Government : Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 7/17/18

July 17, 2018 The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Supervisors Primmer, Wiley and Bierschenk were present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously. Wiley moved/Primmer seconded: To approve the minutes of July 10, 2018. Motion carried. Bierschenk moved/Wiley seconded: To set the date of Tuesday August 14th at 9:15 a.m., for a land use hearing for Jay Cassill a part of the SE ¼ SW ¼ 29-83-9. Motion carried. Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: Approve ECICOG contract with Benton County Transportation for FY19. Motion carried. Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve use of the courthouse lawn for Saturday August 25,2018 for Boomtown festivities from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motion carried. Loel Fink, with the Benton County Volunteers asked if they can wait and move on the 25th instead of the 18th. Board didn’t see a problem with the delay. They want to be sure internet and phones are all up and running. Bierschenk moved/Wiley seconded: To approve and sign contract and contractors performance bond in the amount of $328,868.10 with Taylor Construction, Inc. for bridge replacement for project No. BROS-CO06-(106)—8J-06. Motion carried. Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: To authorize Chair to sign the C.D.B.G. Single Audit funding statement regarding the Middle Cedar WMA. Motion carried. Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: To enter into a business agreement with Iowa Counties Technology Services. Motion carried. Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Treasurer’s Semi-Annual Report. Motion carried. Bierschenk moved/Wiley seconded: Approve Social Services Quarterly Report ending June 30, 2018. Motion carried. Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: Approve Recorder’s Quarterly Report ending June 30, 2018. Motion carried. Bierschenk moved/Wiley seconded: Approve Auditor’s Quarterly Report ending June 30, 2018. Motion carried. The time of 10:00 a.m. having arrived and this being the time and date for a public hearing on accepting bids for county owned building located at 114 E 4th Street, Vinton, Iowa. The Chairman opened up the hearing for public comments. One bidder was present along with one tenant of the building, Bob Fischer. No media in attendance. Fischer’s current lease with the county is until February of 2019, and they anticipate needing the space until April of 2019. He is concerned the new owner would possibly evict their business after the expiration date or possibly start on a construction project. He asked that the board put some restrictions on to the potential new owners to continue the lease on a month-to-month needed basis. Bids were received as followed: Steve and Susan Hinz, Oceanside, CA-$41,500 Mike Elwick, Vinton, IA -$27,500 Kurt’s Enterprises, Vinton, IA-$50,000 Bierschenk moved/Wiley seconded: To enter into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)j. Motion carried at 10:10 a.m. Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: To enter back into open session at 10:20 a.m. and close the public hearing. Motion carried. Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: To adopt Resolution #18-40, Dispose of an Interest in Real Property and to close the public hearing. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #18-40 DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, Benton County, Iowa owns certain real estate described as: WHEREAS, The Benton County Board of Supervisors has accepted sealed bids on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. for the sale of county-owned property located in Vinton, Iowa, at 114 E 4th Street and described as: VINTON W 1/3 LOT 2 AND CENTER 1/3 LOT 2 BLOCK 1 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors considers it is in the best interest of the County to dispose of said real estate by sale of the same; and WHEREAS that the notice of this public hearing was published pursuant to Iowa Code Section 331.305; and WHEREAS, the Board accepts the highest bid and offer to purchase the Benton County Property by Kurt’s Enterprises for $50,000; WHEREAS, the Board authorizes the County Attorney to handle the closing of the said property; and convey the County Property by Quit Claim Deed to Kurt’s Enterprises upon payment in full to the Benton County Auditor and/or Treasurer. Dated this 17th day of July 2018. _____________________________________ Rick Primmer, Chairman _____________________________________ Todd Wiley ______________________________________ Gary Bierschenk ATTEST: _____________________________________ Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: Adopt Resolution #18-41, Approve Hires in Sheriff’s department. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #18-41 APPROVE HIRES IN SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Tyler Barr and Justin Coshow be approved as a Full-time Deputy Officers, The position will be effective July 17, 2018; WHEREAS Justin Coshow has been a part-time sheriff deputy with Benton County since January of 2018; and Tyler Barr since February 2018 and both have met all their requirements; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff recommended that Coshow and Barr have their employment status changed to full-time deputy sheriff, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Benton County Board of Supervisors, that Justin Coshow and Tyler Barr have their positions be changed to full-time deputies in the Sheriff’s Department, effective July 17, 2018 with a continuing wage at$22.85 an hour, per union contract. Date this 17th day of July 2018. _____________________________________ Rick Primmer, Chairman _____________________________________ Todd Wiley ______________________________________ Gary Bierschenk ATTEST: _____________________________________ Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor Discussion about the duty officer position at the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Tippett will properly post and advertise for this position and bring it back for official approval. Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Sheriff’s Quarterly Report ending June 30, 2018. Motion carried Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve lease agreement between Benton County and ACT I for a satellite antenna to be placed on exterior of their roof and allow access to the roof as needed. This lease approved with the provision giving authority to move the date to start July 17th if approved by ACT 1. Motion carried. Discussed maintenance issues regarding the new Benton County Service Center with Rick Bramow. Wiley moved/Bierschenk seconded: To execute closing documents for the $550,000 General Obligation Note with Cedar Valley Bank & Trust and issue the checks necessary to Benton County Title company. Motion carried. Bierschenk moved/Wiley seconded: To adjourn. _______________________________ Rick Primmer, Chairman ATTEST: _________________________________ Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor