August 25, 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.  Summarized Resolutions will be available in the Auditor’s office and at: www.bentoncountyia.gov

​Seeman  moved/Bierschenk  seconded: To approve  both sets of  the minutes  from  Tuesday  August  18, 2020  and Friday August 21, 2020. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded:  To set land use hearing date for Tim and Shelby  Folken  in part of the SE ¼  SE ¼ of 10-83-10 for Tuesday September 22, 2020 at 9:15 a.m. Motion carried.  

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded:  To  approve  the Veterans Quarterly Reports for periods ending March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Motion carried.

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded: Approve payroll checks numbered 141395  through 141411, ACH deposits numbered 42691  through 42839,  handwrite 236160,  vendor  checks 236161  through 236168, claims numbered 236169  through 236279.  Motion carried.

The time of 9:15 a.m. having arrived, and this being the time and date for a land use hearing for  Chris and Julie  Frimml  in part of  SE   ¼ of  SE   ¼  10-8-10.  Frimml’s  were not present.  Marc Greenlee presented the technical information with the Benton County Agricultural Land Use Preservation Ordinance.  Frimml’swould like to build a  new home on  2 acres of land.  The land  in review  is not in production. The sight will need  a new driveway, and there is an area where it can be installed  and  meet the driveway policy. A new septic will be required, and rural water is available. Surrounding land uses are farm ground and other acreages.  The proper notice was given to  3  adjacent land owners and  the official newspapers, there were  no comments heard for or against.  No other comments were heard, and the public hearing was closed.  

​Seeman  moved/Bierschenk  seconded: To  approve the land use hearing for  Chris and Julie  Frimml  in part of  SE   ¼ of  SE ¼  10-8-10.  Motion carried.  

Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded: To  authorize paperwork to  terminate the farm lease between Benton County and  April Harding, d/b/a Green Acres Ranch.  Motion carried.  

Seeman moved/Bierschenk seconded:  To Approve first tier canvass as read for the Walford Special City Election Canvass.  The official results are to be recorded in the office of the County Auditor. Motion carried. City of Walford officials will be certified in the  second tier  canvass which will be held on September 1.

​Katie Cox, Director of Home and  Public health  provided a COVID  update  to the supervisors and other county officials.  Cox also explained some texting and symptoms, contact tracing and ruling out other things that are not Covid-19. Cox felt that everybody is working hard and trying to make the best decisions, and trying to get back to normal, its important to talk things through. Another update will come in a few weeks.  

Scott Hansen  provided an update on the county’s recovery efforts, including  how Hawkeye Area Community  Action Program(HACAP) has requested assistance with disaster case management. This case management is focused on connecting people with resources and supports available that would be reimbursed by Department of Human Services (DHS). Benton County may need to arrange for a memorandum of understanding between Benton County and HACAP. Sarah Wagner representing Benton County Relief has already offered to help with this vital work and will track her time on her timesheets going forward.  

​Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded:  To approve Resolution #20-58, temporary road closure for construction on 31st  Ave. in Fremont Township. Motion carried.  â€‹

​Bierschenk moved/Seeman seconded:  To approve and sign bridge deck replacement project # BHS-SWAP-CO06(118)—FC-06 N of Blairstown on 21st. Avenue. Motion carried.  

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

 

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​​​​​​​Rick Primmer, Chairman

ATTEST: _________________________________

​Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor