26 Mar 2014

Davenport RiverVision Workshop #4!

By Davenport River Vision

Hello Citizens of Davenport RiverVision 2014,

Thank You for attending the Davenport RiverVision Public Workshops!  The third of four was held on March 13, when your team shared their latest refinements to the RiverVision based upon your input from Workshops 1 and 2.  The presentation is posted here for your viewing and sharing.

The fourth and final session will take place on April 1st at the Figge Museum in downtown Davenport (225 W 2nd Street).  The presentation will start promptly at 6PM in the auditorium with a "presentation gallery walk" immediately following in the Figge lobby.  Food is generously being provided by the Barrel House and a cash bar will be open.

We, on behalf of the City of Davenport, invite you to participate again in this final session, and visit with your team of experts when they bring their recommendations for your riverfront.  You have been, and are, an integral part of this exciting time for growth - we invite you to attend and look forward to seeing you there.

As always, any questions, concerns, or comments are welcomed here, as a reply to this email, or via posting on our Facebook page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Davenport-RiverVision-2014/387698214708939?ref=hl. 

See you on April 1st!
21 Mar 2014

TENTATIVE AGENDA SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS March 24 - 28, 2014

By Renee Luze-Johnson
Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Committee of the Whole - 8:00 am

Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center

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

Presentation

2. Presentation of PRIDE recognition for years of service. (Item 2) .....9:00 a.m.

3. Recognizing Kathy Hall's retirement from the Treasurer's Office. (Item 3)

4. Recognition for those in the Leadership Summit Recertification Program. (Item 4)

5. Presentation of PRIDE Recognition for Employee of the Quarter.

Facilities & Economic Development

6. Award of bid for security system components to Stanley Convergent Security Solutions in the total amount of $22,805.00. (Item 6)

7. Award of bid for fine paper to Midland Paper in the amount of $15,119.75. (Item 7)

Human Resources

8. Discussion of replacement for Taxation Deputy position. (Item 8)

9. Collective bargaining agreement between Scott County and AFSCME. (Item 9)

10. Staff appointments. (Item 10)

Finance & Intergovernmental

11. Jail contract renewals for Jail Commissary and Jail Inmate Phone Services. (Item 11)

12. Purchase of Numera Software Maintenance and Support. (Item 12)

13. Contract with Kuchera for acquisition of 3" digital orthophotography. (Item 13)

14. GIS Software Maintenance Renewal with ESRI, Inc. (Item 14)

15. 2014 Slough Bill Exemptions. (Item 15)

16. April 2014 - National County Government Month "Ready and Resilient Counties: Prepare. Respond. Thrive." (Item 16)

17. Board Appointments. (Item 17)

Other Items of Interest

18. Recognizing the dedication of Thomas A. Garside M.D. to the mental health community, and his retirement from practice. (Item 18)

19. Recognition of Dan Schurr's years of service on the Benefited Fire District #1. (Item 19)

20. Consideration of appointments with upcoming term expirations for boards and

commissions.

o Benefited Fire District #6, Mary Friederichs 6/30/14

o Public Safety Authority, Wilma Drummond (Davenport's Appointment) 6/30/14

o Quad City Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Tim Huey 6/30/14

21. Adjourned.

Moved by _____ Seconded by _____

Ayes

Nays

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Regular Board Meeting - 5:00 pm

Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center
21 Mar 2014

Scott County Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - Wednesday, March 26th

By Brian McDonough
SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

MARCH 26, 2014

First Floor Board Room - 4:00 P.M.
Scott County Administrative Center
600 West Fourth Street
Davenport, IA 52801

AGENDA


1. Call to order

2. Approval of Minutes of the December 18, 2013 meeting

3. Public Hearing - Variance - Christopher Wolford (applicant): Request for a two (2) foot side yard variance in order to construct a new 22' x 20' attached garage, observing an eight (8) foot side yard setback from the west property line in lieu of the required ten (10) feet. The property is located in Section 31 of Blue Grass Township, 6162 145th Street.

4. Election of 2014 Officers

Public Hearing Procedure:

a. Chairman reads notice of public hearing.

b. Director reviews case.

c. Applicant/Representative speaks on behalf of request.

d. Public may ask questions or make comments.

e. Director makes staff recommendation.

f. Applicant may respond to comments and/or recommendation.

g. Board members may ask questions.

h. Chairman closes the public portion of the hearing. (No more comments from public or applicant.)

i. Discussion period to determine justification for decision.

j. Board members move to accept, reject, or modify request.

k. Final vote. Case closed. Three members of the Board constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of three members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any decision or determination of the zoning administrator or to decide in favor of an application for a variance or conditions for a special use permit. The Board of Adjustment is "quasi-judicial" and not a recommending body. Therefore, any appeals to their decisions should be filed with District Court within 30 days of the meeting.

11 Mar 2014

Gov. Branstad signs five bills into law

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed the following bills into law:

House File 2131: an Act modifying applicable to the recording of a mortgage or deed of trust executed by a transmitting utility.

House File 2172: an Act providing for the use of an electronic filing and notice system by the Public Employment Relations Board.

House File 2216: an Act concerning the definition of off-road utility vehicle for purposes of regulation by the Department of Natural Resources. 

House File 2170: an Act relating to school instructional time.

House File 2130: an Act relating to matters under the purview of the Banking Division of the Department of Commerce.

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11 Mar 2014

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action **Friday, March 7, 2014

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

Bill No.: HB 1040

An Act Concerning: State government

Establishes an open data standard for the state of Illinois.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

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11 Mar 2014

Harkin Meets with Quad Cities Community Leaders

By Sen. Tom Harkin

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) recently met with representatives from the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. Capitol. Harkin and local leaders discussed a wide variety of issues, including the Rock Island Arsenal and efforts to expand the local manufacturing industry. The group also discussed progress for several infrastructure projects in the community, as well as the growing popularity of the Quad City health centers.

