CHICAGO- January 18, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

Bill No.: HB 5151

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Amends certain provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure pertaining to caps on a plaintiff's recovery of damages in medical malpractice actions.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

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TENTATIVE AGENDA
SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Friday, January 25, 2013

Special Committee of the Whole - 11:00 am
Clarion Hotel, Davenport

1. Roll Call: Cusack, Earnhardt, Hancock, Minard, Sunderbruch

2. Legislature Forum for State Legislators and Scott County Goverment.

3. Other items of interest.
City of Davenport, Iowa

Saturday, January 19, 2013; 9:00 a.m.

City Council Chambers, First Floor

I. FY 14 Capital Budget

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 16th at 2:00pm CST he will host a conference call with local law enforcement officers from across Iowa's Second District to discuss how our state and nation should move forward in addressing how to ensure our children and communities stay safe.  Media are invited to listen in and must RSVP to joe.hand@mail.house.gov to receive call-in details.  After a short introduction by Congressman Loebsack and remarks by the law enforcement officials, there will be time for Q&A during the call.

Loebsack Call with Local Law Enforcement Officials

WHO Congressman Dave Loebsack

Iowa law enforcement officials from across the Second District

DATE Wednesday, January 16th

TIME 2:00pm CST (3:00pm EST)

RSVP Email joe.hand@mail.house.gov for call-in details

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Committee of the Whole - 8:00 am
Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center

1. Roll Call: Minard, Sunderbruch, Cusack, Earnhardt, Hancock

Presentation

2. Presentation from Quad Cities Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Mississippi
Valley Welcome Center Board on the proposed use of the proceeds from the recent
sale of the Iowa Welcome Center property. (Item 2)

Facilities & Economic Development

3. Discussion of public hearing on a request by Ed Collins / E & R Bros LLC (applicant
and owner of Horizon Outdoor Services) to rezone a 4.72 acres parcel located in part
other SE 1/4 SE 1/4 and the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 7 and part of the NW 1/3 NE
1/4 and the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 18 all in Pleasant Valley Township from
conditional Commercial and Light Industrial (C-2) with a landscaping only use
condition, to Commercial and Light Industrial (C-2) without a landscaping only use
restriction. (Item 3)

4. Discussion of public hearing and staff recommendation on the State Construction
Permit Application for Dennis Kirby, dba Kirby Farms, Inc in the SW1/4 SW 1/4
Section 21, T79N, R4E (Lincoln Township) for the expansion of a confined animal
feeding operation located at 22293 200th Avenue. (Item 4)

5. Approval of first of two readings of an ordinance to rezone approximately 5 acres
from Agricultural-Preservation District (A-P) to Agriculture Service Floating Zone (A-F)
in the southwesterly corner (precisely the west 600 feet of the south 365 feet) of the
SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 18 in Butler Township. (Item 5)

Human Resources

6. Discussion of strategy of upcoming labor negotiations with the County's organized
employees pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3). - CLOSED SESSION

7. Approval of personnel actions. (Item 7)

Finance & Intergovernmental

8. Approval of GIS Software Maintenance renewal. (Item 8)

9. Approval of appointment to committees, boards and commissions. (Item 9)

10. Approval of Mt Joy Amoco and Kwik Shop, Eldridge, IA beer/liquor licenses.

11. Other items of interest.

Other Items of Interest

12. Consideration of appointments with upcoming term expirations for boards and
commissions.

o Benefited Fire District #2(McCausland)
term expiration 3/10/13 - Tom Claussen
o Benefited Fire District #3(Eldridge)
term expiration 04/01/13 - John Schnekloth
o Benefited Fire District #4 (Long Grove)
term expiration 04/01/13 - Merlyn Madden

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 pm
Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center

Public Hearing

1. Rezoning request from Ed Collins to rezone 4.72 acres in Pleasant Valley Township
from C-2 with a landscaping only use condition to C-2 without a landscaping only use
condition.

2. State Construction Permit Application for Dennis Kirby in Lincoln Township.

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad today commended negotiators from his administration and the State Police Officers Council (SPOC) on their contract agreement, which was ratified this afternoon.

The agreement includes the following:

  • Employees pay 20 percent of their health insurance premium
  • Implementation of a wellness program through which employees can decrease their employee contribution toward their health insurance premium
  • A one percent bonus in July and January in both FY 2014 and FY 2015 in lieu of increases in base pay
  • Implementation of merit-based step pay increases in each FY 2014 and FY 2015

"This was a good faith negotiation that was professionally handled by both sides," said Branstad. "In the end, this agreement is a good result. The officers and staff have agreed to a contract that is equitable, will improve the health of their employees, and is a fair bargain for the taxpayers of Iowa."

The total cost of the contract to all funds is estimated at $5.9 million, with $4 million of that amount coming from the state's general fund.

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The City Council will hold a budget work session on Saturday, January 12th.

City of Davenport, Iowa

Saturday, January 12, 2013; 9:00 a.m.

City Council Chambers, First Floor

I. FY 14 Operating Budget

A. General Fund

B. Selected Operating Funds

SPRINGFIELD - January 8, 2013. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon today issued the following statement regarding the House's 65-46 passage of Senate Bill 957, a bill which would allow every qualified Illinois resident to apply for a driver's license.

"Today's vote means we are one step closer to making our roads safer for all Illinois residents," Lt. Governor Simon said. "Regardless of legal status, we need to make sure every eligible driver in our state has received the proper training and carries insurance - before they get behind the wheel. This is an important public safety measure, and I'm pleased to see it headed to the Governor's desk." 

Simon saw first-hand the damaging financial impact of uninsured, unlicensed drivers on Illinois roadways as a Jackson County prosecutor. Simon joined a bipartisan coalition in her support of this bill.

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SPRINGFIELD - January 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement commending the Illinois State House of Representatives for passing traffic safety legislation that will reduce the financial burden on all drivers:

"I want to commend members of the Illinois House for their bipartisan passage of legislation that will help ensure every Illinois motorist is properly licensed and empower more immigrants to become stronger contributors to our economy.

"More than 250,000 immigrant motorists on our roads today have not passed a driving test, which presents a dangerous risk to other drivers. Illinois roads will be safer if we ensure every driver learns the rules of the road and is trained to drive safely.

"Not only will Senate Bill 957 save lives, it will save Illinois motorists $46 million a year in insurance premiums by making sure every driver is properly insured.

"I want to thank Senate President John Cullerton, Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno, House Speaker Mike Madigan, Minority Leader Tom Cross, Rep. Edward Acevedo, Rep. Lisa Hernandez, Secretary of State Jesse White, and all proponents on both sides of the aisle for their work to make Illinois a safer place to drive.

"I look forward to signing this legislation."

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The City Council will hold a work session on Monday, January 14th at 5:30 p.m. at the Public Works Center, 1200 East 46th Street.

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

City of Davenport, Iowa

Monday, January 14, 5:30 p.m.

Public Works, 1200 East 46th Street, Davenport, Iowa

I. 3rd & 4th Streets Two-way Conversion

II. Harrison Street Parking

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