July 2, 2013
The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Supervisors Sanders, Frese and Hertle present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Hertle, seconded by Frese, to approve the minutes of June 25, 2013. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.
Moved by Frese, seconded by Hertle, to approve the auditor’s quarterly report and the sheriff’s quarterly report for the period ending June 30, 2013. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.
The time of 9:15 a.m. having arrived, and this being the time and date set for a public hearing on a land use change requested by Adam and Rachel Chrystal, the board took up the matter for consideration. Marc Greenlee presented the technical information in accordance with the Benton County Agricultural Land Use Preservation Ordinance. The request is to change the classification to a single residential use. A new well and septic would be needed for the residence. Moved by Hertle, seconded by Frese, to approve the request for a land use change from agricultural to non-agricultural on approximately two acres for a residential purpose on a parcel generally described as being located in the NE1/4 of the SW1/4 of 12-85-9. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried
Moved by Hertle, seconded by Frese, to adopt Resolution #13-58, CUMBERLAND ADDITION TO BENTON COUNTY, IOWA. Voting aye were Sanders, Frese, and Hertle. Nays none. Motion carried.
Moved by Hertle, seconded by Frese, to authorize the auditor to destroy unused check stock numbered 135815 through 140000, and 117764 throuh117800, and closed session records, financial records, and election records in accordance with Iowa law. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.
The sheriff updated the board on the status of the purchase of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe from Karl Chevrolet. The vehicle was purchased in April 2013 with a delivery date of June 25, 2013, or before. Karl Chevrolet failed to deliver the vehicle as required and therefore the sheriff tentatively cancelled the purchase. The sheriff requested the board rescind the action purchasing the Tahoe. Additionally, the sheriff stated the Deery in Pleasant Hill will provide a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe at the price quoted by Karl Chevrolet in April.
Moved by Hertle, seconded by Frese, to rescind the action of April 9, 2013, awarding the purchase of a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe from Karl Chevrolet, as said vehicle was not delivered in accordance with the terms of the award. Further, that the sheriff is authorized to purchase a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe from Deery at the same price as the 2013 Tahoe. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.
Moved by Hertle, seconded by Frese, to agree to amend the sheriff’s FY14 budget, if needed, up to $30,000.00 to cover the cost of the 2014 Ford Tahoe. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.
Moved by Frese, seconded by Hertle, to adopt Resolution #13-59, CHANGING EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF BONNIE EHLINGER FROM PART-TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR TO FULL-TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR. Voting aye were Sanders, Frese, and Hertle. Nays none. Motion carried.
Moved by Hertle, seconded by Frese, to authorize the auditor to negotiate, sign and enter into the Managed Services Agreement between Benton County and ERB’s, with the stipulation that the agreement is for one year and is at a monthly fee of $2,843.50. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.
The engineer reported that the balance in the landfill account at the Blairstown Bank on June 30, 2013 was $101,575.39; however the check paid to the treasurer had not yet cleared. The balance with the check deducted would be $1,020.10.
Moved by Frese, seconded by Hertle, to adopt Resolution #13-60, ROAD CLOSURE. Voting aye were Sanders, Frese, and Hertle. Nays none. Motion carried.
Moved by Frese, seconded by Hertle, to adopt Resolution #13-61, ROAD CLOSURE. Voting aye were Sanders, Frese, and Hertle. Nays none. Motion carried.
The county attorney presented a draft of a letter from the board of supervisors to the cities within Benton County regarding the 28E Agreement for the solid waste commission. The board approves the letter for distribution with minor changes. The letter requests that the cities provide written response by August 5, 2013, as to their position on the management of the landfill.
Moved by Hertle, seconded by Frese, to adjourn. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.
_______________________________
Jason Sanders, Chairman
ATTEST: _________________________________
Jill Marlow, Auditor
July 3, 2013 (first sessions)
The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in special session with Supervisors Sanders and Hertle present. Supervisor Frese was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Supervisor Hertle attended electronically due to the brevity of the meeting, only one agenda item, and to avoid incurring costs to the county.
Moved by Hertle, seconded by Sanders, to approve a fireworks permit requested by Chris Herr, sponsored by the Watkins Community Athletic Association, for an event to be held on July 6, 2013, with a rain date of July 7, 2013. Both members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.
Moved by Hertle, seconded by Sanders, to adjourn. Both members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.
_______________________________
Jason Sanders, Chairman
ATTEST: _________________________________
Jill Marlow, Auditor
July 3, 2013 (second session)
The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in special session with Supervisors Sanders, Frese and Hertle present. The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m.
Supervisors Frese and Hertle attended electronically due to the brevity of the meeting, only one agenda item, and to avoid incurring costs to the county.
Moved by Hertle, seconded by Frese, to approve a fireworks permit requested by Nick Reiter, sponsored by Escapes: Landscape & Design, for an event to be held on July 6, 2013, at 3327 55th St. Trl., Center Point. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.
Moved by Hertle, seconded by Frese, to adjourn. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.
_______________________________
Jason Sanders, Chairman
ATTEST: _________________________________
Jill Marlow, Auditor
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\'The engineer reported that the balance in the landfill account at the Blairstown Bank on June 30, 2013 was $101,575.39; however the check paid to the treasurer had not yet cleared. The balance with the check deducted would be $1,020.10