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

OCTOBER 30, 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, Terrence Neuzil, Sally Stutsman, and Rod Sullivan.

      Unless otherwise noted, all actions were taken unanimously.

PROCLAMATION 10-30-08-01

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

OCTOBER, 2008

      Whereas, home should be a place of warmth, unconditional love, tranquility and security, and for most of us, home and family can indeed be counted among our greatest blessings.  Tragically, for many Americans, these are blessings that are tarnished by violence and fear; and

      Whereas, domestic violence is more than the occasional family dispute.  The Domestic Violence Intervention Program in Johnson County provided safe shelter to 398 women and children, served in total 1918 women, men and children, and answered more than 18,000 Crisis Line calls last year; and

      Whereas, despite significant progress in providing rights and services to crime victims over the past two decades, large segments of our population, including crime victims who are elderly, young, disabled or living in rural areas, are still underserved; and

      Whereas, a coalition of organizations has emerged to directly confront this crisis.  Law enforcement officials, those involved with shelters and hotline services, health care providers, the clergy and other concerned citizens are helping in the effort to end domestic violence.  We must recognize the compassion and dedication of these volunteers and professionals, applaud their efforts and increase public understanding of the difficult problem;

      Now, Therefore, be it Resolved that we, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors do join governments across the country to proclaim the month of October, 2008 as:

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

and urge all citizens to recognize this month by becoming aware of the tragedy of domestic violence, supporting victims and those who are working toward its end; and

      Be it Further Resolved, that the Elected Officials of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors reaffirms a commitment to respect and enforce victims’ rights and address their needs throughout 2009.

      Motion by Harney, second by Stutsman, to approve Proclamation 10-30-08-01.

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 Neuzil, second by Meyers, to approve the minutes of the formal meeting of October 23, 2008. 

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

Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to set a public hearing for the FY09 Johnson County budget amendment for Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 South Dubuque Street, 2nd floor Boardroom at 9:00 a.m. and authorize the Auditor’s Office to publish notice.

Motion by Stutsman, second by Meyers, to extend the agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County, Iowa for a portion of Clinton Street, Benton Street and Dubuque Street in Iowa City, Iowa.

      Adjourned to informal meeting at 9:11 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 Nancy Tomkovicz, Recording Secretary

These minutes were sent for publication and formal approval on November 6, 2008.

Sent to the Board of Supervisors on October 30, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.