June 23, 2020

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public were provided the zoom access capability to join in during open session and watch live at the county's YouTube channel. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were approved unanimously.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve the minutes of June 16, 2020. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Resolution #20-40, FY 21 Appropriations. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 20-40

APPROPRIATIONS

WHEREAS, it is desired to make appropriations for each of the different officers and departments for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, in accordance with Section 331.434, Subsection 6, Code of Iowa,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF BENTON COUNTY, IOWA, as follows:

Section 1. The amounts as shown, published, and approved in the County Budget for fiscal 2020/2021 on March 17, 2020, be and are itemized by service area to each department on the budgets filed in the office of the county auditor on July 1, 2020 are hereby appropriated. Federal and State grants and/or reimbursements expendable during the fiscal year are hereby appropriated to the designated departments or offices. For purposes of this resolution all departments relating to elections are considered one department. Further, the auditor is authorized to expend funds from the following budgets: Auditor, Elections, District Court, General Services, Non-departmental, GIS, Medical Examiner, Human Resources, and other budgets not under the specific authority of an elected official or full-time county official to ensure the day-to-day operations of the county.

Section 2. Subject to the provisions of other county procedures and regulations and applicable state law, the appropriations authorized under Section 1 shall constitute authorization for the department or officer listed to make expenditures or incur obligations, effective July 1, 2020.

Section 3. In accordance with Section 331.437, Code of Iowa, no department or officer shall expend or contract to expend any money or incur any liability, or enter into any contract, which by its terms involves the expenditure of money for any purpose in excess of the amounts appropriated pursuant to this resolution.

Section 4. If at any time during the 2020-2021 budget year the auditor shall ascertain that the available resources of a fund for that year will be less than said fund's total appropriations, she shall immediately so inform the Board and recommend appropriate corrective action.

Section 5. The auditor shall establish separate accounts for the appropriations authorized in Section 1, each of which account shall indicate the amount of the appropriation, the amounts charged thereto, and the unencumbered balance. The auditor shall report the status of such accounts to the applicable departments and officers at least quarterly during the 2019-2020 budget year.

Section 6. Tax Increment payments, which are subject to annual appropriation are authorized.

Section 7. All appropriations authorized pursuant to this resolution lapse at the end of the business day on June 22, 2021, for payment of goods and services received and/or performed as of that date. The board reserves the right to waive this date at its sole discretion for specific payments for the provision of goods and services that it deems should be paid within said fiscal year.

Section 8. Departmental appropriations remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2021, for payroll expenses occurring after the date stated in Section 7, for the final processing of expenses submitted on or before June 22, 2021, and for any expenses approved by the Board of Supervisors subsequent to June 22, 2021. All appropriations will lapse at the close of business June 30, 2021.

The Board of Supervisors of Benton County, Iowa, adopted the above and foregoing resolution on June 23, 2020.

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Rick Primmer, Chairman

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Gary Bierschenk

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Tracy Seeman

ATTEST:

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Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve Resolution #20-41, Bank Depositories. Motion carried.

Resolution #20-41

Bank Depositories

BE IT RESOLVED by the Benton County Board of Supervisors that we do hereby designate the following named banks to be depositories for the County funds in amounts not to exceed the amount named opposite said designated depository, and the County Treasurer is here by authorized to deposit said county funds in amounts not to exceed the maximum approved for each respective bank as follows for fiscal year 2021.

Farmers Savings Bank & Trust

Vinton/Traer $ 20,000,000

Midwest One Bank & Trust

Belle Plaine $ 1,000,000

Regions Bank

Waterloo/Vinton $ 1,000,000

Chelsea Savings Bank

Belle Plaine $ 5,000,000

Chelsea Savings Bank

Van Horne $ 5,000,000

Benton County State Bank

Blairstown $ 4,000,000

Bank Iowa

Norway $ 2,000,000

Watkins Savings Bank

Watkins $ 1,000,000

Cedar Valley Bank & Trust

La Porte City/Vinton $ 5,000,000

Central State Bank

Walford $ 2,000,000

Atkins Savings Bank & Trust

Atkins $ 1,000,000

Keystone Savings Bank

Keystone $ 3,000,000

Dysart State Bank

Dysart $ 500,000

Northeast Security Bank

Urbana/Independence $ 3,000,000

Signed this 23rd day of June, 2020.

