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Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Supervisors - Work Session
- Remington
Who’s on the Board of Supervisors - Work Session (Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee) - updated packet
- BOS
Who’s on the Commission of Veteran Affairs
- Bill Blanchard
- Mandy Coates
- Larry Hingtgen
- Chad Gerdes
- Jake Korbakes
- JoAnne Downes
- Tera Denial
Who’s on the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee - updated packet
- BOS
Who’s on the Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board
- Angel Taylor
- Branden Sobaski
- Cheryl Collins
- Elizabeth Weyer Davis
- Emily O’Sherridan- Tabor
- Lori Roetlin
- Marie Hassel
- Megan Alter
- Richard Lipman
- V Fixmer-Oraiz
Recent meetings
Fri Aug 28, 2026
Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board
Board reviews Older Americans Month events and $450 in funding requests
The Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board is meeting to review the JCLC Action Plan and assign sections for completion. The agenda includes a review of Older Americans Month events, such as a film screening and a health talk, along with specific funding requests. The board will also discuss a housing action team funding request and note the resignation of board member Lorraine Bowans.
- Funding request of $400 for a MIND diet presentation with Susie Roberts on May 13
- Funding request of $50 for the Solon Aging Well Expo on May 19
- Review of a funding request from the Housing Action Team
- Planning for Older Americans Month events including a film screening on May 7 and a talk-back session on April 26
- Announcement of the resignation of Policy Board member Lorraine Bowans
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✓ Decided: Policy Board approves $200 fair entry, $400 speaker, $50 vendor fees
The Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board approved three funding requests: $200 for a Johnson County Fair booth (with a condition to use free county space if available), up to $400 for a MIND diet presentation speaker, and $50 for a vendor table at the Solon Aging Well Expo. The board also approved the March 2026 minutes and assigned various action plan sections to members. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $200 Housing Action Team Johnson County Fair entry fee (all ayes, contingent on free county space)
- Approved up to $400 for MIND diet presentation speaker (all ayes)
- Approved $50 vendor fee for Solon Aging Well Expo (all ayes)
- Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Assigned action plan sections to members (Community Profile, Mission/Vision, etc.)
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April 14, 2026
Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board Meeting Agenda
Meeting date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026; 4:00 PM – 5:30PM
In-Person- Room 203C - 855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Zoom Meeting Link: Join the meeting now
AGENDA
1) Welcome & Introductions – Kalohn
2) Public Comment – Comments on items not on the agenda
3) Approval of March 2026 Meeting Minutes
4) Update from Aging Specialist – Kellbach
5) Finance Report – Smith
6) Action Plan
a) Review Goals
b) Review Action Plan Outline and assign sections
7) Housing Action Team – funding request
8) Older Americans Month
a) 2026 Theme – Champion Your Health
b) Riverside Theatre Update –The Finacé Talk-back session Sunday, April 26
c) FilmScene – Screening of “I like it here!” Thursday, May 7th, 6:30 PM
d) The MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative
Delay) with Susie Roberts – May 13th, Time TBD – Funding request $400.
e) Solon Aging Well Expo on Tuesday, May 19th from 10AM-12PM – Funding
request $50
f) Art Talk with Amanda Lensing – Artists and Aging
May 19th, 10:30 AM via Zoom
g) Proclamations
i. Review talking points
ii. Scheduling of proclamations with Johnson County cities
iii. Sign up for proclamation meetings
h) Csomay Center
i. Older Americans Month display on aging at the Iowa City Public
Library. JCLC is invited to share information.
9) Csomay Center: Opportunity for JCLC to participate in Alumni Day on April 18 …
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Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board Meeting Agenda
Meeting date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026; 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Hybrid Meeting
Meeting Minutes
1) Welcome & Introductions – Kalohn
a) Meeting was called to order at 4:08PM.
b) Present in-person: John Kalohn, Jeff Kellbach, William Quinn, Lisa Parlato, William Quinn, Mandi
Remington
c) Present virtually: Violette Bray, Hayley Crabb, Thomas McDanel
d) Absent: Lou Tassinary, Stacia Rath, Greg Smith
2) Public Comment – Comments on items not on the agenda
a) None
3) Approval of March 2026 Meeting Minutes
a) Motion to approve the minutes by McDanel, Second by Crabb, all in favor, motion passes.
4) Update from Aging Specialist – Kellbach
a) No update this month
5) Finance Report
a) No new expenses since last meeting.
6) Action Plan
a) Goal 1(Communication and Information)- Kalohn will look to see if the impact of improving AARP score
10 points is feasible.
b) Goal 2(Communication and Information)- Suggested that the action “Alternative methods of
collaboration for orgs that cannot participate on the JCLC board. Action Teams, task force, special
events ” have the same resources needed, barriers, outputs and measures of success as the action
above it “Invite organizations to participate in JCLC board meetings and reciprocate by attending board
meetings of other organizations.”
c) Goal 3 (Health Services and Community Supports)- We will update measures of success- web hits,
amount of pr …
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Fri Aug 28, 2026
Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board
Board reviews draft Action Plan and finances for aging services
The Johnson County Livable Community Policy Board will approve May 2026 minutes and review the finance report, noting that unused funds do not roll over to the next fiscal year. The meeting includes updates on the draft Action Plan outline, specifically the Community Profile and Introduction sections. The board will also discuss a Constant Contact subscription and set future meeting dates.
- Approval of May 2026 Meeting Minutes
- Finance Report review
- Discussion of Constant Contact Subscription
- Updates on Action Plan Outline sections 4 and 5
- Older Americans Month Debrief
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Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board Meeting Agenda
Meeting date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026; 4:00 PM – 5:30PM
In-Person- Room 203C -855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Zoom Meeting Link: Join the meeting now
AGENDA
1) Welcome & Introductions – Kalohn
2) Public Comment – Comments on items not on the agenda
3) Approval of May 2026 Meeting Minutes
4) Update from Aging Specialist – Kellbach
5) Finance Report – Smith
6) JCLC Meeting Schedule – Kalohn
7) Constant Contact Subscription – Kellbach
8) Action Plan Outline – Updates on action items from last meeting
9) Older Americans Month Debrief – Board
10) Meeting dates for future meetings
a) Executive Committee Meeting – TBD, 2026, 4:00pm, virtual
b) Policy Board Meeting – Tuesday, TBD, 2026, 4:00pm, hybrid
c) Executive Committee Meeting – TBD, 2026, virtual
11) Future Meeting Topics
12) Announcements
a) Facebook Page Link: https://www.facebook.com/JCSocialServices
b) Latest Newsletter: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/livable-
community/newsletter
c) Other
13) Adjournment
Meeting Packet
May 2026 Draft Meeting Minutes
Action Plan Outline
NOTE: ALL AGENDA ITEMS ARE FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION. In order to provide for
most efficient use of our limited meeting time, the Exec Committee requests that any “handouts” or written
materials other than the financial report should be provided in advance only. Such handouts will be posted on
Teams in order t …
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Fri Aug 28, 2026
Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board
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Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board Meeting Agenda
Meeting date: Monday, July 13, 2026; 4:30 PM – 5:30PM
In-Person- Room 203C -855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Zoom Meeting Link: Join the meeting now
AGENDA
1) Welcome & Introductions – Kalohn
2) Public Comment – Comments on items not on the agenda
3) Approval of June 2026 Meeting Minutes
4) Update from Aging Specialist – Kellbach
5) Finance Report – Smith
6) JCLC Meeting Schedule – Kalohn
7) Results of UIOWA AI Readiness Grant Proposal Vote – Kalohn: Approved by a vote of 6 to 3
(1 board member was not available for the vote)
8) Action Plan Outline – Updates on action items from last meeting – Kalohn
9) Action Team and Committee Review – All
10) Nominations Committee Appointments – Kalohn
11) Initiating work on Selected Goals – Kalohn
12) Reapproval of request of funding from Housing Action Team for booth at the Johnson
County Fair – Kellbach
13) Meeting dates for future meetings
a) Executive Committee Meeting – August 3, 2026, 9:00 AM, virtual
b) Policy Board Meeting – Tuesday, August 10, 2026, 4:30 PM, hybrid
c) Executive Committee Meeting – TBD, 2026, virtual
14) Future Meeting Topics
15) Announcements
a) Facebook Page Link: https://www.facebook.com/JCSocialServices
b) Latest Newsletter: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/livable-
community/newsletter
c) Other
16) Adjournment
Meeting Packet
June 2026 Draft Meeting Minutes
Action Plan Outline …
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Fri Aug 28, 2026
Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board
✓ Decided: Policy board approves April minutes, plans aging forums and events
The Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board approved the April 2026 meeting minutes and discussed updates on the Action Plan, including the Community Profile and Vision Statement sections. The board noted upcoming events including a legislative forum on June 15th, the MIND diet presentation, and the Solon Aging Well Expo. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and previously approved refreshment funding.
- Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Noted previously approved email vote for up to $200 refreshments for Elderly Consortium Meeting
- Discussed Action Plan progress for Community Profile and Vision Statement sections
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Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board Meeting Agenda
Meeting date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026; 4:00 PM – 5:30PM
In-Person- Room 203C -855 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Zoom Meeting Link: Join the meeting now
AGENDA
1) Welcome & Introductions – Kalohn
2) Public Comment – Comments on items not on the agenda
3) Approval of April 2026 Meeting Minutes
4) Update from Aging Specialist – Kellbach
5) Finance Report – Smith
6) Action Plan Outline – Updates on action items from last meeting
7) Johnson County Elderly Consortium Meeting
a) Funding request for up to $200 for breakfast for this meeting was approved via
email vote April 22, 2026
b) Update on this event
8) Older Americans Month
a) Updates on Riverside Theatre and Film Scene events
b) The MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay)
with Susie Roberts – May 13th, 10:30 AM Room 203
c) Solon Aging Well Expo on Tuesday, May 19th from 10AM-12PM
d) Art Talk with Mandi Lensing – Artists and Aging
May 19th, 10:30 AM via Zoom – Link for this event.
e) Proclamations
f) Csomay Center
i. Older Americans Month display on aging at the Iowa City Public Library. JCLC
is invited to share information.
9) Csomay Center: Alumni Day
10) Meeting dates for future meetings
a) Executive Committee Meeting – May 18, 2026, 4:00pm, virtual
b) Policy Board Meeting – Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 4:00pm, hybrid
c) Executive Committee Meeting – June 23, 2026, virtual
11) Future Meeting To …
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Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board Meeting Agenda
Meeting date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026; 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Hybrid Meeting
Meeting Minutes
1) Welcome & Introductions – Kalohn
a) Meeting was called to order at 4:05PM.
b) Present in-person: John Kalohn, Jeff Kellbach, Lisa Parlato, Mandi Remington
c) Present virtually: William Quinn, Hayley Crabb, Stacia Rath
d) Absent: Lou Tassinary, Violette Bray, Greg Smith, Thomas McDanel
2) Public Comment – Comments on items not on the agenda
a) None
3) Approval of April 2026 Meeting Minutes
a) Motion to approve the minutes by Quinn, Second by Parlato, all in favor, motion passes.
4) Update from Aging Specialist – Kellbach
a) Legislative Forum- Heritage Task Force on Aging will hold a forum on June 15th from 2-3:30PM in Room
203 of the Health and Human Services Building. Invitations have been sent out to Senators and House
Representatives that serve Johnson County to attend. A flyer will be sent out to Policy Board members
once we have a final draft.
5) Finance Report
a) Jeff reported that we had approved expenses since our last meeting which included the email vote to
approve funding for up to $200 for refreshments for the Elderly Consortium Meeting earlier this
month.
b) We still have funds to utilize this fiscal year. There was a question about whether these unused funds
would roll forward to next year, but they do not.
6) Action Plan Outline
a) Section 4: Community Profile- Lisa and …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026
Board of Supervisors - Formal
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Board of Supervisors - Formal Meeting
Agenda
Thursday, August 27, 2026
9:00 am
Formal Meeting
A.
Welcome
B.
Call to Order
C.
Business from the Public
D.
Consent Agenda (5 minutes)
2.
Consider the Auditor's claims register
3.
Consider the formal meeting minutes
4.
Consider application for an alcohol license for Cedar Ridge Distillery
5.
Consider accepting and placing on file the County Recorder's July 2026 report of fees
collected
E.
Proclamation(s)
1.
Library Card Sign-up Month September 2026
2.
Dedication of Dr. Lulu Merle Johnson Plaza August 29, 2026
Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6000 | Website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
View livestream: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings
Participate by joining the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803
Meeting ID: 843 8801 0803
Listen live by dialing (312) 626-6799 (audio only)
Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are open to the public and are generally
livestreamed. To join electronically, please visit johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings. Written
comments may be submitted to sups@johnsoncountyiowa.gov. If you require accommodations to
participate, please contact the Board Office at (319) 356-6000 prior to the meeting. Public comment
is at the discretion of the Chairperson and will be limited to three minutes. Due to public meeting
laws, the Board may only discuss or act on matters presented on this agenda. Welcome.
1. Call to order
2. Roll cal …
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Wed Aug 26, 2026
Board of Supervisors - Work Session
✓ Decided: Board reviews courthouse repair proposals, budget amendment; no formal votes taken
The Board of Supervisors held a work session with no formal decisions. They reviewed proposals for Courthouse Annex repairs ($55,254.96 for northwest corner stabilization and $58,957.56 for overhead door infill) and $6,000 in engineering services from Raker Rhodes, all scheduled for future formal consideration. A proposed FY27 budget amendment with $24,400 in unbudgeted revenues and $13,490,586 in unbudgeted expenditures was discussed, with formal action set for the next day. The Board also entered a closed session on attorney-client privileged matters.
- Agenda approved, except item F.2 closed session struck (unanimous)
- Raker Rhodes engineering services proposal ($6,000) reviewed, formal consideration future
- TNT repair proposal for northwest corner stabilization ($55,254.96) reviewed, formal consideration future
- TNT repair proposal for overhead door CMU infill ($58,957.56) reviewed, formal consideration future
- FY27 budget amendment discussed, formal consideration scheduled for next day
- Closed session entered at 9:22 a.m. (5-0), adjourned at 9:46 a.m.
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Board of Supervisors - Work Session Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
9:00 am
Work Session
A.
Welcome
B.
Call to Order
C.
Business from the Public
D.
Work Session Business, not to exceed 15 minutes per item
1.
Discuss Raker Rhodes Courthouse Annex Building proposal
2.
Discuss Courthouse Annex Building Northwest Corner repairs
3.
Discuss Courthouse Annex Building Overhead Door Infill
4.
Discuss proposed fiscal year 2027 fall budget amendment *
E.
Business from the Board Office
Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6000 | Website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
View livestream: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings
Participate by joining the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803
Meeting ID: 843 8801 0803
Listen live by dialing (312) 626-6799 (audio only)
Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are open to the public and are generally
livestreamed. To join electronically, please visit johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings. Written
comments may be submitted to sups@johnsoncountyiowa.gov. If you require accommodations to
participate, please contact the Board Office at (319) 356-6000 prior to the meeting. Public comment
is at the discretion of the Chairperson and will be limited to three minutes. Due to public meeting
laws, the Board may only discuss or act on matters presented on this agenda. Welcome.
1. Call to order
2. Roll call, establishment of quorum
3. Approval of agenda
1. Public comment, limi …
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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK SESSION MINUTES
AUGUST 26, 2026
Chairperson Green called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County
Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 9:00 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz,
Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass, Mandi Remington, and Rod Sullivan.
Green sought and received unanimous consent for approval of the agenda as presented, except by
striking agenda item F.2. ‘Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a), to review or
discuss records which are authorized by state law to be kept confidential (work product and/or
attorney-client privileged communications).’
Public Comment - County Auditor Julie Persons introduced her office’s fall elections intern, Rhea
Brahmarouthu. Brahmarouthu briefly summarized her background.
Raker Rhodes Courthouse Annex Building Proposal
County Facilities Director Dave Curtis spoke about the recent damage to the County Courthouse
Annex Building caused by a March water main break. He said TNT Tuckpointing & Building
Restoration LLC (TNT), with input from Raker Rhodes Engineering (Raker Rhodes), investigated
conditions at the County Courthouse Annex Building and developed two repair proposals. Curtis
said Raker Rhodes would review the proposed repairs and provide engineering services during
construction. Curtis recommended approval of the proposal from Raker Rhodes for engineering
services in the amount of $6,000. Formal considera …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026
Board of Health
✓ Decided: Board of Health approves April minutes, hears SPOTS budget cut and PHIG alignment
The Johnson County Board of Health unanimously approved the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes. No action items were taken; the meeting consisted of staff updates and presentations. The SPOTS program reported a required 17% budget reduction due to state request, and the Public Health Alignment discussed the IHHS district plan and upcoming RFP.
- Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- No expenditures over $3,000
- No applications, contracts, or agreements
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A community where all can achieve optimal health
855 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET ♦ IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 ♦ PHONE: (319) 356-6040 ♦ FAX: (319) 356-6044
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BOARD OF HEALTH
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Regular Meeting
May 20, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m.
AGENDA*
Health and Human Services Building
2nd Floor Conference Room 203
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City
This meeting may be conducted as an electronic meeting pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8. Those
members participating electronically will do so by conference call. Conference call participants will call
in to the location described above at 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. All comments and votes by
such members shall be audible to the public.
This meeting will be electronically available for public viewing and commenting by Teams video conference.
With an internet connection, one can participate to the live meeting by using the following link: https://bit.ly/BOHmtg
If an internet access is not available, please use the following Phone number and Phone Conference ID; to listen and
comment.
Phone number: 1-773-352-2004
Phone conference ID: 336 300 347#
•
Citizen comments can also be shared prior to the Board of Health meeting by calling Johnson County
Public Health at 319-356-6040.
Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities, in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. Pl …
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A community where all can achieve optimal health
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PUBLIC HEALTH
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Wednesday May 20, 2026
MEETING MINUTES
3:00 pm
Call to Order: Melanie Wellington, MD, PhD called the meeting to order at 3:01 pm.
Roll Call: Melanie Wellington, MD, PhD; Peter D. Wallace, MD, MS; Joni Bosch, PhD, ARNP;
Michelle Weckmann, MS, MD
Staff: Danielle Pettit-Majewski, Director; Sam Jarvis, Community Health Manager; Rob Thul,
Environmental Health Manager; Matthew Waldschmidt, Fiscal Manager; Roberta Sloat, Clinical
Services Manager; Alissa Sotzen, Grants Analyst; Tuesdai Kemp, Secretary II; Brycen Myers,
Health Outreach Specialist II; Giselle Coreas, Public Health Planner; Rachel Quinn, Disease
Prevention Specialist; Cole Kruse, Public Health System Analyst; Tasneem Ali, Public Health
Systems Analyst
Others Present: David VanCompernolle, Assistant County Attorney; Nathan Peters, Assistant
County Attorney
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Wallace to approve April 16, 2026, meeting minutes; seconded
by Bosch. The motion passed unanimously.
