MINUTES OF THE FORMAL MEETING OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
MARCH 19, 2009
Vice Chairperson Meyers 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.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were taken by the following vote: Roll call: aye: Harney, Stutsman, Meyers, Sullivan; absent: Neuzil.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Sullivan, to approve the claims on the Auditor’s Claim Register, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Sullivan, to approve the minutes of the formal meeting of March 12, 2009.
Motion by Harney, second by Sullivan, to approve the payroll authorizations submitted by department heads, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Convened Public Hearing for the Mental Health/Disability Services (MH/DS) FY10-12 Strategic Plan at 9:06 a.m.
Mental Health/Disability Services Director Kris Artley presented the FY10-12 MH/DS Strategic Plan. Sullivan said he is pleased the plan includes only three goals and not nine as in the past. Meyers asked what the next step is in this process. Artley said they will meet with the Planning Council to review the information. Then the Planning Council will make a formal recommendation to the Board to be considered for a vote at the Formal meeting on March 26, 2009.
No one from the public was present to speak.
Public Hearing closed at 9:17 a.m.; Convened Public Hearing amending language for the Johnson County Services Management Plan at 9:17 a.m.
Mental Health/Disability Services Director Kris Artley presented recommendations for amending language for the Johnson County Services Management Plan. Artley said this is the most challenging situation she has ever faced since 1988. She said she has never incurred a budget year like this one. Stutsman said it takes a lot of time and energy to keep up with all this. Artley said processing how this all impacts the County is the real challenge.
Sullivan said the Henry's Turkey experience in Atalissa put this on the radar screen of the Legislature to a much greater degree and they will be under much more pressure to come up with adequate funding. Artley agreed. Harney asked how increased revenues will affect the overall budget. Artley said this has never happened so she does not know. She said for FY09 they will have to prepare an adjustment for the anticipated revenues. Artley said she had cut them way back based on what was on the table. For FY10, this issue has not been addressed and the department has asked ISAC to look into this.
Artley asked if deficit spending would be allowed with increased revenue. Stutsman said the revenues would be amended into the budget. Artley clarified that she meant for FY10. Harney asked if Artley is basing the 250% poverty level on the anticipated funds coming from the State. Artley said yes and Stutsman clarified that the recommendation is to go to 200% of the poverty level. Artley said they would submit that as an amendment to the Services Management Plan which would probably go to the Mental Health Commission first. Meyers asked if this will also be discussed at the Planning Council meeting on March 19, 2009 and Artley said yes. Meyers asked if this will then be on the Boards Formal agenda on March 26, 2009 and Artley said yes.
Life Skills Incorporated Supportive Community Living Services Provider Gillian Fox said this budget process has been very painful and she appreciates all the staff time and community providers input. Fox expressed her concern about the reduction in the cap for services for vocational and supportive community living. She said that people who receive 100% County funding are already receiving limited funding. Fox said they are not eligible for waiver funding or Federal funding in addition to some County funding. Fox said her concern is that service providers are strained already and will not be able to provide responsibly for the clients without asking for exceptions to policy. The goal of the provider is to help individuals manage their lives so they do not have to ask for exceptions to policy.
Public Hearing closed at 9:34 a.m.
Motion by Harney, second by Sullivan, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a right-of-way agreement for a portion of a bridge replacement project on Black Diamond Road (F52) over Old Man’s Creek, Section 31, T79N, R8W, Hardin Township for $960.00 with Marvin J. Miller, single and Marvin J. Miller and L. Frank Miller, Co-Trustees of the Ellen P. Miller Trust.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Harney, to set a bid letting date of April 14, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. for the 2009 Johnson County Dust Control Safety Program (calcium chloride application to portions of Johnson County rock surfaced roads) and authorize the Auditor’s Office to publish the notice.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Harney, to set a bid letting date of April 14, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. for the 2009 Seed and Fertilizer Program (various locations) and authorize the Auditor’s Office to publish the notice.
Motion by Harney, second by Sullivan, to set a bid letting date of April 14, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. for the 2009 Bituminous Resurfacing Program (various locations) and authorize the Auditor's Office to publish the notice.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Sullivan, to accept the revision of the Wireless Telecommunication Policy to include data plan allowance of up to $20/month effective January 1, 2009.
Adjourned to Informal meeting at 9:44 a.m.
/s/Terrence Neuzil, Chair, Board of Supervisors
Attest: Tom Slockett, Auditor
By Nancy Tomkovicz, Recording Secretary
These minutes were sent for publication and formal approval on March 26, 2009.
Sent to the Board of Supervisors on March 19, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.