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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2024
Proclamations 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 Sullivan called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Boardroom at 5:34 p.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz, Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass*, Royceann Porter, and Rod Sullivan.
*Denotes electronic participation.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were taken unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people asked the Board to issue a resolution to show support to Palestinians, urge peace in Gaza, and call for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine and Israel: Deema Totah, Dani Misyuk, Dan Phillips, Rima Afafi, Adrian Sandersfeld, Ed Flaherty, Razzi Abuissa, Mallory Hellman, Mona Odeh, Maureen McCue, Maher Josephenson, Mazahir Salih, Perry Lerz, and Casey Horwood.
PROCLAMATION NO.
01-11-24-01
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
JANUARY 15, 2024
Summary: The King Holiday and Service Act, signed into law in 1994, established Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service, encouraging individuals of all backgrounds to unite in service to their communities and embody the spirit of compassion and solidarity that Dr. King exemplified throughout his life. Board Action: The Board joins governments across the country to proclaim Monday, January 15, 2024, as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Johnson County and urge all people commemorate this day by engaging in acts of service, promoting equality and justice, and reflecting on Dr. King’s teachings to further the cause of peace, unity, and understanding among all people. Motion by Porter, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve Proclamation No. 01-11-24-01. The following persons spoke: Mazahir Salih, Roger Musala, Ayman Sharif, and Charlie Eastham.
Motion by Green, second by Porter, to approve the claims on the Auditor’s Claim Register for January 11, 2024.
Ace Reporting 313.25
Active911 Inc 15.61
All American Concret 26274.75
Alliant Energy 200.00
Amazon.Com Capital Se 1509.21
American Public Works 229.00
Amie T Ngo 800.00
Arnold Motor Supply Llp 33.90
At&T Mobility 41.27
Aureon Communications 1436.51
Bankers Ad Co 589.33
Bh Orchard And Woodlan 700.00
Billion Of Iowa City 298.08
Bound Tree Medical Ll 4284.06
Charm-Tex Inc 142.80
Chris Henze 119.97
City Laundering Co 180.27
City Of Iowa City - U 1462.07
City Tractor Co 1763.99
Cj Cooper & Associates 315.00
Collective Data Inc 12000.00
Concord Technologies 433.55
Consumers Cooperativ 21473.60
Cott Systems Inc 2091.00
Ctk Group Llc Dba The 500.00
Custom Hose & Supplies 281.29
Custom Rentals 700.00
Daida 1954.70
Dans Overhead Doors 1947.43
Dave Wilson 180.00
Del Ray Ridge Lp 641.00
Dell Marketing Lp 1172.90
Delta Dental Of Iowa 1983.64
Dennis Lee Nowotny 700.00
Ems Learning Resources 25.50
Farmers Electric Coope 361.75
Fin & Feather Sports 3121.50
Flex Properties Lc 750.00
Foundation 2 606.45
Galls Llc 600.16
Gazette Communications 449.00
Gee Properties 675.00
George Rodney Alberhas 800.00
Golfview Apartments 750.00
Goodfellow Printing I 1092.25
Grainger 692.45
Greater Ic Housing Fel 750.00
Hawk Wash Llc 280.00
Heartland Shredding In 215.00
Helping Hands Play Sc 2386.12
Horizon Capital Invest 725.00
Houser Enterprises Inc 700.00
Hr-One Source 304.00
Hy-Vee #1080 35.00
Hy-Vee #1281 67.12
Hy-Vee Inc 54.95
Ilsa Dewald 26.99
Ines Beltre 1320.29
Institute Of Iowa Cer 1160.00
Interstate All Battery 145.95
Iowa City Mhp Llc 545.00
Iowa Department Of Nat 195.00
Iowa Fire Equipment Com 65.00
Iowa Paper Inc 1469.69
Iowa State Prison Indus 60.10
Irish Reporting Inc 53.65
Isac 210.00
Izet Salesevic 337.84
J & Kp Llc 629.00
Jan Shaw 206.79
Jcsart 10000.00
