MINUTES OF THE FORMAL MEETING OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
Chairperson Neuzil called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building at 9:01 a.m. Members present were: Pat Harney, Terrence Neuzil, Sally Stutsman, and Rod Sullivan; absent: Larry Meyers.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were taken by the following vote: Roll call: aye: Harney, Stutsman, Neuzil, Sullivan; absent: Meyers.
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 Sullivan, second by Stutsman, to approve the minutes of the formal meeting of September 10, 2009, and the canvass of September 11, 2009, for the September 8, 2009, School Board Election.
Motion by Harney, second by Stutsman, to approve the payroll authorizations submitted by department heads, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Reconvened Public Hearing of September 10, 2009, on Zoning and Platting Applications at 9:03 a.m.
Subdivision Application 15918 of Johnson County Extension Service signed by Larry Bonde requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Johnson County Extension Service Subdivision, a subdivision described as being located in the S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 79 North, Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa. This is a 1 lot, 1.66 acre commercial subdivision located on the west side of Oak Crest Hill Road approximately 2800 feet south of its intersection with Mormon Trek Boulevard in West Lucas Township.
MMS Consultants Inc. Representative Glen Meisner was present to answer questions. Barton Schuchert spoke for the application.
RESOLUTION 09-17-09-Z1
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT AND SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT OF JOHNSON COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, the owner has filed application 15918 for approval of a preliminary and final plat of Johnson County Extension Service Subdivision, 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: Iowa City Approval from Council; Statement of Owners; Attorney’s Title Opinion; Certificate of County Auditor; Treasurer’s Certificate; Subdivider’s Agreement; Fence Agreement Statement; Mortgagee Consent to Subdivision; Shared Well and Easement Agreement; Access Easement Agreement; Conditional Dedication and Conveyance; City/Developer Subdivider’s Agreement; Resolution Affirming the Stability of the Current Road System; B. Subdivision Plat (5).
Motion by Harney, second by Sullivan, to approve Resolution 09-17-09-Z1.
Public Hearing closed at 9:05 a.m.
Rezoning Application 15913 of Gary and Rebecca Curtis requesting rezoning of .53 acres from A-Agricultural to R-Residential of certain property described as being in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 78 North, Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa. This property is located on the east side of Hazelwood Avenue SW, approximately 1200 feet north of its intersection with Highway 1 SW in Sharon Township.
ORDINANCE 09-17-09-Z1
Zoning Application 15913
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOHNSON COUNTY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM A-AGRICULTURAL AND R-RESIDENTIAL TO R-RESIDENTIAL
SECTION I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance by changing the classification of the real estate described in Section II hereof from A-Agricultural and R-Residential to R-Residential.
SECTION II. CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION. The zoning classification of the following described real estate located in Sharon Township and comprised of approximately .53 acres to wit:
Beginning at a point designated as Point “F” on a certain Plat of Survey dated March 5, 1947 and recorded in Book 2, Page 136 of the Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa, said point also being the point at which the southerly line of Hummer Cemetery in Section 5, intersects the center line of public highway, thence South 84°10΄ East 174.5 feet; thence north 21 feet; thence east 14 feet 2 inches; thence south 150 feet 6 inches; thence west to the middle of the public road; thence north 150 feet 6 inches to the point of beginning, all being located in Section 5, Township 78 North, Range 7 West of the 5th P.M., Johnson County, Iowa excepting Right of Way.
is hereby changed from A-Agricultural and R-Residential to R-Residential.
SECTION III. DISTRICT MAPS. The portion of the District Maps maintained in accordance with Chapter 8:1.5.I of the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance as pertains to the real estate described in Section II of this ordinance is hereby repealed and amended to reflect the foregoing change in classification.
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid, illegal or unconstitutional.
SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective, after its passage and approval, upon publication as part of the proceedings of the Board of Supervisors.
On September 10, 2009, motion by Harney, second by Sullivan, to waive the requirement of three considerations before amending an ordinance and to approve Application 15913 on first and second consideration. Roll call: aye: Harney, Stutsman, Neuzil, Sullivan; absent: Meyers.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Harney, to approve Application 15913 on final consideration and to approve Ordinance 09-17-09-Z1. Roll call: aye: Harney, Stutsman, Neuzil, Sullivan; absent: Meyers.
