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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 27, 2025
Resolutions adopted by the Board of Supervisors are only summarized in the published minutes; the full text may be inspected at the Office of the County Auditor, 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Mon. thru Fri., between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov.
Vice Chairperson Fixmer-Oraiz called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 9:01 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz, Lisa Green-Douglass, Mandi Remington, and Rod Sullivan. Members absent: Jon Green.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Remington, to approve the agenda as presented, except by striking item E. 3 –‘Consider proposal from University of Iowa Center for Social Science Innovation for Community Perspectives on the Sheriff’s Office and Jail Project’. Approved unanimously.
Public Comment - No one from the public spoke.
Motion by Remington, second by Green-Douglass, to approve the following consent agenda items:
1. The claims on the Auditor’s Claim Register for March 27, 2025, in the amount of $3,076,415.45
4 Cs Community Coord 11214.13
A-1 Propane 512.58
Aaron R Hammes 180.00
Abbe Center For Com 216786.01
Abbehealth Inc 28000.00
Abc Disposal Systems 1967.87
Action Sewer & Septic 359.00
Adam Kerkove 120.00
Advanced Business Syste 44.71
Advanced Electrical S 1486.73
Aero Rental Inc 99.00
Aging Services Inc 1090.50
Ahlers & Cooney Pc 2726.00
Airgas Usa Llc 837.15
Alissa Schuerer 180.00
Allegra 20.89
Alliant Energy 691.07
Amazon.Com Capital Ser 721.37
Anixter Inc 675.34
Ap Technology 175.97
Apartments Near Campus 571.50
Applied Ecological Se 2955.00
Aquaphoenix Scientific 949.67
Arc Of East Central I 3220.00
Arc Of Southeast Iowa 8332.45
Arnold Motor Supply Ll 401.46
Avaap Usa Llc 253779.53
Axiom Consultants Llc 2625.00
B & D Services Inc 7297.02
B&H Photo Video Pro A 1934.48
Bankers Ad Co 710.09
Ben Lord 180.00
Benton County 105512.30
Benton County Sheriff 378.80
Benton County Transpo 2264.76
Bev Achey 328.88
Black Hawk County Sheri 37.00
Blair & Fitzsimmons Pc 692.70
Bon Aire Mobile Home L 415.00
Brad Kunkel 115.00
Brandon D Richmond 746.22
Bremer County 57076.78
Brian Vanous 1800.00
Buchanan County Aud 119575.81
Buchanan County Sherif 149.10
Cameron Way Properties 480.00
Caring Hands & More L 1557.47
Catholic Charties Of 2400.00
Cedar Valley Communi 10952.50
Cedar Valley Ranch I 49116.39
Century Laundry Distri 138.00
Chad Bolen 180.00
Chadwick T Gerdes 72.40
Challenge To Change 24700.00
Charm Homes 925.06
Cherie White 180.00
Chris Wisman 180.00
Cierra Lacina 180.00
City Laundering Co 174.42
City Of Iowa City 20.00
City Of Iowa City - L 2730.67
City Of Iowa City - U 2148.75
City Of Iowa City-Acc 4985.94
Collective Data Inc 43000.00
Community Crisis Ser 96796.13
Conference Technolog 20198.09
Consumers Cooperative 4397.78
Copy Systems Inc 266.47
Coral Ridge Llc 700.00
Coralville United Meth 100.00
County Of Linn 293827.00
Covenant Workplace Sol 997.74
Cozy Corner Adult Day 1140.76
Cr Care Pharmacy 28.60
Crescent Community Hea 358.82
Crest Services 5581.25
Custom Hose & Supplies 548.21
D Douglas Campbell 40.00
Dana W Aschenbrenner 120.00
Daniel L Grady 120.00
Darrell E Davis Adult 655.68
