MINUTES OF THE FORMAL MEETING OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
JANUARY 17, 2008
Chairperson Sullivan 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, Larry Meyers, Sally Stutsman, and Rod Sullivan; absent was Terrence Neuzil
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were taken with the following vote: Roll call: aye: Harney, Stutsman, Sullivan, Meyers; absent: Neuzil.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to approve the claims on the Auditor’s Claim Register, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Motion by Meyers, second by Stutsman, to approve the minutes of the formal meetings of January 10 and 11, 2008.
Motion by Harney, second by Meyers, to approve the payroll authorizations submitted by department heads, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Convened Public Hearing on ordinances adopting by reference the 2006 International Building Code and 2006 International Residential Code, including Appendix F and Appendix G; the 2006 International Mechanical Code; the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code; the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code; and also adopting amendments to each said standard code at 9:02 a.m.
Facilities Manager David Kempf asked if projects started under the 2003 code would be grandfathered in; Chief Building Inspector Ruben Arsate said that was correct.
Public Hearing closed at 9:10 a.m.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to approve an ordinance adopting by reference and providing amendments to the 2006 International Building Code and 2006 International Residential Code, including Appendix F Radon Control Methods and Appendix G Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, on first consideration. Roll call: aye: Harney, Stutsman, Sullivan, Meyers; absent: Neuzil.
Motion by Meyers, second by Harney, to approve an ordinance adopting by reference and providing amendments to the 2006 International Mechanical Code, on first consideration. Roll call: aye: Harney, Stutsman, Sullivan, Meyers; absent: Neuzil.
Motion by Meyers, second by Stutsman, to approve an ordinance adopting by reference and providing amendments to the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, on first consideration. Roll call: aye: Harney, Stutsman, Sullivan, Meyers; absent: Neuzil.
Motion by Harney, second by Meyers, to approve an ordinance adopting by reference and providing amendments to the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code, on first consideration. Roll call: aye: Harney, Stutsman, Sullivan, Meyers; absent: Neuzil.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to approve an ordinance amending Johnson County Ordinance 06-01-06-Z1, the Johnson County Electrical Code, by expanding its applicability, on first consideration. Roll call: aye: Harney, Stutsman, Sullivan, Meyers; absent: Neuzil.
Reconvened Public Hearing of January 10, 2008 on Platting applications at 9:13 a.m.
Subdivision Application 15086 of John Oaks Estate, signed by Mark Danielson, attorney for estate, requesting final plat approval of Lyn-den Heights Part III Phase I, a subdivision described as being located in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 36 and in the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 31, Township 80 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 2 lot, 1 buildable lot and one outlot for future development, 38.67 acre Residential Subdivision located on the north side of Rapid Creek Road NE approximately 800 feet east of its intersection with Highway 1 NE in Graham and Newport Twp).
Planning and Zoning Administrator Rick Dvorak said the City of Iowa City had approved the subdivision. Mark Danielson was present to answer questions. Meyers asked how much of the road improvement the applicant would pay for. Assistant County Attorney Andy Chappell said from Highway 1 to Raptor Ridge. Dvorak said it was to the east edge of the property. Chappell said a future subdivision would need to be on a paved road.
Public Hearing closed at 9:17 a.m.
RESOLUTION 01-17-08-Z1
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT AND SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT OF LYN-DEN HEIGHTS PART III PHASE 1, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Whereas, the owner has filed application 15086 for approval of a final plat of Lyn-Den Heights Part III Phase 1, and
Whereas, the County Zoning Commission having studied said application recommends that the plat be approved.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, Iowa:
1. That said plat be approved.
2. That the Chairperson be directed to sign said plat and Subdivider's Agreement.
3. This Resolution requires the recording of the following documents: A. Resolution & Documents: Approval of Iowa City; Statement of Consent; Title Opinion; Auditor’s Certificate; Certificate of County Treasurer; Subdivider’s Agreement; Fence Agreement; Resolution Affirming the Stability of the Road System; Easement for Public Highway; B. Subdivision Plat; Plats (8); Acquisition Plats (6).
Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to approve Resolution 01-17-08-Z1.
RESOLUTION 01-17-08-Z2
Whereas the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission, following a public hearing, on January 14, 2008 files its report and recommendations for certain actions;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved as follows:
1. A public hearing in accordance with Section 335.6 of the Iowa Code is set for the 14th day of February, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room, Johnson County Administration Building, 913 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa, on the following rezoning applications: 15114 (Plotz), and on the following subdivision applications: 15039 (Meier), 15041 (Miltner), and 15117 (Bender).
2. That the Johnson County Auditor be authorized to publish the official notice of above public hearing.
Motion by Harney, second by Stutsman, to approve Resolution 01-17-08-Z2.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to send William Bednarz and Gregory Schott letters of appreciation and certificates for serving on the Building Code Board of Appeals.
Motion by Harney, second by Stutsman, to appoint Dr. Richard Walton to the County Trails Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2009.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Harney, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign the collective bargaining tentative agreements with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 183 with Ambulance, SEATS, and Social Services Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Units.
Adjourned to informal meeting at 9:24 a.m.
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Rod Sullivan, Chair, Board of Supervisors
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Attest: Tom Slockett, Auditor
By:
On the _______ day of _____________________, 2008
By John Deeth, Recording Secretary
These minutes were sent for publication and formal approval on January 24, 2008.
Sent to the Board of Supervisors on January 23, 2008 at 2:45 p.m.