Government : Benton County Board of Supervisors minutes July 27

July 27, 2010

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Supervisors Buch and Vermedahl present. Supervisors Sanders was absent.

Vice-Chairman Buch called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Mayor Daryl Miller of Norway asked the supervisors to consider participating in the costs and/or repairs to North Florence Street in Norway. The board advised that the matter would have to be placed on a future agenda for action.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to approve the minutes of July 12, 2010. Both members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to approve the minutes of July 20, 2010, with corrections. Both members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to amend the minutes of June 29, 2010, to include the following: “Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to provide pre-tax status of AFLAC premiums to county employees, and that the necessary amendments be made to the county’s Section 125 Plan. All members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.” Both members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to approve checks numbered 122927 through 123179, and ACH deposits numbered 8888 through 8995, for payment. Both members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to adopt Resolution #10-37, ABATEMENT OF TAX. Voting aye were Buch and Vermedahl. Nays none. Motion carried.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to adopt Resolution #10-38, TRANSFER OF FUNDS. Voting aye were Buch and Vermedahl. Nays none. Motion carried.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to adopt Resolution #10-39, WAGE INCREASE FOR DONALD ERGER. Both members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to rescind the following action from the July 20, 2010, meeting: “Moved by Buch, seconded by Sanders to authorize Chair to sign payroll account acknowledgement and Section 125 Plan with AFLAC. Both members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.” Both members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

Moved by Vermedahl, seconded by Buch, to authorize the auditor to file the certifications with Wellmark regarding the coverage of 26 year old children as well as matters relating to the county’s health plan and the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. Further, that Benton County not limit coverage for dependents under 26 who have employer-sponsored coverage of their own. Both members voting aye thereon. Motion carried.

The auditor advised that Employee Benefit Systems, the county’s third party administrator, and flexible spending plan (Section 125 Plan) are amending the plan to include pre-tax benefits for AFLAC participants as well as language for the new health care reform legislation. The amendment should be completed by the first part of August.

The Board of Supervisors of Benton County met on July 27, 2010, at 9:30 o’clock a.m. at the Benton County Courthouse, Vinton, Iowa. The meeting was called to order by the Vice Chairperson, and the roll being called, the following named Supervisors were present and absent: Present: Buch and Vermedahl Absent: Sanders

Supervisor Vermedahl introduced and moved the adoption of the resolution next hereinafter set out; seconded by Supervisor Buch.

After due consideration, the Chairperson put the question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named Supervisors voted: Ayes: Buch and Vermedahl Nays: none Whereupon, the Chairperson declared the resolution duly adopted, as hereinafter set out.

RESOLUTION NO. 10-40 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GENERAL OBLIGATION LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER LOAN AGREEMENT ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTE IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000

Jerry Petermeier provided an update on the law enforcement center construction. Petermeier reported that the well field for the geothermal system should be completed within two weeks; footings should be completed in the center of the building by the end of this week, and the remaining footings should progress fairly quickly. Petermeier stated the installation of the concrete blocks is running behind. Petermeier stated that more information would be available at the contractor’s meeting to be held tomorrow, Wednesday July 28, 2010. Petermeier stated that the brick has not arrived yet but should be coming anytime.

Todd McNall, architect for the law enforcement center, presented two change orders to the current construction contract with Kleiman Construction.

Change Order #1 was for additional costs due to additional debris and soils remediation costs and a credit for brick selection, resulting in an overall contract increase of $2,672.07.

Change Order #2 was for additional intercoms in the facility at a cost of $2,216.40.

McNall advised that he has submitted the change orders to FEMA for their approval as well; however he has not received formal approval from them as of this date.

The board advised that they would take action once approval is received from FEMA.

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

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Ronald R. Buch, Vice-Chairman ATTEST: ___________________________________

Jill Marlow, Benton County Auditor