Next Regular Meeting Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Conference Room 203 at
4:00 pm in the Health and Human Services Building.
Citizen Comments / Questions / Issues: None
Staff Updates: Wellington thought it would be a great idea to start doing staff shout-out emails
and/or cards. Bosch made a shout-out to James Lacina for the ride-along …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026
Board of Health Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisors
✓ Decided: Joint meeting reviews septic rules, childcare, MOU; no votes taken
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors and Board of Health held a joint meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed aligning private septic system regulations with county land use goals, considered drafting a joint statement on childcare, and reviewed the annual Memorandum of Understanding, which was unchanged. The MOU will be executed by the Board of Health and then brought to the Board of Supervisors for formal consideration.
- Agenda approved unanimously
- MOU reviewed, unchanged; to be executed by BOH then brought to BOS
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MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
MAY 20, 2026
Chairperson Green called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors (BOS) to order in the Johnson
County Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 4:03 p.m. Members present: V
Fixmer-Oraiz, Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass, Mandi Remington*, and Rod Sullivan. Johnson
County Board of Health (BOH) members present: Joni Bosch, Zachary Pollock, Peter Wallace,
Michelle Weckmann, and Melanie Wellington. Absent: Pollock *Denotes electronic participation.
Green sought and received unanimous consent for approval of the agenda as presented.
Public Comment - No one from the public spoke.
BOH Private Sewage System Regulations in relation to the County Land Use Goals
County Planning, Development and Sustainability (PDS) Director Josh Busard said the BOS sent
a letter to the BOH to consider how BOH can amend its private septic regulations to be more in
line with County housing assessments. He said some rules allow a certain number of septic
systems per acre and the BOS rules and BOH rules are not the same. He said the discussion is to
see if some rules can be amended closer to the BOS rules. Wellinton reported for the BOH. She
reviewed the request and reviewed concerns in the area of health considering density requirements,
septic system replacement issues, ground water contamination and eco-tourism in the County.
Busard said some areas …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026
Board of Supervisors - Formal
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Board of Supervisors - Formal Meeting
Agenda
Thursday, August 20, 2026
9:00 am
Formal Meeting
A.
Welcome
B.
Call to Order
C.
Business from the Public
D.
Consent Agenda (5 minutes)
2.
Consider the Auditor's claims register
3.
Consider the formal meeting minutes
4.
Consider application for alcohol license for Traveling Tapster at Celebration Barn.
5.
Consider accepting and placing on file the Clerk of Court July 2026 report of fees
collected
6.
Acknowledge receipt of Minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of
July 13, 2026 and the Report of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of
August 10, 2026
7.
Consider GuideLink Center June 2026 invoice from Community & Family Resources
Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6000 | Website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
View livestream: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings
Participate by joining the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803
Meeting ID: 843 8801 0803
Listen live by dialing (312) 626-6799 (audio only)
Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are open to the public and are generally
livestreamed. To join electronically, please visit johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings. Written
comments may be submitted to sups@johnsoncountyiowa.gov. If you require accommodations to
participate, please contact the Board Office at (319) 356-6000 prior to the meeting. Public comment
is at the discretion of the Chairperson and will be limited to three minut …
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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 20, 2026
Chairperson Green called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County
Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 9:00 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz,
Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass, Mandi Remington*, and Rod Sullivan. *Denotes electronic
participation.
Green sought and received unanimous consent for approval of the agenda as presented.
Public Comment - No one from the public spoke.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Green-Douglass, to approve the following consent agenda items:
1. The claims on the Johnson County Auditor’s Claim Register for August 20, 2026, in the
amount of $2,270,296.94.
2. The minutes of the Work Session Meeting of August 12, 2026, and Formal Meeting of August
13, 2026.
3. Payroll authorizations submitted by department heads and elected officials.
4. Application for alcohol license for Traveling Tapster for an event at the Johnson County
Celebration Barn.
5. Accept and place on file the Clerk of Court July 2026 report of fees collected.
6. Acknowledge receipt of Minutes of the Johnson County Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting of July 13, 2026, and the Report of the Johnson County Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting of August 10, 2026.
7. GuideLink Center Proof of Payment Certification from Community & Family Resources, Fort
Dodge, for June 2026 services.
Approved unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-20-26-01
RESOL …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026
Board of Health
✓ Decided: Board approves Rural Health Transformation Grant with Marion County
The Johnson County Board of Health approved two grant-related actions: the RFA 26-09 28E Rural Health Transformation Grant to partner with Marion County on cancer prevention, and the RFA 26-10 FY26 Budget Amendment to increase Narcan funding for a vending machine. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included staff updates and a discussion on septic tank ordinances.
- Approved RFA 26-09 28E Rural Health Transformation Grant (unanimous)
- Approved RFA 26-10 FY26 Budget Amendment for Narcan vending machine (unanimous)
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BOARD OF HEALTH
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Regular Meeting
April 16, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.
AGENDA*
Health and Human Services Building
2nd Floor Conference Room 203
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City
This meeting may be conducted as an electronic meeting pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8. Those
members participating electronically will do so by conference call. Conference call participants will call
in to the location described above at 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. All comments and votes by
such members shall be audible to the public.
This meeting will be electronically available for public viewing and commenting by Teams video conference.
With an internet connection, one can participate to the live meeting by using the following link: https://bit.ly/BOHmtg
If an internet access is not available, please use the following Phone number and Phone Conference ID; to listen and
comment.
Phone number: 1-773-352-2004
Phone conference ID: 336 300 347#
•
Citizen comments can also be shared prior to the Board of Health meeting by calling Johnson County
Public Health at 319-356-6040.
Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities, in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. …
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PUBLIC HEALTH
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
April 16, 2026
MEETING MINUTES
4:00 pm
Call to Order: Zachary J Pollock, PharmD, MS called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
Roll Call: Peter D. Wallace, MD, MS; Zachary Pollock, PharmD, MS; Joni Bosch, PhD, ARNP;
Michelle Weckmann, MS, MD
Staff: Danielle Pettit-Majewski, Director; Sam Jarvis, Community Health Manager; Rob Thul,
Environmental Health Manager; Matthew Waldschmidt Fiscal Manager; Roberta Sloat, Clinical
Services Manager; Luis Torres, Environmental Health Admin Assistant; Tuesdai Kemp, Secretary
II; Holly Cummings, Performance Improvement and Accreditation Coordinator; Heather DeBruin,
Public Health RN.
Others Present: David VanCompernolle, Assistant County Attorney; Nathan Peters, Assistant
County Attorney; Mandi Remington, Board of Supervisor
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Peter Wallace to approve March 25, 2026, meeting minutes;
seconded by Joni Bosch. The motion passed unanimously.
Next Regular Meeting Date and Time: Joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors on
Wednesday May 20, 2026, in Conference Room 203 at 4:00 pm in the Health and Human Services
Building.
Citizen Comments / Questions / Issues: None.
Staff Updates: Pettit-Majewski announced Chia Fu’s last day is 4/24/26; introduced Heather
DeBruin, Public Health Nurse, who started 3/30/26, and announced the return of …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
Conservation Board
✓ Decided: Conservation Board approves Core4 Bike Race route and consultant deal
The Johnson County Conservation Board approved an educational consultant services agreement with Good & Woodsy LLC, contingent on final approval from the County Attorney's office. The board also unanimously approved an alternative route proposed by Core4 Bike Race for Two Horse Farm. The 1911 Barn on Sugar Bottom Road and equipment disposal were discussed but no action was taken. The board entered closed session for legal matters and took no action afterward.
- Approved educational consultant agreement with Good & Woodsy LLC, contingent on County Attorney approval (unanimous)
- Approved Core4 Bike Race alternative route for Two Horse Farm (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $258,188.82 across six funds (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of June 8 and June 16, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for confidential records and litigation strategy (roll call 3-0)
- No action taken on 1911 Barn on Sugar Bottom Road or equipment disposal
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AGENDA
JOHNSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
JULY 21, 2026
CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTER AT F.W. KENT PARK
2048 Highway 6 NW, Oxford, IA 52322
5:30 PM
This meeting may be conducted as an electronic meeting pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8. Those members
participating electronically will do so by conference or video call. Board members participating by conference
or video call will link into the location described above at 5:30 p.m., on the date of the meeting. All comments
and votes in open session by such members shall be audible to the public at the place and time listed above.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Special Meeting Minutes – June 8, 2026
Regular Meeting Minutes – June16, 2026
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Activities
a. staff updates
b. projects updates
c. activities
2. Financial
The Johnson County Conservation Board will discuss the following items of business and may take formal
action on them at this scheduled meeting.
DISCUSSION BY THE PUBLIC:
Not to exceed 10 minutes. Speakers are allotted 3 minutes each. The Board may modify the individual
speaking time and total time allocated to public comment based on the circumstances of any meeting.
BUSINESS:
Agenda Items:
1. Discussion/Action – Educational Consultant Professional Services Agreement with Good &
Woodsy, LLC.
2. Discussion/Action – core4 Bike Race alternative route proposal for Two Horse Farm
3. Discussion/Action – 1911 Barn on Sugar Bottom Road
4. Discussion/Action – Equipment …
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JOHNSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 21, 2026
BOARD MEMBERS:
Carolyn Buckingham, Vice Pres.