Dave Schmitt Construc 1581.00
David W Broll 180.00
Deanna Huffman 700.00
Deanna Kay Molina 2.80
Debra S Foster 8.00
Delaware County 86967.35
Dell Marketing Lp 1893.54
Delta Dental Of Iowa 8808.52
Demetrius A Marlowe 180.00
Discovery Living Inc 52020.00
Doran A Williams 180.00
Dubuque County Audi 204668.20
Dubuque County Sherif 1352.00
Dylan Thomas Attorney 160.60
East Central District 150.00
East Central Iowa Cou 2064.65
Eastern Iowa Light & P 107.41
Eldon C Stutsman Inc 348.09
Elite Fire Sprinkler 1080.00
Engineering Machine Sh 220.00
Eo Johnson Business T 1341.02
Families Inc 4197.50
Fast Trans 3300.00
Fastenal Company 9.00
Fin & Feather Sports C 280.00
First Resources Corp 1052.80
Four Oaks Family And C 593.10
Gannett Iowa Localiq 43.60
Gary J Schmit 700.00
Gatr Truck Center 232.76
Gay & Ciha Funeral Ho 4400.00
Gazette Communications 500.53
Goodwill Industries 20559.66
Grainger 444.69
Gray Barn Industries I 168.60
Guardians Of Ne Iowa 2000.00
Hacap Housing 675.00
Hach Company 1341.24
Halo Branded Solutions 452.67
Hands Up Communication 369.24
Hawkeye Weld & Repair 208.00
Hawthorne Apartments 22 50.00
Heartland Shredding Inc 75.00
Heartland Strategies 7500.00
Henderson Truck Equipm 476.80
Hillcrest Family Ser 55605.25
Hills And Dales Chil 27820.00
Horizon Capital Invest 700.00
Hospers & Brother Prin 125.80
Hundred Acre Woods 2545.45
Hy-Vee #1281 530.98
Ihs Pharmacy 1339.30
Imagine The Possibil 12635.81
Ines Beltre 50.00
Insight Public Sector 139.54
Integrated Telehealth 4630.00
International Associat 220.00
Interstate All Battery 64.95
Iowa Assoc Of County 1000.00
Iowa City Press-Citize 187.48
Iowa County Attorneys 3137.00
Iowa County Auditor 46564.45
Iowa County Transport 1967.62
Iowa Legal Aid 5251.20
Iowa Process Service 160.00
Iowa State Prison Indu 479.16
Iowa Valley Habitat F 8976.91
Iowa Valley Rc&D 13167.22
Irish Reporting Inc 168.35
Isaca 250.00
Jake Loux 180.00
Jason Allen 583.00
Jason Bulechek 150.00
Jeff Kellbach 180.00
Jeffrey M Gingerich 180.00
Jerald Stimmel 180.00
Jeremy Rieck 31.52
Joanne Downes 69.60
John D Good 295.00
John Deere Financial F 119.98
Johnson Controls Inc 5128.90
Johnson County Audi 272567.19
Johnson County Audit 12980.69
Johnson County Refuse 329.22
Johnson County Seats 11211.78
Johnson County Sheri 10529.98
Johnson County Socia 60469.00
Jones County Auditor 19257.52
Jones County Jets 525.29
Josh Rice 180.00
Joshua F Busard 405.74
Joshua S Gersten 120.00
Julie Persons 188.00
K & K Counseling 450.00
K Plaza Corp 700.00
Katrina Rudish 180.00
Kc Family Center 250.00
Kelly Schneider 180.00
Kelly Weston 180.00
Kiecks Career Apparel 382.00
Kimball Midwest 3710.47
Kirkwood Community Col 300.00
Kmb Property Managemen 430.00
Kristin Meyer 120.00
Labase Llc 5637.44
Lagrange Pharmacy Inc 1263.06
Lambert Reporting 138.25
Larry Jon Hingtgen 58.40
Latta Well & Pump Corp 54.00
Laura Jennifer Semprini 75.00
Laurie Nash 180.00
Lensing Funeral Servi 4200.00
Lien Vu 750.00
Life Connections Peer 3750.00
Lindeman Law 1020.00
Linn County Rec 2669.31
Linn County Sheriff 26860.14
Liz Ernst 180.00
Loving Arms Kids Care 1216.38
Lowe’s 118.84
Lynette Jacoby 214.77
Mac Real Estate Llc 700.00
Matthew J Hendricks 295.00
Mccomas Lacina Cons 116355.03
Mediacom Business 172.05
Medical Associates Cl 1361.34
Melvin Richard Reeve 24.00