Johnson County Audit 26939.22
Johnson County Refuse 391.60
Joint Emergency Communi 70.07
Joshua F Busard 749.00
Kay C Carr 12.00
Keystone Property Mgmt 850.00
Kmb Property Manageme 1400.00
Koch Office Group 596.05
Language Line Services 17.92
Lenovo (United States) 759.00
Linde Gas & Equipment I 96.77
Lowe’s 28.46
Lower Holdings Llc 750.00
Marks Auto Body Inc 3449.20
Matheson Tri Gas 554.75
Mckesson Medical Surgic 81.52
Mechanical Service 13073.12
Medline Industries Inc 738.00
Menards - Iowa City 364.62
Mercy Occupational He 1790.00
Mercy Services Iowa Ci 165.00
Mgsi Ltd Dba Marv’s G 2369.00
Mid American Energy 6936.09
Mid-American Energy 157.55
Midwest Mailworks Inc 317.80
Midwest Translation Ll 360.00
Mitchell J Peters 102.48
Mobil 1 Lube Express 54.90
Napa Auto Parts 351.97
National Public Employ 641.30
Nelson Pharmacy Consult 52.88
Nest Property Manageme 850.00
Neumann Monson Pc 5494.15
Northwestern Universi 5180.00
Office Express Office P 45.95
Origin Design Co 8222.75
Psc Distribution 2459.83
Pyramid Services Inc. 71.70
Quality Home Repair Ll 550.00
Relion Inc 1020.00
Relx Inc Dba Lexisnexi 980.00
S & D Investments 700.00
Schindler Elevator Cor 333.06
Scott Rentals Llc 1500.00
Sharon Telephone Compan 49.94
Simply Healthcare Plan 190.00
South Slope Coop Commun 69.95
Southgate Mgmt Dba: W 800.00
Southgate Property Ma 1555.00
Stanard & Associates In 60.50
Star Equipment Ltd 385.47
Stevan Nachazel 50.44
Storey Kenworthy Corp 813.61
Streichers 705.50
Sugar Creek Llc 1075.40
Sujo Llc 1700.00
T-Mobile Usa Inc 943.40
Taylor Construction I 2983.50
Teleflex Llc 3600.00
The Election Center 275.00
The Lodge Apartments 700.00
The Schneider Corpora 5673.00
Travis Beckman 180.00
United Healthcare Serv 520.37
University Of Iowa De 2103.25
University Of Iowa Hos 124.87
Ups 38.71
Us Cellular 88.12
Van Meter Industrial I 516.88
Verizon Wireless 309.31
Villa Garden Apartment 700.00
Virginia Mae Kunkel 700.00
Visa 28649.61
Walsh Door & Hardware 582.50
Wellmark Blue Cross 175000.00
Wendling Quarries Inc 521.29
Windstream It-Comm.Llc 86.65
Motion by Porter, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the minutes of the Formal Meeting of January 4, 2024.
Motion by Fixmer-Oraiz, second by Green, to approve the payroll authorizations submitted by department heads and elected officials, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Motion by Green, second by Porter, to approve the application for Alcohol License for The Tipsy Travelers as contained in the agenda packet for this meeting.
Convened Public Hearing at 6:44 p.m. on Zoning Application PZC-23-28445 of Susan and Rich Young, requesting rezoning of 20.91 acres from A-Agricultural to AG-T-Agritourism. The property is located at 2625 Highway 1 SW, approximately 3,700 feet southwest of Gingerich Road SW, in a portion of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 33, Township 79 North, and a portion of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 4, Township 78 North, all Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Union and Sharon Townships, Johnson County, Iowa.
Planning, Development, and Sustainability (PDS) Planner Joseph Wilensky reviewed the application. Susan Young of Lucky Star Farm was present to answer questions. No one from the public spoke. Public Hearing closed at 6:49 p.m.
Motion by Green, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to waive the requirement of three considerations before approving an ordinance amending the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance, Zoning Application PZC-23-28445. Roll call: Aye: Fixmer-Oraiz, Green, Green-Douglass, Porter, Sullivan.
Motion by Green, second by Porter, to approve the proposed ordinance associated with Zoning Application PZC-23-28445 on first and second consideration. Roll call: Aye: Fixmer-Oraiz, Green, Green-Douglass, Porter, Sullivan.
