Government : Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 12/12/19

December 12, 2019

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. Primmer called the meeting to order at 800 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.

The Board spent time discussing and reviewing applications received for the Treasurer's vacancy that was previously advertised. Together they prepared a list of questions and topics to discuss with all of the candidates.

The time of 9:00 a.m. having arrived and this being the time scheduled for Melinda Schoettmer, and she requested a closed session to do her interview.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To enter into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)a. at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/ Bierschenk seconded: To exit closed session. Motion carried at 9:40 a.m.

The Board proceeded at 9:45 a.m. in an open session with candidate Barbara Parbs.

The time of 10:30 a.m. was the scheduled interview for Kirk Beason and he was fine to proceed during the open session.

Michele Sauer had an interview time of 11:15 a.m. and requested that hers be in a closed session.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: Motion carried to enter into closed session per Iowa code 21.5(1)a. at 11:15 a.m.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To exit closed session at 12:00 p.m. Motion carried.

A recess was had for lunch.

The time of 1:00 p.m. having arrived and this being the time scheduled for Kimberly Howe-Rouse. Kimberly stated to proceed in open session.

After all interviews were finished, time was spent sharing comments and discussing how to proceed moving forward with the upcoming appointment process. Background checks will be done before the official appointment is finalized on Tuesday.

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

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Rick Primmer, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor