Government : Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 7/9/19

July 9, 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.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve and sign C.D. B. G. single federal audit form. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve hiring of Adrieonna Hennings and Brandon Hudson as part-time correctional officers at $14.92 an hour effective July 9, 2019. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Sheriff’s Quarterly Report ending June 30, 2019. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve fireworks permit for Tim Swestka for July 13th at 9:45-10:15 p.m. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Treasurer’s Semi Annual Report for January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019. Motion carried.

Discussion was had regarding what is expected from the employees in the Benton County General Assistance and Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Department. Michelle Dhondt, with the East Central Region was also present for the conversation. There has been some changes made over the past year with job duties and clarification was needed. The County Attorney was going to host a meeting with those individuals involved and report back to the Board along with the Auditor’s office when things are all resolved.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: Approve payroll checks numbered 140772 through 140788, ACH deposits numbered 38555 through 38699, claims numbered 231827 through 231993, vendor checks numbered 231994 through 232001. Motion carried.

Janice Gammon, Lincoln Heritage Byway Coordinator presented a slideshow and provided travel guides to Iowa’s byways. Benton County has a few listed areas of interest. The Youngville Café and Preston’s station are a few of the favorites mentioned. The Board thanked Gammon for the interesting presentation and offered words of support if needed in the future.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the minutes of July 2, 2019 with some added wording to Resolution #19-34, regarding adopting Ordinance #74 per County Attorney’s advice. Motion carried.

The Engineer received bids as follows for a new ½ ton pickup for secondary roads weed department: Thys Automotive, Belle Plaine 2019 Ram 1500 classic-$21,185

Junge, Center Point 2019 Ram 1500 Classic-$21,562

Ervin Motors, Vinton 2019 GMC Sierra-$24,075

Thys Automotive, Blairstown-2019 Chevy Silverado-$24,543

Van Horne Motors, Newhall 2020 Chevy Silverado -$24,807

Van Horne Motors, Newhall 2019 GMC Sierra-$24,850

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To accept bid for $21,185.00 from Thys Automotive, Belle Plaine for a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic pickup Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve and sign title sheet for the bridge replacement project on 11th Ave. in Homer township. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To adjourn. Motion carried. _______________________________ Rick Primmer, Chairman ATTEST: _________________________________ Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor