Government

July 28, 2020The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public were provided the zoom access capability to join in during open session and watch live at the county’s YouTube channel. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.

City of Vinton is accepting applications for a full time City Clerk-Treasurer. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing a variety of complex, specialized, and fund accounting, financial, budgetary, and administrative duties which require accuracy, proficiency, confidentiality and limited independent judgment. Experience with municipal administration and good communication skills are desirable.

For months planning, seeking grants, and then accepting bids have all been happening at the county level for a new transportation building. Ground was finally broken a few weeks ago and at the corner of 9th St. and F Ave. in Vinton, or better known as "behind the old West school" for those of us that grew up in Vinton. The Benton County Transportation’s new transit building sits just west of the Benton County Service Center and is scheduled to be completed by December 1st, 2020"We received a PTIG Grant (Public Transit Infrastructure Grant) from the Iowa DOT for 80% of the cost.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of July 27 – August 2, 2020All 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.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve Agenda4. Approve Appointment of Interim City Clerk5. Approve Compensation for Interim City Clerk6. Adjournment

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGAugust 4, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.Benton County Board of Supervisors Room** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific items will be addressed atcertain timeshttps://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order2. 9:00 A.M. Public Hearing for Status of funded Activities for the watershed grant3.

Vinton Residents will now be able to report a nuisance to the City of Vinton directly. Before now, residents contacted a council member or the Mayor to voice complaints. Neither the council nor the Mayor is in charge of taking care of these issues. The city introduced a new form that can be filled out online and submitted making it easier for residents to have their complaints heard.

City of VIntonSpecial Council Meeting AgendaCity Hall1. Call to Order and Roll Call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve Agenda4. Receive and file retirement letter from City Clerk5. Discuss City Clerk Replacement process6. Discuss Appointment of winter City Clerk7. Adjournment

Vendor Publication Report Benton County, IA Payment Date Range: 07/08/2020 - 07/21/2020Vendor Name Vendor Number Payable Description Total PaymentsACTERRA GROUP 42610 SR pump supplies 205.72ADAM RODENBERG 49382 Rodenberg Mileage/Misc Supplies Reimb 515.41ALLIANT ENERGY 10530 SR utilities 872.02ALTORFER INC 02600 SR parts 11,097.71AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 49660 ME Camera 1,027.

July 20,2020The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.   Members of the public were provided the zoom access capability to join in during open session and watch live at the county’s YouTube channel.