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Rick Primmer, Chairman

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Gary Bierschenk

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Tracy Seeman

ATTEST:

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Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Resolution #20-42, County Official Bank Depository Limits. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #20-42

COUNTY OFFICIAL BANK DEPOSITORY LIMITS

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Benton County Board of Supervisors that we do hereby designate the following named banks to be depositories for County funds in amounts not to exceed the amount named opposite said depository and the following named county officers are hereby authorized to deposit said County funds in amounts not to exceed the maximum amount named after said bank as follows for fiscal year 2021:

Lexa Speidel, Recorder

Cedar Valley Bank and Trust $150,000

Ron Tippett, Sheriff

Farmers Savings Bank & Trust - Vinton $ 500,000

Ron Tippett, Sheriff

US Bank $ 1,000

Ron Tippett, Sheriff

Regions Bank $ 100,000

Dana Burmeister, Transportation Dept.

Midwest One Bank $ 2,500

Signed this 23rd day of June, 2020

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Rick Primmer, Chairman

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Gary Bierschenk

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Tracy Seeman

ATTEST:

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Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To set land use hearing date of Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 9:15 a.m. for Andy Rabe in part of the SE1/4 of SW1/4 of 35-82-11. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: Approve payroll checks numbered 141334 through 141355, ACH deposits numbered 42100 through 42247, claims numbered 235439 through 235666 and vendor checks 235667 through 235674. Motion carried.

Wayne Shannon and Roy Schultze with the Cemetery Commission met with the board with some concerns with cemeteries, and wanting to get some surveys done in the county and some using ground penetration radar. One particular cemetery, Stringtown, located on the south side of 74th Street and West of E-66 near Blairstown would need to widen the road to avoid running into graves. The cemetery sign had been taken down and probably farmed over. The county attorney was also present for the discussion. The Board asked the commission to report back when they get some of the estimated costs for said surveys.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve purchase agreement with Randy and Kelly Pickart in the amount of $960 for temporary and permanent easement on .12 Acre for bridge replacement project #BRS-CHBP-CO06(115)-GB-06 on 30th V44, North of Luzerne. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve purchase agreement with EDK Farms, LLC. in the amount of $864.00 for temporary and permanent easement for bridge replacement project #BRS-CHBP-CO06(115)-GB-06 on 30th V44, North of Luzerne. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve purchase agreement for temporary easement from Schminke's in the amount of $184.00 for bridge replacement project in section 4 Canton Township on 30th Ave. Drive. Motion carried.

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To approve Resolution #20-43, Wage and Classification change for Grant Wittmer. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #20-43

Employee Wage and Classification Change

WHEREAS: The Benton County Secondary Road Department has an employee that has been employed for a year, and

WHEREAS: This employee as part of the original hire is entitled to a wage increase

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Benton County Board of Supervisors that the Labor Grade classification of Grant Wittmer will be VD (mechanic.) VD base wage for Grant Wittmer will be $22.42 per hour. Grant Wittmer rate change will be effective June 24, 2020.

Signed this 23rd day of June, 2020.

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Rick Primmer, Chairman

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Gary Bierschenk

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Tracy Seeman

ATTEST:

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Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To approve utility permit for East Central Iowa REC in Taylor Township to service a new residence. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: To sign title sheet for Bridge replacement project #BRS-CO06(114)-60-06 on V37 over Wolf Creek, North of Dysart. Motion carried.

Supervisor Seeman presented some pictures of dead trees in a Watkins alley that is on county property that needs trimming. The concern is if they fall down and cause damage to other property.

Scott Hansen and Steve Meyer, representing the EMA commission presented a letter to the Board with their recommendation regarding the DAEC warning sirens. After lengthy discussions about the offer and the various parameters and considerations involved. The commission members were offered the opportunity to vote by email for their options. Their recommendation back to the supervisors is to not accept the offer, but yet the commission was unanimous in support of the supervisors with whatever decision they do make. No action was taken.

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

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Rick Primmer, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor

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