.00
Mms Consultants Inc 512.30
Mutual Wheel Company 157.73
Myers Tire Des Moines 251.69
National Property Ins 2800.00
Neighborhood Centers 35677.64
Nest Property Managem 3150.00
Nicole K Schrock 800.00
Norman Bruce Cate 100.00
Office Express Office 1139.79
Old Capitol Screen Pri 311.00
Opn Inc Dba Opn Archi 8800.50
Origin Design Co 11457.50
Patrick Tinastte Zamb 5280.00
Peter Rhomberg 200.00
Pigott Inc 10890.00
Pip Printing & Marke 15494.51
Pitney Bowes Reserve 4000.00
Pomps Tire Service Inc 901.55
Premistar Iowa 5100.44
Psc Distribution 876.38
Public Safety Uas Llc 2000.00
Purple Bloom School L 1842.00
Pyramid Services Inc. 1735.96
Quality Auto Rebuilder 300.00
Rapids Reproductions In 73.74
Rd Mckinney Plbg & E 78101.81
Safelite Autoglass 345.51
Sandra Redmond 26.00
Sharon Telephone Comp 1242.84
Shive Hattery Inc 5987.13
South Slope Coop Commu 597.90
Southgate Mgmt Dba: W 800.00
Southgate Property Man 700.00
Spok Inc 61.83
Stanley Consultants I 8347.28
State Hygienic Laborat 357.51
Stellar Energy Servic 6011.96
Stevens Erosion Contr 2040.00
Storey Kenworthy Corp 705.51
Streichers 1817.99
Stryker Medical 958.86
Successful Living 410.00
Sugar Creek Llc 532.00
Sujo Llc 700.00
Sun & Fun Motorsports 1241.87
Tailwind Iowa City Llc 640.00
Tangent Technologies 17835.35
Teleflex Llc 812.50
The Fountain Of Youth 1000.00
The Supply Cache Inc 76.90
Theisens Inc 944.84
Think Safe Inc 335.00
Town Of Lone Tree 85.04
Travis J Weipert 1324.21
Trepp Inc 41386.02
Trizetto Provider Sol 1375.18
Truck Country Of Iow 31536.87
United Action For Yo 12261.61
University Of Iowa 832.50
Us Cellular 2037.19
Valsoft Dba Cott Syst 2091.00
Van Meter Industrial In 58.32
Verizon Wireless 219.12
Visa 1417.33
Wade’s Golf & Mow 279.75
Walsh Door & Hardware 5543.65
Wellmark Blue Cross 175000.00
Wendling Quarries Inc 316.92
Whispering Garden Iha 750.00
White Cap Construction 241.18
Windstream It-Comm.Llc 623.41
Zora Analytics Llc 1500.00
Motion by Green, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the minutes of the Formal Meeting of May 23, 2024.
Motion by Green-Douglass, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the payroll authorizations submitted by department heads and elected officials, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Motion by Fixmer-Oraiz, second by Green, to approve the applications for alcohol license for Your Private Bar and the Tipsy Travelers, as contained in the agenda packet of this meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-30-24-01
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 JOHNSON COUNTY BUDGET
Summary: The Board has held a public hearing pursuant to Chapter 331, Code of Iowa, to amend the Fiscal Year 2024 County Budget; and the explanation of changes is as follows:
EXPENDITURES & OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT INCREASED FOR:
Public Safety & Legal Services service area for the departments of Ambulance, County Attorney’s Office, County Sheriff’s Office, Medical Examiner, General Basic Grants, and Rural Basic increased for operating expenses ($70,049)
Physical Health & Social Services service area for the departments of Public Health, Board of Supervisor’s Office, SEATS/Fleet, General Basic Grants, GuideLink Center, Social Services, and Veterans Affairs increased for operating expenses ($210,215)
County Environment & Education service area for the departments of Planning, Development & Sustainability, Rural Basic, Conservation, and American Rescue Plan Act increased for operating expenses ($112,617)
Roads & Transportation service area for the department of Secondary Roads increased for operating expenses ($9,801)
Governmental Services to Residents service area for the departments of County Recorder’s Office, County Treasurer’s Office, and Elections increased for operating expenses ($11,954)
Administration service area for the departments of County Auditor’s Office, Board of Supervisor’s Office, Human Resources, Information Technology, County Treasurer’s Office, Finance, Physical Plant, Insurance, Targeted Case Management, and MHDS Admin Services increased for operating expenses ($237,029)
Other Capital Projects service area for the department of Technology Fund increased for the acquisition and construction of various capital assets ($453,105)
Operating Transfer Out for the departments of American Rescue Plan Act to Standard Allowance American Rescue Plan Act increased ($11,884,930)
EXPENDITURES & OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT DECREASED FOR:
Administration service area for the department of Central Services decreased for operating expenses (-$423,184)
REVENUES & OPERATING TRANSFERS IN INCREASED FOR:
Increase for Intergovernmental Revenues in the General Basic Fund ($683,266), Secondary Roads Fund ($678,000), Special Resource Enhancement Fund ($14,000), American Rescue Plan Act Fund ($50,000), Technology Fund ($110,000), and Capital Projects Fund ($790,000)
Increase for Licenses & Permits in the General Basic Fund ($107,500)
Increase for Charges for Service in the General Basic Fund ($325,000), and General Supplemental Fund ($5,000)
Increase for Use of Money & Property in the General Basic Fund ($1,800,000), General Supplemental Fund ($200,000), Special Resource Enhancement Fund ($17,500), LG Opioid Abatement Fund ($40,000), American Rescue Plan Act Fund ($200,000), and Conservation Trust Fund ($100,000)
Increase for Miscellaneous Revenues in the General Basic Fund ($429,000), and LG Opioid Abatement Fund ($622,000)
Increase for Operating Transfers in from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund to Standard Allowance American Rescue Plan Act Fund ($11,884,930)
REVENUES & OPERATING TRANSFERS IN DECREASED FOR:
Decrease for Use of Money & Property in the Technology Fund (-$25,000), and Capital Expenditures Fund ($-60,000)
After consideration of all comments at said hearing the Board determined it will be necessary to amend the Fiscal Year 2024 County Budget and the amendment does not increase taxes to be collected in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Board Action: Resolved that the following expenditures and revenues for the Fiscal Year 2024 County Budget be amended:
EXPENDITURE INCREASES (by Service Area):
Public Safety & Legal Services service area increases by $70,049 to $34,962,160
Physical Health & Social Services service area increases by $210,215 to $27,316,157
County Environment & Education service area increases by $112,617 to $8,924,514
Roads & Transportation service area increases by $9,801 to $13,436,348
Government Services to Residents service area increases by $11,954 to $3,644,842
Capital Projects service area increases by $453,105 to $42,695,390
Operating Transfers Out increases by $11,884,930 to $31,307,143
EXPENDITURE DECREASES (by Service Area):
Administration service area decreases by -$186,155 to $18,063,263
REVENUE INCREASES (by type):
Intergovernmental increases by $2,325,266 to $24,256,243
Licenses & Permits increases by $107,500 to $965,700
Charges for Service increases by $330,000 to $5,804,010
Use of Money and Property increases by $2,272,500 to $6,659,076
Miscellaneous increases by $1,051,000 to $5,240,606
Operating Transfers in increased by $11,884,930 to $31,307,143
Motion by Fixmer-Oraiz, second by Green, to approve Resolution No. 05-30-24-01 effective May 30, 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-30-24-02
CHANGING DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
Summary: The Board has held a public hearing to amend the fiscal year 2024 County Budget and the explanation of changes is contained in Resolution No. 05-30-24-01. Board Action: Resolved that the following department appropriations be changed as follows:
DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES (Service Area):
Dept. 01- County Ambulance (Public Safety & Legal Services service area) increases $17,236 for YTD appropriation of $8,467,296
Dept. 02- County Attorney’s Office (Public Safety & Legal Services service area) increases $28,724 for YTD appropriation of $2,690,895
Dept. 03-County Auditor’s Office (Administration service area) increases $6,803 for YTD appropriation of $1,582,237
Dept. 04- Public Health (Physical Health & Social Services service area) increases $54,998 for YTD appropriation of $6,216,425
Dept. 05- Board of Supervisors (Physical Health & Social Services service area) increases $2,874 for YTD appropriation of $446,748
Dept. 05- Board of Supervisors (Administration service area) increases $44,535 for YTD appropriation of $1,920,093
Dept. 06- Human Resources (Administration service area) increases $2,954 for YTD appropriation of $806,032
Dept. 07- Information Technology (Administration service area) increases $18,805 for YTD appropriation of $2,340,497
Dept. 08- County Sheriff’s Office (Public Safety & Legal Services service area) increases $3,322 for YTD appropriation of $15,142,744
Dept. 10- Medical Examiner (Public Safety & Legal Services service area) increases $8,667 for YTD appropriation of $1,262,189
Dept. 11-County Recorder’s Office (Government Services service area) increase $1,520 for YTD appropriation of $882,394
Dept. 12- SEATS/Fleet (Physical Health & Social Services service area) increase $8,431 for YTD appropriation of $4,897,721
Dept. 14-County Treasurer’s Office (Government Services service area) increases $8,786 for YTD appropriation of $1,317,999
Dept. 14-County Treasurer’s Office (Administration service area) increases $31,211 for YTD appropriation of $587,073
Dept. 15- Finance (Administration service area) increases $19,401 for YTD appropriation of $575,715
Dept. 17- Physical Plant (Administration service area) increases $17,796 for YTD appropriation of $2,290,214
Dept. 18-Central Services (Administration service area) decreases $423,184 for YTD appropriation of $1,276,767
Dept. 19- Planning, Development, and Sustainability (County Environment and Education service area) increases $16,598 for YTD appropriation of $1,954,675
Dept. 20- General Basic Grants (Public Safety & Legal Services service area) increases $8,100 for YTD appropriation of $4,781,045
Dept. 20- General Basic Grants (Physical Health & Social Services service area) increases $11,000 for YTD appropriation of $2,738,484
Dept. 22- Insurance (Administration service area) increases $90,000 for YTD appropriation of $1,730,000
Dept. 23- Rural Basic (Public Safety & Legal Services service area) increases $4,000 for YTD appropriation of $126,307
Dept. 23- Rural Basic (County Environment & Education service area) increases $6,000 for YTD appropriation of $1,445,732
Dept. 24- Conservation (County Environment and Education service area) increases $40,019 for YTD appropriation of $3,968,421
Dept. 26- GuideLink Center (Physical Health & Social Services service area) increases $122,790 for YTD appropriation of $926,633
Dept. 33- Elections (Government Services service area) increases $1,648 for YTD appropriation of $1,389,349
Dept. 35- American Rescue Plan Act (County Environment and Education service area) increases $50,000 for YTD appropriation of $230,000
Dept. 40- Technology (Other Capital Projects service area) increases $453,105 for YTD appropriation of $2,905,090
Dept. 42- Targeted Case Management (Administration service area) increases $410 for YTD appropriation of $496,058
Dept. 43- Behavioral Health Administrative Services (Administration service area) increases $5,114 for YTD appropriation of $928,065
Dept. 45- Social Services (Physical Health & Social Services service area) increases $7,414 for YTD appropriation of $2,891,870
Dept. 49- Secondary Roads (Roads & Transportation service area) increases $9,801 for YTD appropriation of $13,386,348
Dept. 50- Veterans Affairs (Physical Health & Social Services service area) increases $2,708 for YTD appropriation of $306,811
Motion by Porter, second by Green, to approve Resolution No. 05-30-24-02 effective May 30, 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-30-24-03
DESIGNATING FUNDS TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUND TO THE STANDARD ALLOWANCE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUND IN THE FY2024 BUDGET
Summary: It is desired to transfer the designated standard allowance portion and all of the accumulated interest revenues earned from the balances of the American Rescue Plan Act monies since the time of their receipt, so these funds may be segregated from the remaining balance of the more restrictive American Rescue Plan Act Fund monies. Board Action: Resolved that the Auditor is authorized to make periodic transfers from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund to the Standard Allowance American Rescue Plan Act Fund during the 2024 fiscal year as funds are needed and available, not to exceed the sum of $11,884,929. Motion by Porter, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve Resolution No. 05-30-24-03 effective May 30, 2024.