Zac Hall (ZOOM)
Bonnie Winslow-Garvin (ZOOM)
Bill Waldie
STAFF MEMBERS:
Brad Freidhof, Director
Ally Skidmore, Office Assistant
Dave Gustafson, Op. Supt
Charlie Bray, Ranger II
Others present:
Ryan Maas, Asst. County Attorney
Lisa Green-Douglass, Board of Supervisors
Vice President Buckingham called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Minutes:
Motion was made by Zac Hall to approve the Johnson County Conservation
Board Regular Meeting minutes of June 16, 2026 and Special Meeting of June 8,
2026. Seconded by Bonnie Winslow-Garvin with a unanimous vote.
Bills:
Motion was made by Bonnie Winslow-Garvin to approve Fund 01 – General
Basic bills in the amount of $68,928.17, Fund 06 - Technology in the amount of
$2,099.68, Fund 07 – Trails Maintenance in the amount of $99,800.00, Fund 09 -
REAP in the amount of $35,308.12, Fund 21 – TRUST in the amount of $1,289.40
and Fund 22 - BOND in the amount of $50,763.45. Second by Zac Hall with a
unanimous vote.
Directors Report:
Director Brad Freidhof reviewed staff activities and financial reports.
Discussion by Public:
No public present.
Business:
1. Discussion/Action – Educational Consultant Professional Services
Agreement with Good & Woodsy LLC.
Motion was made by Bonnie Winslow-Garvin to approve the agreement
with the contingency of final approval from …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
Board of Supervisors - Work Session
Board to discuss final 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, EMT hires, and human rights ordinance
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss three main items: a request to hire six additional part-time Emergency Medical Technicians, the final 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, and an amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance to add a definition of sex stereotyping. These items are scheduled for formal consideration at upcoming meetings. The agenda also includes routine business from the board office.
- Discuss request for six additional part-time EMTs (no added cost, cost savings)
- Discuss final 2026-2030 Strategic Plan ($100,000 budgeted)
- Discuss amending Human Rights Ordinance to add definition of sex stereotyping
- Discuss Supervisor hours of work and compensation
emergency-medical-servicesstrategic-planhuman-rightsordinancepersonnel
✓ Decided: Board discusses but takes no formal action on supervisor pay, EMT hires
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed adding six EMT positions, reviewed the final strategic plan, and considered an ordinance amendment on sex stereotyping, all slated for future formal meetings. Public comments raised concerns about supervisor compensation and accessibility at a jail informational session.
- No formal decisions made; all items scheduled for future formal consideration
- Request for six additional EMT positions discussed; formal consideration scheduled for tomorrow's Formal Board Meeting
- Final 2026-2030 Strategic Plan reviewed with feedback; formal consideration at a future meeting
- Ordinance amendment to add sex stereotyping definition discussed; first reading scheduled for tomorrow's Formal Board Meeting
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Board of Supervisors - Work Session Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
9:00 am
Work Session
A.
Welcome
B.
Call to Order
C.
Business from the Public
D.
Work Session Business, not to exceed 15 minutes per item
1.
Discuss request for six additional part time Emergency Medical Technicians (PT
EMT) *
2.
Discuss the final 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
3.
Discuss amending the Johnson County Human Rights Ordinance to add a definition
of sex stereotyping *
E.
Business from the Board Office
Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6000 | Website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
View livestream: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings
Participate by joining the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803
Meeting ID: 843 8801 0803
Listen live by dialing (312) 626-6799 (audio only)
Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are open to the public and are generally
livestreamed. To join electronically, please visit johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings. Written
comments may be submitted to sups@johnsoncountyiowa.gov. If you require accommodations to
participate, please contact the Board Office at (319) 356-6000 prior to the meeting. Public comment
is at the discretion of the Chairperson and will be limited to three minutes. Due to public meeting
laws, the Board may only discuss or act on matters presented on this agenda. Welcome.
1. Call to order
2. Roll call, establishment of quorum
3. Approval of agenda
1. Public comment, limit …
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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK SESSION MINUTES
AUGUST 20, 2026
Chairperson Green called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County
Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 9:00 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz,
Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass, Mandi Remington*, and Rod Sullivan.
*Denotes electronic participation.
Green sought and received unanimous consent for approval of the agenda as presented.
Public Comment - Phil Hemingway, Lincoln Township Trustee, stated that the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors receives excessive compensation for a part-time position and noted salaries
have increased 43.6 percent since FY2018. Hemingway said leadership should prioritize public
service over personal financial gain. County resident Michael Roberts raised accessibility concerns
about the location of the County-hosted informational session on the proposed new County
Sheriff’s Office and Jail facility held the previous evening in Solon. He said limited accessible
parking required an attendee using crutches to navigate a steep decline. Roberts said the facility
may meet minimum Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards but urged the County to
exceed those standards. Jennie Wunderlick of Kalona said the County should lead by example on
Supervisor compensation, comparing the salary and benefits for a part-time position to Supervisor
compensation in other counties across the state. Sue Dvorsky of Coralville sa …
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Commission of Veteran Affairs
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COMMISSION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Mandy Coates – Director
Bill Blanchard – Chairperson, Larry Hingtgen - Secretary
Jacob Korbakes, Tera Denial, Nathan Rose
FORMAL MEETING AGENDA
Room 203 B (North), Health and Human Services Building
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
17:00
1. Call to order
2. Introduction of members
3. Approval of the July minutes
4. Approval of the July vouchers
5. Present oƯice reports including budget, operations, outreach, and training
6. Present Johnson County Commission of Veterans AƯairs Fund Compliance Report
7. Discuss and vote on following the Board of Supervisor’s resolution regarding where to post
meeting agendas
8. Discuss signage requests directing people from the Administration Building to the Health and
Human Service Building.
9. Discuss payments for care of Veterans graves
10. Discuss and adopt policy and application regarding issuance of grave markers
11. Annual election of Chairperson and Secretary
12. Present information regarding Veterans Guardian legal rulings
13. Business and reports from individual Commissioners and agenda item requests. Informational
only with no discussion
14. Next meeting September 15th, 2026
15. Adjourn
Fri Aug 14, 2026
Board of Health
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BOARD OF HEALTH
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Regular Meeting
August 19, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.
AGENDA*
Health and Human Services Building
2nd Floor Conference Room 203
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City
This meeting may be conducted as an electronic meeting pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8. Those
members participating electronically will do so by conference call. Conference call participants will call
in to the location described above at 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. All comments and votes by
such members shall be audible to the public.
This meeting will be electronically available for public viewing and commenting by Teams video conference.
With an internet connection, one can participate to the live meeting by using the following link: https://bit.ly/BOHmtg
If an internet access is not available, please use the following Phone number and Phone Conference ID; to listen and
comment.
Phone number: 1-773-352-2004
Phone conference ID: 336 300 347#
•
Citizen comments can also be shared prior to the Board of Health meeting by calling Johnson County
Public Health at 319-356-6040.
Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities, in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 19 …
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Fri Aug 14, 2026
Conservation Board
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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JOHNSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
AUGUST 11, 2026
Johnson County Administration Building – Room 120 – Chris Edwards Conference Room
913 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
5:00 PM
This meeting may be conducted as an electronic meeting pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8. Those members
participating electronically will do so by conference or video call. Board members participating by conference or video
call will link into the location described above at 5:00 p.m., on the date of the meeting. All comments and votes in open
session by such members shall be audible to the public at the place and time listed above.
The Johnson County Conservation Board will discuss the following items of business and may take formal action on them
at this scheduled meeting.
BUSINESS:
Agenda Items:
1. Discussion/Action – Closed Session - Litigation and Confidential Records
Possible closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 21.5(1)(a), to review or discuss
records which are authorized by state law to be kept confidential (work product and/or
attorney-client privileged communications), and 21.5(1)(c), to discuss strategy with counsel
in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent, where its disclosure
would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that
litigation.
2. Discussion/Action - Relative to items discussed in closed session – if needed
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Fri Aug 14, 2026
Conservation Board
Conservation Board to vote on deer management, playground design, and land deals
The Johnson County Conservation Board will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a special deer management zone at Kent Park, a contract for natural playground designs, and land disposal along Clear Creek Trail. The board may also hold closed sessions to discuss real estate purchases and litigation. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes total, with 3 minutes per speaker.
- Special Deer Management Zone (Zone 26) at Kent Park – 2026 recommendations
- Professional Services Agreement with Bolten & Menk for conceptual design of two natural playgrounds
- Supplemental Agreement for Construction Engineering Services with Stanley Consultants, Inc.
- Land Disposal – Clear Creek Trail – original corridor Jane Colony/Jim Tandy
- Proposal for Native Plant Greenhouse start-up at Pechman Creek Delta
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AGENDA
JOHNSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
AUGUST 18, 2026
CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTER AT F.W. KENT PARK
2048 Highway 6 NW, Oxford, IA 52322
5:30 PM
This meeting may be conducted as an electronic meeting pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8. Those members
participating electronically will do so by conference or video call. Board members participating by conference
or video call will link into the location described above at 5:30 p.m., on the date of the meeting. All comments
and votes in open session by such members shall be audible to the public at the place and time listed above.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting Minutes – July 21, 2026
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Activities
a. staff updates
b. project updates
c. activities
2. Financial
The Johnson County Conservation Board will discuss the following items of business and may take formal
action on them at this scheduled meeting.
DISCUSSION BY THE PUBLIC:
Not to exceed 10 minutes. Speakers are allotted 3 minutes each. The Board may modify the individual
speaking time and total time allocated to public comment based on the circumstances of any meeting.
BUSINESS:
Agenda Items:
1. Discussion/Action – Educational program from IIHR program manager Kate Giannini on her
Fulbright award and research exchange in the Netherlands
2. Discussion/Action – Board Officers – possible resignation and consequent elections to fill
vacated position(s …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026
Board of Supervisors - Formal
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Board of Supervisors - Formal Meeting
Agenda
Thursday, August 13, 2026
5:30 pm
Formal Meeting
A.
Welcome
B.
Call to Order
C.
Business from the Public
a.
1 message regarding golf course in Morse
D.
Consent Agenda (5 minutes)
2.
Consider the Auditor's claims register
3.
Consider the formal meeting minutes
E.
Formal Meeting Business
1.
Hold a public Hearing on Zoning Application REZ26-000003 of Brandon Pratt,
requesting rezoning of 18.22 acres from CH - Highway Commercial to R-Residential.
The property is located at 3036 Highway 1 NE, in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of
Section 30, Township 80 North, Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Newport Township,
Johnson County, Iowa
Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6000 | Website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
View livestream: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings
Participate by joining the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803
Meeting ID: 843 8801 0803
Listen live by dialing (312) 626-6799 (audio only)
Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are open to the public and are generally
livestreamed. To join electronically, please visit johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings. Written
comments may be submitted to sups@johnsoncountyiowa.gov. If you require accommodations to
participate, please contact the Board Office at (319) 356-6000 prior to the meeting. Public comment
is at the discretion of the Chairperson and will be limited to three minutes. Due to public meeting
l …
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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 13, 2026
Chairperson Green called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County
Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 5:30 p.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz,
Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass, Mandi Remington, and Rod Sullivan.
Green sought and received unanimous consent for approval of the agenda as presented.
Public Comment - No one from the public spoke.
The Board unanimously agreed to acknowledge correspondence from the public: one message
regarding a proposed golf course in Morse.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Green-Douglass, to approve the following consent agenda items:
1. The claims on the Johnson County Auditor’s Claim Register for August 13, 2026, in the
amount of $1,286,251.83.
2. The minutes of the Formal Meeting for August 6, 2026.
3. Payroll authorizations submitted by department heads and elected officials.
Approved unanimously.
Convened a public hearing at 5:32 p.m. on Zoning Application REZ26-000003 of Brandon Pratt,
requesting rezoning of 18.22 acres from CH - Highway Commercial to R-Residential. The property
is located at 3036 Highway 1 NE, in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 30, Township 80 North,
Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Newport Township, Johnson County, Iowa. Johnson County
Planning, Development, and Sustainability (PDS) Planner Joseph Wilensky reviewed the
application. John Marner of MMS Consultants, Inc., w …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026
Planning & Zoning Commission - Monthly Public Hearing
Commission to vote on rezoning 4.4 acres for flammable liquid storage
The Johnson County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: two rezonings and one subdivision plat. Staff recommend approval for all items, including a change to Heavy Industrial for a fuel depot and a residential split for a historic farm home. The meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Iowa City.
- REZ26-000005: Rezone 4.4 acres at 3194 Charbon Rd SE from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for flammable liquid storage
- REZ26-000004: Rezone 1.70 acres at 1784 255th St NW from Agricultural to Residential to allow a one-lot subdivision
- SD26-000011: Preliminary and final plat approval for Sandy Hills Subdivision at 1784 255th St NW
- FLA26-000001: Future Land Use Map amendment to re-designate approximately 4.591 acres from Agricultural to Commercial
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NOTE: Commission agendas may be amended any time up to 24 hours before the meeting. Agenda items may be considered out of
order at the discretion of the Chair for each meeting. Meetings will not convene earlier than stated but may begin later.
AGENDA
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 10, 2026 | 5:30 P.M.
BOARDROOM 301 | JOHNSON COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING
855 S. DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IA
Participation is also possible through an internet connection or telephonically using the website URL or the
phone number(s) and meeting identification code below. Please follow all telephonic prompts to join the
meeting. Using a computer will require you to have an operating computer microphone. County staff will be
available to test internet and phone meeting connections starting at 5:20 pm:
URL:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4243239669
Dial:
1 (301) 715-8592 or 1 (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID:
424 323 9669
If you have public comments or presentation materials related to any matter on the meeting agenda, please provide
them to the Planning, Development and Sustainability Department at planning@johnsoncountyiowa.gov for
distribution to commission members at least 12 hours before the meeting. If you have materials to present, they will
be presented for you.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Introductions
B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
C. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES: July 13, 2026
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Wed Aug 12, 2026
Board of Supervisors - Work Session
✓ Decided: Board moves forward on jail CMAR selection before bond vote
The Board discussed initiating the construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) selection process for the new County Sheriff's Office and Jail facility, with a vote expected at a future formal meeting. No formal action was taken during the work session. The Board also heard public comments about Supervisor Sullivan's behavior and approved a property tax suspension.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved resolution suspending 2025 property taxes for Parcel No. 0311376009 (unanimous)
- Discussed initiating CMAR selection process for jail project; no vote taken
- Approved letter regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement Step 3 grievance (unanimous)
- Agreed to close employee parking lot for Welcoming Week Resource Fair on September 16
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Board of Supervisors - Work Session Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
9:00 am
Work Session
A.
Welcome
B.
Call to Order
C.
Business from the Public
D.
Work Session Business, not to exceed 15 minutes per item
1.
Discuss resolution suspending collection of the 2025 property taxes for Johnson
County Parcel No. 0311376009, owned by Jeanne M. Robertson, Swisher, Iowa
2.
Discuss initiating construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) selection process and issuing
a disclosure of intent to enter into a guaranteed maximum price contract for
constructing a new Sheriff's Office and Jail facility*
E.
Business from the Board Office
Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6000 | Website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
View livestream: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings
Participate by joining the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803
Meeting ID: 843 8801 0803
Listen live by dialing (312) 626-6799 (audio only)
Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are open to the public and are generally
livestreamed. To join electronically, please visit johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings. Written
comments may be submitted to sups@johnsoncountyiowa.gov. If you require accommodations to
participate, please contact the Board Office at (319) 356-6000 prior to the meeting. Public comment
is at the discretion of the Chairperson and will be limited to three minutes. Due to public meeting
laws, the Board may only discuss or act on matte …
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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK SESSION MINUTES
AUGUST 12, 2026
Chairperson Green called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County
Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 9:00 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz,
Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass, and Mandi Remington. Members absent: Rod Sullivan (arrived
at 9:26 a.m.).
Green sought and received unanimous consent for approval of the agenda as presented.
Public Comment - Dr. Emerson Cram of Iowa City spoke about an interaction with Sullivan while
volunteering for the County Disability Advisory Committee at the County Historic Poor Farm
(HPF) open house. Cram said Sullivan approached, interrupted, raised their voice, and berated
them about remarks Cram made during public comment at a recent Work Session, leaving Cram
visibly shaken. Cram said their remarks reflected research conducted according to professional
and ethical standards and called on County leadership to support intellectual freedom, good-faith
dialogue, and respectful disagreement. County resident Ryan Swenka read comments from Allison
Bywater, who described a pattern of personal, belittling, and intimidating responses by Sullivan
toward community members who challenge them. Bywater cited their own experience raising
methodological concerns during public comment about a publicly funded study, when Sullivan
attempted to discredit their concerns. Bywater said the interactions reflect a broader pa …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026
Board of Supervisors - Work Session (after closed session)
✓ Decided: Board moves forward on jail CMAR selection despite bond vote pending
The Board discussed initiating the construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) selection process for the new County Sheriff's Office and Jail facility, with staff recommending starting now to meet the project timeline. No formal vote was taken during the work session. The Board also discussed a proposed resolution to suspend 2025 property taxes for one parcel, but no action was taken. Public comment included complaints about Supervisor Sullivan's behavior and criticism of the jail project website.
- Discussed initiating CMAR selection process for new jail facility; no vote taken
- Discussed proposed resolution to suspend 2025 property taxes for Parcel No. 0311376009; no vote taken
- Agreed to close employee parking lot for Welcoming Week Resource Fair on September 16
- Approved letter regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement Step 3 grievance decision (5-0)
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Board of Supervisors - Work Session Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
9:00 am
Work Session
A.
Welcome
B.
Call to Order
C.
Business from the Public
D.
Work Session Business, not to exceed 15 minutes per item
1.
Discuss resolution suspending collection of the 2025 property taxes for Johnson
County Parcel No. 0311376009, owned by Jeanne M. Robertson, Swisher, Iowa
2.
Discuss initiating construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) selection process and issuing
a disclosure of intent to enter into a guaranteed maximum price contract for
constructing a new Sheriff's Office and Jail facility*
E.
Business from the Board Office
Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6000 | Website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
View livestream: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings
Participate by joining the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803
Meeting ID: 843 8801 0803
Listen live by dialing (312) 626-6799 (audio only)
Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are open to the public and are generally
livestreamed. To join electronically, please visit johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings. Written
comments may be submitted to sups@johnsoncountyiowa.gov. If you require accommodations to
participate, please contact the Board Office at (319) 356-6000 prior to the meeting. Public comment
is at the discretion of the Chairperson and will be limited to three minutes. Due to public meeting
laws, the Board may only discuss or act on matte …
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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK SESSION MINUTES
AUGUST 12, 2026
Chairperson Green called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County
Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 9:00 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz,
Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass, and Mandi Remington. Members absent: Rod Sullivan (arrived
at 9:26 a.m.).
Green sought and received unanimous consent for approval of the agenda as presented.
Public Comment - Dr. Emerson Cram of Iowa City spoke about an interaction with Sullivan while
volunteering for the County Disability Advisory Committee at the County Historic Poor Farm
(HPF) open house. Cram said Sullivan approached, interrupted, raised their voice, and berated
them about remarks Cram made during public comment at a recent Work Session, leaving Cram
visibly shaken. Cram said their remarks reflected research conducted according to professional
and ethical standards and called on County leadership to support intellectual freedom, good-faith
dialogue, and respectful disagreement. County resident Ryan Swenka read comments from Allison
Bywater, who described a pattern of personal, belittling, and intimidating responses by Sullivan
toward community members who challenge them. Bywater cited their own experience raising
methodological concerns during public comment about a publicly funded study, when Sullivan
attempted to discredit their concerns. Bywater said the interactions reflect a broader pa …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
Board of Supervisors - Canvass of Votes
Board to canvass Aug. 4 Lone Tree school district special election
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is meeting to canvass the votes from the August 4, 2026 Lone Tree Community School District Special Election. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment, with the next regular board meeting scheduled for August 12 at 9:00 a.m.
- Canvass of votes for the August 4, 2026 Lone Tree Community School District Special Election
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting held at Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
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Board of Supervisors - Canvass of Votes
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
11:00 am
Canvass of Votes
A.
Welcome
B.
Call to Order
C.
Business from the Public
D.
Canvass of Votes
1.
August 4, 2026 Lone Tree Community School District Special Election
E.
Adjournment
Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6000 | Website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
View livestream: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings
Participate by joining the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803
Meeting ID: 843 8801 0803
Listen live by dialing (312) 626-6799 (audio only)
Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are open to the public and are generally
livestreamed. To join electronically, please visit johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings. Written
comments may be submitted to sups@johnsoncountyiowa.gov. If you require accommodations to
participate, please contact the Board Office at (319) 356-6000 prior to the meeting. Public comment
is at the discretion of the Chairperson and will be limited to three minutes. Due to public meeting
laws, the Board may only discuss or act on matters presented on this agenda. Welcome.
1. Call to order
2. Roll call, establishment of quorum
3. Approval of agenda
1. Public comment, limited to 3 minutes per speaker
1. Adjournment with the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors scheduled on August 12 at
9:00 a.m.
Agenda
Board of Supervisors - Canvass of Votes
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1
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MINUTES OF THE CANVASS OF THE
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 11, 2026
Chairperson Green called to order the Johnson County Board of Supervisors serving as the ex-
officio Board of Canvassers in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building
Boardroom at 11:00 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz, Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass,
and Mandi Remington. Members absent: Rod Sullivan.
Public Comment - No one from the public spoke.
CANVASS OF VOTES
The Board of Supervisors canvassed the votes of the August 4, 2026, Lone Tree Community
School District Special Election. Results of the canvass are posted on the Johnson County
Elections website at: https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/august-4-2026-lone-tree-community-school-
district-special-election and available for review in the Office of the County Auditor.
Deputy County Auditor Bogdana Velterean reviewed the special election.
Motion by Green-Douglass second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the results of votes cast in the
August 4, 2026, Lone Tree Community School District Special Election. Approved unanimously.
Adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
Attest: Julie Persons, Auditor
Recorded by Auditors Office: Eric Van Lancker, Deputy Auditor (Minutes)
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Board of Supervisors - Formal
✓ Decided: Board sets Nov. 3, 2026 vote on $94.5M jail bond
The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution calling a special election on November 3, 2026, for a $94.5 million general obligation bond to fund a new sheriff's office and jail facility. The motion passed 3-2, with Fixmer-Oraiz and Remington voting nay. An amendment to add $30 million in interest to the ballot language failed 2-3. The board also approved a site plan, a speed limit change, and several consent agenda items.
- Approved Resolution 08-06-26-03 setting Nov. 3, 2026 election for $94.5M jail bond (3-2)
- Failed amendment to add $30M interest to ballot language (2-3)
- Approved Resolution 08-06-26-01 site plan for TWS Buildings at 4995 Waterway Ln SW (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 08-06-26-02 setting 55 mph speed limit on F14/Sutliff Road NE (unanimous)
- Approved $54,292 Granicus meeting software agreement (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including $692,429.14 claims and conservation easement (unanimous)
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Board of Supervisors - Formal Meeting
Agenda
Thursday, August 6, 2026
9:00 am
Formal Meeting
A.
Welcome
B.
Call to Order
C.
Business from the Public
D.
Consent Agenda (5 minutes)
2.
Consider the Auditor's claims register
3.
Consider the formal meeting minutes
4.
Direct Chair to sign a Conservation Easement Agreement for property located at 5542
Lackender Avenue SW.
E.
Formal Meeting Business
1.
Consider FY27 End License User Agreement with Granicus at Carahsoft for $54,292
for meeting and agenda software
2.
Consider resolution associated with Site Plan Application SP26-000004 of TWS
Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6000 | Website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
View livestream: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings
Participate by joining the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803
Meeting ID: 843 8801 0803
Listen live by dialing (312) 626-6799 (audio only)
Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are open to the public and are generally
livestreamed. To join electronically, please visit johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings. Written
comments may be submitted to sups@johnsoncountyiowa.gov. If you require accommodations to
participate, please contact the Board Office at (319) 356-6000 prior to the meeting. Public comment
is at the discretion of the Chairperson and will be limited to three minutes. Due to public meeting
laws, the Board may only discuss or act on matters presented on this agenda. Welcome …
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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 6, 2026
Chairperson Green called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County
Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 9:00 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz,
Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass, Mandi Remington*, and Rod Sullivan. *Denotes electronic
participation.
Green sought and received unanimous consent for approval of the agenda as presented.
Public Comment - Nick Bergus of Iowa City opposed the proposed jail bond referendum, stating
the investment would not improve dignity for incarcerated individuals or address systemic issues.
Bergus urged the County to prioritize prevention, diversion, and alternatives to incarceration.
Elizabeth Rook Panicucci, an organizer for Prairie Lands Freedom Fund, opposed the referendum,
citing concerns about the size of the proposed facility and potential future federal use, including
immigration enforcement. Panicucci urged the Board to consider how future policies could impact
jail operations. Renee Harper of Iowa City opposed the referendum, citing concerns about public
engagement, transparency, and the use of available data in the decision-making process. Harper
identified several issues she believes warrant further public discussion. Lisa Martincik of Iowa
City opposed the referendum, questioning whether the proposal represents the appropriate solution
and citing concerns that residents have not received suffic …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Commission of Veteran Affairs
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COMMISSION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Mandy Coates, Director
JoAnne Downes
Bill Blanchard, Chairperson
Jacob Korbakes
Larry Hingtgen, Secretary
Tera Denial
FORMAL MEETING AGENDA
Room 203 B (North), Health and Human Services Building
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
17:00
1. Call to Order
2. I-9 and account Information submission to Human Resources per IRS requirements
for Commissioners who haven’t’ yet provided their information
3. Introductions
4. Approval of the May Minutes
5. Approval of the May Vouchers
6. Routine office reports including budget, operational data, outreach, and training
7. National Association of County Veteran Service Officers Annual Conference and
District 1 Training recap
8. SF 93 Change to Iowa Code regarding Commissioner appointment eligibility
9. IDVA Training Guidelines and National Training Guidelines
10. Business and Reports from individual Commissioners, not to exceed 5 minutes.
Informational only with no discussion
11. Next Meeting
12. Adjourn
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COMMISSION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Mandy Coates, Director
JoAnne Downes
Bill Blanchard, Chairperson
Jacob Korbakes
Larry Hingtgen, Secretary
Tera Denial
Formal Meeting Minutes
Health and Human Services Building
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Conference Room 203 B
June 16, 2026
Meeting called to order at 17:00 by Blanchard
Present: Bill Blanchard, Jake Korbakes, Larry Hingtgen, JoAnne Downes, Tera Denial and Mandy Coates.
Guests: Joshua Brown, Veterans Services and Nathan Peters, Johnson County Attorney’s Office
Unless noted, all actions were taken unanimously
1.
Call to order
2.
I-9 and bank account information was not presented to HR, as they did not come, later stating that they
didn’t know when the meeting was and didn’t have it on their calendar and other options were discussed
3. Commission and new Commissioner introduced themselves to each other.
4. Motion by Korbakes, second by Hingtgen to approve the May minutes
5. Motion by Downes, second by Korbakes to approve the May vouchers
6. Budget is at 68% utilized. Federal revenue for Johnson County from VA Compensation and Pension
payments was $3,537,578.00. Coates and Brown attended the NACVSO Annual Conference, VHA
Stakeholder Event and District One meeting for training. Coates informed the Commission that they will
table at Pride June 20th. Coates met with Peggy Dickey, ICVHA suicide prevention team and interviewed
with KCRG TV9 which aired on Memorial Day. Coates informed Commission …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Board of Supervisors - Work Session
County to discuss $94.5M jail bond election and $100K eviction aid
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will discuss several items at this work session, including a $100,000 agreement with Shelter House for eviction diversion services, a job description for an Accounts Payable Specialist, a $54,292 software agreement with Granicus, and a resolution to hold a November 3, 2026 special election on issuing up to $94,500,000 in general obligation bonds for a new jail and sheriff's office. The board will also discuss a North Liberty Library Board appointment and other routine matters.
