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Video Part 1 Part 2December 17, 2019                 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. Primmer called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.  Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING December 24, 2019 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 at certain times 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Approve minutes 3. Approve claims 4. 9:05 A.M. Sheriff RE: Formal approval of the Rural Access Center and Foundation 2 Budget 5.

The Vinton City Council will meet on Thursday, December 19 at 6:00 p.m. On the agenda is the Mayor's appointment of a member to the Vinton Municipal Electric Utilities. At the last council meeting, the Mayor reappointed Mike Elwick, but the appointment did not pass the Council's approval with Parr, Hessenius, Edwards voting yes, Hesson and Stark voting no and Elwick abstaining.

December 12, 2019The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. Primmer called the meeting to order at 800 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.The Board spent time discussing and reviewing applications received for the Treasurer’s vacancy that was previously advertised.

Click to watch the video of the meetingDecember 10, 2019                 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. Primmer called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.  Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously. Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve the minutes of December 3, 2019 with a few changes.

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December 12, 2019                 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. Primmer called the meeting to order at 800 a.m.  Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.                 The Board spent time discussing and reviewing applications received for the Treasurer’s vacancy that was previously advertised.

Thursday, December 19, 2019 5:30 p.m.1502 C. Ave. Vinton1. Call to Order2. Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve the Agenda4. Approve Claims5. Meet with Search Consultant Concerning Superintendent Hire6. Adjournment

The Benton County Compensation board met on Tuesday evening to make a recommendation to the Benton County Supervisors for a pay raise for the elected officials in Benton County.Video of the Compensation Board meeting can be seen here.Each elected official selects one person to represent them on the board.Benton County Board of Supervisors (who has 2 representatives) were represented by Nick Volk-Nick, Co-Chair and Bob Hanson Benton County Attorney David Thompson was represented by Terry HarringtonBenton County Auditor, Hayley Rippel, also the secretary of the Board was represented by Amy Van WechelBenton County Recorder, Lexa Spiedel, was represented by the Chairman of the Board, John Yundt Benton County Sheriff, Ron Tippett, was represented by Anders NorgaardBenton County Treasurer, represented by Dick KerdusOf the Iowa counties, Benton ranks 24 in population.

All 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.Adult ArrestsDecember 12 Dillon George Fox 19 Vinton, IowaArrested on Intrastate Warrants on Original Charges of Burglary 3rd x2 and Criminal Mischief 5th Degree and Theft 5th Degree.