Each year, Harkin meets with leaders from throughout Iowa to discuss topics ranging from health care to transportation to appropriations funding. This actuality is available on the web at: https://s3.amazonaws.com/sdmc-media.senate.gov/Harkin/030714_HARKIN_1_RADIO.mp3

A fact sheet highlighting Senator Harkin's work with community leaders from the Quad Cities can be found here.

A photo from the meeting can be found here.

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11 Mar 2014

Governor Quinn Announces $487,000 for Road Projects in Quad Cities Area

By Dave Blanchette

ROCK ISLAND - Governor Pat Quinn today announced capital investments of more than $487,000 for road projects in Rock Island and Whiteside Counties, part of his Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program. The projects are part of Governor Quinn's agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois' economy forward.

"Our investments will make it safer and more convenient for motorists traveling through the Quad Cities area," Governor Quinn said. "The projects will also employ a number of construction workers, which will drive the local economy forward."

The projects will be managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The bridge carrying Albany Road over Interstate 88 in Whiteside County will be cleaned and painted for $297,000 by Venus Painting Co. of Valparaiso, Indiana, the lowest of six bidders.

The bridge that carries County Highway 4 and 265th Street North over Interstate 88 in Rock Island County will have substructure repairs and expansion joint replacement done by Civil Constructors, Inc. of Freeport, the lowest of five bidders at $138,526.

A side road entrance culvert will be replaced on Illinois Route 92 at 115 Avenue West in Rock Island County for $52,188 by Phoenix Corporation of the Quad Cities, Port Byron, the lowest of three bidders.

"These just-announced projects further our efforts to build and maintain state-of-the-art infrastructure to ensure the Quad Cities' role as an economic hub of the Midwest," State Representative Mike Smiddy (D-Hillsdale) said.

The projects are part of Governor Quinn's $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, which will support more than 439,000 jobs over six years. Illinois Jobs Now! is the largest capital construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest capital construction programs in the nation.

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11 Mar 2014

TENTATIVE AGENDA SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS March 10 - 14, 2014

By Renee Luze-Johnson
Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Committee of the Whole - 8:00 am

Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center

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

Facilities & Economic Development

2. Iowa Department of Transportation Contract for HMA Resurfacing Projects. (Item 2)

Human Resources

3. Discussion of Succession Process for Taxation Deputy Auditor. (Item 3)

4. Staff appointments. (Item 4)

Health & Community Services

5. Discussion of Eastern Iowa MH/DS Region's 28E Agreement. (Item 5)

6. Tax suspension requests. (Item 6)

Finance & Intergovernmental

7. Discussion of quarterly financial summary report. (Item 7)

8. 2nd Quarter Budgeting for Outcomes Report. (Item 8)

9. Budget amendment of the FY14 County Budget. (Item 9)

10. Adopting the FY15 County Budget. (Item 10)

11. Classification and staffing adjustments as discussed during the fiscal year 2015

budget review process. (Item 11)

12. Salary rate table for FY2014-2015 Z-Schedule of temporary and part-time staff. (Item

12)

13. Fiscal Year 2015 Compensation Schedule for County Elected Officials and Deputy

Office Holders. (Item 13)
05 Mar 2014

City of Davenport to host Davenport RiverVision 2014 Update Workshop #3.

By Matt Flynn

The City of Davenport and Hargreaves Associates will host an open workshop on Thursday March 13, 2014. Two different sessions will be offered - The first at Noon at the Hotel Blackhawk (200 E 3rd Street, Davenport, IA) in the Gold Room and the second at 5:30PM for "Happy Hour" at the Freight House (421 W River Drive, Davenport, IA) in the Community Room, with the Workshop program beginning at 6PM.

The Hargreaves-led team returns to Davenport for meetings and public input related to the downtown Davenport riverfront. The scope of RiverVision 2014 encompasses a larger area (Fifth, to the north, and from Iowa St to Warren St), reinforcing connections to Credit Island, north to Vanderveer Park, and above the Lock & Dam, providing the City of Davenport with an opportunity to further transform the central riverfront from parking to public space.

High public attendance is anticipated for this third Workshop in a series of four, and will involve a discussion of possibilities for transforming the riverfront, with public input instrumental to shaping anticipated changes.

The public is encouraged to attend!

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05 Mar 2014

VISIT NEW ILIVEHERE WEBSITE TO REQUEST CLEANUP SUPPLIES, REPORT RESULTS

By Brandy Walvaert

DAVENPORT, IA?Just in time for spring cleanup season, iLivehere® wants to help you and your friends make a difference where you live! Here's how it works, in five easy steps:

1. See a dirty spot. It could be in your neighborhood, near your church or workplace, or even at school.

2. Get together with your friends, colleagues, or neighbors to plan a cleanup.

3. Visit www.ilivehereqc.org?the new, mobile-friendly iLivehere Website?to request cleanup supplies. iLivehere provides free cleanup bags, tongs, gloves and safety vests to volunteers who want to make a difference by cleaning up. (Helpful referrals to other environmental organizations also are provided, when appropriate.)

4. Report the results of your cleanup online at www.ilivehereqc.org.

5. Smile, knowing that you made a difference!

iLivehere, a Keep America Beautiful affiliate in Scott County, Iowa, empowers you with information, activities and resources for becoming a better steward of our environment. Learn more at www.ilivehereqc.org or by calling (563) 386-9575.

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