Chairperson Neuzil called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County Administration Building at 9:01 a.m. Members present were: Pat Harney, Mike Lehman, Terrence Neuzil, Sally Stutsman, and Carol Thompson.

Unless otherwise noted, all actions were taken unanimously.

Motion by Thompson, second by Lehman, to approve the claims on the Auditor’s Claim Register, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.

Motion by Stutsman, second by Harney, to approve the minutes of the formal meeting of February 19, 2004.

Motion by Harney, second by Stutsman, to approve the payroll authorizations submitted by department heads, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.

Motion by Stutsman, second by Lehman, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign: a Renewal Application for a Class C Liquor License, Application For Outdoor Service Area, and Application For Sunday Sales Privilege for Pleasant Valley Golf Course, Iowa City, as submitted by Arie Kroeze.

Motion by Stutsman, second by Harney, to accept and place on file the Treasurer’s Semi-annual Settlement of the Board of Supervisors for the period beginning July 1, 2004 and ending December 31, 2004, as submitted by County Treasurer Tom Kriz.

Motion by Stutsman, second by Lehman, to approve setting a bid letting date of March 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. and authorize the Auditor’s Office to publish a notice to bidders for seed and fertilizer to be purchased in 2004.

Whereas, the recent weather conditions have caused soft subgrade and surface conditions to develop on some Secondary Roads; and

Whereas, it is deemed to be in the best public interest and welfare to preserve the road system in the best possible condition; and

Whereas, Sections 321.471, 321.472, and 321.473 of the Code of Iowa provide local authorities the right to restrict the weight of vehicles;

Therefore, be it resolved that an embargo be authorized where necessary on the Secondary Roads System for Johnson County. The County Engineer is authorized beginning on February 26, 2004, to restrict gross loads on certain sections of the road system showing extreme distress at this time. He shall be authorized to restrict all traffic to an 8-ton gross load if necessary and to place temporary signs to comply with Section 321.472.

Motion by Thompson, second by Harney, to approve Resolution 02-26-04-01.

Adjourned to informal meeting at 9:08 a.m.

/s/Terrence Neuzil, Chair, Board of Supervisors

Attest: Tom Slockett, Auditor

By Casie Kadlec, Recording Secretary

These minutes were sent for publication and formal approval on March 4, 2004.