HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-24 Council minutesJOHNSON COUNTY IOWA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022
Second Floor Boardroom
Joint Entities Meeting 4:31 PM
JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET
IOWA CITY, IA 52240
Chairperson Porter called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the
Johnson County Administration Building Boardroom at 4:31 p.m. Members present: Jon
Green*, Lisa Green -Douglass, Pat Heiden, Royceann Porter, and Rod Sullivan*.
*Denotes electronic participation.
Welcome and Introductions
Elected officials introduced themselves as follows:
Coralville City Council Members Laurie Goodrich, Jill Dodds*, Mike Knudson*, Hai
Huynh*, Coralville Mayor Meghann Foster*, and Coralville Mayor Pro Tem Mitch Gross*,
Hills City Council Member Emily Hudacheck*, Hills Mayor Tim Kemp*,
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague, Iowa City Council Members Pauline Taylor, Laura
Bergus*, John Thomas, Janice Weiner*, and Shawn Harmsen*, Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem
Megan Alter*.
Meeting participants said they were having difficulty hearing one another so Porter called
for a recess to restore order. Recessed at 4:35 p.m.; reconvened at 4:49 p.m.
Introductions resumed as follows:
Lone Tree City Council Member Dave Wageman*,
Oxford Mayor Heather Johnson*,
North Liberty Mayor Chris Hoffman*, North Liberty City Council Members Brian Wayson*,
Brent Smith*, and Erek Sittig*,
Swisher Mayor Christopher Taylor*,
Tiffin City Administrator Doug Boldt*,
University Heights Mayor Louise From*, University Heights City Council Member
Stepheny Gahn*,
Clear Creek Amana Interim Superintendent Joseph Brown*,
Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) Vice President Ruthina Malone*, ICCSD
President Shawn Eyestone*, ICCSD Board Members Maka Pilcher Hayek, Charlie
Eastham, Lisa Williams*, and Jayne Finch*.
Porter announced that agenda item number four, "American Rescue Plan Act Updates
from Municipalities" will be moved to last place on the agenda.
Clear Creek Amana Community Schools Update: March 1, 2022 Bond Referendum
Clear Creek Amana Interim Superintendent Joseph Brown presented a PowerPoint about
the March 1, 2022 bond referendum for $65,000,000 for the purpose of building a new
600 -student elementary school in Coralville, a vocational addition to the high school, and
expansion of fine arts facilities at the middle and high schools. Officials discussed the
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placement of the vocational wing in relation to the flood plain and Brown spoke on the
matter.
COVID-19 Update from Johnson County Public Health
Johnson County Public Health Director Danielle Pettit-Majewski provided statistics about
COVID-19 infections in Johnson County and spoke about face coverings, COVID-19
vaccinations, testing, and contact tracing. She said 78.6% of Johnson County's population
is vaccinated, but staffing shortages among healthcare providers has not waned. She
announced how each household can secure rapid antigen tests that are now available at
no charge.
Nomi Health, Inc. COVID-19 Testing Clinic
ICCSD President Shawn Eyestone said the Nomi Health, Inc. drive-thru COVID-19 testing
clinic at Liberty High School has administered over 1,100 tests. He announced plans for
additional clinics within the Iowa City Community School District.
Interest for a Childcare Presentation and Discussion at Next Joint Entities Meeting
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague asked if there is interest to bring in area experts who could
provide knowledgeable information about local, state and federal childcare. Green -
Douglass and Coralville Mayor Meghann Foster suggested Lynette Jacoby, Deb
Dunkhase, and Jennifer Banta would be good resources for such a presentation.
Sustainability Working Group of Johnson County Update
Johnson County Planning, Development, and Sustainability Department Sustainability
Coordinator Becky Soglin* presented a PowerPoint about the Sustainability Working
Group of Johnson County. The PowerPoint is contained in the agenda packet of this
meeting.
Proposed Dates and Hosts for Future Joint Entities Meetings
Board Office Executive Director Mike Hensch suggested the joint entities follow a
proposed schedule for future meeting dates and designated hosts. He displayed a
schedule on the monitor and via Zoom; absent any objection, the next meeting is
scheduled for April 18, 2022, and to be hosted by ICCSD.
American Rescue Plan Act Updates from Municipalities
Johnson County Grants Coordinator Donna Brooks* reviewed the history and timeline of
the development of the American Rescue Plan Act Direct Assistance Program. She noted
that the final rule, released by the U.S. Treasury on January 6, contained expanded
guidance and flexibility that affected the Direct Assistance Program. Teague, Eastham,
and Special Projects Manager Ray Forsythe provided additional information.
Adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
Attest: Travis Weipert, Auditor
Recorded by Kyle Phillips, Auditor's Office Administrative Secretary
Finalized by Nancy Tomkovicz, Deputy Auditor
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