MINUTES OF THE FORMAL MEETING OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:

FEBRUARY 24, 2005

Chairperson Stutsman called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County Administration Building at 9:00 a.m.  Members present were: Pat Harney, Mike Lehman, Terrence Neuzil, Sally Stutsman, and Rod Sullivan.

Unless otherwise noted, all actions were taken unanimously.

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

Motion by Neuzil, second by Harney, to approve the minutes of the formal meeting of February 17, 2005.

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

Motion by Harney, second by Sullivan, to setting public hearing on Johnson County budget estimate for FY 2006 for March 14, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. and authorize Budget Coordinator to publish budget hearing notice.

RESOLUTION 02-24-05-01

AUTHORIZING WEIGHT EMBARGOES ON SECONDARY ROADS

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 24, 2005, 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 Neuzil, second by Sullivan, to approve Resolution 02-24-05-01. 

Motion by Lehman, second by Harney, to approve establishing rates for self-funded group health care plan (single, family, and Medicare Carveout) effective, July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.

Motion by Neuzil, second by Lehman, to approve the health care coverage contribution for non-bargaining employees effective July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.

Motion by Sullivan, second by Lehman, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the Paul Coverdell Forensic Improvement Act Grant Application for medicolegal death investigator training.

Motion by Harney, second by Sullivan, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the letter of support for the Tiffin Fire Association’s application for funds from the INS Charity Grant Program.

Motion by Lehman, second by Harney, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to send Edward Healey a letter of appreciation and certificate for serving on the Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission.

Adjourned to informal meeting at 9:09 a.m.

/s/Sally Stutsman, Chair, Board of Supervisors

Attest: Tom Slockett, Auditor

By Casie Kadlec, Recording Secretary

These minutes were sent for publication and formal approval on March 3, 2005.