THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 20, 2023
Proclamations, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by the Board are summarized in this publication. The full text may be viewed 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.
Chairperson Green-Douglass called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County Administration Building Boardroom at 9:01 a.m. Members present: V. Fixmer-Oraiz, Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass, Royceann Porter, and Rod Sullivan.
All actions were taken unanimously.
PROCLAMATION NO. 04-20-23-01
EARTH WEEK
APRIL 22-28, 2023
Summary: The Earth, and its healthy and diverse ecosystem, is vital to a thriving community, a vigorous local economy, and a sustainable environment. Human activities can negatively affect the environment, natural resources, biological diversity, and human health and happiness. This year’s Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023, and the theme is “Invest in Our Planet” in order to act boldly, innovate broadly, and implement equitably.
Board Action: Proclaimed April 22-28, 2023, to be Earth Week in Johnson County, Iowa, and urged all residents to reflect on how to contribute to a healthy, sustainable environment and make our community an even better and equitable place to live, work, and raise a family. Motion by Green, second by Sullivan, to approve Proclamation 04-20-23-01. The following persons spoke: Dominique Badajoz; Alicia Velasquez; Thom Johnson; Adam Potter; and Planning, Development and Sustainability Department Sustainability Coordinator Becky Soglin.
PROCLAMATION NO. 04-20-23-02
HOUSING TRUST FUND WEEK
APRIL 28-MAY 4, 2023
Summary: The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, founded in 2004, has been creating and preserving housing that is affordable and has committed more than 14 million dollars for housing that is affordable and more than 1,100 units of housing have been created and preserved for citizens of Johnson County with support from the Housing Trust Fund. Board Action: Proclaimed April 28 to May 4, 2023 to be Housing Trust Fund Week in Johnson County, and encouraged citizens to learn more about the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County. Motion by Sullivan, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve Proclamation 04-20-23-02. Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County Executive Director Ellen McCabe spoke.
Motion by Fixmer-Oraiz, second by Porter, to approve the claims on the Auditor’s Claim Register for April 20, 2023, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
3E - City Electric Supp 20.99
45 Drives Manufactur 13987.50
A Tech Inc Dba Freema 4994.72
Action Sewer & Septic 1372.50
Adam Grier 245.63
Amazon.Com Capital Ser 350.14
Amelia Slaichert 91.93
Amn Language Services 369.52
Amy Hackman 88.00
Apartments At Iowa 750.00
Apts In Ic Llc 800.00
B & H Photo-Video 322.39
Barron Motor Supply 450.86
Ben Lord 852.54
Bh Orchard And Woodla 1500.00
Bike Library 10000.00
Billion Of Iowa City 53.59
Bjjb Investments Llc 750.00
Brighten Properties 750.00
Brjm Properties Llc 700.00
Business Radio Sales A 550.11
Candelina S Helmuth 800.00
Cdw Government Inc 51.68
Center For Worker Jus 9602.56
Central Iowa Detentio 3360.00
Central Iowa Distribut 833.00
Centurylink 144.53
Chris Wisman 432.44
City Laundering Co 258.10
City Of Coralville 162.01
City Of Iowa City - Lan 32.56
City Of Iowa City - Ut 163.71
City Of Iowa City-Acc 7808.41
Cj Cooper & Associates 45.00
Custom Hose & Supplies 73.18
Cypress Solutions Inc 58.00
Dans Overhead Doors 462.90
Dawn Alam 166.44
Deanna Huffman 700.00
Deery Brothers Ford Li 145.00
Delta Dental Of Iowa 2958.40
Eastern Iowa Light & Po 19.62
Electric Motors Of Iowa 38.36
Elizabeth Rodriguez 2200.91
Emma Johnson 150.00
Extron Electronics 7018.04
Fawn607 Llc 537.99
Fidelity Security Lif 3346.36
Floyd County Sheriff 98.00
Front St Apt Llc 750.00
Galls Llc 125.90
Gatr Truck Center 224.08
Gay & Ciha Funeral Ho 4400.00
George Rodney Alberhas 425.00
Giselle Coreas 88.00
Goodfellow Printing I 2488.00
Greazel Trucking 997.50
Gregory J Downes 850.00
Hacap 9673.82
Hawkeye Communication 1405.00
Hayek Moreland Smith 1701.85
Heartland Shredding In 132.00
Henry County Sheriff 15800.00
Henry Schein 498.40
Hillsboro West Residen 500.00
Holiday Mobile Home Co 340.00
Home Repair Team Inc 617.54
Hospers & Brother Prin 374.73
Hy-Vee #1281 35.00
Iowa Audiology & Heari 700.00
Iowa City Free Medical 584.00
Iowa Paper Inc 35.52
Iowa Process Service 235.00
Iowa Secretary Of Sta 1622.24
Iowa State Sheriffs’ & 50.00
Jennifer Bounds 150.00
Jennifer Miller 159.17
Johnson County Audito 4167.91
Johnson County Audito 8389.03
Johnson County Refuse 1347.50
Johnson County Second 1645.52
Johnson County Social 8506.28
Jones County Auditor 14658.10
Jones County Sheriff’s 56.46
Jordie Llewellyn 150.00
Jose M Garcia Dba Jmg 750.00
Joseph Wilensky 865.16
Kim L Jennings 1141.11
Koch Office Group 2288.76
Language Line Services 108.37
Lee County Sheriff 3100.00
Linn County Auditor 470.18
Linn County Rec 793.08
Lisa Parlato 88.00
Ll Pelling Co Inc 1579.00
Logan Contractors Suppl 53.32
Mac Real Estate Llc 700.00
Madison National Life 4265.33
Martin’s Yardsmart 10664.00
Mcgrath Toyota Of Iowa C 6.50
Mckesson Medical Surgi 326.86
Medela Inc 1921.31
Menards - Iowa City 210.94
Mercy Services Iowa Ci 848.00
Mhb Properties Llc 700.00
Mid American Energy 4936.55
Midwest Janitorial Se 2820.77
Midwest Mailworks Inc 416.19
Midwest Wheel & Equipme 29.92
Mutual Wheel Company 642.34
Napa Auto Parts 130.59
National Medical Servi 225.00
National Public Health 150.00
Neofunds/Total Funds 721.63
Nest Property Managem 2100.00
Norstar Industries Inc 166.68
Office Machine Consulta 52.38
Ottsen Oil Co 281.05
Pacific Interpreters 247.50
Pestpros 340.00
Petty Cash Fund 12.70
Pitney Bowes Global Fi 229.80
Postmaster 2000.00
Practicon Inc 13.59
Progressive Rehabilita 156.00
Rachel Quinn 130.58
Rapids Reproductions I 363.25
Raymond J Jiras 1260.00
Redfinch Investments L 500.00
Regency Of Iowa Inc D 465.00
Ricoh Usa Inc 292.04
S & G Materials 1099.60
Sam Jarvis 88.00
Scott County Sheriff 43.36
Sharon Telephone Comp 1464.26
Shrahman2 Properties L 700.00
Specialized Petroleum 454.80
Spok Inc 58.02
Staples Advantage 962.72
Staples Credit Plan 57.28
State Of Iowa 500.00
State Of Iowa Dept Of 125.97
Stevan Nachazel 34.06
Stitch In Time Inc 52.00
Storey Kenworthy Corp 712.78
Sujo Llc 700.00
Summit Fire Protection 709.00
Summit Food Service 21695.89
Swanson Construction 16922.35
Tailwind Iowa City Llc 670.00
The Lodge Apartments 1400.00
The Workplace Learnin 3778.50
Thomson Reuters-West 109.19
Tiffin Affordable Hous 700.00
Treasurer State Of Io 2437.50
Tricon General Cons 102572.53
Truck Country Of Iowa 6258.68
Tutty Mtowa 923.86
Ubben Building Supplie 703.99
Ui Diagnostic Labora 41449.72
University Of Iowa Ho 2546.00
Us Cellular 442.58
Verizon Wireless 40.01
Villa Garden Apartment 850.00
Visa 11403.64
Weatherstem Inc 1500.00
Wellmark Blue Cross 465270.55
Western Hills Estates 498.00
White Cap Construction 64.91
Motion by Porter, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the minutes of the Formal Meeting of April 13, 2023.
Motion by Green, second by Porter, to approve the payroll authorizations submitted by department heads and elected officials, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the application for a Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service Area for Bobbers Grill, as submitted by Jeff Dostal.
Motion by Green, second by Porter, to receive and place on file the Auditor’s Quarterly Report of Fees Collected for the quarter ending March, 2023, in the amount of $9,961.81, as submitted by County Auditor Travis Weipert.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-20-23-01
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Summary: The Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission has filed its report and recommendations for certain actions. Board Action: Set public hearing for May 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. on the following applications: a. Rezoning applications filed by Mike Mullinnix (PZC-23-28339) and by Phyllis Marak (PZC-23-28340) and b. Subdivision application filed by Mike Mullinnix (PZC-23-28341). Authorized the Auditor to publish the official notice of above public hearing. Motion by Green, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve Resolution 04-20-23-01 effective April 20, 2023.
ORDINANCE NO. 04-20-23-01
ZONING APPLICATION PZC-23-28329
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOHNSON COUNTY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM A-AGRICULTURAL TO R-RESIDENTIAL
Summary: The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance by changing the classification of the real estate located in Newport Township as described below from A-Agricultural to R-Residential to wit:
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: REZONE A-AGRICULTURAL to R-RESIDENTIAL. ALL OF AUDITOR’S PARCEL 2023003 AND A PORTION OF LOT 1, AMENDT SECOND SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE EAST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 80 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2, AMENDT SECOND SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 33, PAGE 316 IN THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE; THENCE S22°56’30”E, ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 22.59 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, 98.68 FEET, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE AND AN ARC OF A 185.02 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY, WHOSE 97.52 FOOT CHORD BEARS S38°08’53”E; THENCE S53°24’55”E, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, 56.92 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF AMENDT CT. NE (A PRIVATE ROAD); THENCE S36°54’33”W, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 40.00 FEET; THENCE N53°13’50”W, 56.96 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, 119.61 FEET, ALONG AN ARC OF A 225.02 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY, WHOSE 118.21 FOOT CHORD BEARS N38°11’29”W; THENCE N23°05’08”W, 37.35 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE N19°15’28”W, 200.00 FEET; THENCE N00°53’09”W, 177.35 FEET; THENCE S89°06’51”W, 104.10 FEET; THENCE N00°55’37”W, 202.06 FEET; THENCE N83°31’15”E, 120.64 FEET; THENCE S28°13’21”E, 127.80 FEET; THENCE S07°24’06”E, 150.00 FEET; THENCE S06°21’41”W, 200.00 FEET; THENCE S19°15’28”E, 125.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.54 ACRES AND IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
Effective Date. After its passage, approval, and publication as part of the proceedings of the Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall become effective only upon recording of a subdivision of the subject property approved by the Board of Supervisors which contains one zoning classification per lot or parcel in such subdivision.
Board Action: On April 13, 2023, motion by Sullivan, second by Green, to approve the proposed ordinance associated with Zoning Application PZC-23-28329 on first and second consideration. Roll call: Aye: Fixmer-Oraiz, Green, Green-Douglass, Sullivan; Absent: Porter.
Motion by Porter, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the proposed ordinance associated with Zoning Application PZC-23-28329 on third and final consideration and approve Ordinance 04-20-23-01 amending the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance. Roll call: Aye: Fixmer-Oraiz, Green, Green-Douglass, Porter, Sullivan.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Green, to approve the job description, as revised on April 20, 2023, for the position of Field (Paramedic) Supervisor, as included in the agenda packet of this meeting.
Motion by Green, second by Sullivan, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding, with the Governing Board of the MH/DS of the East Central Region of Iowa, Regarding Reimbursement From MH/DS of the East Central Region for County Employees, including Exhibit A: Johnson County Employees, and Exhibit B: Mental Health Advocate Responsibilities.
Motion by Porter, second by Green, to approve the subscription for Asset Essentials software with Brightly Software Inc., Cary, North Carolina, for the Facilities Department in an amount of $33,333.14.
Adjourned at 9:48 a.m.
/s/Lisa Green-Douglass, Chair, Board of Supervisors
/s/Attest: Travis Weipert, Auditor
Recorded by Auditor’s Office: Marly Melsh, Executive Clerk to the Board
These minutes were sent for approval and publication on April 27, 2023.
Published in The News, Thursday, May 4, 2023 L-411
