Government : Benton County Board of Supervisors Minutes (Closed Mtg.& Hire) - March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

Brent Hinders met with the Board of Supervisors per Iowa Code 21.5 (1)(c) To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: to enter into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 (1)(c). Voting aye were Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman. Motion carried.

At 10:38 a.m. Board entered into closed session.

At 10:45 a.m. Auditor, Hayley Rippel exited closed session due to a conflict of interest. Closed Session discussion was suspended pending arrival of a Deputy Auditor to take minutes per Iowa Code.

At 10:49 a.m. Deputy Auditor, Gina Edler entered into closed session. Board returned to closed session discussions.

At 11:01 a.m. Ray Lough, County Attorney entered into closed session.

At 11:29 a.m. Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: to come out of Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 (1)(c). Voting aye were Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To adopt Resolution #24-26, Approve hire of Mark Erickson as Transportation Director effective April 8, 2024 at a salary of $56,000. Voting aye were Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman. Motion carried

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To Adjourn. Voting aye were Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman. Motion carried.

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Richard Primmer, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Gina Edler, Benton County Deputy Auditor