Contract for parking lot improvements

Authorized a contract with R & R Concrete Inc for the Johnson County Public Works Administrative Parking Lot Improvements Project, in the amount of $126,181. Vote: Passed 6-0.

Special permit for elevated water tower

Approved a request from George Butler Associates, Inc. and Water District No. 7, applicants, and Johnson County Park and Recreation District, landowner for a special permit for an elevated water tower on certain real property located 123rd Street and Homestead Lane within Kill Creek Park. Vote: Passed 6-0.

Contract to update Solid Waste Management Plan

Authorized a contract with Burns and McDonnell, for the development of an update to the Johnson County Solid Waste Management Plan, at a cost not to exceed $133,500. This contract is for a period of one year, Sept. 1, 2023, to Aug. 31, 2024, with no option to renew. Vote: Passed 6-0.

BOCC Priorities Update

In her weekly memo to the Board, County Manager Penny Postoak Ferguson provided a report on the progress on the Board’s strategic priorities. Presentations were made by Deputy County Manager Julie Karins and Assistant County Managers Joe Waters, Aaron Otto and Joe Connor. The board adopted its 2023-2024 priorities on April 20, 2023. View a report of progress from January to July 2023.

Water Quality Awareness Month

August is Water Quality Awareness Month, which focuses on the importance of maintaining good water quality in our waterways. The County Manger praised county staff members, including attending employees, for their hard work to keep our waterways clean and safe in our community. Our stormwater management staff in Public Works work to protect our water quality through projects like the county’s funding of the Contain the Rain program, a collaboration with cities to reimburse residents who install sustainable landscape solutions. Johnson County Wastewater also plays a key role in protecting our water quality by treating water from residential and commercial customers so it can return to lakes and streams free of waste. View a short video on Water Quality Awareness Month.

Other Reports

The Board received a JCPRD Out of School Time Program performance audit from the Audit Services staff.

Appointment to Airport Commission

Consider approving the appointment of John P. Bertrand – Seventh District Representative to the Airport Commission through July 31, 2026.

Appointment to Airport Commission

Consider approving the appointment of R. Lee Harris – Third District Representative to the Airport Commission through July 31, 2026.

Appointment to Housing & Community Development Advisory Committee

Consider approving the appointment of Michele Manne Neylon – Seventh District Representative to the Housing & Community Development Advisory Committee through March 31, 2024.

Appointment to Commission on Aging

Consider approving the appointment of Trinette Waldrup – Fifth District Representative to the Commission on Aging through Aug. 31, 2026.

Reappointment to Housing & Community Development Advisory Committee

Consider approving the Reappointment of Susan Metsker - First District Representative to the Housing & Community Development Advisory Committee through March 31, 2026.

Reappointment to Airport Commission

Consider approving the Reappointment of Mike Moore - Second District Representative to the Airport Commission through July 31, 2026.

Reappointment to Development Supports Board

Consider approving the Reappointment of Kyle Russell - First District Representative to the Developmental Supports Board through Aug. 31, 2026.

Reappointment to Library Board

Consider approving the Reappointment of David Sims - First District Representative to the Library Board through April 30, 2027.

Reappointment to Museum Advisory Council

Consider approving the Reappointment of Nancy Wallerstein - Second District Representative to the Museum Advisory Council through May 7, 2026.

Appointment to Commission on Aging

Consider ratifying the appointment of Ruth Hopkins – Chairman Representative to the Commission on Aging through Aug. 31, 2026.

Appointment to Housing & Community Development Advisory Committee

Consider ratifying the appointment of Susan Miller – Chairman Representative to the Housing & Community Development Advisory Committee through March 31, 2024.

Appointment to Civil Service Board

Consider ratifying the appointment of Benjamin Prell – Chairman Representative to the Civil Service Board through Feb. 5, 2027.

Appointment to Mental Health Advisory Board

Consider ratifying the appointment of Anh Rongish – Chairman Representative to the Mental Health Advisory Board through Feb. 6, 2025.

Appointment to Commission on Aging

Consider ratifying the reappointment of Becky Parrott- Chairman’s representative to the Commission on Aging through Aug. 31, 2026.

Final development plan for new airplane hangar

Resolution No. 077-23. Application No. SW 23-300-FDP (GA). Consider a request from Brian Weber, Nexus 5 Group, applicant, and landowner, Johnson County, for a Final Development Plan for a new airplane hangar, on 3.1 acres, on property zoned PEC3, Planned Light Industrial Park District, located on the west side of 159th Street and North Loop Road at the New Century AirCenter.

Allocation of federal funding for eligible programs

Consider authorizing the allocation of Coronavirus SLFRF received from the United States Department of the Treasury in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of funding eligible programs as directed by the Board.

Public hearing on proposed budget for Fire District No. 2

Resolution No. 2023-1 Sitting as the Governing Board of Fire District No. 2, consider conducting a public hearing on the proposed budget and to exceed the revenue neutral rate and adopting Resolution No. 2023-1 authorizing a levy of property taxes in support of the budget for Fire District No. 2 for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget year that requires a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate of 12.662 mills for the Fire District No. 2 General Fund, 0.679 mills for the Fire District No. 2 Debt Service Bond H Fund, and 1.062 mills for the Fire District No. 2 Debt Service Bond I Fund.

Proposed budget for Fire District No. 2

Resolution No. 2023-2. Sitting as the Governing Board of Fire District No. 2, Consider approving and adopting Resolution No. 2023-2 to approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget for Johnson County Fire District No. 2 as proposed.

Additional Mental Health staff, purchase of crisis response vehicle

Consider acceptance of the Mobile Crisis Response Expansion and Development Grant in the amount of $399,685.20 and authorize the Mental Health Department to add 3.0 FTEs to the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT), the purchase of a crisis response vehicle, and authorize the reallocation and expenditure of fund balance (reserves) for FY 2023 in the amount of $399,685.20.

Improvements to 183rd Street

IFB #2023-007. Consider authorizing a contract with Linaweaver Construction, Inc. for grading, surfacing, culvert construction, and seeding for the 183rd Street Shoulder Safety and Structural Improvement Project from Metcalf to Nall Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $1,175,502.75.

Step pay plan for emergency service personnel

Resolution No. 079-23. Consider approving and adopting Resolution No. 079-23 converting to a step pay plan for emergency service personnel for FY2024.