Government : Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes April 12, 2016

April 12, 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.

Hertle moved/Wiley seconded: Approve minutes of April 5, 2016. Motion Carried.

Wiley moved/Hertle seconded: Approve payment of checks numbered 218544 through 218782 payroll checks numbered 138682 through 138694, and ACH deposits numbered 27114 through 27242, vendor checks numbered 218537 through 218543. Motion carried.

Wiley movedI/Hertle seconded: To approve the costs involved with having ICIT’s IT/GIS committee to come on site and give Benton County an unbiased full Network Technical Assessment. Motion carried.

The board recessed at 9:10 a.m.

The board reconvened at 9:20 a.m. in the 3rd floor Courthouse Courtroom to accommodate the large amount of people in attendance. The board opened the public hearing on a land use change requested by Coots Materials Company. Marc Greenlee presented the technical information in accordance with the Benton County Agricultural Land Use Preservation Ordinance. The change in use is for 80 acres located in the S 1/2 of the NW1/4 of 28-86-10. The request is to change the classification to non ag use excavation/sand and gravel dredging. As the discussion begins, Dave Coots, owner of Coots Materials discussed the history of his company leading back to 1958 that now currently employs approximately 40 people with addition of several part-timers. Stating the importance of aggregates in everyday use, on average each person uses 10 tons of aggregates a year. It also has many environmental uses including drinking water purification. He explained his proposal and had photos of the current sand pit to explain how dredging works, and how they’ve never had any problems. Coots has proof of all the state and federal records to prove they do things right. Tyneal Herger, co-owner of Coots Material explained how they didn’t just pick this site, they studied a geological map and wanted a permanent solution to a long term problem. This site could possibly provide 75-80 years’ worth of material. A letter submitted by Benton Development Group’s President Marlyn Jorgensen, was in support of the change. One of the purposes of BDG is to attract new business, industry, and population to Benton County. Materials provided by companies such as Coots Materials provide goods and services that are vital to our county. Providing material for Twin Mix Quickrete and Mannatt’s Ready Mix, who also are local business who also employees local residents. In opposition, Jennifer Zahradnik, attorney spoke on behalf of a group of neighbors living near the new proposed land use site. She provided a list of concerned owners along with other material for the Board to review. Zahradnik pointed out the safety concerns relating to “structurally deficient” bridges by Iowa DOT standards. Also quoting traffic survey statistics and how that corner, has been the site of many collisions. After hearing comments both in favor and against such change, the public hearing was closed. Hearing no further comment, it was moved by Hertle, seconded by Wiley, to table the public hearing until Tuesday April 26, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. All voting aye. Motion carried.

The board recessed.

The board reconvened at 11:20 a.m. back in their office on the 2nd floor of the courthouse.

Hertle moved/ Wiley seconded: To approve Sheriff’s Quarterly Report. Motion carried.

Wiley moved/ Hertle seconded : To approve Veteran’s Affairs Quarterly Report. Motion carried.

Hertle moved/Wiley seconded: To approve Relief’s Quarterly Report. Motion carried.

Hertle moved/Wiley seconded: To approve Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report. Motion carried.

Wiley moved/Hertle seconded: To set Tuesday April 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. for the first consideration, Tuesday May 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. for the second, and Tuesday May 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. for the third and final consideration of the ATV Ordinance. Motion carried.

Mitch Long, and Vinton Mayor, John Watson discussed their concern with drainage on the east edge of Vinton on the County Home Road. There hasn’t been any maintenance done in 11 years and this area has been floodied numerous times. The city doesn’t have the proper equipment and was hoping for the county’s help. County Engineer explained they would need DNR approval before they could do any work in the crick, but he would look into this matter.

Wiley moved/ Hertle seconded: To approve IDOT FY 17 Secondary Road Budget and to approve IDOT FY 17-21 Secondary Road’s 5-Year Construction Program. Motion carried.

Hertle moved / Wiley seconded: to approve a request for a utility permit requested by Coon Creek Telephone to place fiber optic utility lines in the county’s right-of-way in Leroy Township between section 23 and 26. Motion carried.

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

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Donald H. Frese, Chairman

ATTEST:

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Hayley Rippel, Benton County Deputy Auditor