- Discuss $100,000 agreement with Shelter House for eviction diversion services
- Discuss job description for Accounts Payable Specialist in Auditor's Office
- Discuss $54,292 FY27 end user license agreement with Granicus at Carahsoft for meeting software
- Discuss resolution for Nov 3, 2026 special bond election for new jail and sheriff's office up to $94,500,000
- Discuss North Liberty Library Board of Trustees appointment recommendation
budgethousingjailelectioncontractspersonnelsoftware
✓ Decided: Board discusses $88 tax impact for 12-year jail bond; vote set for tomorrow
The Board of Supervisors held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a proposed resolution for a special bond election for a new Sheriff's Office and Jail, with a 12-year repayment period estimated at $88 per $100,000 of residential taxable value. The Board also reviewed agreements for eviction diversion services, a new staff position, and software, with formal consideration scheduled for future meetings. No decisions were made during this session.
- Discussed 12-year repayment for jail bond, $88 annual tax impact per $100,000 (no vote)
- Reviewed $100,000 Shelter House eviction diversion agreement (formal vote pending)
- Reviewed job description for Accounts Payable Specialist (formal vote pending)
- Reviewed $54,292 Granicus software license agreement (vote at tomorrow's meeting)
- Discussed resolution to set special bond election date (vote at tomorrow's meeting)
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Board of Supervisors - Work Session Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
9:00 am
Work Session
A.
Welcome
B.
Call to Order
C.
Business from the Public
D.
Work Session Business, not to exceed 15 minutes per item
1.
Discuss Agreement with Shelter House for eviction diversion services for $100,000
2.
Discuss job description for the position of Accounts Payable Specialist.
3.
Discuss FY27 End License User Agreement with Granicus at Carahsoft for $54,292
for meeting and agenda software*
4.
Discuss resolution setting November 3, 2026 as the date for an election on the
proposition of entering into a loan agreement and issuing general obligation bonds for
the purpose of constructing a new jail facility and sheriff's office in an amount not
exceeding $94,500,000, and associated notice for special bond election*
E.
Business from the Board Office
Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6000 | Website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
View livestream: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings
Participate by joining the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803
Meeting ID: 843 8801 0803
Listen live by dialing (312) 626-6799 (audio only)
Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are open to the public and are generally
livestreamed. To join electronically, please visit johnsoncountyiowa.gov/meetings. Written
comments may be submitted to sups@johnsoncountyiowa.gov. If you require accommodations to
participate, please cont …
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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK SESSION MINUTES
AUGUST 5, 2026
Chairperson Green called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County
Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 9:00 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz,
Jon Green, Lisa Green-Douglass, Mandi Remington, and Rod Sullivan.
Green sought and received unanimous consent for approval of the agenda as presented.
Public Comment - County Board Office Community Engagement & Policy Coordinator Paola
Jaramillo Guayara introduced Amy Coffman of Lighting Up Language, LLC, regarding language
access. Coffman said County staff have been enthusiastic about the initiative. Jenny Wonderlick,
County resident, said increasing demands on law enforcement, including online child exploitation,
demonstrate the need for a new facility and emphasized safety, dignity, and a functional
environment for those housed and working there. Wonderlick urged the Board to vote in favor of
placing the bond referendum on the ballot. Sue Dvorsky of Coralville and candidate for County
Board of Supervisors District 3, said the need for a new law enforcement facility is not a partisan
issue. Dvorsky said conversations with residents throughout the County showed broad agreement
that the current facility is inadequate and questioned why the County continues discussing the issue
after 15 to 20 years. Anthony Haughton of Iowa City discussed the need for a new County jail,
citing the cost of housi …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Case Management Advisory Board
Johnson County Case Management Advisory Board to elect officers and review updates
The Johnson County Case Management Advisory Board is meeting virtually to approve prior meeting minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and receive updates on the Johnson County Case Management (JCCM) program and provider-community matters. The agenda also includes setting the FY27 meeting schedule and other business. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Approval of March 9, 2026, meeting minutes
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- JCCM updates
- Provider-community updates
- FY27 meeting schedule
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Johnson County Case Management
Advisory Board
Monday, June 8, 2026
12:00 Noon
Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order: Gabby Mueller, Chair
II.
Approval of March 9, 2026, meeting minutes:
III.
Elect Chair and Vice Chair:
IV.
JCCM Updates: Jane
V.
Provider-Community Updates:
VI.
Other Business:
VII.
FY27 Meeting Schedule:
VIII.
Adjournment
Wed Aug 5, 2026
Commission of Veteran Affairs
✓ Decided: Veterans commission approves March minutes and vouchers
The Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs approved the March meeting minutes and vouchers unanimously. The commission tabled discussions on a compensation study and Iowa Code chapters 35/35B due to missing information and incomplete attendance. The director reported on outreach, trainings, and a budget at 56% unutilized.
- Approved March minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March vouchers (unanimous)
- Tabled compensation study and pay grade discussion
- Tabled Iowa Code Chapter 35 and 35B discussion
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COMMISSION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Mandy Coates, Director
JoAnne Downes
Bill Blanchard, Chairperson
Chad Gerdes
Larry Hingtgen, Secretary
Jacob Korbakes
FORMAL MEETING AGENDA
Room 203 B (North), Health and Human Services Building
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
17:00
1. Call to Order
2. I-9 and HR Information submission
3. Approval of the March Minutes
4. Approval of the March Vouchers
5. Routine office reports including budget, outreach, and training
6. Compensation Study and Pay Grade
7. SF2466 with Amendment = Veteran Service Excellence Incentive Bill
8. Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
9. Iowa Code Chapter 35 and 35B
10. HUDVASH and SSVF
11. Business and Reports from individual Commissioners, not to exceed 5 minutes.
Informational only with no discussion
12. Next Meeting
13. Adjourn
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COMMISSION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Mandy Coates, Director
JoAnne Downes
Bill Blanchard, Chairperson
Chad Gerdes
Larry Hingtgen, Secretary
Jacob Korbakes
Formal Meeting Minutes
Health and Human Services Building
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Conference Room 203 B
April 21, 2026
Meeting called to order at 17:00 by Blanchard
Present: Bill Blanchard, Chad Gerdes, JoAnne Downes, and Mandy Coates.
Guests: Nathan Peters- Johnson County Attorney’s Office
Unless noted, all actions were taken unanimously
1. HR did not present themselves to complete the 1-9 or bank account acquirement information from the
commissioners per their requirement of future payments.
2. Motion by Gerdes, second by Downes to approve the March minutes
3. Motion by Downes, second by Gerdes to approve the March vouchers
4. Budget is at 56% unutilized. Coates informed commission regarding attendance for strategic planning
meetings, Veteran feedback and presented the Quarterly Auditor Report. Coates informed Commission
regarding trainings attended including, Ethics for Service Officers, Reasonable Suspicion, and Josh’s
attendance at the IDVA Spring Training. Coates and Brown provided outreach at the Solon Nursing Home,
Brew with a Crew, Walden Place, IVETS fundraiser, Met with Troy Raymer, (ICVHA Homeless outreach
Coordinator), Vocational Rehab Specialists, Inside out Community Reentry Presentation, Light the Way
Dementia Training, Met with Justing Heart, (ICVHA …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Commission of Veteran Affairs
Veterans commission to discuss tuition aid for disabled vets, vacancy, and leadership election
The Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs is holding its regular formal meeting. The commission will hear a guest speaker on suicide prevention, approve June minutes and vouchers, and receive office reports. Key discussion items include a commissioner vacancy, the annual election for chairperson and secretary, and HF2491 tuition assistance for 100% permanently disabled veterans.
- Guest speaker Peggy Dickey from Iowa City Veterans Affairs Hospital Suicide Prevention Team
- Discussion of HF2491 Tuition Assistance for 100% PT Disabled Veterans
- Annual election for Chairperson and Secretary
- Discussion of Commissioner Vacancy
- Discussion of I-9 and Payroll Commissioner Pay Requirement
veteranssuicide-preventiontuition-assistancecommission-vacancyelections
✓ Decided: Veterans commission approves June minutes, vouchers; tables officer appointments
The Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs approved the June meeting minutes and June vouchers unanimously. The commission tabled appointments for Chairperson and Secretary due to absent members, and discussed several informational items including suicide prevention, budget status, and succession planning. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June vouchers (unanimous)
- Tabled Chairperson and Secretary appointments
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COMMISSION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Mandy Coates, Director
JoAnne Downes
Bill Blanchard, Chairperson
Jacob Korbakes
Larry Hingtgen, Secretary
Tera Denial
FORMALMEETINGAGENDA
Room
203B(North),
Health
andHumanServicesBuilding
855South
DubuqueStreet,IowaCity,IA52240
Tuesday,July21st,2026
17:00
1.CalltoOrder
2.Guestspeaker,PeggyDickeywiththeIowa
CityVeteransAƯairsHospital,Suicide
PreventionTeam
3.ApprovaloftheJuneMinutes
4.ApprovaloftheJuneVouchers
5.Present
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6.DiscussI-9
andPayrollCommissioner
PayRequirement
7.DiscussCommissioner
Vacancy
8.AnnualElectionfor
Chairperson
andSecretaryfor
appointment
9.DiscussCVSOMilitaryleaveandSuccessionandResiliencePlanning
10.
