Government : Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Bierschenk present, Primmer called in. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the conference room at the Benton County Service Center. Members of the public were provided the zoom access capability to join in during open session and livestream at https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously. Summarized Resolutions will be available in the Auditor's office and at: www.bentoncountyia.gov ( https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa)

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the minutes of April 13, 2021. Motion carried.

John Lindaman presented the proposal drafted for City of Atkins for their law enforcement. With Atkins growing in population, they are requiring more than the original 18 hours contracted. This new proposal of 40 hours will go before City Council and we will also ask that they pay for the wages for one deputy sheriff. No action was taken, it will be re-addressed at a future meeting.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve the hiring of Heather Baker, as part-time jailer effective immediately at a wage of $15.39 an hour. Motion carried.

Ben Bonar, Weed Commissioner, discussed the department hours and the need to hire for a full-time technician and part-time drivers. The Board agreed that Bonar could set his own office hours as long as he communicates with the employees and provides quarterly updates. Bonar also brought up the old transportation building, if that would be a possible office location for his department, but no decision was made.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve wage increase for George Wes Haefner to $15.00 an hour effective April 20, 2021. Voting aye were Bierschenk and Seeman. Primmer abstained. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve utility permit for East Central Iowa REC in Kane Township, to bore underneath the right of way. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Primmer seconded: To approve and sign the National Disaster Recovery project intent Obligate construction funds and Duplication of Benefits forms and to advertise for the Middle Cedar WMA Bid Packet 7, with an opening of May 13, 2021. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Primmer seconded: To approve to advertise for the Middle Cedar WMA Bid Packet 7, with an opening of May 13, 2021. Motion carried.

Primmer moved/Bierschenk seconded: To adjourn. Motion carried.

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Tracy Seeman, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor