MINUTES OF THE FORMAL MEETING OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
JUNE 26, 2008
Subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors at a subsequent meeting.
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, Terrence Neuzil, Sally Stutsman, and Rod Sullivan.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were taken unanimously.
PROCLAMATION 06-26-08-01
ARTHUR SCHUT, PRESIDENT & CEO OF MECCA SERVICES
JUNE 26, 2008
Whereas, Arthur Schut has served as the President & CEO of MECCA Services for the past 25 years; and
Whereas, MECCA is now bigger and better because of his leadership and vision – Art has expanded services beyond outpatient substance abuse treatment to include innovative inpatient, transitional after care and gender specific programs; and
Whereas, Art planted the roots for additional programming including MECCA’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and made the decision to help even more individuals by offering HIV/AIDS, mental health and problem gambling services; and
Whereas, his commitment to the disenfranchised is legendary. His massive knowledge of funding sources and compliance with government and non-government entities has fertilized the growth of MECCA from one unit to a nearly $10 million state-wide operation this year; and
Whereas, Art has been an active participant in Johnson County, serving on the Johnson County Jail Task Force, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee and the Board of Directors for Johnson County United Way; and
Whereas, Art works tirelessly on both a local and state-wide level, to combat the impact of substance abuse and the stigma associated with it. He has promoted a change in perception of addiction from that of a personal weakness to a disease, rooted in genetic, behavioral and environmental influences; and
Whereas, Art Schut has exhibited dedication to the field of addictions treatment and prevention and the people MECCA serves and he represents the best qualities of the profession regarding character and integrity; and
Now, therefore, be it resolved that we, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, do hereby proclaim Thursday, June 26, 2008 as “Arthur Schut Day” in Johnson County, and urges all residents of Johnson County to congratulate him on his remarkable accomplishments and wish him well in the future.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Harney, to approve Proclamation 06-26-08-01.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Meyers, to approve the claims on the Auditor’s Claim Register, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to approve the minutes of the formal meeting of June 18, 2008.
Motion by Harney, second by Meyers, to approve the payroll authorizations submitted by department heads, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Meyers, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign: a New Application for a 5 day Class C Liquor License, Application for Outdoor Service Area, and Application for Sunday Privilege for Camp Euforia, Iowa City, as submitted by Scott Kading.
Motion by Meyers, second by Stutsman, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign: a Renewal Application for Class C Liquor License, Application for Outdoor Service Area, and Application for Sunday Sales Privilege for Lake MacBride Golf Course, Solon, as submitted by Thomas Wolfe.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to approve a Retail Cigarette Permit for 380 BP, Swisher, as submitted by Jane Frese.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Stutsman, to place on file the Clerk’s Report of Fees Collected for the month of May, 2008, in the amount of $16,016.58, as submitted by Clerk of District Court Lodema Berkley.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to approve and authorize Chairperson to sign the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs contract amendment for the Livable Community for Successful Aging Initiative.
RESOLUTION 06-26-08-01
RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR AN ELECTION ON A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROPOSITION
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that Johnson County, Iowa (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “County”), be authorized to acquire and develop lands in order to protect the water quality in rivers, lakes and streams, and protect forests to improve air quality, protect natural areas and wildlife habitat from development, and provide for parks and trails (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and issue its bonds in a principal amount not exceeding $20,000,000 to finance the cost of the Project; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 331.442 of the Code of Iowa, before the County may institute proceedings for the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Project, the County must hold a special election upon the proposition of issuing such bonds and receive a favorable vote from at least 60% of the total votes cast at such special election;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, Iowa, as follows:
Section 1. A special county election is hereby called and ordered to be held in and for the County, on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2008, in conjunction with the general election, on that date, at which there will be submitted to the voters of the County the following proposition:
Shall the County of Johnson, State of Iowa, be authorized to acquire and develop lands with public access provided, to be managed by the Johnson County Conservation Board, in order to protect the water quality in rivers, lakes and streams; protect forests to improve air quality; protect natural areas and wildlife habitat from development, and provide for parks and trails, at a cost not exceeding $20,000,000 and issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not exceeding $20,000,000 for that purpose, to be repaid in not more than 20 years? All expenditures will be subject to an annual independent audit.
Section 2. The County Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to issue a proclamation and notice of the proposition and of the time and place of the election and to take all other actions necessary pursuant to state law to conduct the election.
Motion by Meyers, second by Neuzil, to approve Resolution 06-26-08-01.
RESOLUTION 06-26-08-02
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLAN TO DISPOSE OF COUNTY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF THE SECONDARY ROADS MAINTENANCE SHED IN TIFFIN, IOWA
Whereas, Johnson County is the owner of real property located generally South of Railroad Street, North of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, West of the southerly extension of the centerline of Grant Street, and East of the southerly extension of the centerline of College Street, in the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa; and
Whereas, this property is the current site of a Johnson County Secondary Roads Maintenance Shed and contains approximately 32,104 square feet; and
Whereas, Section 331.361(2) of the 2007 Code of Iowa requires the County, in disposing of an interest in real property, to set forth its proposal in a resolution, to publish notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the proposal and, after the public hearing, to make a final determination on the proposal; and
Whereas, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors has set forth by resolution a proposal to dispose of the above described Secondary Roads Maintenance Shed in Tiffin; and
Whereas, conveying this property, as set forth above and in the proposal set forth, will be the best method to dispose of the same and is in the best interests of Johnson County, Iowa.
Therefore, be it resolved by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that the plans for disposing of this interest in real property are set out in the Proposed Plan to Dispose of County-Owned Real Property Consisting of the Secondary Roads Maintenance Shed in Tiffin, Iowa, and are available at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office at 913 S. Dubuque Street; and
Be it further resolved that the Board of Supervisors proposes to dispose of the property by selling Johnson County’s fee interest in the 32,104 square foot tract to the City of Tiffin for $160,000.00; and
Be it further resolved that conveying this property, as set forth above and in the proposal, will be the best method to dispose of the same and is in the best interests of Johnson County, Iowa; and
Be it further resolved that in accordance with Section 331.361(2) of the 2007 Code of Iowa, a public hearing on said proposed plan to dispose of the interest in property is set for July 10, 2008, at 5:30 P.M., in the Boardroom of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Johnson County Administration Building, 913 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa. The Johnson County Auditor is hereby directed to publish notice of the hearing no less than four (4) and no more than twenty (20) days prior to the same.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Harney, to approve Resolution 06-26-08-02.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Stutsman, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to send William Gorman a letter of appreciation and certificate for serving on the Johnson County SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee.
Recessed to the informal meeting at 9:22 a.m.; reconvened at 9:25 a.m.
RESOLUTION 06-26-08-03
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR GRANT FUNDING VIA THE STATE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM
Whereas, the Johnson County Trails Advisory Committee has recommended that the County make application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for grant funding via the State Recreational Trails Program (the “Program”) to fund an approximate 2.9 mile trail section from just South of West Overlook Road northerly along Dubuque Street to the North Liberty city limits (the “Project”); and
Whereas, the total project estimate is $784,000.00; and
Whereas, the County is applying for funding from the Program in the amount of $500,000.00 to construct the project; and
Whereas, the county, if awarded the grant, must provide an additional $284,000.00 to construct the project; and
Whereas, it is now necessary for the County Board of Supervisors to approve said application.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County, Iowa that the aforementioned application is hereby be and the same is hereby accepted and approved.
Be it further resolved, that Johnson County will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Project, and that the County will adequately maintain the Project for a term of not less than 20 years from the date of acceptance of the Project.
Be it further resolved, that the Chair is hereby directed to execute said application on behalf of the County.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to approve Resolution 06-26-08-03.
Recessed to the informal meeting at 9:26 a.m.; reconvened at 9:35 a.m.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Stutsman, to approved mileage reimbursement rate for employees to 49 cents per mile effective July 1, 2008, with annual indexing at an average of the state and federal rates, rounded to the nearest whole cent, on January 1 and July 1.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to approve and authorize the Chairperson the following Applications For Fireworks Permits: Thomas Dewey 5054 Rapid Creek Road NE, Iowa City, for display at 3015 Wapsi Avenue NE on July 4, 2008; Andy Neuzil, PO Box 152, Hills, for display at 2560 240th Street NW, North Liberty on July 6 or 7, 2008; Tim Spivey, 3581 Half Moon Avenue SW, Tiffin, on July 12, 2008 (rain date July 13, 2008); Thomas Petsche, 1604 Bramblewood Drive NE, Solon, on June 28 or 29, 2008; and Michael Evans, 2355 Mehaffey Bridge Road NE, North Liberty, on July 3, 2008 (rain date July 4, 2008).
Adjourned to informal meeting at 9:44 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 July 3, 2008.
Sent to the Board of Supervisors on June 27, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.