DiscussHF2491TuitionAssistancefor100%PTDisabledVeterans
11.
BusinessandReports
fromindividualCommissioners,not
toexceed5minutes.
Informational
onlywithnodiscussion
12.
Next
Meeting
13.
Adjourn
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COMMISSION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Mandy Coates, Director
Bill Blanchard, Chairperson
Jacob Korbakes
Larry Hingtgen, Secretary
Tera Denial
Formal MeeƟng Minutes
Health and Human Services Building
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Conference Room 203 B
July 21, 2026
MeeƟng called to order at 17:00 by Blanchard
Present: Bill Blanchard, Larry Hingtgen, Tera Denial, and Mandy Coates
Guests: Nathan Peters, Johnson County AƩorney’s Office
Unless noted, all acƟons were taken unanimously
1. Call to order
2. PresentaƟon from Peggy Dickey, Iowa City Veterans Affairs Social Worker, regarding suicide prevenƟon and
staƟsƟcs
3. MoƟon by Hingtgen, second by Denial to approve the June minutes
4. MoƟon by Denial, second by Hingtgen to approve the June vouchers
5. FY26 year-end budget came in at 72% uƟlized. Federal revenue for Johnson County from VA CompensaƟon
and Pension payments for the month of June was $3,604,315.00. Joshua Brown, CVSO is on military orders
for a year. Coates met with the Social Services General Assistance team to be a back-up for VA temporary
emergency assistance for when Coates is out of the office for an extended period. Coates and Brown held
a table for outreach at Iowa City Pride. Coates presented the commission with the claim forms submiƩed
for the month and phone call data.
6. Nathan Peters presented the informaƟon requested from the Director and the Commission regarding the
I-9 and payment process for the co …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Commission of Veteran Affairs
Veterans commission to review VA updates, Iowa Code, and term discussions
The Johnson County Commission of Veteran Affairs is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers, office reports, and updates from the VA, including the Richard Star Act and fraud prevention tools. The commission will also discuss Iowa Code Chapters 35 and 35B, roadside clean-up, commissioner terms, and meeting logistics.
- Approval of April minutes and vouchers
- VA updates: fraud prevention tool, Richard Star Act, Automatic Draft, Guardianship for Incapacitated Veterans
- Iowa Code Chapter 35 and 35B refresher
- Roadside clean-up discussion
- Commissioner term discussion
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✓ Decided: Commission recommends female Marine for appointment to meet Iowa Code
The Commission of Veterans Affairs met on May 19, 2026, and took several actions, including approving the April minutes and vouchers, and deciding to discontinue roadside cleanup along Mahaffy Bridge for now. They also recommended a female Marine applicant for appointment to the Board of Supervisors to comply with Iowa Code's requirement for diverse military branches. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates and discussions.
- Approved April minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April vouchers (unanimous)
- Discontinued roadside cleanup along Mahaffy Bridge for now
- Recommended female Marine applicant for appointment to Board of Supervisors
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COMMISSION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Mandy Coates, Director
JoAnne Downes
Bill Blanchard, Chairperson
Chad Gerdes
Larry Hingtgen, Secretary
Jacob Korbakes
FORMAL MEETING AGENDA
Room 203 B (North), Health and Human Services Building
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
17:00
1. Call to Order
2. I-9 and account Information submission to Human Resources per IRS requirements
3. Approval of the April Minutes
4. Approval of the April Vouchers
5. Routine office reports including budget, outreach, and training
6. VA updates including fraud prevention tool, Richard Star Act, Automatic Draft, and
Guardianship for Incapacitated Veterans
7. Iowa Code Chapter 35 and 35B Refresher
8. Roadside Clean-up Discussion
9. Commissioner Term Discussion
10. Meeting Time and Date Discussion
11. Business and Reports from individual Commissioners, not to exceed 5 minutes.
Informational only with no discussion
12. Next Meeting
13. Adjourn
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COMMISSION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Mandy Coates, Director
JoAnne Downes
Bill Blanchard, Chairperson
Chad Gerdes
Larry Hingtgen, Secretary
Jacob Korbakes
Formal Meeting Minutes
Health and Human Services Building
855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Conference Room 203 B
May 19, 2026
Meeting called to order at 17:00 by Blanchard
Present: Bill Blanchard, Chad Gerdes, Jake Korbakes, Larry Hingtgen and Mandy Coates.
Guests: Nathan Peters- Johnson County Attorney’s Office
Unless noted, all actions were taken unanimously
1. I-9 and bank account information was presented to HR and placed into the Workday system in order to
pay them per IRS requirements. Gerdes chose not to provide his information, as he is resigning from the
Commission
2. Motion by Gerdes, second by Hingtgen to approve the April minutes
3. Motion by Korbakes, second by Gerdes to approve the April vouchers
4. Budget is at 62% utilized. Federal revenue for Johnson County from VA Compensation and Pension
payments was $3,495,152.00. SF2466 failed to pass the legislative term. The memorial landscape was
updated with new flowers and mulch in time for Memorial Day. Coates met with Rachel Anderson,
Mariannette Miller Meeks’ Representative. Josh Brown, CVSO, was on military orders for two weeks in
May. Coates shared that the IACVS District 1 meeting is June 11th at 1:30 and Commissioners are invited.
Coates attended the Iowa Association of County Veteran Services Spring Training …
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Thu Jul 30, 2026
Board of Supervisors - Formal
Board to approve $236,569 in opioid settlement contracts and $85,000 language access plan
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will consider several contracts and agreements, including a three-year consulting contract with Cost Advisory Services, Inc. at $7,750 per year, an $85,000 language access planning agreement with Lighting Up Language, LLC, and a $50,000 urban forestry grant for trees at the Historic Poor Farm. The board will also vote on fiscal year 2027 opioid settlement funds contracts totaling $236,569 for programs including naloxone distribution, jail-based treatment, and school prevention education. Additionally, they will approve the Auditor's claims register for $1,207,666.82 and consider appointments to the Commission of Veteran Affairs.
- Approve Auditor's claims register for $1,207,666.82
- Three-year contract with Cost Advisory Services, Inc. at $7,750/year
- Service agreement with Lighting Up Language, LLC for $85,000 for language access planning
- State of Iowa DNR Urban Forestry grant of $50,000 for trees at Historic Poor Farm
- FY2027 Opioid Settlement contracts totaling $236,569: $125,000 for naloxone distribution, $76,069 for jail-based MAT, $25,000 for ambulance education, $10,500 for school prevention
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✓ Decided: Board approves $236,569 in opioid settlement contracts
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved all agenda items, including $1,207,666.82 in claims, a $7,750/year consulting contract, an $85,000 language access agreement, and $236,569 in opioid settlement contracts. The board also entered a closed session to discuss a collective bargaining grievance. No public comment was made.
- Approved $1,207,666.82 in claims (unanimous)
- Approved $7,750/year consulting contract with Cost Advisory Services (unanimous)
- Approved $85,000 language access agreement with Lighting Up Language, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 Urban Forestry grant for Historic Poor Farm (unanimous)
- Approved $236,569 in opioid settlement contracts (unanimous)
- Appointed Nathaniel Rose to Commission of Veteran Affairs (unanimous)
- Approved $2,400 amendment to Mobile Integrated Health agreement (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for collective bargaining grievance (unanimous)
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Board of Supervisors - Formal Meeting
Agenda
Thursday, July 30, 2026
9:00 am
Formal Meeting
A.
Welcome
B.
Call to Order
C.
Business from the Public
D.
Consent Agenda (5 minutes)
2.
Consider the Auditor's claims register
3.
Consider the formal meeting minutes
E.
Formal Meeting Business
1.
Consider certification of Cost Allocation Plan for fiscal year 2025
2.
Consider three-year contract with Cost Advisory Services, Inc. in the amount of
$7,750 per year to provide professional consulting services
3.
Consider Service Agreement with Lighting Up Language, LLC. in the amount of
$85,000 for Language Access Planning Development and Procurement of
Boardroom 301, Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Phone: 319-356-6000 | Website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov
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is at the discretion of the Chairperson and will be limited to three minutes. Due to public meeting
laws, the Board may only di …
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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 30, 2026
Chairperson Green called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County
Health and Human Services Building Boardroom at 9:00 a.m. Members present: V Fixmer-Oraiz,
Jon Green, Mandi Remington, and Rod Sullivan. Members absent: Lisa Green-Douglass.
Green sought and received unanimous consent for approval of the agenda as presented.
Public Comment - No one from the public spoke.
Motion by Fixmer-Oraiz, second by Remington, to approve the following consent agenda items:
1. The claims on the County Auditor’s Claim Register for July 30, 2026, in the amount of
$1,207,666.82.
2. The minutes of the Formal Meeting for July 23, 2026.
3. Payroll authorizations submitted by department heads and elected officials.
Approved unanimously.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to authorize the Chair to sign the federal certification
form certifying the Johnson County Cost Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025. Approved
unanimously.
Motion by Sullivan, second by Remington, to approve the Contract to Provide Professional
Consulting Services to Johnson County with Cost Advisory Services, Inc., Johnston, for preparing
cost allocation plans for Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, and 2028 in the amount of $7,750 per year.
Approved unanimously.
Motion by Remington, second by Fixmer-Oraiz, to approve the Service Agreement between the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors and …
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