Motion by Porter, second by Green-Douglass, to approve the Capital and Maintenance Improvement Plan for County Facilities and Properties for Fiscal Years 2025-2029, as contained in the agenda packet of this meeting, effective May 30, 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-30-24-04
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COUNTY MUNICIPAL HOUSING PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TO FIX A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A GENERAL OBLIGATION COUNTY PURPOSE LOAN AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,250,000 TO FINANCE FUNDING OF PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Summary: The Code of Iowa authorizes counties to establish housing programs and enter into loan agreements and borrow money for the purpose of funding programs to provide for or assist in providing for the acquisition, restoration, or demolition of housing (the “Essential County Purpose”). The Board proposes to establish a program to provide for the acquisition, restoration or demolition of affordable housing within the County (the “Johnson County Municipal Housing Program”). The Board proposes to enter into a loan agreement (the “Essential County Purpose Loan Agreement”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,250,000, for the purpose of paying the costs of the acquisition and restoration of a multifamily affordable housing apartment building. Board Action: Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, Iowa, as follows:
Section 1. The establishment of the Johnson County Municipal Housing Program is hereby approved by this Board.
Section 2. The Board shall meet in Room 203 B/C, Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa, on June 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., at which time and place hearings will be held and proceedings will be instituted and action taken to enter into the Essential County Purpose Loan Agreement.
Section 3. The County Auditor is hereby directed to give notice of the proposed action on the Essential County Purpose Loan Agreement, setting forth the amount and purpose thereof, the time when and place where the said meeting will be held, by publication at least once and not less than 4 nor more than 20 days before the meeting, in a legal newspaper of general circulation in the County.
Section 4. The Essential County Purpose Loan Agreement notice shall be substantially as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON LOAN AGREEMENT
IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,250,000
(GENERAL OBLIGATION ESSENTIAL COUNTY PURPOSE)
The Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, Iowa, will meet in Room 203 B/C, Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa, on June 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of instituting proceedings and taking action to enter into a loan agreement (the “Essential County Purpose Loan Agreement”) in a principal amount not to exceed $2,250,000 for the purpose of paying costs, to that extent, of the acquisition and restoration of a multifamily affordable housing apartment building, including but not limited to restoration of HVAC systems, water heaters and other structural and safety restoration (the “Project”).
The Essential County Purpose Loan Agreement is proposed to be entered into pursuant to authority contained in Sections 331.402, 331.441, 331.443 and Chapter 403A of the Code of Iowa, 2023, as amended, (the “Code”) and will constitute a general obligation of the County.
At that time and place, oral or written objections may be filed or made to the proposal to enter into the Essential County Purpose Loan Agreement. After receiving objections, the Board of Supervisors may determine to enter into the Essential County Purpose Loan Agreement, in which case, the decision will be final unless appealed to the District Court within fifteen (15) days thereafter.
By order of the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, Iowa.
Dated this 30th of May, 2024
/s/ Travis Weipert
Auditor Johnson County, Iowa
Section 5. The County proposes to undertake the previously referenced project and to make original expenditures with respect thereto prior to the issuance of reimbursement bonds, and reasonably expects to issue reimbursement bonds for all or a portion of the project in the maximum principal amount shown above and hereby declares such project expenditures be permitted to be reimbursed pursuant to Section 1.150-2(f)(2) of the Regulations.
Section 6. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 7. This Resolution and all documents related hereto or referenced herein may be executed, entered into as provided for pursuant to and in accordance with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Chapter 554D of the Code of Iowa.
Motion by Fixmer-Oraiz, second by Green-Douglass, to approve Resolution No. 05-30-24-04 effective May 30, 2024. At the suggestion of the County Attorney’s Office, Sullivan recited the title of the resolution prior to the Board’s vote.
Motion by Green, second by Porter, to approve the Johnson County 2023 Affordable Housing Report, and recommend pursuit of housing projects that foster achievement of the Report’s recommendations, including acquisition of suitable property or properties within Johnson County presently under consideration.
Motion by Fixmer-Oraiz, second by Porter, to approve the proposed Johnson County Ordinance Authorizing Director of the Johnson County Ambulance Service to Bill for Services and Collect Unpaid Amounts Due from Patients on first consideration. Roll call: Aye: Fixmer-Oraiz, Green, Green-Douglass, Porter, Sullivan.
Adjourned at 9:19 a.m.
/s/ Rod Sullivan, Chair, Board of Supervisors
/s/ Attest: Travis Weipert, Auditor
On the 6th day of June, 2024
Recorded by Auditor’s Office: Marly Melsh, Executive Clerk to the Board
These minutes were sent for formal approval and publication on June 6, 2024.
Published in The News, Thursday, June 13, 2024 L-724