Government : Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 3/26/19

March 26, 2019

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. Primmer called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the minutes from March 19, 2019. Motion carried.

Brice Vaughn came before the Board to discuss Ordinance #24 and the impact that it has on his property. He had concerns about what he could do as he wants to build a new home on the existing acreage. He also wants to expand the acreage and buy additional land from his grandparents. He had conversation with the Land Use Administration Office and was informed of the requirements and that he would be subject to the Land Use Ordinance, and the Subdivision Ordinance. He did not understand what he needed to do to comply. Vaughn told the Board that he is a part of the family farm operation. Greenlee reported that this is new information was not considered during the initial visit with Mr. Vaughn. This matter can be resolved by Mr. Vaughn submitting an application to the Board for a farm exemption to the Land Use Ordinance. In respect to the parcel split, a statement is needed from the Vaughn’s that the land will be used solely for agricultural non-residential purposes. The statement will allow for the Vaughn’s to receive an agricultural exception to the Subdivision Ordinance, and to be able to parcel the land with a simple plat of survey.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve the use of the courthouse on Saturday August 17, 2019 for the Historical Preservation Commission to host an event during the Vinton’s Sesquicentennial celebration. Motion carried.

Members of the 2019 Grand Jury met with the Supervisors. The Board briefly explained the various local and regional boards they serve on pertaining to county business. It is outside of the one day a week they meet in the courthouse. The Watershed and the new Benton County Service Center was discussed along with Regional Mental Health. The Grand Jury was making a tour of all the county offices within the courthouse and other facilities. They will provide a report of their findings to the Board at a later date.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: Approve payroll checks numbered 140589 through 140639, ACH deposits numbered 37450 through 37583, vendor checks numbered 230641-230648 and claims numbered 230649-230784. Motion carried.

Seemanmoved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the Auditing services for the years ending June 30, 2019 through June 30, 2021. Motion carried.

The Service Center was of concern with a water main break over the weekend. Without much choice, the Board agreed to the work necessary to fix it. Along with the water main break, pot holes in the parking lot need some attention. With all the snow settling, it was agreed to address those holes while they had Pickering Backhoe services already in place doing the water repairs.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To adjourn. Motion carried.

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Rick Primmer, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor