Government : Benton County Supervisor Meeting July 12, 2010

July 12, 2010 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Supervisors Sanders, and Vermedahl were present. Supervisor Buch was absent. The chair called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. in the boardroom room of the courthouse.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Sanders to approve July 6th and 8th minutes. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Gary Wandling met with the Board to discuss Benton/Linn Road. Benton County Engineer Myron Parizek was present. The issue that Mr. Wandling has with the road is that Iowa County does not maintain the road as well as Benton County. Wandling stated that “Iowa County is not doing right.” Parizek stated that he has spoken with Iowa County’s Engineer’s office about the road, he has not resolved everything with the Engineer from Iowa County. He said it would be easier for Benton County to just maintain the road and not have to worry about snow removal. Wandling agreed that Iowa County could do the snow removal and Benton County could maintain the road. Vermedahl instructed Parizek to make whatever is required legally to make the adjustments to the 28E agreement with Iowa County.

Ray Miller met with the Board to discuss road by his property in Mount Auburn, Commercial Street. Miller stated that the snow gets pushed onto his property and then about 2 feetof sod got thrown onto melting snow from the maintainer truck. Parizek stated the problem with this street is that there is an easement from the courts, where you only are able to push the snow 20 feetoff the roadway; you don’t have a ditch to work with like other roads. Miller questioned if the City of Mount Auburn would buy the property lots so they wouldn’t have to worry about that. Vermedahl stated he would have to ask the City of Mount Auburn about that. Board advised Miller to contact the City of Mount Auburn and if they are unable to help him to contact the Board again.

County Engineer Myron Parizek got a letter from DNR regarding the Benton County Landfill. It stated that there was a complaint to the DNR on how things looked, there was not daily cover, and there were issues with leakage that needed to be addressed. Parizek stated that the letter said Benton County can accept the penalty of $10,000 by September 1st, 2010 or waive any appeal rights and the penalty can go up to $20,000. DNR is asking for a response by July 23rd, 2010. The workers at the landfill do not get it covered everyday, as weather is sometimes an issue. Vermedahl questioned if the County could get an extension, he asked if Parizek could make a phone call to find out if there was one available. Sanders asked Parizek if he could make up a draft response before he leaves on vacation next week. Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Sanders to direct Benton County Engineer to make up a response for the DNR regarding the issues of leakage and no daily cover, by Friday July 16, 2010. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

The County Engineer reported that the Landfill balance with Benton County State Bank as of June 30, 2010 was $4,678.15.

Mary Halstead Benton County Transportation Director discussed with the Board Building Rental for Transportation Buses in Belle Plaine. She found a new building 1 block West of Pizza Hut by the Fire Station in Belle Plaine. Halstead stated the only potential issue she has found is that the building does not have a drain. In the wintertime with snow she doesn’t know if that will become an issue or not. The rent of the building is $210.00 they are paying $150.00 currently. Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Sanders to approve new Building Rent for Transportation Buses in Belle Plaine. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Mary Williams Benton County Relief Director discussed with the Board a correction with the Genesis Provider Agreement Rate, rate is $45.26 not $43.24. Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Sanders. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Williams also discussed with the Board cleaning expenses for the Governor Sherman Building. Williams stated that currently cleaning of the facility comes out of only her budget, so she asked Conservation and Benton County Development to help pay for cleaning services a month, 1 or 2 times a year. She stated this is just a verbal agreement they all have currently. Sanders suggested the agreement be written down and have all parties involved sign it so that way if anyone moves out of an office the next person would be able to agree to it as well.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Sanders, to adopt Resolution #10-36 CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING WARRANTS. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Sanders to approve checks numbered 122628 thru 122706, 122707 thru 122926, and ACH deposits 8777 through 8887, for payment. Both members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

It was noted that the Auditor’s Office would be closed on August 11, 2010 for training purposes.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Sanders, to approve the Treasurer’s semi-annual report for the period ending June 30, 2010. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Sanders, to adjourn. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

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Jason Sanders, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Gina Edler, Clerk

Jill Marlow, Auditor