MINUTES OF THE FORMAL MEETING OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
AUGUST 26, 2010
Vice-Chairperson Harney called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County Administration Building at 9:12 a.m. Members present were: Pat Harney, Terrence Neuzil, Janelle Rettig, Rod Sullivan; absent: Sally Stutsman.
Unless otherwise noted, all actions were taken by the following vote: Roll call: aye: Harney, Neuzil, Rettig, Sullivan; absent: Stutsman.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to approve the claims on the Auditor’s Claim Register, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Motion by Rettig, second by Sullivan, to approve the minutes of the formal meeting of August 19, 2010.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Sullivan, to approve the payroll authorizations submitted by department heads, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to approve and authorize the Vice-Chairperson to sign: a Renewal Application for a Class B Beer Permit, Application for Outdoor Service Area, Application for Carryout Native Wine Sales, Application for On-Premise Native Wine Service, and Application for Sunday Sales Privilege for Baxa's Sutliff Store and Tavern, Lisbon, as submitted by Randy Howell.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Neuzil, to approve and authorize the Vice-Chairperson to sign: a Renewal Application for a Class C Liquor License, Application for Outdoor Service Area, and Application for Sunday Sales Privilege for Bobbers Grill, North Liberty, as submitted by Krista Kay.
Motion by Rettig, second by Sullivan, to accept the County Auditor’s Quarterly Report of Fees Collected for the quarter ending March 31, 2010, in the amount of $67,353.22, as submitted by County Auditor Tom Slockett.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Sullivan, to accept the County Auditor’s Quarterly Report of Fees Collected for the quarter ending June 30, 2010, in the amount of $36,545.84 as submitted by County Auditor Tom Slockett.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to accept the Recorder’s Report of Fees Collected for the month of July, 2010, in the amount of $226,041.02, as submitted by County Recorder Kim Painter.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Sullivan, to approve and authorize the Vice-Chairperson to sign the Joint Public Improvement Agreement between Johnson County and Shueyville for improvements to 120th Street contingent upon attachments for the loan note that is acceptable with Bond Counsel Robert Josten. Roll call: aye: Harney, Neuzil, Sullivan; nay: Rettig; absent: Stutsman.
RESOLUTION 08-26-10-01
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE JOHNSON COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT FOR RECEIVING THE SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN GIS AWARD AT THE ESRI INTERNATIONAL USER CONFERENCE
Whereas Johnson County Board of Supervisors has supported the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology since forming a GIS Policy Committee and hiring a GIS Coordinator in 2001; and
Whereas an enterprise level GIS system has been developed that allows County departments to use, develop and maintain relevant spatial information that is stored in a centralized database and made accessible to all departments and to the public; and
Whereas the County’s support and collaboration in the creation of this database was recognized when Johnson County received a Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award at the 30th Annual Esri International User Conference in July; and
Whereas Johnson County was one of 150 recipients chosen from more than 300,000 organizations worldwide to receive the award which honors vision, leadership, hard work and innovative use of GIS technology;
Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Johnson County Board of Supervisors hereby congratulates the Information Technology Department and all County offices and departments that have contributed to the development of Johnson County’s award winning GIS program.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to approve Resolution 08-26-10-01.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to approve and authorize the Vice-Chairperson to sign the 2011 Certified Local Government Grant Application to the State Historical Society of Iowa for $4,000 to support the nomination of the Samual Ranshaw House in North Liberty to the National Register of Historic Places.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Neuzil, to approve and authorize the Vice-Chairperson to sign a Decat Contract with the Iowa Department of Human Services in the amount of $4,900 to support the efforts of Club Kazi, a committee looking at the disproportionate contact of minority children in the child welfare system, and specifically in support of the Save Our Children Conference.
Motion by Rettig, second by Sullivan, to approve the instructions and application forms for non-social services block grants.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 4441 DRIFTWOOD LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, PURSUANT TO IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTARY PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROGRAM
Whereas, in 2008 Johnson County, Iowa, including both incorporated and unincorporated areas thereof, experienced flooding of historic proportions; and
Whereas, in response to this flooding and in an effort to mitigate its deleterious effects and prevent future flooding damage, Johnson County has elected to participate in the Iowa Department of Economic Development and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Voluntary Property Acquisition Program (hereinafter “Flood Buyout Program”); and
Whereas, Johnson County has had a Flood Buyout Program application approved by the applicable state and federal authorities, has submitted all relevant and proper documentation and is prepared to move forward with several purchases pursuant to the program.
Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that Johnson County is hereby authorized to enter into a purchase agreement for 4441 Driftwood Lane, owned by William Berger, and to purchase said property pursuant to the Flood Buyout Program; and
Be It Further Resolved that the purchase price for said property shall be determined pursuant to the application and other supporting documentation previously adopted by the Board of Supervisors; and
Be It Further Resolved that said purchase shall be contingent upon voluntary approval of the same by the current property owner and upon certain conditions to be set out in the formal purchase offer; and
Be It Further Resolved that future use of said property by Johnson County shall be limited to open space, consistent with required Flood Buyout Program deed restrictions; and
Be It Further Resolved that the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to sign said purchase offer and any other documents deemed necessary by the County Attorney to carry out the intent of this resolution and purchase said property.
Motion by Neuzil, second by Sullivan, to approve Resolution 08-26-10-02.
RESOLUTION 08-26-10-03
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH EVAN’S INSPECTION SERVICE FOR ASBESTOS TESTING SERVICES
Whereas, Johnson County has a contract with Evan’s Inspection Service for asbestos testing and monitoring related to the property acquisition program (CDBG), and
Whereas, one CDBG acquisition needs to be amended into these service contracts;
Whereas, CDBG acquisitions have to include certain language related to federal procurement policy and be included with all procurement contracts and is attached to this resolution.
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that the contract between Johnson County and Evan’s Inspection Service is amended by adding one additional home acquisition and adding the attached clauses to the contract.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Neuzil, to approve Resolution 08-26-10-03.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to approve and authorize the Vice-Chairperson to sign an Application for Fireworks Permit for Bob Schwake, 1596 Sunrise Drive, NE, Solon, on September 18, 2010, with a rain date of September 19, 2010.
Adjourned to Informal Meeting at 9:57 a.m.
/s/Sally Stutsman, Chairperson, Board of Supervisors
Attest: Tom Slockett, Auditor
By Nancy Tomkovicz, Recording Secretary
These minutes were sent for publication and formal approval on September 2, 2010.