Menards - Iowa City 1662.07
Mercy Psych Group/Mer 1575.00
Meridian People Devel 1650.00
Michael Hons 180.00
Mid American Energy 15970.40
Mobil 1 Lube Express 70.93
Nami Dubuque 10344.00
Napa Auto Parts 199.99
Natalia Portal Figuero 306.00
Neighborhood Centers 18360.00
Nelson & Toenjes Attor 190.00
Nest Pm 700.00
Nichole Glick 169.40
Night Owl Support Syst 285.00
North Iowa Juvenile D 1656.88
North Star Community 1627.23
Office Express Office 1080.42
Old Capitol Group Llc 700.00
Om Home Llc 225.00
One Property Manageme 1400.00
Open Text Inc 250.00
Optimae Lifeservices 17104.05
P & K Midwest Inc 430.81
Paola Jaramillo Guyara 8.89
Paragon Interiors 2807.45
Pazdernik Law Office 211.70
Peterson Contractors 21199.35
Phelan Tucker Law Llp 767.60
Pleasant Hill Resident 158.22
Poimen Bosko Foods Llc 50.00
Premistar Iowa 2459.29
Pride Group Inc 9415.54
Progressive Rehabilita 156.00
Psc Distribution 352.90
Pye Barker Fire & Saf 1646.52
Pyramid Services Inc. 89.95
Quadient Finance Usa I 695.33
R J Longmuir 129.20
R&M Hydraulic Repair 8116.87
Rachel Carr 180.00
Randall A Lamm 295.00
Rapids Reproductions 1421.89
Ray Oherron Co Inc 2975.66
Rebecca C Simon 295.00
Reece Hoffman 180.00
Rem Developmental Serv 228.60
Rem Iowa Community S 11817.05
River Products Co 103.60
Sadler Power Train Inc 222.61
Sanel Dzafic 700.00
Schimberg Co 71.49
Scott Pharmacy Inc 88.43
Secretary Of State 60.00
Sharon Telephone Compan 80.00
Shive Hattery Inc 4022.07
Society Of Land Survey 295.00
Solon Heating & Ac Inc 100.00
South Slope Coop Commu 597.90
Southgate Property Man 420.00
Spire Property Managem 550.00
Staples Advantage 1027.38
Star Equipment Ltd 389.15
State Hygienic Laborat 119.00
State Of Iowa 500.00
Stevan Nachazel 180.00
Steve Branin 252.00
Steven Nash 295.00
Streamline Architects 3435.00
Streichers 473.99
Successful Living 16698.93
Summit Food Service 21500.64
Sun & Fun Motorsports 209.45
Susan J Mcareavy 115.00
Symmetry Health Llc 1940.72
Systems Unlimited Inc 920.70
Tailwind Iowa City Llc 620.00
Tanager Place 36253.99
Tangent Technologies 7212.58
Tbk Properties Llc 750.00
The Ctk Group 500.00
The Lodge Apartments 3210.00
The Powder Shop Inc 108.00
Theisens Inc 556.18
To The Rescue 11975.82
Tom Cannon Stonecastle 700.00
Town Of Lone Tree 86.03
Treasurer State Of Io 1125.00
Tyler F Schneider 180.00
Underground Printing 1323.86
United Action For You 9172.44
Unitypoint Health 2403.00
University Of Iowa Hos 273.60
Unlimited Services In 7193.22
Us Cellular 1726.76
Van Diest Supply Comp 9993.13
Van Meter Industrial In 36.94
Verizon Wireless 170.09
Visa 14940.57
Wellmark Blue Cross 181000.00
William J Blanchard 57.00
Williamsburg Communit 4683.28
Willis Dady Emergency 588.00
Woodcraft Of Iowa City 169.98
Your Best Interest Llc 100.00
Zachary Riddle 180.00
Zest Catering Company 630.00
2. The minutes of the Formal Meeting for March 20, 2025.
3. Payroll authorizations submitted by department heads and elected officials.
4. Receive and place on file with the County Auditor the County Treasurer’s Semi-annual Settlement of the Board of Supervisors for the period of July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024 as submitted by County Treasurer Scott Finlayson.
5. Alcohol license application for Michael Asbe for an event at the Celebration Farm.
Approved unanimously.
PROCLAMATION NO. 03-27-25-01
TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY
MARCH 31, 2025
Summary: The Johnson County Supervisors share a vision for a better world for all people, and are committed to fostering an awareness of the basic human elements that serve to unite us as a society and annually on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility to raise awareness of issues impacting transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people and to honor these communities for their resilience, activism, and countless contributions to society. Board action: Proclaim Monday, March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Johnson County and urge all people to recognize this day by supporting efforts to promote inclusion and diversity in all settings, including schools, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and public spaces. Motion by Sullivan, second by Remington, to approve Proclamation No. 03-27-25-01. Approved unanimously. Johnson County Trans Advisory Committee (TAC) member Dr. Emma Denney spoke.
PROCLAMATION NO. 03-27-25-02
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
APRIL 2025
Summary: Sexual abuse, sexual violence, and stalking affect anyone, including children, causing long-term physical, psychological, and emotional harm and sexual violence in rural communities exists as a hidden, silent, and often unrecognized crime that is often underreported. Board Action: Proclaim the month of April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Johnson County, Iowa, and urge all people to work together to eliminate sexual violence, sexual abuse, and stalking from our community. Motion by Sullivan, second by Remington, to approve Proclamation No. 03-27-25-02. Approved unanimously. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services (RVIP & RVAP) staff Alta Medea-Peters and Shell Feijo spoke.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-27-25-01
RESOLUTION TO FIX A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON
GENERAL OBLIGATION COUNTY PURPOSE LOAN AGREEMENTS
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,340,000 TO FINANCE EQUIPMENT FOR AND IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY BUILDINGS, RESTORATION
OF DILAPIDATED COUNTY BUILDINGS, PAYMENT OF INSURANCE EXPENSES, ACQUISITION OF PEACE OFFICER AND OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT,
AND FUNDING OF PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN
PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Summary: The Code of Iowa authorizes counties to enter into loan agreements and borrow money for the purposes of making improvements and other various functions related to county government. The Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of Johnson County, Iowa, propose to borrow $13,064,000 for various county insurance program and Grant to Housing Trust of Johnson County. The Board also proposes to enter into additional loans for the following projects: Emergency Basis Building Restoration-$3,356,000; County Building ADA Improvements- $75,000; Information Technology Improvements and Equipment $875,000; County Farm Building Renovations and Improvements $200,000; SEATS Garage Addition and Lift Improvements $1,100,000; General County Repairs $300,000; Peace Officer/Emergency Services Communication Equipment $370,000. The proposals to borrow money require public hearings in accordance with the Code of Iowa. Board action: The Board set public hearings for the previously mentioned proposals for April 16, 2025, at the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, Iowa City, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m. Motion by Remington, second by Sullivan, to approve Resolution No. 03-27-25-01. Approved unanimously.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Remington, to set a public hearing on the Johnson County Budget Estimate for Fiscal Year 2026 for April 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, and authorize the Auditor to publish the notice of public hearing. Approved unanimously.
Motion by Green-Douglass, second by Remington, to approve the Professional Service Agreement with Schneider Geospatial, LLC for set up, electronic hosting, submittal and payment options for Secondary Roads permits using their GeoPermits application, in the amount of $65,532 over three years. Approved unanimously.
Motion by Green-Douglass, second by Remington, to approve Change Order No. 002 for the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Kitchen Project with Peak Construction Group Inc., North Liberty, in the amount of $24,671.22. Approved unanimously.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Remington; to appoint County Attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith, County Sheriff Brad Kunkel, County Supervisors Mandi Remington and Lisa Green-Douglass, and Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee (CJCC) members Michelle Heinz, Bill Waldie, and Ashley Salinas to a CJCC subcommittee for collaboration with the University of Iowa Center for Social Services Innovation on gathering community input for the Sheriff’s Office and Jail Project. Approved unanimously.
Adjourned at 9:44 a.m.
/s/Jon Green, Chair, Board of Supervisors
Attest: /s/Julie Persons, Auditor
On the 3rd day of April, 2025
Recorded by Auditor’s Office: Marly Melsh, Executive Clerk to the Board
These minutes were sent for formal approval and publication on April 3, 2025.
Published in The News, Thursday, April 10, 2025 L-515