Convened Public Hearing at 6:51 p.m. on Zoning Application PZC-23-28446 of Hertz Farm Management, requesting rezoning of 1.17 acres from A-Agricultural to R-Residential. The property is located at 5685 Wapello Avenue SE, approximately 2,300 feet south of 560th St SE, in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 35, Township 78 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Lincoln Township, Johnson County, Iowa.
PDS Planner Joseph Wilensky reviewed the application. Mark Stein of MMS Consultants, Inc., was present to answer questions. No one from the public spoke. Public Hearing closed at 6:53 p.m.
Motion by Fixmer-Oraiz, second by Green, to waive the requirement of three considerations before approving an ordinance amending the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance, Zoning Application PZC-23-28446. Roll call: Aye: Fixmer-Oraiz, Green, Green-Douglass, Porter, Sullivan.
Motion by Porter, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the proposed ordinance associated with Zoning Application PZC-23-28446 on first and second consideration. Roll call: Aye: Fixmer-Oraiz, Green, Green-Douglass, Porter, Sullivan.
Convened Public Hearing at 6:54 p.m. on Subdivision Application PZC-23-28447 of Hertz Farm Management, requesting preliminary & final plat approval of Seebeck Subdivision. The property is located at 5685 Wapello Avenue SE, approximately 2,300 feet south of 560th St SE, in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 35, Township 78 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Lincoln Township, Johnson County, Iowa.
PDS Planner Joseph Wilensky reviewed the application. Mark Stein of MMS Consultants, Inc., was present to answer questions. No one from the public spoke. Public Hearing closed at 6:56 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-11-24-01
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT AND
SUBDIVIDER’S AGREEMENT OF SEEBECK SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
Summary: Application PZC-23-28447, the preliminary and final plat of Seebeck Subdivision, Johnson County, is submitted for approval. Board Action: Approved the plat, directed the plat and Subdivider’s Agreement be signed, and named the documents to be recorded. Motion by Green, second by Porter, to approve Resolution No. 01-11-24-01 effective January 11, 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-11-24-02
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED FRINGE AREA POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, THE CITY OF SWISHER, AND THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS
Summary: Johnson County, the City of Swisher, and the City of Cedar Rapids entered into a 28E Agreement in August 2004 pertaining to the Joint City / County Fringe Area. Staff of the County and the Cities have developed a draft new agreement to supersede and replace the August 2004 fringe area agreement. It is necessary to set a Board meeting date to take action on the new Fringe Area Policy Agreement with the Cities of Swisher and Cedar Rapids, and to give notice. Board Action: 1. This Board shall meet on January 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. CT in Room 203 C, Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa, at which time and place a hearing will be held and action may be taken to enter into the proposed fringe area policy agreement between Johnson County and the cities of Swisher and Cedar Rapids; and 2. Auditor is hereby directed to publish the official notice of the hearing no less than four (4) and no more than twenty (20) days prior to the same. Motion by Fixmer-Oraiz, second by Porter, to approve Resolution No. 01-11-24-02 effective January 11, 2024.
Motion by Porter, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the Second Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Program Agreement with the University of Iowa on behalf of the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, Iowa City, modifying the end date to December 31, 2023, decreasing the funding to $10,175, and no renewal option.
Motion by Green, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the Policy Development and Review of County-Wide Policy, as contained in the agenda packet of this meeting, effective January 11, 2024.
Motion by Porter, second by Green, to approve the Employee Assistance Program (Synchrony) Employee Service Contract with Synchrony Employee Assistance Program, Iowa City, for the Johnson County Employee Assistance Program, in an amount of $11,850.
Motion by Fixmer-Oraiz, second by Porter, to approve the letter of support regarding the Rural Autonomous Vehicle Program matching funds, as contained in the agenda packet of this meeting. Green noted this match funding is not an additional expenditure of Johnson County Secondary Road funds. Sullivan noted the vehicles, while autonomous, will have two drivers when in operation.
Adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
/s/ Rod Sullivan, Chair, Board of Supervisors
/s/ Attest: Travis Weipert, Auditor
On the 18th day of January, 2024
Recorded by Auditor’s Office: Marly Melsh, Executive Clerk to the Board
These minutes were sent for formal approval and publication on January 18, 2024.
Published in The News, Thursday, January 25, 2024 L-406
