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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING November 1, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
November 1, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
Benton County Service Center Conference Room
811 D Ave. Vinton, IA
** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific items will be addressed at certain times
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1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order
2. 9:01 A.M. Kirsten Nelson Re: Discuss/Act on Upcoming Paid Holidays
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Benton County Sheriff Endorses Brenna Bird
Republican Attorney General Candidate Brenna Bird announced that she has received the endorsement of Benton County Sheriff Ron Tippett. The Sheriff believes Brenna Bird would be the best ally for law enforcement in the Attorney General’s Office. “Our law enforcement officers work selflessly to keep our streets, homes, and families safe,” said Bird.
ATV/UTV, Food Truck Ordinance, J&R
The Vinton City Council met on Thursday
evening. Before the regular meeting they met in a work session where
the topic was concerning the sanitary sewer system on B Ave. Needed
updates and repairs were discussed.The regular meeting began promptly at
7:00 p.m. With the council conducting the usual business.
A lengthy discussion was held
concerning rezoning to permit the creation of a duplex.
Governor: Harvest Proclamation extension, potential fuel issues in Iowa
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed proclamations relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, manure, and motor fuels. The Harvest Proclamation is effective immediately and continues through November 27, 2022. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer (dry, liquid, and gas), and manure (dry and liquid) to be overweight (not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross weight) without a permit for the duration of this proclamation.
Benton County Republicans hold impromptu gathering of Support
Benton County Republicans held an impromptu meeting at their Victory Office in downtown Vinton on Wednesday evening. A group of about 30 wanted to gather just to cheer on their Benton County Attorney candidate with kind words of encouragement and enjoy the fellowship of each other. The Benton County Republicans wish to remind everyone of the election on Tuesday, November 8. ATV/UTV & Food Truck Ordinances move through consideration, J&R fees discussed
The Vinton City Council met on Thursday
evening. Before the regular meeting, the council met in a work session. The topic of the meeting concerned the sanitary sewer system on B Ave. Needed
updates and repairs were discussed.The regular meeting began promptly at
7:00 p.m. With the council conducting the usual business.
A lengthy discussion was held
concerning rezoning to permit the creation of a duplex.
Grassley, Reynolds lead Iowa Youth Straw Poll early results
More than 13,000 students across Iowa made their voices heard by participating in Secretary of State Paul Pate’s Iowa Youth Straw Poll today. Students in K-12 schools were invited to vote for their preferred candidates in Iowa’s congressional and gubernatorial races. The purpose of the poll is to serve as a fun learning activity to engage young people in civics.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 17-23, 2022
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 17-23, 2022All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.
CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 27, 2022 7:00 PM
CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 27, 2022 -- 7:00 PMhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/852936450491-309-205-3325 or 1-312-626-6799Webinar ID: 852 9364 50491. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Consent Agendaa. Receive & file Council meeting minutes of October 13, 2022b. Receive & file Airport meeting minutes of October 19, 2022c.