Council approves changes to Child Care Assistance and Infant Toddler Scholarship programs

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors held a formal meeting on December 19, 2024, addressing several key agenda items. The meeting began with a motion that was unanimously approved, indicating a smooth start to the proceedings.

The first significant discussion involved changes to the eligibility criteria and reimbursement rates for the American Rescue Plan Act Child Care Assistance Incentive Program. The motion to approve these changes was moved by Fixmer Reisz and seconded by Greene, receiving unanimous support from the board members present.

Following this, the board considered modifications to the eligibility criteria for the American Rescue Plan Act Infant and Toddler Scholarship Program. Again, the motion was moved by Green and seconded by Green Douglas, and it passed without opposition.

The next item on the agenda was a memorandum of understanding for the historic Power Farm Heritage Area site designation with the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. This motion, moved by Fixmer Reisz and seconded by Green, also received unanimous approval.

The board then discussed a contract with Rave Wireless Incorporated for mobile app emergency notifications, initially costing $5,500 and subsequently $5,000 annually. This motion was moved by Green Douglas and seconded by Green, and it passed with all members voting in favor.

Subsequently, revisions to the Johnson County Emergency Management Agency operational guidelines were considered. The motion to approve these revisions was moved by Fixmer Reisz and seconded by Green, and it was also unanimously approved.

Lastly, the board addressed the purchase of DocuSign Incorporated software for electronic signatures, which would integrate with Workday at a cost of $7,413.12. The motion to approve this purchase was moved by Fixmer, and the board continued its trend of unanimous support.

Overall, the meeting was characterized by a series of motions that received unanimous approval, reflecting a collaborative approach among the board members on various initiatives aimed at enhancing community services and operational efficiency.