RESOLUTION 09-17-09-Z2
Whereas the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission, following a public hearing, on September 14, 2009 and, filed its report and recommendations for certain actions;
NOW, Therefore, Be it Resolved as follows:
A public hearing in accordance with Section 335.6 of the Iowa Code is set for the 8th day of October, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 203B and 203C, Johnson County Health & Human Services Building, 855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa, on the following subdivision applications: Ambrose (15809), Murphy (15917), Schneider (15966), Womer Trust (15968), Van Roekel & Hempy (15970), and zoning application: Flatgard (15973).
That the Johnson County Auditor be authorized to publish the official notice of above public hearing.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Stutsman, to approve Resolution 09-17-09-Z2.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Stutsman, to appoint Supervisors Pat Harney, Larry Meyers, Terrence Neuzil, Sally Stutsman, and Rod Sullivan; County Attorney Janet Lyness; County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek; Iowa City Representative Connie Champion; Department of Corrections Supervisor Jerri Allen; MECCA Director Steve Estes; Bar Association Representative Jim McCarragher; Public Defender John Robertson; and Citizen Representatives: Professor Emeritus John Stratton, Iowa City Public Library Adult Service Coordinator Kara Logsden, and Consultation of Religious Communities Representative Dorothy Whiston, to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee with several outstanding invitations as well that can be added in the future.
RESOLUTION 09-17-09-01
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF JOHNSON COUNTY: A RESOLUTION URGING IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL HEALTH REFORM LEGISLATION
Whereas, experts from across the political spectrum agree that America’s health system is “broken” and unsustainable in its present configuration; and
Whereas, families in Johnson County are experiencing this crisis right now, confronting the high cost of health care that threatens their financial stability, leaves them exposed to higher premiums and deductibles, and puts them at risk for a possible loss of health insurance; and
Whereas, employer-sponsored health insurance premiums have nearly doubled in recent years making it increasingly difficult for employers, including county governments, to provide health insurance coverage for their employees and retirees; and
Whereas, millions of Americans do not have health coverage, or have inadequate coverage and as our economic challenges multiply, the problem of health care access grows, further straining counties’ capacity to provide care for the uninsured, underinsured and medically indigent; and
Whereas, county officials are elected to protect the health and welfare of their constituents; and
Whereas, Johnson County incurs a variety of costs for health care services including hospital costs for charity and indigent care, significant costs for indigent care, behavioral health costs, public health costs (including immunization, AIDS testing, and other costs), and costs not covered by Medicaid for jail inmates; and
Whereas, the National Association of Counties (NACo) Health System Reform Working Group has held three regional hearings to explore the health crisis and to hear what county officials believe should be done about it and has summarized its findings in Restoring the Partnership for American Health: Counties in a 21st Century Health System which was approved and adopted by resolution of the NACo Health Steering Committee and Board of Directors on March 9, 2009.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County endorses NACo’s health reform principles, as summarized in Restoring the Partnership for American Health: Counties in a 21st Century Health System; namely, that reform legislation should:
1. restore the partnership between county and federal governments;
2. provide access to affordable, quality health care to all;
3. invest in public health, including health promotion and disease and injury prevention;
4. stabilize and strengthen the local health care safety net system, especially Medicaid and disproportional share hospital (DSH) payments;
5. invest in the development of the health professional and paraprofessional workforce;
6. ensure that county health agencies have the resources to meaningfully use health information technology;
7. enable elderly and disabled persons to receive the services they need in the least restrictive environment; and
8. reform the delivery and financing of health services in the jail system.
Be it Further Resolved that the Board strongly urges the 111th Congress of the United States to enact comprehensive health reform legislation without delay before the end of its first session.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Stutsman, to approve Resolution 09-17-09-01.
Motion by Harney, second by Stutsman, to approve setting the hourly base rate for township clerks and township trustees at $12 per hour effective July 1, 2009, and authorizing the payment of a minimum of $15 per meeting for township clerks and trustees.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Harney, designating Executive Assistant Andy Johnson as the authorized representative to execute documents on behalf of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for the grant application to Iowa Homeland Security for a Safe Room at the Johnson County Extension Building.
Adjourned to Informal meeting at 9:11 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 September 24, 2009.