Government : Benton County Board of Supervisor meeting minutes, Feb 16

February 16, 2016

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all members present. The chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.

Wiley moved/Hertle seconded: Approve minutes of February 9, 2016 and February 11, 2016. Motion Carried.

Hertle moved/Wiley seconded: Approve Benton County Fair Board Financial Report for 2015. Motion carried.

Hertle moved/Wiley seconded: Appoint Nancy Jensen to Solid Waste Commission. Motion carried.

Wiley moved/Hertle seconded: Approve Benton County being lead county of Middle Cedar WMA. Motion carried.

Deputy Auditor Gina Edler clarified to the Board that the Auditor’s office is hoping to use current election workers to test equipment for the upcoming elections. If they don’t get much interest they will hire outside help.

Mindy Druschel met with the board to discuss internet service and office cleaning for the new DHS office space. Druschel stated they currently have their internet thru ICN. They have received a quote of $63,000 for a one time hook up cost or $15,000/year for internet thru ICN. The $15,000/year is a slow connection and they would have to have a secondary internet provider. The board questioned if there was a monthly charge with the $63,000 cost. There would be an additional $300-$400 monthly fee. The hook up cost could be less if the office space has an internet hook up already. ICN will not come out and look at the space until DHS commits to the service. ICN needs 60-90 days’ notice for disconnect/reconnect internet service. Board questioned who currently pays the monthly fee and how much the fee is, they want to have those answers before they make a formal decision.

Druschel also reported that Elwicks can provide office cleaning for $20/hour and will provide all cleaning supplies. Currently they pay a county employee $11.59/hour at 32 hours/month to clean the office. She estimates with the new office space it would take 18 hours/month to clean. Board questioned confidentiality training; they would have the people sign a confidentiality agreement. Board stated they are leaning towards Elwicks cleaning the new office space for DHS.

Druschel stated she received 2 bids for wiring at the new building for data jacks and phone lines. 1st bid Marco: $11,625 they are currently who does work with their phone lines. 2nd bid SCI: $11,438.58 plus tax. Wiley moved/Hertle seconded to approve Marco to do wiring for data and phone jacks for DHS/Elwick building at a cost of $11,625. Motion carried.

Druschel asked the board who was going to move her office. She has received 1 quote from Kurt Kerman for $5,200.00. The Board asked Druschel to receive additional quotes.

David Downey with Iowa Department of Natural Resources met with the Board via telephone, due to icy roads, to discuss ATV/UTV Ordinance. Downing stating the State is not looking to do a uniform ordinance. The Iowa DNR is working on a model ordinance similar to Buchanan County’s ordinance. The board questioned Downey on several issues regarding, signage on county roads, handmade ATV’s, liability, insurance, and registering ATV/UTV’s. Downing told the Board he can them send good examples of ordinances if they would like one. He also said there have been about 3 counties that has tried out resolutions first before passing ordinances for ATV/UTV’s.

The Board selected two pieces of artwork created by Kim Fischels to be displayed on the first floor of the courthouse.

Wiley moved/Hertle seconded: Approvehire of Tim Niner as part-time driver for transportation effective March 1, 2016, at $12.99 per hour. Motion carried.

Wiley moved/Hertle seconded: Approve and sign the plan sheet for the HMA (hot mix asphalt) resurfacing project on E2W: Urbana southeast to Co line, Project FM-CO06(104)—55-06. Motion carried.

Hertle moved/Wiley seconded: Approve and sign the plan sheet for the HMA (hot mix asphalt) resurfacing project on W26: Urbana south 2.5 miles, Project FM-CO06(105)—55-06. Motion carried.

Wiley moved/Hertle seconded: Approve and sign the plan sheet for the HMA (hot mix asphalt) resurfacing project on 58th St Dr.: W26 to Big Timber, Project L-HMA-13—73-06. Motion carried.

Hertle moved/Wiley seconded: To adjourn. Motion carried.

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Donald H. Frese, Chairman

ATTEST:

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Gina Edler, Benton County Deputy Auditor